Outline
Taking the science of sound as your focus, you’ll work in a cross-disciplinary environment. You will use theoretical and experimental work to explore the musical, technical and multimedia applications of acoustics and audio technology.
The emphasis of this programme is on science and technology in the context of musical and multimedia applications.
The programme aims to:
- provide a broadly based, scientifically-oriented foundation in the area of acoustics, audio, and music technology
- develop your skills in research, programming, and analytical problem-solving
- give you a strong understanding of music/audio technology
- create a multidisciplinary learning environment that will prepare you for a future career.
The MSc in Acoustics and Music Technology is also offered as a part-time degree programme. The course load is half that for the full-time programme, with the dissertation work completed during the second summer period.
Teaching
The MSc is taught by a combination of:
- lectures
- seminars
- tutorials
- practical work
Students will receive training in the use of the Matlab prototyping environment, as well as Python.
Assessment and dissertation
Courses are assessed through a combination of report submissions and written examinations.
In the final three months of the programme, you will carry out an individual project. This is assessed by the submission of a dissertation accompanied by a presentation.
Learning outcomes
This is a science and engineering focussed programme. In successfully completing this cross-disciplinary programme, you will gain and develop skills in the areas of:
- acoustics
- audio technology
As a graduate, you will have a thorough understanding of the appropriate technologies and the science underlying these areas.
