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Master Acoustics and Audio with Postgraduate Study

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Everywhere we go, sound makes a difference to our wellbeing. Learn how you can build a better sounding world with a postgraduate degree.

Create a better sounding world Master acoustics and audio

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Start an acoustics and audio career path this year

Postgraduate study can help you to refocus, upskill or specialise. Rising to the challenge of our changing world, our postgraduate courses in acoustics and audio production that can be the start of the next chapter in your career. Read on to discover more about our degrees with a difference.

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Take the next step on your acoustics and audio postgraduate journey and apply now.

Take your career further

  • Refocus - take your science and engineering undergraduate qualifications into the exciting field of acoustics

  • Specialise - build on your existing acoustics and audio knowledge and skills to unlock career growth opportunities

  • Prepare - use postgraduate study as a springboard to future research.  

 

Acoustics and Audio The Salford Experience

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Immersive learning. Research-led. Industry focused.

For over 60 years, Salford has pioneered acoustics study and research to develop new knowledge, noise legislation and commercial audio products. Led by expert tutors, our range of postgraduate acoustic and audio-focused courses explore the science of sound, vibration and its human impact.

  • Flexible learning pathways - our modular postgraduate courses are available with flexible study pathways, including full-time and part-time study, so you can achieve your learning goals and keep your current commitments.

 

Explore our acoustics and audio postgraduate courses

Acoustics (MSc/PgDip)

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  • Study topics including architectural acoustics, psychoacoustics, dynamics and vibration, computer modelling and measurement
  • Have the opportunity to study specialist modules in digital signal processing and advanced loudspeaker and microphone design
  • Available with full-time and part-time either on campus or distance learning

Audio Production (MSc/PgDip)

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  • Experience learning in audio-post recording, radio and TV studios as you study audio engineering and production at our sophisticated MediaCityUK campus, next door the BBC and ITV
  • Develop advanced skills highly-sought by communication, media and entertainment industries
  • Available with full-time and part-time study pathways

Postgraduate research programmes

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A research programme at Salford can take your passion for acoustics and audio further. 

We engage in a wide range of research fields, including architectural and building acoustics, audio, environmental noise and soundscapes, psychoacoustics, signal processing, materials and vibro-acoustics.

We currently offer MRes, MPhil and PhD programmes in acoustics and audio research.

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Hear our latest industry collaborations and research news. Follow us on X: @SalfordAcoustic

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Next steps

Fees and funding

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A postgraduate qualification is a great investment in your future. We've put together a summary of the essential fees and funding information covering tuition fees, postgraduate loans, scholarships and discounts.

How to apply

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If you're ready to apply, you can start your journey today. Postgraduate applications are made directly with us - and the application form can take as little as 20 minutes to complete.

Contact us

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Contact our friendly course enquiries team with any queries about postgraduate study or a particular course:

Telephone (8am-6pm): 0161 295 4545

Email: enquiries@salford.ac.uk

Campus life big city buzz

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Located just 2km from Manchester city centre, we're at the heart of Greater Manchester - one of the most vibrant and diverse regions in the UK.

With a range of onsite parking, excellent public transport links and Salford Crescent train station a short walk from our enviable parkland campus, commuting here couldn’t be easier.