BEng (Hons) Acoustical Engineering at University of Southampton

Programme overview

Learn how to make the world sound better, with a specialist knowledge of acoustics, vibration and how they affect us. This acoustical engineering degree specialises in sound and our response to it. You'll study at the

What you will study

The first 2 years will introduce subjects such as electronics, mechanics and management. You'll also develop your mathematical, computational and experimental skills. If you choose to take an additional Industrial Placement Year, it will be between years 2 and 3.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including scientific and technical, manufacturing, transport, public administration and defence, education, information and communications. Careers directly related to the course include acoustic engineer, acoustician, automotive Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) Engineer, audio engineer, acoustical Oceanographer, sonar Systems Engineer, architectural Acoustician, acoustic and Vibration Scientist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels: AAB including mathematics and another accepted science subject. IB: Pass, with 34 points overall with 17 points at Higher Level, including a minimum of 5 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) or 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation), and a minimum of 5 at Higher Level in another accepted science subject. Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C). IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 33,500 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/how-to-apply/undergraduate-applications.page

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