Acoustics and Audio Postgraduate Research at University of Salford

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Introduction

In a nutshell

The University of Salford is an international centre for audio and acoustics research. Since 1958, our academics and researchers have led pioneering projects that have developed new knowledge, set industry standards and shaped products sold worldwide today.

Supported by world-class laboratories with research opportunities funded by industry partners, research councils, and government bodies, 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.

Today, you will find our PhD graduates working at companies that include Arup, Apple, BBC, Google and NHS, as well as academic positions in Universities.

You will:

Join a community passionate about sound research
Carry-out research that can be applied to solve real-world problems in acoustics and audio
Develop the ability to be an independent researcher

International

students accepted

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Requirements

What you need to know

APPLICANT PROFILE

Audio and acoustics engineering postgraduate research applicants come from a variety of backgrounds. Many hold a first degree which has provided the principles of engineering and/or scientific practice. This could include mechanical engineering or physics, but also acoustical engineering, applied science degrees and other engineering disciplines, such as electrical, architectural and civil.

With perception playing an important role in many doctorates, applicants might also hold a first degree in subjects such as experimental psychology or geography. Applicants from an audio production, music technology or architecture background are welcome but need to have experience of engaging with scientific methodologies.

As a student embarking on a postgraduate research degree, you will be assigned a supervisory team, to help guide and mentor you throughout your time at the University. However, you will take responsibility for managing your learning and will be expected to initiate discussions, ask for support and be proactive in your studies.

Applicants are required to attend an interview.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

International applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent is proof of this.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS - ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY APPROVAL SCHEME (ATAS)

International students are required by the Home Office and/or the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) to apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) Certificate before they begin study. To comply with Home Office regulations, you must obtain an ATAS Certificate before you come to the UK. Please refer to your offer conditions. You can find out if your programme requires an ATAS by checking the FCO website

Standard entry

Undergraduate/postgraduate degree

PhD: First or upper second class undergraduate degree or equivalent, and/or a relevant postgraduate diploma or Masters degree.

MRes: a first or upper second class undergraduate degree or equivalent

Alternative entry

Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)

We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.

Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

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Application Fee

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Acoustics and Audio Postgraduate Research

University of Salford

University of Salford

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