Institute of Acoustics Diploin Acoustics and Noise Control

With an outstanding track record for student satisfaction and employability, this part-time course leads to a sought-after qualification. It is ideal if you want to embark on a new career - or advance an existing career - in the field of

• Gain the knowledge, practical skills and problem-solving abilities which are essential for professional acousticians
• Choose to specialise in specific areas of acoustics to reflect your current job role or career aspirations
• Build your professional credibility on a course accredited by the Institute of Acoustics and meet the educational requirements for membership of the Institute
• Study at a leading centre with over 20 years' experience of delivering acoustics training
• The IOA diploma is a part-time course delivered on Campus and is therefore unavailable to International Students

Take your interest and skills in acoustics to the next level on this practical and inspiring accredited course.

A boost for your career and promotion prospects

Up to 75% of the students who join this course are already in employment and take the Institute of Acoustics (IOA) Diploma to enhance their career prospects. Many work as pollution control or noise control officers with local authorities, environmental consultancies, architecture and engineering firms.

We also attract students who have just completed their undergraduate degrees and want to broaden their employment options. These students prove to be particularly successful in the job market after completing the IOA Diploma - resulting in 100% employment rates for the course in recent academic years. 

The Diploma is useful for individuals from a wide range of professional and academic backgrounds. Over the last decade it has, for instance, become popular with music technologists.

• Students must have completed a subject relevant Bachelors degree with an overall score of 'Good' or above (2.25 GPA) from a recognised university in Jordan
• For postgraduate research degrees, PhD applicants are expected to have a masters as well as a bachelors degree in the relevant subject areas. Most importantly applicants must submit a research proposal.

If you are currently employed, this qualification will broaden your skill set, raise your professional profile and enhance your promotion prospects.

If you are just starting out on your career, the Diploma is a stepping stone to roles in local authorities, environmental/noise consultancies and industry. Many of our students finish their studies knowing that they have already secured a job.

Successful completion of the Diploma also means you can top up your qualification to a masters award. Find out more about our MSc Applied Acoustics.