BEng (Hons) Acoustical and Audio Engineering with Foundation Year Bachelor's degree at the University of Salford

Development of mathematical and modelling skills. Subjects include algebra, transposition of formulae, coordinate systems, logarithms, introduction to calculus, problem solving in velocity and acceleration, differentiation, integration and matrices.

Provides a grounding in basic physics and the development of numerical problem solving. The syllabus includes mechanics, properties of matter and wave propagation.

Electronics and electricity are introduced, along with fields (magnetic, electric, gravitation etc.) and atomic and nuclear physics.

Laboratory skills, critical analysis of data and scientific reporting are examined in this module. The areas covered are experimental design, scientific measurement methods and data analysis. This is achieved through a series of experiments covering mechanics, thermal physics, electricity and waves.

Development of IT, research, team working, presentation and scientific reporting skills. In more detail, the use of spreadsheets, graphical representation of data, report writing, scientific presentations and group-based research will be undertaken.

An introduction to a wide range of concepts in acoustics and allows you to begin to gain skills in the practical measurement and analysis of acoustic devices and audio technologies.

Will enable you to design and prototype analogue electronic circuits for use in audio and other signal processing applications. You will cover the fundamental design principles of Analogue Electronics and how these are applied in electronic circuit implementation.

You will be given the basic mathematical skills and concepts required to appreciate and succeed in understanding acoustics and audio engineering.

You will be taught about a wide variety of specialist acoustic and audio measurements, in terms of equipment familiarity, correct use, interpretation of data and correct reporting (oral and written).

Designed to give you an understanding of the underlying concepts and principles of multi-track production, develop your production skills to translate multi-source live music and sound into a recorded stereo image, and develop the organisational skills needed to successfully record an artist/group. Typically, you will use our Pro-Tools sound recording studios to record a band.

Introduces the fundamentals of sound, signals, and systems, and then explores the signal flow of a complete generic audio system, from capture (microphones) to playback (loudspeakers) and transmission.

Demonstrates the basic principles of AD conversion (sampling, aliasing, quantisation and dither), the principles and application for signal processing (impulse response, frequency response, and convolution), time-frequency transforms (Fourier, Laplace and Cepstrum), spectral analysis (Fourier spectrum and spectral estimation of stochastic signals) and digital filter design (FIR, IIR), as well as gives a general introduction to big data analysis, machine learning, and the applications of specific

The principal aim of this module is to give a critical understanding of electroacoustic transduction mechanisms and the modelling techniques used in the design of microphones and loudspeakers. Loudspeaker (and microphone) design is the perfect example of a multi-physics problem, requiring an understanding of many branches of physics and engineering. In the quest to understand and develop suitable design methods this module will cover a broad selection of topics, including: electronics and circui

You will understand the nature of entrepreneurs and the development of entrepreneurial organisations. You will cover popular business theories such as theory of management, the role of enterprise in the economy, leadership and management of an enterprise and developing and managing quality in the enterprise.

You will work together with course mates on a specific real world acoustic/audio design task and come up with a real practical solution using the acoustics laboratory facilities and the Maker Space facilities and equipment.

You will learn about the fundamental laws of electromagnetism leading to the development of Maxwell's equations and the electromagnetic wave equation. Underlying mathematical techniques, including vector calculus, will be introduced alongside the physical laws. The module is taught by a combination of lectures and problem-solving tutorials.

Provides a general introduction into the subject of Physical Acoustics with an emphasis on sound radiation.

Your opportunity to demonstrate your understanding and application of the knowledge you have acquired on the course. The project topic chosen will be on an agreed subject related to audio or acoustics and you have the option to work within a group or as an individual with regular supervision.

Aims to provide you with a thorough grasp of room acoustics principles, including theoretical models for both low and high frequencies, developing your ability to apply these in order to analyse existing rooms or design new ones. During the module, you will study wave theory and statistical theory for acoustic enclosures, including objective descriptions of and how these tally with listeners' perceptions. Techniques for designing and applying sound absorbing and scattering treatments will be cov

Will allow you to study in depth how the human auditory system works. Starting with the physiology and physics of the ear, you will develop a solid grasp of how loudness, pitch and the ear's frequency bands really work. You will grapple with the fundamental difficulties of psychophysics – we cannot have direct access to any human's perception, and you'll discover how we get round this with clever experimental design. As the module progresses, we move up the chain of auditory perception, ending u

You will gain an understanding of transducer systems for the capture and reproduction of 3D sound. You will then go on to develop understanding of how the human auditory system works and how this can be exploited to deliver realistic and immersive spatial audio experiences. You will also learn how to design loudspeaker systems using typical enclosures or horns and develop the skills necessary to design PA systems using suitable loudspeaker systems and arrays.

Will teach you about two fundamental uses of computational methods in acoustics: for simulation and for signal classification. Both of these are increasingly essential and ubiquitous tools in modern acoustical engineering. The module will make good use of Salford's strong research track record in these areas by exposing you to current research ideas, often via the researchers themselves. The first part will focus on established computer simulation techniques, such as finite element method and ge

You will learn about environmental noise measurement, modelling, and mitigation. You will carry out practical measurement and modelling exercises using appropriate instrumentation and state-of-the-art tools for the environmental noise assessment of road, rail, and air vehicles. The module will develop your ability to interpret and apply current environmental noise legislation, guidance, and best practice based on client requirements. You will also gain knowledge of noise control processes and me

Provides an in-depth understanding of vibro- and aero- acoustics, and the noise generation and transfer paths and mechanisms they include. Ideal if you are aiming to work in automotive, aerospace, environmental acoustics, or noise control engineering, this module combines theoretical knowledge with industry-relevant skills and practices. In the vibroacoustics part, you will learn the fundamentals of multi-DoF vibration analysis before moving onto state-of-the-art 'component-based' approaches to