BSc (Hons) Acoustics Bachelor's degree at West London

This module provides an overview of the principal building materials used in construction and introduces key structural concepts such as bending moments and shear forces in simple structures. You will focus on selecting appropriate materials through studying the engineering performance characteristics, human comfort and sustainability considerations of those materials. The module also looks at repair and maintenance strategies, recycling and reuse of materials.

On this module, you will train to use computer aided design (CAD). You will start by learning to use basic AutoCAD functions to produce 2D building design drawings, including floor plans, elevations and sections. Then, you will progress to applying AutoCAD Revit to produce more complicated and complete design drawings, including 3D views and assembly and part details.

This module will give you an overview of the design process, approaches to procurement and the constraints on these approaches. You will also examine the role of the project manager and learn to communicate using various methods appropriate to the role.

The module will help you develop as programmer using C++ as a tool to build simple applications related to sound engineering. You will learn to specify, develop and test software to specified standards to meet a range of sound engineering needs.

The aim of this module is for you to understand the theories and parameters relating to sound engineering that apply to all areas of the course. The main subject areas include: human hearing, physics of sound, sound measurement and decibels, basic room acoustics and digital audio conversion.

This module will equip you with the fundamental tools to understand and represent problems in sound engineering subjects such as acoustics, electronics and sound system design. Through exploring concepts like fractions, logarithms, trigonometry and more, it emphasises the practical application of these principles for solving real-world challenges.

The module will provide a detailed understanding of the principles of acoustics. These principles will be explored in the context of studios, concert halls and public spaces. You will focus on the control of sound in a space to a required specification and the prevention of interaction between isolated spaces.

This module will introduce you to the fundamentals of AI. You will gain the knowledge and skills required to understand the fundamentals of AI, to solve real world problem more intelligently, and ultimately to build intelligent artefacts.

During this module, you will have the opportunity to develop your awareness of how the law applies to all aspects of construction.

The module aims to provide you with a deep understanding of the design and performance of electroacoustic systems such as loudspeakers and microphones. You will explore and analyse the design and the behaviour of these systems and devices using theoretical analysis and industry-standard tools, software and processes.

This module will provide you with knowledge about environmental science to help understand concepts and principles of heat and thermal insulation, air movement and ventilation, moisture and condensation, noise and sound insulation, and natural and artificial light with various types of lighting design. You will also look at building services and how these are integrated in the design of buildings.

This module aims to provide you with the fundamental signal theory and enable you to use basic mathematical methods to analyse audio signals in time and frequency domains. The module will introduce you to signal analysis, including the types of signals, properties and applications of signals and conversion between analogue and digital signals by signal sampling and quantisation.

The aim of this module is to provide students with knowledge and understanding of the principles of noise control. The module will discuss types of noise and noise sources both in indoors and outdoors settings. The students will explore standard methods and techniques for the assessment of noise, as well as noise control strategies.

This module will introduce you to the fundamentals of digital signal processing. You will apply this knowledge to sound as both a tool for developing audio effects but also for audio analysis. You will learn how to develop your own adaptive digital audio effect. Additionally, the module will look at convolution, filter design and audio restoration.

On this module, you will learn the basic principles of economics, resource allocation, determining price and the factors that affect production. You will critically examine the economic effects of organisational practices and financing on the construction industry.

This module will give you a detailed understanding of a range of PA sound system types and how they behave in settings such as theatres, halls and public spaces. The module will explore the latest technologies available, the requirements of a variety of acoustic spaces, and how to develop solutions and best practices for an optimum design.

The aim of the final major project is for you to develop the ability to undertake a large-scale project in sound engineering, which allows you to apply your knowledge and skills developed throughout the course in an expansive and challenging manner. This is an opportunity for you to showcase your academic as well as practical subject skills in a manner that will help you to showcase your abilities to a future employer or academic institution. Ultimately, this will lead you into your chosen caree