Acoustics and Music Technology

The University of Edinburgh
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Physics and astronomy

About this course

Taking the science of sound as your focus, you’ll work in a cross-disciplinary environment. You will use theoretical and experimental work to explore the musical, technical and multimedia applications of acoustics and audio technology.

The emphasis of this programme is on science and technology in the context of musical and multimedia applications.

The programme aims to:

* provide a broadly based, scientifically-oriented foundation in the area of acoustics, audio, and music technology

* develop your skills in research, programming, and analytical problem-solving

* give you a strong understanding of music/audio technology

* create a multidisciplinary learning environment that will prepare you for a future career

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: Edinburgh

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MSc

Location: Edinburgh

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2123 Electrical engineers
2122 Mechanical engineers
2126 Aerospace engineers
2124 Electronics engineers
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
3116 Planning, process and production technicians

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Edinburgh
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Physics and astronomy