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Acoustics Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
City | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Applied Acoustics MSc | University of Derby | - | - | - | £2600 | £2715 | - | Derby | On campus Full-time |
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Acoustics and Music Technology BSc (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 78% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £34800 | 220 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time |
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Acoustics and Music Technology MSc | The University of Edinburgh | - | - | - | - | - | - | Edinburgh | On campus Part-time |
Salary
Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students
Salary of all UK Graduates of Acoustics
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £28994 | £29015 | £34497 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24988 - £33170 | £22931 - £36583 | £26874 - £45969 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Acoustics courses in the UK
All Acoustics courses in the UK
Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £29763 | £29220 | £34555 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25687 - £34021 | £23510 - £36436 | £27313 - £45730 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
Jobs & Career Perspectives
Career perspectives for Acoustics
15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
Current jobs
Among graduates of Acoustics who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
Typical employers for graduates of Acoustics
- Acoustic Consultancies
- Architects
- Local Authorities
- Environmental Organisations
- Aerospace Industry
Jobs of graduates of Acoustics (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Acoustics at Northumbria University
| 20% | Elementary occupations |
| 20% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 15% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Sports and fitness occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Grading Distribution
Students of Acoustics in the UK received the following grades.
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Acoustics
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Acoustics, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
FAQ
Acoustics is the study of sound and sound waves.
The median salary of graduates of Acoustics was £28994 15 months after graduation, £29015 3 years after graduation and £34497 5 years after graduation.
- The following degrees are offered for Acoustics studies:
- Master of Science - MSc
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
