BEng Acoustical and Audio Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Physics, focused on acoustics and audio engineering. Core topics include Circuit Design, Signal Processing, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course is recognised by the UK Institute of Acoustics, providing a route to Chartered Engineer status. A final-year project on an audio or acoustics topic is completed individually or in a group.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: In addition to Level 3 requirements, you must have evidence of Level 2 GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above. UCAS tariff: 112 UCAS points. A level: 112 UCAS points. A minimum of 2 A-Levels, including Grade C in Maths, Physics or a Numerate Science. BTEC: Grade DMM required from Engineering or Science-based BTEC. Music Technology is not accepted. Access to HE: 112 UCAS Tariff points from a QAA approved Engineering or Science subject required. Other subjects considered on a case-by-case basis. Scottish Highers: Two Scottish Higher Levels required, including Maths and Physics. Irish Leaving Certificate: Two Higher Levels required, including Maths and Physics. IB: 31 points overall, including Grade 5 in Higher Level Maths and Physics (or a numerate Science). Must have passed the full International Baccalaureate to be considered.
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What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 83%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 40%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 65%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 15%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 30%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Acoustics
- Analogue Electronics
- Mathematics (Acoustics)
- Acoustics Laboratory
- Studio Production
- Signal Chain Theory
- Digital Signal Processing
- Microphone and Loudspeaker Design
- Principles of Acoustics (Year one part time)
- Industrial Studies and Career Management
- Group Design Project
- Modelling of Physical Systems
- Final Year Project
- Architectural & Building Acoustics
- Psychoacoustics & Human Response
- Immersive Sound Reproduction
- Computational Methods in Acoustics
- Environmental Noise
- Vibro & Aero Acoustics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Acoustical and Audio Engineering at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £34,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £41,000. The £34,000 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BEng Acoustical and Audio Engineering at University of Salford do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Acoustical and Audio Engineering at University of Salford?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Acoustical and Audio Engineering at University of Salford?
The typical offer is 31 points in the IB. The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
Does BEng Acoustical and Audio Engineering at University of Salford include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Acoustical and Audio Engineering at University of Salford?
83% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.