MEng Acoustical Engineering
About this course
Master of Engineering in Acoustical Engineering, a physics degree centred on mathematical and computational approaches to physical theory. Core topics include Systems Design, Signal Processing, Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, Accounting, Engineering Design, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This four-year integrated master's programme incorporates a final-year group design project alongside practical laboratory work throughout. The first year covers core scientific foundations through An Introduction to Acoustical Engineering, An Introduction to Engineering Design, Electrical and Electronics Systems, Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment, Mechanics, Structures and Materials, and ThermoFluids. The second year expands into specialized study via Audio and Signal Processing, Electronics and Control, Engineering Management and Law, Fluid Mechanics, Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment Part II, Mechanics, Machines and Vibration, Physical Acoustics, and Systems Design and Computing. The third year shifts focus towards advanced applications and independent research, featuring Acoustical Engineering Design, Human Responses to Sound and Vibration, an Individual Project, and Noise Control Engineering. In the final fourth year, students complete a Group Design Project and Professional Aspects of Engineering. Optional modules across later stages permit study in areas such as Active Control of Sound and Vibration, Aeroacoustics, Architectural and Building Acoustics, Automotive Chassis and Powertrain, Biomedical Application of Signal and Image Processing, Control and Instrumentation, Electroacoustics, Finite Element Analysis in Solid Mechanics, Human Factors in Engineering, Introduction to Machine Learning, Ocean Acoustics & Biomedical Ultrasound, Signal Processing, Theoretical and Computational Acoustics, and Vibration Engineering Practice.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including mathematics and another accepted science subject IB: Pass, with 36 points overall with 18 points at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) or 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation), and 6 at Higher Level in another accepted science subject.
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What students say
Based on about 77 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 135 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 88%
- Left higher education: 12%
What graduates do next
Based on about 37 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 54%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 8%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Other Health Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 22%
- South East: 45%
- South West: 13%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 115 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 92%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Foundation course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- An Introduction to Acoustical Engineering
- An Introduction to Engineering Design
- Electrical and Electronics Systems
- Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment
- Mechanics, Structures and Materials
- ThermoFluids
- Audio and Signal Processing
- Electronics and Control
- Engineering Management and Law
- Fluid Mechanics
- Mathematics for Engineering and the Environment Part II
- Mechanics, Machines and Vibration
- Physical Acoustics
- Systems Design and Computing
- Acoustical Engineering Design
- Human Responses to Sound and Vibration
- Individual Project
- Noise Control Engineering
- Active Control of Sound and Vibration
- Aeroacoustics
- Architectural and Building Acoustics
- Automotive Chassis and Powertrain
- Biomedical Application of Signal and Image Processing
- Control and Instrumentation
- Electroacoustics
- Finite Element Analysis in Solid Mechanics
- Human Factors in Engineering
- Introduction to Machine Learning
- Ocean Acoustics & Biomedical Ultrasound
- Signal Processing
- Theoretical and Computational Acoustics
- Theoretical and Computational Acoustics
- Vibration Engineering Practice
- Group Design Project
- Professional Aspects of Engineering
- Active Control of Sound and Vibration
- Aeroacoustics
- Architectural and Building Acoustics
- Automotive Chassis and Powertrain
- Biomedical Application of Signal and Image Processing
- Control and Instrumentation
- Electroacoustics
- Finite Element Analysis in Solid Mechanics
- Human Factors in Engineering
- Introduction to Machine Learning
- Ocean Acoustics & Biomedical Ultrasound
- Signal Processing
- Theoretical and Computational Acoustics
- Theoretical and Computational Acoustics
- Vibration Engineering Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Acoustical Engineering at University of Southampton earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £50,500. The £38,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of MEng Acoustical Engineering at University of Southampton do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Acoustical Engineering at University of Southampton?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Acoustical Engineering at University of Southampton?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 155 UCAS points.
Is MEng Acoustical Engineering at University of Southampton accredited?
Yes. The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
How many students continue on MEng Acoustical Engineering at University of Southampton?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.