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We offer the highly-regarded Institute of Acoustics (IoA) Diploma and the opportunity on successful completion to progress to a masters award by studying two research modules. Taught through lectures, laboratory classes and via our Virtual Learning Environment, emphasis will be given to studying the theory of acoustics and how this knowledge can be applied to develop practical solutions to noise problems.
Both courses are part-time with attendance on campus limited to half a day per week. The IoA Diploma will enable you to work as an acoustics specialist and it can enhance existing careers in construction, architecture or music technology. Undertaking the MSc will ensure your professional practice is informed by the very latest research, and your qualification will be well regarded both here and abroad.
(IoA) Diploma Acoustics and Noise Control - Tim South, Course Leader
Entry Requirements
IELTS:
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.Mature Applicants
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however recent relevant work experience may also be considered. Please note that for some of our professional courses all applicants will need to meet the specified entry criteria and in these cases work experience cannot be considered in lieu.If you wish to apply through this route you should refer to our University Recognition of Prior Learning policy that is available on our website.
Please note that all applicants to our University are required to meet our standard English language requirement of GCSE grade C or equivalent, variations to this will be listed on the individual course entry requirements.
IELTS:
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.Verify your qualifications
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 09.00 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 09.00 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses.More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.Careers
Careers
IoA Diploma Acoustics and Noise Control
“"Studying my course was a turning point in my career - it led me to set up my own company, which has been a dream of mine for the last ten years. I gained a really rounded knowledge from both the practical laboratory sessions and my tutors, which has given me lots of business potential."
Teaching and learning
- General Principles of Acoustics
Covering a wide range of acoustic topics, including how sound behaves, how it is measured and the ways we can investigate and control noise problems.
- Laboratory & Experimental Methods
A laboratory based module based around a wide range of practical investigations which are chosen to support and develop the ideas introduced in the General Principles module.
- Project - Individual Investigation of a Noise Problem
Starting the planning stages during the first semester, students have until the following October to carry out and report on an individual investigation of a noise problem.
- Regulation & Assessment of Environmental Noise
At the end of this module you will be able to identify and interpret the relevant EU/UK legislative drivers and codes of practice for noise and vibration, apply the EIA process in the context of noise assessment, use standard prediction methods, including noise prediction and mapping tools, for environmental noise assessment, and apply methods and regulations relating to the exposure to noise and vibration in the workplace.
- Environmental Noise - Prediction, Measurement & Control
Understand, select and use environmental noise indices/indicators, criteria and assessment procedures, use a systematic approach to the assessment of environmental noise and its impact, and select and design methods of environmental noise control.
- Noise & Vibration Control Engineering
Identify sources of noise and vibration and their respective generation and propagation mechanisms, decide priorities for noise and vibration control through supplied data, site surveys and measurements, assess the exposure of people and properties to noise and vibration in the context of current legislation,standards, codes of practice etc, and implement pertinent noise and vibration control strategies at the sources, along the pathways and at the receivers.
- Architectural & Building Acoustics
Gain expertise in factors governing the acoustic characteristics of enclosed spaces, and how these characteristics are described, predicted, measured and adjusted by design, physical principles governing the sound insulation provided by building structures, how sound insulation is characterised, measured and adjusted by design, and principles of electroacoustic system design for buildings.
Solving real-life noise problems is what we are most interested in. Our modern acoustics laboratory is at the heart of the course, and we bring years of practical experience right into the lecture room. Students tell us that's exactly what they need.
(IoA) Diploma Acoustics and Noise Control - Tim South, Course Leader
Fees & funding
See further information on financing your studies.
Institute of Acoustics Exam Fee: £1470
Institute of Acoustics Exam Fee: £1470
Additional information
For further information on financing your studies or information about whether you may qualify for one of our bursaries and scholarships, follow the links below:
Facilities
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LibraryOur Library is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year, providing you with access to specialist books and journals, learning spaces, computers, multimedia facilities and media equipment hire. Tens of thousands of our Library's digital resources, including ebooks, ejournals and databases, can be accessed online at a time and place to suit you.
Location
City Campus
It is not every university that can offer you the chance to study in the best tall building in the world. But we can. Our City Campus is home to such award-winning learning environments as Broadcasting Place, voted best tall building in the world in 2010. Other buildings include the Rose Bowl, home to our Business School, which was awarded Best Commercial Property Development in the 2009 Yorkshire Property awards. Just over the road from the Rose Bowl is the Leslie Silver building which houses one of our impressive libraries across five floors. The library is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week throughout the year.
