Southampton,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Acoustics with Music in Southampton United Kingdom | University of Southampton
University of Southampton
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Southampton United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
25,000
(c. USD33,480.25)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Explore music from a fresh perspective and uncover how sound waves influence both people and environments. This Acoustics and Music program merges musical creativity and analytical skills with acoustic engineering principles. Whether your passion lies in classical vocals, guitar performances, or electronic music production, we'll support your artistic growth.
The program offers comprehensive training in sound science, auditory perception, and audio technology alongside music theory and performance. Its flexible structure allows you to customize your study plan between Acoustical Engineering and Music components.
You'll have access to our state-of-the-art Music facilities, featuring: specialized practice rooms, group rehearsal areas, digital audio workstations, and multimedia production suites.
Your acoustics education will take place at the renowned Institute of Sound and Vibration Research, a global leader in acoustic engineering. You'll work with exceptional facilities including:
soundproof chambers, echo rooms, aerodynamic testing tunnels, virtual acoustic simulation labs, and professional fabrication workshops.
The curriculum also covers auditory science. You'll examine hearing mechanisms, including ear structure and function. The program investigates sound perception, neural processing of auditory signals, and how hearing loss alters musical experience. Understanding both instrument acoustics and human auditory processing is essential for complete musical comprehension. This degree provides deep knowledge of both elements of music perception. During your final year, you can specialize in acoustics, music, or hearing science through elective modules, preparing you for professional advancement or postgraduate studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A-levels
AAB including mathematics (minimum grade A), an additional science-related subject (minimum grade A) and music (minimum grade B)*. Grade 8 in music practical or demonstrated equivalent standard** is also required for applicants wishing to pursue a performance component in music.
A-levels additional information
Acceptable science-related subjects include chemistry, electronics, further mathematics and physics. Pass in the associated science Practical is required where applicable. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. * We can accept a pass in Grade 6 Music Theory where Music is not studied as a Level 3 qualification. We do not accept Music Technology in lieu of a Music Level 3 qualification (A level, BTEC etc). **Equivalence to grade 8 is ascertained via an audition. This can be done in person or by sending a video.We recognise Music practical and theory exams from ABRSM, Trinity, Rockschool and LCM.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Pass, with 34 points overall with 17 points at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation,6 at Higher Level in Physics or Chemistry and 5 at Higher Level in music*.
International Baccalaureate Diploma additional information
*We can accept a pass in Grade 6 Music Theory where Music is not studied as a Level 3 qualification. We do not accept Music Technology in lieu of a Music Level 3 qualification (A level, BTEC etc).**Equivalence to grade 8 is ascertained via an audition. This can be done in person or by sending a video.We recognise Music practical and theory exams from ABRSM, Trinity, Rockschool and LCM.
BTEC
Additional information
Accepted science-related subjects include chemistry, electronics, further mathematics and physics. Pass in the associated science Practical is required where applicable. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. *We can accept a pass in Grade 6 Music Theory where Music is not studied as a Level 3 qualification. We do not accept Music Technology in lieu of a Music Level 3 qualification (A level, BTEC etc).**Equivalence to grade 8 is ascertained via an audition. This can be done in person or by sending a video.We recognise Music practical and theory exams from ABRSM, Trinity, Rockschool and LCM.
GCSE requirements
Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C)
IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in all components, TOEFL iB (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - 92
AAB including mathematics (minimum grade A), an additional science-related subject (minimum grade A) and music (minimum grade B)*. Grade 8 in music practical or demonstrated equivalent standard** is also required for applicants wishing to pursue a performance component in music.
A-levels additional information
Acceptable science-related subjects include chemistry, electronics, further mathematics and physics. Pass in the associated science Practical is required where applicable. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. * We can accept a pass in Grade 6 Music Theory where Music is not studied as a Level 3 qualification. We do not accept Music Technology in lieu of a Music Level 3 qualification (A level, BTEC etc). **Equivalence to grade 8 is ascertained via an audition. This can be done in person or by sending a video.We recognise Music practical and theory exams from ABRSM, Trinity, Rockschool and LCM.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Pass, with 34 points overall with 17 points at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation,6 at Higher Level in Physics or Chemistry and 5 at Higher Level in music*.
International Baccalaureate Diploma additional information
*We can accept a pass in Grade 6 Music Theory where Music is not studied as a Level 3 qualification. We do not accept Music Technology in lieu of a Music Level 3 qualification (A level, BTEC etc).**Equivalence to grade 8 is ascertained via an audition. This can be done in person or by sending a video.We recognise Music practical and theory exams from ABRSM, Trinity, Rockschool and LCM.
BTEC
Additional information
Accepted science-related subjects include chemistry, electronics, further mathematics and physics. Pass in the associated science Practical is required where applicable. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. *We can accept a pass in Grade 6 Music Theory where Music is not studied as a Level 3 qualification. We do not accept Music Technology in lieu of a Music Level 3 qualification (A level, BTEC etc).**Equivalence to grade 8 is ascertained via an audition. This can be done in person or by sending a video.We recognise Music practical and theory exams from ABRSM, Trinity, Rockschool and LCM.
GCSE requirements
Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C)
IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in all components, TOEFL iB (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - 92
Tuition
GBP
25,000