Master of Architectural Science (Audio and Acoustics) Program By The University of Sydney |Top Universities
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Program Duration

18 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

45,500 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

25 Jun, 2024Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Architecture and Built Environment

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Architectural Science (Audio & Acoustics) will give you a solid foundation in the design, measurement and theory of audio and acoustics. You will gain a deep understanding of how sound shapes our experience of communication, entertainment, and spatial awareness, opening up a diversity of career paths including audio production, system design and acoustic consulting. Throughout the program, you will combine aesthetic sound design, new media, sound recording and system design with acoustic engineering, computer modelling and psychology. You will build on a foundational understanding of the broader aspects of design science (including illumination, building services, sustainable design and indoor environment quality), with access to the Faculty of Architecture’s world-class facilities. A broad range of subjects enables you to choose units on specialised knowledge of audio technology and acoustical science. You can extend your coursework-based learning with a research project, and benefit from a diverse offering of electives in recording and sound production.

Program overview

Main Subject

Architecture and Built Environment

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Architectural Science (Audio & Acoustics) will give you a solid foundation in the design, measurement and theory of audio and acoustics. You will gain a deep understanding of how sound shapes our experience of communication, entertainment, and spatial awareness, opening up a diversity of career paths including audio production, system design and acoustic consulting. Throughout the program, you will combine aesthetic sound design, new media, sound recording and system design with acoustic engineering, computer modelling and psychology. You will build on a foundational understanding of the broader aspects of design science (including illumination, building services, sustainable design and indoor environment quality), with access to the Faculty of Architecture’s world-class facilities. A broad range of subjects enables you to choose units on specialised knowledge of audio technology and acoustical science. You can extend your coursework-based learning with a research project, and benefit from a diverse offering of electives in recording and sound production.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

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96+
7+
68+
Admission to the Master of Architectural Science requires: a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; or completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate diploma; or completion of the requirement of the graduate certificate with a weighted average mark of at least 70 across all the units attempted for the award.
25 Jun 2024
1.5 Years
Feb
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

28,500 AUD
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International Students

45,500 AUD
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