Chalmers University of Technology
MSc in Sound and Vibration
Gothenburg, Sweden
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
SEK 160,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* tuition fees for non-EU/EEA students
Key Summary
Sound and vibrations represent some of our key sources of information from our surroundings. Their properties are critical for the quality of vehicles such as trains and passenger cars, outdoor, indoor, and virtual environments, communication systems, and more.
A lack of quality and forethought in these areas can lead to serious health effects, sleep disturbance, and stress, impacting people's well-being and public health. This master's program exists, therefore, to educate engineers who want to create a better acoustic world. The program is unique in Sweden, and its breadth within acoustics engineering places it in rare companies in Europe and worldwide. You will receive a broad education in the interdisciplinary field of acoustics, incorporating subjects as diverse as physics, mechanics, physiology, signal processing, psychology, and electrical engineering.
The program structure allows for specializations in different areas such as noise control engineering, architectural acoustics, environmental acoustics, and audio technology. Cooperation with other master's programs within Chalmers, as well as at other Scandinavian and European universities, enables the range of specializations to be extended further.
The program places a strong emphasis on links between theory and practical application, with a focus on identifying and solving problems through experimental investigations, physical reasoning, analytical models, and numerical methods. This is done through project work in small groups guided by expert teachers, as well as access to experimental facilities specifically tailored to this purpose.
The subjects of acoustics, noise control, and audio technology are fundamental areas in the program. Other courses available handle topics such as technical acoustics, sound planning, musical acoustics, vehicle acoustics, and building acoustics.
After graduation, you will have great opportunities to work in many different sectors as a specialist in sound and vibration, from the vehicle industry to audio technology and much more.
Compulsory courses year 1
During the first year, the programme starts with four compulsory courses that form a common foundation in Sound and Vibration. Each course is usually 7.5 credits.
- Introduction to audio technology and acoustics
- Technical acoustics 1
- Sound and vibration measurements
- Individual preparation course
Compulsory courses year 2
In the second year, you must complete a master's thesis to graduate. The thesis may be worth 30 credits or 60 credits depending on your choice.
- Master's thesis
The educational profile in the Sound and vibration master's at Chalmers enables you to find professional opportunities as a specialist all over the world, especially in Europe where there is a strong need for specialists in the field. Typical examples of career opportunities as a specialist in sound and vibration can be found in:
- Acoustic consultancies working with product development, environmental noise, architectural acoustics or building acoustics. Traditionally, the building industry does not have specialists in the area but relies on consultants.
- The automotive industry has its departments dealing with sound and vibration properties.
- The communication industry, where sound is important for the quality of products and services.
- Audio equipment manufacturers deliver both software and hardware for consumers and professional customers.
- Public organizations concerned with environmental issues, housing, traffic planning and health.
Graduates from the programme can be found at companies such as Volvo Cars, Volvo Trucks, Sony Ericsson, WSP, AFRY, SWECO, Brekke & Strand, Cochlear, Sigma Connectivity, and Zound Industries.