Sound and Vibration, MSc
Chalmers University of Technology
Key Information
Campus location
Gothenburg, Sweden
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
Sound and Vibration, MSc
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 upon people's well-being and public health. This master's programme exists, therefore, to educate engineers who want to create a better acoustic world. The programme is unique in Sweden, and its breadth within acoustics engineering places it in rare company 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 programme structure allows for specialisations in different areas such as noise control engineering, architectural acoustics, environmental acoustics, and audio technology. Cooperation with other master's programmes within Chalmers, as well as at other Scandinavian and European universities, enables the range of specialisations to be extended further still.
The programme 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.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships are a great source of funding for Master's students who are liable to pay tuition fees. Some of these are administrated by Chalmers and others by external institutions. Additional scholarships may be appended to the list and applicants are therefore encouraged to check this webpage regularly.
Please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
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 in order to graduate. The thesis may be worth 30 credits or 60 credits depending on your choice.
- Master's thesis
Program Outcome
Credits: 120
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
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 their own specialists in the area but relies on consultants.
- The automotive industry has their own departments dealing with sound and vibration properties.
- The communication industry, where sound is important for the quality of products and services.
- Audio equipment manufacturers who deliver both software and hardware for consumers and for 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, Zound Industries.