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Our world is a place that constantly adapts and changes but we need to do what we can to be responsible within it - this includes the sound around us! From looking at underwater acoustics to noise control in the environment, this module will provide you with an insight into the work of acousticians who investigate how we can protect the environment from harmful noise. 

Homes, stadiums, cathedrals - all of these are vastly different spaces, and sound reacts differently in each! Despite this, they have one thing in common - acousticians will have been a significant influence on understanding how and why sound reacts differently, ensuring that the design of these structures takes sound into account. From looking at laws about acoustics in architecture to how acousticians model how sound will operate in buildings that don’t even exist yet, there’s plenty of room for people interested in this area of acoustics! 

From speakers and microphones to video games, the way we experience things such as entertainment or travel can often have a lot to do with acoustics! This module will look at exactly how acousticians work in areas such as video game design, car manufacturing, and everyday innovation, to make a difference in our lives! 

Acoustics has a diverse range of areas that you can go into - one that can surprise people is healthcare! From looking at how acousticians work to diagnose and treat patients, this module shows some of the vital efforts that acousticians go to, into improving patient lives. 

With acoustics being such a varied career area, it’s probably no surprise that there’s plenty of different pathways you can take into the field. From looking at different career opportunities and routes into acoustics, to how the Institute of Acoustics can help support you, this module will help you on the next stages of your career journey.