Digital Sound and Vision Processing

MSc Digital Sound and Vision Processing

The communications industry has become a key twenty-first century industry. Study the MSc Digital Sound and Vision Processing and you’ll be able to keep up with new technology and play a significant role in its development and use.

The modules are based on the latest techniques and how they can be applied to streamline communication, including Radio Frequency Engineering, Fibre Optics and DVD Instruments, and Acoustic Environments and Digital Recording.

Successfully complete the course and you’ll be at the forefront of sound and vision developments, giving you the leading edge when seeking career development and new responsibilities.

Special features

• Excellent student support available within a learning/research environment.
• Gain exposure to cutting edge technological development in digital sound and vision.
• State-of-the-art digital sound and vision processing facilities and analytical tools. These support both the taught and research elements of the programme.

Career opportunities

A growing number of careers are available in the communications industry, including sound engineering. There’s also an opportunity to go into engineering management, at an advanced level or as a route into academic research.

Course content

• Research Methods
• Project Management
• Advanced CAD
• Acoustic Environments and Digital Recording System
• Advanced Digital Signal Processing
• Digital Image Processing
• Advanced Electronic Design
• Dissertation

Options

• Advanced Electronic Design and Testing
• Radio Frequency Engineering
• Embedded System Design

Assessment

You will be assessed throughout your course by a variety of methods including portfolios, presentations and, for certain subjects, examinations.

Entry requirements

An honours degree (preferably in Engineering), with a good classification in a relevant subject (or overseas equivalent).

Course length

Full time: 1 year
Part time: 2-3 years