Graduate Certificate in Architectural Science (Audio and Acoustics)

The University of Sydney

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6 Months

Course duration

7/31/2025

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US$15586

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Build your technical competence and creative thinking in the design, measurement and theory of audio and acoustics. You will gain an understanding of how sound shapes your experience of communication, entertainment and spatial awareness, opening up a diversity of career paths including audio production, system design and acoustic consulting. With extensive experience analysing and controlling the physical phenomena affecting buildings, practitioners of Architectural Science have a profound impact on the function, aesthetics and efficiency of architectural spaces. Sound is a constant throughout your life “involving, informing and profoundly shaping your experience of communication, entertainment and architectural spaces. This unique and challenging degree will give you a solid foundation in the design, measurement and theory of audio and acoustics. From this foundation you can choose to specialise in an area of interest including acoustics, audio systems and audio production. Throughout the Architectural Science (Audio & Acoustics) 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. Careers & future study Career pathways & prospects Future study options Graduate opportunities The Graduate Certificate of Architectural Science (Audio & Acoustics) will begin your journey to work in fields including audio production, sound design, audio systems design, acoustical consulting, and research and development of audio and acoustics products. The Graduate Certificate also often leads to further study in this field. Some graduates may use the degree as a stepping-stone toward a research degree in audio and acoustics.

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Admission to this course requires a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification. Graduate Certificate students may apply to upgrade to the Diploma or Masters at the completion of their program (with a weighted average mark of at least 65). IELTS score: A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band TOEFL - IBT score: A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing Pearsons Test of English: A minimum result of 61 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band

6 Months - Full time

Fee

A$23,650.00 (US$ 15,586) per yearAUD $23,650 for the entire course Please check with institution

Start Date

7/31/2025

Address

Camperdown/Darlington Campus, Superintendents House, 160 City Road, THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY, New South Wales, 2008, SYDNEY, Australia

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The University of Sydney, located in Sydney, Australia, is a world-renowned institution that is currently ranked in the top 50 universities in the world.* It is also first in Australia and fourth in the world for graduate employability (2018 QS Graduate Employability Rankings). Students come from 134 different countries to study at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
There are plenty of facilities to enjoy on campus, including a gym with a heated Olympic-size swimming pool and a rock climbing centre. Students can soak up some culture at the University’s art galleries and museums, grab coffee, breakfast or lunch at one of the 30 cafes and restaurants, and enjoy after-work drinks and entertainment at the on-campus bars.
All enrolled students have the opportunity to get involved in clubs and societies run by the University of Sydney Union (USU). There are more than 200, ranging from sports clubs to language and cultural groups. Students can also establish their own clubs, with support from USU.
There are many support services available to students, including disability services, careers advisers, a confidential counselling service, health service, and financial assistance office. When it comes to studying, students have access to the largest academic library in the southern hemisphere. It spans over 11 locations and holds more than 5.2 million books, journals and ebooks.
It is possible for students to expand their career opportunities through internships and work experience, as well as the option of studying abroad for part of their degree through one of the University’s 270 overseas programs.

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