[Sam2301]

Just finished my first year doing it at Soton - PM me if you have any questions...? (exams are over and I'm bored!)

[AlexClarkey]

(Original post by Sam2301)
Just finished my first year doing it at Soton - PM me if you have any questions...? (exams are over and I'm bored!)

Hi, I applied to Surrey (although I secretly wanted a gap year) so when I didn't get in I started considering loads more options for 2012/2013. This came up as my favorite alternative. I'm not sure if I'd prefer Surrey or Soton atm. Also, would you say it's worth the ridiculous tuition fees, or can you think of any other options for this field of work?

[Sam2301]

(Original post by AlexClarkey)
Hi, I applied to Surrey (although I secretly wanted a gap year) so when I didn't get in I started considering loads more options for 2012/2013. This came up as my favorite alternative. I'm not sure if I'd prefer Surrey or Soton atm. Also, would you say it's worth the ridiculous tuition fees, or can you think of any other options for this field of work?

Assume you're looking at the Tonmeister course at Surrey? Don't know much about it but if it's mostly music technology/production you're looking for then you'll find hardly any of that on my course! It's very close to doing a mechanical engineering degree - the only difference being we take modules more specialised to acoustics/vibration along with your standard maths, fluid mechanics, programming etc. Oh, and you get an awesome second year project where you design and build your very own loudspeaker!

[AlexClarkey]

Cool thanks, I've got my interview at Soton on wed, anything you remember from yours that might be helpful? Also anything I can read in preparation? (I know it's a bit too soon for anything major)

[laramkay]

Hey I applied for this course, what were your entry requirements?
and the same as Alex what kind of stuff was asked in your interview?
thanks xxx

[Acoustics]

I was at the visit day too, (Hi Alex, it's Dan) and the interview was really informal - they told us beforehand that you wouldn't be judged on your *performance* in the interview, just your interests etc. Can only talk from my perspective, but the guy I was talking too was really nice, with no difficult acoustics questions :P only asking how you found out about the course, and what most interests you in the field.

Entry reqs are ABB with A in Maths / Physics typically, they may change them for your personal offer, but i've heard nothing from them yet? hbu alex, your *interview* chat go ok?

[AlexClarkey]

Yeah, it was really informal. Quite fun and informative actually. It seemed like the guy I had was most bothered about making sure I knew the course was an engineering course and not a recording/production course.

[Acoustics]

Alex, did you get any impression of when they would send offers out? (or Sam, can you remember how long you had to wait after the visit day?)

[AlexClarkey]

He seemed to think it's normally within two weeks of the interview. Providing, of course, that you've applied via UCAS sometime before your interview.

[Acoustics]

Got an offer!! (About 10 mins ago)
AB for Maths and Physics (either order)
B for Further Maths or Computing

[SJWestbrook95]

Im in Year 11, and decided i would like to go into acoustic engineering, from what i can see southamton looks best as its russel havnt actually seen it first hand yet.

cant decide what A Levels to go for what do you think?

Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Engineering (Btec)

or

Maths, Physics, Further Maths and Chemistry

or

Maths, Physics, Biology, Chemistry

????? its comfusing me :P

[AlexClarkey]

As long as you do maths and physics, you'll be fine.

But from what I hear, it's a mathematical subject, so further maths might help you when you're there.

Apart from that, it doesn't matter what the other one is. Engineering is probably more relevant to the course, but chemistry and biology are both interesting A levels that will look great on your application and show that you're clever and interested in the right things.

Basically any of those will be fine, pick which ever subjects you're more interested in

[CrystalNeko]

(Original post by SJWestbrook95)
Maths, Physics, Further Maths and Chemistry

Think this combo is best, but really they only care about Maths. But F. Maths helps because they blitz over complex numbers in your first term so it's nice to have some understanding beforehand. Physics is also very very helpful and Chemistry is just a nice addition.
But as Alex says, any of those combinations will be fine. Just pick whatever you fancy! I mean I took Maths, Physics, Music and Art (Yeah yeah, Art, I know, I didn't know what course to do at the time and love Art!) and managed to get into a decent Uni. Just do whatever you want to do so long as it contains Maths!

Oh! And for others that are looking into Acoustical Engineering - I'm currently studying Audio & Media Engineering at the University of Surrey. I think that may be relevant to people's interests as well so feel free to PM me about the course if you put it to consideration

[Acoustics]

@SJwestbrook I asked the admissions tutor at an open day which of computing and chemistry I should choose (was getting good grades in both) and he said go for Comp as the chemistry is slightly less applicable (and is MUCH harder imo ) Your engineering BTEC will give you more background knowledge and would open some more doors to do work experience etc. Altogether, so long as you get plenty of maths in there and you can show a good amount of commitment to the subject they'll like you Good Luck!

[AlexClarkey]

Haven't posted in here for a while, so I thought I'd update you

After getting my unconditional offer I accepted it as my firm choice, so I'm definitely studying acoustical eng at southampton.

I've just accepted my accommodation offer as well, so I'll be staying in monte 1.

Dan, you still doing this course? If so, how far through the application process are you?

Should be fun

[Acoustics]

(Original post by AlexClarkey)
Haven't posted in here for a while, so I thought I'd update you

After getting my unconditional offer I accepted it as my firm choice, so I'm definitely studying acoustical eng at southampton.

I've just accepted my accommodation offer as well, so I'll be staying in monte 1.

Dan, you still doing this course? If so, how far through the application process are you?

Should be fun

Yeah Alex, accepted that Southampton offer within about 10 minutes of it coming up, not all that worried about results day. What did you do to get an unconditional offer!? I've asked for Highfield Hall, it's catered and had good reviews from other folk I know at Soton.

Will update if I will be seeing you in September!

[AlexClarkey]

(Original post by Acoustics)
Yeah Alex, accepted that Southampton offer within about 10 minutes of it coming up, not all that worried about results day. What did you do to get an unconditional offer!? I've asked for Highfield Hall, it's catered and had good reviews from other folk I know at Soton.

Will update if I will be seeing you in September!

I did my A levels last year, then I took a gap year. So I already had all the grades they wanted (AAB in Maths, Music Tech, and Physics respectively).

Hope it all goes well for you

[Acoustics]

I'm in! A* A* A A in Physics, Computing, Maths and Further Maths. Feels great

[conkerandco]

Hi,

So since about Year 9 i've been completely set on studying MEng Acoustical Engineering at Southampton! I even used to e-mail the admissions officer and head of the course about the best A-Level combinations etc.

I've just got my AS results :- Maths A
F.Maths B
Physics B
Music B

They're much better than what I was expecting although not as good as I know I'm capable of. My predicted grades were straight A's and should be for next year aswell.
I've had a lot of trouble deciding what else to apply for aswell, i've decided on Electronic Engineering courses and the Tonemeister course to fill up my UCAS form! It is frustrating though because i know that Soton is where i REALLY want to end up!

[AlexClarkey]

(Original post by Acoustics)
I'm in! A* A* A A in Physics, Computing, Maths and Further Maths. Feels great

Sweet man, nice grades

Hope to see you in class