Master’s in Aerospace Acoustics and Noise Reduction Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in aerospace acoustics and noise reduction engineering, with 12 modules covering physical acoustics and psychoacoustics, aeroacoustic theory, engine and airframe noise, computational aeroacoustics, acoustic testing and treatments, cabin noise, noise certification, airport noise and rotor and UAM noise, with an assigned technical tutor.
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Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Understand the fundamentals of acoustics and aircraft noise metrics.
Apply aeroacoustic theory to engine and airframe sources.
Simulate noise generation and propagation with computational methods.
Design acoustic treatments for nacelles and cabins.
Carry out acoustic tests with microphone arrays.
Prepare noise certification in accordance with Annex 16.
Assess the noise impact of airports and new UAM platforms.
Who it's for
- Aeroacoustics engineers.
- Noise certification engineers.
- Airport noise specialists.
- Acoustic test engineers.
- Cabin vibration and comfort engineers.
- Aviation environmental consultants.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter aircraft manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- ICAO Annex 16, Volume I (international aircraft noise standards)
- CS-36 (EASA aircraft noise certification)
- 14 CFR Part 36 (FAA noise standards)
- Directive 2002/49/EC (EU environmental noise directive)
- Regulation (EU) 598/2014 (noise-related operating restrictions at EU airports)
- ECAC Doc 29 (noise contour calculation around civil airports)
- ISO 3744 (sound power determination by sound pressure)
- SAE ARP866 (atmospheric absorption of sound)
- ANSYS Fluent
- Simcenter 3D Acoustics
- PowerFLOW
- ANOPP
- MATLAB
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Wave equation and propagation1.2Sound pressure level and the decibel1.3One-third-octave band spectra1.4A-weighting and PNL1.5Effective perceived noise level (EPNL)1.6Annoyance and exposure metrics1.7Source directivity1.8Atmospheric sound absorption according to ARP8661.9Ground effects and refraction1.10Lab: calculation of EPNL from a spectrum
2.1Lighthill's analogy2.2Ffowcs Williams–Hawkings equation2.3Monopole, dipole and quadrupole sources2.4Turbulent boundary layer noise2.5Trailing-edge noise2.6Rotor-stator interaction noise2.7Linearised Euler equations2.8Propagation in non-uniform flow2.9Kirchhoff integral methods2.10Practical: trailing-edge noise estimation with the BPM model
3.1Fan noise: tones and broadband3.2Jet and mixing noise3.3Combustor noise3.4Turbine noise3.5Acoustic liners in nacelles3.6Effect of bypass ratio3.7Chevrons and serrated nozzles3.8Open rotor and its acoustic challenge3.9Turboprop engine noise3.10Case study: spectrum of a turbofan on approach
4.1Landing gear noise4.2Flap and slat noise4.3Cavities and gaps4.4Clean wing noise4.5Gear fairings and noise-reduction devices4.6Jet-flap interaction4.7Airframe noise on approach4.8Wind tunnel testing of airframe noise4.9Optimisation of landing configurations4.10Lab: CFD noise analysis of a slat
5.1LES and DES for acoustic sources5.2Lattice-Boltzmann methods for noise sources5.3High-order, low-dispersion schemes5.4Non-reflecting boundary conditions5.5Coupling between CFD and the FW-H formulation5.6Acoustic BEM methods5.7Rapid prediction with ANOPP5.8Validation against tests5.9Computational cost and hybrid strategies5.10Lab: FW-H propagation of a cylinder in flow
6.1Anechoic chambers and acoustic wind tunnels6.2Microphone arrays and beamforming6.3In-flight noise measurement6.4Instrumentation and calibration6.5Source separation6.6Acoustic holography techniques6.7Liner testing in an impedance tube6.8Certification measurement procedures6.9Measurement uncertainty6.10Practical: beamforming with a 64-microphone array
7.1Helmholtz resonator liners7.2Double-layer and multi-layer liners7.3Acoustic impedance and its modelling7.4Porous and fibrous materials7.5Low-frequency acoustic metamaterials7.6Frequency-based liner optimisation7.7Zero-splice liners7.8Durability and maintenance7.9Integration into composite nacelles7.10Workshop: liner design for the BPF tone
8.1Structure-borne and airborne transmission8.2Boundary layer noise on the fuselage8.3Insulation with acoustic blankets8.4Active noise control8.5Dynamic vibration absorbers8.6SEA for cabins8.7ECS system noise8.8Passenger acoustic comfort8.9Noise in helicopter cabins8.10Case study: acoustic treatment of a turboprop cabin
9.1ICAO Annex 16 Volume I9.2Chapters 3, 4 and 149.3Measurement points: flyover, approach and lateral9.4Data correction procedures9.5Helicopter certification under Chapter 89.6Drone and eVTOL noise9.7Equivalencies and minor changes9.8Compliance documentation9.9CS-36 and Part 369.10Case study: cumulative certification margin of a jet aircraft
10.1Noise footprint modelling10.2ICAO balanced approach10.3Noise abatement approach procedures10.4Continuous descent approaches10.5Night-time operating restrictions10.6Strategic noise maps10.7ECAC Doc 29 models10.8Management of community complaints10.9Compensation and residential sound insulation10.10Practical: Lden contour map of an airport
11.1Blade noise: thickness and loading11.2Blade-vortex interaction (BVI)11.3Rotor noise in eVTOL11.4Distributed propulsion and acoustics11.5Drone noise in urban environments11.6Perception of UAM noise11.7Low-noise propellers11.8Sonic boom noise11.9Emerging regulations for UAM11.10Case study: acoustic footprint of an eVTOL at take-off
12.1Selection of source and scenario12.2Characterisation of noise sources12.3Aeroacoustic modelling of the selected source12.4Design of reduction measures12.5Assessment of acoustic benefits12.6Weight-performance trade-off analysis12.7Validation test plan12.8Impact on certification and operations12.9Master's Thesis: report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
The programme is delivered 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so it can be combined with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ANSYS Fluent, Simcenter 3D Acoustics, PowerFLOW, ANOPP and MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for microphone-array measurements in wind tunnels, liner tests in impedance tubes and airport noise mapping. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: ICAO Annex 16 to the Chicago Convention, Volume I, CS-36 (EASA), 14 CFR Part 36 (FAA), Directive 2002/49/EC, Regulation (EU) 598/2014, ECAC Doc 29, ISO 3744, SAE ARP866.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with ANSYS Fluent, Simcenter 3D Acoustics, PowerFLOW, ANOPP and MATLAB, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the programme software, and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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