Hearing Science and Perception - Specialization

Hearing Science and Perception

This specialization is aimed at students who are interested in the human perception of sound, psychoacoustics, hearing science, speech and communication acoustics. The courses suggested in this specialization cover topics in auditory modelling, cognitive science, signal processing, acoustic communication and audiology. These competences prepare you to work in the hearing aid industry, healthcare, medical technology, audio industry and research institutions.

The following 15 ECTS are mandatory for the specialization:

22003 Auditory signal processing and perception 10 point Spring F1 (Mon 8-12, Thurs 13-17)
22007 Audiology and hearing devices 5 point Autumn E1B (Thurs 13-17)

Select a minimum of 10 ECTS of the courses below:

02458 Cognitive Modelling 5 point Autumn E2B (Thurs 8-12)
22002 Experimental hearing science 5 point January
22003 Auditory signal processing and perception 10 point Spring F1 (Mon 8-12, Thurs 13-17)
34846 Environmental acoustics 5 point June
34850 Architectural acoustics 10 point Spring F4 (Tues 13-17, Fri 8-12)

Specializations are merely recommended ways of choosing the courses in the curriculum. Applicants are not admitted to a specialization but to the programme and it is possible to choose among all the courses in the curriculum following the directions given. However, if a specialization has been fulfilled the title of the specialization may be added to the diploma.