Target level of study
BAC +3
Training structure
Faculty of Science
Language(s) of instruction
French
Presentation
Managing the noise environment and reducing nuisance is a fast-growing market, with a pool of institutional and private-sector jobs involving expertise, urban and environmental mapping, and the implementation of dedicated devices to reduce nuisance. Recent years have seen an increase in regulations requiring greater consideration of acoustic comfort, and thus lower noise levels, which constitutes a breeding ground for new jobs. Today, 50% of the population claim to be affected by noise pollution at work and at home.
The expansion of sound diffusion equipment has taken place over the last few years, mainly thanks to the reduction in cost associated with new technologies. Today, many premises are equipped with permanent sound diffusion systems right from the design or renovation stage.
This cross-disciplinary professional degree in acoustics covers sound engineering, diffusion, sensors and acoustic metrology, acoustic signal processing, room acoustics and noise pollution, with associated software. It covers a broad spectrum of existing and future jobs, without interfering with the more focused Master's and Engineer's programs in design and research. The need for field personnel trained in all these aspects, without constituting too heavy a financial burden for the company, is perfectly suited to our company. Ongoing training and the validation of acquired experience also make it easier to ensure their social advancement.
Numerous contacts with industrialists in the various sectors concerned have enabled us to develop our teaching content, which remains as close as possible to professional demands, while retaining a solid foundation.
By way of example, design offices (currently the most important recruiting sector) play an active role in training: they contribute their know-how to students by teaching part of the course, taking on trainees, and participating in the development committee.
The long-term viability of the training program is also ensured by its promotion through professional associations, in which the partners play an important role (as administrators or presidents).
The course is also supported by a research team in acoustics, and benefits from the latter's industrial exchanges in the sector, which also offers students a number of job opportunities.
Objectives
The theme of this professional degree is based on societal issues, combining the audio techniques used in music acoustics in the broadest sense, including speech, with those of sound environment management and the solutions that can be applied to nuisances in both urban planning and building architecture.
The spectrum of targeted jobs is relatively open, from audio technician for sound recording and public address, and related instrumentation, to sound expert for buildings and listening or rest areas. Nuisance regulations will be at the heart of these issues, and both passive and active solutions will be developed.
Know-how and skills
The training offered is cross-disciplinary and covers a wide range of business sectors:
- Managing the noise environment, reducing nuisance
- Regulatory impact studies and report writing
- Characterization of equipment noise and vibration
- Performance analysis of acoustic correction elements
- Improved room acoustics
- Instrumentation of dedicated electroacoustic equipment
- Audio signal processing
The scope of the knowledge involved is therefore fairly broad, but very coherent:
- Electroacoustics and signal processing
- Sound diffusion and room acoustics
- Sound absorption and insulation materials
- Industrial acoustics
- Quantifying and classifying noise levels
- Acoustic metrology
- Building acoustics, sound insulation
- Computer simulation of room, environment and building acoustic response
Expected skills :
- Propose solutions for the installation of electroacoustic equipment meeting the requirements of the desired usage properties
- Mapping and analyzing a sound environment
- Propose solutions for the implementation of means aimed at correcting and/or improving the acoustic properties of rooms, open-air areas, etc.
- Take into account the constraints associated with the implementation of the selected measures, taking into account :
o Regulations and legislation in force
o Costs generated by these measures
o The professional's civil liability
- Communicate and work as part of a team.
- Read, understand and speak English.
Organization
Knowledge control
Continuous control
Open on a sandwich basis
This course is offered on a sandwich basis.
Internships, tutored projects
Internship | Mandatory |
|---|---|
Length of internship | 4 |
Internship abroad | Possible |
Minimum 4-month internship
The tutored project consists of 3 parts:
- Various topics in acoustics
- Room acoustics: Renovate / Improve room acoustics
- Environment: Identify a nuisance problem and propose solutions to reduce it
As part of a work-study or professionalization contract, the tutored project is carried out at the company, with the subject defined in consultation with the teaching team.
Program
The 1-year course includes lectures and practical work (40% of which is taught by industry professionals), a 130-hour tutored project and a 4-month internship.
This training can be carried out either in :
- Initial training
- Apprenticeship or professionalization contract
Select a program
L3 - Licence Professionnelle - Acoustics and Sound Environment (AES)
Managing the noise environment and reducing nuisance is a fast-growing market, with a pool of institutional and private-sector jobs involving expertise, urban and environmental mapping, and the implementation of dedicated devices to reduce nuisance. Recent years have seen an increase in regulations requiring greater consideration of acoustic comfort, and thus lower noise levels, which constitutes a breeding ground for new jobs. Today, 50% of the population claim to be affected by noise pollution at work and at home.
The expansion of sound diffusion equipment has taken place over the last few years, mainly thanks to the reduction in cost associated with new technologies. Today, many premises are equipped with permanent sound diffusion systems right from the design or renovation stage.
This cross-disciplinary professional degree in acoustics covers sound engineering, diffusion, sensors and acoustic metrology, acoustic signal processing, room acoustics and noise pollution, with associated software. It covers a broad spectrum of existing and future jobs, without interfering with the more focused Master's and Engineer's programs in design and research. The need for field personnel trained in all these aspects, without constituting too heavy a financial burden for the company, is perfectly suited to our company. Ongoing training and the validation of acquired experience also make it easier to ensure their social advancement.
Numerous contacts with industrialists in the various sectors concerned have enabled us to develop our teaching content, which remains as close as possible to professional demands, while retaining a solid foundation.
By way of example, design offices (currently the most important recruiting sector) play an active role in training: they contribute their know-how to students by teaching part of the course, taking on trainees, and participating in the development committee.
The long-term viability of the training program is also ensured by its promotion through professional associations, in which the partners play an important role (as administrators or presidents).
The course is also supported by a research team in acoustics, and benefits from the latter's industrial exchanges in the sector, which also offers students a number of job opportunities.
English and Communication
5 creditsPhysical Acoustics and Perception
5 creditsElectroacoustics and Signal Processing
10 creditsRefresher course
Room Acoustics and Environment
10 credits
Internship
10 creditsBuilding and Industrial Acoustics
10 creditsTutored project
Admission
Admission requirements
French & European students: follow the "eCandidat" procedure at https://ecandidat.umontpellier.fr/ecandidat/
Target audience
Admission by application for :
- Licence2nd year
- BTS
- DUT
- CPGE
In the following fields: EEA, physics, mechanics, civil engineering, mathematics, IT.
And then
Professional integration
Sectors of activity :
Holders of the professional license may be required to work :
- within major industrial groups or multinationals in the sectors concerned
- within regional SMEs or VSEs
- in a design office
- public inspection services (local and regional authorities, police forces, forensic services, etc.)
Types of jobs available
- Assistant engineer
- Senior technician
- Technical manager
- Project manager
- Inspector
Typical professions :
Sound engineer; stage manager (sound recording, sound reinforcement); ambience designer; sound recordist (digitization); editor (processing); designer of loudspeakers, speakers, microphones, amplifiers; industrial acoustic quality engineer; new techniques (plugs, transmission and communication); technician/assistant engineer: manufacturing methods, expertise, pollution.