What is the course?
This five-day course introduces delegates to the emerging discipline of soundscape assessment, exploring how environmental sound contributes to human experience and wellbeing. It offers a foundation in the core principles of soundscape, including terminology, relevant legislation and policy, and practical techniques for data collection and analysis—guided by ISO 12913 and other relevant methodologies. The course is led by a cross-disciplinary teaching team from KP Acoustics Research Labs, the University of Salford, Birmingham City University, and the Welsh Government.
Course objectives
On completion of this course, delegates should be able to:
• Understand the key concepts, terminology and theoretical basis of soundscape
• Recognise the relevance of soundscape in environmental policy and regulation in the UK
• Identify and apply recommended processes for assessing soundscapes in different contexts
• Collect, analyse, and interpret qualitative and quantitative soundscape data
• Apply ISO 12913 in practical soundscape assessments, for both indoor and outdoor environments
• Present assessment findings in line with current best practice for soundscape research and reporting
Who is it suitable for?
This course is suitable for professionals and practitioners involved in environmental sound assessment and management, including:
• Acoustic consultants and technicians
• Environmental health and planning officers
• Urban designers, architects and sustainability professionals
• Researchers and postgraduate students in acoustics, environmental psychology, or urban studies
• Anyone involved in shaping environments with human wellbeing in mind
Delivery
The course is delivered in person in a classroom format and includes lectures, discussions, and practical sessions at Salford University.
Dates
Nov 2025