Problem based Masters Programme in Acoustics ‐ ten years of experience

The Section of Acoustics at Aalborg University in Denmark has more that ten years of experience in offering a masters programme in Acoustics. The programme provides students with classical and modern aspects of physical acoustics, psychoacoustics and electro acoustics. Also signal processing which today is a major tool in understanding and utilizing of the newest sound technology is a compulsory part of the study. The language is English and the programme is open for all students with the appropriate background. So far half of the students have been non‐Danish citizens coming from four continents. The pedagogical concept is problem based learning, with all students organized in groups of 4 ‐ 6 students (having their own group rooms). Each semester has its own theme with relevant courses and suggested projects from the supervisors, industry or the students themselves. The project work is a considerable part of the workload at a semester, one could say that the courses give the theoretical background for the projects which are “learning by doing” with access to the best facilities, rooms and equipment.