Here, you may read descriptions of courses and projects on the Signal Processing and Acoustics Master's programme at Aalborg University. Please also see the curriculum for the master's programme in Signal Processing and Acoustics. Here, you may find details on courses and projects as well as information on the programme’s legal basis, etc.
The programme is comprised by four semesters. The 1st semester is a common, and on the 2nd semester, you must choose a specialisation; Signal Processing and Computing or Acoustics and Audio Technology.
COMPULSORY FOR ALL NON-AAU BACHELORS
All bachelors enrolled in the programme who have not obtained their bachelor's degree from Aalborg University must take part in a course on problem based learning (PBL) as part of the 1st semester project. In case non-AAU bachelors get credit transfer for the 1st semester, they will be asked to take part in the course ensuring that they are trained in working according to the PBL-model. Read more about PBL here.
1st semester; applied signal processing
PROJECT
- Applied Signal Processing (15 ECTS)
Courses
- Stochastic Processes (5 ECTS)
- Fundamentals of Acoustics and Electro-acoustics (5 ECTS)
- Optimisation Methods (5 ECTS)
2ND SEMESTER; SPECIALISATION
In the 2nd semester, you begin the specialisation you have chosen; Signal Processing and Computing or Acoustics and Audio Technology. Regardless of which specialisation you have chosen, you may comprise your semester in to different ways.
Specialisation: SIGNAL PROCESSING AND COMPUTING
PROJECT (choose 1)
- Scientific Computing (20 ECTS)
- Reconfigurable Computing (20 ECTS)
Courses
- Reconfigurable and Low Energy Systems (5 ECTS)
- Numerical Scientific Computing (5 ECTS)
Specialisation: ACOUSTICS AND AUDIO TECHNOLOGY
Project (choose 1)
- Sound Technology for the Normal Hearing (20 ECTS)
- Sound Technology for the Hearing-Impaired (20 ECTS)
Courses
- Human Perception and Audio Engineering (5 ECTS)
- Numerical Scientific Computing (5 ECTS)
3rd SEMESTER; specialisation continued
In the 3rd semester, you have five different options on how to comprise your semester.
Specialisation: SIGNAL PROCESSING AND COMPUTING
Option A
Project
- Signal Processing and Acoustics (20 ECTS)
Courses
- Array and Sensor Signal Processing (5 ECTS)
- Machine Learning (5 ECTS)
Option B
Project
Courses
- Array and Sensor Signal Processing (5 ECTS)
- Machine Learning (5 ECTS)
Option C
Project
Course
- Machine Learning (5 ECTS)
Option D
Option E
Project
- Long master's thesis (50 ECTS - distributed across the 3rd and 4th semester)
Courses
- Array and Sensor Signal Processing (5 ECTS)
- Machine Learning (5 ECTS)
Specialisation: ACOUSTICS AND AUDIO TECHNOLOGY
Option A
Project
- Signal Processing and Acoustics (5 ECTS)
Courses
- Array and Sensor Signal Processing (5 ECTS)
- Architectural and Environmental Acoustics (5 ECTS)
Option B
Project
Courses
- Array and Sensor Signal Processing (5 ECTS)
- Architectural and Environmental Acoustics (5 ECTS)
Option C
Project
Course
Option D
Option E
Project
- Long master's thesis (50 ECTS - distributed across the 3rd and 4th semester)
Courses
- Array and Sensor Signal Processing (5 ECTS)
- Architectural and Environmental Acoustics (5 ECTS)
4th semester; Master's Thesis
In the 4th semester, you either continue working on your master’s thesis, or you start up this work.
You specialise in a subject of your own interest, as you carry out your master's thesis research project either by yourself or as part of a small group of two-three people.
Specialisation: SIGNAL PROCESSING AND COMPUTING
- Master's Thesis (30 ECTS)
Specialisation: ACOUSTICS AND AUDIO TECHNOLOGY
- Master's Thesis (30 ECTS)
Once you have completed your 4th semester, you are Master of Science in Engineering in Signal Processing and Acoustics.
