Professional master
Problem Based Learning in Engineering and Science
Outcome
- Insight into problem based learning in engineering and science
- Become a change agent in the introduction of problem based and project organised learning
- Work in teams with educational experiments designed to solve real-life educational problems
2-year part-time programme
Professional master
Problem Based Learning in Engineering and Science
Outcome
- Insight into problem based learning in engineering and science
- Become a change agent in the introduction of problem based and project organised learning
- Work in teams with educational experiments designed to solve real-life educational problems
2-year part-time programme
Facts
- Full programme, EU/EEA citizens: DKK 59.000 / 7.900 EUR
- Full programme, Non-EU/EEA citizens: 8.800 EUR
- Pr. semester: DKK 15.000/ 2.000 EUR / Non-EU citizens: EUR 2.200
- 1st of June 2025
The Master of Problem Based Learning (hereafter MPBL) at Aalborg University creates a space of reflection and experimentation for developing teachers’ competences for pedagogical innovation and curriculum transformation of STEM-related educations.
The overall aim of this part-time professional master programme is to equip teachers with competences and mindset to continuously innovate their teaching and learning practices whilst promoting quality of education and meeting the challenges of their students and institutions to respond to current societal and professional challenges. The MPBL invites teachers from all over the world and from various educational levels within the field of STEM education.
The learning process is supported by PBL experts from the leading Aalborg PBL Centre on PBL in Engineering Science and Sustainability under the Auspices of UNESCO as well as by peer networking groups.
Unique opportunity to engage in:
- Interdisciplinary Knowledge and Practical Experience: Participants gain a deep understanding of problem-based learning (PBL) methodologies and their application to transform their courses, while engaging in hands-on projects to solve educational problems.
- Educational Research and Innovation: The program promotes research-based teaching and learning, enabling participants to develop educational research skills, foster pedagogical innovation, and transform curricula by implementing creative and innovative course designs.
- Collaboration and Professional Development: Participants enhance their communication skills by working in groups on real educational challenges, and they benefit from professional growth opportunities through collaborative projects, workshops, seminars, learning communities, and networking.
Target Group and Outcome
Academic Content of the Programme
Structure in four semesters, comprising four project modules
The MPBL is organized in four semesters, all project-organized and problem-based and of 15 ECTS each. Each semester, participants will learn and use different theories, frameworks and tools to analyze their own teaching and learning context, identify and solve problems, as well as reflect on their own professional development and learning journey. Such organization enables participants to progressively develop their pedagogical competence, scholarship of teaching of learning, and educational research skills to continuously innovate and transform their teaching and learning practices. Each semester, participants’ learning is facilitated by themed workshops, a project supervisor, peer collaboration and feedback activities. A semester concludes with the hand-in of a project report, which will be the basis for an oral examination.
Semester Overview
Wish to Follow Single Courses or Semesters Instead of a Full Programme?
Multiple and complementary study formats
The MPBL programme is built upon individual or collaborative problem-based projects as the pillar for learning. Each project module is facilitated and supported by thematic workshops and seminars, providing insight and tools as well as ensuring appropriate theoretical support for the project work. All projects are also supervised and affiliated to a peer-learning group that allows exchanges of experiences and perspectives. The thematic workshops will all be online. Different teaching methods will be applied, including e.g. online lectures or videos, web-mediated exercises and discussions. Peer-learning groups will support group reflections and peer-feedback. For both the project work, the thematic workshops and seminars, you are expected to do self-study and reading. Individual portfolio work will also be applied to support self-reflections. In this programme advanced teaching and learning tools, including E-learning and video conferencing tools, will be used intensively.
Degree Designation
Seminar Dates and Location
Other expenses
Admission Requirements and Application
UNESCO Chair in Problem Based Learning in Engineering Education (UCPBL)
The MPBL programme is offered by the UNESCO Chair in Problem Based Learning in Engineering Education (UCPBL).