| Module Code | CSP55E02 |
| Module Name | Engineering Research Project |
| ECTS Weighting [1] | 30 ECTS |
| Semester Taught | Semester 1 & 2 |
| Module Coordinator/s | Paula Roberts |
Module Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
- Engage in a sustained piece of individual, academic research on a chosen topic within the field of computer science;
- Read widely (inside and outside the specific technical area) and critically reflect on a number of pieces of written research;
- Explore varying methodological approaches and adopt the relevant approaches suitable to the topic being researched;
- Produce a written report dissertation of publishable standard that evaluates and synthesises written materials, and displays evidence of independent research skills.
Module Content
Students will select and carry out an in‐depth research project which is expected to yield publishable results. Students must select the project, carry out required investigations and submit their dissertation within the academic year.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Students are expected to fully engage with their project and spend the time it takes to make progress and to keep in regular contact with their supervisors. It is recommended that students make a formal arrangement with their supervisors to meet on a regular basis.
Assessment Details
| Assessment Component | Brief Description | Learning Outcomes Addressed | % of Total | Week Set | Week Due |
| Progress Report | The specific contents of the report should be discussed with your supervisor well in advance of the deadline. | All | 10% | Date TBC | |
| Project Demonstration | Each student must give a presentation and (where appropriate) a demonstration of their final year project or dissertation to an audience consisting of the supervisor and the second reader. | 10% | Date TBC | ||
| Dissertation | Written dissertation. | LO4 | 80% | Date TBC |
Reassessment Details
Students will resubmit their Dissertations with an optional interview should the supervisor request it.
Recommended Reading List
- There is an excellent guide called “Dissertation Writing, A Practical Guide” by Keith Johnston, intended for Masters in Education (M. Ed.) students, but well worth a read.
- You can get more information about the layout of a thesis from the College’s Thesis Submission Guidelines. Note that not all the sections apply to the MCS; for instance, the section on the Dean’s Grace and Submission Deadlines does not apply.
Module Pre-requisites
Prerequisite modules: N/A
Other/alternative non-module prerequisites: e.g. programming languages, specified topics, etc.. This information will be particularly relevant for visiting students or students taking this module as an approved module (if applicable)
Module Co-requisites
N/A