Unit name | Dissertation |
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Unit code | EMATM0055 |
Credit points | 60 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
Unit director | Dr. Hauser |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
none |
Co-requisites |
none |
School/department | School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology |
Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
Students are expected to carry out an in-depth survey of relevant literature and to undertake some primary research to ensure that their investigation contributes to existing research in the field. The primary research may involve a wide range of activities such as: carrying out a quantitative survey, an evaluation case study or action research study, or developing an experimental piece of software or hardware. The written dissertation should make clear how the primary research was designed and conducted and discussion of the outcomes of primary research should be clearly related to existing literature. The body of the dissertation should be supplemented by a critical review of all aspects of the research process, including the design and production of the report itself.
Students will be expected to produce written work which is assessed in terms of its:
Regular meetings with dissertation supervisors
Dissertation (100%), 15,000 words maximum
To be suggested by the project supervisor as appropriate