| Unit name | Dissertation project |
|---|---|
| Unit code | MENGM0043 |
| Credit points | 60 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
| Unit director | Dr. Hadi Abulrub |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
Progress to the Dissertation is governed by the University Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes, namely that "Progression to the dissertation stage is normally only permitted on the satisfactory completion of the taught component." |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
In the Dissertation Project, students work individually, although with the possibility of collaborating with coupled projects, to undertake a significant project, and which may be run in association with industrial companies and relevant University research teams.
The projects could encompass one or both aspects of technical elements and business management, although in all cases the business context should be addressed. The technical aspects require the students to integrate and apply the specialist knowledge gained through the taught elements of their programme pathway. The business management aspects require the students to address issues related to the management context of their project.
The precise content of a project will vary between individual students and supervisors. However, the work to be performed will not be repeating known work or techniques. In this way the student(s) will be encountering new challenges and encouraged to seek and propose their own solutions to these challenges and hence demonstrate individual ability.
The project aims to develop and assess students’ abilities to plan, undertake and manage independent engineering with management work, and to communicate the results of that work both orally and in writing to a professional audience.
On successful engagement with the unit the participants should be able to:
The unit will be delivered through a combination of classroom lectures taught by academic staff and invited guest speakers (subject experts) and supported project and case study workshops in a studio setting. Learning materials will be made available to students in advance via Blackboard.
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If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. MENGM0043).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
