MSc Project

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• Scientific and technological principles underlying your chosen topic of study
• Specialist tools and techniques used to design, analyse, implement, build and verify systems
• Current research issues relevant to your chosen topic of study

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Acquire new knowledge and understanding through critical reading of research material
• Apply such knowledge and understanding to specialist design problems

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Use printed and on-line catalogues and databases to locate relevant technical information
• Present specialist technical information in written and verbal forms
• Work independently on a significant research project

Subject Specific Practical Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Use knowledge of tools and methods relevant to your subject area to carry out research

The topic or topics covered will be agreed by negotiation between yourself and the supervisor who is allocated to support you with your project.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.