Individual Postgraduate Project
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MMME4088 | Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering | 4 | 60 | Summer UK |
- Code
- MMME4088
- School
- Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 60
- Semesters
- Summer UK
Summary
This project involves students undertaking an original, independent, research study into an engineering or industrial topic appropriate to their specific MSc programme. The project should be carried out in a professional manner and may be undertaken on any topic which is relevant to the MSc programme, as agreed by the relevant Course Director and module convenor.
The project has several aims, beyond reinforcing information and methodology presented in the taught modules; the student is expected to develop skills in research, investigation, planning, evaluation and oral and written communication. Final reporting will take the form of a written account including a literature review and an account of the student’s contribution. A presentation will be made to academic staff towards the end of the project.
Target Students
All postgraduate MSc students from the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering.
Assessment
- 10% Coursework 1: Interim report maximum 2000 words
- 10% Presentation 1: 15 minute oral presentation and poster
- 15% Coursework 2: Project Management - Assessment of student input and professionalism
- 65% Dissertation: Maximum 10,000 word dissertation
Assessed by end of summer vacation
Educational Aims
Beyond gaining detailed knowledge in the specific topic of study, the aim is for the student to gain skills in planning, executing and reporting on an individual research study thereby developing their powers of analysis, independence and critical judgement.Learning Outcomes
1. Extract and synthesise pertinent data and information from identified technical literature and other information sources
2. Identify and critically evaluate current and developing technologies related to the programme specialisation.
3. Demonstrate and apply the main principles of project planning to manage the project to completion.
4. Execute and produce a professional report on an experimental, theoretical, computational or design investigation appropriate to the MSc programme.
5. Generate and/or process experimental, theoretical, computational or design data including the analysis, evaluation and interpretation of the results using a variety of software, statistical and analytical tools appropriate to the MSc programme.
6. Select and apply mathematical, scientific and technological principles to model, analyse and solve problems creatively, as appropriate to the MSc programme.