University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 45

ECTS credits : 22

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: Full Year

Availability restrictions: Available only to students on European Masters in Dependable Software Systems.

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module is an individually supervised dissertation, not exceeding 15,000 words, on a topic in computer science. Typically it comprises a literature review, extension of old or development of new ideas, their implementation and testing, summarised in a report, with the implementation based on sound theory and software engineering principles. Students will be required to give an assessed presentation of their work.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: Meeting with supervisor.

Scheduled learning hours: 0

Guided independent study hours: 0

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 0%