University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 60

ECTS credits : 30

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: Full Year

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

The research dissertation will involve the study of a defined problem within the field of Sustainable Aquaculture. Students will be required to collate and analyse data and to discuss their results in the light of existing literature. In some cases, projects might also involve the design of experiments or the gathering of data. Each project will be written up in the form of a thesis.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: Individual supervision

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Dissertation of up to 15,000 words = 100%