University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 10

ECTS credits : 5

Level : SCQF level 8

Semester: 2

Availability restrictions: Enrolment in any project for which this module is available is subject to competitive application and approval of the project supervisor(s).

Students from different years of study with different skills will work in collaborative teams in an ongoing research project supervised by one or more academic researchers. Students address unsolved problems, actively participate in knowledge creation, learn new professional and disciplinary skills, work with others from diverse backgrounds, and engage in creative thinking and project management. Participants are selected by the VIP coordinator(s) according to the needs of the project through a competitive application process in the preceding semester. The roles, responsibilities, tasks and learning outcomes of students on the project team will reflect their existing skills and knowledge, prior experience with the project and level of study.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): You are only permitted to select VP prefixed modules if you have submitted an application and it has been approved.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: To be arranged

Scheduled learning hours: 22

Guided independent study hours: 78

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: Coursework = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor I Smith
Module teaching staff: Project supervisor - to be arranged
Module coordinator email is@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

• Function as a contributing and accountable member of a multidisciplinary team and to value the contributions and feedback from team members with diverse disciplinary backgrounds through peer-to-peer mentoring.
• Apply self-management skills including taking responsibility, meeting deadlines, time management, self-organisation and reflection in pursuing personal and team goals.
• Demonstrate the acquisition of research skills including project management, task planning and execution, professional ethics, handling unexpected challenges, presentation and communication in a collaborative context.
• Display leadership skills including taking initiative, delegation, goal setting, prioritisation and motivating others.
• Contribute to a project using disciplinary knowledge and expertise at the appropriate level of difficulty.