University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 60

ECTS credits : 30

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: Full Year

Planned timetable: Available only to students on the MSc in Astrophysics.

The project aims to develop students' skills in searching the appropriate literature, in astrophysical theory or experimental and observational design, the evaluation and interpretation of data, and the presentation of a report. There is no specific syllabus for this module. Students taking the MSc Astrophysics degree select a project from a list of those available and are supervised by a member of the academic staff.

Relationship to other modules

Co-requisite(s): You must also take AS5500

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1-hour peer group sessions (x 12), 2-hour supervisions (x 12)

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

Personnel