University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: Full Year

Availability restrictions: Available only to students in the second year of the Honours programme, who have completed the Letter of Agreement, downloadable from https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/coursecatalogue). No student may do more than 60 credits in Dissertation or Project modules.

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

The aim of the project is to develop and foster the skills of experimental design, appropriate research management and analysis. The topic and area of research should be chosen in consultation with the supervisors in order to determine that the student has access to sources as well as a clear plan of preparation.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass CS3099. Student must have a Letter of Agreement

Anti-requisite(s): In taking this module you cannot take CS4098, CS4099 or another 30-Credit Disstertation/Project module.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: As per Letter of Agreement.

Scheduled learning hours: 68

Guided independent study hours: 232

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

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

Re-assessment: No Re-assessment available