University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 60

ECTS credits : 30

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: Both

Availability restrictions: Any student enrolled on this module cannot be simultaneously enrolled on an existing CS module that is not part of the Online Data Science Programme.

This module is an individually supervised MSc project on a topic suitable to the Online Data Science programme in the School of Computer Science. It results in a dissertation of no more than 15,000 words. The dissertation typically comprises one or more of a review of related work, the extension of old or development of new ideas, software design, implementation and testing, analyses and evaluation as appropriate for the programme. Students are required to give a presentation of their work.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): With permission of the MSc adviser

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 12 meetings with supervisor over the course of the dissertation

Scheduled learning hours: 12

Guided independent study hours: 600

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

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

Personnel

Intended learning outcomes

• Have produced an MSc dissertation of not more than 15,000 words.
• Have carried out a sustained programme of in-depth study on a specific Data Science topic
• Have addressed the challenges arising from an MSc project specification.
• Be able to critically reflect on the execution of a major project from requirements to results.
• Have created a significant artefact typically related to a full Data Science workflow