University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 45

ECTS credits : 22

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: Full Year

Planned timetable: TBC

An individual research project which allows the student to pursue in depth a topic of personal interest. The student works largely independently of supervision and has the opportunity to demonstrate individuality, initiative and enterprise. Skills of planning and executing research are learnt, as well as the ability to work independently, and present the results orally and in dissertation form (up to 10,000 words).

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact:

Scheduled learning hours: 20

Guided independent study hours: 430

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews:

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 10%
Coursework: 90%

Personnel