University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 120

ECTS credits : 60

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: Supervisor meetings: 1 per week for 25 weeks

The module involves independent research on an Oil and Gas Innovation opportunity, which has been designed and approved during the Project Scoping module (ES5101). The independent project offers students the opportunity to apply the knowledge acquired during the taught components of the course and to deepen this knowledge by executing an Oil and Gas Innovation project and delivering a formal report. The work requires reference to, and integration of, the various taught elements, independent research (data collection, analysis, interpretation), together with a general knowledge of all aspects of innovation (including political, economic, social, technological, environmental and legal factors). Normally projects will involve working with an industry partner, and students may be based in industry for. Supervision will include a primary and secondary academic supervisor and an industry supervisor (when relevant).

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 hour a week for 25 weeks.

Scheduled learning hours: 25

Guided independent study hours: 1175

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

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

Re-assessment: 100% by resubmission of the report

Personnel