University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 60

ECTS credits : 30

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: Full Year

Planned timetable: To be arranged

Students will submit a portfolio comprising a range of outputs based on a single research topic. The submission will include a 5,000 word report (30% of the module grade), a 15 minute oral presentation summarising the project topic (10% of the module grade) and either a 30-minute short film (modern essay) (50% of the module grade) or two of the following elements (which attract up to 25% each): podcast, webpage, field report, training materials (for an outside organisation) or poster. Additional assessed elements are possible by mutual agreement between the student, supervisor and module coordinator. As part of this project portfolio, a 1,000 word reflective element will also be submitted which (in part) describes why each portfolio element was chosen and describes the audience each portfolio element is intended to reach (10% of the module grade).

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: Project meetings with supervisor, by arrangement.

Scheduled learning hours: 12

Guided independent study hours: 576

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

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

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor M L MacKenzie