University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 60

ECTS credits : 30

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: Summer before start of session

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module is a group-based MSc project on an approved topic in Information Technology which shows appropriate competences in the field. It results in an individual dissertation of no more than 15,000 words submitted by each student. Typically the dissertation comprises a review of related work, the extension of old or development of new ideas, the development of a software system or skilled use of one or more applications, a critical analysis and evaluation of the project outputs. The dissertation may also include an agreed collaboratively-written group report. Each student is individually assessed, taking into account both individual and group submissions. Students are required to give a presentation of their work.

Relationship to other modules

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take IS5199

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: Meeting with supervisor.

Scheduled learning hours: 0

Guided independent study hours: 0

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework (Dissertation) = 100%

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