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IS5199 Dissertation in Information Technology

Academic year(s): 2017-2018

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 60

ECTS credits : 30

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: Both

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module is an individually supervised MSc project on an approved topic in Information Technology which shows appropriate competences in the field. The project results in a dissertation of no more than 15,000 words. 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. 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 IS5198

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%