NG4T201 - Dissertation 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG4T201 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Dissertation | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Joao Ramos | ||
| Module Team: | Vishagen Ramasamy, CK Tan, Olusanjo Fadiya, Meinwen Taylor, Mohamed Mohamed, Ewen Constant, Darren Williams, David Dawkins, Shee-Meng Thai, Christian Hall, Selim Tudgey, Ilias Lappas, Robert Warren, Matthew Jones, Jennifer Scott, Louise Hawker, Vicki Davies, Jonathan Thomas, Gaynor Mogg, Martin Sims, Michael Bates, Stephen Union, Craig Thomas | ||
| First Intended Intake: | AUG 2014 | Final Year of Intake: | 2025 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 60 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100190 - mechanical engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To allow the students to undertake a substantial piece of investigative research work on an appropriate engineering topic and further develop the students skills in researh, critical analysis and development of solutions using appropriate techniques.
To provide the student with an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to work independently and use their own initiative, evidenced by the collection, review and a thorough critical analysis of a substantial set of results/data (qualitative and/or quantitative), and the interpretation and presentation of those results.
To encourage lifelong learning through continuous professional development.
Content Summary
The dissertation is the final component and the culmination of the MSc programme. The knowledge and skills of the taught elements of the MSc programme provide the foundation for this comprehensive research project along with additional guidance on research methodology. The dissertation represents a substantial piece of work, which brings the taught elements of the programme into context within a research or industrial based project work.
Each student selects a relevant pre-moderated topic within the field of their subject area or when appropriate, produce a synopsis to be moderated and agreed with the project supervisor.
A project identification pro forma is completed by the student and signed off by the academic supervisor to confirm that resources are available to undertake the project in the field and/or University.
The projects proposals will be presented for ethical approval on an individual basis. The health and safety implications of the projects will also be reviewed prior to commencement of the project and reviewed throughout.
As agreed with the supervisor the student will undertake the range of work necessary to achieve the aims and learning outcomes of the module.
The student will be required to produce a dissertation in accordance with the guideline on content and structure given in the project handbook.
Following submission of the final report the student will attend a viva voce to verbally examine their technical and /or analytical knowledge and understanding of their final report.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 12 |
| Project supervision | 12 |
| Formative Assessment | 1 |
| Direct Study | 5 |
| Independent Study | 570 |
| Total Hours Selected | 600 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Clearly identify problems by demonstrating thorough knowledge and understanding to technical research findings through in-depth critical analysis and synthesis of information; evidenced by relevant up-to-date literature, research reports and other relevant evidence. |
| LO2 | Work independently and methodically with limited supervision demonstrating appropriate research skills and initiative. |
| LO3 | Effectively present the findings of the individual project through sustained argument, both orally and in writing. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | A prepared timed oral presentation by a candidate before examiner(s), where knowledge, technical content, ability to answer questions and presentation skills are assessed, followed by questions from the examiners) | 30 | N/A | 20 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Dissertation / Major Project 1 | A major written work reporting the results project providing a coherent argument about the topic addressed and aiming to incorporate an element of originality in the argument and/or the evidence used to sustain it. | 0 | 15000 | 80 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dissertation / Major Project 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |