Research and Project Methods

SHE level 11
SCQF credit points 15
ECTS credit points 7.5
Module code MMI123178
Module Leader Hadi Larijani
School School of Science & Engineering
Subject Computer Networks & Security
Trimester A (September start), B (January start), C (May start)

Summary of content

This module aims to provide students with the background knowledge and skills that, in combination with the technical skills acquired in other taught modules, will enable them to carry an MSc Dissertation through to a successful conclusion.
Students will study all aspects of the processes underlying both capstone projects and research projects, and will relate these to available tools, ethical considerations and professional issues. By the end of the module the student will have produced a viable proposal for a 12 person-week full implememntation of a dissertation project that when successfully completed will be worthy of the award of an MSc.

Module details

Module structure

Activity Total hours
Lectures 22
Tutorials 11
Practicals 0
Seminars 11
Independent Learning 90
Assessment 16
Placement 0

Assessment methods

Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description
Course Work001 100 45 Dissertation project proposal (7000 word count)