Project and Dissertation - 2021 entry

This module content is based on the chosen area of independent research. The project topic can be on any aspect of the syllabus relating to the chosen MSc programme of study.

To undertake an independent research project associated with the geotechnical, surveying, mining, minerals, civil or quarrying industry.

On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:

1. Use a range of academic and practical skills to investigate and report on a problem, issue or range of problems related to geotechnical, surveying, civil, environmental or related industries;

2. Show experience of working in a commercial and/or research environment;

3. Appraise and assess engineering design in the context of the geotechnical and related industries;

4. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the capabilities of specialist equipment or computer design software.

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:

5. Evaluate and apply knowledge to specific design tasks;

6. Choose appropriate design from critical evaluation of available data;

7. Undertake synthesis of information and create responses in terms of advanced knowledge.

Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge:

8. Exhibit personal data-handling skills through critical evaluation of a design problem and produce, to a strict deadline, detailed recommendations/reasoned arguments for an appropriate solution;

9. Utilise a full range of computer-based learning resources as an autonomous learner.

Project content dependent evaluate and apply knowledge to specific design tasks on chosen topic area. Development of plan to be established between student/company/academic supervisor.

Preparation of 15,000 - 20,000 word dissertation for submission by end-August.

Working in a research or commercial environment. Utilisation and development of knowledge gained from taught modules. Where appropriate, use of specialist equipment and/or computer software. Typical supervisor contact of 1 hr/week.

As above 1 piece of CW 100%

Basic reading:

Books / journals and/or other published and unpublished reports required in the execution of the project will vary with the nature and topic of the research.

Reading list for this module: