Core Module Information
Module title: MSc Dissertation

SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 60.00
ECTS credit value: 30

Module code: CTR11111
Module leader: Aamir Khokhar
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Built Environment
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

Research Theory and Experimentation: research hypothesis, research design, experimentation and data gathering, hypothesis testing and data analysisResearch Presentation: abstracts, synopses, documentation, writing, referencing and presentation

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate a critical and theoretical understanding of research methods.

LO2: Demonstrate an analytical, numerical and experimental approach to the undertaking of a research Investigation.

LO3: Demonstrate creativity, imagination and initiative in the treatment of numerical and experimental data.

LO4: Prepare and submit a research dissertation setting out the findings of their research investigation.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 004
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Aamir Khokhar
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Tutorial 12 Students are required to present their progress through presentations to their cohort and to participate in question-and-answer sessions. They will also benefit from academic skills sessions focused on academic writing and dissertation planning
Online Guided independent study 588 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours600
Expected Total Study Hours for Module600


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Dissertation 70 1~2~3~4 Week 13 , WORDS= 20000 words Students are required to submit a dissertation that demonstrates their in-depth understanding of a their chosen research topic.
Oral Assessment 30 1~2~3 Week 13 HOURS= 1 hour Students are required to participate in a viva to demonstrate their understanding of the research they have conducted.
Component 1 subtotal: 70
Component 2 subtotal: 30
Module subtotal: 100
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person,
VIEW FULL DETAILS
Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Aamir Khokhar
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Tutorial 12 Students are required to present their progress through presentations to their cohort and to participate in question-and-answer sessions. They will also benefit from academic skills sessions focused on academic writing and dissertation planning
Online Guided independent study 588 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours600
Expected Total Study Hours for Module600


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Dissertation 70 1~2~3~4 Week 13 , WORDS= 20000 words Students are required to submit a dissertation that demonstrates their in-depth understanding of a their chosen research topic.
Oral Assessment 30 1~2~3 Week 13 HOURS= 1 hour Students are required to participate in a viva to demonstrate their understanding of the research they have conducted.
Component 1 subtotal: 70
Component 2 subtotal: 30
Module subtotal: 100
2024/5, Trimester 3, In Person,
VIEW FULL DETAILS
Occurrence: 003
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Aamir Khokhar
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Tutorial 12 Students are required to present their progress through presentations to their cohort and to participate in question-and-answer sessions. They will also benefit from academic skills sessions focused on academic writing and dissertation planning
Online Guided independent study 588 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours600
Expected Total Study Hours for Module600



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