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Module title: MEng Dissertation
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: ENG11500
Module leader: Pablo Jaen Sola
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Cyber Security and Systems Engineering
Prerequisites

Requisites: AND Pre-requisite: Honours Project AND Pre-requisite: [Module ENG10100] Honours Project
Description of module content:

The student will perform research to Master?s level under supervision. An evaluation of the Honours project will be made and areas for improvement will be identified (the MEng Dissertation corresponds to a continuation of the Honours project). The findings of the research will be communicated through two major pieces of work: - MEng Dissertation - MEng Conference PaperThe production of a Conference Paper will develop research paper writing skills and presentation of the research findings at the MEng Dissertation Viva Voice Examination day, will give the opportunity to appreciate the significance of such events.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Formulate and design further investigative study adopting an approach for mitigating security risks and including ethical concerns.

LO2: Manage and progress study through laboratory and/or desk-based programme of work.

LO3: Critically assess contributions to the chosen topic.

LO4: Evaluate findings and deliver a professional report in the form of a Conference Paper.

LO5: Defend findings in detail in the form of Masters Dissertation, Oral Presentation and Viva Voice Examination.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Pablo Jaen Sola
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Seminar 7 The students will learn and develop research skills and research writing skills as well as a problem solving way of thinking through seminars. Feedback will be provided individually and in groups.
Online Guided independent study 180 Guided independent study. The student will develop a Dissertation of Masters level. Feedback will be received from supervisors and module leader to help the student.
Face To Face Project Supervision 13 Project supervision commences on Week 3 once the students have discussed and agreed a topic and a structure for their investigation with their supervisors. The supervision process includes weekly in-person meetings with project supervisors, where feedback on progress is provided and ideas are discussed, and close contact via email and online so that the students are appropriately supported throughout the duration of their project.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 20 1~2~3~4 Week 10 , WORDS= WORDS = 2000 The student will present findings in the form of a short conference paper.
Dissertation 80 1~2~3~5 Exam Period , WORDS= WORDS = 5000 The student will be evaluated following industry standards. A report followed by a presentation and a discussion of the achieved results in a single event. The student will present findings in detail in the form of a Masters level Dissertation and an oral presentation to a panel of experts and will undergo a Viva Voice Examination. Quality of contents included, presentation style and ability to answer questions related to the selected topic will be assessed.
Component 1 subtotal: 20
Component 2 subtotal: 80
Module subtotal: 100

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