Course Catalogue

MSc Project for Computing Science (SOCIAL) COMPSCI5098P

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: School of Computing Science
  • Credits: 60
  • Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
  • Typically Offered: Summer
  • Available to Visiting Students: No
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

This course is intended for students registered on the four year training programme 'PhD with Integrated Study in Computing Science and Psychology' as part of an early exit award only.

   

The aim of the project is to enable students to carry out a substantial, independent, individual project at level M. It will entail the development of a software product and/or the conduct of a research project. Students will submit a dissertation for assessment.

Timetable

Regular supervisory meetings to be arranged.

Requirements of Entry

None

Excluded Courses

None

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

This course is assessed 100% by dissertation.

Main Assessment In: August

Course Aims

The aim of the project is to enable students to carry out a substantial, independent, individual project at level M. It will entail the development of a software product and/or the conduct of a research project. Students will submit a dissertation for assessment.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of the course students will be able to:

1. Formulate and execute a project plan for an appropriate software development or research project;

2. Use standard methods to carry out appropriate analysis, design, implementation (including testing) and critical evaluation of a system; and/or use standard methods to conduct a research project.

3. Write a dissertation that will clearly describe the value of their project as a software product and/or research project.

4. Describe their work to both technical and non technical audiences, demonstrating software products as appropriate.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions