Course Catalogue

Summer Research Project (Engineering) ENG4209P

  • Academic Session: 2025-26
  • School: School of Engineering
  • Credits: 24
  • Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
  • Typically Offered: Summer
  • Available to Visiting Students: Yes
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

A six-week placement inside active University of Glasgow engineering research groups working at the frontier of engineering.

Timetable

Full time between 22nd June - 31st July 2026 (6 weeks). Students will be expected to be in their allocated research lab/space from 09:30 - 16:30 each weekday.

Requirements of Entry

Eligible students must have ideally completed the 2nd year of their Undergraduate Degree in an engineering discipline, majoring in a subject related to the research project area. A good grasp of written and verbal English is required (GPA of 3.0 for US students; IELTS 6.0 with no subtest below 5.5). Background knowledge of computer programming is desirable but not essential. Course not available to University of Glasgow students.

Assessment

The course assessment has 3 components: the supervisor's assessment based on the research logbook, research performance, attitude and participation ("Project Output" 20%); an oral presentation (25%) which takes place during the last week; and a project report (55%) which is submitted one week after completion of the 6-week project.

Are reassessment opportunities available for all summative assessments? No

It is the default expectation that all courses will offer opportunities for reassessment or deferred assessment. Where it is not possible to offer this in some assessment components, the grade achieved at the first attempt will be counted towards the final course grade, and any exceptions for this course are described below.

[No exceptions]

Course Aims

The aims of the course are to provide experience in the planning and execution of a short research project, data analysis and interpretation, the production of a written report, and presenting and discussing findings to staff and peers.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

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

1. Propose a preliminary list of goals to be achieved during the project in collaboration with the project supervisor;

2. Critically analyse the literature related to the research project;

3. Deliver a clear, well-constructed oral presentation describing their research to their peers;

4. Compose a clear and concise report summarising their findings and the state of research in their chosen field.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions