Data Science MSc
MSc Project for Computing Science+ COMPSCI5086P
- Academic Session: 2026-27
- School: School of Computing Science
- Credits: 60
- Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
- Typically Offered: Semester 1
- Available to Visiting Students: No
- Collaborative Online International Learning: No
- Curriculum For Life: No
Short Description
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.
Excluded Courses
None
Co-requisites
None
Assessment
This course is assessed 100% by dissertation.
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.