Module Information
Module Identifier
CSM9060
Module Title
Dissertation
Academic Year
2026/2027
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 3 (Dissertation)
Other Staff
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Dissertation 17,000 words report submitted via TurnItIn and associated technical work (submitted via Blackboard) with presentation and viva. The length of the presentation and viva is 30 minutes. The presentation and viva will usually be conducted in person, but a remote meeting may be possible in some instances. If the meeting is held remotely, then the student must use a webcam and microphone to fully engage in the discussion with the assessors. | 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Resubmit dissertation 17,000 words report submitted via TurnItIn and associated technical work (submitted via Blackboard) with presentation and viva. The length of the presentation and viva is 30 minutes. The presentation and viva will usually be conducted in person, but a remote meeting may be possible in some instances. If the meeting is held remotely, then the student must use a webcam and microphone to fully engage in the discussion with the assessors. | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Write a suitable research proposal.
Carry out their research proposal competently and efficiently undertake an in-depth literature review.
Present results obtained and evaluate them using an appropriate statistical analysis; discuss in depth their chosen subject area.
Work to a planned timetable.
Produce a learned report of the investigation in the form of a dissertation.
Brief description
The purpose of the project, on which the dissertation is based, is to demonstrate that the student has acquired the ability to undertake and satisfactorily complete a major piece of work in computing and research in the chosen field.
Content
The aims of the module are:
To provide the students with the opportunity for an in-depth investigation of an appropriate topic. It is intended that the skills and discipline required to write a scholarly paper or report on a specified subject will be developed to an advanced level. The module will provide the opportunity to specialise in a particular aspect of the discipline.
It will achieve this by considering the following areas:
- Introductory session detailing the requirements of a dissertation
- Tutorials to give guidance and arrange appropriate dissertation research work, culminating in the production of a research proposal
- A period of approximately 3 months experimental work/data gathering under the guidance of a dissertation supervisor
- Writing up and submission of a dissertation in accordance with University guidelines and under the guidance of a dissertation supervisor
To provide the students with the opportunity for an in-depth investigation of an appropriate topic. It is intended that the skills and discipline required to write a scholarly paper or report on a specified subject will be developed to an advanced level. The module will provide the opportunity to specialise in a particular aspect of the discipline.
It will achieve this by considering the following areas:
- Introductory session detailing the requirements of a dissertation
- Tutorials to give guidance and arrange appropriate dissertation research work, culminating in the production of a research proposal
- A period of approximately 3 months experimental work/data gathering under the guidance of a dissertation supervisor
- Writing up and submission of a dissertation in accordance with University guidelines and under the guidance of a dissertation supervisor
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | Collation, manipulation and analysis of data may be an integral part of the research conducted and the thesis presented. |
| Communication | Students will be expected to develop advanced communication skills, in particular written communication, through the presentation of a research thesis in an appropriate academic style and in accordance with University guidelines |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | Students need to demonstrate good organizational skills in order to carry out their research work and ultimately produce a thesis in a timely and effective manner. |
| Information Technology | Students will be required to source information from a variety of scientific publication data bases and where appropriate use software statistical packages to analysis their results. |
| Personal Development and Career planning | It is intended that the techniques and skills developed during this module will have a direct application to student’s future careers. Vocational skills, both within their subject specialism and more general transferable skills, will be developed to a high level. |
| Problem solving | Students are required to design and implement an investigational protocol in order to address a specific research question |
| Research skills | Students are required to critically evaluate previous research work during the production of a Literature review and then collect, analyse and interpret their own research data. |
| Subject Specific Skills | In depth technical knowledge of the dissertation subject area |
| Team work | Students may have the opportunity for developing their team skills if their dissertation work requires them to work within a research team. However the emphasis in this module is on independent research. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7