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Aims:

The module aims to give students experience of undertaking and completing a large piece of work aimed at making a novel research contribution, applying techniques learned throughout the programme, including the technical skills of analysis, design and implementation.

Intended learning outcomes:

On successful completion of the module, a student will be able to:

1. Work individually developing a research project.
2. Plan and execute research activities in a systematic and organized way.
3. Critically evaluate and review their work and the work of others.
4. Effectively communicate their research work and findings.

Indicative content:

Overview:

There is no set syllabus: students identify a member of the Software Systems Engineering faculty who is willing to supervise them. Together, a student and Project Supervisor co-operate to specify and detail a project of mutual interest. The supervisor provides support and guidance. Although students are encouraged to start early and begin meeting with their supervisor as they have time during terms 2 and 3, the project becomes the students' full-time focus after the examination period (May/June) with the student responsible for organising themselves and their work, with advice from their supervisor. Students are expected to meet with their Project Supervisor on a regular basis, as agreed with the supervisor.

Project report:

The main report documents the results of the project and is expected to be a substantial and properly structured academic document. The project guidelines available on Moodle give detailed information about the required content. The deadline for submission is normally in earlyÌýSeptember.

Requisites:

To be eligible to select this module, a student must: (1) be registered on a programme and year of study for which it is a formally available; (2) have passed Research Methods in Software Engineering (COMP0108) in term 1; and (3) have secured a Project Supervisor.