2002/03
Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
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TRAN5930
Dissertation
30 credits
Taught
Semester 2,
Year running
2002/03
Pre-requisites
Completion of appropriate compulsory and optional modules relating to the topic area.
Co-requisites
None.
Objectives
To develop and apply design and/or research skills to a specialist topic related to the student's employment in the transport sector.
Syllabus
Topics may be chosen from a list provided by staff or may be submitted by the student or their employer for approval by staff. The topic will normally relate to a project being done by the student in connection with their employment. Topics will be based on a practical environment but will be conducted with academic rigour.
Form of teaching
Student's own research. Guidance provided by the student's employer/supervision provided by University staff. Students will present their work at approximately six monthly intervals to highlight progress being made.
Form of assessment
Written dissertation (maximum 15,000 words) 90%, oral examination 10%.
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