Access to suitable laboratory and equipment during the scheduled period of study. Access to computing facilities and library during summer months.

As advised by supervisor.

20-minute presentation of project findings at `cohort conference' 20% - to assess outcomes
4 & 5

Maximum 20,000 word written project dissertation 80% - to assess outcomes 1 - 5

Formative feedback will be via tutorial discussions and submission of sections of the dissertation prior to final submission.

The topic of the project will be discussed with, and agreed by, the student in consultation with their university supervisor.

For students in relevant employment, projects may be carried out in their place of work subject to discussions and written agreement between the employer and the university. Full time students may also undertake workplace based projects or shorter 'placements' in specialised facilities, subject to agreement between the collaborating parties.

Content will vary and relevance to the award and the level of study will be guided by the professional advice of the supervisor.

The project occupies a maximum of 12 weeks. Interim progress reports, prepared by the supervisor and student researcher, form an integral part of the project and monitor progress on a regular basis. These meetings (arranged between supervisor and student) will occupy ~20 hours in total. The regularity of these meetings should be appropriate to the time course of the research work and by mutual agreement of all involved parties.

In addition to the written dissertation, students will be asked to present their project findings to their peers and staff. Students will be fully advised of submission deadlines and scheduling of verbal presentations at the start of their project.