An Overview

Worth 40 credits – that’s one third of the whole final year!

Worth even more than that really … It’s used to determine borderline awards Nobody gets a good degree with a poor project Employers often consider project marks above

all else More people fail their degree because they fail

their project than any other module … by a mile! To pass needs time – lots of time – and you need

to start now

What is it NOT?...... It’s NOT like any project you may have done

on some other course It’s NOT just like a module assignment -

only bigger If you are an overseas student, it’s NOT like

any project you may have done at home It’s not easy It’s not quick

It’s a demonstration that........ You can analyse a problem You can find and critically review what

others have achieved in that area You can produce and justify a solution

to the problem using all the skills you have acquired on the course

You can critically analyse your solution and your own performance

You can manage your time You can work bloody hard!

EASY! Well, no – not ‘easy’, more like ‘simple’ You read and understand the specification –

then you deliver what is required You need to put in around 400 hours of work

You will have a personal supervisor to help you

I will help you There will be lots of information on Moodle

Read it! (Duh!)

REALLY EASY! Do nothing Do nothing until it’s too late Leave it till next month Think of it as just another assignment

Ignore your personal supervisor Ignore me

Your degree!

You need to decide on a Project Proposal You may have an idea already or there are

loads of suggestions on Moodle

Talk to staff members who specialize in areas you are interested in – ask if they are prepared to supervise you

You must submit your Proposal Form through Moodle by Friday 25th October

More guidance to follow next week and thereafter …

Good Luck!