The entire research project for the Master of Science (Earth Sciences) consists of 125 points with assessments distributed over 4 semesters. Assessment is based on:
satisfactory completion of a research presentation after completion of 50 points of the research project (hurdle requirement);
a literature review of no more than 4,000 words (5%);
a project-related oral presentation within two months of the conclusion of the project (5%); and
a thesis of no more than 25,000 words (90%) due at the end of the course