Computer Science Research Project Part 1 (COMP90078) // Assessment

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A research proposal, including research objectives, research plan, and literature review outlining state-of-the-art in the chosen research topic (4000-6000 words) This is due in week 8 for full time students and due in week 16 for part time students. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1-3 are addressed in this assessment.

  • 6000 words
Hurdle requirement: Must be passed in the subject parts 1 and 2 to proceed to parts 3 and 4.		Week 8 (full-time) Week 16 (part-time) 30%

A 10-15-minute oral presentation outlining research objectives and research progress. This is due in week 11 (for full time students) or week 22 (for part time students). ILO 3 is addressed in this assessment.

  • 10-15 minutes
Week 11 (full-time) Week 22 (part-time) 5%

A written thesis of approximately 25,000-30,000 words. ILOs 1-4 are addressed in this assessment.

  • 25,000-30,000 words
Hurdle requirement: This must be passed to pass the subject.		Final week of the project.65%

Last updated: 4 March 2025