FINAL YEAR PROJECT
Assessment and Deadlines
BEng students: Module Code: GEE302, 30 Credits, 300 Hours (average 12-15 hours per week). Pass mark - 40.
MEng student: Module Code: GEE401, 45 Credits, 400 Hours (average 17-20 hours per week). Pass mark - 50.
Project Timeline
Autumn Semester
First part of the Autumn semester until the Aims & Objectives hand-in (week 5):
Aims and objectives
Support with detailed literature survey work
Week 1 or 2
Meet your project supervisor to form initial contact and discuss the project
Discuss the project area and gain advice on what to focus on
Undertake background reading to gain further knowledge on the project area
Formulate specific aims and objectives relevant to the project plan
By Week 4
Finalise project aims and objectives and effectively plan your project using the following guide:
The project plan should be a detailed breakdown of the project into specific tasks (probably based on the objectives) and appropriate timings/deadlines, e.g. a Gantt chart. Make sure you include time for report writing, vacations and contingency in your project plan.
The project planning report is not marked, however if you don’t submit it 10% of your final mark will be deducted.
Weeks 5-11
Further reading
Experimental design
Initial experiments
Start writing the final report as soon as is reasonable
Ensure you leave enough time to write the interim report and receive feedback from your supervisor. It is strongly recommended that you discuss your plans for the interim report with your supervisor before writing it.
The exact nature and balance of the work will vary between projects and should be discussed with your supervisor. This work will be summarised in the interim report submitted by week 11. It is expected that by the time you submit your interim report you will have made a solid start to your project and will be making progress with the actual work.
Weeks 12–15
Although you will have to concentrate on your revision and examinations, especially in weeks 13-15, you should continue to engage with your project if you have time. This is particularly true if you have a gap in your timetable once your examinations finish. This will ensure continuity in your project.
Spring Semester
Continue your project
Continue reading relevant literature
Undertake the work (simulations, experiments etc)
Work on writing the final report.
You should meet your project supervisor in Week 1 to receive feedback on your interim report and progress to date. Return to working on your project again after the exam period.
final year project templates
See the below links to downloadable templates.
Interim Report Template (Using this template is optional but you must complete the cover sheet.)
Final Project Report Template (Using this template is optional but you must complete the cover sheet.)
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
DEADLINE: Week 5, Semester 1 - Thursday 26th October 2023, 4pm
FORMAT: 1 Electronic copy of the Aims and Objectives sheet signed by your supervisor. To include a Project Plan Gantt Chart.
SUBMIT TO: Submit your signed sheet in pdf format via Turnitin
RECOMMENDED WORD LIMIT: Advise maximum 3 pages (including cover sheet and Gantt Chart)
WEIGHTING: Not assessed directly, but failure to submit will result in a 10% penalty on overall project mark.
INTERIM REPORT
DEADLINE: Week 12, Semester 1 - Thursday, 14th December 2023, 4pm
FORMAT: 1 electronic copy submitted to Turnitin.
SUBMIT TO: Turnitin - See the Final Year Project Blackboard page.
RECOMMENDED WORD LIMIT: 2000 words or 6 sides of A4 (inc. main body of text, not including references, appendices & footnotes)
WEIGHTING: 20% of Overall Final Year Project Mark.
final report
DEADLINE: Week 10, Semester 2 - Thursday 2nd May 2024, 4pm
FORMAT: 1 electronic copy submitted to Turnitin. The document MUST be pdf to avoid formatting errors.
SUBMIT TO: Turnitin - See the Final Year Project Blackboard page.
RECOMMENDED WORD LIMIT: 6000-10,000 words or 45 pages of A4. (strongly advised, including main body of text, not including references, appendices & footnotes)
WEIGHTING: 50% of Overall Final Year Project Mark.
oral presentation
DEADLINE: Week 11- 12, Semester 2 - Tuesday 7th - Friday 17th May 2024
FORMAT: 10 - 12 minute PowerPoint presentation with a question and answer session
WEIGHTING: 20% of Overall Final Year Project Mark.
performance and professional skills
DEADLINE: Assessed throughout project. The Supervisor will submit a Supervisor's Report based on your performance & professional skills.
WEIGHTING: 10% of Overall Final Year Project Mark.
further information
You should not underestimate the amount of time you need to spend on the project and you must ensure you manage your time and deadlines. You will have other assignments and coursework during the year. These hours are guidance and in practice you may spend more time on the project, particularly towards the end of the project.
A BEng student whose project grade is below 40 (regardless of their aggregate coursework/ examination mark) will be ineligible for the award of a degree with Honours. They may be considered by the Examiners for the award of a Pass degree. Please refer to the Assessment and Progression Handbook.
An MEng student whose project grade is below 50 will be ineligible for the award of an MEng degree. They may, however, be considered by the Examiners for the award of a BEng degree, either with or without Honours. Please refer to the Assessment and Progression Handbook.
For late submission information see Project Assessment.