Course Details in 2026/27 Session

Module Title	LM Project Dissertation
School	Physics and Astronomy
Department	Physics & Astronomy
Module Code	03 18797
Module Lead	Prof Peter Jones
Level	Masters Level
Credits	20
Semester	Full Term
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites	LM Project Planning and Preliminary Report - (03 18796) LM Project Seminar and Viva - (03 18795)
Restrictions	MSci Physics; MSci Physics and Astrophysics; MSci Physics and Space Research; MSci Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology; MSci Physics with Business Management; MSci Physics with Medical Physics
Contact Hours	Guided independent study-200 hours Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module forms part of a major project which is worth 50 credits. The module comprises a written study of the overall project, a review of the relevant literature, a description of the methods and results, analysis and conclusions
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module the student should be able to: Write a project report in good technical English; Produce figures, diagrams and tables which are clear, legible and informative; Display a familiarity with the research literature appropriate to the project; Display an awareness of the background, physics and technology which underlies the area of work; Describe clearly the work which has been conducted; Present the work in a logical and coherent fashion which highlights the major academic threads; Draw appropriate conclusions from the work and its significance.
Assessment	18797-01 : Project work : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Written report (100%) approx 8000 words
Other	None
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