Unit name | Individual Project |
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Unit code | COMSM0117 |
Credit points | 60 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
Unit director | Dr. Omoronyia |
Open unit status | Not open |
Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
Successful completion of all taught units in the MSc Cyber Security (Infrastructures Security). |
Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
Units you may not take alongside this one | |
School/department | School of Computer Science |
Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
The aim of the unit is to undertake an individual research project, developing in-depth knowledge on a specific topic in cyber security of infrastructures as well as garner independent research & development skills including:
Regular supervision meetings with the project supervisor (at least fortnightly)
In the event of a return to fully remote teaching due to COVID-19 we will adopt the University’s recommended guidance.
For projects involving work in the testbed and labs, on-campus will be prioritised, however, where that is not feasible, Bristol Cyber Security Group host an isolated VPN network that sits alongside that of the main university. This VPN can be used to access specific services that cannot be replicated at home.
Dissertation: 75% (aligned with Intended Learning Outcomes 1-7)
Viva voce: 25% (aligned with Intended Learning Outcome 6)
The timeline below represents the full project schedule from project selection through to vivas and submission. Specific dates will be decided each year to line up with university term dates;
Early October
1st Week November
November-December
End of Autumn term (mid December)
January
June
August (1-2 weeks before submission)
September
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. COMSM0117).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.