Final Year Project A (ENG4701) and Final Year Project B (ENG4702)

Synopsis

Develop and conduct of a specific research or other open-ended projects, which may involve literature search, experimental design, equipment design, equipment commissioning, experimentation, troubleshooting, problem solving, data gathering, analysis and interpretation of data, oral and written reporting.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of these units, you should be able to:

  1. Appraise complex engineering problems using appropriate research methods and techniques.
  2. Plan the scope and requirements of research projects, adapting to changing needs and potential interdisciplinary inputs.
  3. Analyse complex engineering problems to propose and justify sustainable solutions or experiments.
  4. Integrate foundational and specialised engineering knowledge to develop innovative solutions for complex open-ended problems.
  5. Design creative and effective solutions for engineering problems, considering constraints and contextual factors such as public health, safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon and socio-environmental impacts.
  6. Generate technical and research outputs by applying engineering tools, techniques and resources to complex, open-ended problems.
  7. Synthesise project progress and outputs through professional engineering reports and presentations tailored to diverse audiences, including the community and industry.
  8. Demonstrate adaptability by responding to changing requirements, embracing new technologies, and prioritising effectively.

Assessment

Continuous assessment: 100%.

2 semesters long project work which consists of the following assessment components:

ENG4701 – Final Year Project A

  • Launch: A formal project commencement activity involving supervisor consultation and completion of a project risk assessment, including scope definition, feasibility, and risk mitigation.
  • Confirmation: A short oral presentation to supervisors and/or external markers to confirm project direction, methodology, and planned deliverables.
  • Initial paper: Expanded to clearly describe expectations for the introduction, literature review, methodology, data analysis/design frameworks, and anticipated outcomes.

ENG4702 – Final Year Project B

  • Final paper: A complete and coherent final report documenting full project execution, results, analysis, discussion, limitations, and conclusions, demonstrating independent engineering practice.
  • Presentation: An oral presentation of the completed project to academic staff and/or external examiners, focusing on technical depth, clarity, and professional communication.

Contact hours

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of up to 2 hours of scheduled learning activities and 10-12 hours independent work devoted to research and report writing per week.

Introductory Remarks

The project will be based on a research problem. You will bring in necessary learning while actively undertaking this project. Final Year Project B (ENG4702) is a continuation of ENG4701 Final year project A. The aim of the units is to provide an opportunity for you to undertake a substantial individual research project. Projects undertaken will integrate and build on content from earlier stages of the course.  A suitable project will be allocated before the semester break. Students should discuss their projects with their respective supervisors, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, receive advice on literature review/ project planning. Visit Moodle on a regular basis to keep yourself updated about course requirements and deadlines. For further enquiry, please email the Final Year Project Chief Examiner or Unit Coordinator. Please refer to the unit handbook.