Program Overview

Independent MSci Project (GEOL0072)

Key Information

The Independent MSci Project is offered by the Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, specifically through the Earth Sciences teaching department. This module is valued at 45 credits.

Restrictions

• This module is restricted to 4th Year students on any of the Earth Sciences or Natural Sciences Undergraduate degree programmes.

Alternative Credit Options

• There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

A course for all Earth Science MSci students with an independent project relating to their specific degree programme, normally to include a literature review, an element of data acquisition or analysis (laboratory or field-based) and a proposal for future research.

Module Deliveries for 2026/27 Academic Year

• Intended teaching term: Terms 1 and 2
• Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and Assessment

Mode of Study

• In person

Methods of Assessment

• 85% Dissertations, extended projects, and reports
• 10% Viva or oral presentation
• 5% Coursework

Mark Scheme

• Numeric Marks

Other Information

• Number of students on module in previous year: 25
• Module leader: Professor Ian Wood

Last Updated

This module description was last updated on 10th March 2026.