Program Overview

Course Overview

The CGRA 489 Research Project is a course offered by the School of Engineering and Computer Science at Victoria University of Wellington. This course is based on the creation of new knowledge through research, aiming to make novel contributions to the academic research literature.

Course Details

• Course Code: CGRA 489
• Duration: 23 February 2026 to 8 November 2026
• Trimester: Trimester 1+2
• Campus: Kelburn
• Fees:
  • Domestic students: NZ$2,752.80
  • International students: NZ$11,358.00
• Estimated Workload: Approximately 300 hours or 8.1 hours per week for 37 weeks
• Points: 30

Entry Restrictions

• Prerequisites: None
• Corequisites: None
• Restrictions: None

Course Objectives

Students who pass this course should be able to deeply explore a topic and project that interests them under the supervision of an academic(s) or an academic and industry supervisor, showcasing the skills learned during their degree and demonstrating independent and critical thinking.

How the Course is Taught

• A schedule of lecture topics will be available online.
• Regular meetings will be held nearly every week in consultation with the supervisor.
• The course is designed for in-person study, with most assessment items, tutorials, seminars, labs, and workshops available only in person.

Assessment

• Preliminary Report: Approximately 10 pages, worth up to 20% of the final grade
• Final Report and Presentation: Worth 80% of the final grade
• Mandatory Requirements:
  • Deliver the final presentation
  • Submit both the preliminary and final reports
  • Maintain a current copy of all work on University-approved storage systems

Group Work

Team projects are permitted where appropriate, with all reporting items to be individually prepared and each student doing a distinct part of the project.

What You'll Need to Get

No specific texts or equipment are required for this course.

Disclaimer

This course outline may be subject to change.