Computing Fourth Year accordion
Credit
| Module Title | Core/Elective | Term | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Placement (Second part) | Core | pre-sessional | 30 |
| Individual Project | Core | 1, 2 and 3 | 25 |
| Seven Elective modules | Elective | 1 or 2 | 35 |
In total there are 90 ECTS in Year 4, but the Industrial Placement does not contribute to the final degree classification.
With the exception of the Industrial Placement, each module contributes its relative ECTS weight towards the year total.
Projects
Students must complete an individual project which spans the whole academic year.
External Modules
Students may study up to two optional modules offered by other departments in the Engineering Faculty, the Imperial College Business School or the Humanities Department.
Coursework
Each non-project module has associated coursework. The weighting is normally 20%, although for some more practical modules the weighting is 30% or 50%. The rest is assessed by written examination.
Classification for MEng
The marks for the four years are aggregated into an overall mark. In order to pass the degree the you must pass all modules in year 4 and also pass the Individual Project. The pass mark for all Year 4 modules is 50%.
In addition to these requirements, candidates are normally expected to successfully complete the MEng degree programme in four continuous years.
For each year, the total possible ECTS and weighting towards the final degree classification are:
| Year | ECTS | Weighting |
| Year 1 | 60 | 7.5% |
| Year 2 | 60 | 20% |
| Year 3 | 60 | 36.25% |
| Year 4 | 90 | 36.25 |
| Total | 270 | 100% |