MSc AI Individual Project
Module aims
The individual project provides the capstone element for the programme. As part of the project process, you will develop a substantial Artificial Intelligence (AI) application, bringing together the techniques you have studied through the programme. The project also gives you the opportunity to demonstrate independence and originality, and to research, plan and organise a large project over an extended time period.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this project you will be able to:
• Conduct independent research
• Produce a technically non-trivial implementation
• Develop and critically evaluate a system that satisfies the requirements of an AI-based application area
• Communicate challenges and achievement both orally and in writing
• Produce a technical and scholarly report
Module syllabus
The module is primarily self-study, where you work on an indepdent investigation with supervisory support.
There will be a small number of supporting lectures that will
1. describe the structure of the project, including expectations, milestones and deliverables,
2. give guidance on writing and presentation skills targeted specifically at individual projects,
3. explain the assessment procedures.
Teaching methods
This is an independent individual project, for which you will receive supervision and support. MSc individual project topics vary widely: some involve contributing novel and potentially publishable research, whilst others are concerned with tackling a substantial practical or theoretical problem using technologies, tools and methods appropriate to the problem. The supervisor's role is to provide guidance and expertise when needed, but it is up to you to demonstrate your ability to think and work independently and to evaluate your findings in a sound manner.
You are expected to meet with your supervisor during the project, and to attend a progress review meeting with an assigned second marker following submission of the required interim report. No mark is awarded for the interim report, but submission is required to successfully complete the project.
An online service will be used as a discussion forum for the module.
Assessments
All projects are approved, conducted and supervised under standard guidelines developed by the Department of Computing (DoC), and independently assessed against standard criteria by a minimum of two people. All project marks are subject to internal moderation by DoC.
There will be continuous feedback throughout the supervision period and verbal feedback at the midpoint and during the final presentation via Q&A.