Subject details

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

  1. plan and conduct an engineering research project, which involves resolving a research/industry problem
  2. evaluate and critique on existing work/ literature and formulate a solution.
  3. develop a specific area of expertise and document the outcome or findings with academic rigour.

  • Topics

    • Design, planning and scheduling of a project in the area of chosen specialisation
    • literature review
    • project methodology
    • research proposal
    • carrying out the selected project

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

No special requirements

This subject provides you with the opportunity to undertake an applied research project and to prepare a minor thesis or project report. At least 400 hours of effort will be required to complete the project and thesis.

  • Assignment 1 - Literature Review -1,500 words (15%)
  • Assignment 2 - Report - 7,500 words (70%)
  • Assignment 3 - Research proposal - 1,500 words (15%)

Textbooks are subject to change within the academic year. Students are advised to purchase their books no earlier than one to two months before the start of a subject.

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Postgraduate

Master of Engineering (Civil and Transport)