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The MEng Individual Project module will enable you to put into practice your research, project management and engineering skills, in the investigation of an engineering research question. This is a research focused project that will give you the opportunity to develop a deep level of understanding in a research area of your choice. You will work with engineering academics in their areas of expertise and contribute towards engineering innovation.

Upon selecting of an area of research interest, you will, in collaboration with your research supervisor, develop a research question based on your review and assessment of the existing literature. You will develop a hypothesis and set about designing a programme of research that allows you to test your hypothesis. Projects may range from heavily experimental to purely theoretical or numerical.

You will disseminate your research findings by producing an academic paper and presentation. A goal throughout your project will be the production of publishable work that advances the state of knowledge. To this end, you will produce an academic paper. Should your work have made a contribution to the state of knowledge on your chosen topic and be endorsed by your supervisor, your paper will be submitted for publication in an academic journal.

Additionally all project papers will be presented at the Exeter Engineering Conference at the end of the academic year. The conference will be attended by academics, invited industry guests and fellow students. It will serve as an assessment opportunity, a celebration of your academic career thus far and a networking opportunity to kick-off your professional engineering career.

Upon completion of your project you will have determined the validity of your hypothesis, developed an expert level of knowledge in your chosen area and accumulated a range of valuable skills in research practice, critical thinking, project management and problem solving. These skills will leave you well placed to tackle real-world engineering challenges at the forefront of your discipline.

_{Please note that all modules are subject to change, please get in touch if you have any questions about this module.}