CHAPTER 7

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CHAPTER 7 REGULATIONS FOR final year PROJECTS/DISSERTATIONS INTRODUCTION As part requirement for the award of undergraduate certificate/diploma/degree and taught postgraduate degree at the University of Mauritius, a project culminating in the submission of a dissertation must normally be carried out by students in their final year of study. The project /dissertation is a module that provides the students with the opportunity to design, undertake or conduct an independent piece of research or study related to their Programme of Studies under the guidance of a supervisor, who is normally a member of the academic staff (full-time or part-time). Other qualified supervisors may also be appointed subject to approval by the Head of Department and Dean of Faculty/ Director of Centre. A project is an investigative undertaking, a structured, organised experiential learning including design work, field work or other placement learning.

project of 12 credits will require about 180 hours (1 credit = 15 hours). The project/dissertation normally lasts two semesters or as stated otherwise in the Programme of Studies, and may involve practical work. The regulations outlined in this document apply to final year projects/dissertations of both

  Project, Year, Final, Final year