Postgraduate Course: Quantum Informatics Individual Project (INFR11273)
Course Outline
| School | School of Informatics |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 60 |
ECTS Credits | 30 |
| Summary | This course comprises the third term of the CDT in Quantum Informatics training programme. Students work on an individual research project, developing a research proposal for years 2-4 of their PhD studies. |
| Course description |
Guided by a supervisor, the student performs individual research on a delineated topic, writes a report on their findings, and develops a research proposal for years 2-4 of their PhD studies. It is assessed via a brief report, which forms the basis for the first year review.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | Only available to students on the CDT in Quantum Informatics. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2025/26, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Block 5 (sem 2) |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
600
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Feedback/Feedforward Hours 1,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
587 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Feedback |
Weekly oral feedback. |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- explain their project and surrounding topics
- reflect on working on research individually
- propose a coherent research direction for their further PhD studies
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Research and enquiry: problem-solving, critical/analytical thinking, handling ambiguity, knowledge integration
Personal effectiveness: planning and organizing, flexibility and change management
Personal responsibility and autonomy: independent learning, self-awareness and reflection, creativity, decision-making
Communication: verbal and written communication |
| Keywords | CDT,Quantum Informatics,Project |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Chris Heunen
Tel: (0131 6)50 2865
Email: Chris.Heunen@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Lindsay Seal
Tel: (0131 6)50 5194
Email: lindsay.seal@ed.ac.uk |
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