Students do practical\theoretical research projects that are related to the modules they are taking. The student do one two-term project, amounting to about 160 hours of practical\theoretical work and analysis. The student has the option to start the project on the basis of either work done in a research laboratory, fieldwork done on the field or Library. After chosen their project, students give a compulsory oral presentation of their project.
Finally students write their project results as a scientific paper. In addition to these formal parts of the course, there are a number of special seminars on a range of topics such as careers advice and how to give a research presentation.
Facilities
Students are treated as members of the Department. There is a tradition of easy access to members of the teaching staff.
Students have full use of the excellent and comprehensive facilities provided by the Library, computer labs, research labs and other needed struments.