The principle aim of this module is to enable MSc students to undertake a substantial investigation relevant to the research or industrial practice of Manufacturing Engineering and Management or Human factors (for students enrolled on the HF degree). The project study may involve development and testing of new techniques, processes, investigations into hardware and/or software systems, organisational behaviour, layouts, finance or people. The aim is also to develop skills in some or all of investigation, planning, scheduling, evaluation, processes, procedures, policies, analysis and oral and written communication.