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Computing Science
Writing a Literature Review in Computing Science
This individual assessment requires students to write a concise literature review on a selected topic within computing science. The review should be no more than six pages in length and should be written in a style appropriate for a general computing science audience. The assignment is designed to demonstrate technical knowledge, independent learning, effective written communication and professionalism in producing a concise technical document. Students must select a research topic from one of five permitted areas: algorithmic bias and fairness, a data science application, quantum computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), or the use of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity. Possible topics include how algorithms can discriminate and techniques for detecting and correcting algorithmic bias, applications of data science in areas such as agriculture or healthcare, quantum computing algorithms and hardware, technical IoT problems and potential solutions, and the use of AI for cybersecurity threat detection and prevention. The literature review must contain several required components. The first page should contain only the title, student number, abstract and statement of AI usage. The abstract must provide a concise overview of the review and must not exceed 200 words. The report should also include an introduction that provides broad background information before narrowing the discussion to the selected research topic. The introduction should explain why the topic is important and provide relevant context and examples of applications. Students are expected to review a range of relevant literature, including theories, methods, techniques, ethical concerns or tools where appropriate. The selected literature should not simply be described individually; instead, students must synthesise the sources to identify important themes, findings and areas of interest and provide a critical review of the literature. The conclusion should summarise the main findings, identify open issues and discuss possible future directions. The assessment must include a bibliography with accurate and up-to-date references formatted using Harvard style. The final document may be prepared in LaTeX or Word but must use one of the provided templates and be submitted as a PDF through Blackboard. The complete review, including figures and bibliography, must not exceed six pages. The assessment is marked according to structure, sources and their description, synthesis and critical review, and presentation.
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Artificial Intelligence / International Business
3,000 words
AI Innovation Consultancy: Evaluating Artificial Intelligence Solutions for Business Problems
This individual consultancy assessment requires students to act as an AI Innovation Consultant and evaluate how artificial intelligence could address a significant real-world business problem. Students select one industry—such as healthcare, retail, FinTech, manufacturing or agriculture—and concentrate on a single clearly defined organisational challenge rather than comparing multiple sectors. Potential issues include long waiting times, high operating costs, fraud and risk, poor customer experience or inefficient supply chains. The report develops a practical AI solution by identifying suitable technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing or computer vision and explaining how they would operate within the chosen organisational context. Students are not required to build an AI system; instead, the emphasis is on demonstrating business-level technical understanding, critical thinking and the ability to assess whether the proposed technology can realistically integrate with existing organisational processes. The analysis considers the capabilities and limitations of AI, technical feasibility, integration requirements and the skills or organisational capabilities required for implementation. Students must also critically examine ethical, legal and social implications, including issues such as algorithmic bias, transparency, accountability, privacy and regulatory obligations such as UK GDPR. Appropriate risk-mitigation measures should be proposed. A substantial element of the report develops the business case for AI adoption. Students evaluate implementation costs and expected benefits, estimate return on investment, identify assumptions and commercial risks, and assess the overall strategic value of the solution to the organisation. The report concludes with clear recommendations, implementation priorities and a final judgement on whether the proposed AI initiative is feasible and worthwhile. The assessment places strong emphasis on critical analysis, technical understanding, business acumen and professional communication. Students are expected to support arguments with credible academic, industry and government evidence and include at least two professional visualisations such as frameworks, diagrams or tables. Harvard referencing is required throughout. Overview word count: approximately 330 words. The brief also allows authorised use of generative AI for idea generation, drafting/structuring and proofreading, provided the student verifies accuracy, references appropriately and submits the required GenAI declaration.
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Technical Evaluation and Professional Reflection on a Cloud-Based Machine Learning Fraud Detection Solution
This individual technical evaluative report forms the reflective and critical component of the Machine Learning on Cloud module. It builds directly upon a group project involving the development of a machine learning solution for financial fraud detection. The report requires each student to critically evaluate the technical decisions made within the group solution while also reflecting on their individual contribution, teamwork experience and professional development. The first component, Technical Evaluation, accounts for 50% of the individual assessment and has a suggested allocation of approximately 1,000 words. Students critically examine the group’s machine learning solution, including the approaches adopted for data preprocessing, model selection and evaluation. They are expected to discuss the suitability of the chosen techniques and metrics, identify limitations and explain how individual technical decisions affected the final performance and outcome of the fraud-detection solution. The second component, Reflection and Professional Issues, also accounts for 50% and has a suggested allocation of approximately 1,000 words. Students reflect critically on their personal contribution to the project and their experience of working within a team. The discussion addresses challenges encountered, lessons learned and how the experience contributed to technical and professional development. Professional and ethical considerations form an important part of the reflection. Relevant issues include algorithmic bias, fairness, sustainability and data privacy, particularly in relation to machine learning applications within financial services and cloud environments. Students are also required to attach their Seminar Activity Tracker as an appendix, providing evidence of weekly participation and knowledge development. The assessment therefore combines technical critique with reflective practice, requiring students to demonstrate that they understand not only how a machine learning solution was developed, but also why specific technical decisions were made, their consequences, the limitations of the resulting system and the wider ethical and professional implications of deploying AI on cloud infrastructure. Overview word count: approximately 315 words. The brief also states that AI may assist with areas such as grammar, structure, organisation of ideas and suggestions, but the main content, analysis and conclusions must be the student's own work, and AI use must be declared.
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