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Machine Learning and Deep Learning
2,000 words
Development and Evaluation of Deep Learning Models for Healthcare Classification
This individual technical assessment focuses on the design, development, analysis and evaluation of a deep learning solution for a healthcare-related classification problem. Students select one of two provided scenarios: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) detection using ultrasound images or heartbeat classification using electrocardiogram (ECG) signals. The objective is to develop an appropriate deep learning approach and demonstrate critical understanding of the complete machine learning workflow, from initial data exploration through to model evaluation and reflection. Students may either design and train a deep learning model from scratch or customise and fine-tune an existing pre-trained architecture. The complete work is presented through a single Jupyter Notebook integrating Python code, technical discussion, results and visualisations. The notebook must clearly define the selected healthcare problem, explain its significance, justify methodological and architectural choices, and critically evaluate the resulting solution. The first stage involves exploratory data analysis and preprocessing, including investigation of class distributions, data imbalance and relevant patterns. Students prepare the data through techniques such as normalisation, augmentation, train-validation-test splitting and appropriate handling of class imbalance. This is followed by model design, training, validation and hyperparameter tuning, with the architecture selected according to the characteristics of the data and classification task. Model performance must then be evaluated using appropriate classification measures, including precision, recall, F1-score, ROC curves and area under the curve (AUC). The developed model should also be compared against suitable benchmark approaches, which may include traditional machine learning algorithms or alternative deep learning architectures. This comparison should identify the relative strengths and limitations of the proposed solution. The final component requires clear visual presentation and critical reflection on the complete modelling process, including limitations, challenges and opportunities for improvement. Importantly, grading prioritises methodological rigour, analytical depth and critical evaluation rather than simply achieving the highest predictive accuracy. Overview word count: approximately 330 words. AI restriction: this brief only permits automated AI tools for spelling and grammar checking. It explicitly prohibits tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini or Copilot from authoring assessment text or code; any permitted AI use must also be acknowledged.
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Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
1,000 words
End-to-End Machine Learning Model Development, Tuning and Evaluation
This Level 7 Machine Learning and Intelligent Agents assessment requires students to develop and document an end-to-end machine-learning solution, covering the complete workflow from data preparation through model training, tuning, testing and evaluation. Students select an appropriate dataset or scenario, formulate a research question and determine whether the problem is most appropriately addressed through supervised learning, unsupervised learning or reinforcement learning. Suitable machine-learning techniques must then be implemented to create a model that can be systematically trained and tested. The assignment requires students to follow a structured machine-learning development process and document the complete development journey. The report should explain the selected scenario, data collection or dataset, Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), rationale for selecting particular machine-learning methods, model training, fine-tuning and evaluation. Model performance must be assessed using appropriate established metrics, with relevant published research used to justify methodological decisions and support the interpretation of results. The technical implementation should demonstrate the ability to identify the performance of machine-learning algorithms, implement machine-learning approaches using one or more object-oriented programming languages, and determine which algorithms are most appropriate for a particular analytical brief. These requirements directly correspond to the module learning outcomes relating to machine-learning performance, implementation and algorithm selection. Students are advised to document their work within a Jupyter Notebook, combining Markdown explanations with executable code. The notebook may be submitted directly or converted to PDF. Alternatively, students may prepare the 1,000-word report in Microsoft Word, provided that the Python code is included within the submitted document. Assessment is divided into three principal areas: Introduction (20 marks), Machine Learning Process (40 marks), and Evaluation of Model Performance (40 marks). Higher-level work is expected to demonstrate strong understanding of machine-learning concepts, a functioning and thoroughly tested implementation, appropriate selection of algorithms and critical evaluation of the developed solution. Overall, the assessment integrates research-question formulation, data exploration, algorithm selection, programming, model optimisation and evidence-based evaluation within a reproducible machine-learning workflow. All academic sources must be presented using Harvard referencing.
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Data Science / Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
2,500 words
Predicting ADHD Diagnosis Using Machine Learning and Explainable Data Science
This Data Science assessment requires students to develop a comprehensive analytical solution to a real-world healthcare prediction problem using the WiDS Datathon 2025 Health Outcomes Prediction Dataset. The dataset contains socio-demographic information, diagnostic variables and functional MRI data relating to children and adolescents, with the principal objective of developing predictive models for ADHD diagnosis. The assessment is designed to demonstrate the complete data-science lifecycle, from data preparation and exploratory analysis through predictive modelling, interpretation and evidence-based recommendations. Students begin by exploring the dataset's features, data types and distributions before addressing missing values, outliers and other inconsistencies. Appropriate feature engineering should be undertaken where necessary, followed by Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) using relevant visualisations to identify relationships, patterns and correlations within the data. Students with limited computational resources may use a representative subset, provided that the sampling method preserves the integrity and distribution of the original dataset and is clearly justified. A major component of the assignment involves developing and comparing at least three classification models. Appropriate techniques may include Logistic Regression, Random Forest, Gradient Boosting and Neural Networks. Model performance should be evaluated using measures including accuracy, precision, recall, F1-score and ROC-AUC, allowing students to identify the strongest-performing model through systematic comparison. The assessment also requires model interpretation and explainability. Students should explain the results of the selected model and may apply techniques such as SHAP or LIME to investigate feature importance and individual predictions. A feature-importance visualisation must be produced, and the most influential variables should inform practical recommendations for healthcare professionals regarding the potential use of predictive modelling in supporting earlier ADHD diagnosis and intervention. Overall, the assignment integrates data cleaning, exploratory analytics, predictive modelling, model comparison, explainable AI and research-informed healthcare recommendations. Students must submit a comprehensive report of no more than 2,500 words, alongside a Jupyter Notebook containing the implementation and outputs. The report must use Harvard referencing, with appropriate academic research integrated into the analysis, recommendations and conclusion.
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Machine Learning / Cloud Computing
3,984 words
Machine Learning on Cloud: Fraud Detection Model Design, Training and Evaluation
This postgraduate group project focuses on the design, development and critical evaluation of a cloud-based machine learning solution for financial fraud detection. The scenario involves a financial services organisation seeking to detect fraudulent transactions in order to reduce financial losses and improve customer security. Students are required to analyse an appropriate dataset, develop a machine learning solution, evaluate its effectiveness and critically consider the suitability of cloud technologies for deployment. The project begins with a cloud feasibility study, requiring critical comparison of at least two major machine learning platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud Platform. Evaluation criteria include performance, scalability, cost, compliance, integration and vendor lock-in, followed by a justified recommendation. Students then conduct exploratory data analysis to identify patterns, anomalies and correlations using appropriate visualisations such as heatmaps, histograms and boxplots. A substantial component addresses data preprocessing and class imbalance. Students are expected to clean and transform the data, apply scaling and encoding, perform feature engineering and investigate approaches such as SMOTE, undersampling and cost-sensitive learning. Each preprocessing choice must be justified in terms of its potential impact on model performance. Students must select and train at least two machine learning models, with suggested approaches including Logistic Regression, Random Forest, XGBoost and Neural Networks. Model development incorporates cross-validation and hyperparameter tuning. Evaluation uses fraud-relevant measures including Precision, Recall, F1 score, AUC and precision-recall curves, supported by confusion matrices, ROC curves and feature-importance visualisations. The project concludes with critical consideration of professional and ethical issues in cloud-based AI, including bias, fairness, transparency, data privacy and sustainability. The overall assessment therefore integrates cloud-platform evaluation, machine learning development, imbalanced classification, model evaluation and responsible AI practice. Overview word count: approximately 340 words.
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Big Data Analytics / Data Analytics
4,000 words
Big Data Analytics Using Python and Business Intelligence with Tableau
This individual Big Data Analytics assessment requires students to critically analyse data using programming languages, statistical techniques, data visualisation methods and business intelligence software. The assessment combines practical data analytics using Python with interactive business intelligence and dashboard development using Tableau, requiring evidence of technical implementation, research, critical appraisal and justification of the selected analytical approaches. The first section, worth 70%, is based on a dataset containing accidental drug-related deaths recorded in Connecticut between 2012 and 2024. The dataset contains 12,964 observations and 49 variables. Students are required to conduct exploratory data analysis using Python, develop three to four research questions, formulate null and alternative hypotheses, and apply appropriate statistical methods. The analytical process also requires an evaluation of alternative technologies and methodological approaches, supported by relevant research. Students must justify their selected methodology and present a clear workflow diagram. The solution-development stage involves data preprocessing, descriptive statistical analysis, visualisation, answering the research questions and conducting statistical significance testing to determine whether the null hypothesis should be accepted or rejected. Evidence of coding and a link to working code are also required. The final Python component requires evaluation of the findings, consideration of limitations and recommendations for future development using emerging technologies. The second section, worth 30%, focuses on Business Intelligence using Tableau and uses a historical Olympic Games dataset containing 271,116 rows and 15 columns. Students analyse relationships between medals and host cities, athlete age and medal type, season and medal counts, and sex and medal type. The section culminates in an interactive Tableau dashboard containing at least four interconnected sheets, where changes to relevant parameters are reflected across the dashboard. Overall, the assessment develops practical competence in Python-based analytics, statistical reasoning, research-question development, hypothesis testing, data visualisation and interactive business intelligence dashboard design. Overview word count: approximately 350 words. AI note: the brief permits AI for limited support such as grammar, structure, organisation of ideas and suggestions, but states that the main content, analysis and conclusions must remain the student's own work. AI use must also be declared.
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Operations and Supply Chain Management
1,987 words
Supply Chain Analytics and Quantitative Data Analysis for Organisational Decision-Making
This postgraduate individual report focuses on the application of quantitative data analysis to Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management decision-making. Students are required to select an organisation from the private, public or third sector and investigate a relevant operational or supply-chain issue using quantitative data. The purpose is to demonstrate how data can be collected, prepared, analysed and interpreted to generate evidence-based insights that may support managerial decision-making. The selected dataset must relate to the organisation's operations or supply chain and may include variables such as revenues, product orders, sales, transportation costs, procurement expenditure, inventory levels or other appropriate quantitative measures. The dataset must contain at least 60 observations, and the analysis must involve at least two variables. Data may be obtained directly from organisations or from recognised secondary-data platforms and databases. The assessment consists of two equally weighted components. Part A – Motivation and Justification for the Analysis requires students to formulate relevant analytical questions and explain their practical importance by linking them to Operations and Supply Chain Management theory and business practice. Appropriate academic, industry and practitioner evidence should be used to justify the selected issue. Research questions may also be translated into testable hypotheses where appropriate. Part B – Execution of the Analysis requires students to answer the identified questions through appropriate statistical techniques. Potential methods include tables, charts, summary statistics, t-tests and regression analysis. Data may first need to be cleaned, transformed and structured before analysis. The results must then be interpreted clearly for a managerial audience such as the organisation's board, owner or CEO. The statistical analysis is expected to be conducted using Stata, with all data-cleaning, manipulation and analytical commands recorded in a reproducible do-file. The report must also demonstrate explicit links between theory and practice and contain a suitable mixture of academic and professional evidence, including at least five academic journal articles. Harvard referencing is required throughout. The resulting work demonstrates practical competence in business analytics, statistical interpretation, supply-chain decision support, reproducible analysis and evidence-based managerial communication. Overview word count: approximately 370 words.
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Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
1,011 words
End-to-End Machine Learning Model Development, Testing and Evaluation
This Level 7 Machine Learning and Intelligent Agents assignment requires students to develop and document an end-to-end machine-learning solution, covering the complete process from data preparation through model training, tuning, testing and evaluation. Students independently select a suitable dataset or scenario, formulate an appropriate research question and determine whether the problem should be addressed using supervised learning, unsupervised learning or reinforcement learning. Appropriate machine-learning algorithms must then be implemented to create a model capable of being trained and objectively tested. The assessment encourages the use of a structured machine-learning development methodology. Students are expected to explain the selected scenario and data source, perform suitable data preparation and Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), and provide a reasoned justification for the machine-learning methods selected. The development process should demonstrate how the chosen algorithms are trained and fine-tuned before their performance is evaluated using established and relevant metrics. Published academic research should be incorporated to justify methodological choices and support the interpretation of results. The technical work is normally documented within a Jupyter Notebook, combining Markdown explanations with executable code cells. Alternatively, the report may be produced in Microsoft Word provided that the Python implementation is included. The assignment therefore assesses both conceptual understanding and practical programming competence. Students must demonstrate an ability to identify the performance of machine-learning algorithms, implement machine-learning techniques using an object-oriented programming language, and evaluate which algorithms are appropriate for a particular analytical brief. Assessment places particular emphasis on three areas: the Introduction, the Machine Learning Process, and the Evaluation of Model Performance. The marking criteria reward strong understanding of machine-learning concepts, a functioning and thoroughly tested implementation, appropriate selection of algorithms, and critical evaluation of the final solution. At the highest achievement level, implementations are expected to work without exception, satisfy the required functionality, demonstrate comprehensive testing and extend beyond the basic requirements. Overall, the assignment combines research-question formulation, data analysis, algorithm selection, machine-learning implementation, model optimisation and evidence-based evaluation within a reproducible technical workflow. All academic sources and supporting material must be presented using Harvard referencing.
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Data Science / Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
2,500 words
Predicting ADHD Diagnosis Using Machine Learning and Explainable Data Science
This Data Science assignment focuses on developing a comprehensive analytical solution to a real-world healthcare prediction problem. Using the WiDS Datathon 2025 Health Outcomes Prediction Dataset, students are required to analyse complex and high-dimensional healthcare data containing socio-demographic information, diagnostic variables and functional MRI data relating to children and adolescents. The principal predictive objective is to determine ADHD diagnosis from the available features. Students may use a representative subset of the dataset where computational resources are limited, provided that the sampling approach maintains the integrity and distribution of the original data and is appropriately justified. The assessment requires a complete data-science workflow beginning with data understanding and preprocessing. Students investigate the dataset's features, data types and distributions before addressing missing values, outliers and inconsistencies. Appropriate feature engineering should then be undertaken where it can improve the predictive capability of the models. Exploratory Data Analysis is used to identify important patterns, relationships and correlations, supported by relevant visualisations that communicate meaningful insights. A major component of the work involves the development and comparison of at least three classification models for predicting ADHD diagnosis. Suitable approaches may include Logistic Regression, Random Forest, Gradient Boosting and Neural Networks. Models are evaluated using performance measures including accuracy, precision, recall, F1-score and ROC-AUC, after which the most effective model is selected based on the evidence obtained. The assessment also places substantial emphasis on model interpretation and explainability. Students must interpret the selected model and may use approaches such as SHAP or LIME to explain feature importance and individual predictions. A feature-importance visualisation is required, and the most influential variables should inform practical recommendations. The final section translates analytical findings into recommendations for healthcare professionals, considering how predictive modelling could assist early ADHD diagnosis and intervention. Research literature must be integrated into the recommendations and conclusion. The assessment therefore combines preprocessing, exploratory analysis, predictive modelling, explainable AI and evidence-based healthcare decision-making within a single applied data-science project. The required report is a maximum of 2,500 words, with code, supplementary charts and tables permitted in appendices. A Jupyter Notebook containing the implementation and outputs is also required. Harvard referencing must be used throughout.
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People Analytics / Human Resource Management
2,003 words
Principles of People Analytics and Evidence-Based Decision Making
This CIPD Level 3 assessment introduces the principles of people analytics and evidence-based decision making within the people profession. It focuses on how data, professional expertise, research evidence and stakeholder information can be used to diagnose organisational issues, support rational decision making and improve people practices. The unit emphasises the practical application of analytics rather than data collection alone. The assessment uses a recruitment scenario in which the learner applies for the position of People Analytics Administrator at Company X, an organisation providing HR and people-management solutions. Learners complete an assessment pack containing eight questions designed to demonstrate understanding of how analytics can support business and people decisions. The written component requires learners to explain evidence-based practice and demonstrate how it could be applied in an organisational context. Other areas include the importance of accurate data in diagnosing problems, different forms of data measurement, the role of organisational policies and procedures in decision making, and how people professionals create value for employees, organisations and wider stakeholders. Learners must also consider how a people analytics professional can remain customer focused and standards driven. The practical analytics element uses employee overtime data from Blue Mountain Patisserie. Learners calculate average overtime for individual employees, express overtime as a percentage of normal working hours, interpret patterns within the data and identify potential organisational problems and possible solutions. Findings must then be communicated using at least two different diagrammatic formats, such as bar graphs, pie charts or line graphs. The required written evidence is approximately 1,500 words for Questions 1–6 and 500 words for Question 7, giving approximately 2,000 words in total, with the visualisations excluded from the word count.
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Business Management / Business Consultancy / Supply Chain Management
5,000 words
Digital Transformation for Sustainable Supply Chain Transparency at Unilever: Blockchain, IoT and AI
This MSc Business Consultancy Project requires students to undertake an evidence-based consultancy investigation addressing a strategically significant business problem within a selected organisation. The assessment is designed to replicate professional consultancy practice by requiring students to define a focused organisational challenge, critically analyse secondary evidence, apply relevant management frameworks, evaluate stakeholder implications and develop practical recommendations that create value for the client organisation. The final submission is a 5,000-word consultancy report, including a 500-word employability reflection. The reference project examines Unilever Plc and focuses on the challenge of improving transparency and traceability across its complex global supply chain. Particular attention is given to the potential application of Blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support real-time traceability, predictive analytics, ethical sourcing, operational efficiency and sustainability performance. The project considers how digital transformation could support Unilever's sustainability objectives while responding to growing regulatory, environmental and stakeholder pressures. The consultancy report requires a structured analysis consisting of an executive summary, introduction, company/client overview, clearly defined business problem and consultancy focus, and detailed stakeholder analysis. Students then undertake an extensive data analysis and framework application section using two or three relevant theoretical models alongside credible secondary evidence, industry reports, company data, tables, charts or Excel outputs. Findings should be interpreted critically and linked back to appropriate strategic or management frameworks while incorporating ethical and sustainability considerations. The project concludes with three prioritised, actionable and evidence-based recommendations, including consideration of implementation risks, barriers and anticipated benefits. Students must also critically reflect on the employability skills developed through the consultancy project, including research, analysis, problem-solving, project management, communication, professional behaviour, ethical awareness and future career development. All academic and professional evidence must be cited using the Harvard Referencing System, with emphasis on credible and current sources.
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Computing / Artificial Intelligence / Digital Transformation / Management Consultancy
7,000 words
AI Readiness and Programme Adoption Strategy for the NewFutures: AI Programme at Northumbria University London
This postgraduate consultancy project focuses on developing an AI readiness, skills-development and programme-adoption strategy for students and recent alumni at Northumbria University London. The project supports the university’s participation in NewFutures: AI, a funded AI skills and career-readiness programme offering a four-week online course covering responsible AI foundations and specialist pathways in Marketing and Communications, Finance and Accounting, Business Operations and Logistics, Administration, and ICT and Technical Support. The central consultancy challenge is to understand the AI literacy, confidence, readiness and training needs of Northumbria University London students and alumni and translate that evidence into a practical implementation and outreach strategy. The client aims to reach approximately 12,000 students and recent alumni and support a target of 6,000 LMS registrations during the 2026–2027 programme period. The project requires primary and secondary research into AI readiness, demand for different AI-skilling pathways and barriers to participation such as awareness, time, perceived value and accessibility. The consultancy team is also expected to benchmark comparable initiatives and use research evidence to develop recommendations appropriate to different academic disciplines and student and alumni groups. The implementation component focuses on designing an evidence-based outreach and adoption campaign, including appropriate communication channels, messaging, timing, incentives, faculty engagement and stakeholder participation. Recommended channels may include email campaigns, newsletters, social media, student services, events, learning platforms and alumni communications. The project also requires an implementation timeline and indicative budget for the 2026–2027 programme period. The wider assessment develops professional consultancy capability through business and requirements analysis, research methodology, ethical research practice, practical implementation, testing and strategic recommendations. The project charter additionally establishes milestones for research design, data collection, analysis, report development, review and presentation, together with defined responsibilities for project management, data analysis, AI expertise and stakeholder communication. The individual component complements the consultancy work through critical reflection on personal contribution, skills development, decision-making, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, technical capability, innovation and continuous professional development.
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Data Science
1,000 words
Data Investigation Pipeline — Exploratory Analysis and Statistical Evaluation of a Chosen Dataset
This assessment simulates the opening stages of a real data investigation. Students choose their own research question and dataset, then build the full pipeline from raw data through preparation, exploration and statistical testing to visualisation — and, where the question supports it, simple modelling or forecasting. Either Python or R is acceptable; the statistical route through R typically expects an explicit hypothesis rather than a purely exploratory question. The work is structured around an established process methodology such as CRISP-DM, and the development journey is documented alongside the code rather than reported after the fact. The usual submission format is a single notebook combining markdown and code cells, so the written report and the analysis sit in one artefact, though a word-processed document containing the code is normally also accepted. The written element is short — around a thousand words — which makes selection the hardest part of the task. It must cover the scenario, the data collection, the exploratory analysis, the reasoning behind the choice of statistical tests, their results, and the visualisations. Students routinely spend that budget describing what they did and leave nothing for why. The mark distribution makes the priority explicit. Framing the problem and the data source carries the smallest share. Preparation and exploratory analysis, and evaluation of the results in context, carry the bulk in roughly equal measure. That final component is where most marks are lost: it asks for an honest assessment of accuracy, limitations and usefulness. A notebook that produces clean output and then claims more than the data supports scores below one that reports a modest result and explains precisely why it is modest. Established metrics should be used for the statistical tests, and published research cited where it informs the background or interprets the findings. Note that assessments of this type increasingly include a live demonstration in which the student explains their own project to verify authorship, so every line of the submitted work needs to be something the student can talk through unprompted. Our support on assessments of this type is guidance-based. Typical areas of help include: explaining how to scope a research question so the analysis fits the word limit, clarifying which statistical test suits which data type and why, reviewing whether a chosen visualisation communicates what it claims, showing how to write an honest limitations section, checking Harvard referencing, and reviewing a student's own draft notebook against the published marking criteria.
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Assignment 2 - Individual project Image segmentation
Assignment tasks This assignment will focus on Image Segmentation using the ADE20K dataset. This is an individual assignment where each student will produce a report on the data analysis they will perform. You are encouraged to utilise Google Colab for the coding part of your assignment. https://herts.instructure.com/courses/129101/assignments/406384 1/86/17/26, 12:10 PM Assignment 2 - Individual project - Image segmentation - 25% You will explain and discuss the data processing, the method(s) you make use of and elaborate the outcome. You will work on the ADE20K dataset (explained below in more detail) to research viable models to train, discuss different approaches to explore and visualise the data (i.e., perform EDA), build a tool to pre-process the dataset, and customise your chosen model(s) to improve performance. You will produce a code that does semantic segmentation of the 4 classes targeted in this assignment: person, car, book, airplane. In more detail, your model(s) should identify which of these 4 classes the region of the image corresponds to, and should be applicable to any unlabelled image. To be clear: doing only binary segmentation (i.e. any class vs background) will result in a very large penalty, as you will be considered not to have done the required task. You may use more than one model, but one has to be trained partially or fully by you. Should you use more than one, you are encouraged to compare your main trained model with one or more pre-trained models.
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