This document presents the Master's Project guidelines for students in the School of Engineering and the Built Environment at Birmingham City University, commencing their projects from September 2016. It outlines the project's structure, which carries 60 credits and involves a 15,000-word dissertation, a project proposal (10%), presentation and viva voce (20%), and the dissertation itself (70%). The guidelines detail key aspects such as research ethics, project selection, registration, proposal requirements (including title, aims, objectives, methodology, and time plan), the project log book, and the viva voce examination. It also specifies dissertation formatting, marking outcomes, and assessment criteria for each component, ensuring students adhere to the guidelines to avoid failing the course element. The document emphasizes the importance of the project as an integration of program aspects and a demonstration of student abilities. It also includes details on supervision, project registration, and the ethical review process.