Postgraduate Course: Architecture Dissertation (ARCH11034)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Dissertation |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 140 |
| Home subject area | Architecture and Landscape Architecture |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
http://www.architecture.ed.ac.uk |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | The course provides the framework of supervision for a substantial, independent research and writing project. The course requires students to execute and write-up an agreed research topic in the area of architecture (history, theory, design, technology and environment or professional practice). The course allows candidates to activate research design, planning and methods skills acquired in course-delivered research training elements of the programme. It gives candidates a opportunity to undertake original and (supervised) independent research. At least one qualified academic member of staff is dedicated to supervising the candidate in this process. Additional academic and other experts may be drawn upon as advisors to support the candidate. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
! successful execution of independent research project
! writing up of research findings
! experience in applying theoretical, methodological and technical knowlledges acquired in other parts of the programme |
Assessment Information
| Submission of a 20,000 word dissertation based on independent research. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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| Study Abroad |
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Alex Bremner
Tel: (0131 6)50 2320
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Course secretary | Mr Adam Collier
Tel: (0131 6)51 5773
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