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DRPS : Course Catalogue : Edinburgh College of Art : Architecture and Landscape Architecture

Postgraduate Course: Architecture Dissertation (ARCH11034)

Course Outline
SchoolEdinburgh College of Art CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate)
Course typeDissertation AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits140 ECTS Credits70
SummaryThe 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.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
High Demand Course? Yes
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2017/18, Available to all students (SV1) Quota:  None
Course Start Flexible
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Learning and Teaching Activities
Assessment (Further Info) Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Assessment Methods
Additional Information (Assessment) Submission of a 20,000 word dissertation based on independent research.
Feedback Not entered
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Undertake and complete an independently-led research project in the form of a substantial dissertation
  2. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and unerstanding of a given research topic, including an advanced level of analysis of the research material
  3. To apply theoretical, methodological, and technical knowledge acquired in other parts of the programme
  4. Demonstrate the ability to gather, process, and present a large body of information in a coherent and professional manner
  5. To contribute to our understanding of the given topic/subject of research
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Course URL http://www.architecture.ed.ac.uk
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
Additional Class Delivery Information 3 or more meetings with supervisor
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserMr John Lowrey
Tel: (0131 6)50 2314
Email:
Course secretaryMiss Fiona Hunter
Tel: (0131 6)51 5741
Email:
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