? Credit Points : 40  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : ACE-4-AHDiss

10,000-12,000-word dissertation on an approved topic, and with focus either in interpretation or archival research

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Prohibited combinations : This course is not available to students on the BA Humanities and Social Science.

Home subject area

Architecture - History, (School of Arts, Culture and Environment, Schedule A)

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Additional Class Information : Self-directed project, supported by regular tutorials

A sustained piece of writing that will allow the student to demonstrate his/her:

1. depth of knowledge on a particular topic in architectural history

2. Familiarity with the methodology and literature of architectural history and criticism.

3. Awareness of the wider theoretical and cultural context of architecture

4. Ability to synthesise arguments from a wide range of source materials in a cogent and coherent manner

5. Ability to communicate an idea fluently and accurately

10000 - 12000 word dissertation (100%)

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Miss Claire Davies
Tel : (0131 6)50 2309
Email : c.davies@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Prof Iain Whyte
Tel : (0131 6)50 2322
Email : I.B.Whyte@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.ace.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/