Architectural Studies Dissertation (U00900)

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

The Dissertation provides the student with an opportunity to investigate an architectural or related topic, negotiated with staff, in depth and to write about it in some detail.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Costs : Expenditure may be incurred in making study visits to archives to gather information. Further expenditure is required in the creation of the Dissertation. Processes and materials involved in the presentation of the work: printing and reprographic charges, photographic costs, binding etc.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 4th year

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

? Contact Teaching Time : 15 minutes per week for 11 weeks

? Additional Class Information : Self-directed study with supervision tutorials by arrangement

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

- Development of the student's intellectual curiosity relating to the dissertation topic
- Nurturing of well-formulated arguments
- Practice in clear written expression against stated objectives
- Demonstration of detailed knowledge of the chosen subject
- Skill in the production of a coherent text - including correct syntax, referencing conventions, properly formulated conclusions and the acknowledgement of sources
- Skill in the production of an attractive dissertation - combining text with illustrations.