Postgraduate Course: Research Methods (AREA11020)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Arts, Culture and Environment |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Architecture - Edinburgh College of Art |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
PLEASE NOTE: THIS COURSE IS OWNED AND ADMINISTRATED BY ECA
Indicative Module Content
The dissertation; the design project; identifying a research topic; literature review; developing a research proposal; discussion of qualitative and quantitative methods; interviews; analysing quantitative data.
Aims of Module
1. To introduce students to the assumptions and approaches adopted in research
2. To familiarise students with practical issues involved in conducting and completing research in architecture, architectural conservation and urban design
Mode of Delivery
This is a lecture and tutorial based module supplemented by the development of a research proposal.
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Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
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Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, the student is expected to be able to:
1. illustrate an awareness of a variety of research methodologies.
2. conduct an initial literature review
3. display the intellectual rigour and organisational ability to achieve research aims.
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Assessment Information
| Research Proposal |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Mr Derek Fraser
Tel: 650 2305
Email: d.fraser@eca.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Moira Seftor
Tel: 650 2305
Email: m.seftor@eca.ac.uk |
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