Postgraduate Course: Individual Research Project (ARCH11155)
Course Outline
School |
Edinburgh College of Art |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (n/a) |
Credits |
60 |
Home subject area |
Architecture and Landscape Architecture |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
Course description |
Indicative course content
Aims of course
1 To provide an opportunity for substantial and in-depth study of subject related to Landscape Architecture
2 To practice research
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Mode of delivery
Tutorial |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
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Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Define an appropriate question/problem in the context of current landscape architectural practice
2. Gather, organize and critically evaluate relevant data, concepts, and ideas
3. communicate a clear and rational argument |
Assessment Information
Assessment plan
Not entered |
Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
Academic description |
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Syllabus |
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Transferable skills |
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Reading list |
Indicative Bibliography
Glatthorn, A.(1998) Writing the winning dissertation: A step-by-step guide, Corwin press Madsen, D. (1992) Successful dissertations and Theses: a guide to graduate student research from proposal to completion. Jossey-Bass Maunch, J.E. (2003) Guide to the successful thesis and dissertation: a handbook for students and faculty. M. Decker Rudestam, K.E., (2001) Surviving your dissertation: a comprehensive guide to content and process, sage Pub. Willis, P., (1983) RIBA a dissertation handbook: A guide to research and writing RIBA |
Study Abroad |
Not entered |
Study Pattern |
Contact hours 30 hours
Directed study 0 hours
Self-directed study 570 hours
Total 600 hours |
Keywords |
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Contacts
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