Postgraduate Course: ECA MSc by Research - Major Research Project (CACE11007)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
| Course type | Dissertation |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 180 |
ECTS Credits | 90 |
| Summary | The course provides the framework of supervision for a substantial, independent research project.
This course can only be taken by students who have been recommended the exit award of MSc by Research following MPhil or PhD study in ECA. |
| Course description |
The course gives you an opportunity to undertake original and supervised independent research. The course requires you to identify and execute an agreed research topic in your area of study. At least one qualified academic member of staff is dedicated to supervising you in this process. Additional academic and other experts may be drawn upon as advisors to support you.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | You may be required to cover costs associated with practice based work if you are engaged in this type of research. These will vary depending on your own project and should be discussed with your supervisory team. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2018/19, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Full Year |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
1800
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Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 10,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 36,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
1754 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Feedback |
You will receive feedback through supervisory meetings during your study. Written feedback on your final submission will also be provided following examination. |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- demonstrate extensive, detailed and critical knowledge and understanding in one or more specialisms, much of which is at the forefront of the student's discipline(s).
- successfully plan and execute a significant project of research, investigation or development.
- apply critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of leading concerns or issues that are informed by developments at the forefront of the subject/discipline/sector.
- communicate effectively with peers, more senior colleagues and specialists.
- exercise substantial autonomy and initiative in professional and equivalent activities.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Ability to conceptualise, design and conduct independent research (with some supervision).
Ability to communicate complex ideas and arguments using a range of media.
Ability to produce clear, structured written and/or practice based work.
Critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis; identify, conceptualise and define new and abstract problems and issues; develop original and creative responses to problems and issues; critically review, consolidate and extend knowledge. |
| Keywords | supervised research,art,design,history of art,architecture,landscape architecture,music |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Neil Cox
Tel: (0131 6)50 2313
Email: Neil.Cox@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Elaine Dickson
Tel: (0131 6)51 5737
Email: e.dickson@ed.ac.uk |
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