ARCT41000 Research Methods and Thesis Preparation

Academic Year 2016/2017

The aim of this module is to support the exploration and development of research thesis proposals that will be the basis for individual research in the Thesis Module in Semester 3. The student will be supported through workshops, seminars and thesis development with a specific focus on methods. Group seminars and individual meetings with supervisors will support the development of thesis topics.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, the student should be able to:
- Understand research methods
- Conceive and develop a research topic and the most appropriate methodology for its execution.
- Develop and communicate a coherent thesis proposal.
- Development of a coherent overview of the state-of-the-art in a selected and related field.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Small Group

12
Seminar (or Webinar)

12
Specified Learning Activities

26
Autonomous Student Learning

150
Total

200
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.



Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Additional Information:
This module is only available to students enrolled in the MArchSc Sustainable Design Programme.

 
Description % of Final Grade Timing
Assignment: Final State-of-the-art Report

100

 Week 12

Compensation

This module is not passable by compensation

Resit Opportunities

In-semester assessment

Remediation

If you fail this module, a resit opportunity will be provided during the next academic year. Please contact the module co-ordinator for details of the form and time of this assessment.