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AR40298: Urban studies option

[Page last updated: 04 August 2021]

Academic Year: 2021/2
Owning Department/School: Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
Credits: 24 [equivalent to 48 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 480
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Semester 1
Assessment Summary: CW 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Coursework (CW 100%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Aims: This unit aims to develop students' ability to devise and execute a piece of independent study complementary to their programme of study.

Learning Outcomes: Students who have completed this unit must be able to demonstrate their use of written English and communication skills to present their powers of reasoning and expression in relation to their research into the agreed topic.

Skills: Independent research, clear writing and visual and oral presentation.

Content: The content is to be a substantial piece of independent study determined by the candidate and agreed to by the Director of Studies. It is to be properly referenced following scholarly conventions. In addition the students are to prepare an associated presentation which will form part of the assessment.

Programme availability:

AR40298 is Optional on the following programmes:

Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
  • UEAR-ANM08 : MArch(Hons) Architecture with Thin sandwich placement(s) (Year 1)

Notes:

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