Module Details
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Title THESIS : Dissertation
Code ARCH721
Coordinator Mr A Agkathidis
Architecture
Asterios.Agkathidis@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2017-18 Level 7 FHEQ Summer (June-September) 60

Aims

A primary aim of this module is to offer the opportunity to submit a conventional written dissertation OR to submit a design thesis with supporting documentation on an approved topic or brief of their choice. The second of these alternatives responds to current research agendas in the field of architecture, sustainabilty, digital desig or BIM.

To develop and practise academic skills in identifying a research topic, formulating a research design,managing the extended research process and achieving milestones, and, drawing relevant policy conclusions from the research findings

  • To develop a deeper understanding in depth of a relevant body of literature
  • To develop analytical skills and critical thinking on current research issues
  • To develop writing, presentation and bibliographic skills in preparing and submitting a high quality, fully-referenced dissertation.

    Learning Outcomes
    To identify an appropriate research topic that can be investigated and reported on through sources of information that be in the form of written and/or design output.

    To manage the research process effectively within given resources and meeting milestones on time.
    To gain a deeper understanding of a particular topic in a chosen subject area.

    To form independent and objective views on issues in a specialised subject area.

    To produce a well-written, clearly presented consistently referenced and properly formatted Dissertation.

    Syllabus
    1 

    By the end of Semester 2 the student chooses a dissertation or thesis topic associated with their preferred specialism. The project will be guided by the assigned tutor who will prescribe milestones. The work will be developed via associated discussions with the assigned tutor.


    Teaching and Learning Strategies

    Tutorial -


    Teaching Schedule
      Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
    Study Hours     96

    		       96
    Timetable (if known)              
    Private Study 504
    TOTAL HOURS 600

    Assessment
    EXAM Duration Timing
    (Semester)    		 % of
    final
    mark    		 Resit/resubmission
    opportunity    		 Penalty for late
    submission    		 Notes
                 
    CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
    (Semester)    		 % of
    final
    mark    		 Resit/resubmission
    opportunity    		 Penalty for late
    submission    		 Notes
    Coursework  12-15000 words  Summer July-September  100  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 1 Notes (applying to all assessments) Dissertation/Thesis Outline and Plan The written dissertation is expected to be around 12-15000 words  

    Recommended Texts
    Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
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