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Dissertation (URBL0008)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of the Built Environment
Teaching department
ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûUrban Laboratory
Credit value
60
Restrictions
NA
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The final project for obtaining the MASc qualification is the London/Global Studio Dissertation.ÌýStudents may design and realise an original research project on London or another partner city (orÌýan agreed alternative) using an innovative methodology of ‘engaged urbanism’. They will choose theÌýparticular focus of their research and will agree on a research question with their supervisor. TopicsÌýcan include issues related to planning, urban design, heritage, culture, ecology, infrastructure, andÌýsocial, economic and political matters around London. Students will be expected to reflect on theÌýimpact of their research project and on the connections to practice and different communities and/orÌýinterest groups in London. Following the modules ‘Engaged Urbanism’ and ‘Cities Methodologies’,Ìýwhere students have been exposed to diverse methodological approaches, students will be asked toÌýexplore methodologies that are transdisciplinary, experimental and collaborative. Students will haveÌýthe possibility to link their Dissertation to their professional practice or another live context.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Terms 3 and Summer period ÌýÌýÌý Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Intended teaching location
ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûEast
Methods of assessment
10% Viva or oral presentation
90% Dissertations, extended projects and projects
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
24

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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