Browse Hierarchy ARCH7022: MA Dissertation - International Architecture in Regeneration

As the major single piece of work the student undertakes, the dissertation gives the opportunity to draw inferences, information and ideas from the other course components and to relate these to a chosen theme. It aims to encourage independence of thought and the ability to develop an argument and draw constructive conclusions, which will be valuable in the student's future vocation. With tutorial advice, students are guided through problem identification (choice and definition of subject and identification of the research question, with provisional abstract; preparation of a statement of argument; chapter outline and abstract; and the self-directed process of writing the dissertation. The dissertation encourages interdisciplinary and cross-cultural enquiry and relates to chosen components with the course. It acts as a bridge between the Masters programme and career progression or professional life. Students are advised to choose a subject which they can research and the results of which may have relevance to their culture or to their future career.