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REMDISS30 - Spatial Planning Dissertation

REMDISS30-Spatial Planning Dissertation

Module Provider: Real Estate and Planning
Number of credits: 30 [15 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Spring / Summer term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2021/2

Module Convenor: Dr Richard Nunes
Email: r.j.nunes@henley.reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module brings together teaching and learning across the programme, incorporating taught and assessed research methods.?


Aims:

The Real Estate and Planning Dissertation module provides a vehicle for an in-depth understanding of a chosen area of planning, real estate, and rural land and business management practice. Depending on the student's interest, the aim of this module is to enable a student to conduct a substantial and in parts original research study on a relevant topic - selected by the student in consultation with the module convenor and later refined with an assigned supervisor.


Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of the module, it is expected that the student will be able to:



 



• Conduct a literature review;



• Select the appropriate research methodology;



• Present results so as to be able to formulate defensible conclusions; and



• Support an argument with citations.


Additional outcomes:

Students will develop an understanding of the research process and the main challenges encountered in undertaking an independent study. Students also have an opportunity to study a relevant subject in greater depth than is normally possible elsewhere in the programme.


Outline content:

 




  • Introduction to the research process

  • Literature reviews and styling academic arguments

  • Research design and ethics

  • Introductions to qualitative and quantitative research methods


Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

The contact time for the dissertation consists of one introductory lecture and practical classes on research methods, and one to one supervision over the Spring and Summer terms. Students are: 




  • Expected to participate in lectures and practical classes, and to work independently on their research project. 

  • Encouraged to apply the skills learned during these sessions to the development of a final dissertation. 


Contact hours:
  Autumn Spring Summer
Seminars 20
Guided independent study:      
    Wider reading (independent) 40
    Completion of formative assessment tasks 20
    Carry-out research project 110
    Dissertation writing 110
       
Total hours by term 0 80 220
       
Total hours for module 300

Summative Assessment Methods:
Method Percentage
Dissertation 100

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:


  • Dissertation at a word limit of 8,000 words – Submission will be early September 2022. 


Formative assessment methods:


  • Research proposal

  • Regular supervisory meetings during the Spring and Summer terms. 


Penalties for late submission:

Penalties for late submission on this module are in accordance with the University policy. Please refer to page 5 of the Postgraduate Guide to Assessment for further information: http://www.reading.ac.uk/internal/exams/student/exa-guidePG.aspx


Assessment requirements for a pass:

The pass mark for the module is 50%


Reassessment arrangements:

Reassessment will be by the same method as for the module’s original assessment requirements, subject to variation by the Examination Board where appropriate.


Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

Printing and Binding



Travel, accommodation and subsistence


Last updated: 13 September 2021

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MODULE DESCRIPTION DOES NOT FORM ANY PART OF A STUDENT'S CONTRACT.

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