705-401 Research Project C (Honours)

To be awarded a result in this subjects students are required to enrol in both semesters 1 and 2

Admission to an honours course. An overall performance of Honours 2B (70%) or higher at third year or B.Arch 1 level.

Students will plan and carry out an independent research project on a topic of relevance to their degree course. The project will involve a critical review of the relevant literature, setting the objectives of the study, selecting an appropriate theoretical framework and research method, specifying the research questions, collecting and analysing data, and reporting results in a coherent document.

On completion of the subject students should be able to:

• Demonstrate a capacity for critical resesarch and analysis on a topic relevant to their course of study.

On completion of the subject students should have developed the following skills and capabilities:

• Competent use of the library and other information sources.

• Critical theory through analysis of recommended reading, essay writing and by gauging the strength of an argument.

• Time management and work planning.

• Attention to detail through essay preparation and writing.

A literature review (due at the end of the first semester of enrolment - hurdle requirement only, not graded); a minor thesis of not more than 10, 000 words (due at the end of the second semester of enrolment). The thesis comprises 100% of the assessment.