ARCT41230 Linked Research Project

Academic Year 2023/2024

Students on the MSc in Architecture Urbanism and Climate Action will complete a ‘Linked Research Project’ in the Summer Trimester. This can take the following 3 forms;
- Working on an established research project with experienced researchers in the fields of architecture or urbanism, or related areas including; energy efficient buildings, smart cities, climate action policy research, environmental studies, climate change impact, life cycle analysis. This option is available through national and European funded research projects in APEP, the UCD Centre for Irish Towns, and/or the UCD Centre for Building in a Climate Emergency.
- Placement with a linked employer whom the student identifies. The student will undertake a programme of work agreed between the academic supervisor and the placement host, that will ensure the student can meet the learning outcomes associated with the module.
- Individual study in a research area of choosing by the student. This option allows for a more traditional thesis style masters research project. A supervisor with appropriate knowledge would need to be identified by the student and agreeable to undertaking the supervision and the project would need to be agreed with the module coordinator.

The research projects will be supported by workshops and supervisory meetings. Methods and practice of research will be delivered through the Research for Environmental Policy (ENVP40170) module.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

The Linked Research Project module is a key opportunity to build on the knowledge acquired during the first two trimesters of the MSc in Architecture, Urbanism and Climate Action programme, and to develop a range of skills in the application of this knowledge to specific projects.

Primarily the student will demonstrate the ability to integrate classroom theory with research or workplace practice through the application of academic learning in a research team, individual study or placement setting. These learnings will be specific to the nature of the Linked Research Project chosen by the student.

Indicative Module Content:

Linked Research Project topics might include any of;
energy efficient buildings,
smart cities,
climate action policy research,
environmental studies,
climate change impact,
life cycle analysis.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

0
Small Group

3
Tutorial

3
Seminar (or Webinar)

3
Conversation Class

3
Project Supervision

3
Autonomous Student Learning

585
Total

600
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The research projects will be supported by workshops and supervisory meetings.

Methods and practice of research will be delivered through the Research for Environmental Policy (ENVP40170) module. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Presentation: Presentation of work undertaken, results and conclusions are to be made at designated times through the semester Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded Yes

40
Assignment: A report or thesis is to be submitted at the end of the project depending on the Linked Research Project type the student undertakes Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded Yes

60

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
Repeat Within Two Trimesters
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Assoc Professor Oliver Kinnane Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 

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