Dissertation in Planning (BPLN0039)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of the Built Environment
Teaching department: Bartlett School of Planning
Credit value: 60

Restrictions: This module is only available for full-time or final year MSc students in the Bartlett School of Planning.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The dissertation is an opportunity for students to develop their research skills and abilities through an in-depth exploration of a particular area of interest pertinent to their MSc. The culmination of the course, the dissertation is a self-managed study based on the gathering and analysis of primary and/or secondary data contextualised by a review of existing literature. The aim is to make an original contribution to knowledge about planning in general or in relation to the specialist focus of the relevant MSc programme being studied. A range of research methods will be covered through workshops and lectures and students will be introduced to the research process to aid them in completing the dissertation in planning.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Terms 2 and 3 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 90% Dissertations, extended projects and projects

10% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 310
Module leader: Dr Fangzhu Zhang
Who to contact for more information: bsp.pgt@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

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

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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