A taught unit provides material on research methods as well as a seminar forum for sharing approaches to particular problems. Provided adequate data is available, international students are encouraged to undertake masters dissertations on topics based in their home countries. Learning, Teaching and Assessment Learning and teaching is based on individual and team project work supported by review seminars, tutorials and lectures. Part-time students need to attend one day a week. The full-time course involves 20 hours of teaching time per week.
Performance is assessed by a combination of project work, coursework and dissertation.
The diploma stage may be undertaken within the context of the Diploma in Architecture and can count towards it. The entry requirement is a good first degree in a relevant subject or a relevant professional qualification. Relevant practical experience is also taken into account in considering applicants.