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AR50472: Professional and research skills for the construction industry

[Page last updated: 14 August 2024]

Academic Year: 2024/25
Owning Department/School: Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
Credits: 10 [equivalent to 20 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 200
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Academic Year
Assessment Summary: CWPF 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Portfolio (CWPF 100%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate appropriate knowledge, metacognitive awareness and skills set to integrate into a professional team within the construction sector.

Formulate and investigate a research question of theoretical or practical relevance to your programme of study.

Propose a path to find a solution to the identified problem independently and the ability to critically interpret the results obtained.


Synopsis: Learn a range of professional skills and research techniques valued in the construction sector including communication, planning, and critical and professional evaluation. You'll propose and plan a solution to a research question you identify. Then you'll conduct theoretical or practical research to evidence your ability to problem solve and critically analyse results. Finally, you'll reflect on your thinking and learning processes to develop knowledge and awareness beneficial to teamwork.

Content: Academic Writing

Skills:
planning and structuring texts; coherence & cohesion; language, criticality & effective use of sources; academic style; editing; reflective skills development and peer review and group working skills;

Professional Practice

Skills:
the work environment; commercial awareness; CV & interview readiness; cultural and cognitive diversity & leadership; effective communication; Collaboration & teamwork; time management;

Research Methods: Research ontologies and epistemology; Taxonomy and research; qualitative and quantitative data collection and analytical approaches; Devising a research proposal; practicalities of conducting research; Dissertation writing

Course availability:

AR50472 is a Designated Essential Unit on the following courses:

Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering

AR50472 is a Must Pass Unit on the following courses:

Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering

Notes:

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