Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This unit is taken over two semesters and parts one and two must be completed to fulfill the requirements of the unit. Students can commence the unit in either semester one or semester two. The unit (Part 1) allows students to develop research skills and requires the presentation of a dissertation of approximately 6000 to 8000 words. Research topics may be of a design, historical, ecological or theoretical nature and related to landscape architecture, and are to be agreed on between the student and a nominated supervisor from the permanent academic staff, and approved by the unit coordinator. The dissertation must have a clear research base, relate strongly to landscape architecture and demonstrate a synthesis of critical design thinking. This part is a preparation for the Part 2 and should provide a clear visible theoretical foundation for Part 2.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face Semester 2 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) develop a relevant bibliography of information sources and research a chosen landscape architectural topic to a substantial depth; (2) clearly state and sustain a thesis with a clearly substantiated argument and critical engagement with dissertation topic; and (3) provide a clear theoretical foundation for Part2 LACH5504.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: Dissertation. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Maria Ignatieva
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Completion of at least 48 points of study and a current weighted average mark in the Master of Landscape Architecture of at least 70% and a mark of at least 70% in ARLA4506 Research Strategies in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Architecture
- Contact hours
- up to 1 hour per week (on average) of individual consultation and seminar
- Note
- Format: combination of written text and supporting illustrations (minimum 6000 words (excluding abstract, footnotes and bibliography), A4 paper.
Structure: abstract (not more than 300 words); introduction (identification on the main theme/problem), research questions and hypothesis, background theoretical foundation, possible methodology, results, discussion, conclusion and the reference list.
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.