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 can be taken full-time or part-time. The content of this unit depends on which of the two modes of research a student wishes to conduct across the course of a full year: (1) 100 per cent written dissertation of length 12,000–18,000 words; or (2) 100 per cent design project and a design essay equivalent to 12,000–18,000 words. The academic objectives across both are similar: (1) to afford students an opportunity to develop specialised expertise in an area of theory and/or practice in urban design, as developed with the unit coordinator; (2) to develop a research methodology appropriate to a particular design problem or research investigation; (3) to demonstrate competence in communication of analytical conclusions and design ideas, in a scholarly and professional manner using written, graphic and oral expression; (4) to develop the discipline of working within a self-imposed schedule (under close supervision), meeting specified interim presentation dates and final deadlines; (5) to explore a hypothesis, question or design project which contains pressing urban issues of relevance to a sufficient level of resolution to warrant masters qualification; and (6) to explore urban design theory and then apply and test that theory through design application and bring to bear the knowledge accumulated through the first year of coursework on a particular urban design issue or site.
- Credit
- 24 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face Semester 1 Online Online timetabled Semester 2 UWA (Perth) Face to face Semester 2 Online Online timetabled - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) define a clear research question; (2) conduct a review of the relevant scientific literature; (3) demonstrate expertise in a particular locale and its related urban design issues; (4) produce sophisticated and resolved
urban designs that relate to the research questions; and (5) write scholarly written text which answers the research
question.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: 100 per cent written dissertation of length 12,000–18,000 words or (2) 100 per cent design project (and a design essay) equivalent to 12,000–18,000 words. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Julian Bolleter
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- A weighted average mark in the first year (48 points) Master of Urban Design of at least 60% or equivalent as recognised by the School on the recommendation of the Urban Design Program (UDP) Academic Committee
- Contact hours
- up to 3 hours per week consultation
- Note
- This unit is taught by the Australian Urban Design Research Centre.
- 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.