2023/24 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
CIVE5170M International Construction Management and Engineering/ Engineering Project Management Dissertation
60 creditsClass Size: 139
Module manager: Dr Dicle Kortantamer
Email: D.Kortantamer@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: 1 Sep to 31 Aug (12mth) View Timetable
Year running 2023/24
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module students should have developed the capabilities to:- identify and define research problems;
- critically review relevant literature;
- collect, analyse and synthesise research data;
- present information in a logical and cohesive way;
- understand the limitations of their research work;
- elicit appropriate conclusions;
- prepare a statement of significance of their research work; and
- communicate through well-structured and written documents;
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a gap in body of knowledge in a chosen research area.
2. Develop research methods and research instruments for data collection.
3. Collect and analyse data to elicit new knowledge.
4. Produce a written research report.
Skills outcomes
This module will be used for the summative assessment of English language competency.
Syllabus
- Definition of Research
- Information Sources
- Research Design
- Research Methods
- Measurement
- Data Analysis
- Research Report Writing
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Supervision | 12 | 1.00 | 12.00 |
| Lecture | 8 | 2.00 | 16.00 |
| Seminar | 2 | 2.00 | 4.00 |
| Private study hours | 568.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 32.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 600.00 | ||
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Supervision meetings with supervisor throughout the academic year.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay or Dissertation | Dissertation of up to 20,000 words (excluding appendices) depending upon topic, and in consultation with the supervisor. | 90.00 |
| In-course Assessment | Effort and Engagement | 10.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Re-sit - 100% Resubmission of dissertation
Reading list
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