3 ECTS credits
90 h study time

Offer 1 with catalog number 4021744ENR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (E) Master - advanced level.

Semester
2nd semester
Enrollment based on exam contract
Impossible
Grading method
Grading (scale from 0 to 20)
Can retake in second session
Yes
Taught in
English
Partnership Agreement
Under interuniversity agreement for degree program
Faculty
Faculty of Sciences and Bioengineering Sciences
Department
Geography
Educational team
Tatiana Debroux
Bas Van Heur (course titular)
Activities and contact hours

20 contact hours Seminar, Exercises or Practicals
40 contact hours Independent or External Form of Study
Course Content

The aim of this course is to prepare the student for the Master thesis through a discussion of research design and methodology in urban studies. Together with the teachers, students will reflect on the development of a research question and problem, the development of a state of the art literature review, and the methodologies guiding the research process. 

Additional info

NA

Learning Outcomes

General competences

- to formulate descriptive and explanatory research questions 

- to conduct a bibliographic review of research literature 

- to develop a methodology for your own research project 

- to communicate your research plans to an academic audience 

- to write a substantive research proposal in preparation for your Master thesis

Grading

The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Other Exam determines 100% of the final mark.

Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • Other exam with a relative weight of 1 which comprises 100% of the final mark.

Additional info regarding evaluation

The final grade is based on seminar participation (pass/fail) and the presentation and submission of the individual research proposal (100 %).

Allowed unsatisfactory mark
The supplementary Teaching and Examination Regulations of your faculty stipulate whether an allowed unsatisfactory mark for this programme unit is permitted.

Academic context

This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Urban Studies: Standard track