MSc Future Urbanism
Academic Year 2021/22
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Programme Title |
MSc Future Urbanism |
Final Award |
Master of Science |
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Programme Code |
ARC-MSC-FU |
UCAS Code |
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HECoS Code |
100124 |
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INSTITUTE INFORMATION
Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
School/Department |
Natural and Built Environment |
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Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 7 |
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Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
Landscape Architecture (2019) |
Accreditations (PSRB) |
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REGULATION INFORMATION
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations N/A |
Programme Specific Regulations Student cannot graduate without passing all modules. |
Students with protected characteristics N/A |
Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF PROGRAMME
Educational Aims of Programme:
1. Critically analyse the relationship between landscape and urban space, buildings and their environment,
people and buildings
2. Define the impact of visible and invisible infrastructures on urban space and the importance of the
relationship between human, technical and environmental needs in defining the future city.
3. Explain the histories and theories of urbanism, architecture, landscape and the related arts, technologies
and human sciences
4. Integrate research as an influence on the quality of future city design.
5. Implement skills involved in planning and delivering the design process.
6. Appraise the practice of architecture, landscape and urbanism in society, in particular in preparing briefs
that take account of social factors.
7. Compose a substantial piece of specialist independent design research related to Future Urbanism.
8. Express the range of design competencies required for professional recognition by the Landscape Institute
where applicable.
Specialist Learning outcomes:
1. Integrated high degree of professionalism in work and presentation skills.
2. Managed professional development, able to reflect on progress and take appropriate action.
An exceptionally high level of architectural ability, that is technical, aesthetic, and creative, consistent with EU and ARB/RIBA criteria, but reflective of the particular ethos, character, and location.
A self-confidence based on knowledge, mature critical awareness, and refined judgment.
A deep-rooted understanding of context – ethical, societal, professional, and cultural, within which architecture is practiced and produced.
These are linked to the ARB graduate attributes.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Apply skills of critical analysis to real world situations within a defined range of contexts to explain the practice of architecture, landscape and urbanism in society, in particular applying knowledge to prepare design briefs. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures, Methods of Assessment • Assignments, |
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Integrate systems and scenario thinking, the impact of networks and infrastructures, sustainability issues and approaches (resilience, natural systems and ecologies) in appraising the relationship between human needs and buildings, buildings and their environment, landscape, scale and space in defining future urbanism. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures, Methods of Assessment • Assignments, |
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Explain the practice of architecture, landscape and urbanism in society, in particular applying knowledge to prepare design briefs. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures, Methods of Assessment • Assignments, |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Research, synthesise and design visual and written information using a range of critical analytical tools. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures, Methods of Assessment • Assignments, |
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Integrate a high degree of professionalism into their work and presentation skills. |
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Discuss and present ideas effectively and communicate information appropriately and accurately using a range of media including ICT. |
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Create and maintain working relationships using teamwork and leadership skills, recognising and respecting different perspectives. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures, Methods of Assessment • Assignments, |
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Manage professional development and able to reflect on progress and take appropriate action. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures, Methods of Assessment • Assignments, |
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Find, evaluate, synthesise and use information from a variety of sources. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures, Methods of Assessment • Assignments, |
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Articulate an awareness of the social and cultural contexts within their disciplinary field. |
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Critically combine effective design analysis, team-working, professional presentation and time-management strategies. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures, Methods of Assessment • Assignments, |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Explain the histories and theories of urbanism landscape, architecture and the related arts, technologies and human sciences. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures, Methods of Assessment • Assignments, |
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Critically apply and develop histories and theories of urbanism landscape, architecture and the related arts, technologies and human sciences. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures, Methods of Assessment Project work in text or design form submitted as part of portfolio and/or as written dissertation. |
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Find, evaluate, synthesise and use information from a variety of sources to develop and apply research as an influence on the quality of architectural, landscape and urban design. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures, Methods of Assessment • Assignments, |
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Collaborate with external partners and/or interdisciplinary perspectives. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures, Methods of Assessment • Assignments, |
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Analyse urbanism, landscape, architecture and the skills involved in planning and delivering the design process |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures, Methods of Assessment • Assignments, |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Critically evaluate landscape architecture, urbanism, architecture, culture and technology involved in the design of Future Urbanism. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures, Methods of Assessment • Assignments, |
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Integrate and evaluate resilience, natural systems and ecologies in the design of Future Urbanism. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures, Methods of Assessment • Assignments, |
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Critically articulate understanding of the social and cultural contexts within the disciplinary field. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures, Methods of Assessment • Assignments, |
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Evaluate, synthesise and apply research to develop high quality architectural, landscape and urban design proposals |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures, Methods of Assessment • Assignments, |
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Critically appraise the relationship between people and buildings, buildings and their environment, landscape and urban space, the impact of visible and invisible infrastructures on urban space and the importance of human needs and scale in defining future urbanism. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies • Lectures, Methods of Assessment • Assignments, |
MODULE INFORMATION
Programme Requirements
Module Title |
Module Code |
Level/ stage |
Credits |
Availability |
Duration |
Pre-requisite |
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Assessment |
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S1 |
S2 |
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Core |
Option |
Coursework % |
Practical % |
Examination % |
Future Urbanism Professional Theory & Practice |
ARC7042 |
7 |
30 |
YES |
YES |
48 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Future Urbanism Research Theory & Practice |
ARC7043 |
7 |
30 |
YES |
YES |
48 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Future Urbanism Studio 1 |
ARC7044 |
7 |
30 |
YES |
YES |
48 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Future Urbanism Studio 2 |
ARC7045 |
7 |
30 |
YES |
YES |
48 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Future Urbanism Thesis |
ARC7046 |
7 |
60 |
YES |
YES |
48 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Notes |
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