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Core Module Information
Module title: Dissertation (Transport)
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 60.00
ECTS credit value: 30
Module code: CTR11117
Module leader: Pat Langdon
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Built Environment
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Timetables
Description of module content:

The module comprises two components. The taught part of the module offers (in Trimester 2 only) an introduction to research in transport. You will learn how to identify research objectives and questions linked to the existing knowledge gaps in the transport field. You will develop the skills to carry out a literature review, searching for literature by means of the resources available through the University. You will see examples of research methods, focusing on surveys and interviews. You will learn the fundamentals of statistical inference and run some tutorials on statistical tests. You will attend research seminars, which give them the opportunity to interact with professional researchers. You will have to submit a research proposal and review the proposal of a fellow student.The second component is the development of a dissertation on a topic of your choice. You will work under the supervision of a member of the staff you can choose. The deadline to submit the dissertation depends on when you take the last taught module and on your student status (full- or part-time) as per regulations.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Develop research objectives/questions and strategies to address them in the transport field.

LO2: Search for and critically review literature.

LO3: Collect and analyse quantitative and qualitative evidence.

LO4: Draw recommendations for transport policy and research based on factual evidence.

LO5: Synthesise the work undertaken and present the critically-insightful findings drawn from the study.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 3, BLENDED, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 003
Primary mode of delivery: BLENDED
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Achille Fonzone
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Tutorial 12 Contact Module Leader
Independent Learning Guided independent study 588 Contact Module Leader
Total Study Hours600
Expected Total Study Hours for Module600


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 100 1,2,3,4 13 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 20000 Contact Module Leader
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100
2025/6, Trimester 1, Blended, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Pat Langdon
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 18 The lectures will introduce to the current landscape of transport research. Then you will be taught how to prepare a research proposal and a literature review. You will learn some commonly used quantitative and qualiitative research methods.
Online Project Supervision 582 You will work on a dissertation under the guidance of supervisor. This will allow you to develop an in-depth understanding of the topic, and have an hands-on experience with research in transport. This will give you the opportunity to learn how to design, develop and report a research project.
Total Study Hours600
Expected Total Study Hours for Module600


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 15 1~2 Week 5 , WORDS= 3000 words In the proposal you will have to define the aim, research questions, methodology and plan of your research and dissertation, based on an initial literature review.
Dissertation 85 1~2~3~4~5 Week 13 , WORDS= 12k-15k words You will carry out a research project at master level. This will be on a topic of your choice, and can make use of qualitative or quantitative methods. You will have provide a sufficiently developed literature review, demonstrate critical thinking to generate and discuss research, and draw conclusions. The report must prove your academic writing skills.
Component 1 subtotal: 15
Component 2 subtotal: 85
Module subtotal: 100

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