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Core Module Information
Module title: Dissertation (Transport) Global Online
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 60.00
ECTS credit value: 30
Module code: CTR11717
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:

Through this module you will be provided with the basic skills to design and carry out research in the transport subject areas at master level. You will work on your research under the supervision of an appointed member of academic staff, and through this you will become a subject expert in a recognised transport issue. You will also learn how to apply a range of research techniques, and all of this combined will aid you in the development of independent learning, critical thinking, and writing skills.More formally, the module comprises two components.The taught part of the module (term 2) offers 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 actively develop your skills to carry out a literature review, searching for literature by means of the resources available through the University, and learn about research philosophies and methods. The main aim of this part of the module is to get you to think about research issues and how you will apply these to a subject area of your choice
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 research 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
2025/6, Trimester 1, Online (fully o,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Online (fully o
Location of delivery: WORLDWIDE
Partner:
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
Independent Learning 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 Guided independent study 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
2025/6, Trimester 2, Online (fully o,
VIEW FULL DETAILS
Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Online (fully o
Location of delivery: WORLDWIDE
Partner:
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
Independent Learning 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 Guided independent study 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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