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ARCH4009: Research Methods in Architecture
2025 unit information
In Research Methods, students advance their working knowledge of differing kinds of architectural research; from those aligned with the humanities, those allied to the sciences, and those of architectural design. Having become conversant with the contemporary concerns, conventions, methodologies and modes of expression of each mode of research, they hone in on the one that best aligns with their own emerging research interests. They learn how to conceive a topic and frame it appropriately as a coherent and defensible line of inquiry; collect evidence; navigate academic databases; prepare a literature review; develop an argument; and clearly express their findings in sound academic prose. Upon completion of the unit of study, students will have developed the broad intellectual framework for their Architecture Dissertation.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Architecture |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Demonstrate familiarity with the broad principles that characterise an honest, ethical and conscientious research culture and conduct your research in line with these principles.
- LO2. Select appropriate research methodologies to investigate research questions and apply these rigorously to ensure the validity of results.
- LO3. Demonstrate your capacity to produce clear, appropriately framed, and well-structured research proposal.
- LO4. Articulate your contribution to disciplinary knowledge, demonstrating the creation of new knowledge and/or the use of existing knowledge in a new and creative way to generate new concepts, methodologies, inventions and understandings.
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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