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Explorers visit and observe different places in order to further understand the physical and cultural phenomena they encounter. This module will introduce you to methods enabling you to explore physical and human environments, in order to collect data which will allow you to make sense of those environments. Taking a practical approach from the outset, you will engage in hands-on sessions including both computer labs and field sessions, as well as interactive seminars and workshops. You will learn how to collect primary data in the field, as well as using secondary online data sources - ranging from traditional reports and statistics to “big data” sources. Follow up sessions will teach you how to approach analysing and presenting the data using quantitative, qualitative, and spatial methods.

Explorers visit and observe different places in order to further understand the physical and cultural phenomena they encounter. This module will introduce you to methods enabling you to explore physical and human environments, in order to collect data which will allow you to make sense of those environments. Taking a practical approach from the outset, you will engage in hands-on sessions including both computer labs and field sessions, as well as interactive seminars and workshops. You will learn how to collect primary data in the field, as well as using secondary online data sources - ranging from traditional reports and statistics to “big data” sources. Follow up sessions will teach you how to approach analysing and presenting the data using quantitative, qualitative, and spatial methods.

As a Project Management (PM) MSc student, you have developed your understanding of the fundamental areas of PM through your two compulsory modules in the first semester: i.e. MANG6310 and MANG6311 and are learning more through MANG6312 and MANG6143 in second semester. Now, you should have a clearer idea of whether you would like to be a project professional (e.g., project analyst, planner, coordinator, …); a project manager, leader, executive or alternatively use your gained PM knowledge as a skill set in another profession (e.g., in marketing, finance, …) and/or for launching your own business. You should have also developed a good appreciation of the areas you are more interested in (e.g., planning or leading a project) or like to focus in your future career.
This module provides an opportunity for you to extend your PM knowledge by learning a wider range of concepts, tools and techniques for other PM areas. It could be of interest to all PM students, though perhaps more essential if you would like to work in project field and more specially in roles such as project manager, project executive or project consultant in contemporary project-based environments.

The external placement year aims to allow students to broaden their horizon and hone their skills in addition to develop a wider appreciation for approaches to engineering challenges in their field through a full academic year placement at an external partner. All partners are carefully selected and vetted to meet our standards in academic rigor and in student support and safety.

The External Projects module builds upon your experiences in Part 2 of the programme by providing an industry based focus through which you can begin to synthesise your skills, ideas and working methods into ambitious outcomes. An emphasis will be on analysis and evaluation of your practice so that you can acquire the specific skills necessary to further your work in relation to professional standards. An increasingly thorough application of critical thinking will also help you recognise the strengths of what you are producing in relation to, and in challenge of, audience expectations. You will become aware of the importance of detail and refinement within your visual presentations and outcomes. Alongside this exposure to, and input from, a range of industry professionals will contribute to the process of professionalising your working practices further.

The External Projects module builds upon your experiences in Part 2 of the programme by providing an industry based focus through which you can begin to synthesise your skills, ideas and working methods into ambitious outcomes. An emphasis will be on analysis and evaluation of your practice so that you can acquire the specific skills necessary to further your work in relation to professional standards. An increasingly thorough application of critical thinking will also help you recognise the strengths of what you are producing in relation to, and in challenge of, audience expectations. You will become aware of the importance of detail and refinement within your visual presentations and outcomes. Alongside this exposure to, and input from, a range of industry professionals will contribute to the process of professionalising your working practices further.

The External Projects module builds upon your experiences in Part 2 of the programme by providing an industry based focus through which you can begin to synthesise your skills, ideas and working methods into ambitious outcomes. An emphasis will be on analysis and evaluation of your practice so that you can acquire the specific skills necessary to further your work in relation to professional standards. An increasingly thorough application of critical thinking will also help you recognise the strengths of what you are producing in relation to, and in challenge of, audience expectations. You will become aware of the importance of detail and refinement within your visual presentations and outcomes. Alongside this exposure to, and input from, a range of industry professionals will contribute to the process of professionalising your working practices further.

The External Projects module builds on your experiences at Part 2 by providing a focus through which you can begin to synthesise your skills, ideas and working methods into ambitious outcomes appropriate to your discipline. Emphasis will be on analysis and the evaluation of your ideas and practice so that you can acquire the specific skills necessary to further your work. You will become aware of the importance of the detail of your work. An increasingly thorough understanding of critical thinking will help you recognise the strengths of what you are producing. You will be working with live briefs and responding to live clients. You will undertake and one of two options of industry briefs.

You will undertake group tutorials, work presentations and final critiques, Input from Industry professionals will also aid your development of your work. This studio-based module is one of the major practice modules of semester one of the final year of the programme and develops pervious learning experiences and begins to professionalise working practices.

This module focuses on producing impactful, contextually responsive spatial design outcomes that contribute to meaningful change. Building on the foundations established in Semester 1’s Design Projects: Investigate, Imagine, Intervene, you will extend your experience of the Spatial Design process by applying it to real‑world, externally set projects. Through this, you will strengthen your abilities in research, ideation and the communication of spatial solutions to clients and stakeholders.

You will work collaboratively to address spatial and environmental design challenges, developing essential professional skills in teamwork, shared decision‑making and the effective use of individual strengths within a group context. This approach mirrors contemporary industry practice, preparing you to operate confidently within multidisciplinary design teams.

Projects will be delivered in partnership with WSA Exchange and the Art School’s Research Labs, offering opportunities to engage with community, civic, cultural or environmental partners. These live briefs will enable you to design with purpose, accountability and empathy, while deepening your understanding of client engagement. You will learn how to negotiate project constraints, respond to stakeholder feedback and shape design proposals that are both creative and responsible.

Each student undertakes an independent research investigation using, for example, a collection at a museum, or similar. The research includes both literature survey and practical components. The literature component will consist of a critical review of work relating to the proposed practical component of the project. The research work is related to the appropriate degree programme and will vary accordingly. Each student is assigned to an appropriate supervisor who will advise on and direct the project and the preparation of a written report. The aim of this module is to allow students to carry out an intensive research-based project on a special topic related to his/her main area of study, and to complete a literature survey on a topic related to this area of research, with an external scholarly institution.