Candidates will be expected to carry out a thorough literature review and write up a dissertation to demonstrate the importance and relevance of his/her research to the area of study as well as compile data sets, compute statistics and interpret results using technology. This course will enable the candidate to report on subject knowledge in his/her dissertation as well as examinations linked to the taught component of this programme of study. These include two study units one dealing with Research Methods and another dealing with the Principles of Sustainability.
Through the development of research in new and innovative areas of study, candidates will be able to develop intellectually in niche areas and contribute to the research areas of interest to the Institute and transfer skills and knowledge to the industry and/or government.
Students will be expected to demonstrate key skills such as the handling of spatial and/or non-spatial data, academic report writing and time management. They will also be expected to use case studies in their research and model performance, trends and forecasts of particular phenomena. Students will develop skills in the application or development of technology to support policy-making and strategy, which skills are currently in high demand in the industry.
Interested candidates that wish to apply for the M.Sc. by Research should prepare a proposal following the Institute Research Guidelines for MSc Proposal [PDF].
Interested participants are to refer to the University website for online applications and the ICCSD for more information.
The Graduate Research Logbook
Students following a post-graduate research degree programme with the ICCSD are required to use the Graduate Research Logbook to monitor progress on their studies. Students that are pursuing their M.Sc. on a part-time basis can download the Student Logbook PT [PDF]Student Logbook PT [PDF]Student Logbook PT [PDF] Student Logbook PT [PDF] Student Logbook PT [PDF] Student Logbook PT [PDF] Student Logbook PT [PDF]
The Graduate Logbook provides a framework for recording details related to the individual's graduate research, scheduled supervisory meetings and activities concerning the development of academic and key skills. The logbook will also help individuals to self-evaluate and plan their development of academic and discipline-specific skills. The logbook is intended to record general academic and personal progress and will be used by the Board of Studies and Board of Examiners to assess the progress and development of your studies. The logbook is also useful in keeping a tab on the contacts made throughout the research period and the departments, offices and officials visited in obtaining information, building contacts and searching in libraries. It will also be an indispensable guide to formulate one's CV, once studies are completed.
The logbook is an important part of the student’s development. If lost, students need to notify their supervisors and the Institute as soon as possible.
Bench fees may be applicable on a case-by-case basis.