Geography Research Project

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Demonstrate ability to synthesise information and analytically process data
• Effectively time manage research progress to become an efficient independent learner
• Apply knowledge and develop skills further in quantitative and/or qualitative research procedures
• Produce a final thesis within the allocated word limit which holistically presents findings in a well-structured, academically professional and self-critical format
• Research and process primary and/or secondary datasets for analysis (this may involve field research)
• Summarise key findings for presentation to academics and peers (poster format)

The research project is developed from ideas of student and under guidance of supervisor. All projects must fall within the remit of Geography. Students are advised on expertise within the School for geographical research areas: (i) Earth surface dynamics; (ii) global environmental change and Earth observation; (iii) paleoecology; (iv) political geography; (v) social geography; (vi) economic geography; (vii) disease geography; and (viii) cultural geography.

Teaching and learning methods

Supervision and independent study/research;

Formative poster presentation

Assessment strategy

If two reviewers disagree in the mark, a third reviewer is used.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External