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Geography in the Field 1 provides an introduction to techniques in human and physical geography.

This module enables first year undergraduate students to gain experience of a range of field and data analytical methods across all areas of Geography in a range of virtual and/or actual field locations. The focus is on teaching of both quantitative and qualitative research techniques and will cover research design, good fieldwork practice, strengths and limitations of various methods and approaches to analysis, visualisation and interpretation of data including an introduction to basic statistical and GIS skills. The module also aims to foster both independent and team working skills, and provides an opportunity to rethink ‘what constitutes the field’ in Geographical research.

This module is a compulsory year one module for Geography students only.

By the end of the module, you should be equipped with some of the fundamental skills required to undertake primary research in social and physical sciences including:

•numeracy and statistical literacy

•preparing effective maps, diagrams and visualisations

•using computer software and writing code

•analysing different types of data

•succinctly writing up research findings

•maintenance of field notes

•Have gained the necessary level of knowledge to undertake second year methods courses in human and physical geography.

•Be familiar with methods required for planning independent research projects, namely the third year dissertation.

•Have gained a combination of specialist and transferable skills that are attractive to employers such as team working and coding.

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