Methods in Human Geography (GEOG0018)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences
Teaching department: Geography
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module is only available to full time undergraduate Geography and Econ/Geog students.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Only available to single hons Geog and joint degree Geog students. The course introduces students to a range of research techniques commonly used in contemporary human geography. A particular emphasis is placed on the practical questions associated with how and when you should choose a particular method and how identified methods are effectively implemented. It is a prerequisite for anyone proposing to undertake a third-year dissertation involving any such methods.

Students completing this course will gain valuable transferable skills in the following areas:

Evaluating different forms of evidence
Written communication and argumentation
Interviewing and qualitative analysis
GIS, statistical analysis and coding
Project design and management

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Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In Person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 122
Module leader: Dr Jonny Jones
Who to contact for more information: geog.office@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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Important information

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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