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NS5301: Fieldwork Elective
Module Title | Fieldwork Elective |
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Module Code | NS5301 |
Module Tutor | Phillip Toms |
School | Natural and Social Sciences |
CAT Points | 15 |
Level of Study | 5 |
Pre-requisites | Before taking this module you must pass NS4301 or pass NS4401 |
Co-requisites | None |
Restrictions | Cannot be counted with GEO207 |
Brief Description | This module aims to develop field experience and project management skills in a challenging and unfamiliar environment. Students must elect one field destination from a prescribed list of locations, primarily sited overseas and allied to the academic themes of their course. Students will gain a detailed understanding of the human and / or physical environment of their elected destination and undertake a group-executed, yet independently-written piece of field research.
The module builds on the Fieldwork skills pathway introduced in NS4301 Introductory Geographical Research & Fieldwork or NS4401 Introductory Research & Fieldwork in Social Sciences. Along with NS5308 Geographical Enquiry or NS5402 Data Collection and Data Analysis, it provides good preparation for the Dissertation at Level 6. |
Indicative Syllabus | Campus and/or VLE-based briefings and tutorials Up to 14 days fieldwork, typically overseas and within vacation periods Field-based lectures on landscape specific to destination Acquisition of field skills allied to academic themes afforded by destination |
Learning Outcomes | A student passing this module should be able to:
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Learning and Teaching Activities | Scheduled Contact Hours: 45 Independent Learning Hours: 105 |
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 100% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 4000 words or equivalent |
Special Assessment Requirements | |
Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |