Geography Thesis (F8038)
Geography Thesis
Module F8038
Module details for 2024/25.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module learning outcomes
Show knowledge of a specific geographical topic.
Show knowledge of a particular set of conceptual approaches to geographical study.
Understand the challenges of empirical geographical research.
Overcome practical research problems (e.g. collection, handling and analysis of data and writing-up).
Demonstrate that they can produce a professional piece of work based upon original research.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 15.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Observation | T2 Week 2 (10 minutes) | 100.00% |
| Dissertation (8000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Mon 16:00 | 85.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 10000000000 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 10001000000 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 00100000010 |
| Spring Semester | Project | 2 hours | 01000000000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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