The Geography Research Project is designed for students to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research in Geography. The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete this subject will
produce a 25,000-word thesis on a research project dealing with an area of Geography;
demonstrate an ability to present, argue and demonstrate a coherent hypothesis on an issue in Geography, supported by research and analysis; and
demonstrate an aptitude for original research at a higher degree level in the future.
Generic skills
Students should:
demonstrate an aptitude for original research at a higher degree level in the future.