Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Students completing the module acquire the following:

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Knowledge of emerging data collection and data analysis methods in geography
• Knowledge of advanced geo-statistical analysis and advanced spatial modelling
• Knowledge of data collection and analysis methods applied to advanced qualitative geographical concepts
• Knowledge of advanced visualisations and methods to produce and analyse these

Skills

• Can combine advanced geographical theories, science theories  and methods in order to establish a data collection protocol for complex geographical problems and related ethical dilemmas
• Can apply numerical and spatial analysis tools in the analysis of geographical data collected on a scientific basis
• Can apply qualitative and interpretive methods and tools in the analysis of geographical concepts on a scientific basis

Competences

• Can independently and critically apply advanced geographical research methods and analytical tools to complex geographical problems
• Can independently and critically apply relevant advanced geographical science theories to the analysis of complex geographical problems
• Can professionally communicate and discuss geographical analyses and issues with multiple audiences

Type of instruction

Lectures, field work, workshops, seminars, assignments, study group, etc.

Exam

Exams