This course is available on the BSc in Economic History and Geography, BSc in Environment and Development and BSc in Environmental Policy with Economics. This course is not available as an outside option nor to General Course students.
This course is available on the BSc in Economic History and Geography, BSc in Environment and Development and BSc in Environmental Policy with Economics. This course is not available as an outside option nor to General Course students.
In the Department of Geography and Environment, teaching will be delivered through a combination of classes/seminars, pre-recorded lectures, live online lectures, in-person lectures and other supplementary interactive live activities. ? Students should be aware that, although the costs of this course are subsidised by the Department, they will be expected to make a substantial financial contribution themselves. There are bursaries available from the Department for students who can document financial need. ? An alternative field exercise will be undertaken by students who are unable to participate in the above one-week residential field-course. ? Students on this course will have a reading week in Week 6.
Short exercises conducted in preparation for class sessions throughout the Lent Term.
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Research proposal (20%) and research project (60%) in the ST. Class participation (20%) in the LT.