Southeast England Field Class (F8515)

15 credits, Level 5

Spring teaching

Globalisation suggests that distance matters less and that anywhere is within reach. But overseas field teaching and air travel have high environmental costs. This field‑course module responds by focusing on the geographies close to the university.

The ‘local’ becomes both a way to understand wider global processes and a subject of study on its own. Through online seminars and nearby fieldwork, you’ll explore the varied landscapes of Sussex – rural, urban, human and physical.

You’ll study three linked themes:

  • continuity and change in urban forms
  • rural heritage and environmental politics
  • coasts, cliffs and conservation.

Teaching

30%: Practical (Fieldwork)
70%: Seminar

Assessment

100%: Practical (Portfolio)

Contact hours and workload

This module is approximately 150 hours of work. This breaks down into about 34 hours of contact time and about 116 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We鈥檙e planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We鈥檒l make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Courses

This module is offered on the following courses: