Geography
Southeast England Field Class
Module code: F8515
Level 5
15 credits in spring semester
Teaching method: Seminar, Fieldwork
Assessment modes: Portfolio
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.
Module learning outcomes
- Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the nature of the relationships and processes that shape the geographies of south-east England.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of developing research projects to deploy in the field.
- Demonstrate an organised approach to the design, execution and writing up of research.
- Recognise and critically evaluate the importance of understanding the geographies of our immediate environs and contexts.