The Geographer’s Toolkit 1: Reading, Writing, Research and Fieldwork (002GR)
15 credits, Level 4
Autumn teaching
On this module, you’ll find your feet as an undergraduate student and begin your journey as a geographer.
You’ll explore:
- how geography has developed as a discipline
- what its key concepts are
- the different ways geographers apply their skills and knowledge in practice.
You’ll gain essential skills for academic success, including:
- reading
- writing
- library and online research
- teamwork
- fieldwork
- using AI tools effectively.
By the end of the module, you’ll have a practical toolkit of skills to support your studies and the confidence to navigate your degree.
We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re 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’ll 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: