This module will provide students with an understanding of how research is undertaken in qualitative Human Geography. Through weekly discussions, you will explore some of the ‘real world’ challenges of undertaking research, from gaining access to participants, through to the ethical challenges of doing your research. This will help you reflect on develop the research skills you will use during your dissertation. Assessment is in the form of two pieces of coursework: the first is focused on developing your skills in communicating about research to a non-academic audience. You will have a choice of format for this assignment, including but not limited to, a policy brief, blog post, podcast, video, zine, ‘conversation’ style magazine/news article or creative output, to be agreed in advance with the module lead. The second assessment is a research proposal for the dissertation which will take place over the summer.