This is the core theoretical course for all students on a Human Geography Masters introducing students to the latest debates in the discipline. It is taught through a series of staff-led seminars with pre-set readings and assessed through a 4000-word essay through which students identify the session closest to their individual research interests and agree a topic with that member of staff who provides formative guidance and feedback. This enables students to undertake an in-depth piece of work at master’s level on the topic that most interests them, and which they may go on to study in more detail later should they undertake doctoral studies. A formative essay plan submission helps support students in the development of their essay.