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: a policy brief designed to present complex ideas to a non-academic audience (an NGO, government official etc.), and a research proposal for the dissertation which will take place over the summer.