Geography fieldtrips

Field work is viewed as one of the cornerstones of Geography at Brookes and we provide several opportunities for field studies in the Oxford region, other parts of Britain and abroad.

During the first two years of your degree, you are introduced to geographical research techniques through practical and field courses. These courses provide training in research design, use of IT and quantitative and qualitative methods that form the basis of geographical investigations.

You will participate in a number of local field trips in your first year providing an introduction to aspects of Human and Environmental Geography. In your second year, residential field courses usually last for between 5-8 days and give you the opportunity to apply your research skills.

Where will I go?

Destinations vary from year to year, but in recent years physical geographers have visited Scotland, the United Arab Emirates and the Czech Republic, whilst human geographers have gone to Malta, Ireland, New York and other parts of the USA.

Fieldwork is necessary for any Geographer, and offered the opportunity to gain from primary research abroad.

Sean Duffy, student

How much will it cost?

You will need to contribute to the cost of your field trips. In the second year, we offer a choice of three locations and your ultimate destination will depend on the combination of modules taken in your degree. Depending on location costs are likely to be between £350 and £600.