# Fieldwork

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## Putting theory into practice

Geography is a dynamic discipline that connects the international with the local, the natural with the human.

To be able to appreciate the dynamic aspects of geography, you need to see for yourself how river ecosystems work, or why cities develop as they do.

Our Geography degrees give you the opportunity to take part in fieldwork in the UK and across the world. They help you to gain a unique geographical perspective.

## Fieldwork locations

Some fieldwork is compulsory, whilst other fieldwork may be optional depending on your chosen degree programme.

Fieldwork locations can vary annually and depending on  whether you’re studying human or physical geography.

> ### “Taking part in the field trip really made me a more confident researcher. It introduced me to wider perspectives and the possibilities of political geography."

Harry Morris - Geography Student

### Human Geography

Previous human geography field trips have taken students to:

- Amsterdam
- Barcelona
- Berlin
- Copenhagen
- Sarajevo

### Physical Geography

Previous physical geography field trips have taken students to:

- Iceland
- Ireland
- Lake District
- Netherlands

## Fieldwork gallery

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Students on a geography trip to Ireland

Students on a geography field trip to the Lake District

Human geography students on a field trip to Vienna and Bratislava in 2018-19

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