Barcelona Field Studies Centre

Kite Diagrams Maker

Ecology kite diagrams can be created with our Kite Diagrams Maker. Enter the number of species and transect sampling points, followed by the percentage cover of each species. Options include horizontal or vertical kite diagram orientation, colour choice and species labelling. An image of the kites created can be downloaded.

Kite diagrams example

Beach and Dune Profile Creator

Our Beach Profile Creator quickly constructs a beach profile from cumulative beach surface distance and slope angle data. In the process it calculates the beach elevations, horizontal dimensions and cross sectional area and shows the data calculations. Other beach profile makers using different data collection methods are available on our website.

Beach profile example

River Cross Section Creator

Our River Cross Section Maker creates river cross sections from river fieldwork data, calculating the cross sectional area, wetted perimeter, hydraulic radius and discharge. The whole process takes less than five minutes, transforming a previously awkward and often difficult task into a quick and easy one.

Enter river width and depth measurements and your cross section and data are created for download.

River channel cross section example

Independent Investigation

We have a range of itinerary options for AQA, Edexcel, OCR and Eduqas that allow schools to complete the four days of fieldwork required for the A level Independent Investigation.

We provide support for students to independently prepare their research question and sampling strategies in advance of their visit to Barcelona. If time allows, students can pilot their investigation on their arrival day, by visiting their chosen study area.

Independent Investigation Preparation
NEA Student Support
NEA Teacher Support

Barcelona: Inner City 22@ High Tech Zone

Entry Requirements for Spain

From 21 October 2022, all COVID-19 travel restrictions for travellers to Spain have been lifted.

UK foreign entry requirements for Spain

Why Barcelona?

The Barcelona area offers a range of settings for geography fieldwork unrivalled in Europe. The city of Barcelona presents a fascinating case study of many of the major themes of urban growth and development. Field studies in the unspoiled National Parks that surround the city include coastal management, river processes, dune ecosystems, limestone and volcanic landscapes.

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Accommodation

We offer a variety of accommodation options for groups attending our field study courses. The Artur Martorell Rural Lodge in Calafell has purpose-built facilities and accommodation for educational study group and lies at the lower end of the budget range.

Most groups prefer hotel accommodation, and the Hotel Subur located in Sitges, one of Spain's most attractive, cosmopolitan and prestigious resorts, is a very popular choice.

Accommodation

Who are we?

Barcelona Field Studies Centre offers fully inclusive Geography, Geology, Biology, Ecology, Environmental and Tourism field study courses to U.K. and International schools and colleges throughout the year in an outstanding geographical environment.

Fieldwork in Barcelona

Edexcel IGCSE Geography

Our Geography Fieldwork opportunities for Edexcel IGCSE cover the fieldwork requirements and provide knowledge and understanding of essential syllabus content. The field studies are supported by our IGCSE Geography Fieldwork Opportunities Handbook.

Edexcel IGCSE Geography Fieldwork