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HI3901 Historical Research Project

Academic year

2026 to 2027 Semester 1

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 9

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Restricted to students in Combined Studies who have completed five History modules.

Planned timetable

Not Applicable

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr N D McGuigan

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr Neil McGuigan

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

The Historical Research Project may be taken by MA Combined Studies students who have completed pre-requisites in History. The module can be taken in either Semester 1 or Semester 2. You will agree the subject with an allocated supervisor , who will provide feedback on initial ideas and make constructive suggestions about how to direct your enquiries. It will be assessed with a 5000-word extended essay (including footnotes but excluding bibliography), or a combination of written submissions of equivalent length.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

TO TAKE THIS MODULE MA COMBINED STUDIES STUDENTS MUST NORMALLY HAVE COMPLETED TWO 1000/2000 MODULES IN HISTORY AND THREE 3000 LEVEL MODULES, OR AN EQUIVALENT (SUBJECT TO SCHOOL DISCRETION) IN MODULES OF A RELATED DISCIPLINE

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

There are no fixed weekly contact hours. There will be 5 meetings with their supervisor to discuss their project. Students should take note of the overall study hours expected when planning their learning

Intended learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate the ability to undertake independent historical research
  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the scholarship in a chosen historical topic.
  • Employ historical evidence to construct convincing independent arguments.
  • Communicate a complex historical argument with fluid, articulate prose