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SC1901 Medieval Scotland 1100 - 1513

Academic year

2026 to 2027 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

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 7

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.

Planned timetable

To be confirmed

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Module coordinator

Dr N D McGuigan

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Module Staff

Dr Neil McGuigan

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Module description

This module offers a view of the emergence and development of Scotland during the medieval period, from the rule of the Canmore dynasty until the reign of James IV. Particular emphasis is placed on the themes of national identity, tensions between central government and outlying areas, the development and influence of the Scottish Church and the complex issues of warfare and diplomacy with England and contemporary European powers.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

STUDENTS MUST HAVE GAINED ENTRY TO THE PART-TIME EVENING DEGREE PROGRAMME

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 x 2.5-hour session: lectures and seminars.

Scheduled learning hours

27

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

173

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.