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SC3904 Dark Age Scotland: Northern Britain before Macbeth

Academic year

2026 to 2027 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

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SCQF level

SCQF level 9

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Availability restrictions

Evening Degree module

Planned timetable

Lecture: Wednesday, available online in advance of tutorial Tutorial: Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30pm

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Module coordinator

Dr N D McGuigan

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Module Staff

Dr N McGuigan

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Module description

The Early Middle Ages (4th-11th centuries), often referred to as the 鈥楧ark Ages鈥�, was a critical epoch of change that saw the formation of recognisable Christian civilization and the emergence of Scotland. Using both textual and archaeological evidence, we look at some of the key developments and problems associated with the First Millennium in northern Britain, from the Romans to the reign of Macbeth, including the establishment of Christianity, the mysterious culture of the Picts, the coming of the 鈥楽axons鈥�, the impact of the 鈥榁ikings鈥�, and the emergence of the nascent kingdom of Scotland.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 x 1 hour lecture, 1 x 2 hour tutorial

Intended learning outcomes

  • familiar with the main developments and themes relating to Scotland in the Early Middle Ages.
  • formulate arguments using the era鈥檚 fragmentary evidence.
  • critically aware of important issues, including the emergence of kingship, Christian conversion, early Scottish society, early medieval visual culture and the development of the kingdom of Scotland.
  • articulate ideas clearly and concisely.