HI5002 Historical Sources and Skills 1

2025 to 2026 Full Year

Curricular information may be subject to change

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

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 11

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 arranged.

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

Module coordinator

Prof R A Mason

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

Module description

The aim of this module is to give students a chance to acquire two technical skills which they must have in order to embark on their chosen path of research, not just for the MLitt dissertation but also for possible future PhD work. There is no set syllabus. Each student chooses two from the available options which currently are (i) Bibliography (ii) Palaeography and Diplomatic (iii) Language Training - Latin and French are currently offered, but the School can secure teaching in any appropriate language currently taught in the University (iv) Archaeology (v) Archive Studies (vi) Quantitative and Computing Skills for historians. The module can therefore vary considerably and may be taught almost entirely within one department (such as Modern History or Medieval History) or in a number of different department. Two semesters are essential because of the need for time to cope with a great deal of new and rigorous scholarly work.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

New coursework: 6,000-word essay

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Lectures and seminars as appropriate up to 3 hours per week.