HI5004 Historical Sources and Skills 3

Academic year

2025 to 2026 Full Year

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 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 Staff

Team taught

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 a technical skill crucial for their research plans, not just for the taught postgraduate programme but also with a view to further doctoral work. Students can choose from several available training options, among them training in a number of relevant languages (incl. Latin and Arabic) and advanced bibliography.

Relationship to other modules

Co-requisites

IN TAKING THIS MODULE, YOU ARE NORMALLY EXPECTED TO ALSO TAKE A 20-CREDIT LANGUAGE MODULE.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2-hour seminar.