PO1001 Studying at St Andrews and William & Mary (WaMStA studies)

Academic year

2025 to 2026 Full Year

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

5

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.

Availability restrictions

Restricted to those on the BA International Honours programmes, in their first year of study at St Andrews.

Planned timetable

TBC

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

Module coordinator

Dr L A Jones

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

Module Staff

Dr Lisa Jones

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

Module description

This module brings together all first-year students on the 6 pathways of the BA International Honours programme to study in a unique group setting before they travel as a cohort to the College of William & Mary for their second year. As well as building important cohort relationships, the activities of the module will also: introduce students to academic life at W&M, cover practicalities of transition, and encourage reflection on the unique pedagogical benefits and challenges of this international programme.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Semester 1: 1 x 1-hour session (x 4 weeks) (lecture/seminar; incorporating discussion, group work, etc.) Semester 2: 1 x 1-hour session (x 6 weeks) (lecture/seminar; incorporating discussion, group work, etc.)

Scheduled learning hours

10

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

Guided independent study hours

40

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

Intended learning outcomes

  • Grasp the academic benefits and opportunities inherent to the international collaborative degree programme
  • Understand and anticipate the practicalities of transitioning to the College of William and Mary
  • Reflect critically upon the teaching and learning of their first year at St Andrews
  • Identify as a member of the BA Int Hons cohort, in addition to the St Andrews student body