University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 9

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: TBC

The late Middle Ages was a period of rapid change in the practice of warfare in Western Europe. Knights, the traditional backbone of the mediaeval army, were threatened with redundancy by the rise of infantry and the development of gunpowder artillery. Moreover, their central ethos, chivalry, which defined their place in war, was increasingly criticized and reformed. Other developments also endangered the customary place of the knight in battle and they were forced to adjust to siege warfare, battles at sea and a surge in the employment of mercenary soldiers. This module will explore these issues whilst investigating the theory, practice and politics of warfare in the late Middle Ages.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact:

Scheduled learning hours: 22

Guided independent study hours: 278

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews:

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 60%
Practical examinations : 8%
Coursework: 32%

Personnel