University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: TBC

Through a series of focused case-studies, this module will introduce students to a range of areas of current research in Roman history and enable them to design their own short research project under the guidance of an individual supervisor. The precise range of topics covered changes each year, but typical topics might include the government of the Roman empire; the economy of the Roman world; demographics; the city of Rome; the Roman army; religion and Late Antiquity.

Relationship to other modules

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take CL5112

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 x 2-hour seminar ( x 8 weeks) and up to 3 hours of supervisory meetings.

Scheduled learning hours: 19

Guided independent study hours: 284

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: Resubmission of revised coursework = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor C A Machado
Module teaching staff: Team taught
Module coordinator email carm3@st-andrews.ac.uk