University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 10

ECTS credits : 5

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: Only available to students enrolled on the MSc Economic and Social History

Planned timetable: To be arranged

History in Practice is the core module for the new Msc in Economic and Social History. Students will synthesise and then apply what they have learned in the History and Social Sciences modules that they are taking concurrently. The module is unique compared to other programmes across Scotland because it offers students training in knowledge transfer. Students learn how to communicate their research in history to non-academic audiences. This will place them in excellent stead in future applications for PhD funding.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: Four seminars across 11 weeks, 1 oral assessment. Optional weekly consultative hour.

Scheduled learning hours: 5

Guided independent study hours: 94

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100% (15 minute oral presentation or 1500 word book review)

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

Re-assessment: Coursework = 100% (15 minute oral presentation or 1500 word book review)

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr S Easterby-Smith
Module teaching staff: Dr S Easterby-Smith, Dr A Fyfe, Prof A Ansari, Dr K Lawson
Module coordinator email ses22@st-andrews.ac.uk