University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 6

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: This module will only be available to students enrolled on Social Sciences and Humanities (International Year Zero) and Science (International Year Zero)

Planned timetable: n/a

The main aim of this module is to introduce students to the preferred style and structure of work produced for assessment on an undergraduate degree programme at the University of St Andrews. Students will practise and develop skills and strategies to enhance the quality of their coursework and improve examination techniques. Classes are designed to assist comprehension of ideas, issues, concepts and theories, and will provide opportunities for reporting and explaining as well as discussion and debate both in class and through regular homework tasks, formative assessment and feedback.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 5 seminar classes per week x 10 weeks. 5 hours of scheduled revision week sessions

Scheduled learning hours: 55

Guided independent study hours: 145

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 60%, Written Examination = 40%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 40%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 60%

Re-assessment: Written Examination = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Miss L Fleming
Module teaching staff: Miss Lorna Fleming
Module coordinator email lw22@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

• demonstrate ability to understand the main ideas of complex texts on both abstract and concrete topics relating to the humanities and sciences
• demonstrate ability to produce detailed text on topics common to the sciences and humanities, explaining a viewpoint and considering the strengths and weaknesses of various alternatives
• demonstrate understanding of a range of facts, theories, ideas and terminology associated with the sciences and humanities
• demonstrate flexibility in the use of language and structures for writing in an academic context i.e. essay writing and exam writing