University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: Students must be enrolled on the MLitt in Global, Social and Political Thought

Planned timetable: To be confirmed

Global Concepts is intended to provide students with a broad-based knowledge of the traditions of political thought and argument that developed from ancient times to the present. In addition to studying the ancient and modern traditions associated with major states and empires, the module studies the intertwining of political and religious argument, in the form of the influence upon political concepts of the philosophies associated with many of the most significant world religions

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: The average weekly contact is approximately 4 hours, and comprises a mix of seminars, discussion sessions and skills sessions

Scheduled learning hours: 45

Guided independent study hours: 251

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 100% Coursework

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

Re-assessment: 50% Coursework and 50% Written Examination

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor R Whatmore
Module teaching staff: Prof Richard Whatmore, Dr Chandrika Kaul, Dr Konrad Lawson, Dr Emily Michelson, Prof Andrew Peacock, Prof John Hudson, Dr Frances Nethercott, Dr Jasmine Gani, Prof Ruth Woodfield, Dr William Hyland, Dr William Tooman, Prof James Harris, Prof Mark Harris, Dr Jon Hesk, Dr Myles Lavan