University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 60

ECTS credits : 30

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: Full Year

Planned timetable: TBC

History is a matter of time - and space. While a certain preoccupation with time has been characteristic for large parts of modern European historiography, space has very often been a hidden dimension in history. Over the last years, however, there has been a growing interest in the spatial dimension of European history and a grown concern with the 'sense of place'. Concepts of place, space, boundary, territory and landscape have become central to some of the most exciting developments across the whole field of the humanities and social sciences. This module aims to elucidate these multifaceted concepts, and offers an insight in various aspects of modern European 'spatial history': e.g. geopolitics, (mental) maps and places of memory.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact:

Scheduled learning hours: 88

Guided independent study hours: 512

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews:

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

Personnel