MO2008 Scotland, Britain and Empire (c. 1700 - 2000)

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 8

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

11.00 am Mon, Tues and Thurs

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Module coordinator

Dr M R Petrie

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Module Staff

Dr M Petrie

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Module description

This module provides an introduction to the development and transformation of the British state in the three centuries following the 1707 Treaty of Union between Scotland and England; it further assesses the evolution and eventual dismantling of Britain’s overseas empire in the same period. In doing so, the module introduces students to a range of historical perspectives and historiographical debates, addressing questions of political, intellectual, economic, social, cultural, and environmental history. The module is divided chronologically into three sections, with each considering developments within the Scottish, British and imperial contexts.

Assessment pattern

40% exam; 60% coursework

Re-assessment

100% exam

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

3 lectures x 10 weeks; 1 tutorial x 10 weeks

Scheduled learning hours

40

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

160

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate knowledge of key developments in the history of Scotland, Britain and the British empire since 1700.
  • Engage with historiographical debates relating to modern British history.
  • Analyse and interpret a range of primary and secondary sources.
  • Construct and communicate responses to historical questions.