Scottish Studies

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The programme aims to provide thorough background training in the various Scottish Studies disciplines. You will learn to analyse and synthesise this knowledge in an interdisciplinary context, question assumptions about the primacy of one specific discipline over others and receive an introduction to subjects which you may not have experienced at undergraduate level.

This interdisciplinary programme is run by the Research Institute in the Culture, History and Ethnology of Scotland (RICHES).

You have the opportunity to take taught courses in subjects offered both by the School of History, Classics and Archaeology and the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, and undertake full research training in Scottish Studies.

Learning Outcomes Students who complete this programme will be:

* introduced to interdisciplinary approaches to culture and historiography;
* encouraged to present the results of their research in an academic environment;
* given a phased introduction to research, presentation and writing skills, based on the investigation of primary sources;
* taught how to synthesise findings from a variety of sources;
* taught to identify and address problems encountered in research;
* offered an introduction to archival/ resource management/museum skills and gain practical experience in this field.

The programme combines a core seminar series with optional specialist courses, including the possibility of an archival internship.

Assessment is by a combination of assignments and a dissertation totalling approximately 30,000 words. A supervisor will be assigned for your dissertation.

A very good first degree - at least 2:1 honours level, GPA 3.4 or equivalent - in a relevant discipline is normally required.English Language Requirements * IELTS 6.5 (with 6.0 in each section) * TOEFL 580 (with 55 in each section and 4.0 in TWE) * TOEFL 237 in CBT (with 21 in each section) * TOEFL-iBT 92 (with at least 20 in each section) * CPE Grade B or higher * CAE Grade A English Language Requirements CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 80 (Grade A)