Course Catalogue

Access to Higher Education: Scottish History ADED11418E

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: Short Courses
  • Credits: 20
  • Level: Level 1 (SCQF level 7)
  • Typically Offered: Runs Throughout Semesters 1 and 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: No
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

The course provides an introduction to the academic discipline of History in the specific context of Scottish History, focusing on key skills and ideas essential to Level 1 courses in the College of Arts & Humanities.

Timetable

Access courses are available at different days and times throughout the week. For timetable details, please see our 'Access to Higher Education' web pages University of Glasgow - Study - Short courses - Access courses

Requirements of Entry

None

Excluded Courses

None

Co-requisites

ADED12103E Access to Higher Education: Skills, Support & Progression

Assessment

2 x 1500-word essays (40% each)  

 

750- word source analysis of a primary document (20%) 

Course Aims

To introduce students to the discipline of Scottish History and to enable them to develop academic literacies necessary for Level 1 undergraduate study in the College of Arts & Humanities.  

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ Identify and explain key concepts and theories in Scottish history. 

■ Recognise the nature of historical enquiry and historical sources. 

■ Analyse primary and secondary source materials and cite them appropriately ·  

■ Communicate historical theories and concepts in a logical and effective manner, using key terminology from this field of study, as required for University Level 1 courses. 

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions