Archaeology of medieval and post medieval Scotland ADED11516E

  • Academic Session: 2025-26
  • School: Short Courses
  • Credits: 10
  • Level: Level 1 (SCQF level 7)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: Yes
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

This course introduces students to the archaeology of Scotland from the early historic period (c. AD 400 - c. AD 900) through to the early modern period (c. 16th - mid-18th c. AD) Investigating these periods chronologically and

placing them within their social and cultural contexts. Through a series of lectures, seminars and in class workshops students will be introduced to key archaeological sites within this context and key archaeological methods and techniques. The final class will be a visit to a local collection or when possible, a site visit.

Timetable

Block 2

2 hours per week for 10 weeks

For day and times, see our web pages University of Glasgow - Study - Short courses

Requirements of Entry

None

Excluded Courses

None

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

1x worksheet (completed during class time) (25%) ILOs 1, 2 & 3

1 x essay (2000 words) (75%) ILOs 1, 2 & 3

Course Aims

This course aims to

■ Provide an introduction to Scotland's past, from the early historic period (c. AD 400 - c. AD 900) through to the early modern period (c. 16th - mid-18th c. AD)

■ Place the cultural evolution of Scotland through archaeological finds and sites within the broader social and cultural contexts of the periods covered

■ Introduce archaeological material which will enrich the understanding of other aspects of the history and culture of Scotland

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

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

■ Discuss the contribution of archaeological evidence to Scottish history 

■ Identify the indigenous characteristics of Scotland's material heritage and recognise the significance of archaeology for interpreting Scotland's cultural development and its contacts with the wider world

■ Interpret an archaeological site and material surveys and identify key methods and techniques employed 

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.