Course Catalogue

Walking the cemeteries and crematoria of Glasgow ADED11977

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: Short Courses
  • Credits: 0
  • Level: Level 1 (SCQF level 7)
  • Typically Offered: Summer
  • Available to Visiting Students: Yes
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

This course consists of five in-person guided walks through the city's impressive range of last resting places and highlights the rich variety of material culture of death and remembrance on display. We will discuss the landscape, architecture and iconography of Glasgow's cemeteries and crematoria, and explain how they reflect changing social, religious and cultural attitudes. The five locations are: Glasgow Necropolis; Cathcart Cemetery (including Jewish and Muslim sections); Western Necropolis and Glasgow Crematorium; Sighthill Cemetery; and Eastern Necropolis. Maps and notes will be provided for students including meeting points for students to make their own way to at each location. Please note each walk will be conducted in compliance with the latest government guidance on social distancing and other pandemic measures.

Timetable

Block 4

3 hours per week for 5 weeks

For timetable details, please visit our web pages at University of Glasgow - Study - Short courses

Requirements of Entry

None

Excluded Courses

None

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

Not applicable to a non-credit bearing course

Course Aims

This course aims to

■ Support students to experience the landscapes and material culture of Glasgow's cemeteries and crematoria

■ Explore and discuss the social and cultural contexts in which Glasgow's cemeteries and crematoria developed

■ Examine and explain the meanings of these landscapes and material culture.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

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

■ Describe the landscapes and material culture of Glasgow's cemeteries and crematoria

■ Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the social and cultural contexts in which these cemeteries and crematoria were developed

■ Evaluate the meaning of the landscapes and built environments of these locations

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions