View Specification DocumentIndependent Study in Scottish and Celtic Studies SCOTLIT5017
- Academic Session: 2026-27
- School: School of Critical Studies
- Credits: 20
- Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
- Typically Offered: Runs Throughout Semesters 1 and 2
- Available to Visiting Students: Yes
- Collaborative Online International Learning: No
- Curriculum For Life: No
Short Description
This course is typically taught to one or more students on a specialist, research orientated topic agreed with the course convenor.
Timetable
By arrangement with assigned supervisor - 10 meetings over semester.
Requirements of Entry
Standard entry to masters at College level and by agreed academic terms of the Mainz-GU exchange.
Excluded Courses
None
Co-requisites
None
Assessment
The standard assessments for this course are:
■ Written work not to exceed 5,000 words, usually in the form of one essay of 3,500-5,000 words.
If required, for instance where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, the following alternatives are available:
■ There is no alternative to the Written work, but extensions to the deadlines can be offered as reasonable adjustment (students should follow the usual process for extensions).
Further reasonable adjustments may be provided where necessary. Students are encouraged to consult with the course convenor.
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Course Aims
To enable students to gain an in-depth knowledge of a special subject relating to their particular field of interest and to their chosen research topic.
Foster independent study, under the guidance of regular meetings with an appropriate tutor/s/
To develop a critical awareness of primary sources and secondary materials in any area of Scottish and Celtic Studies
To enable students to study on an individual basis (or in very small groups) with a practising researcher in their chosen topic
To provide an opportunity to conduct research on a subject which may lead to a further research at a more advanced level
To develop critical reading and writing skills
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
■ develop specialist knowledge and understanding of specific Scottish and Celtic Studies topics
■ develop, through ongoing discussion and writing, a critical understanding of primary sources and secondary materials relevant to the chosen disciplinary, multi-disciplinary or interdisciplinary subject/topic
■ evaluate alternative concepts, methodologies and interpretations
■ attain a level of expertise and knowledge which will enable further research at an advanced level