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Undergraduate Course: British History 1 (HIST08001)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of History, Classics and Archaeology CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) Credits40
Home subject areaHistory Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionBritish History 1 provides a wide-ranging introduction to the political history of Britain from 1603-2000. Particular emphasis is placed on the changing political system, the development of the British state, the relations between England, Scotland and Ireland, and the maintenance of an overseas Empire. The course provides a basic grounding in modern British history for those intending to take Honours History courses. But it is also designed as a self-contained survey course for those who wish to study British history as an outside subject or as part of a MA general degree.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralLecture1-22 11:10 - 12:00
CentralLecture1-22 11:10 - 12:00
CentralLecture1-22 11:10 - 12:00
First Class Week 1, Tuesday, 11:10 - 12:00, Zone: Central. Lecture Theatre B, DHT - IMPORTANT: LECTURES ARE HELD ON TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)3:00
Resit Exam Diet (August)3:00
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
The course is designed to provide (a) an understanding of the major events and themes in the political development of modern Britain (b) an opportunity to develop the oral skills necessary for participation in seminars at Honours level (c) an opportunity to develop the essay writing skills required at Honours level.
Assessment Information
four essays (50%); one three-hour degree examination (50%).
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Contacts
Course organiserDr J Crang
Tel: (0131 6)51 1255
Email: J.A.Crang@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Caroline Cullen
Tel: (0131 6)50 3781
Email: caroline.cullen@ed.ac.uk
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