THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGH

DEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2022/2023

Timetable information in the Course Catalogue may be subject to change.

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Year 1 Academic year: 2022/23, Starting in: September

Notes:
First year students on this programme will be asked to complete a pre-course enrolment form online, prior to arriving in Welcome Week. Full details on how to do this will be provided in the email we send to you in late August. Please consider the following courses.

The credits for your courses should total 120 in each year.

Compulsory courses

You must take these courses

Course options

First Year History - Worlds Courses

Select exactly 40 credits of the following courses
AND

Group A

Select exactly 40 credits in this group.

Outside courses for joint History degrees Year 1

Select between 0 and 40 credits of the following courses
Notes:
You may only choose one History course (course codes starting HIST and ECSH) as part of this option.

Please note that places on the courses are subject to availability and timetabling.
AND

Level 7 and 8 courses in Schedules A-Q, T, W and Y

Select between 0 and 40 credits from Level 7 and 8 courses in Schedules A-Q, T, W and Y
Notes:
You may not choose History (course codes starting HIST and ECSH) as part of this option.

Please note that places on the courses are subject to availability and timetabling.

Year 2 Academic year: 2022/23, Starting in: August

Notes:
All second year students will be asked to complete a course enrolment form online from the selection below. Full details will be provided by email. During Induction Week, please ensure you have met with your Personal Tutor to confirm your attendance and discuss any queries you have in relation to your course preferences.

The credits for your courses should total 120 in each year.

Compulsory courses

You must take these courses

Course options

Year 2 History Courses for Scottish History

Select exactly 40 credits of the following courses
Notes:
Please note that places on the courses are subject to availability and timetabling.
AND

Group A

Select exactly 40 credits in this group.

Outside courses for joint History degrees Year 2

Select between 0 and 40 credits of the following courses
Notes:
Please note that places on the courses are subject to availability and timetabling.
AND

Level 7 and 8 courses in Schedules A-Q, T, W and Y

Select between 0 and 40 credits from Level 7 and 8 courses in Schedules A-Q, T, W and Y
Notes:
You may not choose History (course codes starting HIST and ECSH) as part of this option.

Please note that places on the courses are subject to availability and timetabling.

Year 3 Academic year: 2022/23, Starting in: August

Notes:
Entry into Honours normally requires
(i) passes in 240 credits of courses taken in the first two years,
(ii) passes at 50% or above, achieved at the first attempt, in 80 credits of second year History courses which must include Introduction to Historiography and Themes in Scottish History since 1560. This can also include 'The Transformation of the Roman World' (Please note, this does not include ECSH courses listed in the 'Outside course' collection)

The credits for your courses should total 120 in each year.

Compulsory courses

You must take these courses

Course options

Group A

Select exactly 80 credits in this group.

Scottish History Honours Electives

Select between 20 and 80 credits of the following courses
Notes:
Please note that places on the courses are subject to availability and timetabling. Popular courses may fill up quickly.
AND

History Honours Electives

Select between 0 and 60 credits of the following courses
Notes:
Please note that places on the courses are subject to availability and timetabling. Popular courses may fill up quickly.
AND

Outside courses for History Year 3

Select between 0 and 40 credits of the following courses
Notes:
Please note that places on the courses are subject to availability and timetabling. Popular courses may fill up quickly.

Year 4 Academic year: 2022/23, Starting in: August

Notes:
The credits for your courses should total 120 in each year.

Compulsory courses

You must take these courses

Course options

History Year 4 Special Subjects

Select exactly 40 credits of the following courses
Notes:
Please note that places on the courses are subject to availability and timetabling. Popular courses may fill up quickly.
AND

Scottish History Year 4 Special Subjects

Select exactly 40 credits of the following courses
Notes:
Please note that places on the courses are subject to availability and timetabling. Popular courses may fill up quickly.

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