Scotland: Restoration, Revolution and Union, 1660-1707 module (HY41056)

Explore the political development of Scotland from the Restoration of Charles II (1660) to the passage of the Treaty of Union (1707)

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Credits

30

Module code

HY41056

This module explores the political development of Scotland in its final phase as an independent kingdom, from the Restoration of Charles II in 1660 to the passage of the Treaty of Union in 1707.

Through consideration of cross-cutting themes within an overall chronological framework, you will acquire an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of Scottish politics and governance, alongside a nuanced appreciation of Scotland's place within the broader British conglomerate monarchy.

Weekly topics in this module include:

  • The Restoration Settlement
  • Politics and Government
  • The Scottish Parliament in Context
  • Presbyterians, Episcopalians, and the Religious Question
  • James VII and the 'Glorious' Revolution
  • King William's 'Ill' Years
  • Making the Union
  • The Highland Problem

What you will learn

In this module, you will:

  • analyse the development of Scottish politics and government in the period 1660-1707
  • engage with relevant historiographical debate
  • evaluate a wide range of primary-source materials

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • demonstrate an in-depth understanding of Scottish History during the period 1660-1707 within its wider British context
  • demonstrate appropriate attainment of subject-specific and transferable skills, especially the handling of primary sources

Assignments / assessment

  • essay 4,000 words (50%)
  • source portfolio 3,000 words (35%)
  • oral presentation (15%)

This module does not have a final exam.

Teaching methods / timetable

  • seminars
  • workshops
  • online recorded mini lectures

Courses

This module is available on following courses: