Georgian Scotland

Join us at the National Museum of Scotland to explore Scotland’s great changes and developments during the Georgian period, from 1714-1815.

Making use of the museum’s collections, you’ll consider the Enlightenment and the growth of universities, the growth of trade, transportation and industry, governance. You’ll look at the impact of Jacobite rebellions and events overseas, from France and Spain to the American colonies.

Any essential or recommended reading will be shared by the course teacher once the course is confirmed to run. You will require access to a device with an internet connection.

If you have fully engaged with all the learning activities and have attended regularly, by the end of the course, you should be able to:

• Explain the key social, political, cultural and economic developments in Scotland in this period;  
• Assess the influence of national and international events on Georgian Scottish society;
• Analyse historical material in the context of Georgian Scotland. 

No previous experience is required.

We welcome all and are committed to fostering a positive culture and sense of community among learners and staff. We expect learners to treat others with dignity and respect. Learners must be aged 16+.

If you have a disability, learning difficulty, health condition, or personal circumstances which may affect your learning, please let us know so that we can make appropriate adjustments in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Wherever possible, we mainstream adjustments in line with the University’s accessible and inclusive learning policy.

Learners will have limited access to the University’s student support services who will signpost appropriate local sources of support. 

This course is suitable for those with no prior experience of university study.

You will need to have reading, listening and communication skills, including the ability to understand detailed ideas and information presented verbally and in writing. You must be comfortable learning in English if it is not your first language. You will need basic digital skills, such as using a computer and navigating a website, to access the learning materials.

Please note that the course booking deadline is 8 days before the course start date.