Course summary

This Postgraduate Certificate focuses on the history of the book in Scotland and the theories surrounding Scottish book history and textual editing. Participants will complete a series of case studies designed to develop skills in comprehending the materiality of the book, the history of book production in Scotland and in textual editing practice, spanning Scottish literature from the work of medieval poets to twenty-first-century Scottish authors. Why this programme

• This innovative new Postgraduate Certificate is taken online, allowing maximum flexibility with your studies

• The programme combines theoretical and practice-based learning, giving participants a unique set of skills

• It has been developed by a group of specialists in Scottish textual editing and book history.

• Its contributors are directly involved in major textual editing projects, including new editions of the works of Robert Burns and Allan Ramsay, among others.

• The PG Certificate offers additional and distinctive training specialisms for Arts graduates, heritage professionals and archivists.

• Its host subject area, Scottish Literature, is a pioneering and award-winning centre for online and blended learning.

• The programme offers an introduction to postgraduate study for those considering undertaking an MLitt, MPhil or PhD.

• three core courses this programme is delivered part-time online via distance learning.

• this programme was designed to give you maximum flexibility and control over your studies.

• in order to get the most out of the programme we suggest that you set aside 2 hours per week to focus on your course work (one hour in online seminar, and one hour of asynchronous engagement with online materials).

• Scottish Book History

• Textual Editing in Scotland

• Textualities