Course at a Glance
Course: ENGL 388I (3 Credits)
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
When: 12 November to 9 December 2025
On-site in Edinburgh: 27-30 November 2025
Zoom Class: TBA (please check the syllabus for additional information)
Register By: 29 October 2025
Status: Open
Highlights:
Stirling Castle
Edinburgh Castle
Scottish Writer's Museum
Tuition and Fees:
$750.00 Undergraduate 3-credit hour tuition cost
$400.00 Field Study Additional Fee includes: (museum/ticket fees, private tours, excursions or other events organized by the faculty). Not included: meals, transportation to and from the location, and hotel accommodation. Please note that the fee is subject to change based on potential increases in ticket prices.
Experience the history and literature of Scotland with a field study program at UMGC Europe!
Scotland is more than Braveheart, bagpipes, haggis, and whiskey. From the culturally vibrant city of Edinburgh to the rich folk tradition of the Highlands, Scotland is also a country with a history steeped in drama and intrigue. Through classroom lectures/discussions and site visits to museums and monuments in Scotland, this course provides students with an appreciation and understanding of literary culture, focusing on the major movements that shaped Scotland and the world. Topics will include, Scottish Enlightenment, 19th Century fiction, the history of Scotland and its national and imperial contexts, and the gender politics of Mary Queen of Scots.
Topics include:
- Scottish Enlightenment
- 19th century fiction
- The history of Scotland and its national and imperial contexts
- The gender politics of Mary Queen of Scots
Faculty member: Professor Gretchen Koenig, email: gretchen.koenig@umgc.edu
Students should consult an academic advisor to determine how the course fits into their program.
Course Details
Pre Course and Week 1
You will gain access to the online LEO classroom approximately one week before the start of the course. The official course start date is 12 November 2025. Once you access the classroom, take a virtual course walk-through and begin reading assignments and review the on-site itinerary.
On-Site in Scotland
27-30 November 2025
Sample Itinerary (Final confirmed itinerary will be available in the course syllabus)
Walking tour of Edinburgh Castle and Old Town
Private bus tour: Stirling Castle and the Trossachs
Museums
Textbooks and Course Materials
Please refer to the current course syllabus found on the schedule for details about course materials.
Registration Details
You may register for the 1-3-credit field study course with your local program coordinator or online at MyUMGC. Tuition assistance or financial aid can be applied toward tuition costs. For more information, contact the UMGC Field Study Office at CIV +49-(0)631-534-800, or e-mail fieldstudies-europe@umgc.edu.
Before completing your travel plans, please verify with your local program coordinator or the Field Study Office at fieldstudies-europe@umgc.edu. that the course will be held as scheduled. If you drop/withdraw from a field study course after the registration deadline, you will be charged a fee of $100. A one-credit hour field study will be charged the amount equal to the pre-purchased tickets. Please see the additional field study fee.
How is a field study course different from a regular course?
A field study course packs all of the 48 contact-hours of other courses into adventure-filled days on location, so you can earn one to three credits at an accelerated pace. In addition, rather than taking place in an education center, a field study course takes place in a historical European city where the subject being studied has its roots. You will visit historical sites and museums as well as participate in lectures that bring it all together for a one-of-a-kind learning experience.
For more information, please visit the Field Study Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page.
Helpful Hints
Before you leave:
- Contact your travel agency concerning insurance coverage for cancellations.
- Contact your health insurance company for information concerning coverage at your destination.
- Familiarize yourself with local laws and customs of your destination country.
- Check the weather forecast for your destination.
- Obtain city maps for your destination.
- Leave contact information with people at home who may need to reach you during the course.
- Make sure your legal affairs are in order and leave a short-term power of attorney with someone you trust.
- Make two photocopies of your passport and the contents of your wallet--leave one copy at home and bring the other with you.
For more information, please visit the Field Study Resources page.