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Undergraduate Prospectus 2011 Entry

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Welcome
Welcome to the University of Edinburgh. Choosing the university that is right for you
is a big decision, and we’re delighted that you’re considering Edinburgh as the place
where you will spend some of the most important years of your life.
Welcome to Edinburgh. Welcome to the University.
Humanities &
Social Science
pages 36 –127
Medicine &
Veterinary Medicine
pages 128 –143
Science &
Engineering
pages 144 –183
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Welcome Contents
Contents
Why choose the University of Edinburgh?..... 4
What the University of Edinburgh can do for you........ 6
Resources....................................................................8
Supporting you..........................................................10
Social life...................................................................12
Active life.................................................................. 16
Accommodation....................................................... 18
Careers & employability............................................. 24
Study abroad............................................................ 25
Social responsibility & sustainability.......................... 26
Visiting the University................................................ 27
Money matters.....................................................28
Tuition fees status..................................................... 29
Financial support...................................................... 31
Bursaries & scholarships............................................ 33
Additional costs........................................................ 34
Colleges
Humanities & Social Science......................................36
Medicine & Veterinary Medicine...............................128
Science & Engineering.............................................144
The application process...................................184

How to apply........................................................... 185
The admissions process........................................... 188
Entry requirements................................................. 190
How we select students.......................................... 193
What happens If I get an offer?.............................. 195
Terms & conditions................................................. 198
Campus maps.................................................... 200

Useful contacts................................................. 203
General index..................................................... 204
Programme index............................................. 205
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Why choose the

University of Edinburgh?
The University of Edinburgh’s staff, students and alumni have been influencing the world since
1583. By joining our cosmopolitan community you could play your own role in shaping the
innovations of the future – just like Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone; Professor
Sir Ian Wilmut whose pioneering research led to Dolly the Sheep; Piers Sellers, the third Briton
to travel into space; or Professor Peter Higgs, who developed the Higgs boson particle theory
that could unlock some of the secrets of the universe. Our excellent facilities and resources
will provide you with the academic support you need to fulfil your potential and follow your
ambitions. Plus, our students’ association hosts a diverse range of societies and venues to
help you live your life to the full, meet new friends and develop new skills to shape your future.
You can do all this in one of Europe’s most beautiful and culturally rich capitals – the perfect
playground for your student adventure.
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Why choose the University of Edinburgh?

• BE ONE OF THE BEST IN THE WORLD • BE STIMULATED BY SPORT, CULTURE
The University of Edinburgh was ranked 20th in
AND ENTERTAINMENT
the Times Higher Education–QS World University With 180 student societies to join, three student-
2009 league table. run unions to visit, plus the UK’s oldest student-led
theatre to attend, there is plenty of entertainment
• BE INSPIRED BY SOMETHING NEW and activity to be found in and around the
EVERY DAY University’s multiple campus sites. Our Centre for
Sports and Exercise boasts an array of top-of-the-
In 2008 the University’s Research Assessment
range facilities targeted to both serious sports
Exercise (RAE) submission was among the largest
competitors and casual users. There are also 66
and most comprehensive in the UK. We are
sports clubs to join. Our sporting alumni include
ranked in the highest categories, 4* and 3*,
Olympic medallists rower Katherine Grainger
for 63% of our research, of which a third is
and cyclist Sir Chris Hoy.
world leading. This places us in the UK top 5
for research quality. Our research excellence
feeds into your teaching and learning, ensuring
• BE COMMITTED TO CARING FOR
you have access to the latest innovations in
OUR PLANET
your area of interest. The University has championed environmental
sustainability since the early 1990s. It was
• BE CONNECTED WITH NEW CULTURES Scotland’s first Fairtrade university, gaining
the accreditation in March 2004.
More than 26,000 students from 137 countries
attend the University of Edinburgh and 25 per
cent of those students are from outside the
• BE AT HOME IN ONE OF THE BEST
UK. The University is part of an international
PLACES TO LIVE IN THE UK
research community and is an active member Edinburgh has regularly been voted one
of several global research networks. As an of the most desirable places to live in the UK.
Edinburgh student, you can benefit from these As a world heritage site it mixes architectural
links by taking part in exchange programmes beauty and history with a lively, fun environment
with prestigious institutions such as the University thanks to its summer festivals and winter
of Chicago, the University of Hong Kong, Hogmanay street party.
Fudan University in China and numerous
European universities.
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What the University of Edinburgh

can do for you
Coming to study at the University Our commitment Investing in the future
of Edinburgh is probably one of to teaching The University is committed to developing
the most important decisions you’ll Our teaching quality was confirmed in the and investing in cutting-edge teaching and
ever make. Set in a breathtakingly latest Quality Assurance Agency’s Subject research space that evolves with the times.
beautiful city, the University is held Reviews. In addition, we conduct internal We completed the new Medical School in
in high regard all around the world. reviews of our teaching to ensure high 2002, the Queen’s Medical Research Institute
standards are maintained and our courses in 2005, and the William Rankine Building for
What better passport could you
are up to date. These reviews also play engineering and electronics in 2006 (the first
ask for to make your way in life? building in the UK to draw daylight into it to
an important role in facilitating change,
improving teaching methods and enhancing increase energy efficiency). The Informatics
World-leading research your experience as a student. Forum was completed in 2008 and the new
The University of Edinburgh’s research Veterinary School is due to open in 2010. There
excellence allows us to teach you about We are always keen to develop innovative are many ongoing refurbishment projects
the very latest developments in your chosen approaches to teaching. Examples include being carried out, such as the £60 million
subject. Our credentials are impressive. the School of Divinity’s e-learning techniques, redevelopment of the Main Library.
In 2008 the UK Higher Education Funding the School of Law’s Peer-Assisted Learning
Councils conducted an assessment of the Scheme and the School of Mathematics’ Our students
quality of research in 159 universities in the MathsBase, a walk-in centre for first-and Students from all corners of the globe are
UK. All units measured have been graded second-year students. Other innovations attracted to studying with us. Whether
according to the level of excellence displayed: include our virtual veterinary practice at the you’re the first in your family to follow a
from 4* indicating world-leading, 3* indicating Vet School. The School of Biological Sciences university career, are re-entering the education
internationally excellent, 2* indicating uses video and digital recordings in student system after several years or following a family
internationally recognised, to 1* indicating feedback which can be listened to on an MP3 tradition of studying, you will find like-minded
nationally recognised. Our submission was player. We use ‘clicker’ technology, a system friends here. Reaching as many students as
among the largest and most comprehensive that allows anonymous voting on keypads to possible is high on our agenda. Our access
in the UK. Almost two thirds (63%) of our assess understanding in lectures, across a bursaries and scholarships help support this
research activity is in the highest categories – range of subject areas. More traditionally, commitment, particularly for those students
4* and 3*. A third of this is recognised as 4*, we offer small-group tutorials where there whose circumstances might appear to be a
world-leading. These results reinforce the are typically two or three students per tutor. barrier to their progression through university.
University’s ranking as 20th in the world in Overall, our aim is to develop the teaching See page 33 for more information on bursaries
the Times Higher Education–QS ’ international methods that work best for students. and scholarships.
league table of universities. Overall the
University was ranked in the top five in the
UK and top in Scotland by the volume of 4*,
‘world-leading’ research. As this demonstrates,
many of our academic staff are international
leaders in their field and, as an undergraduate,
you will benefit enormously from experiencing
their teaching.
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Why choose the University of Edinburgh? What the University of Edinburgh can do for you
Typically, in your first year you would take
More options, three or more subjects, which can be from
more opportunities humanities or the sciences. If you prefer to
One of the things students repeatedly focus on one specific area, you can take all
comment on and appreciate when they three from the same discipline. In second year
get here is the flexibility and choice of you would normally take two of these three
courses available to them. A four-year degree subjects at a higher level, plus you have the
structure allows plenty of time to work out option to take another new subject as your
what you enjoy most and where your real outside course. It is only later, at the end of
talents lie. For those of you who know exactly second year, that you decide which subject
what you want to do, there is the opportunity you wish to focus on for your degree subject
to put this learning in to context, by taking in the third and fourth years. We also offer
courses in outside subject areas that lend undergraduates the opportunity to carry out
a depth and breadth of understanding. a five-year programme in some subject areas.
See the table below for an example of the
broad-based degrees on offer.
A typical degree curriculum may look like this:
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
Archaeology 1 Archaeology 2 Single honours: Single honours:

Theoretical Archaeology, Dissertation; option courses
Recommended course or second Recommended course or second Archaeology in Practice; plus (which may include
subject for joint degree subject for joint degree option courses Archaeological Fieldwork)
Third course Third course (free choice) Joint honours: Joint honours:
(free choice) Theoretical Archaeology, Dissertation and options; in most
Archaeology in Practice; one of our degrees, the final year
archaeology option course; plus workload is split three ways
courses for second subject with students undertaking their
dissertation in one or other
subject and choosing an equal
number of options from their
two subjects. Joint honours
students may take Archaeological
Fieldwork as one of their final
year archaeology options.
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Resources
We encourage you to be responsible Computing services Study skills
for your own learning, which means We provide 20 free computer labs across the Our Teaching, Learning and Assessment
that you can set a schedule of University, including at one of the main Halls Centre houses a study development adviser
study that fits in with your life. of Residence. Many Schools offer computers who can assist with any queries about study
We also take pride in the resources exclusively for use by their students. For night skills. The Centre also runs workshops and
we provide, such as our libraries owls or early risers, 24-hour computer access offers resources to help with learning. In
is available. addition, Edinburgh University Students’
and IT services, which assist you in
Association (EUSA) holds free workshops
your learning. Your study needn’t Students are provided with their own email throughout the year on subjects including
be limited to the confines of the address and online access to lecture notes, assertiveness, presentation skills, teamwork
campus or indeed your coursework. assessment and course information. Wireless and communication skills. Online courses are
connection is provided at several sites across also available for new students.
Library services the University, so you can be flexible about
where you work with your own laptop. The
You will have access to one of the largest and
Main Library has laptops for loan and available Part-time
most important academic libraries in the world
here. There are many library sites across the
for use on site. Many of you will be competent community classes
IT users but if you have any gaps in your
University’s estate, covering a host of different Our Office of Lifelong Learning offers part-
knowledge we offer courses on IT skills, word
subject areas. You have access to each and time day, evening and weekend classes in an
processing, email and the internet throughout
every one, no matter what you choose to study. eclectic range of subjects from Film Studies
the year. Lab supervisors are also on hand to
to Archaeology and Philosophy to Creative
help with any problems.
From electronic journals to rare manuscripts, Writing. Language classes are also available
finding items is simple, as our helpful library from the Institute for Applied Language
staff will be happy to assist. Alternatively, you Special Collections Studies. Full-time students receive a discount
can search our online catalogue, which can Our Special Collections department is one of up to 30 per cent on classes offered by the
be accessed from any computer. of the most important resources of its kind Office of Lifelong Learning. For more
in the UK. The rare books, drawings, plans, information please visit www.ed.ac.uk/
Our libraries hold around 3,000,000 printed manuscripts and photographs held here studying/short-courses.
volumes and a growing number of electronic offer our students, researchers and visitors
resources, including more than 600,000 vivid insight into the foundation of art, Edinburgh College of Art offers a
electronic books and more than 20,000 philosophy and experimentation. comprehensive range of classes. University
electronic journals. You can use all these of Edinburgh students receive a discount
resources either remotely or by visiting in of up to 30 per cent. For more information
person. We appreciate that everyone studies please visit www.eca.ac.uk.
in a different way and at different times,
so our Main Library in George Square offers For more information on all of our facilities
late opening throughout the semester and and resources please visit www.ed.ac.uk/
extended opening hours during exam times. studying/undergraduate/facilities.
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Why choose the University of Edinburgh? Resources

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Supporting you
University life can bring personal The Advice Place The Chaplaincy Centre
and academic challenges, so we The Advice Place offers free, confidential and Our Chaplaincy Centre provides a meeting
intend to make sure you are fully independent advice on health, disability issues, place for groups and individuals of any
supported throughout your time finance, accommodation, academic, financial religious allegiance. The Chaplain, and our
here. If you experience any and legal matters, plus specific information team of multi-faith honorary chaplains, offer
difficulties in adjusting or have for international and mature students. You support and guidance to all students. The
can drop into any of our three centres at University’s popular outdoor Labyrinth
any concerns, you will find plenty
King’s Buildings, Holyrood or Bristo Square is in George Square Gardens and gives
of advice available to help you to discuss any personal or academic concerns. students and visitors some time to reflect,
find a solution. www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/advice. focus and relax during a busy day.
www.chaplaincy.ed.ac.uk
Your Director of Studies The Health Centre www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/
Every new student is appointed a Director of labyrinth.
For your medical needs you can register with
Studies (DoS), a member of the teaching staff our health centre, which is an independent
who provides you with academic guidance. NHS partnership. It offers comprehensive The International Office
Your DoS is available as your first point of medical care plus contraceptive, antenatal, The International Office offers a central point
contact if you have any concerns or problems child-welfare and nursing services, and for all non-UK applicants and students to
that might be affecting your studies. He or physiotherapy and psychiatry clinics. These come for assistance, advice and support.
she can also advise on what possible subject are available to students who register with We advise students who may be experiencing
choices to make throughout your degree. the practice and live within the practice area. difficulties while in Edinburgh and we also
Alternatively you may wish to register with organise a variety of activities, including:
Accommodation Services another general practitioner in Edinburgh. • airport welcome
For those of you staying in University • orientation activities
accommodation, our Residence Life team The Student • social and information events
• departure activities
is committed to helping you in the transition Counselling Service • hospitality and mentoring schemes.
from home to University, and throughout
Our free, confidential service provides
your time with us. Professionally trained We also run an Immigration Clinic each
professional short-term help for any personal
Accommodation Managers and Wardens morning (Monday to Friday), providing advice
concerns, whether or not they are related
are supported by a network of older on visa extensions, working in the UK after
to study. We also offer a range of self-help
students and are on hand to deal with study and other matters. Appointments for
workshops and literature. Our counsellors
any issues you may have, from maintenance the Immigration Clinic can be made by
are experienced and professionally trained.
to pastoral care, to organising social activities. emailing immigration@ed.ac.uk
www.student-counselling.ed.ac.uk.
See pages 18 to 23 for further details www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/
about accommodation and Residence Life. visas-immigration.
www.ed.ac.uk/accommodation-services.
You can reach the International Office at:
T: +44 (0)131 650 4296
E: enquiries.international@ed.ac.uk
W: www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international
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Why choose the University of Edinburgh? Supporting you

The Disability Office Childcare
We welcome applications from students There is a limited Disabled Students’ Juggling parenthood with study can be
with a disability and aim to ensure no Support Fund for those who do not qualify tricky but we have two nurseries available
applicant is disadvantaged due to disability for DSA. We have a good range of accessible to assist with childcare. Open 50 weeks of
or impairment. The application process for residential accommodation in halls of the year, the Day Nursery (www.ed.ac.uk/
students with a declared disability is identical residence and self-catered flats but to schools-departments/day-nursery/)
to that of all other applicants. make sure your specific needs are met, is available to the children of students when
early contact with Accommodation Services neither parent can stay at home. It looks
We encourage any student with a disability, is also advised (see pages 18 to 23 for after children from six weeks old. Our second
including a specific learning difficulty, to more information about Accommodation). nursery, Uni-Tots (www.unitots.psy.ed.ac.uk),
declare this on their UCAS application and to You can reach the Disability Office at: looks after children aged from two and a half
contact the appropriate Admissions Office at T: +44 (0)131 650 6828 (voice) to five years. Funding is available for three and
an early stage to discuss any concerns. T: +44 (0)131 650 9371 (text) four year olds through our partnerships with
F: +44 (0)131 650 6677 local councils.
Our Disability Office aims to provide an E: Disability.Office@ed.ac.uk
inclusive environment for all disabled students W: www.disability-office.ed.ac.uk
by recommending a variety of teaching
and assessment methods to be implemented
by course organisers. We are keen to
ensure that any adjustments or support
arrangements required for disabled students
are put in place in time for your arrival. We
urge all prospective disabled students to
make early contact with us, so we can discuss
and meet your requirements.
Disability and SpLD (Specific Learning

Difficulty, which includes dyslexia, autism
etc) advisers offer support throughout your
time at Edinburgh. They can provide detailed
information about the facilities available in
the University’s individual Schools, help you
apply for Disabled Students’ Allowance
(DSA) to purchase IT equipment and pay
for student support and assistance (note
takers, proofreaders, dyslexia tutors etc),
match you with student support assistants
and make recommendations for specific
examination arrangements.
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Social life
Your time at university should be
about more than just lectures
“Wandering through
and exams. Edinburgh University
the lanes and closes
Students’ Association (EUSA) can
around the city; going
offer a wide range of entertainment
hiking to Arthur’s Seat
and support to meet all your extra-
or picnicking at
curricular needs. In addition, the
Portobello seaside –
city of Edinburgh has one of the
always with books! –
world’s busiest and most colourful
I have never been
social scenes. From the international
bored in Edinburgh.”
Festival Fringe and Hogmanay
street party, to year-round sporting Chiarry Teng
Graduate, Comparative
and cultural events, there really is and General Literature
something for everyone.
University clubs
and societies
EUSA supports 180 student societies with all
areas of interest covered. From poker to politics,
science fiction to Swahili, there’s bound to be
a society to cater for your tastes. It’s a great
way to meet like-minded people, network,
indulge in a hobby or simply socialise. If you
can’t find a society that suits your needs,
EUSA can help you set up your own!
International
Student Centre
The International Student Centre is run by student
volunteers and provides a resource for students
to meet and relax in the central University area.
The Centre hosts a wide variety of activities
throughout the academic year such as games
and movie nights as well as Thanksgiving
parties and Burns suppers. They also subsidise
trips across Scotland and the UK. For more
information on the International Student
Centre, please visit www.ed.ac.uk/studying/
international/student-life/isc.
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Nightlife
EUSA runs the city’s biggest student nightclub,
Potterrow, which has a capacity of 1,000, a
state-of-the-art lighting and sound system and
one of the biggest bottle bars in Edinburgh.
As well as the Potterrow union, EUSA also runs
Teviot, the largest union building, which has
five bars over seven floors and offers stand-up
comedy, pub quizzes, ceilidhs and indie music.
The Pleasance union is a prime venue for the
Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August and hosts
regular comedy nights for students throughout
the rest of the year.
Student media
Hype is the fortnightly magazine produced
by students. It relies on student input and
welcomes contributions. The student radio
station, Fresh Air FM, has earned a reputation
in the city for being at the cutting edge of the
music scene. Weekly newspaper The Student
not only entertains and informs its readers but
also provides an excellent training ground for
the media professionals of the future.
Journalist Sheena McDonald and the Prime
Minister Gordon Brown are among the more
famous names to have contributed to this
acclaimed publication.
Café lifestyle
Students’ needs are also provided for by
way of the many cafés and coffee shops
found across the city. Coffee shops are
situated at Appleton Tower, Pollock Halls, the
King’s Buildings, Little France, the Main Library,
Easter Bush and Moray House.
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Culture at the University Edinburgh in the summer

The University can offer rich cultural diversions The University has close links with the famous
through art and music. The Talbot Rice Gallery, Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The hub of the
housed in the University’s Old College, is our Fringe activities takes place in University
free public gallery, which hosts around seven venues. All of the excitement is right on your
contemporary art exhibitions a year, as well doorstep. The carnival atmosphere that hits
as a programme of experimental projects and town every summer has to be experienced
smaller exhibitions. It also holds a permanent to be fully appreciated. The city is flooded
display of the University’s Old Master paintings with international performers, participants
for anyone who is curious about exploring our and tourists for most of July and August.
past. It can make the perfect spot for quiet The Edinburgh International Arts Festival, the
contemplation. The University is also home International Book Festival, the International
to three very grand concert halls – the Reid, Jazz & Blues Festival, and the Edinburgh
McEwan and St Cecilia’s Halls all provide Military Tattoo also take place over the
glorious venues for an extensive series of summer. It’s a great time to be in Edinburgh;
lunchtime concerts which, again, can offer a with the long summer evenings and the truly
hard-working student some peace of mind. overwhelming range of entertainment on
offer, it’s hard to think of anywhere else that
Edinburgh – offers you so much choice and so much fun.
a city of diversity
Edinburgh plays host to an array of stylish bars,
The city and its
restaurants and clubs which hold regular surroundings
student nights, allowing students access to the Situated on the Firth of Forth in the central
best venues without having to pay a premium. belt of Scotland, Edinburgh is ideally positioned
If you’re looking for something a little more for trips to the coast and the many beautiful
cultured, the range of theatres on offer in beaches of East Lothian and Fife, which are
Edinburgh is second to none in Scotland. just a short journey away. You have close rail
Many of them offer student stand-by tickets, links with all the major cities in Scotland for
ensuring you access to the best drama, dance exploring further afield, and you can also easily
or music, without paying top prices. For film access the dramatic Highlands for more rural
buffs, the city provides the usual range of exploits. The University has its own recreation
cinemas, as well as two excellent arthouse facility at Loch Tay, where you can take part in
cinemas, the Cameo and the Filmhouse. a range of outdoor activities in a spectacular
Art lovers can enjoy the countless galleries. setting. From Waverley Station you can be
Edinburgh is also home to two Scottish on a train and in London in four to five hours’
premier league football clubs, Hearts and time. In addition, Edinburgh Airport is easily
Hibernian, as well as a 67,500-capacity accessible from the city, and from there regular
rugby stadium at Murrayfield, ‘the home daily flights leave for the major cities across
of Scottish rugby’. Europe, and further afield.
For more information on student life in

Edinburgh, please visit www.ed.ac.uk/
studying/undergraduate/student-life.
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Active life
The University of Edinburgh is student athletes. So whether you are an coaches in swimming, archery, orienteering
one of the UK’s leading sports occasional exerciser or an international athlete, and hockey, as well as provide consultancy
we are sure we can meet your needs. support to several national governing bodies
universities. Whether your interest
and the Scottish Institute of Sport. The
in sport and fitness lies in an
occasional visit to the gym or
Performance sport University is also an approved host institution
for ‘Winning Students’ scholarships.
We offer sports performance programmes
competing at a national level,
for individual athletes and teams. These
you will be pleased to learn that exploit our top-class sport and training Club and
our sports and exercise facilities facilities, specialist strength and conditioning recreational sports
are ranked among the very best expertise and nationally renowned FASIC Edinburgh finished fifth (out of around 150
in the UK. sports injuries centre (offering physiotherapy, higher education institutions across the UK)
podiatry, massage, medical consultancy in the British Universities and Colleges Sport
Our superb facilities are managed by the and preventative sports medicine services). (BUCS) year-end rankings (2009). Under the
University’s Centre for Sport and Exercise (CSE) In addition to sports conditioning and auspices of the Edinburgh University Sports
and include extensive gyms, a residential medical support, our innovative programmes Union (EUSU), we have an amazing array of
centre for outdoor activities, a swimming pool, encompass cash assistance, sports science 66 different sports clubs to choose from.
widespread playing fields and the leading support, educational modules, flexible Our clubs are well managed and equipped
sports injuries clinic in the country. We also study, mentoring, branded sports kit and and offer regular coaching, training and
offer a year-round programme of exercise promotional opportunities. Our commitment competition. Edinburgh is heavily involved
classes, sports workshops, fitness advice to sporting excellence is underpinned by the in an array of Scottish and British Universities
and performance programmes for talented fact we now employ head performance competitions, including the prestigious BUCs
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Why choose the University of Edinburgh? Active life

Premier Leagues. In addition to our outstanding facilities, we
Our clubs cater for all levels of ability, so if also offer more than 50 exercise classes each
you like a more relaxed approach to sport, week, free user support in the gyms, a range “I didnt know the range of
our intramural provides an array of informal of sports workshops and a personal training sports available when I started
leagues, tournaments and fun events to get service. Student memberships are available
my undergraduate studies at
involved with. from around £1.20 per week, which includes
unlimited access to the gyms, pool and free
Edinburgh. I started archery
in my first year and have been
Facilities entry to fitness classes.
coached by the archery club
Our fitness and indoor sports facilities, based
from the start. My goals for
in CSE Pleasance, are situated right in the Outdoor facilities
heart of the city. With one of the biggest and the future are to continue to
Our Peffermill playing fields centre is
best equipped gyms in Scotland, we regularly recognised as one of the leading outdoor
shoot internationally and to
attract the top rating in the Sunday Times sports facilities in Scotland. It is home to shoot in the 2012 Olympics.
University Guide and are consistently voted Scotland’s National Hockey Academy and One of the best things about
‘best gym in town’ (2002–2010; Scotland will host the 2010 World Universities Hockey the University is that it makes
the Best! ). Championships. It is an official pre-Olympic it possible to combine a
hockey training camp for teams participating
CSE Pleasance boasts an impressive new
career in sports as well as an
in London 2012. Peffermill also houses two
100-station cardiovascular gym with personal academic career.”
new international-standard Astroturf pitches
TV screens, a body circuit gym with plasma and extensive, high-quality natural turf Jenny Jeppsson
screens, a 36-station fixed weights and cable pitches. We also have all-weather tennis Scottish Indoor Champion, Archery
machines for resistance training, two sports courts, covered archery shelter, cricket
halls, dance studio, four glass-backed squash nets and a golf practice facility.
courts, a healthy snack bar and extensive
changing accommodation, including Situated in a magnificent location on Loch
women’s and men’s saunas. Tay in the Scottish Highlands, the University’s
residential centre for outdoor activities, Firbush
We also have a 25-metre, six-lane swimming Point Outdoor Centre, offers you sailing,
pool at the University’s St Leonard’s Land and windsurfing, kayaking, mountain biking and
a range of dedicated sports-specific facilities gorge walking in the summer or cross-country
for boxing, archery and rifle shooting, as well skiing and mountaineering in the winter.
as a superb 26-route indoor climbing wall and
separate 60 sqm bouldering room. What’s Please visit www.ed.ac.uk/sport for
more, in July 2010, a stunning £4.5 million more information about sport and exercise
extension of CSE Pleasance will open, over at the University.
four storeys, offering further state-of-the-art
strength training facilities (19 platforms and
50 bench stations), a new body conditioning
gym plus unique CSE ‘my-pod’ zones, and a
breathtaking studio with panoramic views
over the neighbouring Holyrood Park.
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Accommodation
Why choose University Pollock Halls provides a catered service to 1 College Wynd
more than 2,000 students, and we offer a
accommodation? huge choice of self-catered flats and student 2 Darroch Court
Moving away from home for the first time houses, many even more convenient for the 3 David Horn House
should be exciting but it can be daunting too. city. Whether it’s our traditional buildings or
We know how important it is to make that very modern buildings, we are committed 4 East Newington Place
transition as easy as possible for you and to the ongoing programme of development 5 Hermit’s Croft
we are committed to doing just that. and refurbishment necessary to maintain the
recognised high standard of service we offer. 6 Kincaid’s Court
We are able to guarantee an offer of
7 Kitchener House
accommodation for all first-year undergraduate In order to meet the increasing demand for
students from outside the city of Edinburgh even more value, we are also able to offer 8 New Arthur Place
and studying for the full academic year. We more options than ever before to students
can do the same for most students studying
9 Nicolson Street
wishing to share twin rooms, both in our
part of the year. We know it is important that catered and self-catered accommodation. 10 Pollock Halls
we offer you the widest possible choice and
11 Robertson’s Close
value; the variety of accommodation available
What’s included?
is far greater than can be covered here but
Our accommodation includes the following:
12 Sciennes
we believe we offer options that cover all
mainstream requirements and budgets. Our • a regular cleaning service (which varies 13 South Clerk Street
accommodation services staff will work hard depending on location)
14 Warrender Park Crescent
throughout your stay with us to deliver all • all heating, hot water and electricity costs
appropriate levels of service and support. • telephone/data facilities within each 15 Warrender Park Road
study-bedroom
Please note the accommodation described • contents insurance
below is fairly typical of the available range • support and welfare services
but the mix available to new undergraduates (see Pages 10 to 11)
can vary from year to year depending on, • secure bike storage.
for example, overall student intake. The
most up-to-date details can be found at: Any prices shown below are for academic year
www.ed.ac.uk/accommodation-services. 2010 –11, are correct at time of going to press
(March 2010) but will be subject to increases
for 2011–12.
What sort of
accommodation Paying for your
is best for you? accommodation
Our undergraduate accommodation is based
Rents are payable via a range of flexible
across a number of sites, all located within
options, including instalment plans
a short walk or bus ride from the buzz of
using either direct debit or recurring
Edinburgh’s centre. Some are very close
credit card payments.
to many University buildings and facilities
(see map opposite). Our main campus at
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Catered accommodation
Pollock Halls is our main accommodation campus and provides a full catered service to more than 2,000 residents. It currently comprises nine
distinct houses and each student will typically live in a single study-bedroom, more than half of which are equipped with ensuite facilities. Most
houses have common rooms as well as shared pantries for preparing snacks or just meeting up with friends.
The meal plan, which is included in the rent for all residents at Pollock Halls, provides breakfast and dinner each weekday with brunch and
dinner at weekends. The John McIntyre Centre provides a great dining and bar environment well suited to our students and enables us to deliver
even better quality and choice. This builds on our already high-profile reputation for innovative and healthy food; we are winners of the ‘Healthy
Eating’ award and were the first University in the UK to achieve accreditation as part of the ‘Food for the Brain’ initiative.
Examples of 2010 –11 rents for catered accommodation at Pollock Halls

House Room size Facilities Occupancy Weekly rent
John Burnett Standard En suite Twin £133.14

Chancellor's Court Larger En suite Single £186.48
Holland Standard En suite Twin £110.46
Baird Standard Shared Single £150.71
One of the nine houses at Pollock Halls, Chancellor’s Court.

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Self-catered
accommodation
If you’d prefer to choose what and when to
eat, our flats and student houses make an
ideal alternative, and cost less. Offering a
taste of real independence, they still provide
residents with the benefits of a sociable and
supportive environment.
Our student flats are situated at locations in

close proximity to the University’s Central
Area and accommodate the majority of first-
year students. They vary in size but most
residents have a single study-bedroom within
a flat and usually share with between two
and six other students. Each flat has shared
bathroom and kitchen facilities. Only a few
examples of our self-catered flats are shown
here, just to give you a flavour of the range
of locations and styles available. For more
information please visit our website.
Our self-catered student houses, David Horn

and Kitchener, are situated close to King’s
Buildings. Just over 90 new undergraduates
live in these traditional houses, where groups
of up to 10 students each share a well-
equipped kitchen and all students share
large, comfortable common rooms.
Examples of 2010 –11 rents for

self-catered accommodation
Room Occupancy Weekly rent
size
Larger Single £101.50
Smaller Single £81.20
Standard Twin £56.42
5–min walk
10–min walk
15–min walk
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Nicolson Street Hermit’s Croft
Darroch Court David Horn House
Warrender Park Road Fraser Court – Pollock Halls

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Careers & employability

University life will broaden your We help you to work Our Careers Service
horizons, expand your intellect while you study can help
and be a lot of fun. But it does Many students take on part-time work while We are one of only a handful of UK universities
come to an end, and students they study. This not only helps with budgeting, to receive a Matrix Award for Excellence for
should begin to consider their next but also helps increase your employability. our Careers Service. The service offers advice,
steps from an early stage in their We support students who wish to fit work guidance and careers information for all
time at university. There’s a lot of around their coursework and if you choose to students and our recent graduates. Visit our
help available. do this you will find that the city offers many extensive website www.careers.ed.ac.uk.
opportunities for part-time or vacation work.
Employers regard the University of Edinburgh The Careers Service provides an online database
as an excellent training ground for high-flyers of employers offering temporary, part-time
of the future, and we offer many opportunities and vacation work to students.
for you to develop a broad range of skills, grow
in confidence and learn more about yourself. Volunteering
“Advice from the Careers
Our award-winning Careers Service can opportunities
help with your career choices, and offer Service really helped me –
Many students tell us they want to give
practical advice about how to secure a it focused my thoughts and
something back to the community. Children’s
golden opportunity. broadened my horizons.
Holiday Venture is a University society that gives
students the opportunity to take local children Following their advice I joined
Developing your from deprived areas on trips. CommunityLink one of the business societies.
employability is another University scheme that arranges This experience has been
volunteering placements for University students
Tomorrow’s employers want more than a invaluable for applications
degree holder – they want graduates who and staff in local voluntary groups.
and interviews – without it
have developed a range of skills and qualities
Student volunteers also support the University’s I would have had much less
appropriate for the working world. Whether
widening participation activities. You can find to talk about!”
you are certain about your future career or
are still unsure about what you might do out more at www.sra.ed.ac.uk/wp. For more Nicola Finlay
after graduating, be reassured that employers information on the charities and volunteering Graduate, Law
value our graduates for their intellectual ability opportunities supported by University societies,
and highly developed transferable skills. We visit www.eus.org.uk.
provide a supportive environment in which you
can develop your skills and personal qualities – Turn your holiday
both within and outside of study. into an opportunity
The long summer holiday is a definite bonus of
university life and you can use this time to gain
experience to improve your prospects when
you graduate. Many organisations offer summer
placements, and the Careers Service can advise
you on how and when to apply for a place.
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Why choose the University of Edinburgh? Careers & employability / Study abroad
Study abroad
Edinburgh’s International and Erasmus We have around 170 international exchange Europe. Students normally apply in their
Exchange Programmes offer a fun, challenging places in the Americas, Asia and Australasia, second year and study abroad during their
experience that will give you new perspectives and more than 350 exchange places in third year. The work completed while on
on your subject, an understanding of a countries across Europe via the Erasmus exchange is credited towards an Edinburgh
different culture, an international network Exchange Programme. Our exchange partners degree so the exchange year counts as an
of friends; exciting travel opportunities, include prestigious Ivy League institutions integral part of your degree programme.
enhanced language skills, and transferable such as the University of Pennsylvania, and Exchanges are possible on most of our degree
skills which will look great on your CV. other world-class establishments including programmes. Our International Office can
McGill University, CalTech and the University offer advice to students who want to study
of Hong Kong. We also have exchange links abroad. More information can be found at:
with many of the top universities within www.international.ed.ac.uk/exchanges.
ERASMUS Greece Spain International Mexico Departmental

exchanges Iceland Sweden exchanges New Zealand exchanges
Austria Ireland Switzerland Argentina Singapore Canada
Belgium Italy Turkey Australia USA China
Czech Republic Netherlands Canada Japan
Denmark Norway Chile Singapore
Finland Poland China USA
France Portugal Hong Kong
Germany Romania Korea
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Social responsibility & sustainability

Since its foundation, the University winning the 2008 National Energy Efficiency Recycling and waste management
has sought to create, disseminate and Carbon Trust Awards. The Edinburgh
We welcome new ideas to minimise our waste
Climate Change Centre, which is concerned
and share knowledge about the and encourage re-use and recycling. We recycled
with how we can mitigate the effects of
world and the human impact 63 per cent of our waste material and are
climate change and adapt to it, brings research,
working to increase this proportion. Students
upon it. teaching and learning closer together in this
play an important part in helping to improve
important area.
the University’s performance, from their residences
Our Commitment and teaching areas to the student unions.
As a socially responsible community, our aim is
A stimulating environment
to ensure that social, ethical and environmental The University is investing in transforming our Staff and student travel
concerns influence our decision making and buildings and surroundings to the highest
With integrated travel plans, improving facilities
effective operation. environmental standards. Our campuses are
for cycling and public transport, 90 per cent of
sensitively managed to promote biodiversity
students and 70 per cent of staff choose to leave
The University’s Sustainability and Environmental and tranquility.
their car at home, and opt instead to walk, cycle
Advisory Group has a high-level role in bringing or share lifts with friends and colleagues.
together students, research and teaching staff Fairtrade
and professional services to promote change, As Scotland’s first Fairtrade University, we have The Big Switch
enhance community engagement and promote been promoting better conditions for farmers A student/staff initiative – Transition Edinburgh
sustainability and social responsibility across and communities in developing countries since University – is working to raise awareness about
the University. 2004. We have been praised by the Fairtrade climate change and peak oil and to promote a
Foundation for our ethical purchasing policies campus community carbon crash, which engages
Sustainability in the curriculum and for the way our students advocated all 36,000 people in the University to learn practical
In producing the leaders of tomorrow, our Fairtrade principles to the National Union of ways of cutting their personal carbon footprint
research-led teaching provides outstanding Students. The city of Edinburgh is a fairtrade and taking part in building a low-carbon world.
opportunities to go beyond current thinking city so wherever you stay you can buy local,
and to explore innovative solutions to the fairly-traded goods.
challenges facing society.
Where do you come in?
Healthy eating The University is changing quickly in response
The flexibility of our study programmes affords to the challenges facing society; in our research,
The University’s catering facilities were recently
a choice of courses outside the main area of in our teaching, and in the way we operate day
presented with national Healthy Eating Awards
interest, bringing a wider perspective to to day. However there is much more to be
and the Edinburgh University Students Association
complex issues. Increasingly we are offering done. We need intelligent and enthusiastic
(EUSA) has adopted the Soil Association’s Food
a student experience where you can explore students from every background to join us
for Life scheme in some of its cafes.
sustainability, global environmental challenges, and participate in moving forward.
social justice and ethical dilemmas. Environmentally friendly
student union
Climate change commitments
EUSA has achieved a second Gold in the
The University is a founder signatory to the
‘Sound Impact Awards’ judged by the National
Universities and Colleges Climate Commitment
Union of Students’ Services Limited for their
2009 and to the 10:10 campaign. We are
outstanding environmental performance.
actively reducing our carbon footprint and
have invested £12 million in campus-wide
combined heat and power energy projects,
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Why choose the University of Edinburgh? Social responsibility & sustainability / Visiting the University
Visiting the University
We offer a number of opportunities for you
to visit the University to find out more about
Guided tours Self-guided tours
We offer guided tours most Friday afternoons If you would just like to look around the
what it is like to study and live in the city.
for those students and their families who are University, you are welcome to pick up a
unable to attend an Open Day. These are self-guided tour leaflet from the University’s
Open Days student-led tours – our Student Ambassadors Visitor Centre.
Everyone is welcome at our Open Days – will guide you around the George Square area
prospective students of all ages from around of the University and will answer any queries Self-guided accommodation tours, which
the world, their families, teachers and you have regarding student life. The University take you around Pollock Halls, are also
careers advisers. Open Days provide the Visitor Centre is the starting and finishing available for visitors.
opportunity to: point for the tour and booking in advance
• attend subject information talks to find is required. We do everything we can to make our
out more about the degree you would visits accessible for students with a disability.
like to study Other visiting If you need any assistance or have any
• meet and speak to current students specific requirements, please contact
and members of academic staff
opportunities Student Recruitment & Admissions to
• attend general information sessions on If you are unable to attend any of the discuss your needs.
a wide range of topics such as student above visits, we may be able to arrange
finance, accommodation, careers and an individual visit for you (or a small group) For further information about visiting,
student life provided you give us at least three weeks’ please visit www.ed.ac.uk/studying/
• find out more about us, have your queries notice. While we will try to accommodate undergraduate/visiting or contact
answered and get a feel for what it your request, it is not always possible to Student Recruitment & Admissions:
would be like to be a student with us. guarantee visits to individual subject areas. T: +44(0)131 650 4360
E: sra.enquiries@ed.ac.uk
We will hold three Open Days in 2010:
Friday 18th June, Monday 6th September
and Saturday 25th September.
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Money matters
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The University of Edinburgh Undergraduate Prospectus 2011 Entry Money matters www.ed.ac.uk 29
Money matters Tuition fee status

Tuition fee status
Whether or not you will need Eligible students will be able to apply for a Students from outside the EU
to pay tuition fees depends on Student Loan for Fees. This means that they All students applying from outside the UK
will not have to find the money before they or EU, applicants who are temporarily resident
where you come from. Please
start their course or while they are studying, in the UK or EU at the time of application,
read on to find out if these fees and the fees will be paid directly to the and those who have within the past three
apply to you or not. University, on their behalf. Students will repay years spent a period of employment or
these loans once they have left the University. residence outside the UK or EU, should be
Students living in Scotland or in certain of their status for fee purposes before
other EU countries outside the UK Student Finance England provides accepting an offer of admission, as well as
information on tuition fee support available being certain that they have the necessary
A full-time, higher-education student will not
to students from England. More details at funds to meet these fees. Special rates of
be required to make a personal contribution
www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance. fees apply to students who live in the Channel
towards the cost of his or her annual tuition
if they are studying for the first time. All Islands and the Isle of Man and also to
Students from Wales should contact graduate entrants (see page 30 for more
such tuition fees will be paid by the Scottish
Student Finance Wales. More details at information on graduate entrants). You can
Government through the Student Awards
www.studentfinancewales.co.uk. also contact the University’s Fees and Student
Agency for Scotland (SAAS). Full-time students
must apply to SAAS for payment of their Support Team in the Scholarships and Student
Students from Northern Ireland should Finance Office for more information.
tuition fees, even if they are not applying for
contact Student Finance Northern Ireland.
any other means of support. Details of how
More details at Finally, if you are unsure of your fee status
and when to apply are available from:
www.studentfinanceni.co.uk. there is more information and advice available
SAAS at www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/
T: +44(0) 845 111 171 Home and overseas students fees-finance and from the UK Council
for International Student Affairs
W: www.saas.gov.uk Like other universities in the UK, there are
www.ukcisa.org.uk. If we are unsure of
separate scales of fees for students whose
your fee status when you apply, we will require
status is ‘home’ (UK or EU) and those whose
you to complete a fee status questionnaire
Students living in England, status is ‘overseas’ (the rest of the world).
as part of the admissions process.
Wales or Northern Ireland A student’s status as home or overseas
is determined by Scottish legislation. The
Variable top-up fees have not been
UK Council for International Student Affairs
introduced in Scotland. Instead, students
provides a guidance note for students,
from England, Wales and Northern Ireland
which explains the conditions you need
pay a flat-rate tuition fee for each year of
to fulfil to be entitled to pay tuition fees
their course.
at the home rate and not the overseas rate
for study in Scotland. You can read this
guidance note at www.registry.ed.ac.uk/
fees/Guidelines.htm.
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Graduate applicants Payment of fees

All graduate applicants to Veterinary Medicine to the University
and all applicants to the Law Graduate Entry
programme pay full fees. The University offers a variety of methods
of payment including online and bank
Once your fee status has been established, transfer. For more information contact
and if you are required to pay tuition fees, the Income Section:
payment can be made as soon as you have
your University User Name (UUN) or student Income Section
number. Details of all tuition fee rates can be Finance
found at www.registry.ed.ac.uk/fees. Charles Stewart House
9–16 Chambers Street
For further details about scholarships, Edinburgh EH1 1HT
bursaries and other sources of financial help, UK
see pages 31 to 33. T: +44 (0)131 650 9214
F: +44 (0)131 650 9223
Fees and Student Support Team E: feepayment@ed.ac.uk
Scholarships and Student Finance Office W: www.ed.ac.uk/schools-
The University of Edinburgh departments/finance/students
Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh EH8 9YL
UK
E: fees@ed.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)131 650 2230
What do my tuition
fees cover?
Tuition fees cover the cost of the degree
programme, the cost of matriculation, one
diet of examinations and subscription fees
for student union membership. Some degrees
incur additional costs. Please see pages
34 to 35 for details.
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Money matters Financial support

Financial support
Student loans Financial support for Financial support
Student loans are available to eligible students students living in Scotland for students living
from the UK, and the level of entitlement Students resident in Scotland can apply for in England, Wales
depends on family income. Eligibility for a
student loan is determined by the appropriate
a student loan and an award for the payment or Northern Ireland
of their tuition fees via a single application
awarding body. The terms for repaying the Students can apply to their appropriate
to SAAS. A student’s entitlement to a loan
student loan are the same whether the awarding body for student loans and
will be assessed and electronically forwarded
student has studied full time or part time. a range of bursaries and grants.
to the Student Loans Company.
Repayment normally starts the April following Students from England:
the end of the course. The loan will be A non-repayable Young Students’ Bursary www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance
repayable on an income-contingent basis: is available via SAAS to some young students Students from Wales:
above an earnings threshold, borrowers will (under 25 years on the first day of the first www.studentfinancewales.co.uk
repay a percentage of their income each year academic year of the course) studying
until the loan is repaid. As a result, the period full-time who need support while studying; Students from Nothern Ireland:
of time over which the loan is repaid will vary for example they are from low-income www.studentfinanceni.co.uk
according to individual circumstances. For groups. The maximum bursary available
information about student loans contact: was £2,640 a year in session 2009–10,
and the exact level of the award depends
Student Loans Company Limited on family income.
100 Bothwell Street
Glasgow G2 7JD
UK
W: www.slc.co.uk
Financial support for EU

and international students
Students from the European Union, outside
the UK, should visit www.ed.ac.uk/
studying/undergraduate/fees-
finance/scottish-eu.
Students from the rest of the world should visit

www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/
fees-finance/int-scholarships.
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Discretionary funds
The University administers a number of
discretionary funds that are provided by the
Government and the University to help
students who are experiencing particular
financial difficulty. The University works closely
with EUSA’s Advice Place in the administration
of these funds. Any student experiencing
financial difficulty should go to one of the
Advice Place offices for guidance and an
application form in the first instance. Student
loans are an integral part of the system of
student support and in order to be eligible
for any discretionary funds, students must
have applied for their full student-loan
entitlement and received their first
instalment. Further details are available at
www.scholarships.ed.ac.uk/financial.
Childcare funds
The Childcare Fund is administered by
the University of Edinburgh and provides
assistance with the cost of formal registered
childcare expenses for dependent children
only. Formal childcare includes childminders,
after-school clubs, daycare, sitter services
and providers of pre-school education.
The Childcare Fund will be available to all
eligible full-time undergraduate students.
Up-to-date information is available from the
University, or from the SAAS website at
www.student-support-saas.gov.uk.
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Money matters Bursaries & scholarships

Bursaries & scholarships
The Edinburgh Global India Scholarships,
Bursaries and scholarships Sports bursaries each with a value of £3,000 per year of
We want to continue to attract the very The Centre for Sport & Exercise offers an study, are available to students from India.
best students, regardless of their financial extensive programme of education, support The Edinburgh Global USA Scholarships,
circumstances, which is why we offer a large services and funding for outstanding student each with a value of £1,000 per year of
number of entrance bursaries and scholarships athletes who are selected for the Sports study, are available to students from the USA.
to full-time undergraduate students. Bursary programme. For further details For further details and an online application,
please visit www.scholarships.ed.ac.uk/ please visit www.scholarships.ed.ac.uk/
Our bursaries are designed to provide undergraduate/sports.htm. undergraduate.
financial assistance to help students support
themselves during their time at university, Scholarships A number of Coca-Cola Scholarships are
while our scholarships reward and promote available to citizens from Bosnia, Bulgaria,
academic excellence. Most of our scholarships are worth around
Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland,
£1,000 for each year of your undergraduate
Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia and the
programme of study. Students undertaking
Access bursaries studies in Chemistry, Engineering, Informatics,
Ukraine for undergraduate study in any
subject offered by the University. The
More than 170 bursaries are awarded Mathematics and Business are eligible to
scholarship will cover the full tuition fees
annually to undergraduate students from apply. Scholarships are also available for
and an annual maintenance allowance of
schools and colleges in the UK, whose those who have achieved the best entrance
£5,000 for the duration of the programme
financial or personal circumstances may qualifications in Physics and Mathematics.
of study. Further details including the
prevent them from entering higher education. Many of these scholarships are sponsored by
deadline for receipt of applications and an
The value of the award is a minimum of companies who also offer work placements
online application form can be found at
£1,000 per year of study, tenable for the during the summer months.
www.scholarships.ed.ac.uk/
duration of the undergraduate programme
undergraduate/coca-cola.htm.
of study. For further details and to make International students
an online application, please visit
Students from Brunei Darussalam, Canada, More information on scholarships and
www.scholarships.ed.ac.uk/bursaries.
Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, alternative sources of funding for overseas
South Africa and Thailand, who are accepted students can be obtained from the British
Accommodation bursaries for admission on a full-time basis for Council Office or British High Commission
We award 90 bursaries to first-year undergraduate programmes, can apply or Embassy in your home country.
undergraduate UK students who will for the Edinburgh Global Undergraduate
be living in university accommodation. Scholarships. These scholarships are offered Further information on available funding
Each bursary, tenable for one academic for undergraduate study in any subject at the University of Edinburgh can be found
session, is worth £1,000 and is paid directly offered by the University. Each scholarship on the Scholarships and Student Finance
to Accommodation Services, towards the is worth £1,000 per year of study and website at www.scholarships.ed.ac.uk.
costs of accommodation. For further details will be tenable for the duration of the
and to make an online application, please visit programme of study.
www.scholarships.ed.ac.uk/bursaries.
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Additional costs
All students will face the usual Archaeology Chinese
costs associated with coming All students contribute to the cost of the Students spend from August to May of their
to university, such as expenses first-year vacation field school and fieldwork. third year at universities in Taiwan or the
for travel, buying books and Arrangements for the field school are currently Republic of China as a compulsory part of
under review. After first year, students may their degree. Economics and Chinese students
other materials. However, some
opt to undertake practical archaeological spend from August to May of their third year
programmes also involve additional work in their second-and third-year vacations. at universities in the Republic of China and
expenditure, (compulsory field Costs for assignments and other practical Hong Kong or Singapore. Costs vary according
courses and study abroad) which archaeological work depend on the type of to the location.
students should be aware of at work chosen and the location, which may
an early stage in the application vary from Scotland to the Middle East. Some scholarship money may be available
process. Details of these additional from external sources on a competitive basis
Archaeology – joint degrees for students studying in China.
costs are outlined below.
Ancient History, Greek/Latin, Scottish Ethnology,
Celtic: varying field work experience is Education
Where your chosen degree involves a period
required. Costs vary according to location. Students on degrees that require placement
of study away from Edinburgh, travel and
experience may incur travelling expenses.
accommodation costs will vary according
Architecture Expenses that are considerably above a
to location, the method of travel and your
Architecture students will need to purchase student’s normal daily travel costs from home
own lifestyle. Up-to-date information about
specialist equipment, which may include their to university may be reimbursed, for those
these costs based on recent student
own drawing board and laptop computer. students who receive SAAS or LEA funding.
experience may be obtained from the
In addition, the annual expenditure on Some Education programmes include field
relevant Admissions Office.
drawing and model-making materials is, on trips, which involve residential costs for which
The University has procedures in place to average, £200. Field trips and excursions are a charge will be incurred. Students undertaking
help students meet these additional costs. undertaken as part of the degree programme. Technological Education programmes will
A letter will be sent to accepted students require some protective clothing and graphics
outlining estimated costs for the forthcoming materials. Students undertaking Physcial
College of Humanities academic year. Education programmes will be required to
& Social Science purchase clothing, on a one-off basis, to be
Ancient Mediterranean Civilisations Business Studies worn during all practical sessions and on
Case studies are required at various stages teaching placement visits. The approximate
In the first year, students attend an
during the programme and students will be cost is £322.
archaeological field course. During the
asked to provide a deposit for each case
summer vacations of the second and third Japanese
study. Certain honours-level case studies may
years, students undertake four weeks of
incur a charge of £25. Students undertake a Students spend the whole of their third year
applied archaeological work.
dissertation in fourth year, at an approximate at university in Japan as a compulsory part
cost of £250, according to field of study of their degree. Some scholarship money
Arabic chosen. International Business students spend may be available from external sources on
Students spend their third year at a their third year at a university abroad. Costs a competitive basis for students studying
university or institute in an Arab country vary according to the country chosen. in Japan.
as a compulsory part of their degree.
Costs vary according to the location.
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Money matters Additional costs

Modern European Languages College of Medicine Civil Engineering
The normal residence requirement for a & Veterinary Medicine Students undertake a surveying field course
European language is 30 weeks in the relevant in second year at a cost of £110, with the
country or countries. Some students of Medicine rest subsidised by the University.
French, German, Spanish or Italian may apply Students on the MB ChB programme will incur
for posts as English language assistants in some expenditure for equipment. There will Earth Sciences, Ecological Science
schools, for which a salary is paid. Costs vary be travel costs to general practices within the and Geography
according to destinations: capital cities are Edinburgh area in the first and second years, All degree programmes involve fieldwork.
more expensive than provincial towns. and to peripheral sites in Years 3, 4 and 5. There is no additional contribution required
For EU countries, a number of ERASMUS/ to the teaching costs involved, but for the
SOCRATES places are available, which include Veterinary Medicine residential fieldwork and individual field-based
a small grant from European Commission Students are required to purchase specialised projects, students cover accommodation,
funds. Students studying more than one items of clothing at an approximate cost subsistence and the costs of travel to the
language must complete a minimum period of £150, and items of equipment at an fieldwork location, at a subsidised rate.
of eight weeks in each country. Some limited approximate cost of £100. There is an The actual student contribution depends
government funding may be available from extra-mural study requirement of 38 weeks on the degree programme involved and
the University to assist with the cost of study to be undertaken during the five-year course. the courses selected.
abroad during the summer vacation. The types of animal husbandry and practice
are varied, normally requiring the student The information provided here is intended
Persian to incur additional costs of travel and to represent an accurate description of
Students spend either Semester 1 or Semester accommodation. Some limited grant funding costs at the time of printing, though this
2 (depending on the degree programme) in a may be available from the University, but this accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The
Persian-speaking country. Costs vary according is unlikely to cover the full cost of meeting University reserves the right to amend its
to the location. the extra-mural study requirement. programmes, including the introduction of
activities that may involve appropriate costs.
Scottish Ethnology College of Science
Depending on the subjects chosen, students
may spend time undertaking fieldwork
& Engineering
and excursions. Costs vary according to Biological Sciences
the location. Students progressing to Plant Science honours
are required to attend a third-year field course
Social Anthropology at a cost of approximately £125. Students
Fieldwork may be undertaken depending progressing to Zoology honours are expected
on the student’s choice of honours to attend the field Zoology course in the
dissertation topic. Easter vacation at a cost of approximately
£125. Students progressing to Ecology
honours are required to attend up to three
field courses at a maximum cost of £250.
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Humanities
& Social Science
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CONTENTS
Our global reputation for teaching and research make Accounting 38
Arabic & Persian 40
us a first-choice destination for humanities and social Archaeology 42
Architecture 44
science study. It’s this reputation that helps us attract the Asian Studies 48
Business Studies 52
international research community’s sharpest minds, which, Celtic 54
Classics 56
in turn, means world-class teaching for our students. As Divinity & Religious Studies 58
the University’s largest College – with more than 13,500 Economics 62
Education 64
students and 1,300 members of staff – we offer 200 English & Scottish Literature 68
English Language 70
undergraduate programmes in a broad range of academic French 72
German 74
areas, hosted by our 11 Schools. This diversity creates a Hispanic Studies 76
History 78
vibrant atmosphere for students from around the world History of Art & Fine Art 82
to learn, grow and prepare for the professional Islamic Studies & Middle Eastern Studies 84
Italian 86
challenges ahead. Law 88
Linguistics 92
Mind & Language 94
Humanities & Social Science at Edinburgh Modern European Languages 96
Music 98
Nursing Studies 100
If you have any queries about the programmes listed in Philosophy 102
this section, please contact the Admissions Office, or go Politics & International Relations 104
Psychology 106
online for further details. Russian Studies 108
Scandinavian Studies 110
Scottish Ethnology 112
Scottish Studies 114
Social Anthropology 116
College of Humanities & Social Science Social Policy 118
College of Humanities & Social Science Social Work 120
Sociology 122
Admissions Office
Sport Science & Sport Management 124
The University of Edinburgh Sustainable Development 126
David Hume Tower
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9JX
UK
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565
Email: hssug@ed.ac.uk
Web: www.hss.ed.ac.uk
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Accounting
At a glance Why choose Accounting at the University of Edinburgh?
Contact: College of Humanities & Social • Most of our MA courses are accredited by the Institute of Chartered
Science Undergraduate Admissions Office
Accountants of Scotland (ICAS), the Institute of Chartered Accountants
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 in England and Wales (ICAEW), the Chartered Institute of Management
Website: www.business-school.ed.ac.uk Accountants (CIMA), and the Association of Chartered Certificated
Study abroad? Yes Accountants (ACCA).
Further information at:
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications • Accounting is taught within the University of Edinburgh Business School,
which, as one of the most respected business schools in the world, offers
some of the most sought-after programmes.
• In the most recent RAE, 40% of our research in ‘Business and
Management Studies’ was rated 3*, internationally excellent, with a
further 10% rated 4*, world-leading.
WHAT DO I NEED TO GET IN?

Minimum entry requirements MA Economics & Accounting (LN14) LLB Law & Accountancy (MN14)
MA Accounting & Finance (NN43) SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings, to SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings
MA Business Studies & Accounting (NN14) include Mathematics. including English.
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings. Standard Grades: English and a language Standard Grades: Mathematics at Grade 2,
Higher Mathematics strongly preferred. other than English at Grade 3. and a language other than English at Grade 3.
Standard Grades: Mathematics at Grade 2, GCE A Levels: BBB including Mathematics or GCE A Levels: BBB
English and a language other than English AS Mathematics at A if A Level not taken. GCSEs: English Language and English Literature
at Grade 3. GCSEs: English and a language other than at Grade A, Mathematics at Grade B, and a
GCE A Levels: BBB. Mathematics AS or A Level English at Grade C. language other than English at Grade C.
strongly preferred. IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall
GCSEs: Mathematics at Grade B, English and and grades 555 in Higher Level subjects and grades 555 in Higher Level subjects
a language other than English at Grade C. including Mathematics. Standard Level: including English. Standard Level: Mathematics at 4
IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall Mathematics at 6 (if not taken at HL), English or Mathematical Studies at 5, and a language other
and grades 555 in Higher Level subjects and a language other than English at 4. than English at 4.
preferably including Mathematics. Standard
Level: Mathematics at 4 or Mathematical Studies
at 5, English at 4 and a language other than
This is a high–demand subject area with approximately
English at 4.
18 applications per place. To be considered for an
offer, applicants will require to have achieved, or be
predicted, at least AABB (Highers) or AAA (A Levels)
unless one or more of the contextual factors on page
194 applies. Conditional offers will be made in the
range of BBBB-AAAA (Highers), BBB-AAA (A Levels)
or 34-45 (IB), and are likely to be in the higher range
for those to whom contextual factors do not apply.
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Introducing Accountancy
Accountants play a crucial role in business. Their ability to measure financial information and make projections affects economic decision-making
at all levels. Financial accountants report on the performance of an organisation, and management accountants provide financial information to
help with planning and strategy. Accountancy is the fastest growing area of business activity.
Accounting at the University of Edinburgh offers a flexible degree programme. You can combine Accounting with Business Studies, Finance,
Economics or Law and can study a broad range of courses. You will be taught by staff with an excellent reputation for research and our courses
draw from the most recent research findings.
This degree programme provides an excellent foundation for a professional accounting qualification or prepares you for a range of careers in
finance and other sectors.
YEAR BY YEAR
Year 1 preparation of financial statements. It also Applications. You will also take courses from
In your first year you will study Accountancy includes an introduction to taxation. the other half of your joint honours degree
1A, an introduction to financial accounting, programme.
and Accountancy 1B, an introduction to Accountancy 2B looks at the more complex
management accounting. You will also areas of management accounting. You will Year 4
study courses from Business Studies, Finance, learn about costing systems and more about In your fourth year you will choose two
Law or Economics according to your joint current practice. You will also study courses from a range including Advanced
honours degree. intermediate-level taxation. Management Accounting, Audit Practice,
Public Sector Accounting and Theoretical &
Year 2 Year 3 Practical Issues in Financial Accounting. You
In Year 2 you will study Accountancy 2A In your third year you will study the core will also complete an accounting-based
which deals with some of the more complex courses: Advanced Financial Accounting, research dissertation.
aspects of financial accounting such as the Auditing and Management Accounting
How will I be taught? Where will I be taught? What about career

The courses are taught through a Teaching takes place within the University’s opportunities?
combination of lectures, tutorials Central Area (see Campus maps, page 200).
After graduating in Accountancy, you can
and computer workshops. You will also have access to the libraries
train to become a qualified accountant
and computing facilities. There are
through a traineeship with an accountancy
How will I be assessed? opportunities to study abroad through the
or commercial firm. Alternatively you could
You will be assessed on presentations, ERASMUS or the International Exchange
choose a career in finance or banking. Some
reports, essays, exams and individual Programmes. The Business School exchange
of our graduates decide to follow a different
and group projects. programme offers opportunities to study in
direction and pursue employment in
the USA, Hong Kong, China, North America,
management positions in the public and
Australia, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Korea,
private sectors.
and within Europe.
You may also be interested in Business Studies, page 52, Economics, page 62 or Law, page 88.
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Arabic & Persian

At a glance Why choose Arabic & Persian at the University
Contact: College of Humanities & Social of Edinburgh?
Email: hssug@ed.ac.uk • The University of Edinburgh hosts the Centre for the Advanced Study
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 of the Arab World with two other university partners.
Website: www.imes.ed.ac.uk
Study abroad? Yes • In the most recent RAE, 25% of our research in ‘Middle Eastern and
Further information at: African Studies’ was rated 4*, world-leading, with a further 45% rated
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications 3*, internationally excellent.
• We are the only university in Scotland to offer courses in three main
languages of the Muslim world – Arabic, Persian and Turkish.

Minimum entry requirements a language other than English at Grade 1, MA Arabic & French (TR61)
MA Arabic (T620) and English at Grade 3.
MA Arabic & Spanish (TR64)
MA Arabic & History (TV61) GCE A Levels: BBB.
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings to
MA Arabic & History of Art (TV63) GCSEs: Mathematics at Grade B, a language
include French or Spanish as appropriate.
MA Arabic & Persian (T621) other than English at Grade A and English at
Grade C. Standard Grades: English at Grade 3 and
MA Arabic & Politics (TL62)
Mathematics or an approved science at Grade 3.
MA Arabic & Social Anthropology (LT66) IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall
and grades 555 in Higher Level subjects. Standard GCE A Levels: BBB to include French or Spanish
MA Islamic Studies (V622) as appropriate.
Level: A language other than English at 5, English
MA Middle Eastern Studies (T600)
at 4 and Mathematics at 4 or Mathematical GCSEs: English at Grade C and Mathematics or
MA Persian & Politics (LT26) Studies at 5. an approved science at Grade C.
MA Persian & Social Anthropology (TL66) IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and
MA Arabic & Economics (TL61) grades 555 in Higher Level subjects including
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings.
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings to French or Spanish as appropriate. Standard Level:
Standard Grades: a language other than English
include Mathematics. English at 4, and Mathematics or an approved
at Grade 1, English at Grade 3, and Mathematics
science at 4.
or an approved Science at Grade 3. Standard Grades: a language other than English
GCE A Levels: BBB. at Grade 1 and English at Grade 3.
GCSEs: a language other than English at Grade A, GCE A Levels: BBB to include Mathematics or AS
English at Grade C, and Mathematics or an Mathematics at A if A Level not taken.
approved science at Grade C. GCSEs: a language other than English at Grade A
IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and and English at Grade C.
grades 555 in Higher Level subjects. Standard Level: IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall This is a high–demand subject area with approximately
a language other than English at 5, English at 4 and grades 555 in Higher Level subjects including 11 applications per place. To be considered for an
and Mathematics or an approved Science at 4. Mathematics. Standard Level: Mathematics at 6 offer, applicants will require to have achieved, or be
(if not taken at HL), a language other than English predicted, at least AABB (Highers) or AAA (A Levels)
MA Arabic & Business Studies (TN61) at 5, and English at 4. 194 applies. Conditional offers will be made in the
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings. range of BBBB-AAAA (Highers), BBB-AAA (A Levels)
Standard Grades: Mathematics at Grade 2,
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Introducing Arabic & Persian
For several decades the Middle East has been at the forefront of world events. These programmes provide a unique opportunity to learn the
region’s languages and develop a better understanding of Muslim politics, faith, history, literature and law.
If studying Arabic you will be introduced to a varied and fascinating region that opens the door to the intellectual heritage of Islam. Those
studying Persian will be introduced to Persian culture and Iranian history. Both provide the opportunity to study a full range of material from
pre-Islamic poetry and Islamic philosophy to modern literature and media.
YEAR BY YEAR
Arabic Year 4 Year 3
Years 1 & 2 In your fourth year you will continue to If you are studying a joint honours degree
In Years 1 and 2 you will study elementary develop your language and translation skills you will normally study Persian abroad in
Arabic to learn basic grammar and develop and will write your honours dissertation. Semester 1 and take core courses from your
your vocabulary. You will also take courses in You will also choose from a range of option joint honours subject in Semester 2. If you are
Islamic history, modern Middle Eastern history courses dealing with different aspects of Islam studying Persian and Arabic, you will study
and courses from other academic areas. and the Middle East. Persian abroad in the second semester of
Year 3.
Year 3 Persian
You will spend your third year in an Arabic- Years 1 & 2 Year 4
speaking country, improving your language In your first two years you will study Persian 1 In your final year you will study classical and
skills and undertaking independent study. and 2, covering basic Persian grammar, modern Persian literature and will continue to
vocabulary and conversational skills. You develop your translation and conversational
will study Islamic history, modern Middle skills. You will also complete a dissertation.
Eastern history and courses from your
joint honours subject.

Courses are taught through a combination of Classes will take place within the School opportunities?
lectures, tutorials and language classes taught of Literatures, Languages and Cultures,
The Middle East is one of the UK’s major
by experienced language instructors. located within the University’s Central Area
trading partners so there is a high demand
(see Campus maps, page 200). You will
for graduates who speak Arabic or Persian.
How will I be assessed? have full access to the University’s computer
The degree programmes will also prepare
You will be assessed by a combination facilities and libraries, which contain
you for careers in the Diplomatic Service, the
of exams and coursework, including specialist resources and a collection of
Civil Service or non-government organisations.
essays, exercises, presentations and oral Islamic manuscripts.
Graduates also enter teaching, the media or
language examinations. You will also continue with postgraduate study.
complete a dissertation in your final year.
You may also be interested in Islamic Studies or Middle Eastern Studies, page 84.
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Archaeology
At a glance Why choose Archaeology at the University
Email: hssug@ed.ac.uk • The University of Edinburgh has strong links with the National Museums
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 of Scotland, the Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre
Website: www.shca.ed.ac.uk/archaeology and Historic Scotland.
Study abroad? Yes
Further information at: • There are opportunities to take part in excavation and archaeological
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications survey fieldwork in the UK, Europe and the Middle East.
• The recently refurbished teaching and research space offers excellent
laboratory facilities and houses an extensive collection of
archaeological reference materials.

Minimum entry requirements and Mathematics at Grade 3.
MA Ancient Mediterranean Civilisations GCE A Levels: BBB to include two of Geography,
(VV41) Geology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics.
MA Archaeology (V100) GCSEs: English at Grade C, a language other
MA Archaeology & Social Anthropology than English at Grade C and Mathematics at
(VL46) Grade C.
MA History & Archaeology (VV1K) IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings. grades 555 in Higher Level subjects to include
two of Geography, Geology, Biology, Chemistry,
Standard Grades: English at Grade 3, a
Physics, Mathematics. Standard Level: English
language other than English at Grade 3, and
at 4, a language other than English at 4,
Mathematics or an approved at Grade 3.
and Mathematics at 4.
GCE A Levels: BBB.
GCSEs: English at Grade C, a language other Combined honours
than English at Grade C and Mathematics or an Archaeology can be combined with Architectural
approved science at Grade C. History, Celtic, Geography, History, and Scottish
IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall Ethnology. Archaeology can also be studied as
and grades 555 in Higher Level subjects. part of Ancient Mediterranean Civilisations.
Standard Level: English at 4, a language
other than English at 4, and Mathematics
or an approved science at 4.
BSc Environmental Archaeology (F421)
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings to

include two of Geography, Geology, Biology,
If a conditional offer is made, it will be in the range of
Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics.
BBBB-AAAA (Highers), BBB-AAA (A Levels) or 34-45 (IB),
Standard Grades: English at Grade 3, and is likely to be in the higher range for those to whom
a language other than English at Grade 3 contextual factors (see page 194) do not apply.
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Introducing Archaeology
Archaeology investigates the human past using artefacts and surviving materials. The University of Edinburgh has a tradition of archaeological
research and specialises in European prehistory and the early prehistory and civilisations of the Mediterranean and the Middle East. You can choose
courses that combine Archaeology with ancient history and study ancient civilisations such as the Greeks, Romans, Persians and Byzantines. You can
also choose to study Environmental Archaeology, which looks at the development of the human environment.
Archaeology introduces you to basic archaeological techniques and the philosophy and methodology of archaeology. You can choose to specialise
by geographical area or period. The practical courses involve fieldwork training and excavation experience.
YEAR BY YEAR
Year 1 Year 3 Year 4
In your first year Archaeology 1 will In your third year you will take Theoretical In your fourth year you will continue to
introduce you to the history and Archaeology and Archaeology in Practice. take optional Archaeology courses and will
methods of archaeology and how these If you are a single honours student, you will write your honours dissertation. There will
methodologies can be applied to the study choose four additional Archaeology courses. be opportunities to complete archaeology
of prehistory and the growth of complexity Those studying for a combined honours fieldwork in the UK or abroad as well. If
and the early civilisations in Europe and the degree will choose a minimum of one you are studying for a combined honours
Near East. You will also have a choice of Archaeology course and three others degree you will choose a minimum of one
other Archaeology courses. chosen from a course list taken from Archaeology course and three courses from
both subjects in your combined honours a course list taken from both subjects in
Year 2 degree programme. your combined honours degree programme.
In Year 2 you will take Archaeology 2A Your dissertation can be in either subject
and 2B, considering prehistoric Europe in your combined honours programme.
and the ancient Near East. You will also
take further courses from Archaeology
and other academic disciplines.

You will be taught through a combination The School of History, Classics and opportunities?
of lectures, seminars and tutorials and in Archaeology, located within the University’s
Many Archaeology graduates find employment
your first year you will complete fieldwork Central Area (see Campus maps, page 200)
in related areas working for government
and practical projects. Fieldwork in successive has excellent teaching and study facilities.
agencies and universities, or employed as
years is optional but it can contribute towards You can use the environmental and landscape
professional archaeologists for museums and
your final degree. In your third and fourth archaeology laboratories and the School’s
heritage organisations. The transferable skills
years your fieldwork can also contribute to extensive reference collections of archaeology
you develop during your degree also prepare
your dissertation research. materials. You will also have access to the
you for other careers including business,
University’s libraries and computer facilities.
management, accountancy, teaching,
How will I be assessed? There are opportunities to spend some of
journalism, radio and television and the
You will be assessed through coursework Year 2 or 3 studying abroad. The School has
Civil Service.
and exams. exchange agreements with universities in Italy
and Greece.
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Architecture
At a glance Why choose Architecture at ESALA?
Contact: College of Humanities and Social • Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture
(ESALA) programmes are offered jointly by the University and Edinburgh
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 College of Art (ECA) so students have access to world-class design facilities
Websites: www.esala.ac.uk and researchers at both institutions.
Study abroad? No
• Our BA and MA Professional Architecture degrees have ARB (Architects
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications Registration Board) accreditation and are at candidate status for approval
by RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects).
• Edinburgh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers a rich and dramatic
setting in which to study architecture.

Minimum entry requirements at Grade B, English at Grade C and a language The University’s admissions policy applies to the
BA/MA Architecture (K100) other than English at Grade C. Evidence of joint degrees with the Art College, as well as to
MA Architecture in Creative & Cultural artistic ability. the University’s own Architecture-related degrees.
Environments (KL17) IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and Both institutions are committed to widening
grades 555 in Higher Level subjects. Standard access, and are members of the Lothian Equal
The above programmes in Architecture are
Level: Mathematics at 5 or Mathematical Studies Access Programme for Schools.
offered by the Edinburgh School of Architecture
at 6, English at 4, and a language other than
and Landscape Architecture (ESALA). Programmes
English at 4. Programmes delivered solely by the
are delivered at the University’s School of Arts,
BA/MA (Hons) Architecture: all students University of Edinburgh (E56)
Culture and Environment (ACE) on Chambers
Street and nearby at ECA on Lauriston Place. are admitted to the MA (Hons) Architecture MA Architectural History (VV31)
Applicants for ESALA programmes are processed programme. At the end of the second year, MA Architectural History & Archaeology (VVH4)
by the University on behalf of the Art College students have a choice of pathways enabling
SQA Highers: BBBB.
and the University and applicants should use the accelerated progress or development of broader
academic interests – BA Architecture (3 years) Standard Grades: English at Grade 3, a
University UCAS code of E56 when applying.
or MA (Hons) Architecture (4 years). Both language other than English at Grade 3 and
Architecture (K100) degrees have ARB accreditation, and are at Mathematics or an approved science at Grade 3.
Architecture in Creative & Cultural candidate status for approval by RIBA, for GCE A Levels: BBB.
Environments (KL17) Part 1 professional status.
GCSEs: English at Grade C, a language other
Alternatively, the MA (Hons) Architecture in than English at Grade C, and Mathematics or
SQA Highers: BBBB.
Creative and Cultural Environments is a non- an approved science at Grade C.
Standard Grades: Mathematics at Grade 1 accredited degree route and allows students
IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and
or Mathematics and Physics at Grade 2, to combine a general education in architecture
grades 555 in Higher Level subjects. Standard
English at Grade 3 and a language other with a choice of subjects in other disciplines.
Level: English at 4, a language other than English
than English at Grade 3. Evidence of
Edinburgh College of Art offers a full BA at 4, and Mathematics or an approved science
artistic ability.
(Hons)/MSc Integrated Masters programme in at 4.
GCE A Levels: BBB.
Landscape Architecture. Please refer to the Art
GCSEs: Mathematics at Grade A, or Mathematics College’s undergraduate prospectus for further
and Physics/Science plus Additional Science details at www.eca.ac.uk/undergraduate.
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(CONTINUED)
Other prorammes available:
MA History of Art & Architectural
History (V360) (see page 82)
MA Social & Architectural History (VV33)
(See page 78)
BEng Structural Engineering with
Architecture (H2K1) (see page 164)
MEng Structural Engineering with
Architecture (H2KC) (see page 164)
This is a high–demand subject area with

approximately 13 applications per place.
To be considered for an offer, applicants will
require to have achieved, or be predicted, at
least AABB (Highers) or AAA (A Levels) unless
one or more of the contextual factors on
page 194 applies. Conditional offers will be
made in the range of BBBB-AAAA (Highers),
BBB-AAA (A Levels) or 34-45 (IB), and are likely
to be in the higher range for those to whom
contextual factors do not apply.
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Introducing Architecture
Architecture is the study of the built environment. It is a celebration of our cultural inheritance and a statement outlining our cultural ambitions.
Architects combine practical skills and creativity to meet building needs. Studying architecture will teach you observation, analytical thinking,
creative thinking and design skills. You will learn about architecture of the past and the relevance of its principles for that of the future. You will
also study architecture in relation to the societies that produce it.
YEAR BY YEAR
BA/MA (Hons) Architecture MA (Hons) Architecture in MA (Hons) Architectural History
Years 1 & 2 Creative & Cultural Environments and MA (Hons) Architectural
First and second year introduce the key This non-accredited degree allows you to History and Archaeology*
skills required for studying architecture. study architecture with other subjects. Years 1 & 2
You will take courses in architectural design, In your first two years you take courses
technology and environment, architectural Years 1 & 2 in Architectural History and choose outside
history and theory, and communication Years 1 and 2 follow the same structure and courses from other academic areas offered
studies. At the end of this stage you will offer the same courses as the first two by the University.
choose to study for a BA or MA (Hons). stages of the BA/MA (Hons) Architecture –
see details, left. Year 3
Year 3 In Year 3 you will study Texts & Theories
In your third year, you take courses in Year 3 in Western Architecture and will choose
Introducing Architecture Practice and In Year 3 you choose from a range of optional courses in Architectural History
Architectural Design Theory. You start to subjects according to your interests. Topics and other subjects.
specialise and can choose to study in areas include architecture, architectural history,
of personal interest, including sustainability, history of art and landscape architecture. Year 4
technology, adaptation and intervention. In Year 3 or 4 you have the option of a work
For BA students Year 3 is the exit year. Year 4 placement. In Year 4 you choose optional
For MA (Hons) students, between Years 3 You can choose an architectural studio courses in Architectural History and other
and 4 you will undertake two semesters of course or a combination of Architectural subjects. You will also complete a dissertation.
practical experience. History and an outside course. You will
also complete a dissertation.
Year 4 * You can also do joint degrees in History
In the final stage you will choose a main of Art and Architectural History, and Social
studio course and will develop, curate and History and Architectural History.
present an academic portfolio. As part of
your MA (Hons) you will write a dissertation.
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How will I be taught? What about career
Courses are taught through a combination opportunities?
of lectures, seminars, studio-based projects, “From an architecture
The BA and MA Architecture degrees offer
field trips and practical experience.
routes into the architecture profession and student’s point of view,
graduates normally continue their studies to Edinburgh is one of the
How will I be assessed? qualify as practising architects. Architecture most inspiring and engaging
You will be assessed by a combination of graduates have excellent career prospects cityscapes. It promotes an
coursework and exams. and many graduates from Edinburgh are
active learning environment
working for private practices, local and
while offering the most
Where will I be taught? national government and large commercial
varied and brilliant
organisations both in the UK and overseas.
Teaching takes place across a range of
Graduates in Architecture in Creative and
student activities.”
facilities all located in central Edinburgh; at
the University’s Minto House on Chambers Cultural Environments have a choice of career Andre Kong
Street (see Campus maps, page 200) and options in the construction and cultural 2nd Year,
nearby at the Art College in Lauriston Place. design industries. You can also pursue a Architectural Design
These encompass design studios, well- career in research, curation, estate
equipped workshops, computer facilities management or visual arts.
and libraries. You will also have access to the Graduates in Architectural History also have
University’s Main Library and computer labs, a variety of career options, in particular,
as well as the libraries and IT facilities at the conservation, land management, heritage
Art College. or historical consultancy.
You may also be interested in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering, page 162.
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Asian Studies
At a glance Why choose Asian Studies at the University of Edinburgh?
Contact: College of Humanities & Social • The University of Edinburgh is the only university in Scotland to offer
honours degrees in Chinese and Japanese.
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 • In the most recent RAE, 25% of our research in ‘Asian Studies’ was rated
Website: www.asianstudies.ed.ac.uk 3*, internationally excellent, with a further 10% rated 4*, world-leading.
Study abroad? Yes
Further information at: • There are opportunities to study in China and Japan.
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications
Introducing Asian Studies

Chinese
Minimum entry requirements GCSEs: A language other than English at Grade
A, English at Grade C and Mathematics or an A knowledge of Chinese language and culture
MA Chinese (T100)
approved science at Grade C. is becoming increasingly important as China
MA Chinese & History (TV11)
MA Chinese & Linguistics (TQ11) IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall becomes a bigger economic, political and
and grades 555 in Higher Level subjects. global player. China has the largest population
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings. Standard Level: A language other than English in the world and recently recorded the highest
Standard Grades: A language other than at 5, English at 4, Mathematics or an approved
economic growth rate. Studying Chinese
English at Grade 1, English at Grade 3 and science at 4.
will provide you with an insight into the
development of China’s rich history, culture
GCE A Levels: BBB. Combined honours
Japanese can be combined with International and literature. You will learn Mandarin Chinese
GCSEs: A language other than English at Grade
Business Studies, and applicants for this and learn to read and write Classic and
A, English at Grade C and Mathematics or an
approved science at Grade C. programme should note that it does not Modern Standard Chinese. In your third year
normally involve any formal study of Japanese in you will spend a year in China where you will
IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall
the third and fourth year, although most
and grades 555 in Higher Level subjects. develop language skills and experience China’s
students do spend their third year in Japan
Standard Level: A language other than English rich culture. There are also opportunities for
studying business courses delivered in English.
at 5, English at 4, and Mathematics or an home stays with local families during your
approved science at 4.
year abroad.
Combined honours Japanese

Chinese can be combined with Economics,
History of Art and International Business Studies. Japan is a vibrant and modern society with
a fascinating and ancient culture. Courses
MA Japanese (T210) exploring the country’s ancient heritage
MA Japanese & Linguistics (TQ21) and modern economy appeal to students with
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings. 9 applications per place. To be considered for an offer, a wide range of interests. Japanese teaching
applicants will require to have achieved, or be
Standard Grades: A language other than staff specialise in areas of study including
English at Grade 1, English at Grade 3 and unless one or more of the contextual factors on page Japanese religions, history of ideas and applied
Mathematics or an approved science at Grade 3. 194 applies. Conditional offers will be made in the linguistics. As part of your Japanese degree
GCE A Levels: BBB. or 34-45 (IB), and are likely to be in the higher range you will spend a year in Japan developing your
for those to whom contextual factors do not apply. language skills and experiencing first hand the
varied culture.
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YEAR BY YEAR
MA Chinese MA Japanese
Year 1 Year 1
In your first year you will study Chinese 1, an In your first year you will study Japanese 1,
introduction to modern spoken and written an introduction to Japanese grammar, and
Chinese, and East Asian Civilisation 1, an East Asian Civilisation 1, an introduction to
introduction to modern East Asian history. A modern East Asian history and culture. If
range of other courses, including China in you are studying Japanese & Linguistics you
Literature & Film, is available. will also study Linguistics 1. “Edinburgh is such a prestigious
and well known University; it’s the
Year 2 Year 2
place I always had in mind when
In your second year you will continue to In Year 2 you will study Japanese 2A and 2B,
first applying and since receiving
learn Chinese and will explore Chinese which will develop your written and spoken
culture further in Chinese 2A and 2B. You Japanese. You will also study Japanese the offer to study here, I haven’t
may also take East Asian Civilisation 2 to history, culture and society in preparation looked back!”
learn more about the classical and for your year in Japan. If you are studying
premodern Chinese history and culture in Japanese & Linguistics, you will also study Liam Dryden
2nd Year student
preparation for your year in China. Linguistics 2A and 2B.
Year 3 Year 3
You will spend your third year in China You will spend your third year at a Japanese
where you will develop language skills and university where you will develop your
follow courses in Chinese literature and language skills and start work on your
culture. dissertation.
Year 4 Year 4
In your final year you will continue to study In Year 4 you will continue to study
Chinese language alongside your choice of Japanese language, history, culture and
modules in modern and pre-modern history, literature. You will also complete your
literature, philosophy and economic history. dissertation. Japanese & Linguistics students
will study core courses from the Linguistics
4 programme and will work on a dissertation.
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Most of the cultural courses are taught The majority of the teaching takes place opportunities?
through lectures and tutorials. Languages are within the School of Literatures, Languages
Graduates in Asian Studies have a broad
taught in small classes that use computer- and Cultures located within the University’s
range of careers available to them. Chinese
assisted learning. Central Area (see Campus maps, page 200).
graduates are in demand in the media,
You will have access to the University’s
commerce and the Civil Service, and many
How will I be assessed? libraries, computer facilities and the School’s
are recruited by companies based in East Asia.
You will be assessed by a combination of language labs. Chinese and Japanese students
Graduates in Chinese and Japanese can use
exams, class exercises and coursework. will spend their third year studying abroad.
their language skills to work as translators,
Students studying Economics and Chinese will
interpreters or teachers. Many Japanese
spend one semester studying in China, and
graduates choose to work in areas like
one semester at a university in Hong Kong,
finance or investment, or go into publishing
Singapore or Taiwan. Please see page 34 for
and management consultancy. There are
additional costs of studying abroad.
also opportunities to continue studying
and some scholarships are available for
Masters and PhD courses in Chinese.
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Business Studies
At a glance Why choose Business Studies at the University
Email: hssug@ed.ac.uk • Our highly sought-after programmes are accredited by a wide range
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 of leading business education organisations and professional bodies.
Website: www.business-school.ed.ac.uk
• In the most recent RAE, 40% of our research in ‘Business & Management
Study abroad? Yes
Studies’ was rated 3*, internationally excellent, with a further 10% rated
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications 4*, world-leading.
• Leading graduate employers are involved across the curriculum.

Minimum entry requirements IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and MA International Business with a Language
MA Business Studies (N100) grades 555 in Higher Level subjects including – Arabic, Chinese or Japanese (N1T9)
MA Business Studies & Accounting (NN14) Mathematics. Standard Level: Mathematics at 6
(if not taken at HL), English at 4, and a language
MA Business Studies & Geography (NL17) Mathematics Higher strongly preferred.
other than English at 4.
MA Business Studies & Law (NM11) Standard Grades: Mathematics at Grade 2,
MA International Business (N120) MA Business Studies & French (NR11) a language other than English at Grade 1 and
English at Grade 3.
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings. MA Business Studies & German (NR12)
MA Business Studies & Spanish (NR14) GCE A Levels: BBB. Mathematics AS or A Level
Mathematics Higher strongly preferred.
strongly preferred.
Standard Grades: Mathematics at Grade 2, MA International Business with a Language –
French, German, Italian, Russian & Spanish (N1T9) GCSEs: Mathematics at Grade B, a language other
English at Grade 3, and a language other than
than English at Grade A, and English at Grade C.
English at Grade 3. SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings
including a language other than English. IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall
GCE A Levels: BBB. Mathematics AS or A Level
Mathematics Higher strongly preferred. and grades 555 in Higher Level subjects. Standard
strongly preferred.
Standard Grades: Mathematics at Grade 2, Level: Mathematics at 4 or Mathematical Studies
GCSEs: Mathematics at Grade B, English at Grade at 5 (if not taken at HL), a language other than
English at Grade 3. French at Grade 2 also
C, and a language other than English at Grade C. English at 5 and English at 4.
required for Business Studies and French (NR11)
IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and and International Business with French (N1T9). Combined honours
grades 555 in Higher Level subjects. Standard GCE A Levels: BBB including a language other than Business Studies can be combined with Arabic,
Level: Mathematics at 4 or Mathematical Studies English. Mathematics AS or A Level strongly preferred. Computer Science, Economic History, French,
at 5 (if not taken at HL), English at 4, and a German, Italian, Law, Mathematics, Psychology,
GCSEs: Mathematics at Grade B, English at
language other than English at 4. Russian Studies or Spanish.
Grade C. French at Grade B also required for
MA Business Studies & Economics (NL11) Business Studies and French (NR11) and
International Business with French (N1T9).
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings,
including Mathematics. This is a high–demand subject area with approximately
grades 555 in Higher Level subjects including a 18 applications per place. To be considered for an
Standard Grades: English at Grade 3, and a language other than English. Standard Level: offer, applicants will require to have achieved, or be
language other than English at Grade 3. Mathematics at 4 or Mathematical Studies at 5 (if predicted, at least AABB (Highers) or AAA (A Levels)
GCE A Levels: BBB, including Mathematics, not taken at HL), and English at 4. French at 5 also unless one or more of the contextual factors on page
or AS Mathematics at A, if A Level not taken. required for Business Studies & French (NRII) and
GCSEs: English at Grade C, and a language International Business with French (NIT9). or 34-45 (IB), and are likely to be in the higher range
other than English at Grade C. for those to whom contextual factors do not apply.
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Introducing Business Studies
This subject’s main focus is on the management of organisations. It looks at the theories and methods behind successful management
and explores the relationships between people, organisations and their environment.
You will study organisational policies, strategic planning, employment relations, finance, marketing and technology. The degree programmes
draw on other subject areas including psychology, law, economics and sociology. Business Studies can be studied as part of a joint honours
degree programme with Arabic, Economics, History, Law and Psychology among other subjects.
YEAR BY YEAR
Year 1 Year 2 You will start to choose more specialist
In your first year you will study Business In Year 2 you will study Business Research courses. If you are studying an International
Studies 1, which introduces key concepts of Methods 1: Quantitative Techniques and Business degree you will spend your third
management and business including Career Development Planning. You can year abroad.
strategy, finance, marketing and the also choose courses in Organisation
management of people. You will also study Studies, Business Economics, Principles Year 4
computing and accountancy courses and of Finance, Managing Employment In your fourth year you will continue to study
choose an outside course of your choice. Relations, International Business, Marketing, specialist courses and will complete a
If you are studying an International Business Management Science and Entrepreneurship. dissertation on a topic of your choice. The MA
degree you will study Economics and an in International Business Studies is very similar
outside course of your choice. Year 3 to a Business Studies degree except you will
In Year 3 you will study courses in strategic choose some courses in International Business.
management and Business Research
Methods: Applications and Analysis.

Courses are taught through a combination of Teaching takes place in the Central Area opportunities?
lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical exercises of the University (see Campus maps, page
Business Studies graduates are highly valued
and computer-based learning. 200). You will have access to the University’s
by employers across the world. You will have
library and computer facilities. There are
a choice of careers open to you including
How will I be assessed? opportunities to study abroad through
accountancy, management, consulting,
You will be assessed on presentations, ERASMUS and the University’s International
finance, marketing and human resources.
reports, essays, exams and individual Exchange Programme.
A key aim of our degrees is to combine
and group projects. academic knowledge with transferable
The Business School exchange programme
skills in order to enhance employability.
offers opportunities to study in the USA,
Hong Kong, China, North America, Australia,
Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Korea and
within Europe.
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Celtic
At a glance Why choose Celtic at the University of Edinburgh?
Contact: College of Humanities & Social • In the most recent RAE, 30% of our research in ‘Celtic Studies’ was rated as
3*, internationally excellent, with a further 20% rated 4*, world-leading.
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 • Edinburgh is a leading centre for the study of minority languages, language
Website: www.celtscot.ed.ac.uk planning and language maintenance in the Celtic context.
Study abroad? Yes
Further information at: • Our facilities include an unrivalled library, innovative medieval and modern
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications courses, and sound, video, film and photographic materials from the School
of Scottish Studies’ Gaelic archives, offering unique opportunities to research
the traditional Gaelic cultural heritage.

Minimum entry requirements MA Celtic & English or Scottish Literature MA Celtic & German (QR52)
MA Celtic (Q500) (QQH5)
MA Celtic & Archaeology (QV54) SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings At least one of Gaelic or German Higher at Grade B.
MA Celtic & English Language (QQ53) including English and preferably either Gaelic GCE A Levels: BBB. German A Level at Grade B.
MA Celtic & Linguistics (QQ15) or a language other than English.
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings
MA Celtic & Scandinavian Studies (QR56) Standard Grades: A language other than English including Gaelic or German.
MA Celtic & Scottish History (QV52) at Grade 3 (if not at Higher), and Mathematics
Standard Grades: English at Grade 3, and
or an approved science at Grade 3.
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings. Mathematics or an approved science at Grade 3.
GCE A Levels: BBB including English Literature
Preferably including either Higher Gaelic or a GCE A Levels: BBB including German.
or combined English and preferably a language
language other than English. GCSEs: English at Grade C, and Mathematics at
other than English.
Standard Grades: English at Grade 3, a Grade C or an approved science at Grade C.
GCSEs: A language other than English at
language other than English at Grade 3 (if not IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall
Grade C (if not at A Level) and Mathematics
at Higher), and Mathematics or an approved and grades 555 in Higher Level subjects
or an approved science at Grade C.
science at Grade 3. including German. Standard Level: English at 4,
GCE A Levels: BBB. Preferably including a and Mathematics or an approved science at 4.
and grades 555 in Higher Level subjects
language other than English.
including English and preferably a language
other than English. Standard Level: A language
than English at Grade C (if not at A Level) and In addition to the above degrees, Celtic can also
other than English at 4 (if not at HL), and
Mathematics or an approved science at Grade C. be combined with Law or Scottish Ethnology.
Mathematics or an approved science at 4.
and grades 555 in Higher Level subjects.
Preferably including a language other than
English. Standard Level: English at 4, a language
other than English at 4 (if not at HL), and
Mathematics or an approved science at 4. For MA Celtic & English Literature, if a conditional offer
is made, it will be in the range BBBB – AAAA (Highers),
BBB – AAA (A Levels) or 34-35 (IB), and is likely to be in
the higher range for those whom contextual factors
(see page 194) do not apply.
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Introducing Celtic
Celtic cultures have contributed substantially to European literature since the earliest times. Some contemporary Celtic writers are recognised
world-class figures.
Celtic at the University of Edinburgh focuses on the Scottish Gaelic language but also covers Modern Irish and the Medieval Celtic languages.
In addition to language and literature courses, we offer the opportunity to explore Celtic history and culture in early and modern times.
YEAR BY YEAR
Year 1 Year 2 Years 3 & 4
If you are already qualified in Scottish The two second-year language courses You will choose from one of two curricula –
Gaelic, you will study Gaelic 1B, focusing expand and develop your familiarity with Medieval or Modern. The Medieval
on Scottish Gaelic language and literature. Scottish Gaelic language and literature. curriculum concentrates on early Irish and
If you are a beginner you will study Gaelic Gaelic 2A concentrates on Scottish Gaelic, Welsh language and literature, history and
1A, concentrating on language learning. while Gaelic 2B also introduces Irish language culture. The Modern curriculum is concerned
Introduction to Gaelic Language & Culture and Literature. Celtic Literature 2A and 2B with Gaelic Scotland and Ireland from around
includes a basic language-learning opportunity. uses translations to bring students into close 1600 to the present and includes advanced
Celtic Civilisation 1A and 1B provides contact with a variety of early and modern Gaelic language work aimed at developing
overviews of the social and cultural history literary texts in Early Irish, Medieval Welsh, high-level oral and writing skills.
of the Celtic peoples from late prehistoric Scottish Gaelic, Early Modern and Modern
times to the present, including language, Irish. Celtic Literature 2A plus 2B qualifies
literature, religion and art. you for the Medieval curriculum at honours
level. Gaelic 2A or 2B qualifies you for
either the Medieval or Modern curriculum.

Courses are taught through a combination Teaching will take place in George Square, opportunities?
of lectures, tutorials and seminars. within the University’s Central Area (see
Edinburgh’s Celtic graduates have always
Campus maps, page 200), in modern
been very successful in gaining academic,
How will I be assessed? lecture theatres and seminar rooms. You
educational, administrative, political and
You will be assessed through a combination will have access to the University’s libraries
journalistic employment. Since the Gaelic
of coursework and exams. and computer facilities and to the Scottish
Language (Scotland) Act 2005, there has been
Studies archive and the Celtic library. There
increased demand for highly educated Gaelic
are opportunities to study abroad through
speakers and cultural leaders, particularly
ERASMUS and the University’s International
within education, Gaelic-related research,
Exchange Programme.
and media and broadcasting.
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Classics
At a glance Why choose Classics at the University of Edinburgh?
Contact: College of Humanities & Social • In the most recent RAE, 35% of our research in ‘Classics, Ancient
History, Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies’ was rated 3*,
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 internationally excellent, with a further 10% rated 4*, world-leading.
Website: www.shca.ed.ac.uk/classics • Students have access to the collections of the National Library of
Study abroad? Yes
Scotland and the National Museum of Scotland.
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications • There is a range of opportunities to study abroad.
Minimum entry requirements MA Classics (Q800)

MA Ancient & Medieval History (V190) SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings
MA Ancient History (V110) including Latin and/or Greek.
MA Ancient History & Classical Standard Grades: English at Grade 3, and
Archaeology (VV14) Mathematics or an approved science at Grade 3.
MA Ancient History & Greek (VQ17)
GCE A Levels: BBB including Latin and/or Greek.
MA Ancient History & Latin (VQ16)
GCSEs: English at Grade C, and Mathematics or
MA Ancient Mediterranean Civilisations
an approved science at Grade C.
(VV41)
MA Classical Archaeology & Greek (QV84)
grades 555 in Higher Level subjects including
MA Classical Studies (Q810)
Latin and/or Greek. Standard Level: English at 4,
MA Classics & English Language (QQ83) and Mathematics or an approved science at 4.
MA Classics & Linguistics (QQ81)
MA Greek Studies (Q700) Combined honours
MA Latin Studies (Q600) Classics can be combined with English Literature,
French, German, History, Italian, Philosophy,
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings. Russian Studies, Sanskrit, Scandinavian Studies
Standard Grades: English at Grade 3, a or Spanish.
GCE A Levels: BBB.
than English at Grade C and Mathematics or 15 applications per place. To be considered for an
an approved science at Grade C. offer, applicants will require to have achieved, or be
IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and predicted, at least AABB (Highers) or AAA (A Levels)
grades 555 in Higher Level subjects. Standard 194 applies. Conditional offers will be made in the
Level: English at 4, a language other than range of BBBB-AAAA (Highers), BBB-AAA (A Levels)
English at 4, and Mathematics or an approved or 34-45 (IB), and are likely to be in the higher range
science at 4. for those to whom contextual factors do not apply.
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Introducing Classics
Classics is the study of the language, literature, history, art and culture of the ancient Greeks and Romans. Our range of Classics degree programmes
allows you to focus on various aspects of the classical world: the Greek and Latin languages, classical literature, ancient history and classical art
and archaeology.
Classics can be combined with a range of subjects as part of a joint honours programme, including English Literature, Philosophy and History.
YEAR BY YEAR
Ancient History, Classical Ancient History Classical Greek
Archaeology and Classical Studies Years 3 & 4 Years 1 & 2
Year 1 In your third and fourth years you will choose If you are new to Greek language you will
In Year 1 you will study courses that more specialist courses such as Archaic study intensive language courses in Year 1
introduce you to the history, archaeology Athens, Ancient Persia, Roman Slavery and read Greek texts in Year 2. If you have
and literature of the Greek and Roman and Hollywood’s Ancient World. studied Greek before, you will read the texts
worlds. Depending on your degree in Years 1 and 2.
programme you will take two or more of: Classical Archaeology
The Greek World 1a: Greece in the Making Years 3 & 4
Years 3 & 4 In your third and fourth years you will study
(Greek culture from the Bronze Age to 476
In your third and fourth years you can the Greek language in more detail and will
BC); The Greek World 1b: Greece’s new
choose specialist courses such as Death & choose from specialist courses such as Homer,
Horizons (Greek culture in the Classical
Burial in Rome, The Athenian Acropolis, Lyric, Greek Tragedy and Hellenistic Poetry.
and Hellenistic periods); The Roman
Hellenistic Art and Inscribed Objects.
World 1a: the Rise of Rome (culture of
early Rome and the spread of Roman Latin
power across the Mediterranean); and Classical Studies Years 1 & 2
The Roman World 1b: the Roman Empire Years 3 & 4 Beginners in Latin receive intensive language
(the city of Rome and its vast empire, In Years 3 and 4 you can choose honours teaching in Year 1 and will read Latin texts in
from the Antonine Wall to the Euphrates). courses from a range, including Early Greek Year 2. If you have studied Latin before you
Philosophy, Socrates & Plato and Literature will read the texts in Years 1 and 2.
Year 2 & Society in the Age of Trajan.
In your second year you will take courses Years 3 & 4
that introduce you to the methods used In your third and fourth years you will study
in the study of ancient history, classical art Latin in more detail and will choose specialist
and archaeology and classical literature. courses such as Cicero the Advocate,
The Catilinarian Conspiracy and Early Virgil
& Late Latin.

Courses are taught through a combination of Teaching takes place in the School of History, opportunities?
lectures, tutorials and some practical exercises. Classics and Archaeology, located within the
Classics graduates often progress to further
University’s Central Area (see Campus maps,
study or careers in academia, teaching and
How will I be assessed? page 200. You will have access to the
museum work. Previous graduates have also
You will be assessed by exams and University’s libraries and computing facilities
gone on to work in law, accountancy, finance,
coursework. and the Classics library, which is run by students.
IT, publishing or the Civil Service.
There are opportunities to study abroad and
to join fieldwork projects overseas.
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Divinity & Religious Studies

At a glance Why choose Divinity & Religious Studies at the
Contact: College of Humanities & Social University of Edinburgh?
Email: hssug@ed.ac.uk • The University of Edinburgh is one of the largest centres for the study
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 of Divinity & Religious Studies in the UK.
Website: www.div.ed.ac.uk
• In the most recent RAE, 30% of our research in ‘Theology, Divinity and
Study abroad? Yes
Religious Studies’ was rated 3*, internationally excellent, with a further
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications 30% rated 4*, world-leading.
• We house one of the world’s biggest collections of books and
manuscripts on Divinity & Religious Studies.

Minimum entry requirements Standard Grades: A language other than Certificate in Pastoral Studies
BA Religious Studies (general) (V642) English at Grade 3, and Mathematics or an (2-year course) (V650)
approved science at Grade 3. Certificate in Theology (1-year course) (V670)
MA Religious Studies (honours) (V627)
GCE A Levels: BBB including English Literature Licentiate in Theology (3-year course) (V680)
BA Divinity (general) (QV86)
or combined English.
MA Divinity (honours) (QVV6) SQA Highers: CCC or more if two sittings.
GCSEs: A language other than English at Grade C
MA Philosophy & Theology (honours) (VV56) and Mathematics or an approved science at Standard Grades: English at Grade 3, a
MA Divinity & Classics (honours) (VQ68) Grade C.IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points language other than English at Grade 3, and
overall and grades 555 in Higher Level subjects Mathematics or an approved science at Grade 3.
including English. Standard Level: A language GCE A Levels: CCC.
Standard Grades: English at Grade 3, a other than English at 4, and Mathematics or an GCSEs: English at Grade C, a language other
language other than English at Grade 3, and approved science at 4. than English at Grade C and Mathematics or an
approved science at Grade C.
GCE A Levels: BBB. BD Divinity (general & honours) (V600) IB: Award of Diploma with 32 points overall and
GCSEs: English at Grade C, a language other grades 554 in Higher Level subjects. Standard
SQA Highers: BBCC or more if two sittings.
than English at Grade C and Mathematics or an Level: English at 4, a language other than English
approved science at Grade C. Standard Grades: English at Grade 3, a
at 4, and Mathematics or an approved science
IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and at 4.
Level: English at 4, a language other than English GCE A Levels: BBC.
at 4, and Mathematics or an approved science GCSEs: English at Grade C, a language other
at 4. than English at Grade C and Mathematics or an MA Philosophy & Theology and MA Religious Studies &
approved science at Grade C. English Literature are both high–demand subject areas
with approximately 6 applications per place. To be
MA Religious Studies & English Literature IB: Award of Diploma with 33 points overall and considered for an offer, applicants will require to have
(honours) (VQ63) grades 554 in Higher Level subjects. Standard achieved, or be predicted, at least AABB (Highers) or
Level: English at 4, a language other than English AAA (A Levels) unless one or more of the contextual
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings factors on page 194 applies. Conditional offers will be
including English. made in the range of BBBB – AAAA (Highers) BBB – AAA
at 4. (A Levels) or 34-45 (IB), and are likely to be in the higher
range for those to whom contextual factors do not apply.
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Humanities & Social Science Divinity & Religious Studies

Introducing Divinity & Religious Studies
Religious Studies looks at religion in a variety of traditions and contexts and explores different ways of theorising about of religion. At the
University of Edinburgh, Religious Studies includes the study of the world’s main religions, their traditions and the integral part they play in human
culture. Religious Studies can be studied in combination with a range of subjects including Ancient History, Archaeology, History of Art, Philosophy
and Social Anthropology.
Divinity focuses on Christianity, its origins, its historical development and its global spread. You will study biblical texts, the theological and ethical
themes of Christianity, and its place in the world today. The course is suitable for anyone with an interest in Divinity but also prepares students for
professional ministry.
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MA Religious Studies MA Divinity an ordinary degree or continue to fourth
year and complete an honours dissertation.
You will study core courses on the world’s Years 1 & 2
main religions and will explore one or In your first two years you will study
MA Divinity & Classics
more in greater depth. courses in biblical studies, ecclesiastical
history, religious studies, theology and Years 1 & 2
Year 1 ethics. You can also choose courses from In Years 1 and 2 you will take courses in
In your first year you will study Religion 1A other academic areas. Classics and in Divinity and can choose
and 1B and can choose from a range of courses from other academic areas.
courses on religious tradition including Year 3
Asian traditions, Christianity, Islam, Hindu In Year 3 you will choose courses from Years 3 & 4
& Buddhist Traditions, and Judaism. You your area of interest. You have the option In Years 3 and 4 you will continue to
can also choose to study a language such of graduating after Year 3 with an take courses in Classics and Divinity at an
as Arabic, Hebrew, New Testament Greek ordinary degree. advanced level and also write an honours
and Sanskrit. If you are studying Religious dissertation on a topic of your choice in
Studies with English Literature you will also Year 4 either of the two fields.
study either Scottish Literature 1 or English In your final year you will continue to choose
Literature 1. subjects from your area of interest and will MA Philosophy & Theology
complete an honours dissertation. Years 1 & 2
Year 2 In Years 1 and 2 you will study courses in
In Year 2 you will study Religion 2A and Philosophy, Christian Theology and Ethics
BD Divinity
2B and another course in religious tradition and can choose courses from other
or language. You can also choose courses This degree prepares you for professional
academic areas.
from other areas of the University. If you ministry but can also be studied by students
are studying Religious Studies with English with an interest in Divinity who are not
Years 3 & 4
Literature you will also study either planning to pursue a ministry career. If
In your third and fourth years you will
Scottish Literature 2 or English Literature 2. you have a previous degree there may
continue to study a combination of core
be opportunities to follow an accelerated
Year 3 and optional courses. In your final year you
Divinity programme.
In your third year you will continue to will also write an honours dissertation.
study a religious tradition and possibly a Years 1 & 2
language and will take courses in the study In your first two years you will follow a
of religion. You have the option to graduate similar programme as the MA in Divinity
after Year 3 with an ordinary degree. and will study courses in biblical studies,
ecclesiastical history, theology and ethics.
Year 4
In your final year you will choose further Years 3 & 4
honours courses and will complete an In Years 3 and 4 you can choose a range of
honours dissertation. Students combining courses from within Divinity and from other
Religious Studies with English Literature academic areas. At the end of your third
will take English Literature and Religious year you can choose to graduate with
Studies courses.
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Courses are taught through a combination Teaching takes place in the School of Divinity, opportunities?
of lectures, tutorials, seminars and based in New College (see Campus maps,
Graduates of Divinity and Religious Studies
online learning. page 200). You will also have access to all the
will develop skills suitable for careers in
University’s libraries and computer facilities.
ministry, counselling, the voluntary sector
How will I be assessed? There are opportunities to study abroad
and the armed forces. You will also acquire
You will be assessed by exams, coursework through the School’s exchange arrangements
transferable skills that can be applied to
and an honours dissertation. with universities in Germany, the Netherlands,
careers in unrelated areas such as finance,
USA and Canada.
management, banking, the Civil Service and
human resources. You may also choose to
continue your studies at Edinburgh or another
institution or pursue a career in teaching
or research.
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Economics
At a glance Why choose Economics at the University of Edinburgh?
Contact: College of Humanities & Social • In the most recent RAE, 45% of our research in ‘Economics and
Econometrics’, was rated 3*, internationally excellent, with a further 25%
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 rated 4*, world-leading.
Website: www.econ.ed.ac.uk • The MathsBase and Economics Help Desk run by senior students offer
Study abroad? Yes
help and support to all Economics undergraduates.
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications • The University of Edinburgh is the base for the Scottish Institute for
Research in Economics.

Minimum entry requirements MA Economics & Chinese (LT11) GCSEs: English at Grade C, and a language other
MA Economics (L100) than English at Grade C.
MA Economics & Accountancy (LN14) including Mathematics. IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and
MA Economics & Economic History (LV13) grades 654 in Higher Level subjects including
Standard Grades: English at Grade 3, and a
Mathematics at 6. Standard Level: English at 4,
MA Economics & Law (LM11) language other than English at Grade 1.
and a language other than English at 4.
MA Economics & Politics (LL12) GCE A Levels: BBB including Mathematics or
MA Economics & Sociology (LL13) AS Mathematics at A if A Level not taken.
Combined honours
MA Economics with Environmental Studies GCSEs: English at Grade C, and a language other Economics can be combined with Arabic,
(L1F9) than English at Grade A. Business Studies, Geography, Philosophy and
MA Economics with Finance (L1N3) IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall Social Policy.
MA Economics with Management Science and grades 555 in Higher Level subjects including
(L1N2) Mathematics. Standard Level: Mathematics at 6,
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings (if not taken at HL) English at 4 and a language
including Mathematics. other than English at 5.

MA Economics & Mathematics (LG11)
language other than English at Grade 3.
MA Economics & Statistics (LG13)
GCE A Levels: BBB including Mathematics or
AS Mathematics at A if A Level not taken. SQA Highers: ABBC or more if two sittings
GCSEs: English at Grade C, and a language other including Mathematics at Grade A or Advanced
than English at Grade C. Higher Mathematics at Grade B. Sixth-year work
in Mathematics recommended.
and grades 555 in Higher Level subjects Standard Grades: English at Grade 3, and a
This is a high-demand subject area with approximately
including Mathematics. Standard Level: language other than English at Grade 3.
Mathematics at 6, (if not taken at HL) English at 4 GCE A Levels: ABC including Mathematics at offer, applicants will require to have achieved, or be
and a language other than English at 5. Grade A. predicted, at least AABB (Highers) or AAA (A Levels)
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Introducing Economics
Studying Economics at the University of Edinburgh gives you a broad introduction to the subject and the flexibility to study topics that interest you
within and outside Economics. Economics can be studied as a joint honours degree with a range of subjects, including Business Studies, Philosophy
and Social Policy.
The study of economics covers everything from individual bargaining to large-scale market interactions. It also explores issues of economic stability,
growth and development. An understanding of these issues is vital for economic forecasting or influencing economic performance or policy.
You will study broad economic concepts, develop your computer skills and learn mathematical and statistical techniques for analysing data and
understanding economic models.
YEAR BY YEAR
Year 1 Year 2
In your first year you will study Economics In Year 2 you will study Economics 2, for a joint honours degree, you will take two
1A and a short introductory computer skills which builds on your knowledge from courses from your other subject area.
course. You will also study two courses of Year 1. You will also study Issues in Global
your choice from other academic areas of the Economics and choose two outside courses Year 4
University. Economics 1A is accessible to those of your choice. In your final year you will be able to choose
who have not previously studied economics, from a wide range of specialist courses
but the structure also means that it is Year 3 including The History of Economic Thought,
challenging to those who have. You will start to study core Economics topics The Economics of Developing Countries,
in more detail and will be introduced to The Economics of the Environment and
econometrics. You will take a further two Policy and Strategic Behaviour. You will
Economics courses or, if you are studying also complete an honours dissertation.

Courses are taught through a combination of The majority of teaching takes place in the opportunities?
lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and School of Economics, located within the
Economics graduates from the University of
web-based learning. The MathsBase and University’s Central Area (see Campus maps,
Edinburgh are highly regarded by employers.
Economics Help Desk offer students help and page 200. You will also be able to access
The skills you learn throughout your course
support throughout their degree. the University’s libraries and computer labs
will equip you for careers in accountancy,
and the School’s own computer facilities.
business, management and consultancy,
How will I be assessed? There are opportunities to study abroad
or for work within aid agencies, not-for-profit
You will be assessed by exams, coursework, through the University’s International
organisations or government departments.
project reports and presentations. In your Exchange Programme.
Many previous graduates have chosen to
fourth year you will complete an honours enter the finance sector and some of the
dissertation. large financial firms actively seek to recruit
Edinburgh graduates.
You may also be interested in Business Studies, page 52 or Accounting, page 38.
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Education
At a glance Why choose Education at the University of Edinburgh?
Contact: College of Humanities & Social • In the most recent RAE, 30% of our research in ‘Education’ was rated 3*,
internationally excellent, with a further 15% rated 4*, world-leading.
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 • The courses include placements and work-based learning, giving you
Website: www.education.ed.ac.uk a wealth of practical experience.
Study abroad? Yes
Further information at: • All Home/EU Teacher Education students are guaranteed a year’s
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications induction in a Scottish primary or secondary school.
Minimum entry requirements IB: Award of Diploma with 32 points overall and BA Childhood Practice
BA (Hons) Community Education (X320) grades 554 in Higher Level subjects including
Applicants should have a relevant SVQ4, HNC
English and Design Technology. Mathematics
SQA Highers: BBBB and/or Professional Development Award (PDA).
or Physics recommended. Standard level:
Other awards may be considered. Applicants are
GCE A Levels: BBB Mathematics at 4, and Design Technology
also expected to have five years experience of
IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall or Physics at 4 (if not at HL).
working within an early-years or childcare
and grades 555 in Higher Level subjects. environment.
BEd (Hons) Physical Education (XC16)
This is a part-time work-based programme.
SQA Highers: BBBB, including English. Application forms are available from the College
Other entry pathways available Standard Grades: Mathematics at 3. Admissions Office.
This programme recruits a high proportion of GCE A Levels: BBB All successful applicants to Community Education,
mature entrants and applications from these and Childhood Practice and Teacher Education will be
GCSEs: English Language, English Literature and
other candidates with non-standard qualifications required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure
Mathematics at C plus two subjects at Grade C
are particularly welcome. (criminal record check) before starting the
other than those at A Level.
programme. Applicants who don’t live in the UK,
BEd (Hons) Design & Technology (JX91) IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and
or who have spent more than a year abroad, will
grades 555 in Higher Level including English.
need to provide equivalent verification from the
SQA Highers: BBBB including English, or BBBB Standard level: Mathematics at 4.
relevant national authority.
plus English at C. Technological Studies, Physics or
Mathematics and Art and Design and Product BEd (Hons) Primary Education (X120)
Design recommended.
SQA Highers: BBBB, including English (if English
Standard Grades: Technological Studies, Physics
at Grade C, then Mathematics at Grade B expected).
or Mathematics at Grade 2 (if not at Higher), and
Graphic Communications. Standard Grades: Mathematics at 2.
GCE A Levels: BB including Design and GCE A Levels: BBB including English or Mathematics.
Technology or Technology. Mathematics or GCSEs: Mathematics at Grade B, GCSE English
Physics recommended. Language, English Literature at Grade C plus two 6 applications per place. To be considered for an offer,
GCSEs: English Language, English Literature, and subjects at Grade C other than those at A Level. applicants will require to have achieved, or be
Mathematics at Grade C. Design and Technology IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and
or Physics at Grade C recommended (if not at grades 555 in Higher Level including English. 194 applies. Conditional offers will be made in the
A Level). Standard level: Mathematics at 4. range of BBBB-AAAA (Highers), BBB-AAA (A Levels)
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Introducing Education Teacher Education Secondary Education
There are three main areas of study within As a teacher you need to have a good Secondary teaching is a demanding but
Education: Community Education, Childhood knowledge of the school curriculum and of rewarding career. You can support the
Practice and Initial Teacher Education which different methods of teaching. On these intellectual and social development of young
prepares you for Primary and Secondary programmes you will learn about developments people and work in a subject area that you
teaching. and technical advances in teaching methods enjoy. There are two routes to secondary
and understand the changing relationships teaching. Most students choose to complete
Community Education among teachers, parents, other agencies and a one-year Professional Graduate Diploma in
Community Education includes adult the wider community. Secondary Education after graduating with a
education, community work and youth work. degree in another subject area. You can also
Completing a teacher education programme
It supports people’s participation in all aspects choose to study a four-year BEd (Hons)
will allow you to register with the General
of community life. The term ‘community programme in Physical Education or in
Teaching Council for Scotland
learning and development’ is also often Design & Technology.
(www.gtcs.org.uk).
used to describe the field. The Community The BEd (Hons) Design & Technology
Education programme prepares you for a Primary Education helps you to develop the skills, knowledge
wide range of possible career pathways in The preschool and primary years are seen as and values needed for Specialist Design and
the voluntary and public sectors and is the most important in a child’s education and Technology teaching in a secondary school.
professionally endorsed by the Scottish development. Primary teachers must be able
The BEd (Hons) Physical Education helps
Standards Council for Community Learning to support this development and teach all
you to develop the skills, knowledge and
and Development. aspects of the nursery and primary school
values needed for specialist Physical
curricula. You can choose to study a four-year
Childhood Practice Education teaching.
programme leading to a BEd (Hons) or a one-
This programme prepares you for a management year Professional Graduate Diploma if you
role within the childcare sector. The course
Professional Graduate Diplomas
have already completed a degree in another
looks at issues of childhood including education subject area.
in Education (PGDE)
studies, health education, child/family These one-year programmes are for
development and social policy. You will students who already have a degree from a
develop communication and management UK university, or an equivalent qualification
skills and learn about organisational development from outside the UK, and have chosen to
and inter-agency working. pursue a career in teaching. Applications to
the PGDE programme can be made through
the Graduate Teacher Training Registry. Details
can be found on www.gttr.ac.uk or by
contacting the College Admissions Office.
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Community Education Year 2
In Year 2 you will study Childhood Studies
Year 1
Work-Based Learning 2 and can choose
In your first year you will study introductory
from Health & Society 1 or Education
courses in community education and
Studies 2.
select from a range of courses in social
and political studies. There is no formal
Year 3
placement in the first year but you will be
In your third year you will take courses
expected to undertake some relevant work
covering child and family development,
experience in either a paid or volunteer role
children’s rights and managing organisations.
in an appropriate setting.
Years 2 & 3 Teacher Education

In the second and third years there are The three BEd (Hons) programmes that
practice placement blocks of eight and come under Teacher Education (Primary
12 weeks respectively. The taught courses Education, Design & Technology and
continue to develop your understanding of Physical Education) all explore educational
the theory and methods of community issues and the debate surrounding
education. In the second year you will have educational policy, practice and provision.
a free choice of one outside course and in You will cover human development and
the third year you will take a specialist models of teaching, and you will learn
course in adult education, community about the information and communications
work or youth work. technology that can be used to support
teaching, learning and assessment. You will
Year 4 also study the social function of education
The fourth year includes a concurrent and its role in a culturally diverse society.
practice placement of two days per week
Years 1, 2 and 3 will provide a broad
alongside further taught courses and a
introduction to education and allow you
seminar programme. You will also
to study your subject area in more detail.
undertake a major independent study
for your honours dissertation. In Year 4 you will complete a research
project, dissertation or final placement
Childhood Practice bringing together the first three years of
Year 1 study and practical experience. You will also
In your first year you will study Childhood complete a placement in each of the four
Studies 2A and 2B and take Childhood years, giving you the opportunity to develop
Studies Work-Based Learning 1, which will your planning, evaluation and teaching skills
enable you to evaluate your own role in a at different stages of education from
childcare setting. nursery to secondary.
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How will I be taught?
You will be taught through a combination
of lectures, tutorials, workshops and
independent small-group activity, e-learning
and the use of virtual teaching environments.
How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed through a range of
methods including exams, coursework, essays,
portfolio and student presentations.
Where will I be taught?

Most of the teaching will take place at Moray
House School of Education, located within the
page 200). You will also have access to the
University’s libraries and computing facilities.
You will complete work-based placements
throughout your degree programme, giving
you practical teaching and work experience.
There are opportunities to study abroad
through the ERASMUS programme. Design &
Technology students can take their industrial
placements abroad in Year 2.
What about career

opportunities?
Community Education graduates are qualified
to work in a range of community learning and
development settings and can choose careers in
adult education, or community or youth work.
Graduates in Childhood Practice can register
as childcare managers to apply for promotion
in their current workplace or can choose to
train as a social worker, teacher or health
promotion worker.
Primary and secondary teachers will usually

go on to teach their chosen age group or
subject area. There are opportunities to
continue studying part time to obtain skills
for working in different areas of teaching or
pursue qualifications leading to chartered
teacher status or a career as a head teacher.
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English & Scottish Literature

At a glance Why choose English & Scottish Literature at the
Email: hssug@ed.ac.uk • You will not only be joining the oldest English Literature department
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 in the world, but will also study in a city that has an excellent tradition
Website: www.englit.ed.ac.uk of literature.
Study abroad? Yes
Further information at: • In the most recent RAE, 40% of our research in ‘English Language and
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications Literature’ was rated 4*, world-leading, with a further 30% rated 3*,
internationally excellent.
• We host several creative writing magazines and sponsor at least one
dramatic production each session, produced and performed by English
Literature students, plus our Writer in Residence is at hand for consultation.
We also run the James Tait Black Memorial Prizes in fiction and biography,
which are among Britain’s most respected literary awards.

Minimum entry requirements Combined honours
MA English & Scottish Literature (QQ32) English or Scottish Literature can also be
MA English Literature (Q306) combined with Celtic, English Language, French,
German, History of Art, Italian, Philosophy,
MA English Literature & Classics (QQ38)
Religious Studies, Russian Studies, Scandinavian
MA English Literature & History (QVH1) Studies, Scottish Ethnology and Spanish. However,
MA Scottish Literature (Q531) please note that while we offer a flexible degree
MA Scottish Literature & Scottish History programme, because of the exceptionally high
(QV22) demand for a very limited number of places,
there is no guarantee that students admitted to
a combined honours English Literature degree
including English.
programme can, at a later stage, transfer to single
Standard Grades: A language other than English honours English Literature or single honours
at Grade 3, and Mathematics or an approved Scottish Literature.
science at Grade 3.
or combined English.
GCSEs: A language other than English at Grade C All English & Scottish literature combinations are high-
and Mathematics or an approved science at demand with approximately 25 applicants per place.
To be considered for an offer, applicants will require to
Grade C.
have achieved, or be predicted, at least AABB (Highers)
IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall or AAA (A Levels) unless one or more of the contextual
and grades 555 in Higher Level subjects factors on page 194 applies. Conditional offers will be
made in the range BBBB – AAAA (Highers), BBB – AAA
including English. Standard Level: A language
(A Levels) or 34–45 (IB), and are likely to be in the
other than English at 4, and Mathematics or an higher range for those to whom contextual factors
approved science at 4. do not apply.
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Introducing English & Scottish Literature
English Literature is the study of literature written in English throughout the world. It covers literature from all major periods in history, from medieval
to post-modern.
You will study a range of individual works and authors and the historical contexts in which works of literature were created. You will learn to compare
different styles of writing and different genres of literature. You will also study the evolution of literary thinking and how literary works have been
interpreted in different ways over time.
The city of Edinburgh provides an excellent setting to study literature. It was named the first UNESCO City of Literature in 2004 and hosts the annual
Edinburgh International Book Festival, which regularly attracts the biggest names in literature and publishing. The city also offers the National Library
of Scotland, the Writers’ Museum, the Scottish Poetry Library and the Scottish Storytelling Centre.
YEAR BY YEAR
In Year 1 you will study English Literature 1 In your second year you will take English In your third and fourth years you can start
or Scottish Literature 1. These courses will Literature 2 or Scottish Literature 2. Both to specialise and choose courses according
introduce you to some of the major stylistic courses examine the changes in literature to your area of interest. You will take courses
aspects of literary writing. You will also study between 1750 and 1950 and the cultural in critical practice and write an independent
modern literary and critical theory, and will and historical contexts in which the literature dissertation.
investigate the historical development of of this period was produced.
literature from the medieval period to the
17th century. If you are studying Scottish
Literature you will examine the relationship
between national identity and literature.
(see Campus maps, page 200). You will also administration or a media-related career like
How will I be taught? have access to the University’s libraries and PR, media production or advertising. Previous
Courses are taught through a combination
computing facilities. There are opportunities graduates have also gone on to work in
of lectures, tutorials and seminars.
to study in Europe and North America in the finance or business sectors. There are
your third year through the University’s opportunities for postgraduate study at the
How will I be assessed? International Exchange Programme. University of Edinburgh or you may choose
You will be assessed by exams, coursework to continue studying at another university.
and your honours dissertation. What about career
Where will I be taught? opportunities?
There are a variety of careers open to English
Most of the courses are taught within the
and Scottish Literature graduates. You can
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures,
choose to work in publishing, teaching, arts
located within the University’s Central Area
You may also be interested in English Language, page 70, or Linguistics, page 92.
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English Language
At a glance Why choose English Language at the University
Email: hssug@ed.ac.uk • In the most recent RAE, 40% of our research in ‘English Language and
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 Literature’ was rated 4*, world-leading, with a further 30% rated 3*,
Website: www.ppls.ed.ac.uk internationally excellent.
Study abroad? Yes
Further information at: • Our linguistics and phonetics equipment, for use experimentally and
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications in fieldwork, is among the best in the world.
• Students can also study Scots language which has its own rich
linguistic and literary tradition.

Minimum entry requirements GCSEs: A language other than English at Grade
MA English Language (Q302) C and Mathematics or an approved science at
MA English Language & History (QV31) Grade C.
MA English Language & Linguistics (QQ31) IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings. including English. Standard Level: A language
Standard Grades: English at Grade 3, a other than English at 4, and Mathematics or an
language other than English at Grade 3, and approved science at 4.
Mathematics or an approved science at Grade 3. Combined honours
GCE A Levels: BBB. English Language can also be combined
GCSEs: English at Grade C, a language other with Celtic, Classics, French, German, Italian,
than English at Grade C and Mathematics or Philosophy, Russian Studies, Scandinavian Studies,
an approved science at Grade C. Scottish Ethnology and Spanish. For details see
the entries for these subjects.
MA English Language & Literature (Q300)
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings This is a high–demand subject area with approximately
including English. 10 applications per place. To be considered for an
Standard Grades: A language other than
English at Grade 3, and Mathematics or an unless one or more of the contextual factors on page
approved science at Grade 3. 194 applies. Conditional offers will be made in the
or combined English. for those to whom contextual factors do not apply.
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Introducing English Language
The English language has been shaped throughout history and the changes can be traced through written materials ranging from medieval
manuscripts to text messages. Using techniques from modern Linguistics, you will analyse the structure of written and spoken English and will
explore how language relates to the culture of its speakers. You will also study modern day variations in English and Scots and identify the similarities
and differences between the features of English and other languages.
YEAR BY YEAR
Year 1 spoken and written English, patterns of Year 4
In Year 1 you will study English Language 1, change and how it has evolved beyond In your fourth year you will continue to
which introduces you to the different aspects the UK. choose specialist courses according to your
of English language and teaches you how to interests. You will also take a course on
analyse written and spoken English. If you are Year 3 research training before starting your
studying English Language as part of a joint In your third year you can start to specialise honours dissertation.
honours degree you will also take courses and choose the topics that interest you
from your other subject area. most. Courses available include Reading Old
English, Northern Englishes, World Englishes
Year 2 and Cognitive Approaches to Grammar.
In your second year you will study English
Language 2, which looks at the structure of

Most courses are taught through a Lectures and seminars will be held within opportunities?
combination of lectures, tutorials the School of Philosophy, Psychology and
English Language graduates from the University
and seminars. Language Sciences, located within the
of Edinburgh can choose to follow a range of
career options. Popular career paths for English
How will I be assessed? page 200). You will also have full access
Language graduates include journalism,
You will be assessed by coursework, exams to the University’s libraries and computing
publishing, PR, advertising, or, with additional
and an honours dissertation. facilities. There are opportunities to study
training, speech and language therapy. You
abroad in Europe, Asia, Australia and North
can also train to teach English in the UK or
America through the University’s International
abroad. A short course on careers skills is
Exchange Programme.
offered to students in conjunction with the
Careers Service.
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French
At a glance Why choose French at the University of Edinburgh?
Contact: College of Humanities & Social • In the most recent RAE, 45% of our research in ‘French’ was rated 3*,
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 • As a French student you can access Edinburgh’s Institute Français d’Ecosse,
Website: www.delc.ed.ac.uk a French cultural centre that runs lectures and events including the annual
Study abroad? Yes
French Film Festival. You will also have the opportunity to join the successful
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications French drama group Les Escogriffes, which has performed at the Edinburgh
Festival Fringe.
• You will spend a year working or studying in France as part of your degree.

Minimum entry requirements Standard Grades: French at Grade 2, MA French & Politics (RL12)
MA French (R120) Mathematics at Grade 2 and English at Grade 3.
MA French & Classics (QR81) GCE A Levels: BBB including a language other including French.
MA French & English Language (QR31) than English.
MA French & History (RV11) GCSEs: French at Grade B, Mathematics at Grade Mathematics or an approved science at Grade 3.
MA French & History of Art (RV13) B, and English at Grade C.
GCE A Levels: BBB including French.
MA French & Linguistics (RQ11) IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and
GCSEs: English at Grade C and Mathematics
grades 555 in Higher Level subjects including a
MA French & Philosophy (RV15) or an approved science at Grade C.
language other than English. Standard Level:
MA French & Social Policy (RL14) IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall
French at 4, Mathematics at 4 or Mathematical
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings Studies at 5, and English at 4. and grades 555 in Higher Level subjects
including a language other than English. including French. Standard Level: English at 4,
and Mathematics or an approved science at 4.
Standard Grades: French at Grade 2, English MA French & English or Scottish Literature
at Grade 3, and Mathematics or an approved (RQ13) Combined Honours
science at Grade 3. French can be combined with another European
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings including
language and can be studied as part of a Modern
GCE A Levels: BBB including a language other English and a language other than English.
European Languages and European Union Studies
than English. Standard Grades: French at Grade 2, and degree. French can also be studied with Law,
GCSEs: French at Grade B, English at Grade C and Mathematics or an approved science at Grade 3. Business Studies and Arabic.
Mathematics or an approved science at Grade C. GCE A Levels: BBB including English Literature or
IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and combined English and a language other than English.
grades 555 in Higher Level subjects including a GCSEs: French at Grade B, and Mathematics or
language other than English. Standard Level: an approved science at Grade C.
French at 4, English at 4, and Mathematics or an This is a high–demand subject area with approximately
IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and 12 applications per place. To be considered for an
grades 555 in Higher Level subjects including offer, applicants will require to have achieved, or be
English and a language other than English. predicted, at least AABB (Highers) or AAA (A Levels)
MA French & Business Studies (RN11) unless one or more of the contextual factors on page
Standard Level: French at 4, and Mathematics 194 applies. Conditional offers will be made in the
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings or an approved science at 4. range of BBBB-AAAA (Highers), BBB-AAA (A Levels)
including a language other than English. or 34-45 (IB), and are likely to be in the higher range
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Introducing French
The study of French goes beyond the language and explores the exciting contribution of French speakers to world culture in Belgium, West Africa
and the Caribbean as well as in France itself. Some of the world’s most striking literary texts are in French and French art and cinema have had a
major impact on the world.
There are high-quality resources to support French students in Edinburgh: the University teaching staff have excellent research expertise, the
National Library of Scotland has one of the best French collections in Britain, and L’Institut Français d’Ecosse runs a series of lectures, films,
exhibitions and concerts.
The University of Edinburgh offers French as a single and joint honours degree programme and it can be combined with a wide range of subjects.
YEAR BY YEAR
Years 1 & 2 Year 3 Year 4
If you have a limited knowledge of French, You will spend your third year studying In your fourth year, you will continue with
you will take French 1A in your first year. or working in a French-speaking country. your language studies and will select
This is an intensive language course that specialist courses from a wide range of
also introduces you to French culture. If topics including contemporary literature,
you have studied French beyond Standard medieval studies, politics and film.
Grade or GCSE, you will take French 1B,
which focuses on 20th-century France. In
Year 2 you will take French 2.

You will be taught through a combination of Most teaching takes place around the opportunities?
lectures, tutorials and seminars. In Year 4 all centrally located George Square (see Campus
French graduates from the University of
your courses will be taught as discussion maps, page 200). Specialist work is carried
Edinburgh enjoy excellent career prospects.
classes in French. out in the Language & Humanities Centre,
Language and analytical skills developed
with its excellent audio-visual collections,
in analysing cultural and political documents
or in dedicated computing labs. You will also
How will I be assessed? have access to the University’s libraries and
can open careers in teaching and translating
in the UK or abroad. Your skills will also
You will be assessed by a combination of computer facilities. In your third year you
be valued in worldwide business and
exams and coursework. will study abroad.
administration.
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German
At a glance Why choose German at the University of Edinburgh?
Contact: College of Humanities & Social • In the most recent RAE, 25% of our research in ‘German, Dutch and
Scandinavian Languages’ was rated 4*, world-leading, with a further
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 25% rated 3*, internationally excellent.
Website: www.delc.ed.ac.uk • The University of Edinburgh has close links with the Goethe-Institut
Study abroad? Yes
in Glasgow, which hosts a series of cultural events.
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications • Students will spend their third year studying or working in a German-
speaking country.
Minimum entry requirements MA German & Business Studies (RN21) GCE A Levels: BBB including English or combined
MA German (R220) English and preferably including a language other
MA German & Classics (QR82) than English.
preferably including a language other than English.
MA German & English Language (QR32) GCSEs: Mathematics or an approved science at
Standard Grades: Mathematics at Grade 2,
Grade C, and a language other than English at
MA German & History (RV21) English at Grade 3, a language other than
Grade C (if not at A Level).
MA German & History of Art (RV23) English at Grade 3 (if not at Higher).
MA German & Linguistics (RQ21) GCE A Levels: BBB preferably including a
and grades 555 in Higher Level subjects including
MA German & Philosophy (RV25) language other than English.
English and preferably including a language
MA German & Politics (RL22) GCSEs: Mathematics at Grade B, English at other than English. Standard Level: Mathematics
MA German & Social Policy (RL24) Grade C, a language other than English at or an approved science at 4, and a language
Grade C (if not at A Level). other than English at 4 (if not at HL).
grades 555 in Higher Level subjects preferably
Standard Grades: English at Grade 3, a Combined honours
including a language other than English. Standard
language other than English at Grade 3 (if not German can be combined with another
Level: Mathematics at 4 or Mathematical Studies
at Higher) and Mathematics or an approved European language and can be studied as
at 5, English at 4, a language other than English
science at Grade 3. part of the Modern European Languages and
at 4 (if not at HL).
European Union Studies degree. It can also be
GCE A Levels: BBB preferably including a
studied with Law.
language other than English. MA German & English or Scottish Literature
GCSEs: English at Grade C, a language other (RQ23)
than English at Grade C (if not at A Level) and SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings
Mathematics or an approved science at Grade C. including English and preferably including a
IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and language other than English.
grades 555 in Higher Level subjects preferably Standard Grades: Mathematics or an approved 7 applications per place. To be considered for an offer,
including a language other than English. Standard science at Grade 3, and a language other than applicants will require to have achieved, or be
Level: English at 4, a language other than English English at Grade 3 (if not at HL). predicted, at least AABB (Highers) or AAA (A Levels)
at 4 (if not at HL) and Mathematics or an unless one or more of the contextual factors on page
approved science at 4. 194 applies. Conditional offers will be made in the
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Introducing German
German is the most widely spoken language in Western Europe and is becoming increasingly important as a business language in Eastern Europe.
German history and culture have had a huge impact across the entire world, especially during the past 100 years. At the University of Edinburgh,
you will explore this history and culture alongside the study of the German language.
German at Edinburgh has an excellent reputation for its research. It covers a broad range of topics, including German-Jewish writing, gender and
politics, and theatre and opera. Regular research seminars provide students with opportunities to find out more about current research and to
present their own research.
The University has strong links with the German-speaking community in Edinburgh and events are organised throughout the year by the
Goethe-Institut, German Consulate and Austrian Cultural Institute.
YEAR BY YEAR
If you haven’t studied German before you In your second year you will take German 2, In Year 4 you will take language classes
will take German 1A, an intensive language which builds on your knowledge of German in essay writing, spoken German and
course. If you are more confident in German, language and literature from Year 1. translation. You can also choose from a
you will take German 1B, which covers range of literary courses, from medieval epic
language, literature and culture from Year 3 to contemporary German-Jewish literature.
1800 to the present day. You will spend your third year working or
studying in a German-speaking country.

You will be taught through a combination Most teaching takes place within the School opportunities?
of lectures and tutorials. of Literatures, Languages and Cultures located
German graduates from the University of
within the University’s Central Area (see Campus
Edinburgh enjoy a choice of careers. The
How will I be assessed? maps, page 200). You will be able to use the
communication skills you develop will equip
You will be assessed by a combination of computer-assisted language laboratory and
you for a career in public relations, banking,
exams and coursework. the University’s computer facilities and
journalism, the Civil Service or the legal
libraries. Normally you will spend your third
profession. You can also use your language
year abroad, teaching or working in Germany.
skills more directly for translation, teaching
The University has exchange programmes
or research.
with universities in Berlin, Freiburg, Leipzig
and Vienna. If you are studying more than
one language you can divide your time
abroad between two countries.
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Hispanic Studies
At a glance Why choose Hispanic Studies at the University
Email: hssug@ed.ac.uk • In the most recent RAE, 35% of our research in ‘Iberian and Latin American
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 Languages’ was rated 3*, internationally excellent, with a further 15% rated
Website: www.delc.ed.ac.uk
4*, world-leading.
Study abroad? Yes
Further information at: • Students will spend a year of their degree working or studying in Spain or
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications Latin America.
• Hispanic Studies includes the study of literature and culture from medieval
texts to contemporary film.
Minimum entry requirements MA Spanish & Business Studies (RN41) IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and
MA Spanish (R410) grades 555 in Higher Level subjects including
MA Spanish & Classics (RQ48) English and a language other than English.
including a language other than English.
Standard Level: Mathematics or an approved
MA Spanish & English Language (QR34) Standard Grades: Mathematics at Grade 2, science at 4.
MA Spanish & History (RV41) and English at Grade 3.
MA Spanish & History of Art (RV43) GCE A Levels: BBB including a language other
MA Spanish & Linguistics (RQ41) than English. Combined honours
Hispanic Studies can be combined with another
MA Spanish & Philosophy (RV45) GCSEs: Mathematics at Grade B and English at
European language and can be studied as part of
MA Spanish & Politics (RL42) Grade C.
the Modern European Languages and European
MA Spanish & Portuguese (RR45) IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall Studies degree. Spanish can also be studied with
MA Spanish & Portuguese with European and grades 555 in Higher Level subjects including Law and Arabic.
Union Studies (TL72) a language other than English. Standard Level:
MA Spanish & Social Policy (RL44) English at 4, and Mathematics at 4 or
Mathematical Studies at 5.
including a language other than English.
MA Spanish & English Literature (RQ43)
Mathematics or an approved science at Grade 3. SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings,
including English and a language other than English.
GCE A Levels: BBB including a language other
than English. Standard Grades: Mathematics or an approved
science at Grade 3.
GCSEs: English at Grade C, and Mathematics
GCE A Levels: BBB including English Literature This is a high–demand subject area with approximately
or Combined English and a language other
IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and offer, applicants will require to have achieved, or be
than English. predicted, at least AABB (Highers) or AAA (A Levels)
grades 555 in Higher Level subjects including a
language other than English. Standard Level: GCSEs: Mathematics or an approved science at unless one or more of the contextual factors on page
English at 4, and Mathematics or an approved Grade C.
science at 4. or 34-45 (IB), and are likely to be in the higher range
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Introducing Hispanic Studies
Spanish and Portuguese are two of the most widely spoken languages in the world. Their fascinating literatures and cultures are diverse and vibrant
and have influenced countries and cultures around the world.
Hispanic Studies at the University of Edinburgh will not only perfect your language skills, but will provide opportunities to explore the Hispanic
culture and its geographical and historical diversity.
The degree programme is flexible and allows you to study single or joint honours.
YEAR BY YEAR
In your first year you will study either Spanish In Year 2 you will continue to develop your In your third year you will study or work in
1A or 1B depending on your language skills. spoken and written language skills and Spain or Latin America.
You will also study a selection of literary texts. continue to study Spanish culture. If you
If you are studying Portuguese, you will also wish to study Catalan, you can start to learn Year 4
take Portuguese 1. about the language, history and culture In your fourth year you will study advanced
of Catalonia. language courses and choose from a range
of specialist courses on Spanish and
Portuguese history, literature and culture.

Most courses are taught through lectures, Lectures and tutorials will take place within opportunities?
seminars and language tutorials. the School of Literatures, Languages and
Hispanic Studies provides you with
Cultures, located within the University’s
communication and analytical skills that
How will I be assessed? Central Area (see Campus maps, page 200).
are valued by a variety of employers.
You will be assessed through exams and You will also be able to use the University’s
You can choose to work in journalism,
coursework. In Year 4 you will also complete libraries and computer facilities. In your third
the Civil Service, business, accounting,
advanced language work. year you will spend time in Spain, Portugal
law or publishing, or use your language
or Latin America. The University currently
skills for teaching, translation or research.
has exchanges with universities in Barcelona,
Madrid, Seville, Granada, Alcalá de Henares,
Málaga, Valladolid, Buenos Aires, Asuncion
and Coimbra.
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History
At a glance Why choose History at the University of Edinburgh?
Contact: College of Humanities & Social • In the most recent RAE, 35% of our research in ‘History’ was rated 3*,
internationally excellent, with a further 25% rated 4*, world-leading, placing the
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565
University third in the UK for History.
Website: www.shca.ed.ac.uk • The School of History, Classics and Archaeology is the largest in Scotland and the
Study abroad? Yes third largest in the UK.
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications • As well as having its own rich history, Edinburgh is home to some of the best
facilities in the UK for studying and researching History, including the National
Library for Scotland and the National Archives of Scotland.
Minimum entry requirements GCE A Levels: BBB Combined honours

MA Ancient & Medieval History (V190) GCSEs: English at Grade C, a language other History can also be combined with Arabic,
MA Ancient History (V110) than English at Grade C, and Mathematics or Chinese, English Language, English or Scottish
an approved science at Grade C. Literature, French, German, Italian, Japanese,
MA Ancient History & Classical Archaeology
Law, Russian Studies, Scandinavian Studies
(VV14) IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and
and Spanish. Economic History/Economic and
MA Ancient History & Greek (VQ17) grades 555 in Higher Level subjects. Standard
Social History/Social History can be combined
MA Ancient History & Latin (VQ16) Level: English at 4, a language other than English
with Economics, Geography, Politics, Social
MA Ancient Mediterranean Civilisations (VV41) Anthropology, Social Policy and Sociology.
at 4.
MA Economic History (V300) Scottish History can be combined with Celtic,
MA Economic & Social History (V340) Scottish Ethnology and Scottish Literature.
MA Economic History & Business Studies
MA Economic & Social History with (NV13)
Environmental Studies (V3F9)
MA History (V100)
MA History & Archaeology (VV1K) Standard Grades: English at Grade 3, a
MA History & Classics (VQ18)
Mathematics at Grade 2.
MA History & History of Art (VV13)
GCE A Levels: BBB
MA History & Politics (LV21)
GCSEs: English at Grade C, a language other than
MA History & Scottish History (V212)
English at Grade C, and Mathematics at Grade B.
MA History & Sociology (VL13)
MA Scottish History (V210)
MA Social & Architectural History (VV33) Level: English at 4, including a language other
(see page 44) This is a high–demand subject area with approximately
than English at 4, and Mathematics at 4 or 16 applications per place. To be considered for an
MA Social History (V320) Mathematical Studies at 5. offer, applicants will require to have achieved, or be
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings. unless one or more of the contextual factors on page
Standard Grades: English at Grade 3, a 194 applies. Conditional offers will be made in the
language other than English at Grade 3, and range of BBBB-AAAA (Highers), BBB-AAA (A Levels)
Mathematics or an approved science at Grade 3. for those to whom contextual factors do not apply.
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Introducing History
History enables us to understand how the world has developed and become what it is today. Studying events and issues from the past also affects
the way we see the present and future. At Edinburgh you will study a wide range of different periods, from ancient Greece, to medieval Europe, to
modern Scotland. Exploring these different eras will help you to reflect on long-term historical developments and draw cultural comparisons.
Economic & Social History looks at the way economies and societies change over time and examines the causes and consequences of these changes.
You will study the origins of present-day institutions, our industrial relations system, the welfare state and the globalisation of the
world economy.
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YEAR BY YEAR
History Economic & Social History Scottish History
In Year 1 you will choose either year-long In your first year you will choose either In your first year you will take two one-
or semester-long courses from British Social History 1, which covers the social semester courses: Medieval Scottish History
Economic & Environmental History, British history of Britain since 1650, or a and Early Modern Scottish History. In Year 2
History 1, European History 1, Medieval combination of Social History 1.1 you will take two one-semester courses:
Scottish History, Early Modern Scottish (British Social History 1650–1880) Modern Scottish History and Scottish History
History, Social History 1, The Greek World and British Economic & Environmental since 1914.
1A or 1B, The Roman World 1A or 1B, History since 1900.
History of Christianity as a World Religion Years 3 & 4
1A or 1B, East Asian Civilisation 1A or 1B Year 2 In your third year you will study core courses
or Celtic Civilisation 1B. In Year 2 Social History students will take in historical theory and methodology and
Social History 2 and Economic History will choose a range of History and Scottish
Year 2 students will take Economic History 2. History courses. In your fourth year you will
In Year 2 you will choose either year-long or study an area of current Scottish History
semester-long courses from Introduction to Years 3 & 4 research and will write your honours
Medieval Europe 2, Asia Africa Australasia: In your third year you can choose to dissertation.
People’s Empires and Nationalism 2, specialise in either Social History or
American History 2, Scottish History since Economic History, or choose to combine the
1914, Modern Scottish History, Social two subjects. You will take core courses in
History 2, Economic History 2, Ancient historical theory and methodology and will
History 2a, Classical World 2d, Ecclesiastical select courses of your choice ranging from
History 2Ah, Ecclesiastical History 2Bh or 2C. early modern history to the very recent
past. In your fourth year you will complete
Years 3 & 4 an honours dissertation.
In your third and fourth years you will take
two core courses in historical theory and
methodology and choose from a wide
range of more than 60 optional courses.
Having recently graduated as a mature student with MA (Hons) in
You will also complete an honours dissertation.
History from Edinburgh, I can honestly say that the standard of
teaching is excellent. Indeed, many of the academic staff in the School
are widely published in their field. I was always encouraged to take an
active part in the tutorials and seminars, and received excellent support
from tutors when putting together my third-year long essay and
fourth-year dissertation. I would thoroughly recommend the University
of Edinburgh to anyone.
Alan Knox
Graduate, History
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How will I be taught?
In Years 1 and 2 you will be taught by lectures
and tutorials. Years 3 and 4 involve more
seminars and independent study.

You will be assessed by exams, coursework
and your participation in tutorials.
Where will I be taught?

You will be taught within the School of History,
Classics and Archaeology, located within the
page 200). You will also have access to the
University’s computer and library facilities,
and the new film-viewing suite. Some of
Edinburgh’s best libraries, museums and
national archives are also close to the
University. There are opportunities to study
abroad through the ERASMUS scheme.
What about career

opportunities?
History graduates from the University of
Edinburgh are highly regarded by employers.
The research and analytical skills you develop
throughout the course can be used in any
research-based career. These skills can also
be applied to careers including journalism,
museum or heritage work, public relations,
the Diplomatic Service or teaching. Previous
graduates have also gone on to work in
finance, law or local government or have
chosen postgraduate study.
You may also be interested in Archaeology, page 42, Classics, page 56, or Scottish Ethnology, page 112.
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History of Art & Fine Art

At a glance Why choose History of Art & Fine Art at the University
Email: hssug@ed.ac.uk • In the most recent RAE, 45% of our research in ‘History of Art,
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 Architecture and Design’ was rated 3*, internationally excellent, with
Website: www.arthistory.ed.ac.uk a further 15% rated 4*, world-leading.
Study abroad? Yes
• The Fine Art programme is offered jointly by the University and Edinburgh
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications College of Art, so students have access to world-leading facilities and
researchers at both institutions.
• The University’s own Talbot Rice Gallery exhibits work by leading
contemporary artists alongside important historic collections and students
have access to Edinburgh’s renowned art galleries and museums.

Minimum entry requirements MA History of Art & Chinese Studies (TV13) including English. Standard Level: A language
MA Fine Art (five-year course) (W150) other than English at 4, and Mathematics or an
MA History of Art (V350) approved science at 4.
MA History of Art & Architectural History language other than English at Grade 1, and MA History of Art & History of Music (VW33)
(V360) (see page 44) Mathematics or an approved science at Grade 3.
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings. GCE A Levels: BBB.
including Music.
Standard Grades: English at Grade 3, a GCSEs: English at Grade C, a language other
Standard Grades: English at Grade 3, a language
language other than English at Grade 3, and than English at Grade A, and Mathematics or
other than English at Grade 3, and Mathematics
Mathematics or an approved science at Grade 3. an approved science at Grade C.
or an approved science at Grade 3.
GCE A Levels: BBB. IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall
GCE A Levels: BBB including Music.
GCSEs: English at Grade C, a language other and grades 555 in Higher Level subjects. Standard
Level: English at 4, a language other than English GCSEs: English at Grade C, a language other
than English at Grade C, and Mathematics or an
at 5, and Mathematics or an approved science at 4. than English at Grade C, and Mathematics or
MA History of Art & English Literature (VQ33) IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and
grades 555 in Higher Level subjects. Standard Level:
grades 555 in Higher Level subjects including
English at 4, a language other than English at 4, SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings
Music. Standard Level: English at 4, a language
and Mathematics or an approved science at 4. including English.
other than English at 4, and Mathematics or an
MA Fine Art Standard Grades: A language other than English approved science at 4.
Suitably qualified applicants will be invited to at Grade 3, and Mathematics or an approved
submit a portfolio. science at Grade 3.
Combined honours GCE A Levels: BBB including English Literature This is a high–demand subject area with approximately
History of Art can be combined with Arabic, or combined English. 9 applications per place. To be considered for an
French, German, History, Italian, Russian Studies, offer, applicants will require to have achieved, or be
Scandinavian Studies or Spanish. Grade C, and Mathematics or an approved unless one or more of the contextual factors on page
science at Grade C. 194 applies. Conditional offers will be made in the
and grades 555 in Higher Level subjects for those to whom contextual factors do not apply.
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Introducing History of Art & Fine Art
History of Art is the historical study of visual art, mainly painting, photography and sculpture. This subject will introduce you to art from different
periods and cultures. You will learn how works of art were made and for whom they were made. You will explore their meaning and the ways
they were and, continued to be, interpreted.
In your final years you will have the opportunity to specialise. History of Art can be combined with a number of other subjects for joint honours
programmes including Music, Literature and Architectural History.
Students of Fine Art will combine the study of the History of Art with studio practice over a five-year programme. The University of Edinburgh offers
this degree jointly with Edinburgh College of Art. If you are studying History of Art with a language you will spend one year of your degree abroad.
YEAR BY YEAR
History of Art study Architecture History 2, which examines Fine Art (five-year programme)
the theme of ‘building the city’.
Year 1 You will study at both the University of
In your first year you will study History of Art Edinburgh and at Edinburgh College of Art.
Year 3
1, which covers the period from the fall of At the Art College, you will study drawing,
In your third year you can start to specialise
the Roman Empire until the end of the Counter- painting, sculpture, intermedia art and
and can either focus solely on History of
Reformation. This will include non-western printmaking and spend time in the studios.
Art, or choose to study courses from other
material. You will also study Architectural Instead of a self-directed project in Year 4
academic areas. You will also complete
History 1, which is a survey from antiquity to you will produce a portfolio of exhibition
either a placement within a gallery, cultural
the present day. You will also choose a course review. In Year 5 you will write a dissertation
institution or major project. Projects in the
from another academic area. on a topic of your choice. For further
past have included writing exhibition reviews
information, please see the Art College
and cataloguing works of art.
Year 2 website: www.eca.ac.uk.
In Year 2 you will study History of Art 2,
Year 4
which begins with the rise of Rococo and
In your final year you will select courses that
continues to the present day. You will also
build on your subject choices in third year.
study Classical Art, which examines the
You will also write a dissertation.
heritage of Greece and Rome. You will also

You will be taught through a combination of Most of the teaching for History of Art courses opportunities?
lectures, seminars and museum and gallery will take place within the School of Arts, Culture
History of Art at the University of Edinburgh
visits. Fine Art students will also be taught in and Environment, located within the University’s
prepares you for a range of careers in the
the studios at Edinburgh College of Art. Central Area (see Campus maps, page 200). Fine
art world such as curatorships in galleries
Art courses will take place in both the University
and museums, art journalism, publishing,
How will I be assessed? of Edinburgh and the Art College. You will have
art dealing, tourism, graphics, advertising
You will be assessed by coursework and access to the University’s libraries and computing
and auctioneering. Some graduates use
exams. In your third and fourth year, you will facilities and can take advantage of Edinburgh’s
their skills and experience for careers in
complete a major project and a dissertation. galleries and museums, which are located
management or teaching, and some
nearby. There are opportunities to study abroad
choose to go on to further study.
in Europe and North America and you can
complete placements within galleries during
your third year.
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Islamic Studies & Middle Eastern Studies

At a glance Why choose Islamic Studies & Middle Eastern Studies
Contact: College of Humanities & Social at the University of Edinburgh?
Email: hssug@ed.ac.uk • In the most recent RAE, 25% of our research in ‘Middle Eastern and
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 African Studies’ was rated 4*, world-leading, with a further 45% rated 3*,
Website: www.imes.ed.ac.uk internationally excellent.
Study abroad? Yes
Further information at: • In collaboration with other UK universities the University of Edinburgh
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications hosts the Centre for the Advanced Study of the Arab World and the
HRH Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Centre for the Study of Islam in the
Contemporary World.
• We organise regular workshops, lecture series and film screenings in
Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies.

Minimum entry requirements
MA Islamic Studies (V622)
MA Middle Eastern Studies (T600)

Standard Grades: English at Grade 3,
a language other than English at Grade 1,
and Mathematics or an approved science
at Grade 3.
GCE A Levels: BBB
than English at Grade A, and Mathematics or
Standard Level: English at 4, a language other
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Introducing Islamic Studies & Middle Eastern Studies
Islamic Studies aims to develop your interest in, and knowledge and understanding of, Islam as a religion, as well as the history, thought and culture
of Muslims, while Middle Eastern Studies seeks to develop your knowledge and understanding of the geographical region of the Middle East.
Studying past and present, including language, literature, culture and history, both programmes provide a comprehensive training in history, with
an emphasis on critical and analytical skills. Each programme involves discussion of key issues, practice in applying concepts both in discussion and
in writing, analysis and interpretation of material, and feedback sessions on coursework.
YEAR BY YEAR
Year 1
You will take classes and receive instruction in Studies degree take Modern Middle Eastern Year 4
a Middle Eastern language, either Arabic, History 1, plus one optional course. You will continue with your honours courses
Persian or Turkish as well as Islamic History 1 and also complete a dissertation.
plus one optional course. Year 3
In your third year you may have the option
Year 2 to study abroad, where you will continue
You continue with your language studies, to study a range of courses on subjects
taking either Arabic 2, Persian 2 or Turkish relating to Islam or the Middle East,
2. Islamic Studies students take Introduction including history, politics, religion or cultural
to Islam plus one optional course of their studies. Alternatively you will study similar
choice. Students on the Middle Eastern courses in Edinburgh.

Courses are taught through a combination of Classes will take place within the School of opportunities?
lectures, tutorials and seminars. Throughout, Literatures, Languages & Cultures, located
Graduates enter employment in many
students are encouraged to undertake within the University’s Central Area (see
different fields, including the Civil Service,
independent reading to supplement and Campus maps, page 200). You will have full
industry, commerce, non-governmental
consolidate what is being taught formally access to the University’s computer facilities
organisations and education.
and to broaden their individual knowledge and libraries, which contain specialist resources
and understanding of the subject. and a collection of Islamic manuscripts.

You will be assessed by a combination of
exams and coursework, including essays,
exercises and presentations. You will also
complete a dissertation in your final year.
You may also be interested in Arabic & Persian, page 40.

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Italian
At a glance Why choose Italian at the University of Edinburgh?
Contact: College of Humanities & Social • Italian has a long history at the University of Edinburgh and has been
taught since 1919. More students graduate in Italian from Edinburgh
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 than any other Scottish university.
Website: www.delc.ed.ac.uk • In the most recent RAE, 25% of our research in ‘Italian’ was rated 3*,
Study abroad? Yes
internationally excellent.
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications • The University has close links with the Italian Cultural Institute in Edinburgh.
Minimum entry requirements MA Italian & Business Studies (RN31) GCSEs: A language other than English at Grade C
MA Italian (R310) (if not at A Level), and Mathematics or an
MA Italian & Classics (QR83) approved science at Grade C.
including preferably a language other than English.
MA Italian & English Language (QR33) IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall
MA Italian & History (RV31) language other than English at Grade 3 (if not
including English and preferably a language
MA Italian & History of Art (RV33) at Higher), and Mathematics at Grade 2.
other than English. Standard Level: A language
MA Italian & Linguistics (RQ31) GCE A Levels: BBB including preferably a language other than English at 4 (if not at HL), and
MA Italian & Philosophy (RV35) other than English. Mathematics or an approved science at 4.
MA Italian & Politics (LR23) GCSEs: English at Grade C, a language other than Combined honours
MA Italian & Social Policy (RL34) English at Grade C (if not at A Level), and Italian can be combined with another European
Mathematics at Grade B. language and can also be studied as one of the
IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and two languages within the Modern European
including preferably a language other than English.
grades 555 in Higher Level subjects including Languages and European Studies degree. It can
Standard Grades: English at Grade 3, a preferably a language other than English. also be combined with Business Studies.
language other than English at Grade 3 (if not Standard Level: English at 4, a language other
at Higher), and Mathematics or an approved than English at 4 (if not at HL), and Mathematics
science at Grade 3. at 4 or Mathematical Studies at 5.
GCE A Levels: BBB including preferably a
language other than English. MA Italian & English Literature (RQH3)
than English at Grade C (if not at A Level), and
including English and preferably a language other
Mathematics or an approved science at Grade C.
than English.
IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and This is a high–demand subject area with approximately
Standard Grades: A language other than English
grades 555 in Higher Level subjects including 6 applications per place. To be considered for an offer,
at Grade 3 (if not at Higher), and Mathematics or
preferably a language other than English. applicants will require to have achieved, or be
an approved science at Grade 3. predicted, at least AABB (Highers) or AAA (A Levels)
GCE A Levels: BBB including English and unless one or more of the contextual factors on page
than English at 4 (if not at HL), and Mathematics
preferably a language other than English. 194 applies. Conditional offers will be made in the
or an approved science at 4. range of BBBB-AAAA (Highers), BBB-AAA (A Levels)
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Introducing Italian
Italy is one of Europe’s most creative and distinctive civilisations with a fascinating history and culture.
The University of Edinburgh offers a flexible degree programme with opportunities to specialise in Italian or study it as part of a joint degree.
You will receive a good foundation in both the language and cultural studies and will spend a year teaching, working or studying in Italy.
The small class sizes and vibrant Italian Society make it easy to get to know teaching staff and other students. The mixture of exchange students
and Italian and UK staff creates an interesting and vibrant learning environment.
YEAR BY YEAR
Year 1 Year 4
In your first year you will study both the culture as part of the Culture & Society Your final year will combine advanced
foundations of written and spoken Italian and in 20th Century Italy course, or you can language courses with a choice of other
study broader courses on Italian history, study historical literature from the courses focusing on modern Italian history
literature and cinema. Middle Ages to World War II. and literature and Medieval literature.
Year 2 Year 3
In Year 2 you will continue to study both You will spend your third year abroad either
Italian language and culture. You can choose studying at a university or working in an
to study contemporary society, politics and approved placement.

Most courses are taught through tutorials, Most of your courses will take place within the opportunities?
seminars, lectures, and computer-assisted School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures,
As a graduate of Italian you will have a range
learning. You will also complete a research located within the University’s Central Area
of career options available to you. Previous
project or dissertation in your final year. (see Campus maps, page 200). Here, you will
graduates have gone into careers as varied
have access to computer-based learning
as publishing, banking, journalism, IT and
How will I be assessed? packages and an extensive film library. You
teaching. Some are working for international
You will be assessed by a combination can also use the University’s library and
aid organisations or within the European
of exams and coursework including a computer facilities and explore the Italian
Commission, the Diplomatic Service and the
final-year dissertation. collections in the National Library of Scotland.
United Nations. There are also opportunities
You will spend your third year in Italy.
to continue studying in the UK, Italy or in
the USA.
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Law
At a glance Why choose Law at the University of Edinburgh?
Contact: College of Humanities & Social • The University of Edinburgh has the largest law school in Scotland and has
been offering legal education for more than 300 years.
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 • In the most recent RAE, 30% of our research in ‘Law’ was rated 4*, world-
Website: www.law.ed.ac.uk leading, with a further 25% rated 3*, internationally excellent, placing the
Study abroad? Yes
University eighth in the UK for Law.
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications • The city is home to the highest civil and criminal courts in Scotland.

Minimum entry requirements Standard Grades: A language other than LLB Law & Economics (ML11)
LLB Law & History (MV11) English at Grade 3, and Mathematics at Grade 2.
LLB Law & International Relations (ML1F) GCE A Levels: BBB including English. including English and Mathematics.
LLB Law & Politics (ML12) GCSEs: A language other than English at Grade Standard Grades: A language other than English
LLB Law & Social Anthropology (M1L6) C, and Mathematics at Grade B. at Grade 3.
LLB Law & Social Policy (ML14) Note: English Language and English Literature GCE A Levels: BBB including English and
LLB Law & Sociology (ML13) GCSE both at Grade A are accepted in place of Mathematics. Mathematics AS at A if A Level
A Level English. not taken.
LLB Law (ordinary and honours) (M114)
IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall GCSEs: A language other than English at Grade C.
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings and grades 555 in HL subjects including English.
including English. Note: English Language and English Literature
Standard Level: A language other than English
GCSE both at Grade A are accepted in place of
Standard Grades: A language other than at 4, and Mathematics at 4 or Mathematical
A Level English.
English at Grade 3, and Mathematics or an Studies at 5.
approved science at Grade 3. IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and
grades 555 in HL subjects including English and
GCE A Levels: BBB including English Literature or LLB Law & Celtic (MQ15)
Mathematics. Standard Level: A language other
English Language.
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings including than English at 4, Mathematics at 6 (if not at HL).
GCSEs: A language other than English at Grade C, English and Gaelic or a language other than English.
and Mathematics or an approved science at Grade C.
Standard Grades: Mathematics or an approved LLB Law & French (MR11)
Note: English Language and English Literature science at Grade 3.
GCSE both at Grade A are accepted in place of SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings
GCE A Levels: BBB including English and a including English and French.
A Level English.
IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall Standard Grades: Mathematics or an approved
GCSEs: Mathematics or an approved science at science at Grade 3.
and grades 555 in HL subjects including English.
Grade C.
Standard Level: A language other than English at GCE A Levels: BBB including English and French.
4, and Mathematics or an approved science at 4. Note: English Language and English Literature
GCSEs: Mathematics or an approved science at
Grade C.
A Level English.
LLB Law & Accountancy (MN14)
Note: English Language and English Literature
LLB Law & Business Studies (MN11) IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and
grades 555 in HL subjects including English and
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings A Level English.
a language other than English. Standard Level:
including English. Mathematics or an approved science at 4.
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WHAT DO I NEED TO GET IN? (CONTINUED)
IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and who wish to retain the option of practising as a
grades 555 in HL subjects including English and grades 555 in HL subjects including English and a lawyer in Scotland it is usually possible to pick up
French. Standard Level: Mathematics or an language other than English. Standard Level: the additional courses required.
approved science at 4. Mathematics or an approved science at 4.
LLB Law & German (MR12) LLB Law (Graduate Entry) (M115)
LLB Law & Spanish (MR14)
Entry requirements: 2:1 honours degree or
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings equivalent.
including English and a language other than
English. Combined honours
Standard Grades: Mathematics or an approved The LLB Law can be combined with a modern
science at Grade 3. language (French, German or Spanish), Accountancy,
Business Studies, Celtic, Economics, History,
GCE A Levels: BBB including English and a 10 applications per place. To be considered for an offer,
Politics, Social Anthropology, Social Policy applicants will require to have achieved, or be predicted,
or Sociology. at least AABB (Highers) or AAA (A Levels) unless one or
GCSEs: Mathematics or an approved science more of the contextual factors on page 194 applies.
These combined programmes do not include
at Grade C. Conditional offers will be made in the range of BBBB-
all courses required to proceed to the Diploma AAAA (Highers), BBB-AAA (A Levels) or 34-45 (IB), and
Note: English Language and English Literature in Legal Practice (see ‘What about career are likely to be in the higher range for those to whom
GCSE both at Grade A are accepted in place of opportunities’, page 90). For those students contextual factors do not apply.
A Level English.
You may also be interested in Accounting, page 38, Business Studies, page 52, Economics, page 62 or Social Policy, page 118.
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Introducing Law
This degree programme teaches you the general principles of law and how to apply them to specific situations and cases. You will develop analytical
skills, legal research skills and learn how to present an argument clearly, accurately and persuasively.
As a Law student, you will learn about the formal structures of our society and will receive a vital introduction to the practice of law. You can study
various aspects including Criminal Law, Commercial Law and Human Rights Law in preparation for a career as a lawyer. You can also apply the skills and
experience you develop to a range of different careers.
The School of Law at the University of Edinburgh has a strong international reputation for research and offers excellent facilities for studying law,
including the impressive range of legal materials available in its bespoke library.
YEAR BY YEAR
Years 1 & 2 Law with a language you will have the to complete a Diploma in Legal Practice.
In Years 1 and 2 you will be introduced to opportunity to spend your third year You can apply for the Diploma in your final
general legal principles and legal techniques abroad. This is the final year of the LLB year of the LLB programme.
and will study core courses including ordinary programme.
On the LLB programme you will study Scots
Criminal Law, Property Law and European
Law. Students interested in practising law
Union Law. Year 4
in England or Wales may not benefit from
In your fourth year you will continue to
studying Law in Scotland as there are
Year 3 choose from a range of honours courses and
important differences between English
In Year 3 you will have the opportunity you will write a dissertation. This will help
and Scots Law.
to specialise and you can choose courses you develop your legal research and writing
including Commercial Law, International Law skills. If you are planning to enter the
and Criminology. If you are studying Scottish legal profession you will also need

Most courses are taught by large-group Teaching takes place in the historic Old opportunities?
teaching; lectures and tutorials in Years 1 College, located within the University’s Central
After graduating, you can complete the
and 2, seminars in Years 3 and 4. All first-year Area (see Campus maps, page 200), close
Diploma in Legal Practice, followed by a
students have access to Edinburgh’s Law to Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and the Scottish
traineeship with a legal firm to enter the
Peer-Assisted Learning Scheme (Law PALS) and Parliament building. You will have access
legal profession in Scotland. There are also
the active mooting society provides you with to the School of Law’s specialist online legal
opportunities for Scottish-qualified lawyers
opportunities to practise your courtroom skills. research resources, Law and Europa Library,
to practise in other member states of the
as well as the University’s general library and
European Union. Graduates who don’t
How will I be assessed? computer facilities. There are opportunities
to study abroad through the ERASMUS
choose a legal career often use their skills
You will be assessed by a combination of and experience for employment in finance,
programme and the School of Law’s North
coursework and exams. management and journalism or with
American exchange programme.
international organisations such as the
European Union and the United Nations.
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Linguistics
At a glance Why choose Linguistics at the University of Edinburgh?
Contact: College of Humanities & Social • In the most recent RAE, 30% of our research in ‘Linguistics’ was rated 4*,
world-leading, with a further 30% rated 3*, internationally excellent,
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 placing the University top in the UK for Linguistics.
Website: www.ppls.ed.ac.uk • Edinburgh is the only university in Scotland to offer an MA (Hons)
Study abroad? Yes
in Linguistics.
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications • We offer a range of high-tech laboratory facilities, shared with the
School of Informatics.

Minimum entry requirements MA Linguistics & Mathematics (QG11)
MA Linguistics (Q100) SQA Highers: ABBC or more if two sittings
MA Linguistics & Social Anthropology including Mathematics at Grade A or Advanced
(QL16) Higher at Grade B. Sixth-year work in
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings. Mathematics strongly recommended.
Standard Grades: English at Grade 3, a Standard Grades: English at Grade 3, and a

language other than English at Grade 3, and language other than English at Grade 3.
Mathematics or an approved science at Grade 3. GCE A Levels: ABC including Mathematics
GCE A Levels: BBB Grade A.
GCSEs: English at Grade C, a language other GCSEs: English at Grade C, and a language
than English at Grade C, and Mathematics or an other than English at Grade C.
approved science at Grade C. IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and
IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and grades 654 in HL subjects including Mathematics
grades 555 in HL subjects. Standard Level: at 6. Standard Level: English at 4, and a
English at 4, a language other than English at 4, language other than English at 4.
and Mathematics or an approved science at 4. Combined honours
Linguistics can be combined with Celtic, Chinese,
MA Linguistics & Artificial Intelligence (QG17) Classics, English Language, French, German,
Italian, Japanese, Philosophy, Psychology, Russian
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings Studies, Sanskrit, Scandinavian Studies and
including Mathematics. Spanish. Linguistics also forms part of the Mind &
Standard Grades: English at Grade 3, and a Language, Cognitive Science and Computational
language other than English at Grade 3. Linguistics degrees.
GCE A Levels: BBB including Mathematics or
AS at Grade A.
GCSEs: English at Grade C, and a language
other than English at Grade C.
IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall If a conditional offer is made, it will be in the range of
and grades 555 in HL subjects including BBBB-AAAA (Highers), BBB-AAA (A Levels) or 34-45 (IB),
and is likely to be in the higher range for those to whom
Mathematics. Standard Level: English at 4,
contextual factors (see page 194) do not apply.
and a language other than English at 4.
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Introducing Linguistics
Linguistics examines how different languages work, describing how sounds, words, sentences and conversations combine to express and create
meaning. It also studies the uses of language in everyday life, the ways in which it varies across society and evolves over time, and how it is learnt and
mastered by children.
Linguistics can be studied as part of a combined honours degree with a range of other subjects. The University of Edinburgh has a long history of
the subject and our teaching staff have an excellent reputation for research in this area.
Linguistics is a new subject for nearly all undergraduates so no prior knowledge is required at the beginning of the course.
YEAR BY YEAR
In your first year you will study Linguistics 1, In Year 2 you will take Linguistics 2, which In your third year you will study core courses
which introduces the principles of theoretical focuses on linguistic theory and the study and choose from a range of advanced
linguistics. You will also study the way of the spoken language. You may also linguistics courses such as Bilingualism,
we learn language, the regional and study the structure and history of western Language & Cognition or The Evolution of
social variations of language, and European languages. Language. If you are studying a combined
methods of communication. honours degree in Linguistics with a
language, you will spend part of your
third year studying or working abroad.
Year 4
In Year 4 you will complete an honours
dissertation.

Most courses are taught through a Teaching will take place in the Linguistic opportunities?
combination of lectures, tutorials and some computer labs and other teaching facilities,
Linguistics graduates can use their degree to
small-group project work. You will also do based within the University’s Central Area
work in speech therapy or adult literacy, or
some independent practical work in your first (see Campus maps, page 200). You can
teach English as a foreign language. Recent
year and more independent study in Years 3 also use the School’s excellent facilities
graduates have taken up funded places on
and 4. for practical work. These include a recording
MSc programmes or have found positions
studio, a perception experiment laboratory
employed in speech technology research.
How will I be assessed? and the Eyetracking Lab, which is run jointly
During the first two years you will undergo with the School of Informatics. You will
continuous assessment through tests and also have access to the University’s library
assignments. In third and fourth year, you and computer facilities. There are
will be assessed through exams, projects opportunities to study abroad through
and your dissertation. ERASMUS or the University’s International
Exchange Programme.
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Mind & Language

At a glance Why choose Mind & Language at the University
Email: hssug@ed.ac.uk • In the most recent RAE, 45% of our research in ‘Philosophy’ was rated 3*,
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 internationally excellent, 45% of our research in ‘Psychology’ was rated 3*,
Website: www.ppls.ed.ac.uk internationally excellent and 30% of our research in ‘Linguistics’ was rated
Study abroad? No 4*, world-leading.
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications • Mind & Language is the flagship degree of the University’s School of
Philosophy, Psychology and Languages.
• The School hosts regular events and talks on all areas of Linguistics,
including the weekly Linguistic Circle.
Minimum entry requirements Group honours

MA Mind & Language (QVC0) Mind & Language is an interdisciplinary group
honours degree, closely linked with the
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings. Cognitive Science degree in the College of
Standard Grades: English at Grade 3, a Science & Engineering. The group honours
language other than English at Grade 3, structure allows you the flexibility to choose
and Mathematics at Grade 1 or Mathematics which courses you take in different years of
and Physics at Grade 2 or Mathematics Higher study. This also makes it easier to move on to
at Grade C. (or from) conventional combined honours
GCE A Levels: BBB degrees such as Psychology and Linguistics.

than English at Grade C, and Mathematics at
Grade A or GCSE Mathematics and Physics/
Science plus Additional Science at Grade B.
and grades 555 in HL subjects. Standard Level:
English at 4, a language other than English
at 4, and Mathematics at 5 or Mathematical
Studies at 6.

6 applications per place. To be considered for an offer,
applicants will require to have achieved, or be
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Introducing Mind & Language
Both philosophers and scientists are interested in the connection between language and the human mind and recent developments in robotics,
speech technology and brain imaging have opened up new perspectives on the subject.
Mind & Language combines philosophy, linguistics and psychology and is closely linked with the Cognitive Science degree programme. The
relationship between language and thought is a growing area of research and this new interdisciplinary degree programme is designed to enable
students to explore it further. You will study philosophy, linguistics and psychology courses and, in your fourth year, will have the opportunity to
combine these subjects through your own study and research.
YEAR BY YEAR
Years 1 & 2 Years 3 & 4
In your first two years you will study These courses will teach you about thought In Years 3 and 4 you will take core courses
introductory courses in both linguistics and and reasoning, the structure of language, in the philosophy of mind and language and
philosophy and will take additional courses behaviour and perception, and programming. will choose from a range of honours courses.
in psychology or informatics. You will study You will complete a dissertation on a topic
Linguistics 1A and 2A, three pre-honours of your choice.
courses, Formal Modelling in Cognitive
Science and Psychology 1 and 2 or courses
in informatics.
How will I be taught? What about career

You will be taught through a combination of opportunities?
lectures, tutorials and group work.
The course will prepare you for postgraduate
study in linguistics, philosophy, psychology “Having only ever wanted
How will I be assessed? or cognitive science or research in more to go to Edinburgh since
You will be assessed by coursework and exams. specific fields such as speech technology and childhood, the University
communications disorders. If you choose not has definitely lived up to
Where will I be taught? to continue with your studies, the skills and
my high expectations.”
You will be taught in the School’s new home, knowledge you develop during your degree
also prepare you for working in speech Julie Neish
the Dugald Stewart Building, located within
2nd Year, Mind & Language
the University’s Central Area (see Campus therapy, adult literacy or teaching.
maps, page 200) and will have full access to
the libraries, computer facilities and specialist
psychology and language laboratories. The
informal nature of the Linguistics and English
Language department provides opportunities
to meet other students and get to know the
teaching staff. There are also close links with
the School of Informatics.
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Modern European Languages

At a glance Why choose Modern European Languages at the
Email: hssug@ed.ac.uk • The University of Edinburgh offers one of the widest ranges of Modern
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 European languages in the UK.
• You will spend up to a year studying or working abroad.
Study abroad? Yes
Further information at: • The University’s Europa Institute is the leading institute for study
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications of European integration in the UK and students can benefit from
its regular and varied lecture and event programme.

MA Modern European Languages (T900) You can combine Modern European Languages
MA Modern European Languages with Arabic, Business Studies, Celtic, Classics,
& European Union Studies (RL92) English Language, English or Scottish Literature,
European History, European Studies, History of
Select from two of the following: French, Art, Law, Linguistics, Philosophy or Politics.
German, Italian, Russian, Scandinavian Studies
For these programmes, your two chosen
and Spanish.
languages should be indicated on your UCAS
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings application. Timetable restrictions mean that it
including at least one of the two languages chosen. is not possible to combine beginners’ German
Standard Grades: French at Grade 2 if with Italian or Russian and it is also not possible
beginners’ French required, English at Grade 3, to study Italian and Russian as a joint degree.
and Mathematics or an approved science at
Grade 3.
GCE A Levels: BBB including at least one of the
two languages chosen.
GCSEs: French at Grade B if beginners’ French
required, English at Grade C, and Mathematics
grades 555 in Higher Level subjects including at
least one of the two languages chosen. Standard
Level: French at 4 if beginners’ French required,
English at 4, and Mathematics or an approved
science at 4. This is a high–demand subject area with approximately
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Introducing Modern European Languages
Studying a modern language at the University of Edinburgh is not restricted to the language itself. You will also study the culture, history, politics and
literature of the country. You will choose two languages from French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish and Scandinavian, and can choose to combine
language study with European Union Studies.
European Union Studies looks at the economic, political and legal structures of the EU and the impact it has on culture. The course content is
continually changing and developing as the European Union changes.
YEAR BY YEAR
Modern European Languages Year 3 Year 2
You will spend most of your third year In Year 2 you will take courses in European
Year 1
abroad either studying or working as a Community law and European social policy.
In your first year you will study two
language assistant in a school. You can decide at the end of Year 2 if
languages and can choose a third course
you want to continue with one or both
from a different area of the University.
Year 4 languages in your honours years.
You will develop your spoken and written
In your final year you will choose courses
language skills and will study aspects of
on topics such as film and literature, history, Year 3
literature and culture.
politics or language. You will also complete You will spend your third year abroad
a dissertation. studying in a European university and will
Year 2
start work on your dissertation which will
In Year 2 you will build on the language skills
European Union Studies focus on one aspect of the European Union.
you developed in your first year and will
choose a third course from a range including Year 1
In your first year you will study two languages Year 4
Introduction to European Cinema, Literature
and will take a foundation course on the In your final year you will complete your
& Culture in Medieval Europe and Politics &
economics and politics of the European Union. dissertation and continue to study language
Institutions of Contemporary France.
and cultural studies. You will also take the
core course European Institutions & Policy.

Courses are taught through a combination of Teaching takes place in the School of opportunities?
lectures, seminars, tutorials and computer- Literatures, Languages and Cultures, located
Modern Languages graduates with
assisted learning. within the University’s Central Area (see
language skills and an understanding of
Campus maps, page 200). You will have
European culture are sought after within
How will I be assessed? access to the Language Microlab and the
the EU. Previous graduates have taken
You will be assessed by coursework University’s libraries and computer facilities.
up opportunities in teaching, journalism,
and exams. You will spend your third year studying abroad.
tourism and politics. You can also use your
language skills for translation or pursue
postgraduate study.
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Music
At a glance Why choose Music at the University of Edinburgh?
Contact: College of Humanities & Social • In the most recent RAE, 45% of our research in ‘Music’ was rated 3*,
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 • You will have access to the University’s two historic concert halls,
Website: www.music.ed.ac.uk extensive music library and well-equipped music technology studios.
Study abroad? Yes
Further information at: • The School engages with the community and has won awards for its
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications Music in the Community course.
Minimum entry requirements GCSEs: English at Grade C, and a language

BMus Music (W302) other than English at Grade C.
SQA Highers: ABBC or more if two sittings
grades 555 in HL subjects including Music and
including Music at Grade A. Advanced Higher
Mathematics. Standard Level: English at 4, and
Music recommended.
a language other than English at 4.
All students must have reached a standard
equivalent to Associated Board Grade VII in
any recognised instrument.
GCE A Levels: BBB including Music.
than English at Grade C, and Mathematics or Music can be combined with Physics and
an approved science at Grade C. Mathematics. History of Music can be
IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall combined with History of Art.
and grades 555 in HL subjects including Music.
than English at 4, and Mathematics or an
All applicants must have reached a standard
equivalent to Associated Board Grade VII in any
recognised instrument, and a keyboard standard
equivalent to Grade V.
BMus Music Technology (W351)

including Music at Grade A and Mathematics at
Grade B. Advanced Higher Music recommended.
GCE A Levels: BBB including Music and
Mathematics.
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Introducing Music
The study of Music covers a wide range of topics, from composition and orchestration to music technology and acoustics. Edinburgh’s Music
degree programme is committed to developing traditional music skills and exploring new areas such as electro-acoustic composition. You will study
the history and cultural context of contemporary, world and traditional music and develop practical composition and performance skills. You will
also have access to professional musicians and subsidised lessons.
The Music Technology degree programme brings together music with scientific areas of study to understand studio production and recording
techniques, acoustics, perception of sound, digital signal processing and sound synthesis. The course is particularly relevant to students interested
in creative music technology and sound design.
Many courses in Music are open to students from other degree programmes. Some, such as Music Literacy, Music & Technologies and Music in
Social Contexts, do not require music qualifications.
YEAR BY YEAR
BMus in Music Years 3 & 4 BMus in Music Technology
In your third and fourth years you will choose
Years 1 & 2 Years 1 & 2
from a range of specialist courses including
In your first two years you will study In Years 1 and 2 you will study the same
Orchestration, Music in the Community,
courses from three main areas: compositional music courses as Music
Stylistic Composition and Sound Recording.
compositional studies, which looks at students and will take courses in mathematics,
In your fourth year you will also complete
creative work and technical skills; cultural acoustics, aural skills and music technology.
a dissertation, a recital or a portfolio
studies, which covers music history and
of compositions.
music’s place in culture and performance Years 3 & 4
studies, which teaches practical keyboard, In your third and fourth years you will focus
orchestration and aural skills. You can also more on your areas of interest in Music
choose another Music course or a course Technology and deepen your knowledge
from a different academic area. of computer programming.

Most courses are taught through a combination The majority of teaching takes place within opportunities?
of lectures, tutorials, seminars and practical the School of Arts, Culture and Environment,
There are a variety of musical careers open
classes. The small class sizes create an located within the University’s Central Area
to graduates from the University of Edinburgh
informal and supportive learning environment. (see Campus maps, page 200). You will have
in performance, composing and conducting,
access to the Music practice rooms and
or as music teachers, music therapists or
How will I be assessed? recording studios, the computing facilities
instrument makers. The Music Technology
You will be assessed through coursework, and the University’s libraries. There are
degree equips you for a career in broadcasting,
exams, portfolios and, in your final year, opportunities to study abroad through
or new media such as web design or mobile
a dissertation, recital or portfolio of ERASMUS or the University’s International
phone technology.
compositions (including the option of Exchange Programme.
electro-acoustic compositions).
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Nursing Studies
At a glance Why choose Nursing Studies at the University
Email: hssug@ed.ac.uk • We are ranked as the UK’s number one Nursing Studies degree by the
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 Guardian’s and the Times’ league tables.
Website: www.health.ed.ac.uk/nursing
• The University of Edinburgh has been providing Nursing programmes for
Study abroad? Yes
more than 50 years and our degree leads to Adult Branch Nurse Registration.
• There are opportunities to complete placements abroad in Year 3.
Introducing Nursing Studies

Nursing Studies at the University of Edinburgh prepares you for a challenging, rewarding and
Minimum entry requirements varied career in nursing.
BN (Hons) Nursing Studies (B700) The practical and academic elements of the course will develop your communication, leadership and
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings. analytical skills and prepare you for working in a variety of hospital and community healthcare settings.
Standard Grades: Biology and Mathematics Completing the Bachelor of Nursing Studies with Honours enables you to register as an adult nurse.
at Grade 2, English at Grade 3, and a
Edinburgh was the first university in the UK to offer a Nursing Studies degree. It is a diverse
programme providing a sound knowledge base for nursing, health and social care. It also offers
GCE A Levels: BBB
opportunities to study courses in other academic areas including social work, social anthropology
GCSEs: Biology at Grade B or Science plus
and languages. Small class sizes provide a supportive and relaxed learning environment.
Additional Science at Grade B, Mathematics
at Grade B, English at Grade C, a language
other than English at Grade C.
Standard Level: Biology at 5, English at 4,
a language other than English at 4, and
Mathematics at 4 or Mathematical Studies at 5.
All students must complete an Enhanced
Disclosure (criminal record check) and
undergo Hepatitis B immunisation and TB
status health check before starting the
course. More information is available from
the College Admissions Office.
If a conditional offer is made, it will be in the range

of BBBB-AAAA (Highers), BBB-AAA (A Levels) or 34-
45 (IB), and is likely to be in the higher range for
those to whom contextual factors (see page 194)
do not apply.
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YEAR BY YEAR
Years 1 & 2 Year 3 Year 4
The first two years provide an introduction In your third year you will study four courses: In your fourth year you will study
to nursing care and theory, and to the Research & Enquiry in Nursing, The Nature Management of Transition and Organisation,
sociological and psychological aspects of of Nursing, Pathology & Patient Care and Management & Practice of Nursing. You also
healthcare. You will study the core courses Applied Clinical Biology. You will also choose choose a further two honours options and
Nursing 1 and 2 and Health & Society 1A/B two honours options. complete a dissertation.
and 2A/B. You will also choose an outside
course from a range of subjects offered by Clinical experience includes care of the Your clinical practice will include care of
the University. chronically ill, intensive support and a older people and a 12-week placement
community care placement. You will also consolidating all your clinical practice.
You will gain clinical experience in Year 1 choose a clinical elective in the UK or abroad.
through community and medical ward
placements. In Year 2 you will build on this
experience with mental health placements
and surgical/outpatient experience.

The course is taught through a combination Teaching takes place in the Old Medical opportunities?
of lectures, tutorials, seminars, clinical skills School, located within the University’s Central
Career prospects are excellent for graduates
sessions, problem-based learning, reflective Area (see Campus maps, page 200). You will
of Nursing Studies from the University of
diaries, group work and computer-assisted have access to teaching and learning facilities
Edinburgh. Most graduates start their
learning. including the libraries, computer labs and
career in clinical nursing before choosing
clinical skills facilities. Clinical placements are
to specialise in areas such as intensive care,
How will I be assessed? offered with mentors across the Edinburgh
oncology, children’s nursing or midwifery.
The course is assessed by coursework, exams and Lothian healthcare setting.
Some choose to work abroad in developed
and clinical practice profiles. and developing countries. The course also
prepares you for a career in nurse education,
research or management.
“Edinburgh is such a special place to study nursing as not only does it have such a fantastic reputation and
prestige, it is also proficient in providing it’s students with all the support, guidance and resources necessary
to make the most out of their studies. The small class sizes mean that everybody gets to know each other
well, resulting in a really close group being formed which is unlike anything else I’ve ever experienced before.
If I were to go back in time and apply to university again, without a doubt I wouldn’t change a thing. I don’t
see what could possibly be better than studying such an interesting course - which has brilliant future work
prospects - in such a happy, friendly environment with some of my best friends.”
Ruth Barker
1st Year, Nursing Studies
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Philosophy
At a glance Why choose Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh?
Contact: College of Humanities & Social • Edinburgh has one of the UK’s largest Philosophy departments.
Email: hssug@ed.ac.uk • In the most recent RAE, 45% of our research in ‘Philosophy’ was rated 3*,
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 internationally excellent, with a further 20% rated 4*, world-leading,
Website: www.ppls.ed.ac.uk placing the University in the UK top 10 for ‘Philosophy’.
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications • The Philosophy Society attracts high-profile speakers.

Minimum entry requirements HL), English at 4, and a language other than MA Philosophy & Psychology (VC58)
MA Philosophy (V500) English at 4.
MA Philosophy & English Language (VQM3) MA Philosophy & English or Scottish
Literature (VQ53) Standard Grades: Mathematics at Grade 1 or
MA Philosophy & Greek (QV75) Mathematics and Physics at Grade 2 or
MA Philosophy & Linguistics (VQ51) SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings Mathematics Higher at Grade C, English at Grade
MA Philosophy & Politics (VL52) including English. 3, and a language other than English at Grade 3.
MA Philosophy & Theology (VV56) Standard Grades: A language other than English GCE A Levels: BBB
at Grade 3, and Mathematics or an approved
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings. GCSEs: Mathematics at Grade A, or Mathematics
science at Grade 3.
and Physics or Science plus Additional Science at
Standard Grades: English at Grade 3, a GCE A Levels: BBB including English Literature or Grade B, English at Grade C, and a language
language other than English at Grade 3, and combined English. other than English at Grade C.
GCSEs: A language other than English at Grade C, IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and
GCE A Levels: BBB and Mathematics or an approved science at Grade C. grades 555 in HL subjects. Standard Level: English
GCSEs: English at Grade C, a language other IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and at 4, a language other than English at 4, and
than English at Grade C, and Mathematics or an grades 555 in HL subjects including English. Mathematics at 5 or Mathematical Studies at 6.
approved science at Grade C. Standard Level: A language other than English at
IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and 4, and Mathematics or an approved science at 4. Combined honours
grades 555 in HL subjects. Standard Level: English Philosophy can be combined with French,
at 4, a language other than English at 4, and MA Philosophy & Mathematics (VG51) German, Italian, Russian Studies, Scandinavian
Mathematics or an approved science at 4. Studies or Spanish. Philosophy also forms part
of the Mind & Language degree.
including Mathematics at Grade A or Advanced
MA Philosophy & Economics (VL51)
Higher at Grade B. Sixth-year work in Mathematics
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings strongly recommended.
including Mathematics. Standard Grades: English at Grade 3, and a
Standard Grades: English at Grade 3, and a language other than English at Grade 3.
language other than English at Grade 3. GCE A Levels: ABC including Mathematics at
GCE A Levels: BBB including Mathematics or AS Grade A. This is a high–demand subject area with approximately
Mathematics at A if A Level not taken. 11 applications per place. To be considered for an
GCSEs: English at Grade C, and a language other offer, applicants will require to have achieved, or be
GCSEs: English at Grade C, and a language other than English at Grade C. predicted, at least AABB (Highers) or AAA (A Levels)
than English at Grade C. IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and
IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and grades 654 in HL subjects including Mathematics range of BBBB-AAAA (Highers), BBB-AAA (A Levels)
grades 555 in HL subjects including Mathematics. at 6. Standard Level: English at 4, and a language or 34-45 (IB), and are likely to be in the higher range
Standard Level: Mathematics at 6 (if not taken at other than English at 4. for those to whom contextual factors do not apply.
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Introducing Philosophy
As the historic home of David Hume and Adam Smith, the city of Edinburgh is a fitting place to study philosophy. The University, too, has a strong
historic connection to the subject, counting Adam Ferguson and Sir William Hamilton among its former students.
Studying Philosophy enables you to think about some of the great philosophical questions we ask ourselves in a clear, disciplined and systematic
manner. It introduces you to the thinking of some of the great philosophers of the past and present, and enables you to see connections between
diverse areas of human experience. It also makes you more aware of the assumptions that form the basis of your beliefs.
Philosophy can be studied in conjunction with a range of other subjects, including Politics, Theology, Psychology and Economics, as part of a joint
honours degree.
YEAR BY YEAR
In your first year you will study Greats: In Year 2 you will take two philosophy In Year 4 you will choose another six courses
From Plato to the Enlightenment and courses: Mind, Matter and Language and from the wide variety available. You will also
Morality, Rationality and Value. These Knowledge and Reality. You can also choose complete either an honours dissertation or
courses introduce you to the history of to take courses in sociology and politics that write two extended essays on topics of
philosophy and to topics in morality and cover topics related to philosophy. your choice.
ethics. You can also choose to take Logic 1
and Philosophy of Science 1, which look at Year 3
the nature of argument and the basic In your third year you can start to specialise.
assumptions of science. You will choose six courses from a range of
courses linked to our Philosophy staff’s areas
of expertise. These include moral psychology,
philosophy of law, theories of truth and
ancient theories of existence.

Courses are taught through a combination The majority of teaching takes place within opportunities?
of lectures and tutorials. Optional courses in the School of Philosophy, Psychology and
Philosophy graduates are becoming
Years 3 and 4 are taught through seminars. Language Sciences, located in the University’s
increasingly popular among employers.
Central Area (see Campus maps, page 200).
The Philosophy courses you study throughout
How will I be assessed? You can use the School’s Psychology and
your degree provide you with analytical skills
You will be assessed by coursework and Philosophy library, as well as the University’s
and the ability to think clearly, which are vital
exams and in your honours years you will general library and computing facilities.
transferable skills for the workplace. Previous
also complete a dissertation. There are opportunities to study abroad
graduates have gone on to work in education,
through the University’s International
commerce, journalism, finance, law or
Exchange Programme.
computing. Some graduates also choose
to continue with their studies and pursue
a research or academic career.
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Politics & International Relations

At a glance Why choose Politics & International Relations at the
Email: hssug@ed.ac.uk • Edinburgh is at the heart of devolution and offers the perfect location
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 to study politics: the University regularly welcomes international political
Website: www.pol.ed.ac.uk speakers.
Study abroad? Yes
Further information at: • In the most recent RAE, 45% of our research in ‘Politics and International
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications Studies’ was rated 3*, internationally excellent, with a further 10% rated
4*, world-leading, placing the University in the UK top 10 for ‘Politics and
International Studies’.
• Mentoring and additional support is available to students as part of the
department’s research-led teaching system.

MA International Relations (L250) Politics can be combined with Arabic,
MA International Relations & Law (LM29) Economics, French, Geography, German,
History, Italian, International Law, Law, Persian,
MA Politics (L200)
Philosophy, Russian Studies, Scandinavian Studies,
MA Politics & Economic & Social History Social Anthropology, Social Policy, Sociology or
(LV23)
Spanish. International Relations can be combined
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings. with Law.
GCE A Levels: BBB
than English at Grade C, and Mathematics or
English at 4, a language other than English at 4,
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Introducing Politics & International Relations
The programmes both focus on politics, political theory, public policy and international relations in Europe, Russia, Africa and the USA.
Studying Politics, you will explore the origins and present-day contexts of international conflicts over power and resources. You will also study the
morality of political action, the limits of freedom and justice, and the processes of governance at various levels.
International Relations is a specialist field within Politics that looks at the origins and evolution of the state system and the changing nature of state
power. It examines the driving forces behind international cooperation and conflict, and explores security and prosperity in the international system.
The course covers specific regional topics such as US foreign policy, the Middle East and Africa in world politics.
YEAR BY YEAR
Year 1 international organisations such as the from the wide range available, and complete
In your first year you will take Introduction European Union and the United Nations. an honours dissertation on a subject of
to Politics & International Relations, and You will also take Social & Political Theory your choice.
Democracy in Comparative Perspective, and Social & Political Enquiry. You can also
which explores democratic practices in choose two outside courses. Years 3 & 4 International Relations
different countries. IR students must also In your third year you will study core courses
take International Law or International Law In Years 3 and 4 the Politics degree and on international relations, global justice and
Ordinary. You will also take up to three International Relations degree separate. citizenship, the international political
outside courses of your choice. economy and financial security. In Year 4
Years 3 & 4 Politics you choose four courses and undertake an
Year 2 In your third year you will take core courses in-depth research project on a topic of
In Year 2 you will study International looking at politics, global justice and citizenship your choice.
Cooperation in Europe and Beyond, and also choose from a wide range of optional
which looks at how states cooperate in courses. In Year 4 you choose four courses

Courses are taught through a combination The majority of teaching takes place within the opportunities?
of lectures and tutorials. School of Political and Social Science, which is
In recent years, graduates have entered the
Civil Service, foreign affairs or political and
How will I be assessed? (see Campus maps, page 200). You will also
parliamentary research. The degree
You will be assessed through coursework have access to the University’s library and
programmes also equip you for careers
and exams. computer facilities. There are opportunities
in finance and consultancy, the voluntary
to study abroad in your third year through the
sector, journalism or teaching. Some
ERASMUS programme or the University’s
graduates choose to go on to further
International Exchange Programme.
training in accountancy or law or take
postgraduate degrees with a view to
pursuing an academic career.
You may also be interested in Social Policy, page 118, or Sociology, page 122.
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Psychology
At a glance Why choose Psychology at the University of Edinburgh?
Contact: College of Humanities & Social • In the most recent RAE, 45% of our research in ‘Psychology’ was rated 3*,
internationally excellent, with a further 15% rated 4*, world-leading, placing
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 the University in the UK top 10 for ‘Psychology’.
Website: www.ppls.ed.ac.uk • Most of our degree programmes are accredited by the British Psychology
Study abroad? Yes
Society.
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications • There are opportunities for students to work as Volunteer Research
Assistants on the University’s research projects.

Minimum entry requirements GCSEs: Mathematics at Grade A or Mathematics Combined honours
MA Psychology (C801) and Physics/Science plus Additional Science at Psychology can be combined with Artificial
MA Psychology & Business Studies (CN81) Grade B. Chemistry/Science plus Additional Intelligence*, Business Studies*, Linguistics*,
Science at Grade B if no Chemistry at A Level, Philosophy* and Sociology*. Psychology can also
MA Psychology & Linguistics (CQ81)
English at Grade C, and a language other than be studied as part of the Mind & Language
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings. English at Grade C. or Cognitive Science programmes.
Standard Grades: Mathematics at Grade 1 IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall * Denotes accreditation by the British
or Mathematics and Physics at Grade 2 or and grades 555 in HL subjects with two Psychological Society (BPS).
Mathematics Higher at Grade C, English at Grade of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.
3, and a language other than English at Grade 3. Standard Level: Chemistry at 4, English at 4,
GCE A Levels: BBB a language other than English at 4, and
Mathematics at 5 or Mathematical Studies at 6.
GCSEs: Mathematics at Grade A or Mathematics
and Physics/Science plus Additional Science at
Grade B, English at Grade C, and a language Applying for BSc or MA
other than English at Grade C. The BSc Psychology (C800) and MA Psychology
IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and (C801) degree programmes differ in terms of the
grades 555 in HL subjects. Standard Level: English courses taken alongside Psychology in Years 1
at 4, a language other than English at 4, and and 2. On the BSc, students are required to
Mathematics at 5 or Mathematical Studies at 6. take Biological Sciences courses. On the MA,
students typically take courses in Humanities
and Social Science.
BSc Psychology (C800)

including two of Biology, Chemistry,
Mathematics, Physics.
Standard Grades: Chemistry at Grade 2, 11 applications per place. To be considered for an
Mathematics at Grade 1 or Mathematics and offer, applicants will require to have achieved, or be
Physics at Grade 2 or Mathematics Higher at predicted, at least AABB (Highers) or AAA (A Levels)
Grade C, English at Grade 3, and a language
other than English at Grade 3. range of BBBB-AAAA (Highers), BBB-AAA (A Levels)
GCE A Levels: BBB including two of Biology, or 34-45 (IB), and are likely to be in the higher range
Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics.
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Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour in humans and animals. It looks at behaviour and experience and tries to understand
and explain how these change throughout our lives. Psychologists are interested in the way biological and social factors influence the way we
behave and how our interests and abilities differ from person to person.
As a psychology student you will explore the ways we think, how we perceive our environment, how we communicate and how we think, learn
and remember. It is an experimental and observational science and so the degree programme has a strong emphasis on developing research skills.
Psychology can be combined with a range of other subjects including, Sociology, Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence, as part of a joint honours degree.
YEAR BY YEAR
Year 1 Year 2 to choose from a broad range of specialist
You will receive a general introduction to You will continue to study general principles subjects. These courses include Advanced
psychology in your first year, covering of psychology in your second year and will Behavioural Neuroscience, Causes and
biological, social and developmental develop your research skills by running Consequences of Personality, Children with
psychology and the psychology of learning, practical experiments and planning and Language Impairments, Psychological Testing
memory and perception. You will also learn carrying out small-group research projects. and Social Judgement & Decision Making. In
about research methods and using statistics Year 4 you will also carry out an original
in psychology. Years 3 & 4 research project.
In your third and fourth years you will
continue to study general principles of
psychology and will have the opportunity

Courses are taught through a combination of Teaching will take place at the Psychology opportunities?
lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical classes, building at George Square, located within the
The research, statistical, IT and report-writing
project work and computer-based exercises. University’s Central Area (see Campus maps,
skills you develop throughout the course are
page 200). You will have use of the specialised
valued by employers in various sectors.
How will I be assessed? laboratories and the University’s library and
Previous graduates have gone on to work
You will be assessed by coursework and exams computer facilities. There are opportunities to
in healthcare and social services or human
and in your fourth year you will complete a study in Europe through ERASMUS or further
resources, management, business and
research project. afield through the University’s International
finance, media and advertising. Alternatively
Exchange Programme.
you could continue with study to enter a
research or teaching career.
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Russian Studies
At a glance Why choose Russian Studies at the University
Email: hssug@ed.ac.uk • The University of Edinburgh is home to the longest standing Russian
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 department in Scotland.
• You will have access to excellent learning facilities including Russian
Study abroad? Yes
satellite television and computer-assisted learning.
• The Russian Society organises events, film screenings and a programme
of speakers, which includes Russian journalists and writers.
Minimum entry requirements MA Russian Studies & Business Studies (RN71) GCSEs: English at Grade C, a language other
MA Russian Studies (R700) than English at Grade C (if not at A Level), and
MA Russian Studies & English Language (QR37) Mathematics or an approved science at Grade C.
MA Russian Studies & Classics (RQ78) IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and
Standard Grades: English at Grade 3,
grades 555 in HL subjects including English
MA Russian Studies & History (RV71) a language other than English at Grade 3
Literature or combined English and preferably
MA Russian Studies & History of Art (RV73) (if not at Higher), and Mathematics at Grade 2.
a language other than English. Standard Level:
MA Russian Studies & Linguistics (RQ71) GCE A Levels: BBB preferably including a English at 4, a language other than English at 4
MA Russian Studies & Philosophy (RV75) language other than English. (if not at HL), and Mathematics or an approved
MA Russian Studies & Politics (LR27) GCSEs: English at Grade C, a language other science at 4.
MA Russian Studies & Social Policy (RL74) than English at Grade C (if not at A Level), and
Mathematics at Grade B. Combined honours
IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and Russian Studies can be combined with another
grades 555 in HL subjects preferably including a European language and can also be one of the
Standard Grades: English at Grade 3, a language other than English. Standard Level: two languages within Modern European
language other than English at Grade 3 (if not English at 4, a language other than English at 4 Languages and European Studies. It can
at Higher), and Mathematics or an approved (if not at HL), and Mathematics at 4 or also be combined with Business Studies.
science at Grade 3. Mathematical Studies at 5.
language other than English. MA Russian Studies & English Literature
GCSEs: English at Grade C, a language other (RQ73)
than English at Grade C (if not at A Level), and SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings
Mathematics or an approved science at Grade C. including English and preferably a language other
IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and than English. This is a high–demand subject area with approximately
grades 555 in HL subjects preferably including a Standard Grades: English at Grade 3, a
8 applications per place. To be considered for an offer,
language other than English. Standard Level: applicants will require to have achieved, or be
language other than English at Grade 3 (if not at predicted, at least AABB (Highers) or AAA (A Levels)
English at 4, a language other than English at 4 Higher), and Mathematics or an approved science unless one or more of the contextual factors on page
(if not at HL), and Mathematics or an approved at Grade 3. 194 applies. Conditional offers will be made in the
science at 4. range of BBBB-AAAA (Highers), BBB-AAA (A Levels)
GCE A Levels: BBB including English and or 34-45 (IB), and are likely to be in the higher range
preferably a language other than English. for those to whom contextual factors do not apply.
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Introducing Russian Studies
Russia is the world’s largest country and has the fifth most used language in the world. After a period of political, social and economic
transformation, Russia is playing an increasingly bigger role in international politics.
Russian Studies at Edinburgh will give you a solid understanding of the Russian language and culture. You will study Russian literature, art, music
and film and the country’s political history. You will also have the opportunity to study in Russia to improve your language skills and
experience Russian culture first hand.
You can study Russian with another European language or as part of a joint honours degree with Business Studies or European Studies.
YEAR BY YEAR
Year 1 Year 2 Moscow Humanities Institute, St Petersburg
In Year 1 you will study Russian Studies 1A if In your second year you will continue to State University and the Perm State
you have no previous knowledge of Russian, study Russian language and culture, and Pedagogical University.
or Russian Studies 1B if you have studied the will take courses in Russian literature.
language before. Both of these courses also Year 4
explore Russian culture. In the holiday Year 3 In your final year you can choose to
between first and second year you have the You will spend your third year in a Russian- specialise in Russian literature, history,
opportunity to spend a month at the Nevsky speaking country studying at a university politics, economics or language. You
Institute in St Petersburg. or on a work experience placement. The will also complete a dissertation in Russian.
University of Edinburgh has links with the

Most courses are taught through tutorials Most of the teaching will take place in the opportunities?
and computer-assisted learning. School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures
There are a variety of opportunities for
Russian-speaking graduates within Russia,
How will I be assessed? (see Campus maps, page 200). You will also
the UK and other European countries.
You will be assessed by a combination of have access to the School’s computer facilities,
Russian is becoming an increasingly
coursework and exams. Russian television, language resources and
important language for international
libraries. There are opportunities to work
business, journalism and law as Russia
and study abroad between first and second
begins to work more closely with Europe
year and in your third year.
and the USA. Most previous graduates use
their language skills in their chosen career.
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Scandinavian Studies
At a glance Why choose Scandinavian Studies at the University
Email: hssug@ed.ac.uk • Edinburgh is home to a number of important Scandinavian institutions
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 and societies.
• You can study in a Scandinavian country in your third year.
Study abroad? Yes
Further information at: • You will have access to excellent collections of Scandinavian texts.

Minimum entry requirements MA Scandinavian Studies GCE A Levels: BBB including English Literature
MA Scandinavian Studies (Danish, & Business Studies (RN61) or combined English and preferably a language
Norwegian, Swedish) (R600) other than English.
This degree is only available to students who have
MA Scandinavian Studies & Classics (QR86) an appropriate competence in the Scandinavian GCSEs: A language other than English at
MA Scandinavian Studies & English language to be studied. Grade C (if not at A Level), and Mathematics
Language (QR36) or an approved science at Grade C.
MA Scandinavian Studies & History (RV61) including a language other than English. IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall
MA Scandinavian Studies & Linguistics (RQ61) and grades 555 in HL subjects including English
MA Scandinavian Studies & Philosophy (RV65) and preferably a language other than English.
language other than English at Grade 3 (if not
Standard Level: A language other than English
MA Scandinavian Studies & Politics (RL62) at Higher), and Mathematics at Grade 2.
at 4 (if not at HL), and Mathematics or an
MA Scandinavian Studies & Social Policy (RL64) GCE A Levels: BBB including a language other approved science at 4.
than English.
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings Combined honours
preferably including a language other than English. GCSEs: English at Grade C, a language other Scandinavian Studies can be combined with
than English at Grade C (if not at A Level), and another European language and can also be taken
Mathematics at Grade B. with Celtic, English Language, European Studies
at Higher), and Mathematics or an approved IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and or Scottish Ethnology.
science at Grade 3. grades 555 in HL subjects including a language
other than English. Standard Level: English at 4,
a language other than English at 4 (if not at HL),
and Mathematics at 4 or Mathematical Studies
GCSEs: English at Grade C, a language other at 5.
than English at Grade C (if not at A Level), and
Mathematics or an approved science at Grade C.
MA Scandinavian Studies & English
IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and Literature (RQ63)
grades 555 in HL subjects preferably including a
language other than English. Standard Level:
including English and preferably a language other This is a high–demand subject area with approximately
English at 4, a language other than English at 4
than English. 9 applications per place. To be considered for an offer,
(if not at HL), and Mathematics or an approved applicants will require to have achieved, or be
science at 4. Standard Grades: A language other than English predicted, at least AABB (Highers) or AAA (A Levels)
at Grade 3 (if not at Higher), and Mathematics or unless one or more of the contextual factors on page
an approved science at Grade 3. 194 applies. Conditional offers will be made in the
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Introducing Scandinavian Studies
The Scandinavian languages – Norwegian, Danish and Swedish – are all fascinating languages for linguists to study. Whichever of the three languages
you choose to specialise in, you will also study the history, culture and society of the other Scandinavian countries.
In some cases you do not need a previous knowledge of any of the languages as courses are available for beginners and you will have practical
tuition from native speakers. You will also be able to practice and develop your language skills by studying abroad in Norway, Sweden or Denmark
in your third year.
The small class sizes provide an informal and supportive learning environment and an opportunity to get to know teaching staff and your fellow
students. The department celebrates all the major Scandinavian festivals.
Scandinavian Studies can be studied as part of a joint honours degree with a range of other subjects, including Linguistics, History and English Language.
YEAR BY YEAR
If you haven’t studied any of the languages In Year 2 you will take Danish 2, Norwegian 2 You will spend your third year abroad in one
before you will take Danish 1, Norwegian 1 or Swedish 2. These courses concentrate on of the three countries.
or Swedish 1 in your first year. The courses language. You will also study literature and
will concentrate on learning the spoken will be able to choose courses from a range, Year 4
and written language. You will also get an including Scandinavian Languages, European You will continue to study language in your
introduction to the culture and literature Cinema or The Literature & Culture of fourth year and will chose from a range of
of your chosen country. Medieval Europe. other specialist courses, including Old Norse
Studies, Viking Studies and Ingmar Bergman
& the Cinema. You will also complete
a dissertation.

Most of the courses are taught through Most of the teaching will take place in the opportunities?
lectures, tutorials and interactive School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures,
There are relatively few fluent speakers of
language classes. located within the University’s Central Area
Scandinavian languages in Britain, so
(see Campus maps, page 200). You will also
graduates of Scandinavian Studies can be
How will I be assessed? have access to the language laboratory and
successful finding jobs in areas like journalism,
You will be assessed by exams and coursework. the University’s library and computer facilities.
industrial and commercial management,
You will study abroad in your third year.
tourism, computing, translation, accountancy,
shipping and banking.
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Scottish Ethnology
At a glance Why choose Scottish Ethnology at the University
Email: hssug@ed.ac.uk • Studying Ethnology at Edinburgh offers a unique opportunity
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 to examine the traditional and popular culture of Scotland.
Website: www.celtscot.ed.ac.uk
• Students have access to the Scottish Studies Archive, an internationally
Study abroad? Yes
renowned collection of Scottish cultural materials.
• We have a traditional artist-in-residence scheme allowing direct
access to top-quality musicians and tradition bearers.

Minimum entry requirements GCSEs: English at Grade C, a language other MA Scottish Ethnology & Scandinavian
MA Scottish Ethnology (V910) than English at Grade C (if not at A Level), and Studies (VR96)
MA Scottish Ethnology & English Language Mathematics or an approved science at Grade C.
(VQ93) IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and preferably including a language other than English.
MA Scottish Ethnology & Archaeology (VV94) grades 555 in HL subjects preferably including a
MA Scottish Ethnology & Scottish History (VV92) language other than English. Standard Level:
language other than English at Grade 3 (if not at
Higher), and Mathematics or an approved science
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings. (if not at HL), and Mathematics or an approved
at Grade 3.
Standard Grades: English at Grade 3, a science at 4.
MA Scottish Ethnology & English Literature language other than English.
(VQX3) GCSEs: English at Grade C, a language other
GCE A Levels: BBB
MA Scottish Ethnology & Scottish Literature than English at Grade C (if not at A Level), and
GCSEs: English at Grade C, a language other (VQ92) Mathematics or an approved science at Grade C.
than English at Grade C, and Mathematics or
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and
including English. grades 555 in HL subjects preferably including a
IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and language other than English. Standard Level:
grades 555 in HL subjects. Standard Level: English Standard Grades: A language other than
at 4, a language other than English at 4, and English at Grade 3, and Mathematics or an
(if not at HL), and Mathematics or an approved
Mathematics or an approved science at 4. approved science at Grade 3.
science at 4.
MA Scottish Ethnology & Celtic (VQ95) or combined English.
Grade C, and Mathematics or an approved
preferably including Gaelic or a language other
science at Grade C.
than English.
and grades 555 in HL subjects including English.
Standard Level: A language other than English at
at Higher), and Mathematics or an approved For MA Scottish Ethnology & English Literature, if a
4, and Mathematics or an approved science at 4.
science at Grade 3. conditional offer is made, it will be in the range of
GCE A Levels: BBB preferably including a BBBB-AAAA (Highers), BBB-AAA (A Levels) or 34-45 (IB),
and is likely to be in the higher range for those to whom
contextual factors (see page 194) do not apply.
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Introducing Scottish Ethnology
Ethnology provides an insight into Scotland’s traditional and popular culture. You will learn about Scottish folklore and folklife and will explore Scotland’s
diversity, from the Highlands to the Lowlands, Scots to Gaelic, and urban to rural. Ethnology teaches practical skills that can be applied to the study of
any culture and the course attracts Scottish and international students.
You will study a range of aspects of Scottish culture, heritage and tradition and will carry out your own ethnographic fieldwork. The course will help you
develop your analytical, creative, communication and critical skills, and improve your research skills and confidence using archives and library resources.
The Scottish Ethnology Society organises a range of events providing opportunities to get to know teaching staff and other students.
YEAR BY YEAR
In your first year you will study Scottish In Year 3 you will choose two of the four core In your fourth year you will choose from the
cultural history, heritage, cultural expression courses: Social Organisation, Oral Narrative, core and optional courses listed, left, and will
and representation. Courses also look at Material Culture and Custom & Belief. You can complete an honours dissertation based on
literature, music and visual arts and how also choose from a range of other courses the fieldwork research you carried out in your
these are linked to Scottish identity. including Traditional Song, Issues in Cultural second year.
Politics, Traditional Drama, The Supernatural
Year 2 World and Scotland & Heritage.
In Year 2 you will study oral and visual
representations of Scotland through music,
song, art, photography and film, and you will
receive practical training in ethnographic
fieldwork techniques and ethics.

Courses are taught through a combination Most of the teaching will take place within the opportunities?
of lectures and small-group tutorials. School of Literatures, Languages & Cultures,
Graduates of Scottish Ethnology from the
University of Edinburgh are highly valued.
How will I be assessed? (see Campus Maps, page 200). You will have
The course prepares you for a career in the
You will be assessed by coursework and access to the University’s archives and nearby
media, broadcasting or museum and archive
exams. In your honours year you will also museum and library collections. You will
work. Previous graduates have also gone
complete a dissertation and presentation. also have use of the University’s libraries and
on to work in government departments,
computer facilities. There are opportunities
heritage organisations, tourism or education.
to study abroad through the ERASMUS or
You can also pursue postgraduate study.
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Scottish Studies
At a glance Why choose Scottish Studies at the University
Email: hssug@ed.ac.uk • This is a new degree programme exploring contemporary Scotland and
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 its culture, tradition and representation.
Website: www.celtscot.ed.ac.uk
• The highly flexible approach allows you to study a wide range of
Study abroad? Yes
disciplines such as literature, history, art, music, politics, sociology
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications and language.
• Being based in Edinburgh, you will have direct access to the key political,
cultural and historical institutions and resources required for the detailed
study of contemporary Scotland.

MA Scottish Studies (Q501)

language other than English at Grade 3,
at Grade 3.
GCE A Levels: BBB
GCSEs: English at Grade C, a language
other than English at Grade C, and
Mathematics or an approved science at
Grade C.
IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points
overall and grades 555 in HL subjects.
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Introducing Scottish Studies
Scottish Studies is the study of Scottish culture past and present, with a particular focus on creative arts and cultural expression. You will study
Scottish cultural history and tradition and discover how literature, music and visual arts helped to shape Scottish identity. Parallels with other
countries are made throughout the course to place Scotland in context.
You will also study relevant courses from other degree programmes, including Ethnology, Politics, Art History and Literature, and will carry out a
research project in your chosen area of interest.
The School hosts its own internationally renowned archives, which are available for study and research, and in addition to this facility you can access
important collections in the National Library of Scotland, National Museum of Scotland and National Archives of Scotland.
YEAR BY YEAR
Year 1 Year 2 at honours level include history, literature,
Your first year will introduce you to Scottish In Year 2 you will continue to study ethnology, Celtic, sociology, politics, art
cultural history, tradition, heritage, politics Scottish culture. Courses cover topics such history and architectural history.
and cultural expression. You will choose as Scottish film, photography and television,
courses that relate to historical or and intellectual history and philosophy. You Year 4
contemporary Scotland from a range can continue to choose courses from other In Year 4 you will continue to study the
including Gaelic, Literature and Celtic academic areas. subjects that interest you and will complete
Civilisation. You can also choose courses your honours dissertation. You will also take
from other academic areas. Year 3 part in a series of seminars on a range of
In your third year you will start to develop themes you have covered in the Scottish
your research skills and study your chosen Studies degree programme.
subjects in more detail. Subjects offered

Courses are taught through a combination of Most of the teaching will take place within the opportunities?
lectures, seminars and small-group tutorials. School of Literatures, Languages & Cultures,
A Scottish Studies degree prepares you for
a career in arts development, tourism, the
How will I be assessed? (see Campus maps page 200). You can use
media, broadcasting or publishing. The skills
You will be assessed through exams, the University’s archives, library and computer
and knowledge you gain from the course
coursework and new forms of assessment facilities, as well as access the city’s museum
can also be used to work within government
including audio and video presentations. and library collections, which are located
departments, heritage organisations,
nearby. There are opportunities to study
research or education. You can also choose
abroad through ERASMUS or the University’s
to go on to postgraduate study.
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Social Anthropology
At a glance Why choose Social Anthropology at the University
Email: hssug@ed.ac.uk • The School has an excellent reputation for research and receives
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 funding from the Department for International Development for its
Website: www.san.ed.ac.uk research activity.
Study abroad? Yes
Further information at: • The Guardian University Guide 2010 named Edinburgh as one of the
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications top six universities in the UK for Anthropology.
• Students have the opportunity to carry out their own research and
fieldwork in the UK or abroad.

MA Social Anthropology (L600)
MA Social Anthropology & Politics (LL62)
MA Social Anthropology & Social Policy
(LL64)
MA Social Anthropology with Development
(LL69)
MA Social Anthropology with Social
History (L6V3)
MA Social Anthropology with South Asian
Studies (L6T3)

GCE A Levels: BBB.
English at 4, a language other than English at 4, This is a high–demand subject area with approximately
and Mathematics or an approved science at 4. 13 applications per place. To be considered for an
Combined honours unless one or more of the contextual factors on page
Social Anthropology can be combined with 194 applies. Conditional offers will be made in the
Arabic, Archaeology, Geography, Law, Linguistics, range of BBBB-AAAA (Highers), BBB-AAA (A Levels)
Persian and Sociology. or 34-45 (IB), and are likely to be in the higher range
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Introducing Social Anthropology
Social Anthropology is the study of human conduct and thought. Societies around the world vary enormously socially, culturally and politically. The
study of these variations, and the common humanity that underlies them, is at the heart of social anthropology. There are close links between social
anthropology and sociology, human geography, development studies, history and philosophy.
You will take a broad range of courses in your first two years and have the opportunity to specialise in your final two years. You will spend up to four
months on an individual research project that will form the basis of your dissertation. Fieldwork for your project can be done both within and outside
the UK.
Social Anthropology is available as a joint honours degree with a variety of other subjects.
YEAR BY YEAR
Year 1 Year 3
The first year provides you with a broad In Year 3 you will study four core courses: break between Years 3 and 4. Your supervisor
introduction to the subject. You will study Anthropology Theory; Kinship; Ritual & will help you to plan and develop your
Social Anthropology 1A and 1B and will Religion; and Consumption, Exchange & research project, which can take place in
choose two or three outside subjects. Technology. You will also choose two the UK or overseas.
courses from a range of topics including
Year 2 magic, science and healing, museums Year 4
In Year 2 you will study Social Anthropology and anthropology and the anthropology In your fourth year you will study the core
2, Social Enquiry 2 and Social & Political of happiness. courses Belief, Thought & Language and
Theory 2. You will also choose an additional Culture & Power. You will also use your
three courses either related to your degree You will also have the opportunity to research findings to complete an honours
or from another academic area. conduct your own research in the summer dissertation.

You will be taught through a combination Most of the teaching takes place within opportunities?
of lectures and tutorials and will receive the School of Political & Social Science,
Previous graduates have chosen careers in
supervision with your research project. located within the University’s Central
social development, healthcare, journalism
Area (see Campus maps, page 200).
and film. Some have gained employment
How will I be assessed? You will also have access to the University’s
with international organisations such as
The course is assessed through exams, library and computer facilities. As well as
OXFAM. A growing number are continuing
coursework and project work. the research project, which may be based
with postgraduate study in anthropology,
overseas, there are opportunities to study
leading to careers as anthropological
abroad through the University’s International
researchers with universities, public agencies
Exchange Programme.
like the NHS, or private sector companies.
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Social Policy
At a glance Why choose Social Policy at the University of Edinburgh?
Contact: College of Humanities & Social • In the most recent RAE, 35% of our research in ‘Social Work and Social
Policy & Administration’ was rated 3*, internationally excellent, with a
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 further 30% rated 4*, world-leading, placing the University fourth in
Website: www.socialpolicy.ed.ac.uk the UK.
Study abroad? Yes
• Social Policy in the University of Edinburgh enjoys strong European
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications links and takes a comparative approach.
• Social Policy maintains a long and close relationship with the Scottish
Government and many other policy-making institutions.

Minimum entry requirements GCSEs: English at Grade C, and a language other
MA Social Policy & Law (LM41) than English at Grade C.
MA Social Policy & Politics (LL42) IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and
MA Social Policy & Social & Economic grades 555 in HL subjects including Mathematics.
History (LV43) Standard Level: Mathematics at 6, (if not taken
MA Social Policy & Sociology (LL43) at HL) English at 4, a language other than English
at 4.
MA Social Policy with Social & Political
Studies (L4L2)
Combined honours
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings. Social Policy can also be combined with French,
Standard Grades: English at Grade 3, a German, Geography, Italian, Law, Russian Studies,
language other than English at Grade 3, and Scandinavian Studies, Social Anthropology
Mathematics or an approved science at Grade 3. or Spanish.
GCE A Levels: BBB
MA Social Policy & Economics (LL41)

including Mathematics.
Standard Grades: English at Grade 3, and a If a conditional offer is made, it will be in the range of
language other than English at Grade 3. BBBB-AAAA (Highers), BBB-AAA (A Levels) or 34-45 (IB),
GCE A Levels: BBB including Mathematics or and is likely to be in the higher range for those to
whom contextual factors (see page 194) do not apply.
AS Mathematics at Grade A if A Level not taken.
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Introducing Social Policy
Social Policy is the study of societies and the way they change through policy making. It looks at the ways in which public policies, social institutions
and market forces affect how contemporary societies operate and impact on social justice.
Social policy is relevant to many areas of everyday life, including housing, employment, income, health and education. The course will appeal to
students who are interested in political and social issues like immigration, antisocial behaviour and privatisation. There is also a strong focus on
European and comparative studies.
YEAR BY YEAR
Year 1 Year 2
In your first year you will be introduced to In Year 2 you will take European Social criminal justice and social security. You will
the three main areas of debate in social Policy 2, which compares different approaches also take a course on research methods.
policy: needs, rights and responsibilities, with to social policy in various European countries.
a focus on the needs and rights of children You will also study the core courses Social & Year 4
and the responsibilities of parents. You will Political Theory and Social Enquiry and will In Year 4 you will continue to take social
study Politics of the Welfare State, which take an outside subject of your choice. policy courses and will complete an
examines changing social policy in health, individual research project. The project
employment and social security. You can Year 3 will involve collecting data and information
also choose outside courses from other In your third year you can study optional from the Scottish Government, local
academic areas. courses that cover children’s rights, authorities and voluntary organisations.
employment policies, family policy,

You will be taught through a combination Most of the teaching takes place within the opportunities?
of lectures and tutorials. School of Political & Social Science, located
Most graduates move into careers in policy or
within the University’s Central Area (see
research within local government, voluntary
How will I be assessed? Campus maps, page 200). You will also have
organisations or pressure groups. The course
You will be assessed by exams, coursework access to the University’s computer facilities
also equips you with the skills and knowledge
and a final-year research project. and libraries. There are opportunities to study
for careers in teaching or the management
abroad in your third year and places are
and delivery of services. Some go on to
available through the University’s International
study for professional qualifications in
Exchange Programme.
housing management, social work or
human resource management.
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Social Work
At a glance Why choose Social Work at the University of Edinburgh?
Contact: College of Humanities & Social • In the most recent RAE, 35% of our research in ‘Social Work and Social
Policy & Administration’ was rated 3*, internationally excellent, with a
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 further 30% rated 4*, world-leading, placing the University fourth in
Website: www.socialwork.ed.ac.uk the UK.
Study abroad? No
• The completion of a Social Work degree means entitlement to the
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications professional qualification of social worker.
• The Times Good University Guide 2010 ranks Social Work at Edinburgh
as seventh in the UK.

BSC Social Work (L500)

and Mathematics at Grade 2.
GCE A Levels: BBB
GCSEs: English at Grade B, a language
other than English at Grade C, and
Mathematics at Grade B.
and grades 555 in HL subjects. Standard
Level: English at 4, a language other than
English at 4, and Mathematics at 4 or
Mathematical Studies at 5.
All students must register with the Scottish
Social Services Council (SSSC) as students of
Social Work. The process will include an
Enhanced Disclosure criminal record check.
If a conditional offer is made, it will be in the

or 34-45 (IB), and is likely to be in the higher
range for those to whom contextual factors
(see page 194) do not apply.
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Introducing Social Work
Studying Social Work at the University of Edinburgh prepares you for a challenging and rewarding career in the field. You will develop the knowledge,
skills and experience needed to work with people who are experiencing difficulties in their personal and family lives. Social workers often work with
other services including health, education, housing and the police. They have a strong interest in human relationships and a commitment to
social justice.
In your first two years, you will study the history and development of social work, key milestones in the development of social work thinking, policy and
practice, and the legal frameworks of social work practice. In your third and fourth years you will concentrate on developing your people skills and your
ability to work with and in complex circumstances. You will also spend time on placement gaining practical experience in community, residential or
healthcare settings.
YEAR BY YEAR
In your first year you will study the roots of In your second year you will study the policy You will study the core courses: Social Work
social work and the milestones in the field’s and legal frameworks of social work and in Communities, Working with Complexity in
development. You will also study social policy continue to study social policy. At the end of Social Work 1 and 2 and Practice Learning 1
and will be able to choose a range of your second year you will decide if you want and 2. You will also spend half of your time
outside courses. to continue towards a professional social working within a professional social work
work qualification. Your acceptance into setting where you will be supervised by a
Year 3 of the course is subject to a qualified practice teacher.
recruitment process.

You will be taught through a combination The majority of teaching takes place within opportunities?
of lectures, tutorials and some small-group the School of Political & Social Science,
As well as social work, graduates also move
exercises. located within the University’s Central Area
into community work and health-related
(see Campus maps, page 200). You will also
settings. The strong communication and
How will I be assessed? have access to the University’s library and
interpersonal skills that you will develop
You will be assessed by exams, coursework computer facilities. In Years 3 and 4 you will
during your degree prepare you for a range
and, in your final years, by a combination of complete a placement within a private, public
of other careers working with people.
coursework and your performance on your or voluntary sector agency, drawn from our
Some Social Work graduates also choose to
practice placement. partners in Scottish Lothian and Borders.
continue with their studies or enter research.
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Sociology
At a glance Why choose Sociology at the University of Edinburgh?
Contact: College of Humanities & Social • We achieved a 97% ‘overall satisfaction’ rating in the 2009 National
Student Survey.
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 • In the most recent RAE, 30% of our research in ‘Sociology’ was rated 4*,
Website: www.sociology.ed.ac.uk world-leading, with a further 25% rated 3*, internationally excellent,
Study abroad? Yes
placing the University fourth in the UK.
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications • Our commitment to research-led teaching equips our students with the
necessary skills to contribute to critical public debate about social
problems and issues.

Minimum entry requirements GCE A Levels: BBB.
MA Sociology (L300) GCSEs: Mathematics at Grade A or
MA Sociology & Politics (LL32) Mathematics and Physics/ Science plus
MA Sociology & Social & Economic History Additional Science at Grade B, English at
(LV33) Grade C, and a language other than English “For me, taking Sociology at
at Grade C.
MA Sociology & Social Anthropology the University of Edinburgh
(LL36) IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall
has meant being on a highly
MA Sociology with South Asian Studies
(L3T3) English at 4, a language other than English interesting and varied
at 4, and Mathematics at 5 or Mathematical course, which gives students
Studies at 6.
Standard Grades: English at Grade 3, a considerable freedom to build
* Denotes accreditation by the British
Psychological Society (BPS).
on their own interests. It has
also meant being part of an
GCE A Levels: BBB. Combined honours extremely friendly and lively
GCSEs: English at Grade C, a language other Sociology can be combined with Economics,
than English at Grade C, and Mathematics or Geography, History, Law and Social Policy.
Sociology department that
an approved science at Grade C. hosts many extra academic
IB: Award of Diploma with 34 points overall and and social events, allowing
grades 555 in HL subjects. Standard Level:
me to make the most of my
and Mathematics or an approved science at 4. time here.”
MA Sociology & Psychology (LC38)*
Tirion Seymour
10 applications per place. To be considered for an 4th Year, Sociology & Politics
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings. offer, applicants will require to have achieved, or be
Standard Grades: Mathematics at Grade 1 predicted, at least AABB (Highers) or AAA (A Levels)
or Mathematics and Physics at Grade 2 or
Mathematics Higher at Grade C, English at range of BBBB-AAAA (Highers), BBB-AAA (A Levels)
Grade 3, and a language other than English or 34-45 (IB), and are likely to be in the higher range
at Grade 3. for those to whom contextual factors do not apply.
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Introducing Sociology
Sociology is the study of people and how society works. It examines how the choices we make as individuals are affected by larger social forces
and processes, believing that individuals can be understood only by placing them in their social context.
As a Sociology student you will study the relationship between individuals and groups, issues of belonging and identity, the social causes of
cooperation and conflict, and the way societies and social institutions are formed and change over time. Studying Sociology at Edinburgh prepares
you for a wide choice of careers. It can also be combined with a number of other subjects as part of a joint honours degree.
YEAR BY YEAR
Year 1 Year 2 a range of topics including nationalism,
In Year 1 you will study Sociology 1A: In your second year you will study Sociology youth culture, the internet, religion and
Individuals & Society and Sociology 1B: 2: Transformations of Identity, looking at the the environment.
Private Troubles, Public Problems. These will ways societies are formed and transform over
introduce you to key sociological ideas. You time. You will also study two other social Year 4
will study the relationship between individuals science core courses and a further three In your final year you will take more optional
and the group and look at issues such as courses of your choice. courses and complete an individual research
fashion, identity, social change, drug use, project supported by a member of teaching
violence and gender, as examples of the Year 3 staff with opportunities to present your
connections between personal and In Year 3 you will learn research skills research findings to your peers.
social problems. including a group research project and
explore social theories in greater depth.
You will also choose optional courses from

Courses are taught through a combination You will be taught within the School of opportunities?
of tutorials and lectures, class discussions Political & Social Science, located within
Sociology graduates acquire valuable
and presentations. the University’s Central Area (see Campus
transferable skills that can lead to a wide
maps, page 200). You will have full access to
range of careers in an ever-changing job
How will I be assessed? the University’s library and computer facilities.
market. You can choose to work within
You will be assessed primarily through exams There are also opportunities to study abroad
local and central government, the voluntary
and coursework and, in your fourth year, will through the University’s International
sector or journalism, or use your practical
complete an individual research project. Exchange Programme.
and research skills to work in market
research. Many graduates also go on to
study postgraduate courses before entering
teaching, social work or urban planning.
Some of our students also choose an
academic career.
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Sport Science & Sport Management

At a glance Why choose Sport Science & Sport Management at
Contact: College of Humanities & Social the University of Edinburgh?
Email: hssug@ed.ac.uk • Our BSc (Hons) in Applied Sport Science is the only Scottish sport degree
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 to be endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences.
Website: www.education.ed.ac.uk
Study abroad? Yes
• Many of our graduates go on to successful sporting careers including
Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy, who studied Applied Sport Science
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications at the University of Edinburgh.
• The University of Edinburgh is home to the Scottish Centre for Physical
Education, Sport and Leisure Studies.
Introducing Sport Science & Sport Management

These degree programmes look at the scientific, business, political, social and environmental aspects
Minimum entry requirements of sport and recreation.
BSc Applied Sport Science (C610)
Applied Sport Science is the study of human responses to sport. The degree programme includes
SQA Highers: BBBB including English and a
courses on physiology, biomechanics, sport psychology, biochemistry of exercise and skills
science subject (Biology or Chemistry preferred).
acquisition. You will develop an understanding of the value and purpose of sport in society and the
Standard Grades: Mathematics at Grade 3.
factors that affect participation and performance in sport and exercise.
GCE A Levels: BBC including a science
subject (Biology or Chemistry preferred). Sport & Recreation Management focuses on the management of sport and recreation facilities
GCSEs: English Language and Literature at including the financial, technical and staffing elements. The course prepares you for a career in the
Grade C, Mathematics at Grade C, plus two growing sport and recreation industry and the University’s strong links with a number of major sports
further subjects other than those at A Level. organisations will provide you with excellent placement opportunities.
and grades 554 in HL subjects including a
science subject (Biology or Chemistry
preferred). Standard Level: English at 4, and
Mathematics or Mathematical Studies at 4.
BSc Sport & Recreation Management (N230)
SQA Highers: BBBB.

Standard Grades: English, Mathematics and
a social science subject at Grade 3.
GCE A Levels: BCC.
GCSEs: English, Mathematics and a social
science subject at Grade C.
Level: English at 4, Mathematics and a social
science subject at 4.
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YEAR BY YEAR
Applied Sport Science Year 4 Year 3
In Year 4 you will study two core courses and In Year 3 you will complete a 10-week
Years 1 and 2
will choose another two courses from a research-based placement within a leading
In your first two years you will study the
range, including Environmental Physiology, sports organisation. In previous years students
scientific effects of sport on the body and
Sport & Exercise Medicine and Designing have been placed with SportScotland,
the significance of sport in society. Courses
Exercise Programmes. You will also complete Scottish Rugby and Edinburgh Leisure. You
cover sport history and sociology, research
an honours dissertation. will also choose courses on the politics and
methods and IT. You can also choose other
policies of sport, including Promoting Physical
courses from within Sport Science or from
Sport & Recreation Management Activity and Contemporary Issues in Sport
other academic areas.
Years 1 & 2 & Education.
Year 3 In your first two years you will study the
principles of management, including human Year 4
In your third year you will start to specialise
resources, financial management, and In your fourth year you will complete a
and can choose courses ranging from Sports
operations management. You will study dissertation on a topic of your choice. You
Nutrition and Sports Development to
sport marketing and sponsorship, event will also study sport management in a wider
Coaching Children.
management and policies and practices context. Courses cover sport tourism,
for sport in the public, commercial and sponsorship and the media.
volunteer sectors.

You will be taught by a combination of The majority of teaching will take place opportunities?
lectures, tutorials, site visits, practical and within the School of Education at the centrally
Recent graduates have gone on to work for
laboratory-based work and seminars. located Moray House site (see Campus maps,
national sporting bodies, local authorities,
page 200). As well as the School’s IT labs
health and fitness clubs, sport and leisure
How will I be assessed? and library, you can also use the University’s
complexes and media companies. Some
You will be assessed through exams, general computer and library facilities.
graduates also choose to continue studying
assignments, presentations, reports There are opportunities to study abroad
for careers in teaching or research.
and your laboratory notebooks. through the University’s International
Exchange Programme.
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Sustainable Development
At a glance Why choose Sustainable Development at the
Email: hssug@ed.ac.uk • This new programme is part of the University’s commitment to
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565 making world-leading contributions to understanding and
Website: www.sps.ed.ac.uk addressing global challenges.
Study abroad? Yes
Further information at: • The University has an outstanding record in research and teaching in
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications natural scientific and social scientific approaches to ecological
sustainability and human development.
• Students will be able to engage with sustainability issues from a variety
of disciplinary perspectives and in the interdisciplinary manner that
sustainable development demands.

MA Sustainable Development (HL23)
Subject to confirmation
at Grade 3.
GCE A Levels: BBB
than English at Grade C, and Mathematics
Level: English at 4, a language other than
English at 4, and Mathematics or an
If a conditional offer is made, it will be in the range

of BBBB-AAAA (Highers), BBB-AAA (A Levels) or 34-
45 (IB), and is likely to be in the higher range for
those to whom contextual factors (see page 194)
do not apply.
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Introducing Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development refers to the challenge of reducing global inequity and poverty in order to promote human well-being, while simultaneously
reducing threats to the earth system from industrial production and consumption. Effective environmental care and management in relation to climate
stability, forests, oceans, other species and natural resources requires the examination of how humans relate to each other, as well as their manmade
and natural surroundings. Critical analysis from diverse perspectives will be essential to understand and evaluate potential conflicts between the
challenges and proposed responses within the social and natural sciences.
Sustainable Development students will specialise in two out of a range of social scientific and humanities subjects, and will receive non-specialist
natural scientific grounding in sustainable development issues.
YEAR BY YEAR
You will study Sustainability, Society and You will study Science, Ethics and Action You will specialise in one of the two
Environment as the core introductory and courses in your two chosen disciplines. disciplines that you studied in depth in Years
course to the degree. You will take another 1 and 2. You will also take case studies in
sustainable development course from Sustainable Development, and in Year 4 you
a choice across the University, and you will undertake a 40-credit dissertation on a
will also choose two relevant disciplines sustainable development issue.
from a wide range of social science and
humanities subjects.

You will be taught through a combination of The programme is based within the School opportunities?
lectures and tutorials. You will also receive of Political & Social Science. Teaching
Graduates of this programme would be likely
one-to-one supervision for your dissertation. will largely take place in the George Square
to go on to work in the growth areas of
campus of the University although there
corporate social responsibility, environmental
How will I be assessed? will be opportunities to take courses in other
education, environmental management,
The programme is assessed through exams, parts of the University, including the science
environmental auditing, environmental
coursework and project work. site at Kings’ Buildings (see Campus maps,
politics, risk management, sustainable
page 201 for location details). You will have
citizenship and sustainable development.
access to the University’s computer facilities
and libraries. There may be opportunities to
This programme is subject to final
study abroad through the University’s
approval from the University. Please visit
the University’s website for up-to-date
information regarding the programme.
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Medicine &
Veterinary Medicine
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CONTENTS
Edinburgh is one of the UK’s most historic and prestigious Medical Sciences 130
Medicine 132
centres for medical and veterinary medical teaching and Oral Health Sciences 136
Veterinary Medicine 138
research. It is also one of the most dynamic and progressive,
with new £300 million, state-of-the-art facilities spread College of Medicine
across the College. The Medical School was established & Veterinary Medicine
in 1726 and was the pre-eminent medical centre of the Undergraduate medical admissions
The Chancellor’s Building
18th and 19th centuries. The Royal (Dick) School of 49 Little France Crescent
Edinburgh EH16 4SB
Veterinary Studies too has been at the forefront of veterinary
UK
education since it was founded by William Dick in 1823. Tel: +44 (0)131 242 6407
Email: medug@ed.ac.uk
It is regarded as one of the world’s most innovative and Web: www.mvm.ed.ac.uk
influential centres for student education and clinical care.
Undergraduate veterinary admissions
Today the College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary
continues to uphold both these institutions’ illustrious Studies
Easter Bush Veterinary Centre
histories as internationally renowned, research-led centres Roslin EH25 9RG
of excellence that produce world-class graduates. UK
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 6178
Email: vetug@ed.ac.uk
Medicine & Veterinary Medicine at Edinburgh Web: www.vet.ed.ac.uk
If you have any queries about the programmes listed

in this section, please contact the Admissions Offices
detailed in these pages or go online for further details.
Fitness to Practise the BVM&S and the BSc in Oral Health Sciences. This is required as part of the admissions process
Students will be provided with further information but applicants holding places in these programmes
The University has a responsibility to ensure
on admission. will receive further detailed information. A positive
that students studying on a programme that
result in any test will not necessarily preclude
involves practical training in a clinical environment
and that leads to a professional registerable
Health Clearance Checks entry to the MBChB but may preclude entry to
Guidance from the Department of Health the BSc in Oral Health Sciences because of the
qualification are fit to practise. This is assessed
recommends that students being admitted nature of the clinical procedures which students
according to the requirements and standards
to the MBChB and BSc in Oral Health Science are required to undertake in order to obtain a
of the profession the student wishes to enter.
programmes are required to undergo viral registerable qualification.
The College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine’s
undergraduate programmes with established screening for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C
fitness to practise procedures are the MBChB, and need to be immunised against hepatitis B.
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Medical Sciences
At a glance Why choose Medical Sciences at the University
Contact: Recruitment & Admissions Officer of Edinburgh?
Biomedical Teaching Organisation
• Medical Sciences combines a flexible programme structure, access
The University of Edinburgh
to academic staff with a wealth of teaching and research expertise,
Medical School
Teviot Place
and state-of-the-art facilities to provide an outstanding student
Edinburgh EH8 9AG, UK learning experience.
Email: bmto@ed.ac.uk
• You will be taught by staff who actively participate in some of the
Tel: + 44 (0)131 650 3717
best biomedical research in the UK.
Website: www.bmto.ed.ac.uk
Further information at: • You will have the opportunity to undertake research project work
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications with top-rated laboratory or clinical research groups.
Introducing
Minimum entry requirements Medical Sciences
BSc Medical Sciences (B100) The Medical Sciences degree is aimed at
4-year course
the growing number of students planning
SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings, to Second-year entry available careers in healthcare and healthcare-related
include two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics professions. The flexible programme offers
SQA Advanced Highers: AB to include
or Physics.
Biology and Chemistry. courses that explore the biological, physico-
Standard Grades: English at Grade 3, chemical, clinical and social sciences that
GCE A Levels: AAB to include Biology
Mathematics and Chemistry at Grade 2.
and Chemistry. underlie contemporary healthcare. A
GCE A Levels: BBB or more if two sittings, to
IB: Overall score of 36 points including HL combination of compulsory and optional
include two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics
or Physics.
Grade 6 in Biology and Chemistry. courses in all years provides flexibility to
adapt the degree programme to best suit
GCSEs: English at Grade C, Mathematics at
Grade B and Chemistry or Double Award Science your chosen career path. There is a strong
at Grade B. research theme throughout the Medical
IB: Overall score of 32 points including HL Grade Sciences programme and opportunities exist
5 in two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics for you to undertake research within research
or Physics. groups or labs recognised in the recent RAE
ILC: Five HL subjects at Grade B3 to include two as delivering internationally excellent and in
of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics. some areas world-leading research.
Based on the last three years, the minimum offer level is

likely to be: SQA Highers: AAAB, GCE A Levels: AAB, IB: 36.
Entry to Medical Sciences is competitive and around one in
two Home/EU students who apply will be made an offer.
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YEAR BY YEAR
In your first year you will take six courses, In Year 2 you will take four core courses: In Year 4 you will study the core course
including the three core courses: Medical Anatomy & Pathology 2, Physiology 2, Medical Sciences 4 plus four optional
Sciences 1, Medical Biology 1 and Molecules, Microorganisms, Cells & Immunity 2 courses that allow you to analyse high-
Genes & Cells 1. Students without an and Neuroscience with Pharmacology 2. profile contemporary issues in Medical
A Grade in SQA Advanced Higher or You will also choose other courses – Sciences. With individual tutor support,
GCE A Level Chemistry will normally be biomedical, biological or from other you will complete a major research project
required to take two core courses in areas of the University. that involves either original laboratory-based
biological chemistry. You will choose other medical research, clinically-related research
courses from a range of biomedical and Year 3 or library-based literature research.
non-biomedical courses. In your third year you will study three core
courses: Health, Illness & Society 3, Clinical
Biochemistry & Endocrinology 3 and Clinical
Immunology & Haematology 3, and three
optional courses.
offer state-of-the-art lecture theatres professions by this route would be required

How will I be taught? and laboratory facilities (see Campus maps, to undertake further study and training.
You will be taught through a combination pages 200–202). You will also have access to
of tutorials, lectures, practical work, the University’s library and computer facilities. Students on the Medical Sciences degree
problem-based learning and computer-
assisted learning. The Edinburgh Medical programme will not normally be able to
Sciences Electronic Curriculum (EMSEC) What about career transfer to the MBChB programme. Up
is a virtual learning facility that offers self- to five offers for entry into Year 2 of the
assessment tools, online course resources
opportunities? Edinburgh MBChB degree programme will
and student discussion forums alongside The Medical Sciences degree prepares be made to final-year BSc (Hons) Medical
a Medical Sciences dedicated ePortfolio. students for a range of careers, including Sciences undergraduates. Application for
biomedical/clinical laboratory sciences, the these places will be through UCAS. Medical
pharmaceutical industry, healthcare/medical Sciences undergraduates applying to the
How will I be assessed? teaching, medical writing, healthcare MBChB are required to have the appropriate
You will be assessed through in-course
management and clinical trials management. academic qualifications. They will also have
assessment and exams in all years of the
The strong research element of the programme to sit the UKCAT and will be interviewed
programme. Your degree classification will be
is an ideal preparation for undergraduates along with other graduate applicants.
based on your performance in Years 3 and 4.
considering careers in postgraduate research. Offers will be made before the end of the
first semester of Year 4 of the Medical
Where will I be taught? A Medical Sciences degree is not a Sciences degree programme.
Teaching takes place within the central
qualification in medical practice, nevertheless,
University campus and the King’s Buildings
it may lead to careers in medicine, veterinary
campus. In the final year some teaching takes
medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy and
place at the Chancellor’s Building, Little France
and the Western General Hospital. All sites physiotherapy. Students entering these
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At a glance Why choose Medicine at the University of Edinburgh?
Contact: Admissions Officer • Established in 1726, the Edinburgh Medical School is internationally
MBChB Admissions Office
renowned for both its medical education and medical research.
The Chancellor’s Building • In the most recent RAE we were rated top in the UK for our research
49 Little France Crescent in the area of ‘Hospital-Based Clinical Subjects.’
Edinburgh EH16 4SB, UK
Email: medug@ed.ac.uk
• We offer a high-quality, modern curriculum, integrating pre-clinical and
Tel: + 44 (0)131 242 6407
clinical teaching, and there is the opportunity to take an intercalated
Website: www.mvm.ed.ac.uk honours year.

MB ChB Medicine (A100) 5-year course GCSEs: Grade B in Biology, Chemistry, English, the selection system are normally a first or 2:1
Mathematics. Double Award Combined Sciences honours degree, plus school-leaving qualifications
SQA Highers: AAAAB at one sitting normally
or equivalent at Grade BB may replace GCSE with minimum, at one sitting as follows:
in S5 to include Chemistry and two of Biology,
Grades in sciences. Additional Applied Sciences SQA Highers: BBBB in S5.
Mathematics or Physics. Students unable to
or Applied Science will not be accepted.
take missing sciences in S5 may take the missing GCE A Levels: BBB in upper sixth.
subject(s) in S6. Human Biology may replace All examination grades must be obtained at
High-quality relevant science qualifications
Biology. For some applicants this subject the first attempt of each subject. Those applying
are required to be achieved either in school
combination at S5 Higher is neither possible with resit qualifications (other than GCE AS
or through a degree programme.
nor appropriate and we will accept Higher Levels) will not be entered into the selection
system unless under very exceptional Graduate applicants are advised to send
Biology taken in S6.
circumstances (for which verified evidence additional information, an additional reference
Standard Grades: Standard Grade Credit and a short academic CV, quoting their UCAS
has been provided prior to UCAS application).
(or equivalent) in Biology, Chemistry, number, at the time of application. Evidence
English, Mathematics. IB: Overall score of 37 points (including TOK
of satisfactory financial arrangements will
and EE) including 667 at HL in Chemistry and
SQA Advanced Highers: We encourage the be required.
at least one other science subject (Biology
study of at least two subjects at AH level in S6.
preferred). Biology should be taken to at least SL.
The subjects of greatest relevance to a medical Mature applicants
You must also provide evidence of a qualification
programme are Chemistry and Biology. No special concessions are made for mature
at minimum Standard Grade 2 or GCSE B or
GCE A Levels: AAA in Upper Sixth including equivalent in Mathematics and English if these non-graduate applicants. In view of the
Chemistry plus Grade B at AS level. A-Levels subjects do not form part of your IB diploma. competition for places, all applications must
must include Chemistry and one of Biology, have achieved the same minimum academic
ILC: Six HL subjects at Grade A2 or better at first
Mathematics or Physics. Biology at AS level requirements as school-leaving applicants
sitting including Chemistry, Biology, English and
required as minimum. Only one of Mathematics within the five-year period prior to the date of
either Mathematics or Physics, B or better in
or Further Mathematics will be considered. application. Mature non-graduate applicants
English, Mathematics and Science in the IJC (HL).
Human Biology may replace Biology. General are advised to send additional background
Studies will not be considered. Graduate applicants information, an additional reference and a
short academic CV, quoting their UCAS
Applications for graduate entry to the first year
number, at the time of application.
are welcomed. The minimum criteria to enter
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Clinical transfer applicants for Years 3–5 Disability As a result of the level of competition for places,
Students from the University of St Andrews may All medical graduates must complete a period many high-quality applicants are unsuccessful.
apply via the St Andrews/Scotland matching of further training, normally in a hospital
scheme (but not outwith that scheme). Students environment. The Admissions Committee is Interviews
from the universities of Cambridge and Oxford therefore required to ensure all applicants have School-leavers are not normally interviewed.
who have completed the appropriate parts of the physical capability to fulfil the responsibilities Graduates and mature students who are
the Medical degree, can apply for entry to Year 3 of such posts effectively and safely. Applicants shortlisted will be interviewed.
for the limited number of places that may be with disabilities or other health problems are
available. Please contact the Admissions Office encouraged to seek advice from the Offers
for more information. Undergraduate Admissions Office prior There are 202 places for UK/EU applicants and
to application. 16 places for overseas fee-paying applicants.
Other entry qualifications A number of offers may be made to those with
Detailed information about minimum entry Fee deposits very high selection scores before late March 2011.
requirements for students from outside the All overseas students who accept an offer of Some unsuccessful applicants – those with below
UK can be found at www.mvm.ed.ac.uk. a place will have to pay a fee deposit, which minimum academic requirements and those with
All overseas (international and EU) applicants is one-third of the year’s fees. low selection scores – will be informed on an
whose first language is not English must sit ongoing basis throughout the selection process.
an English proficiency test prior to application. Selection All other applications are scored and held until all
Meeting the minimum academic entry applications have been reviewed and scored.
Additional entry requirements requirements does not guarantee the offer Thereafter, final-offer decisions are made.
The UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) is of a place. Entrance to the Medical School
a mandatory requirement for all students is extremely competitive and each application Criminal record check
applying to study Medicine at Edinburgh; is assessed independently by two selectors All applicants who have firmly accepted an offer
you will be required to sit the test during against the academic and non-academic are required to have an enhanced criminal record
the summer prior to application. Please visit criteria. A weighting for the UKCAT is added check. The Admissions Office will send out
the UKCAT website at www.ukcat.ac.uk and applications are placed in rank order. instructions for this process.
to register. Offers are made to the highest scoring applicants.
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Introducing Medicine
Medicine is one of the most challenging but rewarding careers you can choose. Medical science has expanded over the past few decades and there
are now more than 50 areas of medicine ranging across clinical practice, research, psychiatry, surgery and general practice.
Medicine at the University of Edinburgh is based on a long tradition of teaching and offers a modern and innovative curriculum to prepare doctors to
meet the challenges of practising medicine in the 21st century. In addition to the areas studied as detailed below, the Medicine degree programme
focuses on four major areas: clinical skills, personal and professional development; public health; pharmacology and therapeutics; and the
psychological aspects of medicine.
There are also many research opportunities through individual and group research projects.
YEAR BY YEAR
Year 1 Years 3 & 4
In your first year you will take courses that In Years 3 and 4 you will study all aspects
introduce the scientific, sociological and of clinical medicine and healthcare delivery.
behavioural principles of medicine. You Courses continue to cover biological and
will also study the social and ethical aspects clinical science and you will develop your
of practising medicine. You will prepare practical experience through placements
to work with patients and their families in hospitals and general practice. In Year 4
by taking Talking with Families and Health you will complete a major individual research
Needs of Older People. Working in small project in partnership with a clinical tutor.
groups you will investigate a healthcare
issue of your choice. Year 5
In your final year you will consolidate all
Year 2 your learning from Years 1 to 4 and will
In Year 2 you will develop your practical, start to prepare for the graduate Foundation
research and clinical skills, including Programme. There is an emphasis on
history-taking and examination. You will developing practical skills and knowledge
work in small groups and take part in clinical of general and acute medicine, emergency
projects and spend time in general practice. medicine, general surgery, anaesthetics
and intensive care. The elective period
Intercalated Honours provides an opportunity to broaden your
Selected students may enter an honours experience through placements in the
programme after Year 2 to obtain an UK or overseas, and you will have the
Intercalated Bachelor of Medical Sciences opportunity to shadow a junior doctor.
honours degree. You will study a science
subject in greater depth and gain research
experience. There are currently 18 honours
programmes on offer.
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How will I be taught? How will I be assessed? What about career
You will be taught through a combination You will be assessed by in-course assessment, opportunities?
of lectures, tutorials, problem-based learning, exams, a portfolio of reports and case studies,
The University of Edinburgh participates in
laboratory work, practical placements and and group projects.
the Scottish Foundation Allocation Scheme,
computer-assisted learning.
which places graduates in Foundation Doctor
Where will I be taught? posts throughout Scotland. Graduates can
You will have access to the virtual learning The majority of teaching in Years 1 and 2 also choose to pursue a career in research
facility, the Edinburgh Electronic Medical takes place in the University’s Central Area, and many graduates from the University go
Curriculum, which offers self-assessment tools around George Square. In your clinical years, on to work with distinguished national and
and online course resources. You will also be most teaching takes place in hospitals, general international research groups.
able to use the libraries in the Western practice and in the Chancellor’s Building,
General Hospital and Royal Hospital for Little France, which is linked to the new
Sick Children. Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. See Campus maps,
on pages 200–202 for location details.
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Oral Health Sciences

At a glance Why choose Oral Health Sciences at the University
Contact: Margaret Ross of Edinburgh?
Email: oralug@ed.ac.uk
Tel: + 44 (0)131 536 4997
• This degree programme is the only four-year Oral Health Sciences
Website: honours degree available in the UK.
www.mvm.ed.ac.uk/studying/index.htm
• Teaching will take place in the recently completed state-of-the-art
Study abroad? No
Edinburgh Dental Excellence Centre within the Edinburgh Dental
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications Institute.
• The Edinburgh Dental Institute is internationally recognised for its
dental education.

BSc Oral Health Sciences
SQA Highers: BBBB including Biology.

GCE A Levels: BBB including Biology.
IB: Overall score of 32 points, and 55
at HL, including Biology at HL.
ILC: Four HL subjects at Grade B3 at first
sitting, including Biology. A in English and
B in Mathematics at IJC (HL).
Criminal record check

All applicants who have firmly accepted
an offer are required to have an enhanced
criminal record check. The Admissions
Office will send instructions for this process.
Intake
The intake for this programme runs every
two years. Entry is very competitive.
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Introducing Oral Health Sciences
Oral Health Sciences leads to a qualification in dental hygiene and dental therapy. The degree programme combines dental science with research
exploring the prevention and treatment of oral disease. The clinical practice and research elements of the course attract students interested in both
clinical dentistry and academic research.
You will study courses from the four main areas of Health & Disease, Clinical Skills, Personal & Professional Development and Preparation for Practice.
The small class sizes provide a supportive learning environment and you will work with teaching staff on a one-to-one basis in your third year as you
explore specialist areas of dentistry. There are lots of opportunities for practical experience, and clinical placements start in your first year.
YEAR BY YEAR
In your first year you will study biochemistry, In Year 3 you will build on first- and In Year 4 you will concentrate on a
anatomy and physiology, human disease, oral second-year courses and will study oral supervised major research project and on
biology, immunology and dental biomaterials medicine and pathology, oral surgery and further developing your clinical skills. You
science. You will develop both your laboratory special care dentistry. You will complete will have the opportunity to work in specialist
skills and practical experience and will start outreach placements in various locations departments and observe procedures, for
to treat patients in the second semester. and settings throughout Edinburgh and the example, in oral surgery, oral orthopaedics,
Lothians. You will also undertake a supervised head and neck surgery and implantology,
Year 2 research project on a subject of your choice. among others.
In your second year you will study genetics, To enter the senior honours year, you must
general pathology, pharmacology, preventive successfully complete the first three years
dentistry, oral health promotion and dental of the programme.
public health. You will develop your skills in
clinical treatment and start laboratory-based
work looking at paediatric dentistry and
clinical imaging.

You will be taught through lectures, small-group Teaching takes place in the newly completed opportunities?
seminars, case studies, one-to-one teaching Edinburgh Dental Excellence Centre located
Career opportunities for Oral Sciences
and student-led learning. in the city centre (see Central Area Campus
graduates in the UK exist within the NHS
map, page 200 for details). There are also
and private practice. On graduating, you
How will I be assessed? opportunities to complete specialist clinical
must become a registrant of the General
Your academic and clinical progress will placements in the Edinburgh Dental Institute
Dental Council and will be able to pursue
be assessed through exams, case reports, and hospitals throughout Edinburgh and
a career in any area of dentistry from
work-based assessment and a clinical work the Lothians.
community and hospital care, to general
portfolio, and through 360-degree feedback. dental practice. The degree programme’s
broad research base also prepares you for
a career in university-based research or
teaching. It also provides a robust platform
for consideration to graduate-entry dentistry.
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Veterinary Medicine
At a glance Why choose Veterinary Medicine at the University
Contact: Admissions Officer Veterinary of Edinburgh?
Medicine Undergraduate Admissions Office
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies • The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies was the first veterinary
Easter Bush Veterinary Centre school in Scotland, and is the UK’s top-rated Royal College of
Roslin EH25 9RG, UK Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)-accredited school in the 2008 RAE.
Email: vetug@ed.ac.uk
Tel: + 44 (0)131 650 6178 • The University has invested £42 million in a new purpose-built
Website: www.vet.ed.ac.uk teaching facility due to open in session 2010/2011.
Study abroad? Yes
• Our degree programmes are accredited by the American Veterinary
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications Medical Association allowing graduates from the University of
Edinburgh to practice in North America.

BVM&S Veterinary Medicine (D100) ILC: Five HL subjects at first sitting, including Graduate applicants accepted on to the
5-year course Chemistry, Biology and either Mathematics or programme will have to pay fees on a full-cost
Physics at A2 and two further subjects at B3. If basis. Further information on fees is available
SQA Highers: AAABB. Five Highers, including
Physics has not been studied to HL, a good pass from the Admissions Office.
Chemistry, and two of Biology, Mathematics,
is required in the Irish Junior Certificate. At the time of application, graduate applicants
Physics. Chemistry and one other science
required at A Grade. Five Highers must be taken Applications for deferred entry will not be must send additional information, including
in S5. Chemistry and another science subject considered. All examinations must be obtained degree transcripts with subject/module
(preferably Biology) at AH, at Grade B. If students at the first attempt. Those applying with resit breakdown and grades achieved, directly to the
have not previously studied Biology to HL and qualifications (other than GCE AS Levels), will Admissions Office, quoting their UCAS personal
Physics to Standard Grade or HL, the subject not be entered into the selection system unless ID number.
should be studied in S6 to HL for Biology and under exceptional extenuating circumstances
Standard Grade, Intermediate 2 or HL for Physics. (for which verified evidence has been provided Practical experience
prior to UCAS application). In addition to academic qualifications, all
GCE A Levels: AAB. Chemistry (A Grade),
Biology and either Mathematics or Physics at A Graduates: 2:1 honours degree in a science candidates are expected to gain as much,
level. ABBB in Chemistry (A), Biology, Physics and subject. Graduates with a degree in a non- and as varied work experience as possible and to
Mathematics. If Physics has not been studied at science can still apply for the five-year course provide details on their Personal Statement. This
A level a good pass is required at GCSE level. but must have appropriate school-level science should include seeing veterinary practice, both
qualifications in Chemistry and Biology. Graduate large and small animal if possible, and spending
IB: Overall score of 36 points (including TOK/EE)
applicants accepted on to the course will have time on livestock farms (dairy and lambing are
to include Grades of 666 in HL Chemistry,
to pay fees on a full-cost basis. Further particularly useful) and other animal establishments,
Biology and Mathematics or Physics. Where HL
information on fees is available from the for example, zoos, kennels, catteries, wildlife
Mathematics or Physics is not possible, another
Admissions Office. centres, pig or poultry farms and stables. A
subject at HL may be accepted plus 6 at SL
BVM&S Veterinary Medicine (Graduate- day at an abattoir is recommended but not
Mathematics or Physics. If Physics does not form
Entry Programme) (D102) 4-year course demanded. Work experience in a veterinary
part of the IB Diploma, candidates must also
Entry requirements: 2:1 honours degree in or biomedical laboratory is useful.
provide evidence of a qualification at a minimum
SQA Standard Grade 2 or GCSE Grade B or a biological sciences subject. When applying, all candidates should submit
equivalent in these subjects. Candidates should Applications for the Graduate-entry programme a Work Experience Summary form available
contact the Admissions Office directly for advice. are welcomed from graduates with at least a for download at www.ed.ac.uk/schools-
2:1 degree in a biological science subject. departments/vet/studying. Candidates
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should complete and return to the Admissions places, and in order to be shortlisted for a post-application visit day held in January or
Office by 15 October. interview, applicants must normally score highly February 2011. For further information about
in all of these aspects. Interviews will take place selection as a graduate or international applicant
Disability between November 2010 and March 2011 please contact the Admissions Office directly or
Veterinary Medicine is a practical subject that and will be aimed at further exploring the visit the School’s website at www.vet.ed.ac.uk.
requires students to be able to handle and information in the UCAS application, covering
suitability for, and interest in, Veterinary Medicine North American applicants
examine animals safely. Applicants with health
problems or a disability that may affect their and career exploration to date. We are able to The School has a substantial number of North
ability to carry out practical procedures should interview only 200 of the strongest candidates. American and other overseas students. All North
discuss this with the Undergraduate Admissions Interviewees are normally required to bring with American graduate applications should be made
Office before applying. Cases will be considered them an additional reference outlining recent through the Veterinary Medical College
on an individual basis and reasonable work experience. Competition for places to study Application Service (VMCAS):
adjustments will be considered. Veterinary Medicine is extremely intense. There 1101 Vermont Avenue NW
are 72 places available for Home/EU students
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Each application is considered individually.
Academic qualifications play an important The majority of these applications are from 20005-3521, USA
part in the selection process but close attention candidates of high academic calibre. Meeting
Tel: +001 202 682 0750
is also given to non-academic factors based the minimum academic entry requirements
Student hotline: +001 877 862 2740
on information supplied by the candidate does not guarantee an offer of admission.
Email: vmcas@aavmc.org
and confidential referee. These include Graduate and international applicants are
work experience, motivation, interests and assessed on their entire application and Website: www.aavmc.org
attainments. An interview forms part of the supporting material, and are not formally All North American high school applicants should
selection procedure for government-funded interviewed, but instead will be invited to apply via UCAS at www.ucas.com.
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Introducing Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Medicine at the University of Edinburgh mixes the best of tradition with cutting-edge and award-winning veterinary teaching. The
School’s outstanding hospital and teaching facilities provide an excellent environment for gaining practical and clinical skills. There are many
opportunities for getting involved in biological research as part of the vibrant research community associated with the School. Graduates can
practise veterinary medicine throughout the UK, Europe and North America and the degree programme provides an excellent foundation for
further research in industry or academia. The communication, team-building and business management skills you learn can also be used in a
number of other careers.
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YEAR BY YEAR
Students keep a personal and professional Year 4 to work on over the next two years as your
development portfolio throughout the In Year 4 species-based clinical studies student-selected component.
BVM&S programme to record elements continue with the farm animal, equine
of study in the professional and clinical and exotics integrated clinical courses. Year 3
skills course. Animal health, welfare and food safety In Year 3 species-based clinical studies
and professional and clinical skills courses continue, with the farm animal, equine
5-year course also continue. The clinical induction, and exotics integrated clinical courses.
Year 1 integration and consolidation course Animal health, welfare and food safety
In Year 1 the major courses are The Animal completes the fourth year as preparation and professional and clinical skills courses
Body 1 and 2 which integrate anatomy, for the final clinical year. also continue. The clinical induction,
physiology, biochemistry and introductory integration and consolidation course
pathology. You will also take courses in Year 5 completes the third year as preparation
animal health, welfare and food safety In your final year the emphasis is on for the final clinical year.
and begin courses in professional and practical experience and you will undertake
clinical skills. clinical rotations in our hospitals and support Year 4
services giving you practical experience In your final year the emphasis is on
Year 2 in a wide range of disciplines. There are practical experience and you will undertake
In your second year you will continue externship and elective periods to allow clinical rotations in our hospitals and
to study integrated anatomy, physiology focus on areas of individual interest. support services giving you practical
and pathology in The Animal Body 3 and 4. You will bring together your personal experience in a wide range of disciplines.
Animal health, welfare and food safety and professional development portfolio. There are externship and elective periods
and professional and clinical skills courses to allow focus on areas of individual interest.
continue. In addition, you will work on a 4-year course You will bring together your personal and
group-based, student-selected component. (Graduate-entry programme) professional development portfolio.
Year 1
Year 3 In Year 1 the major course is The Animal Extramural studies
In your third year you will study the clinical Body, which integrates anatomy, physiology, The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
foundation course (surgery, diagnostic biochemistry and introductory pathology. requires all veterinary students to undertake
imaging, anaesthesia and pharmacology), You will also take courses in animal health, 38 weeks of extramural studies in the
veterinary pathology and the dog and cat welfare and food safety and begin courses UK and abroad. You will study a range
integrated clinical course. Animal health, in professional and clinical skills. of veterinary-related activities and will be
welfare and food safety and professional able to choose topics according to your
and clinical skills courses continue. You Year 2 personal interest.
will select a research project to work on In your second year you will study the
over the next two years as your second clinical foundation course (surgery,
student-selected component. diagnostic imaging, anaesthesia and
pharmacology), veterinary pathology and
the dog and cat integrated clinical course.
Animal health, welfare and food safety
and professional and clinical skills courses
continue. You will select a research project
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(CONTINUED)
Electives Intercalated degrees BVM&S Veterinary Medicine with
The degree programme includes a range If you have a special interest in animal Integrated PhD (7-year course)
of elective and externship options. You disease you can choose to change to In addition to the intercalated degrees
will have the opportunity to work with BSc (Hons) Veterinary Science after your offered, this new programme is designed
international experts and gain experience second year. You will take one year of for students with a first degree in a
in your chosen area of interest. You will also advanced study in one of the following: biological science. Students follow the first
have opportunities to undertake a clinical biochemistry, neuroscience, veterinary two years of the graduate-entry programme
or laboratory-based research elective in biomedical sciences or microbiology and then spend four years combining their
your summer vacation. infection. With permission, you may attend veterinary courses with PhD studies. The
intercalated degree courses at other UK final year is devoted to full-time research
universities or veterinary colleges, or in to complete their PhD. This programme
other parts of the University of Edinburgh. allows students to maintain contact with
For exceptional candidates, there are also the veterinary programme as they pursue
opportunities to study a one-year research their research project.
MSc, or an intercalated three-year PhD. You
can also enrol in the prestigious taught MSc
in Animal Welfare and Behaviour or the MSc
in Equine Science.
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How will I be taught? What about career Additional costs
You will be taught through a combination opportunities? See the Additional costs section on
of lectures, small-group teaching tutorials, page 34. The timetable for the BVM&S
The degree programme prepares you for
practical work and case-based learning. degree programme is very demanding
general veterinary practice or more specialist
The Edinburgh Electronic Veterinary and rarely leaves sufficient time for students
work with small animals, equine or farm
Curriculum (EEVeC) supports the curriculum to undertake paid employment in the
animals, exotic animals or laboratory animals.
and includes a virtual farm, post mortem evenings or at weekends during semesters.
Outside veterinary practice, there are
room and hospital.
many opportunities for graduates to join
organisations working to prevent wildlife
Visiting days
How will I be assessed? disease, working in the conservation of The School welcomes enquiries from
You will be assessed by coursework, practical endangered species, or teaching livestock prospective entrants and holds Open Days
and clinical work and degree exams. husbandry in the developing world. in September and March. Please see page 27
for details of Open Days or contact the
Where will I be taught? You can also pursue a research career, Undergraduate Admissions Office to
From 2011, BVM&S teaching will take place from biomedical research to government-led register by phoning +44 (0)131 651 7305
at the Easter Bush Veterinary Centre, home research into disease control. The School or by visiting the School’s website at
to the Hospital for Small Animals, the Large incorporates the Roslin Institute, which along www.vet.ed.ac.uk. As places are limited
Animal Hospital and new state-of-the-art with the Moredun Research Institute and the it is advisable to register early.
teaching facilities. Close to Easter Bush Scottish Agricultural College are members of
is Langhill, the School’s centre for cattle the Easter Bush Research Consortium (EBRC) –
enterprise, where you will learn animal representing one of the highest concentrations
handling and farm animal medicine. The of animal scientists in the world.
School has links with Edinburgh Zoo and
African wildlife projects. Our own unique
Exotics and Wildlife Service, within the
Hospital for Small Animals, provides first-hand
experience of dealing with pets such as
rabbits and tortoises, as well as wildlife
native to the UK (see Campus maps,
page 202 for details).
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Science &
Engineering
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Welcome to Science & Engineering

CONTENTS
From the telephone to the television, motion Biological & Biomedical Sciences 148
Chemistry 152
pictures to radar and the bicycle to the steam engine, Computing Sciences (Informatics) 156
Scotland has always been at the forefront of science Earth Sciences 160
Engineering 164
and engineering innovation. The University’s College Environmental & Ecological Science 170
Geography 174
of Science & Engineering is proud to stand on the Mathematics 176
Physics & Astronomy 180
shoulders of the great thinkers behind these
technological achievements, and continues to inspire
College of Science &
and produce the next generation of innovators. Engineering
We are one of the country’s largest science and Undergraduate Admissions Office
engineering institutes, with more than 1,600 staff The King’s Buildings
and 6,500 students, and we represent the world’s West Mains Road
Edinburgh EH9 3JY
finest talents. Current projects include nanotechnology, UK
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 5737
intelligent robotics and exploring ways to harness
Email: sciengra@ed.ac.uk
renewable energy in response to international Web: www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/
undergraduate
concern about climate change.
Science & Engineering at Edinburgh

If you have any queries about the programmes listed
in this section, please contact the Admissions Offices
detailed in these pages or go online for further details.
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academic achievements in the educational The selection process
Information on entrance or social context within which they were
All candidates will be required to have
requirements for the achieved. This means that we may take into
achieved or be predicted to achieve a
College of Science & account factors that might have affected your
minimum level (the lower end of the range
educational achievement and/or your decision
of grades published) to enter the selection
Engineering to apply to university.
process; however this in itself will not
How do we assess your (See from pages 184 in the ‘How to apply’
guarantee an offer.
application? section for more details.)
Applicants achieving above the threshold level,
When making selection decisions we look
on the basis of academic achievement or a
at all information provided in the UCAS Competition for places
combination of academic and contextual
application including the personal statement, We have in recent years received more high
criteria, will be made an offer. In all cases, the
reference and previous and predicted quality applications than we can make offers
higher the academic achievement the more
academic achievements. of a place. While demand has been high,
likely a candidate is to be made an offer.
it does fluctuate from year to year across
It is important that you provide a personal different degree programmes. When considering each application we will
statement that illustrates a clear interest
look at all academic qualifications listed on the
in your chosen subject and a supportive As a result the threshold level to receive an
UCAS application form. This may include for
academic reference that shows you are offer will fluctuate based on the competition
example, Standard Grades or GCSEs, subjects
ready to progress to higher education. for places each year. Data on the most recent
studied at Higher, Advanced Higher, A Level
admission cycles can be found online at
or equivalent and A* grades achieved.
In order to make a fair and full assessment www.sra.ed.ac.uk/admissions.
of your application we also consider your
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Offer levels
Offers will be made within the grade ranges
published in the following pages. Conditional
offers will be made based on achieved or
predicted grades, subjects studied and
educational or social context within which
they were achieved.
If an offer is made, the majority of applicants

will be asked to achieve (or will have already
achieved) grades at the upper end of the
published grade range.
For information on typical offer levels,

made for entry in 2010, please visit
applications-admissions/selection/statistics.
Deferred Entry
In areas of particularly high demand, we
may be unable to make offers to candidates
seeking deferred entry. Candidates are
encouraged to apply for entry during their
gap year, with academic qualifications gained
rather than predicted. Candidates considering
applying for deferred entry are encouraged
to contact the College for advice on whether
an offer for deferred entry is likely.
SQA Advanced Highers

It is strongly recommended that, where
possible, SQA applicants take one or more
subjects at Advanced Higher in the sixth year
at secondary school. All candidates will still
however be required to achieve the minimum
entry requirements across four or more
subjects at Higher.
English language
For all programmes offered by the College
of Science & Engineering, a pass is required
in English, at least at SQA Standard Grade 3
or GCSE Grade C – or the equivalent.
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Biological & Biomedical Sciences

At a glance Why choose Biological & Biomedical Sciences at the
Contact: Mr Derek Ward University of Edinburgh?
Email: derek.ward@ed.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 5528
• In the most recent RAE, 45% of our research in ‘Biological Sciences’
Website: www.biology.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate
was rated 3*, internationally excellent, and a further 15% was rated 4*,
Study abroad? Yes
world-leading.
Further information at: • All our undergraduate Biological & Biomedical Science programmes were
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications rated ‘excellent’ in a recent external teaching review.
• A wide range of honours choices is open to all Biological & Biomedical
Science students beyond first year.

BSc Biological Sciences (C100) GCE A Levels: AAA–ABB required in one
BSc Biological Sciences sitting, to include two from Biology, Chemistry,
with Management (C1N1)* Mathematics, Physics, with GCSE Biology,
Other entry pathways available
Mathematics and Chemistry Grade B.
BSc Biological Sciences with a See www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate
specialisation in: IB: 37–32 points overall and award of IB Diploma
for details or contact the Undergraduate
Biochemistry (C700) to include two from Mathematics HL, Chemistry
Admissions Office to discuss your circumstances.
HL, Biology HL and Physics HL at Grade 5 or
Biotechnology (J700)
above plus one further HL subject at Grade 5.
Developmental & Cell Biology (C140)
Ecology (C180)
Evolutionary Biology (C182)
Second-year entry available
Genetics (C400)
Immunology (C550) Direct entry to second year is not available
for programmes marked*.
Infectious Diseases (C590)
SQA Advanced Higher: Biology, Chemistry and
Medical Biology (C190)
either Mathematics or Physics at Grades AAA.
Molecular Biology (C720)
GCE A Levels: Biology, Chemistry and either
Neuroscience (B140)
Mathematics or Physics at Grades A*AA in
Pharmacology (B210)
one sitting.
Physiology (B120)
IB: 38 points overall and award of IB Diploma to
Plant Science (C200) include Biology HL at Grade 6, Chemistry HL at
Reproductive Biology (C142) Grade 6 and one HL subject at Grade 6. Diploma
Zoology (C300) must include Mathematics SL Grade 5.
Please apply for only one of the courses

in this group.
Entry requirements
SQA Highers: AAAA–ABBB or more if two Attaining the minimum entry requirements will
sittings, to include two from Biology, Chemistry, not guarantee you an offer of a place. If an offer is
Mathematics and Physics. Standard Grade made, it may be higher than the minimum, in line
Biology, Mathematics and Chemistry at Grade 2. with the grade ranges listed above.
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Science & Engineering Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Introducing Biological Biotechnology Evolutionary Biology
This is one of the most dynamic areas of The way life has evolved has influenced
& Biomedical Sciences modern biology and includes the study of almost every aspect of society, from literature
Several degree programmes are available microbial biotechnology, genetic and cloning to medicine. On this course you will learn
within Biological Sciences and you will be able technologies, drug design, plant cell technology the principles of evolutionary biology and
to try out a range of courses before choosing and biological production methods. Research how it can be applied to geology, plant
your specialisation. Some of the courses carried out by the University’s Institute of Cell and animal breeding, computer science,
you will not have had the opportunity to Biology directly influences the course content. epidemiology, and how it answers questions
study before. There are opportunities to visit research and about molecular and social evolution.
production facilities to develop your
The Biological Sciences programmes offer commercial awareness. Genetics
a flexible learning experience and you can Genetics is the study of biological variation
tailor your degree to your chosen career. Developmental & Cell Biology and the control mechanisms of living systems.
You will be taught within an internationally In Developmental & Cell Biology you will study It is central to biology and relates to other
outstanding research environment and will complex organisms and how they develop the subjects including biochemistry, molecular
have access to state-of-the-art research correct cells, tissues and organs to become biology, microbiology, plant biology and
facilities and computer laboratories. complete. This is a revolutionary area of zoology. You will study the molecular and
science and by manipulating and mutating cellular sides of genetics, basic genetic
Biochemistry genes, introducing new genes into embryos analysis and chromosome theory, and issues
Biochemistry is the study of living systems and suppressing gene expression, scientists of population and evolution.
at a molecular level. Biochemists are are starting to fully comprehend the way
interested in the components that make genes control development. You will study Immunology
up cells, how they are formed and how they a range of topics from basic anatomy and Immunology is an area of growing interest.
interact. You will study the structure and embryology, to human genetics, sex It looks at the ways animals defend
function of macromolecules such as proteins, determination and stem cell biology. themselves against viruses, bacteria, fungi
nucleic acids and carbohydrates, and will and even foreign-organ transplants. You
study biological systems from cell extracts Ecology will study cell growth and differentiation
to whole organisms. On this course you will study organisms and how immune responses function.
in relation to their physical and biological Understanding immunology is important
Biological Sciences environment. The physical environment for working in a range of medical and
with Management includes soil, water and atmosphere; the infectious disease contexts.
This programme provides you with a wider biological environment is the way in which
set of skills suitable for careers in management, organisms influence each other. You will
commerce and the communication of complete practical, laboratory and fieldwork
scientific ideas. It will allow you to use assignments and will develop the skills
your knowledge of biological sciences in and knowledge you need for a career in
a wider context. environmental protection and management.
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Infectious Diseases Brain & Behaviour and will give you an insight Reproductive Biology
into molecular and cellular biology techniques.
Infectious disease is a major challenge to Reproductive Biology looks at ways in which
The course includes neural circuitry
society in the developed and developing advances in the field have been applied
investigations and clinical work on patients
world. This course looks at the human to problems in agriculture and medicine.
with various types of cerebral pathology.
immune system, infectious disease and You will learn how reproductive biology has
how hosts respond to infection. It brings provided the scientific background for
Pharmacology
together the study of bacteriology, virology, assisted conception methods such as
Pharmacology looks at how drugs produce
immunology and molecular biology. in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), and how this has
effects on the body to treat disorders or
You will study the interaction between revolutionised reproductive medicine and
change bodily functions. It brings together
microorganisms and their hosts, the veterinary practice. Reproductive Biology also
physiology, biochemistry and molecular
processes of infection and how antibiotics plays a vital role in human population biology.
biology. You will study the effects of drugs
and antiviral agents work, and will investigate
on molecules, cells and tissue within the body, Zoology
the development of new treatments.
and will examine the side effects of drugs
Zoology is the study of animals at all levels
Medical Biology and the factors that affect their absorption,
from their molecular and cell biology to their
distribution and excretion. There may be an
Medical Biology is about identifying and behaviour and evolution. The course covers
opportunity to complete a placement within a
understanding new diseases and developing the three main areas: arthropod biology,
pharmaceutical company or research institute.
new treatments. The course includes an evolution and quantitative zoology, and
interdisciplinary approach to studying provides numerous opportunities for research,
Physiology
medical problems such as obesity, chronic particularly in later years. Studying zoology
This is the study of living things and how
pain and stress. You will carry out laboratory- prepares you for a range of careers in
they function, grow and reproduce. You
based research projects and develop an conservation, research or teaching.
will study the way cells respond to stimuli
understanding of drug design and cell therapy.
and changes in their environment; you will
Studying Medical Biology prepares you for
examine how cell functions are integrated in
a career in biomedical research in industry,
tissues, organs and complete animals; and you
commerce or public services.
will investigate how information is sent from
Molecular Biology one cell to another through chemical or
electronic signals. The course includes cell
This is the study of biological systems at the
physiology and systems physiology.
molecular level. This subject has opened up
since the discovery of the structure of DNA
Plant Science
and is being used to change aspects of
By studying Plant Science you will investigate
medicine, agriculture and industry, for
how plants grow and develop, how they
example, through genetic engineering.
respond and interact with their environment
Studying Molecular Biology will introduce you
and how they evolve. The University of
to molecular cloning and genetic manipulation
Edinburgh has a strong international reputation
techniques central to the study of organisms.
for plant science research and there are a
Neuroscience range of research opportunities available as
part of this course. There is close collaboration
This is the study of the nervous system
with Edinburgh’s Royal Botanic Garden.
and how the brain works and looks at ways
brain cells interact to control behaviour.
A Neuroscience degree includes courses
in Neuroscience with Pharmacology and
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Year 1 Year 2 management and fieldwork. Some students
In your first year you will learn core laboratory In Year 2 you begin to specialise, choosing take the opportunity to study abroad.
skills and study modern biology courses: six courses from the 14 available. Most
Year 4
Origin & Diversity of Life, Environmental students choose to study the core courses
In your fourth year you will concentrate
& Community Biology, Molecules, Genes The Dynamic Cell and Genes & Gene
on your honours subject area. Taking part
& Cells, Quantification in the Life Sciences Action. You can also choose courses
in seminars and debates on scientific papers
and Medical Biology. Most students also from other areas.
with staff and other students will develop
take courses in Biological Chemistry.
Year 3 your presentation, discussion and critical
You can also choose courses from
You will take a further six courses in your appraisal skills. Most students undertake
other academic areas such as physics,
third year, which focus on laboratory skills, a research project.
mathematics, languages or management.

Most courses combine lectures, tutorials and The majority of teaching takes place within opportunities?
practical sessions. In your final years, you will the School of Biological Sciences at the
Graduates in Biological & Biomedical Sciences
undertake more personal study and research. University’s King’s Buildings (see Campus
from the University of Edinburgh are highly
The first two years usually involve nine hours maps, page 201). You will also have access
valued. The broad analytical and scientific
of lectures, eight hours of practicals and two to the University’s libraries and computer
skills equip you for a variety of careers.
hours of tutorials each week. laboratories. Study materials for Biological &
Previous graduates have been employed
Biomedical Sciences are made available online.
in the food, environmental and healthcare
How will I be assessed? There are opportunities to study abroad and
industries, or have moved into non-science
You will be assessed by coursework, practicals, the University has an exchange programme
sectors, including teaching, marketing,
tutorial presentations and exams. A research with Sweden’s University of Uppsala, which
accountancy and policy research. Some of
project or dissertation will form an important offers up to four student places each year.
our graduates also choose further study
part of your final-year assessment. before entering successful academic or
industry research careers.
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Chemistry
At a glance Why choose Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh?
Contact: Dr Steven Henderson • In the most recent RAE, 40% of our research in ‘Chemistry’ was
Email: steven.henderson@ed.ac.uk rated 3*, internationally excellent, and a further 40% was rated 4*,
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 4707 world-leading, placing the University second in the UK and top in
Website: www.chem.ed.ac.uk Scotland for Chemistry.
Study abroad? Yes
Further information at: • Funding to develop our teaching infrastructure means we now offer
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications some of the finest facilities in the UK.
• Many of our degrees allow a great range of options as well as the
opportunity to study abroad or spend time in industry.

BSc/MChem Chemistry (F100/F104) MChem Medicinal & Biological Chemistry BSc/MChemPhys Chemical Physics
MChem Chemistry with Industrial with a Year Abroad* (FC1X) (F334/F333)
Experience (F102) Entry requirements MChemPhys Chemical Physics with
MChem Chemistry with Management Industrial Experience (F336)
SQA Highers: AAAA–ABBB or more if two
(F1NC)
sittings, to include Chemistry and Mathematics. MChemPhys Chemical Physics with
BSc/MChem Chemistry with Environmental a Year Abroad* (F320)
& Sustainable Chemistry (F140/F144) GCE A Levels: AAA–ABB required in one sitting,
to include Chemistry and preferably Mathematics, Entry requirements
MChem Chemistry with Environmental &
Sustainable Chemistry & Industrial with GCSE Mathematics at Grade A.
Experience (F143) IB: 37–32 points overall and award of IB sittings, to include Chemistry, Mathematics
MChem Chemistry with Environmental & Diploma to include Chemistry HL at Grade 5 plus and Physics.
Sustainable Chemistry & Management two HL subjects at Grade 5. Mathematics SL at
GCE A Levels: AAA–ABB in one sitting, in
(F1NF) Grade 6 or HL at Grade 5.
Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
BSc/MChem Chemistry with Materials
IB: 37–32 points overall and award of IB Diploma
Chemistry (F1F2/F1FF)
to include Chemistry HL at Grade 5, Mathematics
MChem Chemistry with Materials
Second-year entry available HL at Grade 5 and Physics HL at Grade 5.
Chemistry and Industrial Experience (F1FA)
MChem Chemistry with Materials SQA Advanced Highers: AAB to include
Chemistry and Management (F190) Chemistry (must have SQA Higher Mathematics
at Grade B); or AA, to include Chemistry, plus
BSc/MChem Medicinal & Biological
Chemistry (FC17/FC1R) at least BB in two other Highers (must have
SQA Higher Mathematics at Grade B).
MChem Medicinal & Biological Chemistry
with Industrial Experience (FC1T) GCE A Levels: A*AA required in one sitting,
MChem Chemistry with a Year Abroad* to include Chemistry and Mathematics.
(F1TX) IB: 38 points overall and award of IB Diploma
MChem Chemistry with Environmental & to include Chemistry HL at Grade 6 plus two HL
Sustainable Chemistry and a Year Abroad* subjects at Grade 6. Mathematics SL at Grade 6
(F145) or HL at Grade 5.
MChem Chemistry with Materials
Chemistry and a Year Abroad* (F1FG)
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SQA Advanced Highers: AAA Chemistry,
Mathematics and Physics.
GCE A Levels: A*AA in one sitting, in
Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
IB: 38 points overall and award of IB
Diploma to include Chemistry HL at Grade 6,
Mathematics HL at Grade 6 and Physics HL
at Grade 6.
*Opportunities for study abroad currently
include most European countries, North
America and Asia. Those hoping to study
at universities in Europe will normally be
required to select an appropriate language
course as an option during the first two
years of their degree for which an SQA
Higher, GCE A level, or IB HL Grade 5
language entry qualification is necessary
in addition to the above.
The necessity for language study in
preparation for study abroad in Europe
means that European placements are
generally not possible for Medicinal and
Biological Chemistry or Chemical Physics
with a Year-Abroad degrees.

See www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate
for details or contact the Undergraduate
Admissions Office to discuss your
circumstances.
Attaining the minimum entry requirements will

not guarantee you an offer of a place. If an offer
is made, it may be higher than the minimum,
in line with the grade ranges listed above.
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environment. On this programme you will study The School of Chemistry at Edinburgh has
Introducing Chemistry core courses from Chemistry and modules from particular research strengths in this field.
Chemistry is the study of molecules – their
Environmental & Sustainable Chemistry. You
physical and chemical properties, their ‘With Management’ degrees
can also choose to study other related subjects
composition and structure, and their role
including oceanography or meteorology. Management skills are becoming increasingly
and uses in every aspect of our lives.
important in any career. This degree programme
Chemistry with will combine the core Chemistry courses with
Our degrees retain a broad perspective
Materials Chemistry elements of business management, including
preparing you for a range of potential
Chemists play an important role in developing marketing, budgeting, financial reporting and
careers in chemistry or science more generally.
new materials suitable for modern life. This human resource management.
In common with all our degrees, practical
degree programme includes core units from
aspects of the course will develop your ‘With a Year Abroad’ or ‘with
the Chemistry degree and will increase your
analytical, problem-solving and numeracy Industrial Experience’ degrees
understanding of the electronic, molecular
skills, and small-group workshops, tutorials and
and crystal structure of materials and how Overseas study in Europe, North America or
presentations will improve your communication
they can be manipulated to develop Asia, or a year-long placement in industry, can
and presentation skills making you attractive
new materials. be included as part of many of our MChem
to employers in many areas of industry
or MChemPhys degrees. This would normally
and commerce.
Medicinal & Biological Chemistry form the penultimate year of your degree,
Medicinal & Biological Chemistry focuses on and includes significant research project work.
The School of Chemistry has an enthusiastic
the chemistry of medicinal compounds and
and committed staff team that provides a
biological molecules and how they interact
supportive learning environment and flexible
in living systems. This is an area of growing
approach to study.
interest, and studying Medicinal & Biological
Chemical Physics Chemistry will provide excellent career
prospects in the pharmaceutical and
Chemical Physics combines aspects of physics
agrochemical industries, life sciences,
and chemistry. It looks at the structure,
biotechnology and academic research.
properties and behaviour of molecules, atoms
and condensed matter and emphasises the
importance of a physical and numerical
approach to the subject.
You will investigate the latest experimental,

theoretical and computational methods, and
will develop the skills needed to be a good
practical chemist with a strong understanding
of physics.
Chemistry with Environmental

& Sustainable Chemistry
Environmental & Sustainable Chemistry is the
study of both the reactions and movement of
chemicals in air, soil and water and the design of
new chemical processes that reduce effluents
and the impact of human activity on the
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Year 1 mathematics may be required for your Years 4 & 5
You will spend approximately one-third of specific degree but most programmes In the final year of your BSc, or the final
your first year in Chemistry lectures, laboratory still allow considerable choice of outside two years of your MChem, you will take
classes and small-group tutorials. For most, a subjects. The range of outside courses core courses from your degree programme
mathematics course is also required but the available over the first two years allows and will be able to choose from a range of
remainder of your curriculum can be chosen real flexibility to transfer between different advanced Chemistry courses. If you opt for
from a broad range of courses from across Chemistry or other degree programmes. study abroad or an industrial placement, this
the University. occurs during the fourth year of your masters’
Year 3 programme. In the final year of all degrees
Year 2 In your third year you will study core you undertake independent research work
In Year 2 you continue with your core Chemistry courses that provide a foundation and complete a final dissertation.
Chemistry course, which will, again, take for the honours years. If you are studying
up approximately one-third of your time. Chemical Physics you will take a combination
Additional courses such as Environmental of Chemistry and Physics courses.
Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Chemical
Pharmacology or courses in physics or
How will I be taught? How will I be assessed? What about career

Chemistry is taught through a combination The courses are assessed through a opportunities?
of lectures, laboratory classes and small-group combination of coursework, practicals,
Chemistry graduates from the University of
tutorials. In your first two years you will presentations and exams.
Edinburgh are highly regarded by local and
undertake 20 hours per week of timetabled
international employers. Many graduates
study. Normally an additional 15 to 20 hours Where will I be taught? move into careers in the oil, chemical or
is dedicated to preparing for tutorials, Teaching takes place in the School of pharmaceutical industries in sales and
writing lab reports or private study. Later Chemistry in modern, purpose-built teaching marketing or research and development roles.
years include more practical learning and and research laboratories at the University’s Some graduates choose further study leading
research project work. King’s Buildings (see Campus maps, page to an MSc, PhD or teaching qualification.
201). Practical experience is an important The course also prepares you for a variety
element of this programme and all degrees of other careers, including areas such as
involve significant independent research management, finance or IT.
project work in the later years.
“Chemistry is one of the friendliest and most helpful academic Schools I have come across. They take
great interest in looking after their students and bringing out the best in them. Academic back-up is
always available from your Director of Studies, lecturers and tutors should you come across something
you don’t quite grasp the first time around. I’m proud to say I study at Edinburgh because I know I’m
getting a fantastic education with first-class facilities and staff back-up.”
Stiofan McFadden
4th Year, Chemistry with Environmental & Sustainable Chemistry and Industrial Experience
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Computing Sciences (Informatics)

At a glance Why choose Informatics at the University of Edinburgh?
Contact: Informatics Teaching Organisation • In the most recent RAE, 50% of our research in ‘Computer Science and
Email: ito@inf.ed.ac.uk Informatics’ was rated 3*, internationally excellent, and a further 35% was
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 5194 rated 4*, world-leading, placing the University top in the UK for ‘Computer
Website: www.inf.ed.ac.uk Science and Informatics’ research.
Study abroad? Yes
Further information at: • Informatics students come from diverse backgrounds and have a strong
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications community and ethos that will support you in your studies and extra-
curricular activities. The student community works closely with the School
to build an effective learning community.
• You can choose from large range of courses, which can be tailored to
your needs. A recent teaching review recognised the international
excellence of Informatics programmes.
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MInf Informatics (G500) 5-year BSc Cognitive Science (C859) BSc Computer Science & Physics (GF43)
undergraduate Masters programme BSc Computer Science & Management Entry requirements
BSc Artificial Intelligence (G700) Science (GN42)
BSc Artificial Intelligence & Computer Entry requirements sittings, to include Mathematics and Physics.
Science (GG47)
SQA Highers: AAAA–ABBB or more if two Sixth-year work in Mathematics is recommended.
BEng Artificial Intelligence & Software
sittings, to include Mathematics. Sixth-year GCE A Levels: AAA–ABB in one sitting, to
Engineering (GG67)
work in Mathematics is recommended. include Mathematics and Physics.
BEng Artificial Intelligence with
Management (G7N2) GCE A Levels: AAA–ABB in one sitting, to IB: 37–32 points overall and award of IB
include Mathematics; or ABB to include one Diploma to include Mathematics HL at Grade 5,
BSc/BEng Computer Science (G400/G401)
of Biology, Chemistry or Physics plus AS-level Physics. HL at Grade 5 plus one HL subject at
BEng Computer Science & Electronics (GH46)
Mathematics at Grade A. Grade 5.
BEng Computer Science with Management
(G4N2) IB: 37–32 points overall and award of IB
Diploma to include Mathematics HL at Grade 5
BEng Software Engineering (G600)
plus two HL subjects at Grade 5.
BEng Software Engineering with Second-year entry available
Management (G6N2) SQA Advanced Highers: AA in Mathematics
BSc Artificial Intelligence & Mathematics (GG17) and Physics, plus Highers at AB in two other
Entry requirements
BSc Computer Science subjects. Appropriate relevant computing
SQA Highers: AAAA–ABBB or more if two & Mathematics (GG14) qualifications or experience is required.
sittings, to include Mathematics. Sixth-year work
Entry requirements GCE A Levels: A*AA in one sitting to include
in Mathematics is recommended.
SQA Highers: AAAA–ABBB or more if two Mathematics and Physics. Appropriate relevant
GCE A Levels: AAA–ABB required in one sitting, computing qualifications or experience is required.
sittings, to include Mathematics Higher at
to include Mathematics; or AAA–AAB to include
Grade A. Sixth-year work in Mathematics is IB: 38 points overall and award of IB Diploma to
one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics plus AS level
recommended. include Mathematics HL at Grade 6, Physics.
Mathematics at Grade A.
GCE A Levels: AAA–ABB in one sitting, to HL at Grade 6 plus one HL subject at Grade 6.
IB: 37–32 points overall and award of IB Diploma must include Computer Science.
include Mathematics at Grade A.
Diploma to include Mathematics HL at Grade 5
plus two HL subjects at Grade 5. IB: 37–32 points overall and award of IB
Diploma to include Mathematics HL at
Grade 6 plus two HL subjects at Grade 5. Other entry pathways available
See www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate for
Second-year entry available details or contact the Undergraduate Admissions
SQA Advanced Highers: AA to include Second-year entry available Office to discuss your circumstances.
Mathematics, plus Highers at AB in two other
SQA Advanced Highers: AAA to include
subjects. Appropriate relevant computing
Mathematics. Appropriate relevant computing
qualifications or experience is required.
GCE A Levels: A*AA in one sitting to include
Mathematics. Appropriate relevant computing
Mathematics and Further Mathematics.
Appropriate relevant computing qualifications
IB: 38 points overall and award of IB Diploma to or experience is required.
include Mathematics HL at Grade 6 plus two HL
IB: 38 points overall and award of IB Diploma
subjects at Grade 6. The Diploma must include Attaining the minimum entry requirements will
to include Mathematics HL at Grade 6 plus not guarantee you an offer of a place. If an offer
Computer Science.
two HL subjects at Grade 6. is made, it may be higher than the minimum,
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Artificial Intelligence individual electronic components to vast

Introducing Informatics networks such as the internet. This course is
Informatics is the study of information Artificial intelligence involves building machines
based on the mathematics and logic of
computation and communication in computers to perform tasks we would consider intelligent
algorithms, which are the foundation of
and in natural systems such as brains, genes if done by a human. You can study a range
programming, but also includes the study of
and living cells. We offer courses in Computer of topics from perception, learning and
cutting-edge computing techniques and issues.
Science, Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive mathematical reasoning to designing robots
or intelligent web agents.
Science, and in Informatics, which draws on Software Engineering
all three disciplines. This course will teach you to write good
Cognitive Science &
Computational Linguistics software, which requires more than knowing
Studying at the University of Edinburgh’s how to programme a computer. Engineering
School of Informatics will provide you with You will study the mental and computational
skills are needed to meet requirements such
a good foundation in computer sciences abilities that make up the human mind. This
as reliability, maintainability, usability and cost
and will offer a new perspective on ways includes reasoning, memory, problem solving
effectiveness. This course is directed towards
‘computational thinking’ can be applied to and human language and communication,
the practical application of computing sciences,
different settings. You will develop a solid and the underlying brain mechanisms. You
as computer systems grow in size and complexity.
scientific understanding and the practical skills will explore how computational modelling
required to analyse, design, implement and complements the disciplines of psychology, Combined Degree Programmes
maintain computer-based systems. philosophy and linguistics. A Cognitive Science
A range of degrees are available that combine
degree allows you to combine Informatics
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and
The new MInf degree allows you to study up with your choice from among Psychology,
Software Engineering with related subjects
to masters level as an undergraduate. You will Linguistics, Philosophy, and Neuroscience.
including mathematics, physics, electronics
take advanced courses, study subjects in depth and management science.
and choose a broad range of courses.
Computer Science
Computer Science concerns the understanding,
design and use of computing systems from
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YEAR BY YEAR
First year will introduce you to the The second-year course covers topics in In your third and fourth years your studies
fundamental principles of computation formal and natural language processing will become more focussed. You will build
and programming. You will learn how and you will be able to choose additional a portfolio of between six and 10 specialised
information can be represented and modules on language, algorithms and data courses that match your interests. The
processed in computer systems. You will structures, computer systems, software, emphasis in the honours years is on practical
also study mathematics, and one other reasoning and agents. You will also study work and you will undertake both individual
subject of choice from a wide range. Mathematics for Informatics and select and group projects.
another course of your choice depending
on your degree.

You will be taught through a combination You will be based within the University of opportunities?
of lectures, tutorials and practical classes. Edinburgh’s School of Informatics with new
Graduates from the School of Informatics
In Years 3 and 4 you will spend more time purpose-built facilities and dedicated learning
have excellent career prospects. The vast
working on projects that involve building and teaching spaces. You will have 24-hour
majority make direct vocational use of their
computer systems from scratch, with access to computer laboratories and quality
degree in the IT industry. Increasingly,
guidance from your supervisor. software support is available. Visit the School
graduates find work in any trade, industry
website for a virtual tour of these facilities.
or profession that is heavily reliant on
How will I be assessed? computing systems, such as media,
You will be assessed by coursework There are opportunities for placements
communications or medicine.
assignments and exams. You will undertake both within the University and international
a group project in your third year and an companies. There are also opportunities to
individual project in your fourth year. study abroad through the University’s various
exchange programmes.
“Informatics at Edinburgh is unique in the way it approaches

subjects from both a practical and theoretical point of view. The
student community is competitive but inclusive at the same time,
and the huge variety of modules on offer make the course an
ideal preparation for careers in industry or academia.”
Ali Eslami,
Graduate, Artificial Intelligence & Software Engineering
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Earth Sciences
At a glance Why choose Earth Sciences at the University
Contact: Emma Latto of Edinburgh?
Email: emma.latto@ed.ac.uk
• Earth Sciences was rated excellent by the most recent Teaching Quality
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 8510
Assessment. In the most recent RAE, 55% of our research in ‘Earth
Website:
www.geos.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/prospectus Systems and Environmental Sciences’, was rated 3*, internationally
Study abroad? Yes excellent, with a further 15% rated 4*, world-leading.
Further information at: • We offer the opportunity to take part in overseas fieldwork trips to
Cyprus, Jamaica and southern Spain.
• We are one of the largest university groupings of geoscientists
in Europe.

MEarthSci (Geology) (F640)
MEarthSci (Geology & Physical Geography)
(FF6V) Second-year entry available Other entry pathways available
BSc Geology (F600) SQA Advanced Highers: AAB to include at least See www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate
BSc Environmental Geoscience (F630) one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics for details or contact the Undergraduate
BSc Geology & Physical Geography (FF68)** plus one further science which must include Admissions Office to discuss your circumstances.
Geography or Geology.
Entry requirements
GCE A Levels: A*AA to to include at least one
SQA Highers: AAAA–ABBB or more if two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics,
sittings, to include two of Biology*, Chemistry*, plus one further science which must include
Geography, Geology, Mathematics*, Physics*; Geography or Geology.
with Standard Grade Mathematics at Grade 2
(*include at least one). **In addition, Standard
to include three of Biology*, Chemistry*,
Grade Geography at Grade 2 is also required for
Mathematics*, Physics* or Geography (*include
BSc Geology & Physical Geography (FF68).
at least one) at HL Grade 6.
GCE A Levels: ABB–ABBB in one sitting,
to include one of Biology, Chemistry, Geography,
BSc Geophysics (F660)
Geology, Mathematics, Physics; with GCSE
Mathematics at Grade B. **In addition, GCSE BSc Geophysics & Meteorology (FFP8)
Geography at Grade B is also required for BSc BSc Geophysics & Geology (F690)
Geology & Physical Geography (FF68). Entry requirements
IB: 37–32 points overall and award of IB Diploma SQA Highers: BBB–AAAA or more if two sittings,
to include two of Biology*, Chemistry*, Geology, to include Mathematics and Physics.
Geography, Mathematics* and Physics* (*include
GCE A Levels: ABB–AAA in one sitting, to include
at least one) at HL Grade 5 plus one subject at
Mathematics and Physics.
HL Grade 5.
to include Mathematics at HL Grade 5, Physics Attaining the minimum entry requirements will
at HL Grade 5 and one subject at HL Grade 5.
is made, it may be higher than the minimum,
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Introducing Earth Sciences Geology & Physical Geography MEarthSci in Geology
The Geology & Physcial Geography degree This five-year degree follows the BSc Geology
Earth Sciences at the University of Edinburgh is for students interested in the nature programme until the end of Year 4; in
provides opportunities to study a range and origin of the Earth’s surface features. Year 5 you will develop your analytical
of courses related to the formation and It brings together elements of the Geology skills and a higher level of understanding
evolution of our planet. The Earth is the and Geography degree programmes. of the Earth system.
source of both natural resources and of
natural disasters, such as volcanic eruptions, Environmental Geoscience MEarthSci in Geology
earthquakes and landslides. Graduates of Environmental Geoscience is the study of the & Physical Geography
Earth Sciences can pursue careers anywhere environmental impact of natural events and This five-year degree programme follows
in the world and are particularly in demand human activity, from volcanic eruptions and the BSc Geology & Physical Geography
in areas where people need to make use of climate change to the contamination of land. programme until the final year. In Year 5
natural resources, or need to understand the It looks at the way internal processes such as you will develop your understanding of the
risk from natural or environmental hazards. volcanism and ocean-based formation, and Earth system, in particular surface processes
external processes including coastal erosion and linked interactions around landscape
Earth Sciences offers you a broad choice of
and glaciation, have moulded the Earth’s formation and climate change. It also provides
courses and a flexible approach to learning.
surface over millions of years. opportunities to improve research skills such
There is a strong practical element and
as data acquisition and report writing. This
fieldwork can take you from the Scottish Geophysics course provides a solid foundation for a career
Highlands and Islands to Jamaica.
This programme offers an excellent in Earth Sciences or PhD study.
opportunity to study Geophysics in relation
The University has a strong reputation for
to Mathematics, Physics and Geology. The Geophysics & Geology
research in Earth Sciences and collaborates
programme includes a significant amount Geophysics studies the Earth’s internal
with a number of centres of research excellence.
of project work, fieldwork and experimental structure and dynamics through the use
There are a range of high-tech research
work and you will be supervised by staff of physics and mathematics, while Geology
facilities and services available to students.
with a range of specialisations. You will learn is the science of planet Earth – its structure,
Geology the fundamental physical principles and composition and natural processes, and its
mathematical techniques underpinning history over 4.6 billion years. This joint degree
Geology uses fundamental scientific principles
the subject. provides a thorough grounding in physics and
to explore and understand the history and
future of our planet. As a Geology student mathematics, allied with an appreciation of
Geophysics & Meteorology
you will learn how to interpret the rock record their uses in understanding geological
Geophysics and Meteorology are fascinating processes. The numerical and analytical skills
and how to place present-day Earth in the
subjects in their own right but are also you develop will be prized by employers.
context of evolving geological processes. You
of great economic and environmental
will have access to the University’s specialist
importance. Geophysics uses physics and
research facilities for analysing rocks, minerals
mathematics to study the Earth’s internal
and fluids and measuring the physical
structure and dynamics. Meteorology applies
properties of rocks.
the same methods and techniques to the
study of atmospheric dynamics, climate
change and meteorological phenomena.
You will study core courses in mathematics,
physics and meteorology.
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Years 1 & 2 Years 3 & 4 Year 5
In Years 1 and 2 you will study your In your third and fourth years you will start In Year 5 you will complete high-level
core subject and related courses in Earth to specialise. You will study courses in courses and a dissertation. If you choose
Sciences. You can also choose courses your chosen area of interest and carry out to progress to a masters course, this is an
covering natural hazards, geography, independent fieldwork projects. You will opportunity to advance your research skills
archaeology, astronomy, oceanography, also have the opportunity to take part in and gain a deeper understanding of your
meteorology and computer science. fieldwork trips, which include residential subject in preparation.
courses in Spain, Mull and Cyprus. If you
If you are studying Geophysics, you will
are studying Environmental Science, you
take courses in mathematics and physics
can also take part in a fieldwork project
and meteorology. The programme includes
in Jamaica.
fieldwork trips to Arran and the Scottish
Highlands, among other places.

You will be taught through a mixture of Teaching takes place within the School of opportunities?
lectures, tutorials, projects and fieldwork. GeoSciences, located at the University’s King’s
Graduates from the School of GeoSciences
From your third year, you will devote more Buildings campus (see Campus maps, page
have lots of career opportunities. The majority
time to private study and will receive 199), which is a very well equipped facility and
of graduates continue studying or move
individual supervision for final-year projects. has a strong reputation for research. You can
straight into relevant employment. Many
access the University’s libraries and computer
work in the resource industries or go on
How will I be assessed? laboratories and the School’s laboratories
to establish environmental consultancies.
Assessment is by a combination of provide personal workspace during your
Earth Sciences degrees also equip you for a
independent project work, field notebooks, honours years. There are opportunities to
career in environmental planning, education,
practical work, essays and written examinations. study abroad and take part in field trips in
engineering or the balance of renewable
the UK and abroad.
and non renewable resources.
“My undergraduate degree has formed the base of my knowledge

in almost every job I have done since graduating and will no doubt
continue to do so in the future.”
Andrew Pope
Graduate, Geology and Physical Geology
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Engineering
At a glance Why choose Engineering at the University of Edinburgh?
Contact: Recruitment & Admissions Officer • Engineering students have the opportunity to take part in a unique
Email: ug-admissions@see.ed.ac.uk Royal Academy of Engineering group design project.
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 7352
Website: www.see.ed.ac.uk
• In the most recent RAE, 40% of our research was ranked 3*,
Study abroad? Yes
internationally excellent, and a further 15% was ranked 4*,
world-leading, placing the University third in the UK in Research
www.sra.ed.ac/publications Fortnight’s Power Rankings.

Chemical Engineering Civil & Environmental Engineering Electronics & Electrical Engineering
MEng/BEng Chemical Engineering MEng/BEng Civil Engineering (H203/H200) MEng/BEng Electronics & Electrical
(H804/H800) Engineering (H601/H600)
MEng/BEng Structural & Fire Safety
MEng/BEng Chemical Engineering with Engineering (HHF1/HH21) MEng/BEng Electronics (H610/H615)
Environmental Engineering (H881/H810) MEng/BEng Structural Engineering with MEng Electronics with Bioelectronics
MEng/BEng Chemical Engineering with Architecture* (H2KC/H2K1) (H690)
Management (H8NF/H8N2) Entry requirements MEng/BEng Electronics & Electrical
Engineering with Management
Entry requirements SQA Highers: AAAA–ABBB or more if two sittings, (H6NF/H6N2)
SQA Highers: AAAA–ABBB or more if two sittings, to include Mathematics, plus either Physics
MEng/BEng Electrical Engineering with
to include Mathematics and Chemistry; with (preferably), Engineering or Technological Studies. Renewable Energy (H6HF/H6H2)
Standard Grade Physics at Grade 3. GCE A Levels: AAA–ABB in one sitting, to MEng/BEng Electronics & Electrical
GCE A Levels: AAA–ABB in one sitting, to include include Mathematics, plus either Physics Engineering (Communications) (H602/H640)
Mathematics and Chemistry; with GCSE Physics or (preferably), Engineering or Design & Technology MEng Electrical Engineering (H620)
Double Award Science at Grade C. (excluding Food Technology).
Entry requirements
IB: 37–32 points overall and award of IB Diploma IB: 37–32 points overall and award of IB Diploma
to include Mathematics HL at Grade 5, Physics HL SQA Highers: AAAA–ABBB or more if two sittings,
to include Mathematics HL at Grade 5, Chemistry
or Design and Technology HL Grade 5, plus one to include Mathematics plus standard grade
HL at Grade 5 plus one further HL subject at Grade
further subject at HL Grade 5. Physics or Technological Studies at 2.
5. Diploma must include Physics.
GCE A Levels: AAA–ABB or more if two sittings,
to include Mathematics plus GCSE Science or
Design and Technology at Grade B.
Second-year entry available Second-year entry available
SQA Advanced Higher: AA to include Direct entry to second year is not available
to include Mathematics HL at Grade 5, plus two
Mathematics and Chemistry plus Highers for programmes marked*.
further HL subjects at Grade 5. Diploma must
at AB in two other subjects. SQA Advanced Higher: AA to include Mathematics include Physics or Design and Technology.
GCE A Levels: A*AA in one sitting to include and either Physics, Engineering or Technological
Mathematics and Chemistry. Studies plus Highers at AB in two other subjects.
IB: 38 points overall and award of IB Diploma to GCE A Levels: A*AA in one sitting to include
include Mathematics HL at Grade 6, Chemistry HL Mathematics and either Physics, Engineering or
Design & Technology (excluding Food Technology). SQA Advanced Higher: AA to include
at Grade 6, plus one further HL subject at Grade 6.
Mathematics and one other subject plus Highers at
Diploma must include Physics. IB: 38 points overall and award of IB Diploma
AB in two other subjects including Higher Physics,
with three HL subjects at Grade 6 to include
Engineering or Technological Studies.
Mathematics, and one from Physics or Design
and Technology.
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GCE A Levels: A*AA in one sitting to include Mechanical Engineering UCAS entry code H100 Entry requirements
Mathematics and either Physics, Engineering MEng/BEng Engineering for Sustainable Applicants who are unsure of which discipline they
or Design & Technology (excluding Food Technology). Energy (H225/H224) are most interested in can apply to the General
IB: 38 points overall and award of IB Diploma to MEng/BEng Mechanical Engineering Engineering H100 entry code. This does not lead
include Mathematics at HL at Grade 6, Physics HL (H303/H300) to a General Engineering degree, however it does
or Design and Technology at Grade 6, plus one MEng/BEng Mechanical Engineering with allow students to defer their choice of discipline
further HL subject at Grade 6. Management (H3NF/H3N2) to the start of the second semester of teaching.
MEng Electronics & Computer Science (GHK6) MEng/BEng Mechanical Engineering with Students entering through this route will make this
Renewable Energy (H3FV/H3F8) decision in conjunction with their Director of Studies.
MEng/BEng Electronics & Software
(GHP6/GH66) MEng/BEng Electrical & Mechanical Entrance requirements are the same as for Civil
Engineering (HHH6/HH36)
Entry requirements Engineering programmes.
Entry requirements
SQA Highers: AAAA–ABBB or more if two sittings,
to include Mathematics. Sixth-year work in SQA Highers: AAAA–ABBB or more if two sittings,
Mathematics is recommended. to include Mathematics, plus either Physics Other entry pathways for all Engineering
(preferably), Engineering or Technological Studies. disciplines
GCE A Levels: AAA–ABB at one sitting,
to include Mathematics. GCE A Levels: AAA–ABB at one sitting, to include See www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate for
Mathematics, plus either Physics (preferably), details or contact the Undergraduate Admissions
Engineering or Design & Technology (excluding Office to discuss your circumstances.
to include Mathematics HL at Grade 5, plus two
Food Technology).
further HL subjects at Grade 5.
to include Mathematics HL at Grade 5, Physics HL
or Design and Technology HL at Grade 5, plus
Second-year entry available one further HL subject at Grade 5.
SQA Advanced Highers: AA to include
Mathematics and one other subject, plus Highers
at AB, to include either Physics, Engineering or
Technological Studies. Computing at Higher
Grade B or equivalent is required, or appropriate SQA Advanced Highers: AA to include
relevant experience in computing. Mathematics and either Physics, Engineering
or Technological Studies plus Highers at AB
in two other subjects.
Mathematics and either Physics, Engineering or
Design & Technology (excluding Food Technology). GCE A Levels: A*AA in one sitting to include
Appropriate, relevant computing qualifications Mathematics and either Physics, Engineering or
or experience is required. Design & Technology (excluding Food Technology).
IB: 38 points overall and award of IB Diploma IB: 38 points overall and award of IB Diploma to
to include Mathematics HL at Grade 6, Physics include Mathematics HL at Grade 6, Physics HL
HL or Design and Technology HL at Grade 6, plus or Design and Technology at Grade 6, plus one
one further HL subject at HL Grade 6. Diploma further HL subject at Grade 6.
must include Computer Science.
Attaining the minimum entry requirements will not

guarantee you an offer of a place. If an offer is made, it
may be higher than the minimum, in line with the grade
ranges listed above.
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Introducing Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil & Environmental Engineering

Engineers are constantly seeking solutions Chemical engineers are responsible for the Civil & Environmental Engineering is extremely
that are faster, smaller, cleaner, safer, stronger, development, design and operation of diverse. It involves the application of scientific
more efficient, more environmentally friendly, processes that produce the materials and knowledge and technical skill to the analysis,
more economic, more sustainable and more products we all depend on. These range design and construction of all major aspects
marketable. The products of engineers are all from the fresh water and gas supplied to of civil society, from infrastructure to
around us, making up much of what we take our homes, to products such as polymers, environmental systems. This includes the
for granted – telecommunications, transport, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs, paints, latest developments in the traditional areas
energy generation and transmission, the built silicon chips, synthetic skin and many more. As of expertise such as roads, railways, tunnels,
environment and infrastructure, water supply, this list implies opportunities exist for chemical bridges, buildings and dams, but also includes
plastics, fuels and so on. engineers in a huge and ever increasing range many emerging areas such as fire behaviour
of industry sectors beyond what is thought of and its influence on structures, water-supply
Engineering at Edinburgh has a long and as “traditional” chemical engineering. optimisation and innovative water treatment,
distinguished past and, more importantly, mitigating the environmental impacts of major
enjoys a vibrant and successful present. As well as their instrumental role in producing
projects, managing construction of mega-
Our graduates have a unique blend of technical the everyday products all around us chemical
projects, advanced geotechnical investigations,
skills, ingenuity and entrepreneurship, and engineers are playing a leading role in
novel structural materials and disaster analysis
they will make the future of engineering new and emerging technologies such as
and prevention.
equally exciting. nanotechnology, carbon capture and the
production of renewable fuels and increasingly Civil and environmental engineers shape
Students studying Engineering follow a work at the interface between engineering the environment in which we live, providing
degree programme in one of the four and the life sciences. In all fields the chemical protection from the extremes of nature
following disciplines: engineer needs to balance the need to such as flood and drought and ensuring that
• Chemical Engineering manufacture products economically and in an developments are sensitive to the environment.
• Civil & Environmental Engineering environmentally sustainable way while meeting There is considerable intellectual challenge, as
• Electronics & Electrical Engineering safety requirements. future civil projects aim to ensure a sustainable
local and global society, particularly in light of
• Mechanical Engineering In addition to our Chemical Engineering
challenges such as global climate change.
programmes we offer programmes in Chemical
Our degree programmes cross these traditional
Engineering with Management and Chemical We offer several Civil & Environmental
engineering boundaries through cross-
Engineering with Environmental Engineering Engineering degree programmes, each with
disciplinary design projects and teaching,
for students with a particular interest in those a different focus: Civil Engineering, Structural
in recognition of the multidisciplinary nature
fields. All our degrees are accredited by the Engineering with Architecture, and Structural
of modern engineering projects.
Institution of Chemical Engineers. and Fire Safety Engineering. Our Structural
If you are unsure of which direction you Engineering with Architecture degree, for
Chemical engineers need a very broad range
want your engineering study to take, you example, focuses on the architectural context
of skills and often interact with engineers
can apply through the UCAS code H100 of construction, through joint teaching with
from other disciplines. If you are interested
(Engineering), allowing you to make your the department of Architecture. We have
in mathematics and chemistry, and want to
choice of degree specialisation during your strong links with industry, ensuring that
solve real problems which affect all our lives,
first year of study. (H100 does not lead to a teaching keeps apace with the latest civil
Chemical Engineering may be for you.
General Engineering degree.) and environmental engineering practice.
Our Industrial Advisory Board includes senior
representatives from top engineering
companies, government and agencies.
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Electronics & Electrical Engineering of circuits to sizes that are only a few atoms There are two classes of joint degrees with
across. With advances in medicine, efficiency Informatics: Electronics & Computer Science
Electronics and electrical engineers have
in transportation, safety monitoring systems, (the BEng degree is found under the School
played a crucial role in the design of many
surveillance, entertainment, communications, of Informatics listing on page 156), as well
systems that pervade our lives, including
manufacturing and computing, to name as Electronics and Software Engineering.
music and video technology, mobile phones,
just a few areas, electronics leads where
computers and the internet. The design of
others follow. Engineering for Sustainable Energy
electronic and electrical systems is challenging
and requires a clear understanding of both Energy has risen to the top of international
We offer a number of degrees that specialise
the circuit and the broader system in which planning priorities with a rapid expansion
in different areas of electronics and electrical
it operates, necessitating teamwork and the of the sustainable energy engineering
engineering as well as a broad-based degree:
determination to find ingenious solutions. sector. Sustainable energy technologies
Electronics & Electrical Engineering.
require close integration of mechanical
Electronics and electrical engineers make Two new degree programmes have been and electrical engineering design processes.
a difference in various areas that are current introduced, one in Electrical Engineering As such our new programme in Engineering
‘hot topics’, including: the generation with Renewable Energy and one in Electronics for Sustainable Energy offers an exciting
and distribution of renewably generated with Bioelectronics, reflecting the increasing opportunity to applicants.
electricity; dramatic reduction of power importance of these highly topical and rapidly
in microelectronic systems; intelligent radio expanding fields.
communication systems; and miniaturisation
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Mechanical Engineering Accreditation

Mechanical engineers are responsible for Our degrees are accredited by the appropriate
the design and manufacture of an enormous engineering institutions:
range of industrial products – almost anything
with moving parts, from washing machines • Degrees in Chemical Engineering are
to aircrafts. You will use fundamental physics, accredited by the Institution of Chemical
complex mathematics and state-of-the-art Engineering (www.icheme.org)
engineering software, as well as your creative • Civil & Environmental Engineering degrees
and inventive skills, in designing and improving are accredited by the Joint Board of
products. Although the main applications of Moderators, on behalf of the Institution
Mechanical Engineering are usually thought of of Civil Engineers the Institute of
as planes, trains and automobiles, this field is Structural Engineers (www.jbm.org.uk)
rapidly expanding to include biomedical • Mechanical Engineering degrees are “The School of Engineering is
engineering, nanotechnology, sports accredited by the Institution of Mechanical full of supportive staff with a
engineering and renewable energy. Engineers (www.imeche.org) genuine vested interest in our
The Mechanical Engineering degrees equip • All Electronics & Electrical Engineering futures, backed up by strong
students with a good background of core degrees are fully accredited by the industry contacts and insight.”
knowledge, together with basic analytical, Institution of Engineering and Technology
(www.theiet.org), or the British Computer Andrew Garmen
practical, design and communication skills
Society (www.bcs.org). Graduate, MEng Civil Engineering
so that they can, on graduating, join a design,
production or research team. Our degree programmes have the educational
The Mechanical Engineering with Management base required to register as a professional
degrees enhance studies in mechanical engineer with the Engineering Council (UK) –
engineering with an appreciation of technical the body responsible for regulating the
management. This allows graduates not only engineering profession within the UK.
to understand and solve technical problems Our MEng degree programmes satisfy the
but also to learn tools which will help them educational requirements for a graduate to
lead teams and make maximum use of become a chartered engineer (CEng), while
scarce resources. our BEng programmes satisfy the requirements
The Mechanical Engineering with Renewable for graduates to become an incorporated
Energy degrees allow graduates to appreciate engineer (IEng). Holders of BEng degrees
the engineering, financial and societal aspects can still become chartered engineers through
of energy generation. The engineering aspects additional study.
focus on the rapidly developing areas of
marine and wind energy.
Our Electrical & Mechanical Engineering joint

honours degrees combine teaching from
the Electronics discipline with that from
Mechanical Engineering to create a joint
degree covering the important area of
electromechanical systems that is increasingly
prevalent in today’s world.
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YEAR BY YEAR
Your time will usually be divided between You will study your chosen branch of You will concentrate on specialist study
engineering, mathematics and outside Engineering, supported by classes in and innovative coursework that will prepare
subjects. The engineering component is mathematics. You will begin to apply your you for your professional career. Increasingly,
split in two: the first component gives you scientific and mathematical skills to real you will spend time on individual or group
a taste of several branches of engineering, problem-solving. In most cases, it is possible design projects. These projects include work
while the second is your first in-depth study to change between degree programmes with students from other disciplines in our
of your preferred subject. within an Engineering discipline up to the unique Royal Academy of Engineering group
beginning of third year. design projects. MEng students will produce
For most of our degrees, you can choose an a substantial project that may involve
outside subject from the sciences or the arts, Year 3 working overseas or in industry.
for example, modern languages, physics or After studying more specialised areas in
economics. With a suitable choice of outside your second year, you will now be able to
subjects, you can also keep open alternative focus almost entirely on your chosen field
degree paths. of Engineering. At the end of your third year,
you will have the option of completing a
BEng (Hons) or studying for a further two
years for an MEng (Hons).

You will be taught through a combination Teaching takes place in the George Square opportunities?
of lectures, tutorials and practicals or projects. area (see Campus maps, page 200) during the
Engineering graduates have a number of
In your final years, you will dedicate more first year, with all practical work and teaching
excellent career options available to them.
time to private study and will receive for all other years at the University’s King’s
Studying Engineering at the University of
individual supervision with projects. Building’s campus (see Campus maps, page
Edinburgh prepares you for a career as a
201). You will have access to the University’s
professional engineer in the UK or abroad
How will I be assessed? libraries and Engineering and computing
and all courses meet the requirements of
You will be assessed through examinations laboratories. Study materials and School
the UK professional engineering bodies.
and coursework and will complete a group information are available online.
The skills and experience you gain through
project or major individual project in your your degree will also equip you for a career
final years. Study abroad outside engineering and many of our
There are opportunities to study abroad graduates have gone on to work in the
through the ERASMUS programme, which financial sector. Engineers enjoy the highest
offers student placements throughout starting salaries of any graduates.
Europe. There are also opportunities to study
at some of the most prestigious universities
in Asia, Australasia and North America.
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Environmental & Ecological Science

At a glance Why choose Environmental & Ecological Science at the
Contact: Recruitment & Admissions Officer University of Edinburgh?
Email: ecosci@ed.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 5430
• There are opportunities to arrange scientific expeditions in the UK
Website: www.geos.ed.ac.uk
and overseas.
Study abroad? Yes • The University of Edinburgh hosts and manages an experimental
Further information at: research facility on behalf of the Natural Environment Research Council.
• There are fieldwork opportunities in some of the most beautiful areas
of Scotland, from Argyll to the Scottish Highlands.
BSc Ecological Science (C900)

BSc Ecological Science with Management
(C9N2) Second-year entry available Other entry pathways available
BSc Ecological Science (Conservation & SQA Advanced Higher: AAA to include See www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate for
Ecological Management) (CF19) details or contact the Undergraduate Admissions
Biology and one from Chemistry, Mathematics
BSc Ecological Science (Ecology) (C901) or Physics; plus at least one further Higher from Office to discuss your circumstances.
BSc Ecological Science (Environmental Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Geography
Science) (C9F9) or Geology. UCAS code C900
BSc Ecological Science (Forestry) (CD15) GCE A Levels: A*AA to include Biology plus one If you are unsure which direction you want
of Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics, plus one your ecological study to take, you can apply
Entry requirements
further A level from Mathematics, Physics, initially through the UCAS code C900 (BSc
SQA Highers: ABBB–AAAA or more if two Chemistry, Geography or Geology. Ecological Science). Applying for a specific
sittings, to include two of Biology*, Chemistry*, named honours programme does not restrict
Mathematics*, Physics*, Geography, Geology; your final choice of specialisation.
to include Biology and Chemistry at HL Grade 6
with Standard Grade Mathematics at Grade 2
plus one subject at HL Grade 6.
(*include at least one).
GCE A Levels: ABB–AAA at one sitting,
to include two of Biology*, Chemistry*,
Mathematics*, Physics*, Environmental Studies,
Geography, Geology; with GCSE Mathematics
at Grade B (*include at least one).
IB: 32–37 points overall and award of IB Diploma to
include two of Biology*, Chemistry*, Mathematics*,
Physics* or Geography (*include at least one) at HL
Grade 5 and one subject at HL Grade 5.
Attaining the minimum entry requirements will not

guarantee you an offer of a place. If an offer is made,
it may be higher than the minimum, in line with the
grade ranges listed above.
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Introducing Environmental Ecology Ecological Science
This is the scientific study of the interaction with Management
& Ecological Sciences of organisms with their physical, chemical This is a course for students who want to
The growing world population means we now and biological environment. The course will combine their interest in the environment
face problems of over-exploitation of natural provide you with the skills and knowledge for with an understanding of business and
resources, rapid climate change and habitat a career in conservation and environmental management. You will be able to study
degradation. Ecology is vital for understanding protection and will appeal to students who management courses from both the
and tackling these issues. Environmental & are fascinated by the diversity of the natural Business School and the College of Science
Ecological Sciences will appeal to students with world. You will study the principles of ecology & Engineering. The course is particularly
an interest in the diversity of the natural world, and learn how to apply them, and will relevant to careers in policy making, consultancy
and those concerned with environmental complete both field and laboratory assignments. or in the management of natural resources.
issues. All students will follow a common
programme in their first three years and then Environmental Science Forestry
choose a specialisation for their honours year.
Environmental Science will give you a Forest ecosystems provide environmental
You can also choose courses from other
broad understanding of physical, chemical protection, a conservation habitat for
academic areas.
and biological sciences and will provide biodiversity, recreational activities and
you with the skills and knowledge to tackle supply products for domestic and industrial
Conservation & Ecological
environmental issues at the end of your use. On this programme you will learn about
Management degree. During the course you will study the sustainable management of forests and
This degree programme focuses on the ecology, geology, water resource, land use, will study land use, project management
principles and practice of managing ecological atmospheric pollution and environmental and the principles of ecosystem ecology.
systems. You will be taught by staff who have modelling. You will be taught by staff involved The degree programme is accredited by
close links with conservation and sustainable in high-level research in these subject areas. the Institute of Chartered Foresters, and
development organisations around the world. work experience with the Forestry
You will study a variety of courses throughout Commission is available.
the four years, including Origins & Diversity
of Life, Sustainability, Society & Environment
and Global Environmental Processes, and
will examine topics such as biodiversity,
conservation management and land use.
You will also have the opportunity to
undertake research projects.
“The University was instrumental in introducing me to
my employer and I found most of the courses I took
were extremely relevant to my present employment.”
Barbara Barbarito
Graduate, Environmental & Ecological Sciences
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YEAR BY YEAR
In your first year you will be introduced In Year 2 you will study the principles In your third year you will continue with
to fundamental aspects of ecology, of ecology and field biology and can core ecology courses and choose options
such as the origin and diversity of life and choose topics including animal biology, related to your honours specialisation.
environmental and community biology. plants and symbiosis, soil, water and There are opportunities to spend your
You will also be able to select courses atmospheric processes, oceanography third year abroad through one of the
from other academic areas, some directly and environmental chemistry. University’s exchange programmes.
related, such as geography, chemistry
Year 4
or geology, and some that may help to
In your final year you will continue to
widen career opportunities, including
study core courses and choose from a
modern languages, computing,
wide selection. You will also complete
management and business studies.
a specialised honours project with
individual supervision.

The course is taught through a combination of Most of the teaching takes place within opportunities?
tutorials, lectures, practical classes and the School of GeoSciences, located within
These degree programme are particularly
fieldwork. In your final years, you will the University’s King’s Buildings campus
relevant for students interested in working for
undertake more private study and will (see Campus maps, page 201). You will also
an environmental consultancy or conservation
receive individual supervision with your be able to access the University’s laboratories,
organisation but also prepare you for careers
honours dissertation project. computer facilities and libraries across the
in the forestry and water industries. Graduates
Central Area (see page 200). Opportunities
have also gone on to work for government
How will I be assessed? to study abroad are available through the
agencies providing policy advice or have
You will be assessed by coursework and ERASMUS programme, which offers
entered teaching, finance and management.
exams and, in your fourth year, a dissertation. placements throughout Europe. There are
Many students use the University’s research
also opportunities to study further afield in
contacts to gain experience in their area of
North America, Australasia and Asia.
interest before starting work or continuing
with their studies.
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Geography
At a glance Why choose Geography at the University of Edinburgh?
Contact: Cathy Campbell • In the most recent RAE, 35% of our research in ‘Geography and
Email: cathy.campbell@ed.ac.uk Environmental Studies’, was rated 3*, internationally excellent,
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 9847 and a further 20% was rated 4*, world-leading.
Website:
www.geos.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/prospectus • You will have access to excellent facilities, including specialist
Study abroad? Yes laboratories for physical geography, computer work, geomatics,
Further information at: image processing and more.
• We offer an exciting programme of fieldwork with trips to Iceland,
Amsterdam and Bangor, as well as local day trips.
BSc Geography (F800) MA Geography (L700)

Entry requirements MA Geography & Archaeology (LV74)
SQA Highers: AAAA–ABBB or more if two MA Geography & Economics (LL71) Other entry pathways available
sittings, to include three from Geography MA Geography & Economic See www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate for
(preferred), Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, & Social History (LV73) details or contact the Undergraduate Admissions
Physics or Geology; with Standard Grade MA Geography & Politics (LL72) Office to discuss your circumstances.
Mathematics at Grade 2.
MA Geography & Social Anthropology (LL76)
GCE A Levels: AAA–ABB in one sitting,
MA Geography & Social Policy (LL74)
to include two from Geography (preferred),
MA Geography & Sociology (LL73)
Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or
Geology; with GCSE Mathematics at Grade B. MA Geography with Environmental Studies
(L7F9)
to include three from Geography (preferred), Entry requirements
Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics at SQA Highers: AAAA–ABBB or more if two
HL Grade 5. sittings preferably including Geography. In
addition, for MA Geography & Economics (LL71),
Standard Grade Mathematics at Grade 1 or
Second-year entry available Higher Mathematics at Grade C is required.
SQA Advanced Highers: AAB to include GCE A Levels: AAA–ABB in one sitting
Geography at Grade A, plus two from preferably including Geography. In addition,
Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology for MA Geography & Economics (LL71),
or Geology. GCSE Mathematics at Grade A, or AS or
GCE A Levels: A*AA to include Geography plus A level Mathematics at Grade B is required.
two from Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, IB: 37–32 points overall and award of IB Diploma
Biology or Geography. to include three subjects at HL Grade 5.
to include Geography HL at Grade 6, plus two
of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics at
HL Grade 6. Attaining the minimum entry requirements will not
guarantee you an offer of a place. If an offer is made,
it may be higher than the minimum, in line with the
grade ranges listed above.
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Introducing Geography
Geography is the study of the way the world works. It is a uniquely diverse and integrative discipline that spans the boundary between the
natural and social sciences. At Edinburgh Geography can be studied as a natural science or a social science. If you study Geography as a
natural science, you may focus on the environment, mainly on landscapes and their evolution through space and time. If you study Geography
as a social science you will learn how Geography is concerned with the relationships between people and their social, cultural, political and
economic worlds. In both cases, the relationship between the human and physical environments is central, and both BSc and MA students
choose human geography or physical geography options or a combination of the two.
YEAR BY YEAR
In your first year you will study the core In Year 2 you can choose to study Economic In your third year you will take two core
courses Human Geography and Earth & Political Geography, Environmental courses that explore some of the key
Surface Systems, which introduce key Sensitivity & Change, Social & Cultural methodological debates in geography,
geographic ideas. They focus on global Geography, and Geomorphology, or you together with those that develop skills in
economic, social and environmental can choose a minimum of two core courses research and analysis. You will also choose
problems and change. You can also choose and two outside courses. a topic for your dissertation and submit
courses from other academic areas and your research plan.
although BSc students are encouraged to Fieldwork in the Netherlands and North
choose science-based subjects, and MA Wales is offered in the September before the Year 4
students to take social science subjects, start of Year 3. This provides an introduction In addition to writing your dissertation,
there is room for flexibility. to a range of research methods. you will take the core course, Visions for
Geography, choose one from a choice
of research electives, including fieldwork
opportunities in Iceland or the Scottish
Highlands, plus one further honours
optional course.

You will be taught through a mixture of Geography is based in a historic building opportunities?
lectures, tutorials, practical classes in the centre of Edinburgh (see Campus maps
Studying Geography at the University
and project work. You will complete a page 200, Central Area, for details). The
of Edinburgh prepares you for a range
dissertation in your fourth year. building contains well-equipped lecture and
of careers including teaching, planning,
seminar rooms and laboratories for physical
surveying, environmental consultancy and
How will I be assessed? geography, geomatics, image processing
cartography. Recent graduates have also
You will be assessed on the basis of and geographical information science (GIS)
moved into finance, marketing and law.
coursework and exams. Your class work and modelling. You have the opportunity
Many students choose to go on to postgraduate
will also be assessed each year but this to join the European exchange programme
study and continue their research.
does not count towards your final degree. ERASMUS in your third year, or to study in
Canada, the US, Australia or New Zealand.
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Mathematics
At a glance Why choose Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh?
Contact: Recruitment & Admissions Officer • In the most recent RAE, 45% of our research in ‘Pure Mathematics’
Email: apply@mathematics.ed.ac.uk was rated 3*, internationally excellent, with a further 25% rated 4*,
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 5048 or 5059 world-leading.
Website: www.mathematics.ed.ac.uk
• Top-class teaching in a friendly environment; rated ‘excellent’ in the
Study abroad? Yes
most recent programme review.
www.sra.ed.ac.uk/publications • The breadth of courses available, including a choice from other
disciplines, ensures a wide variety of future career paths.

BSc Applied Mathematics (G120) BSc Mathematics & Physics (GF13) IB: 37–32 points overall and award of IB Diploma
BSc Mathematics (G100) Entry requirements to include Mathematics HL at Grade 6 plus two
MA Mathematics (G102)* SQA Highers: AAAA–ABBB or more if two HL subjects at Grade 5.
MMath (G101) sittings, to include Mathematics and Physics

at grade A. Sixth-year work in Mathematics BSc Mathematics & Music (GW13)
BSc Mathematics & Statistics (GG13)
is strongly recommended. Entry requirements
BSc Mathematics with Management (G1N2) SQA Highers: AAAA–ABBB or more if two
GCE A Levels: AAA–AAB in one sitting, to include
Entry requirements Mathematics and Physics at Grade A. sittings, to include Mathematics at Grade A and
SQA Highers: AAAA–ABBB or more if two either Associated Board Grade VII in a recognised
sittings, to include Mathematics at Grade A. Sixth- instrument or Higher Music at Grade A. Sixth-year
to include Mathematics HL at Grade 6, Physics
year work in Mathematics is strongly recommended. work in Mathematics is strongly recommended.
HL at Grade 5 plus one HL subject at Grade 5.
GCE A Levels: AAA–ABB in one sitting, to include GCE A Levels: AAA–ABB in one sitting,
Mathematics at Grade A. to include Mathematics at Grade A and either
IB: 37–32 points overall and award of IB Diploma Associated Board Grade VII in a recognised
to include Mathematics HL at Grade 6 plus two instrument or A Level Music at Grade B.
SQA Advanced Highers: AAA including
HL subjects at Grade 5. Mathematics and Physics. IB: 37–32 points overall and award of IB Diploma
to include Mathematics HL at Grade 5, Music
GCE A Levels: A*AA in one sitting in Mathematics,
HL at Grade 5 plus one further HL subject at
Further Mathematics and Physics.
Grade 5.
*Second-year entry not available to G102 IB: 38 points overall and award of IB Diploma to
include Mathematics HL at Grade 7, Physics HL at
Grade 6, one HL subject at Grade 5 plus Further
Mathematics SL at Grade 6. Other entry pathways
SQA Advanced Higher: AAA to include See www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate for
BSc Mathematics & Business Studies (GN11)
Mathematics. details or contact the Undergraduate Admissions
Entry requirements Office to discuss your circumstances.
GCE A Levels: A*AA in one sitting to include SQA Highers: AAAA–ABBB or more if two
Mathematics and Further Mathematics. sittings, to include Mathematics at Grade A. Sixth-
IB: 45–38 points overall and award of IB Diploma year work in Mathematics is strongly recommended.
to include Mathematics HL at Grade 7, Further GCE A Levels: AAA–ABB in one sitting, to include
Mathematics SL at Grade 6, plus two further Mathematics at Grade A. Attaining the minimum entry requirements will
HL subjects at Grade 6.
is made, in most cases it will be at the upper end of
the grade range listed above.
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The MA Mathematics degree is similar Direct entry to Year 2 is possible for well-
Introducing Mathematics to the BSc Mathematics except that you prepared applicants to all these programmes
Mathematics is central to everyday life and to
must take an arts subject alongside your (except for the MA and certain combined
the way we see the world. It is an intellectual
mathematics courses in your first two years. degrees). This shortens the periods of
adventure in its own right but it is also used
The MMath is a challenging five-year degree study stated above by one year. Direct
to understand the physical world – from
taking you to Masters level work. It is designed entry students will normally concentrate
black holes to global warming – and to find
for those who want to study in more depth, on Mathematics and do fewer other subjects
solutions to problems in business and industry.
or who might want to use advanced in their initial year.
Our Mathematics Programmes Mathematics in their careers or in research. We offer support throughout your degree,
It is normally possible to switch between BSc which includes MathsBase, our popular
Our four-year BSc programmes allow
programmes and the MMath in the early years, walk-in help centre for first-year students.
you to take a broad range of mathematics
subject to performance. In later years you can use the ‘Maths Hub’,
courses or to concentrate on pure or applied
a student-run facility that is both a social
mathematics or statistics. In all of our degrees
centre and a work space.
you will spend some of your time studying
subjects other than mathematics.
YEAR BY YEAR
Year 1 Year 2 Years 4 and 5
In your first year you will build on your You will study courses in pure mathematics In your final one or two years, you can
knowledge of pure mathematics in a with more focus on proof and rigour as well choose to focus on one area of mathematics
more formal way, and study calculus, as courses directed more at computation or to study courses across the mathematical
algebra, geometry and their applications. and applications. spectrum. There is a large selection of
The approach differs from school in that courses in pure and applied mathematics
there is much more emphasis on why Year 3 and statistics, together with a range of
things are true. You will focus on the main subjects of your diverse options in areas such as mathematical
degree. The year will provide you with an education, mathematical biology, financial
excellent grounding in advanced mathematics mathematics and operational research.
which prepares you to study courses from the You will also do project work that enables
wide selection on offer in the following year. you to study a subject in depth.
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You will be taught mainly through lectures Most teaching will take place within the opportunities?
and tutorials. In Year 1 you will also have School of Mathematics, located at the
Mathematics graduates from the University
access to the MathsBase help centre. Lecturers University’s King’s Buildings campus (see
of Edinburgh find a wide range of careers
always welcome students who come and Campus maps, page 201). You will also have
open to them. The skills you learn during
get help personally but we also encourage access to the University’s Main Library and
your course, including logical and analytical
cooperation and learning from each other the science library. There are opportunities
thinking and problem-solving, are sought
both within and between the different years to study abroad through University-wide
after by employers. Many of our recent
of our programmes. programmes and students have recently
graduates have been employed by large firms
completed placements in Berkeley, St
in the financial and business sector, or have
How will I be assessed? Petersburg and Singapore.
gone on to work in aircraft engineering,
Most courses are assessed by a mixture software engineering, investment analysis,
of coursework and exams. transport logistics and teaching.
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Physics & Astronomy

At a glance Why choose Physics & Astronomy at the
Contact: Laura Gonzalez-Rienda University of Edinburgh?
Email: courseinfo@ph.ed.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)131 651 7067 • In the most recent RAE, 45% of our research in ‘Physics’ was rated 3*,
Website: www.ph.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate
internationally excellent, and a further 20% was rated 4*, world-
Study abroad? Yes leading, placing the University sixth in the UK for Physics.
Further information at: • The School is home to the supercomputing facility, the Edinburgh
Parallel Computing Centre.
• All of our degrees are accredited by the Institute of Physics.

BSc/MPhys Astrophysics (F510/F361)
BSc/MPhys Computational Physics
(F343/F355) Second-year entry available Second-year entry available
BSc/MPhys Physics (F300/F303) Direct entry to second year is not available for SQA Advanced Highers: AAA to include
BSc Physics with Meteorology (F304)* programmes marked*. Mathematics and Physics.
Entry to 4-year BSc, or 5-year MPhys (where offered). SQA Advanced Highers: AAA to include GCE A Levels: A*AA in one sitting to include
Mathematics and Physics. Mathematics and Physics.
Entry requirements
GCE A Levels: A*AA in one sitting to include IB: 38 points overall and award of IB Diploma
SQA Highers: AAAA–ABBB or more if two sittings,
Mathematics and Physics. to include Mathematics HL at Grade 6, Physics
to include Mathematics at Grade A and Physics.
IB: 38 points overall and award of IB Diploma HL at Grade 6 plus one HL subject at Grade 6.
GCE A Levels: AAA–ABB in one sitting,
to include Mathematics at Grade A and Physics.
HL at Grade 6 plus one HL subject at Grade 5.
HL at Grade 5 plus one HL subject at Grade 5. BSc/MPhys Mathematical Physics (F326/F325) See www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/
undergraduate for details or contact
Entry to 4-year BSc, or 5-year MPhys.
BSc Physics & Music (FW33)* the Undergraduate Admissions.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements SQA Highers: AAAA–ABBB or more if two
SQA Highers: AAAA–ABBB or more if two sittings, to include Mathematics at Grade A
sittings, to include Mathematics at Grade A, and Physics at Grade B. Sixth-year work in
either Associated Board Grade VII in a recognised Mathematics is recommended.
instrument or Higher Music at Grade A, and Physics. GCE A Levels: AAA–ABB in one sitting,
GCE A Levels: AAA–ABB in one sitting to include to include Mathematics at Grade A and Physics.
Mathematics at Grade A, Physics and either IB: 32 points overall and award of IB Diploma
Associated Board Grade VII in a recognised to include Mathematics HL at Grade 6, Physics
instrument or A Level Music at Grade B. HL at Grade 5 plus one HL subject at Grade 5.
to include Mathematics HL at Grade 5, Physics Attaining the minimum entry requirements will
HL at Grade 5 plus Music HL at Grade 5. is made, it may be higher than the minimum,
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Introducing Physics Mathematical Physics Physics & Music
This is a physics-based degree for those This is a programme for students who
& Astronomy confident in mathematics. It is similar to have a good scientific background and a
Physics is the study of matter and motion, the Physics degree but with an emphasis strong interest in music. You will study a
what the world is made of and how it works. on theoretical rather than laboratory- combination of courses from the Physics
Physicists study everything from the smallest based courses. & Music programme, including musical
particles to the structure of the entire universe. acoustics, sound synthesis and perception
Physics & Astronomy degree programmes at Computational Physics of sound. You will also choose courses from
the University of Edinburgh are flexible and This is a physics-based degree for students other academic areas.
offer a selection of courses, so you can tailor interested in computing, modelling and
your degree to your interests and chosen simulation. You will study practical courses
career. You will also be able to choose a range on programming and taught courses on
of subjects from other academic areas. algorithms and problem-solving methodologies.
The University of Edinburgh has an excellent
You will learn the fundamental principles of
reputation for high-performance computing
physics and start to specialise as you progress
and the School of Physics & Astronomy is home
through your degree. The core skills you learn,
to the Edinburgh Parallel Computing Centre.
such as how to assemble data by experiment,
study or calculation, and how to draw
Astrophysics
conclusions from your observations, will
Astrophysics introduces you to the basics of
prepare you for a range of careers or for
physics and demonstrates how this knowledge
further study and research.
can be applied to the physics of astronomy.
Physics Recent astronomical discoveries have made
it an increasingly popular area of study.
The Physics degree covers all aspects of
The School of Physics & Astronomy has
physics, from its foundations to current
close links with the Royal Observatory of
research. Whichever field of physics interests
Edinburgh, one of the UK’s major centres
you the most, you will find a specialist
of astronomical research.
among our staff, which boasts world
experts in particle physics, nuclear physics,
Physics with Meteorology
condensed matter, fluids, optics, cosmology
and astronomy. The broad expertise of our This programme combines the study of
staff is reflected in the range of ‘flavours’ of physics with an introduction to meteorology.
physics to be found in the degree options You will learn about atmospheric processes
we offer – enough to cater for most tastes. and the techniques used to study atmospheric
physics, atmospheric dynamics and the
physics of climate. It is particularly relevant for
those interested in a career in atmospheric
science research.
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YEAR BY YEAR
Year 1 Year 4
In Year 1 you will study two core courses, dynamics and quantum physics. You will In Year 4 you will choose from a diverse
Physics 1A: Foundations and Physics 1B: also study introductory computing in the range of courses from atmospheric
Stuff of the Universe. Physics 1A is innovative Java programming language and courses dynamics, to macromolecular physics,
in its use of technology and offers an in mathematics and mathematical physics. to general relativity. You will also take part
interactive learning experience. Physics 1B If you choose to study Computational in group and individual project work.
introduces you to the fundamentals of Physics you will also take a course in
quantum physics. You will also be able to computer simulation. Year 5
choose two courses from other academic For MPhys students, your final year is largely
areas, and will complete a selection of Year 3 devoted to a research project chosen from a
mathematics courses. In your third year you will study huge range of topics. You will also complete
thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, a number of advanced-level courses.
Year 2 condensed matter, diffraction physics,
In your second year you will study the quantum physics, electromagnetism and
core courses, Physics 2A: Forces, Fields and relativity and research methods. You will
Potentials and Physics 2B: Probability, Waves also take practical-based courses in
and Materials. These courses focus on electronics, computational methods
classical and modern physics and cover and physical mathematics.
“I would strongly recommend

Physics at Edinburgh to anybody
who has an insatiable curiosity,
backed up by determination.
A good understanding of
mathematics is a must-have,
but the broad structure of the
degree allows you to study
whatever particular disciplines
within physics that you like.”
Conor Fitzpatrick
Graduate, Physics
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These degree programmes are taught During your first three years, you will use opportunities?
through a combination of lectures, tutorials the undergraduate laboratories and will
A wide range of employers recognise that
and practicals which fully exploit the latest have access to the Computational Physics
Physics graduates have advanced problem-
teaching technology and help to develop your Laboratory and the University’s libraries at
solving skills and the ability to think logically
problem-solving skills. From third year you will the King’s Buildings campus (see Campus
and critically about complex situations. Add
also complete group projects and carry out maps, page 201 for details). In Years 4
this to a high level of mathematical ability,
research projects under the supervision of one and 5 you will complete a placement within
computing and IT proficiency, and
of the School’s academic or research staff. a research group where you will be able to
communication skills in written, oral and
access the University’s world-class research
online media, and Physics graduates have
How will I be assessed? equipment and facilities. There are
opportunities in a diverse range of careers.
You will be assessed by a combination of opportunities to study abroad through the
Some of our recent graduates have gone on
continuous assessment and exams. Practical ERASMUS programme or the University’s
to jobs with Google, the European Space
and computing courses have laboratory International Exchange Programme.
Agency, the BBC, IBM and a variety
write-ups and checkpoint assessment. of other organisations.
Other courses are assessed by presentations,
assessing each other’s work and writing
critical reviews of scientific literature.
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How to apply
Support and advice is available If you are applying independently, UCAS can after the deadline will not be considered.
advise on the application process and you can If you are considering submitting a late
throughout your application
contact them directly on +44 (0)871 468 application you should contact the relevant
process. Please contact us for 0468 or at enquiries@ucas.ac.uk. Admissions Office first for advice.
any advice or guidance required
prior to applying. Please see UCAS deadlines Applications to more
page 203 for contact details. You can submit your application from
September 2010 for September 2011 entry.
than one degree
The closing dates for receipt of applications programme at the
Full-time study at UCAS are: University of Edinburgh
All applicants for full-time study must apply
You can apply for as many or as few
via UCAS. The UCAS system allows you to: 15 October 2010
programmes as you wish, within the
• access up-to-date information about for applicants to Medicine or
limitations of the four/five choices available
courses, institutions and criteria for Veterinary Medicine.
on the UCAS application. However, restrictions
selection through the Entry Profiles 15 January 2011 may apply on the number of offers that
available on the UCAS website for all other programmes for applicants can be made. A maximum of two offers will
• apply for up to five different courses resident in the UK/EU. be made to students who apply for more
or institutions in one application than one programme. If you are planning to
• apply online at 30 June 2011
submit more than one application, you are
www.ucas.com/students/apply for all other programmes for
advised to contact the College Admissions
• check the progress of your application international applicants resident
Office to advise them of your preference(s).
through the decision-making process via outside the UK/EU.
UCAS Track at See page 203 for College Admissions Office
www.ucas.com/students/track/. contact details.
If you are applying for Medicine or Veterinary Applying beyond

Medicine, only four of the five choices on deadlines Changing degree
the UCAS application can be used for these
You should submit your application by the
programmes
subjects. We encourage you to use the If you change your mind about the
relevant deadline shown above to ensure
remaining fifth choice for an alternative programme you have applied to at any point
your application receives full and equal
programme. This does not prejudice your in the admissions process, you should contact
consideration with all other applications
application in terms of commitment to study the appropriate Admissions Office at the
received by the deadline. If you submit your
Medicine or Veterinary Medicine. Your school earliest opportunity to discuss your options.
application after the deadline your application
or college will normally have access to UCAS
will be classed as late but will still be sent to
Apply and will be able to guide you through
us for consideration. There is a very high level
the process.
of competition for UK/EU places across most
of our subject areas and for international
places in Medicine so applications submitted
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In some subject areas in the College of the exception of BA Childhood Studies). If you
Applicant portal Humanities and Social Science, deferred entry are applying as a mature student, please see
If you apply online via UCAS, we will send you applications can be highly competitive. For this page 193 for further advice.
details of how to log on to the University’s reason, you are strongly advised to contact the
MyEd portal. This is a web interface which
we will use to communicate with you about
College Admissions Office prior to submitting Transfer from another
an application for deferred entry.
your application including interview or post- university
application visit invitations and through which Further information about deferred entry and Transfer students are those who have completed
you can, for example, upload any documents other study routes is available from the College one or more years of study at another institution
supporting your application quickly and easily. Admissions Offices. and apply to Edinburgh to complete their
In addition, the portal will provide you with degree. The policy relating to transfer students
useful and interesting information about the Part-time study depends upon the subject area applied for.
University, including links to other sites such as
We have a limited number of programmes
Accommodation Services and the Centre for It is not normally possible for UK and EU
available within the College of Humanities &
Sport and Exercise, as well as give you the students to transfer into the second year of
Social Science for study on a part-time basis.
opportunity to find out more about life as a programmes within the College of Science
Applications for part-time study are made by
student at the University of Edinburgh. and Engineering, due to a cap on places
applying directly to the University, not via
available and high demand. Applicants
UCAS. The following part-time degrees are
Deferred entry and available for entry in 2011:
holding a recognised exit qualification from
another institution, for example an HND,
taking a gap year • BA Humanities and Social Science will be considered for advanced entry on a
We are happy to consider applications from • BA Childhood Practice (only available case-by-case basis. Applications should be
students who wish to take a year out of study for part-time study)
submitted by the normal UCAS deadlines
before starting university, but in some areas the • Bachelor of Divinity (BD) and will be considered in the same way as
number of deferred entry places is very limited. • BA Religious Studies. those applying for entry to the first year.
There are two ways to apply if you are taking Part-time students usually study one or two
For subjects in the College of Humanities and
a gap year. You can make your application during courses per year. With the exception of the
Social Sciences, we are only able to accept a
your year out, or you can make your application BA Childhood Practice, you attend the same
limited number of transfers. Applications must
in your final year at school or college. Deferred- classes as full-time students. The number of
be submitted by the normal UCAS deadlines
entry applications are not normally considered classes each week varies according to the course
and will be considered in the same way as
for Fine Art, Veterinary Medicine or full-fee but is normally about four classes per week.
those applying for entry to the first year.
overseas Medicine places and in these cases It will not normally be possible for students
your application should be made during your The completion of the degree will require
to transfer into years above the second year.
year out. between five and eight years (four years
for the BA Childhood Practice).
It is not normally possible to transfer into
You should include in your UCAS personal Medicine or Veterinary Medicine programmes.
statement details of how you intend to spend The BA Humanities & Social Science degree
Oxford, Cambridge and St Andrews pre-clinical
your gap year. This is particularly important allows you to choose your own major subject
medical students may apply for clinical
for subjects such as Medicine, as a year out of study from many of the subjects available
medicine. See page 133.
provides an opportunity to further extend in the College of Humanities & Social Science.
your education and prepare you for your If you are seeking a transfer to the University,
degree studies. Medical applicants who wish Please note that visa restrictions on part-time
please contact the relevant Admissions Office
to take a gap year are strongly encouraged study apply to students from outside the UK/EU.
for further advice before submitting your
to do so after completing S6. Entry requirements for part-time students are
UCAS application.
normally the same as for full-time students (with
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The admissions process
to university, and those who will be
Admissions principles members of the first generation of their
Fee status and admissions
The University of Edinburgh is committed families to become university students. UK and EU applicants
to admitting the very best students, who We seek to encourage applications from Applicants from the UK and other European
demonstrate the potential to benefit from, students from all groups who are currently Union countries apply for a restricted number
and contribute to, the academic experience under-represented in higher education of Government-funded places. For most
we offer. We aim to: subjects we receive far more applications
• encourage applications from students We are committed to pre-application than there are places available. Where there
with excellent academic potential: we ask outreach to, and ongoing support and are restrictions on the number of places the
all candidates to demonstrate, via their guidance for, prospective students who University can make available, competition
application, that they have the potential are or have been ‘looked after or for places is often extremely high. Admissions
to succeed in their chosen programme accommodated’ by their Local Authority. statistics that give an indication of offer
of study at the University, including a The University has achieved the Frank Buttle chances for UK and EU applicants are
commitment and motivation relevant Trust Quality Mark for good practice in this available on the University’s website at:
to their proposed programme of study area. Further information is available online www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/
• further the University as an international at www.sra.ed.ac.uk/wp. applications-admissions/selection/statistics.
institution benefiting from and serving its
Scottish context: applicants are welcomed Equality and diversity International applicants
from Scotland, the rest of the UK and from Those applicants who do not qualify for
The University of Edinburgh values diversity
around the world to benefit from the ‘Home/EU’ fee status, normally international
and is committed to equality in education.
unique heritage and thriving innovative students from outside the European Union,
Students are selected on the basis of their
environment of Scottish education apply for an unrestricted number of places
individual merits, abilities and aptitudes.
• offer equality of opportunity to all applicants: The University seeks to overcome barriers to but must pay the full (or ‘overseas’) fee.
we recognise that not all students will have participation and to support each individual For all programmes except Medicine
had an equal opportunity to demonstrate to develop to their full potential. (where the government restricts the number
their full academic potential. All applications of international places available), international
are given careful individual consideration applicants who meet or are predicted to
and a holistic decision is made with regard meet the minimum entry requirements are
to the individual’s academic achievements likely to be made an offer.
and potential, taking into account the
context and circumstances in which these
were achieved
• increase the diversity of the student
population: we believe that diversity is
educationally as well as socially desirable
in a civilised society, enriching the
educational experience for all. We
therefore seek to attract a wide range
of applicants from different social, cultural
and educational backgrounds, including
those who come from schools or colleges
where relatively few students progress
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my application? requirements for admission
We guarantee that all applications received by All applicants, regardless of the programme A list of SQA Higher and GCE A Level
the relevant UCAS deadlines will receive fair applied for, must have a strong academic subjects, which are accepted for general
and equal consideration. In order to achieve record and must have achieved, or be University entry purposes, can be found at
this in high-demand subject areas, we may predicted to achieve, the academic www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/
hold applications from suitably qualified qualifications required to meet any specific applications-admissions/entry-
candidates until we receive and consider all requirements for the degree programme. requirements/subjects. Please note that
the applications submitted by the deadline. You can find the minimum SQA, GCE and A Level General Studies is not normally
International Baccalaureate academic entry accepted as an approved subject for most
Priority is given to ensuring that our processes requirements described throughout the degree programmes. If you are studying a
are fair and robust. While we appreciate that prospectus at the beginning of each subject subject that is not on this list, please contact
this is an anxious time, and aim to inform entry. If you are unsure where to look please the relevant Admissions Office before
you of our decision as quickly as possible, refer to the index on pages 206 to 208. submitting your application.
it is often the case that applicants may not Minimum entry requirements for other UK
receive a final decision on their application qualifications, the International Baccalaureate The UCAS tariff
until mid-March. and the Irish Leaving Certificate are described We do not use the UCAS tariff. If you are
on pages 189 to 193. offered a place, your offer will be expressed
Each application undergoes an initial in terms of grades, not tariff points.
screening to check fee status and to identify For detailed advice and information on other
those applicants who have declared a criminal international entry requirements, please refer
conviction. Further information on our policy to our ‘Information by country’ pages online at
for dealing with criminal convictions can www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/
be found at www.ed.ac.uk/studying country.
/undergraduate/applications-
admissions/selection/criminal-records. Our entry grades have been set at a level of
At this stage a check is also carried out to academic achievement, which evidence informs
ensure that the applicant has achieved, or us is the minimum required to successfully
is predicted to achieve, the minimum complete the degree programme. The
academic requirements for entry. minimum entry requirements are expressed
in this way to encourage applications from
a wide range of backgrounds and do not
reflect the level of demand for the degree
programme. Please note that when the
demand for places exceeds the number
available, having the minimum academic
requirements (held or predicted) does not
guarantee the offer of a place but rather
ensures progression to the selection process.
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Entry requirements
your spoken and written English. For some
General entry programmes certain EU National English
SQA candidates
requirements exams are also accepted. Details are in the In general we look for breadth of study across
In addition to the academic minimum section relating to your country on our four or more subjects. Consequently the entry
requirements for your degree programme, website www.ed.ac.uk/studying/ requirements for most of our programmes,
you will also be required to meet the relevant international/english. English language with the exception of Medicine and Veterinary
general entry requirements in this section. requirements may be subject to change and Medicine, are expressed in terms of students
you can check online for up-to-date details. achieving four Highers at specified grades
English language over one sitting.
For all our programmes you must provide

Mathematics/science and a Where Highers are taken over more than
evidence that your level of English will enable language other than English one sitting, this requirement increases. For
you to succeed on your chosen programme of For all programmes in the College of example, where we ask for BBBB over one
study. Unless a higher level is specified in the Humanities and Social Science, except those sitting, we would normally ask for ABBB or
stated requirements, a pass is required in in Education, Applied Sport Science and Sport BBBBB over two sittings. Further guidance on
English at SQA Standard Grade 3 or better. & Recreation Management, a pass is required this is available at www.ed.ac.uk/studying/
We will also accept Grade A at Intermediate at Standard Grade 3 or better, or GCSE Grade undergraduate/applications-admissions/
1 or Grade C at Intermediate 2 or GCSE C or better, in a language other than English, entry-requirements/scottish.
Grade C or better. If English is not your first and in Mathematics or an approved science
language you may instead offer one of the (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or CC in GCSE
tests from the table below as evidence of Science plus additional Science).
English Language Requirements
IELTS Humanities & Social Science Overall 6.5 with 5.5 in each component
(IELTS academic module)
For Nursing, overall 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
Veterinary Medicine 7.0 with 6.5 in each component
Science & Engineering Overall 6.5 with 5.0 in each component
(IELTS academic module)
Medicine 7.0 with 7.0 in each component
TOEFL Humanities & Social Science 580 (paper-based)
Science & Engineering 237 (computer-based)
TOEFL Veterinary Medicine 250 (computer-based)
internet- Humanities & Social Science 92 or above with minimum 23 in
based test reading, listening, speaking and writing
Science & Engineering 88 or above with minimum 21 in reading
and listening and 20 in speaking and writing
Medicine 100 or above
IGCSE Humanities & Social Science & Science & Engineering C
Medicine & Veterinary Medicine B
Cambridge Humanities & Social Science/Science & Engineering A
ESOL (CAE) Medicine & Veterinary Medicine A
Cambridge Humanities & Social Science/Science & Engineering C
ESOL (CPE)
Medicine & Veterinary Medicine B
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Where students are taking Intermediate 1

or Intermediate 2 qualifications in place
Scottish Baccalaureate GCE candidates
of Standard Grades we accept the The University welcomes developments which With the exception of Medicine and Veterinary
following equivalences: seek to encourage study at Advanced Higher Medicine, entry requirements for GCE candidates
Level and encourage students to make productive are framed in terms of achievement of three
Standard Intermediate 2 Intermediate 1 use of their final year in secondary school. It A Levels at specified grades in one sitting.
Grade
also welcomes developments to encourage Students re-sitting or taking A Levels over
1 A - the uptake of sciences and languages – areas more than one sitting may still be considered,
2 C - of particular strength within the University. but any offer made would be above the
3 C A minimum stated entry requirements. Medicine
The University recognises the opportunity the & Veterinary Medicine candidates should refer
Baccalaureate provides for specialisation while to the subject entries from page 128.
Advanced Highers not restricting the traditional breadth of study
While our entry requirements are framed in terms available within the Scottish school curriculum. We welcome the use of the Extended Project
of Highers, we do seek to encourage students The University will continue to state its standard (EP) and, in Mathematics, the continuation of
to pursue their studies to a more advanced entrance requirements in terms of Highers Advanced Extension Awards (AEA) as a means
level by taking at least one subject (and preferably and encourage students to maintain breadth of stretching the most able students and
more) at Advanced Higher. In terms of credit of study in S5 and S6. The University will encouraging an interdisciplinary approach.
for entry purposes, we equate Advanced expect students to undertake at least four However, we recognise that not all students
Higher with one grade above the corresponding subjects at Higher level or above. have equal opportunity to access AEAs and
Higher, eg Grade B at Advanced Higher would so these do not normally provide any
equate to Grade A at Higher. Please note that Where applicants have already achieved the additional credit in the assessment of
we do not double count Higher and Advanced breadth and level required for entry to first academic qualifications for entry purposes.
Higher in meeting the requirement to study a year, the University will consider applicants The EP will normally only be considered where
minimum of four subjects. Advanced Highers completing the Science Baccalaureate for offered as part of the Advanced Diploma.
may allow direct entry to second year of advanced standing in some related degree
certain programmes within the College of programmes in Science & Engineering. For More information can be found at:
Science & Engineering. The subjects and further information please visit www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/
grades are detailed from page 144. www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/ applications-admissions/entry-
applications-admissions/entry- requirements/gce-a-levels.
requirements/scottish.
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A* grade at A Level AQA Baccalaureate International

The University welcomes efforts to assist in candidates Baccalaureate (IB)
differentiating between very well qualified Applicants offering the AQA Baccalaureate Students who are taking the IB are required
students. As with all new qualification will be expected to pass and to achieve to obtain the award of the Diploma. As
developments, the University will proceed specified grades in the three approved with other qualifications, you must have
with caution, and will not use the new grade A Levels within their Baccalaureate. Medical an English qualification at the appropriate
in the selection process. However, the new A* applicants will be required to pass the level. IB candidates normally require a minimum
will be used in offer-making in some of our Baccalaureate and achieve specified grades of Grade 4 at Standard Level (SL) in English
most competitive subject areas. in the three A Levels and the AS Level in (or equivalent), although this may vary
Critical Thinking within their Baccalaureate; depending on the programme applied for.
Advanced Diploma AS Level General Studies or Citizenship will For information relating to specific subjects
candidates not be accepted. For further information see required for entry, you can find this at the
www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/ beginning of each of the subject entries.
Applicants studying for the Advanced applications-admissions/entry- Where we stipulate passes at SQA Higher in
Diplomas offered in England – in Engineering, requirements/aqa-bac. particular subjects we would normally need
IT or Society, Health & Development – may you to have studied this to the specified
be considered for entry to the first year of
related programmes in Engineering, Computing,
Welsh Baccalaureate grade at Higher Level (HL) in the IB. Overall
scores are for the complete diploma including
Nursing or Social Work. For details see Advanced Diploma bonus points for Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/ candidates and Extended Essay (EE).
applications-admissions/entry-
Entry requirements for those offering the
requirements/diploma.
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma
will include either two or three A Levels
Cambridge Pre-U dependent on the degree programme
Diploma candidates applied for. Applicants are advised to contact
the relevant college Admissions Office for
The Cambridge Pre-U Diploma, or
detailed advice and guidance.
combinations of individual Pre-U subjects
and A-Level subjects, will be considered
More information can be found at:
if three subjects are offered overall in a
suitable subject combination and normally
applications-admissions/entry-
in one examination diet. Please contact the
requirements/welsh-bac.
relevant Admissions Office for more detailed
information on grades required. For further
information see www.ed.ac.uk/studying/
undergraduate/applications-
admissions/entry-requirements/pre-u.
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Irish Leaving Mature students
Certificate (ILC) Mature students are a valued part of our
We welcome applications from students student community and approximately
studying for the Irish Leaving Certificate (ILC). 15 per cent of our undergraduate student
We will normally require a minimum of four to population fall into this category. For full-time
six subjects at Higher Level, depending on the study you should apply through UCAS as
degree programme you apply for. Please note outlined previously. To apply for part-time
that we do not use the CAO examination study please see page 186. As a mature
point score. applicant you must normally have undertaken
relevant academic study within two years
For many degree programmes we will expect prior to admission. You can prepare for entry
you to have studied specific subjects at to Edinburgh through several routes:
Higher Level within the ILC. Where we ask • approved access programmes such as the
applicants taking Scottish Qualifications Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP)
Authority (SQA) Highers for a specific subject(s) • the Credit for Entry Programme run by our
we will normally ask you for the same subject(s) Office of Lifelong Learning
at Higher in the ILC. Specific subject • the University of Edinburgh/Stevenson
requirements at SQA Higher are included College Joint Access Programme
throughout the prospectus. • Open University credits
• with three SQA Highers or two GCE A
More detailed information about our ILC Levels at the required level as specified
requirements is available online: by the relevant College Admissions Office
www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/ • we also consider a range of other
country/europe-russia/ireland/ilc. qualifications such as Higher National
Qualifications, Access Programmes and
Foundation Programmes.
Other qualifications
(International & EU) Admissions staff can provide you with
For detailed advice and information on other pre-application advice and guidance on the
international entry requirements, please refer to most appropriate route for you. If you are
our ‘Information by country’ pages online at considering a return to study, we recommend
www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/ that you seek advice from the relevant
country. College Admissions Office at the earliest
possible stage.
Minimum age on entry

There is no minimum or maximum age on
entry for our degrees.
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How we select students

education that this University has to offer, we
How do we select? seek to set academic achievement in context
Other non-academic
Across the University there is a very wide through the consideration of a range of factors
range of subjects, some of which are more contextual factors. These may include: We consider all information contained
competitive than others. For some subjects
• applications from schools where a within the UCAS application when making
the number of applications we receive broadly our admissions decision. This includes
relatively small proportion of students
equates to the number of offers we are able evidence in your personal statement of
progress to higher education or where the
to make. This means that if you achieve, or are commitment, motivation and readiness for
level of performance in examinations is
predicted to achieve, the minimum entry higher education, suitability for your chosen
below average
requirements, and you have a good personal
• those whose parents or guardians have not degree programme and a strong interest in
statement demonstrating an interest in your your chosen subject area. Your application
previously attended university. In order to
subject, and a supportive academic reference, will also be assessed for particular skills,
be able to take account of this factor, this
you have a very good chance of being made qualities and attributes which are recognised
information should normally be included
an offer of admission. This is also true for as being of particular value. Details of these
in the UCAS application
overseas applicants with full-fee status for
• applicants who may have experienced are provided on the relevant entry profile
subjects other than Medicine. on the UCAS website.
serious disruption to their formal education
(for health or family reasons or for reasons
For other subject areas, the number of If you are applying to a professional or
associated with disability)
applications we receive outweighs the number
• applicants who have participated on vocational degree programme, you must
of offers we are able to make. Applications demonstrate through your personal statement,
a recognised access programme including
which meet the minimum entry requirements a clear understanding of the profession.
Scottish Wider Access Programme
progress to a selection process in which each
(SWAP), Lothians Equal Access Programme
application received by the specified deadline This is normally supported by evidence of
for Schools (LEAPS) and Pathways to
is given full and equal consideration by at least appropriate work experience, volunteering
the Professions.
two professional admissions staff. or work shadowing, although we do
In addition we want to make sure that our recognise not all students have equal
Applications are assessed against agreed access to such opportunities.
local applicants are not prevented from
selection criteria for each degree programme.
studying their chosen subject because of the
The most important factor in decision making
pressure on popular subject areas. For certain
is academic achievement above (or predicted
degree programmes we may give additional
above) the specified minimum academic
weighting to:
requirement. In addition, the selection process
will also include consideration of a range of
• applications from schools in the local area
(defined as City of Edinburgh, East Lothian,
non-academic factors.
Midlothian, West Lothian, Scottish Borders,
Fife, Falkirk and district, Clackmannanshire)
Contextual factors • applications from schools in the wider
We recognise that applicants will have locality (defined as the rest of Scotland,
differing backgrounds and experience Cumbria, Northumberland, Durham,
and that they will not all have had the same Teesside, and Tyne and Wear).
opportunities to demonstrate their potential.
Consequently, in identifying those with the
greatest capacity to benefit from the distinctive
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The application process How we select students

Your reference What are my chances Meet a representative
Admissions officers also refer to the of an offer? University staff undertake an extensive
information in your supporting reference The information in the programme programme of visits throughout the year
when assessing your academic and non- descriptions, ‘What do I need to get in?’ to represent the University at recruitment
academic potential. Specific referee guidance outline the demand for places and any events in the UK and overseas and to provide
for Medicine is online at special arrangements for selection which potential applicants with professional and
www.mvm.ed.ac.uk/ studying/ may apply. It applies to UK/EU applicants impartial advice and guidance.
admissions/Referees.pdf. only, with the exception of Medicine. If
UCAS also provides guidance for referees you are interested in applying to any of The University works with agents in Canada,
online at www.ucas.com/students/ our subject areas we strongly recommend China, India, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Malaysia,
applying/howtoapply/reference. that you visit the relevant College website Russia, Taiwan and Thailand. If you would
for further information about the prefer to use one of our agents for additional
selection procedures. assistance through the application process
rather than apply independently, you can see
a list of our agents in each country at
www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/agents.
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What happens if I get an offer?

Your offer will be communicated Other requirements Verification of your qualifications
to you via UCAS Track. Details of We will require you to verify your previous
Enhanced disclosure checks
your offer, as well as useful qualifications listed in the UCAS application.
The following subject areas require all For those not taking SQA, GCE or Irish
information about studying at successful applicants to complete an qualifications we will also ask for verification
the University can be accessed Enhanced Disclosure criminal record check as of any qualifications you are asked to achieve
via the Application Portal. part of the admissions process: Education; in order to meet a conditional offer. You will
Medicine; Nursing; Oral Health Sciences; and receive information about this when you are
Post-application visits Social Work (as part of the registration with made an offer.
the Scottish Social Services Council). You will
If you receive an offer of admission from
receive information about how to complete
us, you may be invited to attend a
this when you are made an offer.
post-application visit day which typically
takes place between January and April.
You will have the opportunity to meet
with academic staff from your chosen
subject area, see the facilities and attend
general information sessions.
Accepting an offer
as firm or insurance
We will make you an offer that is either
conditional on meeting specified entry
requirements or that is unconditional. If we
make you an offer, you can firmly accept or
decline the offer through UCAS. If you accept
a conditional offer as your firm choice then
UCAS will allow you to hold another offer as
insurance in case you do not meet the
requirements for your firm choice.
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It is your responsibility to check if there are
Entry to the UK:
visas and immigration
any restrictions on your entry to the UK Further advice
prior to arranging travel. Please note that
If you need further advice about
Students who are not EU or EEA nationals immigration rules change frequently, and
applying to a specific degree
must obtain either a visa or prior entry you are advised to check the current position.
programme please contact the College
clearance in order to enter the UK as a
Admissions Office directly. You can use
student. Please refer to our International * The European Economic Area includes
the following email addresses:
Pre-Arrival Guide for up-to-date details on all European Union countries, plus Iceland,
what kind of immigration regulations Liechtenstein and Norway. • Humanities & Social Science subjects:
you are subject to and how to apply for hssug@ed.ac.uk
• Medicine:
a visa/entry clearance at Confirmation of offer and medug@ed.ac.uk
post-application/your-application.
entry to the University • Medical Sciences:
Once we have verified that you have met any bmto@ed.ac.uk
New visa regulations are coming into effect conditions of a conditional offer then we will • Veterinary Medicine:
in the UK from 2010. These mean that make the offer unconditional and will look vetug@ed.ac.uk
applicants to the University of Edinburgh from forward to welcoming you to the University. • Science & Engineering subjects:
outside the European Economic Area* and sciengra@ed.ac.uk.
Switzerland will have to upload digital copies Unsuccessful applicants
of their passport and other documents, such General advice
The University is committed to providing
as copies of qualifications, to a University
feedback to unsuccessful applicants on If you have a general enquiry about
server as part of the application process. The
request and further information about this applying to the University or an enquiry
University will tell you what documents we
and our policy on appeals and complaints about several programmes in different
require and how they should be uploaded.
is available at www.acaffairs.ed.ac/ Colleges then you can email Student
regulations/uni/index.htm. Recruitment & Admissions:
Once we have received these documents, the
sra.enquiries@ed.ac.uk.
University will issue you with a Confirmation
For applicants to the College of Humanities If you are an international student
of Acceptance of Studies number, which you
& Social Science, information on common you can email the International Office:
must use when applying for a UK visa. Please
reasons for an unsuccessful decision is enquiries.international@ed.ac.uk.
be aware that you may have to produce the
available at www.hss.ed.ac.uk/
original copies of the documents that you
undergraduate/rejectionguidance.
uploaded once you arrive in Edinburgh. You
should bring the original copies with you and
we will contact you if we need to see them.
We will keep our copies of your documents

on file, and may need to disclose them
and other relevant information to the UK
immigration authorities if there is a query
about your visa status.
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Terms & conditions

1. These terms and conditions will form an our smoking policy. Details can be found at annual revision. While the University will take
essential part of any contract between the www.aaps.ed.ac.uk/regulations. all reasonable steps to avoid large increases in
University of Edinburgh and any student tuition fees, it reserves the right to implement
4. Matriculation: matriculation is the
offered a place at the University. such increases in fees it deems appropriate.
administrative act of becoming a student of
In deciding upon increases in tuition fees the
2. Every effort has been made to ensure that the the University. It carries with it the obligation to
University will take into consideration such
information contained in this Prospectus is abide by the rules of the University, including
factors as inflation, market competition,
accurate. The University will take all reasonable the payment of fees and other tuition costs.
Government and Funding Council policy and
steps to provide the educational services After a student has accepted the offer of a
other external factors. No student will be
described in this Prospectus. However, the place at the University, it is necessary for all
deemed to be matriculated until his or her
content of individual courses and the curriculum students to matriculate at the commencement
fees have been paid, or satisfactory evidence
for any given degree are under constant of their studies by agreeing to the Sponsio
produced that such fees will be paid by a
academic review and may change from time Academica. Thereafter annual matriculation
sponsoring authority on receipt of the
to time, with some courses being modified, status will be dependant on the student’s
University’s invoice. Students who are personally
discontinued or replaced. In addition, external attendance on programme being confirmed.
liable to pay any part of their fees may be
factors such as industrial action or the death By continuing to study at the University the
permitted to arrange to pay these under the
or departure of staff may make it impossible, student continues to be bound by their
University’s instalment scheme. The payment
or possible only at disproportionate expense, agreement to the Sponsio Academica. No one
of fees is the responsibility of the student and,
for the University to provide a previously offered may attend a class or programme of studies
in the event of a student’s sponsoring authority
option. In the interest of rational deployment without matriculating and no one shall be
failing to make payment, the student will be
of resources, options offered may be subject deemed to be fully matriculated or shall enjoy
held personally liable for payment.
to a minimum level of interest being shown in any of the privileges of membership of the
any given year. The University does not generally University, including access to student services For further details relating to tuition and
provide education to UK and EU students on and facilities, unless he or she is also enrolled other fees payable please go to
a commercial basis. It is also very largely as attending a programme of studies or one www.finance.ed.ac.uk/finweb/students.
dependent on public funds (which the University or more classes and has made arrangements In the event of arrangements for the payment
has to manage in a way that is efficient and to the satisfaction of the University for the of the fees, satisfactory to the University, not
cost-effective), and on charitable and other payment of the fees entitling him or her having been made within four weeks of the
sources of funding, over which the University to such attendance. The Sponsio Academica advertised final date for matriculation, the
may have little control. at first matriculation is: “I acknowledge that University shall be entitled, but not bound to,
in all matters relating to the teaching and refuse to permit a student to matriculate after
3. For all the foregoing reasons, the University
discipline of the University I have willingly placed that date and forthwith to terminate any
reserves the right not to provide any particular
myself under the jurisdiction of the Senatus contractual obligation which the University
course, curriculum or facility, to make variations
Academicus, and I recognise that if, in the has with the student in question, and that
to the content or method of delivery of
opinion of the Senatus, my studies or my without incurring any liability to such student
courses, to discontinue courses and to merge
conduct are unsatisfactory, it has authority and whether the failure to make payment is
or combine courses if such action is reasonably
to forbid my continuance upon courses the fault of the student’s sponsoring authority
considered to be necessary by the University.
qualifying for a degree.” or the student personally.
If the University discontinues any course it will
use reasonable endeavours to provide a suitable 5. Decisions are taken by the University in good At the discretion of the University, a refund
alternative course and will take all reasonable faith on the basis of statements made in a of tuition fees may be made where a student
steps to minimise any disruption, which might student’s application for admission. If it is withdraws from a programme of studies with
result from such changes. Any offer of a place discovered that a false statement has been the approval of his or her Head of College. For
at the University of Edinburgh is made on the made or significant information has been further information about the refund of tuition
understanding that in accepting it, the student omitted from a student’s application form, fees, please contact the Fees and Student
undertakes to observe the Ordinances and the University may withdraw or amend its offer, Support Team.
Resolutions of the University and to abide by or terminate the student’s registration at the
7. Other charges: in common with most other
the rules and regulations, which the University University, according to the circumstances.
universities, students on certain courses at
makes for its students from time to time. These
6. Fees: tuition fees are due, in full, on or before the University of Edinburgh may incur
currently include general disciplinary regulations
the advertised final date for matriculation at additional expenditure on items such as fieldwork,
and regulations relating to examinations,
the start of the session, and are subject to specialist materials and supplementary
libraries, computing, halls of residence and
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Terms & conditions

instrumental tuition; although some assistance on performance in courses taken in the first The Data Protection Act, 1998
from University funds may be available to meet two or, in some cases, three years. The University of Edinburgh holds information
such expenditure, responsibility for payment about everyone who applies to the University
11. If any provision of the contract, constituted by
will rest with the student. Details of any and everyone who studies at the University. We
acceptance by the student of the University’s
significant expenditure that students may be use the information from your application form
offer of admission, shall be held by any court
required to incur can be obtained from the to administer your application and to compile
or other competent authority to be void or
appropriate College or School. In addition, statistics that may be published or passed to
unenforceable, in whole or in part, that
small charges may be made in some subjects government bodies such as the Scottish Higher
contract shall continue to be valid as to the
for such items as course materials, Education Funding Council (SHEFC) or the Higher
other provisions contained in it and the
photocopying and laser printing; detailed Education Statistics Agency (HESA). If your
remainder of the affected provision.
information may be obtained from Schools. application is successful we will also use the
12. Any notice or other information that, either information to administer your studies, to monitor
8. Students in debt to the University, whether
the University or the student requires to give your performance and attendance, and to provide
in respect of tuition fees, accommodation
to the other in connection with the agreement you with support.
charges or any other sums, will not be
entered into between them, may be given by
permitted to graduate, or to re-matriculate, The information and data you provide to the
electronic means, by hand or sent by first-class
until such time as the debt has been paid in University may be used by the University for
prepaid post, facsimile transmission or
full or satisfactory arrangements are agreed credit scoring, credit assessment, debt tracing
comparable means of communication. On
for repayment. or fraud and money-laundering prevention.
joining the University, each student will be
In the event of non-payment by a student allocated a University of Edinburgh email Accordingly, the University may disclose this
of any such sums, the University may raise account and address that will be used for a information or data to credit reference agencies
court proceedings for payment and the variety of essential communications. Students or other credit assessment, debt tracing or fraud
student by his or her acceptance of the must access and manage this account regularly prevention organisations.
University’s offer of admission agrees with as the University will send vital information If you have any queries regarding the
the University that the Sheriff Court at from time to time (for example on exam University’s use of your information please contact
Edinburgh will have exclusive jurisdiction to arrangements, library-related alerts and the the University’s Data Protection Officer,
deal with such proceedings and that in any sending of invoices and reminders) and will Data-Protection@ed.ac.uk.
such proceedings these Terms & Conditions assume that students have opened and acted
and any contract into which they are imported on these communications. It is each student’s
will be governed by and interpreted in responsibility to check the University of
accordance with the law of Scotland. Edinburgh account to ensure that all official
University communications are received. Any
9. The University cannot accept responsibility,
notice or information given by post which is
and expressly excludes liability, for loss or
not returned to the sender as undelivered shall
damage to students’ property including
be deemed to have been given 48 hours after
without prejudice to the generality the transfer
the envelope containing the information or
of computer viruses to students’ equipment.
notice was posted. Any notice or other
Students are advised to insure their property
information sent by facsimile transmission or
against theft and other risks.
comparable means of communication shall be
10. The University reserves the right to exclude deemed to have been duly sent on the date of
from studies forthwith any student who transmission provided that a confirming copy
wilfully and persistently neglects his or her is sent by first-class prepaid post to the other
academic work to such an extent that there party within 24 hours after transmission. It
is no reasonable possibility of him or her being shall be the responsibility of the student to
regarded as having duly performed the work intimate to the University any change in the
of the course or being able to proceed to student’s address. Notices or information sent
the next stage of the course. It should also to the last intimated address of the student
be noted that although candidates may be as provided above shall be deemed to have
admitted initially as prospective students for been properly given.
honours, admission to the honours courses
is not guaranteed at the outset but depends
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Campus maps
Central Area:
home to the College of
Humanities and Social Science
1 New College: School of Divinity 15 The University of Edinburgh 29 International Office and Student 41 Edinburgh Central Mosque
2 Minto House Business School Recruitment and Admissions 42 Surgeons’ Hall
3 Charles Stewart House 16 Bedlam Theatre 30 College of Humanities & Social 43 Royal Scottish Museum
4 Adam House 17 McEwan Hall Science Office 44 Greyfriars Kirk
5 St Cecilia’s Hall 18 Medical School 31 William Robertson Building 45 The National Library of Scotland
6 High School Yards 19 Chrystal Macmillan Building 32 David Hume Tower 46 St Giles’ Cathedral
7 The Moray House School 20 Hugh Robson Building Lecture Theatres 47 City Chambers
of Education 21 Reid Concert Hall 33 Careers Service 48 Edinburgh Castle
8 St Leonard’s Land 22 7 George Square 34 Student Counselling Service 49 Royal Scottish Academy
9 Centre for Sport and Exercise 23 Teviot Row House: 35 David Hume Tower 50 National Gallery of Scotland
10 The Pleasance Student Union 36 Adam Ferguson Building 51 Edinburgh Waverley train station
11 Old College 24 1 George Square 37 George Square Lecture Theatre 52 St Andrew’s bus station
12 Disability Office 25 Dugald Stewart Building 38 Main Library
13 Alison House 26 Visitor Centre: Information, 39 International Student Centre Bus stop
14 The Potterrow Student Centre: Exhibition and Shop 40 Office of Lifelong Learning
Students’ Association (EUSA), 27 Informatics Forum
Chaplaincy Centre, Health Centre 28 Appleton Tower
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King’s Buildings: Campus maps

home to the College of Science
and Engineering
1 British Geological Survey 14 Ashworth Laboratories 27 Daniel Rutherford Building

2 Student residences 15 Kenneth Denbigh Building 28 CH Waddington Building
3 Weir Building: Science & Engineering 16 Sanderson Building Bus Stop
College Office, Careers Service 17 John Muir Building
Parking
4 Crew Building 18 William Rankine Building
5 Joseph Black Building 19 Alexander Graham Bell Building
6 Scottish Micro Electronics Centre 20 Fleeming Jenkin Building
7 Roger Land Building 21 Faraday Building
8 Peter Wilson Building 22 Hudson Beare Building
9 Grant Institute 23 Engineering Lecture Theatre
10 KB House: Students’ Association (EUSA) 24 Alrick Building
11 KB Centre 25 Michael Swann Building
12 Erskine Williamson Building 26 Darwin Building
13 James Clerk Maxwell Building
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Easter Bush: Little France:
home to the University’s Vet School home to the University’s
Medical School
1 Teaching Facility Phase 1 8 Hospital for Small Animals
2 Teaching Facility Phase 2 9 Oncology & Imaging Centre
3 Campus Service Area 10 Large Animal Hospital Phase 1 1 Queen’s Medical Research Institute
4 The Roslin Institute Phase 1 11 Large Animal Hospital Phase 2 2 Chancellor’s Building
5 The Roslin Institute Phase 2 12 Sheep Facility 3 The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
6 Future Reseach Parking Parking
Accommodation
7 Campus Social Hub
Western General:
home to the University’s
Medical School
1 Anne Ferguson Building
2 Alexander Donald Building
3 Outpatient Building
4 Clock Tower Building
5 Edinburgh Cancer Centre
6 Chemotherapy
7 Cancer Research UK
8 Medical Research Council Human Genetics
9 Molecular Medicine Centre
10 Paderewski Building
11 Department of Clinical Neurology
12 MRI & CT Scans
13 Regional Infectious Diseases Unit
14 Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility
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Useful contacts
Accommodation Services College of Science & Engineering Registry
Pollock Halls Reception Centre The University of Edinburgh The University of Edinburgh
18 Holyrood Park Road The King’s Buildings Old College
Edinburgh EH16 5AY Edinburgh EH9 3JY South Bridge
T: +44 (0)131 667 1971 T: +44 (0)131 650 5737 Edinburgh EH8 9YL
F: +44 (0)131 667 0330 F: +44 (0)131 650 5738 T: +44 (0)131 650 2845
E: accom.allocations@ed.ac.uk E: sciengra@ed.ac.uk F: +44 (0)131 650 8223
W: www.ed.ac.uk/accommodation-services W: www.scieng.ed.ac.uk E: registry@ed.ac.uk
W: www.registry.ed.ac.uk
College of Humanities & Social Science Disability Office
The University of Edinburgh The University of Edinburgh Scholarships & Student Finance Office
David Hume Tower 6–8 South College Street The University of Edinburgh
George Square Edinburgh EH8 9AA Old College
Edinburgh EH8 9JU T: +44 (0)131 650 6828 (voice) South Bridge
T: +44 (0)131 650 3565 T: +44 (0)131 650 9371 (text) Edinburgh EH8 9YL
F: +44 (0)131 650 4678 F: +44 (0)131 650 6677 T: +44 (0)131 651 4070
E: hssug@ed.ac.uk E: disability.office@ed.ac.uk F: +44 (0)131 651 4066
W: www.hss.ed.ac.uk W: www.disability-office.ed.ac.uk E: scholarships@ed.ac.uk
W: www.scholarships.ed.ac.uk
College of Medicine Income Section, Finance
& Veterinary Medicine The University of Edinburgh Student Recruitment & Admissions
The University of Edinburgh Charles Stewart House The University of Edinburgh
Undergraduate Admissions 9–16 Chambers Street 57 George Square
The Chancellor’s Building Edinburgh EH1 1HT Edinburgh EH8 9JU
49 Little France Crescent T: +44 (0)131 650 9214 T: +44 (0)131 650 4360
Edinburgh EH16 4SB F: +44 (0)131 650 9223 F: +44 (0)131 651 1236
T: +44 (0)131 242 6407 E: feepayment@ed.ac.uk E: sra.enquiries@ed.ac.uk
F: +44 (0)131 242 6791 W: www.ed.ac.uk/schools- W: www.sra.ed.ac.uk
E: medug@ed.ac.uk departments/finance/students
W: www.ed.ac.uk/medicine-vet-medicine The University of Edinburgh
(For Medical Sciences, International Office Visitor Centre
Medicine & Oral Health Sciences) The University of Edinburgh 2 Charles Street
57 George Square Edinburgh EH8 9AD
The University of Edinburgh T: +44 (0)131 650 2252
Edinburgh EH8 9JU
Undergraduate Admissions F: +44 (0)131 650 2253
T: +44 (0)131 650 4296
Royal (Dick) School of E: university.centre@ed.ac.uk
F: +44 (0)131 651 1236
Veterinary Studies
E: enquiries.international@ed.ac.uk
Easter Bush Veterinary Centre If the telephone number you require
W: www.international.ed.ac.uk
Roslin EH25 9RG is not listed, please call the switchboard
T: +44 (0)131 650 6130 or go online:
F: +44 (0)131 650 6585 T: +44 (0)131 650 1000
E: vetug@ed.ac.uk W: www.ed.ac.uk
W: www.ed.ac.uk/vet
(For Veterinary Medicine)
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General index
Accommodation.....................................10, 18 Contact details...........................................203 Fairtrade................................................. 5, 26
Accounting..................................................38 Criminal record checks.........64, 100, 120, 132, Fees............................................................ 29
Additional costs...........................................34 136, 196 Financial support.........................................31
Admissions principles.................................187 Counselling services.................................... 10 Fine Art.......................................................82
Advanced Highers......................................190 Danish....................................................... 110 French.........................................................72
Advice Place................................................ 10 Data Protection Act...................................199 Fringe..........................................................14
A Levels.....................................................192 Deferred entry...........................................186 Gap year....................................................186
Ancient History............................................78 Degree structure...........................................7 Geography.................................................174
Applying to study.......................................184 Director of Studies.......................................10 German.......................................................74
Arabic......................................................... 40 Disability Office............................................11 Health Centre..............................................10
Archaeology................................................ 42 Discretionary fund.......................................32 Hispanic Studies.......................................... 76
Architecture................................................ 44 Divinity & Religious Studies..........................58 History.........................................................78
Artificial Intelligence...................................156 Dyslexia....................................................... 11 History of Art & Fine Art.............................. 82
Asian Studies...............................................48 Earth Sciences...........................................160 Honours, progression to................................ 7
Biological & Biomedical Sciences................148 Ecology..................................................... 170 Informatics (Computing Science)...............156
Bursaries......................................................33 Economic History...................................62, 78 International applicants............................. 187
Business Studies...........................................52 Economics.................................................. 62 International Baccalaureate........................192
Cambridge Pre-U Diploma.........................192 Edinburgh College of Art...................8, 44, 82 International Office..................................... 10
Campus maps........................................... 200 Education................................................... 64 International Relations............................... 104
Careers & employability...............................24 Engineering...............................................164 International Student Centre........................12
Celtic...........................................................54 English Language........................................ 70 Irish Leaving Certficate.............................. 193
Changing degree programmes..................185 English language requirements..................189 Islamic Studies

& Middle Eastern Studies............................. 84
Chaplaincy Centre....................................... 10 English & Scottish Literature........................ 68
Italian..........................................................86
Chemistry..................................................152 Entertainment............................................. 12
Japanese..................................................... 48
Childcare..................................................... 11 Entry requirements....................................189
Law............................................................. 88
Chinese.......................................................48 Entry requirements for international
students.....................................189, 192, 193 Learning resources........................................ 8
Classics....................................................... 56
Entry to the UK: visas and immigration......197 Libraries........................................................ 8
Cognitive Science......................................156
Environmental & Ecological Science...........170 Linguistics................................................... 92
Computing Sciences (Informatics)..............156
Equality & diversity.....................................187 Maps.........................................................200
Computing services.......................................8
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General index
Mathematics............................................. 176 Social Anthropology................................... 116 Typical offer...............................................195
Mature students........................................ 193 Social History...............................................78 UCAS.................................................185, 188
Medical Sciences....................................... 130 Social life.....................................................12 Veterinary Medicine...................................138
Medicine................................................... 132 Social Policy............................................... 118 Visas and immigration............................... 197
Medieval History..........................................78 Social Work............................................... 120 Visiting the University.................................. 27
Mind & Language........................................94 Societies......................................................12 Volunteering............................................... 24
Modern European Languages...................... 96 Sociology...................................................122 Welsh Baccalauraete..................................192
Music.......................................................... 98 Software Engineering................................ 156
Norwegian.................................................110 Spanish................................................. 76, 96
Nursing Studies......................................... 100 Special collections.........................................8
Office of Lifelong Learning............................ 8 Sport Science & Sport Management..........124
Open Days.................................................. 27 Sports facilities............................................ 16
Oral Health Sciences..................................136 SQA qualifications..............................189, 190
Part-time community classes.........................8 Student Counselling Services....................... 10
Persian........................................................ 40 Student loans.............................................. 31
Philosophy................................................. 102 Student media............................................ 12
Physics & Astronomy..................................180 Students with a declared disability........11, 187
Politics & International Relations................ 104 Students’ Association (EUSA)........................12
Portuguese..................................................76 Study skills.................................................... 8
Psychology.................................................106 Studying abroad......................................... 25
RAE...............................................................6 Support for international students......... 10, 12
Recycling.................................................... 26 Sustainabilty & Social Responsibilty.............. 26
Research................................................... 5, 6 Sustainable Development..........................126
Russian Studies..........................................108 Swedish..................................................... 110
Selection process...................................... 194 Talbot Rice Gallery....................................... 14
Scandinavian Studies..................................110 Taking a gap year.......................................186
Scholarships................................................ 33 Teaching....................................................... 6
Scottish Ethnology..................................... 112 Terms & conditions....................................198
Scottish History........................................... 78 Transfers............................................185, 186
Scottish Studies......................................... 114 Tuition fees................................................. 29

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Programme index
Humanities & Social Science Humanities & Social Science Humanities & Social Science
A Chinese & Linguistics (MA) 48 French & Philosophy (MA) 72
Accounting & Finance (MA) 38 Classical Archaeology & Greek (MA) 56 French & Politics (MA) 72
Ancient & Medieval History (MA) 56, 78 Classical Studies (MA) 56 French & Social Policy (MA) 72
Ancient Mediterranean Classics (MA) 56
Classics & English Language (MA) 56
G
Civilisations (MA) 42, 56, 78
German (MA) 74
Ancient History (MA) 56, 78 Classics & Linguistics (MA) 56
German & Business Studies (MA) 74
Ancient History Community Education (BA/BA (Hons)) 64
German & Classics (MA) 74
& Classical Archaeology (MA) 56, 78
D German & English Language (MA) 74
Ancient History & Greek (MA) 56, 78
Design & Technology (BEd (Hons)) 64 German & English or Scottish Literature (MA) 74
Ancient History & Latin (MA) 56, 78
Divinity (BA/BD/MA) 58 German & History (MA) 74
Applied Sport Science (MA) 124
Divinity & Classics (MA) 58 German & History of Art (MA) 74
Arabic (MA) 40
German & Linguistics (MA) 74
Arabic & Business Studies (MA) 40 E German & Philosophy (MA) 74
Arabic & Economics (MA) 40 Economic & Social History (MA) 78
German & Politics (MA) 74
Arabic & French (MA) 40 Economic & Social History with Environmental
German & Social Policy (MA) 74
Arabic & History (MA) 40 Studies (MA) 78
Greek Studies (MA) 56
Arabic & History of Art (MA) 40 Economic History (MA) 78
Arabic & Persian (MA) 40 Economic History & Business Studies (MA) 78 H
Arabic & Politics (MA) 40 Economics (MA) 62 History (MA) 78
Arabic & Social Anthropology (MA) 40 Economics & Accounting (MA) 38, 62 History & Archaeology (MA) 78
Arabic & Spanish (MA) 40 Economics & Chinese (MA) 62 History & Classics (MA) 78
Archaeology (MA) 42 Economics & Economic History (MA) 62 History & History of Art (MA) 78
Archaeology & Social Anthropology (MA) 42 Economics & Law (MA) 62 History & Politics (MA) 78
Architectural History (MA) 44 Economics & Mathematics (MA) 62 History & Scottish History (MA) 78
Architectural History & Archaeology (MA) 44 Economics & Politics (MA) 62 History & Sociology (MA) 78
Architecture (BA/MA) 44 Economics & Sociology (MA) 62 History of Art (MA) 82
Architecture in Creative Economics & Statistics (MA) 62 History of Art & Architectural History (MA) 44, 82
& Cultural Environments (MA) 44 Economics with Environmental Studies (MA) 62 History of Art & Chinese Studies (MA) 82
Economics with Finance (MA) 62 History of Art & English Literature (MA) 82
B Economics with Management Science (MA) 62 History of Art & History of Music (MA) 82
Business Studies (MA) 52
English & Scottish Literature (MA) 68
Business Studies & Accounting (MA) 38, 52
English Language (MA) 70
I
Business Studies & Economics (MA) 52 International Business (MA) 52
English Language & History (MA) 70
Business Studies & French (MA) 52 International Business with a Language (MA) 52
English Language & Linguistics (MA) 70
Business Studies & Geography (MA) 52 International Relations (MA) 104
English Language & Literature (MA) 70
Business Studies & German (MA) 52 Islamic Studies (MA) 40, 84
English Literature (MA) 68
Business Studies & Law (MA) 52 Italian (MA) 86
English Literature & Classics (MA) 68
Business Studies & Spanish (MA) 52 Italian & Business Studies (MA) 86
English Literature & History (MA) 68
Italian & Classics (MA) 86
C Environmental Archaeology (BSc) 42
Italian & English Language (MA) 86
Celtic (MA) 54
F Italian & English Literature (MA) 86
Celtic & Archaeology (MA) 54
Fine Art (MA) 82 Italian & History (MA) 86
Celtic & English Language (MA) 54
French (MA) 72 Italian & History of Art (MA) 86
Celtic & English or Scottish Literature (MA) 54
French & Business Studies (MA) 72 Italian & Linguistics (MA) 86
Celtic & German (MA) 54
French & Classics (MA) 72 Italian & Philosophy (MA) 86
Celtic & Linguistics (MA) 54
French & English Language (MA) 72 Italian & Politics (MA) 86
Celtic & Scandinavian Studies (MA) 54
French & English or Scottish Literature (MA) 72 Italian & Social Policy (MA) 86
Celtic & Scottish History (MA) 54
French & History (MA) 72
Childhood Practice (BA) 64
French & History of Art (MA) 72
J
Chinese (MA) 48 Japanese (MA) 48
French & Linguistics (MA) 72
Chinese & History (MA) 48 Japanese & Linguistics (MA) 48
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Humanities & Social Science Humanities & Social Science Humanities & Social Science
L Psychology (BSc/MA) 106 Social Anthropology with Social History (MA) 116
Latin Studies (MA) 56 Psychology & Business Studies (MA) 106 Social Anthropology with
Law (LLB) 88 Psychology & Linguistics (MA) 106 South Asian Studies (MA) 116
Social History (MA) 78
Law & Accountancy (LLB) 38, 88
R Social Policy & Economics (MA) 118
Law & Business Studies (LLB) 88
Religious Studies (BA/MA) 58
Law & Celtic (LLB) 88 Social Policy & Law (MA) 118
Religious Studies & English Literature (MA) 58
Law & Economics (LLB) 88 Social Policy & Politics (MA) 118
Russian Studies (MA) 108
Law & French (LLB) 88 Social Policy & Social Economic History (MA) 118
Russian Studies & Business Studies (MA) 108
Law & German (LLB) 88 Social Policy & Sociology (MA) 118
Russian Studies & Classics (MA) 108
Law & History (LLB) 88 Social Policy with Social
Russian Studies & English Language (MA) 108
Law & International Relations (LLB) 88 & Political Studies (MA) 118
Russian Studies & English Literature (MA) 108
Law & Politics (LLB) 88 Social Work (BSc) 120
Russian Studies & History (MA) 108
Law & Social Anthropology (LLB) 88 Sociology (MA) 122
Russian Studies & History of Art (MA) 108
Law & Social Policy (LLB) 88 Sociology & Politics (MA) 122
Russian Studies & Linguistics (MA) 108
Law & Sociology (LLB) 88 Sociology & Psychology (MA) 122
Russian Studies & Philosophy (MA) 108
Law & Spanish (LLB) 88 Sociology & Social Economic History (MA) 122
Russian Studies & Politics (MA) 108
Linguistics (MA) 92 Sociology & Social Anthropology (MA) 122
Russian Studies & Social Policy (MA) 108
Linguistics & Artificial Intelligence (MA) 92 Sociology with South Asian Studies (MA) 122
Linguistics & Mathematics (MA) 92 S Spanish (MA) 76
Linguistics & Social Anthropology (MA) 92 Scandinavian Studies (Danish, Norwegian, Spanish & Business Studies (MA) 76
Swedish) (MA) 110 Spanish & Classics (MA) 76
M Scandinavian Studies & Business Studies (MA) 110 Spanish & English Language (MA) 76
Middle Eastern Studies (MA) 40, 84 Scandinavian Studies & Classics (MA) 110 Spanish & English Literature (MA) 76
Mind & Language (MA) 94 Scandinavian Studies & English Language (MA) 110 Spanish & History (MA) 76
Modern European Languages (MA) 96 Scandinavian Studies & English Literature (MA) 110 Spanish & History of Art (MA) 76
Modern European Languages Scandinavian Studies & History (MA) 110 Spanish & Linguistics (MA) 76
& European Union Studies (MA) 96 Scandinavian Studies & History of Art (MA) 110 Spanish & Philosophy (MA) 76
Music (BMus) 98 Scandinavian Studies & Linguistics (MA) 110 Spanish & Politics (MA) 76
Music Technology (BMus) 98 Scandinavian Studies & Philosophy (MA) 110 Spanish & Portuguese (MA) 76
Spanish & Portuguese with
N Scandinavian Studies & Politics (MA) 110
Scandinavian Studies & Social Policy (MA) 110 European Union Studies (MA) 76
Nursing Studies (BN) 100
Scottish Ethnology (MA) 112 Spanish & Social Policy (MA) 76
P Scottish Ethnology & Archaeology (MA) 112 Sport & Recreation Management (BSc) 124
Pastoral Studies (Certificate) 58 Scottish Ethnology & Celtic (MA) 112 Sustainable Development 126
Persian & Politics (MA) 40 Scottish Ethnology & English Language (MA) 112
Persian & Social Anthropology (MA) 40
T
Scottish Ethnology & English Literature (MA) 112
Theology (Certificate/Licentiate) 58
Philosophy (MA) 102 Scottish Ethnology & Scandinavian Studies (MA)112
Philosophy & Economics (MA) 102 Scottish Ethnology & Scottish History (MA) 112
Philosophy & English Scottish Ethnology & Scottish Literature (MA) 112
or Scottish Literature (MA) 102 Scottish History (MA) 78
Philosophy & Greek (MA) 102 Scottish History & Economics
Philosophy & Linguistics (MA) 102
Medicine & Veterinary Medicine
& Social History (MA) 78
Philosophy & Mathematics (MA) 102 Scottish Literature (MA) 68 Medical Sciences (BSc) 130
Philosophy & Politics (MA) 102 Scottish Literature & Scottish History (MA) 68 Medicine (MB ChB) 132
Philosophy & Psychology (MA) 102 Scottish Studies (MA) 114 Oral Health Sciences (BSc) 136
Philosophy & Theology (MA) 58, 102 Social & Architectural History (MA) 44, 78 Veterinary Medicine (BVM&S) 138
Physical Education (BEd (Hons)) 64 Social Anthropology (MA) 116
Politics (MA) 104 Social Anthropology & Politics (MA) 116
Politics & Economic & Social History (MA) 104 Social Anthropology & Social Policy (MA) 116
Primary Education (BEd (Hons)) 64 Social Anthropology with Development (MA) 116
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Programme index
Science & Engineering Science & Engineering Science & Engineering
A Computer Science (BSc/BEng) 157 Geophysics & Meteorology (BSc) 160
Applied Mathematics (BSc) 176 Computer Science & Electronics (BEng) 157
Artificial Intelligence (BSc) 157 Computer Science I
Artificial Intelligence & Management Science (BSc) 157 Immunology (BSc) 148
& Computer Science (BSc) 157 Computer Science & Physics (BSc) 157 Infectious Diseases (BSc) 148
Artificial Intelligence & Mathematics (BSc) 157 Computer Science with Management (BEng) 157
Artificial Intelligence
M
& Software Engineering (BEng) 157
D MEarthSci in Geology 160
Developmental & Cell Biology (BSc) 148 MEarthSci in Geology and Physical Geography 160
Artificial Intelligence with Management (BEng)157
Mathematical Physics (BSc/MPhys) 180
Astrophysics (BSc/MPhys) 180
E Mathematics (BSc/MA) 176
B Ecological Science (BSc) 170 Mathematics & Business Studies (BSc) 176
Biochemistry (BSc) 148 Ecological Science (Conservation Mathematics & Music (BSc) 176
Biological Sciences (BSc) 148 & Ecological Management) (BSc) 170 Mathematics & Physics (BSc) 176
Biological Sciences with a specialism (BSc) 148 Ecological Science (Ecology) (BSc) 170 Mathematics & Statistics (BSc) 176
Biological Sciences with Management (BSc) 148 Ecological Science Mathematics with Management (BSc) 176
Biotechnology (BSc) 148 (Environmental Sciences) (BSc) 170 Mechanical Engineering (BEng/MEng) 165
Ecological Science (Forestry) (BSc) 170 Mechanical Engineering with Management
C Ecological Science with Management (BSc) 170 (BEng/MEng) 165
Chemical Engineering (BEng/MEng) 164 Ecology (BSc) 148 Mechanical Engineering with Renewable
Chemical Engineering with Environmental Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Energy (BEng/MEng) 165
Engineering (BEng/MEng) 164 (BEng/MEng) 165 Medical Biology (BSc) 148
Chemical Engineering with Management Electrical Engineering (BEng/MEng) 164 Medicinal & Biological Chemistry (BSc/MChem) 152
(BEng/MEng) 164 Electrical Engineering Medicinal & Biological Chemistry
Chemical Physics (BSc/MChemPhys) 152 with Renewable Energy (MEng) 164 with a Year Abroad (BSc/MChem) 152
Chemical Physics with a Year Abroad Electronics (BEng/MEng) 164 Medicinal & Biological Chemistry
(MChemPhys) 152 Electronics with Bioelectronics (MEng) 164 with Industrial Experience (MChem) 152
Chemical Physics with Industrial Experience Electronics & Computer Science (BEng/MEng) 165 MINf Informatics (Undergraduate Masters) 156
(MChemPhys) 152 Electronics & Electrical Engineering MMath 176
Chemistry (BSc/MChem) 152 (BEng/MEng) 164 Molecular Biology (BSc) 148
Chemistry with a Year Abroad (MChem) 152 Electronics & Electrical Engineering
Chemistry with Environmental & Sustainable (Communications) (BEng/MEng) 164 N
Chemistry (BSc/MChem) 152 Electronics & Electrical Engineering with Neuroscience (BSc) 148
Chemistry with Environmental & Sustainable Management (BEng/MEng) 164
Chemistry & a Year Abroad (MChem) 152 Electronics & Software Engineering P
(BEng/MEng) 165 Pharmacology (BSc) 148
Chemistry with Environmental & Sustainable
Engineering for Sustainable Energy Physics (BSc/MPhys) 180
Chemistry & Industrial Experiences (MChem) 152
(BEng/MEng) 165 Physics with Meteorology (BSc) 180
Chemistry with Environmental & Sustainable
Environmental Geoscience (BSc) 160 Physics & Music (BSc) 180
Chemistry & Management (MChem) 152
Evolutionary Biology (BSc) 148 Physiology (BSc) 148
Chemistry with Industrial Experience (MChem)152
Plant Science (BSc) 148
Chemistry with Management (BSc/MChem) 152
G
Chemistry with Materials Chemistry
Genetics (BSc) 148 R
(BSc/MChem) 152 Reproductive Biology (BSc) 148
Chemistry with Materials Chemistry Geography (BSc/MA) 174
Geography & Archaeology (MA) 174
& a Year Abroad (MChem) 152
Geography & Economic & Social History (MA) 174
S
Chemistry with Materials Chemistry Software Engineering (BEng) 157
& Industrial Experience (MChem) 152 Geography & Economics (MA) 174
Software Engineering
Chemistry with Materials Chemistry Geography & Politics (MA) 174
with Management (BEng) 157
& Management (MChem) 152 Geography & Social Anthropology (MA) 174
Structural & Fire Safety Engineering
Civil & Environmental Engineering Geography & Social Policy (MA) 174
(BEng/MEng) 164
(BEng/MEng) 164 Geography & Sociology (MA) 174
Structural Engineering with Architecture
Civil Engineering (BEng/MEng) 164 Geography with Environmental Studies (MA) 174
(BEng/MEng) 46, 164
Civil Engineering with Construction Geology (BSc) 160
Management (BEng/MEng) 164 Geology & Physical Geography (BSc) 160 Z
Cognitive Science (MA) 157 Geophysics (BSc) 160 Zoology (BSc) 148
Computational Physics (BSc/MPhys) 180 Geophysics & Geology (BSc) 160
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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGH

THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGH

THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGH

Welcome to Edinburgh. Welcome to the University.

The University of Edinburgh Undergraduate Prospectus 2011 Entry Welcome www.ed.ac.uk 3

The application process...................................184

Campus maps.................................................... 200

Why choose the

Why choose the University of Edinburgh?

What the University of Edinburgh

A typical degree curriculum may look like this:

1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year

Archaeology 1 Archaeology 2 Single honours: Single honours:

Why choose the University of Edinburgh? Resources

Why choose the University of Edinburgh? Supporting you

Disability and SpLD (Specific Learning

Why choose the University of Edinburgh? Social life

Culture at the University Edinburgh in the summer

For more information on student life in

Why choose the University of Edinburgh? Social life

Why choose the University of Edinburgh? Active life

Why choose the University of Edinburgh? Accommodation

Why choose the University of Edinburgh? Accommodation

Examples of 2010 –11 rents for catered accommodation at Pollock Halls

John Burnett Standard En suite Twin £133.14

One of the nine houses at Pollock Halls, Chancellor’s Court.

Our student flats are situated at locations in

Our self-catered student houses, David Horn

Examples of 2010 –11 rents for

Why choose the University of Edinburgh? Accommodation

Darroch Court David Horn House

Warrender Park Road Fraser Court – Pollock Halls

Careers & employability

ERASMUS Greece Spain International Mexico Departmental

Social responsibility & sustainability

Money matters Tuition fee status

Graduate applicants Payment of fees

Money matters Financial support

Financial support for EU

Students from the rest of the world should visit

Money matters Bursaries & scholarships

Money matters Additional costs

Welcome to Humanities & Social Science

WHAT DO I NEED TO GET IN?

Humanities & Social Science Accounting

How will I be taught? Where will I be taught? What about career

Arabic & Persian

WHAT DO I NEED TO GET IN?

Humanities & Social Science Arabic & Persian

How will I be taught? Where will I be taught? What about career

WHAT DO I NEED TO GET IN?

BSc Environmental Archaeology (F421)

SQA Highers: BBBB or more if two sittings to

Humanities & Social Science Archaeology

How will I be taught? Where will I be taught? What about career

WHAT DO I NEED TO GET IN?

Humanities & Social Science Architecture

This is a high–demand subject area with

Humanities & Social Science Architecture

Introducing Asian Studies

Combined honours Japanese