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We’re consistently ranked one of the top 50 universities in the Top th world. We’re 16 in the 2022 QS World 50 University Rankings. 18 TH 4TH Nothing ordinary comes from this extraordinary place We're ranked 18th We’re ranked in the world's fourth in the UK most international for research power, universities‡. based on the 2014 Research Excellence Framework.† TH TH Our graduates are ranked 25th in the world 25 by employers.§ 16 in the world 7 TH 19 QS World University Rankings 2022 Edinburgh is ranked There are 19 Nobel the seventh best Prize winners who student city in Europe are alumni of the and 15th in the world.* University or who have been members of academic staff here. Online leader Edinburgh is one of the largest providers of online postgraduate programmes in the UK. 0 by 2040 We’re committed to becoming a net zero carbon University by 2040. “You are now in a place where the best courses upon earth are within your reach… such an opportunity you will never again have.”

Thomas Jefferson ‡ Times Higher Education, The World's Most International Universities 2021 American Founding Father and President, speaking to his son-in-law † Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions Thomas Mann Randolph as he began his studies here in 1786 § QS World University Rankings 2022 * QS Best Student Cities 2019 02 www.ed.ac.uk Postgraduate Guide 2022 The University of Edinburgh 03 Open to a world of possibilities

The University of Edinburgh has been a constant in our complex, fast-changing world for more than 400 years. As the world comes to terms with the lasting effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, society faces significant challenges. As a leading global university, we’re confident education will play a vital role in solving those problems and relish our shared responsibility to respond to them.

It’s something our community has always done. Together, we’ve expanded the depth of human knowledge and improved the lives of ordinary people. Research conducted here led to the discovery of chloroform anaesthesia, the Higgs boson particle and in-vitro fertilisation. Our academics, students and alumni discovered carbon dioxide, led the Scottish Enlightenment laying the foundations of contemporary thought, developed a genetically engineered vaccine against Hepatitis B, and identified the SARS Coronavirus.

We have long enjoyed a spirit of innovation and collaboration and continue to do so today. We are proudly open to everyone, bringing people with new outlooks and perspectives together in an international community that is establishing the data capital of Europe, tackling climate change and paving the way for new fertility treatments. Our scientists are seeking cures for cancer, repurposing drugs to improve treatments for the Covid-19 coronavirus and contributed to the global search for a vaccine. Together, we are open to the world today so we can influence the world tomorrow. 04 www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate Postgraduate Guide 2022 The University of Edinburgh 05 The Edinburgh experience Global

The University of Edinburgh is open to the world – our large, Our Doctoral College for connections diverse, global community includes more than 44,000 postgraduate researchers, and Our ambitious global students studying in more than 150 academic disciplines. their supervisors and staff, is engagement plan aims to designed to enhance and provide world-class experiences support your student for our students and ensures the experience. Find out more: We’re continuing to work through the • the University Collection of Historical teaching and research we deliver www.ed.ac.uk/ changing implications of the Covid-19 Musical Instruments, one of the world’s offers global benefits. coronavirus. We’ll keep you updated online as most important collections of musical doctoral-college our plans for 2022 develop but your heritage spanning 500 years and 5,000 postgraduate experience here will always be objects; and Worldwide links We collaborate with a host of supported and enhanced by the wealth of • the University’s Anatomy Museum, which world-leading institutions in fields resources and opportunities we offer. first opened in 1884 and hosts a wealth of as diverse as e-science, engineering, unique anatomical objects. Quality teaching and research life and medical sciences, and arts and culture. Our partners include: All our postgraduates benefit from our inspiring research culture. The academics Industry links and innovation • Shanghai Jiao Tong University involved in your teaching and learning are Edinburgh was one of the first UK universities • University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) leaders in their fields and although the to develop commercial links with industry, • KU Leuven emphasis at postgraduate level is very much government and the professions. Our • Leiden University on independent study, support from our commercialisation service, Edinburgh • Nanyang Technological University (NTU) teaching staff is always on hand. The Innovations (EI), leads our activities in industry • Peking University University is committed to delivering engagement, business development and • Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile high-quality, innovative teaching. The latest enterprise support. It has helped launch more • University College Dublin report from the Quality Assurance Agency than 500 companies since 1967. EI can help • University of Amsterdam awarded us the highest rating possible for the you take your first step to market, whether • University of Copenhagen quality of the student learning experience. through starting a business or through collaborative research, licensing your • University of Delhi Outstanding facilities discoveries or providing consultancy services. • University of Helsinki • University of Sydney You will have access to a wealth of teaching • University of Texas at Austin and learning spaces and study resources: Social scene • University of Toronto • 10 libraries, including the third largest We have more than 290 student societies • Zhejiang University. academic library in Europe, four million covering sport, music, drama and the arts. printed volumes and an extensive Several international and multicultural We have five Regional Centres in Latin digital collection; societies offer support settling in and help you meet new friends. If you come America, Southeast Asia, South Asia, • state-of-the-art laboratories and to Edinburgh, you’ll enjoy life in a vibrant, North America and East Asia, which world-leading analytical facilities, including historic city with the mountains and support engagement with students, a 1.5km deep subsurface biology laboratory, beaches of Scotland on your doorstep: academics and alumni. an Eco Diamond HK36 small aircraft for www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/activities/societies measuring trace gases at 3,000 metres, We’re also a member of the global and the FloWave Ocean Energy Research Sporting excellence research network Universitas 21, and the Facility for simulating wave and tidal We’ve long been recognised as one of the European networks COIMBRA group, as current interactions – the largest of its UK’s leading sporting universities, consistently well as UNICA, LERU, and Una Europa. kind in Europe – to name but a few; finishing in the top four of the British • the University’s Centre for Research Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Global Academies Collections, one of the most important rankings. On campus, Edinburgh University Our Global Academies in health, resources of its kind in the world, Sports Union has 64 sports clubs and more development, environment and society, encompassing rare books, Shakespeare than 160 intramural teams offering something agriculture and food security, and justice first editions, oriental manuscripts, for everyone. Our clubs offer you a place to bring together research expertise from the architectural drawings, paintings, learn new skills, have fun, and to belong. University community and beyond to sculpture, photography and, much more; Our world-class facilities have been regularly tackle global challenges such as climate used by visiting international teams and we change, poverty, the spread of epidemics • Europe’s foremost clinical research imaging and cross-border injustices. facility alongside the world-leading Scottish often host local, national and international Centre for Regenerative Medicine, and events. We’re proud to be open to and supportive of everyone, from gym and Global Academies are a gateway to online one of the UK’s largest state-of-the-art and on-campus interdisciplinary teaching hospitals; recreational users to performance athletes following the footsteps of our Olympian postgraduate programmes aimed at • the University’s Talbot Rice Gallery and alumni. Sir Chris Hoy and Dame Katherine anyone interested in addressing the major the Tent Gallery at Edinburgh College Grainger, for example, both developed their global issues of our time. of Art host a range of contemporary talents at Edinburgh. art exhibitions throughout the year; 06 www.ed.ac.uk Postgraduate Guide 2022 The University of Edinburgh 07

“Edinburgh attracts the best and Open the brightest. My cohort was an especially strong group of highly eager learners from all walks of the to you educational field, many of whom I still call friends and consult now.”

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However you personally prefer to study, we offer a range of The precise focus of your research will be postgraduate learning to suit your needs. This includes taught agreed with your supervisor and is likely to develop over the course of the PhD. The degrees, professional qualifications and independent research, PhD is assessed by an oral examination in and full- or part-time, on campus or online study options. which you will defend your research thesis.

Integrated PhDs A full list of our programmes, with further Certificate or diploma Duration: While the normal duration information about each and guidance on Duration: varies. of a PhD is three years, there are some how to apply is available online: If you are unable to commit to a full four-year models that incorporate www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees masters, many of our degrees have shorter additional research training and study options that will lead to the award of transferable skills development and, Taught programmes either a postgraduate certificate (PgCert) in some cases, industrial collaboration. Masters or a postgraduate diploma (PgDip). These often take place in Research Council Duration: typically one year full time on funded centres, Centres for Doctoral campus but can be longer online or in Research programmes Training (CDT) or Doctoral Training other circumstances, such as if your Masters by Research (MScR) Partnerships (DTP). They may include degree is able to offer a placement period. Duration: one year full time. a masters by research (MScR) during the MSc by Research degrees are designed to first year of study (1+3 model). Masters degrees are designed to deepen prepare you for advanced research, knowledge in a subject studied at although they can be taken as a Professional doctorates undergraduate level, although some of our qualification in their own right. These Duration: three to seven years full time. postgraduate offerings may be suitable if degrees are assessed by an extended, Professional doctorates are specialist you are looking to change direction. independent, written dissertation. qualifications designed for professional Students on our taught masters typically development in specific areas, such as undertake a combination of taught courses, MPhil engineering and psychology. Professional assessment and supervised research. Duration: two years full time. doctorates combine advanced research Studies culminate in a dissertation or An MPhil is ideal if you need to develop training, a substantial contribution to equivalent project. strong all-round knowledge of your knowledge through your own research subject, in-depth understanding of a and a rigorous reflection on professional Most of our taught masters, across all specialised area, and the research skills to practice. subjects, lead to the award of MSc to carry out and present a thesis – a piece of Postgraduate professional distinguish postgraduate masters from original research for submission for a higher development our undergraduate MA. This is with the degree. You may subsequently extend your Duration: varies. exception of awards from Edinburgh studies to PhD registration subject to Aimed at working professionals, College of Art, which are normally satisfactory progress. postgraduate professional development postgraduate Master of Art (MA) or Master (PgProfDev or PPD) allows you to advance of Fine Art (MFA) awards. Other PhD your knowledge without the time or financial qualifications we offer include MBA, Duration: three years full time. commitment of full-time study. We offer a LLM, MMus, MEd and MTh. A PhD is the highest academic research number of courses as credit-bearing PPD. qualification, entailing research training These courses can be recognised in their and supervised research, either on a own right or the credit can be built up over Part-time study one-to-one basis with a supervisor or as Online part-time study is open to all. time towards a PgCert, PgDip or Masters. part of a research team. PhD students gain However, if you require a visa for the specialist background knowledge for study purposes, you will not normally the projected research and develop the be permitted to study on campus on skills appropriate to research in that field. a part-time basis. Their work culminates in a thesis. 08 www.ed.ac.uk/studying/onlinelearning Postgraduate Guide 2022 The University of Edinburgh 09 Online learning Our story Studying online

Since 2005, the University of Edinburgh has delivered flexible, online learning to thousands of postgraduate students Tiaji Sio around the world. This allows you to study with us, wherever MSc International Development student from you live, alongside your work or other commitments. Germany Tiaji created real-world foreign policy impact, pursuing her masters from multiple countries. Today, we offer an exceptional range of degrees offer stand-alone courses which more than 70 innovative online degrees provide training on specific subjects. Find out more across a wide range of subject areas. We These are credit-bearing courses (up to 50 You can find out more at our online have around 4,000 students currently postgraduate credits) and may contribute learning open days and chat to studying online with us and we take the towards a postgraduate qualification in programme directors and support While studying MSc International Development online with the University, delivery of teaching online just as seriously the future. Use the apply buttons for your services. Events take place in the spring I work as a diplomat in the German embassy in Vietnam at the intersection as we do on-campus. degree in our online Degree Finder to see if each year: www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/ of economics and development cooperation. The programme provides the Postgraduate Professional Development online-learning-open-day me with the theoretical framework and critical thinking skills needed for Our online degrees are academically option is available: my practical work in the foreign service. equivalent to qualifications earned www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees Free short online courses on-campus and delivered by dedicated We partner with the world’s most popular I was recently listed on Forbes 30 Under 30 list in Germany – which academics, many of whom are leaders in A global academic community online learning platforms, Coursera, celebrates young people who demonstrate the power of entrepreneurial their field. Your experienced programme Distance isn’t a barrier when you choose to FutureLearn and edX, to provide free short thinking and innovative ideas to solve challenges. I was selected mainly Arfang Faye team and personal tutor will ensure you study online. We offer a highly participative online courses to learners globally. You can for my work in racial equality. I founded the diversity network Diplomats are fully supported in all aspects of your learning environment, which is both self-assess your ability to undertake any of Color in the Federal Foreign Office, to raise awareness of diversity and MSc Clinical Education graduate student experience. supportive and intellectually stimulating. course and all courses are completely free inclusion and increase representation of marginalised communities on all from The Gambia Students join us from all over the world, to access, with the option to upgrade to levels of decision-making processes. Flexibility adding their rich diversity of professional earn a certificate. Studying for an online masters Our online, part-time format is particularly and academic experience to a truly I have worked in Germany, Senegal, Mozambique and Vietnam – the remotely had a major practical suited to students already in full- or international learning community. Our These courses are the ideal way to gain a flexible online courses allow me to access lectures and reading materials part-time employment or with other students value the different perspectives new skill or fulfil professional development from all over the globe. The vibrant community of online students further impact on Arfang’s clinical professional or personal commitments. It their fellow students bring, and welcome needs and can be a good way to try online enriches the learning experience through their diverse professional services work. offers a flexible learning environment that the support provided by our expert learning before committing to a degree. backgrounds. can be adapted to your individual needs. teaching staff. Our short online courses have been taken You can choose to study at a time and in a by 3.7 million people worldwide since 2012 place that suits you, saving relocation When you consider all the benefits of and are highly rated. The courses are costs. Our online learning technology is flexible online study, it’s not surprising that created and led by world-class University fully interactive and allows you to even locally-based professionals decide to academics, so you’re in expert hands. We I am a senior registered nurse and midwife, communicate with your highly qualified choose this option. also offer longer online courses designed to and the inventor of the EgAr device – teaching staff from the comfort of your provide you with deep learning in specific a Vacuum Delivery Device made with own home or workplace, or on the go. You Career benefits career fields, such as predictive analytics or materials that can be found in low resource will have access to our excellent resources Many of our students have chosen to digital marketing. In some cases, settings. I chose to study with the and will become part of a supportive study a postgraduate qualification online postgraduate-level credits are available for University because I believed that acquiring online community, bringing together in order to enhance their existing career those who successfully complete the an MSc would greatly improve my ability students and tutors from around the or to enable them to move to a new one. course. to conduct educational activities and world and enabling you to have the Studying online while working means you participate more meaningfully in the ‘Edinburgh experience’ wherever you live. can immediately apply what you learn, Find out more: development of educational policy and combine the theoretical with the practical, www.onlinecourses.ed.ac.uk practice for nurses and midwives in Most of our students opt to study to and bring a global perspective to your role my country. masters level on a part-time basis, but it is and your profession. The critical and also possible to study some degrees full analytical research skills gained during The most outstanding aspect of the time or to exit earlier with a postgraduate a masters can also be a platform for programme, in my opinion, was the diploma (PgDip) or postgraduate certificate advanced research such as a PhD, and dissertation. I got the opportunity to plan, (PgCert). Some degrees can be studied many students go on to have their work design and lead an important quality intermittently, allowing you to take up to published in high-impact journals and improvement project from which I learned six years to complete a masters. In addition at conferences. More than knowledge and skills vital to improving the to compulsory courses, you can choose quality of care in low-resource settings. The option courses allowing you to tailor your 6,000 experience was also very interactive, studies to suit your individual interests students have graduated facilitating meaningful informal discussions and requirements and enhance your from our online on diverse but relevant issues, topics and degrees. career opportunities in an increasingly subjects among learners and tutors online. competitive marketplace. For those looking The support services for students such as for a shorter period of study, some of our communication and information services were excellent. 10 www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/applying Postgraduate Guide 2022 The University of Edinburgh 11 How to apply

You can apply for postgraduate study online via our More information For further information Degree Finder: www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees about how to apply please visit: www.ed.ac.uk/ postgraduate/applying

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You can check our specific academic and meeting our language requirements. Please upload your results STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 English language entry requirements for your to the Applicant Hub (see Step 2 on page 11) as soon as you receive them. programme, by selecting it from our online Degree Finder. Qualification expiry dates Your English language qualification must be no more than three Make sure your supporting Apply online using the link from the Degree Finder Track your application online Academic entry requirements and a half years old from the start date of the programme you documentation is all in order, entry. You will create an online account and upload through the Applicant Hub. As a guide, we usually expect you to have a minimum are applying to study, unless you are using IELTS, TOEFL, Trinity write your 500-word personal supporting documentation. Once your account is set We will use your online account of a 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent. ISE, or LanguageCert International ESOL, in which case it must statement, and select referees. up you can access your online application through to contact you if there are any We offer guidance on these equivalents online: be no more than two years old. the Applicant Hub, save a draft to come back to and problems with your application www.ed.ac.uk/international/postgraduate-entry edit later, then complete and submit it. Further and to inform you of the Degrees taught and assessed in English guidance is available online: www.ed.ac.uk/ outcome. Please check the Supporting your English language requirements We also accept a degree, taught and assessed in English: student-systems/applying-online Applicant Hub regularly for application You will be asked to demonstrate a level of English language • in a majority English-speaking country, as important notifications. The supporting competency, regardless of your nationality or country of defined by UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI); or Applying via a representative documentation required residence. Our index on pages 12–17 uses a symbol system. • by one of our list of approved universities in The University has approved representatives in 40 If you haven’t done so, you depends on the programme The key for this system is on page 12. Although this is as non-majority English-speaking countries. countries worldwide. Representatives can guide you might like to visit the University you apply for. Typically, you comprehensive as possible there are some exceptions. Please through the application process if you prefer: (see page 44) or if you can’t If you are not a national of a majority English-speaking country, will be asked to provide: treat it as a guide and check the detailed language requirements www.ed.ac.uk/international/representatives visit us, you might like to your degree must be no more than three and a half years old at • academic transcripts; for your programme online before you apply. You can apply participate in our regular the beginning of your programme. • your degree certificate; before receiving English language test results – your application online information sessions: • a personal statement; will be processed and any offer made will be conditional on you www.ed.ac.uk/english-requirements/pg www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/ • academic reference(s); and Application fees/deposits online-events • a research proposal A small number of programmes charge an (if appropriate). application fee and/or require a deposit. Where If your application is successful, PhD research You will also need certified applicable this will be stated in the Degree Finder we look forward to welcoming translations of your official entry: www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees you to Edinburgh: If your intended research is multidisciplinary, it might be helpful documents if they were not If you are considering PhD study, there www.ed.ac.uk/new-students to talk to more than one potential supervisor: originally issued in English. are two main routes you can take to make When to apply www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/phd-supervisors your application: Application deadlines are shown on each Degree Some programmes may ask Finder entry. Some programmes operate a series of If you propose your own topic, you will need to write and submit for specific evidence of your selection deadlines. If you are applying to a PhD Apply to a funded project a research proposal with your application. This will help us suitability for study, such as project, or for funding, please be aware there may be Our Schools and Research Centres often receive funding to carry assess both your suitability for a research degree and whether or a portfolio, demonstration earlier deadlines than listed in the Degree Finder and out research on a specific topic. They will advertise doctoral not we can offer you appropriate supervision and facilities. It can of relevant experience, or check the project website for details. We strongly positions, which are funded projects, on the School or Institute potentially also be used to apply to external bodies for funding: attendance at interview. recommend that you apply as early as possible website and also on external websites, such as FindAPhD.com. www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/research-proposals Check for any specific entry We recommend you contact the project supervisor to discuss before your programme fills up. This is particularly requirements online. important if you need to allow time to apply for a visa your suitability for the position you are interested in, then make Integrated PhDs or to apply for financial support – you must have your formal application through the Degree Finder. If you apply Application processes take a variety of forms. received an offer from the University to apply for to a funded project, you may not need to develop a full research See the Degree Finder entry or contact the degree’s some sources of funding. proposal but will be asked to give an indication of your administrator for more details. preparedness for this type of study. You should use your Applying for a student visa personal statement and relevant experience sections of your Further information on PhD study: If you are a national of a country outside the UK, it is application to demonstrate the skills, knowledge and subject www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/doctoral-study expertise, which make you the ideal candidate. likely that you will have to apply for a student visa to study on campus at the University of Edinburgh. Postdoctoral vacancies Funding Please check online for the latest information: Propose your own research topic If you already have a PhD, or are near completion, we advertise Once your application www.ed.ac.uk/immigration If you wish to carry out independent research, you can apply postdoctoral vacancies, for research projects currently being has been submitted, for a PhD by submitting your research topic to the University. conducted at the University, at: www.vacancies.ed.ac.uk you may apply for We recommend you contact a potential supervisor at the University and other University and discuss your intended research before you apply. external funding They can give you feedback on your ideas and identify whether opportunities the University has supervisory expertise in your chosen area. 12 www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees Postgraduate Guide 2022 The University of Edinburgh 13

See page 12 for English language requirements key Index of masters degrees Online learning Index of masters degrees masters of Index The following index is organised according to International Business & Emerging MSc 1yr FT ● Performance Psychology MSc 1yr FT (2–6yrs PT UK only), PgDip ◆ College of Arts, Humanities Markets 9mths FT (1-4yrs PT UK only) our academic Colleges and Schools (see page 18). International Human Resource MSc 1yr FT ● Physical Activity for Health MSc 1yr FT (2–6yrs PT UK only), ◆ This index is indicative of the postgraduate & Social Sciences Management PgDip 9mths FT (1–4yrs PT UK only), ● PgCert 1–2yrs PT UK only EDINBURGH COLLEGE OF ART ENGLISH Management MSc/MSc by Research 1yr FT opportunities we plan to offer in 2022, to the ◆ www.eca.ed.ac.uk LANGUAGE Marketing MSc 1yr FT ● Professional Graduate Diploma PGDE 1yr FT best of our knowledge at the time of publication. REQUIREMENTS Marketing & Business Analysis MSc 1yr FT ● in Education (Primary) (SEE PAGE 12) Professional Graduate Diploma PGDE 1yr FT ◆ However, we encourage you to check our Degree ARCHITECTURE in Education (Secondary) SCHOOL OF DIVINITY ENGLISH Advanced Sustainable Design MSc 1yr FT ◆ MSc 2–6yrs PT, PgDip 2–4yrs PT, ◆ Finder online for the latest information on www.ed.ac.uk/divinity LANGUAGE Social Justice & Community Architectural & Urban Design MSc 1yr FT ◆ REQUIREMENTS Action PgCert 1–2yrs PT (SEE PAGE 12) available postgraduate opportunities: Architectural Conservation MSc 1yr FT ● Sport, Physical Education & Health MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ■ Biblical Studies MSc/MTh 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ● www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees Architectural History & Theory MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ● Sciences only) Architecture MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ● Ethics & Practical Theology MSc/MTh by Research 1yr FT (2yrs ● Sport Policy, Management & MSc 1yr FT (2–6yrs PT UK only) ◆ only) PT UK only) International Development Part-time study Architecture, Master of March 21mths FT ◆ Hebrew & Old Testament Studies MSc/MTh by Research 1yr FT (2yrs ● Strength & Conditioning MSc 1yr FT (2–6yrs PT UK only), PgDip ◆ PT UK only) Online part-time study is open to all. However, if you require a visa Cultural Studies MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ■ 9mths FT (1–4yrs PT UK only) only) History of Christianity MSc/MTh by Research 1yr FT (2yrs ● Teaching English to Speakers of MSc 1yr FT (2–6yrs PT UK only), PgDip ■ for study purposes, you will not normally be permitted to study on PT UK only) Design & Digital Media MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ● Other Languages (TESOL) 9mths FT (1–4yrs PT UK only), PgCert campus on a part-time basis. Islam & Christian Muslim Relations MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ● 4mths FT (1–2yrs PT UK only) Digital Media Design MSc 1yr FT (2–6yrs PT) ● ● ▼ ▼ Islamic Studies & MSc by Research 1yr FT Transformative Learning & Teaching MSc 21mths FT Landscape Architecture EMiLA/MLA 21mths FT Christian Muslim Relations (2yrs PT UK only) English language requirements Landscape & Wellbeing MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ● New Testament & Christian Origins MSc/MTh by Research 1yr FT (2yrs ● SCHOOL OF HEALTH IN SOCIAL SCIENCE ENGLISH Our English language requirements vary across our degrees. Urban Strategies & Design MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ▼ PT UK only) www.ed.ac.uk/health-social-science LANGUAGE The symbols in column three of the tables correspond to the key ▼ REQUIREMENTS Religion & Literature MSc/MTh 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) (SEE PAGE 12) below. Because of space restrictions, this is only a guide so please ART ● Religious Studies MSc/MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs Advanced Nursing MSc 1yr FT (2–3yrs PT UK only) ◆ Collections & Curating Practices MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ■ PT UK only) do check online for the most up-to-date information. Please note, Applied Psychology (Healthcare) MSc 1yr FT ■ only) ● we do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet English language Science & Religion MSc/MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs for Children & Young People Contemporary Art Practice MA 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only), MFA ◆ PT UK only) requirements. Clinical & Health Psychology MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ■ 21mths FT ● Systematic Theology MSc/MTh by Research 1yr FT only) Contemporary Art Theory MA 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ◆ (2yrs PT UK only) Clinical Psychology DClinPsychol 3yrs FT ■ ▼ Theology in History MSc/MTh 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ● Counselling MCouns 4yrs PT (UK only), PgDip ◆ Please refer to our Degree Finder for specific English language requirements: DESIGN ● Theology & Religious Studies MSc/MTh by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT (Counselling Studies at PgCert level) 3yrs PT (UK only), PgCert 1yr PT (UK ● www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees Design for Change MA 1yr FT UK only) only) ● ● Design Informatics MA 1yr FT, MFA 21mths FT World Christianity MSc/MTh or MSc/MTh by Research Counselling (Interpersonal Dialogue) MCouns 2yrs FT ● ◆ 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ■ Film Directing MA 1yr FT, MFA 21mths FT Counselling Studies MSc/MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT ▼ IELTS Academic module 7.0 (with 6.5 in each module) Graphic Design MA 1yr FT, MFA 21mths FT ● UK only) TOEFL–iBT 100 (with at least 23 in each section) Illustration MA 1yr FT, MFA 21mths FT ● SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS ENGLISH Health Humanities & Arts MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ■ www.ed.ac.uk/economics LANGUAGE CAE/CPE 185 (at least 176 in each module) Interior, Architectural & MA 1yr FT ● REQUIREMENTS only) Trinity ISE ISE III (with a pass in all four components) Spatial Design (SEE PAGE 12) Mental Health in Children & Young MSc 1yr FT ■ Economics MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ▼ People: Psychological Approaches ● HISTORY OF ART Economics (Econometrics) MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ▼ Mental Health in Children & MSc 2–6yrs PT ■ IELTS Academic module 7.0 (with 6.0 in each module) Global Premodern Art: History, MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ● Economics (Finance) MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ▼ Young People: Psychological TOEFL–iBT 100 (with at least 20 in each section) Heritage and Curation Mathematical Economics & MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ▼ Approaches CAE/CPE 185 (at least 169 in each module) History of Art MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ■ Econometrics Neurological Rehabilitation & PgCert 12mths PT ■ Trinity ISE ISE III (with a pass in all four components) only) Care History of Art, Theory & Display MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ■ SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND SPORT ENGLISH Nursing with Pre Registration, MN TBC ▼ ◆ Modern & Contemporary Art: History, MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ■ www.ed.ac.uk/education LANGUAGE Master of* Curating & Criticism REQUIREMENTS Nursing Studies MSc by Research 1yr FT (2–3yrs PT ■ IELTS Academic module 6.5 (with 6.0 in each module) (SEE PAGE 12) UK only) TOEFL–iBT 92 (with at least 20 in each section) Dance Science & Education MSc 1yr FT (2–6yrs PT UK only), PgDip ◆ Psychological Therapies MSc 2yrs FT* (2-6yrs PT UK only) ■ CAE/CPE 176 (at least 169 in each module) MUSIC 9mths FT (1–4yrs PT UK only) ● Psychology of Mental Health MSc 1yr FT (up to 6yrs PT UK only) ■ Trinity ISE ISE II (with distinctions in all four components) Acoustics & Music Technology MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) Dance Science & Education with MSc 15mths FT (24mths PT UK only) ◆ Music MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ● pathway to Qualified Teacher status (Conversion) Psychotherapy & Counselling DPsychotherapy 4yrs FT (7yrs PT UK ■ Abbreviations used in the table only) Digital Education MSc 2–6yrs PT, PgDip 1–4yrs PT, ● ● only) IELTS International English Language Testing System Musicology MMus 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) PgCert 1–2yrs PT ▼ ■ TOEFL–iBT Test of English as a Foreign Language – Internet-based Test Sound Design MSc/MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs Education MSc/MSc by Research 1yr FT (2–3yrs PT UK only) PT UK only) CPE Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English Inclusive Education MSc 1yr FT (2-6yrs PT UK only), ▼ CAE Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English BUSINESS SCHOOL ENGLISH PgDip 2-4yrs PT UK only, PgCert Trinity ISE Integrated Skills in English www.business-school.ed.ac.uk LANGUAGE 1-2yrs PT UK only REQUIREMENTS ■ (SEE PAGE 12) Language Education MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only), PgDip Accounting & Finance MSc 1yr FT ● 9mths FT (21mths PT UK only) ■ Banking & Risk MSc 1yr FT ● Language & Intercultural MSc 1yr FT (2–6yrs PT UK only), PgDip Communication* 9mths FT (1–4yrs PT UK only), PgCert ● Business Administration, Master MBA 12mths FT 4mths FT (1–2yrs PT UK only) of (MBA) Leadership & Learning MEd 2-6yrs PT UK only ■ Business Analytics MSc 1yr FT ● Outdoor Education MSc 15mths FT (30mths PT UK only), ▼ ● Climate Change Finance & Investment MSc 1yr FT PgDip 1yr FT (24mths PT UK only), Entrepreneurship & Innovation MSc 1yr FT ● PgCert 1–2yrs PT UK only Executive Master of Business MBA 27mths PT ● Outdoor Environmental & MSc 15mths FT (30mths PT UK only), ▼ Administration (EMBA) Sustainability Education PgDip 1yr FT (24mths PT UK only), Finance MSc 1yr FT ● PgCert 1–2yrs PT UK only Finance, Technology & Policy MSc 1yr FT ● Global Strategy & Sustainability MSc 1yr FT ▼ Online learning Human Resource Management MSc 1yr FT ● * Subject to approval 14 www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees Postgraduate Guide 2022 The University of Edinburgh 15

See page 12 for English language requirements key Index of masters degrees (continued) Online learning Index of masters degrees masters of Index SCHOOL OF HISTORY, CLASSICS & ARCHAEOLOGY ENGLISH SCHOOL OF LITERATURES, LANGUAGES & CULTURES ENGLISH LINGUISTICS & ENGLISH LANGUAGE Cardiovascular Biology MSc by Research 1yr FT ◆ www.ed.ac.uk/hca LANGUAGE www.ed.ac.uk/llc LANGUAGE ■ ◆ REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS Applied Linguistics MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) Cardiovascular Science MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK (SEE PAGE 12) (SEE PAGE 12) Developmental Linguistics MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ■ only) HISTORY LITERATURE & LITERARY THEORY English Language MSc/MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs ■ Clinical Anatomy MSc 12mths FT ◆ American History MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ● Book History & Material Culture MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ■ PT UK only) Clinical Education MSc 3yrs PT, PgDip 2yrs PT, PgCert ◆ Contemporary History MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ● Comparative Literature MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ■ Evolution of Language & Cognition MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ■ 1yr PT ◆ Economic & Social History MSc by Research 1yr FT ● Creative Writing MSc 1yr FT / MSc by Research ■ Linguistics MSc/MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs ■ Clinical Management of Pain MSc 6yrs PT, PgDip 4yrs PT, (2yrs PT UK only) 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) PT UK only) PgCert 2yrs PT or PgProfDev up to 2yrs PT History MSc/MSc by Research 1yr FT ● English Literature MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ■ Phonetics MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ■ ◆ (2yrs PT UK only) only) Speech & Language Processing MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ■ Clinical Microbiology & MSc 6yrs PT, PgDip 4yrs PT, PgCert 2yrs PT, or PgProfDev up to MSc 1yr FT (2-6yrs PT), ● English Literature: Literature & MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ■ Infectious Diseases History 2yrs PT PgDip 1yr FT (2-3yrs PT, exit only), Modernity: 1900 to the present SCHOOL OF SOCIAL & POLITICAL SCIENCE ENGLISH Clinical Ophthalmology ChM 2–4yrs PT ◆ PgCert 1yr FT (2yrs PT, exit only) English Literature: Literature & MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ■ www.sps.ed.ac.uk LANGUAGE Intellectual History MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ● Society: Enlightenment, Romantic REQUIREMENTS Clinical Trials MSc 6yrs PT, PgDip 4yrs PT, ◆ (SEE PAGE 12) Medieval History MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ● & Victorian PgCert 2yrs PT, or PgProfDev up to 2 Advanced Social Work Studies (Mental PgCert 1yr PT UK only ● yrs PT Scottish History MSc/MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs ● English Literature: Postcolonial MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ■ Health Officer Award) ◆ PT UK only) Literature only) Critical Care MSc 3yrs PT, PgDip 2yrs PT, Africa & International Development MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ● English Literature: Scottish Literature MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ■ PgCert 1yr PT Comparative Public Policy MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ● Data Science for Health & Social MSc 3yrs PT, PgDip 2yrs PT, ◆ CLASSICS only) Digital Sociology MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ● Care (Usher Institute) PgCert 1yr PT, PgProfDev up to 2yrs Ancient History MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ● MSc 3–5yrs PT ● PT ● LANGUAGE STUDIES *Global Challenges Ancient Worlds MSc 2-4yrs PT Dental Surgery DDS 2yrs FT (3–4yrs PT UK only) ■ Chinese MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ■ Global Environment, Politics & SocietyMSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ● Classical Art & Archaeology MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ● ■ only) Global Health Policy MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ● Endodontology DClinDent 36 mths FT Classics MSc/MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs ● MSc 3yrs PT, PgDip 2yrs PT, ■ French MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ■ Global Health Policy PgCert 36mths PT ● Epidemiology (Usher Institute) PT UK only) PgCert 1yr PT only) ● Late Antique Islamic & Byzantine MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ● Global Mental Health & Society MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ◆ German MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ■ Family Medicine MFM 2yrs PT Studies Health Policy MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ● only) General Surgery ChM 2yrs PT ◆ International & European Politics MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ● Hispanic (Spanish, Portuguese & Latin MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ■ Genetics & Molecular Medicine MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ◆ International Development MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ● ARCHAEOLOGY American) Studies only) only) ● ● Archaeology MSc/MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs Italian MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ■ International Development MSc 24-36mths PT, Genomics & Experimental Medicine MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ◆ PT UK only) only) PgDip 24mths PT only) European Archaeology MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ● International Political Theory MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ● Japanese MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ■ Global Health & Infectious MSc 6yrs PT, PgDip 4yrs PT, ◆ ● ● Human Osteoarchaeology MSc 1yr FT only) International Relations MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) Diseases PgCert 2yrs PT, or PgProfDev up to Mediterranean Archaeology MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ● Russian MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ■ International Relations of the MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ● 2yrs PT only) Middle East Global Health Challenges PgCert 1–2yrs PT, PgProfDev up to ● SCHOOL OF LAW ENGLISH Scandinavian Studies MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ■ Management of Bioeconomy, MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ● 2yrs PT LANGUAGE www.law.ed.ac.uk only) Innovation & Governance Global Health Studies PgCert 1yr PT, PgProfDev up to 2yrs ◆ REQUIREMENTS ● (SEE PAGE 12) Translation Studies MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ■ Medical Anthropology MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) PT ● Commercial Law LLM 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ▼ Public Policy MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) Imaging MSc 6yrs PT, PgDip 4yrs PT, ◆ ● Comparative & European Private Law LLM 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ▼ CULTURES & VISUAL ARTS Science & Technology in Society MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) PgCert 2yrs PT, or PgProfDev up to ● 2yrs PT Corporate Law LLM 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ▼ Celtic Studies MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ■ Science & Technology Studies MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) Infectious Diseases MSc by Research 1yr FT ◆ Criminal Law & Criminal Justice LLM 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ▼ only) ■ Social Anthropology MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ● Inflammation MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ◆ Criminology & Criminal Justice MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ▼ East Asian Relations MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ■ Social & Political Science MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ● only) European Law LLM 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ▼ Film, Exhibition & Curation MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ■ only) Integrated Global Health MSc 3yrs PT, PgDip 2yrs PT, ■ Global Crime, Justice & Security MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ▼ Film Studies MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) Social Research/Social Research MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only), PgCert ● (Usher Institute) PgCert 1yr PT ▼ Gender & Culture MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ■ Global Environment & Climate Change LLM 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) with Quantitative Methods 1-2yrs PT (UK only) Integrative Physiology MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ◆ Law only) ■ Social Work Master of Social Work 21mths FT ■ only) Human Rights LLM 1yr FT ▼ Intermediality: Literature, Film MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) & the Arts in Dialogue Sociology & Global Change MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ● Internal Medicine MSc 3yrs PT, PgDip 2yrs PT, ◆ Information Technology Law LLM 1yr FT (20mths–3yrs PT) ▼ Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies MSc/MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs ■ PgCert 1yr PT ▼ Innovation, Technology & the Law LLM 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) PT UK only) International Animal Health MSc 6yrs PT, PgDip 4yrs PT, ◆ ▼ Innovation, Technology & the LLM 1yr FT (20mths–3yrs PT) Korean Studies MSc/MSc by Research 1yr FT ■ PgCert 2yrs PT, or PgProfDev up to 2yrs PT Law Scottish Ethnology MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ■ Medical Sciences MMedSci by Research 1yr FT (2yrs ◆ Intellectual Property Law LLM 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ▼ only) PT UK only) Intellectual Property Law LLM 32mths–3yrs PT ▼ The Globalised Muslim World MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ▼ Medicine, Doctor of MD 2yrs FT (3–4yrs PT UK only) ◆ International Banking Law & Finance LLM 1yr FT ▼ College of Medicine MSc 6yrs PT, PgDip 4yrs PT, ◆ LLM 1yr FT (20mths–3yrs PT) ▼ ENGLISH Neuroimaging for Research International Commercial Law SCHOOL OF PHILOSOPHY, PSYCHOLOGY PgCert 2yrs PT or PgProfDev up to & Practice & LANGUAGE SCIENCES LANGUAGE & Veterinary Medicine REQUIREMENTS 2yrs PT ▼ www.ed.ac.uk/ppls International Economic Law LLM 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) (SEE PAGE 12) EDINBURGH MEDICAL SCHOOL ENGLISH Neuroscience/Neuroscience MSc by Research 1yr FT ◆ International Law LLM 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ▼ PHILOSOPHY www.ed.ac.uk/medicine-vet-medicine LANGUAGE (Integrative Neuroscience) Law LLM 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ▼ REQUIREMENTS Epistemology, Ethics & Mind MSc 1yr FT (2-6yrs PT), PgDip 9mths ■ (SEE PAGE 12) Orthodontics DClinDent 36 mths FT, MClinDent 24 ■ Law LLM by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ▼ FT (2-4yrs PT), PgCert 1–2yrs PT Anatomical Sciences PgDip 4yrs PT, PgCert 2yrs PT ◆ mths FT only) Mind, Language & Embodied MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ■ Orthopaedic & Trauma Medicine MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ◆ Applied Medical Image PgCert 2yrs PT ◆ Law LLM 1yr FT (20mths–3yrs PT) ▼ Cognition only) Analysis Medical Law & Ethics LLM 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ▼ Philosophy MSc/MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs ■ Paediatric Dentistry DClinDent 36 mths FT, MClinDent 24 ■ Biodiversity, Wildlife & MSc 3yrs PT, PgDip 2yrs PT, PgCert ◆ LLM 1yr FT (2-3yrs PT) ▼ PT UK only) mths FT Medical Law & Ethics Ecosystem Health 1yr PT ▼ MSc 1yr FT (2-6yrs PT), PgDip 9mths ■ Paediatric Emergency MSc 3yrs PT, PgDip 2yrs PT, ◆ Postgraduate Certificate PgCert 12mths FT (20mths PT) Philosophy, Science & Religion Biomedical Sciences (Life Sciences) MSc by Research 1yr FT ■ FT (2-4yrs PT), PgCert 1–2yrs PT Medicine PgCert 1yr PT in Law Cancer (Edinburgh Cancer MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ◆ MSc 3yrs PT, PgDip 2yrs PT, ◆ Professional Legal Practice Diploma 9mths FT (21mths PT UK ▼ Research Centre) only) Patient Safety & Clinical only) PSYCHOLOGY Human Factors PgCert 1yr PT Psychological Research MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ■ PET-MR Principles & PgCert up to 2yrs PT ◆ Psychology MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ■ Applications * The Global Challenges MSc comprises the Postgraduate Certificates in Global only) Development Challenges, Global Environment Challenges and Global Health Online learning Challenges. Entry is by one of these programmes. 16 www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees Postgraduate Guide 2022 The University of Edinburgh 17

See page 12 for English language requirements key Index of masters degrees (continued) Online learning Index of masters degrees masters of Index Population Health Sciences MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ◆ Global Food Security & NutritionMSc 3-6yrs PT, PgDip 2–4yrs PT, ◆ Electrical Power Engineering MSc 1yr FT ◆ Data Science MSc 1yr FT (2–3yrs PT UK only) ● only) PgCert 1–2yrs PT, or PgProfDev up Electronics MSc 1yr FT ● Data Science, Technology MSc 6yrs PT, PgDip 4yrs PT, ◆ Primary Care Ophthalmology MSc 6yrs PT, PgDip 4yrs PT, ◆ to 2yrs PT Energy Systems MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ◆ & Innovation PgCert 2yrs PT or PgProfDev PgCert 2yrs PT Infection & Immunity MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ◆ only) up to 2yrs PT Prosthodontics DClinDent 36 mths FT, MClinDent 24 ■ only) Fire Safety Engineering, MSc 2yrs FT ◆ Data Skills Workforce PgProfDev ◆ mths FT International Animal Welfare, MSc 6yrs PT, PgDip 4yrs PT, ◆ International Master of Science in Development (Bayes Centre) Psychiatry MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ◆ Ethics & Law PgCert 2yrs PT, or PgProfDev up to 2 Infrastructure & the Environment MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ◆ Design Informatics MSc 1yr FT ● only) yrs PT only) High Performance Computing/HPC MSc 1yr FT (2-3yrs PT UK only) ◆ Public Health MPH 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ■ One Health MSc 6yrs PT, PgDip 4yrs PT, ◆ Integrated Micro & Nano Systems MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ◆ with Data Science PgDip HPC 9mths FT PgCert 2yrs PT, or PgProfDev up to Public Health MPH 3yrs PT, PgDip 2yrs PT, PgCert ■ only) High Performance Computing/ MSc/PgDip/PgCert/PgProfDev ◆ 2yrs PT 1yr PT, or PgProfDev up to 2yrs PT Leading Major Programmes MSc 2yrs PT UK only ◆ HPC with Data Science Check duration online PgProfDev up to 10yrs PT ▼ Regenerative Medicine & MSc by Research 1yr FT ◆ RCVS Certificate in Advanced Materials & Processes MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ◆ ICSA: Computer Architecture, MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ◆ Tissue Repair Veterinary Practice only) Compilation & Systems Software, only) Reproductive Sciences MSc by Research 1yr FT ◆ Veterinary Anaesthesia & MSc 6yrs PT, PgDip 4yrs PT, ◆ Sensor & Imaging Systems MSc 1yr FT ◆ Networks & Communication Restorative Dentistry MSc 3yrs PT, PgDip 2yrs PT, ■ Analgesia PgCert 2yrs PT Signal Processing & Communications MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ● ILCC: Language Processing, Speech MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ◆ PgCert 1yr PT Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of DVetMed 4yrs FT ■ Structural & Fire Safety Engineering MSc 1yr FT ◆ Technology, Information Retrieval, only) Science Communication & Public MSc 1yr FT ■ Sustainable Energy Systems MSc 1yr FT, PgDip 9mths FT ◆ Cognition Engagement Informatics MSc 1yr FT (2-3yrs PT UK only) ● Science Communication & MSc 3yrs PT, PgDip 2yrs PT, ■ SCHOOL OF GEOSCIENCES ENGLISH IPAB: Robotics, Computer Vision, MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ◆ Public Engagement PgCert 1yr PT www.ed.ac.uk/geosciences LANGUAGE Computer Graphics & Animation only) ◆ REQUIREMENTS ◆ Stem Cells & Translational MSc 3–6yrs PT, PgProfDev up to 2yrs College of Science (SEE PAGE 12) LFCS: Theory & Foundations of MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK Neurology PT Applied Environmental Hydrogeology MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ● Computer Science, Databases, only) ◆ Software & Systems Modelling Surgery MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK Carbon Innovation PgCert 1yr PT ● only) & Engineering Carbon Management MSc 1yr FT (2-3yrs PT UK only) ● MSc 3yrs PT ◆ SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS ENGLISH Surgical Sciences SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES ENGLISH ● Carbon Management MSc 3yrs PT (2yrs accelerated) www.maths.ed.ac.uk LANGUAGE Transfusion, Transplantation MSc 3yrs PT ■ www.ed.ac.uk/biology LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS PgCert 1yr PT ● & Tissue Banking* Climate Change Management (SEE PAGE 12) (SEE PAGE 12) ● ◆ Earth Observation & MSc 1yr FT (2–3yrs PT UK only) Computational Applied Mathematics MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ◆ Trauma & Orthopaedics ChM 2yrs PT Animal Breeding & Genetics MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only), PgDip ◆ Geoinformation Management ◆ Urology ChM 2yrs PT ◆ 9mths FT Computational Mathematical Finance MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only), PgDip 9 Ecological Economics MSc 1yr FT (2–3yrs PT UK only) ● mths FT ChM 2–4yrs PT ◆ Biochemistry MSc 1yr FT, PgDip 9mths FT ◆ Vascular & Endovascular Surgery Energy, Society & Sustainability MSc 1yr FT (2–3yrs PT UK only) ● Financial Mathematics MSc 1yr FT ▼ Biodiversity & Taxonomy of Plants MSc 1yr FT, PgDip 9mths FT ◆ Environment & Development MSc 1yr FT (2–3yrs PT UK only) ● Financial Modelling & Optimization MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only), PgDip ◆ Bioinformatics MSc 1yr FT, PgDip 9mths FT ◆ THE ROYAL (DICK) SCHOOL OF VETERINARY STUDIES ENGLISH Environment, Culture & Society MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ● 9mths FT www.ed.ac.uk/medicine-vet-medicine LANGUAGE Biotechnology MSc 1yr FT, PgDip 9mths FT ◆ Environmental Protection & MSc 1yr FT (2–3yrs PT UK only) ● Operational Research/OR with MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only), PgDip ◆ REQUIREMENTS ◆ (SEE PAGE 12) Cell Biology MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK Management Computational Optimization/OR 9mths FT only) Advanced Clinical Practice MVetSci 6yrs PT, PgDip 4yrs PT, ◆ Environmental Sustainability MSc 1yr FT (2–3yrs PT UK only) ● with Risk Drug Discovery & Translational Biology MSc 1yr FT, PgDip 9mths FT ◆ PgCert 2yrs PT Food Security MSc 1yr FT (2–3yrs PT UK only) ● Operational Research with Data MSc 1yr FT (2-3yrs PT UK only) ◆ Evolutionary Biology MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ◆ Animal Biosciences MSc 1yr FT ◆ Geoenergy MSc 1yr FT (2–3yrs PT UK only) ● Science only) Applied Animal Behaviour & Animal MSc 1yr FT (2/3yrs PT UK only) ■ Geographical Information Science/ MSc 1yr FT (2–3yrs PT UK only) ● Statistics & Operational Research MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) ◆ Evolutionary Genetics MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only), PgDip ◆ Welfare ▼ Statistics with Data Science MSc 1yr FT (2-3yrs PT UK only) ◆ 9mths FT GeoSciences (Individual Project) MSc/MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs Applied Conservation MSc 3-6yrs PT, PgDip 2–4yrs PT, ◆ PT UK only) Human Complex Trait Genetics MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only), PgDip ◆ Genetics with Wildlife PgCert 1-2yrs PT, or PgProfDev up to ● ENGLISH 9mths FT Global Environment Challenges PgCert 9mths-1yr FT (2yrs PT) SCHOOL OF PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY Forensics 2yrs PT www.ph.ed.ac.uk LANGUAGE Immunology & Infection Research MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ◆ Human Geography MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ● REQUIREMENTS MSc 3-6yrs PT, PgDip 2–4yrs PT, ◆ Applied Poultry Science only) only) (SEE PAGE 12) PgCert 1-2yrs PT, or PgProfDev ◆ Marine Systems & Policies MSc 1yr FT (2-3yrs PT UK only) ● Mathematical Physics MSc 1yr FT ◆ up to 2yrs PT Molecular Plant Sciences MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only) Palaeontology & Geobiology MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ● Particle & Nuclear Physics MSc 1yr FT ◆ MSc 6yrs PT, PgDip 4yrs PT, ◆ Clinical Animal Behaviour ◆ only) ◆ PgCert 2yrs PT Quantitative Biology, Biochemistry & MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK Theoretical Physics MSc 1yr FT Biotechnology only) Soils & Sustainability MSc 1yr FT (2–3yrs PT UK only) ● Clinical Veterinary Sciences MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ◆ Quantitative Genetics & Genome MSc 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK only), PgDip ◆ only) Analysis 9mths FT MVetSci 6yrs PT, PgDip 4yrs PT, ◆ Conservation Medicine Stem Cell Research MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ◆ SCHOOL OF INFORMATICS ENGLISH PgCert 2yrs PT, or PgProfDev up to LANGUAGE only) www.ed.ac.uk/informatics 2yrs PT REQUIREMENTS Synthetic Biology & Biotechnology MSc 1yr FT, PgDip 9mths FT ● (SEE PAGE 12) MSc 3-6yrs PT, PgDip 2–4yrs PT, ◆ Equine Science ● ● PgCert/PgProfDev 1–2yrs PT Systems & Synthetic Biology MSc 1yr FT, PgDip 9mths FT Advanced Design Informatics MSc 21mths FT Advanced Technology for Financial MSc 1yr FT (2–3yrs PT UK only) ● Food Safety MSc 3-6yrs PT, PgDip 2–4yrs PT, ◆ PgCert/PgProfDev 1–2yrs PT SCHOOL OF CHEMISTRY ENGLISH Computing LANGUAGE ◆ Functional Genetics & Development MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ◆ www.chem.ed.ac.uk AIAI: Foundations & Applications of MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK REQUIREMENTS Artificial Intelligence, Automated only) only) (SEE PAGE 12) Reasoning, Agents, Data Intensive ◆ Analytical Chemistry* MSc 1yr FT ◆ Genetics & Genomics MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK Research only) Chemistry MSc by Research 1yr FT ◆ ANC: Machine Learning, MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ◆ ◆ Materials Chemistry MSc 1yr FT Computational Neuroscience, only) Medicinal & Biological Chemistry MSc 1yr FT ◆ Computational Biology Artificial Intelligence MSc 1yr FT (2–3yrs PT UK only) ◆ SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING ENGLISH Biomedical Artificial Intelligence, UKRIMSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ◆ www.eng.ed.ac.uk LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Centre for Doctoral Training in only) (SEE PAGE 12) Cognitive Science MSc 1yr FT (2–3yrs PT UK only) ◆ Advanced Chemical Engineering MSc 1yr FT ◆ Computer Science MSc 1yr FT (2–3yrs PT UK only) ◆ Advanced Power Engineering MSc 2yrs FT ◆ Cyber Security, Privacy & Trust MSc 1yr FT (2–3yrs PT UK only) ● Bioengineering MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ◆ only) Digital Communications MSc by Research 1yr FT (2yrs PT UK ◆ only) Digital Design & Manufacture MSc 1yr FT ◆ Online learning * Subject to approval 18 www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate Postgraduate Guide 2022 The University of Edinburgh 19 Our Colleges and research areas Index of research areas research of Index The University is divided into three Colleges, which collectively College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences host 21 Schools. Such academic breadth and diversity make This is our largest College, with more than 25,000 students and 3,900 staff working in the Edinburgh a vibrant and stimulating environment for postgraduate arts, law, humanities, education, business, health, and social sciences. We were ranked study, and open to vast possibilities for interdisciplinary collaboration. in the top 20 in several arts and humanities disciplines in the QS World University Each College offers a wealth of research opportunities. The following Rankings by Subject 2021 and also rated highly in the Research Excellence Framework overview lists some of the areas in which we have offered expert (REF) 2014. In sociology, for example, we were ranked first in the UK by research power (Research Fortnight REF 2014). research supervision. Further information is available online.

Academic research Research areas The College is home to more than Accounting & Finance Management Science & Business 70 research centres and institutes: African Studies Economics www.ed.ac.uk/arts-humanities-soc-sci Archaeology Marketing Architecture Medieval Studies Research in the fields of arts, humanities Art Music and social sciences tends to require you Celtic & Scottish Studies Organisation Studies to: New Testament & Christian Origins • Develop your own research idea (be Chinese prepared to adapt your original idea). Classics Nursing Studies • Source your own funding, although Clinical & Health Psychology Philosophy some funded projects may be available. Comparative Literature Politics & International Relations Counselling Studies Psychology Schools Cultural Studies Public Health Policy The College hosts 12 diverse Schools Design Religious Studies including the Centre for Open Learning: Economic & Social History Russian 1. Business Economics Sanskrit www.business-school.ed.ac.uk Education Scandinavian Studies 2. Divinity English Language Science & Religion www.ed.ac.uk/divinity English Literature Science & Technology Studies 3. Economics Entrepreneurship & Innovation Scottish History www.ed.ac.uk/economics Ethics & Practical Theology Social Anthropology 4. Edinburgh College of Art European Theatre Social Policy www.eca.ed.ac.uk Film Studies Social Work 5. Education and Sport French Socio-cultural Studies www.ed.ac.uk/education Gender & Culture Sociology 6. Health in Social Science German South Asian Studies www.ed.ac.uk/health Global Health Policy Strategy 7. History, Classics & Archaeology Systematic Theology www.ed.ac.uk/hca Health in Social Science Hebrew & Old Testament Studies Translation Studies 8. Law www.law.ed.ac.uk Hispanic Studies World Christianity 9. Literatures, Languages & Cultures History www.ed.ac.uk/llc History of Art 10. Philosophy, Psychology History of Christianity & Language Sciences International Development www.ed.ac.uk/ppls Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies 11. Social & Political Science Italian www.sps.ed.ac.uk/gradschool Japanese 12. Centre for Open Learning Landscape Architecture www.ed.ac.uk/open-learning Law Linguistics

Research degree index: www.ed.ac.uk/studying/postgraduate/degrees/research PhD research projects: www.ed.ac.uk/studying/phd-research-projects Postgraduate students relaxing in the cafe and Advice on finding a research supervisor: www.ed.ac.uk/studying/postgraduate/research study area of David Hume Tower. CONTINUED OVERLEAF 20 www.ed.ac.uk Postgraduate Guide 2022 The University of Edinburgh 21 Our Colleges and

research areas (continued) areas research of Index

College of Medicine Research areas College of Science Research areas Research degree index: & Veterinary Medicine Agricultural Sciences & Engineering Algebra & Number Theory www.ed.ac.uk/studying/ Cancer Analysis postgraduate/degrees/research The College of Medicine & Veterinary Cardiovascular Science Science has been studied at Edinburgh Applied & Computational Mathematics Medicine has more than 7,000 students Child Life & Health since the University was established in Artificial Intelligence & its Applications PhD research projects: www.ed.ac.uk/ and 3,300 staff and offers an extensive Clinical Brain Sciences 1583. With more than 11,000 students and (Automated Reasoning, Agents, Data studying/phd-research-projects range of postgraduate programmes Clinical Education 3,800 staff, we are one of the UK’s largest Intensive Research, Knowledge covering all aspects of medicine, including Cognitive & Neural Systems science and engineering groupings. Our Management) Advice on finding a research supervisor: community health, molecular and clinical Dentistry expertise spans seven scientific areas, in Astrophysics www.ed.ac.uk/studying/ medicine and veterinary medicine. Developmental Biology which you’ll find some of the world’s best Atmospheric & Environmental Sciences postgraduate/research Following the Research Excellence Food Security research. Following the Research Bioengineering Framework (REF) 2014, our vet school Genetics Excellence Framework (REF) 2014, our Cell Biology was ranked first in the UK and our medical Genomics submissions in biological sciences and Chemistry school was among the UK top five, both Geriatric Medicine physics were both ranked in the UK top Computing System Architecture ranked by research power (Research Global Health five for research quality, and informatics (Computer Architecture, Compilation & Fortnight REF 2014). was ranked first in the UK for research Infection & Immunity Systems Software, Networks & power (Research Fortnight REF 2014). Inflammation Communication) Schools Integrative Physiology Condensed Matter The College comprises two Schools, the Schools Data Science Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies Medical Informatics Teaching and research is arranged in Neurobiology Digital Communications and the Edinburgh Medical School, which is seven Schools: Energy Systems home to three Deaneries: Clinical Sciences, Neuroscience 1. Biological Sciences Evolutionary Biology Biomedical Sciences, and Molecular, Orthopaedic & Trauma Medicine www.ed.ac.uk/biology Geographical Information Science Genetic & Population Health Sciences. Pathology 2. Chemistry Geography & Human Geography Pathway Medicine www.chem.ed.ac.uk Spanning both the veterinary and Population Health Sciences Geology & Geophysics 3. Engineering Geometry & Topology medical schools, the College’s Graduate Precision Medicine www.eng.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate High Performance Computing School provides an interdisciplinary Psychiatry 4. GeoSciences support network for postgraduate Regenerative Medicine www.ed.ac.uk/geosciences Immunology & Infection Infrastructure & the Environment students and staff. Reproductive Health 5. Informatics Respiratory Medicine www.ed.ac.uk/informatics Integrated Micro & Nano Systems PhD enquiries: Science Communication 6. Mathematics Integrative Sensing & Measurement www.ed.ac.uk/medicine-vet-medicine/ Surgery msc.maths.ed.ac.uk Language Processing & Speech postgraduate/enquiries Technology Tissue Repair 7. Physics & Astronomy www.ph.ed.ac.uk Machine Learning Translational Neuroscience Academic research Materials & Processes Veterinary Sciences & Training The College has five major research Academic research Mathematical Analysis institutes, each home to various The College’s 20 research centres Mathematical Physics interdisciplinary research centres: stimulate an innovative programme Molecular Plant Sciences www.ed.ac.uk/medicine-vet-medicine of interdisciplinary research: Nuclear Physics www.ed.ac.uk/science-engineering Optical Medical Imaging with Healthcare Research in the field of medicine tends Innovation & Entrepreneurship to require you to: Research in the fields of science and Optimization & Operational Research • Apply for a project that already has engineering tends to require you to: specific, pre-defined aims. Particle Physics • Apply for a project that already has Pervasive Parallelism • Compete for a place on a partially or specific, pre-defined aims. Probability & Stochastic Analysis fully funded programme (often with • Compete for a place on a partially or Quantitative Biology, Biochemistry competitive application processes). fully funded programme (often with & Biotechnology competitive application processes). Robotics & Autonomous Systems Robotics, Computer Vision, Computer Graphics & Animation Statistics Stem Cell Research Theory & Foundations of Computer Science 22 www.ed.ac.uk Postgraduate Guide 2022 The University of Edinburgh 23

Architects impression of the redevelopment Open to the future of the Old Royal Infirmary, at Quartermile, which will soon be home to the Edinburgh Futures Institute.

The challenges of the modern world often demand new ways of working that can disrupt the status quo and challenge established ways of thinking. We offer collaborative, open facilities where students, academics and researchers reap the benefits of working in tandem with commercial companies and the public sector.

The Bayes Centre is our innovation hub The Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI) The Usher Institute works with people, for data science and artificial intelligence is set up to address the challenges of populations and their data, forging – a collaborative, multidisciplinary proving a changing world – one in which old innovative collaborations across the global ground that develops innovative certainties in society, democracy, community, to understand and advance technological solutions for the benefit job security and the economy are the health of individuals and society. of society. It brings together technical being disrupted. These challenges cross strengths building on our world-leading traditional boundaries, such as national The institute is a key applied and academic excellence in mathematical, borders, institutional siloes and translational arm of Edinburgh Medical computational, engineering, and conventional areas of expertise. EFI finds School offering a nurturing learning natural sciences. solutions and responses that do likewise, environment based on research-led, connecting people and organisations student-focused teaching. It supports and The Bayes’ community comprises from across the University and beyond. maintains a skilled community that offers more than 400 internationally recognised significant expertise in health services scientists, outstanding PhD students, EFI brings together experts who can tackle research, health informatics, data science leading industry experts and innovation issues from different and unconventional and social science and is dedicated to support professionals. They collaborate perspectives, mixing partners from all improving local and global health. across disciplines and sectors to advance sectors with leading academics and The institute connects policy makers, data technology and apply it to real-world outstanding students. World-class practitioners and patients, supporting problems. interdisciplinary expertise in social and data interdisciplinary collaboration and science, the arts, and humanities is used to high-quality data-driven research to find Data science education, tech co-create tools for the common good and innovative ways of addressing pressing entrepreneurship, and industrially driven, incubate major projects to tackle society’s health and social care issues. multidisciplinary research and design are most pressing needs. at the core of the Bayes’ strategy to boost The institute is working towards our impact locally, nationally, and Through teaching, research and data-enabled transformation of health internationally. In partnership with Scottish engagement, EFI nurtures creative, and is recognised as a World Health Enterprise, the Bayes Centre is now part of reasoned and thoughtful graduates who Organization Collaborating Centre on the Data-Driven Innovation Programme can operate amid disruption, difference population health research and training: increasing the provision of data and digital and volatility and are not bound by seeing www.ed.ac.uk/usher skills in the workforce and transforming the the world through a single perspective: Edinburgh and South East Scotland City www.efi.ed.ac.uk The Bayes Centre Region into the data capital of Europe: www.ed.ac.uk/bayes 24 www.ed.ac.uk Postgraduate Guide 2022 The University of Edinburgh 25 Shape your My story career Using the Careers Service Petra Yu MSc International Business & Emerging Markets graduate from Austria Secured a job before graduation. Our graduates are ranked 25th in the world by employers*, making the University an excellent choice for a postgraduate education with prospects. One of the most valuable things I was able to take advantage of was the University’s network of top employers. With its good We’re committed to helping you to Employ.ed for PhDs Claire Ann Banga, founder of eMoodie, a reputation and high ranking for the employability of students, develop skills and attributes that will Employ.ed offers part-time internships digital platform to give people tools and world-leading companies from various industries attended, enhance your ability to compete in the job enabling PhD students to gain project-based, interventions to manage their mental ranging from Jaguar Land Rover, to EY, Barclays, Sky and more. market, to progress your career, and to paid employment. This will help you develop health: www.ed.ac.uk/ The University offered many opportunities to network with achieve your full potential within the a range of skills to complement your edinburgh-innovations/for-students employers to prepare for life after graduation. These included global community. In addition to the academic and research experience: presentations and workshops by companies such as Deloitte, provision of dedicated support through www.ed.ac.uk/careers/ Public engagement opportunities Goldman Sachs, McKinsey and others that provided an insight our award-winning Careers Service, we pg/employed-for-phds Public engagement staff work in all our into the application process and the values recruiters are broker strategic partnerships between Colleges and many Schools and Institutes. looking for. academics, industry specialists and other Platform One If you’re interested in promoting your institutions, to enhance your personal and We provide opportunities for students to research to wider audiences, you will have I am aware how valuable a strong network is, which I believe the professional development and provide draw on the knowledge and experience of access to resources, events and funding University equipped me with. Not only does it have strong ties relevant career insights. our worldwide alumni network through opportunities to help you develop the with notable companies but the alumni network is also diverse lectures, workshops and panel discussions, necessary skills and experience to do so. and close-knit. Careers Service and online via Platform One. This Training in public engagement is also Our Careers Service will provide you with supportive environment allows students, provided through our Institute for By the time I started to apply for jobs, what I found of most advice and support whatever your plans for alumni, staff and volunteers to gather to Academic Development (see page 29): help were the mock interviews and CV-screenings. The feedback the future. We provide comprehensive, share their knowledge and experiences and www.ed.ac.uk/institute-academic- I was given enhanced my performance and provided me with high-quality online resources and run discuss ideas, plans and possibilities: development/public-engagement useful pointers and tips. As such, the Careers Service provided workshops throughout the year for our www.ed.ac.uk/platform-one me with a competitive edge. I am really grateful to have had this postgraduates and offer tailored sessions strong support for my career development and have taken for our international students. We also Open to new ideas advantage of it fully. have a team dedicated to developing our Edinburgh is an entrepreneurial city, home already strong links with employers from to two of the UK’s $1 billion-valued all industry sectors, from the world’s top unicorn companies. We boast one of the recruiters to small local enterprises. most entrepreneurial student bodies in In addition, we organise numerous the UK and our commercialisation service, opportunities for our postgraduate Edinburgh Innovations, has helped students to meet employers: students launch more than 170 startups in www.ed.ac.uk/careers/postgrad the past two years. One in five was a social enterprise, and just under half were Work-based projects founded by women. You may be able to undertake a work-based project, in partnership with an employer, Edinburgh Innovations offers free support providing the basis for your masters to student entrepreneurs including “Postgraduates come to us with a broader outlook dissertation. If you wish to do this, one-to-one business advice and a range of and more rounded and developed skills, both in you will need to speak to your School workshops, bootcamps, competitions and their chosen discipline and more generally in terms to see if it is possible. networking events. of their communication skills and self-confidence. Making the Most of Masters, a freely Successful recent clients include Orfeas We value their proven aptitude for self-driven available toolkit, can support you to set up Boteas, creator of the Dehumaniser sound and complete your work-based projects: effects software used by Hollywood learning and further study, important requirements www.makingthemostofmasters.ac.uk movies and blockbuster video games; for anyone embarking on the demanding actuarial Alison Wood, founder of Lilypads, a professional exams.” * QS World University Rankings 2022 low-cost sustainable sanitary pad brand that also provides menstrual-health HR department, education; Zaki Hussein and Laura Hymans Robertson LLP, pensions, Garcia-Caberol, whose company Touchlab benefits and risk consultancy firm makes human-like skin for robots; and 26 www.ed.ac.uk Postgraduate Guide 2022 The University of Edinburgh 27 Our story My story Using the Careers Service IAD skills training

Muhammad Musa Louise K MSc Sustainable Energy Systems Gramstrup graduate from Sudan PhD Religious Studies, Muhammad works with engineers, from Denmark consultants and analysts, helping UK Power Louise believes support from the Networks Services design and deliver University’s Institute for innovative smart grid projects aimed Academic Development (IAD) will at addressing the energy trilemma. help her stand out in the competitive job market.

Coming to Edinburgh, I must admit I was a bit overwhelmed at the start. I had tonnes of expectations for my time in the city – to meet new people, see new places, get ahead of my My PhD journey has been significantly studies and maybe look for a job – but starting a masters is enhanced by the IAD’s courses on quite challenging, so after the first few weeks the main focus professional development. These are was my studies. Luckily for me, I reached out to the Careers Roseanne Clement useful whether you are looking to pursue Service after getting advised to have a chat with them. PhD Geology & Geophysics graduate from an academic career or make use of Scotland transferable skills. For instance, time I was allocated a careers advisor who gave me direction management workshops help you achieve on the services available online and face to face. I sent my CV Roseanne switched career path to become a a work-life balance while courses and cover letter for review and, after getting feedback, ended on communication skills provide practical up changing almost the entire content. They helped me tailor data analyst consultant. She’s an ardent strategies for conference presentations. them to be more informative and show the attributes promotor of Science, Technology, Engineering Attending courses about academic writing needed for roles I was applying for. I used the Careers Hub and Mathematics (STEM) careers. skills significantly enhanced my thesis. website, which shows available jobs per profession, but Other workshops changed my approach to mainly I used the interview simulator! This contributed to collaboration and outreach by making me making me more prepared for my interviews. more assertive, self-aware, and knowledgeable about alternative mindsets. I think the main take away here is just to approach the Careers Service as early as possible. Get hold of what’s Completing my PhD at the University was a rewarding and Besides supporting me as a researcher, available to you and start thinking about your applications, challenging experience. Fairly early on I attended a the IAD has also developed my teaching. from preparing your LinkedIn profile to attract recruiters workshop through the Careers Service focused on planning I have completed a professional teaching to the extent of working on your interview skills to get the an academic career. I quickly found through workshops qualification recognised by the Higher job you dream of. and experience that I was not suited to academia but the Education Academy. I believe that this versatility of the Careers Service enabled me to continue to qualification together with my CPD training use their expertise. Gaining advice through the sessions will make me stand out in a competitive job they offered encouraged me to broaden my skillset beyond market because I can demonstrate skills those I had gained during my PhD. and a commitment to professional development as a result. I started working with Forecast, a top global data agency in Edinburgh, upon submitting my thesis in 2019. Although my Finally, getting the chance to network PhD and background were an advantage, I was hired mainly with other researchers from different for the skills I had learned along the way – particularly my disciplines is a valuable side-benefit of ability to explain complex topics in a simple way. I gained attending IAD courses, including the Local this through presenting at conferences and 3 Minute Thesis GRADSchool that brings together final-year style competitions and it is vital to my career now. PhD candidates for three days to engage in professional and personal development I am still very passionate about encouraging STEM subjects activities. I have made close friends in this to students. Although it can be hugely challenging, it can way with whom to share the ups and also be enormously rewarding. Studying a STEM subject downs of PhD life. has taken me around the globe and opened numerous doors throughout my career. Many companies look to STEM students for their technical and logical mindset, which is developed throughout their degree. It will equip you with invaluable skills that will help you in whatever career path you choose. 28 www.ed.ac.uk Postgraduate Guide 2022 The University of Edinburgh 29 My story Individual support for IAD skills training you and your studies Frankie Greenwood The University provides a wide range of support services PhD Health in Social Science to cater for your academic and personal needs. graduate, from England Frankie used skills training offered by the Institute for Academic Institute for Academic Personal and academic support The Chaplaincy Development Every taught postgraduate student has a Our Chaplaincy is for students of all faiths Development to win a prestigious All postgraduate students can benefit Personal Tutor and every research student and of none. We cover a wide variety of competition and pass her PhD viva. from our Institute for Academic has a supervisor – a member of staff who beliefs, including humanism and all major Development (IAD), which provides can offer guidance and support. world religions. All are welcome: information, events and courses to www.ed.ac.uk/chaplaincy develop the skills you will need throughout Health and wellbeing your studies and in the future. IAD events We aim to provide an environment that Childcare also offer the perfect opportunity to meet enables and supports you to flourish; to The University’s Arcadia Nursery, which and network with other postgraduates promote good mental and physical health has sites at King’s Buildings and Easter Throughout my PhD, I felt it was important from across the University. among our students; and to ensure you are Bush, was designed by award-winning to share and present my research ideas and well supported if you experience mental architects around the concept of free play, findings through conferences, public Further information is available online: health difficulties during your studies. and is catered to Children’s Food Trust and engagement events and knowledge exchange. www.ed.ac.uk/iad/postgraduates On campus, we are currently taking steps Food for the Brain standards. This helped me identify where my work fits in to mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 the wider academic field and gave me the For taught postgraduates, the IAD coronavirus, adapting where necessary to Encompassing indoor and outdoor play, opportunity to develop invaluable networks provides a popular study-related and provide a safe and welcoming environment. the nursery has places for 0–5 year-olds within my research area. transferable skills support programme. We intend to be able to teach despite any and is open to students, staff and other It is designed to help you settle into travel restrictions, wherever our students local parents: www.arcadianursery.co.uk In 2019 I won the University’s 3 Minute Thesis postgraduate life, succeed during your are in the world. We are shaping our competition. I wanted to be able to share my studies and move confidently to the next delivery to ensure all our students – here in Global students research with a wider audience and attended stage of your career. It offers on-campus Edinburgh and online – will be fully part of Edinburgh University Students’ Association the IAD training sessions. These proved an and online, workshops and one-to-one our community. also provides support for our international invaluable source of support and helped me study skills consultations, as well as online community of students, by tapping into the develop the skills to present my complex advice and learning resources in the Study Student Counselling Service wealth of language skills and cultural research study in a clear and concise way. Hub (www.ed.ac.uk/iad/studyhub). The Our Counselling Service offers you a knowledge of our vibrant global campus programme and learning resources cover professional and confidential service: community, to offer services such as peer I also attended IAD’s Viva Survivor training key study skills tailored to different www.ed.ac.uk/student-counselling proofreading, free taster language courses workshop, which had a significant impact on academic stages, including prearrival (more than 70 languages to choose from), the way I was able to prepare for and present sessions; getting started with your studies; The Advice Place and language networking events: my research in my PhD. The presentation and critical reading, writing and thinking; Our advice centre, run by Edinburgh www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/activities/global research dissemination skills that I developed managing your exams; and planning for University Students’ Association, offers played an important part in my success and and writing up your dissertation. free, confidential and independent advice English Language Education I continue to use them regularly in employment. on a range of issues: Our English Language Education service I’m now a part-time research assistant in the IAD also provides a comprehensive www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/adviceplace offers free academic English tuition, School of Health in Social Science and work programme of transferable-skills training, self-study materials and advice for part time for the Church of Scotland. As a resources and support for researchers Student Disability Service international students seeking support. family and community development worker completing a doctorate. The programme Students with a disability are encouraged You can take extra classes and an exam there, I’m developing mental health, consists of workshops that are designed to to discuss any specific support needs with in the summer in Edinburgh before your loneliness, bereavement and dementia help you successfully prepare for the one of our Disability Advisers as early as programme starts, or take additional support for our local community. various milestones of your PhD, from possible during the application process. classes after starting your studies: getting started with your research, to Our service works to create an environment www.ed.ac.uk/english-language-education writing up and preparing for the viva, as that helps disabled students participate well as developing personal and fully in university life: Centre for Open Learning professional skills that can be transferred www.ed.ac.uk/student-disability-service Our Centre for Open Learning offers around to your future employment. Workshops 1,000 evening, weekend and part-time cover topics such as writing skills, The University Health Centre courses each year. Full-time students at the reference management tools, statistics, All students should register with a doctor: University are entitled to a significant preparing for conferences, delivering www.health-service.ed.ac.uk discount on course fees: presentations, time and project www.ed.ac.uk/short-courses management, and personal development. For further information on UK medical care: IAD also offers online resources and edin.ac/ukcisa-healthcare planning tools to help get your research started, as well as support for tutoring and demonstrating, and public engagement and communication. 30 www.ed.ac.uk Postgraduate Guide 2022 The University of Edinburgh 31

Our story Radu Marian A global student community MSc International Business & Emerging Markets Making a global impact graduate from Moldova

As a welcoming global university, we offer a range of additional Radu used his time at Edinburgh to further his specialist services designed to make your move to Edinburgh ambitions to make a global impact. as smooth and seamless as possible.

Our community Immigration assistance Erasmus Student Network (ESN) Our postgraduate community currently Trained Immigration Advisers are available The ESN Edinburgh is a social and support includes almost 12,000 taught students to assist you with visa advice, from the society for all our students, especially those Understanding the bigger picture of the challenges that business and more than 5,700 research students. initial stage of applying to study in the UK, from abroad or on exchange in Edinburgh. and governments face is my life’s mission and key to having a More than 10,800 of our postgraduates are through to graduation. We can help with It offers opportunities to meet and interact fulfilling career. It is also the key for me to have an impact and leave from the EU or overseas. Find community bringing your family to Edinburgh or with people from all over the world. Staffed a legacy. groups online: working during or after your studies: by a volunteer student committee, the www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/activities/list www.ed.ac.uk/immigration ESN runs regular activities designed to help I chose to pursue MSc International Business & Emerging Markets because I believe socially responsible businesses can play a key www.ed.ac.uk/equality-diversity/ you create new friendships, experience the role in solving global challenges such as poverty eradication and edi-groups Your arrival best of Scotland and beyond, and make Travelling to the city of Edinburgh and then your time at Edinburgh unforgettable: income inequality. The University and the programme helped me understand my mission better and act on my philosophy. I met Edinburgh Global on to any area of the University is relatively www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/esn outstanding like-minded people from all over the world and Edinburgh Global provides international easy, no matter where you are coming interacted with their world views, their culture, their challenges and students with the information and support from or how you choose to travel. Once Global Buddies their dreams. I learned how they perceive dialogue, communication you may need to settle in. It also runs you have received an offer to study at the A peer support programme which and success differently. With many of them, I built lasting events and activities designed to support University you can check online for connects scholars from all around the friendships. Our consulting projects with real-life companies your experiences as a student: essential information about joining us: world, supports the transition to a new allowed me to help them expand internationally and understand www.ed.ac.uk/international www.ed.ac.uk/new-students city and builds long-lasting friendships. Global Buddies will help you meet people how such companies build a global outlook. Support begins early Staying connected and face the challenges of a new academic My experience at the University gave me everything I wanted from You can contact Edinburgh Global for We organise a series of year-round social and cultural environment together. a masters experience in the UK – it strengthened my global outlook advice at any time during or after the events and information sessions. Each Email: [email protected] and my understanding of the bigger picture. Now it’s my time to act application process. We run online advice September, we run a week-long upon this experience and start having an impact – local and global. sessions, answer your enquiries, and hold programme of orientation events for new Online learning drop-ins. Our Regional Managers regularly students at Edinburgh and other ongoing Please see page 08 or go to: www.ed.ac.uk/ hold a range of events for prospective activities. You can also attend our postgraduate/online-learning applicants as well as pre-departure study-skills event, which introduces and briefings for our offer-holders. explains the Scottish academic system to new international taught masters Soufia Bham students: www.ed.ac.uk/international/ student-life MSc Global Health & Public Policy graduate from Mauritius Soufia developed as a leader and activist, helping Where our students are from improve healthcare access.

Taught students Research students Online students

Rest of Rest of Scotland Scotland the world Scotland the world I wanted to focus on improving access to sexual and reproductive health services for underserved communities and decided to pursue an 9% MSc in global health and public policy. The guest lectures allowed me to 2,340 48% engage in discussions on health and rights with a wide range of experts 1,980 1,485 and activists. This was instrumental in allowing me to connect 6,405 32% theoretical aspects of policymaking to real life efforts. 1,880 As a Mastercard Foundation scholar, I further benefited from the 1,160 1,125 Edinburgh Award in transformational leadership, during which we 1,350 11% reflected what it means to be a leader and put our leadership skills Elsewhere into practice. in the UK* Elsewhere Elsewhere Rest of in the UK* in the UK* My experiences helped me refine my academic interests and develop the world EU EU EU confidence in my leadership journey and activism. I became aware of the diversity of perspectives and approaches to solving global challenges and was able to focus my efforts to best impact the communities I serve. I feel well equipped to deal with the challenges of a career in policy advocacy and grassroots work on healthcare access. *And the Channel Islands and Isle of Man 32 www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-finance Postgraduate Guide 2022 The University of Edinburgh 33 Fees, funding and costs

We offer academically outstanding candidates a variety of postgraduate scholarships and studentships. The University offers an extensive range of scholarships and funding opportunities, of which the following is just a small sample.

The University’s Scholarships and Student Scholarships • The Mastercard Foundation Funding Services can also provide guidance • University of Edinburgh Scholars Program on sources of scholarships, loans and other Alumni Scholarships The Mastercard Foundation Scholars funding opportunities. Please email: We offer a 10 per cent scholarship Program will fund postgraduate [email protected] towards postgraduate fees to all alumni scholarships for online masters study who graduated from the University as alongside a transformative leadership an undergraduate, and to all students curriculum. Applicants should be who spent at least one semester graduated Mastercard Foundation Funding search studying at the University on a visiting Scholars from a Mastercard Foundation You can see our full range programme: www.ed.ac.uk/ partner institution. Online scholarships of scholarships online: student-funding/alumni-scholarships cover full tuition fees, connectivity www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/ stipends and applied learning funds. • Chevening Scholarships Applicants should apply to the postgraduate The Foreign, Commonwealth and scholarship directly: To search for funding opportunities: Devlopment Office funds a number of www.ed.ac.uk/global/ www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/search Chevening Scholarships for postgraduate mastercard-foundation study, for one-year taught masters Additional funding opportunities may degrees. Full details of these awards can • PhD Scholarships become available in the year prior to be obtained from your local embassy or There are a growing number of full entry. This is normally during October high commission: www.chevening.org scholarships available for doctoral or November. It is worth checking studies, including the newly established • Commonwealth Scholarships back periodically for the most up to Edinburgh Doctoral College The Commonwealth Scholarship and date information available. Scholarships. Full scholarships cover all Fellowship Plan provides opportunities fees and a stipend. The length of these for students in one Commonwealth varies between subject areas and country to pursue advanced academic Schools, but typically covers three to four study at masters or MPhil/PhD level in years. All of our programmes aim to another Commonwealth country. provide training to become an Applications are made to the autonomous researcher as well as Commonwealth Scholarship Agency additional training in areas such as (usually the Ministry of Education) entrepreneurship, teaching, public in the applicant’s home country: engagement, knowledge exchange and cscuk.dfid.gov.uk data science. Full details can be found on School websites or via our scholarships portal: www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/ postgraduate

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Fees, funding and costs (continued) My story Accessing funding

Research councils UK Government loans Tuition fees • Arts and Humanities Research Council • The Student Awards Agency Scotland You will find up-to-date fee levels for your (AHRC) www.sgsah.ac.uk offers eligible students who meet their degree at: www.ed.ac.uk/tuition-fees Lisa Wijayani • Economic and Social Research Council nationality and residency criteria tuition MSc Ecological Economics (ESRC) www.sgsss.ac.uk fee loans for taught and research You will find information on other studying • Biotechnology and Biological Sciences programmes at diploma and masters and living costs online: www.ed.ac.uk/ graduate from Indonesia Research Council (BBSRC) level, which will be paid directly to the postgraduate/fees-finance https://bbsrc.ukri.org University. Eligible full-time students Lisa received one of the Chevening • Engineering and Physical Sciences can also apply for a non-income Fee status: We will assign you a fee status Scholarships, which recognise Research Council (EPSRC) assessed living cost loan: depending on whether you are from future global leaders and bring https://epsrc.ukri.org www.saas.gov.uk Scotland, elsewhere in the UK, or another them to the UK to study and gain • Medical Research Council (MRC) country. You can find out more about this • Student Finance England offers eligible multicultural experience. https://mrc.ukri.org students who meet their nationality and and check your fee status at: • National Environment Research Council residency criteria postgraduate loans www.ed.ac.uk/tuition-fees/fee-status (NERC) https://nerc.ukri.org for taught and research masters • Science and Technology Facilities programmes and also for doctoral At the time of publication, postgraduate Council (STFC) https://stfc.ukri.org degree study: students from the Republic of Ireland who are living within the Republic of Ireland will www.gov.uk/student-finance Before coming to the UK, I worked on pay the UK fee rate. EU nationals living economic development, emphasising the • Student Finance Wales offers eligible within the UK who have pre- or settled role of entrepreneurship in Southeast Asia. students who meet their nationality and status and who meet the three-year I became interested in climate change and residency criteria postgraduate finance residency requirement will also pay the UK sustainability issues then set my goal to be for taught and research masters fee rate. All other EU nationals living in the an environmental economist. I desire to programmes, and postgraduate loans EU will be charged the international fee make a global impact by rendering policy for doctoral degree study: rate. However, this may be subject to advocacy and initiatives that can tackle www.studentfinancewales.co.uk change so please check the latest environmental problems through information online and ensure you know • Student Finance Northern Ireland offers economic policy. eligible students who meet their your fee status and the fee rate you will pay, before you apply. nationality and residency criteria a The University has equipped me with tuition fee loan for taught and research strong knowledge and broadened my programmes, at certificate, diploma, perspective. I have acquired practical and masters level, which is paid directly knowledge of implementing economic to the University: methods to evaluate ecosystem services www.studentfinanceni.co.uk as well as a vigorous understanding of We also recommend you review the economic theory to attain sustainability. comprehensive guidance provided at: I will use this to aid my dissertation edin.ac/findamasters-pg-funding research, in which I aim to discover potential improvements and provide recommendations for policy makers in Indonesia to further enhance entrepreneurship and strengthen the sustainable economy.

I am fortunate to have received a prestigious scholarship. The University has provided me with good opportunities, often bringing external speakers to give lectures relevant to their field that help me engage with experts beyond the University. The University offers a complete package of educational and professional improvement that I am Living costs Funding tips grateful to be given a chance to seize. For information on the day-to-day cost We know that finding the finances to fund your studies can seem overwhelming. of living in Edinburgh, please use our We’ve compiled some top tips for how to make the most of your funding application. online budget planner and money- These include: saving tips to help you plan ahead: • Be organised. Begin your funding search and apply early. Be aware of deadlines. www.ed.ac.uk/students/living-costs • Cast your net wide and apply for as many opportunities as possible. • Make sure you are eligible and that your application meets the funding criteria. • Tailor your personal statement so each application stands out from the crowd. You can find out more online: www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/funding-tips 36 www.ed.ac.uk/impact Postgraduate Guide 2022 The University of Edinburgh 37

The University has been influencing the world since In the news In public health 1583. We have a long history As the UK went into lockdown in March 2020, our University A critical link between research and teaching has allowed of making a difference but it community mobilised to contribute to the global fight against students from Edinburgh Medical School to play a part isn’t one we take for granted. the Covid-19 pandemic. shaping policy and response to the Covid-19 pandemic. To this day, we strive to While teaching continued online, some students graduated Public health students worked with academics and deliver excellence and help early to join the frontlines. Others found innovative ways to researchers to rapidly sift through the growing body of address tomorrow’s greatest also support the NHS. Student startup Augment Bionics, coronavirus research, finding and summarising relevant challenges, as these recent co-founded by chemistry graduate Elisabeth Feldstein and and reliable information to prepare impartial evidence staffed by students and alumni, pivoted from prosthetic limb reviews for policymakers and guide decision making. highlights show. Find out more development, scaling up to produce more than 120,000 face at: www.ed.ac.uk/impact shields for frontline staff and carers. UNCOVER, the Usher network for Covid-19 evidence reviews, worked to tight deadlines to respond to national Across the University, staff converted workshops and other requests. It was formed by the Usher Institute, within facilities to manufacture thousands of face shields and other Edinburgh Medical School, which works with people, Personal Protective Equipment. The School of Engineering’s populations and their data to understand and advance Scottish Microelectronics Centre helped manufacture Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (​EPSRC) the health of the global community. specialist sensors for ventilators and Covid-19 testing kits and core gas sensors used to monitor patients’ respiratory gasses. “From the outset, we invited postgrad student and alumni volunteers, knowing they would have the skills, University experts including Professors Devi Sridhar, knowledge, capability and motivation to contribute,” said Linda Bauld OBE, Rowland Kao, Francisca Mutapi, Eleanor Riley In supercomputing Dr Neneh Rowa-Dewar, UNCOVER’s staff-student liaison. and Mark Woolhouse and Dr Christine Tait-Burkard became prominent and prolific expert commentators on the pandemic, The arrival of a cutting-edge AI supercomputer in Edinburgh “The student voice has an important role in UNCOVER, advising governments, bodies such as the World Health marked the next stage of the University’s storied history and students are taking on a growing range of formal Organization and the world media to guide the public through with some of the world’s most powerful systems. roles in the group. Our research interns and project the crisis. manager are recent graduates who started out as In March 2021 the University installed a Cerebras CS-1, UNCOVER volunteers and we have students taking on In our labs, researchers discovered the a next generation AI supercomputer which allows exciting co-production projects within the team. If five genes associated with the most academics to perform deep learning and machine funding allows, we hope to continue this in future.” severe form of Covid-19 – helping learning at a scale unseen anywhere else in Europe. identify potential treatments, save lives It opens up new possibilities in areas such as Postgraduate volunteer Ashmika Motee said: and increase protection for the most natural language processing and the data mining “Contributing to research that helps to improve lives vulnerable worldwide. They led the of ancient texts. is one of my goals and this is possible through world’s largest study of Covid-19 UNCOVER’s evidence reviews. Moreover, I have the hospital patients, tested existing and The University’s involvement in high-performance chance to network with people from different experimental drugs contributing to the computing dates back to the 1980s. Its supercomputing disciplines, allowing me to broaden my knowledge search for treatment, demonstrated centre, EPCC, was established in 1990 and has since and experience.” the efficacy of even single layer cotton become an international centre for excellence. masks in helping prevent viral Further information about UNCOVER, including its transmission and trialled wastewater It hosts ARCHER2, the UK’s primary academic research completed reviews, is available online: sampling to track the virus spreading supercomputer, and its predecessor ARCHER, as well www.ed.ac.uk/usher/uncover in the population. as several national high-performance systems and data stores. Our Covid-19 Partnerships Fund raised more than £1 million for people affected ARCHER2 has almost 750,000 computer processors, by the pandemic. The donations or cores – the equivalent computing power of a quarter supported drug treatment research of a million modern laptops. and provided emergency food supplies, carer support and vital IT resources for “Systems like ARCHER and ARCHER2 are what are families in need. known as petascale supercomputers, which means they are able to perform one million billion Find out more about our response to calculations per second. the pandemic online: www.ed.ac.uk/ covid-19-response “As impressive as that is, the next generation of supercomputers – which we call exascale systems – are one thousand times faster. They will have in the region of five to ten million cores, which will enable To them to do one billion billion calculations every second. Work is already underway at Edinburgh that will make it one of the few places in Europe that is able to host an exascale computer.” this Professor Mark Parsons Personal Chair in High Performance Computing day… and Director of EPCC 38 www.ed.ac.uk/news Postgraduate Guide 2022 The University of Edinburgh 39 In business In practice Agritech startup company Crover is on a “They opened up a whole new world to Winemaker Kendra White first considered a “Mono-farming wine regions can be mission to reduce wastage in the food me – the world of entrepreneurship – career in sustainability while volunteering detrimental to local fauna if not managed production chain by helping grain and EI has brought me to a level that on a small organic farm in Scotland: “I saw properly and we also hope to raise storekeepers maintain the quality of their makes people wonder, now, if I have how easily you could make simple changes awareness about the importance of stocks and reduce losses. been running startups my whole life.” to your life that had a positive impact. I biodiversity in vineyards. The microbes remember being absolutely awestruck by and creatures in the soil help keep our Dr Lorenzo Conti The Crover robot – the world’s first their ability to recycle and reuse water. It Founder of Crover vines healthy and grapes high quality. underground drone – is able to move was so simple, yet so effective.” You can’t make great wine without great fluidly through bulk solids so it can check grapes, so it’s imperative we get the every inch of a grain silo and provide Kendra studied MSc Environment, Culture viticulture right. accurate data on grain conditions that is & Society at the University. She developed otherwise impossible to gather. a love of wine while funding her travelling “We plant native trees for birds and Globally, the grain storage market loses with restaurant work and later helped with encourage beneficial insects to assist in 631,000,000 tonnes of post-harvest grains a harvest at an organic vineyard in Australia. pest control. To keep our wine cool, we’re through spoilage and infestation every A life blending all her interests began cutting air conditioner use by planting year. This wastage has a huge carbon coming together. crawling native flora up the exterior walls footprint, but Crover’s revolutionary for shade. technology has the power to make a real “My partner Brad is a fifth generation impact on both the market and the grape grower and we work very closely “There’s a rare Yellow-tailed Black environment. with his father and grandfather to learn Cockatoo coming back from near their traditional ways of farming vines extinction in South Australia. Whenever Crover’s founder Lorenzo Conti began while keeping abreast of new trends that we see a flock of them fly over our winery his startup journey with an approach we incorporate. It’s a special blend of we know we’re doing something right.” to Edinburgh Innovations (EI): "As I was generational knowledge and scientific Kendra White coming towards the end of my PhD, with advances.” MSc Environment, Culture & Society no clear path to follow thereafter, the EI Camwell Wines: camwellwines.com advisors were the first to see the potential Kendra and Brad own and run Camwell in my scientific discovery. Wines, a small batch, sustainable business producing 200 handcrafted cases of wine a year: “We want to respect the past while making a positive impact now and in the future. Our sustainability practices are something we’re extremely proud of – we have a 100 per cent solar-powered winery, recycle rainwater to use and even runoff grey water is further recycled back into In ‘time travel’ the vines. Virtual reality and groundbreaking acoustic Singers from the Binchois Consort used an techniques have been used to recreate and anechoic chamber with no natural understand a historical music performance acoustics to record music from the Carver from more than 500 years ago. Choirbook, one of the only large-scale musical collections surviving from The immersive technology, which pre-Reformation Scotland. Their researchers say is akin to transporting performance was then overlaid with the listeners back in time to experience how reconstructed acoustic modelling. music was performed and sounded, reconstructed a sixteenth century “This technology enables us to put music performance in the now-ruined Chapel back into historic spaces and offers Royal at Linlithgow Palace. audiences compelling visual and sonic experiences. Scholars from Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) and the universities of Birmingham “A lot of this project has been about and Melbourne collaborated with Historic bringing the highest art of sound back Environment Scotland to reconstruct how into a building so it is no longer silent. the Chapel might have looked for the visit The combination of the technology, the of James IV in 1512. sound and the venue meant we could reconstruct an experience that essentially LIDAR scanning captured its current wasn’t possible in reality.” measurements and historical and architectural records were consulted to Dr James Cook add elements recreating the acoustics of Lecturer in Early Music, ECA the space, including its roof, windows and tiled floor and objects such as an altar, throne and drapes. Virtual reality recreation. Image: Dr James Cook. 40 www.ed.ac.uk Postgraduate Guide 2022 The University of Edinburgh 41

Regularly voted one of the most desirable Open your heart to places to live in the world, Edinburgh is large enough to offer something for Edinburgh was everyone but small enough to feel like ranked 15th in the world by QS Best home. It is a modern, sophisticated and Student Cities 2019. beautiful European city with a diverse Edinburgh multicultural community. Well known for its friendly people, its safe green environment and its compact size – The University is at the heart of the city of Edinburgh is easy to get around – the city Edinburgh. Scotland’s inspiring capital will be has a great social and cultural life, a busy the stimulating backdrop to your studies. It is sporting calendar and a rich history. Edinburgh is home to two UNESCO World one of Europe’s great cultural hubs, boasting Heritage Sites and was the world’s first an irresistible blend of history, natural beauty UNESCO City of Literature. and modern city life. Edinburgh’s location is perfect for adventurers – there are few other places in the world with such diverse and readily accessible opportunities, from snowboarding to surfing. Scotland’s natural beauty is as little as a walk or bike ride away from the city limits – from the Pentland Hills to the south to the coastline along the Firth of Forth to the north. Scotland offers one of the longest coastlines for a country of our “Edinburgh is one of Europe’s size, so a visit to one of the city’s beaches is highly recommended. A single day in most beautiful cities, draped Edinburgh could see you hillwalking in across a series of rocky hills the morning, lazing on the beach in the afternoon, and enjoying the treasures of overlooking the sea.” the medieval lanes and Michelin-starred restaurants by night. Lonely Planet

“Edinburgh has that perfect balance between the amenities of a capital city and the charm of a small town.”

Caroline Stevens, USA MA (Hons) Sociology with Quantitative Methods 42 www.ed.ac.uk Postgraduate Guide 2022 The University of Edinburgh 43

In the summer months the pace of city life usually accelerates as Edinburgh’s world-famous annual festivals get under way. The city usually hosts 30 festivals each year, attracting almost four million visitors. Many of these feature venues on campus or near to the University.

In 2022, the city will mark the 75th anniversary of the Edinburgh Festival and although the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic led to their cancellation in 2020, we look forward to seeing all the festivals reinstated and welcoming back the world soon.

Edinburgh’s festivals include: International Science Festival International Film Festival Jazz and Blues Festival International Festival and Festival Fringe Art Festival The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo International Book Festival Edinburgh Mela Edinburgh’s Hogmanay

“My horizons have been broadened by my experience at Edinburgh. Classmates come from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and I enjoy learning with them.”

Jialin Dong, from China, MSc Applied Linguistics 44 www.ed.ac.uk Postgraduate Guide 2022 The University of Edinburgh 45

Open days Virtual Visit Our visits to you We offer many opportunities for you to join Can’t visit in person? Explore the If you are unable to visit the University, us in Edinburgh and find out more about University and city online to find out we attend events worldwide whenever the University – including virtual mini what its like to live and study here: possible during the year. Find out about Visit us Open Days to access from the comfort of www.virtual-visit.ed.ac.uk your next opportunity to speak to us in your own home and Open Days you can person: www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/ We encourage you to discover if attend in person or online. Find out what Travel meet-us Edinburgh is the place for you, and event we’re hosting next: Edinburgh is easily accessible and is we invite anyone interested in www.ed.ac.uk/visit/open-days served by an excellent international airport, and rail and road links across the country. postgraduate study at Edinburgh Please also see page 48 for other ways you to attend one of our events. can contact us and find out more. Travel information Find out about our www.ed.ac.uk/visit/getting-here next available tour: www.ed.ac.uk/ visit/tours

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Students from all over the world study here and we aim 07 20 to provide those on campus with the best range and TO standard of accommodation possible. NEW PARK CALTON HILL BUS STATION

ST Accommodation for postgraduate Accommodation options Residence Life GEORGE This map shows the University-managed students is all self-catered and can be We offer a wide variety in either traditional Most of our properties are managed by PALACE OF accommodation planned for postgraduate TH NATIONAL WAVERLEY HOLYROODHOUSE found across a range of convenient halls of residence or blocks of self-contained professional Wardens, supported by E GALLERY OF ST students in 2022. The circles indicate ST MOUN RAILWAY SCOTLAND MARKET PRINCES STATION SCOTTISH locations within easy reach of most flats, the latter typically varying in size trained Resident Assistants who are 16 PARLIAMENT the walking distance between the D HOLYROOD 05 key University buildings and Edinburgh EDINBURGH 15 accommodation and the main University from four to six single study bedrooms. students living on site, readily available to 06 ST CASTLE HIGH CAMPUS city centre. There is a mix of en suite rooms and those address welfare or community issues. LO RD 08 locations and resources. TH HOLYROOD PL HOLYROOD IA with shared bathroom facilities. They also host social and academic EA PARK N CENTRE RD T SA University accommodation offers: activities to help you meet new people KE FOR SPORT NC 01 Ascham Court AR & EXERCISE EDINBURGH M S OLD E • comprehensive community and welfare Opened in 2020 is Pentland House, a and adjust to life in Edinburgh. S 02 Blackwood Crescent/Causewayside COLLEGE RA COLLEGE G T OF ART OT ER networks from our Residence Life team; mixture of single and en suite bedrooms in P R 03 Buccleuch Place/Buccleuch Place Lane O • mixed gender residences, with some cluster flats with common rooms, study Indicative costs 14 W 04 Deaconess PL TON single sex flats available; areas and an extensive garden space. Rents for our accommodation typically LAURIS 05 Morgan Court 11 06 Mylnes Court B • laundry facilities; NI Located in the Chesser area, this fully include utility costs, internet, personal U C CO ARTHUR’S C 07 New Park • secure cycle storage; CENTRAL L L SEAT refurbished building is close to excellent contents insurance and some cleaning. GEORGE E SON AREA RE U 08 O’Shea Hall SQUA C H 04 • personal contents insurance; transport links and a wide selection of Rents for single rooms during the 2021/22 ST

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13 T • network services in each bedroom shops. academic year, based on a typical 51-week THE 03 10 Ratcliffe Terrace MEADOWS MAIN 01 for access to email and the internet. lease, are in the range of £6,159–£9,745. Up LIBRARY 11 Richmond Place Our development at Buccleuch Place, to date rent information for 2022 will be M 12 West Mains Road ELVI Guarantees and deadlines next to George Square in the Central Area available online. LLE DR POLLOCK You are guaranteed an offer of University is a mix of traditional and new RD 13 George Square PK MA DER HALLS EN Many of our Schools are located in the city RCHMON 02 accommodation if: accommodation, with en suite and Sharing rooms RR SCIENNES RD WA • you are a new, single postgraduate shared-facility bedrooms in cluster flats If you are interested in sharing and express centre, with the Royal Mile and Princes Street close by.

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RD LK 14 Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) • you are a new, single postgraduate to satisfy your request. There are EI TH The ECA main building, where you’ll find taught (PGT) student from outside the Our major O’Shea Hall development is a advantages to sharing – we use larger R D UK. new concept in postgraduate rooms and provide additional storage and studio and exhibition space, is based on 18 Lauriston Place, close to George Square. accommodation. O’Shea Residence Hall study spaces. As rents during the 2021/22 09 10 15 New College In such cases, guarantees apply as long as: features one fully integrated kitchen and academic year started from £4,575 per TO EDINBURGH TO The striking New College – home to the • your accommodation application is dining space for all 480 residents. Eight 51-week lease, it’s also clear your costs PENTLAND BIOQUARTER School of Divinity – lies close to Edinburgh received by 31 July 2022; specially designed kitchens each provide a could be significantly reduced. Castle and overlooks Princes Street. • you have accepted an unconditional hub for 60 residents, and surround a 16 Holyrood firm offer to study at the University shared dining area in a large open plan Family provision MA YF The Moray House School of Education is by 31 July 2022; space at the heart of the building. This For students with a partner or family, IELD near the Royal Mile, the Scottish Parliament

• you will be studying in Edinburgh for the innovative social space allows students to we have a small selection of suitable RD and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. whole of the academic year starting in interact to an extent not possible in other accommodation. 17 King’s Buildings September 2022. types of accommodation, while a private Science and engineering subjects (other dining room can be booked for special Private sector accommodation than informatics) are taught at King’s Online applications for accommodation occasions and events. On every floor of If you are not guaranteed an offer of Buildings, a 10-minute bus ride from the W THE ROYAL EST can typically be made from the beginning bedrooms there is access to one quiet University accommodation, or if you OBSERVATORY MAINS RD Central Area. of March. Offers of accommodation are area and one active area and there is a choose not to take up such an offer, you 12 18 Edinburgh Bioquarter then made from the end of May onwards. further social area that includes a large will probably need to use private sector The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh lies four common room, quiet study room, accommodation. For more information, 17 miles from the city centre, next to our meeting/TV room and three sound- please visit: www.domus.ed.ac.uk medical teaching and research facilities. proofed music practice rooms. These are KING’S BUILDINGS 19 Easter Bush/Roslin CAMPUS available to students in the Residence Hall 01 Six miles south of the Central Area is the and in the adjoining cluster flats at O’Shea Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Hall North and O’Shea Hall South. including the prestigious Small and Large University building Animal Hospitals and the Roslin Institute. 5-minute walk We also offer accommodation for those 20 Western General 05 15-minute walk To apply, find out with disabilities. For details, please The research-intensive facilities of the more or take a virtual contact our Allocations team. Western General hospital are a 20-minute 19 tour, please visit: View our maps online: bus journey from the Central Area. www.accom.ed.ac.uk www.ed.ac.uk/maps TO EASTER BUSH 07 CAMPUS 48 www.ed.ac.uk Postgraduate Guide 2022 The University of Edinburgh 49 What’s next?

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