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Welcome The University of Edinburgh is globally recognised for its excellence in research, teaching, development and innovation. We’ve been providing our students with world-class teaching for more than 425 years and joining the University as a postgraduate student provides you with a truly unique opportunity to work with some of the most influential academics in your chosen field. At Edinburgh you will develop your specialist skills, deepen your understanding and gain new insights and perspectives to equip you for your career ahead. Whether your plans are for employment or further study, in the UK or abroad, you’ll find the highest quality research and learning opportunities here. Welcome to the University of Edinburgh.

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Contents Humanities & Why choose the University of Edinburgh? 4 Social Science Edinburgh Global 6 pages 26–133 Edinburgh College of Art 8 Resources 9 Career enhancement 10 Medicine & Support services 12 Veterinary Medicine Accommodation 13 Learning at the heart of the city 14 pagespages 134 126-141–163 Choosing your postgraduate degree 16 How to apply 17 Science & Tuition fees, scholarships & funding 18 Engineering Visiting the University 20 Our programmes 22 pages 164–205 Our research areas 25 Humanities & Social Science 26 Medicine & Veterinary Medicine 134 Science & Engineering 164 Tuition fees: further information 206 Campus maps 208 Terms & conditions 211 Useful contacts 213 Index 214 PGP INTRO 2012 (1-25) 28/7/11 12:06 Page 4

Why choose the University of Edinburgh? The University of Edinburgh is one regular internal reviews and constantly considers in industrial liaison and technology transfer of the largest universities in the UK, new approaches and techniques in teaching. since 1984. For example, the award-winning and one of the most cosmopolitan. Recently, innovative teaching methods and Wolfson Microelectronics is one of the tools for postgraduates have included University’s best known spin-out companies Our postgraduate community is weblogs, Skype and Second Life virtual and currently has offices in the UK, US, Japan, made up of more than 9,000 tutorials. China, Taiwan and Korea. In 2010 the taught and research students University received research awards from from more than 130 countries. Collaboration and sources including government, the EU, Our size and international diversity international partnerships research councils, charities and industry, enrich every student’s experience. totalling more than £200 million. The University is a member of the Russell Group of leading UK research-intensive Edinburgh Research and Innovation (ERI), Research excellence universities and Universitas 21, an international based at the University, is responsible for The University of Edinburgh has an international network of research-intensive universities. In the promotion and commercialisation of reputation for innovative research across a wide addition, Edinburgh is the only UK university, the University’s research excellence. It can range of disciplines. aside from Oxford, to be a member of both help postgraduate researchers build on their the League of European Research Universities successes, and support them in taking the All of our students benefit from the strong (LERU) and COIMBRA, a network first steps to market, whether it be through research environment that informs our of leading academic institutions. collaborative research, licensing technology academic programmes. We are consistently or providing consultancy services. For more ranked in the top 50 universities in the world*. As an internationally renowned centre for information, please visit www.research- academic excellence, the University is the innovation.ed.ac.uk. In the most recent Research Assessment site of many world-class research centres. Exercise (RAE) the University of Edinburgh’s Our postgraduate students are crucial to our A proud heritage position as one of the world’s leading research continued success and development and, By choosing to pursue further study or universities was reaffirmed. Our submission along with our staff, they forge research research at Edinburgh you will be joining a was among the largest and most links through regular travel and overseas community of scholars that have been at the comprehensive in the UK. exchanges. We take pride in our partnerships with other institutions such as the California forefront of knowledge since 1583. Recent alumni include NASA astronaut Piers Sellers; A total of 1,684 individual academics – Institute of Technology and Stanford University the former UK Prime Minister, Gordon Brown; more than 90 per cent of the institution’s in the USA; the British University in Dubai, former MI5 Director General Stella Rimmington; academic staff – saw their research assessed in the UAE; the University of Melbourne in former Canadian Prime Minister Sir Charles across 39 subject areas. Of these subject Australia; and McGill University in Canada. Tupper; Scotland’s most senior judge, Lord areas, 27 were ranked in the UK top five. In China we have links with Peking University Hamilton; novelists Ian Rankin and Philippa The results also demonstrate that 63 per cent and the Beijing Film Academy. In total the Gregory; and Olympians Katherine Grainger of the University’s research activity is in the University is involved with more than 1,180 and Sir Chris Hoy. Looking further back, some highest possible categories – 4*, world leading international research collaborations. of our distinguished former students include and 3*, internationally excellent. For a full the philosopher David Hume, geologist James list of the RAE results, please visit Linking research Hutton, physicist James Clerk Maxwell, inventor www.ed.ac.uk/schools- and commerce Alexander Graham Bell and novelists Sir Arthur departments/governance-strategic- Conan Doyle, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis planning/research/mi/rde2008. We are proud that our long tradition of Stevenson. Perhaps our most famous student excellence serves the needs of industry and was Charles Darwin, who studied here in commerce across the UK and internationally. Teaching quality the 1800s. We value, and strongly encourage, the and innovation commercial development of research from The high quality of our teaching is consistently our academics. We were one of the first recognised, notably in the most recent review universities in the UK to actively develop by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher commercial links with industry, government Education (QAA). The University also conducts and the professions, having been involved

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Edinburgh Global

Global Academies enable the By bringing together academics from areas The Global Environment and Society University to make a greater as diverse as medicine and the biomedical Academy launched in June 2011 with the impact on some of the world’s sciences, public health, social sciences and aims of contributing to the building of a engineering, to share resources and knowledge, vibrant global community of talented people most challenging issues. With the Academy allows the University to address at the forefront of tackling the challenges Edinburgh Global we have set complex global health issues such as arising from environmental change. Students ourselves an ambitious goal – to pandemic flu, malaria, health inequalities and interested in studying under the Global become a place of first choice in childhood pneumonia. The Academy also aims Environment and Society Academy will benefit the minds of the world. We aim to to translate scientific advances into practical, from the opportunities arising from the reinforce Edinburgh’s position as effective and efficient solutions, which can creation of links with environmental science be implemented in developing nations. and policy practitioners in other academic one of the world’s leading institutions across the globe – both during universities attracting vibrant, The Global Health Academy has also launched their studies and afterwards as members of internationally focussed staff and a portfolio of online postgraduate degrees, a thriving alumni community. students who are open to and enabling healthcare professionals around working with the greatest minds the globe to participate in Edinburgh’s A new MSc in Global in the world. postgraduate education while continuing to live and work within their communities. Challenges This new programme offers a trans-disciplinary Given the ever-increasing global pace of approach to understanding the major change, the University needs to be able to act The Global Development Academy was problems facing the world; and enabling quickly and flexibly. We need to give a sharp launched in 2010 and builds on the University’s practical action towards their resolution. international focus to our considerable and strengths in international development and broad-ranging strengths in research, learning supports truly interdisciplinary postgraduate This new MSc is aligned to all three Global and knowledge, and continuously improve the training and research in social, political and Academies, and draws on their ability to way in which we conduct our international economic development processes and is collaborate effectively across a broad work. The University has launched three Global dedicated to ensuring the University makes range of subject areas and sectors. It offers Academies and the Edinburgh Centre on a profound, intellectual and practical postgraduates the opportunity to study, Climate Change to work across the University, contribution to the challenges facing in a modular, distance-learning capacity, uniting our expertise in a variety of disciplines, global development. the necessary responses to the main to provide solutions for issues such as the global challenges in health, international spread of epidemics, global poverty and One of the University’s newest programmes, the development and the environment, equipping environmental change. As a postgraduate MSc Africa and International Development, is a them with the highly employable skills student at Edinburgh, you have the great example of our pioneering teaching. It is necessary for a career in governmental and opportunity to be part of this. the only MSc in Europe with a specific focus on African development. This programme provides non-governmental organisations, charities and the private sector, concerned with finding The Global Health Academy was launched students with the skills and knowledge to multi disciplinary responses to the world’s in 2009 providing a comprehensive postgraduate understand the challenges of development, and increasingly complex problems. training forum for collaboration between staff also encourages them to think of new ways of and students in all three Colleges. It offers helping Africa to shape its own future. It For more information, please visit world-leading interdisciplinary postgraduate includes a balanced mix of theoretical and www.ed.ac.uk/edinburgh-global. degrees to equip future leaders in combating practical course options, so students will be global challenges in health. equipped for work in development agencies, in research or in government. Some research internships to connect students with organisations carrying out development activities are also offered. PGP INTRO 2012 (1-25) 28/7/11 12:06 Page 7

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Edinburgh College of Art

On 1 August 2011, Edinburgh College of Art The merger will create exciting opportunities will merge with the University of Edinburgh. for new academic developments, particularly Founded in 1907, but with a history dating at postgraduate level. As a result of the back to the 18th-century Trustees' Academy, merger, from 1 August 2011 Edinburgh Edinburgh College of Art has an international College of Art will combine with the reputation as one of the most successful art University's School of Arts, Culture & colleges in Europe, offering a range of Environment (ACE) to form a new Edinburgh postgraduate programmes across art, design, College of Art within the University containing architecture and landscape architecture. Art, Design, Music, History of Art, Architecture Postgraduate opportunities in ECA range from and Landscape Architecture. Information on film directing, animation and fashion through the programmes offered by ACE can be found to photography, performance costume, at page 28. product design - and much more. For a full list of the postgraduate opportunities available at ECA, and how to apply, please visit www.eca.ac.uk/study PGP INTRO 2012 (1-25) 28/7/11 12:06 Page 9

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Resources

University libraries The University is also home to specialist (see Campus maps, page 208, for details). collections and archives throughout the Situated in a magnificent location on Loch Postgraduate students have access to 30 University’s Schools and Colleges. These Tay, 80 miles north of Edinburgh, is Firbush libraries within the University. We hold almost include the Cockburn Geological Museum, Point, the University’s residential centre for all four million printed volumes, ranging from which contains more than 130,000 outdoor activities. rare books and manuscripts, to monographs, specimens and samples; the School of journals, maps, newspapers, musical scores Chemistry collection; and the Anaesthetics For further details on sport and exercise, and museum objects, covering every subject Museum, an excellent collection of medical please visit www.ed.ac.uk/sport. area offered at the University. Our digital apparatus used in the development of collection is expanding rapidly, allowing anaesthetics over the past 150 years. students access to the majority of existing Music and art e-journals and e-books required for all University societies You don’t need to be studying music to get programmes of study, and members of involved with the musical life of the University. Edinburgh University Student’s Association staff are always keen to source additional Students can perform in various groups (EUSA) supports 180 student societies covering electronic resources to support new areas through student-run music societies or all areas of interest across sport, music, drama of research. We also have close links with attend musical events ranging from salsa and the arts. All students of the University are national and local collections spanning a classes to rock concerts. The University members of EUSA and are encouraged to broad range of disciplines. also offers a varied and extensive series of get involved. EUSA also runs the four union lunchtime concerts and organ recitals in buildings, which, as well as offering affordable While many of the books and journals the Reid, McEwan and St Cecilia’s Halls. meals and snacks, host year-round students need will be delivered direct to their entertainment. For more information, desktop, they are able to visit any of the The University is home to the Talbot Rice please visit www.eusa.ed.ac.uk. libraries on campus. Our libraries have long Gallery, a free public gallery within our opening hours to ensure facilities are available historic Old College building. The Gallery when most needed, and are all fully wireless- Scotland’s top holds a permanent display of the University’s enabled. Expert members of staff are always sports university Old Masters and bronzes, and has a space on hand, in each location, to help students dedicated to displaying around seven We are Scotland’s top-ranked sports university, find the information required. contemporary art exhibitions a year. The recently attracting the top 5* rating in Gallery’s round room hosts a programme of The Times Good University Guide 2009. Computer facilities experimental projects and small exhibitions. For more information, please visit The University’s cutting-edge, high-speed Our Centre for Sport and Exercise hosts www.ed.ac.uk/talbot-rice network and computing facilities ensure that activities at both recreational and competitive accessing internal learning resources and levels, which are available at a number of sites the internet is easy and convenient. All around the city. The Centre offers a state-of- students are issued with their own email the-art 100-station CV gym, body circuit gym, address. If an IT refresher course is required, fixed weights gym, two sports halls, two there is a wide range available to postgraduates, dance studios, four squash courts and dedicated facilities for boxing, archery, rifle from beginners’ computing to programming “Studying at Edinburgh has courses. For more information, please visit shooting, climbing and bouldering. In July been absolutely instructive. My www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ 2010 we opened a £4.5 million extension information-services/computing. of the Centre, bringing a further range of needs and interests are fulfilled cutting-edge sport and fitness spaces, and my expectations have been Special Collections including free weights, body conditioning and exceeded. The University offers The University’s Main Library hosts The Centre activity areas. The Centre offers 50 exercise the expertise I was looking for. for Research Collections, which is one of the classes each week and a range of workshops Additionally, there is a friendly, and personal training, and it also hosts the most important resources of its kind in the multicultural atmosphere renowned FASIC sports injuries centre and a UK. Rare books, drawings, plans, manuscripts among staff and students.” and photographs are held here, offering superb performance sports programme for postgraduate students vivid insights into talented student athletes. There are further Brigit Hafner the foundations of art, philosophy and activity gyms and a 25-metre, six-lane MSc by Research, African Studies experimentation, to name but a few areas swimming pool at St Leonards Land, and of scholarship. outdoor playing fields at Peffermill PGP INTRO 2012 (1-25) 28/7/11 12:06 Page 10

Career enhancement

A postgraduate qualification is Transferable skills patent searching, building a business team, negotiating, preparing a business plan and always looked on favourably by In addition to formal and informal training market assessment. employers and recruiters, not from postgraduate lecturers and supervisors, only because of the skills a course students have access to a wide range of Additional opportunities will instil, but also because the high-quality training courses and workshops If you want to extend your education through designed to enhance their career and personal capacity to take on and complete part-time courses offered by the University, development. Courses on offer include a postgraduate degree is an you will be entitled to a significant discount presentation, negotiation and leadership skills as a full-time student. You can choose from impressive achievement in its own as well as computing and communications. hundreds of courses through the University’s right. Whether you are continuing Postgraduate students benefit from our Office of Lifelong Learning. your academic training after an Transferable Skills Programme, one of the most undergraduate degree, returning established university research skills training If you wish to learn another language, the programmes in the UK. Since 1997 the to study after a break or starting University’s English Language Teaching Centre University has been focusing on helping a postgraduate programme while offers students a range of affordable classes in postgraduate research students meet working, a postgraduate qualification many languages. requirements laid out by the Research from Edinburgh can equip you Council’s Joint Skills Statement. with key qualities, skills and For more information, please visit www.ed.ac.uk/studying/short-courses. knowledge that employers are The University’s Transkills unit offers looking for providing you with training on research skills and techniques, the a competitive edge in the research environment, research management, job market. personal effectiveness, communication skills, networking and teamworking and career management, as well as more subject-specific Careers Service training. Developing these broader professional Our award-winning Careers Service is on skills and qualities means that our postgraduate hand to provide information, advice and research students are in high demand. Our guidance to our postgraduate students, Transkills unit enables our postgraduate whatever their career objectives. As well as research students to gain the skills, knowledge, offering one-to-one guidance and providing and confidence needed for undertaking a access to careers information, the Careers PhD, and to move on to a successful career. Service offers practical workshops and sessions Courses are specifically developed with “Transkills courses are a throughout the year from marketing yourself researchers in mind. They range from a valuable accompaniment effectively to planning an academic career. morning to two days and tutors come from to my PhD research and Information sessions on a range of career a wide range of backgrounds, including areas such as finance, management academics from the University, training specialist training. The focus, consultancy and the media are also available. professionals and specialists in various fields. relevance and professionalism Guidance on CV writing, interview techniques, of transkills courses helps job-hunting, job applications, presentation Business and research students meet the skills and aptitude testing is also provided. enterprise training challenges of research study Our Careers Service has strong relationships The University offers business and enterprise and future careers.” with a wide range of employers, advertising training through a programme of workshops Gino Jabbar post-study job opportunities in all sectors as designed to help participants develop PhD Physics well as part-time jobs during semester. Last their business and entrepreneurial skills. year they advertised around 7,000 vacancies These provide the opportunity to meet staff and welcomed more than 300 recruiting from the organisations that can help with organisations on to campus. establishing a business. Workshops cover a variety of topics, including finance basics, For more information, please visit raising finance, intellectual property basics, www.ed.ac.uk/careers. PGP INTRO 2012 (1-25) 28/7/11 12:06 Page 11

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Support services

To help students settle in and The Health Centre The Student get the most out of their time The University Health Centre provides Counselling Service here, we offer a wide variety of medical and nursing care under the National The Student Counselling Service offers support services and postgraduate Health Service, including a comprehensive professional, confidential advice for students induction events. travel clinic. For more information, please who may be experiencing personal problems, visit www.health-service.ed.ac.uk. whether or not they are related to study. For The Advice Place more information, please visit www.ed.ac.uk/student-counselling. The Advice Place is Edinburgh University The International Office Students’ Association’s drop-in advice centre, The University currently welcomes around offering free, confidential and independent 4,300 international postgraduate students advice on a range of issues from finance or from more than 130 countries across the legal matters to tenants’ rights or council world. The International Office is the central tax. For further details, please visit contact point for international students and www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/advice. provides information and support to help them on arrival, and throughout their time in The Chaplaincy Centre Edinburgh. Services we offer include immigration advice (via regular workshops or The Chaplaincy Centre offers support and one-to-one appointments with a qualified guidance to students of all faiths and none. advisor), and applicant visits. We also arrange For more information, please visit dedicated orientation events for new students www.ed.ac.uk/chaplaincy. including an airport welcome service, campus tours, information sessions and a study skills Childcare orientation day designed specifically for new masters students. This will help you understand We welcome students with families and the the UK education system and what your tutors “New beginnings are often University has two nurseries open 50 weeks expect from you. difficult, but the numerous of the year. The Day Nursery looks after children from six weeks old and the Uni-Tots induction sessions held by Each year we organise regular social events Nursery looks after children from two and the University lessened some including the Global Horizons festival, which a half to five years of age. Please visit of my fears. The staff in my celebrates our international community. The www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ School’s admissions office festival typically features debates, a ceilidh, day-nursery and www.unitots.psy.ed.ac.uk parties, a mini world cup and a music and and the domestic supervisor for more details. dance show, all with an international theme. in my accommodation were

Information on nurseries approved by the City also extremely helpful in The International Students’ Centre is run by of Edinburgh Council can be found on the City giving advice and pointing student volunteers and offers a drop-in centre of Edinburgh Council website, me in the right direction.” for all new international students. The Centre www.scottishchildcare.gov.uk. also runs social and support events throughout Fay-Marie Antrobus MSc Management the year, including subsidised trips around The Disability Office Scotland. For more information, please visit There are approximately 1,400 students www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international. with a declared disability attending the University and we encourage applications from students with a disability. We aim to create an environment that helps disabled students participate fully in the mainstream of university life, through flexible methods of teaching and assessment, and by progressively improving access to buildings and technology. For more information, please visit www.ed.ac.uk/disability-office. PGP INTRO 2012 (1-25) 28/7/11 12:06 Page 13

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Accommodation

We are committed to helping September and May. All our housing is sometimes difficult or expensive to find the as many of our new students is managed by a team of Accommodation right private accommodation. We do have as possible find appropriate, Managers or Wardens, who are responsible some accommodation tailored to couples for the smooth running of the properties and families but this is only available on a safe and affordable housing. and are supported by Residents’ Assistants – first-come, first-served basis. students with some experience of living in We specifically guarantee an offer of our accommodation and who live on site. For further information, details on how accommodation to all new, single to apply and help with private sector postgraduate students from outside the The needs of a student with a partner or a accommodation, please visit European Union, provided they hold an family are different, and we appreciate that it www.ed.ac.uk/accommodation-services. unconditional offer to study for the full year at the University and their accommodation application is received by the deadline. Although students from within the European Union cannot, regrettably, be guaranteed an offer of accommodation, we very strongly recommend they still apply, as they will be made an offer if sufficient rooms are available. We can also provide some help on finding housing in the private sector, and we run an Accommodation Advice Centre in the period running up to the beginning of the academic year each September.

The majority of University accommodation for postgraduate students is self-catered, with the exception of a small number of catered places at Pollock Halls. Our self-catered accommodation includes Richmond Place with around 275 single en-suite rooms only moments away from George Square and the University’s Central Area. Adjacent is Roxburgh Place, with 59 single rooms in large flats, with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. Mylnes Court, an impressive and historic building situated at the top of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, offers 160 rooms, primarily in three and five- bedroom flats. Ratcliffe Terrace houses 70 students, primarily in six and seven-bedroom flats; it’s located halfway between George Square and the University’s King’s Buildings. 1 Richmond Place Our accommodation on West Mains Road, with 120 rooms, is particularly well located, 2 Roxburgh Place close to King’s Buildings. Our latest addition, 3 Mylnes Court Ascham Court, situated adjacent to the 4 Ratcliffe Terrace Meadows, has 75 study bedrooms in a mixed configuration of flats and houses. 5 John Burnett House 6 West Mains Road The vast majority of accommodation is let on a 51-week contract, with rent including 5-min walk utilities, internet access and some cleaning; 10-min walk we have some limited options for those who 15-min walk might only require a 38-week lease between PGP INTRO 2012 (1-25) 28/7/11 12:06 Page 14

Learning at the heart of the city

The University is located at the A city of inspiration heart of the city of Edinburgh, one Students living in the city soon discover their of Europe’s great cultural capitals. environment is not only aesthetically pleasing Built on seven hills, the city but also practically inspiring. Edinburgh is comprises the Georgian New Town rich in libraries, supplementing those of the and the Medieval Old Town, which University, including specialist collections in together have UNESCO world areas as diverse as poetry, biology, geology and astronomy. In addition, the National “Edinburgh is a heritage status. Amid the Library of Scotland, the country’s largest phenomenal city: breathtaking architecture you’ll library, is accessible to students and is only loaded with big-city find modern buildings such as the a short walk from the central area. attractions, while Scottish Parliament, Our Dynamic maintaining the Earth and the National Museum The city is home to the National Gallery, the compactness of a of Scotland. Edinburgh was also Royal Scottish Academy, the National Portrait Gallery, the National Gallery of Modern Art town. The experience appointed the first UNESCO City and a wealth of other art spaces which serve Edinburgh provides of Literature. students well. Edinburgh is also home to both makes you wish you the Scottish Parliament and the highest civil could stay for longer.” Unique Edinburgh and criminal courts in the country, and it is the UK’s largest financial centre outside London. Talal Ebrahim Al Absi As one of the UK’s most student-friendly MSc International Law cities and a major European cultural centre, Edinburgh is an exciting, fascinating and Travel welcoming place to study. Regularly voted Edinburgh is easily accessible from within one of the most desirable places to live in the UK, Europe and beyond. The city is the world, Scotland’s capital has a great served by a major international airport, and social and cultural life, a busy sporting rail and road links to the UK’s main cities. calendar and a rich history. Edinburgh is a Because of the compact nature of the city, safe and prosperous city well known for many of the University’s students get around its friendly people, compact layout, stunning by foot or bike. Buses are plentiful and a new architecture and green environment. Wherever tram network is planned. The University you are in the city, you are never more than supports cycling through a range of green two miles from open countryside. transport initiatives, including a cycle training scheme and bike maintenance assistance. For A city of culture further information, please visit: www.ed.ac.uk/cycling. Famous around the world for the Edinburgh International Festival and Festival Fringe in August, more than 13 million people visit Location Edinburgh every year to enjoy its national The mountains, lochs, forests, fresh air and museums and galleries, comedy, theatre, great views of the Highlands and Islands cinemas and great pubs and clubs. The are only a few hours away from Edinburgh University maintains close relations with the and open up a wide range of outdoor city and is heavily involved in public outreach opportunities such as skiing, hillwalking or programmes, public lectures, and public events visiting historical sites. Scotland also has one such as the Science Festival, the Edinburgh of the longest coastlines for a country of its International Festival and Festival Fringe. size, so going to the beach is easy – and Getting involved in any of these events is easy highly recommended. and University of Edinburgh students enjoy a life experience they won’t find anywhere else. PGP INTRO 2012 (1-25) 28/7/11 12:06 Page 15

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Choosing your postgraduate degree

Postgraduate study at the programmes offer the opportunity to study (DClinPsychol) or Doctor of Engineering in University of Edinburgh gives advanced-level taught modules in your subject System Level Integration (EngD). Professional students a unique opportunity area drawing on our extensive range of doctorates combine advanced research masters (taught) programmes. An MSc by training, a substantial contribution to to work at the highest academic Research is assessed by coursework, knowledge through their own research and level alongside some of the most examination and a dissertation. a rigorous reflection on professional practice. influential academics and amongst some of the highest quality peer PhD Which mode of delivery students in the world. A PhD is the highest academic research is right for you? qualification, entailing research training and Online distance learning Which kind of degree supervised research, either on a one-to-one basis with a supervisor(s), or as part of a programmes is right for you? research team. The aim of a research degree is We offer a growing number of online distance Masters to provide a thorough training in a particular learning masters programmes designed for those candidates who wish to undertake The University offers an extensive range academic area through original investigation further study while maintaining their professional of masters programmes. Most are designed and experiment. This allows students to lives or other commitments. Our online to develop knowledge or techniques in acquire the specialist background knowledge distance learning programmes also allow you specialised subjects previously studied more for the projected research, and to develop the to join a global community of experts in your generally at undergraduate level, although skills appropriate to research that field. The field. Please see the programme listing, pages some act as ‘conversion routes’, allowing precise focus of the research will be agreed 22–25, where these are highlighted or visit students to change or develop their area between the student and the supervisor and is www.ed.ac.uk/studying/online-distance- of specialisation from that undertaken at likely to develop over the course of the PhD. learning undergraduate level. The majority are The outcome of the research is embodied in a thesis written by the student, the acquisition one-year, full-time programmes, providing a Part-time study highly intensive but rewarding qualification, of research skills, specialist knowledge and Part-time study is available for many recognised internationally. They can be transferable skills relevant to a whole host programmes, but please note that stand-alone qualifications for career or of careers within academic research and immigration regulations state that students personal development, or preparation for elsewhere. PhD research is a challenging yet from outside the EU and EEA must study on a further research and possibly an academic exciting undertaking which allows research full-time basis in the UK. Please contact our career. Most of our masters programmes lead students to make a significant contribution International Office for further information or to the award of MSc; this applies across the to the existing body of knowledge in their visit www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international. spectrum of subjects available at Edinburgh, field and to work with eminent academics and where it is necessary to distinguish experts. A PhD takes around three years full postgraduate masters from our undergraduate time and six years part time to complete. MA degree. Other qualifications include MBA, An MPhil is a two-year programme and is LLM, MMus, MEd or MTheol. Most masters are assessed by thesis. The objective of this taught programmes and involve a combination programme is to produce a research worker of taught modules, coursework and supervised who has acquired a good all-round knowledge research, and students are expected to write a of their subject, in-depth knowledge of a dissertation or undertake a project. specialised area, and the research skills to carry Masters by Research out and present a piece of original research for submission for a higher degree. In some It is also possible to study for a research-based instances, PhD students are registered for an masters. An MSc by Research is a one-year MPhil degree until they have demonstrated programme designed specifically to prepare satisfactory progress and become PhD students. students for advanced research, although it can be taken as a qualification in its own right. 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How to apply

Entry requirements Your online account The usual qualification required for admission Applicants receive an online account, through to study for a postgraduate degree is an the University’s EASE system, as well as a undergraduate degree in an appropriate username and password allowing you to track subject with a 1st or 2:1 classification, if a your application. Partially completed applications UK qualification, but entry requirements vary can be saved at any time and worked on by programme. Please see the individual at a later date. Details about applications, taught masters programme details for further including any offer of admission, will be information. To discuss research opportunities available through the applicant’s online please contact the School. Details of international account. Communications about the progress equivalents to our entry requirements can be of submitted applications, including requests found in the ‘information by country’ section for more information and admission decisions, of the University’s website at www.ed.ac.uk/ will be made through the EASE system and studying/international/country. applicants are advised to check their account regularly. More information about what happens When to apply after you apply is available at www.ed.ac.uk/ studying/postgraduate/whats-next. Before making a formal application, candidates who are interested in research, are strongly advised to write to the School in Educational agents which they hope to study, in order to obtain The University has certified representative advice about their proposed study. This is agents in the following locations: Brunei, particularly important for those candidates Canada, China, the Gulf Region, Hong Kong, who are interested in research. India, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Norway, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Although applications can be made at Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, any time, applicants should be aware that Zambia and Zimbabwe. International applicants there are advantages in applying as early as can use an agent to help guide them through possible either due to the high demand for the application process if necessary. Contact some programmes or scholarship competition details for all our agents can be found at deadlines. www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/agents. English language requirements For students whose first language is not English, documentary evidence of competence in both written and spoken English must be provided. Please visit www.ed.ac.uk/studying/ international/english/postgraduate for detailed information about the English language qualifications required for your subject area of interest.

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Tuition fees, scholarships & funding

Tuition fees Scholarships & funding Student Awards Agency The rates of fees shown below are applicable The University’s Scholarship and Student for Scotland at the time of publishing and apply to the Funding Service offers guidance on sources Another main source of funding for Scottish standard fees for the session 2012/13. For of scholarships, grants and other funding domiciled postgraduate students is the Student information about non-standard fees and the opportunities. An online searchable database Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS). most up-to-date rates applicable, please visit is available from the Scholarships and Student www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding. Funding Services website. Please visit SAAS funds the Postgraduate Students’ www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding. Allowance Scheme, which provides support for a number of taught postgraduate courses in Postgraduate taught and research mainly vocational subjects, some of which are masters programmes The following is a selection of funding opportunities for postgraduate studies. allocated on a quota basis. Further information Standard tuition fees for 2012/13 on these programmes and their associated Home/EU Overseas Research Council awards SAAS quota allocations can be found at The main external sources of financial support www.saas.gov.uk. Band 1 £5,750 £13,050 for UK/EU postgraduate students are the Band 2 £5,750 £17,200 studentships offered by: The University of Edinburgh Band 3 £5,750 £30,850 • Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) UK/EU Masters Scholarships • Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Twelve scholarships are available to UK and Research Council (BBSRC) European Union students who have been Postgraduate masters of philosophy • Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) accepted to the University of Edinburgh to and doctorate research programmes • Engineering and Physical Sciences Research study on a one-year, full-time masters Council (EPSRC) programme in any subject offered by the Standard tuition fees for 2012/13 • Medical Research Council (MRC) University. Candidates must have, or expect to Home/EU Overseas • Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) obtain, a UK first-class honours degree or the Band 1 * £11,450 • Science and Technology Facilities Council international equivalent. The award covers fees Band 2 * £15,000 (STFC). only at the UK/EU rate, and is tenable for one Band 3 * £27,000 year. The closing date for applications is 1 May Awards are made for both taught programmes 2012. Further information on the eligibility *The standard full-time Home/EU Postgraduate (PGR) fee of study and research. All studentship applications criteria and online application procedure is for 2012/13 is unlikely to be set by the Government until must be made through the University. Normally available at www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/ early in 2012 and therefore is not available at the time of publication. However, the fee was £3,400 in 2011/12. only those UK/EU students who have been uk-masters. resident in the UK for the preceding three years The above fees apply to all students beginning are eligible for a full award. For some awards, University of Edinburgh study on or after 1 August 2012. For further candidates who are EU nationals and are Postgraduate Scholarships details about how to pay your tuition fees, resident in the UK may be eligible for a fees- Colleges and Schools have their own please turn to page 206. only award. Further information is available on postgraduate scholarships, which are available the Scholarships and Student Funding Services to those wishing to study for a research degree. Alumni tuition fee discount website, as detailed above. Where eligible, applicants for College awards The University offers a 10 per cent discount are also expected to apply to the relevant on postgraduate tuition fees for alumni who Research Council for funding. Details are have graduated with an undergraduate degree available from Schools or from the postgraduate from the University of Edinburgh. The Graduate office of the appropriate College. The Discount Scheme applies to the self-funding University does not offer scholarships for elements of the postgraduate tuition fee. diploma programmes. For full details of this scheme, please visit Bank loans www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/discounts. For information on financial assistance to support your learning, including the Professional and Career Development Loans, please visit www.direct.gov.uk/pcdl or contact +44 (0)800 585 505. PGP INTRO 2012 (1-25) 28/7/11 12:06 Page 19

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Scholarships and other sources tuition fees, research costs, a living allowance, Council representative. Full details of these of funding for overseas students economy air travel to and from the UK and awards and other funding opportunities can visa application fees. be obtained from local British Council offices. The University and the UK Government To find your nearest office, please visit both offer a range of scholarships for OSI/University of www.britishcouncil.org. overseas students. Edinburgh Scholarships Marshall Scholarships Edinburgh Global The Open Society Institute and the University Masters Scholarships jointly offer up to eight scholarships to Marshall Scholarships offer outstanding US students from Georgia and Kyrgyzstan for students the opportunity to study at any The University offers a number of scholarships certain masters programmes in the School of UK university for at least two years. Applicants to international students paying the overseas Social & Political Studies. The awards cover must, at the time of application, have rate of tuition fee. All scholarships are awarded airfares, tuition fees and maintenance. obtained a minimum GPA of 3.7 (or A-) and on a competitive basis with the value of each must have graduated with a university degree award at either £3,000 or £5,000. Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships from a US institution after April 2009. Up to Principal’s Career Development The Scottish Government is offering a number 40 new scholarships will be awarded in 2012. More information is available from PhD Scholarships of scholarships to students who are citizens of Canada, China (mainland China only), India and www.marshallscholarship.org. The University will offer a number of PhD the USA and who would like to study for a scholarships for students starting their PhD masters degree in Scotland. The scholarships For more information on all of the above research at the University in the 2012–2013 are available for programmes of study at any scholarships, please visit www.ed.ac.uk/ academic session. The awards are open to UK, Scottish higher education institution and student-funding. EU and overseas students undertaking a applications for science, technology, creative research degree and may be held in any field industries, financial services, renewable and US and Canadian loans of study. This scholarship scheme provides a clean energy will be given priority. The University of Edinburgh is eligible to certify valuable opportunity for postgraduate research loan applications for US loan students. The students to undertake a package of training Commonwealth Scholarships University code is G06839. Please note that and development that will help them develop A number of awards are available each the regulations differ widely and it is important the necessary skills to meet their career year to Commonwealth students for taught that you read the application process choices, and offer them a breadth of postgraduate courses or doctoral study. instructions carefully on the University development opportunities in teaching, public A number of awards are available each year website. Further details are available from engagement, entrepreneurship and research. to Commonwealth students, for taught www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/us-loans. Edinburgh Global postgraduate courses or doctoral study. The University is also eligible to certify Research Scholarships The University and the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission offer a number of Canadian student loan applications. The Overseas research students of outstanding joint scholarships for students from developing institutional code is PUAR. For further merit and research potential may apply for a Commonwealth countries, through the information, please visit www.ed.ac.uk/ University Global Research Scholarship. The Commonwealth Scholarship & Fellowship Plan. student-funding/canadian-loans. value of each award covers the difference Applications should be made to the between the overseas rate of tuition fee and Commonwealth Scholarship Agency in the the home rate. country in which the applicant permanently resides. More information is available from China Scholarship Council www.dfid.gov.uk/cscuk. (CSC)/University of Edinburgh Research Scholarships Chevening Scholarships PhD candidates who are nationals of the The Foreign and Commonwealth Office fund People’s Republic of China and reside in a number of Chevening Scholarships for China at the time of application may apply for postgraduate study, mainly for one-year taught a joint CSC/University of Edinburgh Research masters degrees. Selection is carried out by Scholarship. Twenty scholarships, which are British Embassies and High Commissions co-funded by CSC and the University, are overseas in consultation with the local British available each year. These awards cover PGP INTRO 2012 (1-25) 28/7/11 12:06 Page 20

Visiting the University

Open Day How to get here of qualifications, to a University server as part of the application process. The University will The best way to find out more about the Edinburgh is easily accessible by air, road tell students what documents are required University is to visit us. The University will be and rail. Flights from London take around an and how they should be uploaded. holding its Postgraduate Open Day on Friday hour. Edinburgh is served by an international 18 November, 2011. For further information airport with direct daily flights to hundreds Once we have received these documents, and to book a place, please visit of mainland European destinations and the University will issue a Confirmation of www.ed.ac.uk/studying/postgraduate/ cities across the USA and beyond. For Acceptance of Studies letter, which applicants open-day. Or to register your interest please more information on travel please visit: must use when applying for a UK visa. Please email us at [email protected]. www.edinburghairport.com be aware that applicants may have to produce There are also a number of smaller School- or www.firstscotrail.com the original copies of the documents that College-specific events, and details are on the were uploaded, once they arrive in Edinburgh. above website. If you wish to visit the www.raileurope.co.uk Applicants should bring the original documents University at any other time, please contact with them and the University will be in contact the School in which you wish to study or our Entry to the UK if we need to see them. We will keep our Student Recruitment and Admissions Office, Students who are not EU or EEA* nationals copies of these documents on file, and may must obtain either a visa or prior entry need to disclose them and other relevant clearance in order to enter the UK as a information to the UK immigration authorities Student Recruitment & Admissions student. Please refer to our International if there is a query about your visa status. T: +44 (0)131 650 4360 Pre-Arrival Guide for up-to-date details on E: [email protected] what kind of immigration regulations exist It is the applicant’s responsibility to check W: www.ed.ac.uk/student-recruitment and how to apply for a visa/entry clearance if there are any restrictions to their entry to at www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ the UK prior to arranging travel. Please note for information on student-led or self-guided international-office/immigration. that immigration rules change frequently, tours. and students are advised to check the New visa regulations came into effect in the current position. UK in 2010. This means that applicants to the University of Edinburgh from outside the EEA * The European Economic Area includes all European will have to upload digital copies of their Union countries, plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and passport and other documents, such as copies Norway. Switzerland is not a member of the European Economic Area.

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Our programmes Taught Masters and Masters by Research Distance learning. Humanities & Social Science School of Arts, Culture & the Environment School of Education www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/arts-culture-environment/graduate-school www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/education/postgraduate Art & Architecture Additional Support for Learning MEd/Diploma/Certificate (6 yrs/4 yrs/2 yrs PT) Advanced Sustainable Design MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Community Education MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Architectural Project Management MSc Distance Learning (48 or 84 mths) Dance Science & Education MSc/Diploma/Certificate (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Architectural & Urban Design MSc (1 yr FT) E-Learning MSc Distance Learning (1 yr FT–6 yrs PT), Diploma Architecture MArch (2 yrs FT), MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) (9 mths FT, 4 yrs PT), Certificate (4 mths FT, 2 yrs PT) Art in the Global Middle Ages MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Education MSc (1yr FT, 3yrs PT)EdD (5 yrs PT) Cultural Studies MSc (1 yr FT) Educational Research MSc (1 yr FT, 3 yrs PT) Design & Digital Media MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Education: Language, Theory, Practice & Literacy MSc (1 yr FT, 6 yrs PT) Diploma (9 mths FT, 4 yrs PT) Digital Animation MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Educational Leadership MSc (3 yrs PT) History of Art MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Inclusive & Special Education MSc (1 yr FT) History of Art, Theory & Display MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Language Teaching MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Interdisciplinary Creative Practices MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Management of Training & Development MSc (1 yr FT, 6 yrs PT), Diploma (9 mths FT, 4 yrs PT), Master of Architecture MArch (2 yrs FT) Certificate (4 mths FT, 2 yrs PT) Modern Art: History, Curating & Criticism MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Outdoor Education MSc (15 mths FT, 6 yrs PT), Diploma (1 yr FT, 4 yrs PT), Reflective Design Practices MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Certificate (2 yrs PT) Renaissance to Enlightenment MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Outdoor Environmental MSc (15 mths FT, 6 yrs PT), Diploma (1 yr FT, 4 yrs PT), & Sustainability Education Certificate (2 yrs PT) Scottish Art & Visual Culture 1750–2000 MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Performance Psychology MSc (1 yr FT, 6 yrs PT), Diploma (9 mths FT, 4 yrs PT) The City MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Personal & Social Outdoor Education MSc (15 mths FT, 6 yrs PT), Diploma (1 yr FT, 4 yr PT), Music Certificate (2 yrs PT) Acoustics & Music Technology MSc (1 yr FT) Physical Education (3–14) MSc (2 yrs PT) Composition MMus (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Professional Graduate Diploma PGDE (3 yrs FT) Composition for Screen MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) in Education (Primary) Creative Music Practice MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Professional Graduate Diploma PGDE (3 yrs FT) in Education (Secondary) Digital Composition & Performance MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Digital Media & Culture MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Sport & Recreation Business Management MSc (1 yr FT, 6 yrs PT), Diploma (9 mths FT, 4 yrs PT) Digital Studio Practice MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Strength & Conditioning MSc (1 yr FT, 6 yrs PT), Diploma (9 mths FT, 4 yrs PT) Early Keyboard Performance Studies MMus (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Swimming Science PG Cert (2 yrs PT) Music MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Teaching English to Speakers of Other MSc (1 yr FT, 6 yrs PT), Diploma (9 mths FT, 4 yrs PT) Languages (TESOL) Certificate (4 mths FT, 2 yrs PT) Music in the Community MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Musical Instrument Research MMus (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) School of Health in Social Sciences Musicology MMus (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Sound Design MSc/MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT), www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/health/postgraduate Sound Environments MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Advancing Nursing Practice MSc (1 yr FT, 2–3 yrs PT) Applied Psychology (Healthcare) for Children MSc (1 yr FT) Business School & Young People Children & Young People’s Mental Health MSc (1 yr FT, 2–3 yrs PT) PGCert / PG Diploma www.business-school.ed.ac.uk & Psychological Practice Accounting & Finance MSc (1 yr FT) Clinical Psychology DClinPsychol (3 yrs FT, 4–5 yrs PT), Business Administration MBA (1 yr FT) MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Business Administration (Modular) MBA (4 yrs FT) Cognitive Behavior Therapy PG Cert (2 yrs FT) Business Administration in International Business MBA IB (15 mths FT) Counselling MCouns/Diploma/Certificate (4yrs, 3yrs, 1yr PT) Carbon Finance MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Counselling (Continuing Professional Practice) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Carbon Management MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Counselling (Interpersonal Dialogue) MCouns (2 yrs FT) Finance & Investment MSc (1 yr FT) Counselling Studies MSc/MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) International Business & Emerging Markets MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Health Studies PG Cert (4 mths PT) Management MSc/MSc by Research (1 yr FT) Integrated Service Improvement: Health & Social Care MSc (2 yrs PT) Marketing MSc (1 yr FT) Nursing Studies MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Marketing & Business Analysis MSc (1 yr FT) Psychotherapy & Counselling DPsychotherapy (3 yrs FT) School of Divinity (Interpersonal Dialogue) www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/divinity/studying/postgraduates School of History, Classics & Archaeology Biblical Studies MSc/MTh (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/history-classics-archaeology/graduate-school Divinity MSc by Research/MTh (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) History Ecclesiastical History MSc by Research/MTh (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) American History MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Ethics MTh (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Diaspora & Migration History MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Ministry MTh (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Economic & Social History MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) New Testament & Christian Origins MSc by Research/MTh (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) First Millenium Studies MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Religious Studies MSc/MTh/MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Gender History MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Theology in History MSc/MTh (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) History MSc/MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Theology & Ethics MSc by Research/MTh (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Intellectual History MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) World Christianity MSc/MTh/MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Landscape, Environment & History MSc Distance Learning (2 yrs PT) School of Economics Medieval History MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Modern British & Irish History MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/economics/postgraduate Scottish History MSc/MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Economics MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Scottish Studies MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Economics (Finance) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Social & Cultural History MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) The Second World War in Europe MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) PGP INTRO 2012 (1-25) 28/7/11 12:06 Page 23

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Classics Mind, Language & Embodied Cognition MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Classical Art & Archaeology MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Modern Chinese Cultural Studies MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Classics MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Russian Studies MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Scandinavian Studies MSc by Research (1 yr FT) Hellenistic World MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Scottish Ethnology MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Archaeology Transdisciplinary Documentary Film Practice MSc by Research (1 yr FT) Archaeology MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Viking Studies MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) European Archaeology MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Forensic Anthropology MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences Human Osteoarchaeology MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) www.ppls.ed.ac.uk/pg/ Mediterranean Archaeology MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Osteoarchaeology MSc (2 yrs FT) Philosophy Ancient Philosophy MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) School of Law Philosophy MSc/MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) www.law.ed.ac.uk/pg Psychology Commercial Law LLM (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Cognition in Science & Society MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Comparative & European Private Law LLM (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) History & Theory of Psychology MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Competition Law & Innovation LLM (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Human Cognitive Neuropsychology MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Criminology & Criminal Justice MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Mind, Language & Embodied Cognition MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) European Law LLM (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Psychological Research Methods MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Global Environment & Climate Change Law LLM (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Psychology MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) History & Philosophy of Law LLM by Research (1 yr FT) Psychology of Individual Differences MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Innovation, Technology & The Law LLM (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Psychology of Language MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Intellectual Property Law LLM (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) International Economic Law LLM (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Linguistics & English Language International Law LLM (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Applied Linguistics MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Law LLM (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Developmental Linguistics MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Law & Chinese LLM (2 yrs FT) English Language MSc/MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Legal Research LLM by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Evolution of Language & Cognition MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Information Technology Law LLM (Distance Learning 1 yr FT, 2–3 yrs PT) Speech & Language Processing MSc/Diploma (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Innovation, Technology & the Law LLM (Distance Learning 1 yr FT, 2–3 yrs PT) Intellectual Property Law LLM (Distance Learning 1 yr FT, 2–3 yrs PT) School of Social & Political Science Medical Law & Ethics LLM (Distance Learning 1 yr FT, 2–3 yrs PT) www.sps.ed.ac.uk/gradschool/ School of Literatures, Languages & Cultures Politics & International Relations Advanced Professional Studies Protection/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/literatures-languages-cultures/graduate-school Criminal Justice/Mental Health MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Literature & Literary Theory Africa & International Development MSc Distance Learning (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) American Literature MSc by Research (1 yr FT) African Studies MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Comparative & General Literature MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Anthropology of Health & Illness MSc Distance Learning (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Critical Theory MSc by Research (1 yr FT) Childhood Studies MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) English Literature: Creative Writing MSc by Research (1 yr FT) Comparative Public Policy MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) English Literature: Literature & Modernity: MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Ethics & Political Philosophy MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) 1900–Present European Union Politics & Law MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) English Literature: Literature MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) & Society 1688–1900 Global & International Sociology MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) English Literature: Medieval Literature MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Global Crime, Justice & Security MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) English Literature: Postcolonial Literature MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Global Health & Anthropology MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) English Literature: Renaissance Literature MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Global Health & Public Policy MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) English Literature: Romanticism MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Health Inequalities & Public Policy MSc (1 yr FT, 3 yrs PT) English Literature: Scottish Literature MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Health Systems & Public Policy MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) English Literature: US Literature MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) International & European Politics MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) English Literature: Victorian Literature MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) International Development MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Literary Translation as Creative Practice MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) International Political Theory MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Literature & Transatlanticism MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) International Relations MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) International Relations of the Middle East with Arabic MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Language Studies Multi-Level & Regional Politics MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Chinese Studies MChS (2 yrs FT) Nationalism Studies MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Hispanic Studies MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Policy Studies MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Public Policy MPP (15 mths FT) Italian Studies MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Politics MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Japanese Studies MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Public Health Policy MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Sanskrit Studies MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Science & Technology, Policy & Management MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Translation Studies MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Science & Technology Studies MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Cultures & Visual Arts Science, Technology MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Arab World Studies MSc (2 yrs FT) & International Development Celtic Studies MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Social Anthropology MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) European Studies MSc (1 yr FT) Social Policy MSc by Research (1 yr FT) Film in the Public Space MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Social Research MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Film Studies MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Social Work MSW (24 mths FT) Highland Studies MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Socio-Cultural Studies MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Sociology MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Japanese Culture MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Sociology & Anthropology of Health & Illness MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Material Cultures & the History of the Book MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) South Asia & International Development MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Media, Culture & Practice MSc (1 yr FT) South Asian Studies MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT)- Medieval Studies MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Middle Eastern Diasporas MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) PGP INTRO 2012 (1-25) 28/7/11 12:06 Page 24

Our programmes Taught Masters and Masters by Research (continued) Distance Learning. College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine Dentistry Veterinary Medicine www.epdi.org.uk www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/studying/postgraduate Dental Primary Care MMedSci/MSc (3 yrs PT) Animal Biosciences MSc ( 1 yr FT) Oral Surgery MMedSci/MClinDent (2 yrs FT) Applied Animal Behaviour MSc (1 yr FT, 2–3 yrs PT) Orthodontics MMedSci/MClinDent (2 yrs FT, 3 yrs PT) & Animal Welfare Paediatric Dentistry MMedSci/MClinDent (2 yrs FT, 3 yrs PT) Veterinary Science MVetSci by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Prosthodontics MMedSci/MClinDent (2 yrs FT, 3 yrs PT) Medicine & Veterinary Medicine online Medicine Distance Learning (programmes taught online only) www.ed.ac.uk/medicine-vet-medicine/postgraduate Biodiversity, Wildlife MSc (3 yrs PT), Diploma (2 yrs FT), Certificate (1 yr PT) Biomedical Sciences MSc by Research (1 yr FT) & Ecosystem Health (Life Sciences) Clinical Education MSc (3 yrs PT), Diploma (2 yrs PT), Certificate (1 yr PT) Cardiovascular Biology MSc by Research (1 yr FT) Cognitive Ageing Research Certificate (1 yr FT) General Practice MSc (1 yr FT) Methods for Medical Students Genomics & Pathway Biology MSc by Research (1 yr FT) Equine Science MSc (3 yrs FT), Diploma (2 yrs FT) Certificate (1 yr PT) Human Anatomy MSc (1 yr FT) General Surgery ChM (2 yrs PT) Infectious Diseases MSc by Research (1 yr FT) Global Health & Infectious Diseases MSc (3 yrs PT), Diploma (2 yrs PT) Certificate (1 yr PT) Medical Sciences MMedSci/MSc by Research (1 yr FT) Global Health: MSc (3 yrs PT), Diploma (2 yrs PT) Certificate (1 yr PT) Neuroscience MSc by Research (1 yr FT) Non Communicable Diseases One Health MSc (1 yr FT) Health Informatics MSc (3-6 yrs PT), Diploma (2 yrs PT), Certificate (1 yr PT) Public Health MPH (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Health Information Governance MSc (3-6 yrs PT), Diploma (2 yrs PT) Quantitative Cell MSc by Research (1 yr FT) Internal Medicine MSc (3 yrs PT), Diploma (2 yrs PT) Certificate (1 yr PT) & Molecular Imaging International Animal Health MSc (3 yrs PT), Diploma (2 yrs PT), Certificate (1 yr PT) Reproductive Biology MSc by Research (1 yr FT) Neuroimaging for Research MSc (3-6 yrs PT), Diploma (2 yrs PT), Certificate (1 yr PT) Transfusion, Transplantation MSc (3 yrs PT) Paediatric Emergency Medicine MSc (3 yrs PT), Diploma (2 yrs PT) Certificate (1 yr PT) & Tissue Banking Pain Management MSc (3-6 yrs PT), Diploma (18 mths PT), Certificate (1 yr PT) Surgical Sciences MSc (3 yrs PT), Diploma (2 yrs PT), Certificate (1 yr PT) Translational Medicine MSc (3 yrs PT), Diploma (2 yrs PT), Certificate (1 yr PT)

Carbon Management MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) College of Science & Engineering Ecological Economics MSc (1 yr FT, 2–3 yrs PT) Ecosystems Services MSc (1 yr FT, 2–3 yrs PT) School of Biological Sciences Environment & Development MSc (1 yr FT, 2–3 yrs PT) www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/biology/postgraduate Environment, Culture & Society MSc (1 yr FT, 2–3 yrs PT) Biodiversity & Taxonomy of Plants MSc (1 yr FT) Environmental Protection & Management MSc (1 yr FT, 2–3 yrs PT) Bioinformatics MSc (1 yr FT) Environmental Sustainability MSc (1 yr FT, 2–3 yrs PT) Biotechnology MSc (1 yr FT) Exploration Geophysics MSc (1 yr FT, 3 yrs PT) Drug Discovery & Translational Biology MSc (1 yr FT) Food Security MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Quantitative Genetics & Genome Analysis MSc (1 yr FT) Geographical Information Science MSc/MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2–3 yrs PT) Systems & Synthetic Biology MSc (1 yr FT) Geographical Information Science & Society MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 3 yrs PT) GeoSciences Individual Project MSc (1 yr FT, 2–3 yrs PT) School of Chemistry Human Geography MSc (1 yr FT, 3 yrs PT) www.chem.ed.ac.uk Integrated Resource Management MSc (1 yr FT, 2–3 yrs PT) Petroleum Geoscience MSc (1 yr FT) Experimental & Theoretical Chemical Physics MPhil (2 yrs FT), MSc by Research (1 yr FT) Materials Chemistry MSc/MSc by Research (1 yr FT) Medicinal & Biological Chemistry MSc (1 yr FT) School of Informatics Molecular Synthetic Chemistry MSc by Research (1 yr FT) www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/informatics/postgraduate Artificial Intelligence MSc (1 yr FT, 3 yrs PT) School of Engineering Cognitive Science MSc (1 yr FT, 3 yrs PT) www.see.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate Computer Science MSc (1 yr FT, 3 yrs PT) Bioelectronics MSc (1 yr FT) Informatics MSc (1 yr FT, 3 yrs PT) Biomechanics MSc (1 yr FT) Carbon Capture & Storage MSc (1 yr FT, 3 yrs PT) School of Mathematics Carbon Capture & Storage (Engineering) MSc (1 yr FT) www.maths.ed.ac.uk/studying_here Electronics MSc (1 yr FT) Financial Mathematics MSc (1 yr FT) Electronics: Analogue System Design MSc (1 yr FT) Financial Modelling & Optimization MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) International Masters in Fire Safety MSc (2 yrs FT) Mathematics MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Signal Processing & Communications MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Operational Research (and specialisms) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Structural & Fire Safety Engineering MSc (1 yr FT, 3 yrs PT) Scientific Computing MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Structural Engineering & Mechanics MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Statistics & Operational Research MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Sustainable Energy Systems MSc (1 yr FT) School of GeoSciences School of Physics & Astronomy www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/geosciences/postgraduate/masters-programmes www.ph.ed.ac.uk/studying Carbon Capture & Storage MSc (1 yr FT, 2–3 yrs PT) High Performance Computing MSc (1 yr FT, 3 yrs PT) PGP INTRO 2012 (1-25) 28/7/11 12:06 Page 25

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Our research areas

• African Studies • Geriatric Medicine • Politics & International Relations • Algebra & Number Theory • German • Probability & Stochastic Analysis • Anaesthesia & Pain Management • Global Health • Psychiatry • Analysis • Hebrew & Old Testament Studies • Psychology • Applied & Computational Mathematics • Hispanic Studies • Public Health Policy • Archaeology • History • Public Health Sciences • Architecture • History & Philosophy of Law • Regenerative Medicine • Astrophysics • History of Art • Rehabilitation Studies • Canadian Studies • Immunology & Infection Research • Religious Studies • Cardiovascular • Infectious Diseases • Reproductive & Developmental Science • Cell Biology • Inflammation • Respiratory Medicine • Celtic & Scottish Studies • Infrastructure & the Environment • Russian • Chemistry/Biology Interface • Integrated Micro & Nano Systems • Sanskrit • Child Life & Health • Integrative Physiology • Scandinavian Studies • Chinese Studies • International Public Health Policy • Science & Technology Studies • Classics • Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies • Scottish Ethnology • Clinical & Health Psychology • Italian • Scottish History • Clinical Brain Sciences • Japanese • Second World War Studies • Clinical Neurosciences •Law • Social Anthropology • Cognitive & Neural Systems • Linguistics & English Language • Social Policy • Comparative Literature • Management • Social Work • Condensed Matter & Biophysics • Materials & Processes • Sociology • Counselling & Psychology • Materials Chemistry • South Asian Studies • Creative Music Practice • Mathematical Physics • Speech Technology Research • Cultural Studies • Medical Physics & Medical Engineering • Statistics • Dentistry • Medieval Studies • Stem Cell Research • Dermatology • Molecular & Optical Physics • Structural & Molecular Biology • Digital Communications • Molecular Medicine • Surgery • Ecclesiastical History • Molecular Plant Science • Theology & Ethics • Economic & Social History • Molecular Synthetic Chemistry • Translation Studies • Economics • Music • Veterinary Medicine • Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre • Neuroscience • World Christianity • Education • New Testament & Christian Origins • Energy Systems • Nuclear Physics • English Literature • Nursing Studies • European Theatre • Operational Research & Optimization • Evolutionary Biology • Orthopaedic & Trauma Medicine • Experimental & Theoretical Chemistry • Particle Physics • French • Pathology • General Practice • Pathway Medicine • Geometry & Topology • Philosophy PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 26

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Introducing the College

Our internationally renowned College of Humanities and Social Science offers

first-class research and teaching, providing an excellent learning environment Introduction across 11 academic schools: The future • School of Arts, Culture & Environment* Our alumni have followed fulfilling careers in a range of different • The University of Edinburgh Business School disciplines. Past alumni include: Ian Rankin (award-winning crime • School of Divinity writer), Allan Little (BBC foreign correspondent), Katherine Grainger • School of Economics (Olympic rowing medallist), and Dame Stella Rimington (former MI5 director). • School of Education * • School of Health in Social Science On 1 August 2011 Edinburgh College Of Art (ECA) will merge with the University of Edinburgh. As a result of the merger, the activities • School of History, Classics & Archaeology currently within the School of Arts, Culture & Environment will combine • School of Law with the academic activities currently within ECA to form a new ECA • School of Literatures, Languages & Cultures within the University containing Art, Design, Music, History of Art, Architecture and Landscape Architecture. • School of Philosophy, Psychology & For further information about the College of Humanities & Social Language Sciences Sciences please visit our website at www.hss.ed.ac.uk/ • School of Social & Political Science postgraduate, or contact the relevant School as indicated in this prospectus. Academic and research excellence The College is home to leading researchers across the full spectrum of disciplines. The majority of these academics operate in areas which received the highest grades in the 2008 UK Research Assessment Exercise. Choice Our degree programmes are designed to be flexible and responsive to the needs of students and employers. Many of our programmes are offered on a part-time and full-time basis. You can also learn as a non-graduating student, allowing you to undertake focused study that does not lead to a degree. Funding The College has an extremely high level of research activity and is one of the UK’s largest recipients of ESRC, AHRB and other Research Council funding. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 28

Arts, Culture & Environment

The School of Arts, Culture & Environment Careers (ACE) brings together three departments On completing their studies, postgraduates from the School of Arts, of Architecture, History of Art & Music. Culture & Environment choose from a number of career paths. Some go on to further study or pursue careers in academic teaching and It has more than 40 teaching and research research. Many of our Architecture students join architects’ practices, staff and provides teaching for more than 850 the next step in gaining professional accreditation. undergraduate and 200 postgraduate students. Scholarships & bursaries Offering a diverse community of students and staff, in a vibrant For information about funding sources visit and challenging environment for learning, the School houses critical www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/student-funding study and research into creativity within the arts and sciences, drawing upon insights from Architecture, History of Art and Music. Merger with Edinburgh College of Art Our range of degrees On 1 August 2011 Edinburgh College Of Art (ECA) will merge with the University of Edinburgh. As a result of the merger, the academic We offer a wide range of innovative taught masters programmes, as well as research opportunities in each subject area. There are three activities currently within the School of Arts, Culture & Environment will research degrees on offer: combine with the academic activities currently within ECA to form a new ECA within the University containing Art, Design, Music, History of • PhD (three years full time; six years part time) – regular (text) Art, Architecture and Landscape Architecture. There is a long history of or practice-based • MPhil (two years full time; four years part time) positive collaborations between disciplines within ECA and ACE, • MSc by Research (one year full time; two years part time). including the recent development of the joint Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. The merger will lead to Facilities & resources exciting new opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaborations and research projects combining great strengths in art, architecture, design, The School is spread across three sites, which are centrally located music and history of art. near the University’s Main Library at George Square. Those studying Architecture have 24-hour access to individual studio space. They can The merger has not taken effect at time of going to press. Therefore also use well equipped multimedia laboratories, large-format printing the following section lists only the programmes offered by ACE. Please facilities, a specialist library, exhibition spaces, and one of the best visit www.ed.ac.uk for further information regarding the new ECA. equipped architectural workshops in the country, used for the creative exploration of new technologies. Contact

Edinburgh is an outstanding city for studies in History of Art. A Graduate School of Arts, Culture & Environment UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995, it has six world-class national Minto House art museums and many other art galleries, both commercial and public. 20 Chambers Street The University’s own collection, in addition boasts a wide array of pieces Edinburgh EH1 1JZ from a range of periods. E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)131 651 4301 Music students can enjoy the University’s two impressive concert halls. F: +44 (0)131 651 4335 They also have access to high-quality practice facilities, well-resourced W: www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/arts-culture- sound recording studios, and the Reid Music Library, one of the best environment/graduate-school music libraries in the UK. There is an excellent instrument research collection: the Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Edinburgh College of Art Instruments (EUCHMI), which includes the Russell Collection, located University of Edinburgh in two museums. Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9DF E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)131 221 6027 F: +44 (0)131 221 6028 W: www.eca.ac.uk PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 29

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Masters programmes

ACOUSTICS & MUSIC ADVANCED SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT TECHNOLOGY DESIGN MANAGEMENT Arts, Culture & EnvironmentArts, www.ed.ac.uk/pg/478 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/417 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/35 MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (On Campus) (1 yr FT) MSc (Distance Learning Option) MSc (Mixed Mode) (2 yrs PT) Contact (48 or 84 mths) Dr Stefan Bilbao Contact Contact T: +44 (0)131 651 7043 John Brennan Professor Remo Pedreschi E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)131 650 2324 T: +44 (0)131 650 2301 E: [email protected] Fees & costs E: [email protected] www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Fees & costs Fees & costs student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Additional costs: £800 FT, £400 PT student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Additional costs: £800 Entry requirements Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international Entry requirements A UK 2:2 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a science-, electronic- or A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant discipline, or full music-related subject. Other degree subjects equivalent, in a relevant subject. Applicants membership of a relevant professional and non-standard qualifications may be need to submit an electronic portfolio institution. acceptable if combined with appropriate demonstrating interest and engagement in professional experience. sustainable issues. Programme details The aim of this programme is to offer Programme details Programme details graduates working in the construction The programme provides a broadly based, This programme is delivered either through industry the opportunity to develop project scientifically oriented foundation in the area on-campus learning or mixed mode, where a management skills in the context of large-scale of music, acoustics and audio technology. proportion of the programme is undertaken contemporary architectural projects. The The emphasis of this programme is on science through distance learning. Participants will course will suit those professionals who have a and technology in the context of musical and seek to address the relationship of design in construction project background and want to multimedia applications. the built environment with contemporary learn more about design aspects, or those sustainable agendas, and engage in very Students will develop research, computation, who have a design background who wish to relevant cultural and professional debates design and analytical skills within a multidisciplinary gain skills in project management. that increasingly influence architecture. learning environment that will prepare the Teaching methods student for careers in which a strong understanding Teaching methods This programme is jointly delivered by Heriot of music/audio technology is required. These include a mixture of studio-based Watt University and Edinburgh. design projects, course work, independent Teaching methods research and a dissertation element. Skills & learning outcomes This 12-month, full-time programme is Graduates will be able to apply knowledge taught by a combination of lectures, seminars, Skills & learning outcomes about: tutorials and practical work. Courses are Students will: • current theories and practice in assessed through a combination of report understand the social, economic and • project management submissions and written examinations. In the legislative forces that are driving • construction economics final three months each student carries out contemporary, sustainable agendas, and • finance and risk management an individual project, which is assessed by recognise such agendas in relation to • human resource management submission of a dissertation. architectural cultures • corporate strategy and procurement. Skills & learning outcomes • assess critically sustainability as a cultural, Students who successfully complete this economic and environmental phenomenon Graduates will understand the factors that cross-disciplinary programme will develop • interrogate site, programme and inform contemporary architectural design, skills in the area of music, acoustics and context in relation to the production the influence of sustainability and audio technology. Graduates will have a of sustainable construction, engineering industrialisation of construction on building thorough understanding of the appropriate and architectural strategies design, and contemporary ideas on the technologies and the science underlying • acquire transdisciplinary skills in development of cities. them, as well as an understanding of their articulation of sustainable strategies in role in a wider creative arts environment. related industry sectors. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 30

ARCHITECTURAL ARCHITECTURE, MASTER OF Skills and learning outcomes & URBAN DESIGN (ARB/RIBA PART 2) The programme has ARB prescription and was awarded RIBA validation in 2011. www.ed.ac.uk/pg/636 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/420 MSc (1 yr FT) MArch RIBA Pt 2 (2 yrs FT) ART IN THE GLOBAL Contact Contact MIDDLE AGES Dr Dorian Wiszniewski Suzanne Ewing www.ed.ac.uk/pg/608 T: +44 (0)131 650 2311 T: +44 (0)131 650 2303 MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Contact Fees & costs Fees & costs Dr Claudia Bolgia www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ T: +44 (0)131 650 4126 student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate E: [email protected] Additional costs: £800 The programme is taught at postgraduate level but funded as undergraduate. Fees & costs Entry requirements Additional costs: £50 per annum specialist www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ A professional qualification in architecture equipment fee. Field trips costs are student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate is required, usually a five-year programme, approximately £500–£600. Computing Additional costs: £100 FT, £50 PT accompanied by a strong portfolio of design and printing costs are additional. work. Consideration will be given to applicants Entry requirements with a four-year qualification in architecture Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international if they have appropriate experience in A degree in architecture prescribed by the ARB equivalent, in history of art or another professional practice or a related field, such at Part 1, or equivalent standard demonstrated humanities subject. as art, digital design, or industrial design. in portfolio. Please note that students who do Programme details not hold an ARB Part 1 qualification will need Programme details This programme is for students seeking a to obtain qualifications at Part 1, Part 2 and The programme provides specialist training distinctive and unique perspective on the Part 3 level before being eligible for registration. in design for candidates who already hold arts of the Middle Ages. The programme Visit www.arb.org.uk to find out more. a professional architectural degree. The combines study of the arts and their programme aims to expose candidates to a You will need to submit a CV, personal audiences in Europe with those in non- range of cutting-edge approaches, strategies, statement and portfolio on CD when you Christian cultures. The main focus is on issues research and experimentation techniques in apply. Referees must complete the School’s stemming from consideration of cultural architectural design. pro forma and return directly to the exchange and interaction between West Postgraduate Secretary. Please consult the and East. Students may have the opportunity Teaching methods Master of Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 2) to take an internship in a museum, public This programme is structured around a series website for full details before applying. institution or similar organisation. of design projects, augmented by lecture-/ seminar-based teaching in digital media and Programme details Teaching methods contemporary architectural theory. The The programme combines studio-based work This programme is taught through a programme also involves fieldwork in a that provides a balanced understanding of combination of small-group seminars selected European city. architecture with a stimulating environment and tutorials, one-to-one supervision and that enables creativity, experimentation and private study. You will be examined through Skills & learning outcomes critical engagement with architectural design. coursework and a dissertation. Students will: The programme combines flexibility with • demonstrate leadership within an Skills & learning outcomes rigour, allowing students to select from a Students will develop an understanding of how architectural design-team context range of curricular pathways. • evaluate critically the possible roles the relationships and connections between architectural design plays within the Teaching methods cultures are formed and the way in which a larger field of cultural production You will take a series of advanced level specific culture perceives and presents itself, • understand some of the key consequences design exercises and projects, engaging as well as how it is viewed abroad, as evidenced digital media have for the conception, with structural, environmental, cultural, both in text and images. Students will also design and representation of architecture. theoretical and aesthetic questions. You gain insights into the question of influence will also complete a comprehensive design within the context of cross-cultural exchange. project, accompanied by an illustrated report explaining its theoretical, environmental Finally, students are expected to build and technical dimensions. understanding of the theories and methodologies relevant to the study of medieval visual culture and inter-cultural studies. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 31

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COMPOSITION COMPOSITION • develop a portfolio and demo reel for FOR SCREEN scoring work through experience in media music projects; www.ed.ac.uk/pg/36 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/680 • become familiar with collaborative

MMus Composition (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Culture & EnvironmentArts, processes in a media music environment; Contact Contact • research processes in media music and Professor Peter Nelson Yati Durant improve abilities to communicate those T: +44 (0)131 650 2428 T: +44 (0)131 650 2421 processes with others; E: [email protected] E: [email protected] • be prepared for screen projects in a Fees & costs Fees & costs professional atmosphere. www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate CULTURAL STUDIES Additional costs: £300 FT, £150 PT Additional costs: £800 FT, £400 PT

Entry requirements Entry requirements www.ed.ac.uk/pg/629 A 2:1 honours degree, or its international A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) equivalent, in music. equivalent, in a sound-related discipline Contact (such as music, sound engineering, acoustics, Programme details Dr Ella Chmielewska film, animation or art/design) or other Music at Edinburgh has a long history T: +44 (0)131 651 3736 relevant discipline (such as computer science, of excellence in composition. This programme E: [email protected] architecture, education, cognitive science, aims to support students in their exploration psychology or other qualification deemed Fees & costs of their musical horizons, their musical language appropriate by the Head of School). www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ and its relationship to mainstreams and current Significant experience in composition student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate trends in the wider compositional world. of a related musically creative activity Additional costs: £300 FT, £150 PT Teaching methods (eg improvisation, sound installation, Entry requirements The programme combines regular seminars creative DJing) is essential. A 2:1 honours degree, or its international with individual tuition to develop and guide Programme details equivalent, in a relevant subject. the student’s work. Students will become proficient in the Programme details Skills & learning outcomes technical, artistic and intellectual demands An innovative interdisciplinary programme Students will develop: of composing music and sound for use in linking urban culture, creative research • understanding of historical and TV, radio, film and digital media environments. methodologies and critical thinking. Uniquely contemporary trends in music You will experiment with new media styles, housed in the discipline of architectural • their own practice and aesthetic and receive practical experience and timely design and theory, grounded in the • understanding of the context of their work feedback in collaborating with others. Students intellectual rigour of history and philosophy, • a professional approach to the will enhance business and management the programme critically engages with the presentation of performing materials skills in the media industry as they pertain to challenges and opportunities of studying the and the management of the relationship music and sound. contemporary city, its semiotic landscapes, with performers. Teaching methods urban heritage, visual cultures, monuments You will take mandatory courses Composition and street art, material surfaces, narratives for Screen; Music on Screen and Digital Media and discourses. Studio Project. You will also choose from a Teaching methods range of options. For your final project you With its focus on visual knowledges and will create a music composition for a screen critical attention to the strategies and forms media environment, along with an of representation, the programme offers a accompanying written essay. unique learning context featuring an Skills & learning outcomes interdisciplinary studio and research-led Students will: teaching. Courses employ innovative pedagogies that encourage critical and develop compositional skills, especially • theoretical reflection and experimentation those related to musical/dramatic through engagement with visual essays and association with the screen; multimedia presentations. • update existing electronic music and media skills; PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 32

Skills & learning outcomes Skills & learning outcomes as well as choosing from a range of course Students will develop: Students will: options. You will also undertake at least 80 • grounding in key terms, debates and • acquire a broadly based foundation in credits (out of 180) of self-directed research. theories framing cultural and visual studies design technologies; Skills & learning outcomes within their local and global contexts; • work cooperatively in groups within the Students should be able to: • skills for researching interrelationships context of design; • compare and contrast different approaches between social, cultural and aesthetic understand the potential for new • to digital animation and learn from the phenomena; technologies and their creative uses; work of others; • critical appreciation of current cultural • use existing digital design techniques in • contribute to debate on issues of creativity, developments; a creative way; design, innovation and digital animation; • capacity to think in both images and • develop skills in entrepreneurial thinking • produce work that contributes to texts, and explore theoretical questions and business planning; the creative discourses surrounding through the engagement in spatial and develop fresh thinking in design. • digital animation. visual practices. DIGITAL ANIMATION DIGITAL COMPOSITION DESIGN & DIGITAL MEDIA & PERFORMANCE

www.ed.ac.uk/pg/678 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/38 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/37 MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Contact Contact Contact Professor Richard Coyne Dr Michael Edwards Professor John Lee T: +44 (0)131 650 2332 T: +44 (0)131 650 2431 T: +44 (0)131 650 2335 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Fees & costs Fees & costs Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Additional costs: £800 FT, £400 PT Additional costs: £800 FT, £400 PT Additional costs: £800 FT, £400 PT Entry requirements Entry requirements Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international A 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject. The equivalent, in a relevant subject. equivalent. The subject is not as important programme admits students with a as aptitude and commitment to study in this background in hand-drawn and stop-frame Programme details area. Equivalent experience may be considered animation, design, fine art and architecture, This dynamic programme will develop a variety in place of part or all of the academic requirements. but is also open to graduates from cultural of interdisciplinary skills ranging across digital theory, media studies, philosophy, and other music composition and performance, Programme details fields in the humanities and social sciences. computer science, and cultural studies. Based in a lively studio environment, this We welcome applicants with an interest in programme develops skills in digital Teaching methods human–computer interaction, artificial techniques within a critical framework to Teaching consists of weekly seminars. Students intelligence, interaction design, composition, appraise the application of these technologies will be expected to spend at least 10 hours and art/design practice. to design. The degree addresses the needs of per week on project work outside formal practitioners, managers, decision-makers and Programme details study time. educators who want to be informed by first- The programme will explore the uses of digital Skills & learning outcomes hand knowledge of the technical possibilities animation in many modes of research, including Students will gain in-depth knowledge of: of digital technology and an awareness of practice-led research. It includes the development • computer music composition and social, cultural and business contexts. of digital animations as a medium for performance; exploring and testing research ideas. Students Teaching methods • real-time computer music programming will also have an opportunity to enhance Teaching is through a combination of (Max/MSP); business and management skills in the creative lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions • non-real-time computer music industries as they pertain to digital animation. and studios. Projects bring out original programming; thinking and independent achievement Teaching methods • algorithmic composition; within a framework of team-working and You will take mandatory courses in research • electro-acoustic composition; creative ability. methods, media and culture, and animation PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 33

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• human–computer interaction; HISTORY OF ART, MODERN ART: HISTORY, • the key theories that have informed THEORY & DISPLAY CURATING & CRITICISM understanding of the digital age. www.ed.ac.uk/pg/41 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/424

In addition, students will learn how to plan, MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Culture & EnvironmentArts, execute, realise, and document a musical- Contact Contact technological project; translate musical ideas Dr Tamara Trodd As for History of Art, Theory & Display. into fully functioning interactive computer T: +44 (0)131 651 3120 music programmes and/or scores; and reflect Fees & costs E: [email protected] on creative work in light of past and present www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ cultural developments. Fees & costs student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Additional costs: £100 FT, £50 PT student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate EARLY KEYBOARD Entry requirements Additional costs: £100 FT, £50 PT PERFORMANCE STUDIES A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international www.ed.ac.uk/pg/422 Entry requirements equivalent, in a relevant subject. A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international MMus (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Programme details equivalent, in a relevant subject. Contact The programme will deepen your knowledge Dr John Kitchen Programme details and understanding of the history of modern T: +44 (0)131 650 2432 This programme provides a thorough and contemporary art, and prepare you for E: [email protected] grounding in the history of art across a range further research and/or a range of careers of periods and types of practice. It offers the within the art world. A range of specialist Fees & costs opportunity to develop a research specialism courses is available, together with core www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ and to develop professional experience courses: Research Theories and Methods and student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate through an internship in a gallery or museum. The Cultures of Display. Students may also Additional costs: £300 FT, £150 PT choose to take an internship as a way to Teaching methods Entry requirements develop professional skills and experience. Teaching includes a mixture of small-group A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international teaching, individual tutorials, research Teaching methods equivalent, in music, plus keyboard ability at seminars, lectures, and an internship, subject There is a mixture of small-group teaching, diploma standard. to availability. Half of the working week individual tutorials and supervision, and Programme details involves independent study and research. research seminars. Students are expected to This programme will develop the student’s Formal assessment is by means of essays, undertake independent study and research. performance on organ, harpsichord or clavichord project work and a dissertation. Formal assessment is by essays, project work to an advanced level, with teaching undertaken and a dissertation. The internship involves Skills & learning outcomes by an experienced keyboard performer. learning by direct practical experience. This programme provides transferable skills in Teaching methods the analysis of images and texts, research, Skills & learning outcomes Students will work with an experienced teacher academic writing, public presentations and IT. Students will acquire knowledge and on repertoire appropriate to their instrument Graduates will: understanding in the field of modern and and interests. Lessons are fortnightly at mutually • study courses offering them a thorough contemporary art, as well as transferable convenient times. Seminars in keyboard grounding in the History of Art research skills. The programme offers the organology will complement the practical • gain valuable work experience possibility of an internship in a museum element of the programme. (if the internship option is chosen) or gallery. Skills & learning outcomes • complete a major piece of original, Students who successfully complete this course independent art historical research will develop the highest standards in early • demonstrate the ability for further keyboard performance and musicianship, and research in the History of Art. they will be in a strong position to teach others within their particular area of expertise. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 34

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Contact Contact Contact Professor John Lee Dr Katie Overy Dr Darryl Martin T: +44 (0)131 650 2335/4420 T: +44 (0)131 650 8248 T: +44 (0)131 650 2806 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Entry requirements Entry requirements Entry requirements A 2:1 honours degree or its international A 2:1 honours degree, or its international A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent. Equivalent experience may be equivalent, in a relevant subject. equivalent, in music. considered as an alternative for part or all Programme details Programme details of the requirement. This programme provides a context and This programme develops skills in the critical Programme details support for advanced development in personal study of musical instruments, and familiarises This degree offers a unique programme of creativity and community music skills. It brings students with the examination of historic study responding to emerging practices that together practical work in the community with instruments, and with the evaluation of work across the creative arts, humanities and new and relevant research in the biological, documentary information sources and physical and social sciences. Prospective psychological and social sciences. iconography. students might have had experience as Teaching methods Teaching methods creative practitioners beginning to engage Students will be taught through workshops, Weekly two-hour tutorials will be held in the interdisciplinary working methods, or have supervised placements, seminars, lectures, Historic Musical Instrument Collection galleries. completed study in a specific subject and tutorials, supervised projects and dissertation. In each semester students write a research now seek to apply that knowledge through paper of about 3,000 words in length. creative practice. Skills & learning outcomes Following the second semester, students Students will: Teaching methods will carry out original research in organology Teaching is a combination of lectures, • become familiar with the relevant theories and write a dissertation. seminars, tutorials, practical sessions and and models drawn from recent advances Skills & learning outcomes practice-based studio activity. Projects in the biological, psychological and social Students will learn the history and relevant encourage original thinking and independence sciences literature of the most important instruments achieved within a framework of autonomous • be able to plan and implement community of Western art music. They will be able to and collaborative creative practice. Students programmes examine historic instruments, carry out are offered the opportunity to study with • learn the strategies for research and research and draw conclusions about others in subject specialisms from across assessment of projects their operation. the University. • enable personal creative development and advanced animateur skills. Skills & learning outcomes Students will acquire a broadly based foundation in the methods and practices of a number of disciplines and develop their ability to work autonomously and collaboratively. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 35

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MMus (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) www.ed.ac.uk/pg/50 Culture & EnvironmentArts, MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Contact Contact Dr Noel O’Regan Dr Jill Burke Contact T: +44 (0)131 650 2429 T: +44 (0)131 650 2835 As for History of Art, Theory & Display, E: n.o’[email protected] E: [email protected] page 33.

Programme details Programme details Programme details This programme offers an intense This programme gives students in-depth The programme introduces students to introduction to methodologies and research knowledge of Renaissance and Early Modern research in the History of Art at the highest techniques in musicology, covering both culture from an interdisciplinary perspective. level and seeks to develop research interests classical and popular music, autonomous It offers the opportunity to work closely with in the subject. This is the only masters works and functional music. Drawing on the Renaissance and Early Modern collections in programme in Scottish Art in the UK. It very broad range of research at Edinburgh, it Edinburgh including paintings, early printed combines close academic study with an allows students to pursue, in greater depth, editions of Shakespeare, and pioneering internship at a local institution. As host to an area of special interest or to develop more scientific texts. Students can also take option world-class art collections, Edinburgh is one specialised skills to further their careers. courses from different humanities subjects, of the best cities for studies in the visual arts. and will have the opportunity of an internship Teaching methods Teaching methods at a local museum, gallery or library. There are three key areas: issues in The first two semesters are based around musicology; research methods; and focused Teaching methods small-group teaching and an internship. research into specific areas of music study. The first two semesters are based around From April to September students are Teaching is by a combination of seminars, small-group teaching and a combination engaged full time, researching and writing student presentations and field trips. The of lectures, seminars and tutorials; if the their dissertations. programme is designed to help students internship option is taken, students will work Skills & learning outcomes become increasingly independent in their one day a week at the host institution. From Students will: study while providing the necessary April to September, students are engaged full supervisory support. time researching and writing their dissertations. • have valuable work experience in a field related to art history, including writing Skills & learning outcomes Skills & learning outcomes art criticism Graduates of this programme will be able to Students will develop: • complete a major piece of original, apply and devise innovative research methods, • understanding of changes in European independent art-historical research critically evaluate arguments and display a cultural life between the Renaissance • be capable of further research in the variety of transferable skills. They will also be and the Enlightenment history of art. equipped with the skills necessary to pursue • familiarity with the materials that can higher research degrees. be used to explore this cultural life and the changes it underwent • understanding of some of the ways in which these changes have been conceptualised and their significance articulated by scholars • independent research skills that can be applied to work in relevant fields, as well as to further academic research at PhD level. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 36

SOUND DESIGN • understand the scope and limitations of THE CITY computer applications in sound design; engage in cross-disciplinary collaboration www.ed.ac.uk/pg/51 • www.ed.ac.uk/pg/369 in the context of audio-visual practice; www.ed.ac.uk/pg/408 MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) work cooperatively in groups in the context MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) • of design. Contact MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) As for Cultural Studies, page31. Contact SOUND ENVIRONMENTS Fees & costs Dr Martin Parker www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ T: +44 (0)131 650 2333 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/52 student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate E: [email protected] MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Additional costs: £800 FT, £400 PT Fees & costs Contact Entry requirements www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ As for Digital Animation, page 32. A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate equivalent, in a relevant subject. Additional costs: £800 FT, £400 PT Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Programme details Entry requirements student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate The programme provides an opportunity for A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international Additional costs: £800 FT, £400 PT students to pursue interdisciplinary study on equivalent, in a relevant subject. Applicants who the contemporary city. It focuses on two main do not have a sound-related undergraduate Entry requirements areas: the city and its others, and visual knowledges. degree are asked to submit a small portfolio A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international Both points of focus will be underpinned by an including examples of sound work such as an equivalent, in a relevant subject. Applicants emphasis on methodological research innovation: essay, recordings, performances or documentation who do not have a sound-related undergraduate data-gathering techniques; visual methods; of a sound-based project, such as an degree are asked to submit a small portfolio ethnography; and fieldwork. The programme installation, film or animation. including examples of sound work such as draws upon expertise in architecture, cultural an essay, recordings, performances or Programme details studies, urban history, urban geography and documentation of a sound-based project, This interdisciplinary MSc is targeted at history of art. such as an installation, film or animation. individuals interested in exploring the domain Teaching methods of sound in the wider context of new media Programme details The programme is structured around two core theory and technology. Course content ranges This programme develops skills in sound seminar courses and two core studio courses. from the study of film sound to interactive design and spatial design, promoting the In addition, an option course is offered in each audio design, sound installation and web design. themes of ambience, sound generation, semester. Options are drawn from different temporality, voice control, synthesis and a Students will develop skills and understanding University schools. To be awarded the MSc, consideration of the whole sensory field as of commercial and creative sound design candidates must also successfully complete the spatial determinants. situations. Graduates will be well equipped to urban research project in the summer semester. work in sound-related industries or pursue Teaching methods Skills & learning outcomes higher-level academic study. Study is project based and heavily structured Students will: in the first semester along a series of related Teaching methods think critically and creatively through practical studies involving the design of computer • Students will attend a combination of lectures, textual and visual mediums about the applications together with an essay course. seminars, tutorials and practical sessions supported contemporary city; The second semester provides greater opportunity with occasional input from external professionals understand theoretical debates that form for students to pursue their specific interests, • in the field of sound design and related areas. the frontiers of research in urban studies in the context of public display or exhibition. and cognate disciplines; Skills & learning outcomes Skills & learning outcomes comprehend the cross-cultural dimensions Students will: Graduates will be conversant with appropriate • underpinning the study of the • develop a broadly based foundation in technologies and with the practices and social contemporary city in a global frame; sound design technologies; contexts in which these technologies are • be familiar with a range of data collection • investigate the potential for new and developed and used. The programme will and data analysis techniques (quantitative existing technologies; impart practical skills within the framework of and qualitative) relevant to the city; • analyse the role of sound in a wider a critical appreciation of the impact and embark on a self-directed programme of creative arts environment; influence of audio and digital technology. • research into the city. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 37

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Architecture • Technology, Environment, Sustainability The PhD in Creative Music Practice involves with expertise in lightweight steel research that combines textual and musical www.ed.ac.uk/pg/54 structures; the building envelope; concrete outputs, eg composition, performance Culture & EnvironmentArts, MPhil Architecture (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) construction; design and manufacturing; (either of original or pre-existing repertoire), PhD Architecture (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) sustainable design. installation, sound design and interactive PhD by Design (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) music software. • Digital Media and Design: the spatial, www.ed.ac.uk/pg/651 social and philosophical implications The outputs will take the form of a portfolio, PhD Cultural Studies (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) of media; the relationship between performance, and/or recording, as well as www.ed.ac.uk/pg/375 computers and design practice; cognitive theoretical work and documentation of the MSc by Research Architecture models of human–computer interaction; processes by which the music was made (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) 3D modelling, mobile computing, sonic (eg video, photographs, recordings, sketches, environment, and e-commerce. studies, web pages). www.ed.ac.uk/pg/370 MSc by Research Digital Media & Culture Training & support The musical outputs will be explicitly linked All research students undertake a research to the textual material. This linkage may take www.ed.ac.uk/pg/609 methods training course at the beginning of various forms: musical material might MSc by Research Digital Studio Practice their programme. Regular individual meetings exemplify, contextualise, and/or expand an idea (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) with an appointed supervisor provide guidance elaborated upon in the text, and vice versa. www.ed.ac.uk/pg/610 and focus the course of research undertaken. The format of the PhD thesis would consist MSc by Research Reflective Design There is a programme of seminars and public of a text of not more than 50,000 words Practices (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) lectures, providing additional opportunities and a comprehensive record of the musical for publication and presentation of research. www.ed.ac.uk/pg/408 material (recordings, scores, software etc) All students have access to the Universitiy’s MSc by Research Sound Design (1 yr FT, contained in a format suitable for archiving, Postgraduate skills training courses. 2 yrs PT) such as a bound thesis and/or CD/DVD. In MSc by Research Interdisciplinary Facilities the case of theses relating to live musical Creative Practice (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) You will have access to the University’s performances, documentation in the form excellent library and computer facilities. You of high quality audio and video recordings Research profile can have 24-hour access to a study space in is central to the submitted materials. We organise our research interest into a a shared postgraduation room if required. number of clusters: Training & support The National Library of Scotland, a copyright Architectural History with particular All research students undertake a research • library, is open to all our postgraduate strength in the history of architecture in methods training course at the beginning of students. The readily accessible National Britain (especially Scotland) and the British their programme. Regular individual meetings Galleries of Scotland and National Museums colonial world (18th and 19th centuries); with the supervisor provide guidance and of Scotland have major collections of art and Germany and Central Europe; European focus for the course of research undertaken. artefacts of many periods and cultures, and in and North American Modernism; Students have access to the University’s some cases, archives of international standing. Renaissance Italy; the history of landscape; Postgraduate Skills Training courses. Fees & costs and the history of technology Facilities www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ • Design and Studio Practice: studio pedagogy; The University offers one of Britain’s largest student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate research-led teaching; research in and and longest-established music centres, with Additional costs vary depending on through design as informed by themes in two international collections of historical programme of study. contemporary architectural theory instruments, state-of-the-art electronic and • Theory and Philosophy: the architecture of Contact computer studios, and a special commitment spirituality; philosophy of architecture; Dr Alex Bremner to composition at an advanced level. philosophy of place, theory of architecture, T: +44 (0)131 650 2320 Fees & costs cultural theory E: [email protected] • City, Visuality and Memory with expertise www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ in methodologies of urban research and student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate fieldwork, urban cultural studies, exhibition Creative Music Practice Additional costs: £300 FT, £150 PT. design, urban visual and semiotic www.ed.ac.uk/pg/630 Contact landscapes, visual knowledges and theories PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) Dr Michael Edwards of visuality, contemporary European city, T: +44 (0)131 650 2431 post-socialist city Research profile E: [email protected] PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 38

History of Art Fees & costs meetings with an appointed supervisor provide www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ guidance and focus for the course www.ed.ac.uk/pg/55 student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate of research undertaken. Students have access MPhil History of Art (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) Additional costs: £300 FT, £150 PT to the University’s Postgraduate Skills PhD History of Art (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) Training courses. Contact MSc by Research History of Art Dr Tamara Trodd Facilities (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) T: +44 (0)131 651 3120 The University offers one of Britain’s largest Research profile E: [email protected] and longest-established music centres, with The subject area performed strongly in the two international collections of historical 2008 Research Assessment Exercise with Music instruments, state-of-the-art electronic and 60 per cent of work judged to be computer studios, and a special commitment internationally excellent. www.ed.ac.uk/pg/56 to composition at an advanced level. PhD Creative Music Practice (3 yrs FT, Research in the History of Art is conducted 6 yrs PT) Fees & costs across an unusually broad range of fields, MPhil Music (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ including: PhD Music (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate • early and late medieval art; MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Additional costs: £300 FT, £150 PT Islamic art and architecture; • Contact classic and modern Chinese art; Research groups/centres/institute • Karen Bradley the Italian Renaissance; The principal centres of research activity are: • T: +44 (0)131 650 2280 17th-century Flemish art; Composition; • • E: [email protected] • 18th-century material culture and histories • Musicology; of collecting; • Institute for Music in Human and Social • late 19th-century French art; Development; • international and British Modernism; • Edinburgh University Collection of Historic • Dada and Surrealism; Musical Instruments; • German 20th century art; • Music Informatics Research Group; • photography, film and video; • Musical Acoustics; • technologies and media theory; • Music in the Community. • the postmodern city and its representation; Research profile • contemporary art and globalisation. Members of staff engage in research at an Training & support international level in: Students take a programme of research • composition (including electro-acoustic training in semester one. Arrangements can composition, algorithmic composition, be made to attend courses in most of the and computer music); major languages, palaeography, issues of • film music; theory and historiography. All students also • music in the community; have access to the University’s Postgraduate • music psychology; Skills Training courses. • music technology; Facilities • organology; You will have access to the University’s • performance practice; excellent library and computing facilities. • renaissance and baroque music; You can have 24-hour access to a study space • 19th- and 20th- century music; in a shared postgraduate room if required. • popular music and music sociology. The National Library of Scotland, a copyright Interdisciplinary research can also be library, is open to all our postgraduate supervised in acoustics of musical instruments; students. The readily accessible National musical informatics; music and architecture; Galleries of Scotland and National Museums and music education. of Scotland have major collections of art and Training & support artefacts of many periods and cultures, and in All research students undertake a research some cases, archives of international standing. methods training course at the beginning of their programme. Regular individual PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 39

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Business School The University of Edinburgh Business School English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7 or above, or the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) is required. enjoys a long tradition of teaching and research. The School’s three-pronged strategy Facilities & resources encompasses highly rated research, top-class As befits a major international business school, Edinburgh has a wealth of facilities dedicated to the advancement of our students. education at every level and a commitment Since 2010 we have been based in a new, bespoke building, situated to corporate engagement. within the University’s central campus, in the heart of the city. The new building features eight lecture theatres, numerous syndicate rooms We offer undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education and breakout spaces, a café, a fully equipped resource centre, computer programmes in business and management and provide a platform labs and an executive education suite. Central to the School’s knowledge for research, discussion and debate on a wide range of business issues. base is ‘The Hub’ (the Business School library) which provides students The School’s teaching and research covers six main subject areas: with comprehensive study facilities and electronic access to a vast array • accounting & finance of specialist research databases, online journals and many of the leading • entrepreneurship & innovation financial information services. • management science & business economics • marketing Careers • organisation studies • strategy & international business. The majority of postgraduates enter employment immediately after their studies with around one in five choosing to continue into some form of further study. In recent years students have joined Our range of degrees blue-chip organisations across the globe such as Société Générale, The Edinburgh MBA is offered as a taught programme, available PricewaterhouseCoopers, HBOS, Deutsche Bank, as well as high-growth full-time, part-time or in modules and balances management training small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the UK and abroad. with academic development. Our MBA programmes are consistently ranked by The Economist and The Financial Times, and the School is Scholarships & bursaries accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). The School has a growing Visit www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/student-funding for portfolio of taught masters (MSc) programmes which include: information about funding sources. • Accounting and Finance • Carbon Finance International links • Carbon Management Students on the MBA (International Business) will have the opportunity • Finance and Investment to study abroad at a partner institution in Europe, Asia, Australia or • International Business and Emerging Markets North America. • Management • Marketing Contact • Marketing and Business Analysis. The University of Edinburgh Business School In addition the School provides postgraduate research degrees, 29 Buccleuch Place (subject to the availability of supervisors). We offer an MSc by Edinburgh EH8 9JS Research in Management (one year of full-time study) as well as T: + 44 (0)131 650 9663 an MPhil (at least two years of full-time study) or a PhD (at least F: + 44 (0)131 650 8077 three years of full-time study). We also offer research degree E: [email protected] or supervision in the areas of public policy implementation [email protected] and public services management. W: www.business-school.ed.ac.uk English Language For all programmes in the Business School, please note that for applicants whose first language is not English, evidence of proficiency in English must be provided. A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 600 or above on the non-computerised TOEFL test, (250+ computer based or 100+ internet based) or International PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 41

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• develop knowledge of international accounting Programme details www.ed.ac.uk/pg/416 Business standards, global financial markets and the MSc (1 yr FT) Combining business practice and academic finance and investment industry; thought, this 12-month intensive programme Contact • understand different organisations, their is targeted at those who are looking to Admissions Team roles, how they interact and the factors change direction in their career or to add T: +44 (0)131 650 9663 behind success and failure; significantly to their knowledge and business E: [email protected] • evaluate financial statements and learn how expertise. Our MBA programmes are consistently Fees & costs to estimate the fair value for an investment, ranked by the Economist and the Financial An application fee of £50 is payable in to test assumptions and sensitivities, and Times, and the School is accredited by the respect of all applications submitted for this to compare different investments; Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the European programme. For further information, visit the • understand basic valuation techniques Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). Business School website. Applicants receiving and the role of different asset classes; Teaching methods an offer of admission, either unconditional or • explore how portfolios of investments Learning is primarily through lectures, set conditional, will be asked to pay a deposit of can be constructed and analysed. reading, class discussions, exercises, group- £1,500 within 28 days to secure their place work assignments, problem solving and case on the programme. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, MASTER OF (FULL TIME) studies. Assessment includes examinations, Entry requirements assignments and presentations. A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international www.ed.ac.uk/pg/267 Skills & learning outcomes equivalent, in accounting, finance or a related MBA (1 yr FT) Students will gain general business and discipline, and with some evidence of Contact leadership skills, and will have the opportunity mathematical ability. Exceptional candidates Admissions Team to specialise through option courses and the with degrees in other quantitative disciplines T: +44 (0)131 650 9663 MBA Capstone project research. Students will (eg economics or mathematics) or in business E: [email protected] also develop the personal skills required in a studies will be considered, but they must Fees & costs modern business setting. have taken a significant number of courses Applicants receiving an offer of admission, in accounting and finance. Appropriate either unconditional or conditional, will be BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, professional qualifications are also considered. asked to pay a deposit of £1,500 within MASTER OF (MODULAR) Work experience may increase your chances 28 days to secure their place on the programme. of acceptance. For English language www.ed.ac.uk/pg/268 requirements, visit the School’s website. Additional costs: Preparation of an MBA MBA Modular (4 yrs FT) dissertation may cost up to £150 or more Programme details Contact in exceptional circumstances. There are Designed for those with a quantitative As for Business Administration, also additional costs for textbooks for the background, this MSc is both academically Master of (Full Time) option courses. rigorous and closely in line with professional Fees & costs Entry requirements practice. It is useful for graduates with As for Business Administration, A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international accounting experience looking to gain Master of (Full Time) essential practical skills in finance and vice equivalent, or an appropriate professional versa. Based in the UK’s second largest qualification, and at least three years’ appropriate Entry requirements financial centre, the Business School maintains work experience. If you have a lower class As for Business Administration, relationships with accounting and finance of degree than a 2:1, or equivalent, then Master of (Full Time) professionals who will be on hand to provide professional qualifications with substantial Programme details advice on research and career opportunities. work experience will be considered. Applicants The Modular MBA mirrors the full-time MBA without academic or professional qualifications Teaching methods but allows students to take the programme may be considered if they have a strong Learning will primarily be through lectures, over a maximum period of 48 months. It can employment record demonstrating a high set reading, class discussions, exercises, be adapted to individual needs provided that degree of responsibility. A GMAT is usually an group-work assignments, solving problems the programme components are undertaken essential part of the application. Details can in tutorials and case studies. Assessment in the correct sequence. Students will study be found on the School’s website. English methods include examinations, assignments, alongside the full-time MBA students. It is and presentations. ideal for students who want the full-time study experience but are unable to take a full year out from other commitments. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 42

Teaching methods Skills & learning outcomes Skills & learning outcomes As for Business Administration, Students will gain general business and leadership Students will gain an understanding of: Master of (Full Time), page 41. skills, and will have the opportunity to specialise • climate change science through option courses and the MBA Capstone Skills & learning outcomes • climate change policy responses project research. Opportunities exist to study As for Business Administration, • the relationship between climate change abroad and undertake an internship outside Master of (Full Time), page 41. science, policy and carbon markets their home country. Students will also develop • the relationship between carbon finance BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION the personal skills required in a modern and conventional finance IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS, business setting. • conventional finance and financing issues MASTER OF (FULL TIME) in the energy sector in particular CARBON FINANCE • the structure and dynamics of carbon markets www.ed.ac.uk/pg/270 • accounting for carbon MBA IB (15mths FT) • statistics for financial research www.ed.ac.uk/pg/671 Contact • the role that carbon finance plays in MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) As for Business Administration, organisations’ strategy, finance and Master of (Full Time), page 41. Contact accounting decisions. As for Accounting & Finance, page 41. Fees & costs CARBON MANAGEMENT Applicants receiving an offer of admission, Fees & costs either unconditional or conditional, will be Applicants receiving an offer of admission, asked to pay a deposit of £1,500 within 28 either unconditional or conditional, will be www.ed.ac.uk/pg/412 days to secure their place on the programme. asked to pay a deposit of £1,500 within 28 days MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) to secure their place on the programme. Additional costs: Students should expect to Contact pay for travel to the partner institution. Entry requirements As for Accounting & Finance, page 41. Preparation of an MBA dissertation may cost A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international Fees & costs up to £150 or more in exceptional circumstances. equivalent, in business, economics or a social Applicants receiving an offer of admission, There are also additional costs for textbooks or physical science subject that includes some either unconditional or conditional, will be for the option courses. quantitative courses. Candidates with a degree asked to pay a deposit of £1,500 within 28 days in a different area may be considered, subject Entry requirements to secure their place on the programme. As for Business Administration, to provision of some evidence of appropriate Master of (Full Time), page 41. mathematical ability. Some relevant experience Entry requirements may increase your chances of acceptance. A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international Programme details For details of English language speaking equivalent, in economics, management Combining academic thought and current business requirements, visit the School’s website. or a social or physical science. Relevant work practice in an international context, this 15- experience will be an advantage for those Programme details month programme is ideal for graduates who applicants with a first degree in a non- The first of its kind in the world, this MSc offers wish to change direction in their career, particularly related subject. For full details of English an exploration of a subject crucial to the future on an international level, or to add to their language requirements, visit the of business and the planet itself. The syllabus business expertise. The programme includes School’s website. an exchange with one of our partnership focuses uniquely on the business opportunities Programme details universities, as well as an internship in a country and financial flows driven by society’s response In a short period of time carbon management outside the student’s country of origin. Our MBAs to climate change (carbon finance). It will has moved from the periphery to the heart of are consistently ranked by the Economist and appeal to students who want to pursue a the Financial Times, and the School is accredited career in carbon markets, climate change business. This programme is designed to by the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the investment, consulting or carbon accounting. create the next generation of carbon managers, auditors and advisers in the field. European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). Teaching methods Drawing from teaching from some of the Learning will be through a combination Teaching methods world’s leading authorities on the subject, of lectures, set reading, class discussions, Lectures and case studies are supplemented students will understand the key drivers exercises, group-work assignments, solving with in-class discussions, presentations and behind the carbon economy, the financial problems in tutorials and case studies. project work. Students participate in skills imperatives and the regulatory framework in Assessment methods include examinations, workshops, outdoor development activities which it operates. and language classes, in preparation for the assignments and presentations. study-abroad period. The School’s guest speaker series invites some of the UK’s top business leaders to share their insights. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 43

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Teaching methods Programme details Entry requirements Learning will be through a combination The practical, theoretical and numerical skills A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international of lectures, set reading, class discussions, learnt through the programme, as well as the equivalent, in which the subjects studied exercises, group-work assignments, solving global perspective of investment markets and include business and commerce, finance,

problems in tutorials and case studies. asset classes, will leave its graduates well accounting, economics, international politics, Business Assessment methods include examinations, qualified to enter a range of finance-related science, engineering or law. Relevant work assignments and presentations. professions. The School is recognised as a experience may increase your chances of partner institution by the Chartered Financial acceptance. For full details of English language Skills & learning outcomes Analysis (CFA) Institute and as a Centre of requirements, visit the School’s website. Students will be able to: Excellence in the provision of postgraduate Programme details • understand holistically carbon management education in finance and investment by the This programme helps students understand • critically evaluate projected climate change UK Securities and Investment Institute (SII). impacts on businesses and consumers how to do international business, especially • assess the impact policies, at international, Teaching methods from developmental states. It will help them national and local levels, on climate Learning primarily will be through reading, understand the particular challenges faced in change, either through adaptation or class discussions, tutorials, lectures and developing corporate strategy. Students on mitigation practical group-work projects. Assignments the programme come from all over the world, • conduct novel research in a wide range simulate the approach in investment banking looking for objective, in-depth insights into of carbon management projects where teamwork and individual skill sets global business practice. The knowledge they • develop professional skills and expertise in need to be directed and managed to gather helps them develop successful careers carbon markets and international climate achieve deadlines. as consultants, managers or analysts in the broad arena of international business. change mitigation mechanisms. Skills & learning outcomes Students will gain knowledge and Teaching methods FINANCE & INVESTMENT understanding of: Students take a combination of courses • global financial markets and the finance exploring different disciplinary and www.ed.ac.uk/pg/273 and investment industry; interdisciplinary perspectives. Students MSc (1 yr FT) • the roles of different organisations and demonstrate their knowledge in a how they interact; including the factors dissertation, assessed essays, a case analysis, Contact behind their success and failure; and other knowledge tests, as well as their As for Accounting & Finance, page 41. • the role of different asset classes; non-assessed participation in class discussions Fees & costs • how to estimate the fair value for an and seminar presentations. An application fee of £50 is payable in investment; Skills & learning outcomes respect of all applications submitted for • how to test assumptions and sensitivities, Students will be able to: this programme. For further information, and compare different investments; • engage critically with theoretical visit the Business School website. how portfolios of investments can be • perspectives and techniques; constructed and analysed. Applicants receiving an offer of admission, • understand the issues relating to the either unconditional or conditional, will be competitiveness of international business; INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS asked to pay a deposit of £1,500 within 28 days • develop awareness of the volatility and & EMERGING MARKETS to secure their place on the programme. uncertainty involved in and the influences Entry requirements www.ed.ac.uk/pg/276 of global politics, technology A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) advancement, distribution of wealth, ownership of resources and regulatory equivalent, in which the subjects studied Contact regimes in individual nation states and include finance, accounting or economics. As for Accounting & Finance, page 41. Applicants with an honours degree in a non- international institutions; related subject will need to demonstrate a Fees & costs • appreciate the differences of very high standard of ability and motivation Applicants receiving an offer of admission, individual nation states and especially for the programme. Relevant work experience either unconditional or conditional, will be emerging markets. will be an advantage, especially for applicants asked to pay a deposit of £1,500 within 28 from a non-related academic background. For days to secure their place on the programme. full details of English language requirements visit the School’s website. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 44

MANAGEMENT MARKETING • acquire and analyse data and information from a range of information sources; communicate and exchange ideas both www.ed.ac.uk/pg/277 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/638 • individually and as part of a team. MSc (1 yr FT) MSc (1 yr FT) Contact Contact MARKETING & As for Accounting & Finance, page 41. As for Accounting & Finance, page 41. BUSINESS ANALYSIS

Fees & costs Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/pg/639 Applicants receiving an offer of admission, Applicants receiving an offer of admission, MSc (1 yr FT) either unconditional or conditional, will be either unconditional or conditional, will be Contact asked to pay a deposit of £1,500 within 28 asked to pay a deposit of £1,500 within 28 As for Accounting & Finance, page 41. days to secure their place on the programme. days to secure their place on the programme. Fees & costs Entry requirements Entry requirements Applicants receiving an offer of admission, A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international either unconditional or conditional, will be equivalent, in any subject. Relevant work equivalent, in business and management- asked to pay a deposit of £1,500 within 28 experience may increase your chances of related subjects. Candidates with a good days to secure their place on the programme. acceptance. For full details of English language honours degree that has some marketing requirements, visit the School’s website. content may be considered. Applications Entry requirements from mature students with significant A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international Programme details marketing management experience or equivalent, in business and management- This programme provides insight into the acceptable professional qualifications will related subjects. Students with a degree in theories and practical skills needed for be considered on an individual basis. For full a numerate or quantitative subject will be successful management. It is beneficial for details of English language requirements, considered for entry to the programme on those with non-business backgrounds, and visit the School’s website. an individual basis. Mature students with can be equally as effective for those yet to significant marketing management experience begin their career as those looking to make Programme details or acceptable professional qualifications may significant progress in one already begun. This MSc provides students with an in-depth also be considered case-by-case. For full The programme is designed towards practice understanding of the theoretical foundations details of English language requirements, orientation, supplementing the knowledge of marketing alongside current and emerging visit the School’s website. participants have already acquired with insight practitioner applications in many areas such into modern management practice. as marketing management, the analysis of Programme details marketing decisions, consumer behaviour, Students will consider the use and application Teaching methods and marketing research methods. Combining of management science techniques in a Learning will primarily be through lectures, set theory with the practical skills required by variety of marketing and business contexts, reading, class discussions, exercises, group- employers, the programme aims to produce as well as more advanced applications in work assignments, solving problems in tutorials critical, reflective practitioners and is designed credit risk management, problem solving and and case studies. Assessment methods include for students wishing to pursue a successful spreadsheet modelling skills and data mining. examinations, assignments and presentations. marketing career. This practical application of quantitative Skills & learning outcomes marketing, taught alongside the theoretical Teaching methods Students will: underpinnings of marketing aptly prepares Learning will primarily be through lectures, set students for careers as market analysts, • understand the complexity of managing reading, class discussions, exercises, group- business consultants, database managers and an organisation in an ever-changing work assignments, solving problems in tutorials marketing researchers. business environment; and case studies. Assessment methods include • apply basic theoretical knowledge to practice; examinations, assignments and presentations. Teaching methods • develop critical awareness of discipline- Learning will primarily be through lectures, set Skills & learning outcomes based concepts and approaches to reading, class discussions, exercises, group- Students will: analyse and master contemporary work assignments, solving problems in tutorials management problems; • understand the theoretical frameworks and case studies. Assessment methods include • develop knowledge and insights into and concepts used in marketing; examinations, assignments and presentations. specific management-related areas; • demonstrate understanding of the • acquire, analyse and evaluate data and tools and frameworks used in marketing information from a wide range of sources. from both academic and practitioner perspectives; PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 45

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Skills & learning outcomes Management Facilities Students will: Research students have dedicated space in

www.ed.ac.uk/pg/486 Business • develop knowledge of theoretical marketing shared, open plan offices with networked PCs, PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) frameworks and the practical use of Wi-Fi networks and access to printers, copiers MPhil (2 yrs FT) management science techniques in and telephones. These four dedicated PhD MSc by Research (1 yr FT) marketing; suites are located at the heart of the school • exhibit creativity in the application of Research groups/centres/institutes adjacent to academic offices. Students have marketing knowledge and use of The School’s staff are involved in the following access to the Hub, the Business School library, quantitative techniques in solving centres of research: providing electronic access to a wide array of specialist research databases, online marketing and business problems; Centre for Entrepreneurship Research • journals and many of the leading financial • understand the tools and frameworks Centre for the Study of Retailing in Scotland • information services. used in marketing and business analysis; • Credit Research Centre • acquire and analyse data and information • Institute for Public Sector Accounting Fees & costs from a range of sources; Research www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ • communicate competently and exchange • Research Unit for Research Utilisation student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate ideas both individually and as part of • The Institute for the Study of Science, /research-fees a team. Technology and Innovation Additional costs Centre for Public Service Research. • Minimum of £200 per annum. Research profile Funding The School has significant research expertise The School offers some ESRC (Economic and in the following areas: Social Research Council) quota studentships, • accounting and finance which are available to UK/EU students. Please • entrepreneurship and innovation see the ESRC website for more information • management science and business (www.esrc.ac.uk). The School also expects economics to be able to offer a number of EPSRC • marketing (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research • organisation studies Council) studentships for research in • public policy implementation and public mathematically oriented subjects. services management Contact • strategy and international business. Admissions Team The School received full research training T: +44 (0)131 651 5337 accreditation in the 2005 Economic and Social E: [email protected] Research Council (ESRC) Recognition Exercise.

Training & support MSc by Research and first-year PhD students undertake training in research skills and design, research methodologies in business and management and, through a supervised reading course, develop their knowledge in specific areas of business and management research. Research training courses involve a combination of lectures, seminars and self- directed reading, and are mainly assessed by means of extended essays. Thesis research and writing is guided by two or more supervisors appointed from the academic staff of the University. Progress is formally evaluated annually. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 46

Divinity

Founded on a thriving 500-year tradition of Facilities creative thought and practice, the University The School is situated within the historic New College buildings in of Edinburgh’s School of Divinity is one of the the centre of Edinburgh. New College Library is the largest single-site theological library in the UK. Computing facilities and study spaces are largest centres of the study of theology and made available to all postgraduate students. The Rainy Hall is a large religious studies in the UK. and impressive student common room with wireless internet access. It also houses a refectory. We are home to a diverse, ecumenical community of around 150 postgraduate students from more than 30 different nations. The School Careers also runs several high-profile lecture series and is actively involved in the A postgraduate qualification from the School of Divinity offers students celebrated Gifford Lectures, enabling postgraduate students to hear and a range of skills and attainments that are of use across a variety of meet leading national and international figures. Research students are career paths. For professional ministers it often forms a valuable also encouraged to offer papers at in-house seminars and conferences in-service increment to a basic theological degree. Many students held both in the UK and overseas. go on to university teaching degrees. The School hosts three research centres: • Centre for the Study of World Christianity Scholarships & bursaries Centre for Theology & Public Issues • Postgraduate financial awards are available in a number of packages Centre for the Study of Christian Origins. • offered by the School of Divinity, the University’s College of Humanities In addition, the School runs the following research projects: and Social Science, the government-funded Arts and Humanities • Media and Theology Project Research Council (AHRC), and the Scottish Overseas Research Student • Scottish Letters Award Scheme (SORSAS). • Early Christian Manuscripts Some of these awards offer full fees and a stipend for living costs, • Edinburgh Ras Shamra Project some just fees, and others provide partial awards of variable amounts • African Christianity Project as a contribution towards fees and/or living costs. Most are for PhD • Missionary Collections in the UK applicants but there are some opportunities to apply for funding for • Methodist Missionary Society masters programmes. All scholarships are granted on grounds of • History Project academic merit. • Semantics of Ancient Hebrew Database • Hebrew Prophecy Network. International links Our range of degrees Divinity enjoys several exchange partnerships with other institutions, including Bangalore, Bayreuth, and Tübingen, which can provide We offer the following postgraduate degrees: students with opportunities to pursue research and improve language • Taught – MTh/MSc (involving a substantial body of assessed skills in a different setting. courses and a dissertation) Contact • MTh or MSc by Research (either a major dissertation or some assessed courses and smaller dissertation) School of Divinity New College • MPhil and PhD (assessed solely on a thesis). Mound Place We award either an MTh or an MSc, depending on the subject area, Edinburgh EH1 2LX in our taught programmes. Typically the taught Masters will be T: +44 (0)131 650 8900 studied full time over 12 months or part time over 24 months F: +44 (0)131 650 7952 (with attendance required at least one day a week). Subjects covered E: [email protected] by our taught programmes include: W: www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/divinity/studying/ • Biblical Studies • Science and Religion postgraduates • Ethics • Theology in History • Ministry • World Christianity. • Religious Studies PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 47

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BIBLICAL STUDIES ETHICS MINISTRY Divinity www.ed.ac.uk/pg/57 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/435 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/59 MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MTh (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MTh (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MTh (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Contact Contact Contact Professor Oliver O’Donovan Dr Cecilia Clegg Dr David Reimer T: +44 (0)131 650 8953 T: +44 (0)131 650 8943 T: +44 (0)131 650 8977 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Fees & costs Fees & costs Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Entry requirements Entry requirements Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international As for Ethics. All candidates should have some A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent in Theology/Religion. In exceptional experience of ministry in a voluntary or equivalent, in Theology/Religion (with cases candidates with a background in a professional capacity in a church, chaplaincy, adequate previous study relevant to Biblical different academic discipline may be considered professional, or community setting. Studies). In exceptional cases candidates when their prior study and professional Programme details with a background in a different academic experience provides evidence of ability for This programme is designed for those with discipline may be considered. All students are postgraduate study in theology/ethics. professional experience of ministry in church, expected to have prior study in at least one Programme details institutional and community settings, and for of the two main biblical languages (Hebrew, This programme provides an in-depth graduates pursuing vocational training for Greek), and the core requirements in the encounter with the tradition of Christian ministry. Participants study appropriate programme include further courses in biblical ethics through study of contemporary practical theological texts and develop skills and/or cognate languages. Applicants should theological ethics and engagement with in the analysis of ministry situations in a have completed a second-level course in ethical issues in contemporary society. church, chaplaincy, professional or community biblical Hebrew or Greek, and should be able Participants study Christian Ethics and select setting. The core courses focus on developing to demonstrate comparable reading ability a specialisation in ecology, globalisation, the knowledge and skills of reflective practice through a pre-matriculation reading test. media or Christian political thought. in ministry. Applicants may be admitted, however, on the basis of a very strong showing in a first-level Teaching methods Teaching methods course in either language. Students participate in seminars, tutorials Students engage with written texts and and lectures and will complete a supervised practice facilitated by academics from a Programme details 15,000-word dissertation. variety of theological disciplines and with This programme’s emphasis lies on adding significant ministerial experience. You will depth and breadth to expertise in biblical Skills & learning outcomes also learn through class discussions, the languages. You will develop an understanding of and presentation of case studies and personal a capacity for critical reflection upon the Teaching methods reflections on ministry. A supervised tradition of theological ethics through the You will be taught mainly in small groups dissertation is also required. study of key sources and figures. in a classroom/seminar setting. Personal Skills & learning outcomes supervision is provided for the dissertation. Students will be able to reflect theologically Skills & learning outcomes upon their experience of ministry and You will gain specialist research skills in integrate the practice of ministry with Biblical Studies, from courses focusing on theological reflection and social analysis. current research issues, the history of the field, and biblical languages. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 48

RELIGIOUS STUDIES THEOLOGY IN HISTORY WORLD CHRISTIANITY

www.ed.ac.uk/pg/611 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/61 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/58 MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MTh (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MTh (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Contact Professor James Cox Contact Contact T: +44 (0)131 650 8942 Dr Susan Hardman Moore Professor Brian Stanley E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)131 650 8908 T: +44 (0)131 650 8934 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Fees & costs Fees & costs student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international Entry requirements Entry requirements equivalent, in a humanities or social science A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international subject. Candidates whose prior study or equivalent, with an average of 65%, or 3.5 equivalent, in an appropriate field. In exceptional professional experience provides evidence GPA in Theology/Religion or History. In cases a student may be admitted on the basis of ability for postgraduate study may exceptional cases, applicants with a degree in of relevant professional experience where be considered. another subject may be considered when their there is evidence of academic ability. prior study and professional experience Programme details Programme details provides evidence of ability for postgraduate This programme provides the opportunity This programme is designed to enable study in history and theology. to acquire advanced knowledge in theory participants to understand a wide range of and method in the study of religions and Programme details Christian belief, culture and practice throughout the possibility of studying aspects of specific The programme enables students to the world, in historical, theological, and religious traditions. Students will develop understand and reflect critically on the sociological contexts. It provides a broad research skills necessary for writing a major historical context in which Christian theology introduction to World Christianity (with dissertation in Religious Studies and enhance is developed, tested and affirmed. Through concentration on Africa and Asia) and an transferable skills in cross-cultural analysis and the core courses, students will study the opportunity for more in-depth study of understanding, providing a foundation for most authoritative constructions of Christian specific aspects of the topic. progression to PhD study in Religious Studies. thought from the beginnings to the present Teaching methods day, and explore debates and challenges that Teaching methods The learning process will involve both teaching have shaped belief and practice. Options Students participate in seminars and input and student discussion. pursue themes within this broad framework. tutorials and receive individual supervision You will take two compulsory core courses, for a dissertation. Teaching methods research methods courses, plus three optional Students are taught in small seminar classes courses, and will complete a supervised Skills & learning outcomes led by experts. Extensive student participation 15,000-word dissertation. You will develop an understanding of and a is encouraged. You will be given training in capacity for critical analysis of the academic Skills & learning outcomes research methods and will receive individual study of religions and you will learn how to Students who follow the programme supervision for your 15,000-word dissertation. develop and execute a research proposal. successfully will gain a detailed understanding Skills & learning outcomes of the major issues facing Christianity as Students will be able to: a worldwide religion, and will develop • analyse original texts and modern experience in designing and conducting scholarship relating to key moments in a research project (the dissertation). the definition of Christian thought; • argue a case persuasively and in-depth; • carry out graduate-level research for essays and the dissertation. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 49

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Ecclesiastical History Hebrew & Old New Testament www.ed.ac.uk/pg/63 Testament Studies & Christian Origins PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) www.ed.ac.uk/pg/64 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/65 MPhil (2 yrs FT) MPhil Divinity (Hebrew and Old PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Testament Studies) (2 yrs FT) MPhil Divinity (2 yrs FT) MTh by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc by Research Divinity (Hebrew and MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Research profile Old Testament Studies) (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MTh by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MTh by Research Divinity (Hebrew and Within the ecclesiastical history subject Research profile Old Testament Studies) (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) area, there is particular research strength Recent staff publications have focused on PhD Divinity (Hebrew and Old Testament in Patristics and early Christian history, the the Gospels, Paul, the Apocalypse, the Studies) (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) Reformation in Britain and the Continent, apocryphal gospels and early second-century Puritanism, the history of British and European Research profile texts and developments, textual criticism, Christianity from the 18th century and the Most areas of research related to the Hebrew New Testament ethics, Qumran, the historical, history of Christian missions, especially in Bible can be supported. Current staff are religious and literary environment of the New Africa, from the 18th century. research-active in such areas as Pentateuchal Testament, and New Testament Christology. Training & support and historical studies, poetry and prophecy, Postgraduate research is welcomed in a variety Sessions on research orientation/methods are biblical theology and ethics, Hebrew language, of areas, including exegesis, historical-critical offered to all students. Within ecclesiastical Septuagint and Targumic studies, and the issues, textual and literary criticism, the history, there is a research seminar for staff Dead Sea Scrolls in their Hellenistic context. relation of early Christianity and its religious and historical setting, history of interpretation, and students to which visiting speakers are Training & support and hermeneutical questions. invited. Informal reading groups and language Within Biblical Studies, there is a research classes in Latin are also offered. seminar for staff and students to which Training & support Facilities visiting speakers are invited. Taught courses Within Biblical Studies, there is a research The School houses the largest single-site at an advanced level, which contribute to seminar for staff and students to which visiting theological library in the UK. Computing a student’s interest and research needs, may speakers are invited. Taught courses at an facilities and study spaces are made available be taken where available. advanced level may be taken where available. to all postgraduate students. The Rainy Hall Facilities Facilities is a large and impressive student common As for Ecclesiastical History As for Ecclesiastical History room housing a refectory and has wireless internet access. Fees & costs Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Fees & costs student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Contact Contact Professor Timothy H Lim Professor Larry Hurtado Contact T: +44 (0)131 650 8919 T: +44 (0)131 650 8920 Professor Stewart J Brown E: [email protected] E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)131 650 8951 E: [email protected] PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 51

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www.ed.ac.uk/pg/66 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/62 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/68 Divinity PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) PhD Divinity (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) MPhil (2 yrs FT) MPhil (2 yrs FT) MPhil (2 yrs FT) MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MTh by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MTh by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MTh by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT)

Research profile Research profile Research profile The special interests of staff in religious The research interests of staff members Staff associated with the Centre for World studies include Islam, contemporary Judaism, include theological ethics, social and political Christianity cover a number of different indigenous religions (Africa and the Arctic), ethics, chaplaincy and pastoral studies, academic disciplines including theology, South Asian and South East Asian traditions, homiletics, the ethics of communication history, mission studies religious studies and New Age religions. The methodologies (with special reference to the media) and and anthropology. They also have supported include phenomenology, environmental ethics. Both staff and student geographical expertise in Africa, Asia and anthropology and cultural studies. bodies are ecumenical in composition. Latin America, allowing for a wide range of research possibilities. Training & support Training & support Sessions on research orientation/methods are Sessions on research orientation/methods Training & support offered. Additional courses are available in the are offered to all students. Within Christian Sessions on research orientation/methods University: for example, on social science methods, ethics and practical theology, there is a are offered. Also, the Centre provides a and the practicalities of writing a dissertation. research seminar for staff and students to weekly seminar programme for PhD students There is a regular Religious Studies research which visiting speakers are invited. in World Christianity. seminar for staff and students to which Facilities Facilities postgraduates regularly contribute work-in- As for Ecclesiastical History As for Ecclesiastical History progress papers, and at which staff and visiting academics occasionally present special lectures. Fees & costs Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Facilities student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate As for Ecclesiastical History Funding Contact Fees & costs Financial awards for postgraduates are Professor Brian Stanley www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ available in a number of packages offered T: +44 (0)131 650 8934 student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate by the School of Divinity, by the College of E: [email protected] Contact Humanities and Social Science (CHSS), and Dr Afe Adogame by the Arts and Humanities Research Council T: +44 (0)131 650 8928 (AHRC) and Overseas Research Scheme (ORS). E: [email protected] www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding

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Economics

The University of Edinburgh has a long Careers tradition of innovative teaching and research About one in six of our MSc graduates go on to a PhD. The rest find in economics, starting in 1800 with Dugald employment in a great variety of fields, from theoretical and applied economic research, to careers with banks, the public sector and Stewart’s first lectures on political economy. consultancy services. More recently, the School of Economics was ranked eighth in the UK in the 2008 Research Scholarships & bursaries The Scottish Graduate Programme in Economics has a number of ESRC Assessment Exercise, and was the only quota awards that are allocated competitively. The School also provides Scottish economics school to be rated in the Research and Teaching Scholarships for its best PhD students. top10. Contact The School also hosts the main hub of the Scottish Institute for School of Economics Research in Economics, a collaborative venture between all the University of Edinburgh Scottish economics departments. 31 Buccleuch Place Edinburgh EH8 9JT Our range of degrees T: +44 (0)131 651 1764 F: +44 (0)131 650 4514 We offer a taught MSc in Economics or in Economics (Finance) E: PhD: [email protected] within the framework of the Scottish Graduate Programme in E: MSc: [email protected] Economics. We also teach postgraduate courses – Carbon Economics, W: www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/economics/ Economics for Postgraduates, Economics of Developing Countries – postgraduate on other programmes. In addition, we offer a PhD in Economics as a research degree. Facilities & resources MSc students have a dedicated computer lab at their disposal. Research students are housed in the same building as the teaching staff in shared offices with individual desks and PCs. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 53

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ECONOMICS/ECONOMICS Skills & learning outcomes Economics (FINANCE) - SCOTTISH Students will develop a range of intellectual, GRADUATE PROGRAMME practical and transferable skills, particularly www.ed.ac.uk/pg/278 Economics those of critical analysis and assessment, PhD (3 yrs FT) www.ed.ac.uk/pg/272 and gain understanding of: MSc Economics (Finance) (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Research profile MSc Economics (Scottish Graduate • the core elements of microeconomic One of the UK’s best economics research Programme) (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) and macroeconomic theory and selected groupings, the economists at Edinburgh are topics in applied macro/microeconomics; particularly strong in micro theory but they can Contact • econometric methods for both time-series supervise dissertations in many other areas, including Marie Craft and cross-sectional data analysis; political economy, labour economics (both T: +44 (0)131 651 1764 • applications of core economic theory and real business cycles and applied econometrics. E: [email protected] analytical and quantitative techniques. Edinburgh’s Economics group collaborates with Fees & costs seven other Scottish universities to provide a www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Scottish Graduate Programme in Economics student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate (SGPE). The first year of this is the MSc degree taught at Edinburgh. The remaining years, Entry requirements which lead to the PhD, may be at any of the A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international eight participating universities. PhD students equivalent, in economics, maths or a related studying under the SGPE will study at their chosen subject. Applicants should have high grades in institution working with their chosen supervisor. undergraduate-level courses in mathematics, statistics and economics. Training & support A benefit of the SGPE is that extra supervision For students from non-English speaking countries from an outside member university may be gained. there is an English-language requirement. In addition, all PhD students on the SGPE benefit A Test of English as a Foreign Language from an annual two-day conference in a country (TOEFL) score of 580 (237+ computer-based) hotel where they present and discuss their or International English Language Testing work with SGPE staff and other SGPE students. System (IELTS) score of 6.5 is required. Facilities Programme details The School has dedicated workspaces for The MSc programme provides a comprehensive research students, each with its own training in Economics to equip students for a computer, with access to the necessary career as a professional economist or for PhD mathematical and econometric software. study. Students will take core subjects and three optional courses. These options cover Fees & costs virtually all the main research areas in modern www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ economics and one usually forms the basis for student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate the summer dissertation. Funding Teaching methods The School offers some ESRC (Economic and The MSc is taught as a University of Edinburgh Social Research Council) quota studentships, degree but under the auspices of the Scottish which are available to UK/EU students. The Graduate Programme in Economics – a School also has Economics Research and consortium of eight Scottish universities. The Teaching Scholarships, which are open to all academic links enabled by this network are students and awarded competitively. These valuable to anyone considering PhD study. scholarships cover both fees and maintenance. The programme also makes extensive use of Contact the virtual learning environment, WebCT. Marie Craft T: +44 (0)131 651 1764 E: [email protected] PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 54

Education

The University’s School of Education offers We also offer the following postgraduate research degrees: a lively, multidisciplinary environment, • PhD • MSc Educational Research, a taught degree which can be staffed by eminent specialists, in which taken either as a free-standing degree or the first year of a to pursue programmes of academic and 1+3 PhD programme • Doctorate in Education (EdD), a professional degree that provides professional development. an advanced programme of taught courses together with the The School has been a major centre for the study of education opportunity to undertake a major piece of educational research. for more than 150 years. This distinguished tradition in providing postgraduate and professional courses in teaching and community Facilities & resources education is underpinned by our strong track record in research. The School of Education is located on Holyrood Road, which is a brief In the Research Assessment Exercise 2008, 30 per cent of our walk away from the city centre. Students have access to a large research was rated 4*, world-leading, and a further 30 per cent selection of lecturing and teaching rooms, the School of Education was rated 3*, internationally excellent. library, open-access and teaching computer labs and catering facilities. We host a number of national and international research and The School is a short walk away from the University’s Main Library and development centres and projects in the following areas: other facilities at George Square. • Children’s and Young People’s Learning & Development • Higher, Community & Language Education Careers Education, Society & Policy • The vocational nature of the postgraduate courses in the School Equity, Inclusion & Diversity • of Education ensures that the majority of our students progress Sports Science & Human Performance. • immediately into relevant employment, with a small number each year choosing to continue with further study at PhD level or additional Our range of degrees specialist training in their field. We offer a range of taught postgraduate programmes including: Scholarships & bursaries • MSc Education • MEd TESOL, for all teachers of English to Speakers of Other ESRC studentships in Education are available at the University of Languages, from kindergarten to university-teaching contexts Edinburgh. They are awarded through the Scottish Doctoral Training • MSc Language Teaching Centre. Full details are available at www.esrc.ac.uk MSc Community Education • Other Studentships and scholarships are also available to research MEd Additional Support for Learning programmes • students within the School from time to time. The University’s website MSc Inclusive & Special Education • provides a comprehensive list not only of financial assistance MSc Strength & Conditioning • administered by the University but also of other sources of funding and MSc Management of Training & Development • information. Please visit www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ MSc Outdoor Education • student-funding. • MSc Outdoor, Environmental and Sustainability Education • MSc E-Learning • MSc Performance Psychology Contact • MSc Sport and Recreation Business Management The Postgraduate Office (Education) • Pg Certificate Swimming Science David Hume Tower (1st Floor) • Pg Certificate in 3–14 Physical Education George Square • Master of Teaching (MTeach), which offers a route to Edinburgh EH8 9JX the Chartered Teacher Standard T: +44 (0)131 651 3122 • MSc Dance Science and Education F: +44 (0)131 650 6536 • MSc Education: Language, Theory, Practice and Literacy E: [email protected] • MSc Educational Leadership W: www.education.ed.ac.uk • Pg Certificate Developing Educational Leadership & Learning. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 55

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ADDITIONAL SUPPORT ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR Skills & learning outcomes FOR LEARNING LEARNING (DEAF EDUCATION) Students will: (BILINGUAL LEARNERS) Education www.ed.ac.uk/pg/71 • understand the differing constructions www.ed.ac.uk/pg/70 MEd (2-6 yrs PT) of deafness; MEd (2-6 yrs PT) • interpret audiological information; Contact • assess the provision of audiological Contact Rachel O’Neill support to the deaf child; Pamela Deponio T: +44 (0)131 651 6429 • critically reflect on the nature, use and T: +44 (0)131 651 6263 E: [email protected] potential of signed and spoken language E: [email protected] Fees & costs in deaf education and on strategies to Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ facilitate linguistic access to curriculum www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate and assessment; student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Additional costs: Students must achieve the • develop knowledge, skills and attitudes certificate in BSL competence, which may in collaborative work. Entry requirements involve additional costs. The second teaching A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international placement occurs in a different educational ADDITIONAL SUPPORT equivalent, in a relevant discipline. Relevant setting and this may involve additional FOR LEARNING work experience will also be considered. transport or accommodation costs to the (INCLUSIVE EDUCATION) Applicants must be registered by the GTCS applicant’s Local Authority. and should be working with or have access www.ed.ac.uk/pg/73 to students with English as an Additional Entry requirements MEd (2-6 yrs PT) Language (EAL). Applicants whose first language A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international Contact is not English must also meet the College equivalent, in a relevant discipline. Relevant As for Bilingual Learners. language requirements. work experience will also be considered. A teaching qualification and GTC registration Fees & costs Programme details is necessary. Applicants need agreement www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ This programme is targeted to those who from their local authority to participate in a student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate teach English as a second or additional teaching placement for three weeks in the language, mainstream teachers with bilingual Entry requirements final year. Applicants should be working with children in their classes and bilingual support A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international deaf learners in an educational setting for at teachers. It aims to provide appropriate equivalent, in a relevant discipline. Relevant least two days a week. support to facilitate access to the curriculum work experience will also be considered. A for bilingual learners. Programme details teaching qualification and GTC registration This programme equips participants with the is necessary for Scottish schoolteachers and Teaching methods knowledge, understanding and skills necessary TOFE for Further Education teachers. For Learning is delivered through lectures, seminars, to become a specialist in the education of English language requirements visit the small-group discussions and skill-development deaf children and young people in many College’s website. sessions. Emphasis is placed on experiential educational contexts. The programme explores learning and students are encouraged to Programme details the notion of linguistic access and encourages share feelings and experiences. Some courses The programme is designed to provide the teachers to ensure that various means are are offered in blended learning format, which conceptual framework for identifying and available for pupils to access the curriculum involves part of the 24-hour taught element responding to learners with additional and assessment in their preferred language. delivered on campus and part accessed online support needs. from home or school. Teaching methods Teaching methods The taught part of each of the six courses Skills & learning outcomes As for Additional Support for Learning is 24 hours. The remaining 174 hours is Participants acquire the skills, confidence, (Bilingual Learners). allocated to self-study, supported by a and knowledge of the field in order to WebCT site. Taught sessions combine lectures, operate proactively and strategically within seminars, small-group discussions and skills schools. They become aware of the linguistic development. Participants are encouraged and cultural demands of the curriculum and to share their experiences to relate theory are able to assess and monitor the learner’s to practice. progress in terms of academic achievement and language proficiency. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 56

Skills & learning outcomes Skills & learning outcomes Skills & learning outcomes Students will: Students will develop knowledge and Students will develop a critical view that • develop and apply knowledge, skills understanding of: recognises the social construction of disruptive and attitudes relevant to working with • the different presentations of challenging behaviour in schools and at the same time learners with additional needs; behaviour; acknowledge the real difficulties faced by • reflect critically on the relationships • the evidence base for behavioural and some learners. They will become familiar with, between theory and practice and explore other interventions for challenging behaviour; and implement, a range of approaches to issues in the implementation of educational • a clear definition of learning disability, assessment, teaching and support. and social principles and ideals; incorporating associated cognitive • engage with and influence policy issues capacities and needs of clients; ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR and the practice of fellow professionals in • principles of collaborative working; LEARNING (SPECIFIC LEARNING relation to the delivery of inclusive education. • competing discourses on disability, DIFFICULTIES) gender, race & ethnicity, sexuality, faith, www.ed.ac.uk/pg/78 ADDITIONAL SUPPORT culture, language and social class; MEd (2-7 yrs PT) FOR LEARNING • introduction to principles of research. (LEARNING DISABILITIES) Contact ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR As for Bilingual Learners, page 55. www.ed.ac.uk/pg/650 LEARNING (PUPIL SUPPORT) MEd (2-6 yrs PT) Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/pg/75 www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Contact MEd (2-6 yrs PT) student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate As for Bilingual Learners, page 55. Contact Entry requirements Fees & costs As for Bilingual Learners, page 55. As for Additional Support for Learning www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ (Inclusive Education), page 55. student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Programme details Entry requirements student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate This programme aims to develop the knowledge, A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international understanding and skills needed for working equivalent, in a relevant discipline. Relevant Entry requirements with learners with additional support needs work experience will also be considered. A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international and specific learning difficulties. Applicants must be working with or have access equivalent, in a relevant discipline. Relevant Teaching methods to work with people with learning (also described work experience will also be considered. For As for Bilingual Learners, page 55. as intellectual) disabilities in order to complete English language requirements visit the some of the assessment tasks. For English College’s website. Skills & learning outcomes language requirements visit the College’s website. Programme details Students will: Programme details This MEd offers a stimulating programme relevant • develop and apply knowledge, skills and This programme is designed primarily for to the personal and social needs of all learners attitudes relevant to working with learners educational professionals working with as well as those with additional support needs. with additional needs; people with learning disabilities, however we By encouraging reflection of theory, practice • appreciate the nature of specific difficulties welcome enquiries from people working in and research relevant to pastoral care and and be able to identify learners with such allied professions. The specialist courses on behaviour support, the programme provides difficulties; this programme are delivered by colleagues students with practical skills and strategies. • show evidence of familiarity with in the school of Health in Social Science and curriculum adaptations and classroom Teaching methods will provide opportunities to work alongside accommodations to support pupils with As for Additional Support for Learning other professional groups. specific learning difficulties. (Learning Disabilities). Teaching methods Learning is delivered through lectures, seminars, small-group discussions and blended learning. An emphasis will be placed on experiential learning and course members will be encouraged to share feelings and experiences, with opportunities being presented for the practice and review of relevant skills. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 57

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MEd (2-7 yrs PT) Education Distance Learning Option Induction courses are offered to help familiarise Contact Contact participants with the various modes of study. Janis Sugden Gillian Robinson A programme-specific application form should T: +44 (0)131 651 6204 T: +44 (0)131 651 6426 be obtained from the Chartered Teacher Unit, E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Moray House (0131 651 6161).

Fees & costs Fees & costs Skills & learning outcomes www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Students will develop critical understanding student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate of education and social values; approaches Additional costs: Some courses will involve a Additional costs: One option module (Earth to teaching and learning; and the changing fee in addition to the normal course fee. Science 5–14 ) includes a residential study social and cultural contexts of education and of the school curriculum. Students will also Entry requirements week. This would incur extra costs. gain skills including critical self evaluation, As for Additional Support for Learning Entry requirements collaboration and influence, effective (inclusive Education), page 55. Accredited by the General Teaching communication, and creativity. Programme details Council for Scotland, the Master of Teaching This programme aims to develop the degree enables experienced teachers to knowledge, skills and understanding required meet the requirements for the professional by teachers supporting children and young status of Chartered Teacher. Entrance is people who have a visual impairment. Some limited to fully GTC-registered, professionally individual courses are available as options to qualified teachers who have reached the students on other programmes. top point on the main grade scale for teachers and have undertaken Continuing Teaching methods Professional Development. As for Bilingual Learners, page 55. Programme details Skills & learning outcomes Through academic study, work-based learning Participants will: and professional action, this programme will: • develop and apply knowledge, skills • enhance the professional understanding, and attitudes in cooperative working knowledge, skill and action of experienced and consultancy; teachers in schools, with a view to • become familiar with the effects of a supporting the development of their range of ocular and cerebral visual practical classroom skills; impairments and be able, through the use • enable teachers to meet the demands of structured observation or standardised of a rapidly changing educational and tests, to identify the thresholds of functional professional environment; vision or blindness of their pupils; • enhance teachers’ understanding of • be able to contribute to the multi-agency teaching and learning; process of assessment and target-setting • enhance critical analysis and evaluation for pupils with visual impairment; of practice; • be able to plan and teach programmes • build on teachers’ existing professional using appropriate learning media. development. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 58

COMMUNITY • make informed judgments on issues Skills & learning outcomes EDUCATION not addressed by professional or ethical The degree informs current dance practice codes or practices; with science and education to prepare www.ed.ac.uk/pg/94 critically reflect upon their professional graduates for meeting the demands of today’s MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) • development as a community educator; progressive dance environment. Students will Contact • operate as a “reflective practitioner” as have the opportunity to gain knowledge and Vernon Galloway in the Standards Council for Community understanding of: T: +44 (0)131 651 6640 Learning and Development Competency • how we can prepare the dancer to E: [email protected] Framework. improve performance, employing a Fees & costs multidisciplinary approach; www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ DANCE SCIENCE • specialist skills and awareness of changing student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate & EDUCATION trends in dance education and practice; physiological and developmental issues in Up to 20 places will be funded by SAAS for www.ed.ac.uk/pg/421 • relation to dance education and training. the PGDip element for full time only, subject MSc (1 yr FT, 6 yrs PT) to meeting SAAS requirements. Contact DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL Entry requirements Wendy Timmons LEADERSHIP & LEARNING A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international T: +44 (0)131 651 6596 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/659 equivalent, in a relevant discipline, plus E: [email protected] evidence of a community education background. PG Cert (2 yrs FT PT) Fees & costs Employment or relevant educational experience Contact www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ will also be considered. A disclosure check Deirdre Torrance student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate is required. T: +44 (0)131 651 6441 Entry requirements Programme details E: [email protected] A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international The MSc in Community Education is a one- Fees & costs equivalent, in a relevant discipline. Relevant year programme, which provides academic www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ employment will also be considered. For and professional preparation for students student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate English language requirements visit the intending to work in a range of settings The fee for each course in the programme for College’s website. and contexts. sessions 2009–2011 is £675. EIS members are Programme details Teaching methods entitled to a 15 per cent discount. It may be Combining theoretical and practical work, Teaching combines masters-level study and possible for the fee for each course to be paid this programme provides a foundation in attainment with the pursuit of professional in three instalments. science that is directly relevant to the process recognition as being “fit to practice” by Entry requirements and practices involved in dance education SCCLD. The programme incorporates Only teachers practising in Scotland can and enhancing dance performance. The placement experience. High value is placed on apply. Applicants must have a first degree, research elements of the degree provide exploratory and experiential modes of learning or its international equivalent; a teaching training for both students coming directly and on the acquisition of specific skills within qualification; full registration with the from undergraduate study, looking to pursue group work, work with individuals and in the GTCS; a minimum of three years teaching an academic career, and for mid-career preparation and design of educational experience; and access to a relevant work professionals who wish to research in their programmes and activities. environment to enable project work to be own specialist area of dance. Skills & learning outcomes carried out. Candidates need to supply a Teaching methods Students will be able to: personal statement outlining their reasons A variety of approaches are used including for applying and a supportive statement • apply and integrate the theoretical lectures, student-led seminars/presentations from appropriate line manager. frameworks and concepts relevant to and, where appropriate, practical skills practice in the field of community education; Programme details training and project work. • fully understand the role of the The Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow contemporary community educator; have worked in partnership with the • deploy conventional and innovative Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) to approaches and methods in the planning, create this new programme designed to delivery and evaluation of community support the development of teachers taking educational programmes; on a leadership role. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 59

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Teaching methods E-LEARNING EDUCATION Teaching combines small group work, face-to-face tutoring and support, online www.ed.ac.uk/pg/106 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/98 learning, relevant theory, leading and

MSc (Distance Learning Option) MSc (1 yr FT, 3 yrs PT) Education managing small-scale projects in school, (1 yr FT, 6 yrs PT) as well as collaborations with colleagues Contact in other schools. Each of the programme’s Contact Alan Ducklin three courses delivers two to three taught Hamish Macleod T: +44 (0)131 651 6121 sessions on campus. In sessions 2009–2011, T: +44 (0)131 651 6665 E: [email protected] it is intended that Course 1 will be offered as E: [email protected] Fees & costs a summer school (over three days) and other www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ courses will run on Saturdays. Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Skills & learning outcomes student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Additional costs: Fieldwork costs if taking Students will develop and demonstrate Environmental Education options. a critical understanding of: Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international Entry requirements principles of educational leadership with • equivalent, and a professional interest in the A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international a particular focus on early leadership; area addressed by the programme. Those equivalent, in a relevant discipline. Relevant leadership concepts particularly in the • whose work experience provides evidence of work experience will also be considered. For context of teacher leadership; intellectual ability of an equivalent standard English language requirements visit the reflective practice; • to an honours degree are also encouraged College’s website. leadership for enhancing learning in school; • to apply. For English language requirements teacher leadership skills, qualities and Programme details • visit the College’s website. attributes. This degree deepens and refines the capacity Please note: if you wish to start in January of students to reflect critically on their 2012 the last date we can accept applications thinking and practice. It provides opportunities is 30 September 2011. for students who wish to study education as an ethical, intellectual and cultural process, Programme details as well as those who may be concerned to This MSc will provide participants with the skills reflect in a critical and contextualised (but and knowledge they need in order to assess, not necessarily applied) way on their own develop, deliver and critique the various modes professional development. and forms of e-learning. A broad definition of e- learning is taken, which incorporates a rigorous Teaching methods understanding of the broad changes undergoing The learning process involves a combination education and training in the digital age. of lectures, student-led seminars/ presentations and, where appropriate, Teaching methods practical skills training and project work. The MSc is delivered online. Although this is a distance-learning course, students are Skills & learning outcomes not alone. Participants have the opportunity The programme examines education through: to work closely with fellow learners and tutors • social and philosophical reflection and in a supported, collaborative, vibrant online debate; learning environment. All courses are taught • in-depth policy analysis; through combinations of independent study • systematic application of research and online group work. evidence to the process of learning and teaching; Skills & learning outcomes the development of international and Participants will be able to demonstrate a • comparative perspectives on education reflective and critical understanding of the and training; key concepts and theories relating to learning, critical analysis of dominant discourses teaching and training with digital technologies. • within the academic and policy They will have practical knowledge of a range communities. of applications and environments for learning and an in-depth understanding of scholarship and practice in the field. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 60

EDUCATION EDUCATIONAL EDUCATION: LANGUAGE, (DOCTOR OF) RESEARCH THEORY, PRACTICE & LITERACY

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Contact Contact Contact Lindsay Paterson As for Education (Doctor of) Richard Easton T: +44 (0)131 651 6380 T: +44 (0)131 651 3211 Fees & costs E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Fees & costs student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Additional costs: Fieldwork costs if taking www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Environmental Education options. student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate

Entry requirements Entry requirements Entry requirements The Doctorate in Education is aimed primarily A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international at mid-career and senior professionals in equivalent, in a relevant discipline. Relevant equivalent, in a relevant discipline. Relevant work education, training and development. The work experience will also be considered. For experience will also be considered. For English English language requirement is IELTS. English language requirements visit the language requirements visit the College’s website. College’s website. Programme details Programme details The aim of the EdD is to foster systematic, Programme details The programme provides language graduates scholarly investigation of the interplay among The MSc Educational Research offers advanced with an opportunity to enhance specialist educational research, policy and practice and training in core aspects of educational knowledge and further develop existing for the course participants to appreciate the research. It also offers research training for pedagogical expertise. The programme is relevance of their studies to their activities and students coming directly from undergraduate appropriate for both experienced teachers and responsibilities within their particular field of study (usually in a social science discipline) for those with no prior teaching experience. education. The programme has a professional who wish to prepare for either a research The programme draws on expertise from focus and is comparable with the PhD in terms or an academic career and for mid-career three separate but related language areas, of scale and rigour. professionals who are primarily interested in namely English (L1), Modern Foreign researching within their own area of practice. Languages (L2) and TESOL. Teaching methods This is a part-time degree lasting five to six Teaching methods Teaching methods years. Students take six courses in Edinburgh, Students take six units plus a 15,000–20,000 You will be taught through lectures, tutorial involving lectures, seminars and presentations word dissertation. The units involve a combination sessions and classroom-related activities, for 12 weeks, spread over 2.5 years. In the of lectures, student-led seminars/presentations such as lesson observation and microteaching. final phase of this programme students submit and, where appropriate, practical-skills training Assessment is by written assignments, a 45,000–75,000 word thesis. and project work. examination and project work. You will undertake a supervised project and a Skills & learning outcomes Skills & learning outcomes dissertation of approximately 15,000 words. Participants will be able to reflect analytically Students will: and rigorously on their professional practice • develop understanding of the nature and Skills & learning outcomes and understand their professionalism in use of research in education; Students will: the context of social, economic and political • acquire the skills to conduct empirical • demonstrate in-depth theoretical change. They will be able to manage and work in education settings; knowledge in a range of approaches to critically interpret research and use their • develop a range of research-dissemination research in language and become educational findings to underpin intellectual leadership, skills suitable for the diversity of audiences innovators and informed practitioners in making an original and substantial contribution for educational research findings. the effective use of these approaches; to knowledge through their work. • critically engage with key learning theories and assess how they impact on language learning; • display critical awareness of the ways in which engagement with linguistic and literary theories and theories of culture impact on and alter modes of interaction and communication within the learning context. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 61

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EDUCATIONAL EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP INCLUSIVE AND LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT (INCLUDING SPECIAL EDUCATION THE SCOTTISH QUALIFICATION www.ed.ac.uk/pg/683 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/378 FOR HEADSHIP DIPLOMA)

MSc (3 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT) Education www.ed.ac.uk/pg/125 Contact Contact Zoè Williamson Distance Learning Option Kevin Wright T: +44 (0)131 651 6403 (33 mths PT) T: +44 (0)131 651 6676 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Contact Fees & costs As for Developing Educational Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Leadership & Learning, page 58. www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Fees & costs Entry requirements www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Entry requirements Applicants require a professional qualification student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate This programme is suitable for experienced in an education area or significant and relevant or newly qualified teachers. It is also aimed Entry requirements professional experience. Applicants will have a at people who are considering working in Programme participants are selected and minimum of three years of work experience inclusive and special education in related sectors, paid for by the local authorities of the City of in education, or an area related to education, as well as those already engaged in special Edinburgh, Fife, East Lothian, Midlothian and and will be seeking to develop their leadership and inclusive education. An undergraduate the Scottish Borders, which are equal partners skills and prepare for the next level of their degree is required. in programme support and delivery. career. Students without the requisite work Programme details experience may be considered if they Programme details The University’s Moray House School of demonstrate an exceptional academic record This programme is suitable for both teachers Education has been an international leader in and strong evidence of commitment to the preparing to take up headship positions and special and inclusive education for more than subject, for example, through dissertations, senior managers and leaders within schools 40 years. It hosts extensive teaching, research voluntary projects, or internships. looking to embark upon continuing professional and consultancy experience in schools and development. The programme is based on Programme details other settings, with specialist expertise in the Standard for Headship in Scotland and This programme explores current and areas such as inclusive education, social, is a blend of taught days, tutorials, seminars emerging practitioner issues and applications emotional and behavioural difficulties, specific and work-based learning and development: in many areas such as: global issues, diversity learning difficulties, deaf education, visual this final element is crucial to success in and their contexts; strategic leadership impairment and bilingual learners. the programme. perspectives; analysis of educational contexts Teaching methods and leadership effects; “Leadership for Teaching methods Students take core courses Comparative Learning” approaches; developing staff Participants learn through work-based learning Approaches to Inclusive and Special capacity around change and improvement; and development, interactive group learning, Education, Education for All (Additional and educational leadership research methods. prescribed reading, online discussions and Support for Learning) and Educational Enquiry interaction with peers and key players in Teaching methods (Research Training). Students also take three Scottish education and from elsewhere. The programme is delivered online and is optional courses and write a dissertation on taught through combinations of independent Skills & learning outcomes a topic of their choice. study and online group work. Through this Graduates of this programme are expected Skills & learning outcomes distance-learning format you will have to demonstrate that they can meet all of Students will: opportunities to work closely with fellow the Professional Actions of the Standard for learners and tutors in a rich and collaborative Headship in Scotland, along with three • develop and apply knowledge, skills online learning environment. essential elements: and attitudes relevant to additional support for learning and the contexts in • strategic vision, values and aims Skills & learning outcomes which it takes place; • knowledge and understanding Students will be able to demonstrate a reflective • reflect critically on the relationships • personal qualities and interpersonal skills. and critical understanding of the key concepts between theory and practice and explore and theories relating to educational leadership. issues in the implementation of Participants will also develop practical knowledge educational and social principles and ideals of a range of leadership approaches and an • develop extended skills in research and enquiry; in-depth understanding of scholarship and • engage with and influence the practice practice in the field of educational leadership. and policy of professionals in the field. 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LANGUAGE MANAGEMENT OF OUTDOOR TEACHING TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION

www.ed.ac.uk/pg/285 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/113 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/115 MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 6 yrs PT) MSc (15 mths FT, 6 yrs PT)

Contact Contact Contact Aileen Irvine Peter Evans Simon Beames T: +44 (0)131 651 6145 T: +44 (0)131 651 6345 T: +44 (0)131 651 6093 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Fees & costs Fees & costs Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Additional costs: There are additional costs Additional costs: Costs required for the Entry requirements for the Chartered Institute for Personnel and professional development programme. A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international Development (CIPD) programme. equivalent, in a relevant discipline. Relevant work Entry requirements experience will also be considered. For English Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international language requirements visit the College’s website. As for Language Teaching equivalent, plus outdoor education experience. Relevant practical or professional experience Programme details Programme details and training may be taken into consideration. The programme develops the knowledge Accredited by the UK’s CIPD, this programme For English language requirements visit the and professional skills of language teachers, enables participants to understand, critically College’s website. as well as others involved in language teaching, appraise and apply key theoretical frameworks for example in curriculum design, coursebook and concepts relevant to the management of Programme details writing and testing. The comprehensive core training and development, and learning in The programme provides a broad base for a component covers all the fundamentals of organisations. The part-time programmes are professional career in outdoor education. language teaching. The programme draws on modular and the time taken to complete your Students receive wide-ranging theoretical the unrivalled joint resources and experience studies can vary. The figure given above is the coverage of the field of outdoor education, of the department of Linguistics & English maximum time expected to achieve a and undertake a professional development Language, the Institute for Applied Language particular qualification. programme that includes practical activities Studies and the Moray House School of Education. such as rock climbing, a teaching placement Teaching methods and an expedition. Teaching methods The teaching and learning approach makes Teaching involves lectures, tutorial sessions and use of a wide variety of modes and methods Teaching methods classroom-related activities, such as lesson with emphasis on student-centred and This programme employs a lecture/seminar observation and microteaching. Assessment is activity-based learning. There is an emphasis approach to the bulk of the academic courses. by written assignments, examination and project on relating theory to practice through the Practicals and field visits are very much part of work. You will undertake a supervised project use of case studies and access to experts the programme. Most practical work takes and a dissertation of approximately 15,000 words. from the field. place at our residential outdoor Woodlands Centre (Kingussie), which offers access to the Skills & learning outcomes Skills & learning outcomes Cairngorms and other mountain ranges, and Students will gain knowledge and understanding Graduates will be reflective practitioners in the at Firbush Centre on Loch Tay. of the basic principles of language education, management of training and development, with particular emphasis on: able to design, develop, implement and Skills & learning outcomes • factors affecting language learning; evaluate training and development strategies, Practical field experience develops the skills, • approaches to language teaching and programmes and interventions. knowledge, understanding and judgement assessment; necessary to guide and conduct groups safely • language in education and society; on a range of outdoor ventures. Students • key issues in language policy; will critically assess theoretical, professional • professional practice (including real-class and academic issues surrounding outdoor observations); education and gain skills in environmental • a high level of competence in planning and literacy and oral communication. They will delivering foreign language education; receive instructional training in a range of • a critical appreciation of the relevant outdoor pursuits. research literature; • ability to design and conduct small-scale research projects. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 63

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OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL ethically in a range of outdoor environments concepts and ideas will be presented, & SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION in a variety of weather conditions; analysed and discussed. Students will be • the relationship between Outdoor encouraged to complete directed reading in www.ed.ac.uk/pg/382 Environmental and Sustainability their private study, to prepare contributions to

MSc (15 mths FT, 6 yrs PT) Education Education and a range of other subject tutorials and complete a number of tasks and Contact areas studied in educational, community practical activities. Robbie Nicol and social settings; Skills & learning outcomes T: +44 (0)131 650 9793 the range of contemporary perspectives • Students receive a balanced educational E: [email protected] on and arrangements for work with young programme between the psychological areas people outside school settings; Fees & costs pertinent to the degree and the professional conceptual, operational and regulatory www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ • skills and issues associated with the application issues in Outdoor Environmental and student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate of scientific ideas. The programme develops Sustainability Education to enable them Additional costs: Costs are required for the students’ abilities to appraise critically and to play critical and leading roles in its Professional Development Programme. apply scientific literature, and to plan, conduct development within education and and disseminate their own research. Entry requirements the community; A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international • academic and professional issues in the PERSONAL & SOCIAL equivalent, in a relevant subject. Relevant field in both the UK and international contexts. OUTDOOR EDUCATION practical or professional experience and training may be taken into consideration. For English PERFORMANCE www.ed.ac.uk/pg/119 language requirements visit the College’s website. PSYCHOLOGY MSc (15 mths FT, 6 yrs PT)

Programme details www.ed.ac.uk/pg/117 Contact This programme, unique in Europe and one MSc (1 yr FT, 6 yrs PT) As for Outdoor Education. of few in the world, has an international Contact Fees & costs reputation for its academic and professional Hugh Richards www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ quality. It provides conceptual and practical T: +44 (0)131 651 6573 student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate training for many of those now influential in E: [email protected] the profession. The programme structure Entry requirements addresses the key features of the discipline: Fees & costs As for Outdoor Environmental outdoor activities/skills, personal and social www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ & Sustainability Education. education and environmental education. student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Programme details Teaching methods Entry requirements This programme is the first of its kind in the A lecture/seminar approach to the bulk of A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international sector. Courses have a practical focus and the academic courses where students are equivalent, in a relevant discipline such as are taught from our Edinburgh base, as well encouraged to participate fully in discussions. psychology, sport and exercise psychology, as our residential outdoor centre in the Students are also expected to undertake organisational behaviour, sport science or Cairngorms National Park. The Professional a programme of independent reading. equivalent professional qualifications. Where Development Programme (PDP) consists Practicals and field visits are included in the applicant does not meet these of a five-week placement, several week-long courses. Although the required elements of requirements consideration may be given outdoor skills courses and a two-week, the Professional Development Programme are to other equivalent qualifications. student-led expedition. modest, students are expected to be fit to Programme details Teaching methods participate. Any health or fitness issues should This programme focuses on the study of A lecture/seminar approach is employed for be discussed with the Programme Director. psychological factors associated with high- the bulk of the academic courses. Where Skills & learning outcomes level performance. Drawing extensively from possible practicals and field visits are included. Students who follow this programme will research and practice in sport psychology, the For the Professional Development Programme be able to develop knowledge and programme examines how psychology can students are expected to be fit to participate. understanding of: contribute to maintaining and enhancing Any health or fitness issues should be discussed with the Programme Director. • the natural environment and various high-level performance across a variety of Students should maintain an independent interpretations of the environment; domains such as sport, business, performing involvement in outdoor activities outside the • the holistic nature of experiential arts, military and emergency services. Professional Development Programme. learning outdoors; Teaching methods • the skills, knowledge and judgement Within each course the teaching will comprise necessary to conduct groups safely and traditional lectures and tutorials in which PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 64

Skills & learning outcomes be delivered via distance learning and some adaptable teachers able to take their place in Students will develop: elements will be available as stand-alone, non- a complex and evolving education system. • the skills and understanding to guide award-bearing CPD courses for other teachers Eligible students join the Teaching Induction individuals, through reflection, towards and related professionals. Most teaching takes Scheme run by the Scottish Government. place, with the exception of a small number greater knowledge of self and others and Teaching methods of sessions, outside the normal school day. the achievement of a range of social goals; You will be assessed on your practical teaching • respect for and understanding of the Skills & learning outcomes ability, as well as two written assignments and environment; Students will develop: three oral presentations. • knowledge of the holistic nature of • critical knowledge and understanding of experiential learning outdoors; Skills & learning outcomes global, national and local policy discourses understanding of the relationship between Students will be taught the theory and • on the development of physical education Personal and Social Outdoor Education and practice of teaching and will gain teaching in the 3–14 age range; a range of other subject areas studied in experience on a school placement. • the curricular and developmental educational community and social settings; knowledge and understanding to plan, knowledge of the range of contemporary PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE • deliver and assess developmentally perspectives on and arrangements for work DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (PGDE) appropriate physical education learning with young people outside school settings; (SECONDARY) experiences for children throughout the understanding of conceptual, operational www.ed.ac.uk/pg/123 • 3-14 age range ; and regulatory issues in Personal and Social • an understanding of the relevant Distance Learning Option (3 yrs FT) Outdoor Education. collaboration and partnership issues; • the ability to systematically evaluate Contact PHYSICAL knowledge, skills and attitudes in relation to As for Primary. EDUCATION (3–14) personal and others’ professional practice. Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/pg/377 www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ PG Cert (2 yrs PT) PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (PGDE) Contact (PRIMARY) Entry requirements Mike Jess A university degree, or its international www.ed.ac.uk/pg/121 T: +44 (0)131 651 6646 equivalent, in the subject to be taught and E: [email protected] Distance Learning Option (3 yrs FT) containing at least two graduating courses (80 credits) in the relevant subject. SQA Higher Fees & costs Contact Grade at levels A, B, C (or equivalent) in English www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Admissions Officer is also required. Selection involves a professional student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate T: +44 (0)131 650 3565 interview. Applications must be submitted Entry requirements E: [email protected] through the Graduate Teacher Training Applicants need to be fully registered teachers. Fees & costs Registry (GTTR). Please visit www.gttr.ac.uk. Programme details www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Programme details In response to the Scottish Government’s student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate The PGDE (Secondary) programme aims to commitment to the delivery of two hours of Entry requirements produce reflective and competent teachers, quality curricular physical education per week A university degree, or its international sensitive to the demands of the pupils and the job, responsive to a changing education to all children, the Universities of Edinburgh equivalent, plus SQA Higher Grade at levels A, system and committed to continuing their and Glasgow have been commissioned to B, C (or equivalent) in English, SQA Standard own professional development throughout develop and deliver postgraduate certificates Grade (Credit Level 1 or 2) in Mathematics or their careers. in physical education for existing primary its equivalent. Selection involves a professional teachers. At present, the University of Edinburgh interview. Applications must be submitted We offer the following subjects: art & design, has agreements to work with 16 local authorities through the Graduate Teacher Training biology, chemistry, drama, english, geography, throughout Scotland to deliver the programme. Registry (GTTR). Please visit www.gttr.ac.uk. history, mathematics, modern languages, music, physical education, physics, religious Teaching methods. Programme details education and technological education. Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, The PGDE (Primary) programme aims, in one video-conferencing and practical sessions year, to train students for all stages of teaching to extend knowledge and understanding in a primary school. The purpose is to enable of content and to develop pedagogy skills. students to become sensitive, confident and Specific elements of the programme will PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 65

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Teaching methods frameworks, and to explore the policy and analysed and discussed. Students will be You will be assessed by your studies in your management issues pertinent to the course. encouraged to complete directed reading specific subject(s), your professional portfolio, in their private study and to participate in Teaching methods which is based on work carried out on school practical activities and tutorial sessions. Teaching combines lectures, seminars, case placement, and a professional project of Education studies, industry visits and student-led Skills & learning outcomes your choosing. discussions. Students are expected to complete This degree produces a balanced educational Skills & learning outcomes directed reading in their private study time programme between the specific areas Students will be prepared for work in schools and to prepare contributions to seminars. pertinent to strength and conditioning and will: and the wider professional skills and issues Skills & learning outcomes associated with the application of scientific • study the methodology and curriculum This programme prepares students to: of their relevant qualifying subject; ideas. The course aims to develop the ability • examine critically key issues and social be introduced to pedagogy, exploring of students to appraise and apply scientific • trends affecting participation and teaching and learning; literature on strength and conditioning, involvement in sport and recreation; • take elective studies in one of the and to plan, conduct and disseminate their • identify and evaluate recent changes in following subjects: guidance; information own research. sport and recreation policies and technology; emotional education for management practices; subject teachers; education for citizenship; SWIMMING SCIENCE • apply theory to the contexts of managing literacy across the curriculum; sport and recreation organisations. • gain practical experience on placement. www.ed.ac.uk/pg/672 STRENGTH & PgCert (2 yrs PT) SPORT & RECREATION CONDITIONING BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Contact www.ed.ac.uk/pg/127 Ross Sanders www.ed.ac.uk/pg/126 MSc (1 yr FT, 6 yrs PT) T: +44 (0)131 650 6580 MSc (1 yr FT, 6 yrs PT) E: [email protected] Contact Contact Tony Turner Fees & costs Gavin Reid T: +44 (0)131 651 6003 £956 per 20-credit course T: +44 (0)131 651 6654 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Entry requirements Fees & costs Applicants will be experienced swimming Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ coaches or teachers with a verifiable record www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate of coaching or teaching experience (subject student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate to appraisal by the programme director) and Entry requirements Entry requirements the completion of recommended pre-session A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international reading. Alternatively they should have an equivalent, in a relevant discipline such as equivalent. Relevant work experience will also undergraduate degree, or its international sport and exercise, or equivalent professional be considered. Applicants must be able to equivalent, in a related area of study such as qualifications. Where an applicant does not demonstrate a strong commitment to the physical education or applied sport science. meet these requirements consideration may academic study of sport and recreation For English language requirements visit the be given to other equivalent academic management and/or experience in the sport College’s website. qualifications and significant professional and recreation industry. For English language training and experience. Programme details requirements visit the College’s website. The programme provides participants with Programme details Programme details opportunities to: With a primary emphasis on sports- This programme focuses on the study of sport performance-based issues, the programme • develop scientific knowledge of strength policy and management practices associated combines both the theoretical and practical and conditioning as applied to swim science; with the efficient and effective delivery of elements of strength and conditioning to • develop conceptual and analytical skills to sport and recreation services. The underlying identify and examine a wide range of enable critical evaluation of swim coaching; focus is on understanding factors that academic and practitioner needs. • understand the mechanical principles maintain competitive business advantage and underlying movement in the water; deliver effective sport services. 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Teaching methods TEACHING ENGLISH TO Education Courses are delivered online in blocks of SPEAKERS OF OTHER 12 weeks. Students will also be able to LANGUAGES (TESOL) www.ed.ac.uk/pg/328 register for individual courses as a visiting MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) www.ed.ac.uk/pg/128 student for continuing professional PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 6 yrs PT) development. Each lesson comprises a MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) set of learning materials that should be Contact Research group/centre/institute completed in a two-week cycle. Joan Cutting The school hosts the following centres: T: +44 (0)131 651 6324 Skills & learning outcomes CALL Scotland E: [email protected] • Participants will apply the core knowledge • Centre for Educational Leadership of strength and conditioning, swimming Fees & costs • Scottish Centre for Studies in School biomechanics, and instructional methods www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Administration to structure and present effective learning student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate • Scottish Traveller Education Programme opportunities and practice situations. They Child and Adolescent Health Research Unit Entry requirements • should also be able to design appropriate Centre for Aquatic Research and Education A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international • training interventions taking into account Perception–Movement–Action equivalent, in a relevant discipline. Relevant • the different stages of learning and levels Research Centre work experience will also be considered but of ability. Centre for Research in Education, no previous teaching experience is required. • Inclusion and Diversity Programme details • Centre for Education in Racial Equality Participants develop their knowledge and in Scotland expertise in all aspects of TESOL, explore • Digital Culture and Education methods of TESOL teacher education and • Centre for Educational Sociology supervision, and upgrade their knowledge • Centre for Learning in Child Protection. of language, methodology and curriculum Research profile design. The programme enables TESOL The Moray House School of Education has the teachers to train other TESOL teachers; work largest concentration of education researchers in TESOL education management; combine in a Scottish university. Their research covers TESOL with business and information all aspects of education and learning – from communication technology (ICT); specialise preschool to higher and lifelong learning. The in TESOL for Young Learners. Participants School’s research profile is enhanced by the develop research skills, providing a strong inclusion of research in sport and related studies. basis for further PhD or EdD study. Research students are invited to apply for Teaching methods research degrees in any of the following areas: This MSc can be studied in contact mode • children’s and young people’s learning (12 months full time or up to 72 months and development; part time). All study modes consist of taught • higher, professional and community components (lectures, face-to-face tutorials) education; with coursework, a final assignment and • education, society and policy; a 12,000-word dissertation. • equity, inclusion and diversity; Skills & learning outcomes • sport science and human performance. Participants should be able to appraise Training & support critically English language teaching practice, Moray House School of Education staff are be able to reflect on their professional able to provide supervision on a wide range knowledge with regard to the appropriateness of topics within the fields of education, of its application in a range of educational recreation management, sociology of sport, contexts and be able to design, implement sports science and counselling. Opportunities and evaluate substantial research or also exist for interdisciplinary research work. development tasks. Courses on a range of research methods and analysis are available and research students PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 67

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Health in Social Science

The School of Health in Social Science at the Careers University of Edinburgh is a leading provider The overwhelming majority of students completing programmes in of postgraduate and undergraduate education the School of Health in Social Science find positions in relevant fields: nursing, healthcare, clinical psychology, counselling or closely related in health and related fields in Scotland and areas, often at a relatively senior level, whether locally, nationally internationally. In its teaching and research or abroad. Some proceed to further study or research, whether in government-related positions or in academia. Doctoral programme the School is multidisciplinary, fostering graduates often take up employment in the higher education and dialogue between its constituent professions research sector, working as post-doctoral research fellows or lecturers. and disciplines, and with other fields, Scholarships & bursaries especially in social sciences and medicine. The Docorate in Clinical Psychology and MSc in Applied Psychology Our strong reputation and tradition at the forefront of education for Children and Young People are funded through NHS Education provision for healthcare professionals has helped us forge strong Scotland (NES). The Gardner Bequest is available to Nursing Studies collaborations across the University and with the NHS, the voluntary graduates pursuing PhD research. Other scholarships may be on offer sector, and patient and user groups. from time to time, often attached to research projects. For more information about NES funding for Clinical Psychology programmes We offer unique opportunities for interdisciplinary approaches to visit www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/health/postgraduate. complex issues of health policy, practice and research and a diverse and intellectually vibrant community of masters, clinical doctorate For more information about School awards, the Gardner Bequest and PhD students. and other funding sources, visit www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding. Our range of degrees We offer postgraduate-level taught programmes in the following areas: Contact • Clinical Psychology School of Health in Social Science • Counselling and Psychotherapy The University of Edinburgh Medical School • Nursing Studies Teviot Place • Interdisciplinary Social Sciences in Health. Edinburgh EH8 9AG T: +44 (0)131 651 3969 We also offer postgraduate research degrees in the following areas: F: +44 (0)131 650 3891 • Clinical & Health Psychology (MSc by Research and PhD) E: [email protected] • Counselling & Psychotherapy (MSc by Research and PhD) W: www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/health/postgraduate • Nursing Studies (MSc by Research and PhD) • Interdisciplinary Social Science in Health (MSc by Research and PhD).

Facilities & resources The School is housed in a city centre location, on Teviot Place, in the Old Medical School. Recently refurbished, this historic building provides a high standard of accommodation and facilities for postgraduate students and provides them with opportunities to mix with academic colleagues, research staff and other students. The building is fully accessible and features state-of-the art teaching rooms and social space for postgraduate students, as well as a large and bright reading room and computer facilities for research students. Teaching takes place in seminar and tutorial rooms, using audio and video recording and playback facilities where appropriate. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 69

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ADVANCING NURSING APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE’S PRACTICE (HEALTHCARE) FOR CHILDREN MENTAL HEALTH AND

AND YOUNG PEOPLE PSYCHOLOGICAL PRACTICE Health in Social Science www.ed.ac.uk/pg/419 MSc (1 yr FT, 2 or 3 yrs PT) www.ed.ac.uk/pg/129 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/654 MSc (1 yr FT, 2 or 3 yrs PT) Contact MSc (1 yr FT) MSc Secretary Contact Contact T: +44 (0)131 650 3890 MSc Secretary As for Applied Psychology. E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)131 651 3969 Fees & costs Fees & costs E: [email protected] www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Fees & costs student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Entry requirements Entry requirements student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate An undergraduate degree or equivalent Applicants should have a UK honours degree, Entry requirements (reaching SCQF level 9) and substantial or its equivalent (reaching SCQF level 10) or A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international current or recent clinical/clinically relevant relevant nursing experience. Applicants who equivalent, in psychology and eligibility for experience of children and young people are not graduates will be asked to write a Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership in mental health settings, including statutory reflective piece. with the British Psychological Society. A and voluntary organisations. Relevant experience may be considered in place of Programme details genuine interest in working with children or as a supplement to academic requirements The programme offers a variety of courses that and young people is essential. at the programme director’s discretion. reflect the key concerns in developing an Programme details Suitability will be established through a effective and flexible workforce, which has the This taught masters programme trains personal statement, two references and ability to embrace and generate new approaches psychology graduates in the range of skills an interview. to care. Through a process of flexible and and competencies essential for the delivery open learning, the programme develops self- of tier-two psychological assessments and Programme details directed and reflective nurses who have the interventions in a range of services for children, This new programme offers advanced study potential to be future nursing leaders. Students young people and their families. In addition to in psychological theory and its clinical can set their own learning objectives to reflect the essential elements for applied psychologists application for practitioners working in the their own needs and interests. in health and child and adolescent mental field of child and adolescent mental health. Its core elements are developmental Teaching methods health professionals, there is a focus on the psychopathology of childhood and adolescence Central to the programme is the development early years and early intervention across a and psychological interventions. The of the personal development portfolio, action- variety of settings and a strong emphasis on programme fosters a critical and reflective learning sets and student-led learning. Approaches parenting. Under the supervision of a qualified approach to the clinical application of will also include lectures, seminars, workshops, clinical psychologist, trainees will be placed in psychological theory and evidence. reading groups, work-based learning, e-learning, appropriate units within the NHS in Scotland self-directed study and projects. Assessment and will be involved in delivering services Teaching methods methods include course papers, portfolio, immediately. Trainees will attend the University This programme can be completed over one work-based projects and the dissertation. and NHS partnership sites in Glasgow for teaching year full time or over two or three years part blocks and weeks throughout the year. time. It consists of 120 credits of taught Skills & learning outcomes courses and a 60-credit dissertation. In The MSc enables students to develop: Teaching methods Teaching comprises lectures, seminars and addition to core courses, students can take • practice through engagement with clinical-practice workshops. Students will be optional courses related to subjects of their research in nursing studies; assessed through coursework and clinical own interest. A number of optional courses • a focus on research and application of competency on placement. The student is are delivered entirely online. Others combine the evidence base through five themes: allocated a postgraduate supervisor for lectures, workshops and online teaching. research; professional development; academic guidance and support. leadership; clinical decision making; health; • analytical skills for professional Skills & learning outcomes development and reflective practice; Successful completion of the MSc will allow • skills for the critical appraisal of the practice graduates to apply for Clinical Associate in Applied of nursing and of promoting health. Psychology (Children and Young People) posts. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 70

Skills & learning outcomes supporting placements, comprises of lectures develop awareness of and proficiency in the The programme enables students to: and workshops. Trainees must also complete application of commonly used techniques • develop their practice through a doctoral thesis. Assessment is by placement associated with CBT and an understanding of engagement with research and scholarship evaluation, case studies, essays, small-scale the developmental and systemic perspective in psychological theory and practice; research projects and the thesis. There is also of the child’s difficulties. an online component. • develop advanced skills in the critical Teaching methods appraisal of psychological practice in the Skills & learning outcomes Learning is achieved through skill-building field of child and adolescent mental health; Graduates will be eligible to register as a workshops, academic study, case studies, • develop and consolidate an extended Practitioner Psychologist and Clinical Psychologist recordings of clinical practice and a portfolio knowledge base of theoretical and clinical with the Health Professions Council and for of supervised practice. approaches to psychological therapy for Chartered Clinical Psychologist status with the Skills & learning outcomes children, young people and families. British Psychological Society and, therefore, for Graduates have an understanding of key employment as a clinical psychologist in the developmental theories and their relationship CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY NHS or other organisations. to CBT practice, and a foundation level of skills COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR in delivering CBT techniques. www.ed.ac.uk/pg/136 THERAPY (CBT) FOR CHILDREN D.Clin.Psychol. (3 yrs FT, 4–5 yrs PT) COUNSELLING AND YOUNG PEOPLE Contact www.ed.ac.uk/pg/691 Programme Secretary www.ed.ac.uk/pg/130 PgCert (2 yrs PT) T: +44 (0)131 651 3972 MCouns (4 yrs PT) E: [email protected] Contact Contact Programme Secretary Fees & costs Programme Secretary T: +44 (0)131 651 3969 www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ T: +44 (0)131 651 6671 E: [email protected] student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate E: [email protected] Additional costs: (Base fee + research element). Fees & costs Fees & costs The base fee and additional research costs of www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ the programme are paid for by NES. student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Entry requirements Entry requirements Additional costs: Students may need to pay for A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international An undergraduate degree or equivalent supervision of their counselling practice. equivalent, in Psychology, plus Graduate (reaching SCQF level 9), or a professional Entry requirements Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), and qualification and substantial current or recent A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international relevant clinical/work experience. Candidates clinical/clinically relevant experience of equivalent, in any subject, or a 2:2 degree with a 2:2 honours degree in Psychology children and young people in mental together with a strong personal statement must demonstrate applied research ability health settings, including statutory and demonstrating relevant experience and/or by undertaking an MSc in a relevant area voluntary organisations. Relevant experience references confirming aptitude for study at (eg MSc in Health or Masters in Psychological may be considered in place or as supplement a postgraduate level. Professional qualifications Research Methods). to academic requirements at the programme equivalent to an honours degree may also director’s discretion. Suitability will be Programme details be considered. All candidates should established through a personal statement and The Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at demonstrate high levels of motivation through two references. You will need access to clinical Edinburgh is one of the longest-established their personal statement, illustrating an cases and course-approved clinical supervision programmes in the UK. It give trainees the understanding of counselling and the capacity for the planned duration of study to enable knowledge and skills to work with a range to reflect on personal aptitude for work in this you to undertake therapeutic work. Evidence of different client groups using a range of field. Consideration may be given to of Disclosure Scotland clearance is required. different models in the NHS. It offers a wide candidates who have previously missed out range of teaching and clinical placements Programme details on higher education but have demonstrated with trainees being attached to one of 11 The programme provides students with a full relevant conceptual and analytical skills possible health boards throughout Scotland. understanding of the developmental and throughout other experiences. An interview psychological theories that underlie effective designed to determine professional suitability Teaching methods CBT interventions as these are applied to is also required for progression from the first Trainees apply psychological knowledge in depression and anxiety in childhood. Students year of the programme (PG Certificate) to a range of clinical settings and with a range subsequent years, as is clearance by of client groups. Academic teaching Disclosure Scotland. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 71

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MSc (1 yr FT, 3 yrs PT) Health in Social Science process with a strong emphasis on practice, a high level of student–tutor contact. including a placement. It focuses on the Contact Skills & learning outcomes student’s individual counselling practice with As for Counselling. Through this degree, counsellors and clients, which normally begins in year two. Fees & costs therapists demonstrate an advanced capacity The programme fosters the development of www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ to reflect on practice, to apply both up-to- critically reflective practitioners who are able student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate date research and theoretical innovations to to work in a variety of settings with a broad Additional costs: Cost of supervision if therapeutic practice, to undertake complex range of people. registered for the Counselling Supervision course. and well-grounded qualitative research and Teaching methods to analyse the social and cultural context Entry requirements Teaching includes experiential group work, of counselling in modern society. A first degree, or its international equivalent, supervised practice, theory seminars and in any subject, and accreditation as a counsellor independent study. A distinctive feature is COUNSELLING or psychotherapist, or in place of accreditation, the system of individual tutorials. Assessment (INTERPERSONAL DIALOGUE) a qualification in counselling and psychotherapy methods combine essays with seminar to diploma level and two years’ post-qualifying www.ed.ac.uk/pg/520 presentations, self and peer assessments, practice (which may be waived for those MCouns (2 yrs FT) placement-based assessment, the professional who have undertaken substantial practice portfolio and the dissertation. The programme Contact prior to securing professional qualifications). provides a high level of student–tutor contact. As for Counselling. Alternatively accreditation as a counsellor or Skills & learning outcomes psychotherapist and evidence of potential to Fees & costs Students will: study at postgraduate level or, exceptionally, www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ • be reflective, self-aware, safe, accountable candidates who hold a qualification in student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate and competent counsellors; counselling or psychotherapy to diploma level, Entry requirements • have a sound knowledge base of theories and who do not hold a first degree, and who A UK 2:1 degree, or its international and research on the development of are not yet accredited practitioners, but who equivalent, in a subject relevant to counselling the person, group process, therapeutic meet the criteria for professional accreditation, and psychotherapy, or a UK 2:2 degree, or relationships and processes, and the role may be considered for admission. its international equivalent, in a relevant of counselling in society; Programme details subject with references confirming aptitude • possess highly developed and transferable Distinctive features of this degree include: for study at postgraduate level, or cognate interpersonal, conceptual and analytical • the opportunity to study at advanced professional qualifications equivalent to an skills, including critical thinking, self- level with tutors grounded in the person- honours degree. Exceptionally, applicants evaluation and research skills. centred approach and psychodynamic with an undergraduate degree in an area not perspectives; considered to be relevant, may be admitted • integration of advanced professional at the discretion of the programme director practice to theory and research; so long as they meet the following personal • close links with social-science research and professional suitability requirements. concerned with counselling and society; The British professional bodies for counselling • the professionally validated Counselling and psychotherapy stipulate that candidates Supervision course; should demonstrate: • the dissertation research focus on the • self awareness, maturity and stability; student’s individual counselling practice • ability to make use of and reflect on with clients. life experience; • capacity to cope with the emotional, Teaching methods intellectual and academic demands of Teaching comprises lectures, theory seminars, the programme; case discussion, discussion groups and • ability to form and sustain helping independent study. Assessment is primarily relationships; through essays and the dissertation. The PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 72

• ability to be self-critical and use both COUNSELLING STUDIES HEALTH STUDIES positive and negative feedback; awareness of difference, diversity and power; • www.ed.ac.uk/pg/131 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/657 capacity for psychological thinking and • MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) PgCert (4 mths FT) engagement; • understanding of the principles and Contact Contact practices of counselling. As for Counselling, page 70. Programme Secretary T: +44 (0)131 651 3969 Applicants should have substantial experience Fees & costs E: [email protected] of working in helping roles in counselling www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ or a cognate area, such as education, social student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ work, nursing, mental health practice, applied Entry requirements student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate psychology or equivalent. An interview, by A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international telephone, webcam, video-conference or in equivalent if outside the UK, in any subject, or Entry requirements person, is required, as is clearance by Disclosure a UK 2:2 degree, or its international equivalent, A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international Scotland (a criminal record suitability check). together with a strong personal statement equivalent, in a subject related to health Applicants are advised to visit the Counselling including relevant experience and/or references studies. If English is not the applicant’s and Psychotherapy website (www.ed.ac.uk/ confirming aptitude for study at a postgraduate first language, an IELTS score of at least 6.5 schools-departments/health/counselling) level, or professional qualifications equivalent (or the equivalent) is required. to download and complete a Stage One to an honours degree. All candidates should Programme details application prior to submitting any materials demonstrate high levels of motivation through The programme is highly flexible, enabling online. For English language requirements their personal statement indicating why they students to specialise in a substantive field visit the College website. wish to study counselling, demonstrating an or to focus on research training courses. It understanding of counselling and the capacity Programme details also provides an opportunity for students to reflect on personal aptitude for work in This new professionally accredited postgraduate to undertake an intensive programme of this field. qualification in counselling is an accelerated Continuing Professional Development at version of the four-year, part-time Master of Programme details the University of Edinburgh. Counselling (MCouns). Designed with international Complementing professional training Teaching methods students in mind, the programme provides in counselling, this programme offers This programme offers teaching and learning unique opportunities for training, learning advanced academic study of counselling on a range of theoretical, conceptual and and research in the field of counselling and and related practices. Distinctive features evidence-based approaches to health and psychotherapy. Graduates can practise as of this degree include close links with healthcare across a variety of professional counsellors or therapists in the UK or other professional counselling training and with and social science disciplines. countries with equivalent professional and relevant social-science research. Though academic standards. not a full professional training in counselling, Skills & learning outcomes Teaching methods the programme includes the professionally The programme enables students to: As for Counselling, page 70. validated Postgraduate Certificate in • develop their knowledge and Counselling Studies, three other substantive understanding in specialist topics related Skills & learning outcomes taught courses and a dissertation. to health studies As for Counselling, page 70. Skills & learning outcomes • develop advanced analytical and transferable skills This degree enhances the career prospects develop and consolidate an extended of practitioners using counselling skills in • knowledge base in their chosen field related fields such as healthcare, social work gain experience of study in an or education. It is also of interest to social • internationally diverse setting scientists and researchers specialising in the gain experience of study at a world- study of health and illness, and the practice • leading university. and cultural significance of the talking therapies. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 73

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INTEGRATED SERVICE PSYCHOTHERAPY Programme details IMPROVEMENT: & COUNSELLING This doctorate is a new, three-year, full-time, HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE (INTERPERSONAL DIALOGUE) professionally accredited postgraduate qualification in counselling, combining

www.ed.ac.uk/pg/613 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/673 Health in Social Science an accelerated version of the Master of MSc (3 yrs PT) DPsychotherapy (3 yrs FT) Counselling (MCouns) with advanced, Contact Contact doctoral level, education and research Programme Secretary As for Counselling, page 70. training for psychotherapy and counselling T: +44 (0)131 650 3890 practitioners. The award of this degree Fees & costs E: [email protected] allows graduates to practise as counsellors www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ or therapists in the UK, and in other Fees & costs student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate countries with equivalent professional and www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Entry requirements academic standards. student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate A UK 2:1 honours degree, or cognate professional It involves substantial placement practice. Entry requirements qualifications equivalent to an upper second This programme is open to health, social class honours degree, in a subject relevant to Teaching methods care and voluntary-sector managers and counselling and psychotherapy. Exceptionally, Teaching includes experiential group work, senior practitioners with undergraduate where an applicant’s undergraduate degree supervised practice, theory seminars and qualifications or equivalent and experience is in an area not considered relevant to independent study. A distinctive feature is and knowledge of service improvement across counselling and psychotherapy, they may be the system of individual tutorials. Assessment organisations and sectors. admitted at the discretion of the programme methods combine essays with seminar director so long as they meet the following presentations, self and peer assessments, Programme details personal and professional suitability placement-based assessment, the professional The programme’s courses and personal and requirements. The British professional bodies portfolio, the research proposal and the professional development activities aim to for counselling and psychotherapy stipulate doctoral thesis. help students progressively build knowledge that candidates should demonstrate: and skills needed for effective engagement Skills & learning outcomes in service improvement and become more • self awareness, maturity and stability; Students will: • ability to make use of and reflect on effective in their service development roles. • be reflective, self-aware, safe, accountable life experience; The programme receives regular input from and competent psychotherapists/ capacity to cope with the emotional, Scottish national bodies and individuals • counsellors; intellectual and academic demands engaged in service improvement, and it • have advanced knowledge of theories of the programme; is attuned to policy from across the UK with and research on the development of the ability to form and sustain helping a focus on the Scottish context. • person, group processes, therapeutic relationships; relationships and processes, and the role Teaching methods ability to be self-critical and use both • of counselling in society; This part-time programme is designed to positive and negative feedback; • be experienced in conducting practice- allow students to integrate learning with awareness of difference, diversity • based and practice-informed research. practice. Teaching comprises monthly and power; seminars, structured homework, tutoring • capacity for psychological thinking input in project work, and peer learning and engagement; through a web-based discussion forum and • understanding of the principles student support group. Students will draw and practices of counselling. from their workplace for coursework and their diploma-year project. Applicants should have substantial experience of working in helping roles in counselling or a Skills & learning outcomes related area, such as education, social work, Students will: nursing, mental health practice, applied • critically understand and manage the psychology or equivalent. An interview, by dynamics of ‘service integration’ and telephone, webcam, video-conference or in improvement in their day-to-day work; person will take place and Disclosure Scotland • plan, manage and monitor projects; clearance is required. For English language • understand the effects of interventions; requirements visit the College website. • analyse, present and disseminate learning from projects in ways appropriate to local strategic service planning. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:07 Page 74

Research areas

Clinical & Health Counselling & Nursing Studies Psychology Psychotherapy www.ed.ac.uk/pg/138 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/397 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/330 PhD Nursing Studies (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) PhD Clinical & Health Psychology www.ed.ac.uk/pg/383 MPhil Nursing Studies (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) PhD Counselling Studies www.ed.ac.uk/pg/367 MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) MSc by Research Nursing Studies MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Research Profile Clinical & Health Psychology is highly research Research group/centre/institute Research profile active, with all members of staff pursuing Counselling and Psychotherapy The University of Edinburgh is one of the UK’s either original research interests or supervising foremost research institutions and Edinburgh’s Research Profile postgraduate research projects. Current Nursing Studies has played a prominent role Counselling and Psychotherapy has a long- projects in the section relate to: throughout the developmental period for standing commitment to original empirical nursing research in Europe over the past half quality of life and its measurement in • and theoretical research that engages century. Nursing Studies is ranked one of the a variety of populations; critically with the practices of counselling top nursing departments in Scotland in terms healthy ageing; • and psychotherapy. We are keen to encourage of research quality and productivity, and models of cognition and emotion; • research concerned with the interface between proportion of research-active staff. Nursing onset and recovery from severe and • counselling, psychotherapy and social, cultural Studies contributed to an impressive result in enduring psychological disorder; and political life, and research that draws the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. Main attachment and emotion regulation in • directly on practitioners’ own engagement areas of research activity and development in severe and enduring psychological disorder; in therapeutic work with clients. Our research Nursing Studies currently relate to the themes adaptation of psychological interventions; • portfolio is highly interdisciplinary. We of experience of health and illness and organisation neuropsychology and offending behaviour; • specialise in qualitative, reflexive and critical and policy for person-centred care. • long-term outcome of brain injury. research approaches while welcoming other Training & support Candidates should note that these approaches to this field. MPhil and ‘By Research’ students normally programmes do not lead to Chartered Training & support undertake research training courses as well as Clinical Psychologist status. Students are assigned two supervisors with carrying out their own projects. PhD students Training & support whom they meet monthly. The second supervisor normally have two supervisors, one of whom You will be assigned two supervisors who have may be drawn from another discipline relevant may be from a different discipline relevant to expertise of your subject area and will meet to the student’s research topic. In the first the student’s interests. with your supervisor regularly. Students have year, students attend epistemological and Fees & costs access to workshops, seminars and courses research methods courses. You will attend and www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ in research methods. The School works in contribute to Counselling and Psychotherapy student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate close collaboration with the Graduate School and School seminars throughout your studies, Additional costs: There may be an additional of Social and Political Studies, enabling School including the annual Counselling and cost of £200 per year to cover stationery, of Health research students to benefit from Psychotherapy postgraduate-student conference. photocopying and printing costs. the extensive suite of social science research All students are encouraged to present their courses offered by the Graduate School. research at national and international Funding conferences and to publish their research Nursing Studies invites applications from Fees & costs findings in relevant journals. graduates of its own honours degree Nursing www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ programme to take up a scholarship funded student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ by the Gardner bequest. Contact student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Contact Research Programme Secretary As for Clinical & Health Psychology. T: +44 (0)131 651 3967 Contact E: [email protected] As for Clinical & Health Psychology. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 75

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History, Classics & Archaeology

With more than 120 teaching, research Scholarships & bursaries and administrative staff, the University of The School offers a number of AHRC block grants each year, and the Edinburgh’s School of History, Classics & MSc by Research Economics & Social History has ESRC accreditation. Archaeology is one of the largest units of There are also a number of scholarship resources for postgraduate students offered by the University and by the College. The School of its kind in the UK. Our academic staff enjoy History, Classics & Archaeology additionaly makes a number of a strong international reputation for their scholarship awards each year to students applying for PhD and MSc by Research degrees. research and we offer superb access to For more information on sources of funding please visit archival resources within a dynamic and www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/student-funding. culturally rich capital city. Contact Our range of degrees Lindsay Scott Graduate School Administrative Assistant We run an exciting suite of taught MSc programmes, in addition Graduate School of History, Classics and Archaeology to PhD supervision and MSc by Research degrees. Taught programmes The University of Edinburgh allow an applicant to choose between study that is either broad-based Room 2.29 (such as the MSc in History) or more specialised and in-depth (such as Teviot Place, Doorway 4 the MSc in The Second World War in Europe). The School will introduce Edinburgh EH8 9AG th exciting new MSc programmes in the fields of 18 century cultures, T: +44 (0)131 650 9948 Persian Studies, The History of Ideas and Contemporary History in the F: +44 (0)131 651 3070 near future. Please visit our website for full details. E: [email protected] The Graduate School is formed from the subject areas of History, W: www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/history-classics- Classics and Archaeology. Detailed information on all taught and archaeology/graduate-school/home. research programmes, as well as other information about the School, can be accessed on the School’s web pages www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/history-classics- archaeology/graduate-school/home. Facilities & resources The School’s recent move to the West Wing of the University’s Old Medical School means that within the stately facade of the building there are now state-of-the-art facilities including two stunning postgraduate study rooms, computer labs, two reading rooms, student lockers, laptop charging facilities and a common room. The entire building is wireless enabled. Modern teaching facilities include smartboards for interactive presentations. There is a comprehensive range of facilities available for archaeology students. The image on the previous page depicts students in one of our Graduate Study rooms, which houses book collections from all three subject areas, as well as parts of the Classic Cast Collection. Careers Students gaining a postgraduate qualification from the School of History, Classics & Archaeology can use their qualification as a stepping stone into a broad range of varied occupations, from primary school teacher to copy editor. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 77

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AMERICAN HISTORY ARCHAEOLOGY CLASSICAL ART & ARCHAEOLOGY History, Classics & Archaeology www.ed.ac.uk/pg/139 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/34 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/141 MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT)

Contact Contact Contact Dr Paul Quigley Dr Robert Leighton Dr Eberhard Sauer T: +44 (0)131 650 9963 T: +44 (0)131 650 8197 T: +44 (0)131 650 3587 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Fees & costs Fees & costs Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Additional costs: £200 FT, £100 PT. Further Entry requirements Entry requirements additional costs may be incurred by students A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international A UK honours degree, or its international whose dissertations involve specialist equivalent, in a relevant discipline. equivalent, in a relevant discipline. laboratory analyses. Programme details Programme details Entry requirements Drawing from the University’s wide range of This MSc studies the ancient Greek and A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international American historical expertise, this programme Roman worlds from the Iron Age through the equivalent, either in archaeology or in another is distinctive in its breadth and diversity, Late Roman/Early Christian period through related subject (eg anthropology), or in both chronological and thematic. It offers a their material remains. The programme a group of subjects in which archaeology challenging academic experience, particularly provides an excellent academic experience, figures prominently. for those who wish to combine a small-scale both for those who wish to undertake a research project with specialist methodological, Programme details graduate-level taught programme and for theoretical, historical and historiographical The programme provides students with an those who require the training and training. The programme provides candidates opportunity to study archaeology at an confidence that the MSc provides, to prepare with a level of expertise and knowledge that advanced level, offering stimulating courses for further study or for careers in museum will prepare them for advanced-level on a wide range of periods, geographical work, cultural heritage or education. independent research. areas and themes. Teaching methods Teaching methods Teaching methods This programme is taught through a Teaching combines small-group seminars The programme combines lectures, seminars, combination of small-group seminars and with tutorials, one-to-one supervision and practicals, essays, research projects, field tutorials, one-to-one supervision and private private study. You will be examined through trips and individual tutorials, covering all study. You will be examined through coursework and a dissertation totalling areas of archaeology. coursework and a dissertation totalling approximately 30,000 words. approximately 30,000 words. Skills & learning outcomes Skills & learning outcomes Students acquire: Skills & learning outcomes Students will: • understanding of the distinctive nature Students will develop: • become familiar with key historiographical of archaeology and its contribution to • the intellectual background, training and debates and modes of historical explanation a critical and informed understanding support necessary for the conduct and • demonstrate understanding of advanced of the past critical assessment of research historical methodology • understanding of theoretical and • advanced knowledge of and competency • evaluate evidence through the close study methodological debates within archaeology in a specific area of Classics of relevant primary and secondary sources • familiarity with a number of important • familiarity with various methods used in • gain training in the discipline of rigorous fieldwork studies the study of Classical Art and Archaeology historical argument • broad knowledge of current archaeological • knowledge of Greek and/or Roman artefacts • conceive and execute a coherent project methods, techniques and practices. • the skills to formulate and sustain a in historical research and writing. substantial piece of research. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 78

CLASSICS DIASPORA & EUROPEAN ARCHAEOLOGY MIGRATION HISTORY

www.ed.ac.uk/pg/140 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/614 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/39 MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT)

Contact Contact Contact Professor Andrew Erskine Dr Alex Murdoch As for Archaeology, Page 77. T: +44 (0)131 650 3591 T: +44 (0)131 650 4033 Fees & costs E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Fees & costs Fees & costs student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Additional costs: £200 FT, £100 PT. Further student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate additional costs may be incurred by students whose dissertations involve specialist Entry requirements Entry requirements laboratory analyses. A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant discipline. equivalent, in a relevant discipline. Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international Programme details Programme details equivalent, either in archaeology or in another This programme offers teaching across the This taught MSc is distinctive in its breadth, related subject (eg anthropology), or in a whole discipline of Classics: Greek and Latin drawing on the extensive expertise in Scottish, group of subjects in which archaeology literature and thought, Greek and Roman English and Irish migration and diaspora figures prominently. history, and Classical art and archaeology. history available in the Scottish Centre for Teaching draws from wide-ranging staff Diaspora Studies. It also involves scholars with Programme details expertise to provide a specialised or an complementary interests in African, American, This programme provides students with an interdisciplinary curriculum, according to Asian and Australasian history. The programme opportunity to study European archaeology individual interests. Students can hear from is suitable for those who wish to combine a at an advanced level, offering stimulating distinguished international speakers at the small-scale research project at an advanced courses on a wide range of periods, weekly term-time Classics research seminar, level with specialist methodological, geographical areas and themes. and have opportunities to present their theoretical, and historiographical training. Teaching methods own research. Teaching methods The programme combines lectures, seminars, Teaching methods Teaching combines small-group seminars and practicals, essays, research projects, field Students take training courses in general tutorials, one-to-one supervision and private trips and individual tutorials covering all areas graduate skills and in Classical methodologies study. You will be assessed through coursework of archaeology. which help prepare them to pursue their and a dissertation totalling approximately Skills & learning outcomes own particular interests when researching 30,000 words. Students develop: their dissertation. There are options to study Skills & learning outcomes understanding of the distinctive nature the ancient languages at beginners’ or • The programme aims to: of archaeology and its contribution to advanced level. • prepare students for the conduct and a critical and informed understanding Skills & learning outcomes critical assessment of comparative diaspora of the past; Students will: and migration history; • understanding of theoretical and • develop knowledge of the archaeology/art • familiarise students with historiographical methodological debates within archaeology; and history of specific regions and periods and methodological debates in the field; • familiarity with a number of important of classical civilisation; • develop students’ understanding of fieldwork studies; • study and analyse the literary significance advanced historical methodology and their • broad knowledge of current archaeological of Greek and Latin texts; ability to evaluate successfully evidence methods, techniques and practices. • develop knowledge of Greek or Latin and through the close study of relevant primary be able to comment in detail on passages and secondary sources; from both languages. • develop students’ ability to formulate and sustain a rigorous historical argument; • equip students with a range of generic transferable skills. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 79

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FIRST MILLENNIUM STUDIES FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY GENDER HISTORY

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MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) History, Classics & Archaeology

Contact Contact Contact Dr James Fraser Dr Kath McSweeney Dr Louise Jackson T: +44 (0)131 650 4034 T: +44 (0)131 650 2373 T: +44 (0)131 650 3837 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Fees & costs Fees & costs Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Additional costs: £200 FT, £100 PT. Further Entry requirements Entry requirements additional costs may be incurred by students A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international whose dissertations involve specialist equivalent, in a relevant discipline. equivalent, in a relevant discipline. laboratory analyses. Programme details Programme details Entry requirements The programme offers opportunities for This MSc explores aspects of gender history A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international practical skills (especially language) training, from the classical and early medieval period equivalent, in either in archaeology, seminar discussion in an interdisciplinary core to the contemporary era, focusing not only on anthropology, forensic science or a course, and specialisation in aspects of the Britain and Europe but also other areas of the related subject. first millennium AD in Europe. Specialist non-western world such as East Asia. It draws courses are offered by several of the leading Programme details upon the expertise of several members of scholars in their fields, and across a range of This programme is for students who wish to the History subject area who have research historical interests spanning the first specialise in the field of forensics, offering interests, teaching experience and experience millennium AD. Late Antiquity is a particular tuition in both the practical and the theoretical of postgraduate supervision in this area. strength, with primary foci being the aspects of human bone analysis, within a Teaching methods Mediterranean basin, Britain and Ireland. forensic setting. Teaching combines small-group seminars, Teaching methods Teaching methods one-to-one supervision and independent The programme combines practical work, The programme combines lectures, seminars, research. Students take three compulsory seminar discussion and debate surrounding and hands-on practical work with human courses (two training courses common to all assigned reading, formal seminar presentations, bone assemblages and pathological reference MSc students and a core course) in addition and both directed and independent reading. collections. Individual courses are assessed to a selection of module courses on gender Assessment is by coursework and a dissertation by means of practical reports and essays. history. Assessment is by coursework and a totalling approximately 30,000 words. A dissertation of approximately 15,000 words dissertation totalling approximately 30,000 is also required. words. Skills & learning outcomes Students will demonstrate: Skills & learning outcomes Skills & learning outcomes • language skills (normally Latin or Greek) Students will be able to: Students will: • advanced appreciation of scholarly • identify and interpret human bone remains • understand key historiographical issues methodology • develop hypothesis testing skills and debates in gender history; • specialist understanding of normally two • conduct relevant scientific analyses, • analyse, assimilate and critically deploy fields of study often in cooperation with experts from primary historical sources and relevant • critical reading and discussion other disciplines secondary literature in gender history; • independent learning. • engage in relevant theoretical and • develop oral communication skills; methodological discussions • define a topic in gender history and • design research strategies providing a undertake independent research of basis for advanced studies. source material; • present research findings in a coherent and structured written format. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 80

HELLENISTIC WORLD HISTORY HUMAN OSTEOARCHAEOLOGY

www.ed.ac.uk/pg/146 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/616 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/42 MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT)

Contact Contact Contact As for Classics, page 78. As for American History, page 77. As for Forensic Anthropology, page 79.

Fees & costs Fees & costs Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Additional costs: £200 FT, £100 PT. Further Entry requirements Entry requirements additional costs may be incurred by students A UK 2:1 Honours degree, or its international A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international whose dissertations involve specialist laboratory equivalent, in a relevant discipline. equivalent, in a relevant discipline is analyses. normally required. Programme details Entry requirements The Hellenistic age, which roughly spans the Programme details A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international years from Alexander the Great to the death Drawing from one of the largest groups of equivalent, either in archaeology or in of Cleopatra, was a period of significant historians in any UK university, the programme another related subject (eg anthropology), transformation in the Eastern Mediterranean. provides an excellent academic experience, or group of subjects in which archaeology This programme introduces students to both for those who wish to undertake a figures prominently. some of the key issues in this area, taking an taught postgraduate degree and for those interdisciplinary approach, that draws on the who require the training and confidence Programme details wide range of expertise in this area from the that the MSc provides as the basis for further This programme offers participants the chance School of History, Classics and Archaeology. postgraduate study or as a foundation for to gain knowledge and hands-on experience careers in archival or museum work, the of human bones, providing a sound basis for Teaching methods cultural heritage industry or education. both professional development and further The course is taught through a combination research. of small-group seminars/tutorials, one-to-one Teaching methods supervision and private study. Students take a Teaching combines small-group seminars Teaching methods training course in general graduate skills and and tutorials, one-to-one supervision and The programme combines lectures, in Classical Methodologies, which help prepare private study. You will be examined through seminars, and hands-on practical work with them to pursue their own particular research coursework and a dissertation totalling archaeological assemblages and reference interests. Assessment is by coursework and a approximately 30,000 words. collections. Individual courses are assessed by 12,000–15,000-word dissertation. means of practical examinations, practical Skills & learning outcomes reports and essays. A dissertation of Skills & learning outcomes Students acquire: approximately 15,000 words is also required. The programme develops: • a specialised knowledge and understanding • knowledge of the Hellenistic world and of history; Skills & learning outcomes the central issues of Hellenistic scholarship; • a detailed knowledge and understanding As for Forensic Anthropology, page 79. • ability to assess critically research on the of the central historiographical issues; Hellenistic world; • an understanding of the interaction • understanding of the interaction between between historical sources and explanation; source material and interpretation; • an appreciation of the historical and • ability to present the results of research historiographical context of their chosen with a clarity which combines argument, area of research. narrative and knowledge of evidence and methodology; • the necessary research skills for students proceeding to doctoral work. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 81

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INTELLECTUAL HISTORY LANDSCAPE, ENVIRONMENT MEDIEVAL HISTORY & HISTORY

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MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (Distance Learning) (2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) History, Classics & Archaeology

Contact Contact Contact Dr Thomas Ahnert Professor Richard Rodger Dr Steve Boardman T: +44 (0)131 650 3777 T: +44 (0)131 651 5042 T: +44 (0)131 650 4035 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Programme details Programme details Programme details The programme introduces students both to This online programme explores the long-run Medieval History is concerned broadly with all the principal methodologies of intellectual material and environmental changes of the aspects of European history between about history and to some key instances of this landscape, and provides a critical understanding 400 and 1500 AD. This programme has been burgeoning discipline. It will, for example, of the historical changes in the manner in designed to offer as flexible an approach as familiarise students with Begriffsgeschichte which landscape is regarded. It also offers possible. The programme aims to make as and the ‘Cambridge School’, as well as students knowledge of key sources and much use as possible of locally held medieval enabling them to explore significant episodes methodologies for the exploration of the manuscripts in the University Library, the in intellectual history, such as Epicureanism, material and cultural analysis of the history National Archives and the National Library Mind Body Dualism, the Scottish Enlightenment of landscape and it enables students to relate of Scotland, which in particular holds an and Tocqueville’s America. specific local and regional interests to a invaluable range of resources. Teaching methods worldwide literature on the nature of Teaching methods Assessment is by coursework and a dissertation landscape and the practice of landscape and Specialist and option courses are taught totalling approximately 30,000 words. environmental studies. through seminars. Assessment is by coursework and a dissertation totalling Skills & learning outcomes Teaching methods approximately 30,000 words. Students are Students will develop: The programme is taught by supported online assigned supervisors for their dissertations. • knowledge of the chief methods of learning. Students learn through reports, practising intellectual history; commentaries, investigations to find online Skills & learning outcomes • an appreciation of the interdependence materials, assignments using maps, observational This programme provides a grounding in of text and context, and of the importance skills in your city or neighbourhood and the principal categories of surviving evidence of ideas in past and present; bibliographical skills to enhance your writing and the technical skills needed to read • ability to develop tight and coherent of conventional essays. A dissertation of them, namely palaeography and linguistic arguments both orally and on the page; 15,000 words is also required. knowledge, and demonstrates the value • capacity to read texts critically and Skills & learning outcomes of an interdisciplinary approach to medieval sensitively, evaluating their arguments as Students will: research. Students also deepen their well as situating them in their practical knowledge and understanding of selected gain knowledge of the variety of historical and intellectual contexts; • themes in preparation for executing an relationships between environment and • ability to cross disciplinary boundaries. independent piece of research. landscape and of the major changes in the nature of Scottish landscape; • understand the changing attitudes towards and judgements relating to landscape over the long-term; • understand the historical contexts of contemporary policy decisions; • develop skills in information retrieval, management and communication. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 82

MEDITERRANEAN MODERN BRITISH OSTEOARCHAEOLOGY ARCHAEOLOGY & IRISH HISTORY

www.ed.ac.uk/pg/44 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/150 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/48 MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Contact Contact Contact As for Diaspora & Migration History, As for Archaeology, Page 77. As for Forensic Anthropology, page 79. page 78. Fees & costs Fees & costs Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Additional costs: £200 FT, £100 PT. Further Additional costs: £200 FT, £100 PT. Further additional costs may be incurred by students Entry requirements additional costs may be incurred by students whose dissertations involve specialist A UK 2:1 honours degree at undergraduate whose dissertations involve specialist laboratory analyses. level, or its international equivalent, in a laboratory fees. relevant discipline. Entry requirements Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international Programme details A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, either in archaeology or in The programme provides a wide-ranging equivalent, in a relevant discipline is another related subject (eg anthropology), and inclusive understanding of modern British normally required. or in a group of subjects in which history and offers a foundation for those who Programme details archaeology figures prominently. may wish to consider doctoral research. The This programme offers participants the chance programme draws on the wide range of to gain knowledge and hands-on experience Programme details British, Scots and Irish historical expertise of human and animal bones, providing a This programme offers students an opportunity available in the School of History, Classics and sound basis for both professional development to study Mediterranean Archaeology at an Archaeology and also offers the opportunity and further research. advanced level, offering stimulating courses on for students to concentrate on themes in a wide range of periods, geographical areas Teaching methods modern British political, social and/or and themes. Teaching combines lectures, seminars, and economic history. hands-on practical work with archaeological Teaching methods Teaching methods assemblages and reference collections. Teaching combines lectures, seminars, Participants attend tutor and student-led Individual courses are assessed by means of practicals, essays, research projects, field seminars, and undertake a research project practical examinations, practical reports and trips and individual tutorials covering all resulting in a dissertation, totalling approximately essays. A dissertation of approximately 15,000 areas of archaeology. 30,000 words. Though some classes are words is also required. Skills & learning outcomes compulsory, there is an element of individual Skills & learning outcomes As for European Archaeology, page 78. choice in the programme. Assessment is by Students will be able to: coursework and the dissertation. • identify and interpret human and animal Skills & learning outcomes bone remains from archaeological sites; As well as giving students specialised • develop hypothesis testing skills; knowledge and understanding of modern • conduct relevant scientific analyses; British and Irish history, the taught MSc • engage in relevant theoretical and provides methodological, theoretical, historical methodological debates; and historiographical training. Students will be • design research strategies providing a given wide-ranging training in the skills of the basis for advanced studies. discipline, together with the opportunity to choose and pursue more specialised areas. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 83

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SCOTTISH HISTORY SCOTTISH STUDIES SOCIAL & CULTURAL HISTORY

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MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) History, Classics & Archaeology

Contact Contact Contact Dr Ewen Cameron As for Scottish History. Dr Stana Nenadic T: +44 (0)131 650 4031 T: +44 (0)131 650 3839 Fees & costs E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Fees & costs student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Entry requirements student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international Entry requirements equivalent, in a relevant discipline. Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international Programme details equivalent, in a relevant discipline. equivalent, in a relevant discipline. Run by the Research Institute in the Culture, Programme details History and Ethnology of Scotland (RICHES), Programme details Drawing from the largest group of historians this programme provides thorough The programme is suitable for those who with Scottish interests in any UK university, background training in the various Scottish wish to combine a small-scale research project the programme offers a suitable foundation Studies disciplines. You will learn to analyse with specialist theoretical, methodological and for those planning further postgraduate study, and synthesise this knowledge in an subject-specific teaching across a range or for those interested in pursuing careers interdisciplinary context, question of periods and approaches. The core course, in archival or museum work, the cultural assumptions about the primacy of one Historiography and Theory of Social and heritage industry or education. Central to specific discipline over others and receive an Cultural History deals with such topics the programme are courses on all periods of introduction to subjects you may not have including oral history and memory; gender; Scottish history based on a wide variety of experienced at undergraduate level. bodies and sexuality; and consumer themes and methodological approaches. behaviour. Specialist courses include Urban Teaching methods Society and Civil Society in Historical Context Teaching methods The programme combines a core seminar and Culture and Society in Early Modern Teaching combines small-group seminars series with optional specialist courses, Britain: Slavery in the British Atlantic world and tutorials, one-to-one supervision and including the possibility of an archival 1650-1834. private study. Assessment is by coursework internship. Assessment is by a combination and a dissertation totalling approximately of assignments and a dissertation totalling Teaching methods 30,000 words. approximately 30,000 words. A supervisor You will be examined through coursework and will be assigned for your dissertation. a dissertation totalling approximately 30,000 Skills & learning outcomes words. The coursework assignments arise Students develop: Skills & learning outcomes from the mixture of core and option courses Students will be: • a specialised knowledge and understanding taken by each student. of Scottish history; • introduced to interdisciplinary approaches • a detailed knowledge and understanding to culture and historiography; Skills & learning outcomes of the central historiographical issues of • encouraged to present the results of their The programme provides: this area; research in an academic environment; • specialist knowledge and understanding • an understanding of the interaction • given a phased introduction to research, of social and cultural history; between historical sources and explanation; presentation and writing skills, based on • detailed knowledge and understanding • an appreciation of the historical and the investigation of primary sources; of the central theoretical, methodological historiographical context of the student’s • taught how to synthesise findings from and historiographical issues that have individual area of research. a variety of sources; shaped the field; • taught to identify and address problems • understanding of the interaction between encountered in research; historical sources and explanation; • offered an introduction to archival/ • appreciation of the context in which to resource management/museum skills. understand the student’s individual areas of interest/research within the broad field of social and cultural history. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 84

THE SECOND WORLD WAR IN EUROPE

www.ed.ac.uk/pg/155 MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT)

Contact Dr Iain Lauchlan T: +44 (0)131 650 3769 E: [email protected]

Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate

Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant discipline.

Programme details The programme provides students with the intellectual environment, background, training and support are essential for the conduct of critical historical enquiry. This taught MSc is distinctive in its focus on a major event involving a great variety of countries in the 20th century. It is useful for those who wish to study the impact of the Second World War on civilians in belligerent, occupied and neutral countries.

Teaching methods Students are taught primarily in seminars. Assessment is by coursework and a dissertation totalling approximately 30,000 words. A supervisor will be assigned for your dissertation.

Skills & learning outcomes Students will be able to demonstrate: • a specific body of advanced knowledge; • an understanding of advanced historical methodology and the ability to evaluate evidence through the close study of relevant primary and secondary sources; • familiarity with historiographical debates and modes of historical explanation; • the discipline of rigorous historical argument; • the ability to conceive and execute a project in historical research and writing. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 85

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Archaeology graduate student study rooms with computing, Research profile scanning, printing and photocopying facilities. Classics now boasts one of the most

www.ed.ac.uk/pg/53 Graduate students can use two further large significant clusters of scholars in the United History, Classics & Archaeology MPhil Archaeology (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) study and resource rooms which are open Kingdom working on Greek and Roman MSc by Research Archaeology to all staff and students, and there will be history, literature and archaeology. At (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) access to lockers equipped with laptop Edinburgh you can study Classics under PhD Archaeology (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) charging facilities as well as standard lockers. several major strands: Ancient History, Research group/centre/institute The whole building is wireless enabled and Classical Art and Archaeology, Classical Archaeology hosts research groups in other facilities include state-of-the-art Literature, Greek and Latin, at both palaeoeconomy and Cypriot archaeology, both teaching rooms, meeting rooms, a common undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Major involving close collaboration with the Scottish room, refreshment area and social areas. research interests include: early Greek poetry; Universities Environmental Research Centre Archaeology also has special teaching and Homer; Greek philosophy; Greek drama; (SUERC). Archaeology also has active research research laboratories, including laboratories Hellenistic poetry; Greek and Hellenistic contacts with the National Museums of dedicated to artefact analysis, environmental history; Ancient Persia; the Roman Republic; Scotland and The Royal Commission on the archaeology, osteoarchaeology and bone Roman imperial history; late Roman literature Ancient and Historical Monuments (RCAHMS). chemistry. We also have extensive reference and History; ancient slavery; Cicero; the city of collections of archaeological materials and Rome; gender in antiquity; the reception of Research profile excellent library facilities. Classical antiquity; Greek sculpture; Roman Staff have internationally recognised expertise funerary art; and art and mythology. in the prehistory of Europe, the Mediterranean Fees, funding & additional costs and Near East, as well as in archaeological www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Training & support theory, environmental archaeology, student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Students are assigned two supervisors who osteoarchaeology and forensic anthropology. Additional costs: Normally, £200 full time or provide expert academic guidance on the Focal areas of research include: human- £100 part time per annum depending on chosen research topic. Supervisors and environment interactions; the transition topic. Additional costs may be incurred by students meet regularly to discuss progress from hunter–gatherer to farming students whose dissertations involve fieldwork and research plans, as well as drafts of communities; and the development of or specialist laboratory analysis. Please visit thesis/dissertation chapters, conference complex societies. Our research profile in the school website for information on papers and potential articles. In addition to classical and historical archaeology has also funding opportunities. individual supervision, research students are expected to participate in research training expanded in recent years. Contact and postgraduate seminars. Members of Archaeology were submitted to Dr Robert Leighton the RAE with History and Classics respectively T: +44 (0)131 650 8197 Facilities and the submission yielded the third highest E: [email protected] The School of History, Classics and numbers of 4* and 3* staff within these Archaeology has moved to newly renovated disciplines in the UK. Classics premises in the West Wing of the University’s former Medical School. Two of the most Training & support www.ed.ac.uk/pg/156 stunning rooms in the building will be Students are assigned two supervisors who MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) large graduate student study rooms provide expert academic guidance on the MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) with computing, scanning, printing and chosen research topic. Supervisors and PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) photocopying facilities. Graduate students students meet regularly to discuss progress Introduction will be able to use two further large School and research plans, as well as drafts of thesis/ Classics in Edinburgh is flourishing at all levels study and resource rooms which are open to dissertation chapters, conference papers with record student numbers, new Taught all staff and students. There is access to and potential articles. In addition to individual Masters programmes in Classics, Classical Art lockers equipped with laptop charging supervision research students also have access and Archaeology, and the Hellenistic World, facilities as well as standard lockers. The to research training and postgraduate seminars. and a succession of exciting research projects. building is wireless enabled and includes state Facilities of the art teaching rooms, meeting rooms, a At Edinburgh you can study Classics under The School of History, Classics and common room, a refreshment area, and open several major strands: Ancient History, Archaeology has moved to newly renovated social/breakout areas. Classical Art and Archaeology, Classical premises in the West Wing of the University’s Literature, Greek and Latin, at both former Medical School. Two of the most undergraduate and postgraduate levels. stunning rooms in the building will be large PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 86

Fees, funding & additional costs Particular areas of expertise available for Introduction www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ research are: With more than 40 permanent, full-time student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate • culture and society in early Modern Britain academic staff in History, the University of Please visit the school website for information • slavery in the Atlantic World, 1650-1834 Edinburgh has one of the largest History on funding opportunities. • the material culture of gender in 18th units in the country. The number of History staff at Edinburgh ranked world leading or Contact century Britain internationally excellent in RAE 2008 was Professor Andrew Erskine • urban society and civil society in historical the third highest in the UK. T: +44 (0)131 650 3591 context E: [email protected] • clothing cultures in comparative historical Research interests are extremely wide-ranging, contexts and include the study of: medieval culture, Economic & Social History • western European demography, 1850-1939; religion, gender, and law; historical theory; • cinema and society in modern Britain early modern witchcraft and the occult; www.ed.ac.uk/pg/157 • gender, crime and deviancy: Britain c. the Italian Renaissance; North America from MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) 1860-1960 the colonial era; intellectual history from PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) • energy policy in Britain since 1920 Machiavelli to Marx; genocide; Nazi and post- www.ed.ac.uk/pg/142 • the economic history of China in the war Germany; Russia and the Soviet Union; the MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) 20th century. Cold War; political, social, and cultural aspects Research group/centre/institute Training & support of the history of China, Japan, India, and The University’s economic and social historians As for Classics, page 85. Australia in the modern era. host two research groups: Facilities In pre-modern history, staff research interests • Material and Visual Cultures of the Past As for Classics, page 85. lie in the social, political, religious and cultural involves collaboration with the Royal history of Europe. There is also a strong Fees, funding & additional costs Commission on the Ancient and Historical interest in gender in the medieval period. As for Classics, page 85. Monuments of Scotland and the National In modern British and Irish history there are Museums of Scotland Contact particular interests in early modern religion, • Enlightenment and Popular Culture involves Professor Richard Rodger belief and intellectual history (including the collaboration with scholars across the T: +44 (0)131 651 5042 Scottish Enlightenment); in social and political School of History. E: [email protected] history in the 18th and 19th centuries; in relations between Britain and Ireland in the Research profile 19th and 20th centuries, and Irish migration Economic and Social History at Edinburgh is one History in the 20th century; in international relations of the largest Economic and Social History units www.ed.ac.uk/pg/158 and warfare in the 20th century. In modern in the United Kingdom. The number of History MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) European history, specialities include astrology staff at Edinburgh ranked world-leading or PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) and belief; Renaissance Venice; 18th-century internationally excellent in RAE 2008 was political and intellectual history; France (19th the highest of any university in Scotland and the www.ed.ac.uk/pg/147 and 20th centuries); Germany (20th century); third highest in the UK. Staff research interests MSc by Research History I genocide; Russia and the Soviet Union (20th are wide ranging, including the study of (Arts Division) (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) century); Spain (20th century). There is also economic development, energy policy, Research group/ centre/institute a strong interest in gender in the modern globalisation, slavery, demography, urban History researchers run or participate in: period. American history from the 18th history, consumption, material culture, • the Centre for the Study of the Two century to the present day is extensively museums and collecting, leisure, religious belief, World Wars researched and taught. Edinburgh has a wide popular culture, medicine and disease, gender, • the Scottish Centre for Diaspora Studies range of expertise in non-western history, sexuality and the family. • the Centre for Medieval and Renaissance including African history; the history of the Students can explore a wide area of economic Studies. British Empire and Commonwealth; modern and social history, chronologically extending India, Pakistan, China and Japan. There is also We also have links to the Centre of African from the Early Modern period to the present expertise in Australian history, where there is Studies and the Centre for South Asian Studies. day and geographically encompassing not also a strong interest in gender history. only Britain but also the Caribbean, Europe and Australasia. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 87

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Training & support Research group/centre/institute or internationally excellent in RAE 2008 was the As for Classics, page 85. There are three funded research centres: third highest in the UK. Staff have published extensively on topics including early medieval Facilities • the Survey of Dedications to Saints in battles, late medieval kingship, saints’ cults, As for Classics, page 85. Medieval Scotland History, Classics & Archaeology • the Centre for Scottish Urban History urban history, the Reformation, the witch hunt, Fees, funding & additional costs • the Scottish Centre for Diaspora Studies. government and finance, the Highlands in all As for Classics, page 85. periods, Scotland’s external relations (especially Research profile Contact with America) and its place in the Union. Scottish History has been taught at the Dr Paul Quigley University of Edinburgh ever since the Training & support T: +44 (0)131 650 9963 prestigious Fraser Chair of Scottish History was As for Classics, page 85. E: [email protected] established in 1901. The current Professor is Facilities Tom Devine, author of numerous books on As for Classics, page 85. Scottish History modern Scotland. The subject area has seven Fees, funding & additional costs www.ed.ac.uk/pg/159 core members of staff plus a number of As for Classics, page 85. MPhil Scottish History (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) post-doctoral fellows and associated staff. PhD Scottish History (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) Contact Scottish History researchers offer expertise Dr Ewen Cameron www.ed.ac.uk/pg/152 in all periods of study, from early medieval T: +44 (0)131 650 4031 MSc by Research Scottish History times to the present-day. The number of E: [email protected] (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) History staff at Edinburgh ranked world-leading PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 88

Law

The School of Law is one of the leading Careers centres in Europe for the postgraduate study The masters programmes in the School of Law attract a high proportion of law. The School, which celebrated its 300th of international students. On completion of their studies many return to their home country to continue their career, most usually in the legal anniversary in 2007, is located in the historic (or related) profession. Almost a quarter of masters graduates continue Old College and is close to Scotland’s on to further legal study, both research-based and vocational, in the UK and overseas. A high proportion of PhD students choose to follow an Parliament and principal courts. academic career path on completion of their studies, though this is not the only option. The skills and experience gained from completing a Our range of degrees PhD are valued in a variety of other career areas. The School’s postgraduate community has more than 200 LLM, MSc and PhD students and researchers. Our taught postgraduate degrees Scholarships & bursaries provide advanced courses in a wide range of subjects. We offer one- Please visit www.law.ed.ac.uk/pg/scholarships.aspx and year LLM degrees in Commercial Law, European Law, Global www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/student-funding for Environment & Climate Change Law, Intellectual Property Law, information about potential funding sources. International Law, Innovation, Technology and the Law, Competition Law, Medical Law and Ethics, a general LLM degree for those who do Contact not wish to specialise in a particular field of law, a two-year LLM in Law and Chinese and an MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice. The LLM in On-campus programmes Innovation, Technology and the Law is also available as a distance- Aimie Little learning option, along with more specialised eLLM degrees in School of Law (Postgraduate Office) Information Technology Law, Intellectual Property Law and Medical Law. Old College South Bridge In addition to our PhD programmes, we also offer three innovative Edinburgh EH8 9YL one-year research degrees: the LLM by Research (by dissertation), T: +44 (0)131 650 2010 the LLM in Legal Research and the LLM in History and Philosophy F: +44 (0)131 650 6317 of Law (a combination of research-training courses and dissertation). E: [email protected] W: www.law.ed.ac.uk/pg The majority of our applicants have studied law previously, however applications from non-law students with relevant studies and Distance Learning programmes experience will be considered. Further guidance on this may be Clare Neilson sought from the School. School of Law Old College Facilities & resources South Bridge The Law and Europa libraries make up one of the largest law resources Edinburgh EH8 9YL in the UK. The Europa Library is a European Documentation Centre and T: +44 (0)131 651 4411 through the School of Law’s extensive computer network students have E: [email protected] access to a wide range of electronic legal resources. The University’s Main Library, the National Library of Scotland, and the National Archives of Scotland are also available for use. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 89

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COMMERCIAL LAW COMPARATIVE & EUROPEAN COMPETITION LAW PRIVATE LAW & INNOVATION Law www.ed.ac.uk/pg/161 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/684 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/685 LLM (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) LLM (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) LLM (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT)

Contact Contact Contact Amanda Mackenzie As for Commercial Law. As for Commercial Law. T: +44 (0)131 650 6325 Fees & costs Fees & costs E: [email protected] www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Fees & costs student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Entry requirements Entry requirements student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international Entry requirements equivalent. Applicants whose first language equivalent, in law. Applicants with degrees in A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international is not English must have an IELTS score of 7.0 other disciplines will be considered on a case- equivalent. For applicants whose first or higher (with at least 6.0 in each section) by-case basis. Candidates should demonstrate language is not English, English language or equivalent English language standard. background or interest in competition law standard: 7.00 IELTS or equivalent. and intellectual property law. In the absence Programme details of qualifications, employment or other Programme details This programme offers a qualification that educational experience giving evidence of This programme provides a prestigious combines considerable academic interest with intellectual ability of an equivalent standard qualification and an excellent grounding for professional utility. It provides a comparative will be considered. Plus English language the future academic study of commercial law, insight into both the modern development requirements as for Commerical Law. or for careers in law or in the business sector. of the key areas of private law and also the It is particularly suited to those who have dynamics of European harmonisation Programme details studied commercial law at undergraduate initiatives. It is particularly suited to those This programme equips students with an level, but consideration will be given to other who have studied a range of private law advanced knowledge of the legal issues and applicants who have relevant experience or subjects at undergraduate level, but is also techniques related to the interplay between education either in law or in related open to those whose undergraduate law competition law and the regulation of commercial areas. degree has combined other specialisations. innovation. It prepares students for advanced research as well as for a broad range of Teaching methods Teaching methods specialised job opportunities at national and Courses are taught by seminar. Some Courses are taught by seminar. Students are international level including advisors to course options are delivered by specialist expected to prepare by reading the required governments, private companies and NGOs, legal practitioners in the field. Entry to some materials and by reflecting on the issues to specialised legal drafters, negotiators and courses depends upon the student having be discussed. Students will undertake a consultants, international civil servants and studied the relevant topic at undergraduate dissertation under academic supervision. legal practitioners. level. Students will also undertake a The purpose of the dissertation is to allow dissertation under the supervision of an students to independently design and Teaching methods academic member of staff. conduct a piece of research and analysis. As for Comparative & European Private Law. Skills & learning outcomes Skills & learning outcomes This degree provides an advanced understanding This programme provides recognised Skills & learning outcomes of commercial law. The commercial courses masters-level training in European Private Graduates understand the historic and focus primarily on theoretical issues and the Law. Students receive advanced legal training ongoing development of national and policy factors influencing the development enabling them to identify and interpret European regulation of competition law and of the law. The issues are also discussed in problems relating to private law using tools intellectual property law. They also develop their relevant practical, comparative and of comparative analysis. Students also gain the ability to explore a legal framework within international contexts. an understanding of the main challenges for which the objectives of competition law modern comparative law and the programme and innovation can be reconciled. is also suitable preparation for PhD study. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 90

CRIMINOLOGY EUROPEAN LAW GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT & & CRIMINAL JUSTICE CLIMATE CHANGE LAW

www.ed.ac.uk/pg/162 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/163 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/642 MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) LLM (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) LLM By Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT)

Contact Contact Contact Andrew Garfoot As for Criminology & Criminal Justice. As for Criminology & Criminal Justice. T: +44 (0)131 650 2022 Fees & costs Fees & costs E: [email protected] www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Fees & costs student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Entry requirements Entry requirements student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international As for Criminology & Criminal Justice. Entry requirements equivalent. For applicants whose first language Programme details A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international is not English, English language standard: Students gain an advanced, interdisciplinary equivalent. For applicants whose first language 7.00 IELTS or equivalent. The degree is knowledge of the legal issues and techniques is not English, English language standard: 7.00 particularly suited to those who have already related to environmental protection and the IELTS or equivalent, with 6.00 in each section. studied European law and institutions at management of natural resources, with special undergraduate level. Applicants who have not Programme details emphasis on climate change. Students analyse done so may be admitted but will be required This MSc provides an excellent path to the and evaluate the historic and ongoing development to undertake extra reading and/or attend advanced study of criminology and is suitable of international, European and national law for introductory lectures in European Union law. both for students who have studied criminology environmental protection, the inter-relations at undergraduate level and for those who are Programme details between these different levels of law-making, new to the subject. All members of teaching This programme reflects the rapid evolution as well as the interactions between environmental staff are active researchers and teaching is of European law and governance and its unique law and other areas of law. Students can research informed. Core components of the impact upon the domestic legal orders. It complement their legal studies with an analysis of degree include courses in theoretical provides core European (primarily but not the scientific and socio-economic aspects of criminology; criminal justice and the penal exclusively EU) law subjects at an advanced environmental protection through option courses. process; criminological research methods level, and applies and deepens knowledge Teaching methods and qualitative/quantitative research skills. of that law through more specialised courses. The learning process is didactic, seminar-based First semester courses adopt, to an extent, Teaching methods and research-focused. Courses are taught by As for Comparative & European a broader approach to the various fields of seminar and assessment is primarily by essays Private Law, page 89. EU law, while greater specialisation can be and other coursework such as problem-based explored in the second semester. exercises. Candidates are also required to Skills & learning outcomes Teaching methods design and write an approved 10,000-word Students develop enhanced understanding of As for Comparative & European dissertation, supervised by an appointed major contemporary debates in criminology in Private Law, page 89. member of academic staff. both its theoretical and applied aspects, and acquire skills in research practice and method. Skills & learning outcomes Skills & learning outcomes Students will acquire a sophisticated Students develop the critical skills necessary to understanding of the European Union’s carry out independent analysis of the activity legal system and its law-making processes, of international and supranational legal and and substantive knowledge of their chosen political institutions, national governments and policy/course strands. They have the domestic courts, NGOs and the private sector opportunity to explore differing approaches in this field. The programme prepares students to the subject and develop a greater for the increasingly broad range of job familiarity with research materials and methods. opportunities offered at the national and international level by the public and private sector, as well as for advanced research. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 91

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HISTORY & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY PHILOSOPHY OF LAW LAW & THE LAW

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www.ed.ac.uk/pg/164 Law LLM By Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) LLM (Distance Learning) (1 yr FT, 20, 24, 32 or 36 mths PT) LLM (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Contact Aimie Little Contact LLM (Distance Learning) T: +44 (0)131 650 2010 Clare Neilson (1 yr FT, 20, 24, 32 or 36 mths PT) E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)131 651 4411 Contact E: [email protected] Fees & costs Amanda MacKenzie www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Fees & costs T: +44 (0)131 650 6325 student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ E: [email protected] student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Entry requirements or for DL: As for Criminology & Criminal Justice. Entry requirements Clare Neilson Programme details As for Criminology & Criminal Justice. T: +44 (0)131 651 4411 E: [email protected] The programme is designed to promote Programme details cross-fertilization between the fields of Legal The programme promotes advanced Fees & costs History and Philosophy of Law, while allowing knowledge and understanding of information www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ students to focus on the areas that interest technology law, in its broadest sense, within student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate them the most. Certain courses (such as international, European and domestic Entry requirements Traditions of Legal Enquiry) expressly explore settings. The programme encompasses As for Criminology & Criminal Justice. the relations between research in Legal regulatory approaches to information History and research in Legal Philosophy, while technology, jurisdiction, content liability, Programme details others focus on more discrete areas of legal privacy and data protection, intellectual This programme promotes advanced knowledge enquiry. Students are encouraged to choose property, standards and competition, and understanding of the relationships between (under the guidance of the programme cybercrime, e-commerce, the digital divide, law, technology, commerce and society in the director) optional courses and a dissertation legal challenges in respect of new information widest possible sense. It explores the role of topic that reflect their interests. Please note and communications technologies (including law in responding to, regulating and promoting that you do not need to have a prior the internet and virtual worlds), and using new and emerging technologies, and also qualification in law to be eligible and these technologies in investigation and emphasises the role of technology in supporting no research proposal is needed to apply dispute adjudication. and guiding legal and judicial processes. for this programme. The degree’s focus is on the international Teaching methods nature of the subject matter and each Teaching methods Courses are delivered via eSCRIPT, a flexible course offers a comparative analysis of Courses are taught by seminar and online learning environment developed by the current legal developments. assessment is wholly by essays. Students are University. Through eSCRIPT students can expected to prepare for seminars by reading access learning materials and interact with Teaching methods the required materials and by reflecting on their tutor and fellow students. eSCRIPT is Courses are usually assessed by essays and other the issues to be discussed. Students will accessible from any computer via the internet, coursework such as problem-based exercises. undertake a 15,000 word dissertation under and does not require any special equipment, Students design and write an approved academic supervision. The purpose of the applications or plug-ins. 10,000-word dissertation in an area covered dissertation is to allow students to independently by the courses in the dedicated programme. Skills & learning outcomes design and conduct a piece of research The learning process is didactic, seminar- Students develop an understanding of and analysis. based and research-focused. information technology law not just in its Skills & learning outcomes legal but also its social, ethical, cultural Online modes are used for the distance The degree is offered within the context of a and commercial contexts. Students have learning programme. See Information strong and active research community which access to the results of innovative cross- Technology Law (Distance Learning). fosters and encourages the development of cutting research of the highest quality. Skills & learning outcomes researchers in legal history and legal theory The programme is suitable to prepare Students develop an understanding of at different stages of their career. students for advanced research. technology-related law and technology support for legal processes, not just in their legal but also their commercial, social, ethical and cultural contexts. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 92

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW Skills & learning outcomes Skills & learning outcomes Students are equipped with both an advanced This programme is designed to provide an knowledge of substantive intellectual property advanced understanding of the law, institutions www.ed.ac.uk/pg/641 law and of the place and role of intellectual and policy concerning international economic www.ed.ac.uk/pg/504 property within a domestic, regional and relations and their ongoing development by LLM (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) international context, laying a foundation the United Nations, the World Trade Organisation, for a specialised dissertation. the World Bank, and the Organisation for LLM (Distance Learning) Economic Cooperation and Development. (1 yr FT, 20, 24, 32 or 36 mths PT) Students will develop an understanding of intellectual property law not just in its legal INTERNATIONAL LAW Contact but also social, ethical, cultural and As for Innovation, Technology & the commercial contexts. Law, page 91. www.ed.ac.uk/pg/166 Fees & costs INTERNATIONAL LLM (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ ECONOMIC LAW Contact student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate www.ed.ac.uk/pg/686 As for Criminology & Criminal Justice, Entry requirements LLM (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) page 90. As for Criminology & Criminal Justice, Contact Fees & costs page 90. As for Criminology & Criminal Justice, www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Programme details page 90. student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate The programme promotes advanced Fees & costs Entry requirements knowledge and understanding of intellectual www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international property law within international, European student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate equivalent. For applicants whose first language and domestic settings. Entry requirements is not English, English language standard: The programme spans comparative study of As for Criminology & Criminal Justice, 7.00 IELTS or equivalent. This programme is the laws of patents, copyright, trade marks, page 90. also open to non-lawyers, but some previous designs, database protection, breach of knowledge of the subject, or of international confidence, passing off and related sui generis Programme details relations or politics is required. rights, as well as investigating a range of issues This programme offers a qualification that Programme details which underpin contemporary intellectual combines considerable academic interest with This degree is for students who wish to property law. professional utility. The programme is particularly timely in light of the ongoing world trade specialise in Public International Law. It offers Teaching methods negotiations, the increasing importance of advanced courses in a range of specialist The learning process is didactic, seminar-based international investment law, the growing need subjects, as well as foundation courses in the and research-focused. Courses are taught by for strengthened international cooperation in fundamentals of the international legal system seminar and assessment is primarily by essays relation to banking, finance and other economic and international relations. and other coursework such as problem-based issues, as well as the challenges sustainable Teaching methods exercises. Candidates are also required to development and climate change pose for As for International Economic Law. design and write an approved 10,000-word the world economy. dissertation, supervised by an appointed Skills & learning outcomes member of academic staff. Teaching methods Students will develop a sophisticated Courses are taught by seminar. Students are understanding of the international legal Online modes are used for the distance expected to prepare by reading the required system, international law-making processes, learning programme. See Information materials and by reflecting on the issues to the diverse functions of international law in Technology Law (Distance Learning), page 91. be discussed. Students will undertake a contemporary society, differing approaches to dissertation under academic supervision. The the subject, and a greater familiarity with purpose of the dissertation is to allow students research materials and methods. to independently design and conduct a piece of research and analysis. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 93

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Contact Contact Contact As for Commercial Law, page 89. As for Commercial Law, page 89. As for History & Philosophy of Law, Fees & costs Fees & costs page 91. www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Fees & costs student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Entry requirements Entry requirements student- funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate As for Criminology & Criminal Justice, A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international Entry requirements page 90. equivalent, in law. Degrees in other relevant A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international disciplines will be considered on a case-by- Programme details equivalent. For applicants whose first case basis. Previous experience of studying The general degree of LLM is for students language is not English, English language Chinese language or culture is not expected, seeking to choose from a wide choice of standard: 7.00 IELTS or equivalent (with at but candidates with such experience will be advanced courses, without narrowly focusing least 6.0 in each section) or equivalent English considered on a case-by-case basis. In the their studies in one area of law. Subject to language standard. absence of the formal entry requirements demand, students can take courses from the employment or other educational experience Programme details programmes in Commercial Law; European that evidences intellectual ability of an The programme is designed to offer students Law; Innovation, Technology and the Law; and equivalent standard may be given consideration. the opportunity to simultaneously undertake International Law, as well as the two research- more in-depth, guided study in an area in training courses attached to the LLM in Legal Programme details which they may wish to specialise in the Research, or two of the options available on Students receive advanced legal training, future, understand the basics of legal the MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice. enabling progression to PhD, and also achieve research, legal scholarship and research competence (reading, writing and oral) in Teaching methods methods, and undertake a piece of Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin) and a As for International Economic Law. supervised independent research involving solid understanding of contemporary Chinese practice in using research methods skills Skills & learning outcomes society, culture, politics and business. Students leading to a dissertation. This LLM is suitable Students will acquire a more sophisticated also have the option to study more specialised for students wanting to specialise in any field understanding of their chosen subjects, areas of law and, where appropriate, can of legal studies, in which the Law School including the diverse functions of law in graduate with an LLM in either Commercial has supervisory expertise. contemporary society, differing approaches Law and Chinese, Intellectual Property Law to the subject and a greater familiarity with and Chinese or International Law and Chinese. Teaching methods research materials and methods. Courses are taught by seminar and Teaching methods assessment is primarily by essays. Students are Courses are mainly taught by seminar and expected to prepare by reading the required language classes. Students will also undertake materials and by reflecting on the issues to be a dissertation under the supervision of an academic discussed. Students will undertake a 15,000 member of staff. Chinese language and culture word dissertation under academic supervision. is studied in China during Year 2, Semester 1. The purpose of the dissertation is to allow Skills & learning outcomes students to independently design and Students graduate with the tools to conduct conduct a piece of research and analysis. masters-level research in Law and equipped to Skills & learning outcomes work in a variety of legal institutions and policy- The degree is intended to stand relevant positions, or further advanced level independently as a postgraduate legal study. Students also have the opportunity to qualification but it has been developed immerse themselves in Chinese language and especially to deliver skills to prepare students culture through Approved Residence Abroad. who wish to pursue doctoral research in law. PGP (HSS 26-95) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 94

MEDICAL LAW PROFESSIONAL LEGAL from sitting the final exams. There may also & ETHICS PRACTICE (DIPLOMA) be the need for substantial preparation for exercises and in-class assessment. www.ed.ac.uk/pg/505 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/675 Skills & learning outcomes LLM Distance Learning Dip (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Students will gain a more sophisticated (1 yr FT, 20, 24, 32, or 36 mths PT) Contact understanding and be equipped with the basic Contact Jane MacKenzie skills and knowledge required for legal practice. Clare Neilson T: +44 (0)131 651 4254 This will include pervasive consideration of T: +44 (0)131 651 4411 E: [email protected] legal skills. E: [email protected] Fees & costs Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student- funding/tuition-fees/ postgraduate student- funding/tuition-fees/ postgraduate Additional costs: £400

Entry requirements Entry requirements As for Criminology & Criminal Justice, Applicants need either passes in the following page 90. Ordinary LLB courses: Public Law of the UK and Scotland, Legal Reasoning and the Legal Programme details System, Family Law, Delict, Contract and The promotes advanced knowledge and Unjustified Enrichment, Trust and Succession, understanding of medical law and ethics Taxation, Revenue Law, Public Law, Public Law within International, European and Domestic and Individual Rights, Property I, Property II, settings. The programme spans foundational Evidence, Criminal Law, Commercial Law, Business issues in medical law, such as consent, Entities, EC/EU Law (required to graduate but negligence and confidentiality, issues at the not a prerequisite for the Diploma), (or their beginning and end of life, public health, forerunners or equivalents) or passes in all the biosecurity, regulation of medical research, appropriate diploma prerequisite subjects if and legal and social approaches to biotechnology. you are an applicant from a university other Teaching methods than Edinburgh, or a Law Society or Faculty of As for Information Technology Law Advocates applicant. Please note that applications (Distance Learning), page 91. should be made using the application form available from the Centre for Professional Skills & learning outcomes Legal Studies. Students develop an understanding of medico-legal issues not just in the legal Programme details context, but with a sound grounding in This diploma is for students seeking to enter ethics, social and theoretical contexts. the professions of solicitor or advocate in Scotland. Students have access to the results of The content is determined by the national Joint innovative cross-cutting research of the Standing Committee on Legal Education, the highest quality. This programme is suitable Diploma Co-ordinating Committee and various to prepare students for advanced research. working parties, which include representatives from all universities and members of the legal profession. The focus is on the practical skills required in the legal profession.

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Law exploring the key research issues in each field. The School’s research students form an Law www.ed.ac.uk/pg/168 important part of our academic community. LLM by Research Law (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Teaching methods LLM by Research History and Research training courses are offered to Philosophy of Law (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) all research students. LLM by Research Legal Research Facilities (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) We have dedicated facilities for research PhD Law (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) students and can provide supervision leading Research group/centre/institutes to LLM (R) degrees. We also offer supervision Our School of Law research centres include: for PhD (minimum three years) degrees in any • SCRIPT – the AHRC Centre for Studies of the Law School’s areas of study. in Intellectual Property and Technology Fees & costs Law (www.law.ed.ac.uk/ahrc) www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ • Centre for Law and Society student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate (www.law.ed.ac.uk/cls) Additional costs: £100 for the LLM (R) and • Europa Institute PhD programmes. (www.law.ed.ac.uk/europa) Funding • Joseph Bell Centre for Forensic Statistics Applicants for any of the research degrees and Legal Reasoning are eligible to apply for AHRC, ESRC or ORS (www.cfslr.ed.ac.uk) funding. There are also a limited number of • Scottish Centre for International Law University and School studentships for PhD (www.law.ed.ac.uk/scil) students. For further information on awards, • Edinburgh Centre for Private Law conditions of application and relevant (www.law.ed.ac.uk/centrefor deadlines, please visit the School website. privatelaw) • Edinburgh Centre for Constitutional Law Contact (www.law.ed.ac.uk/centrefor Aimie Little constitutionallaw) T: +44 (0)131 650 2010 • Edinburgh Centre for Commercial Law E: [email protected] (www.law.ed.ac.uk/centrefor commerciallaw) • Centre for Legal History (www.law.ed.ac.uk/centreforlegal history)

Research profile Research is central to the Law School’s activities, with our staff actively engaged in research across a wide range of legal and socio-legal areas. Rated a 4* in the UK’s 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, the Law School has a strong international reputation for high- quality research. Our academic staff produce numerous books, articles and other scholarly publications. Our research expertise informs our programmes of teaching and learning, meaning that students learn in a research- active environment, at an institution with a strong research reputation, and on programmes designed to lead them into PGP (HSS 96-133) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 96

Literatures, Languages & Cultures

The University’s School of Literatures, Languages & Scholarships & bursaries Cultures provides a vibrant postgraduate environment Scholarship and bursary opportunities for students following Literatures, in which to study a wide range of subjects including: Languages and Cultures programmes include the following: • Asian Studies (Chinese, Japanese and Sanskrit) • Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) • Celtic and Scottish Studies Students living in Scotland, England, Wales or Northern Ireland, • Comparative Literature usually with a first-class degree, can apply to the AHRC (British • Creative Writing Academy) for one- and three-year awards. However, AHRC will • English Literature (American, English & Scottish Literature) only fund students for PhD study if they have completed a masters • European Languages: French, German, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, degree first. Students must not apply for the three-year award Scandinavian and Spanish directly from their undergraduate study. For more information • European Studies visit www.ahrc.ac.uk. • Film Studies Carnegie Trust • Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies • Scottish students, or students who have a first-class degree from • Literature and Transatlantic Studies a Scottish university and wish to apply for a PhD, may apply to the • Medieval Studies Carnegie Trust at: • Theatre Studies • Translation Studies. The Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland Cameron House Our range of degrees Abbey Park Place Dunfermline KY12 7PZ We offer a range of taught postgraduate programmes in the areas listed above including 12-month, full-time degrees and part-time www.carnegie-trust.org options studied over a period of 24 or 36 months. The Master of For more information about funding sources visit Chinese Studies is a two-year, full-time degree offering study in www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/student-funding. Chinese Language with a business studies-related placement in China in the second year. We also offer MSc by Research degrees as well Contact as PhD opportunities. School of Literatures, Languages & Cultures Facilities & resources Room 12.15 David Hume Tower Our Graduate School is at the heart of the University’s city-centre Edinburgh EH8 9JX campus in George Square. Our attractive Georgian buildings provide T: +44 (0)131 650 3030 a common room and kitchen area, a computer lab and study rooms F: +44 (0)131 650 3029 for students. Some of the School’s teaching rooms are housed here, E: [email protected] including a cinema for film studies. Also located in George Square is W: www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/literatures-languages- the University’s Main Library, while the National Library of Scotland is cultures/graduate-school only a five-minute walk away on George IV Bridge. The Languages and Humanities Centre provides a range of facilities for staff and students.

The Graduate School offers training in research skills and administers a helpful website, found at www.llc.ed.ac.uk/research-methods. Careers Postgraduates from the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures choose a variety of career paths. Many choose to continue doing more specialised study in a subject area at PhD level. Others enter employment, which may or may not be directly related to their field of study. Some use the language and cultural expertise they have developed through their studies, while others apply more general analytical and research skills developed through their studies and other experiences. PGP (HSS 96-133) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 97

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ARAB WORLD STUDIES CHINESE STUDIES COMPARATIVE & GENERAL LITERATURE Literatures, Languages & Cultures www.ed.ac.uk/pg/390 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/172 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/173 MSc (2 yrs FT) MSc (2 yrs FT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT)

Contact Contact Contact Professor Marilyn Booth Graduate School Administrator As for Chinese Studies. T: +44 (0)131 650 4181 T: +44 (0)131 650 4114 Fees & costs E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Fees & costs Fees & costs student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Additional costs: £100 student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Entry requirements Additional costs: £100 Additional costs: £100 A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international Entry requirements Entry requirements equivalent, in an appropriate subject. A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international Programme details equivalent, in an appropriate subject. equivalent, in an appropriate subject. The programme invites the comparative study Programme details Programme details of literary works of different linguistic and Offered by the Centre for the Advanced Study This programme draws on the broad range cultural origin and encourages exploration of the Arab World (CASAW), this programme of expertise at the University and combines of the interrelation between literature and the can be applied for through the universities intensive language study with a flexible and other arts. It embraces a range of languages of Edinburgh and Manchester. It involves varied course across the disciplines, providing and cultures within Europe, North America, intensive Arabic language training and area- an excellent basis for graduates wishing to South America and Asia, and draws on the specific research training. Eight months of the pursue careers in China-related business, teaching and research expertise of first year is delivered at Edinburgh. Pending diplomacy, journalism or culture, or to take up internationally renowned departments, successful completion of this year, students advanced research on contemporary China. including several of the highest rated will spend a further four months of intensive literature departments in the UK. Teaching methods language acquisition in an Arab country. On We offer interactive multimedia language Teaching methods their return, students will return to their primary classes with native (and some non-native) The programme combines seminar and institution to continue with second year. teachers, plus lecture and tutorial/seminar tutorial work for the core courses and options. Teaching methods classes. There will also be full-time language Assessment is by essay for the coursework, In the first year, students will focus on intensive study during a six-month placement in China, followed by a 15,000-word dissertation. Arabic language studies for 15 to 20 hours and supervised dissertation work. Skills & learning outcomes per week, then spend four months abroad at Skills & learning outcomes Students will have knowledge of the most an approved institution in the Arab World. In On completion of the programme, students will: important approaches in literary criticism the second year, students will continue the that have emerged over the last century. Arabic language programme, enrol in research • be able to speak, read, write and They will be able to focus in detail on literary methods training and related courses, and understand Chinese (Mandarin); themes, genres and historical periods from complete their dissertation. Seminar and • have a good knowledge of modern a comparative perspective. tutorial work will be combined with essays, Chinese history, society and culture, and written and oral exams and research projects. advanced knowledge of modern politics, economics, business or management; Skills & learning outcomes • have completed a dissertation on a topic By the end of this programme students will have: related to contemporary Chinese politics, • achieved high competence in spoken and economics, business or management. written Arabic and spent time in an Arab country; • developed knowledge of the historical and contemporary Arab World; • achieved a thorough grounding in modern critical theoretical approaches to Arab World studies, Middle Eastern politics and area studies. PGP (HSS 96-133) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 98

ENGLISH LITERATURE: ENGLISH LITERATURE: ENGLISH LITERATURE: CREATIVE WRITING LITERATURE & MODERNITY: LITERATURE & SOCIETY: 1900 TO THE PRESENT ENLIGHTENMENT, ROMANTIC, www.ed.ac.uk/pg/175 VICTORIAN1688-1900 MSc (1 yr FT) www.ed.ac.uk/pg/177 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/426 Contact MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) As for Chinese Studies, page 97. Contact Contact Fees & costs As for Chinese Studies, page 97. Dr David Salter www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Fees & costs T: +44 (0)131 650 3055 student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ E: [email protected] Additional costs: £100 student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Fees & costs Entry requirements Additional costs: £100 www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international Entry requirements student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate equivalent, in an appropriate subject. A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international Additional costs: £100 Applicants must supply a portfolio of writing equivalent, in an appropriate subject. Applicants of either around 10 poems (200–400 words Entry requirements must supply a sample of written work. each) for poetry, or two or three short stories, A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international or an equivalent amount from a novel Programme details equivalent, in an appropriate subject. Applicants (3,000–5,000 words), for fiction. Send a This programme examines a range of literary must supply a sample of written work. sample of both if you are unsure of whether and theoretical contexts, introducing ways Programme details to apply for fiction or poetry, however, places that writing and imagination shape and share This programme offers an introduction to the will be offered for one or the other. Work in in cultural and political processes. It examines study of the ways in which writing in English other forms (eg journalism, life writing or the role of literature in the formation of has shaped or mediated political identities in advertising) will not be considered. Your political and cultural systems under the England, Scotland and Ireland. It examines the personal statement should outline your conditions of ‘modernity’, and explores recent role of literature in the formation of political writing interests. and contemporary redefinitions of literature, identities during the emergence of ‘modern’ textuality and interpretation. A particular focus Programme details political, social and cultural institutions from is on the relationship of literature and criticism This programme develops both creative and 1688 to 1900: within the context of the to problems of cultural politics. reflective understanding of the chosen genre secularisation of knowledge, the rise to of writing, through courses both creative Teaching methods dominance of capitalist economic and legal and literary-critical. Working with established Students take two courses per semester, systems, and an impersonal state apparatus. authors and discussing each other’s work, each consisting of a weekly two-hour seminar. Teaching methods students will hone both their own vision Research skills are taught by a combination of Each semester, students will take two courses, and skills as authors and their capacity for presentations and workshops. Students consult each consisting of a weekly two-hour seminar, imaginative, sympathetic analysis of writing. individually with supervisors during the early and a course in research skills. stages of their research project. Teaching methods Skills & learning outcomes Over two semesters, students will take a Skills & learning outcomes Students will gain: core creative practice seminar, supported by Students who successfully complete this workshops, in fiction or poetry, and a subsidiary programme will gain: • knowledge and understanding of the role of literary writing in the formation literary critical course. This is followed by a • practical knowledge of the range of of political and cultural identities in the summer project with a supervisor. theoretical and philosophical ideas informing 18th and 19th centuries modern and postmodern literary criticism; Skills & learning outcomes • practical knowledge of the range of • knowledge and understanding of the Students will expand their skills in poetry or theoretical and philosophical ideas role of literary writing in the formation fiction writing, develop critical skills as readers informing contemporary literary criticism of contemporary culture; and gain experience in the processes of • a grounding in the research methods • a grounding in the research methods presenting and publishing literary writing. of literary studies. of literary studies. PGP (HSS 96-133) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 99

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www.ed.ac.uk/pg/434 MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Literatures, Languages & Cultures MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Contact Contact Contact As for Chinese Studies, page 97. As for Chinese Studies, page 97. As for Chinese Studies, page 97. Fees & costs Fees & costs Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Additional costs: £100 Additional costs: £500/£250 Additional costs: £100 Entry requirements Entry requirements Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in an appropriate subject, and the equivalent, in an appropriate subject. equivalent, normally in English Literature. required standard of English. Programme details Applicants must supply a sample of written work. Programme details This programme is designed to provide Programme details This interdisciplinary programme will focus professional expertise and outreach skills. The programme examines a range of US on changes in the cultures, languages and It will examine the ways in which film is literary and historical contexts, introducing institutions of contemporary Europe. It will circulated across a range of public spaces, ways in which the production of an idea of adopt an approach in which ‘institutions’ highlight the mutual dependence of ‘America’ is variously achieved and contested are seen not only as political or administrative production and exhibition, and instruct future between 1776 and the present. Students will structures but also as belief systems, or even professionals how to conceptualise the consider the ways in which key texts – literary, long-standing intellectual debates. Similarly, exhibition process to manage delivery in a culturally, politically and philosophically – have ‘culture’ will be understood to include rapidly transforming environment. contributed to the development, interrogation political culture and value systems, as well Teaching methods and revision of notions of American identity as the literary or artistic. The role of the Teaching and assignment work drawing and culture. A particular focus is on the European Union and changes taking place on critical readings will be supported with relationship of literature and criticism to independently of the EU will be examined. applied activities including industry research, problems of national historiography. Teaching methods group work and experience of applied Teaching methods Students can tailor their programme to match projects. Students will be taught in small As for English Literature: Literature their interests. The programme consists of seminars with individual supervision for their & Modernity: 1900 to the Present. methods, options and core course work in final project (dissertation industry report, collaboration on event planning or the Skills & learning outcomes the first two semesters, and a dissertation generation of a digital screen project). Students who successfully complete this of approximately 15,000 words, on a topic programme will gain: to be approved by the Programme Director. Skills & learning outcomes • a detailed knowledge of a range of Skills & learning outcomes Students will gain the insights and skills literary writing that responds to and The interdisciplinary combination of theoretical essential for a career in film programming, informs concepts of American identit;y approaches and empirical instances will seek festival organisation and related professional • an understanding of the role of political to move beyond compartmentalisation of activities. Students will learn how to integrate and ideological structures in the; knowledge and enquiry, leading to a more their theoretical expertise with training in production of national historiographies comprehensive perspective on the changing practical and vocational tasks, such as • a grounding in the research methods nature of Europe. The aim is to equip students establishing industry links, building of literary studies. who go on to work either commercially or commercial and non-profit partnerships, administratively in a European context with fundraising, effective planning and an understanding of the diversity of European coordination, marketing, contacting cultures. The interdisciplinary approach is filmmakers, sourcing films, budget intended to develop the intellectual autonomy management, compiling a programme and necessary for advanced research. reaching new audiences. PGP (HSS 96-133) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 100

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Contact Contact Contact Professor Martine Beugnet As for Chinese Studies, page 97. As for Chinese Studies, page 97. E: [email protected] Fees & costs Fees & costs Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Additional costs: £100 Additional costs: £100 Additional costs: £100 Entry requirements Entry requirements Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in an appropriate subject (cultural equivalent, in an appropriate subject. equivalent, in an appropriate subject. anthropology/ethnology, history, linguistics, Programme details literary studies, sociology), preferably with a Programme details This programme provides coursework in any of Scottish dimension. This programme aims to expand students’ the subjects offered by Islamic & Middle understanding and knowledge of the theory, Programme details Eastern Studies. It aims to provide an aesthetics and practice of film. What makes The programme aims to promote and advanced, interdisciplinary understanding of it distinctive is its focus on art, independent facilitate advanced interdisciplinary study aspects of the history/modern politics and and auteur film combined with a comparative of the Gàidhealtachd past and present, its culture of the Islamic Middle East at study of mainstream cinema. The course literature, its language and its culture by postgraduate level while catering to the explores film’s relation to other arts and providing a grounding in essential research specific interests of candidates in the medieval engages with various forms of moving image skills and linguistic training. A secondary but or modern periods. culture and digital media. It aims to introduce crucial aim is to cultivate a culture of Teaching methods students to Scotland’s lively film culture collaborative teaching and research between This programme combines seminar and encouraging them to network in their field. academic and research staff (and tutorial work with essays, examinations, postgraduates) across Schools. Teaching methods longer research projects (dissertations) and Students take part in small-group seminars Teaching methods practical research training. and regular individual consultations with Languages are taught in manageable mixed Skills & learning outcomes supervisors. Training in research skills and classes of undergraduates and postgraduates The programme is designed to familiarise research methods in film studies is included. of broadly similar linguistic competence (eg students with the different paradigms that Additional training in curating for film, in elementary Gaelic), including spoken, written underpin the different disciplines which make documentary filmmaking or sound design is and conversational elements. Skills and up the field of Islamic and Middle Eastern available. Support in English is offered to non- specialisms are taught in small seminars. Studies. It allows students to utilise these in native speakers. Skills & learning outcomes their own research to enhance and further Skills & learning outcomes Graduates will have developed: develop their critical faculties. The programme is designed to make students • an understanding of Scottish Gaelic familiar with major concepts of filmmaking (or an appropriate alternative language) at and theories of film and to provide them with an elementary, intermediate or advanced analytical and critical tools. It is an excellent level (depending on prior exposure); place to start developing your film interests • an understanding of current directions and building your CV with the view of a within Gàidhealtachd studies; career in academia or any film and media- • research skills essential to their particular related fields. field of interest; • the beginnings of specialist expertise in at least one field of study. PGP (HSS 96-133) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 101

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JAPANESE CULTURE LITERARY TRANSLATION LITERATURE AND AS CREATIVE PRACTICE TRANSATLANTICISM

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MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Literatures, Languages & Cultures

Contact Contact Contact As for Chinese Studies, page 97. Graduate School Administrator As for Chinese Studies, page 97. T: +44 (0)131 650 4114 Fees & costs Fees & costs E: [email protected] www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Fees & costs student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Additional costs: £100 www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Additional costs: £100 student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Entry requirements Entry requirements Additional costs: £100 A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in an appropriate subject. Entry requirements equivalent, in an appropriate subject. A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international Programme details Programme details equivalent, in an appropriate subject, and with The degree aims to give graduates in This programme focuses on the transnational experience and/or interest in literary translation. Japanese (or those with equivalent linguistic and multicultural networks of Atlantic writing, competence) the opportunity to deepen their Programme details ranging across English-, Spanish-, and French- knowledge of academic disciplines pertaining This programme enhances students’ practical speaking countries. Particular consideration to Japan and its history, culture and society. skills in, and intellectual perspective on, is given to points of intersection between literary translation. Drawing on the expertise Atlantic cultures and such processes as Teaching methods of highly qualified researchers based in several travel, translation and hybridity. The core courses and options are taught by units within the School of Literatures, seminar and tutorials. There is a compulsory Teaching methods Languages and Cultures, it offers a range of Research Skills and Methods course, which Teaching will include lectures and seminars, languages to work with. Students are advised will equip students with the skills needed for as well as student presentations. Students to contact us in advance to find out about their dissertation. wishing to progress from Diploma to MSc the availability of particular language will complete a 15,000-word dissertation. Skills & learning outcomes combinations in any given year. Students will: Teaching methods Skills & learning outcomes • develop the ability to read, translate The programme comprises lectures, practical Students will gain knowledge and and critically evaluate core texts; work (a portfolio of literary translation exercises), understanding of transatlantic cultural exchange • develop critical awareness of at least seminars, guest seminars, essays, research and of theoretical issues relevant to two specific areas, both in terms of projects, tutorials and a 15,000-word dissertation. comparative literary study. the indigenous literary and/or critical traditions and in comparison with Skills & learning outcomes Western critical thinking; Students who follow this programme will: • develop the necessary linguistic skills to • Learn a wide range of creative translational conduct research in defined areas by strategies, including those related to the retrieving, selecting and assimilating give-and-take between translating into information from a variety of sources and writing in your own language; including those in Japanese; • Acquire a coherent critical vocabulary • use the bibliographic, internet and other which can be used to describe and relevant resources to advanced level in explain translational phenomena; both Japanese and English. • Improve their translational and literary expertise; • Enhance their experience in producing publishable-quality translations of literary texts. PGP (HSS 96-133) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 102

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MATERIAL CULTURES & MEDIA, CULTURE & PRACTICE MEDIEVAL STUDIES THE HISTORY OF THE BOOK

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Contact Contact Contact As for Chinese Studies, page 97. As for Chinese Studies, page 97. As for Chinese Studies, page 97.

Entry requirements Entry requirements Programme details A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international This programme provides a firm foundation for equivalent, in an appropriate subject. equivalent, in a relevant subject. Applicants are further research in a variety of aspects Programme details asked to send a sample of their written and of the Middle Ages and gives an opportunity practice-based work (if available). The closing to branch out in new directions or to develop This programme is distinctive for its date for applications is 31 March. Selection for a specialisation. integration of traditional bibliography, special- places will be made after that date. collections training, and advanced theoretical Teaching methods approaches. Combining the study of cultural Programme details Core courses take the form of seminars and history, intensive archival research and the The programme aims to provide an workshops, in palaeography and codicology latest intellectual developments, it is taught interdisciplinary foundation for written and and in approaches to medieval culture. There across several academic units by leading practice-based research into diverse forms is a wide choice of option courses and a international experts. of media representation. With an emphasis 15,000-word dissertation. on the philosophical, political and ethical Teaching methods Skills & learning outcomes implications of media practices, it takes Students take two core courses, one per semester, Students will learn different critical and seriously the knowledge created through along with two specialised option courses. In conceptual approaches to the subject. The lens-based and audio-visual approaches to the first semester students will be introduced option courses and dissertation enable cultural research and offers candidates the to an extensive range of media forms and individual students to develop and deepen opportunity to combine practice-based technologies, from manuscript to electronic their particular medieval interests. research with rigorous philosophical and text. In the second semester, students choose theoretical teaching and critical reflection. from one of two core courses: 2A: Book History, Media Theory and Communications Teaching methods explores the major theoretical issues with Students will take part in small-group which practitioners of the material culture seminars, and will have regular individual of the text have engaged in recent years; consultations with their supervisors. 2B: Working with Collections, based in the Training in media research skills and practice- University Library’s Special Collections division, based approaches are included and further examines the challenges of conservation, specialisation is possible through selections cataloguing, digitisation and the display and from an interdisciplinary menu of course options. management of collections. Students also choose two options from a variety of courses. Skills & learning outcomes Graduates will be able to critically situate themselves within contemporary media and cultural debates whilst gaining the ability to engage in reflective and meaningful media practice. PGP (HSS 96-133) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 103

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MIDDLE EASTERN MODERN CHINESE TRANSLATION STUDIES DIASPORAS CULTURAL STUDIES

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Contact Contact Contact Dr Anthony Gorman As for Chinese Studies, page 97. As for Chinese Studies, page 97. T: +44 (0)131 650 4183 Fees & costs Fees & costs E: [email protected] www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Fees & costs student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Additional costs: £100 Additional costs: £100 student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Entry requirements Entry requirements Additional costs: £100 A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international Entry requirements equivalent, in Chinese. equivalent, in an appropriate subject. A UK 1st or 2:1 honours degree, or its Programme details Programme details international equivalent, ideally with a The Scottish Centre for Chinese Studies This programme enhances students’ practical background in the Social Sciences and/or has an international reputation for research skills in translation and provides them with Middle Eastern Studies. excellence in modern Chinese literature, an intellectual perspective on the discipline, Programme details media and mass culture. This programme drawing on the expertise of highly qualified This is an interdisciplinary programme that aims to provide postgraduates with the researchers based within the School. It offers builds on two fields of study, diaspora studies opportunity to develop their knowledge and a range of languages, and students are and Middle Eastern studies. Courses in the understanding of cultural issues of modern advised to contact us in advance to find out programme will equip students with a China and to develop their analytical skill to about the availability of particular language theoretical basis of diaspora studies to explore apply theories of cultural studies and literary combinations in any given year. the historical, cultural, social and political theories in the cultural context of China. Teaching methods dynamics of the Middle East. Teaching methods The programme comprises lectures, Teaching methods Students take two core courses in the form practical work (a portfolio of written The programme combines research training, of seminars in Chinese Cultural Studies and translation exercises), seminars, guest seminar work, oral presentations and essays, Media Studies, as well as research skills seminars, essays, research projects, culminating in a dissertation. courses. Seminars are taught for two hours tutorials and a 15,000-word dissertation. per week on a flexible lecture/seminar Skills & learning outcomes Skills & learning outcomes basis. In addition to the language course, You will acquire a strong understanding of Students will: assessment is by one essay per semester theoretical and conceptual tools required per module. • develop critical thinking on language use to understand diasporas within the disciplinary and translation; fields of diaspora studies and Middle Skills & learning outcomes • understand the key concepts of the Eastern studies and an academically-based, Students will be thoroughly trained in academic discipline of translation studies; independent and critical knowledge of studying modern Chinese texts and in • learn to implement the diverse approaches the Middle East diasporas in particular. assessing them in the context of current to translation prevalent within translation academic discourse. They will be able to You will refine your abilities to engage studies in the form of various translation understand changing perceptions of key critically and analytically with the significant strategies; issues in Chinese cultural studies and reflect literature and learn to undertake a sustained • broaden and deepen understanding critically on their own academic research. piece of independent research that of a variety of issues in relation to demonstrates the research skills, training translation, such as gender, power and knowledge you have acquired. relations and religion. PGP (HSS 96-133) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 104

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VIKING STUDIES

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Contact As for Chinese Studies, page 97.

Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Additional costs: £100

Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in an appropriate subject.

Programme details This programme seeks to move beyond compartmentalisation of knowledge and enquiry regarding the historical developments referred to collectively as the Viking Age. Its strongly interdisciplinary focus aims to equip students with the cognitive tool kit necessary to navigate towards a fuller understanding of the Viking diaspora and its legacy.

Teaching methods This programme combines seminar and tutorial work with presentations, essays, assignments and a 15,000-word dissertation. Core courses in viking studies and Old Norse are supplemented with research skills classes and a variety of options courses.

Skills & learning outcomes Students will develop an awareness of the nature and limits of the evidence for this field of study, along with the ability to engage critically with scholarly models leading to an advanced understanding of the Viking expansion. Students will also develop the practical skills and intellectual autonomy necessary for advanced research. PGP (HSS 96-133) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 105

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Research areas Celtic & Scottish Studies Contact Comparative Literature Graduate School Administrator www.ed.ac.uk/pg/248 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/252

T: +44 (0)131 650 4114 Literatures, Languages & Cultures MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) E: [email protected] PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) Research group/centre/institute MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Chinese Studies Comparative Literature resides within Research group/centre/institute European Languages and Cultures. www.ed.ac.uk/pg/249 Research Institute in the Culture, History and MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) Research profile Ethnology of Scotland. PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) Supervision can be provided on a wide range Research profile MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) of topics (European and World Literature, Research and field collection in Scottish Word and Image, Film etc). Research group/centre/institute Ethnology encompass the following main The Scottish Centre for Chinese Studies. Training & support areas: oral narrative, song and instrumental In addition to individual supervision, research music, material culture, social organisation, Research profile students have access to specialised research custom and belief, and place names. Both oral Chinese Studies includes teaching, supervision training and postgraduate seminars. and written sources are stressed and Scotland and research in a wide choice of subjects, offers excellent opportunities for fieldwork in with a focus on modern culture, literature, Facilities Scots and Gaelic. film and media. It maintains strong The nearby National Library of Scotland is interdisciplinary cooperation with other among Scotland’s leading research libraries, Training & support departments. In the most recent UK-wide and the University’s Main Library provides an A comprehensive training programme by Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) Asian extensive range of primary and secondary Celtic & Scottish Studies is mandatory. Generic Studies was awarded a 5. texts and journals. Edinburgh’s various training offered by the School and College is museums and arthouse cinemas provide optional. Students are encouraged to make Training & support further facilities. direct contact with original sources and to We actively promote research seminars for gain hands-on experience, whether in reading students and staff, skills training workshops, Fees & costs medieval manuscripts or in handling teaching opportunities for advanced students As for Celtic & Scottish Studies. electronically stored data. Research training and opportunities for study and research in Contact and expert research supervision are provided, East Asia. Distinguished scholars from the UK As for Celtic & Scottish Studies. linked to the specific research topic. Primary and abroad are invited to take part in sources are emphasised and the combination seminars and conferences. Students meet of archive work and fieldwork is encouraged. regularly with their supervisor. English Literature

Facilities Facilities www.ed.ac.uk/pg/254 The Scottish Studies Library and Celtic class The University’s Main Library contains an MPhil English Literature library have a wide range of resources. The open-access collection of books and journals (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) School of Scottish Studies Archives includes in modern and classical Chinese, intershelved PhD Creative Writing (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) more than 12,000 hours of sound recordings, with Western-language works on China. It has PhD English Literature (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) and extensive photographic and video also recently invested extensively in electronic MSc by Research American Literature collection, manuscripts, linguistic and place- databases and other online resources. The nearby (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) name surveys, and donated collections. The Royal Scottish Museum has a fine collection of MSc by Research Critical Theory University Library also has a valuable Gaelic Chinese artefacts and the Chinese section (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) manuscript and printed book collection. holds a small reference library. Word-processing MSc by Research English Literature I facilities, including CJK (Chinese, Japanese and (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Fees & costs Korean), are available in the Chinese section MSc by Research English Literature II www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ and in the 24-hour College microlab. (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate MSc by Research Medieval Literature Additional costs: £100 Fees & costs (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) As for Celtic & Scottish Studies. Funding MSc by Research Postcolonial Literature www.scholarships.ed.ac.uk Contact (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) As for Celtic & Scottish Studies. MSc by Research Renaissance Literature (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) PGP (HSS 96-133) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 106

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MSc by Research Romanticism European Theatre Facilities (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) We have an extensive collection of texts as MSc by Research Scottish Literature www.ed.ac.uk/pg/632 well a DVD library. The National Library of (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) Scotland provides a remarkable choice of texts MSc by Research Victorian Literature Research profile on film. Cultural centres located in Edinburgh, (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Internationally recognised experts in Scottish, such as the Institut Français d’Ecosse and the Italian Institute, also house DVD collections. Research group/centre/institute English, French, German, Hispanic, Italian, Russian English Literature houses the Centre for and Scandinavian theatre are available to Fees & costs the History of the Book. It works closely supervise research. Comparative study is also As for Celtic & Scottish Studies, page 105. with the Institute for Advanced Studies in possible. We offer supervision in a wide range Contact the Humanities and the National Library of of areas, on historical and/or theoretical topics. As for Celtic & Scottish Studies, page 105. Scotland. The latter’s recently acquired Murray Training & support Archive is crucial for studies in romanticism, As for English Literature. book history, bibliography and archive studies. French Facilities www.ed.ac.uk/pg/256 Research profile As for English Literature. We are the oldest department of English MPhil French (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) Literature in the world and in the last Research Fees & costs PhD French (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) Assessment Exercise were awarded 5*A, the As for Celtic & Scottish Studies, page 105. MSc by Research French Studies highest rating. We have one of the largest Funding (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) graduate programmes in this area in the Students intending to apply for an AHRC award Research group/centre/institute country and a rich research culture. We offer should submit their applications by Centre d’etudes Francophones Belges. supervision in all areas of English Literature, the end of January, and should submit their Research profile historical and/or theoretical. AHRC application by mid March. In the very first Research Assessment Exercise Training & support Contact (RAE) French was one of the few units to be All postgraduates must take a one-year As for Celtic & Scottish Studies. awarded a star. It has constantly maintained research methods course. In addition to its high standing: in RAE (2008) 85 per cent of personal supervision, students attend weekly Film Studies research in French was rated “of international seminars with distinguished visiting speakers. significance or better”. Career development is offered through www.ed.ac.uk/pg/255 workshops on conference presentation and PhD Film Studies (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) French offers supervision in any area of publishing. Second-year research students PhD Trans-Disciplinary Documentary Film French cultural studies, including: literary can become undergraduate tutors. (3 yrs FT) and linguistic studies from the Middle Ages MSc by Research Film Studies to the present day; Francophone (including Facilities (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Francophone Belgian) and postcolonial studies; Postgraduates have access to IT and common- MSc by Research Transdisciplinary autobiography; word and image; word and room facilities and benefit from visiting Documentary Film Practice (1 yr FT) music; cinema; contemporary politics and lectures from international scholars. Tutorial institutions; and history of the book. assistants have shared offices. Research group/centre/institute Cinema Interdisciplinary Network (CINET); Training & support Fees & costs Centre for Film, Performance and Media Arts. Students are required to follow the course in As for Celtic & Scottish Studies, page 105. PhD and MSc students contribute to the Theory and Methods of Literary Study. For Funding postgraduate journal FORUM. interdisciplinary topics, another appropriate Students intending to apply for an AHRC course will also be prescribed (eg Computing Research profile award should submit their applications by and Statistics for Historians). All candidates will Supervised research can be provided on a the end of January, and should submit their also follow a course of research training. wide range of topics. For multidisciplinary AHRC application by mid March. and transnational topics, further expertise is Facilities Contact available from the extensive pool of specialists. Computing facilities, common room and As for Celtic & Scottish Studies, page 105. section library are available to students. Training & support Students also have access to the University’s As for English Literature. Main Library, the National Library of Scotland and the library of the Institut Français d’Ecosse. PGP (HSS 96-133) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 107

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Fees & costs Modern Peninsular: Generation of 98; modern Islamic medicine; modern Middle Eastern As for Celtic & Scottish Studies, page 105. and contemporary fiction; narrative forms; history and politics; film studies and visual Spanish American and Brazilian: Argentinian culture from Iran and the Arab World; Contact culture; women writers; gender, sexuality and modernity and colonialism; postcolonial As for Celtic & Scottish Studies, page 105. representation; and theory. theory; application of critical social theory Literatures, Languages & Cultures to comparative literary study; Arabic Training & support German sociolinguistics; Arabic grammatical theory Students undertake independent research, and linguistics; translation studies; Arab www.ed.ac.uk/pg/257 guided by a supervisor, and also participate in intellectual history; nationalism and cultural MPhil German (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) fortnightly research seminars run by Hispanic politics; history of Iran; and Persian language, PhD German (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) Studies and in the symposia and conferences literature and intellectual history. MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 3 yrs PT) held within the section. The section also hosts Research group/centre/institutes the annual Cunninghame Graham Lecture. Training & support Students are assigned a supervisor for their The Centre for Austrian Studies, Research Facilities research; are encouraged to participate in a group: German Prison Writing. As well as access to the University’s Main weekly IMES research seminar series and are Library students also have access to the Research profile invited to occasional PhD seminars focused on National Library of Scotland, which has an The German section at Edinburgh was specific skills and professional development. awarded a 5* in the recent Research outstanding collection of early modern Assessment Exercise. Research areas include: Spanish material. Facilities The Main Library has a strong collection of German and Austrian literature from the Fees & costs relevant literature including the Montgomery medieval period to the present day; cultural As for Celtic & Scottish Studies, page 105. and political studies and literary theory; Watt and R B Serjeant Collections. With IMES Contact identity studies; gender studies; and theatre the Islamic Library contains a useful collection As for Celtic & Scottish Studies, page 105. and drama. of Arabic, Persian and Turkish language books as well as secondary literature on Islam and Facilities Islamic & Middle the Middle East, and provides and agreeable There are excellent holdings in the University’s place for study. Main Library and the nearby National Library Eastern Studies (IMES) Fees & costs of Scotland. The Karin Macpherson Collection www.ed.ac.uk/pg/259 As for Celtic & Scottish Studies, page 105. of GDR Literature was recently gifted to Special MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) Collections within the University Library. PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) Contact Fees & costs MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Dr Anthony Gorman T: +44 (0)131 650 4183 As for Celtic & Scottish Studies, page 105. Research profile E: [email protected] Contact In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise As for Celtic & Scottish Studies, page 105. (RAE) the department achieved the second highest national result (in a tie with Oxford). Italian Hispanic Studies More than 70 per cent of research activity www.ed.ac.uk/pg/260 was classified as being “world-leading”. MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) www.ed.ac.uk/pg/258 Furthermore, IMES was successful in its PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) competitive bid to establish the Centre for MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) the Advanced Study of the Arab World (with MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Universities of Durham and Manchester) and Research group/centre/institute most recently received a large donation to Italian hosts an international web-based Research profile establish the Alwaleed Bin Talal Centre of the academic network dedicated to the study Supervision is provided in the major areas of Study of Islam in the Contemporary World. of the experimental modernist writer Carlo Spanish, Spanish American and Portuguese Major research interests include: early and Emilio Gadda through the Edinburgh Journal literary and cultural studies. Members of staff medieval Islamic history; classical and modern of Gadda Studies (www.gadda.ed.ac.uk) have research interests in the following fields: Arabic and Turkish literature; Twelver Shi’ism, and also hosts a biennial scholarly prize in Medieval: modern literary theory as applied Sufism; development of Islamic law; history of four categories for works on 20th-century to medieval texts; mythology and fantasy; Italian fiction, the Edinburgh Gadda Prize oral literature; questions of transmission and (www.gaddaprize.ed.ac.uk). textual criticism; Golden Age: Cervantes and the development of fiction; political and social thought; theatre; European Baroque culture; PGP (HSS 96-133) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 108

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Research profile Research profile are particularly invited for cross-discipline and Italian received a 4 in the last Research The research interests of staff cover a interdisciplinary topics within the PhD in Assessment Exercise. It has been studied broad spectrum of topics in history and the Medieval Studies. informally at Edinburgh since the late 16th performing and literary arts. In particular, Training & support century and has been taught formally since supervision is offered in the history of Students receive supervision from at least two 1919. We lay equal emphasis on contemporary Japanese religions: Buddhism and East Asia supervisors. Alongside the School’s generic culture and on earlier periods when Italy (especially Zhenyan or Shingon Buddhism); research training programme, this programme shaped civilisation. This mission of Edinburgh Japanese performing arts, both traditional offers training in palaeography and codicology, Italianists led to the editing of the Cambridge (especially traditional Japanese drama of the in theoretical approaches to medieval society History of Italian Literature, the standard Tokugawa Period) and contemporary; and and culture, and sources of medieval history. reference work.Our research areas include: traditional and modern Japanese literature. Further support is offered through the Centre Medieval and Renaissance literature (including Training & support for Medieval and Renaissance Studies research survival of the Classics); 19th- and 20th- In addition to regular meetings for supervision, seminar, and the Late Antiquity and Medieval century literature (especially experimental postgraduates are encouraged Seminar organised by postgraduates. writing); 20th-century social history (especially to participate in seminars and workshops women's history); literature and computers; Facilities arranged in conjunction with other postgraduates, film studies; and travel writing. The combined collections of the University’s members of staff and visitors. Subject-specific Main Library, the National Library of Scotland, Training & support skills are also provided as appropriate. the Scottish National Archives and the National Students access a well-developed common Facilities Museums and Galleries of Scotland constitute training core, supplied by the School, with The University’s Main Library contains an open- an outstanding resource. options covering research methodologies, access collection of Japanese and Western critical theory, library training, electronic data Fees & costs language works relating to various disciplines retrieval and palaeography. Most students As for Celtic & Scottish Studies, page 105. in Japanese studies. This is complemented by proceeding to the doctorate succeed in a section library with journals and reference Contact having an article accepted for publication works. The holding As for Celtic & Scottish Studies, page 105. in journals during their studies. of Edinburgh Central Library and the National Facilities Library of Scotland, as well as the city’s Russian The University’s Main Library has been museums and galleries, will also be of interest. buying Italian materials since its foundation There is also access to word-processing www.ed.ac.uk/pg/262 (predating the University). Italian holdings facilities, including CJK (Chinese, Japanese MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) and resources are also housed at the National and Korean). PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) Library of Scotland, the Istituto di Cultura MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Fees & costs and the National Galleries of Scotland. As for Celtic & Scottish Studies, page 105. Research profile Fees & costs Edinburgh offers one of the largest and most Contact As for Celtic & Scottish Studies, page 105. versatile Russian postgraduate centres in the As for Celtic & Scottish Studies, page 105. UK. It is also Scotland’s oldest Russian Contact department and the acknowledged centre As for Celtic & Scottish Studies, page 105. Medieval Studies for study of the Russian language and society. It is a participant of an international research www.ed.ac.uk/pg/633 Japanese project “Landslide of the Norm: Linguistic PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) Liberalisation and Literary Development in www.ed.ac.uk/pg/261 Research group/centre/institute Russia in the 1920s and 1990s”, funded MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies. by the Norwegian Research Council PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) (www.hf.uib.no/i/russisk/landslide/home.html). MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Research profile Supervision is offered in Russian language, In the research Assessment Exercise (2008) Research group/centre/institute media and cultural studies, and literature. several of the areas contributing to the PhD Researchers in Japanese Studies liaise closely Work can be interlinked with MSc programmes in Medieval Studies were rated among the with the Consulate General of Japan in in Translation Studies, Cultural Studies and best in the UK for their world-leading research; Edinburgh, the Japan Society of Scotland Film Studies. all were rated very highly for the international and the Japan Foundation. significance of their research. Because of its Facilities connections to many Schools of the College The University’s excellent library and of Humanities & Social Science, applications computing facilities offer access to Cyrillic, PGP (HSS 96-133) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 109

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which facilitates the use of online Russian history and dialectology; and Scottish- Translation Studies language resources. The section has a Scandinavian historical relations. Additionally, state-of-the-art satellite system, which students have the opportunity to undertake www.ed.ac.uk/pg/266 allows the reception of Russian TV channels. research in interdisciplinary areas such as PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) Comparative and General Literature, Film Literatures, Languages & Cultures Fees & costs Research profile Studies, Translation Studies, Cultural Studies As for Celtic & Scottish Studies, page 105. The Translation Studies Graduate Programme and Scottish Studies. brings together expertise from highly qualified Contact Training & support researchers based in several units within As for Celtic & Scottish Studies, page 105. Training in the theory and methods of the School. research is provided. Sanskrit Training & support Facilities Research training is provided at various www.ed.ac.uk/pg/263 The University offers excellent library and levels. It provides general computing skills, MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) computing facilities. Postgraduates can also basic thesis-writing skills, subject-specific PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) access the National Library of Scotland. computing skills (online databases, MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) bibliographical research). Students also have Fees & costs access to foreign-language courses, and Research group/centre/institute As for Celtic & Scottish Studies, page 105. subject-specific doctoral seminars, plus a The Sanskrit section is affiliated to the Centre Contact Research in Translation Studies core course for South Asian Studies. As for Celtic & Scottish Studies, page 105. and a Translation Research Summer School. Research profile Facilities Edinburgh is one of only four British The School’s computing facilities and universities which offer advanced postgraduate Scottish Ethnology common room are available in the supervision in classical Indian languages www.ed.ac.uk/pg/265 Graduate School’s building. Students have (Sanskrit, Prakrit and Pali), literatures and MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) access to the University’s Main Library and religions. The Sanskrit section offers supervision Research group/centre/institute to the National Library of Scotland, which at both MPhil and PhD levels in Sanskrit, As for Celtic & Scottish Studies, page 105. is a copyright library. Prakrit and Pali language and literature as well as classical Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Research profile Fees & costs As for Celtic & Scottish Studies, page 105. As for Celtic & Scottish Studies, page 105. Training & support The MPhil and PhD degrees are taught by Training & support Contact supervision only. Students are encouraged to As for Celtic & Scottish Studies, page 105. As for Celtic & Scottish Studies, page 105. attend any relevant undergraduate course. Facilities Fees & costs The School of Scottish Studies Archives As for Celtic & Scottish Studies, page 105. includes more than 12,000 hours of sound recordings, an extensive photographic and Contact video collection, manuscripts, linguistic and As for Celtic & Scottish Studies, page 105. place-name surveys, and donated collections such as the John Levy Archive of religious Scandinavian Studies music, the Burton-Manning Collection of Appalachian oral tradition, the Will Forret and www.ed.ac.uk/pg/264 Gus MacDonald Collections of Scottish music MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) on commercial discs, and the Edgar Ashton PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) Folk Revival Collection. MSc by Research Scandinavian Studies I (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Fees & costs MSc by Research Scandinavian Studies II As for Celtic & Scottish Studies, page 105. (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Contact Research profile As for Celtic & Scottish Studies, page 105. We offer supervision in a wide range of topics: 19th- and 20th-century literature; literary translation; cultural relations and transfer; place and identity; onomastics; language PGP (HSS 96-133) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 110

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Established in August 2002, the School of Philosophy, Facilities & resources Psychology & Language Sciences brings together The School is spread across two sites around the University’s central three subject groups: campus at George Square, with the Graduate School in the Dugald • Philosophy Stewart Building. Students have access to the laboratory and • Psychology computational facilities, which create a research environment that • Linguistics & English Language (LEL). has the reputation of being one of the best in the nation. The School has around 120 full-time teaching and research staff and has more than 300 postgraduate students. It has a strong commitment Careers to excellence in research, particularly with regard to interdisciplinary On completing their studies, postgraduates from the School of research, both within the three subject areas of the School and also Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences choose a number of between our School and other academic units in the University. In the career paths. Many students graduating from masters degrees go 2008 Research Assessment Exercise 2008, all three of our subject areas on to further study at doctoral level. Others enter a wide range of recorded excellent results. In Philosophy, 45% of our research was rated employment, which may or may not be directly related to their field 3* (internationally excellent) and a further 20% was rated 4* (world- of study. In the past this has included careers such as translator, leading). In Psychology, 45% of our research was rated 3* and a further university lecturer, language tutor, research assistant and language 15% was rated 4*. In Linguistics, 30% of our research was rated 3* and development coordinator in local government. a further 30% was rated 4*. Scholarships & bursaries Our range of degrees There is a range of funding opportunities available for both taught We provide taught MSc programmes in: and research students. For further information please visit • Ancient Philosophy www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/student-funding. • Applied Linguistics • Cognition in Science & Society School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences • Developmental Linguistics Dugald Stewart Building • English Language 3 Charles Street • Evolution of Language and Cognition Edinburgh EH8 9AD • History & Theory of Psychology T: +44 (0)131 651 5002 • Human Cognitive Neuropsychology F: +44 (0)131 650 6883 • Mind, Language & Embodied Cognition E: [email protected] • Philosophy W: www.ppls.ed.ac.uk/students/postgraduate/index.php • Psychology of Language • Psychological Research • Psychology of Individual Differences • Speech & Language Processing. We provide research MSc programmes in: • English Language • Linguistics • Philosophy • Psychology • Theoretical Linguistics. We provide PhD research degrees in: • Linguistics & English Language • Philosophy • Psychology. PGP (HSS 96-133) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 111

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Contact Contact Contact PPLS Postgraduate Office As for Ancient Philosophy. As for Ancient Philosophy. T: +44 (0)131 651 5002 Fees & costs Fees & costs E: [email protected] www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Fees & costs student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Additional costs: £200 FT Additional costs: £600 FT student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Entry requirements Entry requirements Additional costs: £200 FT A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international A UK 1st or 2:1 honours degree, or its Entry requirements equivalent, preferably in linguistics, and international equivalent, in Psychology, A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international experience as a language professional would Linguistics, Philosophy, Cognitive Science or equivalent, in a relevant discipline. Applicants be beneficial. another relevant subject. whose first degree is not in philosophy must Programme details Programme details provide evidence of their capability to This programme offers a linguistic perspective This new programme combines the scientific convert. Candidates must submit a sample of on real-world problems of language in use, with study of human cognition with the academic work written in the last two years. relevance to a wide range of professional interests. application of cognitive science to broader Programme details Aims are to: societal concerns. Students focus on core This programme is offered with a variety of methodologies and theories of the cognitive • educate language professionals with courses offered by specialists in Philosophy, sciences, but also explore the synergy relevant critical and analytical skills; Classics, Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies and between core science and its applications. • prepare students for employment; Divinity. This programme will be suitable for This unifies forms of scholarly activity that • help students develop interest in working applicants with backgrounds in philosophy are often pursued independently. at the interface between linguistics and and classics, and also history, political theory, other disciplines; Teaching methods science and literature. • prepare students for further study The taught component consists of a Teaching methods in Applied Linguistics. number of modules that are either based This programme is taught through a around lectures, tutorials or small-group Teaching methods combination of small-group seminars and seminars. These modules are assessed by Students will be taught through a combination tutorials, one-on-one supervision and private oral presentations, essay or exam. The of lectures, tutorials and self-study tasks. study. It is examined through coursework dissertation work, based on original research, Assessment is by examination, essays and and a dissertation. is completed under supervision. projects. Supervision for projects and Skills & learning outcomes dissertations, and pastoral care, are available. Skills & learning outcomes Students study Pre-Socratics, High Classics The programme aims to: Skills & learning outcomes (Plato and Aristotle), Hellenistic philosophy, Students will be able to discuss issues of • provide a basis for research in the Late Antiquity and medieval philosophy, and language description and use their knowledge core theories of cognition, language, specific types of philosophical thought to address real-life problems, such as the and communication; (idealism, corporealism, naturalism, teaching of languages and the use of • prepare students to undertake advanced rationalism, scepticism) in their historical language(s) in specific institutional contexts. cross-disciplinary research; context. An important goal is to develop the • facilitate students’ ability to integrate ability to reconstruct, analyse and critically relevant cross-disciplinary knowledge; assess philosophical arguments and doctrines. • prepare students to examine problems Students planning to go on to a PhD may of importance to society, and develop study the course texts in the original strategies for addressing them; language. • enhance students’ ability to communicate scientific findings. PGP (HSS 96-133) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 112

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Entry requirements Entry requirements Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in linguistics, psychology or a equivalent, in a broadly relevant discipline, equivalent, in a relevant subject. related subject. for example any modern or classical language, Programme details English literature, or history. Programme details This programme focuses on a treatment of This programme is designed primarily for Programme details language as a dynamic evolving system, graduates with a background related to This programme offers an intensive course bringing together origins, acquisition and linguistics and/or psychology who wish in key aspects of the linguistics of English. change. It provides a broader introduction to to develop their knowledge of current It focuses initially on the structure of English the field of language evolution and cognitive research on language acquisition (first, second, and offers option courses on aspects of the evolution and can form the basis for further bilingual and impaired) and language change history of English, current varieties of the (typically PhD) study. It draws on the from a cognitive perspective and from the language and approaches to the study of the disciplines of archaeology, biology, point of view of current linguistic theories. language and English linguistics. Students can linguistics, neuroscience, informatics, The programme’s strengths are its scope, choose option courses from other areas of philosophy and psychology. interdisciplinary nature and skill-oriented training. linguistic study. Teaching methods Teaching methods Teaching methods This programme consists of both core and Students will be taught through a combination Core courses are taught in small groups. optional courses involving a mix of lectures, of lectures, tutorial sessions, project work and Option courses are shared with students tutorials, seminars and practical sessions. written assignments. Students will also on other programmes and teaching is done Assessment is by written/project work and complete a dissertation under supervision. through a combination of lectures, tutorials examination. Students undertake a supervised and written assignments. Individual dissertation research project. Skills & learning outcomes dissertation supervision is offered. Students will gain a comprehensive Skills & learning outcomes understanding of how our knowledge of Skills & learning outcomes Students will gain: language changes as we acquire or lose This programme aims to give students the • a comprehensive synthesis of the most language at various points of our lifespan. knowledge and skills needed for advanced recent scientific findings relating to the They also gain empirical research skills allowing research into the English language. It also origins and evolution of human language them to carry out novel research in provides a wide range of analytical skills, • a firm basis for subsequent advanced developmental linguistics. training in the conduct of research and a specialised research detailed awareness of the ways in which • a broad awareness of issues and findings English is used in Britain and around the world. in the evolution of language and cognitive evolution. PGP (HSS 96-133) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 113

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Entry requirements Entry requirements Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international A UK 1st or high 2:1 honours degree, or A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in psychology, history, philosophy its international equivalent, in psychology or equivalent, in philosophy or a related area. or sociology. Some knowledge of psychology is a related discipline. Due to the high volume Applicants whose first degree is not in expected but candidates with other backgrounds of applications received, applicants are philosophy must provide evidence that they are encouraged to contact the Programme normally submitted to a waiting list and are capable of converting to philosophy. Director in the first instance. should expect to hear by the end of April. Candidates are required to submit a sample of academic work written in the last two years. Programme details Programme details This programme draws on expertise in history, This programme provides intensive training Programme details philosophy, psychology and science studies within the specialism of human cognitive Students will take options from a range of to examine the relationship between neuropsychology. It is closely integrated courses in philosophy, psychology, language psychological knowledge and its subject with the Human Cognitive Neuroscience sciences, informatics and music, and write matter. It provides training in methodology research unit. Teaching follows an integrated a dissertation. Students without a strong appropriate to the discipline concerned and, approach with courses on neuropsychology, background in philosophy may be required to therefore, a firm basis for further study. cognitive psychology, clinical neuropsychology take an introductory course in philosophical and brain imaging. methods. Teaching methods The taught component consists of lectures, Teaching methods Teaching methods seminars and tutorial-based modules, Students take a combination of courses in Courses will be taught in small weekly which are assessed by essay or exam. The human cognitive neuropsychology and seminar groups. Assessment is by essays dissertation is completed under supervision. psychological research methods. In addition and a supervised dissertation. to compulsory courses, there are a number of Skills & learning outcomes Skills & learning outcomes optional courses. Teaching consists of small- Students will gain understanding of: This programme will provide students group work and lectures shared with other with the training necessary to undertake • the relationship between the mind and its programmes. Students will also complete a research in philosophy of cognitive science physical and social environment; research dissertation under supervision. • the nature of psychological and scientific and ultimately pursue a career in academic knowledge; Skills & learning outcomes philosophy, if desired. Students will also • the role of social factors in the construction Students will gain: acquire an understanding of the central of psychological knowledge; • specialist knowledge and psychological debates in the sciences of the mind today. • the relevance of psychological knowledge research methods training; to society; • an understanding of clinical • methodological and general issues, neuropsychology, brain imaging, cognitive including methods of data collection and psychology, and cognitive neuropsychology analysis directly relevant to their discipline, and critical awareness of cognitive and presentation and dissemination of neuropsychological research and its research, and key current issues in application to clinical practice; psychological research. • a foundation for advanced research; • a comprehensive understanding of the basic principles of research design and application; • skills in research management. PGP (HSS 96-133) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 114

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Entry requirements Entry requirements Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in philosophy or a related area. equivalent, in psychology or a related discipline. equivalent, in the psychological, biological or Applicants whose first degree is not in Interested candidates with other backgrounds social sciences. Candidates with other philosophy must provide evidence of their are encouraged to contact the Programme backgrounds may be considered, however they capability to convert. Director in the first instance. must provide evidence that they are capable of converting to psychology. Programme details Programme details This programme provides an intensive This programme provides training in research Programme details grounding in philosophy, its methodology methods and techniques as well as the chance There are two key subdivisions in the study and techniques of research. Students take to complete a specialist research dissertation. of human individual differences: personality courses from a wide range offered and write a It provides a thorough grounding in research and mental abilities. This programme covers dissertation. Students may choose to specialise methods and analysis, which acts as the psychometric research methods, the foundations in one of five main areas of ancient philosophy, foundation for a PhD or a research-orientated and correlates of human individual differences early modern philosophy, epistemology, ethics, career in a non-academic setting. (including approaches involving information and mind and cognition. Alternatively, students processing, brain-imaging, molecular genetics Teaching methods can choose to pursue a more broad-based and biometric models), and the application of Students take compulsory core courses curriculum spanning the breadth of individual differences in personality to health. and a variety of option courses. In addition contemporary analytical philosophy. All No prior experience of the psychology of to the taught courses, students complete students are expected to take at least one individual differences is assumed. a dissertation on a substantive issue in course in philosophical methods. Students psychology, normally involving empirical work. Teaching methods without a strong background in analytic The taught component consists of a number philosophy may be required to take both an Skills & learning outcomes of seminar- and tutorial-based modules, which introductory and an advanced course in Students will gain: are assessed by essay or exam. Students philosophical methods. • comprehension of the basic principles of complete a supervised dissertation, normally research strategy and design; Teaching methods involving empirical work. • competency in understanding and applying Courses will be taught in small weekly seminar Skills & learning outcomes a range of methods and research tools; groups. Assessment is by essays and a Students will gain: skills in research management; supervised dissertation. • • understanding of the significance of • an in-depth understanding of current research issues, research and methodology; Skills & learning outcomes alternative epistemological positions that • advanced understanding of seminal and This programme provides students with the provide the context for theory construction. recent scientific findings; training necessary to proceed to undertake • advanced knowledge of the basic principles research in philosophy, and ultimately to of multivariate statistical data analysis pursue a career in academic philosophy, techniques and epidemiological techniques, if desired. and the ability to carry out data analysis on different data sets; • a broad understanding and awareness of issues and findings through application to other disciplines. PGP (HSS 96-133) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 115

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Fees & costs Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Additional costs: £600 FT Additional costs: £600 FT

Entry requirements Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in psychology, linguistics or cognitive equivalent, in linguistics, computing, science. Candidates with other backgrounds engineering, psychology, philosophy or are encouraged to contact the Programme mathematics. Director in the first instance. Programme details Programme details This programme aims to equip students with This programme is designed to provide an the technical knowledge and practical skills in-depth understanding of current research required to carry out research and development in the psychology of language, and it is aimed in the challenging interdisciplinary arena of primarily at students who are considering speech and language technology. Taught by advanced research in the area. Students are researchers from Linguistics & English encouraged to join in the activities of the Language, the Centre for Speech Technology Language, Cognition & Communication Research and the School of Informatics, this research group, and to collaborate with programme combines elements of linguistics, staff and senior postgraduates. computer science, engineering and psychology.

Teaching methods Teaching methods The taught component consists of a number Students take two semesters of taught of seminar- and tutorial-based modules, courses combining a set of core subjects which are assessed by essay or exam. For with a choice of options. This is followed by the dissertation, students work in close a project and a dissertation. collaboration with members of staff and Skills & learning outcomes senior postgraduates. Students will learn about state-of-the-art Skills & learning outcomes techniques in speech synthesis, speech Students will develop an up-to-date recognition, natural language processing, knowledge of a broad range of areas dialogue, language generation and machine relating to the psychology of language. The translation. They will also learn the theory programme is also designed to help students behind such technologies and gain the acquire statistical and methodological skills. practical experience of working with and Typically many of our students proceed to developing real systems based on these study for a PhD. technologies. This programme is ideal preparation for a PhD or working in industry. PGP (HSS 96-133) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 116

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Linguistics & English Facilities Research profile The holdings of the University, National The University has one of the top-ranked Language Libraries and National Archives of Scotland are Philosophy departments in the UK for www.ed.ac.uk/pg/293 unrivalled. Our technical facilities include a research. In the latest Research Assessment PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) professional sound-recording studio, a suite of Exercise, 65 per cent of our research activity MSc by Research English Language Sun workstations with real-time input/output was judged to be either world-leading or (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) for acoustic analysis, four computer-equipped internationally excellent. We are able to MSc by Research Linguistics booths, and a range of linguistics-related supervise a thesis on almost any area of (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) software tools, statistical packages, and analytical philosophy. We maintain close links MSc by Research Theoretical Linguistics corpora and databases. Linguistics also has a with other disciplines within the University, (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) share in the EMA facility for imaging speech such as psychology, linguistics, cognitive production, based at Queen Margaret science, informatics, jurisprudence, politics, Research group/centre/institutes University College in Edinburgh. classics and the Science Studies Unit. Within Centre for Speech Technology Research (CSTR) • Scotland, we have close ties with the Developmental Linguistics Research Group Fees & costs • philosophy departments of all the major English Language Research Group www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ • universities, in particular those of St Andrews, Institute for Historical Dialectology student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate • Stirling, Glasgow and Aberdeen. • Language Evolution & Computation Additional costs: please check offer letter. Training & support Research Unit (LEC) Funding Students meet regularly with their thesis • Language in Context Research Group www.ed.ac/schools-departments/ supervisor and most are assigned to a • Phonetics & Phonology Research Group student-funding • Psycholinguistics Research Group particular research group. All students • Syntax & Semantics Research Group. Contact are encouraged to participate in a weekly PPLS Postgraduate Office postgraduate work-in-progress research Research profile T: +44 (0)131 651 5002 seminar, and to take advantage of a regular We offer expert supervision across a wide E: [email protected] programme of professional development range of topics, including: developmental and research training seminars. Most linguistics; discourse analysis; historical English PhD/MPhil students will gain undergraduate linguistics; language evolution; morphology; Philosophy teaching experience. phonetics and phonology; sociolinguistics; www.ed.ac.uk/pg/296 speech technology; syntax and semantics; Fees & costs MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) and varieties of English. We also have a number www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) of experts in a range of different theoretical student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) approaches to the study of language. Additional costs: £200 Research group/centre/institute Training & support Funding We host six research groups in the areas of Students are assigned two supervisors www.ed.ac/schools-departments/ ancient philosophy, early modern philosophy, and research training is available. All staff student-funding epistemology, ethics, logic and language, and members and students belong to at least mind and cognition. We also host specific Contact one research group. Regular events include research projects, such as the Archelogos and PPLS Postgraduate Office conferences on linguistics-related topics, Contact projects. T: +44 (0)131 651 5002 a weekly visiting speaker series, ‘Language E: [email protected] at Edinburgh’ lunches, and an annual postgraduate conference. PGP (HSS 96-133) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 117

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www.ed.ac.uk/pg/297 student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) Additional costs: £600 Additional costs: £400 MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Funding Funding Research group/centre/institute www.ed.ac/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac/schools-departments/ We host four major research groups: Human student-funding student-funding Cognitive Neuroscience; Language, Cognition Contact Contact and Communication; Differential and Health; PPLS Postgraduate Office PPLS Postgraduate Office and Visual Cognition. Each group makes an T: +44 (0)131 651 5002 T: +44 (0)131 651 5002 active contribution in a number of areas, E: [email protected] E: [email protected] including intelligence and cognitive aging, perception and motor control, and social and developmental psychology. Speech Technology Research profile Research (Centre for) Psychology at Edinburgh celebrated its www.ed.ac.uk/pg/292 100th anniversary in 2006, with the past 10 years witnessing a rapid growth in Research profile psychological research at the University. CSTR, an interdisciplinary research centre Psychology is now at the centre of a nexus linking Informatics and Linguistics, was of related research units and is rapidly founded in 1984 as a collaborative research establishing itself as a centre of excellence institute. CSTR is concerned with research for interdisciplinary research. in all areas of speech technology including speech recognition, speech synthesis, speech Training & support signal processing, acoustic phonetics, Normally, students receive formal research information access, multi-modal interaction training on a variety of assessed courses. and dialogue systems. Students acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform original research in Training & support psychology. They also acquire many transferable Students have a primary and secondary skills in written and oral presentation, supervisor. Co-supervision is possible due data collection and analysis and critical to the close links between CSTR and other evaluation of research. research groups in Edinburgh.

Facilities Facilities Psychology houses extensive facilities CSTR’s state-of-the-art research facilities including several eye-trackers, EEG recording include specialised speech and language- equipment, an fMRI simulator, celspot orientated computer labs, a digital recording recording equipment and a suite of dedicated studio, perception labs and a meeting room computers running experimental software. instrumented with multiple synchronised Students additionally have access to excellent video cameras and microphones. Students computer and video facilities, which service have access to high-performance computer laboratories designed for research with adults, clusters, the University storage area network, children and infants. a specialist library, and many speech and language databases. PGP (HSS 96-133) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 118

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The Graduate School of Social & Political Science is • International Relations of the Middle East* new an interdisciplinary and intellectually vibrant home • International Relations of the Middle East with Arabic* new to an international community of around 700 MSc • Multi-Level & Regional Politics students and PhD researchers across the social • Nationalism Studies • Policy Studies sciences, with around 180world-class academic staff. • Practice in Government & Public Policy The School hosts the new Academy of Government, • Public Policy (Master of)* new which provides executive education and draws upon • Science, Technology & International Development expertise across the University. It is also a leading • Science & Technology Policy and Management member of the new ESRC Scottish Doctoral Training • Science & Technology Studies Centre, based in Edinburgh. • Social Anthropology • Social Research Our range of degrees • Social Work.

We offer postgraduate research degrees, both MSc by Research The School also hosts the following research centres: and PhD, in the following areas: • Centre for African Studies • African Studies • Centre of Canadian Studies • Canadian Studies (MPhil and PhD) • Centre for Research on Families & Relationships • International Public Health Policy • Centre for South Asian Studies • Politics (including International Relations) • Criminal Justice Social Work Development Centre for Scotland • Science, Technology & Innovation Studies • Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC) Centre for Social and • Social Anthropology Economic Research on Innovation in Genomics • Social Policy • ESRC Centre for Narratives and Autobiographical Studies. • Sociology • Global Public Health Unit • Sociology & Anthropology of Health & Illness • Institute of Governance • Socio-Cultural Studies • Institute for the Study of Science & Technology Innovation (ISSTI) • South Asian Studies • Just World Institute • Social Work. • Science Studies Unit. We also offer taught MSc, diplomas and postgraduate certificates Careers in the following subjects: Our wide range of programmes is reflected in the variety of careers • Advanced Professional Studies (Adult Protection) into which graduates move. Recent postgraduates work in finance, • Advanced Professional Studies (Criminal Justice) journalism, international development and the public sector, with many • Advanced Professional Studies (Mental Health) graduates employed in administrative, management and policy roles • Africa & International Development within local, national and international government, the health service • African Studies and social-care sector. Significant numbers also pursue academic • Anthropology of Health & Illness (Medical Anthropology) careers as research fellows and lecturers. • Asia & International Development* new • Childhood Studies • Comparative Public Policy Contact • European Union Politics & Law Graduate School of Social & Political Science • Global Crime, Justice & Security Chrystal Macmillan Building • Global Health & Anthropology 15a George Square • Global Health & Public Policy Edinburgh EH8 9LD • Global & International Sociology T: +44 (0)131 651 1560/3064 • Health Inequalities & Public Policy F: +44 (0)131 651 1778 • Health Systems & Public Policy E: [email protected] • International Development* new W: www.sps.ed.ac.uk/gradschool • International & European Politics • International Political Theory • International Relations* new PGP (HSS 96-133) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 119

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ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (ADULT PROTECTION) STUDIES (CRIMINAL JUSTICE) STUDIES (MENTAL HEALTH) Social & Political Science www.ed.ac.uk/pg/442 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/317 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/634 MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) PG Cert (1 yr PT) PG Cert (1 yr PT) Contact Contact Susan Wallace Contact George Palattiyil T: +44 (0)131 650 6646 Ruth Forbes T: +44 (0)131 650 3907 E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)131 651 1485 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Fees & costs Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Entry requirements Entry requirements A First degree and/or a professional Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international qualification in social work. A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, and/or a postgraduate qualification equivalent, and/or a postgraduate Programme details in social work or a related profession. Applicants qualification, in social work or a related The programme aims to promote advanced who are professionally qualified but who do profession. Applicants who are professionally training for social-work staff involved in not hold a degree may be considered. qualified but who do not hold a degree-level delivering, developing and managing social qualification may ask for special consideration Programme details work services in the criminal justice system. when applying. This programme is intended for practitioners It is intended for experienced staff in social in social work and health, providing services work and social-care agencies providing Programme details to adults at risk of harm. services to the criminal justice system. This specialist programme for mental health practioners consists of 120 credits of taught Teaching methods Teaching methods courses and a 60-credit dissertation. Core This MSc comprises 120 credits of taught This programme comprises four taught courses include research theory and methods; courses and a 60-credit dissertation. The modules, each with two pieces of assessed leadership and change management. There is supervised 15,000-word dissertation is academic work which will draw on practice, also the opportunity to undertake a work- produced over six months. Each module and students will submit a 15,000-word based project. is assessed through a variety of practice- research-based dissertation. focused assignments. Skills & learning outcomes Skills & learning outcomes Students will develop: Skills & learning outcomes Students will develop: • Skills in academic study and specialist Students will develop confidence and • knowledge of relevant legislation and learning within mental health practice; competence in order to practice policies and key criminological concepts; • a critical awareness of theoretical autonomously and collaboratively. They will • a critical awareness of theoretical models and methods associated with acquire up-to-date knowledge of theory, models and methods associated with effective mental health practice; policy and practice in relation to adults effective practice; • the skills and knowledge necessary to who may be at risk or pose a risk in order • the skills and knowledge necessary to undertake a work-based project. to assume leadership and professional undertake work-related research. development roles in the workplace. Students will also develop knowledge of theoretical models, methods, policies and law in both the adult and juvenile criminal justice sectors. PGP (HSS 96-133) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 120

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AFRICA & INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN STUDIES ANTHROPOLOGY OF DEVELOPMENT HEALTH & ILLNESS

www.ed.ac.uk/pg/622 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/298 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/299 MSc (Distance Learning Option) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Contact Contact Dr Ian Harper Contact Dr Andrew Lawrence T: +44 (0)131 650 3816 Dr Barbara Bompani T: +44 (0)131 650 8427 E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)131 651 3891 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Fees & costs Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Entry requirements Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or international Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in the social or medical sciences. A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in the social sciences or Professional experience may compensate for equivalent, in the social sciences. Professional humanities. Professional experience may lower than normal academic entry requirements. experience may compensate for lower than compensate for lower than normal academic Applicants with a degree in the humanities normal academic entry requirements. qualifications. Applicants with a degree in may be accepted, subject to appraisal by the Applicants with a degree in the humanities other fields (eg. physical sciences or arts) may Programme Director. or physical sciences may be accepted. be accepted. Programme details Programme details Programme details This programme: This programme analyses the processes The programme aims to develop an that have shaped poverty and underdevelopment interdisciplinary understanding of the major • introduces students to the key debates in Africa, and the responses to them. It issues that affect contemporary Africa and the in current medical anthropology offers a multidisciplinary grasp of issues of forces that have shaped current social, political, • enables students to think through health development in an African context for economic, environmental and cultural and healing practices with social theory students interested in a career in development formations. It draws on expertise, theories and • offers training in anthropological research agencies, research, the public sector and insights from several social-science disciplines methods for health-related settings non-governmental organisations. including politics, history, social anthropology, • provides an understanding of the education, law and religious studies. It aims to possibilities and limits of medical Teaching methods provide appropriate foundations for doctoral anthropology within broader debates Students will complete two core courses and study, as well as offering relevant training for about global health. four options and a supervised 15,000-word professionals seeking to work in Africa and on Teaching methods dissertation. Students may take options from African development issues. other Schools, subject to approval, and are Teaching combines lectures, seminars and encouraged to take the School’s Development Teaching methods tutorials, plus a combination of essays and Research Methods course or another Students will be taught by a mixture of assessed coursework and a 15,000-word methodology option. Courses will be taught course work, essays, student-led assignments dissertation. This programme works in close by seminar. A number of students will have and a 15,000-word dissertation. There has collaboration with the Centre for International the opportunity to undertake an internship also been a tradition in African Studies for Public Health Policy and other subjects in within a development organisation in students to conduct Africa-based fieldwork the School. whenever possible. Scotland or overseas. Skills & learning outcomes Skills & learning outcomes Skills & learning outcomes Graduates will be able to work in academic Students will have acquired a deep Students will develop theoretical and and applied health research. They will have understanding of development processes methodological knowledge and skills gained the conceptual and methodological in Africa and how international thinking through exposure to key research across a skills to understand contemporary health and perspectives on development have range of academic disciplines. The course practices in a wider context of social, political impacted on Africa, and will gain critical will also enhance students’ analytical and and economic problems. skills in analysing development policy and presentation skills. undertaking development research. PGP (HSS 96-133) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 121

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CHILDHOOD STUDIES COMPARATIVE PUBLIC POLICY EUROPEAN UNION POLITICS & LAW

www.ed.ac.uk/pg/300 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/301 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/302

MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Social & Political Science

Contact Contact Contact Dr Kay Tisdall Dr Andy Aitchison Dr David Howarth T: +44 (0)131 650 3930 E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)131 650 4254 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Fees & costs Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Entry requirements This degree is recognised for the ESRC 1+3 Fees: Enhanced fee A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international studentships. equivalent. Professional experience in a policy- Entry requirements Entry requirements related field may compensate for lower As for Africa & International A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international academic qualifications. Development. equivalent, in a discipline relevant to Programme details Programme details Childhood Studies. Professional or voluntary This programme focuses on variation in This programme is designed to equip experience may compensate for lower national policy patterns within and beyond students with an advanced knowledge of the academic qualifications. Europe with a view to understanding how and legal, political and policy processes of the Programme details why nations differ in their social and public European Union (EU), including constitutional This programme provides an advanced policies and what they can learn from each issues, foreign and security policy, regulation, understanding of how theories, policies and other’s policy experience. It offers an multilevel governance and the relation of practices conceptualise childhood. It also advanced understanding of key policy issues citizens to the EU. It prepares students for provides opportunities for critical review and in modern societies with a special focus on professional and specialist practical work on analysis of how well policies meet the rights contemporary policy concerns, including the EU. of children, and develops advanced skills in labour market, work/life balance, health, social Teaching methods research and consultation with children and care, inequality and welfare issues, crime Candidates will be assessed in each course young people. policy, and child-oriented policy and practice. through coursework. Students complete two The programme provides an ideal preparation Teaching methods core courses and four options and carry out for policy-relevant careers in the private, Course sessions provide an introduction to a supervised 15,000 word dissertation. public and voluntary sectors as well as for the topic, structured discussion and student academic research. Skills & learning outcomes involvement. Core courses use additional This programme is designed to equip Teaching methods methods such as observation or participation students with: in policy activities, video and media, and e- Taught courses generally combine lectures advanced knowledge of theoretical and learning. Students are expected to attend and seminar discussions. Work on the • methodological debates in the study of relevant University seminars and external events. 15,000-word dissertation involves EU politics and law; independent supervised research. Skills & learning outcomes • skills in the synthesis of information and Graduates will be able to: Skills & learning outcomes the analysis of arguments; • evaluate a range of conceptual frameworks This programme aims to give students: • the knowledge and skills needed for of ‘childhood’, ‘child development’ and • a thorough training in methods of progression to higher-level academic ‘children’s rights’, across academic comparative analysis; study or research or to relevant disciplines; • Economic and Social Research Council- professional work. • discuss critically the key principles of the recognised training in analysing datasets; UN Convention on the Rights of the Child; • knowledge of different forms and purposes • evaluate particular areas of legislation, of comparison; policy and practice that affect children; • grounding in the politics and/or economics • undertake direct research and consultation of policy-making; with children and young people; • comparative knowledge of substantive • graduates go on to work in research, policy areas of policy; and practice posts, at a local, national or • knowledge of policy learning and transfers international level. in a comparative context. PGP (HSS 96-133) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 122

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GLOBAL & INTERNATIONAL GLOBAL CRIME, JUSTICE GLOBAL HEALTH & SOCIOLOGY & SECURITY ANTHROPOLOGY

www.ed.ac.uk/pg/643 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/621 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/432 MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Contact Contact Contact Dr Jonathan Hearn As for Comparative Public Policy, Jeff Collin T: +44 (0)131 650 4242 page 121. T: +44 (0)131 651 3961 E: [email protected] Fees & costs E: [email protected] Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Entry requirements student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent. English language standard: 7.00 A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in any subject. We welcome IELTS or equivalent. equivalent, in social science, science, applicants from a professional background Programme details medicine, nursing or other related discipline. and those who are new to Sociology or the This programme is suitable both for students Eligibility from outside the UK will be based on social sciences. familiar with law, politics and criminology from the National Academic Recognition Information Programme details undergraduate study and for those who are Centre scheme. Applications are also welcomed This conversion MSc provides an overview new to these subjects. The degree draws on on the basis of appropriate professional of the core current discussions and themes a range of research active staff and teaching is experience or technical qualifications. Non- of sociology, including globalisation and the research informed. Two core courses introduce graduates will be required to write an essay relationship between the local and the global, a range of theoretical perspectives on global and demonstrate recent professional study the nature of society, and social change crime, justice and security, and ways in or research involvement or publications. illustrated through discussion of substantive which these play out in specific contexts. Programme details topics. A suite of courses offers training in Knowledge and understanding gained from This programme enables students to analyse research methods and options cover topics core components complement specialist and evaluate the globalisation of public including the sociology of youth culture, options in areas such as policing, cyber-crime, health policy. It will provide students with drug and alcohol use, financial markets, EU and international law, migration, and an understanding of the challenges of development, nationalism, genetics, armed criminal justice policy. Students intending to implementing policy effectively in local forces, religion, popular music, health and go on to doctoral study will be guided to contexts and the tensions globalisation illness, technology, intimacy and justice. We appropriate research skills training. may bring in different cultural situations. have long-standing expertise in the societies Teaching methods It examines how the impact of global health of South Asia and strong links with other area Course is taught by seminar. The dissertation is practices can be studied from a cross-cultural specialisms such as African Studies. supervised, however it is designed to allow point of view, analyses health interventions Teaching methods students to independently design and conduct in the context of complex social, political Students will take a range of taught courses a sustained piece of academic research and religious forces, and assesses the impact and complete a supervised 15,000-word and analysis. of global health practices on popular dissertation. understandings of health and medicine. Skills & learning outcomes It also introduces students to the key issues Skills & learning outcomes Graduates will acquire an advanced in medical anthropology. Graduates will: understanding of the major contemporary • have a comprehensive overview of debates and theoretical perspectives on crime, Teaching methods sociology and its key theoretical and justice and security in a global context, and Teaching is by lectures, seminars, group work research concerns and approaches will enhance their research and analytic skills. and guided independent study. Students will • be able to design, conduct and present be assessed through coursework, written a substantial piece of empirical research examination and a supervised dissertation. • be able to contribute to the key debates in the specific areas that have been studied. PGP (HSS 96-133) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 123

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Skills & learning outcomes of epidemiology and research methods • assess the changing context of public Graduates will be able to: and processes and institutions of public health policy formation; • understand, critically appraise and policy-making; • engage in public health advocacy; apply key concepts and theories • apply social science perspectives to • monitor changes in population health status. Social & Political Science within anthropology, policy studies, public health questions; international political economy and • assess the changing context of public HEALTH SYSTEMS public health sciences health policy formulation; AND PUBLIC POLICY apply social-science perspectives to public • analyse diverse source materials and • www.ed.ac.uk/pg/386 health questions apply to public health questions MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) • assess the changing context of public • engage in public health advocacy. health policy formulation Contact • evaluate public health and health HEALTH INEQUALITIES Mark Hellowell services policies & PUBLIC POLICY T: +44 (0)131 651 1330 E: [email protected] • engage in public health advocacy. www.ed.ac.uk/pg/385 MSc (1 yr FT, 3 yrs PT) Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ GLOBAL HEALTH Contact student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate & PUBLIC POLICY Sarah Hill www.ed.ac.uk/pg/384 T: +44 (0)131 650 3884 Entry requirements MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) E: [email protected] As for Global Health & Anthropology.

Contact Fees & costs Programme details As for Global Health & Anthropology. www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ All health systems, whether in developing student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate or developed countries, are under pressure Fees & costs to broaden access to services while improving www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Entry requirements the quality and efficiency of the health care student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate As for Global Health & Anthropology. they provide. This programme is about Entry requirements Programme details designing cost-effective health systems As for Global Health & Anthropology. This programme considers the diverse range which provide equitable access to high quality of influences that contribute to individual and health services. The programme takes an Programme details population health and examines the extent interdisciplinary approach and our students This programme addresses the impacts of of inequalities in health status within and have the opportunity to develop an advanced globalisation on public health with a strong between different groups. It also examines knowledge base across the health systems focus on how health policy is increasingly current understandings of the causes of field, from courses on health policy, global being shaped beyond the nation state by health inequalities and their implications for politics, health inequalities, economics, financial international organisations and by transnational public-policy interventions. The programme management and international development. corporations. It examines the complex makes use of analysis of the distribution of Teaching methods relationships between health objectives and power and wealth in society. It evaluates As for Global Health & Anthropology. the trade policies of leading states, and it public policies that address the social addresses and critiques the expanded roles of determinants of population health, examines Skills & learning outcomes the commercial sector and civil society, and the work of the WHO Commission on Social Graduates are well-qualified for careers the recent development of influential global Determinants of Health and analyses its in health administration, management, health ‘partnerships’. conceptual framework and policy agenda. consultancy or advocacy roles in international agencies. Teaching methods Teaching methods As for Global Health & Anthropology. As for Global Health & Anthropology.

Skills & learning outcomes Skills & learning outcomes Graduates will be able to: Graduates will be able to: • understand, critically appraise and apply • understand, critically appraise and apply key concepts and theories within the areas key concepts and theories within policy of: policy studies, international political studies, international political economy economy and public health science, with and public health science; specific reference to social and economic • apply social science perspectives to public determinants of population health status health questions; public health policy norms; concepts PGP (HSS 96-133) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 124

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INTERNATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL EUROPEAN POLITICS THEORY

www.ed.ac.uk/pg/303 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/681 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/406 MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT)

Contact Contact Contact As for European Union Politics & Law, Toby Kelly Tim Hayward page 121. T: +44 (0)131 650 3986 T: +44 (0)131 650 4238 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Fees & costs Fees & costs student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Entry requirements student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate As for Africa & International Entry requirements Entry requirements Development, page 120. A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject. Programme details equivalent, in a social science subject, This degree provides an understanding and/or professional experience working for Programme details of the general theory and practice of development agencies. This is a degree in political philosophy, with international political and economic relations; Programme details especial emphases on normative political theory the politics, institutions and international role Students will develop a deep understanding of and the history of political thought. It aims of the European Union; and the international development processes and how international to equip students with the intellectual skills politics of world regions and of policy regimes, thinking and perspectives on development to think philosophically/theoretically about such as security and political economy. have impacted around the world. They will international affairs, including the relevance of the distinction between national/international. Teaching methods also gain critical skills in analysing development Students will complete two core courses and policy and undertaking research in the context Students will: of developing countries. four options as well as a supervised 15,000-word • identify and analyse the normative issues dissertation. Teaching is by lectures and The programme aims to: arising in the sphere of global social, seminars. • develop analytical and conceptual skills; economic, political and security relations Skills & learning outcomes • train students in comparative analysis; • understand how to apply and amend existing Graduates will be able to make critical • deliver in-depth knowledge of the main resources of political theory to political assessments of the principal propositions historical events, players and processes issues beyond the horizon of the nation-state and arguments of theories such as that have shaped development; • evaluate policy in international affairs from realism/neo-realism, international liberalism, • examine local and international interpretations the standpoint of normative principle Marxism/structuralism, neo-functionalism, of development. • examine normative standards exemplified by existing international institutions liberal inter-governmentalism, post-positivism Teaching methods • formulate research questions and plan, and just war theory. They will also gain insights Students will complete two core courses and execute and present their findings. into the institutions and policies of the EU four options and a supervised 15,000-word and a range of international actors, global dissertation. Teaching is delivered through a Teaching methods processes and the workings of the combination of lectures and seminars. Taught courses combine lectures and seminar international political and economic systems. discussions and will be assessed by essays. Skills & learning outcomes Work on the 15,000-word dissertation involves Graduates will be able to: independent supervised research. • critically evaluate the factors shaping particular development processes Skills & learning outcomes and their outcomes; Graduates will be able to: • appropriately apply theories and insights • extend their understanding of the concepts from scholarly research to practical and methods of political theory; issues and problems of development • understand how concepts of justice, rights policy and practice; and democracy apply in international and • choose and apply the most appropriate global contexts; research methods to a particular • assess critically how existing transnational development policy problem or case; institutions meet, or fail to meet, • analyse policy documents and reports. appropriate normative standards; PGP (HSS 96-133) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 125

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• apply analytical, critical and philosophical INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OF methods to the study of empirical problems OF THE MIDDLE EAST THE MIDDLE EAST WITH ARABIC in the field of international politics. www.ed.ac.uk/pg/688 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/689

MSc (1 yr FT) MSc (2 yrs FT) Social & Political Science INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Contact Contact Dr Adham Saouil Dr Tony Gorman www.ed.ac.uk/pg/687 T: +44 (0)131 650 4245 T: +44 (0)131 650 4183 MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) E: [email protected] Fees & costs Contact Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Dr Sean Molloy www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate T: +44 (0)131 650 9920 student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate E: [email protected] Entry requirements Entry requirements A UK 1st or 2:1 degree, or its international Fees & costs A UK 1st or 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent, in the social sciences and/or www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ equivalent, in the social sciences and/or Middle Eastern studies. Applicants should student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Middle Eastern studies. Applicants whose first have little or no Arabic language expertise. Entry requirements language is not English require a TOEFL score Applicants whose first language is not English A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international of 580 (with 55 in each section and 4.00 in require a TOEFL score of 600 (with 55 in each equivalent, in politics, international relations TWE) or an IELTS score of 6.50 (with 6.00 in section and 4.00 in TWE) or an IELTS score of or a relevant discipline. each section). 7.00 (with 6.00 in each section).

Programme details Programme details Programme details This programme is designed to equip This interdisciplinary programme will equip This interdisciplinary programme will equip students with an advanced knowledge and students with a theoretical basis in International students with a theoretical basis in understanding of contemporary international Relations to explore the historical and political International Relations to explore the historical relations. It aims to provide students with: dynamics of Middle Eastern politics. and political dynamics of Middle Eastern politics, combined with an intensive Arabic • an advanced understanding of theoretical Teaching methods language programme. and methodological debates The programme will combine seminar work, • skills in the synthesis of information and oral presentations and essays. Teaching methods the analysis and presentation of argument, Both years will combine seminar work, oral Skills & learning outcomes orally and in writing presentations and essays, with the second Students will obtain an in-depth the knowledge and skills needed year culminating in a dissertation. The Arabic • understanding of the main historical events, for progression to further study or language courses will involve a combination processes and players that have shaped and professional work. of classwork, progressive tests and oral, aural continue to shape political dynamics in the and written exams, as well as a period of Teaching methods Middle East. Students will also acquire a study abroad in an Arabic-speaking country. Students will be assessed on each course strong understanding of International through coursework and will complete a Relations’ theoretical and conceptual tools Skills & learning outcomes supervised dissertation. required to understand Middle East As for International Relations of the international relations, which will help them Middle East. The intensive Arabic language Skills & learning outcomes form an academically based, independent element will see students reach a high level of Graduates will: and critical knowledge of the Middle East. competence in speaking, listening, reading understand core explanatory theories, • and writing the language. concepts, institutions and issues in the study of international relations; • have specialist knowledge of specific areas and issues in international relations; • be able to analyse and evaluate competing theoretical paradigms in the explanation and judgment of international relations; • be able to apply explanatory models to analyse and understand specific developments within international relations. PGP (HSS 96-133) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 126

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MULTI-LEVEL NATIONALISM POLICY STUDIES & REGIONAL POLITICS STUDIES

www.ed.ac.uk/pg/618 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/305 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/306 MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT)

Contact Contact Contact Dr Nicola McEwen Dr James Kennedy Dr Daniel Clegg T: +44 (0)131 651 1831 T: +44 (0)131 650 4250 T: +44 (0)131 650 3998 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Entry requirements Entry requirements Entry requirements A UK 2:1 degree, or its international A UK 2:1 degree, or its international As for Africa & International equivalent, in either politics, sociology or equivalent, in the social sciences, economics, Development, page 120. social policy. Suitably strong applicants from law, business or the humanities. Applicants Programme details other social science or humanities disciplines with a degree in the physical sciences may The degree aims to provide: will also be considered, with relevant pre- also be accepted. programme reading assignments. • an advanced understanding of political, Programme details economic and social contexts of Programme details This inter-disciplinary programme is designed policy-making across a wide range of This interdisciplinary programme equips to provide an understanding of nationalism policy-relevant areas; students with an advanced knowledge and that is broad in scope and theoretically • skills to analyse and research policy understanding of the dynamics and processes informed, while also tailored to students’ decisions and outcomes in a wide range of multilevel policy analysis and governance, specific interests. Our most basic aim is to of areas; sub-state regionalism and identity, and the provide a stimulating and intensive experience • a recognised qualification relevant to effects of state structural change. The of intellectual inquiry into the phenomenon professional work in social and public policy degree can serve as a launch pad for further of nationalism. research and practice. postgraduate study or a career in policy-making, Teaching methods policy analysis, consultancy or research. Students will examine the workings of the Students will be taught through a mixture public sector and related policy areas in Britain Teaching methods of lectures, seminars and student-led and other states. The course provides a Candidates will be assessed through coursework assignments, assessed by a combination of valuable introduction to policy analysis to and will complete a supervised dissertation. essays and assessed coursework, culminating students from across the world. in a 15,000-word dissertation. Skills & learning outcomes Teaching methods Specific learning outcomes include: Skills & learning outcomes Taught courses generally combine lectures • development of conceptual and The programme aims to: and seminar discussions. Work on the analytical skills; • impart an appreciation of the multidisciplinary 15,000-word dissertation involves independent • detailed examination of the politics and nature of nationalism studies; supervised research. economics of regional policy-making; • provide a grounding the central concepts Skills & learning outcomes • thorough training in methods of and major theories of nationalism; Graduates will obtain: comparative analysis; • give students a comprehensive view of • in-depth knowledge of the structures the ideas of key figures in the field; • a sound knowledge of theories, principles and process of multilevel government, • convey the need to understand nationalism and political and economic contexts of with a particular focus on the UK in a in the context of long-term, historical policy-making; comparative context. social change; • the ability to use different quantitative and • identify key issues and problems in qualitative research techniques; comparative and case study approaches • detailed understanding of substantive areas to the study of nationalism; of social and public policy. • provide explorations of a variety of substantive cases of nationalism, helping students to think concretely about the phenomenon. PGP (HSS 96-133) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 127

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PUBLIC POLICY (MASTER OF) methods available in the analysis of policy • critically evaluate contributions to the and to develop complex arguments; academic and public debates on these • skills in applying scholarly research to issues, and decisions on them; www.ed.ac.uk/pg/690 practical issues; • apply these understandings and skills in

MPP (15 mths FT) Social & Political Science • professional experience. policy or management. Contact Daniel Kenealy SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, SCIENCE & T: +44 (0)131 650 6618 POLICY & MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY STUDIES E: [email protected] www.ed.ac.uk/pg/394 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/309 Fees & costs MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Contact Contact student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Ivan Crozier As for Science & Technology, Policy Entry requirements T: +44 (0)131 651 1220 & Management. A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international E: [email protected] Fees & costs equivalent, in the social sciences, economics, Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ law, business or the humanities. Applicants www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate with a degree in the physical sciences may student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate also be accepted, subject to appraisal by the Entry requirements Programme Director. Applicants whose first Entry requirements As for Africa & International language is not English must achieve a TOEFL A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international Development, page 120. score of 600 (250+ computer based) or an equivalent, in the Social Sciences. Eligible Programme details IELTS score of 7.00, or have a recent degree students from any academic background Areas of particular strength include the from a university in an English-speaking country. are welcome to apply. sociology and social history of the physical Programme details Programme details and medical sciences; the sociology and This programme is designed for graduates The programme aims to prepare students economics of genomics and molecular who want to pursue a career in public service. for positions in policy and management biology; the social shaping of information It aims to: areas dealing with science, technology and and communication technologies; the innovation. It covers theoretical and thematic • develop analytical and conceptual skills management of technology and innovation; grounding in sociological, economic and to enable critical evaluation of major policy the sociology of financial markets; and the related treatments of science and technology, issues, processes, implementation and linkages; politics of public engagement with science and also covers generic policy and • examine the political, economic and social and technology. management issues. Three specialist routes context of policy-making; Teaching methods are offered: information and communication • provide training in analytical methods and Learning combines lectures, seminars and technologies, energy and environment, approaches and an understanding of self-directed reading. Courses are normally and life sciences and biotechnology. practical and ethical issues. assessed by one 4,000-word essay, and the Teaching methods Teaching methods 15,000-word dissertation on an approved Learning is based on lectures, seminars, Teaching is a mix of lecturer-led, student-led topic involves supervised reading and may reading and supervised work on a project and practitioner-led periods. Assessment is include some original research. which may include some original research. through a mix of written and oral tasks. Skills & learning outcomes Coursework is assessed through essays and Students will undertake a Capstone Project This programme will provide: shorter written exercises. The project leads (including an 11-week placement), which to a 15,000-word dissertation. • understanding of the complex social, comprises a professional analytical report. economic and political forces shaping Skills & learning outcomes Skills & learning outcomes science and technology; Graduates will be able to: Graduates will gain: • the necessary skills to investigate and demonstrate understanding of a selection • understanding of policy-making and arenas, • reflect on issues surrounding the role of important policy and management multilevel governance, public economics and impact of science and technology issues in the field; and market failure, analytical methods and in society; identify and characterise key theoretical learning and transfer; • • the ability to critically analyse and engage approaches to understanding issues in • the ability to analyse and evaluate major with the topic at an advanced level. science, technology and innovation, and public policy issues; understand and evaluate policy and • the ability to appreciate a variety of management processes and interventions in those areas; PGP (HSS 96-133) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 128

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SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY SOCIAL RESEARCH & INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT www.ed.ac.uk/pg/310 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/313 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/652 MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Contact Contact Contact Dr Dimitri Tsintjilonis Alison Koslowski Lawrence Dritsas T: +44 (0)131 650 3934 T: +44 (0)131 651 1147 T: +44 (0)131 650 4011 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Fees & costs Fees & costs Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate This programme is recognised for the ESRC’s Entry requirements ‘1+3’ studentships. Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in social sciences. Eligible students Entry requirements equivalent. Eligible students from any from any academic background are welcome A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international academic background are welcome to apply. to apply. equivalent, in social sciences.

Programme details Programme details Programme details This programme is designed to equip This programme is intended for graduates with This programme will equip students with the students with an advanced interdisciplinary little or no previous training in anthropology. necessary knowledge and skills to be able to understanding of the historical, sociological, The degree offers an intensive introduction conduct social research of a high standard political and policy aspects of science and to contemporary social anthropology, and that would be of value to the public, policy technology, as they relate to international courses range from those which offer a makers and professionals, as well as to the development. It prepares students for general overview of theories and theorists academic community. The programme offers specialised practical work in international within social anthropology to those concerned an advanced understanding of the key issues development or further academic study. with the examination of more specific issues. in, approaches to and techniques of research in the social sciences. Teaching methods Teaching methods Students will undertake a combination of The course will be taught by a combination of Teaching methods lectures, seminars and self-directed reading. graduate-level seminar work, accompanied by Students take three compulsory and three Courses are normally assessed by one essay. attendance in some undergraduate honours optional courses in research methodology, The 15,000-word dissertation on an approved courses. The course combines two terms of theory and philosophy. Students may topic involves supervised reading and may coursework with a substantial dissertation. substitute an optional course with one include some original research. Students will Courses are normally assessed by one 4,000- from any subject area within the School or also attend a series of seminars in international word essay. possibly from one of the University’s other development practice. Schools by agreement. Assessment is through Skills & learning outcomes coursework, followed by a supervised Skills & learning outcomes Students will gain an advanced understanding 15,000-word dissertation. Students can This course will provide: of the distinctive nature of social anthropology opt to undertake their dissertations within advanced knowledge of the role of science and its contribution to a critical and informed • the context of a placement. and technology in international development; understanding of the contemporary world. • understanding of the relevance and utility They will also develop an advanced understanding Skills & learning outcomes of various theoretical approaches to science of theoretical and methodological debates Graduates will understand many of the key and technology in international development; within social anthropology. philosophical and theoretical debates in • the ability to compare the appropriateness social-scientific research, and master a number of disciplinary approaches in an of methodological skills and approaches to examination of the role of science and data collection and analysis. technology in various international development settings; • the skills to relate the academic study of science and technology to questions of public concern in developing countries. PGP (HSS 96-133) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 129

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www.ed.ac.uk/pg/314 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/679 MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) Social & Political Science MSW (22 mths FT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) Contact Contact MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT Professor Viv Cree Patricia Jeffery Research profile T: +44 (0)131 650 3927 E: [email protected] Since its foundation in 1962, the Centre of E: [email protected] Fees & costs African Studies (CAS) has expanded research Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ activities from its core disciplines of history, www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate politics, social anthropology and education student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate to include many other fields, including law, Entry requirements business and management studies, sociology, Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international gender studies, environment and This programme expects candidates to equivalent, in social sciences. Professional development, and religious studies. demonstrate sufficient knowledge and experience may compensate for lower than experience of social work and a sound normal academic entry requirements. Training & support motivation to train as a social worker. Applicants with a degree in the humanities As well as having access to a wide range Candidates will normally have at least one or physical sciences may be accepted, subject of methodological courses and training year’s relevant experience and should aim to appraisal by the Programme Director. resources in the School, CAS research to gain relevant experience before applying. students are encouraged to get involved Programme details with the fortnightly student-led methods and Candidates without social work or social This programme locates the complex care experience will still be considered for a research seminar series and the occasional dynamics of international development and internal seminar. place if they have other kinds of work or how they play out in South Asia firmly in professional experience. They will be expected theory and practice, with particular focus on Facilities to demonstrate ability to transfer learning and Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri The National Library of Scotland has major experience and management of complex Lanka. Core components examine theories collections relating to Africa, especially relationships in personal and/or work contexts. and politics of international development, through the Church of Scotland’s mission Teaching methods contextualise the processes that have shaped papers. The University’s Main Library has built Students will be taught through a combination poverty and underdevelopment in South Asia, up one of the finest collections of African of coursework, practice learning and dissertation and analyse the strategies designed to address studies texts in the UK. The Centre organises work. Staff members offer guidance on all South Asia’s developmental challenges. weekly seminars for visiting scholars and holds an annual international conference. aspects of the programme including Teaching methods academic work and managing placements. Students will complete two core and four Funding Skills & learning outcomes options courses. A 15,000-word dissertation In addition to ESRC studentships, sources of The course will equip students with all the is also required. Students are encouraged funding include University-administered practical and theoretical skills necessary to take the Development Research Methods Southern African scholarships for MSc and for professional recognition by the Scottish course or another methodology option. PhD students, Julius Nyerere Scholarships for Social Services Council and the General Teaching is by a mix of lectures and seminars. Tanzanian students, as well as scholarships Social Care Council. A number of students may undertake administered by institutions such as the Ford internships within development organisations Foundation and the Association of in Scotland or overseas, which may be Commonwealth Universities. Visit linked to their dissertation. www.sps.ed.ac.uk/gradschool/research_ masters_programmes/msc_r_african_ Skills & learning outcomes studies/funding Students will acquire an understanding of development processes, and how international Contact thinking and perspectives on development Dr Andrew Lawrence have impacted on South Asia. They will also T: +44 (0)131 650 8427 gain critical skills in analysing development E: [email protected] policy and undertaking development research. PGP (HSS 96-133) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 130

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Canadian Studies International Public Politics & International www.ed.ac.uk/pg/320 Health Policy Relations MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) www.ed.ac.uk/pg/398 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/321 PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) MPhil Politics (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) PhD Politics (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) Research profile Research profile MSc by Research Politics (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) The Centre of Canadian Studies (CCS) is The Centre for International Public Health MSc by Research Multi-level and internationally recognised as a leading Policy (CIPHP) was established to carry out Regional Politics (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) European centre for the interdisciplinary study research in health policy, disseminate its of Canada. The Centre has particular strengths research and provide exceptional postgraduate Research profile in the following research areas: Aboriginal teaching. Focusing on the principles of equity, Edinburgh Politics & International Relations has politics, society and culture; language politics; access, and universality, Professor Allyson close links with cross-disciplinary and multilevel and circumpolar governance; Pollock and her colleagues have gained an internationally recognised research centres. multiculturalism; nationalism; constitutional international reputation for the quality and Research focuses include: studies; deliberative democracy; Canadian social relevance of their research. Their work sub-state and supranational dimensions social movements; Canadian politics; • covers five main areas: public-private of politics and public policy; comparative public policy in Canada, UK and partnerships and marketisation; globalisation the impact of devolution in the UK and Europe; comparative research on Canada, • and health; comparative health systems; the elsewhere, and the constitution and Africa and South Asia; and comparative role of pharmaceuticals in health services and governance of the European Union research on Canada and Scotland. The CCS clinical research; and regulation, intellectual international politics; offers doctoral co-supervision with specialists • property, and freedom of information. nationalism, democratic transition, civil across a range of Schools. • CIPHP staff have a history of conducting society and institution-building; Training & support outstanding research and of playing a leading • health, welfare, environment, competition, The CCS offers students regular supervision role in debates around the impact of current migrations and citizenship, and equal in addition to graduate training courses. policies on public health and social inequalities. opportunities policies; Doctoral students can also apply to tutor They contribute to the world’s leading peer- • political theory, especially international undergraduate courses. Students are well reviewed journals and to professional journals, political theory, war ethics, environmental supported by staff in The CCS and in the School. as well as the wider media. ethics and theories of freedom.

Facilities Research proposals are welcome at any time, Training & support The CCS is located in a newly refurbished particularly in the following areas: public- Courses are offered in research skills in social building that has excellent workspace and private partnerships and marketisation; sciences research design and methodology. communal areas. Students enjoy the benefits globalisation and health; clinical trials, The Graduate School provides a suite of of regular interdisciplinary Open Research regulation and intellectual property; and ESRC-recognised research training courses. seminars, a range of specialist conferences comparative health systems. We have begun to develop an exciting on Canada and easy access to research facilities package of flexible web-based training courses. Training & support at the National Library of Scotland. Students The Centre offers a supportive research Facilities also have regular opportunities for special environment with senior academics and All students have access to office space and seminars with high-profile Canadian leaders research fellows working together on team- networked computers. and visiting scholars. based projects. Students studying for an Funding Funding MPhil/PhD are encouraged to contribute to There are many sources of potential A wide range of scholarships and student CIPHP’s ongoing projects. Students are funding for both UK/EU and overseas finance is available for UK, European and allocated a Director of Studies and are students, including ESRC quota awards. Visit International students applying at Edinburgh. encouraged to take part in seminars and www.sps.ed.ac.uk/gradschool/funding/ The CCS also offers financial support to assist to take advantage of training courses run at introduction field work. Visit www.cst.ed.ac.uk/ School, College and University level. postgraduate/research/funding.html Contact Contact Dr Andy Thompson Contact Sarah Hill T: +44 (0)131 651 1562 Dr Annis May Timpson T: +44 (0)131 650 3884 E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)131 650 4129 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] PGP (HSS 96-133) 2012 28/7/11 12:08 Page 131

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Public Health Policy Science & Technology Funding Students are eligible to apply for funding from www.ed.ac.uk/pg/387 Studies ESRC quota awards. International students MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) www.ed.ac.uk/pg/322 have also been successful in securing funding Social & Political Science Entry requirements PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) from the Marshall and Commonwealth A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Scholarship schemes and Project Alban. www.sps.ed.ac/gradschool/funding/ equivalent, in social science, science, Research profile introduction medicine, nursing or other related discipline. The Institute for the Study of Science, Eligibility from beyond the UK will be based Technology and Innovation (ISSTI) brings Contact on the National Academic Recognition together an interdisciplinary community of Ivan Crozier Information Centre scheme. individuals and centres. The Science Studies T: +44 (0)131 651 1220 Programme details Unit (SSU) is the longest established group in E: [email protected] This programme integrates generic social the network. It is well known for its pioneering science and discipline-specific public health contribution to the sociology of scientific Social Anthropology knowledge and its influence on current theoretical research training, and applies social science www.ed.ac.uk/pg/324 and empirical debates continues unabated. research methods to public health issues. PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) ISSTI also encompasses several streams of Students benefit from a broad range of MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) training not only in the Centre for International socio-economic research on technology Public Health Policy, but also in the School and innovation. Research profile Social Anthropology is an international and the Public Health Sciences section. Training & support centre of excellence for postgraduate The MSc by Research comprises specialist Teaching methods training, recognised as one of the UK’s courses, as well as courses in research Course-based training is by lectures, seminars, premier research departments. Applied methods offered by the School. By the end group work and guided independent study, research includes policy-related work on of this year, students will have completed a while students will also benefit from participation asylum seekers, NGOs, sustainable development full research proposal covering the substantive in research seminars and workshops. Students and participatory rights. Regional expertise: and theoretical literature review as well as will be assessed through coursework, written Scotland and the UK; Europe; Africa; the the methodology. Research and writing is examination and dissertation. Middle East; South Asia; Southeast Asia; East guided by two supervisors. Doctoral students Skills & learning outcomes Asia; North and South America. Special participate in intensive intellectual exchange, Graduates will gain knowledge and research strengths include: law and justice; including seminars, workshops, lectures and understanding of: politics, governance and the state; nationalism ISSTI’s annual retreat. • concepts of epidemiology and public and citizenship; war, violence and Facilities health research; displacement; medicine and health; science All students in the RCSS and the SSU have • application of statistical methods to and technology studies; history and theory of full access to the Graduate School’s facilities public health research; anthropology; development and environment; as well as the outstanding research library • application of economic analysis to kinship and relatedness; death and the limits and archive facilities at the University’s Main public health policy; of the body; material culture, identity and Library, the National Library of Scotland and • social science research skills in quantitative memory; contemporary hunter-gatherers; the Scottish Records Office. The Scottish and qualitative methods. linguistic anthropology; urban anthropology; Parliament, Scottish Executive and other and anthropology of landscape. They will also develop the skills to: institutions of national government provide Training & support analyse and apply diverse source materials further research opportunities. Staff in RCSS • The PhD programme combines work on an to public health questions and STS are active in wide-ranging research individual thesis project, usually based on critically appraise research about public networks both nationally and internationally. • long-term fieldwork, with systematic training health and policy from epistemological Students have access to office space and in anthropological and social research skills. and methodological perspectives networked computers. The Graduate School provides a suite of ESRC- design and conduct research • recognised research training courses. 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Sociology Contact The Centre hosts a weekly research seminar as As for Socio-Cultural Studies. well as regular workshops and conferences. www.ed.ac.uk/pg/326 Contact MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) South Asian Studies Dr Crispin Bates PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) Social & Political Science www.ed.ac.uk/pg/327 E: [email protected] MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) MSc by Research Sociology and Anthropology PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) of Health & Illness (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Research profile Research profile Edinburgh Sociology is one of the UK’s Edinburgh has one of the largest premier research units, as indicated by concentrations of South Asianists in the UK, its excellent rating in the 2008 Research with a wide range of expertise. The Centre Assessment Exercise. We have a long-standing encourages interdisciplinary research and its commitment to original empirical and members have won several collective research theoretical work on society, and to the grants. Recent examples include: the study of production of cultural and scientific social, historical and anthropological aspects knowledge. We work closely with other of Joint Forest Management Agreements in colleagues within the School and supervise India; sociohistorical research on the Indian many cross-disciplinary projects. Uprising of 1857; sociological and human Applications are particularly welcome from geographical aspects of secondary schooling students wishing to specialise in: auto/ in north India; and sociological and biography and narrative studies; comparative anthropological aspects of pharmaceuticals sociology; South Asian studies; Southern in India and Nepal. Africa; family and intimate relations; Other cross-disciplinary areas where innovation in genomics; medical sociology; students are particularly welcome include: the health and illness; nationalism studies; historical and contemporary study of religion constitutional change and governance; social (Buddhism, Islam, Christianity and Hinduism) studies of finance and markets; social, cultural and South Asian societies; gender, family and and feminist theory; gender, inequality and population; nationalism and caste; the media; social stratification; work, consumption and the South Asian diaspora; and contemporary organisations; Scottish society and politics; politics and identity. We have also hosted and science and technology studies. postdoctoral fellowships on sati and social Training & support change, female Dalit politicians in Uttar Students work with a supervisor on an original Pradesh, and transnational marriages involving research dissertation and participate in advanced British Pakistanis. research training workshops, work-in-progress Training & support seminars and the writing workshop. The MSc by Research offers core research The Graduate School provides a suite of ESRC- skills and conceptual grounding for a research recognised research training courses. We have career or further study. The PhD and MPhil begun to develop an exciting package of programmes combine work on an individual flexible web-based training courses. thesis project with systematic training in research skills. Facilities Students have access to office space and Facilities networked computers. The University’s Main Library holds many manuscripts in oriental languages originating Funding from the countries of the Middle East and Includes ESRC quota and competition awards. South Asia. There are also rich library and We are Arts & Humanities Research Council archive resources in New College (holdings (AHRC)-recognised and have access to AHRC of Mission archives), the School of Scottish national competition awards. Visit Studies, the National Library of Scotland www.sps.ed.ac.uk/gradschool/phd_ (holding the papers of several Viceroys of programmes/phd_sociology India) and the Scottish National Record Office. PGP MVM (134-163) 2012 28/7/11 12:09 Page 134

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The College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine is the leading research centre in the UK for clinical medicine and clinical veterinary medicine. We have had a consistent, thirty-year

strategy of interdisciplinarity and offer an extensive range of postgraduate programmes – Introduction including many online distance learning programmes – to more than 1,500 students. The College provides access to world-class teaching and research, state-of-the-art facilities, hospital and multiple research centre co-location and collaboration, critical mass of researchers, major imaging modalities, clinical trials support, transferable skills programmes and more. In recent years, key College sites have been subject to major redevelopment, with a view to ensuring high quality teaching and research environments. For those who choose to study online, you’ll become part of a supportive online community, bringing together students and tutors from all over the world.

Academic and research excellence Our four Research Institutes bring together twelve The quality of our research is reflected in the College’s consistently excellent interdisciplinary Research Centres: results in the UK Research Assessment Exercise (RAE). In RAE 2008, the College achieved an outstanding result in all areas to which we submitted. Queen’s Medical Research Institute Clinical Medicine was rated top of 28 UK submissions, while Veterinary • Centre for Cardiovascular Science Medicine was placed first among the seven UK clinical veterinary schools. • Centre for Inflammation Research • MRC Centre for Reproductive Health Choice The College offers a vast range of postgraduate taught and research • Centre for Regenerative Medicine programmes both on-campus and through flexible online distance Edinburgh Neuroscience learning, which allows students to balance study with professional and personal commitments. • Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences • Centre for Cognitive and Neural Systems Funding • Centre for Neuroregeneration Our academic staff generate more than £70 million a year in research funding. Most postgraduate research studentships are funded by • Centre for Integrative Physiology UK charities, research councils, government bodies, industry and Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine commerce and the European Union. The College also offers research studentships. • Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre • Centre for Molecular Medicine Watch our postgraduate film online: • Centre for Population Health Sciences http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYXc4HOtMZs The Roslin Institute • The Roslin Institute • Centre for Infectious Diseases www.ed.ac.uk/medicine-vet-medicine/research PGP MVM (134-163) 2012 28/7/11 12:09 Page 136

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School of Biomedical Sciences Centre for Infectious Diseases www.cid.ed.ac.uk The School of Biomedical Sciences is involved in teaching and research The Centre's mission is to promote excellence in infectious disease in the Life Sciences, particularly in the context of Medicine. Our work research. The Centre provides a local and regional focus for infectious aims to understand the fundamental biological principles that govern disease research, in the University and affiliated research institutes and the functioning of the human body, to discover the underlying causes hospitals in and around Edinburgh. Four major areas of of diseases and to identify innovative methods to treat/cure disease by focus are: (1) promotion of integrated and collaborative research developing new therapeutic strategies or diagnostic tools. Research activity involving basic and clinical scientists looking at diseases that are areas include: Genes and Development, Membrane Biology, infectious to humans and/or animals; (2) encouragement of the Neuroscience, and Basic and Clinical Virology/Bacteriology. The School is translation and application of research findings; (3) the supply of very active in teaching in a range of postgraduate programmes, with intellectual and physical support for research disciplines spanning more than 100 PhD students, and currently holds 76 research grants molecular biology to epidemiology; (4) creating an outstanding worth a combined £37M. environment for training, primarily at the postgraduate level, as well as Centre for Integrative Physiology basic and clinical research fellows and post-doctoral scientists. www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/integrative-physiology Division of Pathway Medicine The Centre for Integrative Physiology’s mission is to develop and promote international excellence in research and training in integrative www.ed.ac.uk/pathway-medicine physiology relevant to human and mammalian physiology, development The DPM is a unique interdisciplinary research centre aimed at and disease. The Centre aims to foster supportive, outward-looking and developing stratified medicine approaches. It combines basic research cohesive multidisciplinary programmes of research into fundamental with clinical medicine, bioinformatics, chemistry and engineering to physiological mechanisms and pathways relevant to human function explore the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of infectious and disease. diseases in global health. It is composed of a number of research groups with expertise in systems and pathway biology, infectious Centre for Neuroregeneration diseases, innate immunity, genomic technologies and computational sciences as well as biochip research, chemical biology, physical www.cnr.ed.ac.uk chemistry, ultra-high throughput screening and assay development. The Centre for Neuroregeneration seeks to understand the mechanisms Located within the Edinburgh BioQuarter, the DPM has a strong of neural development, injury and repair. The CNR promotes scientific commitment to, and successful track record in academic, clinical and research and education through seminars, recruitment, graduate industrial collaboration. training and public engagement.

Centre for Cognitive and Neural Systems www.ccns.sbms.mvm.ed.ac.uk The Centre seeks to understand neural information processing by the central and peripheral nervous systems at several different levels of analysis, how it breaks down in age-related disorders such as stroke and Alzheimer's disease, and to use that understanding to guide the development of novel therapeutic approaches to disorders of the nervous system. The CCNS provides an excellent research and training environment for postgraduate students in multidisciplinary research spanning cognitive neuroscience and brain imaging, behavioural neuroscience, neuropharmacology, model systems in which the molecular mechanisms which damage brain cells in such disorders can be defined, and extending to theoretical models of neuronal networks. PGP MVM (134-163) 2012 28/7/11 12:09 Page 137

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School of Clinical Sciences Centre for Population Health Sciences & Community Health www.chs.med.ed.ac.uk/cphs The Centre provides a focus for high quality interdisciplinary research The School of Clinical Sciences and Community Health has a long- in topics of population health importance, typically involving the Introduction held international research profile. In the most recent UK Research development and application of statistical, epidemiological and social Assessment Exercise, Clinical Medicine was rated top out of 28 and behavioural science methods. It promotes collaborative working submissions in the whole of the UK. Social scientists in Community between Centre investigators (epidemiologists, statisticians and social Health Sciences rated 4th out of 67. The School is based mainly at scientists in public health and primary care) and biomedical scientists Little France and Teviot Place. At Little France, the Chancellor’s Building and clinicians. The Centre includes over 100 researchers, 60 PhD and The Queen’s Medical Research Institute have state-of-the-art students and hosts the Master of Public Health programme. teaching and research facilities adjacent to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and the proposed biomedical research park, Edinburgh Centre for Regenerative Medicine BioQuarter. The historic Medical School at Teviot Place houses the www.crm.ed.ac.uk Centre for Population Health Sciences. Other School sites are the The Centre for Regenerative Medicine is an internationally recognised Edinburgh Sick Children’s Hospital and Lauriston Place. centre of excellence in stem cells and their applications in human University/BHF Centre for Cardiovascular Science health and disease. The Centre is home to 26 research groups totalling more than 230 scientists, graduate students, support and ancillary www.cvs.med.ed.ac.uk staff, including those providing key central services and resources. The mission of the Centre for Cardiovascular Science is to foster and Our work is currently organised into five themes. Two themes focus on deliver internationally leading research into the causes, consequences fundamental research – 'Pluripotency and iPS' and 'Lineage and Cell and therapy of cardiovascular diseases. Specification'. The other three aim to translate fundamental research discoveries into clinical programmes relevant to brain, blood and liver Research groups associated with CVS are world-leading in a number diseases and to tissue repair. The Centre has strong collaborative links of underlying processes, ranging from early life development to to other Centres within the University, such as the Euan MacDonald neuroendocrine and steroid signalling, to tissue regeneration. The Centre for MND Research, the MS Centre and the Roslin Institute. technologies employed within CVS span basic molecular and cell biology, to model organisms (flies, fish, rodents), to clinical trials and University/MRC Centre for Reproductive Health registries. The ethos in the Centre is that, whatever their background, www.crh.ed.ac.uk investigators can use this network of collaboration and training to The Centre for Reproductive Health was initiated in 2011, but is built deliver fundamental discoveries and implement them in translational on the foundations of the Centre for Reproductive Biology, established research. 25 years earlier. The Centre is the largest single investment in basic and applied research into reproductive biology and health in Europe. The Centre for Cardiovascular Science is a well-funded medical The remit of the Centre is to address current needs in human research centre receiving major support from the British Heart reproductive health (infertility, ectopic pregnancy, premature birth, Foundation, the Wellcome Trust, and the Medical Research Council. pre-eclampsia, endometriosis, reproductive cancers, polycystic ovarian University/MRC Centre for Inflammation Research syndrome, premature ovarian failure, testicular dysgenesis syndrome) through clinical and animal model studies. A particular focus is to www.cir.med.ed.ac.uk translate understanding about unique qualities of the reproductive The Centre for Inflammation Research was established to bring system (scarless healing, lifelong germ stem cell niche/renewal) to together internationally outstanding researchers in inflammation other body organs through interactions with other Centres in the harnessing the skills of both basic and clinical scientists. The Centre Queen’s Medical Research Institute. aims to promote the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of inflammatory diseases through interdisciplinary study of the initiation, regulation, and resolution of inflammatory responses and provision of an outstanding environment for research training in the field. Within a grouping of over 120 researchers, there is a strong clinical influence based around respiratory medicine, renal medicine and histopathology, together with autoimmune diseases and cancer, all underpinned by world-class expertise in inflammatory cell biology and in vivo imaging. PGP MVM (134-163) 2012 28/7/11 12:09 Page 138

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School of Molecular & Clinical Medicine Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies The School of Molecular and Clinical Medicine is based at the University’s The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, established in 1823, Western General Hospital campus, and houses one of only five is a world leader in veterinary education, research and clinical care. Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facilities (WTCRF) in the UK. The Incorporating the Roslin Institute, the School has research programmes WTCRF provides state-of-the-art facilities for investigators undertaking spanning all aspects of veterinary medicine from molecules and genes multidisciplinary clinical research and includes clinical, laboratory and through to animal and human populations. In the latest Research specialised support. The School also hosts Edinburgh Clinical Trials Unit Assessment Exercise (RAE), the School was placed first among the (ECTU) which recently was granted full registration with the UK Clinical seven UK veterinary schools for its quality of research, confirming Research Consortium and was awarded MRC clinical trials methodology the outstanding international reputation. Major emphasis is placed on hub status. The School currently attracts grants of approximately £46M, conducting high quality research and attracting world-class talent. including a number of full programme grants, and houses over 450 The School is a partner in the Easter Bush Research Consortium, which staff including 29 Professors, 200 other academic members of staff includes the Roslin Institute, the Moredun Research Institute and the and 224 members of support staff. Scottish Agricultural College, and represents the highest concentration of animal scientists in Europe and arguably the world. The Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine (IGMM) has also recently been established on the WGH campus as a strategic alliance The Roslin Institute between the University and the MRC Human Genetics Unit. The IGMM www.roslin.ed.ac.uk comprises over 500 staff from the MRC Human Genetics Unit, the The Roslin Institute aims to enhance the lives of animals and humans Centre for Molecular Medicine and Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre. through world-leading research using top-class basic and translational science to tackle some of the most pressing issues in animal health and Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences welfare, their implications for human health and for the role of animals www.ccbs.ed.ac.uk in the food chain. In 2011 The Institute (a BBSRC National Institute) The Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences is a multidisciplinary translational moved to a new state-of-the-art building on the University of "centre without walls" combining basic and applied research to study Edinburgh's veterinary campus at Easter Bush. The Roslin Institute's the causes, consequences and treatment of major brain disorders. Our mission is to gain fundamental understanding of genetic, cellular, organ major disease targets, which straddle the disciplines of Neurology, and systems bioscience underpinning common mechanisms of animal Developmental Disorders and Psychiatry, include: brain cancer, multiple development and pathology, and to drive this into prevention and sclerosis, motor neurone disease, Prion disease and stroke; intellectual treatment of important veterinary diseases and develop sustainable disability, autism and other (neuro-) developmental disorders; farm animal production systems. Alzheimer's disease, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Edinburgh Postgraduate Dental Institute Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre www.epdi.org.uk www.ecrc.ed.ac.uk The Edinburgh Postgraduate Dental Institute focuses on the education The Edinburgh Cancer Research UK Centre takes a comprehensive and training of future dental specialists and dental care professionals, approach to cancer research, transcending laboratory-based and clinical in an atmosphere of academic excellence and high quality clinical care. disciplines. We strive to carry out research of the highest quality into We offer taught MClinDent and MSc degrees, PhDs and honours BSc. effective cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment, as well as the symptoms associated with cancer. The funding of the Edinburgh Cancer Research UK Centre comes from multiple sources, but is underpinned by generous support from Cancer Research UK.

Centre for Molecular Medicine www.mmc.med.ed.ac.uk The Molecular Medicine Centre provides a first-class research and training environment in clinically relevant molecular biology and genetics research. The Centre comprises three University Academic Research Sections (Medical Genetics, Rheumatic Diseases and Gastrointestinal Units) and one NHS Service Section (Clinical Genetics). The Centre is a component of the Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine, whose goal is to identify molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying normal human development, maintenance and disease, and to translate these findings for clinical benefit. PGP MVM (134-163) 2012 28/7/11 12:09 Page 139

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Taught masters programmes (on campus)

ANIMAL BIOSCIENCES APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR GENERAL PRACTICE & ANIMAL WELFARE

www.ed.ac.uk/pg/674 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/238 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/694 MSc (1 yr FT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT, 3 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT)

Contact Contact Contact Kim Summers Willie Van-Wijde Jan Bunyan T: +44 (0)131 527 4320 T: +44 (0)131 651 3914 T: +44 (0)131 650 9518 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Fees & costs Fees & costs Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Additional costs: £900 Additional costs: £4,000 Entry requirements There may be a small number of full or partial Entry requirements A UK MBCHB or its international equivalent. studentships for this course. For further information A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international A foundation year clinical training to fulfil contact [email protected] equivalent, in animal science, biology, medical registration in the applicant’s home Entry requirements psychology, zoology or veterinary science. country, or country of practice. Please note applicants are required to upload A UK 1st or 2:1 honours degree, or its Programme details a CV and a letter of motivation with their international equivalent, in the biological, This programme is theory based and is application (approx 700 words). veterinary or medical sciences. Applicants are designed to provide candidates with essential required to have a working knowledge of Programme details general practice knowledge, as identified molecular biology, and preferably some laboratory This programme provides students with an by the World Association of Family Medicine. experience. Please note the Personal Statement understanding of animal welfare that can It combines seminar teaching on specific field on your application must be completed, be applied in animal research, management, topics with individual research supervision, including why you feel you are qualified to care, production, inspection, assessment tutorials, site visits and observations of enter the programme and how it will affect and preparation of legislation. practice. Key components include an in-depth your career (approx 500 words). understanding of the life cycle of health More than 50 guest lecturers travel to and illness within a general practice setting, Programme details Edinburgh each year to teach on the gaining skills in leadership and management, This programme aims to prepare students programme, allowing students to benefit for a PhD or employment requiring animal and an understanding of continuity and from a wealth of experience. studies, particularly in vivo skills. contextualisation of care of the individual, Students take part in many visits, including the family and the community. Participants undertake lectures, demonstrations, farms and animal shelters, throughout the group work, preparation of a research proposal Teaching methods fifteen weeks of teaching. and a research project in the Roslin Institute. You will be taught through direct class You will also participate in transferable skills courses: Teaching methods teaching, peer mentorship, exposure to effective presentations, writing up science, There are six taught modules. From practice processes, on-site learning in the project planning and ethics in scientific research. March/April until August, students work on a field of general practice, and integrated research project of their choice. Recent distance learning programmes. Teaching methods research projects have ranged from the study There is strong emphasis on development Skills & learning outcomes of communication in dogs, prenatal stress in of practical skills, with extensive guided Graduates will be able to apply the principles pigs, pain in rescued bears, to the impact of laboratory experience, student presentations of general practice to the management of a tourism on wildlife. Students are actively and interactive discussion with the tutors range of conditions and diseases within urban, encouraged to do their project across the UK and their research groups. Participants will be peri-urban, remote and rural settings. or abroad. expected to lead seminars and journal clubs, and undertake and write-up research projects. Skills & learning outcomes Graduates move on to a variety of jobs such Skills & learning outcomes as research technician, scientific advisors and You will experience research activities in an lecturers. Many will also pursue their study internationally renowned institution, gain and enrol in a PhD. valuable transferable skills and should be able to rapidly assimilate into a PhD project. PGP MVM (134-163) 2012 28/7/11 12:09 Page 141

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HUMAN ANATOMY ONE HEALTH PUBLIC HEALTH

www.ed.ac.uk/pg/648 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/693 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/203 Taught masters programmes (on campus) MSc (1 yr FT) MSc (1 yr FT) MPH (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT)

Contact Contact Contact Gordon Findlater Arvind Kumar Maggie Luttrell T: +44 (0)131 650 2997 T: +44 (0)131 650 8801 T: +44 (0)131 650 3227 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Entry requirements Entry requirements Entry requirements A UK 2:1 degree, or its international A UK BVM&S or MBChB, or the international A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject area. equivalent. Also suitable for intercalating equivalent. We consider both academic and veterinary and medical students. work experience of applicants. Programme details This programme provides an opportunity for Programme details Programme details both in-depth study of the anatomy of the This programme addresses the current Public Health is the science of preventing disease, human body and for understanding different key shortage of highly skilled veterinary prolonging life and promoting health through teaching methods for the teaching of human and medical clinicians able to enter the organised efforts of society. This programme anatomy. A core component of the course is government agencies and the agricultural is relevant to a range of professionals and the dissection of the entire body over the two and food industries. Participants will develop researchers, and will fulfil the knowledge and semesters; the quality of the dissections an understanding of the role of comparative research training needs of those wishing to produced will be assessed throughout. medicine and animal models for human address the contemporary challenges of carrying disease and obtain an up-to-date concept out research in the public health field. Complementing this is a lecture-based of the current threats of emerging diseases embryology course, which will give an The programme is designed for those who wish in animals that may threaten human health understanding of normal human development, to gain an appreciation of how different scientific and of other zoonoses and how these impact as seen by dissection. Also covered in this part disciplines can be used to structure enquiry food security. Students will also learn the of the course are the health and safety and and develop the knowledge base for research research skills prerequisite to executing a legal aspects of handling the body as well as and professional practice in epidemiology, public research project and develop an ability to an introduction to the ethics of using bodies health and social science, ethics and health. effectively communicate knowledge in a in medical education. scientific manner. Teaching methods This programme also involves, under Teaching is by lectures, seminars and Teaching methods supervision, the preparation of material for workshops. Course assessments are mainly This programme is taught in five compulsory a teaching session for both small and large essay-based, with a few examinations and modules with an independent-study groups and the delivery of this material presentations. Participants complete a dissertation commencing in semester 2. to undergraduate students. dissertation which may involve either a Skills & learning outcomes review of existing research or analysis of Teaching methods Graduates will have a knowledge and data from a secondary source or collected Teaching is by lectures, seminars and tutorials. understanding of comparative medicine for the purpose of the dissertation. The dissection component of the course will and animal models as they relate to One be largely self-directed but with regular Skills & learning outcomes Health science, zoonoses and emerging lectures to complement the practical work. Graduates of this programme go on to careers diseases, food security, basic epidemiological in research and academic environments, Skills & learning outcomes concepts, including basic statistics, laboratory professional public-health service, clinical Graduates will be able to demonstrate a tools for disease control and how to reflect epidemiology, health technology assessment, sound knowledge of gross human anatomy on their own findings and develop appropriate public-health protection and a wide range of and neuroanatomy and a sound understanding further research. national and international organisations of the various ways of teaching anatomy. concerned with preventing disease and improving the health of populations. PGP MVM (134-163) 2012 28/7/11 12:09 Page 142

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TRANSFUSION, TRANSPLANTATION Programme details Teaching methods AND TISSUE BANKING This part-time programme is organised The programme contains eight one-week in conjunction with the Scottish National modules combining lectures, tutorials and www.ed.ac.uk/pg/233 Blood Transfusion Service and the British assessments, to supplement students’ self- MSc (3 yrs PT) Blood Transfusion Society, which both have directed learning between courses. After two Contact leading international reputations in the fields years, three exams are taken leading to the Anne Thomson of transfusion, transplantation and tissue Diploma qualification. Successful candidates T: +44 (0)141 357 7700 banking. It is primarily intended for those may undertake a research project in the third E: [email protected] working in the Health Service and aims to year to achieve the Masters qualification. provide an in-depth understanding of the Fees & costs Skills & learning outcomes science, regulations and international practices www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Students who successfully complete the in the fields of transfusion, transplantation student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate MSc will be expected to achieve background and tissue banking for those aiming for academic knowledge and an understanding Entry requirements more senior management roles in of how to apply this in the fields of donation A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international healthcare organisations. of blood, organs and tissue, clinical transfusion equivalent, in a relevant biological science. It is intended that the programme is aligned practice, clinical laboratory practice, transfusion Applicants will preferably be working in a with the Health Service requirements for microbiology and management and transfusion, transplantation or tissue-banking career progression for biomedical scientists, research skills. environment and have at least two years’ clinical scientists and other healthcare experience of working in a relevant professionals working in these fields. discipline in a healthcare setting.

“I knew this MSc would give me an education in animal behaviour and welfare, but I didn’t expect it to make me so aware of the challenges society faces in the future. Whether it’s reducing climate change, advancing medical science or trying to feed the world sustainably, animal welfare definitely has a role in ensuring solutions are achievable yet acceptable. The ethical/political dimension is something I never expected to enjoy so much and it certainly sparked many interesting – sometimes heated! – discussions. The MSc was definitely a worthwhile, enjoyable and stimulating course which stretched me personally as well as professionally. For me, it was 100% the right choice and has kick started my career in animal welfare.” Matt Turner MSc Applied Animal Behaviour & Animal Welfare, graduate 2010. PGP MVM (134-163) 2012 28/7/11 12:09 Page 143

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Masters by Research

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES CARDIOVASCULAR GENOMICS & (LIFE SCIENCES) BIOLOGY PATHWAY BIOLOGY

www.ed.ac.uk/pg/244 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/205 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/194 MSc by Research (1 yr FT) MSc by Research (1 yr FT) MSc by Research (1 yr FT) Masters by Research

Contact Contact Contact Marie Manson Matthew Bailey Douglas Roy T: +44 (0)131 242 6478 T: +44 (0)131 242 6720 T: +44 (0)131 242 6478 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Entry requirements Entry requirements Studentships are available for this A UK 2:1 or 1st honours degree, or its A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international programme. For information, please visit international equivalent, in biological, equivalent, in a relevant biological discipline www.ed.ac.uk/pathway-medicine chemical or physical sciences. Students are or a medical or veterinary qualification. Entry requirements required to have a working knowledge of Programme details A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international molecular biology, and preferably some lab This programme provides broad-based equivalent, in biological sciences. experience. You are required to upload your training in biomedical research with a focus CV and complete the Personal Statement field Programme details on cardiovascular science. The major themes on your application. This programme provides in-depth training include an introduction to cardiovascular in the tools and technologies of post-genomic Programme details development and the programming of science and their application to biomedical This programme aims to prepare students cardiovascular disease, organ function and research. There is a particular focus on using for a three-year PhD in biomedical research. dysfunction, and the cardiovascular system the outputs from functional genomic Participants carry out two research themes in reproduction and inflammation. It provides technologies for the analysis and modelling with concurrent mini-projects, followed by a an integrated view of the cardiovascular of biological pathways, networks and systems. longer maxi-project that includes preparation system, in terms of physiology and pathology, To reflect the rapid developments in this new of a research proposal. Students will also with input from basic and clinical scientists. era of integrative biology, the programme participate in transferable skills courses (effective Teaching methods fosters an interdisciplinary approach with presentations, writing up science, project Participants will attend research seminars inputs from bioinformatics, computational planning and ethics in scientific research). and tutorials led by senior clinical and basic and biophysical sciences. Teaching methods scientists, conduct research projects in the Teaching methods There is a strong emphasis on student internationally renowned laboratories of the Assessment is on the basis of your research presentations and interactive discussion Centre for Cardiovascular Science and extend project. There is an extensive series of with the tutors and their research groups. their communication skills through delivering lectures, research seminars and laboratory Participants will lead seminars and journal research-orientated presentations. They will demonstrations provided by experts in post- clubs, and undertake and write-up research also develop skills in the critical reading of genomic science from academia and industry. projects. The degree is awarded on the basis the scientific literature and in the writing Skills & learning outcomes of the portfolio of research project reports of scientific reports. Graduates will gain excellent research and and maxi-project proposal. Skills & learning outcomes analytical skills applicable to a wide range Skills & learning outcomes Graduates have a thorough knowledge of disciplines across the biomedical, clinical Students who complete this programme of all the relevant literature, and are able to and biopharmaceutical research spectrum. will acquire knowledge of two areas of plan, execute and report their research work, biomedical research, a wide range of placing it in the context of this literature. biomedical laboratory techniques and gain valuable transferable skills. They should be able to rapidly assimilate into a PhD project. PGP MVM (134-163) 2012 28/7/11 12:09 Page 144

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www.ed.ac.uk/pg/195 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/245 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/196 MSc by Research (1 yr FT) MMedSci by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT)

Contact Contact Contact David Taylor Richard Weller Thomas Becker T: +44 (0)131 650 3520 T: +44 (0)131 536 3229 T: +44 (0)131 242 7983 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Fees & costs Fees & costs Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Additional costs: £4,000 Additional costs: £4,000 Additional costs: £2,000 Entry requirements Entry requirements Studentships are available, please visit At least a UK 2:1 or its international equivalent. A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international www.ed.ac.uk/pg/196 for further information. equivalent. Applicants need to be accepted by Programme details Entry requirements a host clinical department or laboratory, and This programme provides an introduction to A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international also by the programme director. research methodology for biologists, medics equivalent, in a relevant biological discipline or and veterinarians. Projects are available Programme details a medical or veterinary qualification. in antibiotic resistance and hospital-acquired This degree programme is intended for medically Programme details infections, the pathogenesis of prion and viral qualified doctors with a strong academic This programme prepares graduates for a diseases, the immunology of bacterial and parasitic interest who wish to consider a career in career in neuroscience research or infections, arthropod vector biology and vector- biomedical research. The research programme employment in academic or industrial sectors. borne diseases, the immunology of ruminant aims to equip participants with knowledge of Areas of research include cognition, systems infections, epidemiology and mathematical the range of modern medical research biology, cellular and molecular neuroscience, modelling of animal and human infections techniques, from molecular medicine and neuroinformatics and computational and functional genomics and bioinformatics. genetics, to clinical trials and epidemiology. neuroscience, clinical neurobiology and brain imaging. Teaching methods Teaching methods The learning process includes a one-year research About twenty per cent of the programme Teaching methods project and during the study period students consists of taught classes and seminars. The programme comprises seminars, tutorials, will be required to attend research seminars There will be a practical core-training week in practical demonstrations and either one or two and lectures, including those on the related molecular medicine, in addition to the weekly original research projects. Examination is by areas of immunology, microbiology and pathology. classes on other aspects of clinical research and continuous assessment of laboratory skills Training will also be given in generic skills generic core skills (statistics, presentations, provided by expert supervisors, poster and oral including: statistics; project management and medical ethics, paper writing etc). The presentations, review essay, research planning planning; oral and written presentational skills. remaining eighty per cent of the time will be and project management, and a dissertation. spent in the host department relevant to the Skills & learning outcomes Skills & learning outcomes student’s clinical speciality and research Graduates will be able to apply modern Students who successfully complete the aspirations. molecular and biochemical techniques to programme will achieve clear comprehension the investigation of pathogenesis of infections, Assessment will be based on a number of of the principles and scope of neuroscience or the use of statistics and mathematical components of the course, of which the most research as conducted at cognitive, systems, models to study the epidemiology of important is the student’s research project. cellular and molecular levels, and will benefit diseases. The training also provides an from advanced training in key techniques Skills & learning outcomes entry into PhD studies. required to carry out cutting-edge research Graduates of this degree programme will in contemporary neuroscience. have a general knowledge and understanding of research techniques and methodologies currently in use, and a more detailed and practical experience of the research field and skills of their choice. The degree also provides an excellent base from which to start a PhD. PGP MVM (134-163) 2012 28/7/11 12:09 Page 145

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QUANTITATIVE CELL & REPRODUCTIVE VETERINARY MOLECULAR IMAGING BIOLOGY SCIENCE

www.ed.ac.uk/pg/620 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/204 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/240 MSc by Research (1 yr FT) MSc by Research (1 yr FT) MVetSci by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT)

Contact Contact Contact Masters by Research Caroline Morris Simon Riley Jeremy Bradshaw T: +44 (0)131 651 3255 T: +44 (0)131 242 6423 T: +44 (0)131 242 6460 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Fees & costs Fees & costs Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Additional costs: £4,000 Additional costs: £4,000 Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international Entry requirements Entry requirements equivalent, in a biological or medical science. A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international We are also keen to hear from physical equivalent, in a relevant biological discipline equivalent, in clinical veterinary medicine. sciences graduates with an interest in cell or a medical or veterinary qualification. Programme details or molecular imaging. Programme details The Masters in Veterinary Science (MVetSci) Programme details This programme introduces students to programme is designed to be flexible and Participants take the mandatory core taught contemporary molecular and cellular biological to accommodate the needs of good students course Microscopy and Imaging Methods, research in the field of reproductive biology, from clinical backgrounds. Its unique feature plus three other compulsory courses, health and medicine, in a stimulating, is that it is designed specifically for veterinary Research Training 1, Presenting Imaging challenging and vibrant research atmosphere graduates, most of whom will have little Research Data and a Research Proposal, at the interface between basic science and research expertise before joining the during the first semester. The Research clinical patient care. Practical experience is programme. Top-quality projects are drawn Proposal takes the form of a mock project gained by undertaking a two-week basic from the research expertise of the School, grant application and proposes a detailed laboratory skills training course, followed by including development, epidemiology, gene experimental programme to pursue the two 10-week mini research projects that are delivery, genetics, immunology, microbiology, outcomes of the mini-project. Participants designed specifically to provide hands-on neuroscience, parasitology, pathology, welfare also attend the generic Transkills (transferable laboratory experience and training in a wide and zoo animals. skills) courses and in the second semester range of up-to-date techniques in molecular Teaching methods will take Research Training 2. This also takes and cellular biology. These are followed by A research project is underpinned with an the form of the main project. A Research a research proposal and a 20-week maxi induction course and a continuing series of Dissertation is completed over the summer. project, which enables a particular area activities, including teaching in research and of interest to be explored in more detail. Teaching methods transferable skills, current research topics and Teaching takes the form of a taught seminar Teaching methods seminars. A weekly journal club and a seminar series for several hours per week, as well as The programme is taught through series are supplemented by training sessions. hands-on workshops allowing for training and laboratory-based research projects alongside There is a strong emphasis on student access to cutting-edge imaging equipment. lecture modules and seminars delivered by presentations and interactive discussion internationally recognised experts in the with supervisors and research groups. Skills & learning outcomes field, together with student-led small Graduates acquire skills in design of Skills & learning outcomes group tutorials. experiments, methods and techniques as used Students will gain in-depth experience of for research using imaging approaches and Skills & learning outcomes research, either in preparation for a three-year become fluent with good laboratory practice. Graduates will be attractive candidates for PhD project or as general research grounding a PhD position, bringing to it a broader range for a career in clinical veterinary medicine. of experimental skills than is possible under the standard three-year programme. PGP MVM (134-163) 2012 28/7/11 12:09 Page 146

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Online distance learning programmes

The following programmes are taught entirely online, offering flexibility for the student and great innovation in teaching styles, from online seminars and virtual patients to peer-to-peer discussion. You will become part of a supportive online community, bringing together students and tutors from around the world.

BIODIVERSITY, WILDLIFE Skills & learning outcomes Skills & learning outcomes & ECOSYSTEM HEALTH Graduates gain a comprehensive background Graduates will be able to plan, deliver and evaluate knowledge of the current threats to our teaching for undergraduate and postgraduate www.ed.ac.uk/pg/646 natural world and gain critical thinking skills students, critically reflect on their teaching in a MSc (3 yrs PT) in terms of the impact of those threats and wide range of situations using a variety of different PG Dip (2 yrs PT) how they might be managed. methods and teach and learn in online and PG Cert (1 yr PT) blended environments. They will also be able Contact CLINICAL to conduct and critique a research project, Sharon Ogle EDUCATION describe and discuss contemporary theories T: +44 (0)131 242 6461 and issues in clinical education, at a national www.ed.ac.uk/pg/246 E: [email protected] and international level (e.g. academic MSc (3 yrs PT) conferences) and recognise, evaluate and Fees & costs PG Dip (2 yrs PT) make an appropriate response to policy www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ PG Cert (1 yr PT) associated with clinical education. student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Contact Entry requirements Michael Ross A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international T: +44 (0)131 242 6536 equivalent in zoology, biology, environmental E: [email protected] or veterinary studies, or a relevant bio-science Fees & costs topic, or those with relevant work experience. www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Programme details student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate This programme provides interdisciplinary Additional costs: £100 training in understanding and managing the Entry requirements natural environment, with an emphasis on a A primary clinical qualification, such as the holistic approach to conservation management, UK MBChB, BVS, BDS, Bachelor of Nursing, and assessing and accommodating the needs or the international equivalent. Applications of all aspects of ecosystems. Participants gain from those with biomedical science insights into how to preserve the long-term qualifications or non-university professional potential of habitats and species diversity in qualifications such as RGN with appropriate both the developing and developed world. clinical experience will be considered on an The broad range of elective courses in the individual basis. You must be currently second year allows a mix-and-match approach involved in clinical, medical, allied healthcare to learning, tailored to the individual student’s or veterinary education – for example teaching interests and expertise. It draws together undergraduate or postgraduate students. expertise from the University of Edinburgh’s Programme details Global Health Academy and Royal (Dick) Vet This programme promotes high quality clinical School, the Royal Zoological Society education by helping participants reflect upon, of Scotland (RZSS), with the support of the and share insights about, their practice, helping International Union for Conservation of Nature them to develop a solid foundation in clinical (IUCN) and partner global associates, to deliver education, and educational research, upon first-class teaching and research. which they can continue to build their academic career. The programme encourages and supports the development of collaborative and scholarly attitudes towards clinical education. PGP MVM (134-163) 2012 28/7/11 12:09 Page 147

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COGNITIVE AGEING EQUINE SCIENCE GENERAL SURGERY RESEARCH METHODS FOR MEDICAL SCIENTISTS www.ed.ac.uk/pg/239 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/697 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/647 MSc (3 yrs PT) ChM (2 yrs PT) Online distance learning programmes PG Cert (1 yr PT) PG Dip (2 yrs PT) Contact PG Cert (1 yr PT) Contact Programme Administrator John Starr Contact T: +44 (0)131 527 1604 T: +44 (0)131 537 5023 Willie Van-Wijde E: [email protected] E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)131 651 3914 Fees & costs E: [email protected] Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Fees & costs student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Entry requirements Scholarship funding may be available. Please student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate A basic medical qualification recognised by contact the Programme Administrator. Entry requirements the General Medical Council, and normally the Entry requirements An honours degree in veterinary science MRCS (or equivalent assessment milestone) Prospective students will be fully registered or biological sciences, with subject areas and be an Advanced Trainee in General Surgery medical practitioners, in higher specialist including zoology, animal/equine science (ST [specialist training years] five or six in UK or training, with a higher professional qualification or pharmacology/pharmacy. its international equivalent). Applicants should MRCP(UK), MRCPsych or equivalent. have completed four years of training in Programme details general surgery and be based within a Programme details The programme provides scientific supervised specialist training surgical This programme is for medical scientists with knowledge relating to equine science, programme at the time of commencing an interest in ageing and geriatric medicine. such as management of health and welfare, the course. With an increasingly ageing population, the reproduction, behaviour, nutrition and need for strong research into cognitive ageing exercise in the horse. The programme will also Programme details and the impact of intelligence on health demonstrate how a scientific approach can This programme is offered jointly by the Royal through the life-course is growing. There is be applied at a practical level with resultant College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the now a need for medically qualified research benefits in equine performance and welfare. University of Edinburgh. Based on the UK professionals in ageing. The programme Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum, the Skills & learning outcomes covers a range of cognitive ageing-related programme provides the opportunity for Students will gain a detailed knowledge topics including cognitive epidemiology, trainees to select those advanced modules and understanding of equine science and human cognitive ageing, stress hormones relevant to their declared sub-specialty, and an increased understanding and awareness and cognitive ageing, animal models of supports learning for the Fellowship of the of the application of scientific principles cognitive ageing and neural health, research Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) examinations. to the study of equine science. It is methodologies and governance (genetics and expected that students will gain sufficient Modules are based around relevant surgical statistics of brain ageing, and brain imaging), understanding of equine science to undertake cases, and include discussion boards and and includes a research project. independent research or a PhD research video masterclasses. Students are supported Skills & learning outcomes programme in this field. through discussion with e-tutors and have Graduates gain a comprehensive knowledge- access to subscriptions to key online books base in cognitive ageing and cognitive and journals. epidemiology research techniques and strong Skills & learning outcomes research skills with which to develop a The ChM provides advanced training for surgeons research portfolio in cognitive ageing. preparing for the intercollegiate fellowship examination and approaching consultancy. PGP MVM (134-163) 2012 28/7/11 12:09 Page 148

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GLOBAL HEALTH GLOBAL HEALTH: NON- HEALTH INFORMATICS & INFECTIOUS DISEASES COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

www.ed.ac.uk/pg/413 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/623 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/415 MSc (3 yrs PT) MSc (3 yrs PT) MSc (3 yrs PT, 6 yrs intermittent PT) PG Dip (2 yrs PT) PG Dip (2 yrs PT) PG Dip (2 yrs PT, 4 yrs intermittent PT) PG Cert (1 yr PT) PG Cert (1 yr PT) PG Cert (1 yr PT, 2 yrs intermittent PT)

Contact Contact Contact Kim Picozzi Liz Grant Ashley Stevenson T: +44 (0)131 242 9376 T: +44 (0)131 650 9518 T: +44 (0)131 527 3410 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Fees & costs Fees & costs Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Some studentships available. Entry requirements Entry requirements Prospective students are required to be Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international biomedical, medical, public health and veterinary A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject, or an equivalent personnel, or have a UK 2:1 honours degree in equivalent, in medicine, nursing, social science, professional qualification together with a a relevant bio-science topic, or its international science, biomedicine, or another related minimum of two years’ relevant work experience. equivalent, or have relevant work experience. discipline, or relevant work experience. Programme details Programme details We welcome applicants from clinical, health The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Infectious diseases are a major global concern policy, health management, social science and the University of Edinburgh jointly offer and one that particularly impacts on and NGO backgrounds, especially those this programme. Health Informatics is an developing nations. This programme draws working in low-income, emerging and emerging discipline covering the knowledge, upon the parallels that exist between these transitional economy countries. We also skills and tools that enable information to diseases, learning from the challenges that welcome applicants straight out of university be collected, managed, used and shared to exist and aiming to connect individuals to lay who are considering a career in international support the delivery of healthcare and to the foundations for a global community of health and development. promote health. In the era of information-rich practice. The programme is designed to Programme details healthcare this increasingly involves the instruct students in the practice of formulating This programme looks in at the impact and application of electronic information and and implementing strategies and programmes underlying causes of the global burden of communications technologies. This aimed at renewing and strengthening disease, and explores innovative ways in which programme draws heavily on international scientific knowledge development and different health systems are tackling the perspectives to inform participants in best building human capital. underlying causes and developing prevention practice from around the world. Courses are offered in infectious disease and treatment strategies. Although this programme is taught online, biology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, Through the programme, we aim to create students are required to attend two residential epidemiology, control and policy in developing local NCD champions with a thorough sessions in Edinburgh during their studies. and developed nations will strengthen understanding of the causes, implications Skills & learning outcomes expertise in areas of international health and best approaches to combat NCDs, both Graduates acquire a depth and breadth related to food safety, security and risk (e.g. in their local context and globally. As such, of knowledge of the principles of health zoonotic infection). there is a strong emphasis throughout the informatics. They develop skills in the critical Skills & learning outcomes programme on developing leadership skills, appraisal, assessment and use of information This programme uniquely offers a marriage on sharing experience in a multidisciplinary to support information needs and are able to of health systems understanding with clinical environment and on learning from each other. apply those skills in strategic planning for the disease knowledge in a format that empowers Skills & learning outcomes design, delivery and evaluation of information workers in their own environments, builds up Graduates will understand the nature and technology initiatives. local institutional capacity, and embeds impact of non-communicable diseases learning in the students’ own familiar systems globally and in their local environments. where the knowledge is most needed. PGP MVM (134-163) 2012 28/7/11 12:09 Page 149

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HEALTH INFORMATION INTERNAL MEDICINE INTERNATIONAL GOVERNANCE ANIMAL HEALTH

www.ed.ac.uk/pg/414 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/692 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/241 MSc (3 yrs PT, 6 yrs intermittent PT) MSc (3 yrs PT) MSc (3 yrs PT) PG Dip (2 yrs PT, 4 yrs intermittent PT) PG Dip (2 yrs PT) PG Dip (2 yrs PT) Online distance learning programmes PG Cert (1 yrs PT, 2 yrs intermittent PT) PG Cert (1 yr PT) PG Cert (1 yr PT)

Contact Contact Contact As for Health Informatics. Neil Turner Ewan Macleod T: +44 (0)131 242 9167 T: +44 (0)131 242 9379 Fees & costs E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Fees & costs Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Entry requirements www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate As for Health Informatics. Applicants should student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Some studentships available. apply to the Health Informatics programme Entry requirements in the first instance and then after they A UK 2:1 medical or clinically relevant degree, Entry requirements have successfully completed year one they or its international equivalent, and to work, or Entrants for the MSc are required to have a may choose to specialise in Health have worked, in a clinical context, or relevant degree in veterinary medicine or agricultural Information Governance. work experience. science, biology or a related science discipline.

Programme details Programme details Programme details The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh This programme is structured to equip The Centre for Tropical Veterinary Medicine and the University of Edinburgh jointly offer students with a comprehensive understanding was the first entity of its kind in the this online programme. Health Information of the processes, investigations and developed world to be dedicated to research Governance concerns the requirements, treatment options for common diseases. and training in animal health and welfare in standards and best practice that apply to Basic physiology, pathophysiology, therapy developing countries. Building on a 30-year the handling of information. This programme and clinical management are introduced track record in teaching and research, this provides a comprehensive, innovative, and extended throughout the programme. programme has been developed to meet the practitioner-based approach to understanding In addition, clinical skills, generic skills strong demand for training in pathogenesis, issues around Information Governance in (including writing and research methods), epidemiology, diagnosis and control health and social care, with particular legal and ethical understanding and of infectious animal diseases (including emphasis on electronic data management. prescribing ability will be developed through zoonoses). Our mission is to equip animal- Students study Health Informatics topics the year two courses. Core courses include health professionals with the expert skills with Health Informatics students for part Clinical Pharmacology, Science of Medicine, needed to make a full contribution towards of the programme. Laboratory Medicine, Imaging in Medicine, tackling the international animal health challenges of the 21st century. In particular Although this programme is taught online, Acute Medicine and Clinical Decision-Making we value the intercultural and cross-boundary students are required to attend two and Clinical Skills. opportunities for exchange of ideas and residential sessions in Edinburgh during their Skills & learning outcomes knowledge that this programme generates. studies. Graduates develop a good understanding Skills & learning outcomes Skills & learning outcomes of the pathophysiology of common general Graduates will learn how to identify, control As for Health Informatics. medical conditions and understand the appropriate use of diagnostic procedures and and manage animal diseases of international investigations for common general medical importance, based on a solid foundation in problems, laboratory medicine and radiology. the biology, pathology, immunology and epidemiology of pathogens in domestic and wild animal hosts, in the context of currently prevailing socio-economic conditions and institutional frameworks. PGP MVM (134-163) 2012 28/7/11 12:09 Page 150

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NEUROIMAGING PAEDIATRIC EMERGENCY PAIN MANAGEMENT FOR RESEARCH MEDICINE

www.ed.ac.uk/pg/234 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/667 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/202 MSc (3 yrs PT, 6 yrs intermittent PT) MSc (3 yrs PT) MSc (2 yrs PT, 6 yrs intermittent PT) PG Dip (2 yrs PT, 4 yrs intermittent PT) PG Dip (2 yrs PT) PG Dip (18 mths PT, 4 yrs intermittent PT) PG Cert (1 yr PT, 2 yrs intermittent PT) PG Cert (1 yr PT) PG Cert (1 yrs PT, 2 yrs intermittent PT)

Contact Contact Contact Kaska Hempel Tanya Lamont Sarah Henderson T: +44 (0)131 537 3125 T: +44 (0)131 536 0803 T: +44 (0)131 242 9409 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Entry requirements Entry requirements Entry requirements Applications are welcome from graduates Applicants should have a minimum of a This programme is suitable for graduates in and professionals in the fields of neuroscience, UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international medicine, dentistry, nursing, psychology, physiology, pharmacology, informatics, equivalent. The programme is aimed at high occupational therapy, physiotherapy and other psychology, physics or a relevant related calibre graduates in medicine or nursing allied disciplines involved in the management subject. Students with a radiography involved in the management of clinical of pain. Candidates with relevant clinical qualification or a medical degree are also emergencies in children. experience will also be considered. welcome to apply. Programme details Programme details Programme details This programme provides the educational This part-time, online programme is a The use of neuroimaging techniques is background required for clinicians managing collaborative venture between the University rapidly increasing in many branches of medical emergencies in children. It is ideal for of Edinburgh and the University of Sydney. research across a wide range of disciplines. trainees in Paediatrics and Emergency Medicine, It is designed to encourage multidisciplinary They range from neuroscience to computer and highly relevant for Anaesthetists learning and will equip students with the science, physics, psychology, linguistics, /Intensivists wishing to pursue a career in knowledge and skills to manage pain more neurology, neuroradiology and many other Paediatric Anaesthesia or Paediatric Intensive effectively. Following the core curriculum areas. In many of these disciplines there is Care, and Primary Care practitioners working of the International Association for the little primary teaching in how human brain in remote and rural areas. Study of Pain, students receive clinically structure, function or appearance are The programme covers three main strands: relevant education of international standard displayed on various imaging techniques. recognition of the critically ill or injured child in the sciences, concepts, approaches This programme looks at addressing and the ability to provide immediate and life- and procedures that form the basis of these areas. You can enrol via a standard saving treatment; the ability to recognise a pain management. part-time mode or via an intermittent child in pain or distress and to deliver Skills & learning outcomes part-time mode. appropriate treatment; and the skills to Graduates attain a deep understanding of Skills & learning outcomes recognise a vulnerable child at risk of abuse the principles and practices that underpin the This programme equips students with in any form. biopsychosocial approach in the management the knowledge and skills necessary for Skills & learning outcomes of pain, and the ability to make a strong understanding studies using neuroimaging Graduates attain a skill set to enable them contribution towards improved outcomes techniques as well as designing, setting up to perform to the highest level. The for patients with pain problems. and analysing their own experimental data. programme content is applicable to Paediatric Emergency Medicine globally, and in the final year of the course includes elective options that can be tailored to meet the needs of the individual student. PGP MVM (134-163) 2012 28/7/11 12:09 Page 151

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SURGICAL SCIENCES TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE

www.ed.ac.uk/pg/404 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/405 MSc (3 yrs PT) MSc (3 yrs PT) PG Dip (2 yrs PT) Contact Online distance learning programmes PG Cert (1 yr PT) Programme Administrator T: +44 (0)131 527 1604 Contact E: [email protected] Douglas Roy T: +44 (0)131 242 6279 Fees & costs E: [email protected] www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Entry requirements student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Applicants must aspire to a career in surgery and possess an acceptable basic medical Entry requirements degree obtained normally within five years In general, applicants should possess an honours of the proposed date of admission. They or medical degree from an approved university. must also demonstrate that they will be in Candidates with clinical, industrial and other a supervised clinical environment while relevant experience will also be considered. “This programme gave me studying. Those who obtained their medical Programme details excellent guidance as I started degree more than four years prior to applying The aim of the programme is to provide my surgical career. The final year must demonstrate their ongoing commitment advanced training for medical and science dissertation has renewed my to surgery. graduates, and those in related industrial, academic interests and opened The programme is not open to Members or policy and healthcare fields, in the rapidly up research opportunities Fellows of the Royal College of Surgeons. evolving field of translational medicine and associated research. This has relevance to all that I would not have had Programme details sectors engaged in medical and biomedical otherwise. I would thoroughly The University of Edinburgh and the Royal research, spanning clinical medicine to drug recommend the course to College of Surgeons of Edinburgh jointly offer discovery. It will highlight the interdependence this programme. This programme supports anyone thinking about a career of medical, scientific, regulatory and societal the surgical trainees’ acquisition of applied in surgery.” components required in modern translational knowledge in the basic surgical sciences and Maria Coats research and medicine. equips young surgeons with the key academic MSc Surgical Sciences, graduate 2010. tools that will support their lifelong learning. Skills & learning outcomes Students are supported through a synchronous The programme will provide participants with discussion with etutors, all leading clinicians an in-depth understanding of the rationale in their field, and have access to a large, and impact of translational medicine and structured online learning resource including appreciation of its increasingly important role subscriptions to key online books and journals. to medical research, the drug-development industry and regulatory sectors. Participants Skills & learning outcomes will gain the capacity to deploy the This MSc serves as an opportunity to multidisciplinary tools central to translational develop the foundation of an academic medicine, equipping them to engage further career in surgery. in this rapidly evolving field. PGP MVM (134-163) 2012 28/7/11 12:09 Page 152

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Cardiovascular Fees & costs The list of research areas given below www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ is not exclusive. Potential PhD students www.ed.ac.uk/pg/208 student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate should get in touch with the relevant PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) contact listed below to have an informal The Centre offers studentships funded by MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) discussion about their proposed project the College of Medicine and Veterinary MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) before applying. Medicine and seven British Heart Foundation Research group/centre/institute studentships. The BBSRC funds PhD places The Centre for Cardiovascular Science and focused on the mechanisms of ageing. Further Anaesthesia and Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facilities. details can be found at the CVS website, or the Scholarships and Student Finance website. Pain Medicine Research profile The Centre for Cardiovascular Science aims Contact www.ed.ac.uk/pg/207 to foster and deliver research into the causes, Matthew Bailey PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) consequences and therapy of the cardiovascular T: +44 (0)131 242 6720 MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) diseases. We offer postgraduates the E: [email protected] MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) opportunity to work within internationally Research profile leading research programmes addressing Child Life and Health fundamental development and control of the Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine is integrated www.ed.ac.uk/pg/209 into a larger clinical department which cardiovascular system and the origins and PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) provides these services in the Lothian region. consequences of cardiovascular disease. The work extends from basic laboratory research MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) Within the area of anaesthesia there are a through to clinical studies. In 2008, the Centre MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) number of research projects taking place. was designated as one of four British Heart Research profile These range from investigations of cerebral Foundation Centres of Research Excellence Main areas of research include: outcome after cardiopulmonary bypass, to (CoRE) and was awarded £7.6M over a six-year Brain and Acute Injury studies of postoperative pain relief and the period. Major research efforts are directed • Brain and Handicap prevention of chronic pain, and of preferred at the metabolic syndrome and risk factors • Cancer and Late Effects forms of obstetric analgesia and anaesthesia. for cardiovascular disease, mechanisms • • Gastroenterology and Nutrition We also have an active collaboration of atheromatous plaque formation and • Growth and Endocrinology between clinicians, the Department of disruption, prenatal programming of • Immunology of Respiratory Viral Infections, Nursing Studies, and the Centre for Informatics cardiovascular disease, renal dysfunction and Asthma and Allergy of the University of Edinburgh, developing hypertension, mechanisms of endothelial • Surgery sensors and clinical response systems for dysfunction, circadian biology and cell biology. Fees & costs acutely ill and postoperative patients, using Training & support www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ “speckled technology”. Trainees receive direct support from at least student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Fees & costs two academic advisors during their studies and www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ a dedicated thesis committee provides guidance Contact student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate throughout the programme of research. In Jürgen Schwarze addition to research training, the Centre T: +44 (0)131 536 0841 Contact boasts both an active seminar series and a E: [email protected] Maxine Pepper forum for presentation of research in progress. T: +44 (0)131 242 3136 E: [email protected] Facilities The CVS is situated in the £50 million, purpose-built Queen’s Medical Research Institute adjacent to the new Medical School and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Little France. Trainees can access the BHF Biomedical Magnetic Resonance Imaging and the Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facilities. In addition, the Centre supports a high quality suite for in vivo physiological studies. PGP MVM (134-163) 2012 28/7/11 12:09 Page 153

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the central and peripheral nervous systems Research areas Neurosciences Prion diseases: Protein chemistry laboratory at several different levels of analysis, from www.ed.ac.uk/pg/235 and a range of neuropathological techniques cognitive psychology through cognitive applicable to neurodegenerative disorders. PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) neuroscience and brain imaging, behavioural Brain banking: hosting tissue and brain specimens MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) neuroscience and neuropharmacology, from clinically characterised cases of: HIV, MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) and extending to theoretical models of sudden death cases, including suicide (early neuronal networks. Research group/centre/institute psychiatric presentations) and prion disease. The Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences (CCBS) Training & support Fees & costs is a multidisciplinary translational ‘centre Postgraduate students are assigned a personal www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ without walls’ that combines basic and thesis committee, which monitors progress. student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate applied research to study the causes, Students attend seminars and the generic Additional costs: £1000-£8000 consequences and treatment of major skills training programme provided by the PhD studentships are available each year brain disorders. CCBS is a major University Life Sciences Graduate Programme. through the Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences. interdisciplinary group that comprises Postgraduates can often act as demonstrators for (www.ccbs.ed.ac.uk). the Division of Clinical Neurosciences undergraduate teaching. Students are strongly (www.dcn.ed.ac.uk) and the Division Contact encouraged to present their findings at of Psychiatry (www.pst.ed.ac.uk) Rachel Burrow national and international conferences and to T: +44 (0)131 537 2928 Research profile publish their findings in international journals E: [email protected] In the most recent Research Assessment during their training. Exercise, 65% of our research rated as 3* Facilities internationally excellent, or 4* world-leading, Cognitive & The CCNS has excellent facilities for cognitive placing us among the top Neuroscience Neural Systems and systems neuroscience, including human groups in the UK. cognitive neuroscience and functional MRI www.ed.ac.uk/pg/401 Training & support facilities, rodent surgical facilities, testing PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) Postgraduate students are mentored and rooms for water mazes, event arenas, single MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) supported by at least two supervisors and unit recording in freely moving rodents, in MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) receive longer term guidance from their Thesis vivo and in vitro (slice) electrophysiological recording, histology, confocal microscopy and Committee. We offer a transferable skills Research group/centre/institute wet-lab facilities. We also offer expertise and programme and project-specific courses. PhD Members of the Centre of Cognitive & facilities for functional imaging in animals and meetings and an annual CCBS Day offer valuable Neural Systems (CCNS) are divided into excellent genetic models of CNS diseases. opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. different research groups with a focus on Molecular and cellular analysis of cell death human cognitive neuroscience (including Facilities and plasticity underpin in vivo investigating. ageing), the neurobiology of learning, Imaging: 1.5T research MR scanner (SBIRC), memory and plasticity (focusing on 3T MR scanner, PET-CT (CRIC), 7T animal MR, Fees & costs hippocampus and cortex), the processing image analysis suites at WGH, REH, CRIC, www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ of nociceptive somatosensory information, including fMRI compatible EEG at SBIRC. student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate cerebrovascular physiology and pharmacology, No additional research costs for scholarship Regenerative neurology: techniques to and the consequences of drug action and studentship holders. Others may be model human disease using human stem including drugs of abuse. The CCNS offers charged up to £8,000 per annum. cells including patient-specific material, membership from several different disciplines Contact to study demyelination, remyelination, across the University. neurodegeneration, electrophysiology and Postgraduate Secretary nerve-muscle function. Confocal microscopy, T: +44 (0)131 650 3520 FACS and small animal MRI. E: [email protected] PGP MVM (134-163) 2012 28/7/11 12:09 Page 154

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PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) www.ed.ac.uk/pg/237 PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MPhil (2 yrs, FT 4 yrs PT) MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Research profile MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Research group/centre/institute We focus entirely on clinical research and Research group/centre/institute Research in General Practice takes place patient-orientated research in a limited under the auspices of the Centre for Details of the research groups within number of areas. We have interests in the Population Health Sciences. This centre this centre can be found at genetics and biology of susceptibility to focuses on the themes of cancer, vascular www.ecrc.ed.ac.uk/research/research.asp ultraviolet radiation; skin cancer; the role disease, health inequalities and effectiveness in of nitric oxide in skin; pathophysiology of Research profile primary care and public health. itch; and automated diagnostic systems in Edinburgh Cancer Research UK Centre strives Research profile Dermatology. We collaborate widely with to take a comprehensive approach to cancer The General Practice section conducts a Informatics in Edinburgh, Chemistry in research combining both laboratory-based multidisciplinary research programme that Edinburgh and the MRC Human Genetics Unit. research and clinical approaches. Overall, the aims to advance development in primary centre studies the genetic and biological basis Facilities care policy and practice. Informed by an of cancer, disease pathology, and devises and We have excellent facilities for clinical research evidence-based approach, the programme tests new forms of therapy arising from our located within our main clinical site in the focuses on assessing community health needs, basic, translational and clinical research Lauriston Building. and improving service provision and clinical programmes. Our ultimate aim is to carry out effectiveness. Fees & costs high quality research into effective cancer www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ prevention, diagnosis and treatment, as well The research group collaborates widely with student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate as the symptoms associated with cancer. the academic and healthcare communities both nationally and internationally, and is Contact ECRC is part of the School of Molecular & providing leadership as the National Health Jonathan Rees Clinical Medicine at the Western General Service changes from a hospital-based to a T: +44 (0)131 536 2041 Hospital. This centre, as part of a unit of primary care-led organisation. E: [email protected] Hospital-Based Clinical Subjects, was rated 5* in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise. Themes of our research programme include:

Training & support • evidence-based practice, reflecting our www.ecrc.ed.ac.uk/studentships/ priority of enhancing the evidence base studentships.asp of general practice through research that is relevant and can influence practice; Facilities • patient perspectives of illness, reflecting www.ecrc.ed.ac.uk General Practice’s long-standing interest Fees & costs in the provision of care from the www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ patient’s perspective; student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate • health inequalities.

Contact Training & support Pauline McDonald Learning is research-based, although specific T: +44 (0)131 332 2471 ext 2209 training on research methodology is available E: [email protected] if required. Regular research meetings are held in the section, and students are expected to attend Centre for Population Health Sciences seminars. Attendance (and presentation of research findings) of at least one primary care research conference is encouraged. PGP MVM (134-163) 2012 28/7/11 12:09 Page 155

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Facilities influences. There are also studies of the Fees & costs Research staff come from a variety of academic health of older adults with a learning disability. www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ disciplines, have extensive research experience student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate 3. Borders General Hospital and publication records, and are actively We are able to offer studentships on a The base for Scotland’s first comprehensive involved in student teaching and supervision. Home/EU basis from a variety of research stroke ascertainment study, which is

councils annually such as the MRC and the Research areas Fees & costs creating a wide range of research ESRC. The College of Medicine and Veterinary www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ opportunities, in addition to providing Medicine also offers a studentship during student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate information crucial for service planning each academic year. A number of our and development. Contact students are funded through governmental Maggie Luttrell Fees & costs studentships. For Overseas students, the ORS T: +44 (0)131 650 3227 www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ funding is applicable for topping up fees on E: [email protected] student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate some studentships. Those with secured funding or self-funded are also welcome to Contact submit an application and research proposal. Geriatric Medicine Gillian Mead www.ed.ac.uk/pg/214 T: +44 (0)131 242 6481 Contact E: [email protected] Sue Welburn PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) T: +44 (0)131 242 6457 MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) E: [email protected] MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Global Health Research profile www.ed.ac.uk/pg/698 Infectious Diseases Our research activities and collaborations span PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) www.ed.ac.uk/pg/198 preclinical science to experimental medicine MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) to clinical trials, with the focus on the key MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) geriatric syndromes of cognitive impairment, MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) stroke, and frailty, each leading causes of Research group/centre/institute MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) The Centre for Population Health Sciences morbidity. Our work also encompasses the Research group/centre/institute (CPHS) brings together researchers active broader field of healthy ageing. The research The Centre for Infectious Diseases was in population health science research, programmes in Geriatric Medicine have their established in 2001. As well as drawing on the including public health and primary care. main bases in three different hospitals: expertise of academics across the University, The postgraduate taught and research we have strong links with the NHS and the 1. Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh activities of the Centre are integrated. A programme of studies of the effects of Moredun Research Institute. Research profile use, disuse, ageing, and disease on muscle Research profile A principal aim is to foster interdisciplinary structure and function. In addition, work The Centre for Infectious Diseases (CID) research involving quantitative and qualitative continues on the development of case mix aims to promote excellence in infectious approaches via effective collaboration with adjusted outcome assessment to facilitate diseases research. It brings together biomedical scientists, epidemiologists, social increasingly sophisticated comparisons of researchers spanning infectious diseases scientists and clinical researchers throughout hip fracture care in different centres. The of man and animals, with the focus being the University and beyond. Royal Infirmary is also the base for studies infection and evolution. The Centre also has investigating the role of fitness training after Training & support expertise in prion diseases, viruses, bacteria stroke, the effect of stroke on muscle Postgraduate students will have agreed a set and parasites, involving research from the function and fatigue after stroke in close of taught courses with their supervisors at the gene to population. collaboration with the Centre for Clinical beginning of the period of study. These will Training & support Brain Sciences; and for new studies include generic research-skills training and The Centre can tailor training programmes investigating the role of glucocorticoids in project-specific courses. Students are also to meet individual needs. Each student is the aetiology of delirium following surgery. expected to attend a majority of CPHS – and provided with the necessary skills and safety section seminars. 2. Western General Hospital training for their project, and opportunities A series of collaborations with the IDG in Facilities are available to receive training in other Brain Ageing and its disorders, the SFC Brain Within the Centre, academic staff play a large techniques. Students attend infectious Imaging Research Centre and the MRC role in research project supervision and there diseases seminars as well as generic training in Human Genetics Unit, examining factors are also links with the Institute of Genes and oral and written presentation skills, statistics influencing age-associated changes in Molecular Medicine and the Queen’s Medical and project management. cognitive function, including early life Research Institute. PGP MVM (134-163) 2012 28/7/11 12:09 Page 156

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Fees & costs Training & support Training & support www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Generic training in presentation skills, project Three-and four-year studentships are offered. student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate management and writing skills is delivered Postgraduate students carry out their studies We offer one funded, three-year PhD through the University of Edinburgh’s within a research group under the supervision studentship. For further information about the transferable skills programme. of an academic supervisor. In addition, projects, eligibility and application process, students are assigned a personal thesis Facilities please visit www.cid.ed.ac.uk. committee comprising their supervisor and The CIR is a multidisciplinary team of research two other academic staff members, who Contact groups under the directorship of Professor provide advice and mentoring. In their first John Hopkins Chris Haslett. The CIR consists of more than year, students have the opportunity of T: +44 (0)131 650 6169/7940 180 researchers, is equipped with state-of-the- participating in relevant taught modules of E: [email protected] art apparatus and is supported by external a number of associated MSc courses. You will grant funding. The CIR is now located in the attend research seminars and the generic skills purpose-built Queen’s Medical Research Inflammation training programme and will have the Institute along with the centres for Reproductive opportunity to act as demonstrators for www.ed.ac.uk/pg/215 Biology and Cardiovascular Sciences. undergraduate teaching. You are strongly PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) Fees & costs encouraged to present your findings at MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ national and international conferences and MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate to publish in international journals. Research group/centre/institute Contact Facilities The Centre for Inflammation Research was Gillian MacLeod The core of the CIP occupies the newly formally established in 1998. T: +44 (0)131 242 9172 refurbished Hugh Robson Building and has Research profile E: [email protected] facilities for all aspects of modern molecular, The Centre for Inflammation Research (CIR) cellular and systems biology. Research is aims to ‘promote the prevention, diagnosis Integrative Physiology mainly funded by grants from the MRC, the and treatment of inflammatory diseases www.ed.ac.uk/pg/400 BBSRC and industrial companies. through interdisciplinary study of the initiation, Fees & costs regulation and resolution of inflammatory PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ responses and provision of an outstanding MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate environment for research training in the field’. MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) CIR investigators aim to characterise and Research group/centre/institute Contact manipulate key control points in inflammation. • The Membrane Biology Group Postgraduate Secretary T: +44 (0)131 650 3520 Efforts will be targeted at: • The Neural Control Systems Group • The Genes and Development Group E: [email protected] • inhibiting the initiation of inflammation by blocking immunologically specific Research profile Medical Physics & triggers and by modulating cellular and The Centre for Integrative Physiology (CIP) tissue responses to injurious stimuli; fosters research into fundamental mechanisms Medical Engineering • finding new approaches to promote and pathways relevant to human function www.ed.ac.uk/pg/217 beneficial regulation of established and disease. CIP investigators exploit rapid inflammatory responses so as to limit advances in the enabling technologies PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) tissue injury; available from genomics, proteomics, MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) • promoting safe resolution of inflammation imaging, informatics, and in vivo analysis to MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) and restoration of the structure and understand the function of gene products Research group/centre/institute function of the perturbed tissue. at the cell, organ and whole-animal level. The Medical Physics Unit pursues research in Importantly, CIP investigators exploit the There will be a particular interest in inflammatory fields where physics and engineering are most appropriate model organisms/systems diseases of the lung and kidney but the applied to medicine. to investigate the key physiological question principles derived will have ready application being posed a delicate balance between high Research profile to inflammatory responses in the liver, bowel, biomedical relevance (for example human, The main thrust of our research is in medical bone/joint and skin. There is also increasing mouse, rat) and high genetic power (such imaging and its integration with computational development of research in the CIR into the as Drosophila and fish). modelling. Our research encompasses links between inflammation and cancer. PGP MVM (134-163) 2012 28/7/11 12:09 Page 157

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with other University divisions, including Research areas MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) T: +44 (0)131 332 2471 ext 2209 Cardiovascular Science, Reproductive Biology, E: [email protected] Clinical Brain Sciences, Engineering, Physics Research group/centre/institute and Mathematics. Medical Genetics, Gastroenterology, Rheumatology. Neuroscience Training & support www.ed.ac.uk/pg/200 Each student will be assigned a mentor who Research profile is not involved in academic supervision, and The CMM is a premier research centre in the PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) who will meet with the student to discuss School of Molecular & Clinical Medicine. It MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) general issues concerned with student support comprises Gastroenterology, Medical Genetics MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) and Rheumatology sections. Areas of research and progress. Your project is determined by Research group/centre/institute include molecular and immunological aspects discussions involving your supervisors. Many The division has several interdisciplinary of gastroenterology, the molecular genetics projects involve collaboration with clinical research groups studying the degeneration of diseases including schizophrenia, bipolar colleagues in hospitals throughout Edinburgh, and repair of neurons and the mechanisms disorder, cystic fibrosis, motor neuron disease, and with colleagues in Engineering or Physics. that underlie human neurological diseases. Students are also encouraged to attend Alzheimer’s and cancer, gene therapy, the generic transferable skills lectures. Lectures role of cytokines in rheumatoid arthritis, and Research profile and courses are also available through the the genetics of bone metabolism. The Centre for Neuroregeneration (CNR) conducts research at the cellular and Graduate School. Training & support molecular levels. There is active collaboration Many training courses are available to Facilities with clinical neuroscientists as well as postgraduate students through the transferable Through their collaborations, academic staff computational neuroscientists working in skills programme. There is an annual symposium, in Medical Physics have access to human and neuroinformatics. The Edinburgh which provides a valuable opportunity for biomedical imaging, engineering facilities and neuroscience community maintains the cross-fertilisation of ideas between the high-performance computing. This includes highest standards of research training and different areas of research within the CMM. MRI, CT, ultrasound imaging systems, and a long tradition of research publication in experimental flow systems for use with imaging Facilities international journals. A more detailed systems, and particle image velocimetry. The CMM, physically linked to the MRC Human synopsis of the Centre’s research interests Fees & costs Genetics Unit, has created an unparalleled may be found at www.cnr.ed.ac.uk. area of expertise in all aspects of molecular www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Training & support biology. The CMM, MRC Human Genetics Unit student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Students are assigned to the relevant research and Cancer Research Centre recently joined Typically there are three or four studentships group. Each student’s progress is monitored together to form the Institute for Genetics available per year. by a thesis committee convened from and Molecular Medicine (www.igmm.ac.uk), members within these groups. Students Contact providing a critical mass of researchers and participate Peter Hoskins facilities in the scientific areas of cell and in a weekly graduate seminar programme, T: +44 (0)131 242 6305 molecular biology, biochemistry, developmental presenting their analysis of original research E: [email protected] biology, human genetics, statistical genetics, papers assigned by an expert member of model organisms, computational biology, the Edinburgh neuroscience community. pathology, public health and epidemiology All students are encouraged to present and clinical trials. The Western General their findings at national and international hospital campus also houses one of only five conferences and to publish their findings in Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facilities international journals, in advance of submission (www.wtcrf.ed.ac.uk) in the UK. The Centre of their PhD theses for examination. for Clinical Brain Sciences is also located at the Western General Hospital campus. PGP MVM (134-163) 2012 28/7/11 12:09 Page 158

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Fees & costs The Cell and Tissue Injury Group and the PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Immunobiology Group are parts of the MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate interdepartmental MRC Centre for Inflammation MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Additional costs: Up to £8,000 per annum Research. The Cell and Tissue Injury Group is Research profile (scholarship holders exempt). studying the pathogenesis of several major The central goal of the Division of Pathway human diseases in which the reactions to cell Contact Medicine (DPM) is to integrate post-genomic injury are significant, notably liver injury Postgraduate Secretary science with medicine in order to provide a disease, osteoarthritis, interstitial lung disease T: +44 (0)131 650 3520 better understanding of disease processes. and fibrotic disease of the liver. The E: [email protected] This will provide the basis for the development of Immunobiology Group is studying the role of new medical innovations for the diagnosis and Orthopaedic and developmental genes in immune responses in treatment of human diseases. To do the context of chronic lung inflammation. this the DPM promotes multidisciplinary Trauma Medicine The Neuropathological Disorders group is interactions between science and medicine. www.ed.ac.uk/pg/218 studying the chronic infective dementias (AIDS The DPM has two main research themes: and Creutzfeld-Jakob Disease) for which it PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT). pathway biology of infection & immunity provides a National Brain Bank resource, other MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) involving the study of host-pathogen interaction neurone generative diseases, and the reaction MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) in immune cells and the modelling of molecular of the brain to acute and chronic injury. pathways that control immune cell function in Research profile Training & support health and disease and: biochip medicine in We offer a comprehensive research programme Students will be trained in a range of systemic response to disease involving the suitable for PhDs and MScs covering a diverse transferable skills such as report writing, development of advanced biochip techniques range of musculoskeletal disorders. There are project planning and presentation of results. and platforms for translating genomic and ongoing projects in the following areas: pathway research into clinical healthcare. • musculoskeletal tissue engineering, Facilities Training & support stem cells and regenerative medicine; There are excellent facilities for molecular and The DPM offers leading-edge multidisciplinary • orthopaedic engineering and modelling cell biology, immunology, image analysis and PhD training and research in the application of of the musculoskeletal system; cell culture. Within Edinburgh, there are strong postgenomic technologies and analytical • osteoporosis and fracture repair; links with clinical colleagues and scientists methodologies for the study of disease • clinical outcome studies. across the University, MRC Units, and the Centre for Genome Research. pathways and processes. The DPM has regular Fees & costs seminar speakers and hosts a yearly international The large diagnostic histopathology service www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ conference on pathway medicine. Students that the Division undertakes makes it a student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate attend DPM seminars and the generic skills- favourable environment in which to combine training programme provided by the life- Contact fundamental cell biological and applied clinical sciences graduate programme. Students are Hamish Simpson studies of human disease. T: +44 (0)131 242 6464 invited to the annual DPM scientific workshop E: [email protected] Fees & costs held at the Firbush Centre in Perthshire. www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Facilities student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Pathology Students have access to state-of-the-art www.ed.ac.uk/pg/506 Contact facilities for high throughput genomic and Sarah Howie proteomic studies and biochip applications, PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) T: +44 (0)131 242 6579 including dedicated laboratories. The Division MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) E: [email protected] also houses leading bioinformatics and IT MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) infrastructure and expertise for the integrative Research group/centre/institute analysis and modelling of high throughput The Human Cancer Biology Group, based in genomic and proteomic data. the Sir Alastair Currie Cancer Research UK Laboratories in the Molecular Medicine Centre, is studying the molecular genetics of cancer, PGP MVM (134-163) 2012 28/7/11 12:09 Page 159

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Fees & costs such as the MRC and the ESRC. The College of Division provides clinical case demonstrations www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Medicine and Veterinary Medicine also offers and specialist seminars. student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate a studentship during each academic year. Fees & costs A number of our students are funded through Contact www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ governmental studentships. For overseas Douglas Roy student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate

students, the ORS funding is applicable for Research areas T: +44 (0)131 242 6279 topping up fees on some studentships. Contact E: [email protected] Sheila McLennan Contact T: +44 (0)131 537 6509 Maggie Luttrell Public Health Sciences E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)131 650 3227 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/219 E: [email protected] PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) Regenerative Medicine MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) Psychiatry www.ed.ac.uk/pg/695 MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) www.ed.ac.uk/pg/507 PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) Research group/centre/institute PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) The postgraduate taught MSc and PhD MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) programmes are integrated alongside the MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Research group/centre/institute research activities of the Centre for Population Research group/centre/institute The Centre for Regenerative Medicine Health Sciences. The Division of Psychiatry (www.pst.ed.ac.uk) incorporates the Institute for Stem Cell Research profile and the Division of Clinical Neurosciences Research and the Multiple Sclerosis Centre A principal aim is to foster interdisciplinary (www.dcn.ed.ac.uk) are part of the and achieved MRC (Medical Research Council) research involving quantitative and qualitative interdisciplinary group, the Centre for Clinical Centre status in 2008. approaches via effective collaboration with Brain Sciences (www.ccbs.ed.ac.uk). Research profile biomedical scientists, epidemiologists, social Research profile The Centre for Regenerative Medicine is an scientists and clinical researchers throughout We have demonstrated, for the first time, internationally recognised centre of excellence the University and beyond. that structural and functional MRI changes in stem cells and their applications in human Training & support precede the onset of psychosis and could health and disease. Our work is currently Postgraduate students will have agreed a set be used as a diagnostic aid. We have also organised into five themes. So as to promote of taught courses with their supervisors at demonstrated that it is possible to separate, collaboration within the Centre, we adopt a the beginning of the period of study. These using imaging, autism from learning disability flexible approach to these themes with each should include generic research-skills training in people of matched IQ. We have made PI (Principal investigator) having one or more and project-specific courses. Students are also substantial progress in the discovery of secondary affiliations. Two themes focus on expected to attend a majority of CHS and genes, including DISC-1, associated with fundamental research – Pluripotency and iPS section seminars. psychosis and have played a leading role in and Lineage and Cell Specification. The other three aim to translate fundamental research Facilities understanding how genetic variation alters discoveries into clinical programmes relevant The Centre for Population Health Sciences brain structure and function and risk for to brain, blood and liver diseases and to tissue (CPHS) brings together researchers active in mental illness. Our major disease targets repair. The centre has strong collaborative population health science research, including (that straddle the disciplines of Neurology links to other centres within the University, public health and primary care. Within the and Psychiatry) include: such as the Euan MacDonald Centre for MND school the CPHS academic staff play a large • Autism and learning disability Research, the MS Centre and the Roslin role in research project supervision. There are (Andrew Stanfield) Institute. We also invest in technological also links with the Institute of Genes and • Bipolar disorder and depression development in all areas. Molecular Medicine and the Queen’s Medical (Andrew McIntosh) Research Institute. • Schizophrenia and personality disorder Training & support (Jeremy Hall, Stephen Lawrie) Training within the Centre is provided through Fees & costs a structured series of seminars and literature www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Training & support reviews, in addition to the laboratory and student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Postgraduate students are mentored and scientific skills training imparted to students Additional costs: £1000 supported by at least two supervisors and by their PIs. Generic training in presentation We offer studentships on a Home/EU basis receive longer-term guidance from their skills, project management and writing skills is from a variety of research councils annually Thesis Committee. We also offer a wide- delivered through the University of ranging transferable skills programme and the Edinburgh’s transferable skills programme. PGP MVM (134-163) 2012 28/7/11 12:09 Page 160

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Facilities Reproductive & Respiratory Medicine CRM has high quality in-house facilities for basic research, including: Developmental Science www.ed.ac.uk/pg/223 • State-of-the-art centralised facility for www.ed.ac.uk/pg/221 PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) isolation and culture of both mouse and PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) human embryonic stem cells. MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Transgenic facility covering provision of • MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Research profile mouse ES cells, blastocyst injection, The major areas of research interest are: derivation of custom mouse ES cell lines Research group/centre/institute and other embryo manipulations. The Centre for Reproductive Biology • cellular and molecular mechanisms of • Operator-run flow cytometry service incorporates Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Clinical the resolution and persistence of lung (Cytomation MoFlo and Becton-Dickinson Biochemistry and the Medical Research Council inflammation and scarring; FacsCalibur – 6 parameter, 4 colour Human Reproductive Sciences Unit. • mechanisms of acute lung injury in adult respiratory distress syndrome; sorting; Dako-Cytomation – 8 parameter Research profile • gene therapeutic approaches to the 6 colour sorting). The Centre is recognised internationally as a augmentation of genes that protect against • State-of-the-art equipment for experimental centre of excellence in research and teaching in tissue injury in lung inflammation; embryology (mouse and Xenopus). reproductive biology and medicine. It is housed in • biology of small-cell lung cancer; the purpose-built Queen’s Medical Research From late 2011, the Centre will be housed in a • the effects of cigarette smoke, ozone Institute along with the Centres for Cardiovascular new, specially designed building housing state- and other pollutants on the lung; Research and Inflammation Research. of-the-art research laboratories and core • sleep apnoea; support functions. The research interests of the Centre are wide- • applied lung physiology. ranging and diverse, covering the development Fees & costs The unit also offers a number of research of novel methods of contraception (including www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ opportunities in areas of clinical interest, male methods), the role of inflammation in a student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate for example asthma, chronic bronchitis, range of reproductive processes, regulation Contact emphysema and cystic fibrosis. of the ovary in health and disease, the effects Paul Travers of environmental factors on development of Fees & costs T: +44 (0)131 242 9458 the male reproductive tract, clock genes in www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ E: [email protected] reproduction, cervical ripening and the student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate regulation of labour, and cell signalling. Contact Rehabilitation Studies Training & support Gillian Macleod www.ed.ac.uk/pg/220 PhD students will undertake intensive T: +44 (0)131 242 9172 laboratory-based research projects that utilise E: [email protected] PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) up-to-date molecular and cellular biological MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) techniques. In addition, there are weekly MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) research seminars, journal clubs and research Research profile clinics, and students are expected to complete Rehabilitation Studies has considerable research appropriate transferable skills modules. expertise in measuring outcomes in the context Facilities of disabling disease and has major interests in The centre has well equipped, high-quality cardiac, locomotor and neurological disorders research laboratories, excellent imaging and and their rehabilitation. A driving-assessment histological facilities and an onsite biological facility and a national head-injury rehabilitation research facility. centre are incorporated within the clinical services. Fees & costs Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Additional costs: £2000

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Surgery Veterinary Medicine Training & support Students are assigned a principal and www.ed.ac.uk/pg/224 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/484 assistant supervisor, and progress is monitored PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) by a PhD committee, which includes an MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) independent external assessor and chair, and

MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) a postgraduate liaison officer from the School Research areas provides additional support. Research profile Research group/centre/institute The Department of Surgery is headed by Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Fees & costs Professor O James Garden and has a national The Roslin Institute and the Centre for www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ and international profile in surgical research. Infectious Diseases. student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Postgraduate training is offered at PhD, MD Research profile Contact and MSc by Research level. Strong research Research programmes focus on the health Postgraduate Secretary themes include liver injury and regeneration, and welfare of animals, epidemiology of T: +44 (0)131 650 6287 innate immunity (Professor Wigmore), the role infectious disease, applications of basic animal E: [email protected] of the macrophage in chronic kidney-graft sciences in human and veterinary medicine, rejection (Miss Marson), foetal liver stem-cell the livestock industry and food security. research (Professor Ross), cancer inflammation Research areas include: (Professor Fearon), medical imaging using microbubbles, modification of stress response • Infection and Immunity – Research on pathways and aspects of clinical research in infectious diseases of animals focused on hepatobiliary surgery (Professor Garden and understanding host-pathogen interactions Mr Parks) and transplantation. The Department to allow development of improved disease of Surgery actively collaborates with control methods. individuals across the University of Edinburgh, • Genetics of Animal Diseases – The study nationally and internationally. of animal genetics to understand the genetic basis of susceptibility and Training & support resistance to disease. Facilities for generic and specific research • Oncology – Comparative and translational training are provided through the University oncology, studying cancer biomarkers, research-training programmes and centres. therapeutic targets and the role of stem Facilities cells in cancer. The research activities of the Department • Stem Cells – Research on the biology are divided principally between the Centre of animal stem cells and their use for for Inflammation Research and the disease therapy. Chancellor’s Building. • Neurodegenerative Disease – The biology of neurodegenerative diseases focusing Fees & costs particularly on the transmissible www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ spongiform encephalopathies. student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate • Animal Welfare – Objective understanding Contact of how to improve the quality of Max Duxbury animals’ lives. T: +44 (0)131 242 3615 • Animal Health in the Developing World – E: [email protected] Development of control strategies for important animal and zoonotic diseases in developing countries. • Animal Developmental Biology – the study of cell and tissue growth and differentiation from the early embryo through adulthood. • Food Safety – Improving food safety by understanding interactions between disease-causing organisms and animals. PGP MVM (134-163) 2012 28/7/11 12:09 Page 162

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DENTAL PRIMARY CARE ORAL SURGERY ORTHODONTICS

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Contact Contact Contact Jackie McGurk As for Dental Primary Care. As for Dental Primary Care. T: +44 (0)131 536 4970 Fees & costs Fees & costs E: [email protected] www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Fees & costs student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Entry requirements Entry requirements student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate A Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree, or As for Oral Surgery Entry requirements equivalent primary dental qualification is Programme details A Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree, or required, plus a minimum of two years’ This degree is approved as part of the equivalent primary dental qualification, plus postgraduate experience. Applicants must training programme in orthodontics by the a minimum of two years’ postgraduate experience. also provide evidence of funding. SAC (Specialist Advisory Committee) in Applicants must be qualified for at least three The closing date for all applications is 31st Orthodontics for those in possession of a years, and must be registered with the GDC in January each year. training number awarded by the Postgraduate the UK, or international equivalent, and must Dental Dean for Scotland. be working in a primary care clinical setting. Programme details This programme provides knowledge and Applicants must also provide evidence of funding. This course is designed for graduates in dental surgery who wish to extend their knowledge understanding of both theoretical and This programme has an intake every two years. and clinical practice with an understanding of practical aspects of orthodontics and is The next course will commence in February applied clinical sciences, alongside current suitable for those seeking specialist training 2013 with a closing date of 30 September concept in oral surgery, with practical in orthodontics. 2012 for all applications. experience in dentoalveolar surgery. Academic Teaching methods Programme details skills in clinical research and clinical audit will The programme begins with an introductory Dental Primary Care is designed to suit the also be taught. period in the laboratory to familiarise busy dentist who is unable to attend on a The syllabus includes components of the core students with the basics of wire-bending skills, full-time basis. Each module lasts for 12 weeks. competencies of Oral Surgery training, based appliance design, appliance construction and The programme has an emphasis on operative on the General Dental Council and Royal mechanics.This is followed by five structured dentistry, occlusion and fixed prosthodontics. College of Surgeons guidelines. terms of theoretical seminars and tutorials. Teaching methods Clinical care of patients is established early Teaching methods Most of the clinical practice will take place in within the first term. There are written Teaching is by lectures, seminars and rehearsal the student’s own clinic and appropriate examinations at the end of each term. of procedures in the clinical skills laboratory. records maintained for assessment. Participants In addition, students undertake an integrated Skills & learning outcomes are required to submit case presentations for programme of theoretical, clinical and Students will gain an understanding of the assessment for each module and submit a laboratory teaching. multidisciplinary approach to treatment of written project or essay for each module. adults, orthognathic, surgical cases and cleft- Skills & learning outcomes These practical aspects are further developed palate patients, and the psychological aspects Students will develop a good understanding through the completion of coursework, part of relevant to treatment. of Oral Surgery and be expected to maintain which will involve the care of patients within an accurate logbook, detailing all clinical your home clinical setting. experience gained. Skills & learning outcomes The overall aim of the programme is to enhance participants’ knowledge and clinical skills in the broad area of primary dental care. PGP MVM (134-163) 2012 28/7/11 12:09 Page 163

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PAEDIATRIC PROSTHODONTICS Dentistry Postgraduate Dental Institute / Research areas Edinburgh DENTISTRY www.ed.ac.uk/pg/211 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/228 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/229 PhD Dentistry (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) MClinDent (2 yrs FT, 3 yrs PT) MClinDent (2 yrs FT, 3 yrs PT) MPhil Dentistry (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) Contact Contact Research group/centre/institute As for Dental Primary Care, page 162. As for Dental Primary Care, page 162. The Postgraduate Dental Institute is part of Fees & costs Fees & costs the College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine. www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Research profile student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate There are opportunities for both full-time and Entry requirements Entry requirements part-time research. In addition to our formal As for Oral Surgery, page 162. As for Oral Surgery, page 162. research degrees, applications are accepted for shorter periods where a contribution can Programme details Programme details be made to one of our research themes, The degree is approved as part of the training This programme is recognised by the Royal giving the opportunity for development of programme in paediatric dentistry by the SAC College of Surgeons of Edinburgh as being research skills. (Specialist Advisory Committee) in Paediatric two years of the three-year training programme required to be eligible to sit the Membership Dentistry for those in possession of a training Training & support in Prosthodontics (the UK specialist qualification number awarded by the Postgraduate Dental Our research degrees provide training in in the discipline). It is also approved as part of Dean for Scotland. specific research methodologies. Those the training programme in Prosthodontics by This programme is designed to provide registered for formal research degrees also the SAC (Specialist Advisory Committee) in education, clinical training and research have the opportunity for formal generic Restorative Dentistry for those in possession experience in the discipline of paediatric dentistry. training in research skills, provided within of a training number awarded by the the College. Teaching methods Postgraduate Dental Dean for Scotland. The The degree course commences with an programme addresses the scientific basis of Contact introductory programme of lectures, seminars prosthodontic care, the relationship of other As for Dental Primary Care, page 162. and rehearsal or procedures in the clinical dental disciplines to prosthodontic care, skills laboratory. This is followed by five diagnosis and treatment planning for patients structured terms encompassing the clinical with advanced prosthodontic problems, the care of patients, seminars, journal clubs and clinical treatment of patients with advanced trauma discussion groups. A supervised prosthodontic problems and clinical research dissertation is completed during the treatment involving combined prosthodontic degree course. There are examinations at the and other dental therapy. end of each term and in addition, regular Teaching methods essay – and critical appraisal exercises. Teaching is by a programme of seminars, Skills & learning outcomes practical classes and other didactic sessions Students will develop their knowledge and commencing with a full-time introductory skills in all aspects of paediatric dentistry, course and reviewing the clinical and scientific including diagnosis, treatment planning, scope of the subject to determine its clinical skills and all aspects of patient evidence base. management. The postgraduate will be able Skills & learning outcomes to complete a supervised piece of research The aim of the programme is to extend and will show an understanding of research knowledge and skills in Fixed and Removable methodology and data analysis with the Prosthodontics beyond the level obtained as ability to reflect on the outcome and report an undergraduate to contribute to the candidate’s results appropriately. preparation for a career in specialist practice. PGP (SCE 164-205) 2012 28/7/11 12:10 Page 164

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The College of Science & Engineering is one of the largest and most highly rated science Introduction and engineering institutions in the UK. It comprises seven Schools: Choice • School of Biological Sciences Our degree programmes are designed to be flexible and responsive to • School of Chemistry the needs of students and employers. Most of our programmes are • School of Engineering offered on a part- and full-time basis. There are also opportunities to attend as non-graduating students, undertaking focused study that • School of GeoSciences does not lead to a degree. • School of Informatics • School of Mathematics Funding • School of Physics & Astronomy The College has substantial funding from external and internal sources to support postgraduate research and training. Scholarships and other types of funding are available to our postgraduate students. Please Academic and research excellence contact the relevant School for further information. Contact details are listed in this prospectus. Alternatively visit the following websites: The College produced 42 per cent of Scotland’s science and • www.ed.ac.uk/science-engineering engineering research rated as world-leading in the 2008 Research • www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding Assessment Exercise. Our large and diverse research base provides outstanding opportunities for students to further their knowledge. Applications We are following an ambitious investment strategy to enhance our Details on how to apply can be found at www.ed.ac.uk. facilities. One of the core objectives of the College is to encourage interdisciplinary research and learning, and we have close relations with Paper application forms should be returned directly to the College research organisations including: office at: • the British Geological Survey College of Science & Engineering • the UK Astronomy Technology Centre The University of Edinburgh • the Roslin Institute Weir Building • the Moredun Research Institute The King’s Buildings • the Royal Botanic Garden West Mains Road • the Scottish Agricultural College. Edinburgh EH9 3JY and internationally, For any enquiries regarding the application process please contact • TRIUMF, Canada our Recruitment & Admissions office at [email protected]. • Stanford University, USA • CERN, Switzerland. Schools within the College, as part of a consortium of departments from the universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, were instrumental in establishing the National e-Science Centre. We also participate in several initiatives with other universities in the UK (for example all seven Schools are members of strategic research pools with other leading universities in Scotland) and internationally, including Stanford University in the US. PGP (SCE 164-205) 2012 28/7/11 12:10 Page 166

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The School of Biological Sciences leads the Facilities & resources field in fundamental biological research and The School of Biological Sciences is based at the King’s Buildings, innovative, multidisciplinary science. located south of Edinburgh’s city centre. Recent extensive investment in our facilities includes new buildings and technologies focused on interdisciplinary research, providing a research environment that With more than 125 academic staff covering the full range of biology, supports a very wide range of opportunities for our students. from molecular structure to evolutionary and population biology, the School is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the UK (www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/biology/research). Careers It comprises six research-focused institutes: Our MSc graduates go on to a variety of careers, depending on their • Institute of Cell Biology field of study. Specific examples include graduates in Biodiversity www.biology.ed.ac.uk/research/institutes/cell & Taxonomy of Plants, whose careers include academic work at • Institute of Evolutionary Biology universities and research institutions, survey work, assessment of www.biology.ed.ac.uk/research/institutes/evolution plant and genetic diversity, management of institutes and curation • Institute of Immunology & Infection Research of collections. Graduates in Quantitative Genetics & Genome Analysis www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/biology/ have gone on to PhD studies, positions in research organisations and immunology-infection geneticist posts in the livestock industry. Drug Discovery graduates will • Institute of Molecular Plant Science be equipped for careers in the pharmaceutical industry as well as for www.biology.ed.ac.uk/research/institutes/plant PhD studies. Bioinformatics graduates find jobs in the IT and medical support sectors. Many go on to PhD studies. • Institute of Stem Cell Research www.crm.ed.ac.uk/training Opportunities for PhD graduates include postdoctoral fellowships at Institute of Structural & Molecular Biology • home and abroad, research fellowships, lecturing and working for major www.biology.ed.ac.uk/research/institutes/structure pharmaceutical companies and research centres, such as the MRC and the Wellcome Trust. We are one of the world’s top 40 research universities for biomedical and life sciences. In the most recent UK Research Assessment Exercise, the School was ranked second in the UK for our volume of 3*, Scholarships & bursaries internationally excellent, and 4*, world-leading research. The School’s We award funding for approximately 40 masters and PhD studentships research income is in excess of £30 million. This makes us a first-class per year, to applicants from the UK and other EU countries, with destination for postgraduate study, with a community of about 200 support from organisations including BBSRC, CRUK, EPSRC, MRC, PhD students and 40 masters students. About a third of our 125 NERC, the ELL and the Wellcome Trust. For non-EU applicants a limited academic staff are research fellows independently funded by bodies number of partly or fully funded scholarships may be available through such as Biotechnology & Biological Science Research Council (BBSRC), the School. Please contact us for information on these and other Medical Research Council (MRC), National Environment Research Council scholarships that may be available. You can also find more information NERC), the Royal Society, the Wellcome Trust and other charities. at: www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding. Contact School of Biological Sciences The King’s Buildings Mayfield Road Edinburgh EH9 3JR Postgraduate Research (PhD) T: +44 (0)131 650 5327 F: +44 (0)131 650 6783 E: [email protected] Postgraduate Taught (MSc) T: +44 (0)131 651 7052 F: +44 (0)131 650 5539 E: [email protected] W: www.ed.ac.uk/biology/postgraduate PGP (SCE 164-205) 2012 28/7/11 12:10 Page 167

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BIODIVERSITY & TAXONOMY BIOINFORMATICS research, or progress to a research assistantship Biological Sciences OF PLANTS or other post in an academic biological- sciences laboratory, and set up and perform www.ed.ac.uk/pg/1 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/2 advanced bioinformatics services and research. MSc (1 yr FT) MSc (1 yr FT) Contact Contact BIOTECHNOLOGY Carolyn Wilson Vicky MacTaggart T: +44 (0)131 650 8651 T: +44 (0)131 651 7052 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.ed.ac.uk/pg/676 MSc (1 yr FT) Fees & costs Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Contact student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Professor David Arnot Additional costs: Research project bench fees Additional costs: £1,000 T: +44 (0)131 650 5503 of £1000, plus compulsory field course costs E: [email protected] Entry requirements of £1000 A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international Fees & costs Entry requirements equivalent, in the biological sciences, and a www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ A UK honours degree, or its international good background in molecular biology, student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate equivalent, in a biological or environmental biochemistry or related sciences. Students Additional costs: £2,000 science. Relevant work experience is desirable. with degrees in Informatics, Computing, Entry requirements Programme details Chemistry, Physics and Engineering will also A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international This programme meets the growing demand be considered on a case-by-case basis. equivalent, with a strong background in one worldwide for trained plant taxonomists and Programme details or more of the following areas: biotechnology, is run in partnership with the Royal Botanic This programme combines leading-edge biochemistry, molecular biology and the related Garden, Edinburgh (RBGE). The degree equips informatics and biological research teaching sciences. Engineering, particularly bio-engineering, biologists, conservationists and ecologists teams, creating a productive interface and physics, mathematics, or other backgrounds with high-level skills in pure and applied plant providing advanced training in informatic, will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. taxonomy. It bridges traditional and modern bioinformatic and statistical skills that are Programme details approaches and provides in-depth knowledge required by industry and research. The This programme provides a unique opportunity of plant biodiversity and the methods of programme is constructed round a set of to enhance research and development skills its investigation. compulsory courses focused on programming using biological principles and systems to Teaching methods skills, statistical analysis and database science as create new products, services and industries. Teaching consists of lectures, practicals, well as bioinformatics. Additional optional Participants investigate the economic basis for workshops and investigations, ending with courses allow students to specialise in several current biotechnology structures and areas of examinations. Successful participants embark aspects of bioinformatics, from programme future demand for biotechnology including on a four-month research project to qualify for design and implementation to structural the global pharmaceutical industry and innovation the MSc. Teaching is mainly carried out at the biology, systems biology and genomics. in drug and vaccine design and regenerative RBGE. The landscaped gardens, botanical Teaching methods medicine. Changing human demography and collections and expertise of RBGE staff offer Teaching includes e-learning and face-to-face growing demand for food, fuel, intelligent a unique learning resource. Some teaching lectures, seminars, tutorials and practicals. A agriculture and a cleaner, greener environment and research support also takes place at the major part of the MSc is the independent will also be major thematic areas of the course. King's Buildings. research project, based in active research Teaching methods Skills & learning outcomes laboratories, where emerging skills in Teaching takes place across two semesters Graduates attain practical knowledge of the bioinformatics can be honed and refined in a and successful participants undertake an principles and techniques of modern plant real-world situation. independent research project. taxonomy as well as an in-depth understanding Skills & learning outcomes Skills & learning outcomes of plant groups and phylogeny and experience This degree provides an opportunity to Graduates acquire the ability to analyse the in methods of investigation of plant diversity specialise in particular aspects of technology transfer problem in scientific and and its evolution. bioinformatics. 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www.ed.ac.uk/pg/3 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/6 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/649 MSc (1 yr FT) MSc (1 yr FT) MSc (1 yr FT)

Contact Contact Contact As for Bioinformatics, page 169. Professor Andrew Leigh Brown As for Bioinformatics, page 169. E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)131 650 5513 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Fees & costs Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Additional costs: £1,000 student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Additional costs: £1,000 Additional costs: £1,000 Entry requirements Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, with a strong background in A UK 2:2 honours degree, or its international equivalent, with a strong background in one molecular biology, biochemistry or related equivalent, in the biological sciences, with or more of the following areas: bioinformatics, sciences. Students with degrees in Informatics, evidence of quantitative skills; or the same in computer sciences and modelling, molecular Computing, Chemistry, Physics and Engineering mathematics, statistics or the physical sciences biology and related sciences, engineering, or will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. and evidence of an interest in genetics. biotechnology. Physics, mathematics, or other backgrounds will also be considered on a case- Programme details Programme details by-case basis. This programme explores the methods used This programme is based in the internationally in the 21st century to develop therapeutic renowned Institute of Evolutionary Biology. Programme details compounds for human and animal health as It provides training in genetics and quantitative This programme provides the opportunity to well as agents for disease control in plants. skills that are increasingly required by industry gain experience in one of the newest areas of Participants develop an understanding of the and research to exploit the explosion of biology; the systematic and rationale application basic requirements of a good drug, how a information in genomics. Participants gain of engineering principles to the understanding suitable target is selected, the techniques the knowledge and skills required to apply and design of biological networks. Participants that are available for discovering new lead quantitative genetics theory to practical gain exposure to fundamental design principles compounds and how these are developed problems in both the biomedical and animal- and biotechnology tools currently being developed, into a marketable product. science industries, and to undertake research such as genome-wide, high-throughout genetic in evolutionary genetics, population genetics or cell-based screens, DNA synthesis and the Teaching methods and genome analysis. The syllabus, with its use of “Bio-Bricks” to create novel biological Lectures, seminars and group discussions, range of core and optional courses, is directly outputs. Students also gain experience of supplemented by practical exercises, will use relevant to current issues in evolutionary, quantitative methods of modelling and data examples of relevance to participants from all population, plant, human and animal genetics. analysis to inform and design new hypotheses. countries, dealing both with the fundamental scientific problems and techniques of drug Teaching methods Teaching methods discovery and design with the intention to The programme consists of lectures, tutorials, Teaching takes the form of lectures, tutorials, develop principles for new therapeutic seminars and computer practicals. Students discussion groups and practical lab experience, strategies, as well as the social implications have access to a range of generic-skills during the project work, which provides a that arise. courses. Assessment for the diploma is by unique opportunity to apply design principles written examinations, in-course assignments to understand and solve biological problems. Skills & learning outcomes and project work. In May students proceed Graduates of this programme are equipped Skills & learning outcomes to a full-time research project with submission with hands-on experience of state-of-the-art Graduates leave with the ability to design, of a dissertation for the MSc degree. preparative and analytical methods of interpret, and critique experimental approaches research, and practical experience of structural Skills & learning outcomes to systems biology, an understanding of modelling, biology/bioinformatics computing. The majority of our graduates proceed to engineering and design principles applied to PhD studies; others to positions in research real-world biological problems and the ability organisations or commercial companies. to conduct experiments and contribute to development of tools used in systems biology. PGP (SCE 164-205) 2012 28/7/11 12:10 Page 169

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Cell Biology Evolutionary Biology Immunology Biological Sciences www.ed.ac.uk/pg/7 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/8 & Infection Research PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) www.ed.ac.uk/pg/488 Research group/centre/institute Research group/centre/institute PhD Evolutionary Biology, The Institute of Cell Biology (ICB) is a world- The Institute of Evolutionary Biology (IEB) is Immunology and Infection Research leading research centre for cell and molecular one of the largest groupings of evolutionary (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) biology with a combined grant income of biologists in the world and includes nearly Research group/centre/institute more than £30 million. It comprises 30 30 research groups. The Institute of Immunology & Infection research groups, including the Wellcome Research profile Research comprises more than 20 Trust Centre for Cell Biology. The Institute’s research areas include evolutionary independent principal investigators, including Research profile ecology, animal behaviour and social evolution; nine professors affiliated with the University. Research focuses on the molecular evolution of disease (with links especially with Research profile mechanisms that underpin genomic and malaria and immunology research); quantitative The research encompasses a number of cellular structure, function, stability and genetics (including long-term studies of overlapping themes: development. We offer a wide scope of natural populations and applications to animal Fundamental Immunology: researching projects using model organisms such as breeding); evolutionary genetics (including • how B and T lymphocytes interact and E coli, S cerevisiae, S pombe, Neurospora, genome analysis and experimental work with develop in response to antigen challenge, Drosophila, Xenopus and Mouse. a variety of species); and evolution of viruses how responses are initiated by dendritic (such as HIV and influenza). Training & support cells and dampened by regulatory cells Generic training is facilitated through a lively Training & support • Immune Regulation of Disease: designing programme of transferable skills courses. Generic training is facilitated through immunological interventions to ameliorate Students are assigned a supervisor and a thesis transferable skills courses. PhD students may pathology or to enhance host immunity, committee but are encouraged to develop also attend taught components of the MSc in conjunction with new vaccines against independent lines of enquiry. The learning courses in Quantitative Genetics & Genome parasites and therapies for autoimmunity process is through a hands-on, laboratory- Analysis and The Evolution of Language & • Molecular Biology & Genetics of Parasites: based project, carried out alongside others Cognition. In addition, there are several active focusing on antigens and drug resistance engaged in similar activities. Guided reading, seminar series and journal clubs both within in malaria parasites, the cell and molecular one-to-one supervision, group seminars and the Institute and elsewhere in the University. biology of trypanosomes and Leishmania occasional short workshops are all used. parasites, and proteomics and transcriptomics Facilities of helminth worm parasites Facilities The Institute of Evolutionary Biology is based Molecular Microbiology: the cell biology The Institute is based in the Swann-Darwin- in the Ashworth Laboratories, with excellent • and post-genomic functional analysis of Rutherford complex with modern laboratories support for laboratory and field-based research. intracellular bacterial pathogens and state-of-the-art facilities for cell and Additional costs Host-Pathogen Population Biology: molecular biology, including seminar rooms, a • Most laboratories require a bench fee of up to integrating conventional immunology, recently refurbished library and comprehensive £2,000 per year. This cost can be covered in pathogen research and systems-level computer facilities. Research Council studentships. quantitative biology. Additional costs Funding Training & support Most laboratories require a bench fee of up to Each institute receives a number of PhD Training is available for specialised £2,000 per year. This cost can be covered in studentships from the UK research councils to facilities such as flow cytometry and Research Council studentships. support postgraduate study. In addition, there confocal microscopy. We also offer courses Funding may be funding for specific projects, details of for those required to work with animals, with Each institute receives a number of PhD which can be found on the School's website. pathogens, genetically manipulated organisms studentships from the UK research councils to and radioactive substances. Researchers support postgraduate study. 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Group, which is preceded by a student-only Additional costs Additional costs discussion with external invited speakers. Most laboratories require a bench fee of up to Most laboratories require a bench fee of up to £2,000 per year. This cost can be covered in £2,000 per year. This cost can be covered in Facilities Research Council studentships. Research Council studentships. The Institute offers a comprehensive set of research facilities, including tissue-culture Funding Funding facilities, 17-colour flow cytometry, five- Each institute receives a number of PhD CRM receives studentships from the MRC, dimensional confocal microscopy, studentships from the UK research councils to BBSRC and other funding bodies. We run phosphorimaging and real-time PCR. There is support postgraduate study. In addition, there both 3- and 4-year PhD programmes including also ready access to automated DNA sequencing. may be funding for specific projects, details of a 4-year Prize PhD studentship programme which can be found on the School website. funded by the MRC as part of our Centre Additional costs of Excellence award. See www.crm.ed.ac.uk/ Research costs may be charged in addition to studentships for further details. fees, though these are covered by Research Stem Cell Research Council studentships. www.ed.ac.uk/pg/11 PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) Structural Funding Funded studentships are available on a Research group/centre/institute & Molecular Biology competitive basis. The Institute for Stem Cell Research (ISCR) www.ed.ac.uk/pg/12 is a world-leading centre for multidisciplinary PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) research in mammalian stem-cell biology. Molecular Plant Sciences Research group/centre/institute The Institute forms part of the MRC Centre for The Institute of Structural & Molecular Biology www.ed.ac.uk/pg/10 Regenerative Medicine (CRM), a major initiative has approximately 13 research groups and PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) at the University, which brings international strong links with the Centre for Structures at groups in basic and translational stem cell Research group/centre/institute Extreme Conditions, the Centre for research together to form a single highly The Institute of Molecular Plant Sciences Translational and Chemical Biology and the interactive unit: www.crm.ed.ac.uk. consists of 14 research groups. Centre for Systems Biology at Edinburgh. The CRM provides a stimulating, intellectual Research profile Research profile environment and is fully resourced for all The Institute of Molecular Plant Sciences The Institute of Structural & Molecular aspects of stem cell biology and regenerative (IMPS) is the most active university department Biology (ISMB) contains groups investigating medicine. for plant science in the UK. It offers the molecular structure using techniques such as exciting opportunity to apply multidisciplinary Research profile biomolecular nuclear magnetic resonance, approaches “from computational biology Recognised globally as a centre of excellence X-ray crystallography and computational to molecular genetics and cell biology” in stem-cell research and technology, the structure prediction, as well as the full panoply to subjects ranging from plant growth, ISCR is dedicated to gaining fundamental of methods for protein production and development and evolution to plant- understanding of stem cells, to use this biological characterisation. It also houses the pathogen interactions. knowledge to improve human health, and Centre for Translational & Chemical Biology. to provide leadership in training the next Training & support A new area of research in the Institute is the generation of basic and clinical scientists in Postgraduate students in the Institute of development of technologies that combine stem cell biology and regenerative medicine. Molecular Plant Sciences gain experience in chemical library generation with proteomics research techniques, oral presentations, Training & support and high speed scanning/imaging methods writing of scientific papers and computing. Researchers can attend transferable skills to allow identification of new ligand/protein Facilities courses and participate in external courses interactions. provided by organisations such as the The Institute of Molecular Plant Sciences This diverse structural information is often Engineering & Physical Sciences Research occupies purpose-built laboratories and combined with various other physical methods Council (EPSRC). specialist facilities for plant growth (including to characterise biomolecules of interest to the 2 700m of control environment growth rooms Facilities pharmaceutical and food industries. and 2,500m2 of glasshouses), imaging We have excellent resources for stem-cell Training & support (including confocal and electron microscopy) culture, experimental embryology (mouse and The learning process is through a hands-on, and for biochemical analysis. It has strong links Xenopus), gene targeting and microinjection, laboratory-based project with guided reading, with other biologists within the University and FACS, imaging and confocal microscopy, one-to-one supervision, group seminars and plant scientists at the Royal Botanic Garden, bioinformatics and micro-array facilities. Edinburgh, the UK's largest botanic garden occasional short workshops. after Kew. PGP (SCE 164-205) 2012 28/7/11 12:10 Page 171

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Rutherford-Swann complex with modern to £2,000 per year. This cost can be covered studentships from the UK research councils to Biological Sciences laboratories and excellent facilities for in Research Council studentships. support postgraduate study. In addition, there research in structural molecular biology of may be funding for specific projects, details of microorganisms, plants and mammalian cells. which can be found on the School website. PGP (SCE 164-205) 2012 28/7/11 12:10 Page 172

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The two research schools of Chemistry at the For NMR in the solution and solid state, we have 10 spectrometers at field strengths from 200-800 MHz; mass spectrometry utilises EI, ESI, universities of Edinburgh and St Andrews are APCI, MALDI and FAB instrumentation, including LC and GC interfaces. the highest graded in Scotland and have New combinatorial chemistry laboratories, equipped with a modern fermentation unit, are available. We have excellent facilities for the recently merged to form EaStCHEM. The new synthesis and characterisation of bio-molecules, including advanced research school has 80 faculty members, mass spectrometry and NMR stopped-flow spectrometers, EPR, HPLC, more than 200 research (mainly PhD) students FPLC and AA. World-class facilities are available for small molecule and macromolecular. and more than 300 graduate students and X-ray diffraction, utilising both single crystal and powder methods. postdoctoral fellows. It is one of the largest Application of diffraction methods at high pressures is a particular and most successfully funded in Europe. strength, and we enjoy strong links to central facilities for neutron, muon and synchrotron science in the UK-and further afield. We are one of the world’s leading centres for gas-phase electron diffraction. Research Assessment Exercise

(RAE) rating Instruments for magnetic and electronic characterisation of materials In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, 40 per cent of our (SQUID), electron microscopy (SEM, TEM), force-probe microscopy, research in Chemistry was rated 3*, internationally excellent and a high-resolution FT-Raman and FT-IR, XPS and thermal analysis are further 30 per cent was rated 4*, world-leading. These results make available. We have also recently installed a new 1,000-tonne pressure us the second highest rated school in the UK. chamber, to be used for the synthesis of materials at high pressures and temperatures. Fluorescence spectroscopy and microscopy Our range of degrees instruments are available within the Collaborative Optical Spectroscopy, Micromanipulation & Imaging Centre (COSMIC). Dedicated We offer opportunities for research leading to PhD or MSc by Research computational infrastructure is available, and we benefit from degrees in all areas of chemistry. close links with the Edinburgh Parallel Computing Centre. We also offer taught masters/diploma courses in: • Medicinal & Biological Chemistry Careers Materials Chemistry. • Many graduates follow research careers in universities, industry or research institutes. Opportunities in industry are wide-ranging and Training & support can include, for example, working in research and development in Students attend regular research talks, visiting speaker symposia, an pharmaceutical companies and coatings and chemicals manufacturers. annual residential meeting in the Scottish Highlands, and lecture A chemistry PhD also forms an excellent background for careers in courses on specialised techniques and safety. Students are encouraged other sectors. to participate in transferable skills and computing courses, public awareness of science activities, undergraduate teaching and to The MSc by Research or a taught masters/diploma award is a valuable represent the School at national and international conferences. extension to an existing BSc (Hons) qualification in chemistry, or related Students following the taught masters/diploma programmes first discipline, and can lead to further opportunities in research or improved receive training in a variety of techniques and skills related to chemistry employment prospects in the chemicals sector. research and attend several advanced lectures courses and research method exercises before going on to carry out extended project work Contact in their area of specialisation. School of Chemistry University of Edinburgh Facilities & resources The King’s Buildings Our range of instrumentation is among the best available in the world Edinburgh EH9 3JJ and offers a unique range of capabilities. Our laboratories have been T: +44 (0)131 650 4724 refurbished recently to meet the highest possible standards. F: +44 (0)131 650 6453 E: [email protected] W: www.chem.ed.ac.uk/studying PGP (SCE 164-205) 2012 28/7/11 12:10 Page 173

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MATERIALS CHEMISTRY Teaching methods Programme details Chemistry Lectures are supported by tutorial sessions Participants take courses in Synthetic Organic and assessed by examination in April/May. Chemistry, and Chemical Biology, Medicinal www.ed.ac.uk/pg/448 Chemistry and Biophysical Chemistry in MSc (1 yr FT) Skills & learning outcomes concurrence with a practically based course Graduates of the programme offer potential Contact offering an introduction to research methods. employers their experience of research Dr Steven Henderson You will then proceed to a period of full-time design and management and the ability to T: +44 (0)131 650 4811 research project work leading to the produce scientific reports as well as key E: [email protected] submission of a Master's dissertation. communication and organisational skills. Fees & costs Teaching methods www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ MEDICINAL & As for Materials Chemistry. student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY Skills & learning outcomes Additional costs: £1,000 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/450 As for Materials Chemistry. Entry requirements MSc (1 yr FT) A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international Contact equivalent, in chemistry or a closely As for Materials Chemistry. related discipline. Fees & costs Programme details www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Participants take courses in Properties & student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Reactions of Matter, Chemistry of Functional Additional costs: £1,000 Materials, Physical Techniques in Action and Techniques and Concepts in Inorganic Entry requirements Chemistry in concurrence with a practically A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international based course offering an introduction to equivalent, in chemistry or a closely related research methods. You will then proceed discipline. to a period of full-time research project work leading to the submission of a Master’s dissertation. PGP (SCE 164-205) 2012 28/7/11 12:10 Page 174

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Chemistry methodologies (particularly in structural facilities for neutron, muon and synchrotron chemistry) is a key feature, and we specialise in science in the UK and further afield. We are www.ed.ac.uk/pg/16 structural chemistry at extremely high pressures. one of the world's leading centres for gas- MPhil (2 yrs FT) phase electron diffraction. Materials Chemistry MSc by Research (1 yr FT) Also available are instruments for magnetic PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) The EaStCHEM Materials group is one of the largest in the UK. Areas of strength include and electronic characterisation of materials Research profile the design, synthesis and characterisation (SQUID), electron microscopy (SEM, TEM), The Chemistry/Biology Interface of functional (for example magnetic, force-probe microscopy, high-resolution This is a broad area, with particular strengths superconducting and electronic) materials; FTRaman and FT-IR, XPS and thermal analysis. in the areas of protein structure and function, strongly correlated electronic materials, We have also recently installed a new 1,000- mechanistic enzymology, proteomics, peptide battery and fuel cell materials and devices, tonne pressure chamber, to be used for the and protein synthesis, protein folding, porous solids, fundamental and applied synthesis of materials at high pressures and recombinant and synthetic DNA methodology, electrochemistry polymer microarray temperatures. Fluorescence spectroscopy and biologically targeted synthesis and the technologies and technique development microscopy instruments are available within application of high throughput and for materials and nanomaterials analysis. the COSMIC Centre. Dedicated computational combinatorial approaches. We also focus on infrastructure is available, and we benefit from Training & support biophysical chemistry, the development and close links with the Edinburgh Parallel Students attend regular research talks, application of physicochemical techniques to Computing Centre. visiting speaker symposia, an annual biological systems. This includes mass residential meeting in the Scottish Highlands, spectrometry, advanced spectroscopy and and lecture courses on specialised techniques microscopy, as applied to proteins, enzymes, and safety. You are encouraged to participate DNA, membranes and biosensors. in transferable skills and computing courses, Experimental & Theoretical public awareness of science activities, Chemical Physics undergraduate teaching and to represent This is the fundamental study of molecular the School at national and international properties and processes. Areas of expertise conferences. include probing molecular structure in the gas Facilities phase, clusters and nanoparticles, the Our range of instrumentation matches the development and application of best available elsewhere in the world and physicochemical techniques such as mass offers a unique range of capabilities. Our spectoscropy to molecular systems and the laboratories have been refurbished recently EaStCHEM surface science group, who study to meet the highest possible standards. For complex molecules on surfaces, probing the NMR in the solution and solid state, we have structure property-relationships employed in 10 spectrometers at field strengths from heterogeneous catalysis. A major feature is in 200-800 MHz; mass spectrometry utilises Silico Scotland, a world-class research EI, ESI, APCI, MALDI and FAB instrumentation, computing facility. including LC and GC interfaces. New Molecular Synthetic Chemistry combinatorial chemistry laboratories, equipped with a modern fermentation unit, This research area encompasses the synthesis are available. We have excellent facilities for and characterisation of organic and inorganic the synthesis and characterisation of bio- compounds, including those with application molecules, including advanced mass in homogeneous catalysis, nanotechnology, spectrometry and NMR stopped-flow coordination chemistry, ligand design and spectrometers, EPR, HPLC, FPLC, AA. supramolecular chemistry, asymmetric catalysis, heterocyclic chemistry and the World-class facilities are available for development of synthetic methods and small molecule and macromolecular X-ray strategies leading to the synthesis of diffraction, utilising both single crystal and biologically important molecules (including powder methods. Application of diffraction drug discovery). The development of methods at high pressures is a particular innovative synthetic and characterisation strength, and we enjoy strong links to central PGP (SCE 164-205) 2012 28/7/11 12:10 Page 175

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Engineering has a long history at the Scholarships & bursaries University of Edinburgh, since the formation Potential sources of funding include: of the Regius Chair in 1868, and spans more • Association of Commonwealth Universities Awards than 130 years of research and development. • British Council Awards • China Scholarship Many of our staff have international reputations, and we provide an • Industrial funding excellent opportunity to learn from these respected experts. In the • Overseas Government or Home Institution most recent Research Assessment Exercise, of the 87 research staff • Overseas Research Student Awards that submitted, 40 per cent of their research was ranked 3*, • Research Council Doctoral Training internationally excellent, while a further 15 per cent was rated 4*, • Research Institute funding from the School world-leading, placing Edinburgh third in the UK for Engineering. • SAAS (UK/EU applicants only) • School of Engineering International Masters Scholarships Our range of degrees • Shell Centenary Scholarships. The School of Engineering offers a choice of taught MSc programmes For more information visit: that reflect the breadth of our research. The taught MSc degrees are www.see.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/studentships/ one-year programmes in advanced skills. We offer these degrees in the studentopps.html following subjects: or • Bioelectronics www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/student-funding. • Biomechanics • Carbon Capture & Storage Careers • Electronics • Electronics: Analogue System Design Our MSc graduates go on to a variety of careers depending on • Signal Processing & Communications their field of study. These include positions in industry and specialist • Structural & Fire Safety Engineering consultancies both within the UK and around the world. • Structural Engineering & Mechanics • Sustainable Energy Systems. With the breadth of postgraduate courses available, our engineering graduates enter a wide range of fields including communications, In addition the School participates in a two-year international masters defence, medical imaging, engineering consultancy, construction, programme with Ghent University, Belgium and Lund University, renewable energy and the semi-conductor industry. Many go on to Sweden, in fire safety engineering. further research. We also offer a choice of postgraduate research degrees: PhD, EngD, MPhil and MSc by Research. Students undertaking these programmes Opportunities for PhD graduates can include postdoctoral fellowships, work within our five research institutes: research contracts in universities, industry or research institutes and lecturing roles. • Digital Communications • Energy Systems • Infrastructure and Environment Contact • Integrated Micro and Nano Systems School of Engineering • Materials and Processes. Faraday Building A vibrant, interdisciplinary and transferable skills training programme King’s Buildings is offered to all research students through the Graduate School Mayfield Road of Engineering. Edinburgh EH9 3JL T: +44 (0)131 651 7185 (taught) T: +44 (0)131 651 7213 (research) F: +44 (0)131 650 6554 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.eng.ed.ac.uk PGP (SCE 164-205) 2012 28/7/11 12:10 Page 177

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BIOELECTRONICS BIOMECHANICS CARBON CAPTURE Engineering & STORAGE

www.ed.ac.uk/pg/443 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/670 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/518 MSc (1 yr FT) MSc (1 yr FT) MSc Carbon Capture & Storage Contact Contact (1 yr FT, 3 yrs PT) MSc Administrator As for Bioelectronics. MSc Carbon Capture & Storage T: +44 (0)131 651 7185 (Engineering) (1 yr FT) Fees & costs E: [email protected] www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Contact Fees & costs student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate MSc Programme Secretary www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ T: +44 (0)131 650 4866 Entry requirements student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate E: [email protected] A UK 1st or 2:1 honours degree, or its Entry requirements international equivalent, in engineering Fees & costs A UK 1st or 2:1 honours degree, or its or physics. www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ international equivalent, in engineering or student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Programme details a physical science. Additional costs: £400 Biomechanics is the study of the relationship Programme details between forces and function within cells, Entry requirements Bioelectronics is the innovative merging of tissues and organs within living organisms. A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international high-tech electronics, physical chemistry and This MSc provides students with knowledge equivalent, in an engineering or geoscience micro/nano technologies, directed towards in the broad range of fields necessary for the subject, for the Carbon Capture & Storage applications in medicine and the life sciences. study of Biomechanics, practical skills in the programme, in engineering or physical This programme equips students with form of computational modelling, training sciences for the Carbon Capture & Storage fundamental knowledge of bioscience and in research methods, and knowledge on (Engineering) programme. Evidence of biotechnology, providing advanced training in Biomechanics of several areas, including the numeracy is also required. electronic engineering, microfabrication, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems, Programme details biomedical image processing and biosensors. and tissue engineering. Individual research This is the first MSc in Carbon Capture & projects will be application-based using a Teaching methods Storage (CCS) in the UK. It provides high-level range of life-science and physics/engineering Students study compulsory taught courses interdisciplinary skills and training in the entire supervisers, allowing each student to apply which include formal lectures, laboratory value chain of carbon capture and storage. their knowledge and tools to a specific demonstrations and practical exercises. The programme incorporates two streams, biomechanics area. These are delivered by expert staff from the suitable for students with differing career aims University and, where appropriate, from Teaching methods and backgrounds. Both streams draw on our industrial or other educational bodies. This As for Bioelectronics. world-class interdisciplinary academic research is followed by a three-month dissertation or in Carbon Capture & Storage, including Skills & learning outcomes research project leading to a masters thesis. insights gained from collaboration with a The programme provides both graduates and broad range of industrial stakeholders. Skills & learning outcomes working professionals with a broad training Graduates will be prepared to work as sufficient to enable them to undertake future Teaching methods engineers or scientists solving problems in research work in Biomechanics. It is also an Teaching comprises two semesters of taught the biomedical and biomolecular domains, or excellent basis for a career in the biomedical courses including lectures and practical to pursue advanced degrees in engineering, sciences, or to pursue advanced degrees in courses, then students take an individual medicine, or the life sciences. engineering, medicine or the life sciences. research project. Additionally, field site visits are carried out and there is also an optional geological field excursion to study analogues for geological storage of C02.

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www.ed.ac.uk/pg/20 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/423 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/21 MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT) MSc (12 mths FT, 24 mths PT) Contact Contact Contact As for Bioelectronics, page 177. As for Bioelectronics, page 177. Postgraduate Admissions Team Fees & costs Fees & costs T: +44 (0)141 330 4515 www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ E: [email protected] student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Fees & costs Entry requirements Entry requirements www.gla.ac.uk/registry/fees/ A UK 1st or 2:1 honours degree, or its A UK 1st or 2:1 honours degree, or its Entry requirements international equivalent, typically in electrical international equivalent, in civil engineering A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international engineering with a specialisation in signal or a related subject. Applicants with equivalent, in civil engineering or a related processing and/or communications. backgrounds in other fields may be accepted. subject. Applicants with backgrounds in other Applications from related fields such as Programme details fields may be accepted. computer science, physics or mathematics This programme covers the fundamentals of will also be considered. Entry into this high- Programme details fire science, including laboratory classes, fire level programme is competitive and high This MSc, run jointly by the Universities of safety engineering and relevant structural grades are expected in fundamentals such as Edinburgh and Glasgow, aims to provide engineering topics, including finite element mathematics, signals & systems, probability advanced training required by the structural methods. The research project is chosen by & statistics and communications & engineers of tomorrow. Compulsory courses the student from an extensive range of signal processing. you will study include Computational options and runs in parallel with teaching, Modelling & Approximation, Computational Programme details culminating in the dissertation. Modelling of Nonlinear Problems, Structural This programme provides graduates and Teaching methods Concrete, Structural Dynamics & Earthquake working professionals with a broad training in As for Bioelectronics, page 177. Engineering, Thin Walled Members & Stability, signal processing and communications. It is Plastic Analysis of Frames and Slabs, Design of suitable for recent graduates who wish to Skills & learning outcomes Structures for Fire Resistance and Mechanics develop the specialist knowledge and skills Graduates will have a knowledge of the critical of Repair & Strengthening of Structures. relevant to this industry and is also suitable as issues in structural fire safety engineering, with advanced study in preparation for research an understanding of relevant fire and structural Teaching methods work in an academic or industrial environment behaviours; they will be familiar with As for Bioelectronics, page 177. performance-based approaches to design and or in a specialist consultancy organisation. Classes are taught one day a week in have an awareness of the capabilities – and Engineers or other professionals wishing to Edinburgh, and one day a week in Glasgow. participate in the MSc programme may do so limitations – of relevant advanced modelling on a part-time basis. methods for structures and fire. Skills & learning outcomes Graduates are trained in a range of analytical Teaching methods methods and tools, with a particular emphasis As for Bioelectronics, page 177. on computer-based methods using advanced Skills & learning outcomes software. You will also develop problem-solving This programme will appeal to graduates skills to a high level, enabling you to think in who wish to pursue a career in a range of new and imaginative ways to solve difficult industries such as communications, radar, engineering problems. medical imaging and wherever signal processing is applied. PGP (SCE 164-205) 2012 28/7/11 12:10 Page 180

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SUSTAINABLE Digital Communications Energy Systems ENERGY SYSTEMS www.ed.ac.uk/pg/24 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/25 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/22 MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT) MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Contact PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) As for Bioelectronics, page 177. Research group/centre/institute Research group/centre/institute Fees & costs The Institute for Digital Communications The Institute of Energy Systems (IES) conducts www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ (IDCOM) has three major centres of activity: world-class research on the conversion, student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Signal Processing, Communications Systems transmission and utilisation of many forms of Additional costs: £250 to cover the costs of and the Centre for Communications Interface renewable and conventional energy. The IES visiting several hydro, coal, nuclear and wind Research (CCIR). also co-hosts the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) and collaborates in a Joint Research power plants. Training & support Institute in Energy with Heriot-Watt University. Entry requirements Our researchers are strongly encouraged and A UK 1st or 2:1 honours degree, or its trained to present their research at Research profile international equivalent, preferably in conferences and in journal papers during the We offer a world-leading centre of research in engineering, or a physical science. course of their PhD. You are encouraged to marine and renewable energy and with a wide Applicants with backgrounds in other attend transferable skills courses and to range of other research in energy and climate fields may be accepted. participate in external courses provided by change, machines and power-electronic organisations such as EPSRC (The Engineering interfaces, and power-system operation and Programme details and Physical Sciences Research Council). control. Current research areas include marine This internationally-renowned degree, and renewable energy conversion; coastal based in a world-leading renewable energy Facilities defence; direct-drive slow-speed electrical research group, offers a broad and flexible The Institute has excellent research facilities, in machines; power electronic conversion and programme covering the engineering, particular state-of-the-art computing systems conditioning, power systems operation and economic, environmental and policy aspects and support. control. of energy systems. It equips graduates and Fees & costs Training & support working professionals with a broad training in, www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ As for Digital Communications. and understanding of energy production, student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate delivery, consumption, efficiency, economics, Additional costs: Students are normally Facilities policy and regulation. These are considered required to pay a minimum bench fee of The Institute’s excellent laboratory and in the context of the sustainability of energy £1,000 per year. computing facilities include unique state-of- supply and consumption patterns, both locally the-art wave and tidal-current tanks and Contact and globally. electrical machines testing facilities for Graduate School Office experimental studies. Teaching methods T: +44 (0)131 651 7213 As for Bioelectronics, page 177. Teaching E: [email protected] Fees & costs includes several field trips to power plants. www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Skills & learning outcomes student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate On successful completion of this programme, Students are normally required to pay a students will be able to understand and minimum bench fee of £1,000 per year. evaluate alternative modes of energy supply, Contact critically analyse competing claims in the As for Digital Communications. energy sector, analyse the technical and economic interactions of developments in the energy systems. PGP (SCE 164-205) 2012 28/7/11 12:10 Page 181

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Infrastructure Integrated Micro Materials & Processes Engineering & the Environment & Nano Systems (IMNS) www.ed.ac.uk/pg/28 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/26 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/27 MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) Research group/centre/institute Research group/centre/institute Research group/centre/institute The Institute for Materials & Processes (IMP) The Institute for Infrastructure & Environment IMNS brings together researchers from brings together researchers from biomedical, is one of the leading centres of Civil integrated-circuit design, system-on-chip chemical, materials and mechanical Engineering research in the UK. There are design, image-sensor design, bioelectronics, engineering. four research groups within the Institute. micro/nano-fabrication, microelectromechanical Research profile systems (MEMS), micromachining, neural Research profile IMP staff conducts world-class research in five computation and reconfigurable and We foster ingenuity, creativity and excellence main areas: Biomedical and Biological Engineering; adaptive computing. in research, seeking effective new Carbon Capture and Clean Energy; Mesoscale technologies to solve real-world problems in Research profile Mechanics of Materials; Multi-phase and the context of sustainable development. Key Research activities range from industrially Complex Flows; Nanoporous and Nano-structured research areas are shells and containment focused process development and low-power, Materials. The research environment provides structures, and non-linear finite element system-on-a chip design, to long-term high-quality training in research for postdoctoral modelling of complex structures; particulate research into circuit design, system researchers and postgraduate students, solid mechanics with application to bulk-solids architectures and novel on silicon structures. leading to PhD degrees in Chemical Engineering, handling; behaviour and design of structures We have strong links to the life sciences and Materials Science and Engineering, and in fire and other extreme events; fire-safety medicine, so bio-electronics and bio-MEMS are Mechanical Engineering. Much of the research science and fire engineering; computational areas of rapid growth. is carried out in collaboration with industrial mechanics and bio-mechanics; FRP and academic groups throughout the world. Training & support composites in structural strengthening and As for Digital Communications. Training & support repair; novel NDT methodologies (radar, As for Digital Communications. ultrasonic and infrared); biogeochemical Facilities Facilities modelling and subsurface transport of The Institute has laboratory and computing The Institute has excellent laboratory facilities, contaminants and remediation; sustainable facilities unique to the UK. These include a with highly specialised state-of-the-art water resources management and waste water substantial design and test resource, and a instrumentation for research in adsorption, treatment; and sediment transport processes in comprehensive silicon and MEMS fabrication biomedical engineering, conservation materials estuaries and open channels. capability based at the Scottish Microelectronics Centre (SMC). In addition to an extensive science (joint research laboratory with the Training & support micro/nano-fabrication equipment toolset, the National Museums of Scotland), high pressure As for Digital Communications. SMC also houses an imaging and analysis and temperature advanced materials synthesis, Facilities facility with SEM, AFM and FIB equipment for ice mechanics, and multi-phase flows. For The Institute has excellent laboratory and integrated circuit visualisation and repair. advanced numerical work in computational computing facilities, with specialised state-of- fluid dynamics and molecular and mesoscopic Funding the-art instrumentation for research in structures, modelling of materials, the Institute benefits www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ granular solids, fire-safety engineering, NDT from access to the Edinburgh Compute and student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate and environmental engineering. 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The School of GeoSciences explores the Scholarships & bursaries factors and forces that shape our world and The School receives sizeable PhD studentship quota allocations from environments. As a leading interdisciplinary research councils, and has PhD studentships from successful consortium bids, and research grants. Some MSc/diploma programmes receive group, we aim to understand the interaction industrial funding, quota MSc scholarships from NERC and from the between the Earth’s geology, atmosphere, Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS). A few partial studentships may be available for some MSc by Research and MSc Carbon oceans, biosphere and human responses and Management candidates. For more information on University funding roles in this complex interplay. Maintaining and scholarships for non-EU students, please visit www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding. our track record of world-leading excellence, the School’s ‘Earth Systems and Environmental Careers Science’ was ranked first in the UK in the With an increasing world focus on natural resources and the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. environment, graduates from the School of GeoSciences have excellent employment prospects. Graduates can choose from a broad range of career paths depending on their field of study. Opportunities include Our range of degrees international consultancies, the petroleum industry, government We offer a wide range of postgraduate degrees and course options organisations and information technology. in physical and social sciences. New masters programmes encompass subjects such as carbon capture and storage and exploration geophysics. Previous employers of our students have included the British Geological In September 2011 we are pleased to launch the MSc in Food Security Society, IBM, the Forestry Commission, the Scottish Parliament and the and the MSc in Ecosystem Services. For further information on our Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. Many graduates also develop successful programmes, please visit www.geos.ed.ac.uk. research careers in universities, industry or research institutes, and enter teaching roles at universities in the UK and abroad. Facilities & resources International links The School of GeoSciences is located on two main sites, at the King’s Buildings (south of the city centre) and at the centrally located We have established research links on every continent. Some projects Drummond Street premises. We are well equipped for research in the are global in scope, such as calculating surface temperatures across the geosciences, with a range of sophisticated facilities for analysis, ocean, determining the rate at which cosmic rays bombard the Earth’s computing and field measurement. We are partners in the following surface at different latitudes, or human geographical accounts of major facilities located within the School: transnational processes such as migration and globalisation.

• National Environment Research Council (NERC) Other projects focus on specific regions and communities, for example on Microprobe Facility addressing issues of gender and social equality for the Nepal–Swiss • NERC Recognised Electron Microprobe Facility Community Forestry Project in Kathmandu, or examining archaeological • NERC Geophysical Equipment Facility evidence in Iceland to evaluate the role of climate in environmental and • NERC Field Spectroscopy Facility cultural change. • NERC Tephrochronology Service. Contact School of GeoSciences The King’s Buildings West Mains Road Edinburgh EH9 3JN T: +44 (0)131 650 8556 F: +44 (0)131 667 7344 E: [email protected] W: www.ed.ac.uk/geosciences PGP (SCE 164-205) 2012 28/7/11 12:10 Page 183

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Masters programmes

CARBON CAPTURE CARBON MANAGEMENT ECOLOGICAL GeoSciences & STORAGE ECONOMICS

www.ed.ac.uk/pg/518 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/412 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/29 MSc Carbon Capture and Storage MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 or 3 yrs PT) (1 yr FT, 2 or 3 yrs PT) Contact Contact MSc Carbon Capture and Storage MSc Programme Secretary MSc Programme Secretary (Engineering) (1 yr FT) T: +44 (0)131 650 9663 T: +44 (0)131 535 4198 Contact E: [email protected] E: [email protected] MSc Programme Secretary Fees & costs Fees & costs T: +44 (0)131 650 4866 www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ E: [email protected] student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Fees & costs Additional costs: £1,600 Entry requirements www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international Entry requirements student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate equivalent, in economics, management or a A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international Additional costs: £400 social or physical science. equivalent, in any subject. Applicants holding Entry requirements a UK 2:2 honours degree, or its international Programme details A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, may also be considered. This programme will create the next equivalent, in an engineering or geoscience generation of carbon managers, auditors and Programme details subject for the Carbon Capture & Storage advisers in the field. Drawing from teaching by Ecological economics links both the theory programme; in engineering or physical some of the world’s leading authorities on the and practice of economics with that of sciences for the Carbon Capture & Storage subject, students will understand the key natural ecosystems. The programme aims to (Engineering) programme. Evidence of drivers behind the carbon economy, the give students the opportunity to learn about numeracy is also required. financial imperatives and the regulatory the role that economics can play in the design Programme details framework in which it operates. and implementation of sustainable policies for This is the first MSc in Carbon Capture and ecosystem management. Teaching methods Storage (CCS) in the UK. It provides high-level Learning will be through a combination Teaching methods interdisciplinary skills and training in the entire of lectures, set reading, class discussions, This degree offers a combination of lectures, value chain of carbon capture and storage. exercises, group-work assignments, problem tutorials, seminars, assignments, field trips, a The programme incorporates two streams, solving in tutorials and case studies. study tour and a dissertation project. suitable for students with differing career aims Assessment is by examinations, assignments and backgrounds. Both streams draw on our Skills & learning outcomes and presentations. world-class interdisciplinary academic research Students gain an understanding of the in Carbon Capture and Storage, including Skills & learning outcomes multi-dimensional nature of environmental insights gained from collaboration with a Students will be able to: problems and an appreciation of the broad range of industrial stakeholders. • understand holistically carbon interaction between ecology and economics. They also develop expertise in design and Teaching methods management implementation of sustainable environmental Teaching comprises two semesters of taught • critically evaluate projected climate policies. courses including lectures and practical change impacts on businesses and courses, then students take an individual consumers research project. Additionally, field site visits • assess the impact of policies, at are carried out and there is also an optional international, national and local levels, on geological field excursion to study analogues climate change, either through adaptation for geological storage of CO2. or mitigation • conduct novel research in a wide range Skills & learning outcomes of carbon management projects Graduates gain the relevant skills to become • develop professional skills and expertise in the next generation of leaders who will carbon markets and international climate implement the decarbonisation of the change mitigation mechanisms. energy sector. PGP (SCE 164-205) 2012 28/7/11 12:10 Page 184

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ECOSYSTEM SERVICES ENVIRONMENT ENVIRONMENT, & DEVELOPMENT CULTURE & SOCIETY www.ed.ac.uk/pg/701 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/30 MSc (1 yr FT, 2 or 3 yrs PT) www.ed.ac.uk/pg/395 MSc (1 yr FT, 2 or 3 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 or 3 yrs PT) Contact Contact MSc Programme Secretary Contact MSc Programme Secretary T: +44 (0)131 650 2543 MSc Programme Secretary T: +44 (0)131 650 2543 E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)131 650 2572 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Fees & costs Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Additional costs: £1000 student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Additional costs: £700 Additional costs: £500 Entry requirements Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject such as A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its equivalent. Applicants holding a UK 2:2 botany, zoology, ecology, biology, geography, international equivalent. honours degree, or its international equivalent, anthropology or environmental studies. Work may also be considered. Programme details experience in environmental and ecological This programme is designed for students who areas will be considered for those looking to Programme details are interested in gaining advanced knowledge expand their previous academic training. The programme is designed for students who of contemporary theoretical and conceptual wish to gain the knowledge and skills to Programme details debates concerning relationships between promote and manage sustainable development, Ecosystems provide humankind with a range of environment, nature, culture and society. focusing mainly on developing countries. The beneficial resources and processes, collectively Drawing on expertise from across the challenges associated with this are illustrated known as ecosystem services, which includes University, and especially from geography, through real-life examples. Decisions relating to products like carbon storage, food security, philosophy, theology, science and technology the environment and development therefore shelter, clean drinking water, coastal and river studies and development studies, the need to link an understanding of biophysical flood protection and air purification. This programme provides students with the and social-economic sciences. Students will exciting new MSc aims to provide a broad opportunity to study the environment from a acquire the skills to do this and would be able understanding of fundamental concepts and critical, multidisciplinary perspective. to apply these in their future professional lives. current developments in ecosystem services Many components of the course consider the Teaching methods using research expertise from those who are at role of the Millennium Development Goals to The programme offers a combination of the forefront of their fields. deliver the needs of the world's poor. The lectures, tutorials, seminars, essays or projects Teaching methods programme has strong links to international and a dissertation. Teaching is through a combination of lectures, development practices and outside Skills & learning outcomes tutorials, seminars, assignments, field trips, and organisations. Students will develop research skills and a group or individual dissertation project. Teaching methods generate new knowledge in multidisciplinary Skills & learning outcomes The programme offers a combination of studies related to the environment. Students Students will gain an understanding of the lectures, tutorials, seminars, assignments, will also develop the ability to assess the fundamentals of ecological principles, field trips and a dissertation project. importance and implications of geographical, processes and non-linear dynamics of philosophical and other theoretical debates for Skills & learning outcomes ecosystems; secure an in-depth understanding environmental policy and practice. Students will develop analytical and professional of environment-society inter-relationships skills to promote the wise management of the through case studies of services eg food, environment and the contribution of natural coastal protection, carbon capture, water resources to development. The skills obtained supplies and recreation; and an appreciation during the programme enable students to work of the roles that ecosystems functions provide for development agencies in government and in critical services of sustaining humanity. non-government sectors. PGP (SCE 164-205) 2012 28/7/11 12:10 Page 185

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ENVIRONMENTAL EXPLORATION & MANAGEMENT SUSTAINABILITY GEOPHYSICS GeoSciences www.ed.ac.uk/pg/32 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/519 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/31 MSc (1 yr FT, 2 or 3 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 or 3 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 or 3 yrs PT) Contact Contact Contact MSc Programme Secretary MSc Programme Secretary MSc Programme Secretary T: +44 (0)131 650 4866 T: +44 (0)131 650 4866 T: +44 (0)131 535 4198 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Fees & costs Fees & costs Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Additional costs: £700 Additional costs: £400 Additional costs: £1,600 Entry requirements Entry requirements Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a biological, environmental or equivalent, in engineering or a geoscience. equivalent, in a biological, environmental or physical science, geography, social science, Evidence of numeracy is essential. Applicants physical science, geography, engineering, economics or other relevant subject. with an honours degree in physics or economics or other relevant subject. mathematics are also most welcome. In Applicants holding a UK 2:2 honours degree, Programme details addition to academic qualifications, or its international equivalent, may also be Concern over the environmental sustainability motivation, industrial experience and considered. of human activities is becoming an increasingly personality are taken into consideration. important influence on international policy and Programme details the behaviour of public agencies and private Programme details This programme aims to provide both an companies. This programme is designed to This programme is taught in conjunction with understanding of the processes that give rise to equip students with the knowledge to work Heriot-Watt University, and participants environmental degradation and pollution effectively in organisations seeking to promote benefit from its close links with the industrial problems, and a capability in management of sustainable development and improve sector, through the UK's largest research and natural resources. Climate change is a environmental performance. The programme training centre in Exploration Geophysics, particularly important threat, and is an issue is strongly interdisciplinary, providing the Edinburgh Seismic Research, and strong links that is dealt with in-depth in a number of the opportunity to integrate scientific, socio- to one of Europe's largest centres of expertise course modules. economic and policy perspectives to gain a in carbon storage, the Scottish Centre for Graduates will become equipped to devise and broad understanding of sustainability and how Carbon Storage. enact strategies to protect and conserve it can be achieved. Teaching methods environments that face a wide range of threats. Teaching methods The course is taught by an unparalleled team Teaching methods Teaching is through a combination of lectures, of leading specialists in exploration science, A combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, tutorials, seminars, assignments, field trips and drawing on their substantial industrial and assignments, field trips, a study tour and a a dissertation project. academic experience. In addition to in-house dissertation project. expertise, the programme boasts excellent Skills & learning outcomes contacts with the energy industry. Skills & learning outcomes Graduates equipped to assess the sustainability Dissertation projects will be preferentially Students develop a scientific understanding of of policies, programmes and projects at scales operated in partnership with industrial some of the major processes which influence ranging from the local to the global. the quality of land, air and water resources stakeholders, and as internships where and acquire knowledge of the most effective adequate support exists. methods of environmental protection. Skills & learning outcomes Graduates are well-qualified Earth Resources experts who will feed into higher research and development positions in industry and universities worldwide. PGP (SCE 164-205) 2012 28/7/11 12:10 Page 186

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FOOD SECURITY GEOGRAPHICAL GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION INFORMATION SCIENCE (GIS) SCIENCE & SOCIETY

www.ed.ac.uk/pg/668 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/74 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/83 MSc Food Security (1 yr FT, 2 or 3 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 or 3 yrs PT) MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 or 3 yrs PT) MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 or 3yrs PT) Contact Contact MSc Programme Secretary Contact MSc Programme Secretary T: +44 (0)131 535 4198 MSc Programme Secretary T: +44 (0)131 650 2543 E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)131 650 2543 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Fees & costs Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/ tuition-fees/postgraduate www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Additional costs: £1600 student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Additional costs: £500 Additional costs: £500 Entry requirements Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in an agricultural, ecological, A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent. Applicants holding a UK 2:2 biological or environmental science, equivalent. Applicants holding a UK 2:2 honours degree, but with industrial/business engineering, social science, economics, politics honours degree, or its international equivalent, experience will also be considered. but with industrial/business experience will or other relevant subject. Applicants holding a Programme details also be considered. UK 2:2 honours degree, or its international This is a world-class programme, which has equivalent, may also be considered. Programme details been designed to provide a unique educational Programme details This world-class programme provides a unique opportunity in Geographic Information Science This programme provides a broad educational opportunity to develop and (GIS). It aims to develop and improve the understanding of the agronomic, improve the understanding of the field of understanding of the field of GIS by mixing environmental, economic and socio-political Geographical Information Science (GIS) by strong practical skills with fundamental factors, which affect, and are affected by, food mixing strong practical skills with fundamental theoretical knowledge that supports the security. Equipped with the necessary theoretical knowledge that supports the application of GIS skills in any software analytical and communication skills graduates application of GIS skills in any software environment. environment. Core courses reflect the needs are able to contribute to humanity’s efforts to Teaching methods of industry and provide students with a achieve and sustain food security during the This course comprises a combination of marketable edge. The GIS research degree 21st century. lectures, tutorials, seminars, assignments, supports students wanting to pursue future Teaching methods field trips and a dissertation project. research and gives those students who have a Teaching is through a combination of lectures, strong background in GIS the flexibility to take Skills & learning outcomes tutorials, seminars, assignments, field trips, a courses in other disciplines (for example This intensive, one-year programme combines study tour and a dissertation project. Informatics) and spend more time developing geographic information theory with the Skills & learning outcomes their dissertation research. development of strong practical skills. The Graduates have a broad understanding of unique modular structure enables you to tailor Teaching methods agronomic, environmental, economic and the programme around your interests while Teaching is by a combination of lectures, socio-political factors that influence food requiring coursework that supports our claim tutorials, seminars, assignments, field trips security. They are able to apply scientific that we produce excellent students with sound and a dissertation project. information and methods in the analysis of theoretical knowledge underpinning practical complex problems and carry out the research Skills & learning outcomes application and hands-on experience in needed to produce an appropriate solution in Graduates have sound theoretical knowledge geographical problem solving. a range of scientific or policy contexts. underpinning practical application and 'hands on' experience in geographical problem solving. PGP (SCE 164-205) 2012 28/7/11 12:10 Page 187

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HUMAN INTEGRATED RESOURCE PETROLEUM GEOSCIENCE GEOGRAPHY MANAGEMENT www.ed.ac.uk/pg/77 GeoSciences www.ed.ac.uk/pg/86 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/379 MSc (1 yr FT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 or 3 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 or 3 yrs PT) Contact Contact Contact MSc Programme Secretary MSc Programme Secretary MSc Programme Secretary Heriot Watt University T: +44 (0)131 650 2572 T: +44 (0)131 650 4866 Institute of Petroleum Engineering E: [email protected] E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)131 451 3567 Fees & costs Fees & costs E: [email protected] www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Fees & costs student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Additional costs: £500 Additional costs: £400 student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Entry requirements Entry requirements Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international A 2:1 UK honours degree, or international A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent. equivalent. equivalent, in a geological or geophysical Programme details Programme details science subject area. This stimulating programme aims to provide This programme provides the knowledge, Programme details an appropriate balance between generic and understanding and skills for participants who This unique programme draws on world-class specialist research training. The emphasis on have career aspirations in organisations with research and teaching expertise in subsurface independent research in the programme responsibilities for the planning, decision- geoscience across the Universities of allows students to work closely with scholars making and management processes that Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt and Newcastle; it is at the cutting edge in order to advance their coordinate natural resource use towards the jointly awarded by all three. It is supported by own research passions. optimisation of long-term benefits, while major oil companies such as Total, Exxon, BP minimising conflict among stakeholders. Such The degree provides a training programme and Shell. organisations (which may include both recognised by the ESRC (Economic and Social governmental and non-governmental Teaching methods Research Council) and the AHRC (Arts and agencies) are likely to operate at a scale where Teaching is by a combination of lectures, Humanities Council), which can be taken as a integrated and strategic approaches to natural tutorials, assignments, practical work, stand-alone degree or to fulfil the first year resource use are necessary to achieve balance computer-aided modelling and simulation, training requirements of 1+3 ESRC funding, or in the wider economic, social and field trips, industrial visits, a group design by those students who wish to qualify for +3 environmental requirement of society. project and an individual dissertation project. funding from the ESRC or AHRC. Teaching methods Skills & learning outcomes Teaching methods You will be taught by a combination of lectures, Graduates can address the use of the The course combines lectures, practical work, tutorials, seminars, assignments, field trips, subsurface for the source of energy, vital workshops, essays, seminars and one-to-one consultancy cases and a dissertation project. resources and disposal of waste to sustain the supervision of independent research leading to economies of the world. Successful graduates delivery of a dissertation. A highlight of the Skills & learning outcomes will be sought after by the hydrocarbon, water programme is the postgraduate conference in Graduates gain an understanding of both and waste industries, allied companies and which postgraduates present their research to the integrated nature of natural resource institutions and research institutes. colleagues. use interactions and the need for integrated intervention and management. They possess Skills & learning outcomes skills in the analysis, planning and management Students who successfully complete this of natural-resource utilisation and knowledge of programme will develop skills in data policy directives and instruments affecting acquisition and analysis and understand wider natural resources. methodological and epistemological debates relevant to their research. PGP (SCE 164-205) 2012 28/7/11 12:10 Page 188

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Atmospheric & Training & support Training & support Research students have access to an The School is recognised as an outlet for the Environmental Sciences exceptionally wide range of masters taught Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC) RT MPhil (2 yrs FT/4 yrs PT) and research-training courses offered by the (1+3) postgraduate training programme and PhD (3 yrs FT/6 yrs PT) broad interdisciplinary interests within the has two RT-recognised masters by research: School. In collaboration with the College’s the MSc by Research in GIS & Society and the Research group/centre/institute Transkills unit, we also provide generic courses MSc by Research in Human Geography, which We draw on expertise from two of the specific to research student needs and is co-delivered with the Graduate School of School’s five research groups: requirements. We encourage all of our Social & Political Studies. The group also • Global Change students to undertake demonstrating and co-delivers the taught programme Masters in • Centre for Environmental Change tutoring work for the School’s undergraduate the City with the School of Social & Political & Sustainability (CECS) programmes, for which appropriate training is Studies. The group is a member of the ESRC- Research profile given. recognised Scottish Human Geography Consortium and the Kindrogan Consortium Global Change: Human impacts on our Fees & costs for Advanced Postgraduate Research Training planet are changing the atmosphere, climate, www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ in Human Geography. It has expertise in ice cover, global biogeochemistry, biodiversity, student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate qualitative and feminist methodologies, soils, and ocean circulation. One of our aims is Additional costs: £1,000 to forecast the nature of change in the Earth archive use, and GIS-linked analysis of Funding System. Our programmes involve fieldwork, large datasets. The School receives sizeable studentships monitoring, experimentation, theory and Fees & costs from research councils and also has simulation, designed to determine how the www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ studentships from successful consortium bids Earth’s systems work, how they operated in student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate and research grants. School-funded the past and where they are going in the Additional costs: £500 scholarships are also available. future. Funding Contact CECS is a dynamic research group from the The group receives studentships from the The Postgraduate Secretary environmental and rural sciences that is AHRC and the ESRC and also has studentships T: +44 (0)131 650 8556 committed to the sustainable management from successful consortium bids. E: [email protected] and use of the world’s natural resources. We Contact bring together a wide range of expertise and The Postgraduate Secretary technologies to address the causes and Geography (Human T: +44 (0)131 650 8556 impacts of local and global environmental Geography) E: [email protected] change. MPhil (2 yrs FT/4 yrs PT) Our objective is to link the application of PhD (3 yrs FT/6 yrs PT) Geology & Geophysics science to policy formulation and Research profile implementation through knowledge transfer, MPhil (2 yrs FT/4 yrs PT) We investigate Social Science and the partnerships and joint ventures for a PhD (3 yrs FT/6 yrs PT) interfaces between science and human sustainable future. geography, specialising in geographies of Research profile The key resource of CECS is interdisciplinary relations and identities; knowledge, practices We offer expertise in: mineralogy; igneous, research enabled through a network of and policies; and development and power. metamorphic and experimental petrology; contacts within the University, and with other palaeontology; sandstone and carbonate Facilities academic institutions, government and diagenesis; tectonics; rock physics and The group collaborates with colleagues in the business. CECS maintains particular linkages chemistry; petroleum geoscience; seismic University’s School of Education, Health in with the University schools of Biological imaging; and seismic sequence stratigraphy, Social Science (including Counselling Studies), Sciences and Engineering & Electronics, with applied to areas as diverse as carbon capture Arts, Culture & Environment and across the Macaulay Institute, the Scottish and storage and the examination of diamonds Humanities & Social Sciences. The School has Agricultural College, the Institute of European from the lower mantle. one of the best equipped GIS laboratories in Environmental Policy, and with other Europe, together with software for data The School hosts the most diverse, high organisations within the Edinburgh handling in a range of social, economic and quality grouping in geology and geophysics in Consortium for Rural Research. demographic datasets, GIS, database the UK, with links to worldwide universities management, modelling and visualisation. and UK industry. PGP (SCE 164-205) 2012 28/7/11 12:10 Page 189

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ECOSSE has recently been established to Contact • Exploration Geophysics GeoSciences allow more formal access to facilities and The Postgraduate Secretary • Geoinformatics supervision from the Institute of Petroleum Tel: +44 (0)131 650 8556 Geology Engineering at Heriot-Watt University, the • Email: [email protected] British Geological Survey and the Scottish • Geophysics Universities Environmental Research Centre • Glaciology Meteorology (SUERC). • Human Geography MPhil (2 yrs FT/4 yrs PT) • Meteorology This grouping, and the associated new joint PhD (3 yrs FT/6 yrs PT) Graduate School established by the Edinburgh • Oceanography Research profile Regional Partnership in Engineering & • Palaeoclimatology Edinburgh Earth Observatory (EEO) promotes Mathematics, now contains Europe’s largest • Petroleum Geology grouping of subsurface research geologists and facilitates the exploitation of in situ and • Physical Geography and specialist geophysicists in a single city. We remotely sensed measurements of the Earth bring together hitherto separate fields to Research group/centre/institute System. EEO provides a strategic focus and understand the way in which the Earth’s The MRes in GeoSciences Individual Project extensive support to fully exploit the subsurface works – from atoms to plates, and draws on expertise from the School’s five University’s expertise in the geosciences. from seconds to millions of years. research groups. Facilities Facilities Facilities We have one of the best-equipped GIS We host a number of national analytical facilities, The School houses an impressive range of laboratories in Europe, with instruments for mainly on behalf of the Natural Environment facilities and services and is involved with a measuring sediment, soil and water Research Council. We have privileged access number of collaborative centres of research properties, electronic distance measurement to the isotope geochemistry labs at SUERC excellence. (EDM) and global position systems (GPS). We (www.gla.ac.uk/centres/suerc). also have facilities for soil, pollen, diatom, Training & support tephra and sediment analysis, thin-section Research students have access to an Training & support preparation, atomic absorption spectroscopy, exceptionally wide range of masters taught As for Atmospheric & Environmental Sciences. coulter-particle size analysis, microscope and research-training courses offered by Fees & costs imaging, and cosmogenic isotope analysis. the broad interdisciplinary interests within www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ The School hosts a number of national the School. student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate facilities, including field spectroscopy. Additional costs: £1,000 Learning outcome Training & support The objectives of the programme are: As for Atmospheric & Environmental Sciences Funding • To provide a research training tailored to As for Atmospheric & Environmental Sciences Fees & costs the student’s area of specialism; www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Contact • To develop conceptual and analytical skills student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate The Postgraduate Secretary that support the research programme; Additional costs: £1,000 T: +44 (0)131 650 8556 To develop a range of generic professional E: [email protected] • Funding skills; As for Atmospheric & Environmental Sciences • To provide a structured approach to basic GeoSciences Contact research training, and allow the student to The Postgraduate Secretary Individual Project explore an area of research that may be T: +44 (0)131 650 8556 MSc by Research (1 yr FT/2 yrs PT) subsequently developed into a PhD; E: [email protected] To offer an opportunity to develop links This programme offers the opportunity to do • with research projects at national and one year of research in any of the following international level. areas of GeoSciences. • Atmospheric Science Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ • Climate Change student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Ecological Sciences • Additional costs: £1,000 • Environmental Geochemistry • Environmental Geoscience • Environmental Sustainability PGP (SCE 164-205) 2012 28/7/11 12:10 Page 190

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The School of Informatics is the largest and Scholarships & bursaries highest quality research group of its kind in For masters study, there are typically 20 scholarships offered by the the UK, according to the latest RAE. Scholars Scottish Government each year. In addition, the School of Informatics has Collaborative Training Account Funding on offer for UK/EU students. from around the world are attracted to study For research students, around 30 scholarships are available each year. here because of the range of subjects we These include: offer, the quality of our teaching and our • the Scottish Informatics & Computer Science Alliance (SICSA) Prize Studentships world-class reputation. • a number of full ‘1+3’ scholarships for students of Informatics and Neuroscience, from our Neuroinformatics Doctoral Our excellence in computer science, cognitive science and artificial Training Centre intelligence is the basis for the emerging science of informatics, a project studentships associated with research grants from the discipline central to a new enlightenment in scholarship and learning, • European Commission and other funding agencies and critical to the future development of science, technology and a number of full scholarships (for UK students) and partial society. Our scale is unique in the UK and we provide an unparalleled • scholarships (for EU students) EPSRC, Medical Research Council breadth of choice that opens up a wide vista of specialisms and careers. (MRC) and the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC) We build on our strengths to provide a supportive, exciting and up to three scholarships under the Microsoft Research European PhD challenging learning environment. • Scholarships scheme • the Google European Fellowship Programme Our range of degrees • the Mary and Armeane Choksi Scholarship • one-year taught Masters (MSc) In addition, we nominate two of our most promising second-year PhD • one-year research – Masters by Research (MSc) students for IBM PhD fellowships. For information on other sponsorship • two-year research – Master of Philosophy (MPhil) schemes, please visit www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments • three-year research – Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) /informatics/postgraduate/scholarships and www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/student-funding. Facilities & resources The School is based in award-winning new teaching, conference and Contact technology transfer facilities in the University’s main campus, close to Taught masters degrees: the city centre. We have state-of-the-art laboratories with 24-hour Informatics Graduate School access so our students can schedule their study time to suit them. School of Informatics The University of Edinburgh Careers Appleton Tower Informatics graduates have excellent prospects of employment in fields 11 Crichton Street that will shape our society, such as user-friendly technologies, medical Edinburgh EH8 9LE systems, mobile systems and media. Most of our MSc graduates make T: +44 (0)131 650 2706 direct vocational use of their studies by working in the IT industry as F: +44 (0)131 650 2957 software engineers, IT consultants, programmers and developers with E: [email protected] companies such as Ericsson, Agilent Technologies, Sony Computer Research degrees (PhD, MPhil, Masters by Research): Entertainment Europe, IBM Global Services and Cicso. Informatics Graduate School Our PhD graduates often pursue academic research careers. Today School of Informatics some of our graduates are leaders in their field, for example Geoffrey The Informatics Forum Hinton, Robert Kowalski, Peter Dayan and Jane Hillston, to name a few. 10 Crichton Street Others, such as Andrew Fitzgibbon and Lincoln Wallen, successfully Edinburgh EH8 9LE combine an academic career with work in industry. T: +44 (0)131 650 3091 F: +44 (0)131 651 5630 E: [email protected] PGP (SCE 164-205) 2012 28/7/11 12:10 Page 191

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ARTIFICIAL COGNITIVE COMPUTER Informatics INTELLIGENCE SCIENCE SCIENCE

www.ed.ac.uk/pg/107 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/108 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/110 MSc (1 yr FT, 3 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 3 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 3 yrs PT)

Contact Contact Contact Informatics Teaching Organisation As for Artificial Intelligence. As for Artificial Intelligence. T: +44 (0)131 650 2706 Fees & costs Fees & costs E: [email protected] www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Fees & costs student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Additional costs: MSc £600, diploma £200 Additional costs: MSc £600, diploma £200 student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Entry requirements Entry requirements Additional costs: MSc £600, diploma £200 As for Artificial Intelligence. As for Artificial Intelligence. Entry requirements Programme details Programme details A UK 1st or 2:1 honours degree, or its Edinburgh has internationally recognised This programme is concerned with the international equivalent, in an area of strengths in Cognitive Science, particularly the understanding, design, implementation and Informatics, such as Artificial Intelligence, development of speech technologies. This use of computing systems ranging in Cognitive Science or Computer Science, and programme provides a thorough grounding in complexity from the components of a single experience of computer programming. the study of human information processing, processor to computer networks as vast as Applicants with degrees in the following with a special emphasis on natural language. the internet. It encompasses both hardware disciplines will also be considered: Education, It acquaints students with neural and software, and embodies a wide variety of Electrical Engineering, Linguistics, computation, formal logic, computational and practical techniques supported by a strong Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics and theoretical linguistics, cognitive psychology, foundation of theoretical understanding. Psychology. together with their methodologies and Students can choose from more than 50 Programme details interconnections. Students can choose from modules, which are grouped into specialist Edinburgh is the oldest centre for AI research more than 50 modules which are grouped areas. One of the following areas will form in the UK and today is one of the best in the into three major specialist areas: the main focus of your studies: world. Our MSc in AI was first offered in 1983 • Cognitive Science • Analytical and Scientific Databases and remains one of the University's most • Natural Language Processing • Computer Systems and Software popular degree programmes. Today’s Engineering programme emphasises practical techniques • Neural Computation and Neuroinformatics. Theoretical Computer Science. for the design and construction of intelligent Teaching methods • systems. Students can choose from more than As for Artificial Intelligence. Teaching methods 50 modules grouped into subject areas Skills & learning outcomes As for Artificial Intelligence. such as: Our students are prepared for a professional Skills & learning outcomes • Intelligent Robotics career and for academic research by learning This advanced degree offers students • Knowledge Management, Representation methodologies that are applied to study areas experience of the theory and practice of and Reasoning of cognitive science such as natural language designing programmable systems, with • Learning from Data processing or neural computation. particular emphasis on the design of • Natural Language Processing. concurrent and distributed applications. Teaching methods Teaching consists of two semesters of lecture- based teaching, assessed by an examination in April. This is followed by a major individual project in a chosen area of specialisation and includes a written dissertation.

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INFORMATICS Centre for Intelligent Informatics Life-Sciences Systems & their Institute www.ed.ac.uk/pg/111 Applications www.ed.ac.uk/pg/496 MSc (1 yr FT, 3 yrs PT) www.ed.ac.uk/pg/494 PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) Contact MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) Research group/centre/institute As for Artificial Intelligence, page 191. MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) The Informatics Life-Sciences Institute (ISLI) Fees & costs PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) is a newly formed group that works at the www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Introduction informatics/life sciences interface, drawing student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate The University’s School of Informatics possesses together and building on existing work Additional costs: MSc £600, diploma £200 a combination of breadth and strength that is including well-established activities in neuroinformatics, modelling, sensorimotor Entry requirements unparalleled elsewhere in the UK. control and biomimetic robotics, together As for Artificial Intelligence. Research group/centre/institute with computational systems biology, synthetic Programme details The Centre for Intelligent Systems and their biology and bio-informatics. This programme draws on existing academic Applications (CISA) investigates how knowledge Training & support disciplines – Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive can be formally represented and reasoning can As for the Centre for Intelligent Systems Science and Computer Science – but it also be automated.There is a strong interaction & their Applications. covers emerging areas, such as Bioinformatics. between theory and application, and CISA Students take full advantage of the fact that our covers the spectrum from abstract research Facilities research spans the entire field of Informatics, using logics and theorem-proving methods As for the Centre for Intelligent Systems including some areas of expertise that are through to systems-oriented research (via our & their Applications. unique to Edinburgh. You will have more than Artificial Intelligence Applications Institute). Fees & costs 50 courses to choose from, grouped into the Training & support www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ following specialist areas: Students will carry out research work within a student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate • Analytical & Scientific Databases research group under the guidance of a Funding Bioinformatics, Systems and Synthetic Biology supervisor. They will be expected to attend • As for the Centre for Intelligent Systems seminars and meetings of relevant research • Cognitive Science & their Applications. groups and may also attend lectures that are Computer Systems and Software Engineering • relevant to their research topic. Students have Contact • Informatics and Economics access to short transferable skills courses As for the Centre for Intelligent Systems • Intelligent Robotics covering a wide range of topics, from writing & their Applications. • Knowledge Management Representation and presentation skills to entrepreneurship and and Reasoning career strategies. • Learning from Data Facilities • Music Informatics The prize-winning Informatics Forum building brings an eclectic multidisciplinary collection of • Natural Language Processing more than 500 researchers in Informatics and Neural Computation and Neuroinformatics • Computer Science together under one roof. • Theoretical Computer Science. Fees & costs Teaching methods www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ As for Artificial Intelligence, page 191. student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate

Skills & learning outcomes Funding Graduates have advanced knowledge of Around 30 research scholarships are available state-of-the-art research in a specialist area. each year to new PhD students. You will understand the process of building Contact computational systems in all their stages and Informatics Graduate School be able to demonstrate this understanding in T: +44 (0)131 650 3091 supervised system building efforts. E: [email protected] PGP (SCE 164-205) 2012 28/7/11 12:10 Page 193

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Institute for Adaptive Institute for Computing Institute for Language, Informatics & Neural Computation Systems Architecture Cognition & Computation www.ed.ac.uk/pg/489 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/492 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/491 MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT)

Research group/centre/institute Research group/centre/institute Research group/centre/institute The Institute for Adaptive and Neural The Institute for Computing Systems Architecture The Institute for Language, Cognition Computation (ANC) fosters the study of (ICSA) studies the architecture and engineering of & Computation studies all aspects of adaptive processes in both artificial and future computing systems. It aims to extend the communication among humans and between biological systems. It encourages understanding of the performance and scalability humans and machines, using text, speech and interdisciplinary and collaborative work of existing computational systems; improve the other modalities. It draws on machine learning, involving the traditional disciplines of characteristics of current systems through statistical modelling, and computational, neuroscience, cognitive science, computer innovations in algorithms, architectures, psychological and linguistic theories of science, computational science, mathematics compilers, languages and protocols; develop new communication. and statistics. Its research can be divided and novel architectures; and develop new Research areas include: wide-coverage parsing broadly into the three main areas of: engineering methods by which future systems and statistical natural language processing, Bioinformatics, Machine Learning and can be created and maintained. question answering, information extraction, Neuroinformatics. Training & support statistical machine translation, computational Training & support As for the Centre for Intelligent Systems syntax and semantics and their interaction in As for the Centre for Intelligent Systems & their Applications. processing; human learning, human reasoning & their Applications. and psychologically realistic knowledge Facilities representation; the production and analysis of Facilities As for the Centre for Intelligent Systems cooperative communication in a number of As for the Centre for Intelligent Systems & their Applications. modalities including spoken and written text & their Applications. Fees & costs and dialogue, graphics and multimedia, and Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ music. www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Training & support student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Funding As for the Centre for Intelligent Systems Funding As for the Centre for Intelligent Systems & their Applications. As for the Centre for Intelligent Systems & their Applications. Facilities & their Applications. Contact As for the Centre for Intelligent Systems Contact As for the Centre for Intelligent & their Applications. As for the Centre for Intelligent Systems & their Applications. Fees & costs Systems & their Applications. www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate

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Institute of Perception, Laboratory for Neuroinformatics Action & Behaviour Foundations of & Computational www.ed.ac.uk/pg/495 Computer Science Neuroscience Doctoral MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) www.ed.ac.uk/pg/493 Training Centre MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MPhil (2 yrs FT, 4 yrs PT) www.ed.ac.uk/pg/490 PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) MSc by Research (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc by Research (1 yr FT) Research group/centre/institute PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) Research group/centre/institute The Institute of Perception, Action and Research group/centre/institute The Neuroinformatics & Computational Behaviour (IPAB) is concerned with how to The Laboratory for Foundations of Computer Neuroscience Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) link, in theory and in practice, computational Science (LFCS) is a community of theoretical covers research into understanding the nervous perception, representation, transformation and computer scientists with interests in concurrency, system, using experiments and computational generation processes to external worlds. semantics, categories, algebra, types, logic models, applying findings from neuroscience to The external world may be the "real" world or and complexity. It focuses on developing build better software and hardware (robots and another computational environment that has and applying foundational understanding microcircuits), and using advanced methods to its own character. Examples of where this issue of computation and communication: improve data handling and analysis, including arises include bio-mimetic robotics, computer- formal models, mathematical theories clinical diagnosis. The DTC offers a combined based visual perception, dynamic control of and software tools. Application areas include MSc/PhD in Neuroinformatics, ideal for the interaction of robotic systems with their computer security, database systems, software students with backgrounds in the physical, environment or each other, computer-based analysis, biological modelling, programming mathematical and computer sciences who generation of external phenomena, such as language design and performance analysis. want to apply their computational and images, music or actions, and agent-based Training & support analytical skills to problems in neuroscience interaction with other agents or humans, as As for the Centre for Intelligent Systems and related fields. in computer games. & their Applications, page 192. Training & support Training & support Facilities This is a 1+3 year programme. The first year is As for the Centre for Intelligent Systems As for the Centre for Intelligent Systems dedicated to course work and neuroscience & their Applications, page 192. & their Applications, page 192. research training, leading to the award of an MSc by Research degree. This is followed by Facilities Fees & costs three years of doctoral research under the As for the Centre for Intelligent Systems www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ guidance of two supervisors, leading to the & their Applications, page 192. student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate award of a PhD degree. Students are expected Fees & costs Funding to attend seminars and meetings with www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ As for the Centre for Intelligent Systems research groups. Periodic reviews of progress student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate & their Applications, page 192. are conducted to assist with research planning. Students have access to transferable Funding Contact skills courses covering topics from writing and As for the Centre for Intelligent Systems As for the Centre for Intelligent Systems presentation skills to entrepreneurship and & their Applications, page 192. & their Applications, page 192. career strategies. Contact As for the Centre for Intelligent Systems Facilities & their Applications, page 192. As for the Centre for Intelligent Systems & their Applications, page 192.

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With approximately 60 PhD students and 60 Scholarships & bursaries MSc students coming from more than 20 There are a number of scholarship opportunities available to different countries, the School of Mathematics mathematics students, including: is a major centre for graduate training in the EPSRC studentships UK. The School was judged ‘excellent’ in the A number of Doctoral Training Account Studentships are available for UK/EU students. These are funded by the Engineering & Physical last Quality Assurance Agency teaching Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). We expect to be able to pay the assessment and scored highly in the 2008 fees of up to six UK/EU students and a stipend of up to £13,000 for Research Assessment Exercise. UK students. School of Mathematics studentships Research activities in Mathematics at the University of Each year the School of Mathematics offers studentships to one or two Edinburgh are grouped with those of Heriot-Watt University outstanding international PhD students. These provide full or partial (www.ma.hw.ac.uk/maths) through the Maxwell Institute for support and can be flexibly combined with other funding sources. Mathematical Sciences (www.maxwell.ac.uk). The 80 or so research- active staff of the Institute make Edinburgh a highly active centre for School of Mathematics teaching scholarships research, with numerous graduate courses, seminars, conferences and Teaching scholarships provide partial funding for PhD students. workshops, and a dynamic visitor programme. For detailed information, consult the Graduate School pages (www.maths.ed.ac.uk/pg), which Overseas Research Studentship Award Scheme include information about online application, and the Scottish Mathematical Training Centre (www.smstc.ac.uk) about courses This scheme offers outstanding international applicants a substantial available to first-year PhD students. reduction of fees from the overseas rate to the Home/EU rate. For general scholarship opportunities, visit Our range of degrees www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/student-funding. We offer research PhD degrees in the following areas: • Algebra & Number Theory Careers • Analysis Our graduates find success in academia and in a range of businesses • Applied & Computational Mathematics and industries such as investment banking, consultancy and information • Geometry & Topology technology. Recent employers of mathematics postgraduates have • Mathematical Physics included Deutsche Bank, Ernst & Young, and Bloomberg. • Optimization & Operational Research • Probability & Stochastics Contact • Statistics. Postgraduate Research Enquiries The School also offers taught MSc degrees and postgraduate diplomas Mrs Gill Law in Mathematics, Operational Research and Financial Mathematics, W: www.maths.ed.ac.uk/pg (PhD) Statistics and Scientific Computing. Postgraduate Taught Programmes Enquiries Each year-long MSc programme consists of courses taught over seven Katy McPhail (Financial Maths) months, followed by a dissertation project over the summer. The Frances Reid (other MSc programmes) diploma courses last nine months and primarily comprises the taught W: www.msc.maths.ed.ac.uk (MSc) component of the relevant MSc. It is also possible to study for an MSc School of Mathematics by Research. For this award a student will undertake a 12-month The University of Edinburgh programme of study tailored to their particular interests, statistics Room 5318, James Clerk Maxwell Building and scientific computing. King’s Buildings Edinburgh EH9 3JZ Facilities & resources T: +44 (0)131 650 5085 The School is housed on three floors of the James Clerk Maxwell Building F: +44 (0)131 650 6553 at the King’s Buildings campus, south of the city centre. Every research E: [email protected] student has access to an office, which contains one or more computer terminals linked to the School computer laboratory and the University’s central computing facilities. PGP (SCE 164-205) 2012 28/7/11 12:10 Page 197

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FINANCIAL FINANCIAL MODELLING MATHEMATICS Informatics MATHEMATICS & OPTIMIZATION

www.ed.ac.uk/pg/118 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/640 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/645 MSc (1 yr FT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT)

Contact Contact Contact Katy McPhail As for Financial Mathematics. Frances Reid T: +44 (0)131 650 4885 E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)131 650 4883 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Fees & costs Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Entry requirements student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in mathematics or a mathematical A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in mathematics or a very subject such as statistics, physics or engineering. equivalent, in mathematics or a very, substantially mathematical subject such as Programme details substantially mathematical subject such as statistics, physics or engineering. This This programme facilitates the professional statistics, physics or engineering. programme is not suitable for finance development of students (with a strong Programme details professionals without graduate-level mathematical background) in the theory This programme develops students’ abilities in mathematical training. and practice of financial mathematics and abstract thinking, logical analysis and problem Programme details optimization by offering a flexibly structured solving to advanced level, while studying You will study background finance and the syllabus of study relevant to the needs of courses chosen from a broad range at masters key background mathematics of stochastic employers in areas such as the financial sector, level. It provides a sound foundation and calculus. These will prepare the ground for energy markets and those in which modern develops wider skills involved in problem theoretical courses on mathematical financial tools and optimization techniques solving (through the application of advanced applications in finance and a range of courses are used. mathematical techniques from different areas on numerical techniques for the practical Teaching methods in pure & applied mathematics), time/task implementation of the ideas. Overall this All students take courses to the value of management and communication skills. Key programme offers a unique combination 120 points, including compulsory course units areas studied include analysis, algebra, of subjects from financial markets to (80 points). Successful performance in these geometry, probability theory, statistics, partial theoretical Maths. examinations leads to the completion of a differential equations and numerical methods. Teaching methods three-month dissertation project (60 points) Teaching methods Taught jointly by two universities – Edinburgh for the award of the MSc degree. Students take 120 points of taught courses, and Heriot-Watt – you will be able to enjoy the Skills & learning outcomes including core and optional courses. Successful facilities offered by both. Students are required Graduates will gain a knowledge and performance in these examinations leads to to take compulsory courses, four special topics understanding of advanced mathematical the completion of a dissertation project (60 and two optional courses from a range of eight techniques from Modern Probability Theory, points) for the award of the MSc degree. optional courses. Successful performance in Stochastic Analysis and Optimization that are Skills & learning outcomes these examinations leads to a three-month applied in the pricing of modern financial This programme prepares students for careers dissertation project for the award of the products and/or in the solving of involving the use of advanced mathematics or MSc degree. optimization-type problems. for a doctoral degree in an area of mathematics. Skills & learning outcomes Students will gain an understanding of mathematical concepts in research papers in the area and make a significant contribution to prospective employers in the industry. PGP (SCE 164-205) 2012 28/7/11 12:10 Page 198

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www.ed.ac.uk/pg/116 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/499 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/497 MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT)

Contact Contact Contact Frances Reid As for Operational Research. As for Operational Research. T: +44 (0)131 650 4883 Fees & costs Fees & costs E: [email protected] www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Fees & costs student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Entry requirements Entry requirements student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate As for Operational Research. As for Operational Research. Entry requirements Teaching methods Programme details A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international As for Operational Research. As a major financial centre, Edinburgh is an equivalent, in a numerate discipline, for excellent place to study Operational Research example mathematics, engineering, computer Skills & learning outcomes with a financial theme. Recent changes in science, physical or biological sciences, As for Operational Research. legislation on risk exposure mean that there is economics or business. OPERATIONAL RESEARCH significant demand from financial institutions Programme details WITH ENERGY for the range of skills possessed by graduates This programme is designed to give a broad with an MSc in Operational Research foundation in Operational Research (OR). It www.ed.ac.uk/pg/500 with Finance. provides training in the mathematical and MSc (1 yr FT, 2 yrs PT) Teaching methods computational foundations of OR and Contact As for Operational Research. experience in modelling practical decision As for Operational Research. problems. It covers the solution of these Skills & learning outcomes Fees & costs models using existing software packages and As for Operational Research. www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ teaches the skills needed to implement novel student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate software solutions on conventional or high- performance computers. There is a focus on Entry requirements risk management, computational optimization, As for Operational Research. finance, telecommunications, energy and Teaching methods data mining. As for Operational Research. Teaching methods Skills & learning outcomes Teaching is lecture-based and practical lab- With the generation and distribution of energy based, assessed by means of exams, written resources becoming more and more complex, reports and programming assignments. An there is an ever-growing need for the application industrial or academic project is written up of Operational Research techniques in this sector as a dissertation. of industry. Graduates have a skill set that is in Skills & learning outcomes high demand. Graduates acquire specialist skills in computing, optimization and statistics, as well as an insight into a range of industrial and financial applications of OR. PGP (SCE 164-205) 2012 28/7/11 12:10 Page 199

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Contact Contact Contact As for Operational Research, page 200. Frances Reid As for Operational Research, page 200. T: +44 (0)131 650 4883 E: [email protected] Fees & costs E: [email protected] www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Fees & costs student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Entry requirements student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate As for Operational Research. Entry requirements Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international Programme details A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, with a significant mathematics Risk analysis and management are becoming equivalent, in a numerate discipline, such as: and/or statistics component. increasingly important subjects and most mathematics, engineering, computer science, large organisations are now active in Programme details or physical sciences. Previous experience with producing and maintaining formal risk This programme facilitates the professional computing programming is assumed, with management strategies. This provides development of students in the theory and suitable languages including: C, C++, Fortran, significant employment opportunities for practice of statistics and operational research and Matlab. graduates with an MSc in Operational (OR), providing the foundations for a Research with Risk. Programme details successful career. It is relevant in preparing This programme develops expertise in the students to work in areas such as the medical Teaching methods design, implementation and mathematical and health industry, the government, the As for Operational Research. analysis of numerical algorithms for ordinary financial sector and any other area where Skills & learning outcomes and partial differential equations, linear algebra, modern statistical tools and OR techniques As for Operational Research. as well as convex and non-convex optimization. are used. It provides a sound foundation and Algorithms for these classes of problems will be develops wider skills required for solving developed on a rigorous foundation and problems, working in teams and applied to scientific questions of current managing time. interest. Expertise will also be gained in Teaching methods understanding the complications that can arise Teaching is lecture and lab-based, assessed when multiple algorithms are combined for by exams, written reports and programming more complex simulations. The latest assignments. generation of high performance parallel computing will be used so simulations are Skills & learning outcomes conducted at large scale. Graduates acquire specialist skills in statistics, computing and optimization, and an insight Teaching methods into biological, medical, industrial and financial The programme combines classical lecturing applications of statistics and OR. for the derivation and analysis of algorithms and lab sessions for their implementation and application. Computer programming is an essential component of the programme and is included in most courses. Evaluation is by examinations, weekly assignments, research projects, talks/posters, and written reports.

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Algebra & Funding Applied & Computational The main funding opportunities are the Number Theory Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Mathematics www.ed.ac.uk/pg/509 Council (EPSRC) Doctoral Training Account, www.ed.ac.uk/pg/511 PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) available to UK students, the Overseas PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) Research Studentships and other scholarships Introduction Research profile such as the Carnegie, Scottish & Newcastle Our research activities are grouped with those Research interests within the group include Baltika Scholarships or Commonwealth of Heriot-Watt University through the Maxwell numerical analysis, dynamical systems, scholarships. Institute for Mathematical Sciences. Close links multiscale modelling and analysis, signal with the International Centre for Mathematical Contact processing, and asymptotics. A broad range Sciences further strengthens the research Gill Law of applications is considered, including stellar environment. T: +44 (0)131 650 5085 and molecular dynamics, geophysical and E: [email protected] astrophysical fluid dynamics, nonlinear waves Research profile in fluids and solids, optoelectronics, and Our research focuses on: Analysis compressed sensing. Group members have Non-commutative Ring Theory • www.ed.ac.uk/pg/510 a leading role in the Centre for Numerical Representation Theory • PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) Algorithms and Intelligent Software, which • Number Theory will support a number of PhD studentships. Research profile We have recently won a European We work in a wide range of areas including Fees & costs Mathematical Society Prize, the Whitehead Linear and Nonlinear Elliptic and Hyperbolic www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Prize of the London Mathematical Society and PDEs; Harmonic Analysis and its connections student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate the Waclaw Sierpinski Prize of the Polish with geometry, number theory and Academy of Sciences, and gave an invited Contact combinatorics; Stochastic Analysis; lecture at the 2006 International Congress of As for Algebra & Number Theory. Dynamical Systems. Analysis is part of the Mathematicians. We run a weekly algebra Pure Mathematics group at Edinburgh whose seminar, a number theory seminar, and several Geometry & Topology research has consistently been placed in the informal working seminars, and are heavily www.ed.ac.uk/pg/512 top 5 UK departments over the last 12 years involved in international conferences. We also PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) in the Research Assessment Exercises. serve on editorial boards of various Research group/centre/institute international journals. Fees & costs The Geometry and Topology group have www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Training & support interests in Differential and Algebraic student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Students are assigned two supervisors and as Geometry, Algebraic and Geometric Topology, well as working on a given project, are Contact Twistor Theory and Integrable Systems. expected to take part in graduate lecture As for Algebra & Number Theory. Fees & costs courses, research seminars and colloquia, as www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ well as the postgraduate colloquium student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate (organised by and for postgraduates). Contact Facilities As for Algebra & Number Theory. Our research students benefit from excellent library and computing facilities. The special features of the Edinburgh mathematical landscape are the presence of the ICMS and the ongoing cooperation with Heriot-Watt.

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Mathematical Physics Operational Research Probability & Mathematics www.ed.ac.uk/pg/513 & Optimization Stochastic Analysis PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) www.ed.ac.uk/pg/514 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/515 Research group/centre/institute PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) We are the University of Edinburgh branch of Research group/centre/institute Research group/centre/institute the Edinburgh Mathematical Physics Group The main focus of the group is on The research interests of the Probability and (EMPG), a group of researchers with interests mathematical and computing aspects of Stochastic Analysis group focus on the in Mathematical Physics, based at Edinburgh optimization. The core technology in following themes: Stochastic Differential and Heriot-Watt universities. We are a very optimization is the solution of large sparse Equations and Stochastic PDEs, Nonlinear active and very dynamic groups with interests linear and quadratic problems. We have world Filtering and Stochastic Control; Applications in a wide range of topics in modern class expertise in the two main solution of Stochastic Analysis in Mathematical Finance; mathematical physics, including string theory methods for these: the simplex method and Numerical Analysis of PDEs, Stochastic PDEs and supergravity, the gauge/gravity the interior point method. In addition we have and Stochastic Differential Equations. correspondence, black holes and quantum interests in global optimization, decomposition Fees & costs gravity, integrability and cosmology. methods, parallel computing, industrial www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ applications of optimization, and stochastic Fees & costs student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ optimization. There is other expertise in student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate simulation, stochastic areas of OR, Contact maintenance and replacement modelling. As for Algebra & Number Theory. Contact As for Algebra & Number Theory. Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ Statistics student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate www.ed.ac.uk/pg/516 PhD (3 yrs FT, 6 yrs PT) Contact As for Algebra & Number Theory. Research profile The methodological research of the group is Bayesian in nature. Areas of research include hierarchical multivariate random effects models, wavelets, nonparametric regression and resampling. There is a strong interest in applications with specific areas being forensic science, the law, agriculture, and functional genomics data such as gene expression microarrays. There is a strong link with Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland who have offices adjacent to the School.

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The School of Physics & Astronomy at the plus a maintenance grant of £15,000 per year for a three-and-a-half- year period. There will be no requirement to teach associated with University of Edinburgh is a world-class these positions. Studentships are awarded competitively and can research centre, with the fifth largest body be applied for online at http://apply.supa.ac.uk. Applications open in October and the closing date is mid-January. of researchers in the UK. We offer a diverse Each year one or two School studentships, which cover tuition costs postgraduate teaching programme, with and contribute to living expenses, are made available to exceptional an ‘excellent’ Teaching Quality Assurance students. Assessment rating. The Scottish Doctoral Training Centre in Condensed Matter Physics is a tri-institutional collaboration between the universities of Edinburgh, Our range of degrees St Andrews and Heriot-Watt, providing international-level doctoral training in the core discipline of condensed matter physics. It was We offer a comprehensive selection of postgraduate degrees. established in December 2008 with funding from the EPSRC and Students can earn a PhD in one of our main research areas: offers more than 10 four-year PhD fully funded studentships per • Astrophysics annum. The first cohort of students arrived in autumn 2009. There • Condensed Matter and Biophysics are at least 22 scholarships for taught MSc studies in Scotland offered • Molecular & Optical Physics by the Scottish Government. To find out about funding opportunities • Nuclear Physics for overseas students taking taught MSc programmes, and about • Particle Physics. the many scholarships, bursaries and prizes that are not directly administered by the University of Edinburgh, please visit We also offer taught masters/diploma programmes in the www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/student-funding. following subjects: • Distributed Scientific Computing Careers • High Performance Computing. Our MSc graduates go on to a variety of careers depending on their Facilities & resources field of study. These include research roles or other related positions in industry, research institutes and universities. Many choose to continue The School of Physics & Astronomy is housed in the James Clerk Maxwell their research training by embarking on a PhD. PhD graduates likewise Building at King’s Buildings and also at the Royal Observatory on nearby choose a variety of careers, often in academic or industrial research. Blackford Hill. Physics & Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh is also part of the Scottish Universities Physics Alliance (SUPA), which is Contact intended to lead to a unified physics graduate school throughout Scotland; and as part of SUPA we offer a large range of graduate Masters Programmes: courses jointly with the other SUPA universities. Further tuition and PGT Administrator support is provided in the form of summer schools, and seminars School of Physics & Astronomy and training courses organised by the in-house transferable skills James Clerk Maxwell Building training team. The King’s Buildings Edinburgh EH9 3JZ Scholarships & bursaries T: +44 (0)131 651 7067 F: +44 (0)131 650 5902 Each year we admit around 30 PhD students, with funding from SUPA, E: [email protected] UK research councils (primarily the Engineering & Physical Sciences W: www.ph.ed.ac.uk/msc Research Council (EPSRC) and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)), the EU, industry and our own scholarships. While UK Research: research councils provide full studentships only to UK nationals or EU Postgraduate Secretary nationals who have satisfied the three-year residence requirement, SUPA T: +44 (0)131 650 5273 offers a series of prestigious prize studentships that are unrestricted by F: +44 (0)131 650 5902 nationality. E: [email protected] The SUPA Prize Studentships are prestigious and competitive awards intended to attract outstanding physics students from around the world. They provide support for tuition fees and research training, PGP (SCE 164-205) 2012 28/7/11 12:10 Page 203

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HIGH PERFORMANCE Skills & learning outcomes Physics & Astronomy COMPUTING Our graduates have a professional approach and apply good practice to major software- www.ed.ac.uk/pg/187 development projects in a variety of MSc (1 yr FT, 3 yrs PT) programming languages. They can embark Contact upon further research in areas of science that PGT Administrator use leading-edge computing and will develop T: +44 (0)131 651 7067 and maintain the professional standards, skills E: [email protected] and knowledge expected from HPC practitioners. Fees & costs www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Additional costs: £1,000

Entry requirements A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent. Applicants holding a UK 2:2 honours degree, or its international equivalent, may also be considered. Applicants with the equivalent work experience may also be considered. No prior High Performance Computing (HPC) “Studying the MSc in High Performance knowledge is assumed, but candidates must Computing at EPCC has been the best decision be competent programmers in C, C++, Fortran I’ve made. Studying HPC has been really fulfilling, or Java. and the possibility of using real HPC resources is, Programme details by itself, a reason to study at EPCC. In addition, This programme provides an excellent I’ve found many outstanding teachers during the grounding in HPC technologies and their year. The degree has turned out to be the reason practical application. Our students acquire for being offered a PhD position.” skills that are applicable both to academic computational science research and to a Pablo Barrio wide range of careers in science, engineering, MSc High Performance Computing industry and commercial software development. We are one of the leading supercomputing centres in Europe, managing an extensive collection of HPC systems including the national supercomputing service HECToR. This 44,000 processor Cray XE6 system is the UK's largest, fastest and most powerful supercomputer.

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Astrophysics Condensed Matter Molecular & www.ed.ac.uk/pg/189 & Biophysics Optical Physics PhD (3 yrs FT) www.ed.ac.uk/pg/190 www.ed.ac.uk/pg/191 Research group/centre/institute PhD (3 yrs FT) PhD (3 yrs FT) The Institute for Astronomy (IfA) shares the Research group/centre/institute Research group/centre/institute historic and beautiful Royal Observatory The Institute for Condensed Matter and Some of our activities take place within Edinburgh (ROE) site on Blackford Hill with the Complex Systems (ICMS) is housed in the the Collaborative Optical Spectroscopy UK Astronomy Technology Centre (UK ATC). This James Clerk Maxwell Building. Research centres Micromanipulation & Imaging Centre; we also provides a pool of more than 40 astronomers include the Centre for Science at Extreme collaborate closely with the Condensed who can supervise research projects. Conditions (CSEC) and the Collaborative Optical Matter Group. Spectroscopy Micromanipulation & Imaging Research profile Research profile Centre (COSMIC). We are one of the world's major centres for Our research portfolio draws inspiration from research in astronomy. Astronomy research Research profile and contributes to aspects of biology, chemistry at Edinburgh covers both observational and Our main areas of research are: and industry. The general aim of our activities is theoretical work in the areas of cosmology, High Pressure Physics & the CSEC to reveal the links between molecular structure active galaxies, formation of planets, formation • Quantum Ordering, Magnetism & and potentially exploitable material properties. and evolution of galaxies and astronomical • Superconductivity We are engaged in fundamental and applied instrumentation. • Soft Matter & Biological Physics Experiment research on exotic and disordered materials Training & support • Statistical Physics, Soft Matter & Biological including structured liquids, supercritical fluids, Our focus is on undertaking thesis-related Physics Theory supercooled/glassy systems, liquid crystals, ultra- research from the outset. This proceeds in • Computational Materials Physics. thin molecular films and matter under extreme parallel with more formal education in conditions. The group also has several Training & support background knowledge. In the first year there programmes on novel optical bio-imaging and Skills are learned primarily by active is a reading group that covers the basics of optical manipulation which include engagement in a research project within a astrophysics in a series of tutorials, together spectroscopic imaging, time-resolved supportive research group. We offer training with graduate and advanced undergraduate flouresence imaging and optical tweezers. in experimental, simulated and theoretical courses. techniques, as required by any particular Training & support Facilities PhD project. This training is supplemented by We offer training in experimental, simulated Observational PhDs use large telescopes in lectures provided by SUPA and/or the Scottish and theoretical techniques. Postgraduate Australia, Hawaii, Chile and the Canary Islands, Doctoral Training Centre in Condensed Matter. researchers will gain hands-on experience with plus space facilities such as the Hubble Space state-of-the-art optical spectroscopy and Facilities Telescope. Edinburgh is also a major centre for microscopy. Skills are earned primarily by We offer a world-leading research astronomical catalogues and databases. active engagement in a research project environment with access to internationally within a supportive and lively research group. Fees & costs renowned facilities and access to www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ supercomputers for simulation, and Facilities student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate international facilities for x-ray and Many of our activities take place within the COSMIC, which is committed to innovation in Contact neutron-scattering work. optical science. Extensive use is also made of Graduate School Secretary Fees & costs the ISIS facility – the brightest pulsed neutron T: +44 (0)131 650 5273 www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ source in the world. E: [email protected] student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate Fees & costs Contact www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ As for Astrophysics. student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate

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Nuclear Physics Facilities Research is conducted at international facilities, Physics & Astronomy The group performs experiments at TRIUMF giving the opportunity to participate in projects www.ed.ac.uk/pg/192 (Canada), ORNL, JLab and ANL (USA), CERN at the forefront of current technologies. PhD (3 yrs FT) (Switzerland), and GSI, Mainz (Germany). Training & support Research group/centre/institute Fees & costs Our research activity is complemented by a The University of Edinburgh Nuclear Physics www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ wide range of lectures and by participation Group is one of the most diverse in the UK, student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate at international conferences. Experimental carrying out research at both extremes of students will have the opportunity to receive Contact scale in the universe. additional training at the European As for Astrophysics, page 204. Research profile Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) Our research spans a broad range of Particle Physics in Geneva. experimental activities. At the sub-nucleon Facilities www.ed.ac.uk/pg/193 scale we exploit intense high energy photon We participate in the ATLAS and LHCb PhD (3 yrs FT) beams to improve our understanding of the experiments at CERN. We also host the world's properties of nucleons and light hadrons from Research group/centre/institute leading computer for Lattice QCD calculations, the interactions of the constituent quarks and Our research is divided into two groups: and the National e-Science Centre (NeSC). gluons. Such processes are responsible for • Particle Physics Experiments Fees & costs around 95% of the mass of the visible • Particle Physics Theory. www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ universe. At the scale of the atomic nucleus student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate we carry out measurements of nuclear Research profile reaction cross-sections and nuclear properties Particle Physics explores nature to the smallest Contact which improve our understanding of the length scales currently accessible, explaining As for Astrophysics, page 204. nuclear pathways in explosive astrophysical the observed phenomena in terms of elegant reactions and give new constraints of the basic mathematical theories. A large body of properties of compact objects such as neutron experimental results are described by the stars. At the cosmic scale we carry out small number of couplings that define the research to establish the first direct evidence so-called Standard Model. New discoveries are for the non-baryonic dark matter proposed to expected as the Large Hadron Collider begins make up most of the non-visible mass of the its operations, opening a new window on universe. physics beyond the Standard Model.

Being at the forefront of research in these The Particle Physics Experiment group seeks scientific areas requires the in-house to understand the symmetries and conserved development of advanced particle and photon quantities present in the universe. In particular, detection systems and the development of we seek to explain the dominance of matter state-of-the-art simulation software and over anti-matter (study of CP violation), and analysis techniques. Much of our success mechanisms of symmetry breaking which has been underpinned through the ongoing could lead to understanding the creation programme of development of silicon of mass via the Higgs Boson and non-Standard detector devices, which is conducted in Model particles at the Large Hadron Collider. collaboration with the commercial company The Particle Physics Theory Group is actively Micron Semiconductors. involved in research at the forefront of particle Training & support physics. Our activities span a wide range of Research is performed in relatively small topics, including cosmology, lattice QCD, collaborations allowing the possibility for our precision electroweak physics, searches students to become involved in all aspects of for signals of new physics, perturbative QCD, the experiments, including design, construction, and non-perturbative Quantum Field Theory. implementation, simulation, data analysis and Theoretical particle physics encompasses a presentation of results. We collaborate in our broad range of mathematical and computational research with a range of UK and international methods. Students benefit from the expertise groups including Imperial College, Rutherford and activities of the Tait Institute. Appleton Laboratory, MIT and UCLA. www.tait.ac.uk. PGP BACK 2012 (206-216) 28/7/11 12:11 Page 206

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Fee status Candidates continuing study beyond the Doctorate of Education (EdD) period for which annual fees are payable In common with other universities in the UK, Part-time candidates for the degree of EdD are required to pay one matriculation fee there are separate scales of fees for students pay a total of five part-time annual fees. This is in the following academic year and then whose status is ‘home’ (ie UK or European irrespective of the prescribed period of study. a continuation fee for every authorised Union) and those whose status is ‘overseas’. Students who submit their thesis early are extension until they submit their thesis. A student’s status as home or overseas is required to pay the remaining years’ fees on Continuation fees are charged pro rata determined according to The Education submission. Any student continuing study for the full period of an approved extension. (Fees and Awards) (Scotland) Regulations beyond the period for which annual fees are 2007. The UK Council for International Student Master of Philosophy (MPhil) payable is required to pay an annual Affairs (UKCISA) provides a guidance note for matriculation fee. students, which explains the conditions you Full time need to meet to be entitled to pay tuition Students pay a total of two full-time annual Higher degrees – DVM&S, MD, DDS fees at the ‘home’ rate and not the ‘overseas’ fees, irrespective of the period of prescribed DVM&S, MD and DDS students pay an initial rate for study in Scotland. This information study under supervision. Students who registration fee, plus an annual fee (including can be found at www.ed.ac.uk/schools- submit their thesis early are required to pay the first year). An additional examination fee departments/student-funding/tuition-fees. the remaining years’ fees on submission. Any will be payable upon submission. All applicants for admission from outside student continuing study beyond the period the UK or EU, applicants who are temporarily for which annual fees are payable is required LLM, MSc, MTh, MMus and MBA resident in the UK or EU at the time of to pay one matriculation fee in the following Full-time candidates for the LLM, MSc, MTh, application, and those who have, within academic year and then a continuation fee for MMus and MBA pay one full-time annual fee. the past three years, spent a period of every authorised extension until they submit Part-time candidates pay two or three part- employment or residence outside the UK/EU, their thesis. Continuation fees are charged pro time annual fees, in accordance with their are advised that they should be certain of rata for the full period of an approved extension. prescribed period of study. their status for fee purposes before registering for their course at the start of the academic Part time Master of Social Work (MSW) year, and they should be certain that they Students pay a total of four part-time annual Full-time candidates for the MSW pay two have the necessary funds to meet these fees. fees, irrespective of the period of prescribed full-time annual fees. study under supervision. Students who Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) submit their thesis early are required to pay Part-time study for the Full time the remaining years’ fees on submission. Any full academic session student continuing study beyond the period Students studying full time pay a total of All students will be charged approximately for which annual fees are payable is required three full-time annual fees, irrespective of the 50 per cent of the appropriate home/EU or to pay one matriculation fee in the following period of prescribed study under supervision. overseas full-time fee. academic year and then a continuation fee for Students who submit their thesis early are every authorised extension until they submit required to pay the remaining years’ fees on Visiting students their thesis. Continuation fees are charged pro submission. Any student continuing study Postgraduate research visiting students rata for the full period of an approved extension. beyond the period for which annual fees are (research training – 6 months or less studying payable is required to pay one matriculation Doctor of Clinical Psychology (DCP) on a full time basis) will be charged a flat fee fee in the following academic year and then of £675 Postgraduate research visiting This is a taught programme and students will a continuation fee for every authorised students (research or research training lasting be charged annual fees in accordance with extension until they submit their thesis. more than 6 months on a full time basis) will their prescribed period of study. Any student Continuation fees are charged pro rata for be charged on a pro rata basis, based on continuing study beyond the period for which the full period of an approved extension. the appropriate full year fee for 12 months annual fees are payable is required to pay an Postgraduate taught visiting students studying annual matriculation fee. Part time full time for less than 6 months will be Students pay a total of six part-time annual charged a semester fee (50% of full time fee) fees, irrespective of the period of prescribed Postgraduate taught visiting students studying study under supervision. Students who submit for 6 months or more will be categorised as their thesis early are required to pay the full time and charged the appropriate full time remaining years’ fees on submission. fee Postgraduate taught visiting students PGP BACK 2012 (206-216) 28/7/11 12:11 Page 207

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admitted for part-time intermittent study will Once students have established their home or In terms of Resolution of the University Court be charged by the number of credits taken overseas status and whether they are required no. 7/1982, students in debt to the University pro rata to the appropriate fee. to pay tuition fees, payment can be made as may not be permitted to re-matriculate in soon as a University User Name (UUN)/student future sessions, or to graduate, if eligible to do General number is issued. so, until the outstanding sum has been cleared. No fees are chargeable in respect of periods of authorised interruption of studies. Students who have provided proof to Registry For more information about fee and sponsor about sponsor/scholarship funding will only definitions, payment options and exclusions, Other fees receive an invoice if the funding fails or does payment methods, direct debit mandate not cover the full amount of the fees dates, instalment dates and amounts, contact Continuation fees charged. The University will invoice the the Income Section or visit www.ed.ac.uk/ Candidates continuing study beyond the sponsor directly and payment should be schools-departments/ finance/students. period for which annual fees are payable made within 30 days of the invoice date. are required to pay one matriculation fee in the following academic year and then If students are receiving financial support/ Income Section, Finance a continuation fee for every authorised sponsor funding in full or in part they need The University of Edinburgh extension until they submit their thesis. to be aware that the payment of all fees and Charles Stewart House Continuation fees are charged pro rata for charges is their responsibility and in the event 9–16 Chambers Street the full period of an approved interruption. that the provider of the support/funding Edinburgh EH1 1HT fails to pay they will be held personally liable. UK General Council fee Students can keep check on their full account T: +44 (0)131 650 9214 A fee of £40 is payable prior to first details through the Student Finance Channel F: +44 (0)131 650 9223 graduation for registration as a member in MyEd, www.myed.ed.ac.uk. E: [email protected] of the General Council. W: www.ed.ac.uk/schools- Fees are due in full by the final matriculation departments/finance/students Additional costs day at the start of the session. Students may Annual additional programme costs may be permitted to arrange to pay tuition fees also be payable by postgraduate students under the University’s instalment scheme. as notified in their formal letter of admission. Rates vary according to the field of study, All students paying by instalment will be and are detailed in the programme listings required to pay at least one-third of their in this prospectus. Please contact the tuition fee prior to or by the final matriculation appropriate College postgraduate office day at the start of the session. The remaining for further information. instalments will be by direct debit from a UK bank account. For useful banking information, Payment arrangements please visit the International Office website at for tuition fees www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/ The finance department (Income Section) is finance/banking. responsible for the collection of tuition fees and related charges. All invoices, credit notes, To be eligible for the instalment option, statements, instalment plans, reminders and students must supply documentation, such general finance correspondence are sent to as current bank statements, business accounts your University email account. As detailed in or payslips, demonstrating that they have section 12 of the Terms & conditions (page adequate means of financial support in place 219) it is the student’s responsibility to access for the full period of study. It is important to and manage this email on a regular basis and be aware of the University’s policy regarding to ensure all communications are received the payment of tuition fees – defaulting and acted on. on payment not only results in the University charging late fees but, in the event of continued non-payment students risk their place at the University. Please visit www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ student-funding/tuition-fees/payment. PGP BACK 2012 (206-216) 28/7/11 12:11 Page 208

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Central Area: home to the College of Humanities & Social Science

1 New College: School of Divinity 16 The Potterrow Student Centre: 30 International Office and Student 41 Edinburgh Central Mosque 2 Minto House Students’ Association (EUSA); Recruitment and Admissions 42 Surgeon’s Hall 3 Charles Stewart House Chaplaincy Centre; Health Centre 31 College of Humanities & Social 43 Royal Scottish Museum 4 Adam House 17 Bedlam Theatre Science Office 44 Greyfriars Kirk 5 St Cecilia’s Hall 18 McEwan Hall 32 William Robertson Building 45 The National Library of Scotland 6 Old Infirmary (Geography) 19 Medical School 33 David Hume Tower Lecture 46 St Giles’ Cathedral 7 Old Surgeon’s Hall 20 Chrystal Macmillan Building Theatres 47 Tron Kirk 8 Drummond Library (GeoSciences) 21 Hugh Robson Building 34 David Hume Tower 48 City Chambers 9 Chisholm House 22 Reid Concert Hall 35 Business School 49 Edinburgh Castle 10 The Moray House School of 23 7 George Square 36 George Square Lecture Theatre 50 Royal Scottish Academy Education 24 Teviot Row House: Student Union 37 Main Library; Careers Service; 51 National Gallery of Scotland 11 St Leonard’s Land 25 1 George Square Student Counselling Service; 52 Edinburgh Waverley train station 12 Centre for Sport and Exercise 26 Dugald Stewart Building Student Disability Service 53 Edinburgh bus station 13 The Pleasance 27 Visitor Centre: Information, 38 International Student Centre Public bus stop 14 Old College Exhibition and Shop 39 Office of Lifelong Learning 15 Alison House 28 Informatics Forum 40 Institute for Advanced Studies in Shuttle bus to King’s Buildings 29 Appleton Tower the Humanities (IASH) Campus PGP BACK 2012 (206-216) 28/7/11 12:11 Page 209

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King’s Buildings: home to the College of Science & Engineering

1 British Geological Survey 14 James Clerk Maxwell Building Bus stop 2 Student residences 15 Ashworth Laboratories Parking 3 Weir Building: Science & 16 Kenneth Denbigh Building Engineering College Office, 17 Sanderson Building Careers Service 18 John Muir Building 4 Waddington Building 19 William Rankine Building 5 Crew Building 20 Alexander Graham Bell Building 6 Joseph Black Building 21 Fleeming Jenkin Building 7 Scottish Microelectronics Centre 22 Faraday Building 8 Roger Land Building 23 Hudson Beare Building 9 Peter Wilson Building 24 Engineering Lecture Theatre 10 Grant Institute 25 Alrick Building 11 KB House: Students’ 26 Michael Swann Building Association (EUSA) 27 Darwin Building 12 KB Centre 28 Daniel Rutherford Building 13 Erskine Williamson Building PGP BACK 2012 (206-216) 28/7/11 12:11 Page 210

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Terms & conditions 1. These Terms & conditions will form an 4. Matriculation is the administrative act market competition, Government and Funding essential part of any contract between the of becoming a student of the University. Council policies and other external factors. No University of Edinburgh and any student It carries with it the obligation to abide student will be deemed to be matriculated until offered a place at the University. by the rules of the University, including the his or her fees have been paid, or satisfactory 2. Every effort has been made to ensure that payment of fees and other tuition costs. evidence produced that such fees will be paid by the information contained in this Prospectus After a student has accepted the offer of a sponsoring authority on receipt of the is accurate. The University will take all a place at the University, it is necessary University’s invoice. Students who are personally reasonable steps to provide the educational for all students to matriculate at the liable to pay any part of their fees may be services described in this Prospectus. commencement of their studies by agreeing permitted to arrange to pay these under the However, the content of individual courses to the Sponsio Academica. Thereafter annual University’s instalment scheme. The payment of and the curriculum for any given degree are matriculation status will be dependent on fees is the responsibility of the student and, in under constant academic review and may the student’s attendance on programme the event of a student’s sponsoring authority change from time to time, with some being confirmed. By continuing to study failing to make payment, the student will be held courses being modified, discontinued or at the University the student continues to personally liable for payment. replaced. In addition, external factors such be bound by the their agreement to the For further details relating to tuition as industrial action or the death or departure Sponsio Academica. No one may attend and other fees payable please visit of staff may make it impossible, or possible a class or programme of studies without www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ only at disproportionate expense, for the matriculating and no one shall be deemed finance/students. In the event of University to provide a previously offered to be fully matriculated or shall enjoy any arrangements for the payment of the fees, option. In the interest of rational deployment of the privileges of membership of the satisfactory to the University, not having of resources, options offered may be subject University, including access to student been made within four weeks of the to a minimum level of interest being shown services and facilities, unless he or she is advertised final date for matriculation, the in any given year. The University does not also enrolled as attending a programme University shall be entitled, but not bound generally provide education to UK and EU of studies or one or more classes and has to, refuse to permit a student to matriculate students on a commercial basis. It is also made arrangements to the satisfaction of after that date and forthwith to terminate very largely dependent on public funds the University for the payment of the fees any contractual obligation which the University (which the University has to manage in a way entitling him or her to such attendance. The has with the student in question, and that that is efficient and cost effective), and on Sponsio Academica at first matriculation is: without incurring any liability to such student charitable and other sources of funding, over “I acknowledge that in all matters relating to and whether the failure to make payment which the University may have little control. the teaching and discipline of the University is the fault of the student’s sponsoring I have willingly placed myself under the 3. For all the foregoing reasons, the University authority or the student personally. jurisdiction of the Senatus Academicus, reserves the right not to provide any At the discretion of the University, a refund and I recognise that if, in the opinion of particular course, curriculum or facility, to of tuition fees may be made where a the Senatus, my studies or my conduct make variations to the content or method student withdraws from a programme of are unsatisfactory, it has authority to forbid of delivery of courses, to discontinue studies with the approval of his or her Head my continuance upon courses qualifying courses and to merge or combine courses of College. For further information about the for a degree.” if such action is reasonably considered to refund of tuition fees, please contact the be necessary by the University. If the 5. Decisions are taken by the University in Fees and Student Support Team. good faith on the basis of statements made University discontinues any course it will 7. In common with those at most other in a student’s application for admission. use reasonable endeavours to provide a universities, students on certain courses If it is discovered that a false statement suitable alternative course and will take all at the University of Edinburgh may incur has been made or significant information reasonable steps to minimise any disruption, additional expenditure on items such as field has been omitted from a student’s which might result from such changes. work, specialist materials and supplementary application form, the University may Any offer of a place at the University of instrumental tuition; although some withdraw or amend its offer, or terminate Edinburgh is made on the understanding assistance from University funds may the student’s registration at the University, that in accepting it, the student undertakes be available to meet such expenditure, according to the circumstances. to observe the Ordinances and Resolutions responsibility for payment will rest with of the University and to abide by the rules 6. Tuition fees are due, in full, on or before the the student. Details of any significant and regulations, which the University makes advertised final date for matriculation at the expenditure that students may be required for its students from time to time. These start of the session, and are subject to to incur can be obtained from the currently include general disciplinary annual revision. While the University will take appropriate College or School. In addition, regulations and regulations relating to all reasonable steps to avoid large increases small charges may be made in some examinations, libraries, computing, halls in tuition fees, it reserves the right to subjects for such items as course materials, of residence and our smoking policy. implement such increases in fees it deems photocopying and laser printing; detailed Details can be found at www.ed.ac.uk/ appropriate. 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8. Students in debt to the University, whether Judgements on a candidate’s academic The Data Protection Act, 1998 in respect of tuition fees, accommodation performance, and related decisions The University of Edinburgh holds information charges or any other sums, will not be regarding continuation on a programme about everyone who applies to the University permitted to graduate, or to re-matriculate, and the recommendation of an appropriate and everyone who studies at the University. We until such time as the debt has been paid in award, are taken at the discretion of use the information from your application form full or satisfactory arrangements are agreed the University. to administer your application and to compile for repayment. 11. If any provision of the contract, constituted statistics that may be published or passed to In the event of non-payment by a student by acceptance by the student of the government bodies such as the Scottish Higher of any such sums, the University may raise University’s offer of admission, shall be held Education Funding Council (SHEFC) or the court proceedings for payment and the by any court or other competent authority Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). student by his or her acceptance of the to be void or unenforceable, in whole or in If your application is successful we will also University’s offer of admission agrees with part, that contract shall continue to be valid use the information to administer your studies, the University that the Sheriff Court at as to the other provisions contained in it and to monitor your performance and attendance, Edinburgh will have exclusive jurisdiction the remainder of the affected provision. and to provide you with support. to deal with such proceedings and that 12. Any notice or other information that, either The information and data you provide to the in any such proceedings these Terms & the University or the student requires to University may be used by the University for conditions and any contract into which give to the other in connection with the credit scoring, credit assessment, debt tracing they are imported will be governed by agreement entered into between them, or fraud and money-laundering prevention. and interpreted in accordance with the may be given by electronic means, by hand Accordingly, the University may disclose this law of Scotland. or sent by first-class prepaid post, facsimile information or data to credit reference agencies 9. The University cannot accept responsibility, transmission or comparable means of or other credit assessment, debt tracing or fraud and expressly excludes liability, for loss or communication. On joining the University, prevention organisations. damage to students’ property including each student will be allocated a University If you have any queries regarding the University’s without prejudice to the generality the of Edinburgh email account and address use of your information, please contact the transfer of computer viruses to students’ that will be used for a variety of essential University’s Data Protection Officer, by emailing equipment. Students are advised to insure communications. Students must access [email protected]. their property against theft and other risks. and manage this account regularly as the 10. The University reserves the right to exclude University will send vital information from studies forthwith any student who from time to time (for example on exam wilfully and persistently neglects his or her arrangements, library-related alerts and academic work to such an extent that there the sending of invoices and reminders) is no reasonable possibility of him or her and will assume that students have opened being regarded as having duly performed and acted on these communications. It is the work of the course or being able to each student’s responsibility to check the proceed to the next stage of the course. University of Edinburgh account to ensure It should also be noted that although that all official University communications candidates may be admitted initially as are received. Any notice or information prospective students for a postgraduate given by post which is not returned to the degree such as a Master of Science (MSc) sender as undelivered shall be deemed to or the research degree of Doctor of have been given 48 hours after the envelope Philosophy (PhD), continuation on these containing the information or notice was programmes and successful completion are posted. Any notice or other information not guaranteed at the outset but depend sent by facsimile transmission or comparable on academic performance in the various means of communication shall be deemed stages of the programme. In particular, to have been duly sent on the date of continuation on taught MSc programmes transmission provided that a confirming is dependent upon candidates successfully copy is sent by first-class prepaid post passing the taught element of the to the other party within 24 hours after programme. Candidates should ensure that transmission. It shall be the responsibility they familiarise themselves with the criteria of the student to intimate to the University for success in their specific subject area. any change in the student’s address. Candidates whose achievement is not Notices or information sent to the last sufficient for continuation on their initial intimated address of the student as programme of study may be eligible for an provided above shall be deemed to alternative award (such as a Postgraduate have been properly given. Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate). PGP BACK 2012 (206-216) 28/7/11 12:11 Page 213

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Accommodation Services Communications and Marketing Scholarships & Student Funding Service The University of Edinburgh The University of Edinburgh The University of Edinburgh Pollock Halls Reception Centre C Floor, Forrest Hill Building Old College 18 Holyrood Park Road 5 Forrest Hill South Bridge Edinburgh EH16 5AY, UK Edinburgh EH1 2QL, UK Edinburgh EH8 9YL, UK T: +44 (0)131 667 1971 T: +44 (0)131 650 9672 (Prospectus requests) T: +44 (0)131 651 4070 F: +44 (0)131 667 0330 F: +44 (0)131 650 2253 F: +44 (0)131 651 4066 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.ed.ac.uk/accommodation-services W: www.ed.ac.uk/communications- W: www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding marketing College of Humanities Student Recruitment & Admissions & Social Science Disability Office The University of Edinburgh Postgraduate Office The University of Edinburgh 57 George Square The University of Edinburgh 6–8 South College Street Edinburgh EH8 9JU, UK David Hume Tower Edinburgh EH8 9AA, UK T: +44 (0)131 650 4360 George Square T: +44 (0)131 650 6828 (voice) F: +44 (0)131 651 1236 Edinburgh EH8 9JX, UK T: +44 (0)131 650 9371 (text) E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)131 650 4086 F: +44 (0)131 650 6677 W: www.ed.ac.uk/student-recruitment F: +44 (0)131 650 6536 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.ed.ac.uk/disability-office The University of Edinburgh W: www.ed.ac.uk/humanities-soc-sci Visitor Centre Income Section, Finance 2 Charles Street College of Medicine The University of Edinburgh Edinburgh EH8 9AD, UK & Veterinary Medicine Charles Stewart House T: +44 (0)131 650 2252 Postgraduate Office 9–16 Chambers Street F: +44 (0)131 650 2253 The University of Edinburgh Edinburgh EH1 1HT, UK E: [email protected] Undergraduate Medical Admissions T: +44 (0)131 650 9214 The Chancellor’s Building F: +44 (0)131 650 9223 If the telephone number you require is 49 Little France Crescent E: [email protected] not listed, please call our switchboard Edinburgh EH16 4SB, UK W: www.ed.ac.uk/schools- or visit our website: T: +44 (0)131 242 6461 departments/finance/students T: +44 (0)131 650 1000 F: +44 (0)131 242 6479 W: www.ed.ac.uk E: [email protected] International Office W: www.ed.ac.uk/medicine-vet- The University of Edinburgh medicine/postgraduate 57 George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JU, UK College of Science & Engineering T: +44 (0)131 650 4296 Postgraduate Office F: +44 (0)131 651 1236 The University of Edinburgh E: [email protected] Weir Building W: www.ed.ac.uk/international-office The King’s Buildings Edinburgh EH9 3JY, UK Registry T: +44 (0)131 650 5737 The University of Edinburgh F: +44 (0)131 650 5738 Old College E: [email protected] South Bridge W: www.ed.ac.uk/science-engineering Edinburgh EH8 9YL, UK T: +44 (0)131 650 2845 F: +44 (0)131 650 8223 E: [email protected] W: www.ed.ac.uk/registry PGP BACK 2012 (206-216) 28/7/11 12:11 Page 214

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Index

Accommodation...... 13 Entry requirements...... 17

Advice Place...... 12 Family accommodation...... 13

Agents...... 17 Fees & other costs...... 18, 206

Alumni...... 4 Financial support...... 18

Applications & admissions...... 17 Global academies...... 6

Art...... 8, 9, 14 Health centre...... 12

Business training...... 10 How to get to Edinburgh...... 20

Campus maps...... 208 Humanities & Social Science, College of...... 26

Careers Service...... 10 International Office...... 12

Centre for Sport & Exercise (CSE)...... 9 International students...... 12, 14, 17

Chaplaincy Centre...... 12 Libraries & archives...... 9, 14

Childcare...... 12 Loans...... 18

City of Edinburgh...... 14 Location...... 14, 20

Computer facilities...... 9 Maps...... 208

Contact details...... 213 Medicine & Veterinary Medicine, College of...... 134

Counselling Service...... 12 Music...... 9

Data protection...... 212 Nursery facilities...... 12

Degrees...... 16 Online distance learning...... 16

Disability Office...... 12 Open Day ...... 20

Edinburgh, City of...... 14 Part time study...... 16

Edinburgh College of Art...... 8 Pleasance Sports Centre...... 9

Edinburgh Global...... 6 Research areas...... 25

Edinburgh University Sports Union...... 9 Scholarships, studentships, awards...... 18

Edinburgh University Students’ Association (EUSA)...... 9 Science & Engineering, College of...... 164

Engineering, College of Science & ...... 164 Self-catered flats & residences...... 13

English language requirements...... 17 Social facilities...... 14

Enterprise training...... 10 Social Science, College of Humanities &...... 26 PGP BACK 2012 (206-216) 28/7/11 12:11 Page 215

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Special Collections...... 9

Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS)...... 18, 206

Student support services...... 12

Student union...... 9

Talbot Rice Gallery...... 9

Taught programmes...... 22

Terms & conditions...... 211

Transferable skills...... 10

Tuition fees...... 18, 206

Useful contacts...... 213

Veterinary Medicine, College of Medicine &...... 134

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