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2017 entry Undergraduate prospectus

Influencing the world since 1583 The University of Edinburgh Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 01

“Edinburgh isn’t so much a city, more a way of life … I doubt I’ll ever tire of exploring Edinburgh, on foot or in print.” Ian Rankin Best-selling author and alumnus The University of Edinburgh 02 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 03

Influencing the world since 1583 Welcome to For more than four centuries the University TOP 50 of Edinburgh has been changing the world. We’re consistently ranked one Today, we continue to make our mark, the University with world-leading experts educating of the best 50 universities in the the pioneers of tomorrow. world. We’re 21st i n t h e 2015/16 By choosing to study at Edinburgh, you’ll QS World University Rankings. of Edinburgh be investing in an education that will help you build a successful future. TH You’ll experience the very best in teaching 4 and research. Through our hands-on and innovative approach we’ll help you become We’re ranked fourth in the UK a successful learner-practitioner or researcher. for research power, based on We’ll equip you with the skills, insights and research quality and breadth.* perspectives to enhance your employability and career prospects. RD Our flexible programmes, world-class facilities 23 and award-winning support services combine rd to ensure your university experience is We’re ranked 23 in the exceptional and unique. world for the employability You’ll also be living in a vibrant, historic, of our graduates.** inspiring capital city with world-famous cultural festivals, where the mountains and beaches of Scotland are right on your doorstep. £8m We awarded more than Come and join us. £8 million in bursaries in 2015/16. 2ND Edinburgh is ranked the second best student city in the UK.*** “You are now in a place where the best courses upon earth are within your reach … such an opportunity you will never again have.” 1 3 7 NATIONALITIES Thomas Jefferson Students from two-thirds of the American Founding Father and President (speaking to his son-in-law, Thomas Mann Randolph, as he began his studies in 1786) world’s countries study here.

Why choose the twitter.com/applyedinburgh University of Edinburgh? facebook.com/applyedinburgh * Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 Watch our videos: ** Latest Emerging Global Employability University Ranking www.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/imagine youtube.com/edinburghuniversity *** QS Best Student Cities 2015 The University of Edinburgh 04 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 05 Contents A–Z index of programmes

05 A –Z index of programmes How to use this prospectus 08 Programmes offered by the College A C D of Humanities & Social Science Accounting 10 Cell Biology BSc (Hons) 110 Design 30 Please use our A–Z index of Accounting & Finance MA (Hons) Celtic 22 Development, Regeneration & Stem Cells 110 96 Programmes offered by the College programmes to locate the subject Ancient & Medieval History MA (Hons) 26 Celtic MA (Hons) BSc (Hons) of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine Ancient History MA (Hons) Celtic & Archaeology MA (Hons) Divinity BD (Hons) 94 108 Programmes offered by the College you are interested in or find a Ancient History & Classical Archaeology MA (Hons) Celtic & English Language MA (Hons) Divinity & Classics MA (Hons) of Science & Engineering Ancient History & Greek MA (Hons) Celtic & English Literature MA (Hons) Divinity – Graduate Entry MDiv (Hons) specific programme title. Ancient History & Latin MA (Hons) Celtic & French MA (Hons) 128 The Edinburgh experience Ancient Mediterranean Civilisations MA (Hons) 14 Celtic & German MA (Hons) 136 Benefits of studying with us Celtic & Linguistics MA (Hons) The University of Edinburgh Animation BA (Hons) 30 10 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 11 E 137 The four-year experience Celtic & Scandinavian Studies MA (Hons) Further information and programme-specific page page Applied Mathematics BSc (Hons) 124 Earth Sciences 116 Accounting 1 entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/24 133 130 Celtic & Scottish History MA (Hons) 138 Resources and facilities for the benefits for applications 7 of studying here and admissions Applied Sport Science BSc (Hons) 90 Ecological & Environmental Sciences 118 Accounting Humanities & Social Science Celtic & Scottish Literature MA (Hons) 139 Study abroad At a glance 8 Arabic MA (Hons) 12 Ecological & Environmental Sciences BSc (Hons) Accreditation Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose Accounting If you wish to progress to a career Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? as a fully qualified accountant, the Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) 120 Email [email protected] Arabic & Ancient Greek MA (Hons) Ecological & Environmental Sciences with 140 Personal support All our MA accounting-related programmes are accreditation of our programmes Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of (see page 10) provides a high level Study abroad? Yes 2 of exemption from the professional Chemical Engineering with Management Scotland (ICAS), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in examination requirements. Our Arabic & Business MA (Hons) Management BSc (Hons) 141 Finance England and Wales (ICAEW), the Association of Chartered accreditation from the Institute of Advice for applicants Certificated Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute Chartered Accountants of Scotland BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) offers the maximum exemption Arabic & Economics MA (Hons) Ecology BSc (Hons) 110 Typical to minimum grades required: of Public Finance & Accountancy (CIPFA), the Association available to accounting graduates. “ Our accountancy lecturers 142 Accommodation SQA Highers AAAAA to ABBB. of International Accountants (AIA) and the Chartered are very clear in explaining Chemical Physics BSc (Hons)/MChemPhys 112 Accounting Humanities & Social Science A Levels AAA to ABB. Institute of Management5 Accountants (CIMA). Study abroad Arabic & French MA (Hons) IB 43 points (grades 776 at HL) to 34 Our Business School exchange even the most complicated Economic & Social History MA (Hons) 48 points (grades 655 at HL). Accounting is taught in the University of Edinburgh Business programme offers opportunities operation within the Chemical Physics with a Year Abroad MChemPhys 144 Sports facilities Please note This indicates the overall School, which is in the top one per cent of business schools to study in Hong Kong, China, North accountancy discipline. Arabic & History MA (Hons) Economic History MA (Hons) standards required to consider you for entry. worldwide to hold triple accreditation from international America, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Typical and minimum grades are explained on South Korea and across Europe. You They’re patient enough to ranking bodies AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA. Chemical Physics with Industrial Experience page 148. Full, detailed entry requirements,3 may also have access to study-abroad write down a step-by-step including the subjects you need, vary by placements through Erasmus, which Arabic & History of Art MA (Hons) Economic History & Business MA (Hons) 145 Edinburgh University Students’ The quality and breadth of our research was ranked programme. Please check the full details offers European exchanges with approach for each question before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/24 16th in the UK and second in Scotland in the Research universities in Austria, Belgium, Czech during the lecture.” MChemPhys Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Arabic & Persian Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 power index. We Alexander Santoso Economics 32 Association (EUSA) Italy, Turkey and Spain, or through the Programmes increased the amount of our research rated world-leading MA (Hons) Accounting & Finance graduate University’s International Exchange Chemistry or internationally excellent to 77 per cent. Programmes, in Year 3. Arabic & Persian MA (Hons) MA (Hons) Economics MA (Hons) 146 Careers Accounting & Finance NN43 Career opportunities Business & Accounting NN14 Introducing Accounting 9 Chemistry BSc (Hons)/MChem Accountancy graduates can train to Arabic & Politics MA (Hons) Economics & Accounting MA (Hons) Accountants play a crucial role in business. Their ability become a qualified accountant through a traineeship with an accountancy or Chemistry Global Select Pathway BSc (Hons) 147 Employability 4 to measure financial information and make projections commercial firm. Alternatively you can Arabic & Religious Studies MA (Hons) affects economic decision-making at all levels. Financial choose a career in taxation, finance or Economics & Economic History MA (Hons) accountants report on the performance of an organisation. banking. Some of our graduates decide Chemistry with a Year Abroad MChem 148 Applications and admissions Management accountants provide financial information to follow a different direction and pursue Arabic & Social Anthropology MA (Hons) employment in management positions Economics & Mathematics MA (Hons) to help with planning and strategy. Accountancy is one in the public and private sectors. Year by year… Chemistry with Environmental & Sustainable 152 Open Days of the fastest-growing areas of business activity. Arabic & Spanish MA (Hons) Economics & Politics MA (Hons) Year 1 Year 3 You will study Accountancy 1A, an You will study the compulsory courses: Studying accounting at the University programme with the flexibility to Chemistry BSc (Hons)/MChem introduction to financial accounting, Advanced Financial Accounting, Auditing Archaeology 14 of Edinburgh offers you a flexible change direction and specialise and Accountancy 1B, an introduction to and Management Accounting Applications. Economics & Sociology MA (Hons) 153 Contact us programme of study. You will be able through your option course choices. management accounting. You will also You will also take courses from the other Chemistry with Environmental & Sustainable to combine your study of accounting Our staff have a world-leading study courses in business, finance, law half of your joint honours programme. with business, finance, economics or reputation as prominent researchers or economics, depending on your joint Archaeology MA (Hons) Year 4 Economics & Statistics MA (Hons) law and take a wide range of courses. in the accounting discipline. Our honours programme. This offers you a broad-based teaching is therefore based on the You will choose two courses from a Chemistry and a Year Abroad MChem Year 2 range including Advanced Management most recent research findings and You will study Accountancy 2A, which Accounting, Audit Practice, Taxation Practice, Archaeology & Ancient History MA (Hons) Economics with Environmental Studies MA (Hons) literature. This helps ensure that deals with some of the more complex The Accounting Profession, and Accounting our graduates are attractive to aspects of financial accounting, such as the and Everyday Life. You will also complete Chemistry with Environmental & Sustainable prospective employers. Our preparation of financial statements. You will an accounting-based research dissertation. Archaeology & Social Anthropology MA (Hons) Economics with Finance MA (Hons) You may also be interested in programmes provide an excellent also study Accountancy 2B, which examines Economics & Accounting foundation for a professional the more complex areas of management Chemistry and Industrial Experience MChem accountancy qualification or can accounting. You will learn about cost Page 32 prepare you for careers in finance management topics and costing systems, Architectural History MA (Hons) 16 Economics with Management Science MA (Hons) and other sectors. including activity-based costing, transfer 10 Law & Accountancy pricing and divisional performance. You will Chemistry with Industrial Experience MChem Page 60 choose courses in business, finance, law or Architectural History & Archaeology MA (Hons) economics, depending on your joint Education 34 honours programme. Chemistry with Materials Chemistry BSc (Hons)/ 6 Architecture BA (Hons)/MA (Hons) Electrical & Mechanical Engineering 120 MChem Architecture & Architectural History BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) Chemistry with Materials Chemistry and a Year Art 18 Electrical Engineering with Renewable Energy Abroad MChem Art BA (Hons) BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) Chemistry with Materials Chemistry and Electronics & Computer Science MEng (Hons) 1. Subject area. 5. General information about Artificial Intelligence BSc (Hons) 114 Industrial Experience MChem Artificial Intelligence & Computer Science Electronics & Electrical Engineering studying the subject including Childhood Practice BA 34 2. Brief information about the BSc (Hons) BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) career opportunities. Chinese 24 subject including contact details. Artificial Intelligence & Mathematics BSc (Hons) Electronics & Electrical Engineering with Chinese MA (Hons) Artificial Intelligence & Software Engineering Management BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) 6. Cross references to similar Chinese & Economics MA (Hons) 3. Our summary entry requirements BEng (Hons) Electronics & Software Engineering programmes that might also Chinese & French MA (Hons) for the subject. Please note, this Artificial Intelligence with Management BEng (Hons) BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) Chinese & German MA (Hons) interest you. Astrophysics BSc (Hons)/MPhys 126 Engineering indicates the overall standards Chinese & History MA (Hons) required to consider you for entry. 7. For further information about the Engineering BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) Chinese & Italian MA (Hons) Engineering Global Select Pathway BEng (Hons) Chinese & Linguistics MA (Hons) Typical and minimum grades subject or individual programmes English & Scottish Literature MA (Hons) 38 B Chinese & Russian Studies MA (Hons) are explained on page 149. Full, and for programme-specific entry English Language 36 Biochemistry BSc (Hons) 110 Chinese & Spanish MA (Hons) detailed entry requirements, requirements, use this URL to English Language MA (Hons) Biological Sciences Civil Engineering BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) 120 Biological Sciences BSc (Hons) English Language & History MA (Hons) including the subjects you need, go online. Classical & Middle East Studies MA (Hons) 26 Biological Sciences Global Select Pathway BSc (Hons) English Language & Literature MA (Hons) vary by programme. Because Classical Archaeology & Greek MA (Hons) 8. These page references tell you Biological Sciences with Management BSc (Hons) English Literature MA (Hons) 38 it is only possible to show an Classical Archaeology & Latin MA (Hons) where to find further information English Literature & Classics MA (Hons) Biomedical Sciences 98 Classical Studies MA (Hons) overview, please ensure you English Literature & History MA (Hons) on living in Edinburgh and on Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons) Classics check the subjects and grades English Literature & Scottish Literature the benefits of studying at the Biotechnology BSc (Hons) 110 Classics MA (Hons) required for entry to a specific University. Business 20 Classics & English Language MA (Hons) Environmental Geoscience BSc (Hons) 116 programme. Please look at the Business & Accounting MA (Hons) 10 Classics & Linguistics MA (Hons) Evolutionary Biology BSc (Hons) 110 detailed entry requirements 9. A current student or recent Business & Economics MA (Hons) 20 Cognitive Science (Computing) BSc (Hons) 114 online before you apply. graduate’s view of the subject. Business & Finance MA (Hons) Cognitive Science (Humanities) 28 Business & Geography MA (Hons) Cognitive Science (Humanities) MA (Hons) 10. Specific information about 4. A list of programmes available in Business & Law MA (Hons) Community Education BA (Hons) 34 this subject area and their UCAS what you will study each year. Business Management MA (Hons) Computational Physics BSc (Hons)/MPhys 126 Business with Decision Sciences MA (Hons) codes. Unless otherwise stated, Computer Science BSc (Hons)/BEng (Hons) 114 Business with Enterprise & Innovation MA (Hons) Computer Science & Management Science all our programmes comprise Business with Human Resource Management BSc (Hons) four years of study. MA (Hons) Computer Science & Mathematics BSc (Hons) Business with Marketing MA (Hons) Computer Science & Physics BSc (Hons) Business with Strategic Economics MA (Hons) Computer Science (Informatics) Computer Science with Management BEng (Hons) The University of Edinburgh 06 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 07 A–Z index of programmes

F J N Fashion BA (Hons) 30 Government, Policy & Society MA (Hons) 84 Japanese 56 Neuroscience BSc (Hons) 98 Psychology 72 Social Policy 84 Film & Television BA (Hons) Government, Policy & Society with Japanese MA (Hons) Nursing Studies 66 Psychology BSc (Hons)/MA (Hons) Social Policy & Economics MA (Hons) Fine Art MA (Hons) 18 Quantitative Methods MA (Hons) Japanese & Linguistics MA (Hons) Nursing Studies BN (Hons) Psychology & Business MA (Hons) Social Policy & Law MA (Hons) French 40 Graphic Design BA (Hons) 30 Jewellery & Silversmithing BA (Hons) 30 Psychology & Economics MA (Hons) Social Policy & Politics MA (Hons) French MA (Hons) Greek Studies MA (Hons) 26 Psychology & Linguistics MA (Hons) Social Policy & Social and Economic History French & Business MA (Hons) O MA (Hons) French & Classics MA (Hons) L Oral Health Sciences 104 Social Policy & Sociology MA (Hons) French & English Language MA (Hons) H Landscape Architecture 58 Oral Health Sciences BSc (Hons) R Social Policy with Quantitative Methods MA (Hons) French & English Literature MA (Hons) Health, Science & Society 44 Landscape Architecture MA (Hons) Religious Studies MA (Hons) 94 Social Work 86 French & German MA (Hons) Health, Science & Society MA (Hons) Latin Studies MA (Hons) 26 Religious Studies & English Literature MA (Hons) Social Work BSc (Hons) French & History MA (Hons) Hispanic Studies 46 Law 60 P Religious Studies & Scottish Literature MA (Hons) Sociology 88 French & History of Art MA (Hons) History 48 Law & Accountancy LLB Painting BA (Hons) 18 Reproductive Biology BSc (Hons) 98 Sociology MA (Hons) Sociology & Politics MA (Hons) French & Italian MA (Hons) History MA (Hons) Law & Business LLB Performance Costume BA (Hons) 30 Russian Studies 74 French & Linguistics MA (Hons) Sociology & Psychology MA (Hons) History & Archaeology MA (Hons) Law & Celtic LLB Persian & English Literature MA (Hons) 12 Russian Studies MA (Hons) French & Philosophy MA (Hons) Sociology & Social and Economic History MA (Hons) History & Classics MA (Hons) Law & Economics LLB Persian & Middle Eastern Studies MA (Hons) Russian Studies & Business MA (Hons) French & Politics MA (Hons) Sociology & Social Anthropology MA (Hons) History & History of Art MA (Hons) Law & French LLB Persian & Politics MA (Hons) Russian Studies & Classics MA (Hons) French & Portuguese MA (Hons) Sociology with Quantitative Methods MA (Hons) History & Politics MA (Hons) Law & German LLB Persian & Social Anthropology MA (Hons) Russian Studies & English Language MA (Hons) French & Russian Studies MA (Hons) Software Engineering BEng (Hons) 114 History & Scottish History MA (Hons) Law & History LLB Persian Studies MA (Hons) Russian Studies & English Literature MA (Hons) French & Scandinavian Studies MA (Hons) Russian Studies & History MA (Hons) Software Engineering with Management History & Sociology MA (Hons) Law & International Relations LLB Pharmacology BSc (Hons) 98 French & Scottish Literature MA (Hons) Russian Studies & History of Art MA (Hons) BEng (Hons) History of Art MA (Hons) 50 Law & Politics LLB Philosophy 68 French & Social Policy MA (Hons) Russian Studies & Linguistics MA (Hons) Spanish MA (Hons) 46 History of Art & Architectural History MA (Hons) Law & Social Anthropology LLB Philosophy MA (Hons) French & Spanish MA (Hons) Russian Studies & Philosophy MA (Hons) Spanish & Business MA (Hons) History of Art & Chinese Studies MA (Hons) Law & Social Policy LLB Philosophy & Economics MA (Hons) Russian Studies & Politics MA (Hons) Spanish & Classics MA (Hons) History of Art & English Literature MA (Hons) Law & Sociology LLB Philosophy & English Language MA (Hons) Russian Studies & Scandinavian Studies MA (Hons) Spanish & English Language MA (Hons) History of Art Law & Spanish LLB Philosophy & English Literature MA (Hons) Russian Studies & Scottish Literature MA (Hons) Spanish & English Literature MA (Hons) G History of Art & History of Music MA (Hons) Law (Graduate Entry) LLB Philosophy & Greek MA (Hons) Gaelic & Primary Education (Fluent Speakers) 34 Russian Studies & Social Policy MA (Hons) Spanish & History MA (Hons) History of Art & Scottish Literature MA (Hons) Law (Ordinary & Honours) LLB Philosophy & Linguistics MA (Hons) MA (Hons) Russian Studies & Spanish MA (Hons) Spanish & History of Art MA (Hons) Linguistics 62 Philosophy & Mathematics MA (Hons) Gaelic & Primary Education (Learners) MA (Hons) Spanish & Linguistics MA (Hons) Linguistics MA (Hons) Philosophy & Politics MA (Hons) Spanish & Philosophy MA (Hons) Genetics BSc (Hons) 110 Linguistics & English Language MA (Hons) Philosophy & Psychology MA (Hons) I Spanish & Politics MA (Hons) Geography 122 Illustration BA (Hons) 30 Linguistics & Social Anthropology MA (Hons) Philosophy & Scottish Literature MA (Hons) S Scandinavian Studies 76 Spanish & Portuguese MA (Hons) Geography BSc (Hons)/MA (Hons) Immunology BSc (Hons) 110 Philosophy & Theology MA (Hons) 94 Geography & Archaeology MA (Hons) Scandinavian Studies (Danish, Norwegian, Spanish & Scottish Literature MA (Hons) Infectious Diseases BSc (Hons) 98 Photography BA (Hons) 18 Geography & Economic and Social History MA (Hons) Swedish) MA (Hons) Spanish & Social Policy MA (Hons) Informatics MInf 114 M Physical Education MA (Hons) 34 Geography & Economics MA (Hons) Mathematical Physics BSc (Hons)/MPhys 126 Scandinavian Studies & Classics MA (Hons) Sport 90 Interior Design BA (Hons) 30 Physics BSc (Hons)/MPhys 126 Sport & Recreation Management BSc (Hons) Geography & Politics MA (Hons) Mathematics 124 Scandinavian Studies & English Language MA (Hons) Intermedia Art BA (Hons) 18 Physics & Astronomy Geography & Social Anthropology MA (Hons) Mathematics BSc (Hons)/MA (Hons)/MMath Scandinavian Studies & English Literature MA (Hons) Structural & Fire Safety Engineering 120 International Business MA (Hons) 20 Physics & Music BSc (Hons) Geography & Social Policy MA (Hons) Mathematics & Biology BSc (Hons) Scandinavian Studies & History MA (Hons) BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) International Business with Arabic MA (Hons) Physics Global Select Pathway BSc (Hons) Geography & Sociology MA (Hons) Mathematics & Business BSc (Hons) Scandinavian Studies & Linguistics MA (Hons) Structural Engineering with Architecture International Business with Chinese MA (Hons) Physics with a Year Abroad MPhys Geography with Environmental Studies MA (Hons) Mathematics & Music BSc (Hons) Scandinavian Studies & Philosophy MA (Hons) BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) International Business with French MA (Hons) Physics with Meteorology BSc (Hons)/MPhys Geology BSc (Hons)/MEarthSci 116 Mathematics & Physics BSc (Hons) Scandinavian Studies & Politics MA (Hons) Sustainable Development 92 International Business with German MA (Hons) Physiology BSc (Hons) 98 Geology & Physical Geography BSc (Hons)/MEarthSci Mathematics & Statistics BSc (Hons) Scandinavian Studies & Scottish Literature MA (Hons) Sustainable Development MA (Hons) International Business with Italian MA (Hons) Plant Science BSc (Hons) 110 Geophysics BSc (Hons)/MEarthPhys Mathematics Global Select Pathway BSc (Hons) Scandinavian Studies & Social Policy MA (Hons) International Business with Japanese MA (Hons) Geophysics & Geology BSc (Hons)/MEarthPhys Mathematics with Management BSc (Hons) Politics MA (Hons) 70 Scandinavian Studies & Spanish MA (Hons) International Business with Russian MA (Hons) Politics & Economic and Social History MA (Hons) Geophysics & Geology with Professional Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)/ 120 Scottish Ethnology 78 T International Business with Spanish MA (Hons) Politics & International Relations Placement MEarthPhys MEng (Hons) Scottish Ethnology MA (Hons) Textiles BA (Hons) 30 International Relations MA (Hons) 70 Politics with Quantitative Methods MA (Hons) Geophysics & Meteorology BSc (Hons)/MEarthPhys Mechanical Engineering with Management Scottish Ethnology & Archaeology MA (Hons) Theology MA (Hons) 94 International Relations & International Law Geophysics & Meteorology with Professional BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) Portuguese & Business MA (Hons) 46 Scottish Ethnology & Celtic MA (Hons) Theology & Religious Studies MA (Hons) Placement MEarthPhys Mechanical Engineering with Renewable Energy Portuguese & English Language MA (Hons) Scottish Ethnology & English Language MA (Hons) Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons)/MPhys 126 International Relations with Quantitative Geophysics with Professional Placement MEarthPhys BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) Portuguese & English Literature MA (Hons) Scottish Ethnology & English Literature MA (Hons) Methods MA (Hons) Portuguese & History MA (Hons) Scottish Ethnology & Scandinavian Studies German 42 Medical Sciences 100 Islamic Studies MA (Hons) 52 Portuguese & History of Art MA (Hons) MA (Hons) German MA (Hons) Medical Sciences BSc (Hons) German & Business MA (Hons) Islamic Studies & Middle Eastern Studies Portuguese & Linguistics MA (Hons) Scottish Ethnology & Scottish History MA (Hons) V Medicinal & Biological Chemistry BSc (Hons)/ 112 Veterinary Medicine 106 German & Classics MA (Hons) Italian 54 Portuguese & Philosophy MA (Hons) Scottish Ethnology & Scottish Literature MA (Hons) MChem Veterinary Medicine BVM&S German & English Language MA (Hons) Italian MA (Hons) Portuguese & Politics MA (Hons) Scottish History MA (Hons) 48 Medicinal & Biological Chemistry with a Year Veterinary Medicine Graduate Entry Programme Italian & Business MA (Hons) Portuguese & Russian Studies MA (Hons) German & English Literature MA (Hons) Abroad MChem Scottish Literature MA (Hons) 38 Italian & Classics MA (Hons) Portuguese & Scandinavian Studies MA (Hons) German & History MA (Hons) Medicinal & Biological Chemistry with Scottish Literature & Classics MA (Hons) Italian & English Language MA (Hons) Portuguese & Scottish Literature MA (Hons) German & History of Art MA (Hons) Industrial Experience MChem Scottish Literature & History MA (Hons) German & Italian MA (Hons) Italian & English Literature MA (Hons) Portuguese & Social Policy MA (Hons) Scottish Literature & Scottish History MA (Hons) Z Medicine 102 Zoology BSc (Hons) 110 German & Linguistics MA (Hons) Italian & History MA (Hons) Primary Education with Earth Sciences 34 Medicine MBChB Scottish Studies 80 German & Philosophy MA (Hons) Italian & History of Art MA (Hons) MA (Hons) Scottish Studies MA (Hons) Middle Eastern Studies MA (Hons) 52 German & Politics MA (Hons) Italian & Linguistics MA (Hons) Primary Education with History MA (Hons) Sculpture BA (Hons) 18 Italian & Philosophy MA (Hons) Molecular Biology BSc (Hons) 110 German & Portuguese MA (Hons) Primary Education with Mathematics MA (Hons) Social & Architectural History MA (Hons) 48 German & Russian Studies MA (Hons) Italian & Politics MA (Hons) Molecular Genetics BSc (Hons) Primary Education with Modern Languages Social Anthropology 82 German & Scandinavian Studies MA (Hons) Italian & Portuguese MA (Hons) Music 64 (German) MA (Hons) Social Anthropology MA (Hons) German & Scottish Literature MA (Hons) Italian & Russian Studies MA (Hons) Music BMus (Hons)/MA (Hons) Primary Education with Religious Studies MA (Hons) Social Anthropology & Politics MA (Hons) German & Social Policy MA (Hons) Italian & Scandinavian Studies MA (Hons) Music Technology BMus (Hons) Primary Education with Scottish Studies MA (Hons) Social Anthropology & Social Policy MA (Hons) German & Spanish MA (Hons) Italian & Scottish Literature MA (Hons) Product Design BA (Hons) 30 Social Anthropology with Development MA (Hons) Italian & Social Policy MA (Hons) Italian & Spanish MA (Hons) Social Anthropology with Social History MA (Hons) 08

www.ed.ac.uk/humanities-soc-sci Subject areas The College of Humanities & Social Science 10 Accounting The College of Humanities & Social Science 12 Arabic & Persian 14 Archaeology Welcome to the 16 Architecture & Architectural History 18 Art College of Humanities 20 Business 22 Celtic 24 Chinese & Social Science 26 Classics 28 Cognitive Science 30 Design Our global reputation for teaching and research helps 32 Economics us to attract the international research community’s 34 Education 36 English Language sharpest minds, which in turn means world-class teaching 38 English Literature & Scottish The College of Humanities & Social Science for our students. Literature We were ranked among the world’s top 20 universities 40 French 42 German for arts and humanities in the QS World University 44 Health, Science & Society Rankings 2015/16. 46 Hispanic Studies As the University’s largest college, we host more than 48 History 50 History of Art 20,250 students and 3,660 staff. We offer more than 52 Islamic Studies & Middle 350 undergraduate programmes across a broad range Eastern Studies of subject areas from our 11 academic schools. We offer 54 Italian subjects from established and emerging fields in the arts, 56 Japanese humanities and social sciences, including creative practices 58 Landscape Architecture and professionally orientated areas. This diversity creates 60 Law 62 Linguistics a vibrant atmosphere in which students from around the 64 Music world can develop new skills, deepen their knowledge 66 Nursing Studies and network with like-minded individuals in preparation 68 Philosophy for whatever challenging and interesting careers lie ahead. 70 Politics & International Relations 72 Psychology 74 Russian Studies 76 Scandinavian Studies If you have any queries about the 78 Scottish Ethnology programmes listed in this section, please contact the Admissions Office, 80 Scottish Studies or go online for further details. 82 Social Anthropology 84 Social Policy The College of Humanities 86 Social Work & Social Science 88 Sociology Undergraduate Admissions Office 90 Sport The University of Edinburgh 92 Sustainable Development 60 George Square 94 Theology & Religious Studies Edinburgh EH8 9JU, UK Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 Email [email protected] www.ed.ac.uk/humanities-soc-sci The University of Edinburgh 10 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 11

Further information and programme-specific page page Accounting entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/24 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Accounting Humanities & Social Science At a glance Accreditation Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose Accounting If you wish to progress to a career Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? as a fully qualified accountant, the Email [email protected] All our MA accounting-related programmes are accreditation of our programmes Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of (see page 10) provides a high level Study abroad? Yes of exemption from the professional Scotland (ICAS), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in examination requirements. Our England and Wales (ICAEW), the Association of Chartered accreditation from the Institute of Advice for applicants Certificated Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute Chartered Accountants of Scotland offers the maximum exemption Typical to minimum grades required: of Public Finance & Accountancy (CIPFA), the Association available to accounting graduates. “Our accountancy lecturers SQA Highers AAAAA to ABBB. of International Accountants (AIA) and the Chartered are very clear in explaining Accounting Humanities & Social Science A Levels AAA to ABB. Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). Study abroad IB 43 points (grades 776 at HL) to 34 Our Business School exchange even the most complicated points (grades 655 at HL). Accounting is taught in the University of Edinburgh Business programme offers opportunities operation within the Please note This indicates the overall School, which is in the top one per cent of business schools to study in Hong Kong, China, North accountancy discipline. standards required to consider you for entry. worldwide to hold triple accreditation from international America, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Typical and minimum grades are explained on South Korea and across Europe. You They’re patient enough to page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, ranking bodies AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA. may also have access to study-abroad including the subjects you need, vary by write down a step-by-step The quality and breadth of our research was ranked placements through Erasmus, which programme. Please check the full details offers European exchanges with approach for each question before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/24 16th in the UK and second in Scotland in the Research universities in Austria, Belgium, Czech during the lecture.” Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 power index. We Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Alexander Santoso Programmes increased the amount of our research rated world-leading Italy, Turkey and Spain, or through the MA (Hons) Accounting & Finance graduate University’s International Exchange or internationally excellent to 77 per cent. Programmes, in Year 3. MA (Hons) Accounting & Finance NN43 Career opportunities Business & Accounting NN14 Introducing Accounting Accountancy graduates can train to Accountants play a crucial role in business. Their ability become a qualified accountant through a traineeship with an accountancy or to measure financial information and make projections commercial firm. Alternatively you can affects economic decision-making at all levels. Financial choose a career in taxation, finance or accountants report on the performance of an organisation. banking. Some of our graduates decide to follow a different direction and pursue Management accountants provide financial information employment in management positions to help with planning and strategy. Accountancy is one in the public and private sectors. of the fastest-growing areas of business activity. Year by year… Year 1 Year 3 You will study Accountancy 1A, an You will study the compulsory courses: Studying accounting at the University This offers you a broad-based introduction to financial accounting, Advanced Financial Accounting, Auditing of Edinburgh offers you a flexible programme with the flexibility to and Accountancy 1B, an introduction to and Management Accounting Applications. programme of study. You will be able change direction and specialise management accounting. You will also You will also take courses from the other to combine your study of accounting through your option course choices. study courses in business, finance, law half of your joint honours programme. with business, finance, economics or Our staff have a world-leading or economics, depending on your joint Year 4 law and take a wide range of courses. reputation as prominent researchers honours programme. in the accounting discipline. Our You will choose two courses from a Year 2 range including Advanced Management teaching is therefore based on the You will study Accountancy 2A, which Accounting, Audit Practice, Taxation Practice, most recent research findings and deals with some of the more complex The Accounting Profession, and Accounting literature. This helps ensure that aspects of financial accounting, such as the and Everyday Life. You will also complete our graduates are attractive to preparation of financial statements. You will an accounting-based research dissertation. You may also be interested in prospective employers. Our also study Accountancy 2B, which examines Economics & Accounting programmes provide an excellent the more complex areas of management foundation for a professional accounting. You will learn about cost Page 32 accountancy qualification or can management topics and costing systems, including activity-based costing, transfer Law & Accountancy prepare you for careers in finance and other sectors. pricing and divisional performance. You will Page 60 choose courses in business, finance, law or economics, depending on your joint honours programme. The University of Edinburgh 12 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 13

Further information and programme-specific page page Arabic & Persian entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/28 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Arabic & Persian Humanities Social Science At a glance

Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose Arabic & Persian Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? Email [email protected] The University of Edinburgh has a long and well-established Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 reputation for teaching about Islam and the history, culture Study abroad? Yes and literature of the Middle East. We host the Centre for the Advanced Study of the Arab World with two other Advice for applicants university partners. Typical to minimum grades required: In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014, our “One of the best experiences SQA Highers AABB to ABBB. A Levels AAB to ABB. Arabic & Persian research was part of the Area Studies for me has definitely been IB 36 points (grades 665 at HL) to 34 submission. This was ranked first in Scotland and 74 per meeting so many fellow

Arabic & Persian Humanities Social Science points (grades 655 at HL). cent of our publications were rated either world-leading students who share my Please note This indicates the overall or internationally excellent. interests and ambitions – standards required to consider you for entry. Typical and minimum grades are explained on We are the only university in Scotland to offer courses people who are passionate page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, in three main languages of the Muslim world – Arabic, including the subjects you need, vary by about what they study. It is an programme. Please check the full details Persian and Turkish. incredibly international and before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/28 varied bunch and you end Introducing Arabic & Persian up making friends for life.” Programmes Mikko Lehikoinen For several decades the Middle East has been at MA (Hons) Arabic graduate MA (Hons) the forefront of world events. Our Arabic and Persian Arabic T620 programmes provide a unique opportunity to learn the Arabic & Ancient Greek QQK7 Arabic & Business TN61 region’s languages and develop a better understanding Arabic & Economics TL61 of the region’s politics, culture, religion, history, Arabic & French TR61 literature and law. Arabic & History TV61 Arabic & History of Art TV63 You will have the opportunity to study a full range of Year by year… Arabic & Persian T621 Arabic & Politics TL62 material from pre-Islamic poetry and Islamic philosophy Arabic & Religious Studies R4T8 to modern literature and cinema. Year 1 Arabic & Social Anthropology LT66 You will study elementary language, Arabic & Spanish TR64 learning basic grammar and developing Persian & English Literature T6Q3 your vocabulary. You will also take Study abroad Additional costs courses in Islamic history, modern Persian & Middle Eastern Studies T63H Arabic students can choose You will spend either a semester or a Persian & Politics LT26 Middle Eastern history and courses between at least two countries year (depending on your programme) from other academic areas. Persian & Social Anthropology TL66 in the Arabic-speaking world for at a university or institute in an Persian Studies T633 Year 2 their study abroad. Persian students Arabic- or Persian-speaking country You will continue with your language may have the option of studying as a compulsory part of your study and take courses in Islamic history, abroad or intensive language study programme. Costs vary according modern Middle Eastern history and in Edinburgh. to the location. courses from other academic areas. Career opportunities Year 3 The Middle East is one of the UK’s You will spend your third year in an major trading partners so there Arabic-speaking country, improving your language skills and undertaking is a high demand for graduates independent study, or doing intensive who speak Arabic or Persian. Our language study in Edinburgh. programmes will also prepare you You may also be interested in for careers in the diplomatic service, Year 4 Islamic Studies & elsewhere in the civil service or in You will continue to develop your language and translation skills and will Middle Eastern Studies non-government organisations. Graduates also enter teaching or the write your honours dissertation. You will also choose from a range of option Page 52 media or begin postgraduate study. courses dealing with different aspects of Islam and the Middle East. The University of Edinburgh 14 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 15

Further information and programme-specific page page Archaeology entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/30 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Archaeology Humanities & Social Science At a glance

Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose Archaeology “Archaeology seems to be Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? an adventure every child Email [email protected] Learn from dedicated staff at the cutting edge of their dreams of. I think it’s the Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 disciplines. Our research ranges from early humans to Study abroad? Yes childlike excitement that the Byzantine world and we have scientific expertise in makes me realise just environmental archaeology, bioarchaeology and forensic Advice for applicants how lucky I am.” anthropology. With such a diverse range of specialisms Elena Chabo Grades required: on offer, you’ll be able to tailor your programme to meet MA (Hons) Archaeology graduate SQA Highers ABBB. your interests and ambitions. A Levels ABB. Humanities & Social Science Archaeology IB 34 points (grades 655 at HL). You can take advantage of our excellent facilities, including

Please note This indicates the overall five archaeological laboratories. Through our collections, standards required to consider you for entry. you’ll also have access to artefacts from the Indus Valley, Full, detailed entry requirements, including the Near East, Egypt and Europe. the subjects you need, vary by programme. Please check the full details before you apply: You’ll benefit from the resources available at key national www.ed.ac.uk/ug/30 archaeological institutions in Edinburgh, such as National Museums Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland, and Programmes a number of applied archaeological companies. Year by year… MA (Hons) If you want to pursue a programme incorporating Archaeology Archaeology & Ancient History Ancient Mediterranean Civilisations V V41 fieldwork, there are opportunities to take part in Year 1 Year 1 Archaeology V400 Archaeology & Ancient History VV1A excavation and archaeological survey fieldwork The first year follows the broad sweep of old You will take the 20-credit courses Archaeology & Social Anthropology VL46 world archaeology from the earliest humans Archaeology 1A and 1B, and select 40 in the UK, Europe and the Mediterranean. to the origins of farming and the emergence credits of courses from The Greek World 1A of civilisations in Europe and the Near East. and 1B and The Roman World 1A and 1B. You You will also choose from a wide range of will additionally choose 40 credits of courses Introducing Archaeology option courses. Over the long vacation at from a wide range of options. During the the end of Year 1, you will be required to long vacation at the end of Year 1, you will Archaeology investigates the human past using material undertake three weeks of fieldwork. undertake three weeks of fieldwork. remains such as artefacts and excavated sites. We have Year 2 Year 2 a rich tradition of archaeological research, specialising Archaeology 2A encompasses the You will study the 20-credit courses in European prehistory, the early civilisations of the archaeology of Scotland from early prehistory Archaeology 2A and 2B, and Ancient History to the early historic period. Archaeology 2B 2A and 2B. Additionally you will select from Mediterranean and the Middle East, the Byzantine includes techniques and methodologies either Greek Art and Archaeology or Roman world, science-based archaeology and bioarchaeology. applied by archaeologists to understand Art and Archaeology and you will choose past societies. The Human Skeleton in 20 credits of courses from a wide range Archaeology and Forensic Science provides of options. an introduction to archaeological insights You will be introduced to basic Career opportunities into death and the dead. You will also Year 3 archaeological techniques and the Many archaeology graduates choose from a wide range of options. Your curriculum includes 20-credit courses practice and theory of archaeology. find employment as professional in Theoretical Archaeology and Archaeology You can choose to specialise by archaeologists working for Year 3 in Practice, as well as 20 additional credits You may also be interested in geographical area or period and government agencies, universities, You will take Theoretical Archaeology and of third-year archaeology courses and 60 History & Archaeology to become involved in practical museums and heritage organisations Archaeology in Practice and choose four credits of courses in ancient history and research or applied archaeology, or applied archaeological companies/ additional courses from archaeology or classical art/archaeology. Page 48 classical archaeology. for example through fieldwork. consultancies in the UK or elsewhere. Year 4 Ancient History & Classical There will be opportunities, normally in You will take 40 credits of archaeology Joint honours The transferable skills you develop the summer after Years 2 and 3, to complete courses and 40 credits of ancient history Archaeology Archaeology can also be studied as during your programme also archaeology fieldwork or other practical and classical art/archaeology courses. You Page 26 part of a joint honours programme prepare you for careers in business, assignments in the UK or abroad. Such work will also complete a 40-credit dissertation with ancient history, architectural management, teaching, journalism, is optional, but can be assessed as part of in classics or archaeology. your degree. Classical Archaeology history, Celtic, geography, Scottish radio and television, the police & Greek/Latin ethnology or social anthropology. and the civil service. Year 4 Page 26 You will continue to take four archaeology option courses and will write your honours dissertation. The University of Edinburgh 16 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 17

Further information and programme-specific page page Architecture & Architectural History entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/16 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Architecture & Architectural Humanities & Social Science History At a glance †Architecture placement abroad. We also offer Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose Architecture & Architectural History “From an architecture All students are admitted to the international exchanges with Erasmus Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? MA (Hons) Architecture programme. exchange partner institutions in Year 3. student’s point of view, Email [email protected] Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape At the end of Year 2 you will have Edinburgh is one of the Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 Architecture (ESALA) offers professional programmes in a choice of pathways enabling Additional costs Study abroad? Yes accelerated progress or development Architecture students will need to most inspiring and engaging architecture, validated by the Royal Institute of British of broader academic interests – purchase specialist equipment, such cityscapes. It promotes an Architects (RIBA) and prescribed by the Architects either our three-year BA or our as a drawing board and laptop, as well active learning environment Advice for applicants Registration Board (ARB). four-year MA (Hons), including a as pay for drawing and model-making variant of the MA (Hons) with an materials. An annual facilities (studio/ while offering the most Typical to minimum grades required: Our MA (Hons) Architectural History programme offers exchange year abroad. Both bench) fee is charged to students. varied and brilliant SQA Highers AAAA to ABBB. you a unique opportunity – it is the only programme programmes have ARB prescription Self-funded field trips are undertaken A Levels AAA (to applicants who achieved and full RIBA validation. as part of the programme. If accepted student activities.” a strong set of GCSE A* grades) to ABB. of its type in the UK. for entry, you will be sent a letter Andre Kong IB 40 points (grades 766 at HL) to 34 MA (Hons) Architecture graduate ESALA is one of the largest schools of architecture and Joint honours outlining specific estimated costs points (grades 655 at HL). Architecture can also be studied as for the forthcoming academic year. landscape architecture in the UK and has a respected Please note This indicates the overall part of a joint honours programme with standards required to consider you for entry. international profile. We produce outstanding graduates structural engineering. Architectural Career opportunities Typical and minimum grades are explained on whose work consistently wins awards and recognition history can also be studied as part of a Architecture students gain excellent page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, at national and international level. You will learn from joint honours programme with history skills in design, spatial awareness, including the subjects you need, vary by of art or social history. problem-solving and multitasking, which programme. Please check the full details award-winning architects and leading researchers combine to form a strong and adaptable Architecture & Architectural History Humanities & Social Science & Architectural Architecture before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/16 whose work has international impact. Placements skill set. The BA and MA Architecture Our MA programmes include a credited programmes offer routes into the You’ll be based in the heart of one of Europe’s leading Programmes placement during the second semester architecture profession and graduates cultural cities, which forms a unique living laboratory of Year 3 and the first of Year 4. typically continue their studies to qualify as practising architects, in private MA (Hons) in which to learn and create. Edinburgh is a place of Study abroad practice, local and national government Architectural History VV31 outstanding architectural interest and a designated There are options for working and or large commercial organisations both Architectural History & Archaeology VVH4 UNESCO World Heritage Site. studying abroad in the honours years in the UK and overseas. Architectural BA – 3 years/MA (Hons) of our MA (Hons) programmes. There History graduates can have careers Architecture K100† is an integrated placement period in conservation, land management, Introducing Architecture & Architectural History in Architecture allowing for a work heritage or historical consultancy. Architecture is the study of the built environment. It is a celebration of our cultural inheritance and a statement Year by year… of our cultural ambitions. Architecture Architectural History Architects combine practical skills and creativity to meet building needs. Studying architecture will develop your Year 1 Year 3 Years 1 & 2 You will learn about the building blocks of The three-year BA route offers a direct route The Year 1 compulsory Architectural History observational, analytical, creative and design skills. architectural design. You work on projects to Architects Registration Board part 1. You course is followed in Year 2 by a course You will learn about architecture of the past and the that look at architectural elements and will study design and its cultural and technical broadening out to consider the city as a their assembly. At the same time you are contexts. The MA programme is a full honours social and cultural phenomenon. You will application of its principles now. You will also study taught the fundamentals of technology programme with an integrated placement take option courses from other academic architecture in relation to the societies that produce it. and environment, art practice and period, where you study through distance areas across the University. If studying architectural history. learning as you gain professional experience. Architectural History & Archaeology, you will take archaeology courses in both years. Architectural history is the study of the built environment Year 2 Year 4 through time. It uses buildings and the built environment This year works towards integrating your In the final honours year of MA (Hons) Year 3 as a record of social, political and economic change developing design skills in more complex and Architecture you will complete an immersive You will study Texts & Theories in Western rewarding urban contexts with ambitious design project, a written dissertation, and a Architecture and will choose specialist over the centuries. Building represents a considerable building programmes. It includes a field trip carefully curated portfolio of all the work option courses in architectural history investment of intellectual and moral resources, so to a European city where design projects completed during your programme. and other subjects. You will also have the matters of importance to society find architectural are situated. You continue to apply your opportunity to complete a work placement. knowledge of technology and environment Year 4 You may also be interested in expression. The study of architectural history gives us to your design work. You also take an option access – via material culture – to the preoccupations, that allows you to broaden your learning in Specialist honours courses are chosen Landscape Architecture on the same basis as Year 3. You will also ideas and values that have shaped history. subjects across the University. At the end of Page 58 Year 2, you can select whether you wish to complete a dissertation. take the three-year BA or four-year MA honours programme. The University of Edinburgh 18 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 19

Further information and programme-specific page page Art entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/58 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Humanities & Social Science Art At a glance allied to advanced technical skills, Study abroad Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose Art underpinned by wide-ranging research We offer Erasmus and international Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? and academic rigour. Historical and exchanges with institutions around Email [email protected] Our graduates go on to achieve a high level of national and contemporary contexts are vital to the the world. An international placement Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 international recognition and success as practising artists. production of your work, which reflects immerses you in a new culture, expands Study abroad? Yes photography’s pivotal contribution to your language skills and develops a Our league table rankings are excellent. We’re ranked today’s visual culture. self-reliance that employers value. Exchanges usually take place in Year 3. Advice for applicants among the best in the UK for art according to the Sculpture Art Humanities & Social Science Guardian University Guide 2016. Sculpture adopts an ethos that is based Career opportunities Grades required: on developing a broad spatial, material Many graduates pursue careers as “You’re assigned a different You’ll benefit from weekly talks from internationally SQA Highers BBBB. and critical awareness through a range artists, or enter other art-related tutor each year who gets to A Levels BBB. acclaimed visiting artists and speakers. of approaches pertinent to the expanded professions, and go on to undertake IB 34 points (grades 555 at HL). field. Our purpose-built studios serve residencies and commissions in a know your work really well. For W150 Fine Art: as both working studios and exhibition global context. A high percentage Rather than pushing work in SQA Highers ABBB. Introducing Art spaces. Our workshops and foundry of graduates establish themselves in a particular direction, they A Levels ABB. provide excellent accommodation for workshops and studios. Many have IB 34 points (grades 655 at HL). Our undergraduate programmes provide a scholarly working in wood, metal, mould-making, achieved considerable success and are perceptive and listen to framework for students who wish to develop their casting and carving. We also have built international reputations. Some what you are interested in.” Please note This indicates the overall facilities for working with sound, students continue their studies at standards required to consider you for entry. practice. We provide a broad-based environment, with Melanie Dutton digital imaging and video editing. postgraduate level. Others have gone Full, detailed entry requirements, including BA (Hons) Intermedia Art graduate enough rigour and focus to enable you to engage with on to teach or make an impact in the the subjects you need, vary by programme. the challenges of specialist study in intermedia, painting, Please check the full details before you apply: MA (Hons) Fine Art wider creative industries. www.ed.ac.uk/ug/58 photography and sculpture, within the context of Fine art is a unique five-year joint contemporary art practice. honours programme which gives equal weight to both studio practice and the Programmes Our students demonstrate imaginative responses to the study of history of art. You will develop world through curiosity and exploration and we prepare a professional understanding of artistic BA (Hons) practice, coupled with an extensive Art W100 them to do this with an educational experience that offers knowledge of art history, while Intermedia Art W900 depth, breadth and ambition. Our students are equipped working in the studios alongside Painting W120 with the talent, knowledge and expertise to lead, rather other art students in a challenging Photography W640 practice-based environment. Sculpture W130 than simply respond to, innovation in art practice. All programmes MA (Hons) – 5 years Year by year… A visual culture strand provides a Fine Art W150 Intermedia art Work can also be realised through multidisciplinary context for your study Year 1* Year 3 Intermedia art operates in a fine art practices such as printmaking, across all our programmes (except Please select UCAS code W100 to apply You will develop core intellectual, visual and The emphasis shifts from structured context and is the area of artistic artists’ books, installation, digital MA (Hons) Fine Art). This involves the for entry to Year 1 in the School of Art, a practical skills necessary to study art. You projects to a self-generated programme practice between different media. media and photography. In the general year in which you will experience imaginative research, analysis and will follow a programme balanced between of study. You will have the opportunity During the late 20th century visual studio you will identify, reflect on options including painting, photography, communication of issues raised by common projects and discipline-specific to participate in live, external projects, art developments introduced new and develop your personal, visual sculpture and intermedia art. At the end visual aspects of culture. You will engage approaches in intermedia, painting, commissions, events, visits, workshops, of Year 1 you will transfer to one of our processes and situations, which vocabulary through the languages in a critical and creative dialogue with photography and sculpture, allowing you exhibitions, group and individual tutorials, specialist programmes in Intermedia Art, resulted in an expanded notion of painting. the work of your peers and gain an to choose a specialist study subject. Option alongside extended independent study. courses are available from the College of Painting, Photography or Sculpture. of artistic practice. You can work understanding of the nature of today’s Year 4 across a number of overlapping Humanities & Social Science. Photography diverse visual cultures. You will develop your own research areas including sound, object This programme prepares you Year 2* interests, supported by studio staff. These making, installation, performance, for your career by encouraging Additional costs You will focus on the development of visual will be realised through a body of work publications and video. you to develop a personal and Costs for materials vary depending on ideas through appropriate materials, media exhibited at your final Degree Show. contextualised vision of the world, and technical processes related to your your programme. Some programmes Year 5 (Fine Art only) Painting and by developing your knowledge offer fieldwork and you will usually be chosen subject. Projects take place in the This programme focuses on of equipment and technical workshops and studios. You will present, You will research and write a dissertation on You may also be interested in required to cover accommodation, a topic of your choice. You will also produce developing confident, enquiring, facilities. You will develop a broad subsistence and travel costs. Your evaluate and discuss work through technical workshops, tutorials, group discussions, work in the studios for presentation at the Design resilient students. You will be able to visual vocabulary and explore a additional costs depend on the public Degree Show exhibitions. research and articulate your practice, range of fine art and commercial critiques, exhibitions and presentations. Page 30 programme and courses selected. Option courses are available from across and question your position, and that practices, using traditional the College of Humanities & Social Science. History of Art of painting, within the wider context photographic equipment and *We are currently developing our Page 50 of contemporary visual culture. processes as well as the latest programmes to allow greater course choice We put emphasis on drawing and computer technology. We promote in Years 1 and 2. Further information will research through visual thinking. high levels of creative thinking be available online from summer 2016. The University of Edinburgh 20 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 21

Further information and programme-specific page page Business entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/12 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Business Humanities & Social Science At a glance Joint honours Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose Business Business can also be studied as part of a Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? joint honours programme with economic Email [email protected] We are in the top one per cent of business schools history, mathematics, psychology, a Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 worldwide to hold triple accreditation from international European language or computer science. Study abroad? Yes ranking bodies AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA. Study abroad Our exchange programme offers Advice for applicants The quality and breadth of our research was ranked 16th opportunities to study in Hong Kong, in the UK in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) China, North America, Australia, Japan, Typical to minimum grades required: 2014 power index. We increased the amount of our New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, “The Business School is Business Humanities & Social Science SQA Highers AAAAA to ABBB. research rated world-leading or internationally excellent Thailand and South Korea, and across great at organising events A Levels AAA to ABB. Europe through Erasmus. There are IB 43 points (grades 776 at HL) to 34 to 77 per cent. also opportunities to study abroad for meeting employers and points (grades 655 at HL). Our highly sought-after programmes are accredited by through the University’s international networking opportunities. Please note This indicates the overall exchange programme. It has been great at providing standards required to consider you for entry. a wide range of leading business education organisations Typical and minimum grades are explained on and professional bodies. Additional costs me with the skills that I need page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, If studying abroad in Year 3, your costs for future employment.” including the subjects you need, vary by Students can combine the study of general business will vary by country. In Year 4 you will Lauren Bennet programme. Please check the full details undertake a dissertation and, depending management with a specialism in a range of business MA (Hons) Business Management graduate before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/12 subjects, or economics, geography or law. International on the field of study you choose, there may be costs associated with undertaking business may be combined with a language. Leading surveys and conducting interviews. Programmes graduate employers are involved across the curriculum. Career opportunities MA (Hons) A key aim of our programmes is to Business & Economics NL11 Introducing Business combine academic knowledge with Business & Finance NN13 transferable skills in order to enhance Business & Geography NL17 This subject’s main focus is on the management of Business & Law NM11 employability. Business graduates are Business Management N100 organisations. It examines the theories and methods highly valued by employers across the Business with Decision Sciences NN12 behind management and explores the relationships world. You will have a choice of careers Business with Enterprise & Innovation N1N2 between people, organisations and their environment open to you, including accountancy Business with Human Resource and taxation, management, consulting, Management N1N6 using an international perspective. finance, marketing and human resources. Business with Marketing N1N5 Business with Strategic Economics N1L1 International Business N120 You will study organisational finance, marketing, human resource Year by year… International Business with Arabic N1T6 policies, strategic planning, management, decision sciences, International Business with Chinese N1T1 employment relations, finance, enterprise and innovation, and Year 1 Year 3 International Business with French N1R1 marketing, business analysis and strategic economics. You can You will study 21st Century Global Business You will study Strategic Management and International Business with German N1R2 decision making, and technology. study international business with or Challenges and The Business Environment, Business Research Methods II: Applications International Business with Italian N1R3 You have the opportunity to take a without a language. The structure of which introduces key concepts of and Analysis. You will start to choose more management and business including specialist courses. If you are studying an International Business with Japanese N1T2 broad approach or to focus on more our programmes means that during strategy, finance, marketing and the international business programme you International Business with Russian N1R7 specialist areas. Subject pathways the early years of study there is often International Business with Spanish N1R4 management of people. You will also take will spend your third year abroad. allow you to combine business the flexibility to change from one accountancy courses, computing courses management with a wide range of subject pathway to another. and an option course of your choice. If you Year 4 specialisms, including accounting, are studying an international business You will study further specialist courses programme you will study economics and will complete a dissertation on a topic and an option course of your choice. closely linked to your programme. MA (Hons) International Business students choose Year 2 some courses in international business. You may also be interested in You will study Business Research Methods I: Accounting Quantitative Techniques and Career Development Planning. You can also choose Page 10 from the following courses: Organisational Behaviour 2, Business Economics, Principles Economics of Finance, Applications of Finance, Human Page 32 Resource Management 2, International Business, Marketing, Management Science, Business Simulation and Entrepreneurship. The University of Edinburgh 22 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 23

Further information and programme-specific page page Celtic entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/31 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Celtic Humanities & Social Science At a glance

Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose Celtic Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? Email [email protected] Edinburgh provides an outstanding learning environment Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 for those interested in Celtic and Gaelic and the University Study abroad? Yes offers great experience in language teaching. We were voted Best Department in the Edinburgh University Advice for applicants Students’ Association Teaching Awards in 2012/13.

Celtic Humanities & Social Science Grades required: Edinburgh is a leading centre for the study of minority “I’m not only learning what SQA Highers ABBB. A Levels ABB. languages, language planning and language maintenance my courses are teaching me IB 34 points (grades 655 at HL). in the Celtic context. directly, like new languages, Please note This indicates the overall Our facilities include unrivalled library resources for cultures and literature, but standards required to consider you for entry. being taught to be inquisitive Full, detailed entry requirements, including students of Celtic and Gaelic, innovative courses as well the subjects you need, vary by programme. as sound, video, film and photographic resources from and ask questions about Please check the full details before you apply: the School of Scottish Studies’ archives, offering unique www.ed.ac.uk/ug/31 everything.” opportunities for the study of traditional Gaelic literary Mika Cook and cultural heritage. You can also access important 2nd year MA (Hons) Celtic & Scandinavian Programmes collections in the National Library of Scotland, National MA (Hons) Museum of Scotland and National Archives of Scotland, Celtic Q500 which are all located close to the University. Celtic & Archaeology QV54 Celtic & English Language QQ53 Celtic & English Literature QQH5 Introducing Celtic Celtic & French QR51 Celtic & German QR52 Celtic civilisations have contributed substantially to Celtic & Linguistics QQ15 European literature and culture since the earliest times. Celtic & Scandinavian Studies QR56 Year by year… Celtic & Scottish History QV52 Many contemporary writers in Celtic languages are Celtic & Scottish Literature Q590 internationally recognised figures and contemporary Year 1 Years 3 & 4 cultural expression in Celtic languages through various If you are already qualified in Scottish You will choose courses from two curricula Gaelic, you will study Gaelic 1B, focusing – medieval or modern. The medieval media is vibrant. Celtic at the University of Edinburgh on Scottish Gaelic language and literature. curriculum concentrates on early Irish and focuses on the Scottish Gaelic language but also covers If you are a beginner you will study Gaelic Welsh language and literature, history and Modern Irish and the Medieval Celtic languages. In addition 1A, concentrating on language learning. culture. The modern curriculum is concerned Introduction to Gaelic Language & Culture with Gaelic Scotland and Ireland from to language and literature courses, we offer you the includes a basic language-learning around 1600 to the present and includes opportunity to explore Celtic history and culture in opportunity. Celtic Civilisation 1A and 1B advanced Gaelic language work aimed at provide overviews of the social and cultural developing high-level oral and writing skills. early and modern times. history of the Celtic peoples from late prehistoric times to the present, including language, literature, religion and art. Career opportunities Thanks to the Gaelic Language Year 2 Our Celtic graduates have always (Scotland) Act 2005, the creation of The two second-year language courses been very successful in gaining BBC Alba, the Gaelic digital television expand and develop your familiarity with academic, educational, service, and the ongoing expansion Scottish Gaelic language and literature. administrative, political and of Gaelic-medium education, Gaelic 2A builds on the work of Gaelic 1A, journalistic employment. among other developments, there while Gaelic 2B builds on the work of has been increased demand for Gaelic 1B. Celtic Literature 2A and 2B use highly educated Gaelic speakers translations to bring you into close contact You may also be interested in and cultural leaders, particularly with a variety of early and modern literary Gaelic & Primary within the education sector, texts in early Irish, medieval Welsh, Scottish Gaelic-related research, and Gaelic, and early modern and modern Irish. Education Celtic Literature 2A plus 2B qualifies you for media and broadcasting. Page 34 the medieval curriculum at honours level. Gaelic 2A or 2B qualifies you for either the medieval or modern curriculum. The University of Edinburgh 24 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 25

Further information and programme-specific page page Chinese entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/27 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Chinese Humanities & Social Science At a glance

Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose Chinese “Small classes foster Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? camaraderie, and the small Email [email protected] The University of Edinburgh is the only university in size of the department means Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 Scotland to offer honours programmes in Chinese. Study abroad? Yes I actually know my teachers. Our students have access to study opportunities in China. Wherever I go, being able to say I speak Chinese Advice for applicants In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014, our Chinese research was part of the Area Studies submission. never fails to impress.” Typical to minimum grades required: Hannah Theaker Chinese Humanities & Social Science SQA Highers AAAB to ABBB. Nearly 73 per cent of our research was rated world-leading MA (Hons) Chinese graduate A Levels AAB to ABB. (4*) or internationally excellent (3*). IB 38 points (grades 666 at HL) to 34 points (grades 655 at HL).

Please note This indicates the overall Introducing Chinese standards required to consider you for entry. Typical and minimum grades are explained on A knowledge of Chinese language and culture is page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, increasingly important as China becomes a bigger global including the subjects you need, vary by player, economically and politically. China currently has programme. Please check the full details before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/27 the largest population in the world and the world's second largest economy. Programmes Studying Chinese will provide you with an insight into the development of China’s rich history, culture and MA (Hons) Chinese T100 literature. You will learn Mandarin Chinese and learn to Chinese & Economics T L11 read and write Classical and Modern Standard Chinese. Chinese & French BR31 Chinese & German BR32 Chinese & History T V11 You will spend Year 3 in China where Some scholarship money may be Chinese & Italian TR13 you will develop your language skills available from external sources, Year by year… Chinese & Linguistics TQ11 and experience the country’s rich on a competitive basis, for students Chinese & Russian Studies BR37 culture. There are also opportunities studying in China. Chinese & Spanish BR34 Year 1 for home stays with local families You will study Chinese 1, an introduction during your year abroad. Joint honours to modern spoken and written Chinese, Chinese can also be studied as part and Modern East Asia, an introduction Please note that our Chinese of a joint honours programme with to modern East Asian history. A range of programmes involve beginners’ international business. other courses, including Modern China language study and are not suitable in Literature & Film, is available. for native or near-native speakers. Career opportunities Year 2 Chinese graduates are in demand in You will continue to learn Chinese and will Additional costs the media, commerce and the civil explore Chinese culture further in Chinese You will spend September to July service, and many are recruited 2A and Chinese 2B. You may also take of Year 3 at a university in Taiwan by companies based in east Asia. Pre-Modern East Asia to 1600, to learn or China. This is a compulsory part Graduates of Chinese can use their more about classical and pre-modern of your programme. Costs will language skills to work as translators, Chinese history and culture, in vary according to the location. interpreters or teachers. preparation for your year in China. Year 3 You will spend your third year studying abroad, where you will develop your language skills and follow courses in Chinese literature and culture.

You may also be interested in Year 4 You will continue to study Chinese International Business with Chinese language alongside your choice of courses Page 20 in film, politics, modern and pre-modern history, literature, philosophy and economic history. The University of Edinburgh 26 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 27

Further information and programme-specific page page Classics entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/34 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Classics Humanities & Social Science At a glance Why choose Classics archaeology and it is possible to study Contact College of Humanities & Social Greek or Latin from scratch and to Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? progress to the highest level by the Email [email protected] Classics has been taught at the University for more than end of your programme. Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 400 years. Join us and you’ll learn from world-leading Study abroad? Yes You will be able to choose from an academics at the cutting edge of their disciplines, exceptionally wide range of courses in ensuring you graduate with the skills and knowledge Classics and its related disciplines and Advice for applicants to pursue the career of your choice. there is considerable scope for personal initiative in your choice of courses. Typical to minimum grades required: We offer one of the widest choices of subjects and You may choose option courses from “Classics is a challenging and Classics Humanities & Social Science SQA Highers AAAA to ABBB. approaches of any university in the UK. Greek and Latin subjects as diverse as astronomy, law rewarding subject which A Levels AAB to ABB. and criminology, and the humanities. IB 38 points (grades 666 at HL) to 34 languages and texts are taught at all levels. Alternatively, encourages critical thinking points (grades 655 at HL). you can study classical literature, ancient history or classical In addition to our own resources and and develops a range of key Please note This indicates the overall art and archaeology without taking any language those of the University library, you analytical skills. Edinburgh’s standards required to consider you for entry. courses, if you prefer. will have access to the outstanding Typical and minimum grades are explained on collections of the National Library of Classics department is among page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, Our recently refurbished teaching and learning spaces Scotland and the National Museum the best in the UK.” including the subjects you need, vary by of Scotland. Both are located near programme. Please check the full details are home to extensive research collections, artefacts to the University. Dylan Bage before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/34 and exhibitions to support your studies. 4th year MA (Hons) Classics Study abroad There are opportunities to study Programmes Introducing Classics abroad, to go on excursions to ancient sites abroad and to join fieldwork MA (Hons) Classics will introduce you to the history, cultures, projects overseas. Recently, there have Ancient & Medieval History V190 languages and literatures of some of the most important been opportunities for archaeological Ancient History V110 excavation in both Italy and Greece. Ancient History & Classical Archaeology civilisations in world history. Whether you are interested in VV14 the archaeology of the Roman Empire, the art of ancient Joint honours Ancient History & Greek VQ17 Athens, the drama of Euripides, the poetry of Homer and Year by year… Ancient History & Latin VQ16 Classics can also be studied as part Virgil, or the history of Greece and Rome, you will be able of a joint honours programme with Classical & Middle East Studies QT86 Ancient History Classics Classical Archaeology & Greek QV84 to tailor your programme to your interests and ambitions. Arabic, Divinity, English literature, Classical Archaeology & Latin VQ46 French, German, history, Italian, Year 1 Year 1 Classical Studies Q810 philosophy, Russian studies, You will complete 80 credits of courses in You must select 40 credits of courses from Classics Q800 Scandinavian studies or Spanish. The Greek World 1A and 1B and The Roman Greek 1A and 1B or Greek 1C and 1D, and Classics is a wide term which from our range of expert teaching Classics & English Language QQ83 World 1A and 1B. You will additionally 40 credits of courses from Latin 1A and 1B refers to the study of all aspects staff, which is drawn from many Classics & Linguistics QQ81 Career opportunities choose 40 credits of courses from a wide or Latin 1C and 1D. Additionally, you will Greek Studies Q700 of ancient Greek and Roman European countries and maintains Classics graduates often progress to range of options. complete 40 credits of courses from a civilisation. It also includes the strong international links. We offer broad range of options. Latin Studies Q600 further study or careers in academia, Year 2 study of those civilisations that a wide choice of programmes, with teaching and museum work. Previous Your curriculum includes the 20-credit Year 2 the Greeks and Romans came into particular strengths in ancient graduates now work in journalism, courses Ancient History 2A and 2B, 40 You will take the 20-credit courses Latin 2A contact with, as well as the history history, Greek, Latin and classical while others have gone on to work in credits of second-year courses which follow and 2B, and Greek 2A and 2B. Additionally, of the study of Classics itself, and archaeology. No previous accountancy, finance, IT, publishing, on from courses already passed in Year 1, you will complete 40 credits of courses the reception of classical heritage knowledge is required to study the legal profession or the civil service and a further 40 credits from a wide range from a broad range of options. in the modern world. You will learn ancient history or classical of options. (after completing further qualifications). Year 3 Year 3 You will take the 20-credit courses Latin You will select 80 credits of courses from Language (A) and Greek Language (A), as a range of ancient history honours courses, well as 20 credits of ancient history, classical and 40 credits of ancient history, classical art/archaeology, classical literature, Greek art/archaeology, classical literature in or Latin (non-language) honours courses. You may also be interested in translation or beginner language courses. Additionally, you will take 60 credits of Latin and Greek honours courses. Ancient Mediterranean Civilisations Year 4 Page 14 Your curriculum includes 40 credits of Year 4 ancient history honours courses, 40 credits You will study the 20-credit courses Latin Archaeology & Ancient History of courses in ancient history, classical Language (B) and Greek Language (B), 20 Page 14 art/archaeology, classical literature in credits of Latin honours courses and 20 translation or beginner language, and credits of Greek honours courses. You will a 40-credit dissertation in classics. additionally complete a classics dissertation. The University of Edinburgh 28 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 29

Further information and programme-specific page page Cognitive Science entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/60 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Cognitive Science Humanities & Social At a glance Our Cognitive Science (Humanities) Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose Cognitive Science “Cognitive science allows programme requires you to undertake Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? a selection of basic courses covering you to explore all the Email [email protected] Edinburgh was one of the places in which Cognitive material in linguistics, philosophy, fascinating aspects of Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 Science’s constituent disciplines first came together in psychology and computer science. Study abroad? Yes cognition in a highly flexible the 1960s. We have developed that tradition of research At honours level, in Years 3 and 4, and engaging way. It has and teaching ever since. Edinburgh remains one of the you will choose from a wide variety of unified my interests across Advice for applicants most exciting places in the world to study the nature more advanced courses in this range of disciplines, with the opportunity disciplines in a way no of mind and language. Typical to minimum grades required: to specialise in one domain for your other degree could.” SQA Highers AAAA to ABBB. honours dissertation project. A Levels AAB to ABB. Cognitive science can be studied as an MA or a BSc, Simka Senyak 4th year MA (Hons) Cognitive Science IB 39 points (grades 766 at HL) to 34 depending on how interested you are in the mathematical Our goal is to help you come to a broad points (grades 655 at HL). and computational aspects of cognitive science. Both understanding of issues such as the Cognitive Science Humanities & Social Please note This indicates the overall programmes offer you an in-depth knowledge of relationship between language and standards required to consider you for entry. philosophy, psychology and linguistics. thought, the relationship between Typical and minimum grades are explained on mind and brain and the philosophical page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, You will be part of a small but exciting group of like-minded implications of our increasing ability including the subjects you need, vary by to look inside the working brain and programme. Please check the full details students, while being part of a larger community of to model its activities in computers before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/60 students in each of the component subject areas. and robots.

Study abroad Year by year… Programmes Introducing Cognitive Science If you are studying cognitive science you will be encouraged to consider Year 1 MA (Hons) Philosophers and scientists have long speculated universities abroad, with the help of your You will study general cognitive science Cognitive Science (Humanities) C851 about the nature of the human mind and the role of Personal Tutor and/or members of the courses that give an overview of language in making the human mind what it is. Recent cognitive science academic staff. This perception, memory, motor control, language and reasoning, as well as developments – in fields as diverse as robotics, brain will help to identify a university at which you could spend Year 3. You will study introducing experimental, neural and imaging, anthropology and speech technology – bring a a range of courses that are comparable computational methods. These courses, along with a course on logic, aim to in academic range to those we offer. host of new perspectives to our quest to understand our introduce you to philosophical, linguistic, own inner workings. Cognitive science brings together computational and psychological Career opportunities scholars from linguistics, psychology, philosophy, approaches to studying the nature Graduates with cognitive science of language and the mind. neuroscience and computer science. qualifications have excellent employment Year 2 prospects in fields that will shape our society – those which depend on Your coursework will cover more specifics in the sub-disciplines of philosophy, computers, such as economics, Cognitive science is the The University of Edinburgh played psychology, linguistics and computer interdisciplinary attempt to a key role in founding this discipline, entertainment, technology, mobile science, in topics such as human cognitive understand the human mind. It by exploiting and enriching systems, manufacturing and health, to processing, formal and natural languages, focuses on abilities such as reasoning, long-standing connections between name but a few – and those thought of mental representations, and the debate perception, memory, awareness, the disciplines that contribute to the traditionally as more arts orientated, such about which types of knowledge emotion, attention, judgment, study of human cognition. We not as the civil service, management, finance, are innate and which can be learned. You may also be interested in motor control, language use, and only helped create the field, but are journalism, social work and teaching. Years 3 & 4 Cognitive Science BSc (Hons) the connections between them. still at the forefront of it, so you will You can choose from psychology courses Cognitive science uses methods such be taught by the researchers who including psycholinguistics, memory and Page 114 as computer modelling, linguistic laid the foundations and are still perception, attention, development and analysis, philosophical reasoning, making key advances. The course neuropsychology; or from linguistics Psychology robotics, neuroimaging and content is regularly reviewed to courses including language evolution, Page 72 psychological experiments. ensure our students learn about language acquisition and speech current developments. processing; or from philosophy courses Linguistics including ontology of mind, theories of Page 62 mind, theories of truth and ethics; or from computer science courses including Philosophy language processing, neural computation, robotics and vision, and machine learning. Page 68 In Year 4 you will also undertake an individual research project. The University of Edinburgh 30 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 31

Further information and programme-specific page page Design entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/59 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Design Humanities & Social Science At a glance Why choose Design Contemporary practice includes theatre, work. This may include textiles for Contact College of Humanities & Social music, television, museum-related work fashion, interiors or alternative contexts Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? and exhibitions. We teach drawing and for designs, exploring combinations of Email [email protected] We produce exciting, award-winning graduates who are image-making from a methodology materials, texture, colour and pattern. Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 ready for industry and who have the confidence to establish of observation, perception and Study abroad? Yes literary interpretation. Placements themselves as independent designers, creatives or makers. Industry experience is embedded in Interior design our programmes through project work, Advice for applicants Our design programmes are regularly ranked among the Interior design is the study and design workshops and mentor schemes. Work best in the UK. Our staff are highly respected designers of interior space in a range of public placements are not compulsory but are Grades required: Design Humanities & Social Science and researchers, considered leaders in their field. and private environments. You will available. Typically these are secured by “I really enjoyed the studio SQA Highers BBBB. develop your skills through innovative students and occur outside of semester work – being in such a A Levels BBB. You’ll work on live industry projects and learn from visiting projects enabling you to explore the time. However, Year 3 offers you an IB 34 points (grades 555 at HL). practitioners to prepare for professional practice. design potential of existing buildings opportunity to complete credit-bearing social environment; Please note This indicates the overall and bring new life to old structures. internships within the curriculum. working together with standards required to consider you for entry. various year groups to Full, detailed entry requirements, including Introducing Design Jewellery and silversmithing Additional costs the subjects you need, vary by programme. We balance practice and innovation Materials costs vary depending on your produce work. And I really Please check the full details before you apply: We aim to develop cross-disciplinary methods and to create artefacts sensitive to the programme. Some programmes offer www.ed.ac.uk/ug/59 enjoyed the collaboration approaches to people and culture that equip you to design complex relationships humans form study trips and individual field-based with peers, tutors and excellence into people’s lives. This is about both designing with objects. Our reputation is for fresh, projects. You will usually be required to exuberant, original work. We embrace cover accommodation, subsistence and other departments.” Programmes artefacts and understanding the world around us. Our new technologies alongside traditional travel costs. Your contribution will vary Allie Hutcheson design vision and ideas lie in a global framework of design time-honoured processes and based on your chosen programme and BA (Hons) BA (Hons) Graphic Design graduate and how people wish to live their lives. We encourage you techniques in materials such as precious courses, and on the nature of each trip. Animation W615 or semi-precious metal and gemstones, Fashion W230 to articulate innovative and sustainable creative visions plastics, wood, paper, stone and textiles. Career opportunities Film & Television P390 and identities. Our graduates will become the designers, Our programmes have strong industrial Graphic Design W210 Performance costume pathways to ensure the most successful Illustration W220 thinkers and makers who will positively shape the world. Our programme is one of the few in the and meaningful careers for graduates. Interior Design W250 UK to teach costume making alongside You are encouraged to participate in Jewellery & Silversmithing W721 costume design. Our curriculum includes national and international showcase Performance Costume W451 Animation to directing documentary, drama or life drawing, textiles, millinery, set events appropriate to your programme. Product Design W240 Our award-winning programme experimental film. You will benefit design, model making and puppetry. Textiles J420 differs radically from most in that we from workshops and masterclasses You will be encouraged to be an teach the full spectrum of production from internal and visiting staff, who innovative, individual and adaptable methods. You will learn 2D and 3D all work and exhibit internationally, designer and maker. Our programme techniques, including puppet-based and from sessions provided by the Year by year… is highly respected by industry and has stop-frame, using cameras and CGI. Scottish Documentary Institute. impressive graduate employment rates. You will work individually or in a team Year 1* Year 3 to make films, documentaries and Graphic design You will be introduced to the theoretical You will have opportunities to undertake Product design installations. Our students have won Graphic design must challenge the and practical concepts of design, leading a series of externally focused projects Product design is about understanding BAFTAs and Annecy and RTS awards. status quo to develop powerful to more focused, programme-specific such as competitions, exhibitions and people, questioning existing ways of and novel solutions. Designers outcomes. You will have opportunities industry collaborations. There will be doing things and seeing opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary opportunities for exchange, internship Fashion should be observant and culturally for innovative products that will enrich collaborations and courses, which will and live work. In addition, option courses We emphasise creative freedom and and historically aware in order to quality of life. You will explore the expand your thinking and approach to on a broad range of subjects are available design innovation on our dynamic, show openness, understanding and cutting-edge methods used at the making work. In addition, option courses from across the University. award-winning programme. We receptivity. We encourage bold, Did you know? discipline’s forefront, gain research on a broad range of subjects are available believe the only way to create lateral thinking and understanding Year 4 skills to uncover unique opportunities from across the University. Our Film & TV BA has been fashion innovators is to promote of process, technique and business, You will undertake a major, self-initiated and develop technical knowledge and Year 2* your individual design identity while to produce innovative, emotive, studio project, and theoretical work (in the awarded the Creative Skillset skill to turn such opportunities into You will focus on the development of form of a dissertation) that may be informed developing and nurturing your full enduring and aesthetic design Tick, the industry kitemark of desirable products to meet real needs. your work through appropriate materials, by personal research interests. This may be creative potential. through intense, sustained media and technical processes in your preceded by set projects, depending on quality, following a rigorous involvement with the design process. Textiles chosen area. You will again be offered your programme. You will participate in Film and television We offer a rich exploration of textiles opportunities to participate in the Degree Show or Fashion Show near assessment process by We provide practical experience in Illustration in their broadest sense for a range of interdisciplinary collaborations and courses, the end of the academic year. directing, camera work, sound and Illustrations illuminate a range of which will expand your thinking and experts working in the contexts. You will be encouraged to *We are currently developing our editing to explore aspects of film as printed material, graphic and web approach to making work. In addition, take an experimental approach to programmes to allow greater course choice creative industries. a means of creative expression. We design, advertising, packaging, option courses on a broad range of subjects materials and processes to produce in Years 1 and 2. Further information will encourage your individual approach periodicals, books and more. are available from across the University. innovative and contemporary design be available online from summer 2016. The University of Edinburgh 32 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 33

Further information and programme-specific page page Economics entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/17 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Economics Humanities & Social Science At a glance

Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose Economics Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? Email [email protected] You will learn from award-winning economists, working at Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 the cutting edge of the field. In the Research Excellence Study abroad? Yes Framework (REF) 2014, 31 per cent of our research was rated world-leading. We were ranked first in Scotland Advice for applicants and eighth in the UK in terms of average overall rating. Typical to minimum grades required: You’ll have the opportunity to get involved in two large and “The flexibility at the SQA Highers AAAAA to ABBB.

Economics Humanities & Social Science A Levels A*AA to ABB. vibrant societies, the Economics Society and the Edinburgh University allowed me to IB 43 points (grades 776 at HL) to 34 University Trading and Investment Club, which holds the explore a range of course points (grades 655 at HL). UK’s biggest student-run investment portfolio. options. I found myself For LG11 (Economics & Mathematics) Our economics help desk, staffed by our top honours immersed in the finance the minimum grades for Highers are AABB and for A Levels AAB. students, offers help and support when you need it most. courses and felt economics and finance perfectly Please note This indicates the overall standards required to consider you for entry. Introducing Economics complement each other.” Typical and minimum grades are explained on Yii Foong Teng page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, There has never been a more exciting time to study MA (Hons) Economics with Finance graduate including the subjects you need, vary by programme. Please check the full details economics. The economic crisis of 2007/08 and its before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/17 aftermath mean that the world urgently needs new thinking and new processes to meet the challenges Programmes of a changing economic climate. As an economics student you will explore issues of MA (Hons) Economics L100 economic stability, growth and development, all vital Year by year… Economics & Accounting LN14 for economic forecasting and for influencing economic Economics & Economic History LV13 performance and policy. Year 1 Economics & Mathematics LG11 You will study the first-year economics Economics & Politics LL12 course, which is accessible to those who Economics & Sociology LL13 have not previously studied economics, but Economics & Statistics LG13 You will also examine the causes Career opportunities is challenging to those who have. You will Economics with Environmental Studies L1F9 of economic growth and policies Our graduates are highly regarded also study two courses of your choice from Economics with Finance L1N3 designed to promote prosperity, by employers. The skills you learn other academic areas of the University. Economics with Management Science L1N2 increase efficiency and reduce during your programme will equip Year 2 unwanted fluctuation in fiscal you for careers in accountancy, You will study Economics 2, which builds on activity. There is a distinguished business, management and your knowledge from Year 1, and one other history of economics in Scotland consultancy, or for work in aid economics course. You will also choose that includes the work of David agencies, not-for-profit organisations option courses from other subject areas. Hume and Adam Smith. Throughout or government departments. Many Year 3 your studies, you’ll learn from previous graduates have entered You will start to study compulsory world-leading economists before the finance sector and some large economics topics in more detail and will following in the footsteps of financial firms actively recruit be introduced to econometrics. You will You may also be interested in graduates who are employed by Edinburgh graduates. take further courses in economics or, leading banks and other financial if you are studying for a joint honours Accounting institutions worldwide. programme, you will take courses from Page 10 your other subject area. Joint honours Year 4 Business Economics can also be studied You will be able to choose from a wide Page 20 as part of a joint honours degree range of specialist courses including with a range of subjects, including Globalisation, Trade and Development, Economic & Social History business, Chinese and social policy. Economics of Transition, Economics of Page 48 Financial Markets, Labour Economics and Monetary Theory and Policy. You will also complete an honours dissertation. The University of Edinburgh 34 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 35

Further information and programme-specific page page Education entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/14 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Education Humanities & Social Science At a glance Community education Additional costs Career opportunities Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose Education Our programme includes adult Several of our programmes offer field You may go on to teach your chosen Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? education and community and youth trips or work-based placements. You may age group or subject, pursue leadership Email [email protected] Moray House School of Education has been making a work. It is approved by the Community incur residential costs on field trips and roles within your specialism, or go on Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 major contribution to the field of education for almost Learning and Development Standards travel costs on placement. For MA (Hons) to postgraduate study. Opportunities Study abroad? Yes Council for Scotland. Physical Education, you will require also exist in community learning and 200 years. You’ll join a community of staff, students and approximately £366 of clothing for development in public and voluntary alumni who have continually influenced, improved and Childhood practice practical sessions and placements. All sectors, adult education, community Advice for applicants transformed learning and teaching and wider educational You will examine issues of childhood successful applicants must join Disclosure development and youth work, as a and develop communication and Scotland’s Protecting Vulnerable Groups childcare manager or by further training Typical to minimum grades required: policy in the UK and beyond. management skills to prepare for (PVG) scheme, which will currently cost in social work or health promotion. SQA Highers AABB to ABBB. childcare sector management roles. you £18–£59. Education Humanities & Social Science A Levels AAB to ABB. You’ll study at one of best universities for the subject IB 36 points (grades 665 at HL) to 34 of education. In the QS World Rankings 2015, we were points (grades 655 at HL). placed top in Scotland and 4th in the UK. Year by year… For X1G1 (Primary Education with You’ll learn from world-leading researchers. The Research Mathematics) the minimum grades Childhood practice Year 3 Physical education Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 ranked us first in You will complete a further 11-week, full-time for Highers are AABB and A levels AAB. This work-based programme is for students Year 1 practice placement and take courses focused Scotland for educational research and sport and exercise with 120 Scottish Credit and Qualifications You will study physical education, Please note This indicates the overall on the professional, organisational and policy Framework (SCQF) Credits at level 7/8, or educational studies and applied sport standards required to consider you for entry. research, and in the UK top five and top 10 respectively. context of practice, and on the development equivalent, working in a relevant childcare and exercise science. You will focus on Typical and minimum grades are explained on and analysis of theories in use to explore environment. You enter directly into Year 2. the primary school curriculum, as the page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, problems and contradictions emerging from foundation for life-long engagement in including the subjects you need, vary by Introducing Education Year 2 practice and associated theory. You will physical education, and undertake a programme. Please check the full details You will study Children and Childhoods, choose from courses focusing on aspects placement in a primary school. before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/14 We offer three main areas of study: teacher education, Childhood Studies Work-Based Learning 1: of professional purpose and practice. community education and childhood practice. All our Professional Development and Children in Year 4 Year 2 the Family, to enable you to evaluate your You will combine ongoing study of physical Programmes You will complete a concurrent placement students have an interest in human relationships and are own role in a childcare setting. education and educational studies with two equivalent to 18 hours per week for 18 weeks, other courses to broaden your knowledge encouraged to develop professional values of trust, respect, Year 3 and combine taught courses with independent BA – 3 years and inform teaching and learning skills. Your integrity and a commitment to social justice. On all our You will take Childhood Studies Work-Based study and research, leading to a dissertation. Childhood Practice placement will be in a secondary school. programmes, you’ll explore innovative ways of working Learning 2: Organisational Development, BA (Hons) with different learners to ensure you gain the knowledge, Children’s Education and Social Justice Gaelic and primary education Years 3 & 4 Community Education X320 and Children’s Health and Wellbeing. Alongside extended placements in both professional skills, and experience to excel in your career. Year 1 Year 4 years, you focus on national qualifications MA (Hons) – 4 years You will study 40 credits each of Gaelic, and curriculum development in physical You will study Integrated Working in Gaelic & Primary Education (Fluent and primary and educational studies. education, educational studies and Children’s Services and Children’s Rights Speakers) 3T59 Primary education courses include disciplinary perspectives. A major Teacher education Please note: It is important and carry out a Childhood Practice Project. Physical Education XC61 placements in schools. independent study forms your dissertation. Our primary and secondary that applicants for primary and Primary Education with Earth Sciences X1F6 education programmes provide an secondary education show Year 2 Primary Education with History X1V1 Community education Primary education with an Primary Education with Mathematics X1G1 excellent foundation for a teaching commitment, motivation and You will study 40 credits each of Gaelic, Year 1 primary studies and linguistics. additional subject Primary Education with Modern Languages career and are accredited by the suitability for their programme (German) X1R2 General Teaching Council for and the profession. This can be The first year provides a general theoretical Year 3 (Learners) Years 1 & 2 introduction to professional perspectives Primary Education with Religious Studies Scotland. In primary education, we demonstrated in your personal You will study 100 credits of Gaelic (including You will study 40 credits each of primary and concerns, and underlying social X1V6 offer MA (Hons) Primary Education statement by reflecting on relevant 40 credits relating to education) and 20 studies, educational studies and your scientific ideas. You are expected to Primary Education with Scottish Studies with several additional subjects work experience, and explaining credits of linguistics. additional subject. Primary education undertake professionally relevant practical X1V2 (see programmes listed on the left). your understanding of the teacher’s courses include placements in schools. activity through voluntary or paid part-time Year 3 (Fluent)/Year 4 (Learners) Our MA (Hons) Physical Education role. For more guidance, visit: MA (Hons) – 5 years work in an appropriate setting. You take an 80-credit, year-long placement Year 3 programme is unique within the www.ed.ac.uk/education in a Scottish primary school, experience a You will undertake a year-long placement Gaelic & Primary Education (Learners) 3R67 UK in preparing you to teach pupils Year 2 range of stages from nursery to upper in a Scottish primary school, experience You will explore theoretical perspectives across the 3-18 age range. Upon Graduate teacher education primary, in both Gaelic- and English-medium teaching at a range of stages and develop and their relationship to the practice of graduation, UK and EU students will The Professional Graduate Diploma settings, and develop professional skills and professional skills and abilities to prepare community education. You are encouraged be able to register with the General in Education (PGDE) is a one-year abilities to prepare for your induction year. for your induction year. You will also study to develop an analysis of how community Teaching Council for Scotland as programme for students who already You will study 20 credits each of primary 20 credits each of primary studies and educators can locate the struggles of studies and Gaelic (research methods). educational studies on a recall basis. provisionally qualified teachers have a degree from a UK university, individuals within a wider socio-economic and will be guaranteed a one-year or an equivalent qualification, and context. You will also undertake an Year 4 (Fluent)/Year 5 (Learners) Year 4 induction post in a Scottish school: want to pursue a teaching career in eight-week block practice placement. You will study 20 credits of primary studies, 20 You will study primary studies, educational www.gtcs.org.uk primary or secondary education. This could be in a range of agencies or credits of linguistics and 80 credits of Gaelic studies (including a dissertation) and your Please apply through UCAS. organisations including local authorities (including a dissertation). Primary education additional subject. Primary education or voluntary organisations. courses include placements in schools. courses include placements in schools. The University of Edinburgh 36 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 37

Further information and programme-specific page page English Language entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/43 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions English Language Humanities & Social Science At a glance

Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose English Language Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? Email [email protected] We offer an unusually wide range of courses in English Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 language, so you can choose options that fit your Study abroad? Yes particular interests and skills.

Advice for applicants In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 87 per cent of our research in Linguistics and English Language Typical to minimum grades required: was classified either world-leading (4*) or internationally “My programme is not only SQA Highers AAAA to ABBB. A Levels AAB to ABB. excellent (3*). equipping me with skills IB 38 points (grades 666 at HL) to 34 Students can also study the Scots language, which that I can use for my future points (grades 655 at HL). English Language Humanities & Social Science has its own rich linguistic and literary tradition. career, but also with the Please note This indicates the overall tools and attributes to look standards required to consider you for entry. Typical and minimum grades are explained on Introducing English Language at the bigger picture.” page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, Bryan Tan including the subjects you need, vary by The English language has a well-recorded history of more 2nd year MA (Hons) English Language programme. Please check the full details & Literature before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/43 than 1,000 years and its changes can be traced through written materials ranging from medieval manuscripts to Programmes text messages. Using techniques from modern linguistics, you will analyse MA (Hons) Year by year… English Language Q302 the structure of written and spoken English and will explore English Language & History QV31 how language relates to the culture of its speakers. Year 1 English Language & Literature Q300 You will take our carefully designed You can also study modern-day varieties of English introductory course, which introduces you and Scots and identify the similarities and differences to different aspects of the English language between the features of English and other languages. and teaches you the relevant principles of linguistics to permit the analysis of written and spoken English. If you are studying English language as part of a joint honours English is a highly structured system Shakespeare’s plays and of programme you will also take courses of communication in which the Wordsworth’s poetry, of Dickens’ from your other subject area. most complex and elusive meanings novels and Disney’s films. It Year 2 are encoded in sequences of sounds functions equally well in the written You will take four further semester-long travelling through air, or of letters and spoken expression of cooking courses (two in the case of some joint written on pages. recipes, adverts and High Court honours programmes) looking at linguistic judgements. You will use a variety theory and research techniques, the Using the techniques of modern of spoken and written text types as structure of spoken and written English, linguistics, you will analyse the you develop your understanding of and at the patterns of linguistic change structure of syllables, words, phrases, how English works as a medium. as it has occurred in and beyond the UK. sentences and other linguistic units Year 3 to see how they carry the message Career opportunities You can start to specialise and choose from the speaker to the listener, Popular career paths for English the topics that interest you most. Courses and from the writer to the reader. language graduates include available at this level include Reading Old journalism, publishing, PR, English, Dialects of Britain and Ireland, You will also examine how the advertising, and, with additional Global Englishes, English Word Formation, and many more. You may also be interested in language relates to, expresses and training, speech and language reflects the culture of its speakers. therapy. You can also train to English Literature Year 4 English is not only the medium of teach English in the UK or abroad. You will continue to choose specialist Page 38 modules according to your interests. You will also take a specialised research Linguistics training course before starting your Page 62 honours dissertation, regarded by many as the most valuable experience of their undergraduate studies. The University of Edinburgh 38 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 39

Further information and programme-specific page page English Literature & Scottish Literature entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/32 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions English Literature & Scottish Literature Humanities & Social Science At a glance offers the Writers’ Museum, the Study abroad Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose English Literature & Scottish Literature Scottish Storytelling Centre and several There are opportunities to spend Year Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? outstanding theatres. The student 3 studying abroad, either at a range Email [email protected] You will be joining the oldest English literature department drama scene is particularly vibrant, with of universities in Europe through the Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 in the world, to study in a city that has an excellent the annual International Festival and its Erasmus scheme (including Copenhagen, Study abroad? Yes Fringe allowing students to perform Amsterdam, Berlin, Vienna, Barcelona), tradition of literature. the best of their productions before or in a number of universities worldwide a large and cosmopolitan audience. through the University’s international Advice for applicants In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 80 per exchange programme (including cent of our research in English Language and Literature As well as the courses in creative writing Pennsylvania, California, Toronto, Typical to minimum grades required: was classified world-leading (4*) or internationally we offer, our Writer-in-Residence offers Hong Kong and Melbourne). “Literature is my greatest SQA Highers AAAAA to ABBB. excellent (3*). guidance in the production of fiction passion. A literary text can A Levels A*A*A to ABB. and poetry, and several creative writing Career opportunities IB 43 points (grades 776 at HL) to 34 We host several creative writing magazines and sponsor magazines are produced from within There are a variety of careers open be explored historically, points (grades 655 at HL). dramatic productions every year, produced and performed English Literature. Our student to English and Scottish Literature culturally and philosophically, Please note This indicates the overall newspaper has developed contacts graduates. You can choose to which gives a student of standards required to consider you for entry. by English literature students. Our Writer-in-Residence, with the Edinburgh and Glasgow press. work in publishing, teaching, arts Typical and minimum grades are explained on currently poet Sam Riviere, is on hand for consultation. administration, the creative industries literature a lot of scope page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, We also run the James Tait Black Prizes in fiction, biography English Literature takes as its field, or a media-related career such as PR, for learning.” including the subjects you need, vary by writing from any and all of the journalism or advertising. Graduates and drama, Britain’s oldest literary awards. Pratyusha Prakash programme. Please check the full details English-speaking cultures. We offer have also gone on to work in the 2nd year MA (Hons) English before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/32 a wide range of courses, taught by finance or business sectors. Some Language & Literature world-class experts in their subjects, students pursue postgraduate study. Humanities & Social Science Literature & Scottish English Literature Introducing English Literature & Scottish Literature that have been designed and revised Programmes You will study literature written in English from all major around the latest developments in thinking about writing and culture. MA (Hons) periods in history, from medieval to postmodern. You will These courses make it possible for English & Scottish Literature QQ32 explore in depth a range of individual works and authors, you to make an original contribution English Literature Q306 to these contemporary debates. English Literature & Classics QQ38 and the historical contexts in which works of literature English Literature & History QVH1 were created. Year by year… Scottish Literature Q531 Joint honours Scottish Literature & Classics QQH8 You will learn to compare different writing styles and English literature and Scottish literature Year 1 Scottish Literature & History QVJ1 genres. You will also study the evolution of literary can both be studied as part of a joint You will study English Literature 1 or Scottish Literature & Scottish History QV22 honours programme with Celtic, English Scottish Literature 1. These courses will thinking and how literary works have been interpreted language, French, German, history of introduce you to some of the major in different ways over time. art, Italian, philosophy, religious studies, stylistic aspects of literary writing and Russian studies, Scandinavian studies, you will study modern literary and critical Scottish ethnology or Spanish. However, theory. In English literature, you will please note that while we offer a flexible investigate the historical development The city of Edinburgh provides an Our central location puts a range of programme, because of the exceptionally of English literature from the medieval excellent setting to study literature. excellent facilities within easy reach, period to the 17th century. In Scottish high demand for a very limited number It was named the first UNESCO City including the city’s exceptional Literature, you will examine the of places, there is no guarantee that of Literature in 2004 and hosts the collection of libraries. The University relationship between Scottish national students admitted to a joint honours annual Edinburgh International library is complemented by the identity and literature from the medieval programme can later transfer to the Book Festival, which attracts National Library of Scotland, period to the present day. single honours English Literature or the biggest names in literature Edinburgh Central Library, and the Scottish Literature programmes. Year 2 and publishing. Scottish Poetry Library. The city also You will take English Literature 2 or Scottish Literature 2. Both courses examine the changes in literature between 1750 and 1950 and the cultural and historical contexts in which the literature of this period was produced. You may also be interested in Year 3 English Language You can start to specialise and choose courses according to your area of interest Page 36 and will take compulsory courses in Linguistics critical practice. Page 62 Year 4 You can choose further specialist courses and will write an independent dissertation. The University of Edinburgh 40 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 41

Further information and programme-specific page page French entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/44 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions French Humanities & Social Science At a glance Study abroad Costs vary according to destinations: Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose French You will spend Year 3 abroad, either capital cities are more expensive than Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? studying (normally through an Erasmus provincial towns. For EU countries, a Email [email protected] Edinburgh has one of the widest ranges of languages exchange in France, Belgium, or number of Erasmus/Socrates placements Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 and joint honours programmes of any UK university. That Switzerland), or in any French-speaking are available, which include a small Study abroad? Yes country as a teaching assistant or on grant from European Union funds. creates a uniquely exciting and stimulating environment a work placement. The University for language study. In the QS World University rankings, has exchange places in 30 different Students studying more than one Advice for applicants modern languages at Edinburgh is rated 5th in the UK institutions in France, Belgium, and language must complete a minimum Switzerland, ranging from prestigious period of eight weeks in each country. Typical to minimum grades required: and 26th in the world. Humanities & Social Science French universities including the Sorbonne in Some limited government funding may “Lecturers and tutors are SQA Highers AAAA to ABBB. In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 70 per Paris, to specialised Grandes Ecoles. be available from the University to very accessible and always A Levels AAA-AAB† to ABB. They include Politics Institutes (IEP), assist with the cost of study abroad IB 39 points (grades 766 at HL) to 34 cent of our European languages and cultures research business schools, and, in Paris, ISIT during the summer vacation. willing to help. They will points (grades 655 at HL). was rated world-leading or internationally excellent, (specialising in translation and be there to guide you † Due to varying competition for in a joint submission with Celtic and Scottish Studies. interpreting) and the Ecole du Louvre. Career opportunities through your academic programmes within this subject area, You will therefore be able to match The employment statistics for French a range of typical grades exists. As a large and popular subject area, French at the your other subject during the year graduates from the University of journey – you will never University of Edinburgh offers you a wide range of abroad if studying for joint honours. Edinburgh are impressive. Our graduates feel without support.” Please note This indicates the overall are well placed to enter employment standards required to consider you for entry. courses covering French and Francophone culture from Erk Gunce Additional costs where linguistic skills are of special Typical and minimum grades are explained on 3rd year MA (Hons) French & Linguistics the Middle Ages to the 21st century. We offer specialist value, for instance education, translating page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, The third year of your programme will including the subjects you need, vary by options in literature, film, politics and the history of ideas. be spent studying abroad at a university and interpreting, and international programme. Please check the full details or working in France. The normal business. Within the EU there is a high before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/44 Students benefit from the University’s close links with residence requirement for a European demand for graduates with a knowledge the Institut Français d’Ecosse and have access to a lively language is 30 weeks in the relevant of the language and culture of one or French cultural scene, including an active French theatre country or countries. Some students of more countries. Our graduates can be Programmes French may apply for posts as English found in every kind of career, especially society and French film screenings and festivals. language assistants in schools, for those that place a premium on thinking MA (Hons) which a salary is paid. that is both disciplined and imaginative, French R120 from physical theatre to the top of the French & Business RN11 Introducing French civil service. French & Classics QR81 French & English Language QR31 Studying French at the University of Edinburgh provides you French & English Literature RQ13 with an excellent understanding of the language, literature French & German RR12 and culture of the Francophone world and enables you to French & History RV11 French & History of Art RV13 communicate effortlessly within the language. French & Italian RR13 French & Linguistics RQ11 You will be offered a vast range of option courses as you French & Philosophy RV15 progress through your programme (from Year 2 onwards). French & Politics RL12 We offer up to 20 options in Year 4, including topics such as French & Portuguese RR15 Year by year… French & Russian Studies RR17 Literature and Film: the Challenge of Adaptation, Francophone French & Scandinavian Studies RR16 Postcolonial Thought, Freud in France, Contemporary French French & Scottish Literature RQ15 Crime Fiction, The Monster in French Literature, The Modern Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 French & Social Policy RL14 If you have a limited knowledge of French, You will take French 2, which builds on your You will spend all your third year (or part of French & Spanish RR14 City: Paris and Exploring Belgian Identities. you will take French 1A in your first year. knowledge of the French language and it if you are also taking another language) This is an intensive language course that French literature and culture from the first studying or working in a French-speaking also introduces you to French culture. If year. You will be looking at the history of country. Our high-quality resources and We have numerous partnerships you have studied French beyond Standard France through its literature from the 16th Grade or GCSE, you will take French 1B, to the 19th century, including authors such Year 4 excellent teaching staff offer with prestigious universities and which develops your linguistic skills and as Molière, Flaubert, Baudelaire and many You will develop advanced language skills you a very supportive learning grandes écoles in France, Belgium acquaints you with aspects of modern others. There are also option courses on in spoken and written French and choose environment. In addition to the and Switzerland, which provide French literature, culture and civilisation. European cinema, European theatre, from a wide range of specialist courses French department’s extensive web high-quality courses for the year To do this, you will study texts (novels, medieval literature and culture, and taught by world-leading experts, on topics resources, you will have access to abroad. You will be able to join theatre, poetry) and films which focus on French politics. as diverse as contemporary literature, 17th the National Library of Scotland’s the French theatre group or the social and political events from the Second century theatre, the French New Wave, French collections, one of the best debating group and to take part World War to the end of the 20th Century: French regional politics, French verse, film in the UK, and our Main Library’s in the French Film Club. resistance and collaboration, colonisation theory, and conceptions of translation. A choice of up to 20 of these options extensive collection of books, and decolonisation, The Fifth Republic, is offered each year. journals and electronic resources. and May 1968. The University of Edinburgh 42 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 43

Further information and programme-specific page page German entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/45 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions German Humanities & Social Science At a glance Study abroad Career opportunities Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose German “There is a great atmosphere Year 3 will be your year abroad. You German is the language with the Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? will spend time teaching or working highest number of native speakers in in the German section and Email [email protected] Edinburgh has one of the widest ranges of languages in a German-speaking country. The the European Union and is an official the teaching staff are very Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 and joint honours programmes of any UK university. That University currently has Erasmus language in seven European countries Study abroad? Yes exchange programmes with universities and provinces. German plays an friendly and approachable. creates a uniquely exciting and stimulating environment in Berlin, Augsburg, Heidelberg, Essen, important role as a foreign language Language skills are a great for language study. In the QS World University rankings, Tübingen, Freiburg, Leipzig, Mainz and in many other countries, particularly Advice for applicants asset on your CV when modern languages at Edinburgh is rated 5th in the UK Vienna. If you are studying more than in Central and Eastern Europe. German applying for jobs.” and 26th in the world. one language you will divide your speakers are highly sought after by Typical to minimum grades required: time abroad between two countries. British employers. Seven out of 10 Laura Little

German Humanities & Social Science † SQA Highers AAAA-AABB to ABBB. In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 70 per A recent study by the European businesses in the UK value foreign MA (Hons) German graduate A Levels AAA to ABB. Commission revealed that the graduate language skills in their employees IB 39 points (grades 766 at HL)-37 points cent of our European languages and cultures research attributes students acquire during their and 49 per cent of them rate German † (grades 666 at HL) to 34 points (grades was rated world-leading or internationally excellent, year abroad, such as problem-solving as useful for their business, placing it 655 at HL). in a joint submission with Celtic and Scottish Studies. skills, self-reliance and cultural ahead of Spanish and Mandarin. † Due to varying competition for awareness, can reduce the risk of programmes within this subject area, We have close links with the German Consulate in long-term unemployment by a As part of your project work, in your a range of typical grades exists. Edinburgh and the Goethe-Institut in Glasgow. You staggering 50 per cent. first year of studying German you will are encouraged to participate in Edinburgh’s extensive be allocated a German native speaker Please note This indicates the overall Additional costs as an interview partner. You will have standards required to consider you for entry. German cultural life. Opportunities include performing The normal residence requirement for the opportunity to find out about the Typical and minimum grades are explained on page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, German theatre, joining the German Society and European languages is 30 weeks in the value of foreign languages in the including the subjects you need, vary by participating in German film evenings. relevant country or countries. Some workplace and gain some insights into programme. Please check the full details students of German may apply for possible career options. As a follow before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/45 posts as English language assistants up, a Careers Service workshop helps Introducing German in schools, for which a salary is paid. you to analyse and develop your acquired graduate skills. Year by year… Programmes The study of German at Edinburgh covers not only the Costs vary according to destinations: language, but also a broad range of literary and cultural capital cities are more expensive than Year 1 MA (Hons) provincial towns. For EU countries, a topics. These include film, theatre, and translation, If you haven’t studied German before German R220 number of Erasmus places are available, you will take German 1A, an intensive German & Business RN21 politics and gender, Germany and Islam, East German which include a small grant from language course. If your entry German & Classics QR82 studies, Brecht, the Third Reich and the Holocaust, European Union funds. qualification for German is a Scottish German & English Language QR32 Higher, A level, or equivalent, you will German & English Literature RQ23 German romanticism, Goethe and Schiller, and medieval Students studying more than one be admitted to German 1B, which covers German & History RV21 studies. The oral language practicals cover a wide range language have to complete a minimum language as well as literature and culture German & History of Art RV23 of stimulating up-to-date cultural and political topics. period of eight weeks in each country from 1770 to the present day. German & Italian RR23 and a total of eight months abroad. German & Linguistics RQ21 Year 2 You will be taught by world-leading specialists in all Some limited government funding German & Philosophy RV25 You will take German 2, which has a may be available from the University German & Politics RL22 these areas. You will benefit from access to extensive and German literature component that focuses to assist with the cost of study abroad German & Portuguese RR25 constantly updated study resources, including audio-visual on epic theatre, comedy and social criticism, textual scholarship, poetry after German & Russian Studies RR27 during the summer vacation. and web-based resources and rich library holdings. Auschwitz, language, myth and gender, German & Scandinavian Studies RR26 and psychoanalysis and film. In the German German & Scottish Literature RQ25 language course you will develop your oral German & Social Policy RL24 language skills further and practise creative German & Spanish RR24 writing, translation and grammar. Year 3 You will spend your third year working or studying abroad, spending time in a German-speaking country. Year 4 You may also be interested in You will take German language classes in Primary Education with essay and précis writing, spoken German and German to English translation of Modern Languages (German) literary and journalistic texts. You will also Page 34 choose from a wide range of specialist courses on German literature, film, theatre, politics, and culture. The University of Edinburgh 44 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 45

Further information and programme-specific page page Health, Science & Society entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/62 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Health, Science & Society Humanities Social At a glance

Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose Health, Science & Society Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? Email [email protected] The large degree of flexibility in the programme allows Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 you to explore different aspects of health and care in Study abroad? Yes social contexts according to your interests, supported by cutting-edge research and teaching. Advice for applicants Teaching staff come from a range of disciplines and Grades required: bring diverse expertise and experience (including “I’m learning about health SQA Highers ABBB. A Levels ABB. health professional experience) to enrich and support from various points of view. IB 34 points (grades 655 at HL). the interdisciplinary nature of the subject matter. There are many ways of Please note This indicates the overall You will gain practical and academic skills through your improving health around the standards required to consider you for entry. world if we look at it from Full, detailed entry requirements, including own research project, and have the opportunity to the subjects you need, vary by programme. undertake an innovative, optional course in community different perspectives. As Health, Science & Society Humanities Social Please check the full details before you apply: engagement, opening up a pathway to new abilities, www.ed.ac.uk/ug/62 someone who wants to work work experience and community-based learning. in international development Programmes and public health, I find Introducing Health, Science & Society that really useful.” MA (Hons) Vali Constantin Health, Science & Society 2D45 The study of health in society concerns the social basis of 2nd year MA (Hons) Health, Science & Society the distribution of health and illness alongside individual experience and provisions for treatment. We live in a global age of increasing life expectancy, but with chronic health conditions rising and infectious disease still not under control. You will explore this important field of human experience and intervention through diverse social contexts, applied to real-world Year by year… settings. Integral to your learning is the concept of care and its delivery, and the critical understanding of the role Year 1 Year 3 You will explore the social causes of health You will learn research skills; explore of individuals and communities in health outcomes. and illness and their impact on different compassion, empathy and ethics as You will draw upon a range of disciplinary perspectives to communities and social groups, drawing critical to care; examine care alongside upon examples from around the world. consideration of the concept of the person, address three broad themes: societies and communities; This leads on to the study of individual and spirituality, individuality and dignity; and You may also be interested in individuals, personhood and experience; and healthcare, cultural understandings of health and illness study mental health problems and the and associated beliefs and behaviours, therapeutic alliance. You’ll also choose Nursing Studies social care and professional development. alongside the related concepts of deviance two option courses from a wide range. Page 66 and stigma. You will also select four courses from a wide range of options. Year 4 In your final year you will examine critical Social Work Study abroad Career opportunities Year 2 challenges in interdisciplinary teamwork, Page 86 In Year 3 you may have the option Graduates may pursue careers in You will study current key health issues of effective health and social care partnerships, to study abroad through our community services, the voluntary local and global importance, using research leadership and change management; and Sociology international exchange programme. sector, health services management, materials so that you gain an understanding public health initiatives and community Page 88 policy and research, health of how knowledge is produced and used in collaborations for enhancing health. You’ll Additional costs journalism, health education, patient real-life situations. You’ll also be introduced also undertake an individual research Social Anthropology You may incur local public transport advocacy, health promotion, liaison to the complexity of language use in project supported by a member of interaction, and the role of language in teaching staff. Again, the year will be Page 82 costs on the optional community roles in health and social care, and engagement course. project management/coordination. communicating about health in society completed with two option courses. and in healthcare settings, focusing on The programme provides a Medical Sciences the production of meanings, identities foundation for further professional Page 100 and social relationships. Again, a wide career development or further study. range of option courses is available, from which you’ll choose four. The University of Edinburgh 46 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 47

Further information and programme-specific page page Hispanic Studies entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/46 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Hispanic Studies Humanities & Social Science At a glance Spanish Additional costs Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose Hispanic Studies “The great thing about All teaching, with the exception of The normal residence requirement Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? lectures, is undertaken in tutorial for European languages at Edinburgh studying Spanish at Email [email protected] Edinburgh has one of the widest ranges of languages and seminar groups, or in one-to-one is 30 weeks in the relevant country Edinburgh is that wherever Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 and joint honours programmes of any UK university. That supervision sessions in the final year or countries. Some students of Study abroad? Yes of our MA Honours programmes. At all Spanish may apply for posts as English your interests lie, be it creates a uniquely exciting and stimulating environment levels, you will have the opportunity to language assistants in schools, for Golden Age art and for language study. In the QS World University rankings, meet regularly with teaching staff on a which a salary is paid. literature or modern-day Advice for applicants modern languages at Edinburgh is rated 5th in the UK one-to-one basis to discuss your studies and work, and you will have at your Costs vary according to destinations: Spanish journalism, you are Typical to minimum grades required: and 26th in the world. disposal some of the best-equipped capital cities are more expensive than † bound to find something you SQA Highers AAAAA-AAAA to ABBB. In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 70 per libraries in the UK. provincial towns. For EU countries, a A Levels AAA to ABB. number of Erasmus/Socrates places enjoy. The teaching staff are IB 43 points (grades 776 at HL)-39 points cent of our European languages and cultures research From Catalonia to Argentina and from are available, which include a small † dynamic and friendly and Hispanic Studies Humanities & Social Science (grades 766 at HL) to 34 points (grades was rated world-leading or internationally excellent, Latin American indigenius film-making grant from European Union funds. always ready to help.” 655 at HL). in a joint submission with Celtic and Scottish Studies. to medieval Castilian ballards, our Victoria Anderson †  dedicated staff will ensure a supportive Students studying more than one Due to varying competition for Hispanic Studies student programmes within this subject area, You will have the opportunity to discover an extraordinary learning environment for your studies. language must complete a minimum a range of typical grades exists. range of cultures, including those of Spain, Portugal, period of eight weeks in each country. Lusophone Africa, Mexico and the whole of South and Portuguese Some limited government funding Please note This indicates the overall Portuguese is spoken not only in may be available from the University standards required to consider you for entry. Central America. Portugal and Brazil, but also in Africa. to assist with the cost of study abroad Typical and minimum grades are explained on page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, You will spend your third year abroad, experiencing At Edinburgh, you will have the during the summer vacation. including the subjects you need, vary by opportunity to learn about the rich programme. Please check the full details that culture first hand, either in Latin America or in culture of these countries, as well as Career opportunities before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/46 the Iberian Peninsula. their language. Your tutors will be native Hispanic studies provides you with Portuguese and we offer courses on communication and analytical skills several aspects of Portuguese, Brazilian that are valued by a variety of Programmes Introducing Hispanic Studies and Lusophone-African culture, employers. You may choose to use Year by year… including cinema and literature. your language skills for teaching, MA (Hons) Spanish and Portuguese are two of the most widely translation or research, or apply your Year 1 Portuguese & Business RN51 spoken languages in the world, with an international Portuguese is one of the languages skills to careers such as journalism, You will study either Spanish 1A or 1B Portuguese & English Language RQ53 cultural, economic and social reach paralleled only here which has its own language centre the civil service, business, accounting, depending on your language skills. You Portuguese & English Literature RQM3 and library, with the support of the publishing, or (after completing further will also study a selection of literary texts Portuguese & History RV51 by that of English. Camões Institute of Portugal. qualifications) law. and films. If you are studying Portuguese, Portuguese & History of Art RV53 you will take Portuguese 1, which caters Portuguese & Linguistics RQ51 Founded in 1919, Hispanic Studies at Edinburgh is one Study abroad for both beginners and more advanced Portuguese & Philosophy RV55 of the best-established departments in the UK, and, over In your third year you will spend time students. You will be introduced to Portuguese & Politics RLM2 the years, has consistently been ranked highly for its in Spain, Portugal or Latin America. Portuguese literature through a selection Portuguese & Russian Studies RR57 of short stories from Mozambique, The University currently has exchanges Portuguese & Scandinavian Studies RR56 teaching and research. Our policy is that teaching and Angola, Brazil and Portugal. with universities in Almería, Barcelona Portuguese & Scottish Literature RQ59 assessment should, as far as possible, be in the language (Autónoma), Cáceres, Madrid Year 2 Portuguese & Social Policy RL54 You will continue to develop your spoken Spanish R410 you are learning. (Complutense and Autónoma), and written language skills and continue to Spanish & Business RN41 Salamanca, Seville, Granada, Alcalá de Our subject area includes Portuguese, Latin American, Henares, Málaga, Valladolid, Buenos Aires study Spanish culture. If you wish to study Spanish & Classics RQ48 Catalan, you can start to learn about the Spanish & English Language QR34 Catalan and Basque as well as Spanish. Our programmes (San Andrés), Chile (Pontificia Universidad Católica), México (UNAM), Puebla language, history and culture of Catalonia. Spanish & English Literature RQ43 reflect their diversity, ranging from medieval literature In Portuguese, you will continue to develop (México; Universidad de Las Américas), Spanish & History RV41 to contemporary film. Hispanic culture flourishes in your spoken and written language with Spanish & History of Art RV43 São Paulo, Río de Janeiro (Pontificia Portuguese Language 2, and you will Spanish & Linguistics RQ41 Edinburgh, with a thriving Centre for Latin American Universidad Católica), and Coimbra. study the cultures and the societies of Spanish & Philosophy RV45 Studies, an annual Spanish film festival and an annual, the Portuguese-speaking world. Spanish & Politics RL42 student-led, Spanish play. Spanish & Portuguese RR45 Year 3 Spanish & Scottish Literature RQ49 You will study or work in the Iberian Spanish & Social Policy RL44 Peninsula or Latin America. Year 4 You will study advanced language courses and choose from a range of specialist courses on Spanish, Latin American and Portuguese history, literature and culture. The University of Edinburgh 48 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 49

Further information and programme-specific page page History entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/29 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Humanities & Social Science History At a glance Why choose History Whichever path you choose, you’ll Scottish history can be studied as part of Contact College of Humanities & Social be able to deepen your exploration a joint honours programme with Celtic, Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? of subject areas that you have studied Scottish ethnology or Scottish literature. Email [email protected] We’re one of the largest history departments in the UK, previously and will have the opportunity Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 which ensures you’ll have a wide range of subjects to to explore something completely new. Additional costs Study abroad? Yes Your choice of dissertation topic may choose from to shape the programme that you study. Joint honours require fieldwork. Some additional costs History can be studied as part of may be associated with this fieldwork. Advice for applicants As well as having its own rich history, Edinburgh is home a joint honours programme with to some of the best facilities in the UK for studying and Arabic, archaeology, Chinese, classics, Career opportunities Typical to minimum grades required: economic history, English language, The research and analytical skills history “I feel very lucky that I get History Humanities & Social Science researching history, including the National Library of SQA Highers AAAA to ABBB. Scotland and the National Records of Scotland. English or Scottish literature, French, students develop can be used in any to work with prolific and A Levels A*AA to ABB. German, Italian, Japanese, law, politics, research-based career. They can also be IB 40 points (grades 766 at HL) to 34 You’ll be taught by some of the world’s leading historians, Portuguese, primary education, Russian applied to careers including journalism, talented academics in a points (grades 655 at HL). ensuring you’ll have the skills and knowledge to graduate studies, Scandinavian studies, sociology museum and heritage work, public close environment and that Please note This indicates the overall or Spanish. relations, the diplomatic service or my opinions are encouraged standards required to consider you for entry. with a more nuanced view of the world and to pursue a teaching. Previous graduates have Typical and minimum grades are explained on broad range of career paths. Economic and social history can be also gone on to work in finance, local in class debates.” page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, studied as part of a joint honours government or law (after completing Lucy Shiels including the subjects you need, vary by programme with economics, geography, further qualifications) or have chosen MA (Hons) History graduate programme. Please check the full details Introducing History politics, social anthropology, social postgraduate study. before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/29 policy or sociology. History enables us to understand how the world has Programmes developed and become what it is today. Studying events and issues from the past also affects the way we see the MA (Hons) present and future. Economic & Social History V340 Economic History V300 Economic History & Business NV13 At Edinburgh you will be able We’ll also give you the opportunity History V100 to choose from a wide range of to choose from a broad range of History & Archaeology VV1K History & Classics VQ18 different periods, from ancient historical themes, including political History & History of Art VV13 Greece, to medieval Europe, to the history, cultural history, economic History & Politics LV21 contemporary world. Geographically, and social history, environmental History & Scottish History VV12 you can explore everything from history and gender history. History & Sociology VL13 Britain and Europe to Africa, Asia Scottish History V210 and North America. Social & Architectural History VV33

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Year 1 Year 3 You may also be interested in History courses you take in your first You will study courses that reflect on Ancient History year are broad survey courses that history as a discipline and introduce you to Page 26 are designed to prepare you for more the practice of historical research. You will specialised study in Years 3 and 4. also choose from specialist courses, such Ancient Mediterranean Civilisations Current courses cover European, British as The Scottish Enlightenment, The French and Scottish history and range from Revolution, Madness and Society in Britain Page 14 the medieval period to the present. since 1830, or Tradition and Transformation in the Chinese Economy since 1842. Archaeology Year 2 Page 14 You will continue to study a range Year 4 of histories, extending your range You will study further specialist courses, Architectural History geographically and chronologically. normally including a special subject studied Second-year history courses currently across the year, such as Venice 1400-1700, Page 16 cover various periods and themes in The United States and Vietnam, Gandhi American, Asian, African, European, British and Popular Movements in India. You will Classical Studies and Scottish history. As in Year 1, history also engage in independent research Page 26 courses offer broad surveys that are to produce a dissertation on a topic designed to prepare you for more substantially of your own devising. specialised study in Years 3 and 4. The University of Edinburgh 50 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 51

Further information and programme-specific page page History of Art entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/37 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Humanities & Social Science of Art History At a glance Joint honours Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose History of Art “I have loved my time at the History of art can also be studied as Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? part of a joint honours programme with University of Edinburgh, Email [email protected] You will work alongside leading academics, many of Arabic, French, German, history, Italian, and especially my time Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 whom are involved in curating or displaying their work music, Russian studies or Spanish. Study abroad? Yes studying History of Art. at major international art exhibitions. Additional costs The staff are friendly, Costs of materials will vary depending approachable and extremely Advice for applicants You will be given behind-the-scenes access to Edinburgh’s on your programme of study. In renowned art galleries and museums and could take up addition, some programmes offer talented in their own field.” Typical to minimum grades required: work experience in one of the city’s collections. fieldwork and you will usually be Lindsay Kieltyka SQA Highers AAAA to ABBB. required to cover accommodation, MA (Hons) History of Art graduate A Levels AAA to ABB. The University’s own Talbot Rice Gallery exhibits work subsistence and travel costs. Your History of Art Humanities & Social Science IB 39 points (grades 766 at HL) to 34 by leading contemporary artists alongside important actual contribution will depend on your points (grades 655 at HL). historical collections. programme and the courses you select. Please note This indicates the overall standards required to consider you for entry. Our range of teaching specialisms is one of the broadest in Career opportunities Typical and minimum grades are explained on the UK and covers everything from Celtic and early Islamic Studying history of art at the University page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, of Edinburgh prepares you for a range including the subjects you need, vary by art right through to contemporary art and the current of careers in the art world such as programme. Please check the full details global art market. We have specialisms in medieval and curatorships in galleries and museums, before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/37 Renaissance, early modern, and 19th and 20th century art journalism, publishing, art dealing, art. We also teach Chinese, Japanese and Indian art. tourism, graphics, advertising, heritage Programmes management and auctioneering. Some graduates use their skills and MA (Hons) Introducing History of Art experience for careers in management History of Art V350 or teaching, after additional training, History of Art & Architectural History V360 History of art will introduce you to art from different while some choose to go on to History of Art & Chinese Studies TV13 periods and world cultures. You will learn how, and further study. History of Art & English Literature VQ33 History of Art & History of Music VW33 for whom, works of art were made. History of Art & Scottish Literature VQ35 You will explore their meanings and the ways they continue to be interpreted. In your final years you will have the opportunity to specialise. If you are studying history of art as a joint honours with a language, you Year by year… will spend one year of your programme abroad. Year 1 Year 3 Our intention is to produce graduates who have a You will study History of Art 1, covering the You will start to specialise and can either professional understanding of artistic practice and who period from the fall of the Roman Empire focus solely on History of Art or choose also possess an extensive and well-based knowledge and until the end of the Counter-Reformation. courses from other academic areas. If you This will include non-western material. You are studying History of Art with another understanding of art history and the methods of its study. will also choose two option courses. If you subject you will take specialist courses study History of Art with another subject, from that subject. All students will Many of our academic staff exhibit in, or curate, major you will study compulsory courses from that complete either a placement within a international art exhibitions. The Talbot Rice Gallery subject and may be able to choose one gallery or cultural institution or a major option course from another subject area. independent project that focuses on exhibits work by leading contemporary artists alongside skills relevant to careers in history of art. Year 2 You may also be interested in important historic collections. You will also have access Projects in the past have included writing to Edinburgh’s renowned art galleries and museums. You will study History of Art 2, which exhibition reviews and cataloguing works Architectural History begins with the 18th century and of art. Study abroad is possible in Year 3. Page 16 continues to the present day. As with Year All History of Art & Chinese Studies 1, History of Art students will be able to students spend Year 3 in China. Art choose two option courses from related fields such as architectural history and Year 4 Page 18 classical art or, alternatively, from You will select courses that build on your unrelated subjects available across the subject choices in Year 3. You will also Fine Art (5-year programme) University. If you are studying History of write a dissertation. Page 18 Art with another subject you will take compulsory courses from that subject and may be able to choose one option. The University of Edinburgh 52 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 53

Further information and programme-specific page page Islamic Studies & Middle Eastern Studies entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/52 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Islamic Studies & Middle Eastern Studies Humanities & Social Science Islamic Studies & Middle At a glance

Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose Islamic Studies & Middle Eastern Studies “The experience [of studying Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? in Istanbul] was challenging Email [email protected] The University of Edinburgh has a long and well-established and exciting and I came away Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 reputation for teaching Islamic and Middle Eastern studies Study abroad? Yes with a genuine passion for and hosts the Centre for the Advanced Study of the Arab the city and for my subject.” World with two other University partners. Ed Morrison Advice for applicants MA (Hons) Middle Eastern Studies graduate In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014, our Typical to minimum grades required: Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies research was part of the SQA Highers AABB to ABBB. A Levels AAB to ABB. Area Studies submission. This was ranked first in Scotland IB 36 points (grades 665 at HL) to 34 and 74 per cent of our publications were rated either points (grades 655 at HL). world-leading or internationally excellent. Please note This indicates the overall standards required to consider you for entry. We organise regular workshops, lecture series and film Typical and minimum grades are explained on screenings. page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, including the subjects you need, vary by programme. Please check the full details Introducing Islamic Studies & Middle Eastern Studies before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/52 Exploring past and present, through the study of language,

Islamic Studies & Middle Eastern Studies Humanities & Social Science Programmes literature, culture and history, both Islamic studies and Middle Eastern studies provide a comprehensive training MA (Hons) in history, with an emphasis on critical and analytical skills. Islamic Studies V622 Middle Eastern Studies T600 Our programmes in this area involve discussion of key issues, practice in applying concepts, both in discussion Year by year… and in writing, analysis and interpretation of material, and feedback sessions on coursework. Year 1 You will take classes and receive instruction in a Middle Eastern language, either Arabic, Study abroad Career opportunities Persian or Turkish, as well as studying Islamic history, plus one option course. In the third year you will have the Graduates enter employment in option of an Erasmus exchange many different fields, including the Year 2 at one of two English-language civil service, industry, commerce, You may continue with your language universities, Boğaziçi or Bilgi, non-governmental organisations studies, taking either Arabic 2, Persian 2 in Istanbul. and education. or Turkish 2. Students of Islamic studies take Introduction to Islam plus one option Additional costs course of their choice. Students of Middle Eastern studies take Modern Middle Students who study abroad will Eastern History, plus one option course incur additional costs. An Erasmus of their choice. grant is available for participating students, to assist with the extra Year 3 costs of studying and living abroad. You will have the option of an Erasmus exchange to a university in Istanbul, where you will continue to study a range of courses on subjects relating to Islam or the Middle East, including history, politics, religion or cultural studies. Alternatively, you may study similar courses in Edinburgh. Year 4 You may also be interested in You will continue with your honours courses from a wide range of relevant Arabic & Persian options from across the University. You Page 12 will also complete a dissertation on a subject of your choice and under the supervision of an academic adviser. The University of Edinburgh 54 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 55

Further information and programme-specific page page Italian entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/47 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Italian Humanities & Social Science At a glance

Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose Italian Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? Email [email protected] Edinburgh has one of the widest ranges of languages Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 and joint honours programmes of any UK university. That Study abroad? Yes creates a uniquely exciting and stimulating environment for language study. In the QS World University rankings, Advice for applicants modern languages at Edinburgh is rated 5th in the UK and 26th in the world. Italian Humanities & Social Science Typical to minimum grades required: “We’re treated as individuals SQA Highers AAAA to ABBB. A Levels AAA to ABB. In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 70 per and encouraged to follow IB 39 points (grades 766 at HL) to 34 cent of our European languages and cultures research our own preferences. There points (grades 655 at HL). was rated world-leading or internationally excellent, are many opportunities to Please note This indicates the overall in a joint submission with Celtic and Scottish Studies. broaden your experience.” standards required to consider you for entry. Typical and minimum grades are explained on We offer a rich and diverse learning experience. Our Niamh Keenan page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, small class sizes, friendly staff and vibrant Italian Society 4th year MA (Hons) Italian & English Literature including the subjects you need, vary by programme. Please check the full details make it easy to get to know tutors and fellow students, before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/47 creating a supportive learning environment. Career opportunities As a graduate of Italian you will have a range of career options available to Programmes Introducing Italian you. Previous graduates have gone into careers as varied as publishing, MA (Hons) Established in 1919, Italian at the University of Edinburgh banking, journalism, IT and teaching. Italian R310 offers you a solid foundation in both the language and Some are working for international aid Italian & Business RN31 organisations or within the European Italian & Classics QR83 the culture of Italy. Commission, the diplomatic service Italian & English Language QR33 and the United Nations. There are also Italian & English Literature RQH3 With more than 300 undergraduates studying Italian, the Italian & History RV31 University hosts the largest population of Italian students opportunities to continue studying Italian & History of Art RV33 in Scotland and one of the largest in the UK. in the UK, Italy or the US. Italian & Linguistics RQ31 Italian & Philosophy RV35 Italian & Politics LR23 Italian & Portuguese RR35 You will benefit from involvement Some students of Italian may Italian & Russian Studies RRH7 in the activities of the research apply for posts as English language Italian & Scandinavian Studies RR36 clusters run by the department and assistants in schools, for which a Year by year… Italian & Scottish Literature RQ39 from our close links with the Italian salary is paid. Costs vary according to Cultural Institute in Edinburgh. You destinations: capital cities are more Italian & Social Policy RL34 Year 1 Italian & Spanish RR34 will also benefit from our links with expensive than provincial towns. You will study the foundations of both the National Library of Scotland, written and spoken Italian and take which hosts a large collection of For EU countries, a number of broader courses on Italian history, Italian manuscripts and books. Erasmus places are available, which literature and cinema. include a small grant from European Study abroad Union funds. Year 2 You will spend Year 3 in Italy. You will continue to study both Italian Students studying more than one language and culture. The study of Italian literature, history and culture spans from Additional costs language must complete a minimum the Middle Ages to contemporary Italy. The normal residence requirement of eight weeks in each country. for European languages at Year 3 Edinburgh is 30 weeks in the Some limited government funding You will spend your third year abroad, relevant country or countries. may be available from the University either studying at a university or working to assist with the cost of studying in an approved placement. abroad during the summer vacation. Year 4 Your final year will combine advanced language courses with a choice of other courses focusing on Italian literature, history and culture, including cinema. The University of Edinburgh 56 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 57

Further information and programme-specific page page Japanese entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/38 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Japanese Humanities & Social Science At a glance

Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose Japanese “The programme has Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? something for everyone, Email [email protected] We offer a comprehensive and rigorous Japanese whether your interest in Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 language programme, coupled with diverse Japanese Study abroad? Yes Japan is related to language, studies options taught by international experts. culture or modern issues, Advice for applicants You will benefit from a year of intensive Japanese language and the year abroad truly is study at one of our partner institutions in Japan. a life-changing experience!” Typical to minimum grades required: Our courses and staff are recognised for their innovative, Julia Jackson Japanese Humanities & Social Science SQA Highers AABB to ABBB. MA (Hons) Japanese graduate A Levels AAB to ABB. high-quality teaching, with Japanese 2A and Japanese 2B IB 37 points (grades 666 at HL) to 34 winning ‘Best Course’ in the 2012/13 Edinburgh points (grades 655 at HL). University Students’ Association Teaching Awards. Career opportunities Please note This indicates the overall Graduates of Japanese can use their standards required to consider you for entry. language skills to work as translators, Typical and minimum grades are explained on Introducing Japanese interpreters or as teachers, following page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, further study. Many graduates of including the subjects you need, vary by Over the past 150 years Japan has experienced change Japanese also choose to work in areas programme. Please check the full details such as finance or investment, or go into before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/38 at breakneck pace, but has nevertheless retained much publishing or management consultancy. of its fascinating cultural heritage. At Edinburgh you will Programmes develop the linguistic skills and academic knowledge necessary to engage critically with this dynamic and MA (Hons) vibrant society, as well as the skills and confidence Japanese T210 needed to succeed in our increasingly globalised world. Japanese & Linguistics TQ21 Intensive language training, including a year at one of our many partner institutions in Japan, will form the cornerstone of your programme. However, you will also work with international experts to explore a variety of topics including Japanese history, politics, economics, Year by year… religion, art, cinema, literature and philosophy. You will Year 1 also have the opportunity to learn about Japan in the You will study Japanese Language 1, context of East Asia, through courses on Japanese- an introduction to Japanese language, Chinese and Japanese-Korean relations. and Modern East Asian History. Year 2 You will continue your Japanese language Please note that our Japanese Study abroad study in Japanese Language 2, and deepen programmes involve beginners’ You will study abroad in Year 3. your understanding of Japanese society language study and are not suitable We have exchange agreements with and culture through Researching Japan: Skills, Methods and Critiques. for native or near-native speakers. many of Japan’s top universities. We also offer the following option courses Joint honours Additional costs for first- and second-year students: Politics Japanese can be studied on the You will spend Year 3 in Japan as a and Economy of Japan, Pre-Modern East joint honours programme in compulsory part of your programme. Asia, and Thinking Through Japan. Japanese & Linguistics, and as part Costs will vary depending on the Year 3 of the International Business with location. Some scholarship money You will spend your third year in Japan, Japanese programme. Applicants may be available, from external where you will develop your language skills and start work on your dissertation. You may also be interested in for International Business with sources, on a competitive basis. Japanese should note it does not Year 4 International Business normally involve formal study of You will continue to study Japanese with Japanese Japanese in Years 3 or 4, although language and choose from a range of Page 20 most students do spend their third option courses in Japanese history, politics, year in Japan studying business religion, culture, film and literature. You courses delivered in English. will also complete your dissertation. The University of Edinburgh 58 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 59

Further information and programme-specific page page Landscape Architecture entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/61 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Landscape Architecture Humanities & Social Science At a glance

Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose Landscape Architecture “I’m very much enjoying Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? my course. I have great Email [email protected] You’ll draw upon the expertise of leading researchers and classmates and I love being Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 practitioners in landscape architecture, whose work is Study abroad? Yes outdoors. The tutors are used to inform public policy on outdoor environments always approachable and across the UK. Advice for applicants the facilities are excellent.” Our programme has a unique relationship with the Royal Anna Verity Robison Grades required: Botanic Garden Edinburgh, where you will learn about MA (Hons) Landscape Architecture SQA Highers ABBB. A Levels ABB. plants and horticulture from world-leading researchers IB 34 points (grades 655 at HL). and scientists. Please note This indicates the overall You’ll have the opportunity to take up practical standards required to consider you for entry. Full, detailed entry requirements, including placement opportunities worldwide. We also offer Humanities & Social Science Landscape Architecture the subjects you need, vary by programme. exchange opportunities with renowned landscape Please check the full details before you apply: architecture institutions worldwide. www.ed.ac.uk/ug/61 In the last five years, our students have won the Programmes Landscape Institute Student Portfolio Prize three times and the Landscape Institute Student Dissertation Prize MA (Hons) three times. Other students from Edinburgh were also Landscape Architecture 4J22 commended or highly commended for both prizes.

Introducing Landscape Architecture Landscape architecture focuses on intervention in the landscape by design, planning and management. It involves the study of outdoor spaces, environments and relationships between people and places, and it is concerned with landscapes of all types, both urban and rural and at all scales from garden to the region.

Study abroad Additional costs You can study abroad by taking You will have to finance your advantage of exchange opportunities participation in any study tours. Year by year… in Year 3. We have exchange partners Drawing and drafting equipment in North America, Australia, New is necessary from the first year Year 1 Year 3 Zealand and throughout Europe, onwards. Design work focuses on the building Design work complexity increases and under the Erasmus programme. blocks of landscape architecture including focuses on urban regeneration. You will Career opportunities spatial concepts, exploration, function, have an opportunity to take an option planning and representation. You will from a suite of courses offered in Placements Our graduates are highly in also study drawing, IT, art and design, landscape architecture by Edinburgh Semester 2 of Year 3 is a credited demand. A landscape architecture visual culture, physical geography, School of Architecture & Landscape placement period. This means qualification from the University of architectural and landscape history Architecture (ESALA) or from the wider you can work in practice from Edinburgh can lead to employment and landscape construction. University. In semester 2 you will January until September. You worldwide. Almost all of our undertake a professional placement Year 2 in a landscape architecture practice You may also be interested in will study Semester 2 courses landscape architecture graduates by distance learning. quickly gain employment, Design work becomes more focused and and study courses by distance learning. complex. You will take courses in urban Architecture & predominately in private practice but design and landscape planning. Studio Year 4 Architectural History also in local government and with work is supported by contextual and Design work is advanced and focuses on Page 16 public bodies such as Scottish Natural technical courses covering aspects of increasingly self-directed courses. You will Heritage or the Countryside Agency. detailed design, built-environment theory, also complete a self-directed dissertation living systems and temporal aspects. via a design or research route. The University of Edinburgh 60 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 61

Further information and programme-specific page page Law entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/23 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Law Humanities & Social Science At a glance Concepts such as the rule of law, the Joint honours Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose Law independence of the judiciary and the Law is offered with a range of other Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? legal profession, and access to justice subjects. If you intend to proceed to Email [email protected] Edinburgh Law School is the largest law school in Scotland for all are at the heart of legal study. qualification as a lawyer in Scotland, Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 and has been offering legal education for more than 300 please contact the School to check if Study abroad? Yes Secondly, law has a practical aspect your chosen programme allows you to years. We have trained some of the world’s finest legal which is studied with a view to enabling cover all required fields for progression. minds and help our students to graduate with a broad you to become a practising solicitor or Advice for applicants range of skills, highly desired by many leading employers. advocate. Accurate problem solving Career opportunities

Law Humanities & Social Science and understanding of the structures of After graduating, you can progress Typical to minimum grades required: We’re one of the top 10 law schools in the UK (Complete our society, which result from the study to the legal profession in Scotland by “I’m not just learning new SQA Highers AAAAA to ABBB. University Guide 2016) and you will be taught by staff of law, are highly valued skills. completing the Diploma in Professional information, I’m being A Levels A*AA to ABB. Legal Practice, followed by a IB 43 points (grades 776 at HL) to 34 who are leaders in their field. As a law student, you will learn about traineeship with a legal firm, to qualify constantly challenged to points (grades 655 at HL). You will study at the heart of the capital’s legal centre with the formal structures of our society as a solicitor. You can then opt to go understand, analyse and and the role of law in shaping society. to the Bar, to qualify as an advocate. For M115 the highest courts in Scotland a five-minute walk away. argue it; to think outside Minimum entry requirements are a There are also opportunities for 2:1 honours degree or equivalent. We have the best academic law library in Scotland and Scots law Scottish-qualified lawyers to practise the box and use my brain At Edinburgh you will study Scots law. in other jurisdictions, including other in other ways.” Please note This indicates the overall one of the best in the UK. Students interested in practising law in member states of the European Union. standards required to consider you for entry. England or Wales may not benefit from Hannah Lynn Typical and minimum grades are explained on LLB (Hons) Law graduate studying law in Scotland as there are Graduates who do not choose a page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, Introducing Law including the subjects you need, vary by significant differences between Scots legal career often use their skills and programme. Please check the full details and English law. experience for employment in finance, Our Law School has a strong international reputation for Year by year… before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/23 management or journalism or with research and our teaching staff offer expertise across Study abroad international organisations such as the virtually all aspects of legal study. There is a vibrant law We have a wide range of international European Union and the United Nations. Year 1 You will be introduced to general legal Programmes student community which organises many social and links and there are many opportunities for study abroad in Year 3. We run principles and legal techniques and will LLB – 2 years other law-related events. exchange schemes with partner study compulsory courses including Scottish Legal System, Critical Legal Thinking, Law (Graduate Entry) M115 universities in Europe, the Far East Contract Law, and European Union Law. and North and South America. LLB – 4 years Our Bachelor of Laws (LLB) There are two facets to the study Year 2 Law (Ordinary & Honours) M114 programmes will teach you the of law. Firstly, it is an academic Some of our programmes require a Your courses will include Property Law, Law & Accountancy MN14 general principles of law and how discipline which is studied with degree of language ability as you will Jurisprudence, Evidence and Criminal Law. Law & Business MN11 to apply them to specific situations a view to furthering modern be taught in the language of the host Students on the Graduate Entry LLB will Law & Celtic MQ15 and cases. You will develop analytical understanding of its origins, growth country. This includes France, Germany, complete their studies at the end of the Law & Economics ML11 second year. Law & French MR11 skills and legal research skills and and its interaction with related Spain and Chile. However, we also Law & German MR12 learn how to present an argument disciplines such as economics, operate several exchanges in Europe Year 3 Law & History M V11 clearly, accurately and persuasively. politics, sociology and history. (including Norway, Sweden, Denmark, You will have the opportunity to specialise Law & International Relations ML1F Belgium and the Netherlands), North in further law subjects, chosen from a wide Law & Politics ML12 America (the USA and Canada) and the range of courses, including Commercial Law & Social Anthropology M1L6 Far East (Singapore and Hong Kong), Law, International Law, Property Law, Family Law and Criminology. All students Law & Social Policy ML14 where your study abroad will be taught will also take a legal skills course: Advanced Law & Sociology ML13 in English. Legal Methods. If you are studying law with Law & Spanish MR14 You may also be interested in a language you will spend your third year Accounting abroad. Year 3 is the final stage of the LLB (Ordinary) programme. Page 10 Year 4 Business You choose further courses to expand Page 20 your specialist knowledge and write a dissertation. This will help you develop Economics your legal research and writing skills. This is the final year of the LLB (Hons) Page 32 programme. If you are planning to enter the Scottish legal profession, you will need Social Policy to complete the Diploma in Professional Page 84 Legal Practice after you graduate. You can apply for the Diploma during the final year of the LLB programme. The University of Edinburgh 62 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 63

Further information and programme-specific page page Linguistics entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/15 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Linguistics Humanities & Social Science At a glance Career opportunities A linguistics qualification is a good Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose Linguistics foundation for professions such “It’s brilliant how Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? as speech therapy or adult literacy, or approachable, flexible for teaching English as a foreign Email [email protected] We were ranked third in the world by the QS World and helpful the lecturers Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 language. Linguistics graduates work in University Rankings 2015 and are ranked third in the a wide range of other fields such as Study abroad? Yes and tutors are. You always UK by the Complete University Guide 2016. journalism, international feel that if you have any Advice for applicants In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014, academic problem, you can our linguistics research was rated best in the UK. relations, translation, marketing and talk to them about it and Typical to minimum grades required: social research. Recent graduates have they’ll be happy to help.” SQA Highers AAAA-AAAB† to ABBB. We achieve high student satisfaction, with 100 per cent taken up funded places on MSc Linguistics Humanities & Social Science A Levels AAB to ABB. of students finding the course intellectually stimulating programmes or have found Amy Hawkins employment in speech technology MA (Hons) Linguistics graduate IB 39 points (grades 766 at HL)-38 points and describing staff as enthusiastic about what they are (grades 666 at HL)† to 34 points (grades research. 655 at HL). teaching (Unistats). † Due to varying competition for We have the largest concentration of university language programmes within this subject area, scientists in the UK. a range of typical grades exists.

Please note This indicates the overall standards required to consider you for entry. Introducing Linguistics Typical and minimum grades are explained on page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, Linguistics examines how language works, describing including the subjects you need, vary by how sounds, words, sentences and conversations Year by year… programme. Please check the full details before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/15 combine to express and create meaning. It also studies the uses of language in everyday life, the ways in which Year 1 You will take our carefully designed Programmes it varies across society and evolves over time, and how introductory course, which introduces it is mastered by children. you to the principles of theoretical MA (Hons) linguistics. You will also study the way we learn language, the regional and social Linguistics Q100 Linguistics can be studied as part of a combined honours programme with a range of other subjects. Linguistics has a variations of language in general, and Linguistics & English Language QQ31 of the English language in particular, Linguistics & Social Anthropology QL16 long history at the University of Edinburgh and our teaching and methods of communication. staff have an excellent reputation for research in this area. Year 2 You will take four further semester-long Linguistics is a new subject for nearly all undergraduates courses (two in the case of some joint so you will require no prior knowledge at the beginning honours programmes) looking at linguistic of the programme. theory and research techniques, the structure of spoken and written English and other languages, and at the evolution of language and the patterns of linguistic change in the world’s languages. Year 3 You will study compulsory courses and You may also be interested in choose from a range of advanced English Language linguistics courses such as Child Bilingualism, Origins and Evolution of Page 36 Language, Prosody and Pragmatics. If you are studying a joint honours degree in Psychology linguistics with a language you will spend Page 72 your third year studying or working abroad. Cognitive Science (Humanities) Year 4 In your fourth year you will continue Page 28 to choose specialist courses according to your interests. You will also take a Informatics (MInf) specialised research training course Page 114 before starting your honours dissertation, regarded by many as the most formative experience of their undergraduate studies. The University of Edinburgh 64 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 65

Further information and programme-specific page page Music entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/5 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Music Humanities & Social Science At a glance The BMus Hons programme provides computer programming, mathematics Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose Music “I really enjoyed my time at both the breadth and depth needed and analytical writing also provide Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? to pursue many professional careers in excellent preparation for a wide Edinburgh because of the Email [email protected] Our music programmes are ranked among the best in music. Recent graduates have gone on variety of non-musical careers. flexibility of the degree. It Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 the UK and we undertake more world-leading research to successful careers in performance, Study abroad? Yes teaching, composition, journalism, the MA (Hons) Music graduates will be ready enabled me to study a variety in music than anyone else in Scotland. culture industries and music therapy. for music-related careers in creative of courses that didn’t limit arts, education and media. Career Advice for applicants Edinburgh has a vibrant, exciting musical scene. With the The Music Technology programme options may include: performance me to a specific discipline. largest arts festival in the world, a jazz and blues festival, equips you for careers in the music and composition; arts management; The staff provided excellent Music Humanities & Social Science Typical to minimum grades required: a military tattoo and countless amateur musical societies, and media industries, broadcasting festival development, management feedback and were always SQA Highers AAAA to ABBB. there are endless opportunities to hear and to make music. or education, or for further advanced and curation; and working in media A Levels ABB. study. Graduates will be ready for and culture industries in film, television, keen to offer more support.” IB 39 points (grades 766 at HL) to 34 Our staff are world leaders in a range of areas including careers in recording, broadcast media radio, animation and the games Victoria Carmichael points (grades 655 at HL). BMus (Hons) Music graduate musicology, musical acoustics and music technology, or the commercial music industries, industry. You will also be well placed Please note This indicates the overall or might develop a career as an artist, to work in commerce and collaborate standards required to consider you for entry. composition, improvisation and community music. You teacher or programmer. The transferable in community development projects. Typical and minimum grades are explained on will have access to world-class musicians and musical skills developed in areas such as page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, scholars offering unique opportunities for collaboration. including the subjects you need, vary by programme. Please check the full details before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/5 Introducing Music Year by year…

Programmes Music is a diverse and exciting subject area, constantly BMus (Hons) Music MA (Hons) Music BMus (Hons) Music Technology evolving and pushing at the boundaries between everyday Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 BMus (Hons) life and art. At the University’s Reid School of Music, we You will take courses in composition, You will study analysis (Ways of Listening), You will take a range of courses across Music W302 embrace that spirit of diversity, enabling the study of performance and cultural/historical studies, performance (Practical Music Workshops) music technology, music, physics, and Music Technology W351 music in various forms. and gain a solid foundation in all aspects and cultural studies (Instruments, Music and mathematics. These include Sound MA (Hons) of music. Compulsory courses include Technology). Performance skills are taught Recording, Music and Technologies, Composition, including stylistic work, through practical workshops in areas such Listening and Musicianship, Inventing, Style Music W300 Musicianship, Performance and Keyboard as North Indian and Balkan music. Cultural Studies, Music Analysis, Musical Acoustics, We offer programmes that cover study the interaction between Skills. You will study additional music studies develop your understanding of the and Mathematics for Music Technology. courses or an outside subject, and receive a relationship between music technologies exceptionally broad areas of musical music and other arts, such as film, Year 2 study including compositional animation and installation and bursary for tuition in up to two instruments. and culture from the Renaissance to present day. You will also choose option courses You will be introduced to programming skills, music history and criticism, participate in collaborations. Year 2 from music and from other subject areas. and to creative music technology, and will performance, popular culture, film You will study Music and Ideas, exploring deepen your composition and mathematics music, community music and music BMus (Hons) Music Technology music history in its cultural contexts from Year 2 skills. You will also have the opportunity to psychology. You can opt for the more Music technology is an essential the medieval to the modern, and Analysis. You will continue with cultural studies take additional courses in music and to take skills-orientated pathways offered by part of musical life and a vital area You will also deepen your study and including Music in Social Contexts, or the up to 40 credits in an outside subject. our BMus (Hons) programmes or our of innovation in contemporary art. practice of Composition, Style Studies history and practice of music festivals and Performance and Keyboard Skills. (Festivals). Alternatively you may study a Year 3 more culturally focused MA (Hons). You will confront issues of art and You will expand your knowledge of technology in new and stimulating foundation in digital music (Theory & Practice Year 3 of Music Technology), or, if you have an A in computer programming, acoustics and ways as you develop skills in studio BMus (Hons) Music You will take Research Methods in Music, Higher or A level Music, pursue music history creative music technology with compulsory You will focus on performance, production, recording techniques, and will be free to specialise in areas of and analysis options. You will choose option courses in Musical Applications of Fourier composition and the history and computer programming, acoustics, music that most interest you, with some courses from music and other subject areas. Theory and Digital Signal Processing, cultural context of music before digital signal processing and restriction to ensure breadth. You can select Computer Programming for Music specialising in the areas of music sound synthesis. options in composition (both creative and Year 3 Technology and Algorithmic Composition that interest you most. Many of our in historical styles), performance and You will take Research Methods in Music, and Signal Processing. You will also have students undertake advanced study Joint honours studio-based courses, a wide variety of and choose from a range of specialist the opportunity to focus on areas of music specialist history topics, music psychology, courses including Music, Style and Identity, composition and history that interest you in performance, composition, Music can be studied as part of a joint acoustics and music in the community. You or Improvisation as Social Process. You will and to take additional music technology teaching and research. honours programme with physics or may also take up to 40 credits in courses also choose courses from specialist music courses. You may also take up to 40 mathematics. The history of music can outside of Music, in either Year 3 or 4. options and from other subject areas. credits in courses outside of Music, MA (Hons) Music be studied as part of a joint honours in either Year 3 or 4. You will explore the role, value and programme with history of art. Year 4 Year 4 Year 4 diversity of music in modern society. You will select courses that build on your You will complete a dissertation or a major You will consider the relationship of Career opportunities third year and undertake one or more performance or installation (Environmental You will select courses that build on your from a 40-minute recital, a portfolio of Music), and study option courses at advanced subject choices in third year. You will also music to other arts and examine it Our programmes prepare you for a compositions, a dissertation, or an edition. level. You can select up to 60 credits of undertake a major Music Technology Project. from a creative, scientific, critical diverse range of careers both within specialist music options, and a further and historical perspective. You will the world of music and beyond. 20-40 credits from other subject areas. The University of Edinburgh 66 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 67

Further information and programme-specific page page Nursing Studies entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/13 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Nursing Studies Humanities & Social Science At a glance Accreditation Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose Nursing Studies “Edinburgh is such a special This programme is validated by the Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). place to study nursing as Email [email protected] We are consistently ranked among the best in the UK for Achievement of the required clinical not only does it have such Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 nursing (second in the Guardian University Guide 2016). and academic outcomes leads to Study abroad? Yes eligibility for registration with the a fantastic reputation and We offer you the opportunity to customise your learning, NMC as an adult nurse. prestige, but it is also proficient in providing Advice for applicants studying a course from a university-wide range of options Placements in first year, then choosing honours options in Years 3 Clinical placements are provided by its students with all the Typical to minimum grades required: and 4 to develop your specialist interests within nursing. NHS Lothian and NHS Borders. You will support, guidance and SQA Highers AABB to ABBB. work with a trained mentor during A Levels AAB to ABB. When Nursing Studies at the University was founded in each placement. resources necessary to make IB 36 points (grades 665 at HL) to 34 1956 it was the first nursing department in a European the most of their studies.” Nursing Studies Humanities & Social Science points (grades 655 at HL). university and was led by Elsie Stephenson, later described Additional costs Ruth Barker Please note This indicates the overall Expenses for travel to and from clinical BN (Hons) Nursing Studies graduate standards required to consider you for entry. as Britain’s ‘nursing messiah of the 20th century’. placements can be reclaimed if you are Typical and minimum grades are explained on eligible for Student Awards Agency for page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, Scotland (SAAS) funding. For those including the subjects you need, vary by Introducing Nursing Studies students who are not eligible for programme. Please check the full details SAAS funding, these costs must before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/13 We have been providing nursing education at the be borne personally. University of Edinburgh for 60 years. Our Bachelor of Programmes Nursing (BN) honours programme prepares you for a Career opportunities rewarding and varied career in healthcare. On graduation Career prospects are excellent for graduates of nursing studies from the BN (Hons) you will be eligible for registration with the Nursing and University of Edinburgh. Our graduates Nursing Studies B700 Midwifery Council as an Adult Nurse. have gone into careers in a range of clinical settings in both community and We offer clinically based knowledge and practical hospital contexts, as well as voluntary skills, balanced with theoretical and research-based sector organisations, specialising in knowledge, ensuring our graduates are highly effective intensive care, oncology, theatres and practitioners by the end of our four-year programme. accident and emergency, for example. They have also gone on to develop Nursing students require a strong interest in human careers in higher education, research, management and policy development. relationships, well-developed social and communication Year by year… skills, and a high degree of empathy. Through academic study and clinical practice, our programme will help you Year 1 Year 3 to build on these skills and attributes as well as develop The first two years provide an introduction You will continue to deepen your study of to nursing care and theory, and to the Professionalism and Evidence and Research, the leadership and analytical skills required to provide sociological and psychological aspects of as well as undertake Managing Transitions, excellent nursing care. healthcare. You will study the compulsory which focuses on care of the older person. courses Life Sciences (anatomy- and You will also choose three honours option physiology-based), Healthy Communities courses. Clinical experience includes care (investigating the impact of society on of the older person, a clinical experience You will not only learn about clinical Additionally, the honours options health), Professionalism and Evidence and linked to one of your honours options, and and professional issues in nursing, in Years 3 and 4 offer you the Research. You will also choose two option an intensive support experience. You will but also about the diverse social opportunity to deepen your courses from subjects across the University. also organise a clinical placement either and cultural influences on health, understanding in specialist areas of You will gain clinical experience in your in the UK or abroad. about research methods, and about your choosing. At the end of Year 3 first year through community and medical ward placements. Year 4 psychological perspectives on the you will undertake a placement, You will choose a further two honours experience of illness and care. offering you the opportunity to Year 2 options, study Professionalism 4 and experience health care in a As well as progressing your study of complete your dissertation. Your clinical The opportunity to take two different culture, or to gain clinical Life Sciences, Healthy Communities, practice will include an honours-linked You may also be interested in courses from the wider University in experience in a specialist area of Professionalism and Evidence and Research, placement and a 12-week placement Year 1 allows you to broaden your interest in the UK. you will also study Mental Health and consolidating your clinical competence. Health, Science & Society understanding of the world and Wellbeing. Your placements build on the Page 44 study a diverse range of topics. Year 1 experience with a further community placement, mental health placement and surgical or outpatient experience. The University of Edinburgh 68 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 69

Further information and programme-specific page page Philosophy entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/35 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Philosophy Humanities & Social Science At a glance

Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose Philosophy Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? Email [email protected] We were ranked 15th in the world for philosophy in the Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 QS World University Rankings 2015 and among the top Study abroad? Yes 20 universities in the UK for philosophy by the Guardian University Guide 2016. Advice for applicants In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014, we Typical to minimum grades required: were rated the best philosophy department in Scotland “I find the mixture of SQA Highers AAAA to ABBB. and the second best in the UK. teaching and research to be Philosophy Humanities & Social Science A Levels AAA to ABB. IB 40 points (grades 766 at HL) to 34 Our world-leading academics have pioneered Massive really stimulating. It’s always points (grades 655 at HL). Open Online Courses (MOOCs). Our Introduction to really rewarding to learn the For VG51 (Philosophy & Mathematics) Philosophy MOOC was one of the most popular in theory behind something the minimum grades for Highers are AABB and A levels AAB. 2015 with more than 500,000 enrolments. and then be able to put it Please note This indicates the overall With one of the largest philosophy departments in the into practice. Philosophy standards required to consider you for entry. involves the analysis of other Typical and minimum grades are explained on world, we offer you a wide choice of subject areas to page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, study and a diverse, supportive learning environment. people’s ideas but you are including the subjects you need, vary by also expected to put your programme. Please check the full details before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/35 Introducing Philosophy own mark on it.” Abigail Alfrey As the historical home of David Hume and Adam MA (Hons) Philosophy graduate Programmes Smith, the city of Edinburgh is a fitting place to study MA (Hons) philosophy. The University too, has a strong historical Philosophy V500 connection to the subject, counting Adam Ferguson Philosophy & Economics VL51 and Sir William Hamilton among its former students. Philosophy & English Language VQM3 Philosophy & English Literature VQ53 Studying philosophy enables you to think about some Philosophy & Greek QV75 Philosophy & Linguistics VQ51 of the great philosophical questions, which we ask Philosophy & Mathematics VG51 ourselves, in a clear, disciplined and systematic manner. Philosophy & Politics VL52 It introduces you to the thinking of some of the great Philosophy & Psychology VC58 Philosophy & Scottish Literature VQ55 philosophers of the past and present, and enables you to see connections between diverse areas of human experience. It also makes you more aware of the assumptions that form the basis of your beliefs. You may also be interested in Year by year… Classics Page 26 Joint honours Career opportunities Year 1 Year 3 Philosophy can also be studied as The philosophy courses you study You will study Greats: From Plato to the You will start to specialise. You will Linguistics part of a joint honours programme throughout your programme Enlightenment, Morality and Value and choose six courses from a range linked Page 62 with French, German, Italian, provide you with the analytical and Logic 1. These courses introduce you to key to our areas of expertise. These include: Russian studies, Scandinavian critical-thinking skills that are highly topics in the history of philosophy, morality Philosophy of Time; Free Will and Moral Religious Studies studies, Spanish or theology. valued in the workplace. Previous and ethics, and the nature of argument. Responsibility; Metaphysics of Mind; You can also choose to take Philosophy Themes in Epistemology; and Ancient graduates have gone on to work in & Theology of Science 1, which looks at the basic Theories of Existence. education, commerce, journalism, Page 94 assumptions of science. finance, law and computing. Some Year 4 Cognitive Science graduates also choose to continue Year 2 You will choose another four to six courses with their studies and pursue a You will take two courses: Mind, Matter and from the wide variety available. You will (Humanities) research or academic career. Language and Knowledge and Reality. You also complete either an independent Page 28 can also choose to take courses in other dissertation or a coursework dissertation subjects, such as sociology and politics, via two extended essays on topics of that cover topics related to philosophy. your choice. The University of Edinburgh 70 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 71

Further information and programme-specific page page Politics & International Relations entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/18 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Politics & International Relations Humanities Social Science At a glance Additional costs Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose Politics & International Relations Politics/International In Year 4, if you are a politics student Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? Relations with Quantitative taking Parliamentary Studies you will Email [email protected] Home to the Scottish Parliament, the city of Edinburgh Methods (QM) be offered a trip to Westminster. You Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 Studying these programmes could offers the perfect location to study politics, and the will be responsible for meeting your Study abroad? Yes prepare you for a variety of exciting own travel costs. department offers a dynamic environment, regularly and well-remunerated careers. You hosting international academics, politicians and diplomats. will be offered a work placement Career opportunities Advice for applicants with a top local employer so you can In recent years, graduates have entered We’re in the UK top eight for Politics and International practise your skills. QM can include careers in the civil service, foreign Typical to minimum grades required: Relations, with 20 per cent of our research rated world anything from designing surveys or affairs or political and parliamentary “I like the flexibility of experiments to using quantitative SQA Highers AAAAA to ABBB. leading and a further 39 per cent rated internationally research. The programmes will also student life and am able to A Levels A*AA to ABB. evidence from surveys, digital equip you with some of the transferable IB 43 points (grades 776 at HL) to 34 excellent according to the Research Excellence media, archives and open data. The skills required for employment in fit work and social activities points (grades 655 at HL). Framework (REF) 2014. current shortage of social scientists finance and consultancy, the voluntary with these data analysis skills means around my studies. My Please note This indicates the overall sector, journalism or teaching. Some graduates from these programmes programme allows me to standards required to consider you for entry. Our international faculty offers teaching that is graduates choose to go on to further will have a CV that stands out. Typical and minimum grades are explained on research-led, which means that courses, supervision training in accountancy or law or take have that balance between page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, and mentoring are delivered by scholars active in postgraduate programmes with a view work and study. I definitely including the subjects you need, vary by Joint honours to pursuing an academic career. programme. Please check the full details research in their respective fields. made the right decision.” Politics & International Relations Humanities Social Science before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/18 You can also choose to study politics as part of a joint honours programme Holly Martin MA (Hons) Politics graduate Introducing Politics & International Relations with one of the following subjects: Programmes Arabic, economics, economic and social Studying politics, you will explore the origins and history, French, geography, German, MA (Hons) present-day contexts of domestic and international history, Italian, law, Persian, philosophy, International Relations L250 conflicts about power and resources. You will also study Portuguese, Russian studies, Scandinavian International Relations & International studies, social anthropology, social Law LM29 the morality of political action, the limits of freedom and policy, sociology or Spanish. International Relations with Quantitative justice, and the processes of governance at various levels. Methods 2W3A Politics L200 International relations is a subfield within political Politics & Economic and Social History LV23 science that looks at the origins and evolution of the Politics with Quantitative Methods 8M9D state system and the changing nature of state power. It examines the driving forces behind international cooperation and conflict, and explores security and prosperity in the international system. Year by year… Our politics programmes focus on politics, political theory, public policy and international relations in Year 1 International Relations Politics Europe, Russia, Africa and the US. You will take Introduction to Politics & Year 3 Year 3 International Relations and an introductory You will take courses on Theories of In third year you will take courses on political theory course (Political Thinkers). Our International Relations programmes cover specific International Relations, Global Justice and Global Justice and Citizenship, Approaches International Relations students additionally Citizenship and a course on Research Design. to Politics and International Relations and topics and regions within world politics, such as human take an International Law course. Depending If you are interested in studying In addition, you will take International Research Design. You will also take rights and foreign policy, the Middle East and Africa. on your programme, you will also take up quantitative methods, you may also be Political Economy and/or Global Security. honours courses on a wide range of to four option courses of your choice. interested in: You will also take honours courses on a subjects such as US Foreign Policy, human Government, Policy & Year 2 wide range of subjects such as US Foreign rights, gender, political theory, Africa, You will study International Cooperation Policy, human rights, gender, African the Middle East and many more. Society/Social Policy with politics, the Middle East and many more. in Europe and Beyond, which examines Year 4 Quantitative Methods how states cooperate in international Year 4 You will choose four courses from the wide organisations such as the European Union, Page 84 You will choose four courses from a wide range available, and complete an honours the World Trade Organisation and the United range of politics and international relations dissertation on a topic of your choice. Nations. You will also take courses that Sociology with Quantitative options, and complete an honours introduce you to key methods in political dissertation on a topic of your choice. Methods science: Comparative Politics in a Globalised Page 88 World and Introduction to Data Analysis. Depending on your programme, you will also take up to three further option courses. The University of Edinburgh 72 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 73

Further information and programme-specific page page Psychology entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/10 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Psychology Humanities & Social Science At a glance Accreditation Joint honours Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose Psychology The MA Psychology (C801) and the BSc Psychology can also be studied as Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? Psychology (C800) programmes are part of a joint honours programme Email [email protected] We consistently rank as one of the top 50 universities in both four-year programmes accredited with business, economics, linguistics, Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 the world for psychology (QS World University Rankings by the British Psychology Society. philosophy or sociology or as part of Study abroad? Yes our Cognitive Sciences (Humanities) and Complete University Guide). Applying for MA or BSc programme. In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014, we The psychology content of the two Advice for applicants programmes is identical. The MA and Career opportunities were rated first in Scotland and third in the UK as part BSc only differ in the courses taken Our graduates develop high-level Typical to minimum grades required: of a joint submission for psychology, psychiatry and alongside psychology in Years 1 and 2. research, statistical, IT and report-writing “Psychology has allowed me SQA Highers AAAB to ABBB. neuroscience. skills, valued by employers in various to be better at understanding Humanities & Social Science Psychology A Levels AAB to ABB. On the MA, you can choose additional sectors. Many psychology graduates IB 38 points (grades 666 at HL) to 34 We offer you hands-on experience in psychological courses in your pre-honours years (1 have gone on to work in healthcare and people and the multiple points (grades 655 at HL). research throughout your programme from labs in Years and 2) from a wide range of courses social services, charitable organisations, aspects that affect their Please note This indicates the overall that the University offers. On the BSc human resources, management, thoughts and behaviours.” standards required to consider you for entry. 1 and 2 to group projects in Year 3 and your original programme, you will be required to take business and finance, consulting, and Typical and minimum grades are explained on research dissertation in Year 4. some of these pre-honours courses from media and advertising. Some students Snezhana Savova page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, the College of Science & Engineering. continue their studies to enter a MA (Hons) Psychology & Business graduate including the subjects you need, vary by Our teaching facilities include a private psychology research or teaching career, or to programme. Please check the full details library, computer suites and well-equipped teaching Although the BSc typically suits students train as a professional psychologist before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/10 rooms. Our research facilities include state-of-the-art with a stronger science background, in a specific field (such as clinical, labs for cognitive neuroscience, developmental science, psychology itself is studied and practiced educational, forensic, health, or Programmes as a science, so students applying to organisational psychology). human movement, individual differences and general the MA or BSc should be prepared for a rigorous, scientific, research-focused BSc (Hons) experimental psychology, supported by a large panel approach to the understanding of Psychology C800 of volunteer research participants and partnerships mind, brain and behaviour. MA (Hons) with local nurseries. Psychology C801 Study abroad Psychology & Business CN81 In Year 3, there are opportunities to Psychology & Economics CZ81 Introducing Psychology study at a foreign university. We have Psychology & Linguistics CQ81 Psychology is the scientific study of the mind, brain, particular links with Grenoble in France, Amsterdam in the Netherlands, and Year by year… and behaviour in humans and animals. It focuses on Copenhagen in Denmark. You can building theoretical models of thinking and behaviour, devise your study abroad with your Year 1 Year 3 and understanding these in terms of underlying brain Personal Tutor and the University’s Through lectures and tutorials, you You will take an advanced tutorial course International Office. will complete a general introduction to help you critically analyse psychology function, to help to explain how people interact with to psychology, covering cognitive research papers. You will choose advanced each other and the world around them. neuroscience, developmental psychology, courses in psychology, expanding upon and the psychology of memory and perception, combining the core areas required for Psychologists are interested in the way biological individual differences, language and British Psychological Society accreditation, and social factors influence how we behave and how thinking, and social psychology. You will additionally completing a literature review interests and abilities differ from person to person. They also discover basic concepts in research and small group research project. To You may also be interested in methods and statistics, and you will have a support your research work, you will also study how we perceive, think and learn about the practical introduction to laboratory-based complete further specialist courses in Cognitive Science world around us. They examine how we communicate psychology research. research methods and statistics, and (Humanities) practice qualitative as well as quantitative verbally and non-verbally, and how and why our mental Year 2 research methods. Page 28 You will continue to study core areas of abilities change across our lives. psychology, along with abnormal (clinical) Year 4 Linguistics Psychology is an experimental and observational science, psychology. You will practice and develop Alongside a small-group tutorial course, and Page 62 your professional and study skills, such as a major original research dissertation, you in which evidence from research studies is used to develop literature searching, report writing and will choose from a wide range of specialised, Philosophy & Psychology and evaluate theories. Our programme has a strong ethical awareness. You will also complete research-led options. These currently a year long, intensive grounding in include: Clinical Neuropsychology; Children Page 68 emphasis on developing skills in research methods and research methods and statistics to with Language Impairments; Psychological statistical analysis, to support our research-led teaching. prepare you for Year 3. Therapies; Memory, Ageing and the Brain; Sociology & Psychology Frontal Lobe Functions; Moral Judgment and Page 88 Behaviour; Personality and Health; Sentence Processing; The Psychology of Wealth, Poverty and Social Rank; and many others. The University of Edinburgh 74 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 75

Further information and programme-specific page page Russian Studies entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/48 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Russian Studies Humanities & Social Science At a glance Additional costs Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose Russian Studies “Courses are diverse, The normal residence requirement Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? for European languages at Edinburgh stimulating and Email [email protected] The University of Edinburgh is home to the oldest Russian is 30 weeks in the relevant country challenging; the staff are Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 department in Scotland and has a vibrant community of or countries. Study abroad? Yes friendly, enthusiastic and Russian native speakers who work or study in Edinburgh. Students studying more than one approachable; and you can language must complete a minimum get involved with the subject Advice for applicants Our unique Princess Dashkova Russian Centre offers many of eight weeks in one country that is academic and cultural activities advancing knowledge relevant to their programme. at every level. I particularly Typical to minimum grades required: in the field of Russian language and Russian studies. enjoyed time spent with SQA Highers AAAA to ABBB. Placements in Russia involve fees A Levels AAA to ABB. Edinburgh has one of the widest ranges of languages charged by Russian universities but the Russian Society.” IB 39 points (grades 766 at HL) to 34 and joint honours programmes of any UK university. That reimbursement of these tuition fees Adrianna Jones Russian Studies Humanities & Social Science points (grades 655 at HL). MA (Hons) Russian Studies graduate creates a uniquely exciting and stimulating environment for our students is provided by the Please note This indicates the overall University. Costs vary according to your standards required to consider you for entry. for language study. In the QS World University rankings, destination. Capital cities are more Typical and minimum grades are explained on modern languages at Edinburgh is rated 5th in the UK expensive than provincial towns. page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, and 26th in the world. including the subjects you need, vary by Career opportunities programme. Please check the full details In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 70 per The opportunities for Russian-speaking before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/48 cent of our European languages and cultures research graduates, in the UK as well as in Russia and beyond, are many, varied, and was rated world-leading or internationally excellent, steadily expanding. Programmes in a joint submission with Celtic and Scottish Studies. A qualification in Russian Studies from MA (Hons) Edinburgh will give you the intellectual Russian Studies R700 Introducing Russian Studies strength and flexibility that so many Russian Studies & Business RN71 employers prize in high-level Russian Studies & Classics RQ78 Studying Russian at Edinburgh will give you a sound Russian Studies & English Language QR37 humanities graduates. Russian Studies & English Literature RQ73 understanding of the Russian language, literature and Russian Studies & History RV71 culture. In addition to acquiring solid language skills, Russian is also becoming an increasingly Russian Studies & History of Art RV73 you will study Russian literature and film, the Russian important language for international Russian Studies & Linguistics RQ71 business, journalism, cultural exchanges, Russian Studies & Philosophy RV75 language in society, media and the internet, and the defence studies, post-communist Year by year… Russian Studies & Politics LR27 country’s cultural and political history. You will be studies, publishing, translation and Russian Studies & Scandinavian Studies RR76 taught by world-leading research academics. law, as Russia closely works with Year 1 Year 3 Russian Studies & Scottish Literature RQ79 Europe, Asia and the USA. If you have no previous knowledge of You will spend your third year in a Russian Studies & Social Policy RL74 Russian you will study Russian Studies 1A. If Russian-speaking country studying at Russian Studies & Spanish RR74 you have studied the language before, you a university or on a work experience The Russian collection housed in If you are studying more than one will take Russian Studies 1B. Both of these placement. In addition to our direct links the Main Library contains excellent language you will divide your time courses include a unit on Russian culture. with universities in Moscow, St Petersburg resources related to Russian abroad between two countries. After completing your first year of studies and Perm, you will have the opportunity language, literature, culture, you have the opportunity to spend a to go to Russia, via Russian Language history and politics including A recent study by the European month either at the Nevsky Institute of Undergraduate Studies (RLUS), or study several databases of important Commission revealed that the Language and Culture in St Petersburg at Liden and Denz Russian Language periodicals and newspapers. graduate attributes students or at Liden and Denz Russian Language Centre in St Petersburg, Moscow or Riga. Centre in St Petersburg, Moscow or Riga. In addition, you will have the acquire during their year abroad, Year 4 opportunity to use the National such as problem-solving skills, Year 2 In your final year you will take Russian Library of Scotland for its immense self-reliance, and cultural You will continue to study Russian language classes – in prose and writing collection of Russian resources. awareness, reduces the risk language and will take a full-year course in style, translation and text analysis, and of long-term unemployment that studies 19th- and 20th-century oral. You will also take one or more option Study abroad by a staggering 50 per cent. Russian literature. You will also have the courses, specialising in Russian literature, There are opportunities to work and opportunity to take courses on European Russian language and society, Russian study abroad between Years 1 and cinema, theatre and medieval culture. media and the internet, Russian politics, and Russian architecture. Depending upon 2. Residence abroad is mandatory your programme, you may also have the in your third year. opportunity to write a long essay in Russian or to complete a dissertation in Russian, developing your independent research and Russian writing skills. The University of Edinburgh 76 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 77

Further information and programme-specific page page Scandinavian Studies entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/49 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Scandinavian Studies Humanities & Social Science At a glance Study abroad Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose Scandinavian Studies “I chose Scandinavian Studies You will spend your third year abroad, Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? studying or working in Denmark, Norway (Danish) in first year as an Email [email protected] Edinburgh has one of the widest ranges of languages or Sweden. We have Erasmus exchange outside course, but I enjoyed Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 and joint honours programmes of any UK university. That programmes with the universities of Study abroad? Yes Bergen, Copenhagen, Oslo and Uppsala. it so much that I made it part creates a uniquely exciting and stimulating environment of my degree. I really love for language study. In the QS World University rankings, Additional costs Advice for applicants the flexibility Edinburgh modern languages at Edinburgh is rated 5th in the UK The normal residence requirement gives you – it’s so easy and 26th in the world. for European languages at Edinburgh Typical to minimum grades required: is 30 weeks in the relevant country to chop and change your SQA Highers AAAA to ABBB. or countries. A Levels AAA to ABB. In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 70 per degree and your subjects.” IB 39 points (grades 766 at HL) to 34 cent of our European languages and cultures research Costs vary according to destinations: Synamon Mills points (grades 655 at HL). was rated world-leading or internationally excellent, capital cities are more expensive than MA (Hons) Scandinavian Studies graduate Please note This indicates the overall in a joint submission with Celtic and Scottish Studies. provincial towns. A number of Erasmus/ Scandinavian Studies Humanities & Social Science standards required to consider you for entry. Socrates places are available, which Typical and minimum grades are explained on Edinburgh is one of the very few universities in the UK include a small grant from European Year by year… page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, that offer full undergraduate programmes in Scandinavian Union funds. including the subjects you need, vary by Year 1 programme. Please check the full details languages and culture. Students studying more than one You will choose one of the three intensive before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/49 Edinburgh is home to a number of important Scandinavian language must complete a minimum beginners’ language courses Danish 1, cultural institutions and societies. of eight weeks in each country. Some Norwegian 1 or Swedish 1. These courses Programmes limited government funding may be also provide an introduction to the culture available from the University to assist and literature of the country in question. with the cost of study abroad during MA (Hons) Year 2 Introducing Scandinavian Studies the summer vacation. Scandinavian Studies (Danish, Norwegian, You will continue with Danish Language 2, Swedish) R600 At Edinburgh you will explore Scandinavian culture, Norwegian Language 2 or Swedish Career opportunities Scandinavian Studies & Classics QR86 past and present, alongside the study of the Danish, Language 2, which build on and develop Scandinavian Studies & English Language As there are relatively few graduates your linguistic knowledge from your first QR36 Norwegian and Swedish languages. specialising in the Scandinavian year. You will also take one or both of: languages, you have excellent Scandinavian Studies & English Literature Whether you specialise in Danish, Norwegian or Swedish • Scandinavian Literature 2, which focuses RQ63 opportunities in areas such as translation, on Danish, Norwegian and Swedish Scandinavian Studies & History RV61 language, you will also gain a knowledge of the other journalism, tourism, the cultural sector, literature from 1835 to the present Scandinavian Studies & Linguistics RQ61 two languages. However, you don’t need a previous the European Union, international day. A wide variety of literary forms Scandinavian Studies & Philosophy RV65 knowledge of any of the languages as all classes are relations, industry, marketing, and are studied, ranging from the fairytale Scandinavian Studies & Politics RL62 research. Our graduates are to be found to crime writing, from drawing-room Scandinavian Studies & Scottish Literature taught from beginners’ level. Our relatively small class in every kind of career, especially those drama to new urban narratives. RQ69 sizes provide a very supportive learning environment. that place a premium on thinking that • Scandinavian Languages 2, which Scandinavian Studies & Social Policy RL64 is both disciplined and imaginative. investigates similarities and differences Scandinavian Studies & Spanish RR64 You will be offered a range of option courses from Year 2 between the Scandinavian languages onwards. In the fourth year we offer several options, past and present and discusses the perspectives and problems of including topics such as Old Norse studies, Viking inter-Scandinavian communication and studies, history of the Scandinavian novel, history of the the challenges involved in translating Scandinavian languages, Nynorsk or Ibsen and Brandes. from Scandinavian into English. Year 3 You will spend all your third year, or part of it if you are also taking another language, studying or working in Denmark, Norway or Sweden. Year 4 You will take advanced language classes in commentary and summary writing, in translation from the Scandinavian languages into English, and in spoken Danish, Norwegian or Swedish. You will also choose from a range of specialist courses, focusing on Scandinavian cultural topics from the medieval to the modern. The University of Edinburgh 78 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 79

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Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose Scottish Ethnology Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? Email [email protected] Undertaking a programme in Scottish ethnology at Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 Edinburgh offers an opportunity to study the rich and Study abroad? Yes diverse culture and tradition of Scotland, past and present, within a department that was voted Best Subject Area in Advice for applicants the Edinburgh University Students’ Association Teaching Grades required: Awards in 2012/13. “Weekly seminars and SQA Highers ABBB. A Levels ABB. Dedicated staff will encourage you to explore a wide the annual Alan Bruford IB 34 points (grades 655 at HL). range of topics within an environment that boasts some Memorial Lecture allowed Please note This indicates the overall of the best resources in the world for study in this field. me to socialise with top Humanities & Social Science Ethnology Scottish standards required to consider you for entry. scholars in the field of Full, detailed entry requirements, including You will have direct access to some of the finest musicians the subjects you need, vary by programme. and tradition-bearers in the country, and you will graduate ethnology, while getting Please check the full details before you apply: with a deep understanding of how culture works, and www.ed.ac.uk/ug/50 advice on my best options with the skills to succeed in a wide range of professions. for the future.” Lewis Hurst Programmes MA (Hons) Scottish Ethnology & English Introducing Scottish Ethnology Literature graduate MA (Hons) Scottish Ethnology V910 Ethnology provides an insight into Scotland’s traditional Scottish Ethnology & Archaeology VV94 and popular culture. Attracting students from all over the Scottish Ethnology & Celtic VQ95 world, we teach practical skills that can be applied to the Scottish Ethnology & English Language VQ93 study of any culture. Students of Scottish ethnology learn Scottish Ethnology & English Literature about Scottish folklore and folk life and explore Scotland’s VQX3 rich diversity in language, culture and heritage. Scottish Ethnology & Scandinavian Studies Year by year… VR96 Scottish Ethnology & Scottish History VV92 Scottish Ethnology & Scottish Literature You will carry out your own Career opportunities Year 1 VQ92 ethnographic fieldwork and Our graduates are highly valued You will study Scottish cultural history, develop your analytical, creative, as they bring to the workplace a heritage, cultural expression and communication and critical skills, wide range of key skills in research, representation. Courses also look at improving your research skills and analysis, communication and literature, music and visual arts and how these are linked to Scottish identity. confidence using archives and presentation as well as a strong library resources. understanding of culture and society. Year 2 You will study oral and visual Additional costs Recent graduates have developed representations of Scotland through Depending on your programme successful careers in areas such as music, song, art, photography and film of study and the courses chosen, teaching, museums and heritage, and you will receive practical training you may spend time on fieldwork arts and cultural management, in ethnographic fieldwork techniques and excursions. Costs will vary tourism, broadcasting, the media and ethics. according to the location. and policy development. Year 3 You will choose from options such as Ethnological Fieldwork Methods, Traditional Narrative, Cultural Revivalism, Traditional Song, Scotland and Heritage, and Traditional Drama. Year 4 You will undertake a dissertation and choose from options such as Custom, Belief and Community, Scottish Emigrant Traditions, The Supernatural World, Material Culture in Scotland, and Traditional Music. The University of Edinburgh 80 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 81

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Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose Scottish Studies Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? Email [email protected] This programme explores contemporary Scotland Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 and its culture, tradition and representation. Study abroad? Yes The highly flexible approach allows you to study a Advice for applicants wide range of disciplines such as literature, history, art, music, politics, sociology and language. Grades required: “The programme has given SQA Highers ABBB. Being based in the Scottish capital city you will have me a very broad base of A Levels ABB. direct access to the key political, cultural and historical IB 34 points (grades 655 at HL). institutions and resources required for the detailed study key skills to build on, such Scottish Studies Humanities & Social Science Scottish Please note This indicates the overall of contemporary Scotland. as working to deadlines, standards required to consider you for entry. research techniques, Full, detailed entry requirements, including the subjects you need, vary by programme. information assimilation, Please check the full details before you apply: Introducing Scottish Studies www.ed.ac.uk/ug/55 presentation skills and Scottish studies is the study of Scottish culture past report writing.” and present, with a particular focus on creative arts Scott Orkney Programmes and cultural expression. MA (Hons) Scottish Studies graduate MA (Hons) At Edinburgh you will study Scottish cultural history and Scottish Studies Q501 tradition and discover how literature, music and visual arts helped to shape Scottish identity. Parallels with other countries are made throughout the programme to place Scotland in context. Year by year… The department hosts internationally renowned archives, which are available for study and research. You can also Year 1 You will be introduced to Scottish cultural access important collections in the National Library of history, tradition, heritage, politics and Scotland, National Museum of Scotland and National cultural expression. You will choose a range of courses that relate to historical Archives of Scotland. or contemporary Scotland. You can also choose courses from other In addition to compulsory courses in Scottish studies, you academic areas. will study relevant courses from other areas, including Year 2 Scottish ethnology, Celtic, politics, art history and You will continue to study Scottish literature. You will also carry out a research project culture. Courses cover topics such as Scottish film, photography and television, in your chosen area of interest. intellectual history and philosophy. You can continue to choose courses from other academic areas. Career opportunities Year 3 The Scottish Studies programme You will start to develop your research prepares you for a career in arts skills and study your chosen subjects in development, tourism, the media, more detail. Subjects offered at honours broadcasting or publishing. The level include history, literature, ethnology, skills and knowledge you will gain Celtic, sociology, politics, art history and from the programme can also be architectural history. used to work within government Year 4 departments, heritage You will continue to study the subjects organisations, research or that interest you and will complete your education. You may also choose honours dissertation. You will also take to go on to postgraduate study. part in a series of seminars on a range of themes you have covered in the Scottish Studies programme. The University of Edinburgh 82 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 83

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Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose Social Anthropology Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? Email [email protected] In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 70 per cent of our research was rated world-leading Study abroad? Yes or internationally excellent placing us amongst the top three anthropology departments in the UK. Advice for applicants Our international teaching staff are leaders in their field Typical to minimum grades required: meaning you will learn from those working at the cutting “There are some very SQA Highers AAAA to ABBB. A Levels AAA to ABB. edge of anthropological research. interesting and engaging IB 39 points (grades 766 at HL) to 34 Our honours students have an opportunity to spend up courses at honours level, points (grades 655 at HL). to four months on an individual original research project which address current

Humanities & Social Science Social Anthropology Please note This indicates the overall political and social issues, standards required to consider you for entry. either in the UK or abroad helping to enhance practical Typical and minimum grades are explained on research skills and future employability. making the courses very page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, including the subjects you need, vary by current and relevant to programme. Please check the full details Introducing Social Anthropology national and international before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/21 affairs. For my dissertation Social anthropology is the study of human conduct and research I went to Sierra Programmes thought. Societies around the world vary enormously socially, culturally and politically. The study of these Leone for six weeks and MA (Hons) variations, and the common humanity that underlies conducted research.” Social Anthropology L600 them, is at the heart of social anthropology. Tabitha Gould Social Anthropology & Politics LL62 MA (Hons) Social Anthropology graduate Social Anthropology & Social Policy LL64 There are close links between social anthropology and Social Anthropology with Development LL69 sociology, human geography, development studies, Social Anthropology with Social History history and philosophy. L6V3 You will take a broad range of courses in your first two years and have the opportunity to specialise in your final two years. You will spend up to four months on an individual research project that will form the basis of your dissertation. Fieldwork for your project can be done both Year by year… within and outside the UK. Year 1 Year 3 The first year provides you with a broad You will study compulsory courses including: Joint honours Career opportunities introduction to the subject. You will Anthropological Theory, Kinship, Ritual & Social Anthropology can be studied Previous graduates have chosen study Social Anthropology 1A and 1B, Religion and Consumption, Exchange & as part of a joint honours programme careers in social development, Fundamentals: Studying Anthropology Technology. You will also choose two courses with Arabic, archaeology, geography, healthcare, journalism and film. and Fundamentals: Reading and Writing from a range including Magic, Science & Anthropology. You will choose two to Healing, Museums & Anthropology and The law, linguistics, Persian, politics, social Some have gained employment four option courses. Anthropology of Happiness. You will also history, social policy or sociology. with international organisations have the opportunity to conduct your own such as Oxfam. Year 2 research in the summer break between third Additional costs You will study Social Anthropology 2 and and fourth years. Your dissertation supervisor Fieldwork may be required, A growing number are continuing Ethnography, Fundamentals: Ethnographic will help you to plan and develop your depending on your choice of with postgraduate study in Theory and Fundamentals: Anthropological research project which can take place dissertation topic. Some additional anthropology, leading to careers Practice. You will also choose an additional in the UK or overseas. four courses, either related to your costs may be associated with this as anthropological researchers with You may also be interested in programme or from another academic area. Year 4 fieldwork. universities, public bodies like the You will study the compulsory course Sustainable Development NHS, or private sector companies. Culture & Power. You will also use your Page 92 research findings to complete an honours dissertation, and continue to choose option courses. The University of Edinburgh 84 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 85

Further information and programme-specific page page Social Policy entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/22 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Social Policy Humanities & Social Science At a glance Social policy Government, Policy & Society Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose Social Policy “Studying social policy at You’ll develop an in-depth understanding This new programme teaches you Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? of current societal issues by looking at about the economic, political and Edinburgh means joining a Email [email protected] We have a worldwide reputation for research excellence how social policies are constructed and societal dimensions of important policy community that shares your Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 and our teaching is research-led. This means you will be contested. You’ll consider the history, areas (such as labour markets, health Study abroad? Yes aims and effectiveness of different and welfare). You will also learn how passion to make a difference. taught by internationally renowned scholars who are government policies and you’ll compare politicians make decisions and what You can specialise in your experts in their fields, working at the forefront of their different models of welfare provision influences their decision-making. This Advice for applicants area of interest, working disciplines, and who take part in public debate about around the world, looking at the impact programme allows you to engage with with the leading experts a range of questions concerning the future of society. of trends such as population ageing, the most pressing issues currently Typical to minimum grades required: globalisation and immigration. facing our societies and prepares in the field.” SQA Highers AAAA-AAAB† to ABBB. you for key roles in Government, You will benefit from our close relationships with the Shannon Turner A Levels AAB to ABB. Social policy is ideally suited to students third sector and beyond. Humanities & Social Science Social Policy MA (Hons) Social Policy & Law graduate IB 39 points (grades 766 at HL)-37 points Scottish Government, UK Government, and European who are interested in contemporary † (grades 666 at HL) to 34 points (grades and global institutions. These give you the opportunity social and political issues and who Joint honours 655 at HL). to be immersed in a wide variety of contemporary enjoy thinking critically about the Social policy can also be studied as † Due to varying competition for policy developments. structures, institutions and problems part of a joint honours programme with Year by year… programmes within this subject area, that shape our lives. It offers ideal French, German, geography, Italian, training for a career in government, Russian studies, Scandinavian studies, a range of typical grades exists. A four-year programme allows you to enhance your Year 1 charities, think tanks and pressure social anthropology or Spanish. career prospects by gaining a broad education that You will take Social Policy & Society, which Please note This indicates the overall groups, among others. debates needs, rights and responsibilities, standards required to consider you for entry. is attractive to employers. We offer you a great deal Career opportunities Typical and minimum grades are explained on with a focus on the needs and rights of of flexibility to explore your interests, study abroad Most social policy graduates move into page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, Government, Policy & Society/ children and the responsibilities of parents. careers in policy or research within You will study Politics of the Welfare State, including the subjects you need, vary by and acquire skills that will make your CV stand out. Social Policy with Quantitative programme. Please check the full details government, voluntary organisations, which examines social policy as a political before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/22 Methods (QM) pressure groups or commercial issue in the UK, especially in the fields of Studying this programme could Introducing Social Policy organisations. The programme also health, employment and education. You prepare you for a variety of exciting equips you with skills and knowledge can also choose option courses from other Programmes Social policy is the study of societies and the way they and well-remunerated careers. You that could be applied to careers in academic areas. You will also take the will be offered a work placement teaching or to the management and course Fundamentals of Social Policy, change through political debate and policy making. It looks which provides the key subject-specific MA (Hons) with a top local employer so you can delivery of services, whether public or at the ways in which public policies, social institutions practise your skills. QM can include learning skills you’ll use in your further Government, Policy & Society L230 commercial. Some graduates have gone years of study. Government, Policy & Society with and market forces affect how contemporary societies anything from designing surveys or on to study for professional qualifications experiments to using quantitative Quantitative Methods L231 operate and are affected by debates about social justice. in housing management, social work Year 2 Social Policy & Economics LL41 evidence from surveys, digital or human resource management. You will take European Social Policy, which Social Policy & Law LM41 Social policy is relevant to many areas of everyday life, media, archives and open data. The compares different approaches to social Social Policy & Politics LL42 current shortage of social scientists policy in various European countries. You Social Policy & Social and Economic including housing, employment, income, health and with these data analysis skills means will also take Evidence, Politics & Policy History LV43 education. These programmes will appeal to students graduates from these programmes as well as further Fundamentals courses, Social Policy & Sociology LL43 who are interested in current political and social issues will have a CV that stands out. which will equip you with analytical skills Social Policy with Quantitative Methods needed to engage with controversial 4T6H that appear in the news, as well as in longer-term policy issues in public debate. You will changes in how societies work – whether at local, also study other compulsory courses appropriate to your programme and national, European or global levels. will select an option subject. Year 3 You can study option courses that cover areas such as children’s rights, labour market policies, family policy, social inequalities, criminal justice, health policy If you are interested in studying quantitative and education policy. You will also take methods, you may also be interested in: at least one course on research methods. International Relations/Politics Year 4 with Quantitative Methods You will continue to take social policy courses and will complete an individual Page 70 research project. This will involve collecting and analysing data and Sociology with Quantitative Methods information from sources such as the Page 88 European Commission, UK Government, Scottish Government, local authorities and voluntary organisations. The University of Edinburgh 86 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 87

Further information and programme-specific page page Social Work entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/20 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Social Work Humanities & Science At a glance presented by service users, the general Placements Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose Social Work public and policy makers. You will also Practice placements are full-time Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? require well-developed social and and are organised by the University. Email [email protected] Upon completion of our social work programme, you will communication skills and a high Placements are generally in agencies Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 be eligible for full registration as a social worker with the degree of empathy. in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Scottish Study abroad? No Borders and Fife. Scottish Social Services Council. The University started providing training for social workers in 1918 Accreditation Advice for applicants The quality and breadth of our Social Work research and we are now well-recognised as The BSc (Hons) Social Work is accredited was ranked third in the UK in the Research Excellence a leading institution in social work by the Scottish Social Services Council Typical to minimum grades required: Framework (REF) 2014. We were ranked first in the UK training. We have previously played a (SSSC): www.sssc.uk.com “I am passionate about SQA Highers AABB to ABBB. major role advising on the future shape A Levels ABB. in the Times Higher Education research power index. working alongside Social Work Humanities & Science of social work services in Scotland and Career opportunities IB 37 points (grades 666 at HL) to 34 We pride ourselves on our connections with practice contributed to reports that led to the Social work graduates are eligible to individuals and groups, points (grades 655 at HL). and this is reflected in the many contributions made by Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968, which work in statutory or voluntary settings enabling them to make Please note This indicates the overall remains a core legislative basis for within the adult services, children and positive changes to their standards required to consider you for entry. practitioners and service users to teaching and learning Scottish social work today. families, or criminal justice sectors. Typical and minimum grades are explained on on this programme. They might work in a range of locations lives. I enjoyed being able page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, We seek to meet the demands of a such as community-based agencies, to go on placement in including the subjects you need, vary by changing profession and contribute to prisons or hospitals. Career pathways programme. Please check the full details Introducing Social Work understanding of, and improvements in, exist from early practitioner stage two different sectors.” before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/20 public policy and professional practice. through to senior management. Rachael Carson The study of social work allows you to develop the BSc (Hons) Social Work graduate Entry to our social work programme is Programmes knowledge, skills and experience needed to work with The strong communication and vulnerable people who are encountering difficulties conditional on continued registration interpersonal skills that you will develop with the professional body, the Scottish during your programme prepare you BSc (Hons) in their personal or family lives or whose actions have Social Services Council (SSSC) and for a range of other careers involving Social Work L500 led to the involvement of statutory services. up-to-date membership of the Protection working with people. Some social work of Vulnerable Groups scheme. graduates also choose to continue with Social workers undertake sophisticated assessments in their studies or enter research. relation to issues of care and control in order to protect In your first two years on our the individual and safeguard society. Social workers often programme, you will study the history and development of social work, key work with other services including health, education, milestones in its development and the housing and the police. They have a strong interest in policy and legal frameworks of practice. human relationships and a commitment to social justice, You will also begin to develop your along with well-developed social, empathic and people skills. In your third and fourth years you will focus on the context communication skills. The work of a social worker is and complexity of social work practice challenging, demanding and rewarding. A high level and will undertake two assessed Year by year… of personal resilience is required in order to manage practice placements each based in different settings. Year 1 Year 3 the various challenges of this career. You will study the roots of social work and You will study the courses Social the milestones in the field’s development. Work in Communities; Social Work with You will also study social policy and will be Individuals and Families; Working with Self Social workers represent society’s It is a profession suited to creative, able to choose a range of option courses. and Others: Skills, Theories and Methods; Understanding Care and Control; and response to the challenges of practical and resourceful individuals Year 2 families under stress, offending, who enjoy working with people. You Professional Practice in Social Work 1 You will study the policy and legal (including a 70-day placement). A 10-day long-term illness, mental illness and will combine ingenuity and optimism frameworks of social work and take the other serious problems. Good social with honesty and realism in the face observational placement takes place course Working and Relating: Developing towards the end of semester 1. work combines an interest in people of the demanding situations which Your People Skills, plus two option courses with a rigorous intellectual attitude some service users experience. You of your choice. You will be required to Year 4 and the constant search for better should have a stable well-integrated undertake either paid or voluntary relevant You will study: Working with Risk, Trust methods of helping, supported by personality and you must be able to work experience as part of the Working and Complexity, and Professional Practice research and development. see beyond the immediate issues and Relating: Developing Your People Skills in Social Work 2 (including a 95-day course. This experience also acts to inform placement) and undertake an 8,000-word discussions regarding your progression into dissertation. honours years, which is based on academic achievement, professional registration and confirmation of your continued interest in social work. The University of Edinburgh 88 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 89

Further information and programme-specific page page Sociology entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/19 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Sociology Humanities & Social Science At a glance

Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose Sociology “Taking sociology at the Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? University of Edinburgh Email [email protected] We place a strong emphasis on practical sociology, has meant being on a highly Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 providing training in research skills and supervising Study abroad? Yes interesting and varied students through group and individual research projects. course, which gives students Advice for applicants In the 2015 QS World University Rankings for sociology, considerable freedom to we were placed in the top 20 in the world for the fifth build on their own interests. Typical to minimum grades required: consecutive year. It has also meant being part SQA Highers AAAA to ABBB. Humanities & Social Science Sociology A Levels AAB to ABB. Most of our research has been assessed as world-leading of an extremely friendly and IB 39 points (grades 766 at HL) to 34 or internationally excellent. Our commitment to lively sociology department points (grades 665 at HL). research-led teaching will equip you with up-to-date that hosts many academic Please note This indicates the overall standards required to consider you for entry. knowledge and the necessary skills to contribute to and social events, allowing Typical and minimum grades are explained on critical public debate about social problems and issues. me to make the most of page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, including the subjects you need, vary by my time here.” programme. Please check the full details Introducing Sociology Tirion Seymour before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/19 MA (Hons) Sociology & Politics graduate Sociology examines how individual choices are affected Programmes by wider social forces and how they can be understood by placing them in their social context. MA (Hons) Sociology L300 At Edinburgh, we study the relationship between Sociology & Politics LL32 individuals and groups, issues of belonging and identity, Sociology & Psychology LC38 the social causes of cooperation and conflict, and the Year by year… Sociology & Social and Economic History LV33 way societies and social institutions are formed and Year 1 Sociology & Social Anthropology LL36 change over time. Our programme also equips you to We introduce you to key sociological ideas Sociology with Quantitative Methods 5S9K compare different national contexts and understand by studying the relationship between individuals and groups through examining contemporary social issues from a global perspective. examples such as social change, drug use, violence and gender. We also help you develop the key skills you need to study Sociology with and economic history, social sociology and apply your knowledge to life Quantitative Methods (QM) anthropology, economics, history, outside the classroom. You’ll select from a wide range of option courses, depending Studying this programme could social policy, law or geography. on the programme you choose. prepare you for a variety of exciting and well-remunerated Study abroad Year 2 careers. You will be offered a In Year 3 you may study abroad You study how sociologists produce and work placement at a top local through the University’s international use theory and research evidence, and take four option courses, depending on If you are interested in studying employer so you can practise exchange programme, or our your programme. quantitative methods, you may also be your skills. QM can include Erasmus exchange programme interested in: anything from designing surveys with universities in Bremen and Year 3 or experiments to using Copenhagen. You will learn practical research skills, International Relations/ quantitative evidence from do a group research project, and study Politics with Quantitative surveys, digital media, archives Career opportunities social theory. Option courses cover many Methods and open data. The current Graduates go on to a wide variety areas including environment and risk, globalisation, nationalism, the internet, Page 70 shortage of social scientists with of careers in the private sector, these data analysis skills means voluntary sector, local or central and youth culture. Government, Policy & graduates from this programme government, the media or Year 4 Society/Social Policy with will have a CV that stands out. journalism, or use their practical In your final year you will take more and research skills to work in social option courses and complete an Quantitative Methods or market research. Many graduates individual research project supported Page 84 Joint honours go on to postgraduate study and by a member of teaching staff with Sociology may be combined an academic career or teaching. opportunities to present your research with politics, psychology, social findings to your peers. The University of Edinburgh 90 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 91

Further information and programme-specific page page Sport entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/42 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Humanities & Social Science Sport At a glance Placements Additional costs Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose Sport at the University of Edinburgh? Students of applied sport science do You may incur additional costs Science Undergraduate Admissions Office The University of Edinburgh is home to the Institute for not have a compulsory placement but depending on the programme and Email [email protected] Sport, Physical Education & Health Sciences. Our academic will have an opportunity to undertake courses, and the type of research Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 staff are involved in sport-related and health-related a research attachment in collaboration or placement, you choose. Study abroad? Yes with a body external to the University research and knowledge exchange activities, such as such as sportscotland. Study abroad sport science support, advising government departments, There are opportunities to study abroad Advice for applicants providing analyses to media outlets, organising Students of sport and recreation during Year 3 through our international management have a compulsory exchange programme. Depending on Sport Humanities & Social Science Typical to minimum grades required: international conferences and engaging in placement course in Year 2 that your programme, it is possible to study “I chose a diverse course SQA Highers AAAB to ABBB. international development initiatives. provides an invaluable opportunity for abroad in the USA, Australia, New with both theory and A Levels ABB. work-based learning, enabling you to Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia and at IB 39 points (grades 766 at HL) to 34 Many of our students combine studying with successful further your understanding of sport a number of European universities. practical elements, which points (grades 655 at HL). sporting careers. Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy, management in practice and enhance has helped me develop Please note This indicates the overall Scotland Rugby Captain Kelly Brown and Commonwealth your employability. Placements have Career opportunities vital career skills – standards required to consider you for entry. Games gold medallist Sarah Adlington studied here. previously been with a wide range of Some graduates enter sport-related Typical and minimum grades are explained on organisations in the UK and Scotland, careers; for example working for teamwork, communication, page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, Our BSc (Hons) in Applied Sport Science is endorsed by the such as sport clubs, health and fitness agencies such as national sporting including the subjects you need, vary by organisation, presenting British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES). clubs, football clubs (for example bodies, local authorities, the health and programme. Please check the full details Manchester United), golf courses (for fitness industry and media companies. and time management.” before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/42 This indicates quality and can facilitate professional example Gleneagles), sports marketing Graduates also enter health-related Rachel Keys accreditation. and media companies (for example careers, for example NHS-funded BSc (Hons) Sport & Recreation Management graduate Programmes Sky Sports, IMG, the Scotsman), exercise and health initiatives. Others governing bodies of sport (for example gain graduate entry in management sportscotland, Scottish Hockey, and business or begin postgraduate BSc (Hons) Introducing Sport Scottish FA, basketball, Rugby Football training for careers in teaching or Applied Sport Science C610 We offer two separate sport-related programmes – Union, Scottish Rugby Union), and local vocations such as physiotherapy Sport & Recreation Management N230 BSc (Hons) Applied Sport Science and BSc (Hons) Sport authorities, such as Edinburgh Leisure. and sports nutrition. & Recreation Management.

Applied sport science involves the application of Year by year… scientific principles to the promotion, maintenance and enhancement of sport- and exercise-related behaviours. Applied Sport Science Sport & Recreation Management Our programme is centred on four key disciplines: Year 1 Year 1 Year 3 You will study the key disciplines of sport You will study Sport Management, including You will examine and apply theoretical physiology, biomechanics, psychology, and skill acquisition. and exercise science and select from a the principles of management, applied to models of strategic planning and Sport and recreation management prepares students for broad range of option courses available sport case studies, human resources, management, sport development, sport from across the University. organisation behaviour and team ethics and governance and advanced a career in the growing sport and recreation industry. In management. In Sport and Society you will research methods. You will also explore Year 2 this interdisciplinary programme, the two main areas of study contemporary social and cultural issues socio-cultural theories, social policies, sport As Year 1 but with the addition of research in sport, including key ideas in the sociology politics, and sport and communication. study are the management and business of sport and the methods and information skills training. of sport and the history and development Year 4 social and cultural significance of sport. The University’s Year 3 of sport. Trends in sport participation and provision, policies and practices of sport You will complete a dissertation on a strong links with a number of major sports organisations All the key disciplines of sport and exercise in the public, commercial and voluntary topic of your choice. You will also study science continue along with research will provide you with excellent placement opportunities. sectors are evaluated. sport management in a global context, methods training and project work. contemporary issues in international sport In both our programmes you will develop an You can start to specialise towards more Year 2 management and development, sport sport-related or exercise or health-related Courses include Operations Management history and sport and the media. understanding of the factors that influence participation routes; option courses include Applying of Facilities, Sports Marketing, Events and and performance in sport and exercise. In addition, you Sport Science, Sports Nutrition, Sports Sponsorship. You will complete an eight-week, will learn the values and purposes of sport, exercise and Development and Exercise, Fitness & Health. research-based placement within a leading Year 4 sports organisation. You will develop skills physical activity in our changing world. in presentations, report writing, and, You will study two of the four key sport using case study approaches, develop an science disciplines along with two other understanding of how management works options including Environmental Physiology, in the real world of sport. Sport & Exercise Medicine, Exercise Prescription for Rehabilitation and a research attachment. You will also complete an honours dissertation. The University of Edinburgh 92 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 93

Further information and programme-specific page page Sustainable Development entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/54 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Sustainable Development Humanities & Social Science At a glance

Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose Sustainable Development Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? Email [email protected] The University has an outstanding record of world-leading Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 research and teaching in a wide range of approaches to Study abroad? Yes sustainability and human development, from across the social and natural sciences. Advice for applicants You will be able to engage with sustainability issues Typical to minimum grades required: from a variety of disciplinary perspectives, and in the “I really enjoy having a SQA Highers AAAA-AAAB† to ABBB. A Levels ABB. interdisciplinary manner that sustainable development wide range of lecturers; IB 39 points (grades 766 at HL)-37 points demands. it’s very interesting to get (grades 666 at HL)† to 34 points (grades lots of different views and 655 at HL). The programme allows you to focus on the social science issues that are crucial for sustainable development, programme organisers put † Due to varying competition for programmes within this subject area, although you can also choose to study science courses a lot of effort into keeping Sustainable Development Humanities & Social Science a range of typical grades exists. if you wish. us informed. I feel equipped Please note This indicates the overall for my future career by standards required to consider you for entry. Typical and minimum grades are explained on Introducing Sustainable Development being shown how wide page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, the field of sustainable including the subjects you need, vary by Sustainable development refers to the challenges of programme. Please check the full details reducing global inequity and improving wellbeing, development really is.” before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/54 while reducing threats to the Earth’s systems from Charlotte Lancaster MA (Hons) Sustainable Development graduate industrialised production and consumption. Programmes Effective environmental care requires the examination MA (Hons) of how societies organise social, economic and political Sustainable Development HL23 activity, how they relate to their surroundings and how they ensure the renewal of natural resources for future generations. Year by year…

Our programme addresses Additional costs Year 1 Year 3 these global issues through There are small costs associated You will study two compulsory courses. The You will take a fieldwork-based sustainable multidisciplinary social science with fieldwork in Year 3. first will introduce the concept and principles development course. You will choose teaching, focusing on the social of sustainable development, and the honours level options in your main subject consequences of current patterns Career opportunities second will consider the way that science area, and from other related disciplines, of development and opportunities Graduates of this programme will and technology shape the relationship as well as research training. between humans and the environment. for change. be in demand in the growth areas You will also choose a main subject area Year 4 of environmental management, – geography, politics, international You will undertake a dissertation on a At the same time you will develop environmental education, relations, sociology or social anthropology real-world sustainable development issue. understanding of the key scientific development and environment – and take two courses from this subject. You will receive guidance from either a debates and the ability to evaluate campaigning and NGO work, You will select two further options from a geography or social science supervisor, scientific knowledge and practices national, international, and local wide range from across the University. depending on your topic. You also choose concerning sustainable government, environmental politics, honours level options in your main subject Year 2 area, and from other related disciplines. development. There are options environmental auditing, corporate In the first semester you will explore for students wishing to pursue social responsibility, risk management key topics and theories of sustainable scientific perspectives on and sustainable citizenship. development from an interdisciplinary sustainable development. perspective. You will build on these in the second semester by examining key environmental resource issues. You will also continue to study courses from your main subject area, and two other sustainability-related courses from a wide choice. The University of Edinburgh 94 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 95

Further information and programme-specific page page Theology & Religious Studies entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/36 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Theology & Religious Studies Humanities Social Science At a glance Study abroad Career opportunities Contact College of Humanities & Social Why choose Theology & Religious Studies “I have loved my time at You will have the opportunity during Our graduates pursue a wide range Science Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? Year 3 to study abroad at various of careers within a variety of settings, New College. It was the Email [email protected] You will be studying at the historic New College, one universities worldwide. The School of including the creative arts, industry, world-class reputation that Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 of the largest and most vibrant centres of theology Divinity also offers its own exchange finance, teaching, management, Study abroad? Yes arrangements of one semester duration administration, the ministry, the armed drew me to study here and religious studies in the world. You will be taught by with universities in the Netherlands, forces, government, counselling and and the vibrancy of this internationally recognised experts and will have access the US, South Korea and India. the voluntary sector. Advice for applicants academic community will to excellent learning resources. now make it hard to leave.” Grades required: Your Personal Tutor will provide individual support, Ross Jesmont SQA Highers ABBB. MA (Hons) Theology graduate A Levels ABB. to guide your intellectual development and help you IB 34 points (grades 655 at HL). shape your academic journey. Please note This indicates the overall Our four-year programmes allow you to enhance your standards required to consider you for entry. Full, detailed entry requirements, including career prospects by gaining a broad education that the subjects you need, vary by programme. is attractive to employers. We offer a great deal of Year by year… Please check the full details before you apply: flexibility to explore your interests, study abroad and Theology & Religious Studies Humanities Social Science Theology www.ed.ac.uk/ug/36 acquire skills that will make your CV stand out. Divinity Religious Studies Religious Studies & English/ Scottish Literature (continued) Years 1 & 2 Year 1 Programmes You will study courses in biblical studies, You will study two compulsory religion Year 2 Introducing Theology & Religious Studies the history of Christianity, and theology courses, covering a range of contemporary You will study two compulsory religion MA (Hons) and ethics. traditions, and also choose from a range of courses and English Literature 2 or Scottish Divinity & Classics VQ68 Theology is one of the oldest areas of academic study additional courses on particular religious Literature 2. You can also choose courses Year 3 Philosophy & Theology VV56 known to humanity. Today, theology and religious studies traditions including Asian traditions, from other University subject areas. In Years 3 and 4 you can choose a range of Christianity and Islam. You can also choose Religious Studies V627 continue to be intellectually stimulating and relevant in Year 3 Religious Studies & English Literature VQ63 advanced level courses from within biblical courses from ancient history, archaeology, studies, the history of Christianity, and/or You will continue to study one or more Religious Studies & Scottish Literature V6Q3 helping us understand the world around us. history of art, music, philosophy and social theology and ethics. On the three-year religious traditions and will take literature Theology QVV6 anthropology as combined options, or Theology refers to the study of the Christian traditions graduate entry MDiv (V630) you will write courses from other University subject areas. courses at an advanced level. MDiv (Hons) – 3 years your dissertation and graduate at the end from textual, historical and doctrinal perspectives. Year 2 Year 4 Divinity – Graduate Entry V630 of Year 3 with an honours degree. If you are Religious studies examines the phenomenon of religion in studying BD (Hons) Divinity (V600) you will You will study two compulsory religion You will choose further advanced courses in BD (Hons) have the option of graduating after the courses and other courses following on from both areas and will complete a dissertation a variety of traditions and contexts and considers different on a subject in either religious traditions Divinity V600 third year with a general degree. your first year, including courses from other theories of religion cross-culturally. Our courses are University subject areas. or literature. offered in a wide range of religious traditions, including Year 4 You will continue to take advanced level Year 3 Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism. courses, and also write a dissertation You will choose advanced courses on one or Theology on a subject of your choice. more religious traditions and will take other Religion influences, and is influenced by, most human Years 1 & 2 courses in the study of religion. Students who You will choose courses from biblical took combined options in their first and endeavours and we encourage students to explore the Philosophy & Theology studies, the history of Christianity, religious dynamics between religion and other disciplines. On our second years may continue with these. You studies, and theology and ethics. You can Years 1 & 2 have the option of graduating after the third also choose courses from other University programmes you can choose to pursue your interests in a You will study courses in philosophy, year with an ordinary degree. subject areas. wide variety of subjects. You will acquire critical skills and theology and ethics, biblical studies, history Year 4 of Christianity and religious studies, and Year 3 a broad education that will develop you intellectually You will choose further advanced courses can choose courses from other University You will choose advanced courses from on one or more religious traditions and and make you attractive to employers. subject areas. your area(s) of interest within theology and complete a dissertation. Students who took religious studies. You have the option of Year 3 combined options in their first three years graduating after the third year with an may continue with these. You may also be interested in You will choose advanced level courses ordinary degree. in philosophy and theology and ethics. Arabic & Religious Studies Year 4 Year 4 Religious Studies & English/ You will continue to choose advanced Page 12 You will continue to choose advanced level Scottish Literature courses from theology and religious studies Video tour courses in philosophy and theology and Year 1 and also write a dissertation on a subject Primary Education with Explore New College and the surrounding area: ethics and also write a dissertation chosen You will study two compulsory religion of your choice. Religious Studies www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ from either of the two fields. courses, covering a range of contemporary Page 34 divinity/about/video-tour traditions, and English Literature 1 or Scottish Literature 1. You can also choose courses from other University subject areas. 96

www.ed.ac.uk/medicine-vet-medicine Subject areas 98 Biomedical Sciences The College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine The College of Medicine & Veterinary 100 Medical Sciences 102 Medicine Welcome to the 104 Oral Health Sciences College of Medicine 106 Veterinary Medicine & Veterinary Medicine

Edinburgh is one of the UK’s most prestigious centres for medical and veterinary medical teaching and research. It is also one of the most progressive, hosting state-of-the-art facilities for dynamic teaching and learning.

The College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine Established in 1726, Edinburgh Medical School was the pre-eminent medical centre of the 18th and 19th centuries and today retains its status as a top-choice destination for students entering the medical profession. Our programmes in medicine, medical sciences, biomedical sciences and oral health sciences offer life-changing opportunities. The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies has been at the forefront of veterinary education, research and clinical care since William Dick founded it in 1823. It is regarded Research at the College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine as one of the world’s most innovative and influential centres for veterinary education and clinical care. Our reputation as one of the world’s leading centres of medical and The reputations of both these historic institutions as veterinary medical research has been internationally renowned, research-led centres of excellence reaffirmed by the Research Excellence make Edinburgh an inspirational place to study medicine Framework (REF) 2014 results. Our three submissions to REF were the or veterinary medicine. University’s largest and were also some of the largest REF submissions in the UK. This emphasises the enormous power If you have any queries about the of the University’s research in human programmes listed in this section, and animal medicine and health. please contact the relevant Admissions Overall, 84 per cent of our research Office or go online for further details. activity was rated 4*, world-leading, or 3*, internationally excellent. The College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine Veterinary medicine was ranked first Undergraduate medicine admissions: in the UK, retaining its position as the The Chancellor’s Building country’s top vet school. The Roslin 49 Little France Crescent Institute and the Royal (Dick) School Edinburgh EH16 4SB, UK of Veterinary Studies made a joint Tel +44 (0)131 242 6407 submission with Scotland’s Rural Email [email protected] College (SRUC), building on a long www.ed.ac.uk/medicine-vet-medicine history of collaboration and complementary activities. Undergraduate veterinary admissions: Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies Easter Bush Veterinary Campus Medicine, the University’s largest REF Roslin EH25 9RG, UK submission, was ranked in the UK top Tel +44 (0)131 650 6178 five. Neuroscience was ranked third in Email [email protected] the UK, out of a total of 82 submissions, www.ed.ac.uk/vet representing a major advance. The University of Edinburgh 98 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 99

Further information and programme-specific page page Biomedical Sciences entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/1 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Biomedical Sciences Medicine & Veterinary Medicine At a glance You will study the interaction between Reproductive biology Contact MVM Undergraduate Admissions Office Why choose Biomedical Sciences at the University of Edinburgh? microorganisms and hosts, infection Reproductive biology aims to Email [email protected] processes and how microbes cause understand the scientific principles Tel +44 (0)131 242 6407 Some of the UK’s best biomedical research is carried disease. This knowledge can be applied that govern reproduction in humans Study abroad? Yes out in Edinburgh and you will have the opportunity to to the development of prevention and and other mammals. You will study therapeutic strategies such as antibiotics, the requirements for reproduction, undertake project work with our expert research groups. antiviral agents and vaccines. including producing sufficient numbers Advice for applicants of viable gametes, fertilisation, We offer a flexible programme structure, access to top-rated Neuroscience implantation in a receptive uterus, Typical to minimum grades required: teaching and research expertise and a commitment to Neuroscience is the study of the formation of a placenta that can sustain SQA Highers AAAB to ABBB. providing an excellent teaching and learning environment. nervous system, how the brain works and nurture a baby, and delivery at full “The programme here really A Levels AAB to ABB. and how cells interact to control term. Advances in this field provided appealed to me because of its IB 36 points (grades 66 at HL) to 32 The School of Biomedical Sciences is part of the College behaviour. Research in neuroscience the knowledge for assisted conception points (grades 65 at HL). of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine, established in 1726 is aimed at better understanding the and revolutionised reproductive wide range of subject matter. Second-year entry: and internationally renowned for its research and teaching. structure of the nervous system, how it medicine and veterinary practice. I was also able to take SQA Advanced Highers AB. works, develops and malfunctions, and courses from other schools, A Levels AAB. how it can be manipulated. Research Career opportunities Medicine & Veterinary Medicine Biomedical Sciences Medicine & Veterinary IB 36 points (grades 66 at HL). Introducing Biomedical Sciences is aimed at developing more effective Our programmes will appeal to including History of Medicine treatment of diseases such as stroke, those planning a career in biomedical and Social Anthropology.” Please note This indicates the overall neurodegenerative disease, mental research or related areas as well as Biomedical sciences involve the study of the processes Miranda Macfarlane standards required to consider you for entry. illness, cancer, toxicity and trauma. graduate-entry careers in industry, Typical and minimum grades are explained on 4th year BSc (Hons) Physiology behind human health and disease, and developments in management and the public sector. page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, the field have driven and guided medical practice. Our including the subjects you need, vary by Pharmacology The broad analytical, scientific and programme. Please check the full details biomedical programmes have a common structure in the Pharmacology is the study of how drugs personal skills you gain will equip you for before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/1 first and second year that provides a firm grounding in produce effects on the body to treat a variety of careers. Previous graduates disorders or change bodily functions. It have been employed in science and in the knowledge, understanding and skills required in our brings together physiology, biochemistry non-science sectors including teaching, Programmes specialist disciplines of infectious diseases, neuroscience, and molecular biology. You will study marketing, accountancy and policy pharmacology, physiology and reproductive biology. In the effects of drugs on molecules, cells research. A large proportion of our BSc (Hons) Years 3 and 4, you will focus on exploring your chosen and tissues within the body and examine graduates choose further study before Biomedical Sciences C190 the side effects of drugs and the factors entering successful academic or Infectious Diseases C590 discipline in depth. There are opportunities to transfer that affect absorption, distribution and industry-based research careers. Neuroscience B140 between disciplines at the end of Years 2 and 3. excretion. Research in pharmacology Pharmacology B210 aims to develop a better understanding Physiology B120 You will be taught within an internationally respected of drug action and produce new drugs Reproductive Biology C142 research environment and will have the opportunity to to improve patient care. work with our research groups. Year by year… Physiology There are opportunities to study abroad in Europe, North Physiology examines living animals and Year 1 Year 3 America and Asia. An exchange programme with Sweden’s how they function, grow and reproduce. The main theme you will study is the You will study the compulsory course It studies how cells respond to changes importance of biomedical sciences to Biomedical Sciences 3, the cornerstone Uppsala University offers up to four places each year. in their environment and examines how medicine and health. You will learn how to the theme of developing knowledge cell functions are integrated in tissues, biomedical science discoveries and from experiment. You will develop key organs and animals. You will study how breakthroughs in understanding have led to graduate attributes, such as analytical medical and scientific advancement. You will skills, communication, and research and Biomedical sciences experimental and critical skills that information is sent from one cell to take three compulsory courses: Biomedical enquiry relevant to all biomedical sciences Understanding the functioning of the can facilitate major contributions another through chemical or electrical Sciences 1; Molecules, Genes & Cells 1; and programmes and study compulsory and human body at molecular, cellular, to improvements in human health signals and body systems such as Medical Biology 1 plus others from a range option courses to broaden your organ and system levels in health and the prolonging of life. nutrition, movement, respiration and of biomedical and non-biomedical courses. understanding of your chosen subject. and disease is the ultimate aim of reproduction. The understanding of You will also be expected to take at least Year 4 biomedical science. Biomedical Infectious diseases fundamental physiological principles one course in biological chemistry. scientists integrate knowledge Infectious disease is a major is central to our ability to identify The final-year theme is research in practice. Year 2 You will study compulsory and option gained by research across a range of challenge to society in the potential therapeutic targets for The theme of your second year is courses covering cutting-edge topics that related disciplines and apply it in the developed and developing worlds. the treatment of diseases. foundational understanding of biomedical will allow you to study your chosen subject analysis of disease mechanisms. The The study of infectious diseases sciences and it includes essential learning in more depth. With individual supervisor You may also be interested in basic research biomedical scientists investigates the microorganisms that applicable to biomedical disciplines. You support you will complete a major research carry out is fundamental for new can cause disease in humans and take three compulsory courses: Biomedical project that involves original laboratory- Biological Sciences developments and innovation in animals and how a host responds Sciences 2; Microorganisms, Infection & based or library-based literature research. Page 110 disease diagnosis, treatment and to infection. It brings together the Immunity 2; and Cells to Organisms 2. You prevention. Biomedical scientists study of bacteriology, virology, will choose other courses from a range of develop individual scientific, immunology and molecular biology. biomedical and non-biomedical options. The University of Edinburgh 100 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 101

Further information and programme-specific page page Medical Sciences entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/53 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Medical Sciences Medicine & Veterinary Medicine At a glance Transferring to Medicine MBChB Career opportunities Contact MVM Undergraduate Admissions Office Why choose Medical Sciences at the University of Edinburgh? Up to five offers for entry into Year 2 You will be prepared for careers in a Email [email protected] of the Edinburgh MBChB programme range of areas, including biomedical Tel +44 (0)131 242 6407 The College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine has a will normally be made to final-year BSc or clinical laboratory sciences, the Study abroad? No long-established reputation for excellence in medical and (Hons) Medical Sciences undergraduates. pharmaceutical industry, healthcare Application for these places should be or medical teaching, medical writing, biomedical research and teaching. Our academic staff made through UCAS. healthcare management and clinical Advice for applicants are involved in cutting-edge biomedical research, rated trials management. as internationally excellent or world class, and bring a Medical sciences undergraduates Typical to minimum grades required: applying to the MBChB are required The strong research element of the SQA Highers AAAB to ABBB. breadth and depth of research-based knowledge and to have the appropriate academic programme is an ideal preparation “Edinburgh is renowned for A Levels ABB. expertise to their teaching and supervision. qualifications, need to have sat the UK for anyone considering a career in biomedical research and I like IB 36 points (grades 66 at HL) to 32 Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) and will be postgraduate research. points (grades 65 at HL). Medical sciences combines the expertise of academic staff interviewed along with other graduate that lecturers incorporate Second-year entry: with a flexible programme structure and state-of-the-art applicants. Offers will be made before Although this programme is not a the latest developments into the end of the first semester of Year 4 qualification in medical practice, the Medicine & Veterinary Medicine Medical Sciences Medicine & Veterinary SQA Advanced Highers AB. facilities to provide an outstanding student learning their teaching material. It A Levels AAB. environment that fosters individual intellectual of the medical sciences programme. skills and knowledge gained provide IB 36 points (grades 66 at HL). an excellent platform for applications keeps you up to date with development. Medical sciences students will not to graduate medical programmes. Please note This indicates the overall what issues are facing You will have opportunities to undertake research project normally be able to transfer to the Graduates can also enter careers in standards required to consider you for entry. MBChB programme during their studies. veterinary medicine, dentistry, nursing, scientists today.” Typical and minimum grades are explained on work with top-rated laboratory or clinical research groups. pharmacy and physiotherapy. However, Lewis Green page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, 4th year BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences including the subjects you need, vary by to enter these professions you will need programme. Please check the full details to pursue further study and training. before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/53 Introducing Medical Sciences Our BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences is a multidisciplinary Programmes programme that provides the knowledge, skills and personal and professional development appropriate for graduate BSc (Hons) entry to medicine, medical research or careers in one of Medical Sciences B100 the many healthcare or healthcare-related professions. Year by year… A platform of compulsory courses delivers core material in biomedical sciences, medical sociology and medical Year 1 Year 3 Year 4 You will take three compulsory courses: You will develop expert specialised knowledge You will have opportunities to actively ethics that underpins and directs advances in 21st-century Medical Sciences 1; Medical Biology 1; and in medical sciences that enables you to engage in research, discuss and analyse medical practice. In addition, your option course choices Molecules, Genes & Cells 1. You will choose understand current research and to discuss high-profile issues, and reflect on and other courses from a range of biomedical critically its significance and implications. re-evaluate themes addressed in earlier offer you the flexibility to explore the broader biological, and non-biomedical courses. Medical You will develop key skills in critical analysis, years. You will study the compulsory course physicochemical, clinical and social sciences that underlie Sciences 1 defines the unique identity of research and communication alongside Medical Sciences 4 alongside two option contemporary healthcare. the programme, introducing the breadth increasing biomedical knowledge. You will courses that allow analysis of high-profile of disciplines that contribute to our study three compulsory courses: Health, contemporary issues in medical sciences. understanding of health and disease. Illness & Society 3; Clinical Biochemistry & With individual tutor support, you will You will also be expected to take at least Endocrinology 3; and Clinical Immunology & complete a major research project that Our medical sciences programme Medical sciences is founded one course in biological chemistry. Haematology 3A plus three option courses. involves either original laboratory-based develops healthcare-related themes on developing skills in academic The compulsory courses explore further the medical research, clinically related research Year 2 with a particular emphasis on research and scientific enquiry links between basic research and the clinical or library-based literature research. You will expand your knowledge in basic current medical research and to encourage an awareness and situation. Health, Illness & Society 3 is biomedical sciences and further develop an unique to this programme and provides an its significance for advances understanding of the research that integrated approach to understanding the in medical/clinical practice. is needed to continue to advance important focus on developing awareness of science that underpins medical practice. You healthcare-specific professional and ethical Opportunities exist for students clinical practice. Alongside a depth will take three compulsory courses: Anatomy relationships covering aspects of social to undertake research within of knowledge in medical sciences, & Pathology 2; Biomedical Sciences 2; and medicine from the understanding of disease groups recognised as delivering you will also develop a level of Microorganisms, Infection & Immunity 2 at a population level to the global allocation internationally excellent, and in understanding and a breadth of skills alongside additional courses chosen from and use of healthcare resources. some areas world-leading, research. that will enable you to contribute to, biomedical, biological or other disciplines You may also be interested in and guide, public debate on issues across the University. Anatomy and Pathology that affect healthcare for present 2 is a programme-specific course that Biomedical Sciences introduces an integrated approach to the and future generations. Page 98 structure and function of the human body at different levels of organisation and develops key programme-specific healthcare themes. The University of Edinburgh 102 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 103

Further information and programme-specific page page Medicine entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/40 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Medicine & Veterinary Medicine At a glance The MBChB curriculum is designed Study abroad Contact MVM Undergraduate Admissions Office Why choose Medicine at the University of Edinburgh? around 12 major outcome themes – You will have an opportunity to study Email [email protected] biomedical sciences; psychological abroad on a six-week elective in Year 6. Tel +44 (0)131 242 6407 Established in 1726, the Edinburgh Medical School is aspects of medicine; social sciences and Study abroad? Yes internationally renowned for both its teaching and research. public health; evidence-based medicine Additional costs /EdinburghMBChB and research; the consultation; Our main teaching location is at Little presentation, diagnosis and France, linked to the Royal Infirmary of /EdinburghMBChBadmissions We achieved excellent results in the Research Excellence management; clinical communication; Edinburgh. This is a 20-minute bus ride Framework (REF) 2014, retaining our position as a UK top emergency care, clinical and from central Edinburgh and will incur Advice for applicants five medical school and demonstrating our commitment resuscitation skills; clinical pharmacology travel costs. There may also be costs to advancement in medicine. and therapeutics; medical informatics; associated with travel to your clinical “Edinburgh is a beautiful city Grades required: medical ethics, legal and professional placements. An annual student Ridacard and the Medical School has The Edinburgh Medical School has a high-quality, modern responsibilities; and personal professional from Lothian Buses costs £468. We Medicine & Veterinary Medicine Medicine & Veterinary SQA Advanced Highers* BB with B at a great reputation. It is a Higher in S6. curriculum, which integrates science, research and development. These will be achieved provide a travel subsidy for students SQA Highers AAAAB. clinical teaching. as you progress through courses and in Years 5 and 6. There is also a free privilege to be taught by A Levels AAAb. attachments based on body systems shuttle bus between Edinburgh sites professors and lecturers who IB 37 points (grades 766 at HL). (such as the cardiovascular system) and/ for all students. Support may also be or clinical disciplines (such as surgery). available from students’ funding bodies. are leaders in their field.” Graduate requirements A 2:1 honours Introducing Medicine Assessment is by a range of methods, Rui Ariyapala degree plus BBBB in S5 or BBB at A Level including clinical and computer-based Career opportunities 5th year MBChB Medicine in upper sixth. The breadth and depth of medical knowledge is expanding exponentially, with advances in medical examinations so keyboard skills are We participate in the Scottish Additional requirements UK Clinical important. We recommend you ensure Foundation Allocation Scheme, which Aptitude Test (UKCAT). You are also science and research increasingly translated into clinical these are adequate or make use of the places graduates in Foundation Doctor advised to check online for important practice. Future doctors must be equipped with an wide range of online training resources. posts across Scotland. Many graduates Fitness to Practise and Health clearance understanding of the underpinning science (their role also go on to work with distinguished check information before you apply. You will be appointed a Personal Tutor national and international research as a scholar and scientist) and the clinical skills to treat who will meet you regularly during your groups. For further information visit: Please note This indicates the overall standards required to consider you for entry. patients effectively (their role as a practitioner) as well as programme to offer help and advice. www.ed.ac.uk/medicine-vet-medicine/ Full, detailed entry requirements, including the personal attributes and attitudes required by medical In Years 4 to 6 you will meet a Clinical undergraduate/medicine/mbchb the subjects you need, vary by programme. practice (their role as a professional). Tutor Associate each month, a doctor Please check the full details before you apply: in training who offers individual tuition www.ed.ac.uk/ug/40 tailored to your educational needs. Year by year…

Medicine at Edinburgh is based on a at least one academic publication Placements Year 1 Year 4 *SQA Advanced Highers are not a requirement long tradition of excellent teaching and/or presentation which is Years 4, 5 and 6 are based on You take courses that introduce the You will study all aspects of clinical for consideration but are recommended in and offers a modern, innovative beneficial to their CV and future placements in NHS clinical wards and scientific, sociological and behavioural medicine and healthcare delivery. Courses order to be competitive. curriculum designed to prepare you career. You will choose from a wide practices, although exposure to the principles of medicine and place them in continue to cover biological and clinical the context of patient care. You will meet sciences and you will develop your for contemporary medical practice. range of disciplines and topics, clinical environment and patient care with patients and their families through the practical experience through placements Our aim is for you to graduate as including established areas such as is a feature throughout the programme. Programmes a caring, competent, ethical and neuroscience and new areas such Talking with Families and Health Needs of in hospitals and general practice. Older People courses. Working in small reflective doctor, with the care of as experimental medicine, and will Accreditation Year 5 MBChB (6 years)† groups, you will investigate a healthcare patients your first concern. You will later revisit and extend the research The programme is accredited by the UK issue of your choice. You will move around a number of Medicine A100 be an excellent communicator and interests developed. You will General Medical Council and recognised specialities, working on the wards and as Year 2 team player, prepared for complex graduate with both a research-based by overseas accrediting bodies in the part of a team. In addition to further clinical † Subject to validation and uncertain situations, equipped BSc (Hons) and an MBChB primary US, Canada, Australia and elsewhere. You will develop your practical, research placements in a range of disciplines, you for ongoing personal development, medical qualification. As such, you and clinical skills, including history-taking will complete an individual research project and trained for high professional will have a deep understanding of and examination. You will work in small in partnership with a clinical tutor. Widening participation and groups, taking part in clinical projects achievement and leadership. medical research and evidence-based contextual admissions and spending time in general practice. Year 6 medicine, which will be useful in We welcome applications from all You will consolidate your learning from We are the only Scottish institution your chosen career. You will be backgrounds. We recognise that not all Year 3 previous years, working on an apprenticeship to offer a six-year MBChB with especially well equipped for an applicants have an equal opportunity All students will enter an honours model to prepare for employment in the an academic year of full-time, academic career in medicine, to demonstrate their full academic programme after Year 2 to obtain a postgraduate Foundation Programme. Bachelor of Medical Sciences honours There is an emphasis on developing practical More information: research-based study in Year 3. which demands ongoing practical potential via school leaver qualifications We have a long history of medical involvement in research, as a degree. You will study a scientific discipline skills and knowledge of general and acute alone. We therefore consider the context in depth, gaining research experience, medicine, emergency medicine, surgery, www.ed.ac.uk/ students taking a year out for physician-scientist. Progression medicine-vet-medicine/ and circumstances of your achievements and submit a dissertation. anaesthetics and intensive care. You will intercalated, research-based study. directly from Years 2 to 4 is possible when assessing your application. Further have the opportunity to assist a junior undergraduate/medicine/ It is a very successful aspect of our but will only be considered in information is available online. doctor and, under supervision, undertake applying programme that is now formally special circumstances, such as some of the duties of a Foundation Year 1 integrated into our core curriculum. graduate entrants with prior doctor, as well as the elective period, Most intercalating students achieve research experience. which is usually undertaken overseas. The University of Edinburgh 104 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 105

Further information and programme-specific page page Oral Health Sciences entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/51 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Oral Health Sciences Medicine & Veterinary Medicine At a glance

Contact MVM Undergraduate Admissions Office Why choose Oral Health Sciences Email [email protected] at the University of Edinburgh? Tel +44 (0)131 242 6407 This programme is the only four-year Oral Health Study abroad? No Sciences honours degree available in the UK. Teaching takes place in the state-of-the-art facilities Advice for applicants within the Edinburgh Dental Institute. Grades required: The Edinburgh Dental Institute is internationally SQA Highers BBBB. “The programme is very A Levels BBB. recognised for dental education. hands-on and moulds IB 32 points (grades 55 at HL). students into mature, Additional requirements An interview. Introducing Oral Health Sciences You are also advised to check online for professional individuals. important Fitness to Practise information The study of oral health sciences leads to a qualification Seeing our own patients helps before you apply. Medicine & Veterinary Medicine Oral Health Sciences Medicine & Veterinary in dental hygiene and dental therapy. Our programme us acquire essential skills Please note This indicates the overall combines dental science with research, exploring the such as time management standards required to consider you for entry. prevention and treatment of oral disease in both adults Full, detailed entry requirements, including and communication. These the subjects you need, vary by programme. and children. Please check the full details before you apply: are very important.” www.ed.ac.uk/ug/51 Over our four-year honours programme you will study Rebecca Office courses from the four areas of health and disease; clinical 3rd year BSc (Hons) Oral Health Sciences Programmes practice; personal and professional development; and preparation for practice. Our small class sizes ensure a BSc (Hons) supportive learning environment and we offer a significant Oral Health Sciences A900 focus on practical skills, with clinical treatment of patients commencing in Year 1.

Your academic progress will Career opportunities Year by year… be assessed through written Career opportunities for oral health examinations and assignments, either sciences graduates in the UK exist Year 1 Year 4 at the end of each semester or at the within the NHS, private practice, You will study general histology, anatomy You will continue to develop your clinical end of the year. Your clinical progress in research and in academia. On and physiology, human disease, oral biology skills in outreach clinics and undertake a is continually assessed throughout graduation, you must register with and immunology, among other subjects. supervised research project. the programme with objective the General Dental Council prior During semester 1, you will begin to develop You will have the opportunity to work in structured clinical examinations to commencing employment. your clinical skills in the laboratory and in other departments and observe clinical semester 2, you will commence patient (OSCEs) and Direct Observation procedures in, for example, oral surgery, treatment sessions. of Procedural Skills (DOPS) being oral orthopaedics, maxillofacial surgery an integral part of the process. Year 2 and implantology. Subjects you will study include general You will be examined theoretically and pathology, pharmacology, periodontal by clinical assessments in each of the disease, preventive dentistry, behavioural three main areas of your clinical activity: sciences and biomaterial sciences. You periodontal therapy, and restorative and will develop your skills in many aspects paediatric dentistry. These assessments, of clinical treatment, and continue to in addition to your research project, will expand these in the clinical laboratory. be undertaken for your final examination. Year 3 You will build on previous courses and, in addition, study oral medicine and pathology, oral surgery and special-care dentistry. You will also undertake a literature review on a subject of your choice, while continuing to provide treatment for patients. To enter Year 4, you must have successfully completed the first three years of the programme. The University of Edinburgh 106 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 107

Further information and programme-specific page page Veterinary Medicine entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/41 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Veterinary Medicine & Veterinary Medicine Veterinary At a glance (or Year 1 of the four-year programme). Career opportunities Contact Veterinary Medicine Undergraduate Why choose Veterinary Medicine You can take a year of advanced study in Our programmes are designed to Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? a subject such as biochemistry, infectious train and prepare you for a career Email [email protected] The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is the UK’s diseases, neuroscience or zoology. With as a veterinary practitioner in general Tel +44 (0)131 650 6178 top school accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary permission, you may attend intercalated practice or in a specialised field such Study abroad? Yes degree courses at other UK universities as small animal, farm animal, equine /EdinburghVets Surgeons (RCVS), as ranked by the Research Excellence or veterinary colleges, or in other parts or exotic animal practice. They also of the University of Edinburgh, then /DickVetAdmissions Framework (REF) 2014. Our programmes are fully prepare you for further training in a accredited, allowing graduates to practise in the UK, return to complete your veterinary specialised clinical field. Opportunities medicine programme. For exceptional EU, North America, Australasia and beyond. exist for you to get involved in wildlife Advice for applicants candidates, there are opportunities disease prevention, endangered species “I know I will graduate National student data shows 92 per cent of our students to study a one-year research MSc or conservation, government service or from a vet school with a intercalated three-year PhD. You can also livestock husbandry education in the Grades required: are satisfied with the programme quality and 93 per cent For D100: enrol on one of our prestigious taught developing world. world-class reputation that SQA Advanced Highers BB. gain employment within six months of graduating.* MSc programmes in animal welfare has fully prepared me for SQA Highers AAAAB. and behaviour, equine science, animal You can also pursue a research career. life as a veterinarian.” A Levels AAA. We have invested more than £100 million on the bioscience or one health after Year 3 of The School incorporates the Roslin Veterinary Medicine Medicine & Veterinary IB 38 points (grades 766 at HL). development of our Easter Bush campus, including the BVM&S (or if you already hold a BSc). Institute, which, with the Moredun Samantha Miles Research Institute and Scotland’s Rural 2nd year BVM&S Veterinary Medicine For D102: a £42 million state-of-the-art teaching facility. Graduate Entry Programme Can I work while I study? College, is a member of the Easter Bush A 2:1 BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent in a The BVM&S timetable is very demanding Research Consortium – representing one biological or animal science related subject. Introducing Veterinary Medicine and rarely leaves sufficient time for of the world’s highest concentrations Additional requirements A Work paid employment in the evenings of animal scientists. Experience Summary (WES) and an Veterinary medicine at Edinburgh mixes the best traditions or at weekends. interview. You are also advised to check with award-winning, progressive teaching. Our outstanding online for important Fitness to Practise information before you apply. hospitals and teaching facilities provide an excellent Start 5-year programme 4-year Graduate Entry Programme (GEP) Please note This indicates the overall environment to develop your practical and clinical skills. September start August start standards required to consider you for entry. The Animal Body 1 and 2, integrating anatomy, Full, detailed entry requirements, including physiology, biochemistry, introductory pathology and the subjects you need, vary by programme. We offer many opportunities to take Additional costs infection and immunity. You will also study Animal Life Year 1 Year 1 (extended) Please check the full details before you apply: part in biological research as part of Additional costs include compulsory & Food Safety 1 and begin courses in professional www.ed.ac.uk/ug/41 our vibrant research community. You specialised equipment and and clinical skills. An extended year running from August to June. The will learn valuable communication, protective clothing (estimated major course is The Animal Body, which integrates anatomy (topographical and systems), physiology, Programmes team-building and management at £150), locker deposits (£15) Continued integrated anatomy, physiology and pathology skills and keep a personal and and transportation to Easter Bush. in The Animal Body 3 and the opportunity to integrate introductory pathology and infection and immunity. professional development portfolio Using public transport from the materials learnt in The Animal Body 1, 2 and 3 during You will also study Animal Life & Food Safety and BVM&S begin courses in professional and clinical skills. throughout the BVM&S programme city centre will cost around £525 Year 2 The Animal Body 4 at the end of the year. Animal Life & 5 years: Food Safety 2 and professional and clinical skills courses to record elements of study in the a year, which we will proportionally Veterinary Medicine D100 continue. You will also work on a group-based, professional and clinical skills course. subsidise in line with your year of student-selected component. Graduate Entry Programme – 4 years: In addition to clinical training, the study. In addition, extramural study Veterinary Medicine D102 programme provides an excellent (externships) of 38 weeks will incur foundation for a career in fields such additional accommodation and Year 3 Clinical foundation course (Applied Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Anaesthesia & Critical Care, Evidence-Based Veterinary as academia, research or industry. travel costs. Limited grant funding (Year 2 Medicine, Surgery, Introduction to Clinical Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging), veterinary pathology and the dog and cat integrated clinical course. Professional and clinical skills courses continue. You will also select a research project to may be available from the University, of GEP) work on over the next two years as your second student research project. Accreditation but is unlikely to cover the full costs Our programmes are accredited of extramural study. For international by the American Veterinary Medical students, your immigration Species-based clinical studies continue with the farm animal, equine and exotics integrated clinical courses. Association (AVMA), the RCVS application may include a healthcare Year 4 (Year 3 You will continue to plan and then carry out your small research project in your chosen area of veterinary medicine. and the European Association surcharge of around £150 a year. of GEP) The professional and clinical skills course focuses on preparation for the final clinical year. of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE). Our graduates Intercalated degrees can practise veterinary medicine If you have a special interest in throughout the UK, Europe, North animal disease, you can undertake More information: Year 5 Your final year is lecture-free, with the emphasis on practical experience. Clinical rotations are carried out in our hospitals www.ed.ac.uk/ America and Australasia. The BSc (Hons) Veterinary Science after (Year 4 and support services to gain wide-ranging practical experience and develop professional skills. The final year is longer than BVM&S is the equivalent of Year 2 of the five-year programme of GEP) the previous years and incorporates externship and elective periods to allow focus on areas of individual interest. You will schools-departments/ the North American Doctor of bring together your personal and professional development portfolio. vet/studying/overview Veterinary Medicine (DVM), with * Higher Education Funding Council for the same standing worldwide. England (HEFCE) 2015 Finish 108

www.ed.ac.uk/science-engineering Subject areas The College of Science & Engineering 110 Biological Sciences The College of Science & Engineering 112 Chemistry 114 Computer Science (Informatics) Welcome to the 116 Earth Sciences 118 Ecological & Environmental Sciences College of Science 120 Engineering 122 Geography 124 Mathematics & Engineering 126 Physics & Astronomy

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The College of Science & Engineering to radar, the bicycle to the steam engine and vaccine development to animal cloning, Scotland has always been at the forefront of science and engineering innovation. Our College of Science & Engineering is proud to stand on the shoulders of the great thinkers behind these technological achievements and to inspire and produce the next generation of innovators. We are one of the UK’s largest science and engineering institutions with more than 2,000 staff and 7,800 students and we represent the world’s finest talents. Current projects include nanotechnology, intelligent robotics, synthetic biology and exploring ways to harness renewable energy in response to international concern about climate change and the need to secure affordable energy supplies in the future. Most of our programmes allow you to broaden your intellectual horizons by taking courses in Years 1 and 2 from a range of subjects across the University, such as our extensive suite of languages.

If you have any queries about the programmes listed in this section, please contact the Admissions Office, or go online for further details.

The College of Science & Engineering Undergraduate Admissions Office The University of Edinburgh The King’s Buildings West Mains Road Edinburgh EH9 3JY, UK Tel +44 (0)131 650 5737 Email [email protected] www.ed.ac.uk/science-engineering The University of Edinburgh 110 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 111

Further information and programme-specific page page Biological Sciences entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/63 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Biological Sciences Science & Engineering At a glance Please apply for only one of the Career opportunities Contact Biology Teaching Organisation Why choose Biological Sciences at the University of Edinburgh? programmes in this group. You should The analytical and scientific skills you Email [email protected] (enquiries) also choose a subject specialisation on will gain will equip you for a variety [email protected] (applications) Our research in biological sciences is consistently your application so we can appoint you of careers. The core skills which you Tel +44 (0)131 650 5528 ranked as internationally excellent. a Personal Tutor within the field where develop will enhance your employability. Study abroad? Yes your interests lie. If you have no subject We offer a flexible programme structure, taught by specialisation preference at this stage, Previous graduates have been employed choose Biological Sciences (C100). If you in the food, environmental and Advice for applicants dedicated teaching staff who are world leaders in their are interested in Biological Sciences with healthcare industries, pharmaceutical research disciplines, using state-of-the-art facilities. Management (C1N1) please put this and clinical areas, or have moved into Typical to minimum grades required: choice on your application to ensure you other sectors, including patenting, “It’s important to motivate Within the School of Biological Sciences, a wide range of SQA Highers AAAA to AABB. are enrolled on the relevant compulsory teaching, marketing, accountancy and yourself to do the extra A Levels AAA to ABB. subject choices is open to all students beyond first year. business course in Year 1. Regardless policy research. Many of our graduates

Biological Sciences Science & Engineering IB 37 to 32 points (grades 555 at HL). of application choice, you will have also choose further study before work. If you really want to Second-year entry: the flexibility to change programmes entering successful academic or learn and make the most of SQA Advanced Highers AAA. Introducing Biological Sciences within Biological Sciences provided industry-based research careers. your time, you need to be A Levels A*AA. the required courses have been passed. IB 38 points (grades 666 at HL). Biology is the study of life and embraces many different proactive and self-motivated, areas of both biological and biomedical interest. Placements pushing yourself further Please note This indicates the overall Studies range from exploring molecular structures, to Placements are possible but are very standards required to consider you for entry. competitive. They will not be assessed than expected.” Typical and minimum grades are explained on understanding how genes work, the development and and do not count towards your final Makrina Diakaki page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, behaviour of microorganisms, plants and animals, their BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences including the subjects you need, vary by degree. Students wishing to gain work (Plant Science) graduate programme. Please check the full details evolution, and their environmental interactions and impacts. experience through a placement are before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/63 It reveals core scientific knowledge of how cells and encouraged to do so either during the summer vacations or by applying for organisms function, and results in applications that underpin placements between Years 3 and 4. Programmes up-to-the-minute technological and scientific advances. Additional costs BSc (Hons) Students taking courses leading to our Biological Sciences C100 The School of Biological Sciences You will be taught in an programmes in ecology, plant science Biological Sciences Global Select Pathway offers several programmes in the internationally reputed research or zoology will incur additional costs C101 areas of both biological and environment, with access to for field courses. Currently, field course Biological Sciences with Management biomedical sciences. state-of-the-art research facilities. costs vary on average from £150 to Year by year… C1N1 You will also be directly involved £300 per course. You may be required Biological Sciences (Biochemistry) C700 On our BSc (Hons) Biological in research projects as part of to take more than one course during Year 1 Year 3 Biological Sciences (Biotechnology) J700 Sciences or Biological Sciences with your training. your programme. Students on other As an integral part of your studies, you You will specialise in a chosen area of Biological Sciences (Cell Biology) C130 Management, you enter a general programmes may opt to take these will gain key skills which will enhance your biology, choosing from our 12 subject Biological Sciences (Development, field courses. long-term employability. In addition, you specialisations: biochemistry; biotechnology; Regeneration & Stem Cells) C140 programme where you will be able Most courses combine lectures, to experience a range of courses tutorials and practical sessions and will learn core laboratory skills and study cell biology; development, regeneration and Biological Sciences (Ecology) C180 modern biology subjects within courses stem cells; ecology; evolutionary biology; Biological Sciences (Evolutionary Biology) before choosing your final subject you will be involved in individual specialisation. A number of these study and team projects. Years 1 such as: Origin & Diversity of Life 1 genetics; immunology; molecular biology; C182 (compulsory); Biology, Ecology & molecular genetics; plant science or courses are in areas that you will and 2 usually involve nine hours of Biological Sciences (Genetics) C400 Environment 1; Molecules, Genes & Cells 1 zoology. These prepare you for exploring Biological Sciences (Immunology) C550 not have had the opportunity to lectures, eight hours of practicals (compulsory); and Quantification in the scientific literature, analysis of scientific Biological Sciences (Molecular Biology) study before. We therefore offer a and two hours of tutorials each Life Sciences 1. These lay the foundation data and research work. Courses involve C720 flexible learning experience, where week. In later years, you will for more specialist courses in later years. training in laboratory skills, with specific Biological Sciences (Molecular Genetics) you can tailor your programme to undertake more personal study and Most students also take courses such as courses concentrating on fieldwork. Some C440 whichever career path you choose. research. You will be linked with Biological Chemistry 1A or Biological students take the opportunity to study Biological Sciences (Plant Science) C200 a research group and an in-depth Chemistry 1B. You can also choose courses abroad or work for a year in industry. from a wide range of other academic Biological Sciences (Zoology) C300 project will form an important Year 4 part of your final-year assessment. areas from across the University including languages, management or other sciences. You will study your chosen subject area at a deeper scientific level. Taking part in Year 2 seminars and debates on scientific papers You will begin to specialise, choosing with staff and other students will develop You may also be interested in several courses in biological sciences. your presentation, discussion and critical Most students study The Dynamic Cell 2 appraisal skills. All students undertake an Biomedical Sciences and Genes & Gene Action 2. You can also individual research project. Page 98 choose courses from other areas. At the end of Year 2, you will progress into your chosen biological subject specialisation. The University of Edinburgh 112 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 113

Further information and programme-specific page page Chemistry entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/3 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Science & Engineering Chemistry At a glance

Contact Dr Peter Kirsop Why choose Chemistry Email [email protected] at the University of Edinburgh? Tel +44 (0)131 651 7290 In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014, overall, Study abroad? Yes 95 per cent of our research was rated world-leading or internationally excellent. Advice for applicants Funding to develop our teaching infrastructure means Typical to minimum grades required: we now offer some of the finest facilities in the UK. Chemistry Science & Engineering SQA Highers AAAA to AABB. “I really like the sense of A Levels AAA to ABB. Many of our programmes allow a great range of options community in the School IB 37 to 32 points (grades 555 at HL). as well as the opportunity to study abroad or spend time of Chemistry. Staff are Second-year entry: in industry. SQA Advanced Highers AAA to AA. approachable and make A Levels A*AA to AAA. a conscious effort to help IB 38 points (grades 666 at HL). Introducing Chemistry in any way they can, Please note This indicates the overall Chemistry is the study of atoms, molecules and ions – contributing to the first-class standards required to consider you for entry. their physical and chemical properties, their composition Typical and minimum grades are explained on learning experience.” page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, and structure, and their role and uses in every aspect of Ben Arenas including the subjects you need, vary by our lives. MChem (Hons) Chemistry graduate programme. Please check the full details before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/3 Our programmes retain a broad perspective, preparing you for a range of potential careers in chemistry, or science Programmes more generally. All our programmes include practical aspects to develop your analytical, problem-solving and BSc (Hons) Chemical Physics F334 numeracy skills. Small-group workshops, tutorials and Chemistry Global Select Pathway F101 presentations will improve your communication and BSc (Hons) / MChem – 5 years presentation skills, making you attractive to employers Chemistry F100/F104 in many areas of industry and commerce. Chemistry with Environmental & Sustainable Chemistry F140/F144 The School of Chemistry has an enthusiastic and Chemistry with Materials Chemistry committed staff team that provides a supportive F1F2/F1FF learning environment and a flexible approach to study. Medicinal & Biological Chemistry Year by year… FC17/FC1R

MChem – 5 years Accreditation Career opportunities Year 1 Year 3 Chemistry with a Year Abroad F1TX All our chemistry programmes are Our graduates are highly regarded You will spend approximately a third of your You will study compulsory chemistry first year in chemistry lectures, laboratory courses that provide a foundation for the Chemistry with Environmental & Sustainable accredited by the Royal Society of by national and international Chemistry and a Year Abroad F145 classes and small-group tutorials. For all remaining honours years. If you are studying Chemistry. Our chemical physics employers. Many graduates move Chemistry with Environmental & Sustainable students a mathematics course is also the chemical physics programme you will programmes are also accredited into careers in the oil, chemical or Chemistry and Industrial Experience F143 required. The remainder of your curriculum take a combination of chemistry and by the Institute of Physics. pharmaceutical industries, in sales Chemistry with Industrial Experience F102 can be chosen from a broad range of physics courses. Chemistry with Materials Chemistry and a and marketing or research and courses from across the University. Additional costs development roles. Some graduates Years 4 & 5 Year Abroad F1FG Year 2 You will need a white lab coat which, choose further study, leading to an In the final year of your BSc, or the final Chemistry with Materials Chemistry and You continue with your chemistry course, two years of your MChem, you will take if you do not already have one, can MSc, PhD or teaching qualification. Industrial Experience F1FA which again takes up about a third of compulsory courses from your programme Medicinal & Biological Chemistry with a be purchased on arrival from the Your programme also prepares your time. Additional courses such as and will choose from a range of other Year Abroad FC1X student Chemistry Society for you for a variety of other careers, Environmental Chemistry, Materials advanced chemistry courses. The Medicinal & Biological Chemistry with around £10. You are also expected including areas such as management, Chemistry, Chemical Pharmacology or placements for the MChem programmes Industrial Experience FC1T to purchase three core chemistry finance or IT. courses in physics or mathematics may be with a year abroad or industrial experience textbooks. Students on Year Abroad required for your specific programme but also take place in the senior honours years. MChemPhys – 5 years or Industrial Experience programmes most programmes still allow considerable All programmes include independent Chemical Physics F333 may incur travel costs. choice of option subjects at this stage. research work and a dissertation in Chemical Physics with a Year Abroad F320 The range of option courses available over addition to taught courses. Chemical Physics with Industrial the first two years allows real flexibility to Experience F336 transfer between different programmes. The University of Edinburgh 114 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 115

Further information and programme-specific page page Computer Science (Informatics) entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/9 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Computer Science (Informatics) & Engineering At a glance Computer science Joint honours programmes Contact Informatics Teaching Organisation Why choose Computer Science (Informatics) at the University of Edinburgh? Computer science is concerned with For most joint programmes you choose Email [email protected] understanding, designing, implementing courses evenly between subjects. This Tel +44 (0)131 650 5194 We are consistently highly ranked for research and teaching and using computing systems, ranging includes BSc (Hons) Computer Science & Study abroad? Yes in computer science and informatics, coming 14th in the in scale and complexity from the tiny Management Science taught jointly with components of a single processor to the University’s Business School. However, QS World University Rankings by Subject 2015. the globe-spanning internet. The core we also have programmes which include Advice for applicants concepts of computing have their roots a smaller number of management Informatics students come from diverse backgrounds in mathematics and logic, such as courses from the University’s School of Typical to minimum grades required: and enjoy a strong community that will support you what it means to compute, and what Engineering: BEng Artificial Intelligence SQA Highers AAAA to AABB. in your studies and extra-curricular activities. problems can or cannot be computed. with Management, BEng Computer “The courses here not A Levels AAA to ABB. It also concerns the practical techniques Science with Management, and BEng only prepare me for the IB 37 to 32 points (grades 655 at HL). With a range of more than 60 specialist courses, of programming computers to solve Software Engineering with Management. professional aspect of my Second-year entry: we will work with you to choose a programme real and difficult problems, and there In addition to the BEng Computer SQA Advanced Highers AAA to AA. of study that fits your needs and interests. are many links to other subjects, from Science & Electronics, you can also future career but also A Levels A*AA. psychology (how humans interact with study Electronics jointly with Software provide the crucial soft skills IB 38 points (grades 666 at HL). computers, how computers can be Engineering, and in a five-year MEng given human capabilities) to electronics programme, see page 120. for success. I definitely feel

Computer Science (Informatics) & Engineering Introducing Computer Science (Informatics) Please note This indicates the overall (how to exploit digital circuitry and the University of Edinburgh standards required to consider you for entry. peak efficiency, the possibilities for Career opportunities Typical and minimum grades are explained on Informatics is the study of information, computation and parallel and quantum computing). Our graduates have excellent career focuses on both, and in the page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, communication in artificial systems such as computers, This intellectually challenging subject prospects. The vast majority make direct right amounts.” including the subjects you need, vary by and in natural systems such as brains, genes and living programme. Please check the full details underpins the core technologies of vocational use of their qualification in Tomas Langer before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/9 cells. We offer programmes in computer science, artificial the 21st century, and can be a route the IT industry. Increasingly however, 4th year BSc (Hons) Computer Science intelligence, software engineering, cognitive science and to many different career paths. our graduates also find work in the trades, industries and professions that Programmes in informatics, which draws on all of these disciplines. Informatics rely heavily on computing systems, We offer an integrated programme including media, communications, BSc (Hons) taking you to a masters level finance, energy and medicine. Artificial Intelligence G700 Studying at the University of and actions. Thus AI is both a science qualification over five years. The first Artificial Intelligence & Computer Science Edinburgh’s School of Informatics and an engineering discipline. three years of the MInf are similar to our GG47 will provide you with a good Applications of AI range from BSc and BEng programmes providing a Artificial Intelligence & Mathematics GG17 foundation in computer science ‘smart’ controllers for household firm foundation for advanced study in Cognitive Science C859 and will offer a new perspective on devices to computers that can informatics. A diverse range of topics Computer Science G400 ways that computational thinking converse in English, play games, is covered including computer science, Computer Science & Management can be applied to different settings. conduct intelligent web searches artificial intelligence, linguistics, Science GN42 You will develop a solid scientific or act as the brain of a robot. cognitive science, neuroscience, Computer Science & Mathematics GG14 understanding, and the practical psychology and biology. The final Computer Science & Physics GF43 skills required to analyse, design, Cognitive science two years of study include a personal Year by year… BEng (Hons) implement and maintain computer- You will study the mental and project. The final year offers access to based systems in any setting. computational abilities that a wide range of masters-level courses Artificial Intelligence & Software Year 1 Year 3 Engineering GG67 make up the human mind. This given by leaders in their chosen fields. You will be introduced to the Your studies will become more focused, with Artificial Intelligence with Management Our MInf programme allows you includes reasoning, memory, fundamental principles of computation a choice of up to eight courses specific to G7N2 to study up to masters level as problem-solving, human language Software engineering and programming, and you will learn your programme, chosen from a range of an undergraduate. You will take and communication, and their The study of software engineering will Computer Science G401 how information can be represented around 20, together with individual practical advanced courses, study subjects underlying brain mechanisms. You Computer Science with Management G4N2 teach you how to write good software and processed in computer systems. For work and a large-scale group project. Software Engineering G600 in depth and choose from a broad will explore how computational and give you the engineering skills most of our programmes you will study Software Engineering with Management range of topics. modelling complements the needed to meet requirements such mathematics courses in calculus and linear Year 4 (& 5 for MInf) G6N2 disciplines of psychology, philosophy as reliability, maintainability, usability algebra, in addition to courses from a wide You will build a portfolio of between six and Artificial Intelligence and linguistics. A cognitive science range of subjects across the University. 10 specialised courses, chosen from a range MInf – 5 years and cost-effectiveness. Our programme Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the programme allows you to combine is directed towards the practical of around 35 that match your particular Informatics G500 Year 2 interests. In this period you will undertake attempt to build artificial systems informatics with a range of courses application of computing sciences, You will cover topics in formal and natural an individual research project and write a that have intelligent behaviour. from psychology, linguistics, as computer systems grow in size language processing, algorithms and data dissertation on your chosen topic. There are two main directions of philosophy and neuroscience. and complexity. structures, computer systems, software research. One is to understand engineering, reasoning and agents. The natural intelligence by the use particular combination of topics depends of computer models. The other on your chosen programme. For most of provides techniques and our programmes you will also study discrete technology for building systems mathematics and probability, and select capable of intelligent decisions other courses of your choice. 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Further information and programme-specific page page Earth Sciences entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/7 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Earth Sciences Science & Engineering Earth At a glance over billions of years and predicting Additional costs Contact Dr Jenny Tait Why choose Earth Sciences at the University of Edinburgh? what it will be like in future. You will You will be expected to pay up to 50 Email [email protected] develop and apply key scientific and per cent of travel and accommodation Tel +44 (0)131 651 7069 Earth Sciences was rated ‘excellent’ in the most recent transferable skills to answer fundamental costs for your residential field trips. Study abroad? Yes Teaching Quality Assessment, and ranked 15th in the questions in earth science. Career opportunities QS World University Rankings by Subject 2015. The The five-year MEarthSci programme The vast majority of our graduates Advice for applicants School of GeoSciences was identified in the Research follows BSc Geology until the end of move straight into degree-related Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 as having the greatest Year 4. In Year 5 you will develop your employment or further study. Our Typical to minimum grades required: analytical skills and a higher level of graduates are highly sought after by SQA Highers AAAA to ABBB. concentration of world-leading and internationally understanding of the Earth system. energy companies, environmental “The most challenging part of

Earth Sciences Science & Engineering A Levels AAA to ABB. excellent researchers in the UK. consultancies and the financial sector, my programme is probably IB 37 to 32 points (grades 555 at HL). Geology & Physical Geography and many also find employment in We are one of the largest groupings of earth scientists This programme explores the field work. It is non-stop work Second-year entry: the areas of environmental planning, SQA Advanced Highers AAA to AAB. in Europe. As a result, we are able to offer a broad processes that shape the Earth. It geoconservation, science but you learn so much and it’s A Levels A*AA to AAA. range of courses in most aspects of earth sciences from develops an integrated understanding communication and education, great to use the information IB 38 points (grades 666 at HL). introductory levels through to specialist research levels. of the Earth as a connected system – engineering and the balance of the topography of which is developed renewable and non-renewable from the classroom in real Please note This indicates the overall Our programmes provide a broad range of compulsory through the interaction of surface resources. We have a professional life situations.” standards required to consider you for entry. and deep Earth processes. advisory board that provides support Typical and minimum grades are explained on courses, and flexibility through option choices, in Kyle Laing on employability skills. page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, 2nd year BSc (Hons) Geology fundamental and applied subject areas. We focus on The five-year MEarthSci programme including the subjects you need, vary by & Physical Geography programme. Please check the full details individual, student-centred learning and teaching. You follows BSc (Hons) Geology & Physical before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/7 will also have the opportunity to take part in overseas Geography until the end of Year 4. In Year 5 you will develop further fieldwork trips to destinations that may include Cyprus, independence as well as your analytical Year by year… Programmes Jamaica, France, Germany, Spain and Iceland. and critical thinking skills to understand connectivity in the Earth system. Year 1 Year 4 BSc (Hons) You will study your compulsory subject(s) plus You will continue with your specialised Environmental Geoscience F630 Introducing Earth Sciences Geophysics option courses to be selected either from studies through compulsory and option Geology F600 Geophysics programmes study the related subjects (eg geology, geography, earth sciences courses. Fieldwork Geology & Physical Geography FF68 Studying earth sciences at Edinburgh offers you an Earth’s internal structure and dynamics archaeology, astronomy, oceanography, possibilities include residential trips to Geophysics F660 opportunity to study all aspects of the Earth, from through the use of physics and environmental processes, meteorology and Cyprus, Germany or France, or within the UK, Geophysics & Geology F690 formation, planetary accretion and the evolution of life mathematics. You will learn the computer science) or from elsewhere within depending on your programme. In addition, Geophysics & Meteorology FFP8 fundamental physical principles and the University. If you are studying one of you will complete your honours dissertation to present day surface and environmental processes and the geophysics programmes, you will take work with individual supervision. On MEarthSci – 5 years mathematical techniques underpinning the impact of global climate change. The earth sciences the subject, and their application to courses in mathematics, geophysics and programmes with a professional placement, Geology F640 geology. All programmes include fieldwork you will spend Year 4 working in industry fields as diverse as oil and gas Geology & Physical Geography FF6V embrace many of the natural and physical science trips in Edinburgh and the Lothians and or with a professional organisation. exploration, environmental monitoring subjects, including mathematics, physics, chemistry, most include trips further afield. MEarthPhys – 5 years and protection, and mitigation of Year 5 Geophysics M7G6 biology and geography, to understand the Earth and natural hazards. You will also gain an Year 2 You will complete high-level courses and Geophysics & Geology L3R7 its development through time. understanding of the inner workings Each programme has a prescribed set of a dissertation in a subject area of your Geophysics & Geology with Professional of our planet. The five-year MEarthPhys compulsory courses dedicated to that choice. You will also take part in a field Placement L5T6 programme follows BSc Geophysics until stream. In addition, you will select option trip to Iceland if you are on the MEarthSci Geophysics & Meteorology K7T8 courses from across the School or University programme. All of our integrated masters Our programmes all have a strong Environmental Geoscience the end of Year 4. In Year 5 you will focus Geophysics & Meteorology with depending upon your interests. Depending programmes provide you with the practical element where your Can man coexist with nature? on an independent research project. Professional Placement K8T9 upon your programme and chosen subjects, opportunity to advance your research observational, analytical and This question is at the heart of there are various field trips in Scotland and skills and gain a deeper understanding Geophysics with Professional Placement quantitative skills are developed, our BSc (Hons) Environmental Placements to the Lake District. of your subject. U9H6 Students on our Geophysics with including computer modelling and Geoscience programme. You will Year 3 programming. Fieldwork is central explore the Earth’s environments Professional Placement programmes will spend 12 months working in Your studies will focus on your chosen branch to all our programmes and is an and the processes that maintain and of earth sciences with specified courses. You industry or with another professional important part of building a sense modify its surface, including man’s will also carry out independent fieldwork of community during your studies. impact on atmospheric, terrestrial organisation. Placements for other projects and have the opportunity to take Destinations include local iconic and marine geochemical cycles. programmes are in the form of short part in field trips, which include residential landmarks, such as geologist James or vacation internships, which you can courses in north west Scotland and Spain. If Hutton’s unconformity at Siccar Geology arrange yourself or with the help of you are studying environmental geoscience Point in East Berwickshire, and You will study our planet’s the careers service. you will also take part in a two-week locations abroad, such as Jamaica, evolution, understanding how it residential field trip to Jamaica, focusing Spain and Cyprus. first formed, how it has changed on terrestrial and marine processes of environmental and ecological importance. The University of Edinburgh 118 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 119

Further information and programme-specific page page Ecological & Environmental Sciences entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/2 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Ecological & Environmental Sciences Science Engineering At a glance The programme will provide you with Additional costs Contact Ed Mitchard Why choose Ecological & Environmental Sciences at the University of Edinburgh? the skills and knowledge to tackle There are three compulsory field trips, Email [email protected] environmental issues, design robust in Years 2, 3 and 4. These are heavily Tel +44 (0)131 650 7211 In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014, the strategies for sample collection, subsidised, but have a current additional Study abroad? Yes make ecological and environmental cost of £25, £155 and £140 respectively. School of GeoSciences was identified as having the UK’s measurements, evaluate the significance greatest concentration of excellent researchers in Earth of results and manage conservation Career opportunities Advice for applicants and Environmental Sciences. Some 78 per cent of our and environmental protection projects. These programmes are particularly research activity is in the highest categories, 4* and 3*, relevant for students interested in Typical to minimum grades required: Ecological & Environmental working for an environmental SQA Highers AAAA to ABBB. which are rated world-leading or internationally excellent. Sciences with Management consultancy or conservation organisation “Personal tutors and teachers A Levels AAA to ABB. There are residential field trips in some of the most You can combine your study of ecological but also prepare you for careers in the have always been available IB 37 to 32 points (grades 555 at HL). and environmental sciences with the forestry and water industries. beautiful areas of Scotland, and opportunities to study of management. In addition to and willing to help in my Second-year entry: SQA Advanced Highers AAB. arrange scientific expeditions in the UK and abroad. the above, you will study management Graduates have also gone on to work experience. Beyond courses from the Business School and for government agencies providing A Levels A*AA to AAA. You will be taught by top-rated academic staff who motivating you to do IB 38 points (grades 666 at HL). the School of Economics as well as from policy advice or have entered teaching, are leaders in their fields. schools across the College of Science finance and management. Many your best, they care about Please note This indicates the overall & Engineering. This programme is students use the University’s research following your path of standards required to consider you for entry. particularly relevant to those seeking contacts to gain experience in their

Ecological & Environmental Sciences Science Engineering Typical and minimum grades are explained on careers in policymaking, consultancy or area of interest before starting work studies and making sure you page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, Introducing Ecological & Environmental Sciences in the management of natural resources. or continuing with their studies. keep up with your work.” including the subjects you need, vary by The growing world population means we now face programme. Please check the full details Eleonora Faraggiana before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/2 problems of over-exploitation of natural resources, 3rd year BSc (Hons) Ecological rapid climate change and habitat degradation. Ecology & Environmental Sciences Programmes is the scientific study of the interaction of organisms with each other and their physical, chemical and biological BSc (Hons) environment. Environmental sciences integrates biological, Ecological & Environmental Sciences CF17 chemical and physical sciences to understand our Ecological & Environmental Sciences with changing environment. A combination of the two is vital Management CN12 Year by year… to understanding and tackling these global issues. The study of ecological and environmental sciences will appeal Year 1 Year 3 Year 4 to students with an interest in the diversity of the natural You will be introduced to fundamental You will start the year with a week-long You will continue to study compulsory aspects of ecology through compulsory summer field course at the University’s ecology courses, including a week-long world and those concerned with environmental issues. courses Origin and Diversity of Life and outdoor centre in the Scottish Highlands. summer residential field trip in Argyll, and Biology, Ecology and Environment, You will continue with compulsory ecology choose from a wide selection of option introducing the organisation of ecological courses, including Ecological Measurement courses, learning at the cutting edge of Curriculum choice land-use change, while also gaining communities and the influence of the and Population and Community Ecology. various ecological and environmental There is a choice of two a broad understanding of physical, environment on living organisms. You will You will also choose at least one of the disciplines. You will study Professional Skills programmes: you can either take chemical and biological sciences. also undertake a mathematical course, courses Natural Resource Management or in Ecological and Environmental Sciences such as Quantification in the Life Sciences. Environmental Pollution. In addition, you will and Critical Thinking in Ecological and Ecological & Environmental Sciences Through field studies and taught In addition, you will be able to select select two courses from other programmes, Environmental Sciences. You will also or Ecological & Environmental courses you will discover and test courses from other academic areas, such as Animal Diversity & Evolution, complete a specialised honours dissertation, Sciences with Management. For methods used in ecological and some directly related, such as geography, Behavioural Ecology, Evolution & Ecology with individual supervision. Most students each, there is a broad range of topics environmental analysis. Later in the chemistry or geology, and some that of Plants, Geochemistry, or Quaternary do outdoor field data collection as part available, with the opportunity to programme you will explore topics may help to widen career opportunities, Environmental Change. Alternatively, of their project and many travel abroad. specialise in the area(s) of ecology such as water resource management, including modern languages, computing, there are opportunities to spend Year 3 and environmental sciences that land use, environmental pollution management and business studies. abroad through one of the University’s exchange programmes. interests you most in later years. and environmental modelling. You Year 2 will be taught by staff involved in You will start your second year with a Ecological & Environmental high-level research in these subject nine-day field course (Field Ecology), which Sciences areas. You will have the opportunity runs immediately after the end of the second You will study a wide variety of to undertake research projects, semester of Year 1. During the year you will courses, starting with those focused including an independent research also study Principles of Ecology, Soil, Water on the origins of life, the basics of project in Year 4 and will complete and Atmospheric Processes, and Ecological & ecological theory, and global field and laboratory assignments, Environmental Analysis. You can choose other environmental processes. You will including at least three week-long courses in related areas, including Animal examine topics such as biodiversity, field trips in Scotland. Biology, The Green Planet, Oceanography conservation management and and Environmental Chemistry. The University of Edinburgh 120 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 121

Further information and programme-specific page page Engineering entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/11 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Engineering Science & At a glance of the multidisciplinary nature of modern Additional costs Contact Recruitment & Admissions Officer Why choose Engineering at the University of Edinburgh? engineering projects. On graduation You will be expected to purchase your Email [email protected] from any of our programmes you will own protective clothing, with a typical Tel +44 (0)131 650 7352 We offer a highly flexible first year, allowing you leave with a thorough, core knowledge, cost of between £8 and £60 depending Study abroad? Yes together with analytical, practical, upon your programme. to experience several strands of engineering design and communication skills, before specialising. enabling you to join a design, production Scholarships Advice for applicants or research team – or move rapidly into Students on Electronics & Electrical Our students have the opportunity to spend an management and leadership roles. Engineering programmes are eligible Typical to minimum grades required: extended period in industry during their studies. for a number of industrially-funded

Engineering Science & SQA Highers AAAA to AABB. You can keep your options open between scholarships from various sources. “The University’s close Teaching staff use their world-changing research A Levels AAA to ABB. these disciplines by applying for H100 Please check online for details. connection with industry IB 37 to 32 points (grades 655-555 at as a basis for challenging, up-to-the-minute teaching. Engineering. In Year 1 you will study a HL). general engineering course that covers Career opportunities was an important factor Edinburgh engineering graduates are actively recruited Second-year entry: all four teaching areas. You must follow Studying engineering at the University for me. I want to gain by a huge range of leading-edge companies in at least two of these, but can elect to SQA Advanced Highers AAA to AA. of Edinburgh prepares you for a career experience in various firms A Levels A*AA to AAA. engineering, finance, management and other fields. study three or four if you wish. The route as a professional engineer in the UK IB 38 points (grades 666 at HL). provides an insight into engineering as or abroad and all courses meet the during my studies and I a whole, and helps you focus on areas requirements of the UK professional believe the University’s Please note This indicates the overall Introducing Engineering of particular interest. On completion of engineering bodies. Typically many standards required to consider you for entry. the first semester, you will discuss your of our graduates move on to work in close links with industry Typical and minimum grades are explained on options with your personal tutor and internationally leading engineering page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, Engineers create innovative solutions to real-world will help me gain the transfer to one of the programmes including the subjects you need, vary by problems. We invent products, systems and processes companies, in technical, consultancy experience I would like.” programme. Please check the full details offered by the School of Engineering. and managerial roles, including that are faster, smaller, cleaner, safer, stronger, more Emily Wang before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/11 All programmes, with the exception of company directorships. Alternatively, efficient, more environmentally friendly, more Structural Engineering with Architecture, many of our graduates have gone on 2nd year MEng (Hons) Electronics economical, more sustainable and more marketable. are available through this route. to work in other areas, including the & Electrical Engineering Programmes Engineering is all around us, making up much of what civil service, education, the armed Suitably qualified students may opt forces and the financial sector. BEng (Hons) we take for granted – telecommunications, transport, to apply for direct entry to Year 2, in Engineering Global Select Pathway CH91 energy generation and distribution, buildings, bridges, which case flexibility is reduced, but water supply, materials, fuels and much more. the length of study is the same as a BEng (Hons) / MEng (Hons) – 5 years comparable degree in the rest of the Chemical Engineering H800/H804 UK. Note that H100 and Structural Chemical Engineering with Management Engineering with Architecture are H8N2/H8NF Engineering at Edinburgh has a engineering and computing tools not available to students applying Civil Engineering H200/H203 Year by year… long and distinguished history and to conceive, design, build and for direct entry to Year 2. Electrical & Mechanical Engineering enjoys a vibrant and successful operate the built environment HH36/HHH6 Year 1 Year 4 present. As an Edinburgh graduate, that surrounds us. Accreditation Electrical Engineering with Renewable you will have a unique blend of Your time will usually be divided between You will concentrate on specialist study and Energy H6H2/H6HF • Electronics and electrical All our MEng programmes are accredited engineering, mathematics and option innovative coursework that will prepare you technical skills, ingenuity and engineering – designing and as fully satisfying the educational base Electronics & Electrical Engineering entrepreneurship, opening the courses. You study several branches of for your professional career. Increasingly developing atomic scale for a Chartered Engineer (CEng). All our engineering, followed by the first in-depth you will spend time on individual or group H600/H601 door to a rewarding career. Electronics & Electrical Engineering with electronics and nanotechnology, BEng programmes are accredited as study of your preferred subject. For most design projects, including working with for consumer electronics and partially satisfying the educational base of our programmes you can choose an students from other disciplines in our Management H6N2/H6NF Disciplines Electronics & Software Engineering automated control through for a Chartered Engineer (CEng). An option course from the sciences or the arts. unique interdisciplinary design projects, You will study a programme that GH66/GHP6 to power generation and accredited programme is needed to Chemical engineering students must take initiated with support from the Royal draws material from one, or more, Engineering H100 (for either BEng or MEng) distribution for the country. complete the CEng educational base. chemistry in Year 1. Academy of Engineering. MEng students Mechanical Engineering H300/H303 of our four teaching disciplines: will produce a substantial project that may • Mechanical engineering – the Year 2 involve working overseas or in industry. Mechanical Engineering with Management analysis, design and manufacture Placements You will study your chosen branch of H3N2/H3NF • Chemical engineering – Year 5 (MEng) of an enormous range of industrial Students on MEng programmes in engineering, supported by classes in Mechanical Engineering with Renewable exploring the development products and systems – almost chemical engineering, electronics, mathematics. You will begin to apply You will have further opportunities to Energy H3F8/H3FV and operation of processes your scientific and mathematical skills broaden and deepen your understanding anything with moving parts, from electrical engineering and mechanical Structural & Fire Safety Engineering that produce the materials and engineering can apply for an industrial to real problem solving. of fundamental engineering concepts and HH21/HHF1 products that we all depend washing machines to aircraft and to develop your skills in applying this hip joints to wind turbines. placement. These are taken in Years 3, Year 3 Structural Engineering with Architecture on as safely, sustainably and 4 or 5 and are at least six months in knowledge in a range of specialist areas. H2K1/H2KC economically as possible. You will now be able to focus almost Our programmes cross the length. These are assessed, and count entirely on your chosen field of engineering. MEng (Hons) – 5 years • Civil and environmental traditional engineering boundaries towards your final degree. At the end of Year 3, you will have the Electronics & Computer Science GHK6 engineering – the creative through cross-disciplinary design option of completing one more year for a BEng (Hons) or studying for a further and sustainable application of projects and teaching, in recognition physics and mathematics, using two years for an MEng (Hons). The University of Edinburgh 122 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 123

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Contact Dr Tom Slater Why choose Geography Email [email protected] at the University of Edinburgh? Tel +44 (0)131 650 2624 You will be taught by top-rated academic staff who are Study abroad? Yes leaders in their fields. The School of GeoSciences was identified in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) Advice for applicants 2014 as having the greatest concentration of world-leading and internationally excellent researchers in the UK. Typical to minimum grades required: Geography Science & Engineering SQA Highers AAAA to AABB. You will have access to excellent facilities, including “Studying at Edinburgh A Levels AAA to ABB. laboratories for physical geography, specialist computer provides me with unique IB 37 to 32 points (grades 555 at HL). work, geomatics, image processing and more. opportunities I would not Second-year entry: SQA Advanced Highers AAB. We offer an exciting programme of fieldwork with trips have had anywhere else. My A Levels A*AA. to Iceland, Turkey, Berlin, Cape Town, Wales and across programme is challenging IB 38 points (grades 666 at HL). Scotland, as well as local day trips. my ways of thinking and Please note This indicates the overall standards required to consider you for entry. how I view the world.” Typical and minimum grades are explained on Katja Nacevski page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, Introducing Geography 2nd year MA (Hons) Geography & Politics including the subjects you need, vary by Geography is the study of the powerful forces shaping programme. Please check the full details before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/8 the world in which we live. It is a diverse and integrative discipline spanning the boundary between the physical Programmes world and social sciences or humanities. Geography can be studied as a physical science resulting in a BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) award, or as a social science or humanities subject for an Geography F800 MA (Hons) award. If you study it as a physical science you MA (Hons) may focus on the environment, mainly on landscapes and Geography L700 their evolution through space and time. If you study it Geography & Archaeology LV74 Geography & Economic and Social History as a social science or humanities subject you will learn LV73 about the relationships between people and their social, Geography & Economics LL71 cultural, political and economic worlds. In both cases, Geography & Politics LL72 the relationship between the human and physical Geography & Social Anthropology LL76 Year by year… Geography & Social Policy LL74 environments is central, and both BSc and MA students Geography & Sociology LL73 choose human geography or physical geography options Year 1 Year 3 Geography with Environmental Studies L7F9 or a combination of both. You will study the compulsory courses You will take courses that explore the Human Geography and Physical Geography, nature of geographical knowledge and which introduce key geographic ideas. methodology together with courses that They focus on global economic, social develop skills in research and analysis. Additional costs Career opportunities and environmental problems and change. Fieldwork in Istanbul, Berlin and Wales The School provides a 50 per cent Studying geography at Edinburgh You can also choose courses from other is offered. This provides an introduction subsidy for all fieldwork courses. prepares you for a range of careers, academic areas and although BSc students to a range of research methods. You will Students have the opportunity to including teaching, planning, are encouraged to choose science-based complete two option courses drawn from a take part in field courses both surveying, environmental subjects, and MA students to take social wide selection related to staff research. You within the UK and abroad. consultancy, non-governmental science subjects, there is room for flexibility. will also choose a topic for your dissertation and submit your research plan. organisation (NGO) work and Year 2 Study abroad cartography. Recent graduates You will take Fundamental Methods Year 4 You will have the opportunity have also moved into finance, in Geography. You can also choose to In addition to writing your dissertation, to study the European exchange marketing and law. Many students study Economic & Political Geography, you will take Geography, Science & Civil programme Erasmus in Year 3 or to choose to go on to postgraduate Environmental Sensitivity & Change, Social Society, choose one course from a choice study in Canada, the United States study and continue their research. & Cultural Geography and Geomorphology, of research options, including fieldwork of America, Australia or New Zealand. plus one other course. Alternatively you opportunities in Iceland, the Western Isles can choose a minimum of two geography of Scotland or the Scottish Highlands, and courses and three others. take two further honours option courses related to staff research. The University of Edinburgh 124 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 125

Further information and programme-specific page page Mathematics entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/6 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Mathematics Science & Engineering At a glance

Contact Recruitment & Admissions Officer Why choose Mathematics “My maths degree has given Email [email protected] at the University of Edinburgh? me really good problem- Tel +44 (0)131 650 5060 Our last teaching review noted that our academic staff solving skills, and that’s Study abroad? Yes are clearly passionate about their discipline, and their something that employers teaching engages and inspires students. are looking for. Also, Advice for applicants Our graduates go on to rewarding careers in many different working in groups has given Typical to minimum grades required: areas or to further studies at universities across the world. me teamwork skills to apply SQA Highers AAAA to AABB.

Mathematics Science & Engineering in my job at Standard Life.” A Levels A*AA to AAB. The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 rated IB 37 to 32 points (grades 655 at HL). 85 per cent of our research in Pure Mathematics as Catriona Innes MA (Hons) Mathematics graduate Second-year entry: 4*, world-leading, or 3*, internationally excellent. SQA Advanced Highers AAA. Our strengths in research inform our teaching. A Levels A*AA. Additional costs IB 38 points (grades 766 at HL). You will be expected to purchase the Please note This indicates the overall Introducing Mathematics necessary textbooks for your courses. standards required to consider you for entry. Typical and minimum grades are explained on Mathematics is central to everyday life and to the way Career opportunities page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, we see the world. It is an intellectual adventure in its Our graduates have a range of careers including the subjects you need, vary by own right but it is also used to understand the physical open to them. The logical, analytical programme. Please check the full details and practical problem-solving skills you before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/6 world – from black holes to global warming – and to will develop are sought by employers. find solutions in business and industry. Many recent graduates have been employed by large firms in the financial Programmes All of our students take the same compulsory courses sector. Others have gone into fields in their early years and it is often possible to switch including software engineering, BSc (Hons) logistics, education and civil service. Applied Mathematics G120 between our different programmes in Years 1 and 2. Mathematics G100 In later years you can choose from our wide range of Mathematics & Biology B64Z courses in pure mathematics, applied mathematics, Mathematics & Business GN11 Mathematics & Music GW13 statistics, operational research or financial mathematics. Year by year… Mathematics & Physics GF13 Mathematics & Statistics GG13 Year 1 Year 3 Mathematics Global Select Pathway G103 Mathematics programmes Broad and accelerated You will take the compulsory courses You will focus on the main subjects of your Mathematics with Management G1N2 • BSc (Hons) Mathematics allows programmes Linear Algebra, Calculus and Proofs & programme. You will receive an excellent you to tailor your studies to fit your All of our programmes can be taken Problem-Solving. These are common to all grounding in advanced mathematics, MA (Hons) our programmes and will take up half of preparing you for the options available interests. You can also specialise in in broad form, where you will also Mathematics G102 your timetable. They will allow you to build later in your programme. applied mathematics or statistics. study other subjects in Years 1 and on your knowledge of pure mathematics Year 4 MMath (5 years) G101 • For the MA, you will also study 2. These may be in related areas and will introduce you to the more rigorous You will have a wide range of mathematics an arts subject in Years 1 and 2. such as physics or informatics, ways of mathematical thinking required at or from the wide range offered university level. You will also take courses courses to choose from and you can follow • Joint honours options allow across the University. On a broad in subjects other than mathematics. You a programme that suits your particular you to study mathematics with programme, the BSc and MA take will receive support from MathsBase, our interests and career aspirations. We offer a large selection of courses in pure and biology, physics, computer four years and the MMath takes five. popular walk-in help centre, and from our science, artificial intelligence, Student Learning Adviser. applied mathematics, statistics and operational research. You can take options music, business, management, For some programmes, well-prepared Year 2 in areas such as mathematical education, economics or philosophy. applicants can choose second-year You will spend between half and two thirds financial mathematics and mathematical • The MMath adds an extra year of entry and follow an accelerated of your time on mathematics. You will take biology. Current course titles include masters-level study to the end of programme which concentrates compulsory courses in pure mathematics, Fundamentals of Optimization, Algebraic the programme. This is designed on mathematics from the start. We extending your knowledge of calculus and Geometry and Multivariate Date Analysis. for those who want to study in support this with extra mathematics analysis, and will be introduced to the You will have the opportunity to complete abstract ideas of group theory. You will a project that will allow you to research a more depth or who intend to use courses covering the key ideas from the first-year programme. study probability and may also take courses topic in depth. advanced mathematics in their in statistics and applied mathematics. careers or research. From this year onwards you can use the Year 5 (MMath only) MathsHub, our student-run facility that During this year you will take courses is both a social centre and a work space. at masters level. You will also complete a substantial project. The University of Edinburgh 126 Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 127

Further information and programme-specific page page Physics & Astronomy entry requirements at www.ed.ac.uk/ug/4 136 148 for the benefits for applications of studying here and admissions Physics & Astronomy Science Engineering At a glance Mathematical physics Accreditation Contact Caroline Keir Why choose Physics & Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh? This programme is for students All single honours programmes are Email [email protected] interested in understanding the accredited by the Institute of Physics. Tel +44 (0)131 651 7855 In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 96 per fundamental principles of physics, Study abroad? Yes cent of our research was rated 4* or 3*, world-leading or as expressed through the language Career opportunities of mathematics. It encompasses the A wide range of employers recognise internationally excellent, in a joint collaboration with the work of Newton, Maxwell and Einstein that physics graduates have advanced Advice for applicants University of St Andrews. We were ranked fourth in the through to Feynman, Hawking and problem-solving skills and the ability UK for research and third for our performance on quality. Higgs and will equip you for any career to think logically and critically about Typical to minimum grades required: that requires analytical thinking to solve complex situations. Add this to a SQA Highers AAAA to AABB. The School is home to the newly created Higgs Centre the challenging problems facing the high level of mathematical ability, “The School of Physics & A Levels AAA to ABB. for Theoretical Physics. The discovery in July 2012 of a modern world. computing and IT proficiency and Astronomy has a genuine IB 37 to 32 points (grades 655 at HL). communication skills in written, oral candidate Higgs boson at CERN, almost half a century Physics and online media, and graduates have commitment to student

Physics & Astronomy Science Engineering Second-year entry: SQA Advanced Highers AAA. after Peter Higgs’ prediction in 1964 and for which he This programme covers all aspects of opportunities in a diverse range of support. It’s a very friendly A Levels A*AA. was awarded a Nobel Prize in 2013, is a milestone in physics, from its foundations to current careers. Our recent graduates have environment and professors IB 38 points (grades 766-655 at HL). the history of theoretical physics. Rarely in the history research. Whichever field of physics gone on into employment with a wide interests you the most, you will find a variety of organisations, including are approachable and very Please note This indicates the overall of physics has a theoretical prediction been confirmed specialist among our staff, which boasts Google, the European Space Agency, helpful in providing support standards required to consider you for entry. so spectacularly, so long after it was originally made. world experts in particle physics, nuclear the BBC and IBM. Typical and minimum grades are explained on physics, condensed matter, fluids, and advice on academic page 149. Full, detailed entry requirements, This marks the start of a new era in theoretical physics. including the subjects you need, vary by optics, cosmology and astronomy. matters.” programme. Please check the full details The School is home to EPCC, a world-leading Salvatore Tesoro before you apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ug/4 supercomputing facility. Physics and music MPhys (Hons) Mathematical Physics graduate This joint programme, in collaboration with the Reid School of Music, is for Programmes Introducing Physics & Astronomy students with a strong scientific background and interest in music. You BSc (Hons) Physics is the study of matter and motion, what the world will study a combination of subjects, Year by year… Astrophysics F510 is made of and how it works. Physicists study everything including musical acoustics, sound Computational Physics F343 synthesis and perception of sound. Year 1 Year 3 Mathematical Physics F326 from the smallest particles to the structure of the universe. You will study two compulsory courses. You will study thermodynamics, statistical Physics F300 Our programmes are flexible, so you can tailor your study Physics with a year abroad Physics 1A: Foundations presents the pillars mechanics, electromagnetism, optics and Physics & Music FW33 to your interests and chosen career. You will also be able This programme combines the of physics upon which subsequent material is quantum mechanics. We offer a supporting Physics Global Select Pathway F301 opportunity to undertake an innovative based. It will develop your problem solving mathematics course covering Fourier Physics with Meteorology F304 to choose a range of subjects from other academic areas. research project at a partner institution and study skills, is innovative in its use of analysis, probability and statistics, a Theoretical Physics F302 overseas with course content covering technology and offers an interactive learning computing course on numerical algorithms, experience. Physics 1B: Stuff of the Universe and an introductory course to research all aspects of physics from the basics MPhys – 5 years introduces a range of physics topics, methods. Physics students will have access You will learn the fundamental Astrophysics Astrophysics F361 to the current frontiers of knowledge. including waves, introductory quantum to an experimental laboratory, and principles of physics and start to Astrophysics introduces you to the Computational Physics F355 mechanics, nuclear and particle physics and astrophysics students will be introduced to specialise as you progress through basics of physics and demonstrates Mathematical Physics F325 Physics with meteorology how these impact our understanding of the practical astronomy. Computational physics Physics F303 your programme. You will also have how this knowledge can be applied This programme combines the study universe. It also introduces you to university students take further computing courses, Physics with Meteorology 9W23 the opportunity to study abroad to the physics of astronomy. Recent of physics with an introduction to laboratory work. On most programmes you and theoretical and mathematical physics Physics with a Year Abroad W2S4 on the MPhys Physics with a Year astronomical discoveries have made meteorology. You will learn about will be able to choose one or two courses students take further mathematics courses. Abroad programme or our Erasmus it an increasingly popular area of from other academic areas. Theoretical Physics F306 atmospheric processes and the Year 4 or international exchange schemes. study. We have close links with techniques used to study atmospheric Year 2 Two final compulsory courses cover the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, physics, atmospheric dynamics and You study modern physics and physics of relativity, nuclear and particle physics and The core skills you learn, such as how one of the UK’s major centres of the physics of climate. It is particularly fields and matter. Mathematics courses condensed matter physics. Astrophysics to assemble data by experiment, astronomical research. relevant for those interested in a career will cover algebra, calculus, dynamics and students will take compulsory courses in study or calculation and how to in atmospheric science research. vector calculus and you will be introduced astrophysics and cosmology. In addition, draw conclusions from your Computational physics to practical physics, including programming, you will have a choice of option courses observations, will prepare you This physics-based programme is for Theoretical physics data analysis and experimental techniques. covering topics ranging from atmospheric dynamics to macromolecular physics to for a range of careers or for students interested in computing, This programme gives a good general If you enter the programme in Year 2, you general relativity. You will also take part further study and research. modelling and simulation. You will knowledge of physics with an emphasis will take additional introductory courses in project work. study programming, algorithms and on theory, and on the formulation and in classical physics and mathematics. problem-solving methodologies. solving of physics problems using Mathematical physics students will be Year 5 Edinburgh has an excellent reputation mathematics and computing. offered specialist mathematics courses. For MPhys students, a substantial amount of for high-performance computing On most programmes you will be able your final year is devoted to research project and we are home to the EPCC. to choose one or two courses from other work. You will also complete a number of academic areas. advanced-level courses. “Edinburgh is one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, draped across a series of rocky hills overlooking the sea.” Lonely Planet

Scotland’s inspiring capital will be the backdrop to your studies – an irresistible blend of history, natural beauty and modern city life.

Widely known as ‘the Athens of the North’, Edinburgh is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites and was the world’s first UNESCO City of Literature.

Large enough to offer something for everyone, but small enough to feel like home, Edinburgh is a modern, sophisticated and beautiful European city with a diverse, multicultural community.

A single day could see you hillwalking in the morning, lazing on the beach in the afternoon, and enjoying the treasures of medieval lanes or Michelin-starred restaurants by night.

The friends you meet, places you discover and the lasting memories you create contribute as much to your university The Edinburgh experience as your formal learning. Around 100,000 students call Edinburgh home, giving the city a unique buzz and experience ensuring you’ll be in good company. “I knew I had to attend a university that was surrounded by fantastic entertainment, energetic nightlife and an unrivalled character. Edinburgh was the place for me.” Ryan Russell BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences

Edinburgh – best place to live in the UK MoneySuperMarket Quality of Life survey 2015 “I love living in Edinburgh. It is a beautiful city with so much going on. It’s a great place to be a student!” Laura Falkiner-Rogers MA (Hons) Classics

Visit us Open days in 2016: Friday 17 June Saturday 24 September Saturday 8 October www.ed.ac.uk/opendays See what student life Named the UK’s second best is like in Edinburgh student city, and eighth in Europe, www.ed.ac.uk/ in the QS Best Student Cities 2015. undergraduate/ student–life www.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/teaching www.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/degree-structure The University of Edinburgh Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 137 Learn from the best The four-year experience The benefits of studying at the University Edinburgh

Our world-class academics Join us and be part of an enthusiastic “My degree was extremely Our versatile four-year you’ll feel confident choosing which are leaders in their fields, community of pioneers, visionaries My story: programmes let you try area(s) to specialise in. By the time you and scholars, studying the latest graduate, your breadth of knowledge conducting groundbreaking multidisciplinary and a range of subjects before developments in your subject with the Briana Pegado allowed me to explore will be highly prized by employers, research that directly prospect of working on life-changing MA (Hons) Sustainable specialising, for a broader giving you the best chance of success informs the teaching research yourself. so many aspects of my and more flexible education. in your chosen career. you receive. Development As an internationally renowned centre subject area.” Benefits Duration of academic excellence, we’re ranked Scottish programmes traditionally take We have influenced thinking for more Briana enjoyed a wide variety • Flexibility: experience new subjects fourth in the UK for research power, four years. This differs from the rest than 400 years, from our central role of courses thanks to our without committing long term; based on the quality and breadth of our of the UK, but is a long-established in the European Enlightenment to the research, in the Research Excellence flexible four-year structure. • Good results: discover which subjects European model, emulated in the US. development of the technology in Framework (REF) 2014. We’ve forged She went on to be President are best suited to you and tailor your your smartphone. collaborations with leading universities of Edinburgh University programme accordingly; In many of our science and engineering around the world. • Personal development: an subjects, well-qualified applicants may Our approach to sharing knowledge Students’ Association (EUSA). opportunity to grow intellectually; apply for direct entry to Year 2, making and encouraging learning is recognised it possible to graduate with a BSc after nationally and internationally. This • Breadth: wider learning is enriching, three years of study. ranges from the Royal Academy of and attractive to employers.

The benefits of studying at the University Edinburgh Engineering adopting our Exemplars of Our Medicine MBChB is a six-year Teaching Excellence to our pioneering Studying abroad (see page 139) doesn’t programme (subject to validation). development of Massive Open Online have to extend your programme length. When I was applying to Edinburgh and government agencies dedicated Veterinary Medicine BVM&S, and MA Courses (MOOCs). there were a few things I was to renewable energy and community How it works Fine Art take five years. In science interested in, but once I began to development. It has been very exciting and engineering we offer five-year, Our world-leading researchers Most of our programmes in the arts, study I realised the programme I’d to be able to engage with the subject. undergraduate, MChem, MChemPhys, contribute to teaching, sharing their humanities, engineering, sciences or chosen [International Relations] wasn’t Sustainability and sustainable MEarthSci, MEng, MInf, MMath and MPhys discoveries with students. Nobel Prize social sciences let you study a range for me. So I found a programme that development are relatively new programmes, which include an additional winner Professor Peter Higgs proposed of subjects in Years 1 and 2, before suited my interests and switched for concepts that have emerged in the year of in-depth study, often with a the Higgs boson while he was a lecturer specialising in Years 3 and 4. With your my second year. past few decades, and my subject research focus. Again, well-qualified here. Our scientists created Dolly the Personal Tutor (see page 140), you’ll My degree is extremely is constantly being redefined. We’re applicants may apply for direct entry sheep, the first mammal cloned from an usually choose three subjects to study multidisciplinary and has allowed certainly learner-practitioners to Year 2. adult somatic cell. We pioneered the first in Year 1 – either from related areas or to me to explore so many aspects because we’re shaping what automated, industrial assembly robot to experiment with different subjects. of my subject area. The four-year sustainable development means Specific entry requirements for all and created the first genetically In Year 2, you’ll know which subjects programme has proven to be really as we embark on our careers. programmes can be found online: engineered Hepatitis B vaccine. We’re you want to continue and which new flexible for me – it meant that I www.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees still working towards historic firsts today The University is filled with industry ones you’d like to try. By Years 3 and 4, could focus on the subject areas – new treatments for multiple sclerosis, experts and the wonderful part of our that interested me, and take some motor neurone disease and breast degree is that our lecturers are always interesting courses offered by other cancer; and innovative work to tackle visitors. No two lectures are the same schools. Taking courses in schools that climate change. and virtually no lecturer is repeated. had a completely different approach It keeps things fresh and constantly to teaching was a great experience. presents you with a new perspective. Sample programme structure My degree has allowed me to have My time at university has been some practical experiences, going fantastic and I’ve certainly grown YEAR SEMESTER COMPULSORY COURSE ADDITIONAL/OPTION COURSES out into the field and engaging academically and intellectually with sustainability and sustainable 1 1 Business Studies 1 Accountancy Economic Principles while at Edinburgh. and Applications development. We visited nuclear 2 power plants, energy companies 2 1 International Business: Organisational Introduction to Globalisation and Trade Studies Marketing Business Research Methods 2 International Business and “Edinburgh is one of the top campuses the Multinational Enterprise that we target for recruitment. If you 3 1 Year abroad: University of Alberta, Canada are looking for a university that will give 2 you the skills and experiences to have 4 1 International Business in Emerging Markets a successful career, then Edinburgh Brand Cultures is a good place to start.” 2 Management Consulting Managing Across Borders and Trade Procter & Gamble www.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/facilities www.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/go-abroad The University of Edinburgh Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 139 Resources and facilities Expand your horizons The benefits of studying at the University Edinburgh

You will learn in an • You have your own University email We offer more than 1,000 Traineeship Programme. In addition, “It’s a cliché but I really unrivalled environment address. Lecture notes, assessment exchange opportunities more than 300 students participated advice and course information are in one of our many short-term did have the best year of of world-class facilities all available online. worldwide. international programmes worldwide. my life out there. I’d sign and remarkable, historic • You can attend our comprehensive Edinburgh has been a leader in up for another year away buildings, all set against range of library, IT and digital skills Our partners include world-class international student exchanges since institutions such as the California in a heartbeat.” the backdrop of Scotland’s courses. There’s a wide range of its foundation. We offer outstanding Institute of Technology, the Universities Emma Kennedy inspiring capital. self-help material on the web and opportunities, with more than 270 a 24/7 helpline. of Pennsylvania, Melbourne and MA (Hons) German. Emma spent a destinations available to you worldwide. Toronto, ETH Zurich, Heidelberg year at the Free University of Berlin. Learning resources • Our Institute for Academic A ‘Go abroad’ experience offers you: University and the Universities of You’ll get generous, flexible access Development provides study Copenhagen and Amsterdam. to our state-of-the-art library and IT development resources and workshops • international experience through Short-term options resources and study spaces, helping and can advise you on how to become study or work; Student exchange We also offer a wide range of short-term you fit study in to your busy life. a more effective, independent learner. • new perspectives on your subject; An exchange is possible on most of opportunities aimed at providing as • insights into a foreign culture; • Our Office of Lifelong Learning and our programmes. Destination options many students as possible with an • an international network of friends; • The Main Library, in George Square, is Languages for All programmes offer depend on what you’re studying and international experience. one of the largest academic libraries • exciting travel opportunities; and part-time day, evening and weekend securing a place can be competitive. Please note: These are non-credit bearing • new skills that could offer an in the world. It is open 7.30am – classes in an eclectic range of subjects You will usually apply in Year 2 and study options; credit achieved will not count towards The benefits of studying at the University Edinburgh advantage in the job market. 2.30am every day, in both semesters. from Archaeology to Turkish. abroad during Year 3. Most students go your degree. There are a variety of funding options Other site libraries also have extensive abroad for a full year but there are some available. There is a huge range of flexibility and choice to fit around your programme. opening hours, and our award-winning The University is home to a diverse Where? semester-only options. staff are available to help. Last year around 300 students studied range of facilities, including: Please note: Academic credit achieved on at one of our international partner Summer school • In total, our Main Library and site exchange may count towards your Edinburgh universities in countries as diverse as From 2016 we are further expanding libraries hold around 3.4 million • The £43 million ARCHER degree. You won’t pay tuition fees to your host Australia, Canada, the US, Mexico, university and may be eligible for a reduction these short-term opportunities through printed volumes, more than 420,000 supercomputer (Advanced Research Singapore and South Korea. With the or waiver of Edinburgh’s tuition fees. You’re the Summer School Office. We currently electronic books and 45,000 Computing High End Resource) – support of the European Commission responsible for all costs such as travel and housing. offer a four-week summer programme electronic journals. the UK’s primary academic Grants and scholarships may be available, through the framework of the Erasmus+ in Tanzania. This provides an exciting, research supercomputer. particularly on Erasmus programmes. • The DiscoverEd system helps you Programme, almost 500 students immersive and intensive introduction to search and find all our library • One of the UK’s 10 Wellcome Trust studied or worked in Europe. This was the culture and society of Tanzania with resources. Our electronic resources clinical research facilities. either with our Erasmus+ exchange Swahili language. Funding opportunities can be accessed on-or off-campus, • The unique FloWave Ocean Energy partners or through the Erasmus+ are available to eligible students. 24 hours a day. Research Facility, the world’s most • Our Centre for Research Collections sophisticated ocean simulator. is unique in the UK, bringing together • Edinburgh College of Art’s concert hall, A world of destinations a collection of more than 400,000 painting studios and sculpture court. rare books, six kilometres of archives Erasmus and manuscripts, and our museum • The Institute for Astronomy at the exchanges historic Royal Observatory, Edinburgh. collections of art, historical musical Austria instruments and other objects. • The Hospital for Small Animals at Belgium Many of our Special Collections the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Czech Republic are digitised and available online. Studies, which was established in 1823. Denmark Estonia • We offer night owls and early risers • A planned £32 million development Finland 24-hour computer access at several at our Easter Bush campus to create France computer labs across our campuses. a European centre of excellence in Germany • Free laptop loans are available from animal services and food security. Greece our libraries. There is almost 100 per Hungary Iceland cent Wi-Fi coverage in our buildings. Ireland Italy Lithuania International exchanges Malta Argentina Malaysia Netherlands Australia Mexico Norway Brazil New Zealand Poland Canada Russia Portugal Chile Singapore Romania China South Korea Spain Hong Kong Switzerland Sweden India Thailand Turkey Japan United States www.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/support www.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-finance The University of Edinburgh Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 141 Personal support Finance made simple The benefits of studying at the University Edinburgh

We’ve invested £4 million “The most important We awarded more than You can apply to your regional funding “The awards mean that to enhance your student My story: £8 million in undergraduate body (see below) for loans, bursaries or grants to assist with living costs. university life away from experience and provide part of a Personal Tutor Martin Lam system – just knowing bursaries in 2015/16, and Part of your loan entitlement, and all home has been much support and guidance MA (Hons) Sociology Edinburgh ranks fourth in non-repayable bursaries and grants, more affordable and less that are second to none. that someone is there the UK’s most cost-effective will be means-tested: & Psychology student cities.* burdensome. They have We’ll work closely with you to help you: to help, or to speak to.” • Students from Scotland and rest of EU: allowed me to buy all Martin, like all www.saas.gov.uk Tuition fees the relevant textbooks • become a confident, independent • Students from England: undergraduates, has What you pay and the assistance you learner and play an active part in regular meetings with www.gov.uk/student-finance and a laptop.” the University community; and may receive, depend on where you live. • Students from Wales: Nichol Yesuthasan his Personal Tutor. MA (Hons) French & History • develop the graduate attributes Students living in Scotland – If you’re www.studentfinancewales.co.uk required for success at the University studying full time for your first degree, • Students from Northern Ireland: and beyond. you’ll apply each year to the Student www.studentfinanceni.co.uk Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) to Personal Tutors have your fees paid by the Scottish Financial support ICAS Foundation Bursaries of between You’ll be appointed a Personal Tutor, Government. We offer the most generous bursary £1,000 and £2,500 are available for The benefits of studying at the University Edinburgh who will provide personal, one-to-one, packages in the UK for those on the Scottish students studying accountancy academic guidance and support, help The Personal Tutor system adds a have a personal issue you’d like some Students living in England, Wales lowest household incomes. We’re or finance. review your progress, and address any layer of pastoral care and support guidance on you can speak with your or Northern Ireland will be charged committed to helping students of concerns that might affect your studies. in general, which is really useful. Personal Tutor. annual tuition fees (£9,000 in 2016) all ages and social backgrounds enter Lloyds Scholarships comprise 15 You have regular meetings with your There are a lot of layers of support at but will receive a non-means-tested, higher education and recruiting the best awards of up to £19,000 over four In addition, you’ll be able to call on tutor. This means that there is always Edinburgh. Alongside your Personal government-funded loan to pay them. students regardless of financial situation. years, for new UK undergraduates from a Student Support Team that offers a someone you can go to, to discuss Tutor, you have course lecturers Loan repayments don’t start until you’re Our bursaries and scholarships include: below-average-income families. They further layer of pastoral care. The team a personal or academic matter. For and tutors. earning £17,335 (Northern Ireland) or also offer paid internships and require has a wealth of knowledge about the me, this is the most important part £21,000 (England and Wales). University of Edinburgh Bursaries you to undertake volunteering work. University’s services and offers a valuable For me, tutorials are one of the most of the Personal Tutor system – just are awarded to students who live in source of information and guidance. helpful environments in which to Students from the rest of the EU – knowing that someone is there to learn. It’s a group of 10–12 students England, Wales or Northern Ireland. University Scholarships award up help, or to speak to. If you live in the EU, outside the UK, You will automatically be considered to £1,000 a year for students of We also run a system of peer support often tutored by a PhD student. you are also entitled to apply to SAAS on the basis of information you provide physics, engineering, informatics and in the form of student-run helpdesks, Everyone is different and people They’ve recently been through what to have the fees for your first to your funding body. mathematics. Many are sponsored information points, academic families, need different levels of support we’re all going through right now, undergraduate degree paid. by companies that also offer work buddying and mentoring. This allows to adapt to university both socially and this gives your studies a personal Scotland Accommodation Bursaries placements. newer students to call on the help and and academically. I didn’t have touch – the tutor understands what International students – from outside are awarded to undergraduates who advice of more experienced students too many settling-in issues as I’ve we’re experiencing. the EU – full-time undergraduates from receive a Young Students’ Bursary or Coca-Cola Scholarships are available as they progress through university life. moved around a lot, but I did feel There’s always someone you can go outside the EU pay a fixed annual the need of academic support Independent Students’ Bursary from to non-UK EU citizens and cover tuition to who understands how things work tuition fee giving you the reassurance SAAS and are eligible to receive a fees (if not eligible for SAAS funding) Edinburgh University Students’ because university studies are and how the University operates, as of knowing exactly how much you’ll pay Association (EUSA) very different to those at school. guaranteed offer of accommodation and an annual maintenance allowance. well as what’s expected of you as a each year before your studies begin. from the University. You will www.eusa.ed.ac.uk I think the Personal Tutor model student at every point of your studies. automatically be considered on the Deutsche Post DHL Undergraduate is a more systematic way of For full details on tuition fees basis of information you provide to SAAS. Scholarships provide 15 awards EUSA works on behalf of students One of the things I love about supporting students and a more or to check your fee status: of £2,000 a year to students on to ensure you have the best possible university is that the barrier holistic approach to learning and www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/fees Access Bursaries of at least £1,000 Science, Technology, Engineering experience during your time at between students and academics life at university. It’s not just for a year help new UK undergraduates. or Mathematics (STEM) programmes. Edinburgh. EUSA offers a wide range of is lowered compared with being academic feedback or help. If you Living costs will be your main Financial need, personal and family services, including health and wellbeing a pupil in school. expenditure. We estimate these at circumstances are considered. Discretionary and Childcare Funds are advice through the Advice Place. approximately £7,500–£10,000 provided by the Scottish Government for a year depending on your choice UNITE Foundation Student Awards UK students in financial difficulty or to of accommodation and lifestyle. cover the accommodation costs of provide childcare support to UK parents. A breakdown of estimated weekly staying in a UNITE student property, living costs is available online. plus a maintenance allowance of US and Canadian loans £3,000 a year. Priority will be given We are an approved institution for US *Natwest student living index 2015/ HSBC affordable student destinations 2015 to UK students previously in Local and Canadian loans. Students may be Authority or residential care, or those eligible to borrow funds while they See what our students say about estranged from their immediate family. study at Edinburgh. the personal support they receive Watch our video: www.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/tutor www.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/accommodation The University of Edinburgh Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 143 A home away from home The benefits of studying at the University Edinburgh 11

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PL ON year, and apply by the deadline, our delivers a sociable and supportive 17 South Clerk Street LAURIST The benefits of studying at the University Edinburgh guarantee applies to you. We also aim environment. Most residents have a 18 Warrender Park Crescent B NI 05 U C CO C to provide accommodation for as many single study-bedroom in a flat they 19 Warrender Park Road CENTRAL GE L LS GEOR E AREA RE U ON SQUA C students as possible who are studying H 08 typically share with four to six other ST

S 20 T for just part of the year with us. students. Each flat has shared bathroom * Please check online for up-to-date information THE on available accommodation. The listed MEADOWS MAIN I lived at New Arthur Place right next and kitchen facilities, although there LIBRARY accommodation is usually available to MEL 17 to the Pleasance and student gym. Your place in Edinburgh are increasing options available for VILLE D undergraduates but the precise use of R 13 The University is an integral part of the It’s an absolutely ideal location – a en suite study-bedrooms, including our estate is subject to change each year. 18 06 POLLOCK K RDMA ER P HALLS four-minute walk from my University ND city. You’ll be learning – and living – in at Blackfriars Street, Deaconess, RE RC SCIENNES RD AR 19 15 one of Europe’s most vibrant capitals. Murano and Shrubhill. W HMON 07 building and a 15-minute cycle from We have buildings at several sites the part-time work I do. Our undergraduate accommodation is T DA around the city: RD LK E all within a short walk or bus ride from IT New Arthur Place was my first H the city-centre buzz. 20 Central Area/George Square: RD choice, and when I moved in I Most of our schools are located was impressed. The flat had four University-owned and -managed in the city centre. bedrooms, and quite a large kitchen/ accommodation typically includes: TO LITTLE dining area. My room was a very 21 Edinburgh College of Art: The FRANCE CAMPUS good size. It was lightly furnished College’s main building is close 25 • all heating, hot water and but had everything you’d need. to George Square. MA electricity costs; YFIE The Residence Life team is keen to 22 New College (School of Divinity): LD 04

TERR RD • internet facilities in every VILE help students meet other people. One This striking city landmark SA study-bedroom, with Wi-Fi overlooks Princes Street. WEST of the most enjoyable experiences was in the vast majority of study in my first week, when they arranged bedrooms and common areas; 23 Holyrood (Moray House School a meal for 30 of us at an Indian of Education): Close to the Royal WE THE ROYAL ST M restaurant. That night I met people • contents insurance; OBSERVATORY AINS RD 10 Mile and Scottish Parliament. who’ve become probably my closest • support and welfare services from 24 The King’s Buildings: Most 24 friends in Edinburgh. Now I see them our Residence Life teams, including science and engineering subjects most nights – they live two minutes academic and social events to help are taught here. Ten-minute bus away. It’s one of the best things you meet each other and settle in; KING’S BUILDINGS

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See what life is like in www.ed.ac.uk/maps University building University accommodation University accommodation TO EASTER University site BUSH 26 Watch our video: 5-minute walk CAMPUS www.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/accommodation 15-minute walk www.ed.ac.uk/sport www.eusa.ed.ac.uk The University of Edinburgh www.ed.ac.uk/sports-union Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 145 Play. Train. Perform. Edinburgh University Students’ Association (EUSA) The benefits of studying at the University Edinburgh

Whether a recreational and international events. We have “The best gym we’ve All University of Edinburgh Teviot Row House, opened in 1889, is gym-user or a performance two international-standard, floodlit, students are automatically the oldest purpose-built students’ union water-based artificial hockey pitches, ever used.” in the world and sits in the University’s athlete going for gold, our a 3G football/rugby pitch, three 3G Dr Nick Gill made members of EUSA, Central Area next to Potterrow, EUSA’s world-class sports facilities five-a-side pitches, artificial cricket nets, Head of Strength and Conditioning, which works on your behalf unique domed venue. and coaches cater for you. a 100-metre training track and a range New Zealand All Blacks Rugby to ensure you have the best of premium quality grass pitches, possible experience during Recent multimillion-pound In 2014/15 we were ranked third in including a new, Scottish Football redevelopments of EUSA’s facilities the UK for sport by British Universities Association-approved football arena, Perform your time here. include study, social, meeting and We have one of the UK’s most highly and Colleges Sport (BUCS). We offer complete with spectator stand, events spaces alongside retail, bar regarded performance programmes EUSA supports more than 260 a wide range of world-class sport, floodlights and training area. and catering outlets at King’s Buildings for talented individuals and teams. student-led societies, from the fitness and performance facilities. House. In addition, a world-class centre Adventure sports Our top-class coaches, facilities and Aberdeen FC Supporters Club to for student activities including dance Play In addition to adrenaline sports clubs, “I’d encourage any student services currently support more than the Zoological Society. It also offers studios, a multi-purpose performance we have Firbush Point, our stunning 300 students. We offer exceptional student representation, free welfare space and TV and radio production Club and recreational sports residential centre for outdoor activities, interested in sport to come sport-specific programmes with advice, peer learning support and studios will fully reopen, at the iconic Our Sports Union is made up of more located on the banks of Loch Tay in the to Edinburgh. The gym is professional coaches in rowing, award-winning food, drink and Pleasance venue, in September 2017. than 60 sports clubs, catering for all Highlands. It offers tailored activities swimming, hockey, women's fencing, entertainment – across four venues. types of activity and ability level, from amazing, probably one of and services, from windsurfing to archery, orienteering, rugby and

The benefits of studying at the University Edinburgh complete beginner to elite. Our clubs mountain leadership training. Our the best university gyms women's basketball. Our world-class offer weekly coaching and practice, experienced instructors are fully facilities are also regularly used by with opportunities to compete and/or in the world.” accredited and all specialist equipment visiting international teams such as participate in sport on Wednesdays Corrie Scott is available. We also have an indoor All Blacks Rugby, and we routinely and weekends. If more recreational MChem (Hons) Chemistry graduate and climbing and bouldering facility at the Commonwealth Games bronze medallist host major events such as the sporting involvement is your Pleasance Sports Complex, so there’s U-19 Women’s Lacrosse World preference, we run Scotland’s largest plenty of choice to get the pulse racing. Championship in 2015. intramural sports programme, offering informal leagues, tournaments and Train Students on our performance fun events, alongside a pioneering We offer one of the country’s best programmes are offered access ‘EDex’ come and try programme in gym and fitness programmes, with: to the nationally renowned Fitness an array of sports. We also deliver a Assessment and Sports Injury Centre raft of sports related volunteering • flexible and affordable membership (FASIC). They benefit from dedicated and skill development opportunities packages; specialist strength and conditioning in coaching, officiating and expertise in an exclusive use • a year-round programme of more event support. performance gym, and sports than 60 weekly exercise classes; and nutrition and lifestyle advice. We Indoor sports • world-class gyms, fitness challenges also offer dedicated elite sports Our multi-activity sports halls and sports participation events. accommodation for first-year accommodate a variety of sports, students, promotional opportunities with dedicated spaces for squash, Our 10 gyms include a dedicated “If I hadn’t gone to Edinburgh and branded sports clothing, as well dance, boxing, grappling, archery and indoor cycle gym, Velo-city, the I’d never have taken up as sports science support and flexible shooting. We also have a 25-metre, Katherine Grainger Rowing Gym studying and mentoring. There is six-lane pool, indoor climbing and and a newly refurbished 100-station rowing. I’d never have had also access to funding opportunities bouldering walls and saunas. cardiovascular gym, complete with the life I’m currently living.” through the Winning Students network fitness. There is an extensive, Katherine Grainger network. We now boast an Elite Outdoor sports high quality provision for free and Olympic champion rower and Athlete Access Policy to support Our sports ground at Peffermill fixed weights, including a stunning Edinburgh law graduate applications to study at the University Playing Fields is one of Scotland’s underground vault and unique MyGym from talented sports performers. leading outdoor sports facilities area for body conditioning. Our expert and plays host to a multitude of instructors and personal trainers will sports clubs and local, national guide, support and encourage you.

See why we are one of the UK’s Take a virtual tour: leading universities for sport www.ed.ac.uk/sport/ Watch our video: www.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/sport virtual-tours www.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/careers www.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/employability The University of Edinburgh Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 147 Helping shape your career Building your employability The benefits of studying at the University Edinburgh

Six months after graduating, We’re ranked 23rd in the We will support you to get the most My story: “The Careers Service out of your experiences, to: 94 per cent of our students were always really world for the employability are in employment or Caitlin Stronach of our graduates* – we invest • increase your self-awareness; postgraduate study. helpful. They started in your future beyond the BSc (Hons) Mathematics • make the most of existing strengths with my CV and end of your programme. and develop new skills/abilities; This compares with an average across Caitlin secured a job with • make an impact whatever situation UK universities of 89 per cent and in talked me through The development and long-term financial services firm EY you are in; and Scottish universities of 90 per cent. how to improve it.” success of our students is fundamental after a successful internship to our approach, including encouraging • confidently sell and demonstrate Employers are looking for more than just in the US. your efforts beyond graduation. what you have to offer to employers. “I’d recommend students get a qualification. They want a graduate involved with LAUNCH.ed. with the skills and attributes to thrive Employ.ed – internship Many employers expect something in the working world. Studying here is opportunities extra from today’s graduates and the They offer practical support an opportunity to enhance your career – Internships can substantially increase Edinburgh Award helps demonstrate to make your business a to develop new skills and abilities, grow your chance of finding employment and what it is that sets you apart: reality. My sound design in confidence and learn about yourself. we proactively source quality internship www.ed.ac.uk/edinburghaward opportunities for our students and software, Dehumaniser, Employers from all sectors regard recent graduates, including: LAUNCH.ed – backing your

The benefits of studying at the University Edinburgh is now used by industry Edinburgh as an excellent training bright ideas ground for high-flyers and our graduates • on-campus summer internships; We have one of the most entrepreneurial professionals, including are valued for their intellectual ability student bodies in the UK. We have helped Hollywood film studios.” and for the high-level attributes they • part-time internships for PhD students; launch almost 100 new businesses in the Orfeas Boteas develop while studying with us. • opportunities with local employers last three years, ranging from language MSc Sound Design graduate in a range of sectors for final year tuition to robotics companies. Orfeas used LAUNCH.ed to support the Careers Service students and recent graduates; and development of his company Krotos Ltd: Our award-winning Careers Service can LAUNCH.ed, our award-winning www.dehumaniser.com My aim from early on was to focus All the support from the Careers • international summer internships, help with your career, offering impartial, programme for student entrepreneurs, on graduating with a job and I’m Service definitely helped me get developed with our global network professional advice about securing prime embodies our strong enterprise culture. delighted I got one. my internship with EY. I was a Global of employers. employment opportunities – whether or It brings together a range of support Student Exchange Assurance Intern not you’ve mapped out your career path. I used the Careers Service at George services, working with hundreds of with the company for three months. Our paid internships are supported by Square and the King’s Buildings a lot students each year to assess their ideas, It involved completing a cultural a comprehensive development plan to We offer: and they were always really helpful. develop business skills and help start induction in New York and working ensure you benefit from the experience: They started with my CV and talked www.ed.ac.uk/careers/internships their businesses. • an online jobs board of work available me through how to improve it. for three weeks in the EY Boston office, followed by an 11-week while you study and after graduation; The unique LAUNCH.ed service is During my third year I began internship in their Edinburgh office. The Edinburgh Award • face-to-face meetings with employers, applying for internships. There was The activities you pursue alongside your free, confidential, and available to any from top multinationals to local SMEs; a big focus on online tests. E-tray Through the Careers Service I also studies, such as running a sports club, Edinburgh student for the duration of is a new thing many companies secured a mock interview with the part-time work on campus, providing their studies and for up to two years • a comprehensive website and online company. Having had that meant I after graduation. It aims to help you toolkits supporting your development; have started to do – it’s an email peer support or volunteering in the assessment where emails are sent to was a step ahead when I formally community, can prove rewarding in distinguish yourself in a competitive job • personalised guidance and help for job you asking questions and you have to applied for a job with them. So I many ways, including broadening and market and create real entrepreneurial searches, applications and interviews; reply within a deadline, and you learn had experience of what to expect, enhancing your skills and employability. opportunities: www.LAUNCH.ed.ac.uk and feedback. • opportunities to interact with and from it how to manage your time. * Latest Emerging Global Employability learn from business professionals, No matter what year you’re in, The Edinburgh Award recognises your University Rankings and our worldwide alumni network; the Careers Service’s guidance involvement in a wide range of co- and is so helpful. extra-curricular activities, and the skills • bespoke UK and overseas internships. and attributes you demonstrate. The Edinburgh edge “The Edinburgh Award Our EdGE Database showcases a variety of co-curricular and extracurricular allowed me to discover my activities to support your personal strengths and weaknesses, development. The Edinburgh University link lessons learnt and use Students’ Association also offers a comprehensive volunteering service. the qualities I have honed www.employability.ed.ac.uk Did you know? to better myself.” www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/volunteering More than 9,000 vacancies were advertised Bernadine Chua 4th year BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences with the Careers Service in 2014/15. (Physiology) www.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply The University of Edinburgh Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 entry 149 Applications and admissions

We aim to give you the How to apply: How we process applications Entry requirements Our minimum entry requirements are Your personal statement clearest advice possible www.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply Each of our colleges has its own and offer making set at a level that ensures applicants While your academic qualifications admissions team. This means that Our entry requirements are set to have the skills and knowledge to determine whether you enter the about the application Entry requirements overview: while the University has an overarching the academic standard we require successfully complete their programme. selection process, it is not academic process and our www.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/ admissions policy, it is the responsibility you, either: All applicants who meet or are qualifications alone that determine requirements. The entry-requirements of our colleges to decide which predicted to meet our minimum entry whether you will be made an offer of information provided on applicants will be made an offer • to have already achieved, to be requirements, progress to the selection a place. Your academic qualifications, Check programme-specific of a place. considered for an unconditional process. However, competition for personal statement, reference, and the next four pages offers entry requirements: offer of a place of study; or most of our programmes is high and any relevant contextual data, are all www.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees applications generally exceed the an overview for anyone Applications received by the relevant • to be capable of achieving, to be considered within the selection process. number of places available so not all considering applying to UCAS deadline will receive full and equal considered for a conditional offer How to apply applicants who enter the selection consideration. We aim to inform you of a place of study. When considering your personal the University. If you decide All applications to the University for of our decision on your application as process can be made an offer. statement we look for evidence of to apply, we advise you to full-time study are made online through quickly as possible. Provided you have The subject pages in this prospectus Therefore, applicants who are made an motivation, commitment and readiness check the more detailed UCAS. This includes applications from applied by the October or January give you an overview of the grade offer of a place can normally expect to to study your chosen subject at higher requirements that apply to all the information we provide international students outside the UK. deadline, you can expect to receive be required to achieve the typical entry education level. It is therefore vital that our decision by the end of March. programmes in that subject for requirement. This is because there is a you demonstrate a strong interest in, online, including specific You can choose up to five different applicants with Scottish Highers limited number of offers we can make, and preparedness for, the programme entry requirements for programmes or universities on your Applications received after the relevant or Advanced Highers, A Levels or and offers are normally made to the you apply to. each individual programme. application. If you are applying to study deadlines will be considered on an an International Baccalaureate. highest qualified applicants. Where medicine or veterinary medicine, up individual basis at the discretion of this may not be the case, and you If you are applying for a professional to four choices can be used for these the University. As demand for many Because it is only possible to show may receive an offer at the minimum or vocational programme, you should subjects. Your fifth choice should be of our programmes is high, we cannot an overview in print, please check the entry requirement, is: demonstrate a clear understanding used for an alternative, back-up subject. guarantee that late applications will specific subjects and grades required of the profession. This is normally be considered. for entry to individual programmes • if the numbers of applications and supported by evidence of appropriate Your school or college will normally by looking at the detailed entry places available are broadly equal; work experience, volunteering, or work requirements online before you apply. have access to UCAS Apply and be able How we select students • if you are an international applicant shadowing, although we do recognise to support you through the process. At least two professional admissions for a subject other than medicine; or that not all students have equal access If you are applying independently, staff review every application against We also welcome applications from to such opportunities. UCAS can provide further advice on our agreed criteria. Applicants who students with other UK qualifications • if you are eligible to receive a how to apply. See: www.ucas.com have met, or are predicted to meet, as well as a wide range of qualifications contextual offer. Additional requirements our entry requirements are entered from around the world. These entry for specific programmes When to apply into the selection process. This includes requirements are available online. Contextual admissions and offer making Interviews Applications for entry in September 2017 consideration of your academic Applicants to programmes in teacher Typical to minimum grades We recognise that not all applicants can be submitted from 1 September qualifications, the information contained education (including community Our entry requirements are normally have equal opportunities to demonstrate 2016. To ensure your application is in your personal statement and education), nursing, oral health expressed with an upper and lower their potential with their school-leaver considered you should apply by the reference, and any other data and sciences and veterinary medicine, as grade level, for example AAAA to ABBB qualifications. For this reason, we relevant deadline: information considered in our approach well as graduate and mature applicants for SQA Highers and AAA to ABB for A use data on the overall academic to contextual admissions (see page 149). to medicine, may be invited to an Levels. This shows our typical (upper performance of individual schools • 15 October 2016 – deadline for interview as part of the selection level) entry requirement, for example and colleges, and about the relative all applications for medicine and process. We do not interview for AAAA for SQA Highers, and our deprivation of areas throughout the UK, veterinary medicine. entry to any other programmes. minimum (lower level) entry as well as other information. This helps • 15 January 2017 – deadline for requirement, for example ABBB. us identify applicants whose academic Portfolios for art or design all other UK and EU applicants. grades may not be a true reflection Applicants to art, design and fine art • 30 June 2017 – deadline for all other of their potential. This is known as programmes will be asked to submit international applicants. We advise contextualised admissions as it a digital mini-portfolio. Assessment of international applicants to apply by enables admissions staff to consider the mini-portfolio will form part of the 15 January but will accept applications the achievements of applicants, relative selection process. Applicants applying until 30 June. to the context of where they live in to enter Year 2 of our programmes, the UK and the school they attend, who pass the first stage of selection, during the selection process. Even will be invited to bring a full portfolio for programmes in high demand, some to an applicant day. applicants may therefore receive an offer at the minimum.

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Admissions test for Part-time study Mature applicants After you apply Further information Contacts entry to medicine You can study part time on the We welcome applications from applicants After you apply, we will send you For further information, please go online: College admissions teams If you are applying to study medicine, following programmes: who are returning to study after a break information about logging in to the If we are unable to help you online, you must sit the UK Clinical Aptitude of at least three years in their formal University’s MyEd website, which we • How to apply: www.ed.ac.uk/ our College admissions teams are Test (UKCAT) in the summer before • BA Childhood Practice education. We expect adult returners will use to communicate with you undergraduate/apply happy to advise you about admission you submit your UCAS application, • Bachelor of Divinity (BD) to have undertaken recent academic about your application and which • Entry requirements overview: to specific programmes: or apply for an exemption code from • MA Religious Studies. study. Some of the qualifications we you can use to upload any supporting www.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/ the UKCAT consortium. consider for entry include: documentation. It is important that you entry-requirements • Humanities & Social Science: You should apply directly to the also log in to UCAS Track regularly to [email protected] English language University to study part time, not • approved access programmes such check the progress of your application, • Check programme-specific entry entry requirements via UCAS. For further advice, please as the Scottish Wider Access and to note deadlines for responding to requirements: www.ed.ac.uk/ • Medicine & Veterinary Medicine: Unless a higher level is specified in the contact the College of Humanities Programme (SWAP); any offers you are made. If you receive undergraduate/degrees – Medicine, Medical and Biomedical programme-specific entry requirements Sciences: [email protected] & Social Science. • the Credit for Entry Programme, run an offer from us, you may be invited online, our minimum entry requirement Frequently Asked Questions – Oral Health Sciences: by our Office of Lifelong Learning; to attend a post-offer visit day. These for all programmes includes a pass International applicants typically take place between January (FAQs) [email protected] in English at the following grades International applicants will find detailed • Open University credits; and April. You will have the opportunity Answers to an extensive range of FAQs – Veterinary Medicine: [email protected] (or equivalent): entry requirements, including English • Higher National qualifications; to meet academic staff from your are provided online. If your question is language requirements, online. We chosen subject area, see the facilities not covered by our FAQs, you can submit • Science & Engineering: • foundation programmes; and • SQA National 5 grade C offer students from countries whose and attend general information a short enquiry form and we will [email protected] • GCSE grade C school-leaving qualifications are not • other qualifications, such as SQA sessions. You may also be invited to respond directly to you. • IB Standard Level grade 4. comparable to our minimum entry Highers or A levels. attend one of our information events Student Recruitment & Admissions requirements the following opportunities: in the spring. These are held across UCAS If you have a general enquiry about If English is not your first language Disabled applicants the UK, around the world and online. UCAS can advise you on the process applying to the University, or an enquiry we accept the following tests: • International Foundation Programme If you have a disability, health condition, of applying and tracking your application: about several programmes in different – a one-year, full-time programme in or specific learning difficulty, we Terms and Conditions www.ucas.com/apply colleges, please contact: • IELTS the College of Humanities & Social encourage you to declare this on your of Admissions [email protected] • TOEFL-iBT Science in which you develop UCAS application. Your application will Successful study at the University Alternatively, call 0371 468 0468 from • IGCSE academic skills and English language go through the selection process and be stems from a partnership between the UK, or +44 330 3330 230 from International Office • Cambridge CAE proficiency. If successful, you will assessed on the same basis as all other the University and our students. outside the UK. If you are an international student • Cambridge CPE be eligible for entry to many of our applications. However, making us aware Underpinning this partnership is a set with specific questions about our • Pearson Test of English four-year honours degree programmes. of your disability allows us to begin of supportive regulations, policies and entry requirements, tuition fees, • Trinity ISE. Further information is available online. considering your support needs at procedures that form the student funding or immigration, please contact: the earliest stage. • Global Select Pathway Programme contract, and include our Terms [email protected] We also accept some qualifications – allows you to study the first year and Conditions of Admissions. taught in English from specific countries. If you declare a disability and are made of an undergraduate programme Student Disability Service Please check the full details online. an offer of a place of study, you are in biological sciences, chemistry, If you decide to apply to the University If you have a disability, health condition encouraged to contact our Student engineering, mathematics or physics, and are offered a place of study, please or specific learning difficulty and have Direct entry to second year Disability Service as early as possible to with additional support. This enables read our Terms and Conditions of questions about studying here, please You can apply to enter the second year ensure that we can make any necessary you to reach the required standards Admissions online, before accepting contact: [email protected] of many of our science, engineering and arrangements for the start of your in English and fill any gaps in your our offer. You will find information art and design programmes. For all other studies. Alternatively, applicants knowledge, to enable you to progress relating to your offer, your rights as an programmes, applications for second attending one of our post-offer visit successfully to second year of the applicant, what you can expect from year entry are only considered in days can arrange to speak to the normal programme. Applications the University, and what we expect of exceptional circumstances. Student Disability Service. are made through UCAS. Further you. There are contact details within information is available online. the Terms and Conditions should you Deferred entry and gap years have any questions. Please contact the relevant college admissions team to check whether we will consider a deferred application. In some cases you may be advised to apply for immediate entry while on your year out. Applications to veterinary medicine, and from international students applying for medicine, will not be considered for deferred entry – you must apply during your year out. Did you know? Our high-quality, innovative teaching means that 80 per cent of our graduates leave the University with a 1st or 2:1 award. www.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/visiting

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Find out for yourself what If you have questions about Finance Support it’s like to live and study entry requirements or For questions about fees, For questions about support in Edinburgh… programme information, funding, bursaries and for disabilities, please contact: please contact: scholarships, please contact: We offer a range of opportunities to Student Disability Service visit the University, before and after Student Recruitment & Admissions Scholarships & Student The University of Edinburgh, Third Floor you apply, to help you find out more The University of Edinburgh Funding Services Main Library, George Square about studying and living in Edinburgh. 33 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh EH8 9JS The University of Edinburgh, Old College Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Tel +44 (0)131 650 4360 South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL Tel +44 (0)131 650 6828 Open Days Email [email protected] Tel +44 (0)131 651 4070 Email [email protected] Everyone is welcome at our Open Days www.ed.ac.uk/student-recruitment Fax +44 (0)131 650 8223 www.ed.ac.uk/student-disability-service – prospective students, their families, facebook.com/applyedinburgh Fees teachers and careers advisers. Open Email [email protected] Visitors Days provide the opportunity to: twitter.com/applyedinburgh Scholarships If you’re visiting Edinburgh Email [email protected] and want to find out more • attend subject-specific talks International students, Financial aid • speak to current students and staff please contact: Email [email protected] about the University, drop • explore the University The International Office www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding in to our Visitor Centre: • view facilities. The University of Edinburgh 33 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh EH8 9JS Visitor Centre Guided and self-guided tours Tel +44 (0)131 650 4296 The University of Edinburgh We offer guided tours for students and www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international 2 Charles Street, Edinburgh EH8 9AD their families who are unable to attend Tel +44 (0)131 650 2252 an Open Day. These are student-led Email [email protected] tours. Our Student Ambassadors will guide you around the Central Area of the University and answer general queries.

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Post-offer visits In most subjects, if we make you an offer you will usually be invited to a post-offer visit. There you will be able to spend time at your prospective school and speak at length with students and staff.

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