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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGH

Welcome to the University of Edinburgh Influencing the world since 1583

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ContentsChoose Edinburgh ............................................................................................2

Why Edinburgh is the place for you ...............................................................3

Supporting you through your studies ............................................................6

Welcoming international students from around the world .............................9

Accommodation .........................................................................................10

The University at the heart of the city ..........................................................13

Choosing your degree ....................................................................................14

Which kind of degree is right for you? .........................................................15

Our taught programmes .............................................................................16

Our research areas ......................................................................................20

Our Colleges & Schools ................................................................................. 22

College of Humanities & Social Science .......................................................23

College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine ..................................................24

College of Science & Engineering ................................................................25

What’s next? .................................................................................................... 26

Costs & funding ..........................................................................................27

Entry requirements & English language requirements ..................................28

How to apply ..............................................................................................29

Visit us ........................................................................................................30

Campus map ............................................................................................. 31

Index .................................................................................................................. 32

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Choose Edinburgh

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•Aonce-in-a-lifetimeopportunity Joining the University as a postgraduate student provides you with

a unique opportunity to work with some of the most influential academics in your chosen field. We are consistently ranked as one of the top 50 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings) and we were recently ranked 15th in the world for the employability of our graduates (QS World University Rankings 2011/12).

•Researchexcellence All our students benefit from the strong research environment that

informs our academic programmes. We were highly ranked in the mostrecentResearchAssessmentExercise(RAE)–aUK-widestudyofresearchexcellence.

• Number 1 in Scotland for research (source: RAE 2008)

•Number5intheUKforresearch(source:RAE2008)

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University of Edinburgh scientists created Dolly the Sheep, the first mammal to be genetically cloned from an adult cell; the first genetically engineered hepatitis B vaccine and the first automated industrial assembly robot; and devised technology used in today’s smart phones. We are working towards many more historic firsts, including finding new treatments for diseases such as multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease and breast cancer, developing solutions to tackle climate change and understanding the ageing process.

•Outstandingfacilities Postgraduate students have access to 30 libraries; almost four

million printed volumes and a huge digital collection; the third largest academic library in Europe; national collections; and a copyright library. The University’s Centre for Research Collections is oneofthemostimportantresourcesofitskindintheUK.Rare books, drawings, plans, manuscripts and photographs are held here, offering postgraduate students vivid insights into the foundationsofart,philosophyandexperimentation.Accesstoourhigh-speedcomputingnetworkisavailableonsiteorviawireless access. Computer training opportunities are available to postgraduates throughout the academic year.

•Innovationandcommercialsuccess In2009/10,985researchawards,totallinganimpressive

£200 million, were awarded to the University to conduct research projects. A new company is formed here every two months and 121 new companies and businesses were formed, employing 260 staff, between 2005 and 2010. Recently two science parks have been established at the University.

•Globalcollaborations Ourambitiousinternationalisationstrategyaimstoprovideworld-

classexperiencesforstudentsandstaffalikeandensurethatthe teaching and research we deliver offers global benefits. We collaboratewithahostofworld-leadinginstitutionsincludingtheCaliforniaInstituteofTechnology(CalTech),LudwigMaximilians-Universität in Munich, the University of Melbourne in Australia, andMcGillUniversityinCanada.InChinawehavelinkswithFudanUniversity,PekingUniversityandtheBeijingFilmAcademy,infieldsasdiversease-science,engineering,lifeandmedicalsciencesandarts and culture.

•InternationalEdinburgh The University is a member of the global research network

Universitas21,andtheEuropeanresearchnetworksCOIMBRAandLERU.Wealsoofferexchangepartnershipswithmorethan200international universities.

•GlobalAcademies The University is committed to internationalisation and works

across all disciplines to foster partnerships, collaborations and global links that will enhance our academic standing and help challengethemostimportantglobalissues.GlobalAcademiesenable the University to make a greater impact on some of the world’s most challenging issues. Our three Academies work across theUniversity,unitingourexpertiseinavarietyofdisciplines,toprovide solutions for issues such as the spread of epidemics, global poverty and environmental change.

•GlobalDevelopmentAcademy www.ed.ac.uk/global-development

•GlobalEnvironmentandSocietyAcademy(GESA) www.ed.ac.uk/global-environment-society

•GlobalHealthAcademy www.ed.ac.uk/global-health

FindoutmoreabouttheGlobalAcademies www.ed.ac.uk/edinburgh-global

•Academicdiversity The University of Edinburgh is one of the largest and most diverse

universitiesintheUK.Morethan30,000students,including10,000 postgraduate students and 8,000 staff members make up our community. Just over 11,000 students come from outside the UK,from130countriesworldwide.

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Why Edinburgh is the place for you•Influentialalumni By choosing to pursue further study or research at Edinburgh you will

be joining a community of scholars who have been at the forefront of knowledge since 1583. When you graduate you will join our strong and vibrant network of alumni, located across the world. Our distinguished alumni include:

•GordonBrown,formerUKPrimeMinister;

• Charles Darwin, naturalist;

• Chris Hoy, Olympian athlete;

• David Hume, philosopher, economist, historian;

• James Hutton, geologist, founder of the theories behind modern geology;

•DrSophiaLouisaJex-Blake,doctorandfeminist,firstfemaledoctor intheUKandfounderoftwomedicalschools;

•JosephLister,surgeon,inventerofantiseptictreatment;

•JamesClerkMaxwell,physicistandmathematician,pioneerof seminal theories in electromagnetism and creator of the first colour photograph;

• IanRankin,best-sellingcrimewriter;

•DameStellaRimington,formerDirectorGeneraloftheUK Security Service;

•JKRowling,authoroftheHarryPotterseriesofbooks;

• Sir Walter Scott, writer, author of literature classics including Rob Roy and Ivanhoe;

• Piers Sellers, astronaut, third Briton to travel into space;

• Sir James Young Simpson, doctor and Professor of Midwifery, discovered the anaesthetic properties of chloroform;

•AdamSmith,economist,authorofthedefiningeconomicstext AnInquiryintotheNatureandCausesoftheWealthofNations;

• John Witherspoon, clergyman, signatory of the US Declaration ofIndependence.

•Sociallife We have more than 250 student societies covering all areas of interest

across sport, music, drama and the arts. The University has its own art gallery–TheTalbotRiceGallery–andlunchtimemusicalconcertsandrecitalsareheldoncampus.InadditionEdinburghCollegeofArthostsayear-roundcalendarofactivities,includingtheannualDegreeandFashionShows.

•Superbsportandexercisefacilities WearerankedamongthebestuniversitiesintheUKforoursports

andexercisefacilities.Weoffermorethan60sportclubs,includingeverything from fencing to skydiving, horseriding to ice hockey.

•Forginggloballinks TheUniversityhastwooverseas-basedliaisonofficestosupportour

engagementwithstudentsandacademicsaroundtheworld.Fromour bases in Beijing and Mumbai, we are working to further develop theUniversity’swell-establishedrelationshipswithotherleadinginternational universities. A third overseas office opens in Brazil in winter 2012.

“We are a distinctly Scottish university, based in Scotland’s capital, but our reach and aspirations are international and it is that contextinwhichwemustbemeasured.We operate on an international stage and this must be reflected in all areas of university life; from our students and staff, to our collaborations that tackle problems transcending national boundaries, and in the important intellectual and societal contributions we make.”Professor Sir Timothy O’Shea Principal and Vice-Chancellor, University of Edinburgh


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Supporting you through your studiesCareers & transferable skillsWhether you are continuing your academic training after an undergraduate degree, returning to study after a break or starting a postgraduate programme while working, a postgraduate qualification from Edinburgh will equip you with the key skills and knowledge that employers are looking for, providing you with a competitive edge in the job market.

Ouraward-winningCareersServiceisonhandtoprovideinformation and support you, whatever your career objectives. As well as offering one-to-oneguidanceandaccesstocareersinformation,theCareersService offers practical workshops and sessions throughout the year, from marketing yourself effectively to planning an academic career. We alsohaveanextensiveprogrammeofemployers’eventsthroughouttheyear and strong partnerships with private and public sector organisations.www.ed.ac.uk/careers

During your time here you will have access to a wide range of optional training courses and workshops designed to enhance your career and personal development. Courses include presentation, negotiation and leadership skills as well as computing and communications through the University’sInstituteofAcademicDevelopment.TheInstitutealsoofferstraining on research skills and techniques, the research environment, research management, personal effectiveness, communication skills, networking and teamworking and career management, as well as more subject-specifictraining. www.ed.ac.uk/iad

Languagelearning&eveningclassesTheUniversity’sOfficeofLifelongLearningoffershundredsofcourses.Full-timestudentsattheUniversityareentitledtoasignificantdiscounton course fees. www.ed.ac.uk/short-courses

The Advice PlaceOurdrop-inadvicecentreoffersfree,confidentialandindependentadvice on a range of issues. www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/advice

The Chaplaincy CentreWe offer support and guidance to all students, irrespective of religious beliefs. www.ed.ac.uk/chaplaincy

ChildcareWe welcome students with families. The University has nursery facilities open50weeksoftheyear.OurDayNurserylooksafterchildrenfromsixweeks to five years old. www.ed.ac.uk/day-nursery

Student Counselling ServiceOur counselling service offers a professional and confidential service to all students.www.ed.ac.uk/student-counselling

Student Disability ServiceStudents with a disability are encouraged to discuss any specific support needs with one of our Disability Advisers as soon as possible. Our service works to create an environment that helps disabled students participate fully in mainstream university life. www.ed.ac.uk/student-disability-service

The University Health CentreAll students are encouraged to register with a doctor. Students from EU countries are eligible for healthcare under the NHS as long as they have a valid student card.

InternationalstudentsmayhaveaccesstomedicalserviceundertheNationalHealthService(NHS).FamiliesofinternationalstudentsmayalsobeeligibleforNHScare.Formoredetailspleasevisitourwebsite. www.health-service.ed.ac.uk

Social lifeEdinburgh University Student Association (EUSA) offers access to more than 250 student societies. Across the different campuses there are venues, shops, function rooms, cafés, restaurants and bars where you will find a range of entertainment available. Throughout the year, EUSA coordinates a full calendar of events, music and entertainment. www.eusa.ed.ac.uk

SportsThe Edinburgh University Sports Union supports the activities of more than 60 sports clubs and boasts the widest possible range of activities forstudentstotry.Therearegyms,exerciseclasses,squashcourts,aswimmingpool,playingfields,anoutward-boundcentreintheScottishHighlandsandmuchmore.Formoreinformationonoursports facilities visit www.ed.ac.uk/sport-exercise

University sports clubswww.eusu.ed.ac.uk

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Welcoming international students from around the world

TheInternationalOfficeTheInternationalOfficeisthecentralcontactpointforinternationalstudents and will provide you with all the information and support you need to settle in. We offer advice as well as events and welcome activities.

ImmigrationattheInternationalOfficeTrainedImmigrationAdvisersareavailabletoassistyouwithvisaadvice,fromtheinitialstageofapplyingtostudyintheUK,throughto graduation, bringing your family with you when you come to Edinburghorworkingduringorafteryourstudies.Fullguidanceforstudents is available on our website. www.ed.ac.uk/immigration

Support before you comeYoucancontactourInternationalOfficeforadviceatanytimeduringthe application process and beyond. University representatives regularlymaketripsabroadtoeducationexhibitionsandvisitschoolsand colleges to meet potential applicants. Our upcoming trips can be viewed on our website. www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/country/our-visits-overseas

Arrival & welcomeWe offer an airport welcome service before the academic year starts and arrange activities to help you settle in, including an opportunity topre-booktransporttoyouraccommodation.Onceyouhavebeenmade an offer to study at the University you can check online for essential information about joining us. www.ed.ac.uk/new-students

Events throughout the yearWeorganiseaseriesofyear-roundsocialeventsandinformationsessions. There is a full week of orientation events for new students atEdinburgh,includingInternationalDay–aspeciallytailoredorientationeventfornon-UKstudents.WealsorunastudyskillseventfornewinternationalMScstudents,whichintroducesandexplainstheacademic system in Scotland.

GlobalHorizonsEachyearweholdaweek-longfestivalcelebratingourinternationalcommunity, including debates, a ceilidh, parties, a ‘mini world cup’, and a music and dance show, all with an international theme. We also runinformationsessionsonworkingoverseasandstudentexchanges,aswellaslaunchinginternational-themedphotographyandfilmcompetitionsandtheGlobalStudentoftheYearAward.

Other servicesThe International Students’ Centre (ISC)TheISCisrunbystudentvolunteersandoffersadrop-incentrethatallows new international and home students to meet and socialise. TheISCrunsaprogrammeofeventsthroughouttheyearspeciallytailored to international students, including subsidised trips around Scotland, social evenings, parties and regular coffee evenings. www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/student-life

The University of Edinburgh Women’s ClubThis group offers support for female postgraduate students and postdoctoral workers, and for the partners of postgraduate students and postdoctoral workers, by offering English classes and social events. www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/student-life

Hospitality schemeThis is an opportunity for us to link you up with a local family, to meet for a chat or a meal over the Christmas vacation period or in the New Year.ItisagreatopportunitytofindoutmoreaboutScottishculture.www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/student-life/hospitality

InternationalstudentsocietiesGettinginvolvedinasocietyisagreatwaytomeetnewpeopleandsettlein.Inadditiontomorethan250studentsocietiesattheUniversity, which cover a range of social, political and leisure activities, our international and multicultural societies offer new students in particular support in settling in to a new environment and can help you to locate the community of students from your home country. www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/societies

Contact usYou can contact us atwww.ed.ac.uk/studying/internationalForfullInternationalOfficecontactdetailsseethebackpage.

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AccommodationWe understand how important accommodation is for you and we aim to provide the best range and standard as possible. The vast majority of ouraccommodationforpostgraduatestudentsisself-cateredandcanbefoundacrossarangeofflats,typicallyvaryinginsizefromfourtosixsinglestudy-bedrooms,allinlocationsconvenienttotheUniversityandthe city in general.

All our properties are managed by professional Accommodation Managers supported by Residents’ Assistants who are trained students living on site.

Weekly rents typically include utility bills, some cleaning services, personal contentsinsuranceandinternet/telephoneservices.Bywayofexample,rentsforthe2012–2013academicyear,basedonatypical51-weeklease,areintherangeof£78–£135perweek.

Sometimes catered accommodation will be available, based at our main accommodation campus at Pollock Halls, but information on this can only be provided closer to September in the year of entry.

We guarantee an offer of accommodation to all new, single postgraduate students from outside the EU, who are studying for the whole year, startinginSeptember–aslongastheirapplicationforUniversityaccommodation is received by 31 July 2013 and they notify

Accommodation Services by 31 July 2013 that they have an unconditional offertostudyattheUniversity,whichtheyhavefirmlyaccepted.Forpostgraduates from within the EU, we make every effort to try and offer University accommodation, but such offers are not guaranteed. However, we are increasingly able to help more students and would always recommend you apply.

Where we are unable to provide an offer of University accommodation we can often still offer some assistance and advice on finding alternative places to live in Edinburgh. A wealth of information, including details of private properties to rent in Edinburgh and a notice board to advertise vacant rooms in shared flats, can be found at www.studentpad.co.uk

The needs of a student with a partner or a family are different and we appreciatethatitissometimesdifficultorexpensivetofindtherightprivate accommodation. We do have some accommodation specifically for couples and families but this is limited.

Applying for accommodationForapplicationsforsingle,coupleandfamilyaccommodationandforfurther information or help with private sector accommodation please visit www.ed.ac.uk/accommodation-services

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The University at the heart of the cityThe University of Edinburgh is located at the heart of the city of Edinburgh, one of Europe’s great cultural capitals.

Unique EdinburghAsoneofEurope’smoststudent-friendlycitiesandamajorculturalcentre,Edinburghisanexciting,fascinatingandwelcomingplacetostudy. Regularly voted one of the most desirable places to live in the world, Scotland’s capital has a great social and cultural life, a busy sporting calendar and a rich history. Edinburgh is well known for its friendly people, its compact, green environment and its stunning architecture. Wherever you are in the city, you are never more than two miles from open countryside.

A city of cultureThereissomethingforeveryone–morethan13millionpeoplevisitEdinburgh each year to enjoy its national museums and galleries, comedy,theatre,cinemas,restaurants,pubs,clubsandworld-famousEdinburghInternationalFestivalandFestivalFringeinAugust.Theshoppingisexcellent,withnationalstoresandsmallerindependentshops, and you can sample world cuisine in a host of international restaurants.

Factfile• Edinburgh’spopulationisapproximately500,000.

• Builtonsevenhills,thecitycomprisestheGeorgianNewTown and the medieval Old Town.

• As well as medieval sights and the grandeur of the New Town, you’ll find modern architecture such as the Scottish Parliament, Our Dynamic Earth and the Museum of Scotland.

• Edinburgh is home to the world’s largest arts festival, which swells the population to 2 million during the summer.

• Edinburgh is a UNESCO World Heritage city and was the first UNESCOCityofLiterature.

• The magnificent Edinburgh Castle is dramatically perched on anextinctvolcano,highabovethecitycentre.

WeatherEdinburgh has a temperate climate. The average temperature is around0-6°Cinthewintermonthsandaround20°Cinthesummer.

Edinburgh by nightEdinburghisacitythatcanbeenjoyedwellintothenight.Livinghere, you will notice that much of its lively cultural and social scene is geared towards the large student population, with many of the clubs, cinemas, theatre and restaurants dotted around the centre offering concessions to students.

Travel around the cityDue to the compact nature of the city, most of Edinburgh’s residents get around on foot. However, there is good provision for cyclists, and anexcellentbusnetwork.Themountains,lochs,forests,freshairandgreatviewsoftheHighlandsandIslandsareonlyafewhoursaway.Scotland has one of the longest coastlines for a country of its size, so visiting the beach is easy and highly recommended, and watersports such as surfing and sailing are popular here.

“Edinburghisn’tsomuchacity,moreawayoflife…IdoubtI’llevertireofexploringEdinburgh,onfootorinprint.”Ian Rankin, best-selling crime writer and University of Edinburgh alumnus

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Which kind of degree is right for you?Taught programmes MastersTheUniversityoffersanextensiverangeofmastersprogrammes.Most are designed to develop knowledge or techniques in specialised subjects previously studied more generally at undergraduate level, although some act as ‘conversion routes’, allowing students to change or develop their area of specialisation from that undertaken atundergraduatelevel.Theycanbestand-alonequalificationsforcareer or personal development, or preparation for further research and an academic career.

Most of our masters programmes lead to the award of MSc. This applies across the spectrum of subjects available at Edinburgh, where it is necessary to distinguish postgraduate masters from our undergraduate MA degree. Other qualifications include an MBA, LLM,MMus,MEdandMTheol.TheexceptiontothisisEdinburghCollegeofArtwhereMAsandMFAs(MasterofArtsandMasterofFineArts)makeupthemajorityofpostgraduatedegreesawarded.Most masters are taught programmes which involve a combination of taught modules, coursework, supervised research and students are expectedtowriteadissertationorundertakeaproject.

Full-timeduration:1year

Online distance learning masters/diplomasWe offer a growing number of online distance learning programmes designed for those candidates who wish to undertake further study while maintaining their professional lives or other commitments. Our online distance learning programmes also allow you to join a global communityofexpertsinyourfield.

Duration: varying lengths of programmes are offered

Professional doctoratesProfessional doctorates offered by the University are specialist qualifications designed for professional development in specific areas, such as Doctor of Education (EdD), Doctor of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsychol) or Doctor of Engineering (EngD). Professional doctorates combine advanced research training, a substantial contribution to knowledge through their own research and a rigorous reflection on professional practice.

Full-timedurationvariesbetween3-7years,dependingontheprogramme.

Research programmesMasters by researchAnMScbyResearchisaone-yearprogrammedesignedspecificallytoprepare students for advanced research, although it can be taken as a qualification in its own right. Each programme comprises research skills and methods training relevant to a particular field of study and a substantial dissertation or research project. Many of our MSc by Researchprogrammesoffertheopportunitytostudyadvanced-leveltaughtmodulesinyoursubjectareadrawingonourextensiverange of masters (taught) programmes. An MSc by Research can be assessedbyresearchcoursework,examinationandadissertation.

Full-timeduration:1year

MPhilAn MPhil is assessed by thesis. The objective of this programme is toproducearesearchworkerwhohasacquiredagoodall-roundknowledgeoftheirsubject,in-depthknowledgeofaspecialisedarea, and the research skills to carry out and present a piece of original research for submission for a higher degree. MPhil students mayextendtheirstudiestoPhDregistrationsubjecttosatisfactoryprogress.

Full-timeduration:2years

PhDA PhD is the highest academic research qualification, entailing researchtrainingandsupervisedresearch,eitheronaone-to-onebasis with a supervisor(s) or as part of a research team. The aim of a research degree is to provide a thorough training in a particular academicareathroughoriginalinvestigationandexperiment.Thisallows students to acquire the specialist background knowledge for the projected research, and to develop the skills appropriate to research that field. The precise focus of the research will be agreed between the student and the supervisor and is likely to develop over the course of the PhD. The outcome of the research is embodied in a thesis written by the student, the acquisition of research skills, specialist knowledge and transferable skills relevant to a whole host of careers within academic research and elsewhere. PhD research is a challengingyetexcitingundertakingwhichallowsresearchstudentstomakeasignificantcontributiontotheexistingbodyofknowledgeintheirfieldandtoworkwitheminentacademicsandexperts.APhDisassessedbyanoralexaminationnamedviva voce during which the PhD candidate defends his or her research thesis.

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Our taught programmesTuitionfeeslistedhereshowrateschargedforacademicyear2012/13.Forthemostup-to-date information please visit www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding

DistanceLearningprogrammetaughtonline.

College of Humanities & Social ScienceEdinburgh College of Artwww.ed.ac.uk/ecaContact: [email protected]

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Advanced Sustainable Design MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Animation MA(1yrFT),MFA(2yrsFT) £5,750 £15,750(MA)/£13,050(MFA) C

Architectural Conservation MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

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Architecture MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Architectural & Urban Design MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

ArtintheGlobalMiddleAges MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £12,200 C

Art, Space and Nature MA(1yrFT),MFA(2yrsFT) £5,750 £15,750 C

Contemporary Art Painting MA(1yrFT),MFA(2yrsFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Contemporary Art Photography MA(1yrFT),MFA(2yrsFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Contemporary Art Practice MA(1yrFT),MFA(2yrsFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Contemporary Art Sculpture MA(1yrFT),MFA(2yrsFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Contemporary Art Theory MA(1yrFT),MFA(2yrsFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Cultural Studies MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

Design & Digital Media MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Digital Animation MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Digital Media & Culture MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Fashion MA(1yrFT),MFA(2yrsFT) £5,750 £15,750(MA),£13,050(MFA) C

FilmDirecting MA(1yrFT),MFA(21mthsFT) £5,750 £15,750(MA),£13,050(MFA) C

Glass MA(1yrFT),MFA(2yrsFT) £5,750 £15,750(MA),£13,050(MFA) C

GraphicDesign MA(1yrFT),MFA(2yrsFT) £5,750 £15,750(MA),£13,050(MFA) C

History of Art MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

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MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £14,400 C

Illustration MA(1yrFT),MFA(2yrsFT) £5,750 £15,750(MA),£13,050(MFA) C

InterdisciplinaryCreativePractices

MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

InteriorArchitecturalDesign MA(1yrFT),MFA(2yrsFT) £5,750 £15,750(MA),£13,050(MFA) C

InteriorDesign MA(1yrFT) £5,750 £15,750 C

Jewellery MA(1yrFT),MFA(2yrsFT) £5,750 £15,750(MA),£13,050(MFA) C

LandscapeArchitecture MLA(2yrsFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Master of Architecture MArch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Modern Art: History, Curating & Criticism

MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,500 C

Performance Costume MA(1yrFT),MFA(2yrsFT) £5,750 £15,750(MA),£13,050(MFA) C

Product Design MA(1yrFT),MFA(2yrsFT) £5,750 £15,750(MA),£13,050(MFA) C

Reflective Design Practices MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Renaissance and Early Modern Studies

MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Scottish Art & Visual Culture 1750–2000

MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Textiles MA(1yrFT),MFA(2yrsFT) £5,750 £15,750(MA),£13,050(MFA) C

Musicwww.ed.ac.uk/eca/musicContact: [email protected]

UK/EUTuition Fees


English Language

level

Acoustics & Music Technology MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

CompositionMMus/MSc by Research (1yrFT)

£5,750 £13,050 C

Composition for Screen MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Digital Composition & Performance MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Digital Studio Practice MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

EarlyKeyboardPerformanceStudies MMus(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Music MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Music in the Community MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

MusicalInstrumentResearch MMus(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Musicology MMus(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Sound Design MSc/MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Business Schoolwww.ed.ac.uk/business

Contact: [email protected]

UK/EUTuition Fees

InternationalTuition Fees

English Language

level

Accounting&Finance MSc(1yrFT) £15,750 £ £20,000 B

Banking and Risk MSc(1yrFT) £11,900 £17,200 B

Business Administration MBA(1yrFT) £24,500 £24,550 B

CarbonFinance MSc(1yrFT) £17,200 £17,200 B

Carbon Management MSc(1yrFT) £10,750 £15,750 B

Finance&Investment MSc(1yrFT) £18,600 £23,000 B

FinancialManagement MSc(1yrFT) £15,750 £20,000 B

Human Resource Management MSc(1yrFT) £9,600 £15,750 B

InternationalBusiness&EmergingMarkets MSc(1yrFT) £18,600 £18,600 B

Management MSc(1yrFT) £14,400 £18,600 B

Marketing MSc(1yrFT) £11,900 £17,200 B

Marketing & Business Analysis MSc(1yrFT) £11,900 £17,200 B

School of Divinitywww.ed.ac.uk/divinity


UK/EUTuition Fees


English Language

level

Biblical Studies MSc/MTh(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

Christian Ethics & Practical TheologyMSc by Research/MTh by Research

£5,750 £13,050 B

Ecclesiastical HistoryMSc by Research/MTh by Research(1yrFT)

£5,750 £13,050 B

Ethics MSc/MTh(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

Hebrew and Old Testament StudiesMSc by Research/MTh by Research

£5,750 £13,050 B

Ministry MSc/MTh(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

NewTestamentLanguage,Literature&Theology

MSc by Research/MTh by Research(1yrFT)

£5,750 £13,050 B

Religious Studies MSc/MTh/MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

Science and Religion MSc/MTh(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

Theology in History MSc/MTh(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

Systematic TheologyMSc by Research/MTh by Research(1yrFT)

£5,750 £13,050 B

World ChristianityMSc/MTh/MSc by Research/ MTh byResearch(1yrFT)

£5,750 £13,050 B

School of Economicswww.ed.ac.uk/economics


UK/EUTuition Fees


English Language

level

Economics MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Economics(Finance) MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

School of Educationwww.ed.ac.uk/educationContact: [email protected]

UK/EUTuition Fees


English Language

level

AdditionalSupportforLearners MEd(2-6yrsPT) Feesvary Feesvary C

Community Education MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Dance Science & Education MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

DevelopingEducationalLeadership&Learning PGCert(2yrsPT) £3,585 £4,350 B

E-Learning MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Education MSc/MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Education EdD(5-6yrsPT) £3,450 NA B

Education:LanguageTheory,Practice &Literacy MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 A

EducationalLeadership MSc(1yrFT) £1,920 £4,350 B

EducationalLeadership&Management MEd (33mths PT) TBC TBC B

Educational Research MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Inclusive&SpecialEducation MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

LanguageTeaching MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 A

Management of Training & Development MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Outdoor Education MSc(15mthsFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Outdoor Environmental & Sustainability Education MSc(15mthsFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Performance Psychology MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Physical Education PGCert(2yrsPT) TBC TBC B

ProfessionalGraduateDiplomainEducation(Primary) PGDE(1yrFT)

£1,820 Sc£9,000RUK

£12,650 C

ProfessionalGraduateDiplomainEducation(Secondary) PGDE(1yrFT)

£1,820 Sc£9,000RUK

£12,650 C

Sport & Recreation Business Management MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Strength & Conditioning MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Swimming Sciences PGCert(2yrsPT) TBC TBC B

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages(TESOL) MSc(15mthsFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

School of Health in Social Scienceswww.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/healthContact: [email protected]

UK/EUTuitionFees


English Language

level

Advancing Nursing Practice MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Applied Psychology (Healthcare) for Children & Young People MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Children & Young People’s Mental Health & Psychological Practice MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Clinical Psychology DclinPsychology(1yrFT)/MScby Research £5,750 £13,050 C

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Children & Young People

PGCert(2yrsPT) £1,920 £4,350 B

Counselling MCouns (4yrs PT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Counselling(InterpersonalDialogue) MCouns(2yrsFT)£12,275

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Counselling Studies MSc/MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Dementia:InternationalExperience,Policy and Practice

TBC TBC TBC TBC

Health & Social Care MSc(3yrsFT) £2,820 £2,820 C

Health & Social Care MSc (2yrs PT) £4,225 £4,225 C

IntegratedServiceImprovement MSc(2-3yrsPT) £2,820 pa NA C

Psychotherapy & Counselling DPsychotherapy(3yrsFT) £11,150 £11,150 C

PsychologicalInterventionsforChildren & Young People

PGCert(1-2yrsPT) £1,920 £4,350 A

School of History, Classics & Archaeologywww.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/history-classics-archaeology

HistoryContact: [email protected]

UK/EUTuition Fees


English Language

level

American History MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Contemporary History MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Diaspora & Migration History MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Economic & Social History MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Eighteenth Century Cultures Mc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

GenderHistory MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

History MSc/MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

IntellectualHistory MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Landscape,Environment&History MSc (2yrs PT) £2,875 £6,525 C

LateAntiqueIslamicandByzantineStudies

MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Medieval History MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

ModernBritish&IrishHistory MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Scottish History MSc/MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Scottish Studies MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Social & Cultural History MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

The Second World War in Europe MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

ClassicsContact: [email protected]

UK/EUTuition Fees


English Language

level

Classical Art & Archaeology MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Classics MSc(1yrFT)/MScbyResearch £5,750 £13,050 C

Hellenistic World MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Archaeology & Archaeological ScienceContact: [email protected]

UK/EUTuition Fees


English Language

level

Archaeology MSc/MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

European Archaeology MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

ForensicAnthropology MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Human Osteoarchaeology MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Mediterranean Archaeology MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Osteoarchaeology MSc(2yrsFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

School of Lawwww.law.ed.ac.uk/pgContact: [email protected]

UK/EUTuition Fees


English Language

level

CommercialLaw LLM(1yrFT) £8,450 £14,400 B

Comparative&EuropeanPrivateLaw LLM(1yrFT) £7,100 £14,400 B

CompetitionLaw&Innovation LLM(1yrFT) £7,100 £14,400 B

CorporateLaw LLM(1yrFT) £8,450 £14,400 B

CriminalLaw LLM(1yrFT) £7,100 £14,400 B

CriminalLawandCriminalJustice LLM(1yrFT) £7,100 £14,400 B

Criminology & Criminal Justice MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

EuropeanLaw LLM(1yrFT) £7,100 £14,400 B

GlobalCrime,Justice&Security MSc(1yrFT) TBC TBC B

GlobalEnvironment&ClimateChangeLaw LLM(1yrFT) £7,100 £14,400 B

History&PhilosophyofLaw LLMbyResearch(1yrFT) £7,100 £14,400 B

InformationTechnologyLaw LLM(1yrFT,2–3yrsPT) £14,400 £14,400 B

Innovation,Technology&theLaw LLM(1yrFT) £7,100 £14,400 B

Innovation,Technology&theLaw LLM(1yrFT,2–3yrsPT) £14,400 £14,400 B

IntellectualPropertyLaw LLM(1yrFT) £7,100 £14,400 B

IntellectualPropertyLaw LLM(1yrFT,2–3yrsPT) £14,400 £14,400 B

InternationalEconomicLaw LLM(1yrFT) £8,450 £14,400 B

InternationalLaw LLM(1yrFT) £8,450 £14,400 B

Law LLM(1yrFT) £8,450 £14,400 B

Law LLM/LLMbyResearch(1yrFT) £7,100 £14,400 B

Law LLM(1yrFT,2-3yrsPT) £14,400 £14,400 B

Law&Chinese LLM(2yrsFT) £7,100 £14,400 B

LegalResearch LLMbyResearch(1yrFT) £7,100 £14,400 B

MedicalLaw&Ethics LLM(1yrFT,2–3yrsPT) £14,400 £14,400 B

School of Literatures, Languages & Cultureswww.ed.ac.uk/literatures-languages-culturesContact: [email protected]

Literature & Literary TheoryContact: [email protected]

UK/EUTuition Fees


English Language

level

AmericanLiterature MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

Chinese MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

Comparative&GeneralLiterature MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

Critical Theory MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

EnglishLiterature MSc/MScbyResearch(1yrFT) TBC TBC B

EnglishLiterature:CreativeWriting MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

EnglishLiterature:Literature&Modernity:1900–Present MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

EnglishLiterature:Literature&Society1688–1900 MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

EnglishLiterature:USLiterature MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

LiteraryTranslationasCreativePractice MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 A

Literature&Transatlanticism MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

MedievalLiteratures&Cultures MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

Language StudiesContact: [email protected]

UK/EUTuition Fees


English Language

level

Chinese MChS(2yrsFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

French MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

German MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

Hispanic Studies MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

Islamic&MiddleEasternStudies MSc/MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

Italian MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

Japanese MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

Russian MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

Sanskrit MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

Translation Studies MSc/MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 A

Cultures & Visual ArtsContact: [email protected]

UK/EUTuition Fees


English Language

level

Arab World Studies MSc(2yrsFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

Asian Religions MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

Celtic & Scottish Studies MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

East Asian Relations TBC TBC TBC B

European Studies MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

FilminthePublicSpace MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

FilmStudies MSc/MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

Highland Studies MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

Japanese Society and Culture MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

Material Cultures & the History of the Book MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

Media, Culture & Practice MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

Medieval Studies MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

Middle Eastern Diasporas MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

Modern Chinese Cultural Studies MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

Scandinavian Studies MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

Scottish Ethnology MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

Theatre & Performance Studies MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

TransdisciplinaryDocumentaryFilmPractice MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

Viking Studies MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

Writing for Theatre & Performance MSc(1yrFT) £7,100 £13,050 B

School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Scienceswww.ppls.ed.ac.uk/pgContact: [email protected]

PhilosophyUK/EUTuition Fees


English Language

level

Ancient Philosophy MSc/MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £15,750 A

Philosophy MSc/MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £15,750 A

PsychologyUK/EUTuition Fees


English Language

level

Cognition in Science & Society MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £15,750 A

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English Language

level

Oral Surgery MClinDent(2yrsFT)£11,900 £30,850 A

Orthodontics MClinDent(2yrsFT)£10,750 £30,850 A

Paediatric Dentistry MClinDent(2yrsFT)£11,900 £30,850 A

Prosthodontics MClinDent(2yrsFT)£11,900 £30,850 A

Medicinewww.ed.ac.uk/medicine-vet-medicineContact: [email protected]


English LanguageLevel

Anaesthesia & Pain Medicine MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

BiomedicalSciences(LifeSciences) MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 A

Cardiovascular Biology MSc/MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

ChildLife&Health MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Clinical Brain Sciences/ClinicalNeurosciences MScByResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Clinical Neuroscience MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Cognitive and Neural Systems MScByResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Dermatology MScByResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

GeneralPractice MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Genomics&PathwayBiology MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Human Anatomy MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

IntegrativeNeuroscience MSc(1yrFT)£5,750 £17,200 C

Inflammation MScByResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

IntegrativePhysiology MScByResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Medical Physics andMedical Engineering MScByResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Medical Sciences MMedSci/MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Molecular Medicine MScByResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine MScByResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Pathology MScByResearch(1yrFT)£5750 £17,200 C

Pathway Medicine MScByResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Public Health Sciences MScByResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Psychiatry MScByResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Public Health MPH(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 A

Regenerative Medicine Clinical and IndustrialDelivery MSc/MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Rehabilitation Studies MScByResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Reproductive Biology MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Reproductive Sciences MScbyResearch(1yrFT)£5,750 £17,200 C

Reproductive andDevelopmental Science MScByResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Respiratory Medicine MScByResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Science Communication & Public Engagement MSc(1yrFT)£5,750 £17,200 A

Surgery MScByResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Transfusion, Transplantation & Tissue Banking MScbyResearch(1yrFT)£1,920 £5,735 A

Veterinary Medicinewww.ed.ac.uk/vetContact: [email protected]


English LanguageLevel

Animal Biosciences MSc(1yrFT)£5,750 £17,200 C

Applied Animal Behaviour & Animal Welfare

MSc(1yrFT)£5,750 £13,050 C

One Health MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Veterinary Medicine MVetScibyResearch(1yrFT)£5,750 £17,200 C

Medicine & Veterinary Medicine Online Distance Learning www.ed.ac.uk/studying/postgraduate/ online-distance-learning

UK/EUTuition Fees


English Language

level

Biodiversity, Wildlife & Ecosystem Health

MSc(3yrsPT),Diploma(2yrsFT), Certificate (1yr PT) £3,585 £3,585 C

Clinical Education MSc (3yrs PT), Diploma (2 rs PT), Certificate (1yr PT) £3,585 £3,585 C

Cognitive Ageing Research Methods Certificate(1yrFT) £3,585 £3,585 C

Conservation Medicine MVetSci (3yrs PT) £3,585 £3,585 C

Equine Science MSc(3yrsFT),Diploma(2yrsFT) Certificate (1yr PT) £3,585 £3,585 C

GeneralSurgery ChM (2yrs PT) £4,225 £4,225 C

GlobalHealth&InfectiousDiseases MSc (3yrs PT), Diploma (2yrs PT) Certificate (1yr PT) £3,585 £3,585 C

GlobalHealthChallenges PGCert(1-2yrsPT) £3,585 £3,585 B

GlobalHealth:NonCommunicableDiseases

MSc (3yrs PT), Diploma (2yrs PT) Certificate (1yr PT) £3,585 £3,350 C

GlobalHealthStudies MSc (3yrs PT) £3,585 £3,585 C

InternalMedicine MSc (3yrs PT), Diploma (2yrs PT) Certificate (1yr PT) £3,385 £3,585 C

InternationalAnimalHealth MSc (3yrs PT), Diploma (2yrs PT), Certificate (1yr PT) £3,585 £3,585 C

InternationalAnimalWelfare,Ethics&Law MSc(3-6yrsPT) £3,385 £3,385 C

Neuroimaging for ResearchMSc(3-6yrsPT),Diploma(2yrs PT), Certificate (1yr PT)

£3,385 £3,585 C

Paediatric Emergency Medicine MSc (3yrs PT), Diploma (2yrs PT) Certificate (1yr PT) £3,385 £3,585 C

Pain Management MSc(3-6yrsPT),Diploma(18mths PT), Certificate (1yr PT) £4,225 £4,225 C

Primary Dental Care MSc (3yrs PT), Diploma (18 mths PT), Certificate (1yr PT) £8,185 £8,185 C

Surgical Sciences MSc (3yrs PT), Diploma (2yrs PT), Certificate (1yr PT) £2,530 £2,530 C

Translational Medicine MSc (3yrs PT), Diploma (2yrs PT), Certificate (1yr PT) £3,585 £3,585 C

Trauma and Orthopaedics ChM (2yrs PT) £4,225 £4,225 C

Urology ChM (2yrs PT) £4,225 £4,225 C

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Mind,Language&EmbodiedCognition MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £15,750 A

Psychological Research MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £15,750 A

Psychology MSc by Research £5,750 £15,750 A

PsychologyofIndividualDifferences MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £15,750 A

PsychologyofLanguage MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £15,750 A

Linguistics & English LanguageUK/EUTuition Fees


English Language

level

AppliedLinguistics MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £15,750 A

DevelopmentalLinguistics MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £15,750 A

EnglishLanguage MSc/MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £15,750 A

EvolutionofLanguage&Cognition MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £15,750 A

LinguisticsandEnglishLanguage MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £15,750 A

Speech&LanguageProcessing MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £15,750 A

School of Social & Political Sciencewww.sps.ed.ac.uk/gradschoolContact: [email protected]

Politics & International RelationsUK/EUTuition Fees


English Language

level

Africa&InternationalDevelopment MSc (1yr PT) £7,100 £13,050 B

African Studies MSc(1yrFT) £7,100 £13,050 B

Childhood Studies MSc(1yrFT) £7,100 £13,050 B

Comparative Public Policy MSc(1yrFT) £7,100 £13,050 B

*GlobalChallenges MSc(1yrFT,2yrsPT) £3,585 £10,755 B

GlobalCrime,Justice&Security MSc(1yrFT) £7,100 £13,050 B

GlobalHealth&PublicPolicy MSc(1yrFT) £3,585 £13,050 B

GlobalHealthPolicy PGCert(1yrFT,2yrsPT) £3,585 £10,755 B

GlobalSocialChange MSc (1yr) £7,100 £13,050 B

HealthInequalities&PublicPolicy MSc(1yrFT) £7,100 £13,050 B

Health Systems & Public Policy MSc(1yrFT) £7,100 £13,050 B

International&EuropeanPolitics MSc(1yrFT) £10,750 £13,050 B

InternationalDevelopment MSc(1yrFT) £7,100 £13,050 B

InternationalPoliticalTheory MSc(1yrFT) £7,100 £13,050 B

InternationalRelations MSc(1yrFT) £10,750 £13,050 B

InternationalRelationsoftheMiddle East

MSc(1yrFT) £10,750 £13,050 B

InternationalRelationsoftheMiddleEast with Arabic MSc(1yrFT) £8,450 £13,050 B

Management of Bioeconomy and Governance

MSc(1yrFT) £7,100 £13,050 B

Medical Anthropology MSc/MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £7,100 £13,050 B

Multi-Level&RegionalPolitics MSc/MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £7,100 £13,050 B

Nationalism Studies MSc(1yrFT) £7,100 £13,050 B

Policy Studies MSc(1yrFT) £7,100 £13,050 B

Politics&InternationalRelations MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £13,050 £13,050 C

Science & Technology in Society MSc(1yrFT) £7,100 £13,050 B

Science,TechnologyandInnovationStudies MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £13,050 £13,050 B

Science,Technology&InternationalDevelopment MSc(1yrFT) £7,100 £13,050 B

Social Anthropology MSc/MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £7,100 £13,050 B

Social Policy MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

Social Research MSc(1yrFT) £7,100 £13,050 B

Social Work MSW(2yrsFT)/MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B

Sociology MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £4,750 £13,050 B

SouthAsia&InternationalDevelopment MSc(1yrFT) £7,100 £13,050 B

South Asian Studies MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 B


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AnimalBreedingandGenetics MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Biodiversity&TaxonomyofPlants MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Bioinformatics MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Biotechnology MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Cell Biology MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Drug Discovery & Translational Biology MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Evolutionary Biology MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Evolutionary Genetics MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

HumanComplexTraitGenetics MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Immunology&InfectionResearch MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Molecular Plant Sciences MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

NextGenerationDrugDiscovery MSc (3yrs PT) £4,350 £4,350 C

NextGenerationDrugDiscovery MSc (2yrs PT) £4,350 £4,350 C

QuantitativeGenetics&GenomeAnalysis MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Stem Cell Research MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Structural & Molecular Biology MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Systems & Synthetic Biology MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

School of Chemistrywww.ed.ac.uk/chemistryContact: [email protected]

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Experimental&TheoreticalChemicalPhysics MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Materials Chemistry MSc/MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Medicinal & Biological Chemistry MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Synthesis MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Science Communication & Public Engagement MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 A

TheChemistry/BiologyInterface MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

School of Engineeringwww.see.ed.ac.uk/postgraduateContact: [email protected]

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Bioelectronics MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Bioelectronics and Biosensors MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Biomechanics MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Carbon Capture & Storage MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Carbon Capture & Storage (Engineering) MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Digital Communications MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Electronics MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Electronics: Analogue System Design MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Energy Systems MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

InfrastructureandtheEnvironment MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

IntegratedMicro&NanoSystems MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

InternationalMastersinFireSafety MSc(2yrsFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Materials & Processes MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Offshore Renewable Energy EngD(4yrsFT) £3,400 £13,550 C

Signal Processing & Communications MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Structural&FireSafetyEngineering MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Structural Engineering & Mechanics MSc(1yrFT) £4,750 £17,200 C

Sustainable Energy Systems MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

School of GeoScienceswww.ed.ac.uk/geosciencesContact: [email protected]

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Carbon Capture & Storage MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 B

Carbon Management MSc(1yrFT) £8,950 £14,800 B

Ecological Economics MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 B

Ecosystems Services MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 B

Environmental Sustainability MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 B

Environment & Development MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 B

Environment, Culture & Society MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 B

Environmental Protection & Management MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 B

ExplorationGeophysics MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 B

FoodSecurity MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 B

GeographicalInformationScience & Archaeology MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 B

GeoSciencesIndividualProject MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 B

GlobalEnvironmentalChallenges PGCert £3,585 £3,585 B

HumanGeography MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 B

IntegratedResourceManagement MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 B

PetroleumGeoscience MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 B

Soils and Sustainability MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 B

School of Informaticswww.ed.ac.uk/informaticsContact: [email protected]

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ArtificialIntelligence MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £20,000 C

Cognitive Science MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £20,000 C

Computer Science MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £20,000 C

Informatics MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £20,000 C

CISA:AutomatedReasoning,AgentSystems,DataIntensiveResearch,KnowledgeManagement


ILSI:ModellingSimulation,FormalMethods in Synthetic and Systems, Biology,FormalMethodsinComplexSystems


ANC:MachineLearning,ComputationalNeuroscience, Computational Biology MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

Computing Systems Architecture MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

ILCC:NaturalLanguageProcessing,Speech Technology, Cognitive Science MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

IPAB:Robotics,ComputerVision,ComputerGraphicsandAnimation MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £17,200 C

LFCS:FoundationsofComputerScience,Database Systems and Theory, Software and Systems Modelling


School of Mathematicswww.maths.ed.ac.uk/pgContact: [email protected]

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FinancialMathematics MSc(1yrFT) £17,000 £20,000 C

FinancialModelling&Optimization MSc(1yrFT) £17,000 £20,000 C

FinancialOperationalResearch MSc/MScbyResearch(1yrFT) £5,750 £14,400 C

Mathematics MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £13,050 C

Operational Research MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £14,400 C

Scientific Computing MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £14,400 C

Statistics & Operational Research MSc(1yrFT) £5,750 £14,400 C

School of Physics & Astronomywww.ph.ed.ac.ukContact: [email protected]

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Our research areas

College of Humanities & Social Science Contact: [email protected]

College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine Contact: [email protected]/[email protected]

College of Science & Engineering Contact: [email protected]

InterdisciplinaryresearchiscentraltotheexperienceofpostgraduatestudyatEdinburgh.Thefollowingliststhereforeprovideastartingpointfor where your research may take you.

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College of Humanities & Social Science This is our largest College, with more than 18,500 studentsand900staff.Itishometoleadinginternational researchers across the full spectrum of disciplines–thearts,humanities,education,law,health,business and social sciences.

Ourresearchcommunityisvibrant–wearedevelopingmanydifferent, sometimes unique, research methodologies supported, and enriched,bytheUniversity’s‘treasures’–ouroutstandingcollectionsof specialist literature, art and artefacts. The College of Humanities & SocialScienceoffersfirst-classresearchandteaching,providinganexcellentlearningenvironment.

Schools•Business

•Divinity

•Economics

•Edinburgh College of Art

•Education

•Health in Social Science

•History, Classics & Archaeology

•Law

•Literatures,Languages&Cultures

•Philosophy,Psychology&LanguageSciences

•Social & Political Science

Academic researchThere are 18 research centres integrated within the Schools, using outstandingcross-School,pan-Universityandexternallinkstoencourageanddevelopinterdisciplinaryexcellence.

Contact

College of Humanities & Social Science

E: [email protected]: +44 (0)131 651 3166F: +44 (0)131 650 6512W: www.ed.ac.uk/humanities-soc-sci

“This programme has been challenging but it hasreallyliveduptomyexpectationsandIreallythinkitwillhelpmyfuturecareer.Iwouldhighlyrecommend it!”MSc Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies student from Egypt

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College of Medicine & Veterinary MedicineEstablishedin1726,theFacultyofMedicinewasthepre-eminent medical centre of the 18th and 19th centuries. FoundedbyWilliamDickin1823,TheRoyal(Dick)Schoolof Veterinary Studies provided the blueprint for the world’s finest vet schools.

Today, the College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine has more than 4,000studentsand1,000staffand,afteraconsistent30-yearstrategyofinterdisciplinarity,offersanextensiverangeofpostgraduateprogrammescovering all aspects of medicine, including community health, molecular and clinical medicine and veterinary medicine.

TheCollegeprovidesaccesstoworld-classteachingandresearch,state-of-the-artfacilities,hospitalandmultipleresearchcentreco-locationand collaboration, critical mass of researchers, major imaging modalities, clinical trials support, transferable skills programmes and more. Our internationally recognised College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine has four Schools:

• Biomedical Sciences

• Clinical Sciences & Community Health

• Molecular & Clinical Medicine

• Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

Academic researchThe quality of our research is reflected in the College’s consistently excellentresultsintheUKResearchAssessmentExercise(RAE).InRAE2008, the College achieved an outstanding result in all areas to which wesubmitted.ClinicalMedicinewasratedtopof28UKsubmissions,whileVeterinaryMedicinewasplacedfirstamongthesevenUKclinicalveterinary schools. Watch our postgraduate film online: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYXc4HOtMZs

ContactCollege of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine

T: +44 (0)131 242 6460 F: +44 (0)131 242 6479 E: [email protected] W: www.ed.ac.uk/medicine-vet-medicine

“The facilities for medical and veterinary medicine students are superb.”MSc Biomedical Sciences student from the USA

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College of Science & EngineeringThe steam engine, bicycle, transistor, motion picture, telephone, television, penicillin, electromagnets, radar, insulin, calculus… Scotland’s science and engineering tradition needs little introduction.

WithsevencoreSchoolsandseveralcentresallpromotingcross-disciplinary research, we are one of the country’s largest science and engineeringinstitutes.OurUKuniversitiesfundingpremierleaguestatus means our 1,500 staff and more than 7,500 students represent theworld’sfinesttalent.Allofthemenjoyleading-edgeresearchopportunities in a modern, friendly and internationally acclaimed environment.

Schools• Biological Sciences

• Chemistry

• Engineering

• GeoSciences

• Informatics

• Mathematics

• Physics & Astronomy

Academic researchThe College produced 42 per cent of Scotland’s science and engineeringresearchratedasworld-leadinginthe2008UKResearchAssessmentExercise(RAE).Ourlargeanddiverseresearchbaseprovides outstanding opportunities for students to further their knowledge. We are following an ambitious investment strategy to enhance our facilities. One of the core objectives of the College is to encourage interdisciplinary research and learning.

ContactCollege of Science & Engineering

T: +44 (0)131 650 5737 F: +44 (0)131 650 5738 E: [email protected] W: www.ed.ac.uk/science-engineering

“The University of Edinburgh was my first choicebecauseIstudyartificialintelligenceandEdinburgh’s reputation in this field is second tonone;IalsoappreciatedtheflexibilityofEdinburgh’s programme. You can choose from a huge range of options and those options that youdon’tselecttostudyandbeexaminedin,arestillopentoyou.Iattendedthelecturesfor some of the other courses to increase my knowledge in this area, and that was a great help in broadening my education.”

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Costs & fundingWe understand that postgraduate study can be a significant financial commitment. We have a range of scholarships and bursaries that can make the difference and ease the financial burden.

Tuition feesTuitionfeesarelistedbyprogrammeonpages16–19.Feeratesprinted here are correct at the time of going to press, however fees are subject to annual revision and you are advised to check the Universitywebsiteforchangesbeforeapplyingforaprogramme.Up-to-dateinformationonfeesandtheUniversity’stuitionfeepolicycanbefoundontheScholarshipsandStudentFundingwebsite. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/fees

LivingcostsForinformationandguidanceontheday-to-daycostoflivinginEdinburgh, please read our guidance online.www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/finance/cost-of-living

Scholarships & fundingTo help you pursue your ambitions, we offer academically outstanding candidates a range of postgraduate scholarships and studentships. TheUniversity’sScholarshipsandStudentFundingServiceoffersguidance on sources of scholarships, grants and other funding opportunities. An online searchable database is available to help students with their funding search. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/search

UniversityofEdinburghGraduateDiscount SchemeWe offer a ten per cent discount on postgraduate fees for all alumni who have graduated with an undergraduate degree from the University.

Here is a small selection of the scholarships available:Edinburgh UK/EU Masters Scholarships

15scholarshipswillbeavailableforUK/EUstudentswhohavebeenacceptedforafull-timemastersprogramme.

Edinburgh Global Masters Scholarships

30 scholarships will be available to international masters applicants who are liable to pay tuition fees at the overseas rate. Ten awards will have a value of £5,000 each while a further 20 scholarships of £3,000 each will be awarded.

Edinburgh Global Research Scholarships

At least 30 scholarships will be available to students who have been accepted to study on a PhD programme in any subject offered by the University. Each scholarship will cover the difference between the tuitionfeeforaUK/EUpostgraduatestudentandthatchargeabletoan overseas postgraduate student.

Chevening Scholarships

TheForeignandCommonwealthOfficefundsanumberofCheveningScholarshipsforpostgraduatestudy,mainlyforone-yeartaughtmasters degrees. Selection is carried out by British Embassies and High Commissions overseas in consultation with the local British Councilrepresentative.Fulldetailsoftheseawardsandotherfundingopportunities can be obtained from local British Council offices. www.britishcouncil.org

Commonwealth Scholarships

TheCommonwealthScholarshipandFellowshipPlanprovidesopportunities for students in one Commonwealth country to pursue advanced academic study at masters or MPhil/PhD level in another Commonwealth country. Applications should normally be made to the Commonwealth Scholarship Agency (usually the Ministry of Education) in the applicant’s home country.

Principal’s Career Development PhD Scholarships

55 PhD Scholarships are available to students from any country. These scholarships provide development opportunities which will support our research students as they progress beyond their PhD, by offering a package of career training that allows students to simultaneously develop skills in research, and also in teaching, public engagement or entrepreneurship.

GrantsandloansOther sources of funding include the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), the Medical Research Council (MRC) and the National Environment Research Council (NERC). www.ahrc.ac.uk www.esrc.ac.uk www.bbsrc.co.uk www.epsrc.co.uk www.mrc.co.uk www.nerc.co.uk

ThePostgraduateTuitionFeeLoanisavailabletoeligiblestudents,from the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS). www.saas.gov.uk

Forfulldetailsoffinancialsupportavailable,pleaserefertooursubject-specificPostgraduateProspectuses. www.ed.ac.uk/studying/prospectus-request

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Entry requirements & English language requirements

The usual qualification required for admission to study for a postgraduate degreeisanundergraduatedegreeinanappropriatesubjectwithaUK 1st or 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, but entry requirements vary by programme. Details of international equivalents to ourentryrequirementscanbefoundonthe‘Informationbycountry’section of our website.www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/country

Admissions enquiriesIfyouwouldliketodiscussyoureligibilityfurther,pleasecontactthepostgraduate admissions officer in the relevant College.

•CollegeofHumanities&SocialScience

E: [email protected]

T: +44 (0)131 650 4086

•CollegeofMedicine&VeterinaryMedicine


T: +44 (0)131 242 6460

•CollegeofScience&Engineering


T: +44 (0)131 650 5737

Formoreinformationonapplyingvisit www.ed.ac.uk/studying/postgraduate

English language requirementsIfEnglishisnotyourfirstlanguageyouwillalsohavetoprovideevidenceof your written and spoken English skills. English language requirements arelistedbyprogrammeonpages16–19.Pleasecheckwhichlanguagelevel (A, B or C) relates to the programme you want to apply for. Requirements for each level are given below.

LevelAIELTS Academic module 7.0 (with 6.5 in each section)

TOEFL iBT 100 (with scores no lower than Listening 21, Reading 22, Speaking 23 & Writing 21)

CPE Grade B

CAE Grade A

LevelBIELTS Academic module 7.0 (with 6.0 in each section)


CPE Grade B

CAE Grade A

LevelCIELTS Academic module 6.5 (with 6.0 in each section)


CPE Grade C

CAE Grade B

Abbreviations used in table above

iBT Internet-basedTestofEnglishasaForeignLanguage(TOEFL)Test

IELTS InternationalEnglishLanguageTestingSystem

TOEFL TestofEnglishasaForeignLanguage

CPE Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English

CAE Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English

Conditions&exemptions

• YourEnglishlanguagecertificatemustbenomorethantwoyearsoldat the beginning of your degree course.

• OtherqualificationsmaybeacceptedandadegreefromanEnglish-speaking university may also be accepted in some circumstances.

• Moreinformationisavailableonline. www.ed.ac.uk/english-requirements/pg

English language courses

English language courses run throughout the year at our English LanguageTeachingCentre(ELTC).YoucantakeextraclassesandanexaminationinthesummerinEdinburghpriortoyourdegreeprogramme commencing in September. Or you can study additional classes while you are studying towards your degree. www.ed.ac.uk/english-language-teaching

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Beside the details about the degree programme there is a button labelled ‘Apply for this degree’. Click this to access the online application form.

Your online accountWhen you apply you will create an online account with us. You will receive a username and a password, which will allow you to track your application through its various stages. Having an online account means that you don’t need to complete your online application in one sitting. You can save your partially completed application at any point and come back to it at another time.

Tracking your application progressDetails about your application, including any offer of admission, will be available through your online account. More information about what happens after you apply is available online. www.ed.ac.uk/studying/postgraduate/whats-next

Applying via a representativeThe University has approved representatives in 21 countries worldwide. You can use a representative to help guide you through the application process if you prefer. Contact details can be found on our website. www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/representatives

Applying for a student visaIfyoucomefromacountryoutsidetheUKorEU,itislikelythatyou will have to apply for a student visa to study at the University of Edinburgh.Formoreinformationandtofindouthowtoapply,pleasevisit www.ed.ac.uk/immigration

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Visit usFindoutmoreabouttheUniversitybycomingtovisit.TheUniversitywill

beholdingitsPostgraduateOpenDayonFriday23November2012.

Wealsoofferstudent-ledcampustoursforstudentsandtheirfamilies

throughout the year, which are ideal for those unable to attend the

Open Day.

Forfurtherinformationandtobookaplace,pleasevisit

www.ed.ac.uk/studying/postgraduate/open-day

Wealsorunregularonlineinformationsessions.Forfurtherinformation,

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TravelEdinburghiseasilyaccessiblefromwithintheUK,Europeandbeyond.

Thecityisservedbyanexcellentinternationalairport,andrailandroad

linkstothemaincitiesoftheUK(Londonisaroundfivehoursawayby

trainandflightstakejustoveranhour).Findoutmoreabouttravellinks

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1. Central/George SquareMost of our Schools are located here in the city centre, with theRoyal Mile and Princes Street close by.

2. Edinburgh College of ArtDedicatedstudio/exhibitionspaceandteachingareasforartanddesignstudentsarebasedonLauristonPlaceclosetotheGeorgeSquare area.

3. New CollegeThestrikingNewCollege–hometotheSchoolofDivinity–liescloseto Edinburgh Castle and overlooks Princes Street.

4. HolyroodThe Moray House School of Education is situated on the Holyroodcampus, near to the Royal Mile, the Scottish Parliament and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

5. King’s BuildingsScience&EngineeringsubjectsaretaughtattheKing’sBuildings,10minutesbybusfromtheCentral/GeorgeSquarearea(afreeUniversity shuttle bus operates during semester time).

6. Little FranceThecustom-designedEdinburghRoyalInfirmaryhospitalliesjustfour miles from the city centre, adjacent to our significant medical teaching and research facilities.

7. Easter Bush/RoslinLyingsixmilessouthoftheUniversity’scentralareaistheRoyal(Dick)SchoolofVeterinaryStudies,includingtheprestigiousSmallandLargeAnimalHospitalsandtheRoslinInstitute.

8. Western GeneralTheresearch-intensivefacilitiesoftheWesternGeneralhospitalarea20-minutebusjourneyfromtheGeorgeSquarearea.

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Advice Place 6

Airport welcome 9

Alumni 4

Applications and admissions 29

Art 4, 13

Campuses 31

Careers Service 6

Chaplaincy Centre 6

Childcare 6

China Office 4, back cover

Colleges & Schools 22

Commercial success 3

Computing facilities 3

Contact details back cover

Culture 6

Degrees 16

Disability Service 6

Diversity 3

Easter Bush 31

Edinburgh, city of 13

Edinburgh College of Art 4, 23

Edinburgh University Sports Union 6

Edinburgh University Students’ Association (EUSA) 6

Engineering 25

English language requirements 28

Entry requirements 28

Events for international students 9

Familyaccommodation 10

Famousfaces 4

Feesandothercosts 27

Health Service 6

Holyrood campus 31

Hospitality scheme 9

Humanities 23

Immigration 9

IndiaOffice 4,backcover

InternationalOffice 9

Internationalstudents 3

InternationalStudents’Centre(ISC) 9

Internationalstudentsocieties 9

King’sBuildingscampus 31

Languagelearning 6

Libraries 3

Linksoverseas 3,4,30

LittleFrance 31

Livingcosts 27

Maps 11, 31

Medicine 24

Music 4, 6

New College 31

Online learning programmes 15

Private accommodation 10

Research areas 20

Researchexcellence 3,23,24,25

Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies 24

Scholarships & funding 27

Science 25

Self-cateredflats&residences 10

Skills 6

Social life 4, 6

Social Science 23

Sports facilities 4, 6

Student Counselling Service 6

Student numbers 3

Student services 6

Student societies 6, 9

TalbotRiceGallery 4

Taught postgraduate degrees 16, 17, 18, 19

Transferable skills 6

Travel 13

Tuition fees 27

Veterinary Medicine 24

Weather 13

Women’s Club 9

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Contacts overseas

China OfficeThe University of EdinburghApartmentQB07-1-062Qijiayuan Diplomatic Residence Compound No.9 Jianwaidajie, Chaoyang District Beijing 100600, China [email protected]

India Liaison Office The University of Edinburgh Level2RahejaCentrePoint294 CST Road, Near Mumbai University OffBandraKurlaComplex,Santacruz(E)Mumbai400098,[email protected]

Our overseas representatives The University has certified representatives in the following regions/countries:BruneiCanadaChinaGulfRegionHongKongIndiaJapanJordanKoreaMalaysiaMexicoNigeriaNorwayRussiaSaudi ArabiaSingaporeSouth AfricaTaiwanThailandZambiaZimbabwe

Contact details for each of our agents:www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/representatives

College admissions contacts

College of Humanities& Social Science

Postgraduate OfficeThe University of EdinburghDavid Hume TowerGeorgeSquareEdinburgh EH8 9JXTel: +44 (0)131 650 4086Fax:+44(0)1316506536Email: [email protected]

College of Medicine& Veterinary MedicineThe Chancellor’s Building49LittleFranceCrescentEdinburgh EH6 4SBTel: +44 (0)131 242 6460Fax:+44(0)1312426479Email: [email protected]/gradschool

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