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Undergraduate prospectus 2019 entry Influencing the world since 1583
The University of Edinburgh Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 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
02 The University of Edinburgh
Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 entry 03
Welcome to Influencing the world since 1583
For more than 400 years the University TOP 50
of Edinburgh has been changing the world. We’re consistently ranked one
the University Today, we continue to make our mark,
with world-leading experts educating
the pioneers of tomorrow.
of the top 50 universities in the
world. We’re 23rd in the 2018
of Edinburgh By choosing to study at Edinburgh, you’ll
be investing in an education that will help
QS World University Rankings.
you build a successful future.
You’ll experience the very best in teaching
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and research. Through our hands-on and We’re ranked fourth in the UK for
innovative approach we’ll help you become research power, based on the 2014
a successful learner-practitioner or researcher Research Excellence Framework.*
Visit us and equip you with the skills, insights and
perspectives to enhance your employability
TOP 10
Open Days 2018:
and career prospects.
8 June
Our flexible programmes, world-class facilities
22 September
and award-winning support services combine We’re ranked in the top 10 in the UK
6 October to ensure your university experience is and in the top 100 in the world for
exceptional and unique. the employability of our graduates.§
You’ll also be living in a vibrant, historic,
inspiring capital city with world-famous
cultural festivals, where the mountains
and beaches of Scotland are right on
£9m
your doorstep.
We awarded more than
£9 million in undergraduate
Come and join us.
financial support in 2016/17.
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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.”
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Thomas Jefferson
We're ranked 13th in the world's
American Founding Father and President (speaking to his son-in-law, most international universities‡.
Thomas Mann Randolph, as he began his studies in 1786).
Students from two-thirds of the
twitter.com/applyedinburgh world's countries study here.
Why choose the facebook.com/applyedinburgh * Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions
University of Edinburgh? § Times Higher Education, Global Employability University Ranking 2017
youtube.com/edinburghuniversity
Watch our videos: † QS Best Student Cities 2017
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04 The University of Edinburgh
Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 entry 05
Contents A–Z index of programmes
05 A–Z index of programmes
08 Programmes offered by the College
How to use this prospectus
A C E
Accounting10 Cell Biology BSc (Hons) 114 Earth Sciences120
of Arts, Humanities & Social Please use our A–Z index of Accounting & Business MA (Hons) Celtic22 Ecological & Environmental Sciences122
Sciences Accounting & Finance MA (Hons)
98 Programmes offered by the College programmes to locate the subject Acoustics & Music Technology BSc (Hons) 64
Celtic MA (Hons)
Celtic & Archaeology MA (Hons)
Ecological & Environmental Sciences BSc (Hons)
Ecological & Environmental Sciences with
of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine you are interested in or find a Agricultural Economics* BSc (Hons) 100 Celtic & English Language MA (Hons) Management BSc (Hons)
Celtic & English Literature MA (Hons)
112 Programmes offered by the College specific programme title. Agricultural Science
Anatomy & Development BSc (Hons) 102 Celtic & French MA (Hons)
Ecology BSc (Hons)
Economic History MA (Hons)
114
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of Science & Engineering Celtic & German MA (Hons)
Ancient & Medieval History MA (Hons) 26 Economics32
132 The Edinburgh experience Ancient History MA (Hons) Celtic & Linguistics MA (Hons) Economics MA (Hons)
10 The University of Edinburgh
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140 Benefits of studying with us Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 entry
Ancient History & Classical Archaeology MA (Hons) Celtic & Scandinavian Studies MA (Hons) Economics & Accounting MA (Hons)
Accounting 1
Further information and programme-specific page page
141 The four-year experience Celtic & Scottish History MA (Hons)
entry requirements at
140 152
www.ed.ac.uk/ug/24 7 for the benefits for applications Ancient History & Greek MA (Hons) Economics & Mathematics MA (Hons)
of studying here and admissions
Celtic & Scottish Literature MA (Hons)
142 Resources and facilities 8 Ancient History & Latin MA (Hons) Economics & Politics MA (Hons)
Accounting Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Accounting Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
At a glance
Why choose Accounting Study abroad
Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) 124
Our teaching is therefore based on
Economics & Sociology MA (Hons)
Contact College of Arts, Humanities & Social
143 Study abroad
Sciences Undergraduate Admissions Office
Email cahss.ugadmissions@ed.ac.uk
at the University of Edinburgh?
All of our MA accounting-related programmes are
the most recent research findings and
literature. This helps to ensure that our
graduates are attractive to prospective
The University's Business School
exchange programme offers exciting
opportunities to study abroad in Year 3
Ancient Mediterranean Civilisations MA (Hons) 14
Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565
2 accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of employers. Our programmes will at one of our partner universities in
Animal Science BSc (Hons) 100 Chemical Physics BSc (Hons)/MChemPhys 116 Economics & Statistics MA (Hons)
144 Personal support
Study abroad? Yes provide an excellent foundation for Asia, Australia, Canada, New Zealand,
Scotland (ICAS), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in those hoping to gain a professional or the USA. You may also study abroad
Advice for applicants
England and Wales (ICAEW), the Association of Chartered
Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of
accountancy qualification and can also
prepare you for careers in finance and
through the University's international
exchange programme. To participate
Animation BA (Hons) 30 Chemistry Economics with Environmental Studies MA (Hons)
145 Finance
other sectors. in an exchange programme, you will
Public Finance & Accountancy (CIPFA), the Association “With an international
Chemistry BSc (Hons)/MChem
Typical offer range:
5 Economics with Finance MA (Hons)
require a strong academic performance
SQA Highers AAAA to ABBB. of International Accountants (AIA) and the Chartered Accreditation in Year 1. community like this one
A Levels AAB to ABB. Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). If you wish to progress to a career
you never know who you Applied Mathematics BSc (Hons) 128
146 Accommodation
IB 40 points (grades 766 at HL) to 34 as a fully qualified accountant, the Additional costs
points (grades 655 at HL). Our exchange programme offers you exciting accreditation of our programmes If studying abroad in Year 3, your will meet and from where Childhood Practice BA 34 Economics with Management Science MA (Hons)
Access threshold:
SQA Highers ABBB.
opportunities to study abroad in Year 3 at one of our
partner universities in Asia, Australia, Canada, New Zealand
(see page 10) provides a high level
of exemption from the professional
costs will vary by country. In Year 4
you will undertake a dissertation and,
in the world they come.” Applied Sport Science BSc (Hons) 92
148 Sports facilities Chinese24 Education34
examination requirements. Our depending on the field of study you Bakani Dube
A Levels ABB.
or the USA. accreditation from the Institute of 2nd year MA (Hons) Accounting & Finance
Arabic MA (Hons) 12
IB 34 points (grades 655 at HL). choose, there may be costs associated
Chartered Accountants of Scotland with undertaking surveys and
Please note This indicates the overall Major accounting firms, as well as other large companies, offers the maximum exemption conducting interviews.
9 Chinese MA (Hons) Electrical & Mechanical Engineering 124
149 Edinburgh University Students’
standards required to consider you for entry. regularly present talks to and conduct recruitment available to accounting graduates.
The typical offer range and access threshold
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are explained on page 153. Full, detailed
activities with our students. Career opportunities
Arabic & Ancient Greek MA (Hons)
Chinese & Economics MA (Hons) BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons)
entry requirements, including the subjects Accountancy graduates can train to
become a qualified accountant through
Association
you need, vary by programme. Please check
the full details before you apply: Introducing Accounting a traineeship with an accountancy or
commercial firm. Alternatively you can Arabic & Business MA (Hons)
Chinese & French MA (Hons) Electronics & Computer Science BEng (Hons)/
www.ed.ac.uk/ug/24
Accountants play a crucial role in business. Their ability choose a career in taxation, finance or
150 Careers Programmes
to measure financial information and use this to make
projections affects economic decision-making at all
banking. Some of our graduates decide
to follow a different direction and pursue Arabic & Economics MA (Hons)
levels. Accountancy is one of the fastest-growing areas
employment in management positions
Chinese & German MA (Hons) MEng (Hons)
Arabic & French MA (Hons)
MA (Hons) in the public and private sectors.
of business activity. Financial accountants report on the
151 Employability
Accounting & Business NN14
Accounting & Finance NN43 performance of an organisation, while management
Chinese & History MA (Hons) Electronics & Electrical Engineering
4 accountants provide financial information to help
with planning and strategy.
Year by year…
Arabic & History MA (Hons)
152 Applications and admissions Year 1 Year 3
Chinese & Italian MA (Hons) BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons)
You will study Accountancy 1A, an
introduction to financial accounting,
You will study the compulsory courses
Advanced Financial Accounting, Auditing Arabic & History of Art MA (Hons)
Studying accounting at the University programme with the flexibility to and Accountancy 1B, an introduction to and Management Accounting Applications.
Chinese & Linguistics MA (Hons) Engineering
156 Open Days
of Edinburgh offers you a flexible change direction and specialise
Arabic & Persian
management accounting. You will also You will also study courses in business,
programme of study. You will be able through your option course choices. study courses in business, finance, law finance, law or economics, depending
Chinese & Russian Studies MA (Hons)
to combine your study of accounting or economics, depending on your joint on your joint honours programme.
with business, finance, economics or Our staff have a world-leading honours programme.
Year 4
Arabic & Persian MA (Hons) Engineering BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons)
157 Contact us
law and take a wide range of courses. reputation as prominent researchers Year 2 You will choose two courses from a
This offers you a broad-based in the accounting discipline. You will study Accountancy 2A, which
deals with some of the more complex
range of options including Advanced
Management Accounting; Audit Practice; Chinese & Spanish MA (Hons) English & Scottish Literature MA (Hons) 40
aspects of financial accounting, such as the
preparation of financial statements. You will
Taxation Practices; and Accounting and
Everyday Life. You will also complete an Arabic & Politics MA (Hons)
You may also be interested in
also study Accountancy 2B, which examines
the more complex areas of management
accounting. You will learn about cost
accounting-based research dissertation
or a dissertation in business, finance, law
or economics, depending on your joint
Arabic & Religious Studies MA (Hons) Civil Engineering BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) 124 English Language38
management topics and costing systems, honours programme.
Economics & Accounting
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including activity-based costing, transfer
pricing and divisional performance. You will
choose courses in business, finance, law or
Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to Arabic & Social Anthropology MA (Hons) Classical & Middle East Studies MA (Hons) 26 English Language MA (Hons)
ensure that the information given here is
Law & Accountancy
Classical Archaeology & Greek MA (Hons)
economics, depending on your joint
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honours programme.
10 accurate, we anticipate that some of our
programmes may be modified or changed
Arabic & Spanish MA (Hons) English Language & Literature MA (Hons)
6 from 2019/20. Please check online for the
Classical Archaeology & Latin MA (Hons)
latest information.
Archaeology14 English Literature MA (Hons) 40
Archaeology MA (Hons) Classical Studies MA (Hons) English Literature & Classics MA (Hons)
Archaeology & Ancient History MA (Hons) Classics English Literature & History MA (Hons)
Archaeology & Social Anthropology MA (Hons) Classics MA (Hons) English Literature & Scottish Literature
Classics & English Language MA (Hons)
1. Subject area. 5. Everything you need to know Architectural History & Archaeology MA (Hons) 16 Environmental Geoscience BSc (Hons) 120
Classics & Linguistics MA (Hons)
2. Brief information about the about studying the subject Architectural History & Heritage MA (Hons)
Cognitive Science (Computing) BSc (Hons) 118
Evolutionary Biology BSc (Hons) 114
Architecture BA (Hons)/MA (Hons)
subject including contact details. including reasons to choose the Cognitive Science (Humanities)28
Architecture and Architectural History & Heritage
University of Edinburgh, study Cognitive Science (Humanities) MA (Hons)
F
Art18
3. Our summary entry requirements abroad and placement options, Community Education BA (Hons) 34
Art BA (Hons)
for the subject. Please note, this and career opportunities. Artificial Intelligence BSc (Hons) 118 Computational Physics BSc (Hons)/MPhys 130 Fashion BA (Hons) 30
indicates the overall standards Artificial Intelligence & Computer Science Computer Science (Informatics) 118 Film & Television BA (Hons)
required to consider you for entry. 6. Cross references to similar BSc (Hons) Computer Science BSc (Hons)/BEng (Hons) Finance & Business MA (Hons) 20
The typical offer range and programmes that might also Astrophysics BSc (Hons)/MPhys 130 Computer Science & Management Science
Fine Art MA (Hons) 18
interest you. BSc (Hons)
access threshold are explained Computer Science & Mathematics BSc (Hons)
French42
on page 153. Full, detailed entry
requirements, including the
7. For further information about the
subject or individual programmes
B Computer Science & Physics BSc (Hons)
Crop & Soil Science* BSc (Hons) 100
French MA (Hons)
French & Business MA (Hons)
Biochemistry BSc (Hons) 114 French & Classics MA (Hons)
subjects you need, vary by and for programme-specific entry Biological Sciences French & English Language MA (Hons)
programme. Because it is only
possible to show an overview,
requirements, use this URL to
go online.
Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)
Biological Sciences with Management BSc (Hons) D French & English Literature MA (Hons)
French & German MA (Hons)
Biomedical Sciences102 Design30 French & History MA (Hons)
please ensure you check the 8. These page references tell you Development, Regeneration & Stem Cells 114
Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons) French & History of Art MA (Hons)
subjects and grades required for where to find further information Biotechnology BSc (Hons) 114 BSc (Hons) French & Italian MA (Hons)
entry to a specific programme. on living in Edinburgh and on Business20 Divinity BD (Hons) 96 French & Linguistics MA (Hons)
Please look at the detailed entry Business & Economics MA (Hons) Divinity & Classics MA (Hons) French & Philosophy MA (Hons)
the benefits of studying at the Divinity – Graduate Entry MDiv (Hons) French & Politics MA (Hons)
requirements given online University.
Business & Geography MA (Hons)
Business & Law MA (Hons) French & Portuguese MA (Hons)
before you apply. French & Russian Studies MA (Hons)
9. A current student or recent Business Management MA (Hons)
4. A list of the programmes we Business with Decision Analytics MA (Hons) French & Scandinavian Studies MA (Hons)
graduate’s view of the subject. Business with Enterprise & Innovation MA (Hons) French & Scottish Literature MA (Hons)
offer in this subject area and
Business with Human Resource Management French & Social Policy MA (Hons)
their UCAS codes. Unless 10. Specific information about
MA (Hons) French & Spanish MA (Hons)
otherwise stated, all our what you will study each year for
Business with Marketing MA (Hons)
programmes comprise four one or more of our programmes Business with Strategic Economics MA (Hons)
years of study. in that subject area.
*Subject to validation
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A–Z index of programmes
G I L P R Social Policy84
Genetics BSc (Hons) 114 Illustration BA (Hons) 30 Landscape Architecture58 Painting BA (Hons) 18 Religious Studies MA (Hons) 96
Geography126 Immunology BSc (Hons) 114 Landscape Architecture MA (Hons) Performance Costume BA (Hons) 30 Religious Studies & English Literature MA (Hons) Social Policy & Economics MA (Hons)
Geography BSc (Hons)/MA (Hons) Infectious Diseases BSc (Hons) 102 Latin Studies MA (Hons) 26 Persian & English Literature MA (Hons) 12 Religious Studies & Scottish Literature MA (Hons) Social Policy & Law MA (Hons)
Geography & Archaeology MA (Hons) Informatics MInf 118 Law60 Persian & Middle Eastern Studies MA (Hons) Reproductive Biology BSc (Hons) 102 Social Policy & Politics MA (Hons)
Geography & Economics MA (Hons) Law (Graduate Entry) LLB Persian & Politics MA (Hons) Russian Studies74 Social Policy & Social and Economic History
Interior Design BA (Hons) 30
Geography & Politics MA (Hons) Law (Ordinary & Honours) LLB Persian & Social Anthropology MA (Hons) Russian Studies MA (Hons) MA (Hons)
Intermedia Art BA (Hons) 18
Geography & Social Anthropology MA (Hons) Law & Accountancy LLB Persian Studies MA (Hons) Russian Studies & Business MA (Hons) Social Policy & Sociology MA (Hons)
International Business MA (Hons) 20
Geography & Social Policy MA (Hons) Law & Business LLB Pharmacology BSc (Hons) 102 Russian Studies & Classics MA (Hons) Social Policy with Quantitative Methods MA (Hons)
International Business with Arabic MA (Hons)
Geography & Sociology MA (Hons) Law & Celtic LLB Philosophy68 Russian Studies & English Language MA (Hons) Social Work86
International Business with Chinese MA (Hons)
Geography with Environmental Studies MA (Hons) Law & Economics LLB Philosophy MA (Hons) Russian Studies & English Literature MA (Hons) Social Work BSc (Hons)
International Business with French MA (Hons)
Geology BSc (Hons)/MEarthSci 120 Law & French LLB Philosophy & Economics MA (Hons) Russian Studies & History MA (Hons) Sociology88
International Business with German MA (Hons)
Geology & Physical Geography BSc (Hons)/MEarthSci Law & German LLB Philosophy & English Language MA (Hons) Russian Studies & History of Art MA (Hons) Sociology MA (Hons)
International Business with Italian MA (Hons)
Geophysics BSc (Hons)/MEarthPhys Law & History LLB Philosophy & English Literature MA (Hons) Russian Studies & Linguistics MA (Hons) Sociology & Politics MA (Hons)
International Business with Japanese MA (Hons)
Geophysics & Geology BSc (Hons)/MEarthPhys Law & International Relations LLB Philosophy & Greek MA (Hons) Russian Studies & Philosophy MA (Hons) Sociology & Psychology MA (Hons)
International Business with Russian MA (Hons)
Geophysics & Geology with Professional Law & Politics LLB Philosophy & Linguistics MA (Hons) Russian Studies & Politics MA (Hons) Sociology & Social Anthropology MA (Hons)
International Business with Spanish MA (Hons)
Placement MEarthPhys Law & Social Anthropology LLB Philosophy & Mathematics MA (Hons) Russian Studies & Scandinavian Studies MA (Hons) Sociology with Quantitative Methods MA (Hons)
International Relations MA (Hons) 70
Geophysics & Meteorology BSc (Hons)/MEarthPhys Law & Social Policy LLB Philosophy & Politics MA (Hons) Russian Studies & Scottish Literature MA (Hons) Software Engineering BEng (Hons) 118
International Relations & International Law
Geophysics & Meteorology with Professional Law & Sociology LLB Philosophy & Psychology MA (Hons) Russian Studies & Social Policy MA (Hons) Spanish MA (Hons) 90
MA (Hons)
Placement MEarthPhys Law & Spanish LLB Philosophy & Scottish Literature MA (Hons) Russian Studies & Spanish MA (Hons) Spanish & Business MA (Hons)
International Relations with Quantitative
Geophysics with Professional Placement MEarthPhys Linguistics62 Philosophy & Theology MA (Hons) 96 Spanish & Classics MA (Hons)
Methods MA (Hons)
German44
German MA (Hons)
German & Business MA (Hons)
Islamic Studies MA (Hons)
Islamic Studies & Middle Eastern Studies
52
Linguistics MA (Hons)
Linguistics & English Language MA (Hons)
Linguistics & Social Anthropology MA (Hons)
Photography BA (Hons)
Physical Education MA (Hons)
18
34 S Spanish & English Language MA (Hons)
Spanish & English Literature MA (Hons)
Spanish & History MA (Hons)
Physics BSc (Hons)/MPhys 130 Scandinavian Studies76
Italian54
German & Classics MA (Hons) Scandinavian Studies (Danish, Norwegian, Spanish & History of Art MA (Hons)
Italian MA (Hons) Physics & Astronomy
M
German & English Language MA (Hons) Swedish) MA (Hons) Spanish & Linguistics MA (Hons)
Italian & Business MA (Hons) Physics with a Year Abroad MPhys
German & English Literature MA (Hons) Scandinavian Studies & Classics MA (Hons) Spanish & Philosophy MA (Hons)
Italian & Classics MA (Hons) Physics with Meteorology BSc (Hons)/MPhys
German & History MA (Hons) Mathematical Physics BSc (Hons)/MPhys 130 Scandinavian Studies & English Language MA (Hons) Spanish & Politics MA (Hons)
Italian & English Language MA (Hons) Physiology BSc (Hons) 102
German & History of Art MA (Hons) Mathematics128 Scandinavian Studies & English Literature MA (Hons) Spanish & Portuguese MA (Hons)
Italian & English Literature MA (Hons) Plant Science BSc (Hons) 114
German & Italian MA (Hons) Mathematics BSc (Hons)/MA (Hons)/MMath Scandinavian Studies & History MA (Hons) Spanish & Scottish Literature MA (Hons)
Italian & History MA (Hons) Politics MA (Hons) 70
German & Linguistics MA (Hons) Mathematics & Biology BSc (Hons) Scandinavian Studies & Linguistics MA (Hons) Spanish & Social Policy MA (Hons)
Italian & History of Art MA (Hons) Politics & Economic and Social History MA (Hons)
German & Philosophy MA (Hons) Mathematics & Business BSc (Hons) Scandinavian Studies & Philosophy MA (Hons) Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies
Italian & Linguistics MA (Hons) Politics & International Relations
German & Politics MA (Hons) Mathematics & Music BSc (Hons) Scandinavian Studies & Politics MA (Hons) Sport92
Italian & Philosophy MA (Hons) Politics with Quantitative Methods MA (Hons)
German & Portuguese MA (Hons) Mathematics & Physics BSc (Hons) Scandinavian Studies & Scottish Literature MA (Hons) Sport & Recreation Management BSc (Hons)
Italian & Politics MA (Hons) Portuguese MA (Hons) 90
German & Russian Studies MA (Hons) Mathematics & Statistics BSc (Hons) Scandinavian Studies & Social Policy MA (Hons) Structural & Fire Safety Engineering 124
Italian & Portuguese MA (Hons) Portuguese & Business MA (Hons)
German & Scandinavian Studies MA (Hons) Mathematics with Management BSc (Hons) Scandinavian Studies & Spanish MA (Hons) BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons)
Italian & Russian Studies MA (Hons) Portuguese & English Language MA (Hons)
German & Scottish Literature MA (Hons) Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)/ 124 Scottish Ethnology78 Structural Engineering with Architecture
Italian & Scandinavian Studies MA (Hons) Portuguese & English Literature MA (Hons)
German & Social Policy MA (Hons) MEng (Hons) Scottish Ethnology MA (Hons) BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons)
Italian & Scottish Literature MA (Hons) Portuguese & History MA (Hons)
German & Spanish MA (Hons) Scottish Ethnology & Archaeology MA (Hons) Sustainable Development94
Italian & Social Policy MA (Hons) Medical Sciences104
Global Agriculture & Food Security BSc (Hons) 100 Portuguese & History of Art MA (Hons) Scottish Ethnology & Celtic MA (Hons)
Italian & Spanish MA (Hons) Medical Sciences BSc (Hons) Sustainable Development MA (Hons)
Government, Policy & Society MA (Hons) 84 Portuguese & Linguistics MA (Hons) Scottish Ethnology & English Language MA (Hons)
Medicinal & Biological Chemistry BSc (Hons)/ 116 Portuguese & Philosophy MA (Hons) Scottish Ethnology & English Literature MA (Hons)
T
Government, Policy & Society with
J
MChem Portuguese & Politics MA (Hons)
Quantitative Methods MA (Hons) Scottish Ethnology & Scandinavian Studies
Medicine106 Portuguese & Russian Studies MA (Hons)
Graphic Design BA (Hons) 30 MA (Hons) Textiles BA (Hons) 30
Japanese56 Medicine MBChB Portuguese & Scandinavian Studies MA (Hons)
Greek Studies MA (Hons) 26 Scottish Ethnology & Scottish History MA (Hons)
Japanese MA (Hons) Middle Eastern Studies MA (Hons) 52 Portuguese & Scottish Literature MA (Hons) Theology MA (Hons) 96
Scottish Ethnology & Scottish Literature MA (Hons)
Japanese & Linguistics MA (Hons) Molecular Biology BSc (Hons) 114 Portuguese & Social Policy MA (Hons) Theology & Religious Studies
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Scottish Literature MA (Hons) 40
Jewellery & Silversmithing BA (Hons) 30 Molecular Genetics BSc (Hons) Primary Education with Gaelic (Fluent speakers) 34 Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons)/MPhys 130
Scottish Literature & Classics MA (Hons)
Music64 MA (Hons) Scottish Literature & History MA (Hons)
Health, Science & Society46
Health, Science & Society MA (Hons)
History48
Music BMus (Hons) Primary Education with Gaelic (Learners)
MA (Hons)
Scottish Literature & Scottish History MA (Hons)
Scottish Studies80
V
N Product Design BA (Hons) 30 Veterinary Medicine110
History MA (Hons) Scottish Studies MA (Hons)
Psychology72 Veterinary Medicine BVM&S
History & Archaeology MA (Hons) Sculpture BA (Hons) 18
Neuroscience BSc (Hons) 102 Psychology BSc (Hons) Veterinary Medicine Graduate Entry Programme
History & Classics MA (Hons) Social Anthropology82
Nursing Studies66 Psychology & Business MA (Hons) Social Anthropology MA (Hons)
History & Economics MA (Hons)
History & History of Art MA (Hons)
History & Politics MA (Hons)
Nursing Studies BN (Hons) Psychology & Economics MA (Hons)
Psychology & Linguistics MA (Hons)
Social Anthropology & Politics MA (Hons)
Social Anthropology & Social Policy MA (Hons)
Z
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Zoology BSc (Hons) 114
History & Scottish History MA (Hons) Social Anthropology with Development MA (Hons)
History of Art50 Social Anthropology with Social History MA (Hons)
History of Art MA (Hons) Oral Health Sciences108
History of Art & Architectural History MA (Hons) Oral Health Sciences BSc (Hons)
History of Art & Chinese Studies MA (Hons)
History of Art & English Literature MA (Hons)
History of Art & History of Music MA (Hons)
History of Art & Scottish Literature MA (Hons)
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The The
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Welcome to the
The College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
12 Arabic & Persian
College
14 Archaeology
College
16 Architecture and Architectural
College of Arts, Humanities
of Arts,
History & Heritage
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of Arts,
20 Business
Arts,Humanities
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& Social Sciences 24 Chinese
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Our global reputation for teaching and research helps us to attract the 32 Economics
& Social Sciences
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international research community’s sharpest minds, which in turn means
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world-class teaching for our students. 40 English Literature & Scottish
We were ranked among the world’s top 20 universities in several arts and Literature
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humanities subjects in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017. 42 French
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As the University’s largest college, we host more than 23,600 students 46 Health, Science & Society
and 3,500 staff. We offer more than 350 undergraduate programmes 48 History
across a broad range of subject areas from our 11 academic schools. 50 History of Art
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We offer subjects from established and emerging fields in the arts, Eastern Studies
humanities and social sciences, including creative practices and 54 Italian
professionally orientated areas. This diversity creates a vibrant atmosphere 56 Japanese
in which students from around the world can develop new skills, deepen 58 Landscape Architecture
their knowledge, and network with like-minded individuals in preparation 60 Law
for whatever challenging and interesting careers lie ahead. 62 Linguistics
64 Music
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If you have any queries about the
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programmes listed in this section,
please contact the Admissions Office, 76 Scandinavian Studies
or go online for further details. 78 Scottish Ethnology
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& Social Sciences 84 Social Policy
Undergraduate Admissions Office 86 Social Work
The University of Edinburgh 88 Sociology
60 George Square 90 Spanish, Portuguese & Latin
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American Studies
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www.ed.ac.uk/arts-humanities-soc-sci 94 Sustainable Development
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Further information and programme-specific page page
entry requirements at
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for the benefits for applications
of studying here and admissions
Accounting Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Accounting Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
At a glance
Contact College of Arts, Humanities & Social
Why choose Accounting Our teaching is therefore based on Study abroad
the most recent research findings and The University's Business School
Sciences Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? literature. This helps to ensure that our exchange programme offers exciting
Email cahss.ugadmissions@ed.ac.uk graduates are attractive to prospective
All of our MA accounting-related programmes are opportunities to study abroad in Year 3
Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 employers. Our programmes will at one of our partner universities in
Study abroad? Yes
accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of provide an excellent foundation for Asia, Australia, Canada, New Zealand,
Scotland (ICAS), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in those hoping to gain a professional or the USA. You may also study abroad
England and Wales (ICAEW), the Association of Chartered accountancy qualification and can also through the University's international
Advice for applicants prepare you for careers in finance and exchange programme. To participate
Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of
other sectors. in an exchange programme, you will
Typical offer range: Public Finance & Accountancy (CIPFA), the Association require a strong academic performance “With an international
SQA Highers AAAA to ABBB. of International Accountants (AIA) and the Chartered Accreditation in Year 1. community like this one
A Levels AAB to ABB. Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). If you wish to progress to a career
IB 40 points (grades 766 at HL) to 34 as a fully qualified accountant, the Additional costs you never know who you
points (grades 655 at HL). Our exchange programme offers you exciting accreditation of our programmes If studying abroad in Year 3, your will meet and from where
Access threshold: opportunities to study abroad in Year 3 at one of our (see page 10) provides a high level costs will vary by country. In Year 4
in the world they come.”
of exemption from the professional you will undertake a dissertation and,
SQA Highers ABBB. partner universities in Asia, Australia, Canada, New Zealand examination requirements. Our Bakani Dube
A Levels ABB. depending on the field of study you
IB 34 points (grades 655 at HL).
or the USA. accreditation from the Institute of choose, there may be costs associated 2nd year MA (Hons) Accounting & Finance
Chartered Accountants of Scotland with undertaking surveys and
Please note This indicates the overall Major accounting firms, as well as other large companies, offers the maximum exemption conducting interviews.
standards required to consider you for entry. regularly present talks to and conduct recruitment available to accounting graduates.
The typical offer range and access threshold
are explained on page 153. Full, detailed
activities with our students. Career opportunities
entry requirements, including the subjects Accountancy graduates can train to
you need, vary by programme. Please check become a qualified accountant through
the full details before you apply: Introducing Accounting a traineeship with an accountancy or
www.ed.ac.uk/ug/24 commercial firm. Alternatively you can
Accountants play a crucial role in business. Their ability choose a career in taxation, finance or
to measure financial information and use this to make banking. Some of our graduates decide
Programmes to follow a different direction and pursue
projections affects economic decision-making at all
employment in management positions
MA (Hons) levels. Accountancy is one of the fastest-growing areas in the public and private sectors.
Accounting & Business NN14 of business activity. Financial accountants report on the
Accounting & Finance NN43 performance of an organisation, while management
accountants provide financial information to help Year by year…
with planning and strategy.
Year 1 Year 3
You will study Accountancy 1A, an You will study the compulsory courses
introduction to financial accounting, Advanced Financial Accounting, Auditing
Studying accounting at the University programme with the flexibility to and Accountancy 1B, an introduction to and Management Accounting Applications.
of Edinburgh offers you a flexible change direction and specialise management accounting. You will also You will also study courses in business,
programme of study. You will be able through your option course choices. study courses in business, finance, law finance, law or economics, depending
to combine your study of accounting or economics, depending on your joint on your joint honours programme.
with business, finance, economics or Our staff have a world-leading honours programme.
Year 4
law and take a wide range of courses. reputation as prominent researchers Year 2 You will choose two courses from a
This offers you a broad-based in the accounting discipline. You will study Accountancy 2A, which range of options including Advanced
deals with some of the more complex Management Accounting; Audit Practice;
aspects of financial accounting, such as the Taxation Practices; and Accounting and
preparation of financial statements. You will Everyday Life. You will also complete an
also study Accountancy 2B, which examines accounting-based research dissertation
the more complex areas of management or a dissertation in business, finance, law
You may also be interested in accounting. You will learn about cost or economics, depending on your joint
management topics and costing systems, honours programme.
Economics & Accounting including activity-based costing, transfer
Disclaimer
pricing and divisional performance. You will
Page 32 choose courses in business, finance, law or
While every effort has been made to
ensure that the information given here is
Law & Accountancy economics, depending on your joint
accurate, we anticipate that some of our
honours programme.
Page 60 programmes may be modified or changed
from 2019/20. Please check online for the
latest information.
12 The University of Edinburgh
Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 entry 13
Arabic & Persian
Further information and programme-specific page page
entry requirements at
www.ed.ac.uk/ug/28 140 152
for the benefits for applications
of studying here and admissions
Arabic & Persian Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Arabic & Persian Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
At a glance
Contact College of Arts, Humanities & Social
Why choose Arabic & Persian
Sciences Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh?
Email cahss.ugadmissions@ed.ac.uk
We are ranked 6th in the UK for Middle Eastern studies
Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565
Study abroad? Yes
in the Complete University Guide 2018. We are also
14th in the world for arts and humanities in the
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Advice for applicants
2018 by Subject.
Typical offer range: We have a long and well-established reputation for “In language tutorials, the
SQA Highers AAAA to ABBB.
A Levels ABB.
teaching about Islam and about the history, culture, groups are small and you get
IB 40 points (grades 766 at HL) to 34 languages and literatures of the Middle East. Arabic, lots of personal attention.
points (grades 655 at HL). for example, has been taught here since the middle I appreciate the very high
Access threshold: of the 18th century. teaching standards offered
SQA Highers ABBB.
A Levels ABB. The University offers 16 languages for study at degree and the enthusiasm and
IB 34 points (grades 655 at HL). level and more than 140 joint language programmes. welcoming attitude of staff.”
Please note This indicates the overall This creates a diverse and uniquely exciting and Archie Vickers
standards required to consider you for entry. stimulating environment for language study. 2nd year MA (Hons) Arabic & Persian
The typical offer range and access threshold
are explained on page 153. Full, detailed
entry requirements, including the subjects
you need, vary by programme. Please check
Introducing Arabic & Persian
the full details before you apply:
www.ed.ac.uk/ug/28
For several decades the Middle East has been at
the forefront of world events. Our Arabic and Persian
programmes provide a unique opportunity to learn the
Programmes
region’s languages and develop a better understanding
MA (Hons) of the region’s politics, culture, religion, history,
Arabic T620 literature and law.
Arabic & Ancient Greek QQK7
Arabic & Business TN61 You will have the opportunity to study a full range of Year by year…
Arabic & Economics TL61 material from pre-Islamic poetry and Islamic philosophy
Arabic & French TR61 Year 1
Arabic & History TV61 to modern literature and cinema. You will study elementary language,
Arabic & History of Art TV63 learning basic grammar and developing
Arabic & Persian T621 your vocabulary. You will also take
Arabic & Politics TL62 Study abroad Career opportunities courses in Islamic history, modern
Arabic & Religious Studies R4T8 Arabic students can choose The Middle East is one of the UK’s Middle Eastern history and courses
Arabic & Social Anthropology LT66 between at least two countries major trading partners so there from other academic areas.
Arabic & Spanish TR64 in the Arabic-speaking world for is a high demand for graduates Year 2
Persian & English Literature T6Q3 their study abroad. Persian students who speak Arabic or Persian. You will continue with your language
Persian & Middle Eastern Studies T63H will usually study abroad in a Persian- Our programmes will also prepare study and take courses in the religion of
Persian & Politics LT26 speaking country. you for careers in the diplomatic Islam, Islamic and Middle Eastern cultures
Persian & Social Anthropology TL66 service, elsewhere in the civil and courses from other academic areas.
Persian Studies T633 Additional costs service or in non-government Year 3
You will spend either a semester or a organisations. Graduates also enter You will spend your third year in an
year (depending on your programme) teaching or the media or begin Arabic- or Persian-speaking country,
at a university or institute in an postgraduate study. improving your language skills and
Arabic- or Persian-speaking country undertaking independent study.
as part of your programme. Costs
You may also be interested in Year 4
vary according to the location.
You will continue to develop your
Islamic Studies & language and translation skills and
Middle Eastern Studies will write your honours dissertation.
Page 52 You will also choose from a range of
option courses dealing with different
aspects of Islam and the Middle East.
14 The University of Edinburgh
Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 entry 15
Archaeology
Further information and programme-specific page page
entry requirements at
www.ed.ac.uk/ug/30 140 152
for the benefits for applications
of studying here and admissions
Archaeology Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Archaeology Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
At a glance
Contact College of Arts, Humanities & Social
Why choose Archaeology Additional costs enabling you to demonstrate
In Year 1 you are expected to intellectual flexibility and the ability
Sciences Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University of Edinburgh? to quickly adapt to new situations.
participate in an archaeological
Email cahss.ugadmissions@ed.ac.uk You’ll learn to think logically through
We’re ranked in the UK's top 10 universities for archaeology fieldwork project. Normally, the
Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 minimum requirement is three weeks developing sound research and
Study abroad? Yes
in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017. of field experience. Archaeological analytical skills and you’ll be able
Our programmes offer many opportunities for practical projects often charge a participation to compile and critically evaluate
fee. We are able to make a contribution evidence in order to formulate and
Advice for applicants archaeological experience during vacations or as part of towards your mandatory fieldwork in present an argument coherently.
your final year dissertation. Students often get involved in Year 1, and also to fieldwork and
Typical offer range: staff projects, ranging from Scotland to Egypt. There are practical work in later years if it Through fieldwork, you’ll develop a “The programme allows
SQA Highers AABB to ABBB.
A Levels ABB.
also opportunities to take part in external excavation and contributes to your programme, but range of practical archaeological skills for incredible diversity in
the overall cost to you will depend on that will enable you to appreciate more
IB 36 points (grades 665 at HL) to 34 archaeological survey fieldwork in the UK and Europe. the type of work chosen and where it fully our human environment and its role specialisations and study.
points (grades 655 at HL).
You will study in a city full of resources and professional takes place (many of our projects are in the contemporary world. Many I combine ethnographic
conducted abroad). In later years, archaeology graduates find employment
Access threshold:
expertise, with key national archaeological institutions you may opt to undertake additional as professional archaeologists working
studies of contemporary
SQA Highers ABBB.
A Levels ABB. such as National Museums Scotland and Historic practical archaeological work in the for government agencies, universities, societies, via anthropology,
IB 34 points (grades 655 at HL). Environment Scotland. Edinburgh is home to many vacations following Years 2 and 3. museums and heritage organisations
or applied archaeological companies/
with archaeological theory
If you study abroad in Year 3, your
Please note This indicates the overall national commercial archaeology companies and costs will vary by country. consultancies in the UK or elsewhere. and its inclusive perspectives
standards required to consider you for entry. important archaeological sites which date back to the Our graduates are well-rounded people on human history.”
The typical offer range and access threshold
are explained on page 153. Full, detailed
Mesolithic period, providing opportunities for fieldwork Career opportunities with a range of transferable skills.
Savannah Tudlong
entry requirements, including the subjects and work experience. With an archaeology qualification from These skills will give you the opportunity 2nd year MA (Hons)
you need, vary by programme. Please check the University of Edinburgh, you will to pursue a broad range of careers, for Archaeology & Social Anthropology
the full details before you apply: gain practical, social, intellectual and example, in business, management,
theoretical skills. You will become teaching, journalism, the police, or the
www.ed.ac.uk/ug/30 Introducing Archaeology
familiar with a range of disciplines, civil service.
Archaeology investigates the human past using material
Programmes
remains such as artefacts and excavated sites to reconstruct
Year by year…
MA (Hons) the economic, social and cultural life of early societies.
Ancient Mediterranean Civilisations VV41 At Edinburgh we have a rich tradition of archaeological Archaeology Year 3 Year 2
Archaeology V400 teaching and research, specialising in European prehistory, You will study Theoretical Archaeology, You will study Archaeology 2A: Scotland
Archaeology & Ancient History VV1A Year 1
which explores the history of archaeology Before History from the earliest evidence
Archaeology & Social Anthropology VL46 the early civilisations of the Mediterranean and the Near You will study Archaeology 1A and 1B,
and its development as an academic of human occupation to the early 1st
East and Egypt. which offer a broad introduction to our
discipline. You will also study Archaeology millennium AD. You will also study
human past and cover the key techniques
in Practice and four additional courses Archaeology 2B: Archaeology in Action,
archaeologists use. You will choose two
from archaeology options. There will be and Ancient History 2A and 2B. You will
courses complimentary to your studies and
You will be introduced to standard Study abroad two from a wide range of options. At the
opportunities, normally in the summer choose either Roman Art and Archaeology
and innovative archaeological There are opportunities to study after Years 2 and 3, to complete or Greek Art and Archaeology and one
end of Year 1, you will normally be required
techniques and the practice and abroad in Year 3, either by applying archaeology fieldwork or other practical course from a wide range of options
to undertake three weeks of fieldwork.
assignments in the UK or abroad. Such work outside your primary subjects.
theory of archaeology. This will for the School’s Erasmus exchange
take in the study of science-based agreements or for one of the Year 2 is optional, but can be assessed as part of
Year 3
You will study Archaeology 2A: Scotland your programme.
archaeology, including the study University’s many international You will study Theoretical Archaeology
Before History from the earliest evidence Year 4
of animal and human bones and exchanges beyond Europe. and Archaeology in Practice as well as two
You may also be interested in of human occupation to the early 1st
digital applications. You can choose These cover practically every You will select four archaeology option ancient history courses and two further
millennium AD. You will also study
to specialise by geographical area continent on the globe, from North courses and write your honours dissertation. courses in either archaeology or ancient
History & Archaeology Archaeology 2B: Archaeology in Action
history. There will be opportunities to
or period and to become involved and South America to Australasia and The Human Skeleton in Archaeology Archaeology & Ancient History
Page 48 in practical research or applied and all of Asia. These are unique complete archaeology fieldwork or other
and Forensic Science. You will choose
archaeology, for example through opportunities to immerse yourself Year 1 practical assignments.
Ancient History & Classical two courses complementary to your studies
You will study Archaeology 1A and 1B,
fieldwork. in different university systems and and one from a wide range of options. Year 4
Archaeology cultures. There will normally be which offer a broad introduction to our
You will select two archaeology courses
human past and cover the key techniques
Page 26 Joint honours opportunities to complete
archaeologists use. You will select two of
and two ancient history and classical art/
Archaeology can also be studied as archaeological fieldwork or other archaeology courses from a wide range
our four survey courses on the history and
Classical Archaeology part of a joint honours programme practical assignments in locations culture of the Greek and Roman worlds
of options. Your dissertation may be on a
& Greek/Latin with history, architectural history, outside the UK. and two courses from a wide range of
theme of your choice in either archaeology
or ancient history, or on a topic bridging
Page 26 Celtic, geography, Scottish options. At the end of the year you will
the disciplines.
ethnology or social anthropology. normally be required to undertake three
weeks of fieldwork.
16 The University of Edinburgh
Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 entry 17
Architecture
Further information and programme-specific page page
entry requirements at
www.ed.ac.uk/ug/16 140 152
Architectural History & Heritage for the benefits
of studying here
for applications
and admissions
Architecture and Architectural History & Heritage Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Architecture and Architectural History & Heritage Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
At a glance
Contact College of Arts, Humanities & Social
Why choose Architecture or Architectural History Placements Additional costs
& Heritage at the University of Edinburgh? MA (Hons) Architecture includes Architecture students will need to
Sciences Undergraduate Admissions Office
a credited integrated practice work purchase specialist equipment, such
Email cahss.ugadmissions@ed.ac.uk
Our architecture programmes are prescribed by the period in semester two of Year 3. as a drawing board and laptop, as well
Tel +44 (0)131 650 3565 For Architectural History & Heritage, as pay for drawing and model-making
Study abroad? Yes
Architects Registration Board (ARB) and have full Royal placements are a core component materials and printing costs. Self-
Institute of British Architects (RIBA) validation. of the programme in Years 3 and 4. funded field trips and study visits are
undertaken as part of the programme.
Advice for applicants You will have opportunities to gain hands-on experience Study abroad If accepted for entry, you will be sent a
through embedded periods of integrated practice. There are options for working and letter outlining specific estimated costs
Typical offer range: studying abroad in the honours for the forthcoming academic year. “In my opinion it is the city
As a place of outstanding architectural interest and
SQA Highers AAAA to ABBB.
A Levels AAA to ABB. a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, Edinburgh
years of our MA (Hons) programmes. that makes the University
The integrated practice working period Career opportunities
IB 40 points (grades 766 at HL) to 34 offers you the perfect setting in which to study the in Architecture allows for work abroad. Architecture students gain excellent really stand out and there
points (grades 655 at HL).
built environment. We also offer international exchanges skills in design, spatial awareness, is no way of experiencing
with Erasmus partner institutions in problem-solving and project-based
Access threshold:
Year 3 and an Architectural History & production, which combine into a
it without visiting it and
SQA Highers ABBB.
A Levels ABB. Introducing Architecture and Architectural History Heritage exchange with the University strong and adaptable skill set. getting involved.”
IB 34 points (grades 655 at HL). of Virginia. The BA and MA (Hons) Architecture Aitalina Semenova
& Heritage programmes both offer routes into 2nd year MA (Hons) Architecture
Please note This indicates the overall the architecture profession and our
standards required to consider you for entry. Architecture's scope is more than technical, environmental graduates typically continue their
The typical offer range and access threshold are or historic expertise. Studying and practising architecture studies to qualify as architects working
explained on page 153. Full, detailed entry
requirements, including the subjects you has the potential to shape culture, aspiration and in a wide range of established and
need, vary by programme. Please check the community, to deepen our experience of the modern emerging contexts, including private
full details before you apply: practice, local and national government,
www.ed.ac.uk/ug/16
world and to imagine our futures. or large commercial organisations
both here in the UK and overseas.
Architectural history and heritage
Programmes In Architecture you will learn from Accreditation
†
graduates can have careers in
leading architectural practitioners All architecture students are conservation, land management,
MA (Hons) and researchers through architectural admitted to the MA (Hons) heritage or historical consultancy.
Architectural History & Heritage VV31 design exploration and proposition. Architecture programme. At the
Architectural History & Archaeology VVH4 Thematic approaches to briefs and end of Year 2 you will have a choice
sites are informed by theoretical of pathways enabling accelerated Year by year…
BA – 3 years/MA (Hons) and practical knowledge. progress or the development of
Architecture K100 †
broader academic interests – either
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Our Architectural History & Heritage our three-year BA or our four-year
In Architecture, you will learn about the Architecture works toward integrating your In Architecture, you will study design
programme offers an unrivalled MA (Hons), including a variant of principles of architectural design. You will developing design skills in more complex and its cultural, theoretical and technical
breadth of study in the historic built the MA (Hons) with an exchange work on projects that look at architectural urban contexts with more ambitious contexts. The MA (Hons) includes an
environment. It places the history year abroad. Both programmes elements and assembly in different building programme briefs. The year integrated practice working period where
of architecture, fine art, and have ARB Part1 prescription and full contexts. At the same time you will be includes a field trip to a European city where you will study via distance learning as you
heritage management within Royal Institute of British Architects taught the fundamentals of technology design projects are situated. You will gain professional experience. You will also
the context of urbanism and the (RIBA) validation. and environment, art and design practices continue to apply your knowledge of take a range of studio options within the
cultural history of cities. You will and architectural history. technology and environment to your design design courses. In Architectural History &
learn about different architectures Joint honours work. You will also take an option course Heritage you will study Texts & Theories in
Architectural History & Heritage begins
of the past, the relationship of Architecture can also be studied as that allows you to broaden your learning Western Architecture and specialist options
with an introductory course covering the
in subjects across the University. Option in the history of architecture since the
buildings and urban environments part of a joint honours programme development of the built environment
courses may follow a structured programme medieval period. You will undertake a
to the societies that produce them, with structural engineering. from earliest times to the present. You
pathway in architectural histories or digital specialist building archaeology course
and techniques for recording and Architectural history can also be will also take relevant options in history,
culture. At the end of Year 2, you can select and a placement providing first-hand
preserving historic structures and studied as part of a joint honours archaeology, and history of art, or any
whether you wish to take the three-year BA experience of conservation in practice.
urban fabric. programme with history of art, other course in the College of Arts,
or four-year MA (Hons).
social history or archaeology. Humanities & Social Sciences that suits Year 4
your programme and timetable. Architectural History & Heritage broadens In Architecture, you will study Logistics,
out to consider the city as a social and take option courses and an architectural
You may also be interested in cultural phenomenon. You will learn about design studio, complete a dissertation
techniques and practices concerning and an immersive design project, and
Landscape Architecture heritage management and conservation and develop, curate and present a portfolio.
Page 58 take option courses from across the College In Architectural History & Heritage you
of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. will choose specialist courses and complete
a major research dissertation.You can also read
