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Postgraduate Guide 2020 Influencing the world since 1583
2 The University of Edinburgh
Postgraduate Guide 2020 entry 01
www.ed.ac.uk
“Edinburgh isn’t so much a city, more
a way of life … I doubt I’ll ever tire of Welcome to 03
04
About the University
The Edinburgh experience
the University
exploring Edinburgh, on foot or in print.” 05 Global connections
Ian Rankin 06 Career development
Best-selling author and alumnus 11 Supporting you and your
of Edinburgh 12
studies
Join a global student
community
14 Fees, funding and costs
17 City life
21 Visit us
22 Accommodation
25 Choosing your programme
26 Online programmes
28 How to apply
30 Index of masters
programmes
37 Our Colleges and
research areas
40 Contact us
41 Find out more
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02 The University of Edinburgh
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www.ed.ac.uk
TOP 50 Come and join us
The University of Edinburgh has been changing
the world for more than 400 years.
We are consistently ranked as one
of the top 50 universities in the Our famous alumni include historical greats, such
world. We’re 18th in the 2019 as Joseph Black, who discovered carbon dioxide,
QS World University Rankings. and philosopher David Hume, whose ideas laid
the foundations of contemporary thought, as well
as 21st-century luminaries such as Harry Potter
4 TH creator J K Rowling and the UK’s most successful
Olympic gold medal winner, Sir Chris Hoy.
We’re ranked fourth in the UK for
research power, based on the 2014 The work we do at the University is constantly
expanding the depth of human knowledge and
Research Excellence Framework.* improving the lives of ordinary people. Research
conducted here led to the discovery of chloroform
24 anaesthesia, the Higgs boson particle and in-vitro
fertilisation. Our academics have advanced the
public understanding of how our behaviours affect
We are associated with
ageing, protected forest ecosystems, and helped
24 Nobel Prize winners. bring broadband to remote communities. Our
students make a difference while they are
TOP 100 studying here through their outreach work in local
schools and communities. As graduates, our alumni
go on to make positive impacts on the world
We are ranked in the top 10 in using the skills, experience and knowledge
the UK and in the top 100 in they gain at the University.
the world for the employability
of our graduates.§ The University has long enjoyed a spirit of
innovation, and continues to do so today. Working
20TH
with our partners and building on our strengths in
data science, we've set out to establish our region
as the data capital of Europe. From addressing
We’re ranked 20th in the world’s climate change to seeking cures for cancer, our
most international universities.± researchers are at the forefront of the research
Since 2010, we have taught that will influence tomorrow’s world.
students from more than Influencing the world since 1583
160 countries.
ONLINE LEADER
Edinburgh is one of the largest
providers of online postgraduate
programmes in the UK.
* Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions
Old College dome and ‘the golden boy’ § Times Higher Education, Global Employability University Ranking 2018
in the Central Area. ± Times Higher Education: The World’s Most International Universities 2018
04 www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate The University of Edinburgh
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The Edinburgh experience Global
connections
The University of Edinburgh is one of the largest and
most diverse universities in the UK. We host more than Our ambitious global
41,000 students studying across more than 150 engagement plan aims to
academic disciplines. provide world-class experiences
for our students and ensures
that the teaching and research
Whether you choose to study on campus • the University’s Talbot Rice Gallery and we deliver offers global benefits.
or online, your postgraduate experience at the Tent Gallery at Edinburgh College
Edinburgh will be supported and enhanced of Art host a range of contemporary
by the wealth of resources and opportunities art exhibitions throughout the year; Worldwide links
that a university of our size can offer. We collaborate with a host of
• the University Collection of Historical
Musical Instruments, one of the world’s world-leading institutions in fields
Quality teaching and research most important collections of musical as diverse as e-science, engineering,
All our postgraduates benefit from our life and medical sciences, and arts
heritage spanning 500 years and 5,000
inspiring research culture. The academics and culture. Our partners include:
objects; and
involved in your teaching and learning are
leaders in their fields and although the • the University’s Anatomy Museum,
• California Institute of Technology
emphasis at postgraduate level is very which first opened in 1884 and hosts
• Fudan University
much on independent study, support a wealth of unique anatomical objects.
• KU Leuven
from our teaching staff is always on hand. • Leiden University
The University is committed to delivering Industry links and innovation
• National University of Singapore
high-quality, innovative teaching. The Edinburgh was one of the first UK
• Peking University
latest report from the Quality Assurance universities to develop commercial
• Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Agency awarded us the highest rating links with industry, government and
• University College Dublin
possible for the quality of the student the professions. Our commercialisation
• University of Amsterdam
learning experience. service, Edinburgh Innovations (EI), leads
• University of Copenhagen
our activities in industry engagement,
• University of Delhi
Outstanding facilities business development and enterprise
• University of Helsinki
During the past five years we have invested support. It has helped launch more than
• University of Sydney
£80 million to maintain and enhance our 500 companies since 1967. EI can help
• University of Toronto
teaching and learning spaces and we’re you take your first step to market, • Zhejiang University.
investing more than £1 billion in the next whether through starting a business
few years. You will have access to a wealth or through collaborative research, We have five Regional Centres in Latin
of study resources: licensing your discoveries or providing America, Southeast Asia, South Asia, North
• 10 libraries, including the third largest consultancy services. America and East Asia, which support
academic library in Europe, four million engagement with students, academics
printed volumes and an extensive Social scene and alumni.
digital collection; We have more than 280 student societies
• state-of-the-art laboratories and covering sport, music, drama and the We’re also a member of the global
world-leading analytical facilities, arts. Several international and multicultural research network Universitas 21, and
including a 1.5km deep subsurface societies offer support settling in and help the European networks COIMBRA group,
biology laboratory, an Eco Diamond you meet new friends. You’ll enjoy life in as well as UNICA, LERU, and UNA Europe.
HK36 small aircraft for measuring trace a vibrant, historic city of world-famous
gases at 3,000 metres, and the FloWave cultural festivals, full of great bars, clubs Global Academies
Ocean Energy Research Facility for and restaurants, all with the mountains Our Global Academies in health,
simulating wave and tidal current and beaches of Scotland on your doorstep: development, environment, food security,
interactions – the largest of its kind www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/societies and justice bring together research expertise
in Europe – to name but a few; from the University community and beyond
Sporting excellence to tackle global challenges such as climate
• the University’s Centre for Research In 2017/18 we were ranked third in the change, poverty, the spread of epidemics
Collections, one of the most important UK for sport by British Universities and and cross-border injustices. Global
resources of its kind in the world, Colleges Sport (BUCS). We offer 64 sports Academies are a gateway to online and
encompassing rare books, Shakespeare clubs, covering everything from fencing on-campus interdisciplinary postgraduate
first editions, oriental manuscripts, to skydiving, horse riding to ice hockey. programmes aimed at anyone interested in
architectural drawings, paintings, Our world-class facilities are regularly addressing the major global issues of our
sculpture, photography and, much used by visiting international teams and time: global.ed.ac.uk/global-academies
more; we host major events such as the Euro
• Europe’s foremost clinical research Hockey tournament in 2018. We’re proud
imaging facility alongside the world- to have produced Olympians including Sir
leading Scottish Centre for Regenerative Chris Hoy and Katherine Grainger, who
Medicine, and one of the UK’s largest both developed their talents at Edinburgh
state-of-the-art teaching hospitals; and continue to support young athletes.
06 www.ed.ac.uk/careers The University of Edinburgh
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Career development My experience: using the Careers Service
Ranked in the top 10 in the UK and in the top 100 in the world
for the employability of our graduates*, the University is an
excellent choice for a postgraduate education with prospects.
We’re committed to helping you to
develop skills and attributes that will
Employ.ed for PhDs
We support the provision of part-time,
Public engagement opportunities
Our Institute for Academic Development Petra Yu
enhance your ability to compete in the on-campus internships, which provide (IAD) houses the University's Public MSc International Business
job market, to progress your career, and project-based, paid employment to our Engagement team, so if you’re interested
to achieve your full potential within the current PhD students. These are advertised in promoting your research to wider
& Emerging Markets graduate
global community. In addition to the on our careers portal, MyCareerHub: audiences you will have access to from Austria
provision of dedicated support through www.ed.ac.uk/careers/employed resources, events and funding
our award-winning Careers Service, we opportunities to help you develop the Secured a job before graduation.
broker strategic partnerships between Platform One necessary skills and experience to do so:
academics, industry specialists and other We provide opportunities for students to www.beltanenetwork.org
institutions, to enhance the development draw on the knowledge and experience of
of your graduate attributes and to embed our worldwide alumni network both on Doctorate Extension Scheme
employability in our curricula. campus, through lectures, workshops and We sponsor our graduates under the
panel discussions, and online via Platform Doctorate Extension Scheme. This means One of the most valuable things I was able
Careers Service One. This supportive online environment international students completing a PhD to take advantage of was the University’s
Our Careers Service provides advice allows students, alumni, staff and or other doctorate-level qualification on network of top employers. With its good
and support whatever your plans for the volunteers to gather to share their a Tier 4 visa may be eligible to apply for reputation and high ranking for the
future. We run workshops throughout the knowledge and experiences and discuss a visa to stay in the UK for an additional employability of students, world-leading
year for our postgraduate students and ideas, plans and possibilities: 12 months after their studies to work or companies from various industries
offer tailored sessions for our international www.ed.ac.uk/platform-one look for work. The scheme allows you attended, ranging from Jaguar Land Rover,
students. We have a team dedicated to more time to find work with an employer, to EY, Barclays, Sky and more. The University
developing our already strong links with Backing bright ideas gain practical experience, work on offered many opportunities to network
employers from all industry sectors, from Edinburgh Innovations, the University’s postdoctoral projects, or set yourself with employers to prepare for life after
the world’s top recruiters to small local commercialisation service, offers free up as an entrepreneur: graduation. These included presentations
enterprises. We offer lots of opportunities support to student entrepreneurs www.ed.ac.uk/immigration/tier4-des and workshops by companies such as
for students to meet employers on including one-to-one business advice Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, McKinsey and
campus and online: and a range of workshops, bootcamps, others that provided an insight into the
www.ed.ac.uk/careers/postgrad competitions and networking events. application process and the values
Successful recent clients include David recruiters are looking for.
Work-based projects Hunter, inventor of the performance-
Many of our Schools will offer you tracking golf watch Shot Scope; Orfeas I am aware how valuable a strong network
support in undertaking a work-based Boteas, creator of the Dehumaniser sound is, which I believe the University equipped
project, in partnership with an employer, effects software used by Hollywood me with. Not only does it have strong ties
as the basis of your masters dissertation: movies and blockbuster video games; with notable companies but the alumni
www.makingthemostofmasters.ac.uk and Enactus Edinburgh, a team of student network is also diverse and close-knit.
social entrepreneurs who represented the By the time I started to apply for jobs,
* T imes Higher Education, Global Employability UK in the Enactus World Cup with their what I found of most help were the mock
University Ranking 2018
local and international projects. interviews and CV-screenings. The feedback
I was given enhanced my performance
and provided me with useful pointers and
tips. As such, the Careers Service provided
me with a competitive edge. I am really
grateful to have had this strong support
for my career development and have
taken advantage of it fully.
“Postgraduates come to us with a broader outlook and more
rounded and developed skills, both in their chosen discipline
and more generally in terms of their communication skills and
self-confidence. We value their proven aptitude for self-driven
learning and further study, important requirements for anyone
embarking on the demanding actuarial professional exams.”
HR department, Hymans Robertson LLP, Pensions, benefits and risk consultancy firm
08 www.ed.ac.uk The University of Edinburgh
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My experience: skills training
Louise K Gramstrup
PhD Religious Studies, from Denmark
Louise believes support from the
University’s Institute for Academic
Development will help her stand
out in the competitive job market.
My PhD journey has been significantly
enhanced by the IAD’s courses on professional
development. These are useful whether you
are looking to pursue an academic career or
make use of transferable skills. For instance,
time management workshops help you
achieve a work-life balance while courses
on communication skills provide practical
strategies for conference presentations.
Attending courses about academic writing
skills significantly enhanced my thesis.
Other workshops changed my approach
to collaboration and outreach by making
me more assertive, self-aware, and
knowledgeable about alternative mindsets.
Besides supporting me as a researcher, the
IAD has also developed my teaching. I have
completed a professional teaching qualification
recognised by the Higher Education Academy.
I believe that this qualification together with
my CPD training will make me stand out in
a competitive job market because I can
demonstrate skills and a commitment to
professional development as a result.
Finally, getting the chance to network with
other researchers from different disciplines
is a valuable side-benefit of attending
IAD courses, including the Local GRADSchool
that brings together final-year PhD candidates
for three days to engage in professional and
personal development activities. I have made
close friends in this way with whom to share
the ups and downs of PhD life.
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My experience: skills training Supporting you and your studies
The University provides a wide range of support services
to cater for your academic and personal needs.
Harsh Vaidya Institute for Academic Development
All postgraduate students can benefit
Personal and academic support
Every taught postgraduate student has a
The Chaplaincy Centre
Our Chaplaincy is for students of all faiths
PhD Stem Cell Biology, MRC Scottish from our Institute for Academic Personal Tutor and every research student and of none. We cover a wide variety of
Development (IAD), which provides has a supervisor – a member of staff who beliefs, including humanism and all major
Centre for Regenerative Medicine information, events and courses to can offer guidance and support. world religions. All are welcome:
graduate, from India develop the skills you will need throughout www.ed.ac.uk/chaplaincy
your studies and in the future. IAD events Health and wellbeing
Skills training offered by the Institute also offer the perfect opportunity to meet We aim to provide an environment that Childcare
for Academic Development helped and network with other postgraduates enables and supports you to flourish; to The University’s Arcadia Nursery, which
from across the University. promote good mental and physical health has sites at King's Buildings and Easter
Harsh prepare for a career in business.
among our students; and to ensure you are Bush, was designed by award-winning
Further information is available online: well supported if you experience mental architects around the concept of free play,
www.ed.ac.uk/iad/postgraduates health difficulties during your studies. and is catered to Children’s Food Trust and
Food for the Brain standards.
For taught postgraduates, IAD provides a Student Counselling Service
There’s a lot of help available at Edinburgh if popular study-related and transferable skills Our Counselling Service offers you a Encompassing indoor and outdoor play,
someone wants to pursue a career in industry support programme. It is designed to help professional and confidential service: the nursery has places for 0–5-year-olds
or start their own business. you settle into postgraduate life, succeed www.ed.ac.uk/student-counselling and is open to students, staff and other
I attended the Institute’s LEADER Summer during your studies and move confidently local parents: www.arcadianursery.co.uk
School in Denmark. It was really helpful to the next stage of your career. We offer The Advice Place
because there were sessions on on-campus and online workshops and Our drop-in advice centre, run by Edinburgh Global students
entrepreneurship and business, personality one-to-one study skills consultations, University Students’ Association, offers Edinburgh University Students’ Association
development, leadership and communication, plus online advice and learning materials. free, confidential and independent advice also provides support for our international
and intellectual property and copyright. Workshops and learning resources cover key on a range of issues: community of students, by tapping into
We also learned how to communicate our topics tailored to different academic stages, www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/advice the wealth of language skills and cultural
research to the public. including pre-arrival sessions; getting knowledge of our vibrant global campus
started with your studies; critical reading, Student Disability Service community, to offer services such as peer
I think it’s always important to have additional writing and thinking; managing your Students with a disability are encouraged proofreading, free taster language courses
skills because when you go for a job it’s not exams; and planning for and writing to discuss any specific support needs with (more than 70 languages to choose from),
only your theoretical knowledge or how you up your dissertation. one of our Disability Advisers as early as and language networking events:
work in the lab that counts, but how you possible during the application process. www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/global
communicate with others, or how you work IAD also provides a comprehensive Our service works to create an environment
in a team, so all this training really helps. programme of transferable-skills training, that helps disabled students participate English Language Education
I think I’m pretty competitive when applying resources and support for researchers fully in university life: www.ed.ac.uk/ Our English Language Education service
for jobs because employers also look for what completing a doctorate. The workshop student-disability-service offers free academic English tuition,
you do alongside your qualification, and I can programme is designed to help you self-study materials and advice for
demonstrate skills from these workshops and successfully prepare for the various The University Health Centre international students seeking support.
the other things I’ve done here. milestones of your PhD, from getting All students should register with a doctor: You can take extra classes and an exam
started with your research, to writing www.health-service.ed.ac.uk in the summer in Edinburgh before your
up and preparing for the viva, as well programme starts, or take additional
as developing personal and professional For further information on UK medical care: classes after starting your studies:
skills that can be transferred to your future www.ukcisa.org.uk/information--advice/ www.ed.ac.uk/english-language-
employment. Workshops cover topics such studying--living-in-the-UK/ education
as writing skills, reference management health-and-healthcare
tools, statistics, preparing for conferences, Centre for Open Learning
delivering presentations, time and project Our Centre for Open Learning offers
management, and personal development. around 1,000 evening, weekend and
IAD also offers online resources and part-time courses each year. Full-time
planning tools to help get your research students at the University are entitled
started, as well as support for tutoring and to a significant discount on course fees:
demonstrating, and public engagement www.ed.ac.uk/short-courses
and communication.
12 www.ed.ac.uk The University of Edinburgh
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Join a global student community My experience: making a global impact
As a welcoming global university, we offer our EU
and international students a range of additional
specialist services designed to make your move
to Edinburgh as smooth and seamless as possible.
Edinburgh Global Immigration assistance International and Exchange
Edinburgh Global is the central contact Trained Immigration Advisers are Student Society (IESS)
point for non-UK students. It can provide available to assist you with visa advice, The IESS is a social and support society for
you with the information and support you from the initial stage of applying to all our students, particularly those from
may need to settle in, and also runs events study in the UK, through to graduation. overseas or on exchange in Edinburgh,
and activities designed to support your We can help with bringing your family which offers opportunities to meet and
experiences as a student: to Edinburgh or working during or interact with people from all over the
www.ed.ac.uk/international after your studies: world. Staffed by a volunteer student
www.ed.ac.uk/immigration committee, the IESS runs regular activities
Support begins early throughout the year designed to help you
You can contact Edinburgh Global for Your arrival make friends, experience the best of
advice at any time during or after the
application process. We run online advice
We offer an airport welcome service
before the academic year starts and
Scotland and beyond, and ensure your
stay in Edinburgh is memorable: Radu Marian Soufia Bham
sessions and drop-ins, or you’re equally arrange activities to help you settle in. www.ed.ac.uk/international/iess
welcome to visit us! Our Regional Managers Once you have received an offer to
MSc International Business MSc Global Health & Public Policy
regularly make trips abroad to attend study at the University you can check Meet the locals & Emerging Markets graduate graduate from Mauritius
education exhibitions and to hold a online for essential information about Our Go Connect scheme links international from Moldova
range of events for prospective applicants joining us: students with Edinburgh residents to help Soufia developed as a leader
as well as pre-departure briefings for our www.ed.ac.uk/new-students you settle into university life, learn more Radu used his time at Edinburgh and activist, helping improve
offer-holders. about Scotland and enhance your to further his ambitions to make healthcare access.
Staying connected experience of studying abroad. It’s a great
We organise a series of year-round social opportunity to find out more about a global impact.
events and information sessions. We run Scottish culture:
a week-long programme of orientation www.ed.ac.uk/global/go-connect
events for new students at Edinburgh,
More information on including International Day – an Our community
upcoming trips: orientation event for non-UK students Our postgraduate community includes Understanding the bigger picture of the I wanted to focus on improving access to sexual
www.ed.ac.uk/
– and other ongoing induction activities. more than 9,500 taught students and challenges that business and governments face and reproductive health services for underserved
postgraduate/meet-us
You can also attend our study-skills more than 5,500 research students, is my life’s mission and key to having a fulfilling communities and decided to pursue an MSc in
event, which introduces and explains from 169 countries around the world. career. It is also the key for me to have an impact global health and public policy. The guest lectures
the Scottish academic system to new and leave a legacy. allowed me to engage in discussions on health
international taught masters students: and rights with a wide range of experts and
I chose to pursue MSc International Business
www.ed.ac.uk/international/student-life activists. This was instrumental in allowing me to
& Emerging Markets because I believe socially
responsible businesses can play a key role in connect theoretical aspects of policymaking to
solving global challenges such as poverty real life efforts.
eradication and income inequality. The University As a MasterCard Foundation scholar, I further
and the programme helped me understand my benefited from the Edinburgh Award in
Where our students are from mission better and act on my philosophy. I met transformational leadership, during which we
outstanding like-minded people from all over the reflected what it means to be a leader and put
world and interacted with their world views, their our leadership skills into practice.
Taught students Research students culture, their challenges and their dreams. My experiences helped me refine my academic
I learned how they perceive dialogue, interests and develop confidence in my leadership
Rest of
Scotland communication and success differently. With journey and activism. I became aware of the
the world
Scotland many of them, I built lasting friendships. Our diversity of perspectives and approaches to
consulting projects with real-life companies solving global challenges and was able to focus
1,992
allowed me to help them expand internationally my efforts to best impact the communities I serve.
1,796 1,481 and understand how such companies build a I feel well equipped to deal with the challenges of
4,686 global outlook. a career in policy advocacy and grassroots work
1,732 Elsewhere My experience at the University gave me on healthcare access.
in the UK* 1,104 everything I wanted from a masters experience
1,194 in the UK – it strengthened my global outlook and
1,349
my understanding of the bigger picture. Now it’s
Elsewhere my time to act upon this experience and start
in the UK* having an impact – local and global.
Rest of
the world Elsewhere Elsewhere
in the EU in the EU *And the Channel Islands and Isle of Man.
14 www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-finance The University of Edinburgh
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Fees, funding and costs
We offer academically outstanding
Living costs
candidates a variety of postgraduate For information on the day-to-day cost of living in Edinburgh, please check our
scholarships and studentships. guidance online: www.ed.ac.uk/international/cost-of-living
The University offers an extensive range of Scholarships • Principal’s Career Development PhD • Student Finance Northern Ireland offers
scholarships and funding opportunities, of • University of Edinburgh Scholarships eligible students a tuition fee loan for
which the following is just a small sample. Alumni Scholarships
We offer a 10 per cent scholarship
These provide a valuable opportunity for
PhD students to undertake training and
taught and research programmes, at
certificate, diploma, and masters level,
Lisa Wijayani
The University's Scholarships and Student towards postgraduate fees to all alumni skills development and offer opportunities which is paid directly to the University: MSc Ecological Economics graduate
Funding Services can also provide guidance who graduated from the University as an in areas such as teaching, public www.studentfinanceni.co.uk from Indonesia
on sources of scholarships, loans and other undergraduate, and to all students who engagement, entrepreneurship, data We also recommend you review the
funding opportunities. Please email: spent at least one semester studying at science, and research. Each award comprehensive guidance provided at: Lisa received one of the Chevening
studentfunding@ed.ac.uk the University on a visiting programme: covers the UK tuition fee and a stipend:
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/
www.findamasters.com/funding/guides/ scholarships, which recognise future global
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/ postgraduate-loans-scotland
alumni-scholarships development leaders and bring them to the UK to study
Funding search • Chevening Scholarships Erasmus+ Loans and gain multicultural experience.
You can see our full range The Foreign and Commonwealth Office Research councils (for UK/EU only) The Erasmus+ Master Loan helps masters
of scholarships online: funds a number of Chevening Scholarships • Arts and Humanities Research Council students with their living and tuition costs
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/ for postgraduate study, for one-year (AHRC) www.sgsah.ac.uk/dtp/ when studying in an Erasmus+ country
postgraduate taught masters degrees. Full details of • Economic and Social Research Council other than where they live or where they
these awards can be obtained from your (ESRC) www.socsciscotland.ac.uk/home took their first degree:
To search for funding opportunities, Before coming to the UK, I worked on economic
local embassy or high commission: • Biotechnology and Biological Sciences https://erasmusplus.org.uk/master-loan
visit: www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/ development, emphasising the role of entrepreneurship
www.chevening.org Research Council (BBSRC)
search in Southeast Asia. I became interested in climate change
• Commonwealth Scholarships
www.bbsrc.ac.uk Tuition fees
and sustainability issues then set my goal to be an
• Engineering and Physical Sciences You will find up-to-date fee levels for your
The Commonwealth Scholarship and environmental economist. I desire to make a global
Research Council (EPSRC) specific programme at: www.ed.ac.uk/
Fellowship Plan provides opportunities for impact by rendering policy advocacy and initiatives
www.epsrc.ac.uk student-funding/tuition-fees/postgraduate
students in one Commonwealth country that can tackle environmental problems through
• Medical Research Council (MRC)
to pursue advanced academic study at economic policy.
www.mrc.ac.uk Please note: International students
masters or MPhil/PhD level in another
• National Environment Research Council starting full-time taught programmes of The University has equipped me with strong knowledge
Commonwealth country. Applications are
(NERC) www.nerc.ac.uk study lasting more than one year will be and broadened my perspective. I have acquired
made to the Commonwealth Scholarship
• Science and Technology Facilities charged a fixed annual fee. All other practical knowledge of implementing economic
Agency (usually the Ministry of Education)
Council (STFC) www.stfc.ac.uk students on full- and part-time methods to evaluate ecosystem services as well as a
in the applicant’s home country:
programmes of study lasting more than vigorous understanding of economic theory to attain
cscuk.dfid.gov.uk
UK Government loans (UK/EU only) one year should be aware that annual sustainability. I will use this to aid my dissertation
• Edinburgh Global Research • The Student Awards Agency Scotland tuition fees are subject to revision and are research, in which I aim to discover potential
Scholarships offers eligible students tuition fee loans typically increased by approximately five improvements and provide recommendations for policy
To attract high-quality, overseas for taught and research programmes at per cent per annum. This annual increase makers in Indonesia to further enhance entrepreneurship
research students to the University, each diploma and masters level, which will be should be taken into account when you and strengthen the sustainable economy.
award will cover the difference between paid directly to the University. Eligible are applying for a programme. I am fortunate to have received a prestigious scholarship.
the tuition fee for a UK postgraduate full-time students can also apply for a The University has provided me with good opportunities,
and that for an international non-income assessed living cost loan: You will find information on other studying often bringing external speakers to give lectures
postgraduate. The awards do not cover www.saas.gov.uk and living costs online: www.ed.ac.uk/ relevant to their field that help me engage with experts
maintenance expenses: www.ed.ac.uk/ postgraduate/fees-finance
• Student Finance England offers eligible beyond the University. The University offers a complete
student-funding/global-research
students postgraduate loans for taught package of educational and professional improvement
• The Mastercard Foundation and research masters programmes and that I am grateful to be given a chance to seize.
Scholars Program also for doctoral degree study:
Up to 30 postgraduate scholarships for www.gov.uk/student-finance
on-campus and online masters study with
• Student Finance Wales offers eligible
transformative leadership training are
students postgraduate finance for
available. Applicants should usually Funding tips
taught and research masters
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16 The temperature in Edinburgh typically averages up
to 6°C in the winter and up to 20°C in the summer.
“Edinburgh is one of Europe’s most
beautiful cities, draped across a series
of rocky hills overlooking the sea.”
Lonely Planet
Citylife
The University is at the heart of the city
of Edinburgh. Scotland’s inspiring capital
is one of Europe’s great cultural hubs
and a stimulating place to study.
Regularly voted one of the most desirable places to live in
the world, Edinburgh has a great social and cultural life, a
busy sporting calendar and a rich history. Edinburgh is well
known for its friendly people, its safe, green environment
and its stunning, historic architecture. Its compact size
makes it easy to get around and wherever you are in the
city, you are seldom far from open countryside.
Edinburgh’s location is perfect for adventurers – there
are few other places in the world with such diverse and
Edinburgh was
readily accessible opportunities, from snowboarding to
ranked the 'most
livable city in the world'
surfing. Scotland’s natural beauty, its mountains, lochs
in Arcadis’ 2018 and forests, is just a short trip away and the landscape
Sustainable offers one of the longest coastlines for a country of our
Cities Index. size, so a visit to the beach is highly recommended.
In the summer months the pace of city life accelerates as
Edinburgh’s world-famous annual festivals get under way.
The city hosts almost 30 festivals during the year, with
the most famous taking part on campus or near to the
University. Highlights include:
• Edinburgh International Science Festival (April)
• Edinburgh International Film Festival (June)
• Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival (July)
• Edinburgh International Festival (August)
The city’s festivals draw almost four Edinburgh’s population
• Edinburgh Festival Fringe (August)
million visitors to Edinburgh each year. is approximately 500,000.
• Edinburgh Art Festival (August)
• The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (August)
• Edinburgh International Book Festival (August)
• Edinburgh Mela (September)
• Edinburgh’s Hogmanay (December).18
“Edinburgh has that perfect Named the 7th best student city in
balance between the amenities Europe, and 16th in the world, in the
of a capital city and the charm QS Best Student Cities 2018.
of a small town.”
Caroline Stevens, USA
MA (Hons) Sociology with Quantitative Methods
Edinburgh is home to more FTSE 100 companies
than any other UK city outside London.
Edinburgh is a UNESCO City of Literature and has two
UNESCO World Heritage sites – one covering the Old
and New Towns and the other for the Forth Bridge.The University of Edinburgh
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Visit us
We encourage you to come and discover if Edinburgh is the
Visit us
place for you, and we invite anyone interested in postgraduate
study at Edinburgh to attend one of our events.
Within reach of the rest of the British Isles and other European
destinations
“My horizons have been broadened INVERNESS
by my experience at Edinburgh. ABERDEEN
Classmates come from different
linguistic and cultural backgrounds, GLASGOW
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Open days Travel Our visits to you
Our Postgraduate Open Day, on Edinburgh is easily accessible from across If you are unable to visit the University,
Wednesday 13 November 2019, is a great Europe and beyond. The city is served by we attend events worldwide during the
way to find out more about the University, an excellent international airport, and rail year giving you the opportunity to come
meet staff and fellow prospective students and road links across the country. and meet us and speak to us in person:
and ask any questions in person: www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/meet-us
www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate-open-day Travel information
www.ed.ac.uk/visit/city/getting-here
If you can’t come to the Open Day, see
page 41 for other ways you can contact
us and find out more.
Book a
student-led tour at:
www.ed.ac.uk/
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students. Unique to the UK is the main to take up such an offer, you will probably
School of Divinity – lies close to Edinburgh
received by 31 July 2020; residence hall (O’Shea Central) with 480 need to use the private sector. For more
Castle and overlooks Princes Street.
• you have accepted an unconditional en-suite bedrooms incorporating a large information, please visit: www.accom.
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We also offer accommodation for those 05 medical teaching and research facilities.
with disabilities. For details, please contact KING’S BUILDINGS 19 E
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our Allocations team. CAMPUS Six miles south of the Central Area is the
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies,
Residence Life including the prestigious Small and Large
University building Animal Hospitals and the Roslin Institute.
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15-minute walk
To apply, find out trained Resident Assistants who are usually The research-intensive facilities of the
more or take a virtual students living on site, readily available to 07 Western General hospital are a 20-minute
19 bus journey from the Central Area.
tour, please visit: address welfare or community issues. They View our maps online:
www.accom.ed.ac.uk also stage social and academic activities. www.ed.ac.uk/maps TO EASTER
BUSH
CAMPUS24 www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate The University of Edinburgh
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Choosing your programme
We offer a range of options for postgraduate study at Edinburgh. From professional qualifications
to independent research, on-campus taught programmes to online part-time study, you’ll find a mode
of learning that suits your needs.
A full list of our programmes, with further Research programmes Integrated PhDs
information about each and guidance on Masters by Research (MScR) While the normal duration of a PhD
how to apply is available online: Duration: one year full time. is three years, there are some four-year
www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees Programmes offered as MSc by Research models that incorporate additional
are designed to prepare you for advanced research training and transferable skills
Taught programmes research, although they can be taken as development and, in some cases, industrial
Masters a qualification in their own right. An MSc collaboration. These programmes often
Duration: typically one year full time but by Research is assessed by an extended, take place in Research Council funded
occasionally can be longer if, for example, independent, written dissertation. centres, Centres for Doctoral Training
the programme includes a placement. (CDT) or Doctoral Training Partnerships
MPhil (DTP). They may include a masters by
Masters programmes are designed to Duration: two years full time. research (MScR) during the first year of
deepen knowledge in a subject studied Programmes which are offered as an MPhil study (1+3 model).
at undergraduate level, although some of are ideal if you need to develop strong
our postgraduate offerings may be suitable all-round knowledge of your subject, Professional doctorates
for students looking to change direction. in-depth understanding of a specialised Duration: three to seven years full time.
Students on our taught masters programmes area, and the research skills to carry out Professional doctorates are specialist
typically undertake a combination of taught and present a thesis – a piece of original qualifications designed for professional
courses, assessment and supervised research for submission for a higher development in specific areas, such as
research. Studies culminate in a degree. You may subsequently extend your engineering and psychology. Professional
dissertation or equivalent project. studies to PhD registration subject to doctorates combine advanced research
satisfactory progress. training, a substantial contribution
Most of our taught masters programmes, to knowledge through your own
across all subjects, lead to the award of PhD research and a rigorous reflection
MSc to distinguish postgraduate masters Duration: three years full time. on professional practice.
from our undergraduate MA. This is with A PhD is the highest academic research
the exception of awards from Edinburgh qualification, entailing research training Postgraduate professional
College of Art, which are normally and supervised research, either on a development
postgraduate Master of Art (MA) or one-to-one basis with a supervisor or as Duration: varies.
Master of Fine Art (MFA) awards. Other part of a research team. PhD students gain Aimed at working professionals,
qualifications we offer include MBA, LLM, the specialist background knowledge for postgraduate professional development
MMus, MEd and MTh. the projected research, and develop the (PgProfDev or PPD) allows you to
skills appropriate to research in that field. advance your knowledge without the
Their work culminates in a thesis. The time or financial commitment of a full
Certificate or diploma
precise focus of your research will be study programme. We offer a number
Duration: varies.
agreed with your supervisor and is likely to of courses as credit-bearing PPD. These
If you’re unable to commit to a masters,
develop over the course of the PhD. The courses can be recognised in their own
many of our programmes have shorter
PhD is assessed by an oral examination in right or the credit can be built up over
study options that lead to the award of
which you will defend your research thesis. time towards a PgCert, PgDip or Masters.
a postgraduate certificate (PgCert) or
postgraduate diploma (PgDip).
Part-time study
Please note that although many of our
on-campus programmes offer part-time
options, these are only available to UK
and EU students due to UK visa
regulations.
“Edinburgh attracts the best and the brightest.
My cohort was an especially strong group of highly
eager learners from all walks of the educational field,
many of whom I still call friends and consult now.”
Michael Sean Gallagher, USA
MSc Digital Education (Online Learning)26 www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/online-learning The University of Edinburgh
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Online programmes
Since 2005, the University of Edinburgh has delivered flexible,
online programmes to thousands of postgraduate students around
the world. This allows you to study with us, wherever you live,
alongside your work or other commitments.
Today, we offer an exceptional range of For those looking for a shorter period MicroMasters programmes
more than 70 innovative online of study, some of our programmes offer You will soon have the opportunity to
programmes across a wide range of subject stand-alone courses which provide obtain masters-level education, without
areas. We have around 3,500 students training on specific subjects. These the time or cost commitment of a full
currently studying online programmes with are credit-bearing courses (up to 50 masters, through new study credentials
us and we take the delivery of teaching postgraduate credits) and may contribute called MicroMasters programmes. These
online just as seriously as we do on-campus. towards a postgraduate qualification in online courses will be delivered in
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their field. Your experienced programme www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees fields. MicroMasters programmes can help
team and personal tutor will ensure you you develop your skills in a current or
are fully supported in all aspects of your When you consider all the benefits of future role or can open the door for further
student experience. flexible online study, it’s not surprising that postgraduate study. You can self-assess
MSc History student from the United States MSc Paediatric Emergency Medicine
even locally-based professionals choose your ability to undertake any course and student from Kenya
Flexibility this option. will be able to access free content to ‘try
The prestige of the University and the
Our online, part-time format is particularly before you buy’. On successful completion flexibility of the programme attracted Ra'ana is able to transfer the lessons
suited to students already in full- or A global academic community of a MicroMasters programme, you will be Chris to study MSc History online. learned from her online programme
part-time employment or with other Distance isn’t a barrier when you choose awarded 30 postgraduate credits which
professional or personal commitments. to study online. We offer a highly
directly to her medical practice.
will be recognised when applying for a
It offers a flexible learning environment participative learning environment, which related masters degree at the University
that can be adapted to suit your individual is both supportive and intellectually of Edinburgh.
needs. You can choose to study at a time stimulating. Students join us from all over
and in a place that suits you, saving the world, adding their rich diversity of Find out more: www.ed.ac.uk/
relocation costs. Our online learning professional and academic experience to online-learning/micromasters
technology is fully interactive and allows a truly international learning community. I chose the University of Edinburgh for two reasons. I work in a Paediatric Accident & Emergency
you to communicate with your highly Our students value the different Firstly, it’s one of the top universities in the world, department in one of the biggest tertiary hospitals
qualified teaching staff from the comfort perspectives their fellow students bring, particularly for the humanities. Secondly, one of my in Nairobi, and since we receive our fair share of
of your own home or workplace, or on the and welcome the support provided by favourite 19th century Americanists, David Silkenat, casualties, it was natural to find a course that would
go. You will have access to our excellent our expert teaching staff. is part of the faculty in the School of History, Classics better equip me with the knowledge and skills
resources and will become part of a & Archaeology. required to provide the best care to every patient.
supportive online community, bringing Career benefits
I was attracted by the flexibility of the study, the One of the best parts of the paediatric emergency
together students and tutors from around
the world and enabling you to have the
Many of our students have chosen to
study a postgraduate qualification online
5,000 rigour of the coursework and the friendliness of the medicine course is that not only do I get to implement
students have faculty and staff. There is a vibrancy to this the evidence-based knowledge and skills learnt from
‘Edinburgh experience’ wherever you live. in order to enhance their existing career
graduated from programme that simply didn’t exist at the other the online cases to my everyday practice, but I also
or to enable them to move to a new one. our online universities I considered. learn about rare cases that we don’t regularly have the
Most of our students opt to study to Studying online while working means you programmes.
Working full time and with two children, I needed a opportunity to experience first-hand, enabling me to
masters level on a part-time basis, but can immediately apply what you learn to
programme that allowed me to balance my history work provide optimal care if and when the need arises.
it is also possible to study some your profession, combine the theoretical
programmes full time or to exit earlier with the practical, and bring a global with my other commitments and this has been ideal. The course ensures that, every week, we are in
with a postgraduate diploma (PgDip) or perspective to your role and profession. Studying on the programme, I have really felt myself communication with not only our lecturers, who are
postgraduate certificate (PgCert). Some The critical and analytical research skills grow as a historian, both as a thinker and a writer. incredibly supportive, but with other students from
programmes can be studied intermittently, gained during a masters can also be a I appreciate the wonderfully constructive feedback around the globe. This interaction brings up different
allowing you to take up to six years to platform for advanced research such as I’ve received – the work is challenging but I’ve enjoyed challenges and diverse perspectives without having
complete a masters. In addition to a PhD, and many students go on to have being pushed to grow! to leave our respective countries, creating a kind of
compulsory courses, you can choose their work published in high-impact global village. We have the added advantage of
option courses from a variety of journals and at conferences. I plan to pursue a PhD in history, and I am better flexibility which is especially important when you
programmes, allowing you to tailor your prepared for the rigours of that because of this work in a busy hospital setting!
studies to suit your individual interests Find out more programme. As important has been the encouragement
and requirements, and enhance your You can find out more at our online I’ve received to continue developing as a scholar; the
career opportunities in an increasingly learning open days, which take place in faculty here really root for you!
competitive marketplace. the spring each year: www.ed.ac.uk/
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