Open Day 2013
Admission to
the University of Edinburgh
Subjects in the College of Humanities and Social Science
Suzanne Ewing Associate Dean (Recruitment/Admissions)
College of Humanities and Social Science (CHSS)
Open Day 2013
welcome
Suzanne Ewing Associate Dean (Recruitment/Admissions)
College of Humanities and Social Science (CHSS)
Open Day 2013
welcome how to escape!
Suzanne Ewing Associate Dean (Recruitment/Admissions)
College of Humanities and Social Science (CHSS)
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Open Day 2013
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Open Day 2013
Admission to
the University of Edinburgh
Subjects in the College of Humanities and Social Science
Suzanne Ewing Associate Dean (Recruitment/Admissions)
College of Humanities and Social Science (CHSS)
Open Day 2013
Admission to
the University of Edinburgh
Subjects in the College of Humanities and Social Science
Accounting, Arabic & Persian, Archaeology, Architecture & Landscape Architecture,
Art, Asian Studies, Business, Celtic, Classics, Cognitive Science (Humanities), Design,
Divinity & Religious Studies, Economics, Education, English & Scottish Literature, English
Language, French, German, Hispanic Studies, History, History of Art & Fine Art, Islamic
Studies & Middle Eastern Studies, Italian, Law, Linguistics, Modern European
Languages, Music, Nursing Studies, Philosophy, Politics & International relations,
Psychology, Russian Studies, Scandinavian Studies, Scottish Ethnology, Scottish Studies,
Social Anthropology, Social Policy, Social Work, Sociology, Sport Science & Sport
Management, Sustainable Development
• cosmopolitan
• connected
• academic community
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College of Humanities and Social Sciences
College of Science and Engineering
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Why Edinburgh?
a city University
• cultural, political, social institutions and
collections
• exciting and varied social and cultural
scene
• Festivals
Why Edinburgh?
a vibrant city
• great student life, student society EUSA
• high quality sports facilities, access to coast and hills
• setting: World Heritage Site of stunning Georgian,
Victorian and contemporary architecture
• University investing in buildings and facilities
Why Edinburgh?
the student experience
•For the second year running the Times Higher
Education World University Rankings 2012/2013,
rated the University 11th in the world for the
Humanities, 4th in the UK and Europe
•12,500 undergraduates from 130 countries in the
College
•1300 academic and administrative staff
•11 Schools in the College are academic
communities for subjects and degrees
Why Edinburgh?
the academic context
•International reputation for high quality of teaching
and research
•University of Edinburgh placed top 5 in the UK and
1st in Scotland by volume of 4* ‘world leading’
research from RAE (2008)
•University of Edinburgh ranked 32nd in world in
Times Higher Education QS World rankings 2012/13
•Research expertise in undergraduate degrees
•World class visiting academics
Why Edinburgh?
the academic context
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300+ degree programmes
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Many degrees have small classes
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Opportunity for Single or Joint Honours Degrees
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Opportunity to experience a broad range of
studies as well as depth in main subject
Why Edinburgh?
the range of degrees
•a variety of study methods and innovative practices
relevant for diversity of subjects
•lectures, tutorials, seminars, practice and studio
work, fieldwork
•a rigorous curriculum: expect to spend around 40
hours per week working in class or private study
•Personal tutor – academic guidance and support
•2 semesters: September- December / January-May
Why Edinburgh?
the degree experience
Yr 1
Yr 2
arch hist
1
italian
Yr 3
arch hist
2
arch hist
arch hist
Jun Hons
Sen Hons
3
sample pathway
4
scottish
history
history of
history of
art
art
1
Yr 4
2
Dissertation/
study
abroad/ large project
potential to change specialisation
programme at end Yr1, Yr2
3 subjects
Flexibility within structured constraints
Why Edinburgh?
the 4 year degree
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Outside subjects can offer skills and knowledge
towards a broad academic portfolio
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International exchanges/ opportunities for study
abroad in 3rd year: selection largely based on
academic performance in degree
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Developing academic and communication skills:
learning new languages, improved
communications in languages other than English,
Statistical literacy
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Structured extra curricular work
Edinburgh Award, Employ.ed Internship scheme,
student ambassadors
Why Edinburgh?
the 4 year degree
•We are seeking to admit students who will thrive in
the context of a cosmopolitan city university, and as
part of a high calibre academic community
•The University is committed to admitting the very
best students from a wide range of backgrounds
•Diversity in the student experience enriches the
educational experience for all
•We aim to maintain the quality of student
experience through stable and consistent cohorts
(around 3000 undergraduates each year)
Who are we looking for?
•We are seeking to admit students who will thrive in
the context of a cosmopolitan city university, and as
part of a high calibre academic community
•The University is committed to admitting the very
best students from a wide range of backgrounds
•Diversity in the student experience enriches the
educational experience for all
•We aim to maintain the quality of student
experience through stable and consistent cohorts
(around 3000 undergraduates each year)
Who are we looking for?
•We are seeking to admit students who will thrive in
the context of a cosmopolitan city university, and as
part of a high calibre academic community
•The University is committed to admitting the very
best students from a wide range of backgrounds
•Diversity in the student experience enriches the
educational experience for all
•We aim to maintain the quality of student
experience through stable and consistent cohorts
(around 3000 undergraduates each year)
Who are we looking for?
•We are seeking to admit students who will thrive in
the context of a cosmopolitan city university, and as
part of a high calibre academic community
•The University is committed to admitting the very
best students from a wide range of backgrounds
•Diversity in the student experience enriches the
educational experience for all
•We aim to maintain the quality of student
experience through stable and consistent cohorts
(around 3000 undergraduates each year)
Is Edinburgh for me?
•Apply online via UCAS by 15 January 2014
•‘Gathered field’ approach
•Most applicants receive decisions in February /
March
•Art + Design applicants submit digital mini-portfolio
by 28 January 2014. These are assessed in
January/February for invitation to Applicant days in
Feb/March, then offers are made
•Nursing and some Education programmes have
interviews
•Post Offer Visit Days in March/April 2014 allow you
to decide which offer to take up
When do you/we decide?
Minimum academic qualifications
For entry into the selection process (no guarantee of offer):
Strong academic record demonstrated by
Highers BBBB (more if two sittings)
A Level BBB (with three A2 exams taken in one exam diet)
International Baccalaureate 34 points (with 555 at Higher level)
English and Maths or approved Science subject
(except some Art + Design programmes)
Standard Grade (3) or
Intermediate 2 (C) or
GCSE (C) or
IB SL (4)
See Prospectus for any further specific subject requirements
How we select
Your application
Academic qualifications
Personal statement
- should demonstrate clear interest in chosen subject
- be well constructed and articulate
- indicate evidence of commitment, motivation, readiness
for higher education and chosen degree programme
- give evidence of career exploration (where relevant)
Academic Reference
Other
-Art and Design programmes: you submit a digital
mini-portfolio
How we select
•The primary consideration is overall academic
profile, including Standard Grade/GCSE’s
•All applications receive full, fair and equal
consideration by a professional admissions team,
based on advice by academic colleagues
•Offers are Unconditional or Conditional
•Conditional offers are made in the range of
• BBBB-AAAA (Highers)
• BBB-AAA (A Levels)
• 34-42 (International Baccalaureate)
How we offer
•The higher your academic achievement, the more
likely it is you will be made an offer
•Offer will be made according to typical offer and
minimum requirements
•See Prospectus for typical offer in subject
•For statistics in subject areas see
http://www.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/statistics
•We set academic achievement in context through
considering a range of factors
Chances of offer
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Suzanne Ewing Associate Dean (Recruitment/Admissions)
College of Humanities and Social Science (CHSS)