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Postgraduate opportunities Prospectus 2013 entry
Social & Political Science
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Welcome to the University of Edinburgh:Influencing the world since 1583
THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGH
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ContentsWelcome to the School of Social & Political Science 2
Facilities and resources 3
Community 4
Employability and graduate attributes 5
Taught masters programmes 6
Research at the School of Social & Political Science 22
Research opportunities 26
Funding 32
How to apply 34
Get in touch 36
Campus map 37
“You are now in a place where the best courses upon Earth are within
your reach... such an opportunity you will never again have.”
Thomas Jefferson
American Founding Father and President (speaking to his son-in-law,
Thomas Mann Randolph, as he began his studies in 1786)
Linking research and commerceEdinburgh was one of the first UK universities to actively develop commercial links with industry, government and the professions.
Edinburgh Research and Innovation (ERI) has continued, for the past four decades, to develop the promotion and commercialisation
of the University’s research excellence. ERI assists our postgraduates in taking a first step to market, whether it is through collaborative
research, licensing technology or providing consultancy services.
Enhancing your careerWith the best track record for graduate employment in the Russell Group, the University of Edinburgh is committed to embedding
employability into the teaching and learning experience. From offering access to volunteering schemes to providing support from our
sector-leading Careers Service, the University gives students myriad opportunities to develop the skills, knowledge and experience to give
them the edge in a competitive job market.
An inspiring destinationYour first-class education will take place in one of Europe’s most striking capital cities, which is regularly voted one of the best places in the
world to live. Edinburgh enjoys a solid reputation as a centre for innovation, whether as home to the 18th-century Scottish Enlightenment or
as a modern source of pioneering science, medicine and technology. You couldn’t ask for a more inspiring setting in which to further your
knowledge and broaden your horizons.
Join usEdinburgh offers unparalleled academic breadth and diversity, making it a vibrant, challenging and stimulating environment for postgraduate
study. Whether you plan to change direction, enhance your existing career or develop in-depth knowledge of your area of study, the
University of Edinburgh provides a world-class learning experience.
*Times Higher Education World University Rankings ** Research Assessment Exercise 2008
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Welcome to the School of Social & Political Science
The School was established to promote a
culture of interdisciplinary research and
collaboration across various subject areas,
research groups and centres. These include the
subject areas Politics and International
Relations, Social Anthropology, Social Policy,
Social Work, Sociology and Science, Technology
and Innovation Studies; the Centres of
Canadian Studies, African Studies and South
Asian Studies; and an array of specialist
institutes and centres for the study of
governance, public policy, global development,
the EU, families and relationships, criminal
justice, social work and innovation in genomics.
The School is one of Europe’s leading lights for
research in the social sciences. In the most
recent Research Assessment Exercise, 59 per
cent of the School’s research was rated ‘world
leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’, and each
of our assessed research units came top of its
field in Scotland. Our research has recently
attracted large grants from the Economic and
Social Research Council, EU Framework
Programmes and the Leverhulme Trust, among
others.
With faculty members coming from across the
world, and many dynamic international
research collaborations, the School has
outstanding global connections. We are a
member of the League of European Research
Universities, a 21-strong partnership of Europe’s
top multi-faculty universities, and the Coimbra
Group, a network of 40 European universities,
including some of the oldest and most
prestigious on the continent.
We have established close ties with the
National University of Singapore, while
membership of the Universitas 21 network has
greatly enhanced our ability to collaborate,
linking us to high-profile universities all around
the world: three in Australia, three in the UK,
two each in the US, Canada and China and one
each in Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Japan,
Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea,
Sweden and Holland.
The Graduate SchoolOur international and interdisciplinary approach
cuts across traditional social science
boundaries, bringing together experts from
across the School and University to inspire and
challenge you. We attract a diverse body of
students from across the world, some
continuing their studies straight after
undergraduate degrees, others returning to
study after a period of employment. Over the
past five years 55 per cent of our postgraduate
students have come from outside the UK.
Providing a meeting place for cultures and
perspectives is a valuable part of the
experience we offer.
We maintain an active postgraduate network
with Bremen University in northern Germany,
which incorporates exchange visits for PhD
students. We are also enrolled with the Marie
Curie Initial Training Network EXACT, which
offers academic and professional training as
well as a network of contacts throughout
academia and the private sector.
We encourage you to explore the wide range
of research going on in the School, before
deciding what degree to apply for. We offer
more than 30 taught programmes, and a
growing range of research degrees. Our
postgraduate students are supported by the
Graduate School Office, an accessible point of
personal contact for potential and existing
students.
The School of Social & Political Science provides an intellectually vibrant teaching and research environment, boasting an international community of more than 200 world-class academic staff and about 700 postgraduate students.
All postgraduate students have 24/7 access to
hotdesks, lockers and networked printers,
shared study space and a common room. PhD
students have dedicated hotdesk areas and
access to the Graduate School’s laptop loan
scheme in their first and second years of
study; they move to shared office facilities at
the start of their third year of study, when they
are allocated a desk and a PC. We have a
Conference Fund for PhD students who are
presenting their work at academic
conferences.
All postgraduate students in the School can
register for the University’s wireless and VPN
services. The School is equipped with wi-fi
throughout and makes full use of managed
desktop services for seamless support.
Social and political capitalMany of our postgraduate students find
inspiration from studying in our vibrant capital
city, where social and political issues, current
and historical, are woven into the fabric of the
cityscape and are never far from the surface of
daily life.
On the other hand, our flexible online distance
learning programmes mean you can gain all
the benefits of a masters degree from our
School without having to leave your home,
wherever that may be, or put your working life
on hold.
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Facilities and resourcesYour postgraduate experience will take place at the heart of our historic campus, centred on the attractive Georgian buildings of George Square. Our location gives you easy access to outstanding University-wide facilities, including the Main Library, one of the biggest university libraries in the UK, and the oldest purpose-built student union in the world.
Kaitlin McCormick
PhD Canadian Studies
“I’m currently working with the
National Museum of Scotland, Perth
Museum and Art Gallery and the
University of Aberdeen Collection,
where I’ve been on research visits to
explore the exchange of argillite art
through the fur trade.”
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CommunityThe Graduate School is not only a lively and thriving academic environment – we also have a wide range of social events.
These include the Graduate School’s welcome
ceilidh (Scottish dance) at the start of the
academic year, a Christmas celebration
(including singing from the SPS choir) and a
traditional Burns Supper in January, as well as a
drinks reception for students and their families
at graduation.
We also have a student-led social committee
which organises a wide variety of social events
– and there are many other events going on
within the School’s subject areas.
For example, many of our programmes call for
periods of study away from the UK, and our
students have seen the benefit of recording
their experiences in photography and film.
There is now an established practice for
students to gather the best of their fieldwork
photographs and hold an exhibition, with
pictures auctioned for scholarship funds.
Many of our research groups host impressive
ventures in which you can play a major role.
For example, our Gender and Politics Research
Group brings together researchers across
politics and international relations, exploring
issues relating to the broad themes of gender
relations, power, institutions and change. In
2012 an offshoot of the GPRG organised the
highly successful Researching Feminist Futures
conference.
Nasreen Akhter
MSc in Social Anthropology
“Being part of the University of
Edinburgh opens up networks of
contacts with experts and other
students in the field.”
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Employability and graduate attributesWe are dedicated to providing you with the best possible support for the successful completion of your studies and in preparation for your future. We believe supporting your academic and professional development plays a large part in this.
Here in the Graduate School of Social &
Political Science we conduct an intensive
induction, providing extensive networking
opportunities and explaining how to make the
most of your time here.
Training and networkingWe host training seminars within
programmes and practical workshops in a
range of skills including how to prepare for
field work, ethical issues, how to write an
academic CV, how to network and thinking
about publication plans and presentations.
For research students, we provide a mixture
of generic interdisciplinary training and
specialist training, focusing on research
design, quantitative and qualitative data
collection and analysis. Some of our taught
masters programmes, meanwhile, offer the
chance to undertake a work-based placement
instead of the traditional academic
dissertation.
Institute for Academic DevelopmentAll of our postgraduate students have the
opportunity to benefit from the University’s
Institute for Academic Development (IAD),
which provides information, events and courses
to develop the skills you will need now and in
the future.
The IAD offers one of the most established
university research and career skills training
packages in the UK. Our IAD experts will help
you gain the skills, knowledge and confidence
needed to move onto the next stage in your
career, be that in a professional sector or
within academia.
The Institute provides PhD researchers and
masters by research students with dedicated
training in topics such as research
management; personal effectiveness;
communication skills; public engagement,
networking and teamworking; leadership and
career management. You can gain expertise in
information technology and presentation skills;
confidence in undertaking independent and
creative research; the ability to critically
evaluate source materials; and the capacity to
construct intellectually rigorous arguments.
For taught postgraduates, the IAD provides a
growing range of tailored study-related and
transferable skills workshops, plus online
advice and learning resources. These are all
designed to help you settle into postgraduate
life, succeed during your studies, and move
confidently onwards to the next stage of
your career.
Developing these broader professional skills
and qualities means that our postgraduate
students are always in high demand.
For more information please visit
www.ed.ac.uk/iad/postgraduates.
Teaching opportunitiesThere are many opportunities for PhD
students to tutor and lecture, so you can
develop your teaching and organisation
skills. The School has a wide range of popular
undergraduate courses that employ PhD
students as tutors. Some PhD students
are also able to deliver lectures on their
research topic.
Careers ServiceThe University’s award-winning Careers
Service aims to expand the horizons of all
our students, enabling you to make
informed career decisions and progress
towards high personal and professional
achievement, whether in work or in further
study. Our goal is to offer you a world-class
service. Our teams of subject-specific expert
advisers are here to help at any time in your
programme of study. We offer impartial
guidance and information, and draw on our
relationships with a wide range of
employing and training organisations. For
more information on the full range of
services available, including access to
vacancies, advice on starting your own
business, getting published, working
internationally or even volunteering, visit
the postgraduate section of ourwebsite at
www.ed.ac.uk/careers.
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Taught masters programmesThe School of Social & Political Science offers a broad range of taught postgraduate programmes, from professional training to masters degrees that are perfect preparation for academic research.
AdvAnCEd ProFESSionAl STUdiES (AdUlT ProTECTion)www.ed.ac.uk/pg/442
PgCert 1 yr PT (UK/EU students only)
Programme descriptionIntended for experienced practitioners, this Certificate programme has been developed in response to the introduction of the Adult Protection and Support (Scotland) Act 2007, and provides training in contemporary professional theory, policy and practice relating to working with adults who are at risk of harm.
Through theoretical learning, research and application of skills in a practical setting, you will develop confidence and competence within the complex field of adult protection, and enhance your ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with professionals from a variety of backgrounds.
Delivered through a part-time schedule of both classroom sessions and online learning, the programme allows you to specialise in a particular area of interest. It should be noted that, unlike the masters degree in Social Work, this is not a qualification route to social work practice.
Programme structureClassroom sessions include a range of presentation, discussion and practical exercises. Online learning is facilitated through an online tutor. You will also be expected to pursue independent study and draw from workplace experience.
Courses include: Legislative and Policy Context; Evidence Based Practice in Adult Protection; Risk & Adult Protection; Ethical Practice.
Career opportunitiesThis programme is intended to build on your existing skills and improve your professional abilities. On completion, you will be better placed to take on more advanced roles within your existing workplace, or apply for those that offer a greater degree of responsibility. Advanced study such as this also provides a range of highly transferable skills, such as communication and project management, which can be applied to your current role or used to enhance future employment prospects in any field.
Minimum entry requirementsA degree or a postgraduate qualification in social work or an allied profession. If you are professionally qualified but do not hold a degree level qualification, you may ask for special consideration when applying. You should have two years’ experience in social work or related professional practice.
English language requirements: see page 35
Tuition fees in 2012/13*PgCert 1 yr PT: UK/EU £1,920
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Programme Director: George Palattiyil T: +44 (0)131 650 3907 E: [email protected]
AdvAnCEd ProFESSionAl STUdiES (MEnTAl HEAlTH oFFiCEr AWArd) www.ed.ac.uk/pg/634
PgCert 1 yr PT (UK/EU students only)
Programme descriptionIf you are a qualified social worker, this programme will allow you to practise as a mental health officer (MHO) in line with Scottish legislation. Designed and delivered in partnership with 12 local authorities in the east of Scotland, it combines taught elements and two periods of assessed MHO practice.
You’ll develop the knowledge and skills required to undertake the role of the MHO, learning about mental wellbeing and disorder, legislation, working with mentally disordered offenders, and the assessment and management of need, care and risk.
Programme structureTaking into account the geographical spread of students, your learning will involve both classroom sessions and online learning. Classroom sessions include a range of presentation, discussion and practical exercises. Online learning is facilitated through an online tutor. There are two periods of assessed MHO practice, which will be undertaken as an integral part of two of the courses.
Courses include: Mental Wellbeing and Mental Disorder; Assessment and Management of Need, Care and Risk in Relation to the MHO Role; Mental Well- Being and the MHO Role in Relation to Adults: Working Across and Between the Relevant Legislation; Working with Mentally Disordered Persons within the Criminal Justice System.
Career opportunitiesOn completion of this programme, you will be equipped with the training required by the East Partnership local authorities to become one of their requisite number of MHOs. Advanced study such as this also provides a range of transferable skills, such as communication and project management, which will enhance employment prospects in any field.
Minimum entry requirementsA degree or a postgraduate qualification in social work. If you are professionally qualified but do not hold a degree level qualification, you may ask for special consideration when applying.
You are also required to have at least two years’ experience in social work, as well as being currently employed, sponsored and supported by one of the 12 local authorities in the East of Scotland Mental Health Officer Partnership.
Your first enquiry should be to your employing local authority, which will undertake its own selection procedure and make nominations to the MHO Award admissions group.
English language requirements: see page 35
Tuition fees in 2012/13*PgCert 1 yr PT: UK/EU £1,920
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Programme Director: Sumeet Jain T: +44 (0)131 651 1463 E: [email protected]
The numbers of students listed here are an indication of the usual number on a given programme, but they can vary from year to year. Also, within a programme, some courses will have many students and some only a small number. Similarly, we have indicated numbers of core staff teaching on a programme, but you will have access to more staff via interdisciplinary seminars and workshops, and through dissertation supervision.
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PgCert 9 mths PT Online Distance Learning
MSc (on-campus only) 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
www.sps.ed.ac.uk/gradschool/distance_learning/aid
Programme descriptionInternational development in Africa raises a complex set of issues. In this programme, you’ll draw on our Centre of African Studies’ long-standing reputation as a global hub of Africanist expertise to develop a deeper understanding of these issues. You will also draw on the University’s cross-disciplinary expertise on development through the Global Development Academy.
Suitable for both students and professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds, this programme combines theory and practice in seeking to contextualise and analyse the processes that have shaped poverty and underdevelopment in Africa, and the many responses to these issues. The masters programme offers the option of an eight-week internship with global and Scottish organisations, as part of a project of your choosing. Three courses of this programme can be studied through online distance learning.
Programme structureFor the MSc you will complete two compulsory courses and four optional courses (which can include courses from elsewhere within the University). You are also encouraged to take the Development Research Methods course. Two semesters of taught courses will be followed by independent research and a dissertation of about 15,000 words.
For the PgCert you will study three courses over nine months. The courses are taught using a range of innovative interactive teaching methods.
MSc compulsory courses: Roots of African Poverty and Development; Politics and Theories of International Development.
MSc optional courses may include: Development Research Methods; East Central Africa; Gender and Development; Contemporary African Issues and Debates; African and International Politics; Religion and Global Society; Anthropology and International Health; Anthropology of Health and Healing;
International Political Economy; Southern Africa; Development and Security in Africa; Governing Mineral Extraction in Africa; Foundations of Science, Technology and Development; Cultures of Human Rights and Humanitarianism; Social Interventions in HIV/AIDS.
PgCert courses: Analysing Development; Politics and Theories of International Development; Roots of African Poverty and Development.
Career opportunities
A qualification in Africa and International Development offers a multi-disciplinary grasp of issues that will be of use when pursuing a career in development agencies, consultancy, the public sector and non-governmental organisations. In addition, you will develop a range of transferable skills, such as communication and project management, which can be applied to roles in any field.
Minimum entry requirementsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in social sciences is normally required. You may be accepted with a degree in the humanities or physical sciences, subject to appraisal by the programme director.
Given the applied nature of the programme, professional experience may compensate for academic qualifications that do not meet the usual requirements.
English language requirements: see page 35
Tuition fees in 2012/13*PgCert PT 9 mths: £3,585
MSc 1 yr FT: UK/EU £7,100; international £13,050
MSc 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £3,550 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Programme Director:Dr Barbara Bompani T: +44 (0)131 651 3891 E: [email protected]
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MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Programme descriptionThis is the longest-running degree programme offered by our Centre of African Studies, one of the world’s leading centres of Africa-focused knowledge and research. The programme has recently been restructured to meet growing student demand. It retains its core strengths of Anthropology, Politics and History, but it now offers students a greater Africa-focused research component, along with a suite of exciting new course options to better suit diverse research and employment interests. The degree also provides the research training necessary to progress to PhD study.
Programme structureYou will complete three compulsory courses and three optional courses (offered either by the Centre of African Studies, other subject groups in the School of Social & Political Science, or other Schools within the University). A weekly seminar series and other events will enhance your learning. After two semesters of taught courses, you will work towards your independently researched dissertation.
Compulsory courses: Modern Africa; Contemporary African Issues and Debates; Research in Africa.
Optional courses may include: Africa in International Politics; African Cities; African Popular Culture; African Borderlands in Comparative Perspective; Governing Mineral Extraction in Africa; Religion and the New African Diaspora.
Students wishing to proceed to doctoral level would normally be expected to take at least one research training course from the following: Core Quantitative Data Analysis; Research Skills in the Social Sciences: Data Collection; Research Design; Qualitative Methods and Ethnographic Fieldwork; Analysing Qualitative Data; The Documents of Life; Survey Methods and Data.
Career opportunitiesPast students have continued on to doctoral programmes in the UK and overseas, and to careers related to or in Africa with non-governmental organisations, international organisations, governments, universities and in the private sector. In addition, you will develop a range of highly transferable skills, such as communication and project management, and research skills, which can be applied to roles in any field.
Minimum entry requirementsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in a relevant discipline is normally required.
English language requirements: see page 35
Tuition fees in 2012/13*MSc 1 yr FT: UK/EU £7,100; international £13,050
MSc 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £3,550 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Programme Director:Dr Thomas Molony T: +44 (0)131 650 6976 E: [email protected]
CHildHood STUdiESwww.ed.ac.uk/pg/300
MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Programme descriptionAn intensive interdisciplinary degree, this programme responds to the increasing importance of the study of childhood in disciplines as widespread as philosophy, sociology and geography. Designed to explore issues such as child law and how it is implemented through policy and practice, it offers an opportunity to develop skills in research and consultation with children and young people.
You’ll examine the implications of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child for child welfare, disability, education, family studies, juvenile justice, social policy and social work, and gain knowledge and analytical perspectives on particular areas of legislation, policy, theory and practice that affect children. The programme benefits from the childhood studies expertise of academic staff across the University.
Programme structureTeaching combines lectures, seminars and tutorials, plus a combination of essays and assessed coursework. You will complete three compulsory courses and three optional courses, over two semesters, followed by an independently researched dissertation.
Compulsory courses: Childhood and Children’s Rights; Listening to Children: Research and Consultation plus one of two research methods courses: Data Collection: Research Skills in the Social Sciences; or Core Quantitative Data Analysis for Social Research.
Optional courses may include: Child and Adolescent Development; Comparative Analysis in Social and Public Policy; Contemporary Feminist Debates; Counselling Children and Young People; Crime Justice and Public Policy; Curriculum: Context, Change and Development; Developmental Disabilities: A Psychological Approach; Education for All; Educational and Training Systems of the UK; Educational Planning and Administration; Education Policy and the Politics of Education; Ethics and Education: The Normative Dimensions of Education; International Perspectives on Education and Training; Intimate Relationships; Kinship: Structure and Process; Philosophical Foundations of Educational Theory, Policy and Practice; Public Health and Health Inequalities; Social Determinants of Health and Public Policy; Youth, Crime and Justice.
Career opportunitiesThis qualification serves both as a conversion course if you wish to pursue careers working with children or children’s issues, and as a career development opportunity if you already have experience in these fields. Students have gone on to a variety of posts, such as employment with national and international non-governmental organisations, research posts and PhD study, and national and local government positions. You will develop a range of transferable skills, such as communication and project management, which can be applied to roles in any field.
Minimum entry requirementsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in a relevant discipline is normally required. However, professional or other educational experience may compensate for academic qualifications that do not meet the usual requirements.
English language requirements: see page 35
Tuition fees in 2012/13*MSc 1 yr FT: UK/EU £7,100; international £13,050
MSc 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £3,550 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Programme Director:Professor Kay Tisdall T: +44 (0)131 650 3930 E: [email protected]
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MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs available for UK/EU students)
Programme descriptionAmid the ongoing debate on Scotland’s role within the UK, we offer the ideal environment in which to observe contemporary public policy developments. This programme will provide you with intensive analytical training in the systematic comparison of social and public policies from an international perspective.
You’ll focus on variation in national policy patterns within and beyond Europe, with a view to understanding how and why nations differ in their social and public policies and what they can learn from each other’s experience in key contemporary policy concerns, including labour market, work-life balance, health, social care, inequality and welfare issues, crime policy and child-oriented policy and practice.
Programme structureTeaching combines lectures, seminars and tutorials, plus a combination of essays and assessed coursework. You will complete three compulsory courses and three optional courses. In addition, you will undertake research training in a variety of methodologies and research techniques, and complete an independently researched dissertation.
Compulsory courses: Comparative Analysis of Social and Public Policy plus two out of the following three: European Social Policy; Political Issues in Public Policy; Economic Issues in Public Policy.
Optional courses may include: Children, Childhood and Children’s Rights: Law, Policy and Practice; Comparative Perspectives in Nationalism Studies; Comparative Territorial Politics; Contemporary Feminist Debates; Crime Justice and Public Policy; Gender and Development; Global Politics of Public Health; Health Systems Reform and Public Private Partnerships; Institutions and Policies of the European Union; International Perspectives on Education and Training; International Political Economy; Labour Market Policy: International and Comparative Perspectives; Multi-level Democracy and Public Policy; Politics and Theories of International Development; Social Inequality and Social Protection.
Career opportunitiesHighly relevant to anyone who works or intends to work in policy-relevant professions in the public, private or non-governmental sectors, this degree provides you with a recognised qualification that can lead to an enhanced range of employment opportunities and further study. Past students have gone on to employment in the Scottish Government, social research, housing associations, local government, and in other public and private sector bodies, both locally and internationally. You will develop a range of highly transferable skills, such as communication and project management, which can be applied to roles in any field.
Minimum entry requirementsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in a relevant discipline is normally required. However, professional or other educational experience may compensate for academic qualifications that do not meet the usual requirements.
English language requirements: see page 35
Tuition fees in 2012/13*MSc 1 yr FT: UK/EU £7,100; international £13,050
MSc 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £3,550 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Programme Director:Dr Ingela Naumann T: +44 (0)131 651 3869 E: [email protected]
GlobAl CHAllEnGES www.ed.ac.uk/pg/761
PgCert Global Development Challenges (1 yr or 2 yrs PT)
PgCert Global Environment Challenges (1 yr or 2 yrs PT)*
PgCert Global Health Challenges (1 yr or 2 yrs PT)**
2 x PgCert = PgDip Global Challenges
3 x PgCert = MSc Global Challenges
Programme descriptionDelivered through online distance learning, these three Postgraduate Certificate programmes – which can be combined to form a masters degree – offer you an innovative route to gaining understanding and skills to address the complex, interrelated problems facing the world today. The MSc draws on the University’s best research and teaching to deliver a programme that is flexible, challenging and cutting edge in content, delivery and ambition.
You’ll examine a variety of case studies to shed light on strategies for addressing some of the most pressing global challenges of our time.
Issues covered by the three PgCert programmes range from global governance, human rights and donor aid strategy, to global health challenges, climate change impacts and ecosystem management.
Programme structureYou can take one, two or all three of the PgCert programmes, in any order you wish. If you take two, you will be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma, and if you take three, a Master of Science degree. If you take all three PgCerts, two-thirds of your final PgCert will be assessed by a final project, in the form of a dissertation or other work of equal academic rigour.
These flexible programmes are designed to be able to fit in with full-time employment. You can take one PgCert at a time, spread over one or two academic years or, if outside commitments allow, you could opt to study two PgCert programmes concurrently – and the third in the following academic year.
You will learn through a mix of online methods, including video lectures, study guides, self directed and guided reading, and a range of interactive online reflection and discussion activities. You will be part of a vibrant and supportive virtual community.
PgCert Global Development Challenges courses: Global Development Challenges; Politics and Theories of International Development; Analysing Development.
PgCert Global Environment Challenges courses: Global Environmnetal Challenges; Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation; Ecosystem Values and Management.
*This PgCert is delivered by the School of Geosciences.
PgCert Global Health Challenges courses: Global Health Challenges; Maternal Child Health: Case Studies of Health Challenges of the 21st Century; Social Determinants of Health.
**This PgCert is delivered by the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine.
Career opportunitiesThese programmes will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need for work with governments, NGOs, international aid organisations, United Nations agencies, the private sector, universities, other research institutions and elsewhere. The transferable skills you gain in areas such as communication and research will give you an edge in the employment market, whatever your career.
Minimum entry requirementsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country) in any subject. We especially welcome applicants from a professional background – a wide range of experience can be taken into consideration.
English language requirements: see page 35
Tuition fees in 2012/13*PgCert PT: UK/EU/international £3,585 per PgCert
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Programme Director:Sam Spiegel T: +44 (0)131 651 3066 E: [email protected]
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MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Programme detailsThis multidisciplinary programme provides a social-science-based, practice-oriented understanding of global environmental challenges and solutions. Understanding global environmental issues such as climate change, sustainable development and biodiversity requires knowledge about the political, moral and societal dimensions of environmental problems and solutions. This programme will provide you with knowledge and analytical tools to address questions such as, ‘Are meaningful environmental agreements possible in a system of sovereign states?’, ‘Is “the environment” more than an economic resource for human exploitation?’ , ‘What drives groups, individuals or institutions to take action on environmental issues?’ and ‘What is the effect of such mobilisation?’.
Programme structureTeaching methods will include seminars, group work, lectures, presentations and guided independent study. Students will be assessed through coursework, seminar assessment and presentations. Students will also undertake a supervised research dissertation, or may apply to complete instead a project-based report with an NGO, government department, political party, or business over the spring and summer.
Career opportunitiesYou will acquire an advanced, multi-disciplinary understanding of the major contemporary environmental challenges facing the globe, and the different disciplinary and theoretical perspectives (from politics, international relations, ethics and sociology) used to explain them. You will graduate with the knowledge and skills necessary to assess competing claims and make informed judgments about current global environmental problems and possible solutions. Such knowledge and skills are sought after by a wide range of public and private employers in the fields of environmental policy, consultancy and advocacy.
Minimum entry requirementsA UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), is normally required.
English language requirements: see page 35
Tuition fees in 2012/13*MSc 1 yr FT: UK/EU £7,100; international £13,050
MSc 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £3,550 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Programme Director: Dr Elizabeth Bomberg T: +44 (0)131 659 4248 E: [email protected]
GlobAl HEAlTH And PUbliC PoliCywww.ed.ac.uk/pg/384
MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs or 3 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Programme descriptionFinding answers to the key questions confronting global health policy and practice is vital. Through this programme, presented by the Global Public Health Unit, you will explore the issues that shape public health and build the knowledge and skills necessary to address them.
From the impact of globalisation and the recent development of influential global health partnerships to the complex relationships between health objectives and the trade policies of leading states, you’ll learn to understand, critically appraise and apply key concepts and theories within policy studies, international political economy and public health science. Offering an innovative research-led approach, the programme draws on our interdisciplinary academic expertise.
Programme structureYou will complete two compulsory courses and a number of optional courses. In addition, you will undertake research training in a variety of methodologies and research techniques. After two semesters of taught courses you will work towards an independently researched dissertation.
Compulsory courses: Globalisation and Public Health; Global Politics and Public Health.
Optional courses may include: Population Health and Health Policy; Introduction to Health Systems; Economics of Health Policy; Health and Human Rights: Principles, Practice and Dilemmas; Introduction to Epidemiology for Public Policy; Introduction to Medical Anthropology; Introduction to Statistics and Critical Appraisals; Health Systems Reform and Public Private Partnerships; Social Determinants of Health and Public Policy.
Career opportunitiesThis highly regarded qualification will improve your chances of securing rewarding roles, with recent graduates having taken up employment and research positions with NGOs, health agencies, government departments and international organisations. We have structured the programme to enable you to undertake a placement during your dissertation, ensuring you graduate with valuable experience and contacts. The transferable skills you gain in areas such as communication and research will give you an edge in the employment market, whatever your eventual career.
A number of our students, particularly from social science backgrounds, use this programme to prepare for applications to medical school. Our programmes are also recognised for training purposes by the UK Faculty of Public Health, and a number of practising doctors undertake part-time study with us alongside their clinical work.
Minimum entry requirementsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in social science, science, medicine, nursing or a relevant discipline is normally required.
You may also be considered on the basis of professional experience or technical qualifications, in which case you will be required to write an essay and to demonstrate recent professional study or research involvement or publications.
English language requirements: see page 35
Tuition fees in 2012/13*MSc 1 yr FT: UK/EU £7,100; international £13,050
MSc 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £3,550 per year
MSc 3 yrs PT: UK/EU £2,370 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Programme Director:Jeff Collin T: +44 (0)131 651 3961 E: [email protected]
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PgCert (PT only: 9 mths or 21 mths)
Programme descriptionWith its multi-disciplinary approach and online distance learning delivery, this programme will provide you with a flexible and focused examination of health, health inequalities and health policy in a global context. As part of a supportive virtual community, you’ll examine the extent to which health and its determinants are shaped by social, economic and political processes, and the impacts on health policy of multiple factors.
Whether you’re from a health or social science background, you’ll develop a critical awareness of the role of the state, the commercial sector, civil society and international organisations in health policy and global governance, and an understanding of the challenges confronting policy makers in addressing health and reducing health inequalities.
Programme structureThe programme will be taught through a mix of online methods, including video lectures, study guides, self-directed and guided reading, and a range of interactive online reflection and discussion activities. You will become part of a vibrant and supportive virtual community, and will be taught through a combination of group work and independent study.
You will complete three courses: Public Health and Health Policy; Global Health Governance; Health Inequities and the Social Determinants of Health.
Career opportunitiesThe aim of this programme is to provide the skills you need to pursue or develop a career in a health-related agency, public sector or non-governmental organisation. The transferable skills you gain in areas such as communication and research will give you an edge in the employment market, whatever your eventual career.
Minimum entry requirementsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in a relevant subject is normally required. Applicants with a degree in the humanities or physical sciences may be accepted, subject to appraisal by the Programme Director.
We especially welcome applicants from a professional background with experience in public health or policy roles.
English language requirements: see page 35
Tuition fees in 2012/13*PgCert PT: UK/EU/international £3,585
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Programme Director:Jeff Collin T: +44 (0)131 651 3961 E: [email protected]
GlobAl SoCiAl CHAnGEwww.ed.ac.uk/pg/643
MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Programme descriptionThis programme will give you a better understanding of global processes of social change, and allow you to investigate topics of personal interest in depth. It will appeal to those concerned about key social issues and problems of our day, providing a thorough grounding in approaches to sociological research. It presents sociology as the study of a dynamic and globalising world, encompassing but also transcending the modern nation-state.
You will gain the critical and analytical skills and breadth of perspective necessary to address social issues and contribute to solutions. You will become part of a community led by international experts working on globally involved topics, in one of the UK’s best departments for research and teaching.
Programme structureYou will take two semesters of compulsory courses that give you a sociological perspective and prepare you for independent dissertation research. Your four further option courses can address global topics, social theory and research training, as you prefer. The dissertation, a piece of self-designed research with supervisory support, allows you to put your personal stamp on your studies.
Compulsory courses: Key Concepts in Global Social Change; Researching Global Social Change.
Optional courses may include: Armed Force and Society; Contemporary Social Theory; Discourse Analysis/Conversation Analysis; Environment and Risk; Evolution Dynamics of Biotechnology; Gender and Development; Genetics Nature and Society; Globalisation; Historical Analysis in the Social Sciences: Historical Perspectives/Historical Sources; Migration and society; Nations and Nationalism; Popular Music, Technology and Society; Power: Conceptualising, Theorising and Investigating; Religion and Global Society; Researching Drugs and Alcohol in Society; Scotland: Social Structure and Social Change; Social and Political Movements: Theory and Practice; Social Demography; Theories of Justice; Youth Culture, Media and Society.
Career opportunitiesThis degree is extremely relevant if you are seeking to engage social change, whether in your personal life or on a wider scale as an activist, manager, practitioner or policy maker: past students have gone on to undertake roles in public health, development and international aid, environment and conservation, law and journalism. It is also offers a route to a PhD programme in social research. You will gain a range of highly transferable skills, such as communication and project management, which can be applied to roles in any field.
Minimum entry requirementsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in a relevant discipline is normally required. However, we welcome applicants from a professional background and those who are new to sociology or the social sciences, whose professional or other educational experience may compensate for academic qualifications that do not meet the usual requirements.
English language requirements: see page 35
Tuition fees in 2012/13*MSc 1 yr FT: UK/EU £7,100; international £13,050
MSc 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £3,550 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Programme Director:Dr Lilliana Riga T: +44 (0)131 651 1583 E: [email protected]
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HEAlTH inEqUAliTiES And PUbliC PoliCywww.ed.ac.uk/pg/385
MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs or 3 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Programme descriptionIn this flexible programme, we invite you to consider health inequalities at a national, regional and global level, and the challenge of addressing these disparities. You’ll look at the range of factors that shape these issues and the challenges of developing policy responses. Through the analysis of the distribution of power and wealth in society, you’ll evaluate public policies that address the social determinants of population health, examine the work of the WHO Commission on Social Determinants of Health and analyse its conceptual framework and policy agenda.
Our aim is to provide you with the tools to work across disciplinary boundaries to engage in public health advocacy and apply social science perspectives to public health questions.
Programme structureTeaching will be by lectures, seminars, group work and guided independent study. Over two semesters you will complete two compulsory courses and a number of optional courses, before working towards your independently researched dissertation.
Compulsory courses: Population Health and Health Policy; Social Determinants of Health and Public Policy.
Optional courses may include: Health and Human Rights: Practice and Dilemmas; Globalisation and Public Health; Introduction to Health Systems; Economics of Health Policy; Introduction to Epidemiology for Public Policy; Introduction to Medical Anthropology; Introduction to Statistics and Critical Appraisal; Global Politics of Public Health; Health Systems Reform and Public Private Partnerships; Population Health and Health Policy.
Career opportunitiesFor many of our students this programme has helped secure jobs and research positions within the competitive fields of NGOs, health agencies, government departments and international organisations. Many also choose to use the MSc as a foundation for a doctoral research degree. The transferable skills you gain in areas such as communication and research will give you an edge in the employment market, whatever your eventual career.
A number of our students, particularly from social science backgrounds, use this programme to prepare for applications to medical school. Our programmes are also recognised for training purposes by the UK Faculty of Public Health, and a number of practising doctors undertake part-time study with us alongside their clinical work.
Minimum entry requirementsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country) in social science, science, medicine, nursing or a relevant discipline is normally required.
You may also be admitted on the basis of professional experience or technical qualifications, in which case you will be required to write an essay and to demonstrate recent professional study or research involvement or publications.
English language requirements: see page 35
Tuition fees in 2012/13*MSc 1 yr FT: UK/EU £7,100; international £13,050
MSc 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £3,550 per year
MSc 3 yrs PT: UK/EU £2,370 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Programme Director:Dr Sarah Hill T: +44 (0)131 650 3884 E: [email protected]
HEAlTH SySTEMS And PUbliC PoliCywww.ed.ac.uk/pg/386
MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs or 3 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Programme descriptionThis programme gives students the skills to design cost-effective health systems that provide equitable access to high quality healthcare.
Presented through our Global Public Health Unit, we offer a highly interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning, and integration with the wider University. The programme allows you to study courses from across the health systems field, including health policy, global politics, health inequalities, economics, financial management and international development.
You’ll find inspiration within our vibrant, international community, and learn from the real world of health systems. Our students come from a wide variety of academic backgrounds and countries at all levels of economic development, and many bring hands-on experience of healthcare in their home country.
Programme structureTeaching is by lectures, seminars, group work and guided independent study. Over two semesters you will complete two compulsory courses and a number of optional courses, after which you will work towards an independently researched dissertation.
Compulsory courses: Introduction to Health Systems; Health Systems Reform and Public Private Partnerships.
Optional courses may include: Population Health and Heath Policy; Health and Human Rights: Principles, Practice and Dilemmas; Globalisation and Public Health; Economics of Health Policy; Introduction to Epidemiology for Public Policy; Introduction to Medical Anthropology; Introduction to Statistics and Critical Appraisal; Global Politics of Public Health; Social Determinants of Health and Public Policy.
Optional courses may also be selected from across the wider university.
Career opportunitiesAs a graduate of this programme, you will be well qualified for a career in health administration, health management, consultancy, advisory or advocacy roles within international agencies, commercial sector management or research. A number of our graduates have undertaken internships with the World Health Organisation, and several have gone on to senior health policy roles in their home countries. A number of our students, particularly from social science backgrounds, use this programme to prepare for applications to medical school. Our programmes are also recognised for training purposes by the UK Faculty of Public Health, and a number of practising doctors undertake part-time study with us alongside their clinical work.
Minimum entry requirementsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in social science, science, medicine, nursing or a relevant discipline is normally required.
You may also be admitted on the basis of professional experience or technical qualifications, in which case you will be required to write an essay and to demonstrate recent professional study or research involvement or publications.
English language requirements: see page 35
Tuition fees in 2012/13*MSc 1 yr FT: UK/EU £7,100; international £13,050
MSc 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £3,550 per year
MSc 3 yrs PT: UK/EU £2,370 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Programme Director:Dr Sarah Hill T: +44 (0)131 650 3884 E: [email protected]
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MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Programme descriptionIf your interest is in the vital area of international development, this programme will equip you with the foundation you need for a successful career. Drawing on the School’s long history of interdisciplinary research and consultancy in international development, it also makes use of the world-class expertise available across the University through our link with our Global Development Academy.
You’ll gain a deep understanding of development processes in the Global South and of international thinking and development practice around the world. You will gain critical skills in analysing development policy and undertaking research in the context of developing countries. We realise the importance of practical experience in this challenging field: as part of the programme, you’ll have the opportunity to apply for work projects with local, national and international development organisations.
Programme structureTeaching is by preparatory reading and seminar. You will complete two compulsory courses and four optional courses, over two semesters, after which you will work on an independently researched dissertation.
Compulsory courses: Politics and Theories of International Development; Interpreting Development: Institutions and Practices.
Optional courses may include: Science, Technology and Development; East Central Africa; Gender and Development; Contemporary African Issues and Debates; Africa and International Politics; Religion and Global Societies; Human Rights and Governing Mineral Extraction in Africa; International Political Economy; The Arab World; Energy Policy and Politics; South Asia: Culture, Politics and Economy; Roots of South Asian Poverty and Development; Globalisation; Cultures of Human Rights and Humanitarianism; Conflict, Development and the State; Development and Economics.
Career opportunitiesThis degree provides you with the multidisciplinary training and perspectives on development theory, policy and practice that you’ll require to build a career in public sector and non-governmental development agencies, consultancy and private business. In addition, the transferable skills you gain in areas such as communication and research will give you an edge in the employment market, whatever your eventual career.
Minimum entry requirementsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in a social science subject, and/or professional experience working for development agencies.
English language requirements: see page 35
Tuition fees in 2012/13*MSc 1 yr FT: UK/EU £7,100; international £13,050
MSc 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £3,550 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Programme Director:Dr Nayanika Mathur T: +44 (0)131 650 3932 E: [email protected]
inTErnATionAl And EUroPEAn PoliTiCSwww.ed.ac.uk/pg/303
MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Programme descriptionDeveloped in response to the enormous political challenges facing our changing societies, this programme offers an advanced understanding of the contemporary world, concentrating on international relations, European studies and comparative and regional studies. You’ll explore in depth key theories, issues and controversies, and have the opportunity to pursue interdisciplinary studies and develop your interests in a large and intellectually stimulating community. Guest lectures and various seminar series will make an important contribution to your academic programme, bringing prominent international scholars and practitioners to Edinburgh to present current research and perspectives. You’ll also have access to the University’s Europa Institute established in 1968 to specialise in the law and politics of the European Communities; its library is considered one of the best of its kind.
Programme structureTeaching will be by lectures, seminars, group work and guided independent study. Over two semesters you will complete two compulsory courses and four optional courses, after which you will work towards an independently researched dissertation.
Compulsory courses: International Relations Theories; Institutions and Policies of the European Union.
Optional courses may include: International Political Economy; International Security; Human Rights, Global Politics and International Law; Global Environmental Politics; International Relations of the Middle East; Africa and International Politics; Political Theory and International Affairs; War in the Modern World; Foreign Policy Analysis; Globalisation; Political Islam; European Social Policy; European Union in International Affairs; The Politics of Migration in Europe; Scottish Government and Politics; The Politics of Post-Soviet Russia; Southern Africa: History, Politics and Society; The Politics of Identity in South Asia; Comparative Territorial Politics; Nations & Nationalism; Theories & Theorists in Nationalism Studies.
Career opportunitiesWhile many graduates of this programme have gone on to further studies and academic careers, many have taken up positions in a wide range of institutions and companies. These include NATO and the United Nations, the European Commission and Parliament, regional and national government institutions, development organisations, educational, research and thinktank organisations, banking, media, lobbying, and commercial organisations.
The transferable skills you gain in areas such as communication and research will give you an edge in the employment market, whatever your eventual career.
Minimum entry requirementsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in a related subject.
English language requirements: see page 35
Tuition fees in 2012/13*MSc 1 yr FT: UK/EU £10,750; international £13,050
MSc 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £5,375 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Programme Director:Dr Andrew Neil T: +44 (0)131 650 4236 E: [email protected]
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MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Programme description In the new and rapidly expanding field of international political theory, issues that relate to justice, rights, political obligation and forms of government have grown beyond their nation-state context, and now need to be examined in light of increasing global integration. This political philosophy programme looks at these international issues with a particular focus on their ethical dimensions, examining the rights and wrongs of international affairs and their global political and economic consequences.
As well as delving into the history of political thought, you’ll be examining the issues of today, with particular emphasis on normative political theory, learning to analyse contemporary international affairs from a philosophically informed perspective.
Programme structureTeaching will be by lectures, seminars, group work and guided independent study. Over two semesters you will complete two compulsory courses and four optional courses, after which you will work towards an independently researched dissertation. With the agreement of the Programme Director you may select optional courses from elsewhere within the University.
Compulsory courses: Political Theory and International Affairs; War and Morality.
Optional courses may include: Explanation and Understanding in Social and Political Research; International Relations Theory; Introduction to Philosophical Method plus Methods in Political Theory; Theories & Theorists in Nationalism Studies; Traditions of Legal Enquiry; Value Theory; Contemporary Feminist Debates; Classic Texts in Western Political Thought; Ethics and Markets; Climate Change, Justice and Responsibility; Law and the Enlightenment; Philosophy of Private Law; Political Theory of International Human Rights; Globalisation; Contemporary War.
Career opportunitiesThis degree will give you the theoretical foundation for further study and a career in academic teaching and research. Alternatively, you may apply your learning to a career relating to international political policy. The transferable skills you gain in areas such as communication and research will give you an edge in the employment market, whatever your eventual career.
Minimum entry requirementsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in a related subject.
English language requirements: see page 35
Tuition fees in 2012/13*MSc 1 yr FT: UK/EU £7,100; international £13,050
MSc 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £3,550 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Programme Director:Professor Tim Hayward T: +44 (0)131 650 4238 E: [email protected]
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MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Programme description By joining this fascinating programme, you’ll become part of a community that is passionate about international relations and the pressing problems humanity faces in the international realm. We explore topics such as war, terrorism, power, diplomacy, climate change, trade, poverty, migration and international cooperation; not just their study, but also ways to meet the associated challenges.
Our approach combines innovative research with creative and inspirational teaching, provided by staff who combine intricate knowledge of the major international institutions with a deep appreciation of historical change and the most important ideas in international thought. You’ll be inspired to explore a world of possibilities, from evolutionary psychology and the sociology of the financial crisis to state survival in the Middle East and the social construction of security.
Programme structureThe programme will be delivered through lectures, seminars, group work and guided independent study. You will complete two compulsory courses and four optional courses over two semesters, after which you will work towards an independently researched dissertation. With the agreement of the Programme Director you may select optional courses from elsewhere within the University.
Compulsory courses: International Relations Theories and at least one of the following: International Political Economy; International Security.
Optional courses may include: Africa and International Politics; American Foreign Policy; Comparative Perspectives in Nationalism Studies; European Environmental Policy; European Social Policy; Explanation and Understanding in Social and Political Research; Foreign Policy Analysis; Gender and Development; Human Rights, Global Politics & International Law; Gender And International Relations; International Political Economy; International Security; Justice and Order in the New Europe; The Middle-East in International Politics; Political Theory and International Affairs; Political Theory of International Human Rights; The European Union in International Affairs; Theorizing European Integration; War and Morality; Politics and Theories of International Development; Climate Change, Justice and Responsibility; Globalisation.
Career opportunitiesThis qualification could lead to a career in a wide range of institutions and roles, such as regional, national and international government institutions, party political support, development organisations, educational, research and think tank organisations, banking, media, lobbying, and commercial organisations. You may also choose to continue to further study. The transferable skills you gain in areas such as communication and research will give you an edge in the employment market, whatever your eventual career.
Minimum entry requirementsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in politics, international relations or a relevant discipline is usually required.
English language requirements: see page 35
Tuition fees in 2012/13*MSc 1 yr FT: UK/EU £10,750; international £13,050
MSc 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £5,375 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Programme Director:Dr Andrew Neal T: +44 (0)131 650 4236 E: [email protected]
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MSc 1 yr FT
Programme description The politics of Islam, oil, the Arab-Israeli conflict, the Arab Spring and continuing regional unrest pose crucial questions on the Middle East and on its place in the global world order. This recently developed programme draws on the research strengths of the departments of Politics and International Relations and Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies to offer you a unique opportunity.
As well as placing the region in broader analytical, conceptual and theoretical debates of International Relations and Political Science, we also aim to foster knowledge of Middle East international relations by examining local cultures, histories, languages and religions. You’ll acquire a strong understanding of theoretical and conceptual tools required to understand Middle East international relations.
Programme structureThe programme will be delivered through lectures, seminars, group work and guided independent study. You will complete two compulsory courses and four optional courses over two semesters, after which you will work towards an independently researched dissertation. You can take language courses in Persian and Turkish, although they will not count towards your qualification.
Compulsory courses: International Relations Theory or International Security; International Relations of the Middle East.
Optional courses may include: Contemporary War; American Foreign Policy; International Political Economy; Political Theory and International Affairs; Political Theory of International Human Rights; The European Union in International Affairs; War and Morality; Globalisation; Comparative Perspectives in Nationalism Studies; Arab-Israeli Conflict; An Introduction to Twelver Shi’ism; Mystical Islam; Early Islamic Political Thought; Jihad: Theory and Practice; Language and Society in the Middle East; The Early Development of Islamic Law; Cinemas of the Middle East; Christian-Muslim Relations and the Relationship Between the World of Islam and the West; The Harem and the Body: Space and Gender in Middle Eastern Literatures; Studies of Culture and Society in the Modern Middle East.
Career opportunitiesThe specialist knowledge you acquire through this programme will equip you for a career relating to international/Middle Eastern relations, either in academia or with an international institution. In addition, the transferable skills you gain in areas such as communication and research will give you an edge in the employment market, whatever your eventual career.
Minimum entry requirementsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in social sciences or Middle Eastern studies is usually required.
English language requirements: see page 35
Tuition fees in 2012/13*MSc 1 yr FT: UK/EU £10,750; international £13,050
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Programme Director:Dr Adham Saouli T: +44 (0)131 650 4245 E: [email protected]
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MSc 2 yrs FT
Programme description This innovative degree combines the academic content of the MSc in International Relations of the Middle East with an intensive Arabic language programme. You will have the opportunity to study the international politics and culture of the Middle East while learning to communicate to an advanced level in its dominant language, including a period of study in an Arabic-speaking country.
Programme structureThe programme will be delivered through lectures, seminars, group work and guided independent study. You will complete three compulsory courses and three optional courses, as well as a programme of intensive Arabic language studies, which will involve oral and written exams. (You can also take language courses in Persian and Turkish, although they will not count towards your qualification.) Your second year of study will culminate in an independently researched dissertation.
Compulsory courses: International Relations Theory or International Security; Ideology and Political Practice in the Modern Middle East; The Middle East in International Relations.
Compulsory language courses: Intensive Arabic A, B, C; Advanced Arabic D and E.
Optional courses may include: Contemporary War; American Foreign Policy; International Political Economy; Political Theory and International Affairs; Political Theory of International Human Rights; The European Union in International Affairs; War and Morality; Globalisation; Comparative Perspectives in Nationalism Studies; Arab-Israeli Conflict; An Introduction to Twelver Shi’ism; Mystical Islam; Early Islamic Political Thought; Jihad: Theory and Practice; Cinemas of the Middle East; Christian-Muslim Relations and the Relationship Between the World of Islam and the West; The Harem and the Body: Space and Gender in Middle Eastern Literatures; Islam and Social Change in the 20th Century.
Career opportunitiesThe specialist knowledge you acquire through this programme will equip you for any career relating to international relations, particularly of the Middle East, either in academia (after further study) or with an international institution. Your Arabic language skills will be invaluable in many contexts including academia, media and the NGO sector. In addition, the transferable skills you gain in areas such as communication and research will give you an edge in the employment market, whatever your eventual career.
Minimum entry requirementsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country) in social sciences or Middle Eastern studies is usually required. No Arabic language experience is necessary.
English language requirements: see page 35
Tuition fees in 2012/13*MSc 2 yrs FT: UK/EU £8,450 per year; international £13,050 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Programme Director:Dr Anthony Gorman T: +44 (0)131 650 4183 E: [email protected]
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MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Programme description A recently developed postgraduate qualification, this degree has been designed to meet the increasing demand for skilled people in the growing global bioeconomy, the basis of which is health, agriculture and the environment. The focus of your learning will be how to make better use of existing resources, adding value throughout life science innovation supply chains, and bringing new technologies to existing and emerging markets. You’ll learn to think strategically, and create globally contextualized solutions to practical problems in strategy, policy and regulation.
You will receive training in an experiential learning environment, supported by experienced staff within the Innogen centre, a research institute world renowned for its study of the life sciences, proximity to government and collaboration with commercial and not-for-profit sectors in the bioeconomy.
Programme structureThe programme will be taught through a combination of problem-based group work activities, presentations, interactive seminars and conventional lectures. You will complete five compulsory courses and one or two optional courses, over two semesters, after which you will work on an independently researched dissertation, which we encourage you to complete in association with a work-based project.
Compulsory courses: Foundations of the Bioeconomy; Biobusiness; Current Trends in Life Science Innovation; Innovation Systems: Theory and Practice; Risk, Regulation and Governance.
Optional courses may include: Management of R&D and Product Innovation; The Management of Technology; Social Dimensions of Systems and Synthetic Biology; Supervised Reading in Science and Technology Studies.
Career opportunitiesBasic scientific knowledge is no longer sufficient for building a successful career in the growing bioeconomy. There is a high demand for trained professionals in this area, and this degree is an opportunity to impress prospective employers in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors with expertise in life science innovation. You may also choose to continue your studies and pursue an academic career in this rapidly growing field. The transferable skills you gain in areas such as communication and research will give you an edge in the employment market, whatever your eventual career.
Minimum entry requirementsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country). While no specific discipline is preferred, a degree in science, social science, or business studies could prove an advantage. You may also be admitted based on professional experience working in the bioeconomy.
English language requirements: see page 35
Tuition fees in 2012/13*MSc 1 yr FT: UK/EU £7,100; international £13,050
MSc 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £3,550 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Programme Director:Professor David Castle T: +44 (0)131 650 6384 E: [email protected]
MEdiCAl AnTHroPoloGy www.ed.ac.uk/pg/299
MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Programme descriptionWith a focus on the understanding of health, illness and medicine in a globalised world, this programme allows you to engage with contemporary debates about old ills and emerging diseases, and explore both traditional forms of healing and modern medical technologies.
You’ll examine key questions in current medical anthropology from the perspective of both medical and social sciences, and address relevant issues, such as the way encounters between patients and professional healers are negotiated in varied cultural settings; the importance of political, economic and historical analysis to an understanding of the body; and the health-related effects of globalisation. Intended for a diverse range of students, this distinctive and inter-disciplinary programme will complement your background in anthropology or health sciences.
Programme structureTeaching combines lectures, seminars and tutorials, and you will produce essays and assessed coursework. The programme works in close collaboration with the Global Public Health Unit and other subjects in the School of Social & Political Science.
You will complete two compulsory courses and four optional courses. You are also encouraged to take the Development Research Methods course. After two semesters of taught courses you will work towards your independently researched dissertation.
Compulsory courses: Anthropology of Health and Healing; Anthropology and International Health.
Optional courses must include two of the following: Shamanism and Spirit Possession; Current Issues in Health and Illness Research; Anthropological Theory; Consumption, Exchange, Technology; Culture and Power; Belief, Thought and Language.
Further optional courses may include: Anthropology of Pharmaceuticals; Anthropology of Food; Ritual and Religion; Social Development.
Career opportunitiesYou will gain the conceptual and methodological skills to understand contemporary health practices in a wider context of social, political, and economic problems, and be able to work in academic and applied health research. The degree also acts as a conversion MSc for those without training in anthropology who wish to progress to a research career. In addition, you will develop a range of highly transferable skills, such as communication and project management, which can be applied to roles in any field.
Minimum entry requirementsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in social or medical sciences is normally required. You may also be accepted with a degree in humanities, subject to appraisal by the programme director.
Given the applied nature of the programme, professional experience may compensate for academic qualifications that do not meet the usual requirements.
English language requirements: see page 35
Tuition fees in 2012/13*MSc 1 yr FT: UK/EU £7,100; international £13,050
MSc 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £3,550 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Programme Director:Dr Stefan Ecks T: +44 (0)131 650 6969 E: [email protected]
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MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Programme description Here in Edinburgh we have a unique perspective on the study of nationalism. Scottish nationalism is on the rise, and the recently established national-level democratic institutions, along with the independence debate, give you a first-hand view of the cultural, historical and political background of nationalism.
This programme also addresses the conflict and oppression that can be engendered through nationalism, and the global changes that can be brought about by national identities, ideologies and interests. You’ll gain a comprehensive knowledge of the central concepts and major theories of nationalism, and identify key issues and problems through comparative and case study approaches. Along the way, you’ll be supported by expert staff and the resources of the University’s respected centres of study, such as the research centres of African Studies, Canadian Studies and South Asian Studies, and the subject areas of Politics and International Relations, Economic and Social History, and Social Anthropology.
Programme structureThe programme will be delivered through lectures, seminars, group work and guided independent study. You will complete two compulsory courses and four optional courses over two semesters, after which you will work towards an independently researched dissertation.
Compulsory courses: Theories and Theorists in Nationalism Studies; Comparative Perspectives in Nationalism Studies.
Optional courses may include: Africa in International Politics; Armed Force in Society; Comparative Territorial Politics; Contemporary War: Understanding Change and Continuity; Culture and Power; Democratization and Europeanization in Central and Eastern Europe; International Indigenous Politics; International Relations Theory; The Invention of History; The Middle East in International Politics; Nations and Nationalism; Political Economy of East Asia; Political Islam in the Middle East; The Politics of Migration in Europe; The Politics of Post-Soviet Russia; Religion and Global Society; Scotland: Social Structure and Social Change; Scottish Government and Politics; Social and Political Movements: Theory and Practice; South Asia: Culture, Politics and Economy; Supervised Readings in Nationalism Studies; War and Morality.
Career opportunitiesThe programme is the ideal foundation for advanced study and a possible academic career. In addition, the transferable skills you gain in areas such as communication and research will give you an edge in the employment market, whatever your eventual career.
Minimum entry requirementsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in a relevant discipline is usually required
English language requirements: see page 35
Tuition fees in 2012/13*MSc 1 yr FT: UK/EU £7,100; international £13,050
MSc 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £3,550 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Programme Director:Dr James Kennedy T: +44 (0)131 650 4250 E: [email protected]
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MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Programme description In this well-established programme, you’ll focus on analysing the activities of government, especially those policies relating to the welfare state. You’ll develop an advanced understanding of political, economic and social contexts of policy-making, and be trained in the skills needed to analyse and research policy decisions and outcomes.
The programme is popular internationally, and you’ll study in a setting where students from various backgrounds learn from the policy experience of their own and each other’s nations. As a recently devolved polity, Scotland is an exciting place to observe contemporary developments in government, and Edinburgh hosts democratic institutions that will inform your studies.
Programme structureThe programme will be delivered through lectures, seminars, group work and guided independent study. You will complete two compulsory courses and four optional courses over two semesters, after which you will work towards an independently researched dissertation.
Compulsory courses: Political Issues in Public Policy; Economic Issues in Public Policy.
Optional courses may include: Children, Childhood and Children’s Rights; Crime Justice and Public Policy; European Social Policy; Health Systems Reform and Public Private Partnerships; Labour Market Policy: International and Comparative Perspectives; Management and Budgeting in the Public Sector; Public Policy in Scotland; Social Determinants of Health and Public Policy; Social Inequality and Social Protection; Multi-level Democracy and Public Policy.
Career opportunities
For anyone who intends to work in policy-relevant professions, this degree provides a recognised qualification that can lead to an enhanced range of employment opportunities and further study. Past students have gone on to employment in the Scottish Government, social research, housing associations, local government, and in other public and private sector bodies, both locally and internationally. You will develop a range of highly transferable skills, such as communication and project management, which can be applied to roles in any field.
Minimum entry requirementsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in a relevant discipline is usually required.
English language requirements: see page 35
Tuition fees in 2012/13*MSc 1 yr FT: UK/EU £7,100; international £13,050
MSc 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £3,550 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Programme Director:Dr Daniel Clegg T: +44 (0)131 650 3998 E: [email protected]
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MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Programme description Science, technology and innovation are central to contemporary society, solving and creating challenges in equal measure. In this interdisciplinary programme, you’ll gain an introduction to the role of science, technology and innovation in society, and develop a practical appreciation of the latest approaches and insights. We host one of the leading international centres of interdisciplinary research and teaching in science, technology and innovation studies, which means you’ll be studying as part of a vibrant community of scholars.
You’ll be able to call on the expertise of our highly regarded academic staff, particularly in the areas of the sociology and social history of science and technology; the sociology and economics of the life sciences and medicine; the social shaping of technology; science and technology for international development; the management of technology and innovation; and the politics of public engagement with science and technology.
Programme structureThe programme will be delivered through lectures, seminars, group work and guided independent study. You will complete four compulsory courses and a number of optional courses over two semesters, after which you will work towards an independently researched dissertation.
Compulsory courses: Science, Knowledge and Expertise; Understanding Technology; Innovation Systems Theory and Practice; Risk Regulation and Governance.
Optional courses may include: Supervised Reading in Science and Technology Studies; Internet Society and Economy; ICT for Development; Foundations of Science, Technology and Development; Genetics, Nature and Society; Social Dimensions of Systems and Synthetic Biology; Energy Policy and Politics; Sociology of Environment and Risk; Anthropology and International Health; Belief, Thought and Language; Contemporary Social Theory; Consumption, Exchange, Technology: The Anthropology of Economic Processes; Global Environmental Politics; Magic, Science and Healing; Multi-Level Democracy and Public Policy; Political Issues in Public Policy.
Career opportunitiesThis programme will equip you with general and specific research skills that can be used as the basis of doctoral research, potentially leading to an academic career. You will also gain a highly regarded qualification that can give you an advantage in gaining roles in both the public and private sectors. You will develop a range of highly transferable skills, such as communication and project management, which can be applied to roles in any field.
Minimum entry requirementsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in a relevant discipline is usually required.
English language requirements: see page 35
Tuition fees in 2012/13*MSc 1 yr FT: UK/EU £7,100; international £13,050
MSc 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £3,550 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Programme Director: Dr Sarah Parry T: +44 (0)131 650 6395 E: [email protected]
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MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Programme description This programme draws on the University’s long-standing reputation for excellence in medicine, science and engineering, and one of the UK’s largest groupings of high quality social scientists.
The MSc in Science, Technology and International Development is designed to equip students with an advanced interdisciplinary understanding of the historical, sociological, political and policy aspects of science and technology as they relate to international development. The programme provides a conceptual and policy-oriented approach. Students may gain development-focused and practical experience through optional courses on research methods and analysis. There may also be opportunities to undertake work-based projects with development agencies.
Students will undertake dissertation research with the guidance of a member of staff.
Programme structureThe programme will be delivered through lectures, seminars and group work. You will undertake dissertation research with the guidance of a member of staff.
You will complete three compulsory courses and three optional courses.
Compulsory courses: Politics and Theory of International Development; Foundations of Science Technology and Development; and either Science, Knowledge and Expertise or Understanding Technology.
Optional courses may include: Anthropology of Food; Anthropology of Pharmaceuticals; Climate Change: Justice and Responsibility; Consumption, Exchange, Technology: the Anthropology of Economic Processes; Development Research Methods; Energy Policy and Politics; Gender and Development; Genetics, Nature and Society; Globalisation; Governing Mineral Extraction in Africa; ICT for Development; Internet, Society and Economy; Interpreting Development: Institutions and Practices; Magic, Science and Healing; Management of R&D and Product Innovation; Management of Sustainable Development.
Career opportunitiesThis programme will prepare you for specialised practical work in international development or further academic study. The opportunity of undertaking an internship with an international development project can prove invaluable in establishing your career. You will also develop a range of highly transferable skills, such as communication and project management, which can be applied to roles in any field.
Minimum entry requirementsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in a relevant discipline is usually required.
English language requirements: see page 35
Tuition fees in 2012/13*MSc 1 yr FT: UK/EU £7,100; international £13,050
MSc 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £3,550 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Programme Director:Gian Marco Campagnolo T: +44 (0)131 651 4273 E: [email protected]
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MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Programme description Whether your aim is to explore the possibilities of doctoral research or add anthropological expertise to your existing professional skills, this degree offers an intensive introduction to social anthropology. We provide a programme of study that will enable you to engage reflexively with the particularities of your own cultural and social context as well as with the possibilities inherent in cross-cultural comparison. Working within a rich and active research culture, we shall explore the distinctive nature of social anthropology and its contribution to a critical and informed understanding of the contemporary world – a world reflected in the diversity of our students and the wide variety of our research/teaching interests. Courses range from those offering an overview of theories and theorists to those examining specific issues such as kinship, gender, development and religion.
Programme structureThe programme will be delivered through lectures, seminars, group work and guided independent study. You will complete four compulsory courses and two optional courses over two semesters, after which you will work towards an independently researched dissertation.
Compulsory courses: An Introduction to Anthropological Theory; The Ethnography Seminar plus two courses chosen from the following: Anthropological Theory; Belief, Thought and Language; Consumption, Exchange, Technology: the Anthropology of Economic Processes; Culture and Power: the Anthropology of Political Processes; Kinship: Structure and Process; Ritual and Religion.
Optional courses may include: Cultures of Human Rights and Humanitarianism; The Politics of Identity in South Asia; Anthropology of Health and Healing; East Central Africa; Anthropological Approaches to Shamanism and Spirit Possession; Himalayan Ethnography; The Anthropology of Landscape; Contemporary Hunter-Gatherers; Happiness: Cross-Cultural Perspectives; The Invention of History; Southeast Asia; Anthropology and International Health; Visual Anthropology; Society and Development; Anthropology of Death; Indigenous Peoples of Lowland South America.
Career opportunitiesPast students of this programme have gone on to doctoral research in anthropology, while others have been very successful in securing places both in the UK and overseas in a wide variety of careers – from journalism to working in non-governmental organisations. You will also develop a range of highly transferable skills, such as communication and project management, which can be applied to roles in any field.
Minimum entry requirementsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in a relevant discipline is usually required, though no previous training in anthropology is required.
English language requirements: see page 35
Tuition fees in 2012/13*MSc 1 yr FT: UK/EU £7,100; international £13,050
MSc 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £3,550 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Programme Director:Dr Dimitri Tsintjilonis T: +44 (0)131 650 3934 E: [email protected]
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MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
PgCert 2 yrs PT (UK/EU students only)
Programme description Designed to provide a firm foundation in the theory, philosophy and methods of social research, this intensive programme also offers you the opportunity to develop an area of specialism within the social sciences. It combines compulsory training in a combination of quantitative and qualitative social research skills with the essentials of research design; you’ll graduate with an in-depth understanding of the key issues, approaches and techniques of research in the social sciences, and the ability to conduct quality social research of value to the public, policymakers, professionals, and the academic community.
Practical application of your skills is also a priority, and you will have the option to base your dissertation on work-based experience. Recognised as research training by the Economic and Social Research Council, the programme is also eligible for the Open Societies Foundation grant scheme.
The masters degree comprises six courses and a dissertation. A Postgraduate Certificate in Social Research is also available, consisting of three taught training courses studied part time.
Programme structureThe programme will be delivered through lectures, seminars, group work and guided independent study. You will complete three compulsory courses and three optional courses (compulsory courses only for the PgCert option). MSc students will also produce an independently researched dissertation, which may be based on a placement you undertake at a workplace of your choosing.
Compulsory courses: Research Skills in the Social Sciences: Data Collection; Core Quantitative Data Analysis for Social Research; Research Design.
Optional courses may include: Optional courses can be taken from those offered within the School under other programmes. Further research training courses may include: Analysing Qualitative Data; Comparative Analysis Of Social And Public Policy; Conducting Research Interviews; Contemporary Social Theory; Documents Of Life; Explanation And Understanding In Social And Political Research; Intermediate Inferential Statistics; Listening To Children: Research And Consultation; Qualitative Methods: Ethnographic Fieldwork; Reflexivity In Qualitative Research; Survey Methods And Data.
Career opportunitiesThis programme will equip you with research skills that can be used as the basis of doctoral research, potentially leading to an academic career. Past students have also found research positions in both the public and private sectors. You will develop a range of highly transferable skills, such as communication and project management, which can be applied to roles in any field.
Minimum entry requirementsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in social sciences is usually required.
English language requirements: see page 35
Tuition fees in 2012/13*MSc 1 yr FT: UK/EU £7,100; international £13,050
MSc 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £3,550 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Programme Director:Dr Sotiria Grek T: +44 (0)131 651 3181 E: [email protected]
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Master of Social Work/Diploma in Social Work 2 yrs FT
Programme description This programme offers you a professional qualification recognised by the Scottish Social Services Council and the General Social Care Council, and eligibility for registration as a social worker. Studying within the prestigious School of Social & Political Science, you’ll gain a fundamental understanding of the theory and practice that underpins all work in the field, splitting your time between theoretical learning on campus and practical work in various learning environments.
The programme is approved by the Scottish Social Services Council, complies with the Scottish Requirements for Social Work Training and enables you to meet the Standards in Social Work Education and the Key Capabilities in Child Care and Protection. It is also recognised as a professional qualification in social work across the world, including the United States and Canada.
Programme structureYou will study over two years, with periods of practice learning in both years. You will complete six courses in your first year and three in your second year, at the end of which you will present your dissertation.
First year courses: Social Work in Communities; Social Work with Individuals and Families; Understanding Care and Control in Social Work; Working with Self & Others 1: Skills, Theories & Methods; Doing Social Work Research; Professional Social Work Practice 1.
Second year courses: Working with Risk, Trust and Complexity in Social Work; Professional Social Work Practice 2; Dissertation.
Career opportunitiesThis programme qualifies you to practise as a social worker. Many of our students go on to work in diverse settings in social work practice, training, research, government and in the public, private and voluntary sectors. You will also develop a range of highly transferable skills, such as communication and project management, which can be applied to roles in any field.
Minimum entry requirementsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in a relevant discipline is usually preferred, but other qualifications may be considered.
You must be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of social work and a sound motivation to train as a social worker, preferably through a period of paid or voluntary work in a social-care or social-work setting.
You will normally have at least one year’s workplace experience before applying. You may still be considered for a place without social work or social care experience if you have other work or professional experience. You will be expected to demonstrate ability to transfer your learning and experience, and to manage complex relationships in personal or work contexts.
English language requirements: see page 35
Tuition fees in 2012/13*2 yrs FT: UK/EU £5,750 per year; international £13,050 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Programme Director:Dr Autumn Roesch-Marsh T: +44 (0)131 651 3870 E: [email protected]
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MSc 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
PgDip 1 yr PT (UK/EU students only)
Programme description As home to some of the fastest-growing economies in the world as well as 40 per cent of the world’s poor, South Asia presents a number of perturbing questions. This programme, a rewarding combination of theory and practice, examines the complex dynamics of international development and how they play out in South Asia, with particular focus on Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Drawing from the cross-disciplinary expertise of staff at our renowned Centre for South Asian Studies, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the issues that confront this fascinating region, such as the rising number of poor despite economic growth, joblessness, demographic and agrarian transition, the analysis of conflict, governance and human rights.
You will examine the politics of international development, contextualise the processes that have shaped underdevelopment in South Asia, and analyse the strategies designed to address South Asia’s developmental challenges.
Programme structureThe programme will be delivered through lectures, seminars, group work and guided independent study. You will complete two compulsory courses and four optional courses over two semesters, after which you will work towards an independently researched dissertation. Students have an opportunity for eight-week work placements with more than 20 organisations based in India, Nepal and the UK.
Compulsory courses: Politics and Theories of International Development; South Asia: Roots of Poverty and Development.
Optional courses may include: Analysing Development Aid; Anthropology and International Health; Conflict, Development and the State; Contemporary South Asian Issues and Debates; Gender and Development; Global Health and Infectious Diseases; Globalisation; Himalayan Ethnography; International Perspectives on Education and Training; Interpreting Development: Institutions and Practices; Mystical Islam; Politics of Historiography in Postcolonial South Asia; Politics of Identity in South Asia; Religion and Global Society; Roots of South Asian Poverty and Development; South Asia: Culture, Economy, Politics; South Asian Nationalism; South Asian Studies: Conceptual and Theoretical Underpinnings.
Career opportunitiesThis is an ideal qualification if you are interested in pursuing a career in development agencies, consultancy, the public sector, UN agencies, NGOs, private business and think-tanks. You may also apply your skills to doctoral research. You will develop a range of highly transferable skills, such as communication and project management, which can be applied to roles in any field.
Minimum entry requirementsA UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent (www.ed.ac.uk/international/country), in social sciences is usually required. You may be accepted with a degree in humanities or physical sciences, subject to appraisal by the Programme Director. Professional experience may compensate for academic qualifications that do not meet the usual requirements.
English language requirements: see page 35
Tuition fees in 2012/13*MSc 1 yr FT: UK/EU £7,100; international £13,050
MSc 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £3,550 per year
PgDip 1 yr PT: UK/EU £2,370
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Programme Director:Dr Jeevan Sharma T: +44 (0)131 651 1760 E: [email protected]
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Research at the School of Social & Political Science
We offer a mix of research degrees – MSc by
Research, MPhil and PhD – across the following
areas:
• African Studies
• Canadian Studies
• International Public Health Policy
• Politics (including International Relations)
• Science, Technology & Innovation Studies
• Social Anthropology
• Social Policy
• Sociology
• Sociology & Anthropology of Health & Illness
• Socio-Cultural Studies
• South Asian Studies
• Social Work
Subjects and disciplinesPolitics and International RelationsResearch in Politics and International Relations
explores the theory, practice and ethics of
politics and governance. We cover a broad
area of expertise, from local policy to global
governance, political theory to empirical
studies, constructivism to rational choice
approaches.
Much of our work focuses on the exciting
challenges posed by new institutional settings:
devolution, European integration, and
multilateral cooperation. Empirical research is
complemented by strong political theory,
analysing issues of justice, rights and legitimacy
in European and international relations. We
also address challenges of governance in
environmental, security, migration, health and
finance policy. We specialise in the
comparative politics of countries in Europe,
Russia, Africa and North America.
Science, Technology and Innovation StudiesThe University of Edinburgh has an
international reputation in all aspects of the
study of science, technology and innovation in
society. With the founding of the Science
Studies Unit in 1964 came pioneering work in
the sociology of scientific knowledge. Likewise,
the establishment of the Research Centre for
Social Sciences in 1984 produced innovative
and interdisciplinary research, public policy
advice and consultancy on the socio-economic
aspects of technology and innovation.
Our research is now organised through the
Institute for the Study of Science, Technology
and Innovation and its core groups: the
Science Studies Unit; the Research Centre for
Social Sciences; and Innogen, the ESRC Centre
for Social and Economic Research on
Innovation in Genomics.
Social AnthropologySocial Anthropology at Edinburgh has a thriving
research culture, bringing together academic
staff, a lively and cosmopolitan body of
postgraduate researchers, and a growing
number of postdoctoral fellows. In recent years
we have won significant external funding from
the Economic and Social Research Council, the
Arts and Humanities Research Council, the
British Academy, and the Leverhulme Trust, as
well as non-academic partners such as the
Department for International Development.
We have an excellent record of success in
recent ESRC and British Academy Postdoctoral
Fellowship schemes.
Our strengths include: the anthropology of
politics; kinship, personhood and ritual; film,
media and the aesthetic; anthropology in
practice; and medical anthropology.
Social PolicyResearch in Social Policy is organised in three
groups. Work, Economy and Welfare explores
the relationship between trends in modern
welfare states, resource allocation and labour
markets. Much of the work conducted is
cross-national and/or comparative in nature.
The group is strongly involved in the EU
Network of Excellence in Reconciling Work
and Welfare.
The Policy and Governance group provides a
social policy perspective to the University’s
work on socio-legal studies, governance,
devolution studies and public sector
management, working in collaboration with
colleagues in Politics and Sociology and also
with the Law School, the Business School and
the Institute of Governance.
The Families, Children and Welfare group
explores aspects of family relationships,
childhood and youth studies that can be
applied to policy research and practice. This
group has strong ties with the Centre for
Research on Families and Relationships and the
Child and Youth Studies Network at Edinburgh
University.
Social WorkAs social work academics, we see our role as
not only producing research and pursuing
scholarship, but also encouraging the use of
research in practice.
Although we conduct a large amount of our
research in Scotland, reflecting our core
interest in legislation, policy and practice here,
we also have a commitment to research in the
European and wider international arena. This
wider approach is demonstrated by the
research carried out by our PhD students.
We have been involved in a range of research
projects on topics as diverse as children’s
hearings, the de-institutionalisation of care for
adults with learning disabilities, and youth
justice.
SociologyOur work focuses on the interweaving of
individual lives, social processes and
historical change. Edinburgh is one of the
world’s leading centres of the empirical
study and theorisation of the complex
matrices of the negotiation, attribution and
mobilisation of identity’s ‘national’ aspects.
Closely linked to our work on identity and
auto/biography is research emphasising
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intimate relations, reproduction and processes
of marginalisation.
Edinburgh’s leading role in ‘social studies of
finance’ is well recognised. This new field
directly addresses the technicality of financial
markets. ‘Critical sociology’ – the re-
examination of the foundations of the
discipline – remains a theme of much of our
work. The area is an increasing focus of events
and symposia, including our annual Goffman
Lecture.
Research centresAcademy of GovernmentThe Academy of Government prepares
students and professionals for leadership roles
in the public sector, international organisations
and the voluntary sector, and pursues research
on all the major issues of public policy.
The Academy draws on the spirit of the
Scottish Enlightenment – a period that was
the seedbed for much of the subsequent
thinking of the western world.
We seek to generate ideas about the most
pressing public policy problems; to undertake
high-quality research that has an impact on
public services and ultimately improves the
quality of life of citizens; and to reach out to
local, national and international communities.
We have strong links with the Scottish, UK,
European and international policy community.
Centre of African StudiesFounded in 1963, we are the only academic
unit in Scotland dedicated to the study of
Africa. Drawing on a proud history of links
between Scotland and Africa, from the 19th
century missionaries who played a major role
in southern Africa to 20th-century African
leaders, such as Julius Nyerere, who studied at
Edinburgh, the Centre of African Studies brings
together African expertise from across the
University of Edinburgh, Scotland, and beyond.
Centre of Canadian StudiesWe offer opportunities to develop research
projects that focus directly on Canada or study
Canada in relation to broader research on the
Arctic, Scotland, the UK, Europe, North
America and developing regions. Our
interdisciplinary approach provides
opportunities for joint supervision with experts
from across the University.
The Centre’s activities are currently supported
by the Social Sciences and Humanities
Research Council of Canada, the Foundation
for Canadian Studies in the UK, and Foreign
Affairs & International Trade Canada.
Centre for Narrative & Auto/Biographical StudiesNABS brings together people interested in all
aspects of narrative and all forms of auto/
biographical representation, from talk to
transcribed text, from photographs to
memorial sites, from verbal introductions to
hagiography, from letters and cards to friends
to memoirs and autobiographies, from
obituaries to painted portraits, from academic
biography to sculpture, and more. NABS is
committed to theoretical and methodological
openness, rather than being associated with
any particular approach.
NABS is an interdisciplinary research centre
launched in October 2006, and is also the
base for the Scottish & Northern Narratives
Network, which organises regular seminars
and workshops on narrative themes.
Centre for Research on Families and RelationshipsThe Centre for Research on Families and
Relationships is a partnership between six
Scottish universities: Edinburgh, Aberdeen,
Glasgow, Glasgow Caledonian, Highland and
Islands, and Stirling.
We produce, stimulate and disseminate high
quality social research based on qualitative
and quantitative approaches. Our research
programmes encompass diverse themes and
inform policy, practice and debate in Scotland,
the UK and internationally.
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Centre of South Asian StudiesThe Centre of South Asian Studies is one of the
major UK research centres focused on the
affairs of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal,
Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Whatever the topic,
staff at the Centre work with students to make
the study of South Asia come alive. In addition
to a weekly seminar (offering graduate
students, staff, and leading figures from across
the world the opportunity to be heard in
Edinburgh), the Centre organises workshops
and conferences on topical themes.
The Criminal Justice Social Work Development Centre for ScotlandThe Criminal Justice Social Work Development
Centre is a national resource providing a range
of services to those working in, or concerned
about, criminal and youth justice social work
services.
We work in partnership with statutory and
voluntary sector service providers, and with
central government and government agencies,
to identify, promote, develop and disseminate
good practice and management all based on
the best available evidence.
Europa InstituteFounded in 1968, The Europa Institute is one of
the most active and long-established specialist
centres for advanced study of European
integration. The Institute brings together
world-class scholars on EU law, politics and
policy, and supports a vibrant community of
early career research fellows and postgraduate
students. Our work straddles the School of
Social and Political Science and the School
of Law.
The Institute is a pre-eminent centre for the
study of the European Union and enjoys close
collaborations with leading research scholars in
European Union studies and practitioners from
across the world.
The Europa Institute has been designated a
Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence by the
European Commission in recognition of its high
quality research and teaching.
Global Development AcademyThe Global Development Academy has been
created to harness the University’s international
teaching, research and partnerships to ensure
the University of Edinburgh plays a role in
transforming the world.
Researchers at the School of Social and Political
Science work at the heart of the Global
Development Academy, teaching the majority
of the Academy’s MSc programmes and
supervising its PhD students, who typically
work on interdisciplinary research projects.
Global Public Health UnitThe Global Public Health Unit provides a broad
focus on population health and the factors that
influence it at a national, regional and global
level. The Unit is a leading centre for research
examining health systems and global
governance, the commercial sector and public
health, social determinants of health and
public policy, and science, advocacy and health
policy.
Innogen – ESRC Centre for Social and Economic Research on Innovation in GenomicsAt Innogen we investigate the far-reaching
impacts of the new life sciences. Innogen has
an international perspective on the life sciences
with a distinctive focus on globalisation and
particular expertise in empirical research on life
sciences innovation in Africa, India and China in
addition to Europe and the US.
Our research examines how good ideas in the
life sciences can be turned into real-life
solutions. We also investigate how these new
developments are regulated, asking whether
and how radical change in regulatory systems
could deliver more public benefits faster, while
ensuring that the public has the opportunity to
voice any concerns about new technology.
Institute of GovernanceThe Institute of Governance is a centre of
research expertise on multi-level politics and
territorial identity with strong links with the
University’s Public Policy Network and the
Europa Institute. Research activity spans four
key areas – nationalism and identity; territorial
politics; public policy; and elections, public
opinion and parties – and our researchers are
engaged in a wide range of projects and
networks in these fields.
Just World InstituteThe Just World Institute was founded in 2008
to foster interdisciplinary research into the
global challenges facing the international
order. Our expertise spans political science,
international relations, philosophy, social
anthropology, law, sociology, geography,
economics, criminology, business management,
African studies and South Asian studies. The
Institute also coordinates social science
research collaborations with Edinburgh’s
world-class researchers in geosciences
and medicine.
Our work addresses interconnected themes:
global justice and human rights; security,
conflict and peace; and environment, natural
resources and climate change.
The Institute has an Ethics Forum, which
supports academic and public debate on the
ethical dimensions of contemporary concerns,
with standing groups addressing the research
and teaching themes of the University’s Global
Academies.
Migration and Citizenship Research GroupThe Migration and Citizenship Research Group
brings together staff and postgraduate
research students from across the social
sciences: Human Geography, Law, Politics,
Social Anthropology, Sociology and Social
Policy.
The Research Group has an international focus,
with members conducting research on global
issues such as migration, cultural diversity,
integration, citizenship, transnationalism, rights
and development. We have a lively group of
postgraduate research students who organise
discussion groups and workshops.
Public Policy NetworkThe Public Policy Network aims to promote
communication and collaboration among
researchers, policymakers and practitioners.
The Network exists as a resource for individuals
and organisations developing, commissioning,
conducting and debating policy-relevant
research. It also serves as a reference point for
those looking for an expert opinion on a
particular issue.
Public sessions and other events raise and
debate issues of common concern to policy
researchers, policymakers, professionals and
practitioners as well as the general public, and
are usually led by one or more guest speakers.
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PhD 3 yrs FT (6 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
MPhil 2 yrs FT (4 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Research environment
Since its foundation in 1962, the Centre of African Studies (CAS) has
expanded research activities from its core disciplines of history, politics,
social anthropology and education to include many other fields,
including law, business and management studies, sociology, gender
studies, environment and development, and religious studies.
As well as having access to a wide range of methodological courses and
training resources in the School of Social and Political Science, you are
encouraged to get involved with the fortnightly student-led methods
and research seminar series.
Outstanding collections
The city and the University have superb resources for the study of Africa.
The National Library of Scotland has major collections relating to Africa,
especially through the Church of Scotland’s mission papers. The
University Library has built up one of the finest collections of African
studies texts in the UK. Through the UK’s Standing Conference on Library
Materials on Africa, the library additionally has an obligation to maintain
collections on Zambia and Malawi. CAS organises weekly seminars for
visiting scholars and holds an annual international conference.
Tuition fees in 2012/13*
PhD 3 yrs FT: UK/EU £3,828 per year; international £11,450 per year
PhD 6 yrs PT: UK/EU £1,914 per year
MPhil 2 yrs FT: UK/EU £3,838 per year; international £11,450 per year
MPhil 4 yrs PT: UK/EU £1,914 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees
see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Contact
Professor Paul Nugent, Director, Centre of African Studies
T: +44 (0)131 650 3879 E: [email protected]
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PhD 3 yrs FT (6 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
MPhil 2 yrs FT (4 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
The Centre of Canadian Studies (CCS) is internationally recognised as a
leading European centre for the interdisciplinary study of Canada. The
Centre has particular strengths in the following research areas:
•Aboriginal politics, society and culture
•Language politics
•Multilevel and circumpolar governance
•Multiculturalism
•Nationalism
•Constitutional studies
•Deliberative democracy
•Canadian social movements
•Canadian politics
•Comparative public policy in Canada, UK and Europe
•Comparative research on Canada, Africa and South Asia
•Comparative research on Canada and Scotland.
We offer doctoral co-supervision with specialists in Politics &
International Relations, Sociology, Social Policy, Social Anthropology,
Social Work, History, Celtic and Scottish Studies, English Literature
and Law.
Research environment
CCS offers postgraduate students regular supervision in addition to a
range of graduate training courses in addition to generous University
support services. Doctoral students can also apply to tutor
undergraduate Canadian Studies courses.
CCS is located in a newly refurbished building that has excellent
graduate workspace and communal areas for informal meetings. You
will enjoy the benefits of regular interdisciplinary ‘Open Research
Seminars’, a range of specialist conferences on Canada and easy access
to research facilities at the National Library of Scotland. You will also
have regular opportunities for special seminars with high-profile
Canadian leaders and visiting scholars.
Tuition fees in 2012/13*
PhD 3 yrs FT: UK/EU £3,828 per year; international £11,450 per year
PhD 6 yrs PT: UK/EU £1,914 per year
MPhil 2 yrs FT: UK/EU £3,838 per year; international £11,450 per year
MPhil 4 yrs PT: UK/EU £1,914 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees
see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Contact
Dr Richard Baxstrom
T: +44 (0)131 650 4051 E: [email protected]
You may also be interested in:
Politics & International Relations (p28); Social Anthropology (p29);
Sociology (p30); Human Geography (see GeoSciences Prospectus);
Cultural Studies (see Edinburgh College of Art Prospectus); Divinity;
History; Law; International Business (see Business School Prospectus);
Public Health Sciences or Global Health (see Medicine and Veterinary
Medicine Prospectus); Comparative Literature (see Literatures,
Languages & Cultures Prospectus).
You may also be interested in:
Cultural Studies or Art (see Edinburgh College of Art Prospectus);
History; English Literature, Comparative Literature or Film Studies (see
Literatures, Languages & Cultures Prospectus).
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MSc by Research Public Health Policy 1 yr FT (1–3 yrs PT available for
UK/EU students)
The Global Public Health Unit (GPHU) was established to carry out and
disseminate research in health policy, and provide exceptional
postgraduate teaching. Focusing on the principles of equity, access and
universality, we have gained an international reputation for the quality
and social relevance of our research.
Our work covers five main areas:
•public-private partnerships and marketisation
•globalisation and health
•comparative health systems
•the role of pharmaceuticals in health services and clinical research
•regulation, intellectual property, and freedom of information.
GPHU staff have a history of conducting outstanding research and of
playing a leading role in debates around the impact of current policies
on public health and social inequalities. We contribute to the world’s
leading peer-reviewed journals and to professional journals, as well as
the wider media.
Research environment
We offer students wishing to study towards a PhD a supportive research
environment with senior academics and research fellows working
together on team-based projects. Students studying for the PhD are
encouraged to contribute to GHPU’s ongoing projects.
All postgraduate researching Public Health Policy are encouraged to
take part in seminars and to take advantage of training courses run at
School, College, and University level.
Tuition fees in 2012/13*
PhD 3 yrs FT: UK/EU £3,828 per year; international £11,450 per year
PhD 6 yrs PT: UK/EU £1,914 per year
MSc by Research 1 yr FT: UK/EU £5,750; international £13,050
MSc by Research 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £2,875 per year
MSc by Research 3 yrs PT: UK/EU £1,920 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees
see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Contact
Dr Mark Hellowell
T: +44 (0)131 651 1330 E: [email protected]
MEdiCAl AnTHroPoloGyMSc by Research 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
This programme will enable you to join the key debates on
contemporary medical anthropology and sociology, apply analytical
tools drawn from social theory, select anthropological or sociological
research methods for use in health-related settings and develop a
research agenda.
You will follow taught courses, and receive hands-on training in social
research skills. You will also complete an individually supervised project
on a topic of your choice. Students often progress to a PhD in Social
Anthropology, but the MSc can also be taken as a standalone degree.
The dissertation will constitute the main work in which you
demonstrate your learning. It normally takes the form of an extended
research proposal with the following components: a literature review;
an outline of the specific questions to be addressed; a statement of
research design and methods to be employed; a discussion of the
practical, political and ethical issues affecting the conduct of the
research; a presentation of the schedule for the research, and its
estimated budget.
Where the programme is taken as a standalone degree, the dissertation
normally includes a component of data collection and analysis, or
selection of theoretical documents and analysis.
This interdisciplinary MSc by Research is an opportunity to develop a
specialisation in an area of medical sociology or anthropology. On
completion of the programme you will be able to articulate your own
approach to theories and methodologies in medical sociology; think
creatively about the social dynamics of health and healing in local and
global perspectives; and think from both medical and social science
perspectives.
Tuition fees in 2012/13*
MSc by Research 1 yr FT: UK/EU £5,750; international £13,050
MSc by Research 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £2,875 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees
see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Contact
Dr Stefan Ecks
T: +44 (0)131 650 6969 E: [email protected]
Kaitlin McCormick
From: Ontario, Canada
Studying: PhD Canadian Studies
“Living in Edinburgh has been a hugely rewarding experience.
The city has much to offer in terms of research resources, and
it is also a great place to live as a student.”
You may also be interested in:
Organisation Studies (see Business School Prospectus).
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PhD 3 yrs FT (6 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
MSc by Research 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Our Politics and International Relations department has close links with
cross-disciplinary and internationally recognised research centres. Major
research focuses include:
•sub-state and supranational dimensions of politics and public policy
•the impact of devolution in the UK and elsewhere, and the
constitution and governance of the European Union
•international politics: changing relations, the new security agenda,
transatlantic relations, political economy, migration politics and global
governance
•nationalism, democratic transition, civil society and institution-building
•health, welfare, environment, competition, migrations and citizenship,
and equal opportunities policies
•political theory, especially war ethics, environmental ethics, and
theories of freedom
This programme includes courses in research design and methodology
skills. The Graduate School provides a suite of ESRC-recognised research
training courses for social science students across the University. We
have an exciting package of flexible web-based training courses in line
with the increased emphasis on ongoing advanced training throughout
the course of doctoral studies.
Tuition fees in 2012/13*
PhD 3 yrs FT: UK/EU £3,828 per year; international £11,450 per year
PhD 6 yrs PT: UK/EU £1,914 per year
MSc by Research 1 yr FT: UK/EU £5,750; international £13,050
MSc by Research 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £2,875 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees
see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Contact
Dr Juliet Kaarbo
T: +44 (0)131 650 4252 E: [email protected]
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PhD 3 yrs FT (6 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
MSc by Research 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
The University of Edinburgh has an international reputation as a leading
centre of research in science and technology studies (STS).
Edinburgh scholars work around the globe on the social and historical
aspects of developments in science and technology. Particular strengths
in research:
•the history and philosophy of science
•the social shaping of technology
•the history of medicine, including psychiatry
•the politics of controversies and public engagement with science and
technology
•science, technology and gender
•the sociology of financial markets and emissions trading schemes
•innovation in biotechnology and the life sciences
•the development and use of information and communication
technologies
•innovation for sustainability
•science and technology in developing countries.
PhD students will usually follow our MSc by Research in STS for their first
year. This comprises specialist courses, as well as training in research
methods. By the end of this year, you will have completed a full research
proposal.
You will join the lively research community and participate in regular
seminars and workshops, and, if a PhD student, an annual retreat.
Frequent seminars and lectures by visiting scholars provide opportunities
for contacts beyond the University.
Research library and archive facilities in Edinburgh are outstanding. All
research students are members of the Graduate School of Social and
Political Science, with full access to the Graduate School’s facilities in the
Chrystal Macmillan Building. Other library and archive facilities include
the University Library, the National Library of Scotland and the Scottish
Records Office. Proximity to the Scottish Parliament and other
institutions of national government provides further research
opportunities.
Tuition fees in 2012/13*
PhD 3 yrs FT: UK/EU £3,828 per year; international £11,450 per year
PhD 6 yrs PT: UK/EU £1,914 per year
MSc by Research 1 yr FT: UK/EU £5,750; international £13,050
MSc by Research 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £2,875 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees
see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Contact
Dr Jane Calvert
T: +44 (0)131 650 2843 E: [email protected]
You may also be interested in:
African Studies (p26); Canadian Studies (p26); French, German,
Italian, Japanese, Hispanic Studies or Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies
(see Literatures, Languages & Cultures Prospectus); History.
You may also be interested in:
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PhD 3 yrs FT (6 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
MSc by Research 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Our Social Anthropology department is an international centre of
excellence for postgraduate training, recognised as one of the premier
research departments in the UK. Applied research includes policy-
related work on asylum seekers, NGOs, sustainable development and
participatory rights. Our regional expertise is not confined to Scotland
and the UK but includes Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia,
Southeast Asia, East Asia, and North and South America. Particular
research strengths include:
•law and justice
•politics, governance and the state
•nationalism and citizenship
•war, violence and displacement
•medicine and health
•science and technology studies
•history and theory of anthropology
•development and environment
•kinship and relatedness
•death and the limits of the body
•material culture, identity and memory
•contemporary hunter-gatherers
•linguistic anthropology
•urban anthropology
•anthropology of landscape.
The PhD programme combines work on your thesis project, usually
based on long-term fieldwork, with systematic training in
anthropological and social research skills. Research training is also
available in the form of our MSc by Research. The Graduate School
provides a suite of ESRC-recognised research training courses for
social-science students across the University. We are developing an
exciting package of flexible web-based training courses in line with the
increased emphasis on ongoing training throughout the course of
doctoral studies.
Tuition fees in 2012/13*
PhD 3 yrs FT: UK/EU £3,828 per year; international £11,450 per year
PhD 6 yrs PT: UK/EU £1,914 per year
MSc by Research 1 yr FT: UK/EU £5,750; international £13,050
MSc by Research 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £2,875 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees
see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Contact
Dr Richard Baxstrom
T: +44 (0)131 650 4051 E: [email protected]
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PhD 3 yrs FT (6 yrs PT for UK/EU students)
MSc by Research 1yr FT (2 yrs PT for UK/EU students)
The Social Policy department at the University of Edinburgh is one of
the most respected in the UK and among the front rank for the quality
of its teaching and research. We offer postgraduate supervision across
the whole subject range, with particular expertise in comparative policy
studies, childhood studies, family policy, public sector management and
socio-legal studies.
Our approach is research-led but student-focused teaching. There is an
active programme of seminars and workshops for research students
and staff.
Edinburgh’s excellent library facilities and the presence of the
headquarters of many public, voluntary and private organisations,
including the Scottish Parliament, make the city the perfect place to
undertake research on social and public policy.
Tuition fees in 2012/13*
PhD 3 yrs FT: UK/EU £3,828 per year; international £11,450 per year
PhD 6 yrs PT: UK/EU £1,914 per year
MSc by Research 1 yr FT: UK/EU £5,750; international £13,050
MSc by Research 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £2,875 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees
see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Contact
Dr Mark Hellowell
T: +44 (0)131 651 1330 E: [email protected]
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Science & Technology Studies (p28); South Asian Studies (p31);
History (see History, Classics & Archeaology Prospectus);
Scandinavian Studies, Scottish Ethnology, Russian, African Studies,
French, German, Hispanic Studies or Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies
(see Literatures, Languages & Cultures Prospectus).
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PhD 3 yrs FT (6 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
MSc by Research 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Our Social Work researchers have excellent links with professional and
social-work services in statutory and voluntary sectors. The research
interests of staff cover the full range of applied service specialisms and
theoretical issues in social work.
In Scotland this includes criminal justice as well as children and families,
vulnerable adults and community care and ethics.
Together with students in all disciplines across the School, you will
undertake both compulsory and optional research methods courses in
first year (and second year if part time) before proceeding with your
thesis. Each student has two supervisors with the possibility of the
second supervisor coming from an outside discipline. There are regular
group meetings, especially in year one, between staff and students. Our
work is enriched by the perspective of both international students and
UK/EU students who are experienced professionals studying part time
while working.
Tuition fees in 2012/13*
PhD 3 yrs FT: UK/EU £3,828 per year; international £11,450 per year
PhD 6 yrs PT: UK/EU £1,914 per year
MSc by Research 1 yr FT: UK/EU £5,750; international £13,050
MSc by Research 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £2,875 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees
see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Contact
Janice McGhee
T: +44 (0)131 650 3910 E: [email protected]
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PhD 3 yrs FT (6 yrs PT for UK/EU students)
MSc by Research 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Edinburgh Sociology is one of the premier research units in the UK, as
indicated by our excellent rating in the latest Research Assessment
Exercise. We have a long-standing commitment to original empirical and
theoretical work on society, and to the production of cultural and
scientific knowledge.
We work closely with other colleagues in the School and supervise many
cross-disciplinary projects. Applications are particularly welcome from
students wishing to specialise in:
•auto/biography and narrative studies
•comparative sociology
•South Asian studies
•Southern Africa
•family and intimate relations
•innovation in genomics
•medical sociology
•health and illness
•nationalism studies
•constitutional change and governance
•social studies of finance and markets
•social, cultural and feminist theory
•gender, inequality and social stratification
•work, consumption and organisations
•Scottish society and politics
•science and technology studies.
You will work with a supervisor on an original research dissertation and
participate in advanced sociology research-training workshops, work-in-
progress seminars and the writing workshop. The Graduate School
provides a suite of ESRC-recognised research training courses for
social-science students across the University. We are developing an
exciting package of flexible web-based training courses in line with the
increased emphasis on ongoing training throughout the course of
doctoral studies.
Tuition fees in 2012/13*
PhD 3 yrs FT: UK/EU £3,828 per year; international £11,450 per year
PhD 6 yrs PT: UK/EU £1,914 per year
MSc by Research 1 yr FT: UK/EU £5,750; international £13,050
MSc by Research 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £2,875 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees
see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Contact
Dr Aditya Bharadwaj
T: +44 (0)131 651 1382 E: [email protected]
You may also be interested in:
Science & Technology Studies (p28); South Asian Studies (p31);
Politics & International Relations (p28), Scandinavian Studies, Scottish
Ethnology, African Studies, Hispanic Studies or Islamic & Middle
Eastern Studies (see Literatures, Languages & Cultures Prospectus).
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PhD 3 yrs FT (6 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
MPhil 2 yrs FT (4 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
MSc by Research 1 yr FT (2 yrs PT available for UK/EU students)
Edinburgh has one of the largest concentrations of South Asianists in
the UK, constituting a wide range of expertise. Examples of our recent
research include the study of social, historical and anthropological
aspects of Joint Forest Management Agreements in India; socio-
historical research on the Indian Uprising of 1857; sociological and
human geographical aspects of secondary schooling in north India; and
sociological and anthropological aspects of pharmaceuticals in India
and Nepal.
Other cross-disciplinary areas where students are particularly welcome
include the historical and contemporary study of religion (Buddhism,
Islam, Christianity and Hinduism) and South Asian societies; gender,
family and population; nationalism and caste; the media; the South
Asian diaspora; contemporary politics and identity.
The MSc by Research in South Asian Studies offers core research skills
and conceptual grounding for a research career or further study. The
PhD and MPhil programmes combine work on an individual thesis
project with systematic training in research skills.
The University Library has many manuscripts in oriental languages
originating from the countries of the Middle East and South Asia. You
will also have access to rich library and archive resources in the
University Library (including New College’s holdings of Mission archives),
the School of Scottish Studies, the National Library of Scotland (holding
the papers of several Viceroys of India) and the Scottish National Record
Office.
The Centre for South Asian Studies also hosts a weekly research
seminar as well as regular workshops and conferences.
Tuition fees in 2012/13*
PhD 3 yrs FT: UK/EU £3,828 per year; international £11,450 per year
PhD 6 yrs PT: UK/EU £1,914 per year
MPhil 2 yrs FT: UK/EU £3,838 per year; international £11,450 per year
MPhil 4 yrs PT: UK/EU £1,914 per year
MSc by Research 1 yr FT: UK/EU £5,750; international £13,050
MSc by Research 2 yrs PT: UK/EU £2,875 per year
*Fees change annually. For the most up-to-date information about fees
see www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Contact
Dr Crispin Bates
T: +44 (0)131 650 3765 E: Crispin.Bates.ac.uk
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You may also be interested in:
Sanskrit (see Literatures, Languages & Cultures prospectus); Human
Geography (see GeoSciences Prospectus); Cultural Studies (see
Edinburgh College of Art Prospectus).
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Funding
University of Edinburgh scholarships
China Scholarships Council/University of Edinburgh Scholarships A number of scholarships for PhD study to candidates who are citizens and
residents of China.
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/china-council
College of Humanities & Social Science Studentships Studentships (fees plus stipend) and scholarships (fees only) are open to those
admitted to the first year of PhD research.
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/research-hss
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme A number of scholarships open to applicants from a developing Commonwealth
country undertaking study on certain one-year Masters programmes within the
School of Social & Political Science.
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/commonwealth-shared
Edinburgh Global Masters Scholarships A number of scholarships available to international students for masters study.
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/masters
Edinburgh Global Research Scholarships These scholarships are designed to attract high-quality international research
students to the University.
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/global-research
Edinburgh Santander Masters Scholarships Several scholarships are available to students from a number of countries for
masters study.
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/santander
Edinburgh UK/EU Masters Scholarships Scholarships for UK and EU students who have been accepted on a full-time
masters degree programme.
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/uk-masters
Graduate School Awards A number of scholarships in any discipline in Social and Political Science.
www.sps.ed.ac.uk/gradschool
The McLean Social Work Scholarship A number of small awards available for new PhD students in Social Work.
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/mclean
Principal’s Career Development PhD Scholarships A number of awards, open to UK, EU and international PhD students.
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/development
Principal’s Indian Masters Scholarships 15 scholarships are available to students from India for masters study.
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/masters-india
Other sources of funding
Commonwealth Scholarships For students who are resident in any Commonwealth country, other than the UK.
www.dfid.gov.uk/cscuk
Fulbright Scholarships Scholarships open to US graduate students in any subject wishing to study in
the UK.
www.iie.org/fulbright
Marshall Scholarships Open to outstanding US students wishing to study at any UK university for at least
two years.
www.marshallscholarship.org
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships A number of scholarships open to citizens of Canada, China, India and the US,
undertaking masters-level study in Scotland.
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/saltire
A large number of scholarships, loans and other funding schemes are available for your postgraduate studies. You can find the full range at www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding.
Awards are offered by the School of Social & Political Science, the College of Humanities & Social Science, the University of Edinburgh, the Scottish,
British and international governments and funding bodies. Below we list a selection of potential sources of financial support for postgraduate
students applying to the School of Social & Political Science.
The University of Edinburgh Graduate Discount SchemeWe offer a 10 per cent discount on postgraduate fees for all alumni who have graduated with an undergraduate degree from the University. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/discounts
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Research council awards
Research councils offer awards to masters, MPhil and PhD students in most of the Schools within the University of Edinburgh. All studentship applications from the research councils must be made through the University, through your School or College office. Awards can be made for both taught and research programmes.
Normally only those UK/EU students who have been resident in the UK for the preceding three years are eligible for a full award. For some awards, candidates who are EU nationals and are resident in the UK may be eligible for a fees-only award. www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/research-councils
Financial aid
The Canada Student Loans ProgramThe University is eligible to certify Canadian student loan applications. Full details
on eligibility and how to apply can be found online.
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/canadian-loans
The Student Awards Agency for ScotlandThis department of the Scottish Government has offered loans to postgraduate
students in the past. At time of going to press arrangements for study in
2013/14 were under review.
www.saas.gov.uk
US Student LoansThe University is eligible to certify loan applications for US loan students.
Full details on eligibility and how to apply can be found online.
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/us-loans
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Shruti Chaudhry
PhD Sociology
Edinburgh Global Research Scholarship and College of
Humanities and Social Science Research Studentship
“I learnt about the scholarships through the scholarships and student funding section of the University’s website. The scholarships
have provided me with a wonderful opportunity to study at a premier institution. I wish to work in academia in the future and so
my PhD will provide me with the necessary training and qualification to allow me to meet my goals.”
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How to applyGeneral requirementsOur normal entrance requirement for
postgraduate study is a UK 2:1 degree or its
international equivalent in a subject related to
your chosen programme. Visit www.ed.ac.uk/
international/country for information on
what is considered equivalent to a UK 2:1
degree.
Some programmes may vary, so check the
entry requirements for the specific programme
you wish to apply for.
ProcedureBefore you apply, we strongly recommend that
you contact the School to discuss your
proposed programme of study. This is
particularly important if you are interested in
research, as the School must ensure the
availability of a supervisor in your chosen field.
You should explore our website to identify your
preferred area of study and potential
supervisors. www.sps.ed.ac.uk/gradschool
You should check the key dates for
applications, and check whether a separate
application is needed for funding, then apply
online.
Apply onlineUse the ‘degree finder’ www.ed.ac.uk/pg/
degrees to navigate to your chosen
programme, and click on Apply. It’s a
straightforward process, and you’ll be able to
set up an online account, which lets you save
your application and continue at another time.
The system will alert you should you try to
submit it without completing the necessary
sections. You will also need to submit the
following documents:
•Two academic references (in certain
circumstances, particularly where an
applicant has been out of higher education
for more than five years, some programmes
may accept alternative references, e.g. from
an employer. If you think this applies to you,
please check with the relevant Programme
Director). References must be dated, signed,
and printed on official letterhead paper.
If emailed directly from the referee, they
must be sent from an official email address.
If you provide an acceptable email address
for your referee, the application system will
automatically email them to request the
reference and provide them with a link to
upload it.
•Final transcripts for all your degrees. If
you are still studying, we will accept an
interim transcript for that degree (showing
the grades you have received so far). All
transcripts should bear the official seal,
stamp or watermark of the awarding
institution. Where original documents are
not in English, a certified translation must be
provided.
•Degree certificate(s) for all your previous
degree(s), unless you are submitting a final
transcript which confirms award of degree
and final grade achieved.
•For PhD programmes a full research proposal
is required. The MPhil in Canadian Studies
and some MSc by Research programmes
may also require a research proposal or
statement; please check with the online
programme information or the Programme
Director.
Joining us from overseasInternational applicants are advised to check
the University’s website to find out more about
their visa options and our Integrated English for
Academic Purposes (IEAP) programme. Please
visit www.ed.ac.uk/international/ieap.
International agentsThe University has certified representative
agents in the following locations: Brunei,
Canada, China, Gulf Region, Hong Kong, India,
Japan, Jordan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria,
Norway, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South
Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey,
Zambia and Zimbabwe. International
applicants can use an agent to help guide
them through the application process if
necessary. Contact details for all our agents
can be found at www.ed.ac.uk/studying/
international/agents.
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All programmes, except those
noted below, require:
PhD in Politics
MSc by Research in Politics
IELTS Academic module 7.0 (with no score lower than 6.0 in each section)
TOEFL iBT 100 (with no score lower than 20 in each section).
Pearson Test of English 67 (with no score lower than 56 in each of the ‘Communicative Skills’ sections – ‘Enabling Skills’ section scores are not considered)
Cambridge CPE Grade B
Cambridge CAE Grade A
IELTS Academic module 6.5 (with no score lower than 6.0 in each section)
TOEFL iBT 92 (with no score lower than 20 in each section).
Pearson Test of English 61 (with no score lower than 56 in each of the ‘Communicative Skills’ sections – ‘Enabling Skills’ section scores are not considered)
Cambridge CPE Grade C
Cambridge CAE Grade B
Please note:
• English language requirements can be affected by government policy so please ensure you visit our website for the latest details. www.ed.ac.uk/english-requirements/pg/chss
•Your English language certificate must be no more than two years old at the beginning of your degree programme.
•A degree from an English-speaking university may be accepted in some circumstances.
•Cambridge tests are accepted only for applicants who do not need Tier 4 visas to enter the UK.
Abbreviations:
IELTS − International English Language Testing System
TOEFL iBT − Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test
CPE: Certificate of Proficiency in English
CAE: Certificate in Advanced English
English language requirements
Students whose first language is not English must show evidence of one of the qualifications listed in the right-hand side of the table below.
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Get in touchContact usFor more information about all postgraduate
programmes:
T: +44 (0)131 651 1560
For more information about our doctorate and
other research programmes, and to contact
potential supervisors, visit
www.sps.ed.ac.uk/gradschool
For more information on the Global
Development Academy, visit
www.ed.ac.uk/global-development
For more information on programmes offered
by the Centre for Research on Families and
Relationships, visit www.crft.org.uk
The Graduate School of Social & Political Science
Chrystal Macmillan Building
15A George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9LD
T: +44 (0)131 651 1560
Visit usOur postgraduate Open Day is your
opportunity to come and meet current staff
and students. Our next campus-based Open
Day takes place on Friday 23 November 2012.
For further details, please visit
www.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate-open-day.
We also run online information sessions for
prospective postgraduate students throughout
the year. To find out more, visit
www.ed.ac.uk/pg/open-day/online-events.
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Semester 1:
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Semester 2:
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Postgraduate Open Day:
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Induction Week:
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