The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh | Scotland


UCAS code: E56
Source: The University of Edinburgh website
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Diverse local nightlife
77%
HIGHVaried union activities
82%
HIGHSporty
74%
HIGHPolitical
72%
HIGHCreative
72%
HIGHNumber of students
34,275students attended last year
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66%of students are undergrads
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4%of students are part-time
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39%of students are male
Young / Mature
9%of students aged over 21
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29%of students here are from outside the UK
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Accommodation
No difficulties, landlord from this year was happy to let us stay another year.
2018, 2nd year, Civil Engineering Not Elsewhere Classified
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Course
My course itself is well structured but has less theory than I expected - ECA is mostly practice revolved regarding the prime...
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2018, 2nd year, Photography
Course
My course itself is well structured but has less theory than I expected - ECA is mostly practice revolved regarding the prime creative courses. If you are expecting more theory, I would do the MAFA course. There is a great push extracurricularly and mainly in progressing as an artist, with plenty tutorials with practicing artists. The teaching quality is good however with the extra modules, they are taught more my tutors who specialise in painting/sculpture so there is less of a focus on Photography within our research and theory classes, as a result there is a lot of extra reading.
2018, 2nd year, Photography
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Accommodation
My accommodation is great, I chose to stay here longer after moving here in November of first year because it seemed much safer...
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2018, 2nd year, Photography
Accommodation
My accommodation is great, I chose to stay here longer after moving here in November of first year because it seemed much safer than the last place I lived in (Shrubhill). The accommodation is rather far out and not close to an awful lot, so I spend a large amount on the bus. The place itself is wonderful, great management and staff, nice rooms and common space. Very secure. The structure of the rooms is great, and it's an average price for student accommodation.
2018, 2nd year, Photography
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Course
Structured very well and taught to a high standard.
2018, 1st year, Scottish Law
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Accommodation
Living with family so no difficulties
2018, 1st year, Scottish Law
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Support
Good for advice and additional financial support
2018, 1st year, Scottish Law
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McEwan hall
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