The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583, is a public research university located in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is the sixth oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland's ancient universities. The university has a long and rich history, and has produced many notable alumni in a variety of fields, including science, literature, and politics. Today, the University of Edinburgh is a leading research-intensive university, with a global reputation for academic excellence and a strong commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship. It is consistently ranked among the top universities in the UK and the world.

Year 1 Academic year: 2021/22 Starting in: September
NOTES:
Before selecting your outside courses please ensure you have met your Personal Tutor.
Compulsory courses
You must take these courses
Human Geography
Must be taken during Semester 1

GEGR08007
20 credits
Social Policy and Society
Must be taken during Semester 1

SCPL08004
20 credits
Politics of the Welfare State
Must be taken during Semester 2

SCPL08005
20 credits
Physical Geography
Must be taken during Semester 2

GEGR08010
20 credits
Fundamental Methods in Geography
Must be taken during Semester 1

GEGR08009
20 credits
Course options
Level 7 and 8 courses in Schedules A-Q T W and Y
Select exactly 20 credits from Level 7 and 8 courses in Schedules A-Q T W and Y
NOTES:
Geography students should only take a maximum of 40 credits Level 7 language courses in 1st AND 2nd year.
Year 2 Academic year: 2021/22 Starting in: August
Compulsory courses
You must take these courses
European Social Policy
Must be taken during Semester 1

SCPL08006
20 credits
Evidence Politics and Policy
Must be taken during Semester 2

SCPL08010
20 credits
Course options
Group A
Select exactly 80 credits in this group.
Courses from School of Geoscience- Multiple UG Courses- Level 8
Select exactly 40 credits of the following courses
SELECTED COURSES MUST BE PASSED
Geomorphology
GEGR08002
20 credits
Economic and Political Geography
GEGR08003
20 credits
Social and Cultural Geography
GEGR08004
20 credits
Global Change
GEGR08011
20 credits
AND
Level 7 and 8 courses in Schedules A-Q T W and Y
Select exactly 40 credits from Level 7 and 8 courses in Schedules A-Q T W and Y
NOTES:
Geography students should only take a maximum of 40 credits Level 7 language courses in 1st AND 2nd year.
Year 3 Academic year: 2021/22 Starting in: August
NOTES:
Entry to third year normally requires successful completion of the first two years of the curriculum and satisfaction of Social Policy honours requirements as specified by the School.

Students intending to do the Geography Dissertation should take courses from Group A.

Students intending to do the Social Policy Dissertation should take courses from Group B.
Compulsory courses
You must take these courses
Analytical Perspectives in Social Policy
Must be taken during Semester 2

SCPL10024
20 credits
The Nature of Geographical Knowledge
Must be taken during Semester 1

GEGR09012
20 credits
Course options
Group A
Select exactly 80 credits in this group.
Designing and Doing Social Research
Select exactly 20 credits of the following courses
Designing and Doing Social Research
SCIL10062
20 credits
AND
Geography Joint Honours Options
Select exactly 40 credits of the following courses
Catchment Water Resources
GEGR10023
20 credits
Principles of Geographical Information Science
GEGR10039
20 credits
Glacial Processes and Geomorphology
GEGR10075
20 credits
Encountering Cities
GEGR10102
20 credits
Divided Cities
GEGR10106
20 credits
People landscape change and settlement: the last 15000 years
GEGR10107
20 credits
Development and Decolonization in Latin America
GEGR10114
20 credits
Space place and sensory perception
GEGR10116
20 credits
Writing Landscape
GEGR10118
20 credits
Ice and Climate
GEGR10119
20 credits
Environmental Justice
GEGR10123
20 credits
Land and Landscape: Explorations in Society and Nature
GEGR10125
20 credits
Geographies of the Border
GEGR10126
20 credits
Capital Land and Power
GEGR10127
20 credits
The Blue Humanities: Studying the Sea
GEGR10128
20 credits
Geographies of Mobility
GEGR10129
20 credits
Eroding Landscapes: Mountains Hills and Rivers
GEGR10136
20 credits
The Geography of Health
GEGR10138
20 credits
Volcanoes Environment and People
GEGR10139
20 credits
Geographies of Food
GEGR10140
20 credits
Principles and Practice of Remote Sensing
PGGE11233
20 credits
Disasters and Development
PGGE11244
20 credits
AND
Social Policy Level 10 courses
Select exactly 20 credits from Social Policy Level 10 courses
OR
Group B
Select exactly 80 credits in this group.
Courses from School of Social and Political Studies- Multiple UG Courses (MA)- Level 10
Select between 20 and 40 credits of the following courses
Designing and Doing Social Research
SCIL10062
20 credits
Doing Survey Research
SCIL10063
20 credits
AND
Geography Joint Honours Options
Select exactly 40 credits of the following courses
Catchment Water Resources
GEGR10023
20 credits
Principles of Geographical Information Science
GEGR10039
20 credits
Glacial Processes and Geomorphology
GEGR10075
20 credits
Encountering Cities
GEGR10102
20 credits
Divided Cities
GEGR10106
20 credits
People landscape change and settlement: the last 15000 years
GEGR10107
20 credits
Development and Decolonization in Latin America
GEGR10114
20 credits
Space place and sensory perception
GEGR10116
20 credits
Writing Landscape
GEGR10118
20 credits
Ice and Climate
GEGR10119
20 credits
Environmental Justice
GEGR10123
20 credits
Land and Landscape: Explorations in Society and Nature
GEGR10125
20 credits
Geographies of the Border
GEGR10126
20 credits
Capital Land and Power
GEGR10127
20 credits
The Blue Humanities: Studying the Sea
GEGR10128
20 credits
Geographies of Mobility
GEGR10129
20 credits
Eroding Landscapes: Mountains Hills and Rivers
GEGR10136
20 credits
The Geography of Health
GEGR10138
20 credits
Volcanoes Environment and People
GEGR10139
20 credits
Geographies of Food
GEGR10140
20 credits
Principles and Practice of Remote Sensing
PGGE11233
20 credits
Disasters and Development
PGGE11244
20 credits
AND
Social Policy Level 10 courses
Select exactly 20 credits from Social Policy Level 10 courses
Year 4 Academic year: 2021/22 Starting in: August
There are no compulsory courses in this year of this programme.

Course options
Courses from Schools of Geoscience & Social and Political Studies- Geography and Social Policy (MA)- Level 10
Select exactly 40 credits of the following courses
Geography Dissertation
GEGR10053
40 credits
Dissertation (MA Social Policy)
SCPL10012
40 credits
AND
Geography Joint Honours Options
Select exactly 40 credits of the following courses
Catchment Water Resources
GEGR10023
20 credits
Principles of Geographical Information Science
GEGR10039
20 credits
Glacial Processes and Geomorphology
GEGR10075
20 credits
Encountering Cities
GEGR10102
20 credits
Divided Cities
GEGR10106
20 credits
People landscape change and settlement: the last 15000 years
GEGR10107
20 credits
Development and Decolonization in Latin America
GEGR10114
20 credits
Space place and sensory perception
GEGR10116
20 credits
Writing Landscape
GEGR10118
20 credits
Ice and Climate
GEGR10119
20 credits
Environmental Justice
GEGR10123
20 credits
Land and Landscape: Explorations in Society and Nature
GEGR10125
20 credits
Geographies of the Border
GEGR10126
20 credits
Capital Land and Power
GEGR10127
20 credits
The Blue Humanities: Studying the Sea
GEGR10128
20 credits
Geographies of Mobility
GEGR10129
20 credits
Eroding Landscapes: Mountains Hills and Rivers
GEGR10136
20 credits
The Geography of Health
GEGR10138
20 credits
Volcanoes Environment and People
GEGR10139
20 credits
Geographies of Food
GEGR10140
20 credits
Principles and Practice of Remote Sensing
PGGE11233
20 credits
Disasters and Development
PGGE11244
20 credits
AND
SocialPolicyHons optional Courses from School(s) J - Geography and Social Policy (MA Hons) - Level(s) 10
Select exactly 40 credits of the following courses
Social Determinants of Health and Public Policy
IPHP10001
20 credits
Global Politics of Public Health
IPHP10002
20 credits
International Public Health Policy Project
IPHP10004
40 credits
Criminology 1
LAWS10104
20 credits
Designing and Doing Social Research
SCIL10062
20 credits
Doing Survey Research
SCIL10063
20 credits
Children's Rights
SCPL10010
20 credits
Analytical Perspectives in Social Policy
SCPL10024
20 credits
Labour Market Policy in Europe
SCPL10028
20 credits
Population Health and Health Policy
SCPL10029
20 credits
Education Policy in the EU
SCPL10031
20 credits
Contemporary Feminist Debates
SSPS10001
20 credits

The University of Edinburgh is a world-class research-intensive university that has been shaping the minds of students for over four centuries. Founded in 1583, it is one of Scotland's ancient universities and the sixth oldest university in the English-speaking world. The university is located in the beautiful and historic city of Edinburgh, which is known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning architecture, and lively atmosphere.

The University of Edinburgh offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of disciplines, including arts, humanities, social sciences, sciences, engineering, medicine, business, and law. The university has a strong reputation for academic excellence, and its graduates are known for their high level of education and employability. The university is home to some of the world's most respected research centers and institutes, including the Edinburgh College of Art, the Royal Observatory, and the Human Communication Research Centre.

Throughout its history, the University of Edinburgh has produced many notable alumni, including economist Adam Smith, philosopher David Hume, and Sir Walter Scott, one of Scotland's most famous writers. The university has also produced seven Nobel Prize winners, including Alexander Fleming, the discoverer of penicillin, and Peter Higgs, who proposed the Higgs boson particle.

The University of Edinburgh is also known for its commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship. It is home to several leading research centers and institutes that specialize in areas such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and sustainable energy. The university also has a strong emphasis on student engagement, and it encourages students to participate in extracurricular activities, clubs and societies, and volunteer work.

The University of Edinburgh is a diverse and inclusive community, with students and staff from all over the world. The university provides students with a supportive and challenging environment, where they can develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their chosen fields. The University of Edinburgh is consistently ranked among the top universities in the UK and the world, making it an excellent choice for students who are looking for a high-quality education and a great student experience.

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