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: 2018/19 Starting in: September
NOTES:
Before selecting your outside courses please ensure you have met your Personal Tutor.
Compulsory courses
You must take these courses
Italian 1
Must be passed

ELCI08001
40 credits
Social Policy and Society
Must be passed

SCPL08004
20 credits
Politics of the Welfare State
Must be passed

SCPL08005
20 credits
Course options
Level 7 and 8 courses in Schedules A to Q T and W
Select exactly 40 credits from Level 7 and 8 courses in Schedules A to Q T and W
NOTES:
Level 7 language courses cannot be taken for credits on this degree programme.
Year 2 Academic year: 2018/19 Starting in: August
NOTES:
Entry into Honours:
(1) students must pass courses to the required value of 240 credits in the first two years;
(2) students must achieve 50% or more at first attempt in all required second-year courses for their registered degree;
(3 )students must achieve at least 50% overall in the relevant second-year language course(s) including at least 50% in the language component of that course.
(4) All courses (including outside subjects) must be passed before embarking on the year abroad an outside course passed at Resit in August will be acceptable.
Compulsory courses
You must take these courses
Italian Language 2
Must be passed 1st time at 50%

ELCI08004
20 credits
Italian Literature: Texts in Context 2
Must be passed 1st time at 50%

ELCI08005
20 credits
European Social Policy
Must be passed 1st time at 50%

SCPL08006
20 credits
Evidence Politics and Policy
Must be passed 1st time at 50%

SCPL08010
20 credits
Course options
Courses from School of LLC and PPLS Level(s) 8
Select exactly 20 credits of the following courses
NOTES:
Politics and Institutions of Contemporary France is only available to students who have passed French 1A or French 1B.
Scandinavian Languages 2 is available to students who have taken a Scandinavian Studies language in year one.
For LEL2 courses students must have passed: Linguistics and English Language 1 or A Brief Introduction to Language.

SELECTED COURSES MUST BE PASSED
Prose Fiction in Comparative Perspective
CLLC08001
20 credits
Introduction to European Theatre
CLLC08002
20 credits
Literature and Culture in Medieval Europe
ELCC08002
20 credits
Introduction to European Cinema
ELCC08003
20 credits
Languages Beyond University
ELCC08004
20 credits
Politics and Institutions of Contemporary France A
ELCF08009
20 credits
Culture and Society in the Catalan World
ELCH08014
20 credits
Catalan language for beginners
ELCH08015
20 credits
Basque Language for beginners
ELCH08017
20 credits
Scandinavian Languages 2
ELCS08010
20 credits
Scandinavian Civilisation A: Vikings Sagas and the Road to Enlightenment
ELCS08037
20 credits
Scandinavian Civilisation B: From National Romanticism to the Nordic Model
ELCS08038
20 credits
LEL2B: Phonetic Analysis and Empirical Methods
LASC08018
20 credits
LEL2C: English in Time and Space
LASC08019
20 credits
LEL2D: Cross-linguistic Variation: Limits and Theories
LASC08020
20 credits
LEL2E: Structure and History of European Languages
LASC08021
20 credits
AND
Level 8 courses in Schedules A to Q T and W
Select exactly 20 credits from Level 8 courses in Schedules A to Q T and W
SELECTED COURSES MUST BE PASSED
Year 3 Academic year: 2018/19 Starting in: August
NOTES:
During 3rd year: At least 30 weeks must be spent in the relevant country and prescribed work completed in Social Policy and the relevant language in an approved establishment.

Final Assessment:

*This applies to students who will be studying abroad during 2018/19*

One unit of assessment is allocated to every 20 credits and constitutes one 20-credit paper. The following are the twelve 20-credit papers on which the classification of the degree is based.

1. Italian Language Paper 1 (10 credits from Language acquisition and 10 from Y4 LP1 course)
2. Italian Language Paper 2 (10 credits from Language acquisition and 10 from Y4 LP2 course)
3. Oral for Italian (taught and assessed in Y4)
4. Italian Online Language Course for Year Abroad Students
5. Social Policy YA Work
6. Social Policy YA Work (Same mark as 5)
7. MEL Year Abroad work OR MEL Dissertation Preparation (see 8)
8. MEL Long Essay OR MEL Dissertation Completion (Dissertation papers 7 & 8 are a combined grade 10% from preparation and 90% from final dissertation preparation. Credits cannot be awarded for Dissertation preparation unless the full 2 year course is completed.)
9. Italian Hons option course
10. Analytical Perspectives in Social Policy
11. Social Policy Dissertation
12. Social Policy Dissertation
Compulsory courses
You must take these courses
Social Policy Year Abroad Assessment
SCPL10022
40 credits
Language acquisition through residence/study B
ELCC10004
40 credits
Year Abroad online language learning course - Italian
ELCI10034
20 credits
Course options
DELC Year Abroad Options
Select exactly 20 credits of the following courses
Modern European Languages Year Abroad Assessment
ELCC10002
20 credits
MEL dissertation preparation
ELCC10005
20 credits
Year 4 Academic year: 2018/19 Starting in: August
NOTES:
Final Assessment:

*This applies to students completing their degree during 2018/19*

One unit of assessment is allocated to every 20 credits and constitutes one 20-credit paper. The following are the twelve 20-credit papers on which the classification of the degree is based. (Papers that for the purposes of degree classification acquire a weighting of 40 credits are therefore listed twice.)
1. Italian 4 Honours Language Paper 1.
2. Italian 4 Honours Language Paper 1.
3. Italian 4 Honours Language Paper 2.
4. Italian Oral.
5. Year abroad marks for Social Policy.
6. Year abroad marks for Social Policy.
7. MEL Dissertation Preparation OR Year Abroad Assessment (same mark as 8).
8. MEL Dissertation Completion OR MEL Long Essay.
9. Honours option course in Italian.
10. Analytical Perspectives in Social Policy.
11. Social Policy Dissertation.
12. Social Policy Dissertation.
Compulsory courses
You must take these courses
Italian Language 4 Honours Paper 1
ELCI10019
10 credits
Italian Language 4 Hons Paper 2
ELCI10018
10 credits
Oral for Italian
ELCC10017
0 credits
Analytical Perspectives in Social Policy
SCPL10024
20 credits
Dissertation (MA Social Policy)
SCPL10012
40 credits
Course options
DELC Dissertation or Long Essay
Select exactly 20 credits of the following courses
MEL dissertation completion
ELCC10006
20 credits
MEL Long Essay
ELCC10011
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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