445 reviews for The University of Edinburgh

the best thing about the courses is that they are relevant to recent development, especially in climate change issues. However, i feel like many courses need longer lecture time, it feels like some courses only touch some fundamental aspects, which is important, but feel not enough. That is actually understandable because this programme is only one year, including dissertation period, making it only has very short period for lecture.

Don't study Celtic at Edinburgh for Gaelic! I think it might be okay for fluent speakers, and the courses on medieval studies are good, but Edinburgh really doesn't seem to have the resources to run a good undergraduate Celtic course. It's one woman teaching the language, and as lovely as she is, I've been learning for almost three years and can hardly say anything. Even the non-language modern courses are pretty poor all things considered, and the offering is minimal, like I didn't get a choice in my courses this year (at honours), which means you get stuck with the tutours you don't like. I don't know anybody on the degree that wouldn't rather be at Glasgow or Sabhal Mor. I'm considering taking a year out to go do a course at SMO simply to make up for it. The research that goes on in the department is interesting, but as an undergraduate that just isn't relevant to me in any meaningful way. I picked Edinburgh for linguistics, and for that reason I don't regret it per say, but I wish I'd gone to SMO for a year before starting.

The course is taught in person and ngl they aren’t the best at teaching it, it’s mostly self taught imo.

my course slaps except for pottery

the community but it can be grim

I’m a researcher, but my supervision is ideal.

Badly managed, expensive, grim.

I am doing a PhD, so my degree has no courses. Still, PhD candidates are urged to audit taught Master's courses in order to fill gaps of knowledge but that is at the same time a great way to meet new students and academic staff. Students are also encouraged to attend weekly research seminars and present at student WiP seminars. The students have full control and flexibility to organise their schedule, so it is always tailored to your personal needs.

For its central location my accommodation may be a bit expensive but then I go everywhere on foot, saving money I would spend on public transport. My residence hall is unique in that it has a large communal kitchen taking up a whole floor, and when you cook there it feels like you are in Master Chef. Also, it is very multicultural so you get to meet students from all over the world.

I love my course - the content is good, lecturers are great, contact hours are frequent and lecturers are always on hand to help. There aren't much opportunities for work placements or internships: I found my internships personally.

I thought that the food was decent (I was a vegetarian and they had decent options everyday). The rent, considering that they provide both breakfast and dinner was reasonable. I was very lonely there, because it's more of a dormitory rather than flats so it was hard to make friends.

It's was all class based

Everything is great really not much crime activities in Central parts of Edinburgh but more in scheme estates which are best outside of town

its good!

Its not compulsory to have a placement/internship as prt of the degree, so it is up to each student to pursue this.