Wheaton in Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Profile: The University of Edinburgh, with a student enrollment of over 20,000, is a dominant presence in one of Europe's most attractive cities. Founded in 1583, this Scottish university boasts a tradition of excellence in eight major Faculties. The University's classroom and research facilities, libraries, Student Union and residence halls are located throughout Edinburgh, making this a true university city. Among its graduates are notable scholars, statesman and literary figures: David Hume, Walter Scott, J. M Barrie, Robert Louis Stevenson and Arthur Conan Doyle. Advancements in science and medicine, biotechnology and computer-based disciplines contribute to the University's international reputation.
Location: Eastern Scotland. Edinburgh is the capital city and seat of the Scottish Parliament. The city is both ancient, with its 12th Century castle dominating the cityscape, as well as modern and cosmopolitan with an impressive range of cultural venues and events. Edinburgh is called the Festival City, as host of the world's largest arts festival each summer. The music scene is eclectic from big name performers at Edinburgh Castle to jazz and blues, hip hop and folk performances, from opera and concerts to local entertainment in pubs and cafes. Students can explore the Scottish Highlands, the many beautiful lochs or the Isle of Skye; venture to the rest of the UK or travel from Edinburgh's International Airport to European destinations.
Duration: Students may enroll for the full year, a single fall term or two terms winter and spring
Program dates:
Fall 2009: (Semester 1) September 13 to December 18, 2009
Spring 2010: (Semester 2) January 10 to May 28, 2010
Courses & credit: A full-time normal course load for a Full Year is 120 U. Edinburgh credits, and will earn 8.0 Wheaton credits; a Single Semester is 60 U Edinburgh credits, which will earn 4.0 Wheaton credits.
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Admission requirements: Minimum GPA of a 3.0, with three to four foundation courses in the area of study for 3rd year courses are required.
Housing & board: Students arrange their own housing and board through the University Accommodation Services. Dormitory-style housing and apartment options, generally with single-room accommodations, are available. Varied meal plans or self-catered options are offered. Visit the Accommodations Web site at: www.ed.ac.uk/studying/accommodation/
Fees: Wheaton Tuition Fees. Expenses covered include: University tuition, fees for use of University athletics facilities, round-trip airfare on group flights from Boston or New York and the International Student Identity Card (ISIC).
Other Expenses: Students are responsible for the costs of housing and meals, round-trip domestic and overseas airfare, passport and visa fees, local transportation, books and supplies, supplemental overseas health insurance and personal expenses. Vacation Break expenses are not covered under Wheaton fees and students must make independent arrangements for housing, meals and travel, as needed.
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Application: Materials are available in the Center for Global Education.
Deadlines: For AY 2009-2010 and Fall 2009: March 2, 2009
For Spring 2010: October 2, 2009
Contact: Lynn Gaylord in the Center for Global Education, ext. 4950
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Program Information
Courses
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Courses of study:
Over 300 degree courses. Most undergraduate studies at the University of Edinburgh are four year degrees. 1st and 2nd year, and 3rd and 4th Honours. Courses are grouped in 17 main Faculties:
Arts, Culture and the Environment
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Divinity
Education
Engineering and Electronics
GeoSciences
Health in Social Science
History and Classics
Informatics
Law
Literatures, Languages and Cultures
Management School and Economics
Mathematics
Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences
Physics
Social and Political Studies
Internships with the Scottish Parliament are available. For information visit http://www.institute-of-governance.org/internships/parliament.html
Not all courses may be open to Visiting Students. For 3rd and 4th year courses students are expected to have substantial background in the subject (3-4 courses in the 300-level).
For complete list of courses check:
The Visiting Students Guide: www.ed.ac.uk/internat/vsg
or The University of Edinburgh Website: www.ed.ac.uk
Special Note: The Tutorial System
The style of teaching at Edinburgh probably will differ from what you are used to at Wheaton. Teaching methods will usually combine lectures with tutorials. Lectures are considered the main teaching format guiding students to further, independent study in the subject. Tutorials are small discussion groups where students have the opportunity to develop themes and problems, which are expanded upon and presented in written work. You may find that you have less hours of direct teaching (this will depend on the subject area), and are expected to study in the library, work through the reading list, demonstrate your knowledge and evaluation in essays, participate in tutorials and performance on exams.
Program details are subject to change at the discretion of the Center for Global Education
