Pre-arrival

What to do in preparation for your arrival in Edinburgh and before commencing your studies.

Explore the 'outside courses' available to you

At the start of the 1st and 2nd years, you select 80 credits' worth of 'outside courses' (courses offered from a range of Schools across the University) to complement your degree programme. In previous years, students have selected courses from the Schools of Psychology, Business, Informatics, etc. and students have also selected various option courses available within Moray House School of Education and Sport.

You can learn more about and indicate your preferred courses on our dedicated page.

Explore and choose your option courses

If you have any questions, please contact the Student Experience and Support Office.

Contact the Student Experience and Support Office

Visit the Student Experience and Support Office page

Essential task if you are under 18 years old

In order to participate in practical elements of the programme, all students must provide consent and complete a health screening questionnaire. If you are under the age of 18, it is essential that your parent or legal guardian also signs assent (i.e., consents on your behalf).

Please ask a parent/legal guardian to complete the form below to enable you to participate in practical activities from Week 1.

Consent form for parent/guardian of students aged under 18 in Week 1

Complete your top 6 tasks

Before starting at the University of Edinburgh, there are six essential tasks that you will need to complete including matriculating, paying your fees, and obtaining a student card and access to WiFi.

Essential top 6 tasks

Access New Student information

The New Student website contains a wide range of information on starting at the University of Edinburgh, including health and wellbeing guidance, keeping safe, and setting up IT.

Information for new students

Meet with the Disability and Learning Support Service (for students with Additional Support Needs)

The University's Disability and Learning Support Service provides advice and support for students with additional support needs joining the University. Make an appointment to meet them to discuss your needs, and they can help to work out an appropriate package of support that matches your personal needs. This might include a note-taker, material captioning or transcription, a BSL interpreter, or additional time for assessments or completing assignments.

We have a number of support mechanisms within Moray House for students with additional support needs, as well as research expertise by way of the Scottish Sensory Centre.

Visit the Disability and Learning Support Service website