This page contains information for students starting the BA Childhood Practice programme at the University of Edinburgh in September 2024. Your programme director Liz Latto Programme Director: BA Childhood Practice Moray House School of Education and Sport Contact details Website: Staff profile Email: BACP@ed.ac.uk A very warm welcome to the BA Childhood Practice! I am the Programme Director of the BA Childhood Practice. I am looking forward to welcoming you onto the programme and to working with you over the coming three years. This ‘joining information’ site contains important things to do before you arrive, information about your induction session, classes in your first year, useful resources and what studying at the University of Edinburgh will be like. There’s a lot to take in though so I would encourage you to bookmark this site and check back any time. The BACP team and I am looking forward to working with you in the coming year and beyond. Pre-arrival What to do in preparation for your arrival in Edinburgh and before commencing your studies. Key dates Key dates for the coming academic year, including Welcome Week events and the start of teaching. Useful reading To help you best prepare, your Programme Director has identified some pre-reading materials which will give you a head start on your programme. Undergraduate support team Our Undergraduate (UG) programmes are supported by a dedicated Administration and Support Team.HTMLOur support service teams play a pivotal role in all aspects of your experience studying with us, ranging from student support and general guidance, providing course material, timetables and importantly, getting marks out to you.These teams will guide you through your time at Edinburgh, from the moment you join us at Welcome Week, until your graduation day. Support continues after graduation, as you will always have a friendly face to greet you and helpful assistance when you need it as a member of our alumni community. Teaching Office The main purpose of the Teaching Office is to ensure your smooth progression through the programme. As such, they share programme-specific email accounts which you are encouraged to use as this is monitored by multiple staff members, so you are always provided with support, assistance and guidance when you need it, without delay. Teaching Office staff Student Advisers Upon joining the University, all taught students are allocated a Student Adviser who will provide you with direct support throughout your time at University. Your Student Adviser will be your first point of contact for support with academic, wellbeing and practical matters. Your Student Adviser’s name and contact details will be available on MyEd and EUCLID, and they will introduce themselves to you during induction.At Moray House, our team of Student Advisers are based in the Student Experience and Support Office (SESO), in G.09, Charteris Land. If you have a question about any aspect of your life as a student at Moray House, you can visit the office or contact the team. Student Experience and Support Office Careers Service The Careers Service is here to support all University of Edinburgh students, whatever stage you are at. We can help you: explore career possibilities, whether you have clear plans or no idea at all;build experience which fits in with your needs;make confident applications. Alongside a broad range of events and workshops, we offer high-quality, curated resources which you are able to access at any time. Our database, MyCareerHub, gives you access to part-time, vacation and graduate jobs which are located locally, nationally and internationally. Careers Service: Undergraduates Related links University of Edinburgh New Students guidance This article was published on 2025-03-31
