MA Learning in Communities

This page contains information for students starting the MA Learning in Communities programme at the University of Edinburgh in September 2024.

Your programme director

Paul Goldie

Programme Director: MA Learning in Communities

  • Moray House School of Education and Sport

Contact details

As the Programme Director of the MA Learning in Communities, I am looking forward to welcoming you onto the programme and to working with you over the coming period. 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.   

I am happy to answer any questions you have about your studies at the University of Edinburgh so please get in touch.  I am looking forward to working with you in the coming year! 

Pre-arrival

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

Key dates

Key dates for the coming academic year, including Welcome Week activities and the start of teaching.

Undergraduate support team

Our Undergraduate (UG) programmes are supported by a dedicated Administration and Support Team.

Our 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.

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.


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.


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.


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