This page contains information for students starting the MA Physical Education programme at the University of Edinburgh in September 2024. Your programme director and cohort lead Dr Paul McMillan Programme Director Moray House School of Education and Sport Contact details Website: Staff Profile Work: +44 (0)131 651 6043 Email: Physical-Education@ed.ac.uk A very warm welcome to the Moray House School of Education and Sport. Very soon you will be joining us to start our Physical Education (MA Hons) programme, and we're delighted that you'll soon be part of our community.In the joining information pages linked below, you will find key information about your first few days with us and much more. We have a range of activities planned for Welcome Week and encourage you to participate in as much as you can, but especially the ‘Physical Education (MA Hons)’ Induction. Check in the 'Key Dates' section for more information.We look forward to having you on the programme. Sharon MacKechnie (Year 1 Cohort Lead) and Paul McMillan (MA Physical Education Programme Director) 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 activities 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
