Pre-arrival

These pages describe what to do in preparation for your arrival both in Edinburgh and for commencing your studies.

Particulars for Primary Education with Gaelic students

Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme clearance

It is imperative that all Initial Teacher Education (ITE) students obtain PVG clearance prior to engaging in site-based learning. You will have had communication about this from the Admissions team, and it is your responsibility to return the appropriate form as soon as possible. If you are not clear about what form you need or haven’t received it yet, please contact Admissions.

Contact CAHSS Admissions (CAHSS.UGAdmissions@ed.ac.uk)

If you need advice on completing the form or have submitted it and are not sure what the next step is, then you can contact colleagues in the School Student Experience and Support Office.

Student Experience and Support Office

Place2Be: Mental Health Champions Foundation Programme

All student teachers at Moray House can access mental health expertise through our partnership with Place2Be, a leading children’s mental health charity.

The Mental Health Champions Foundation Programme is a 5-week online learning programme facilitated by the Place2Be embedded clinician, which you have the option to take alongside your studies. It is designed to support you with your teaching programme and equip you with the knowledge to promote positive mental health in school communities. If you are interested please register below by the end of September.

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