Can I transfer prior learning / university credits to the University of Edinburgh programmes?

YES - perhaps.

• The University of Edinburgh calls this "Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)"
• Other courses from the University of Edinburgh may be considered, on application, for RPL
• Other courses from other universities may be considered, on application, for RPL
• Professional experience may be recongized for RPL
• An award already issued cannot be used as an exemption towards an award at the same level
  • e.g. a Certificate cannot be used as part-exemption for another Certificate
• The maximum RPL we can grant is 1/3 of the amount necessary to complete the programme:
  • 60 credits for MSc
  • 40 credits for Dip
  • 20 credits for Cert

• Close similarity of content to the course(s) from which exemption is sought (e.g. submit a curriculum / course outline / learning objectives list) 
• SCQF academic level equivalence to the course(s) from which exemption is sought (the onus is on you to show this equivalence)
• Recent (within five (5) years) completion - enough to ensure your knowledge is active & up to date
• Comparable standing of the institution where the prior learning was completed, recognized for this purpose by the University Court