Pre-arrival
These pages describe what to do in preparation for your arrival both in Edinburgh and for commencing your studies.
You will probably communicate with your supervisors at some point between now and the start of your studies. It would be helpful if you contact them before you begin, to let them know of your arrival date (if appropriate) and to arrange to meet with them sometime during the first week in October.
If you are in Edinburgh sooner than 1 October, or would like to meet before this date, your supervisors may be available and happy to meet for an informal chat and welcome, so do get in touch with them to let them know.
Profiles of our research students' projects can be found on our website. Students are listed by Thematic Hub.
Updating your profile:
As a research student at Moray House, a profile page will be created for you shortly after you arrive. We hope you will add details to your profile and keep it as up-to-date as possible.
Keeping Informed: Please be sure to bookmark and regularly check the PGR Student SharePoint page where you will find important and helpful information relating to your studies. Please take time to read it and use it as an ongoing resource.
Preparing for your studies
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.
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. For those coming to Edinburgh for their studies, learn how to register with a GP, open a UK bank account, find accommodation, and get visa assistance as well.
Additional assistance and resources
Deadline to apply: Applications must be received by 23:59, Monday 18th September 2023.
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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.
The University offers free, non-credit-bearing courses for Postgraduate Taught and Research students from all disciplines. You may register yourself for this course prior to joining the University if you feel you could benefit from additional academic English support during your studies. There are typically two courses offered in the autumn term – one starting in September and one in October. Academic staff on your programme may also refer you for ALLIS but places are limited so early self-registration is recommended.
Students have access to the library, which is conveniently located in Dalhousie Land.
The Moray House Library is the centre of the School's knowledge base. It holds the University's education, sport and recreation collections, containing literature covering:
- Education
- Psychology
- English language teaching
- Physical education
- Sports sciences
- Leisure studies
- Recreational management
Designed to enhance and support the learning opportunities available to staff and students the School Library provides a point of ready access to textbooks, key academic journals, past dissertations and to many specialist subscription databases.
The School Library is a popular place for study and research.
Access to the majority of these services is available to students and staff from wherever they are in the world, from their place of work and at home.
The Reserve Collection of high-demand titles on student reading lists is shelved on the First Floor of the Library (entrance level).
The General Book Collections are on the First Floor.
The Print Journal Collections are on the Ground Floor.
Resources
The University libraries provide access to a vast range of e-books, e-journals, and databases. The main route to the University library's collection is via DiscoverEd. The majority of online resources are also available off-campus via this route. You can access library resources and services from the library website or via the MyEd 'Studies' tab.
DiscoverEd (Library discovery service)
Accessing e-resources on and off campus
University of Edinburgh Library website
Access and opening hours
Staff and students of the University of Edinburgh have full access and borrowing rights.
Moray House Library accessibility information
There are great spaces to study at the University. There are formal and informal areas, areas for quiet individual study or for group working, and all the facilities you need to study effectively. Some of the Main Library areas are open 24/7. Please note there may be restrictions to support social distancing.
Location
Dalhousie Land, 15 St John Street, Edinburgh EH8 8JR
Phone: 0131 651 6193
Email: IS.Helpdesk@ed.ac.uk
Campus maps and travel information
British Sign Language support
A video relay service is available, enabling British Sign Language users to contact public bodies and vice-versa. This service operates from 8 am to 12 midnight, 7 days a week.
Key Links
Moray House Library Guide (PDF)
The Library tab in MyEd, is a really quick way into all that the Library has to offer
General information for Online Learning students
Sign up to Platform One, Edinburgh’s single online community for students, staff and former students all over the world, a place to make new connections and get friendly support.
The British Council has released a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) to help people prepare to study and live in the UK. Find out more on the Future Learn Website:
Online Course - Study UK: Prepare to Study and Live in the UK