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2019/20Centre for Open Learning

Contents Public events 04

Short Courses 08

Archaeology 08

Art & Design 12

Art History 28

Creative Writing 32

Film, Media and Contemporary Cultures 36

History 39

Languages 44

Literature and Theatre 48

Music 52

Personal Development 55

Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences 56

Science and Nature 60

Social, Political and Legal Studies 64

Studying for Credit at the Centre for Open Learning 68

Study Support Sessions 69

How to BOOK 70

Help with Fees 71

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WelcomeIt’s my great pleasure to share with you details of the University of Edinburgh’s 2019/20 Short Courses programme.

In this brochure you’ll find a range of courses designed to spark your imagination, inspire your creativity and perhaps challenge you to do something a little different.

Maybe you’ve always wanted to discover Shakespeare or explore the world of graphic novels and comic book art? Perhaps you’d enjoy immersing yourself in learning a language or taking a field trip with us to learn the skills needed to identify garden birds?

Whether you want to try something new over a few hours or study in more depth over a number of weeks, we hope this year’s programme offers something for you. Our courses are taught by talented and supportive teachers in a friendly and relaxed environment.

You’ll see that some of our courses are offered for credit. This means they include a formal assessment at the end of the course. Credit courses are open to all, not just those on a path to formal qualification, however if you want to take the course but not the assessment that’s also fine – you just need to let us know you’re opting out.

Those studying for credit may be interested in working towards a Certificate of Higher Education. The certificate, offered by us here at the Centre for Open Learning, is an accessible national qualification, recognised by employers and other universities.

Everyone is welcome here and as in previous years, we can offer help with the fees. So please get in touch if you would like to take advantage of this support. You’ll find more information about fees as well as studying for credit on pages 68 & 69 of this brochure.

Finally, a reminder that the Centre for Open Learning offers a year-round programme of free student and staff exhibitions and events, including our popular Open Lecture Series which is a great opportunity to hear from experts from across the University on a wonderfully diverse range of topics. You can find out more about this by visiting www.ed.ac.uk/short-courses and clicking on ‘Events’.

We hope you enjoy exploring the range of courses we have planned for 2019/20 and look forward to welcoming you soon.

Jenny Hoy | Head of the Centre for Open Learning

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Public Events Open Lecture SeriesThe Centre for Open Learning hosts free public events throughout the year. Highlighting student and staff work or research, our lectures and exhibitions are open to the public. To book your place, please visit the Events section on our website.

Seth and Satan Judit Blair | Thursday 10 Oct 2019, 6:30pm – 8:00pmSeth and Satan explores similarities between Egyptian religion and Biblical religion, focusing on the development of the characters of the god Seth in Egypt, and Satan in the Bible and pseudepigraphal literature.

Photography for Social Change Alicia Bruce | Wednesday 6 Nov 2019, 6:30pm – 8:00pm Photographer Alicia Bruce reflects on her practice with a focus on personal projects and campaigns to affect social change. Includes reflection on ‘Menie: TRUMPED’ challenging Donald Trump’s Scottish developments, Zero Tolerance’s ‘Violence Unseen’ raising awareness of men’s violence against women and ‘209 Women’ celebrating 100 years since women got the vote.

The Land Doesn’t Lie Still: How Geology Shapes Scotland Angus Miller | Thursday 30 Jan 2020, 6:30pm – 7:00pm Everywhere you look, there is evidence of how geology shapes Scotland – not just our landscape, but how people have lived in the past and our modern society in a myriad of ways. And geology doesn’t stop, it will continue to influence Scotland into the future.

The Literal Male Gaze in ‘The Silence of the Lambs’Andrew Rooke | Thursday 30 Apr 2020, 6:30pm – 8:00pm What do Laura Mulvey and Hannibal Lecter have in common? In this lecture, Jonathan Demme’s 1991 masterpiece The Silence of the Lambs will be analysed through the prism of feminist film theory, specifically Laura Mulvey’s concept of the male gaze.

From Model to Makar – a Life in the Arts Ron Butlin | Thursday 28 May 2020, 6:30pm – 8:00pmAfter leaving school at 16, Ron Butlin became a song-lyricist, footman, model and, finally, a writer leading to study at Edinburgh University after a five-year gap. In this lecture, Ron will touch on his unusual career path before moving on to discuss his methods of writing, working with musicians and artists, and creativity in general.

Centre for Dementia Prevention Lecture SeriesThe University of Edinburgh’s Centre for Open Learning and Centre for Dementia Prevention present a series of lectures to improve understanding of dementia and improve the lives of those living with or care for those with dementia.

What is Neurodegenerative Disease?Wednesday 5 Feb 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:00pmAn introduction to the brain diseases which cause dementia. Explore the biology behind these diseases, the latest scientific techniques used to study them and the promising new approaches that aim to intervene and prevent disease taking hold.

How to Detect Neurodegenerative DiseaseWednesday 12 Feb 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:00pmIntervening earlier in the course of disease will enable us to prevent the onset of dementia. Discuss how to detect the very earliest signs of changes in the brain, how research will build an accurate picture of dementia risk and how the clinic applies the latest scientific findings to help patients today and in the future.

Developing Treatments for Neurodegenerative DiseaseWednesday 26 Feb 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:00pmExplore the new ways to treat brain disease before dementia. From drug trials to lifestyle interventions, fundamental laboratory science to studying large at-risk human populations.

Dementia Prevention: a Global ApproachWednesday 4 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:00pmDementia is the world’s most pressing healthcare challenge. Explore how large data sets can inform healthcare policy and how powerful statistics, computer modelling and global collaboration can deliver the best strategies to tackle neurodegenerative brain diseases around the world.

ExhibitionsBack for a second year, COL will curate an exhibition programme which will be displayed along corridors of Paterson Land on the Holyrood Campus. The programme is designed to share the work and experiences of the community of the Centre for Open Learning and give a taste of the breadth of our courses, students and tutors. The exhibitions are free and open to the public throughout the year. For more information on exhibition themes and dates, please visit the Events section of our website.

Are you a student at the Centre for Open Learning and would you like to get involved as an exhibitor, curatorial assistant, recitals, talks or performances? Please contact [email protected] as we’d love to hear from you.

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Introduction to Archaeology: Digging Deeper Term 2 | Mondays | 13 Jan 2020 – 10 Feb 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pmAlex Hale | 5 Weeks | £67 | Holyrood Campus and field tripExplore five different archaeological periods from the paeolithic to the industrial 1700s.

The Vikings Term 2 | Tuesdays | 14 Jan 2020 – 17 Mar 2020 | 2:10pm – 4:00pmKristian Pedersen | 10 Weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusThis course introduces the main themes of Viking settlement, economy, religion, maritime technology, and exploration. A variety of archaeological sites in Scotland will be considered in detail.

Archaeology of Ritual Term 2 | Tuesdays | 14 Jan 2020 – 17 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pmVasiliki Koutrafouri | 10 Weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusAn exploration of the emergence and practices of religion and ritual in the Prehistory of Europeanand Eastern Mediterranean cultures.

Aspects of Ancient Near Eastern Demonology Term 2 | Wednesdays | 15 Jan 2020 – 12 Feb 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pmJudit Blair | 5 Weeks | £67 | Holyrood CampusExamine the origins of some of the best known demons whose names still resurface in contemporary art and literature.

Early Humans: Evolution and Archaeological Study of Hominids Term 2 | Wednesdays | 15 Jan 2020 – 18 Mar 2020 | 2:10pm – 4:00pmVasiliki Koutrafouri | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusAn exploration of the major episodes in human evolution and cardinal finds of early hominids.

Archaeology of the Near East Term 2 | Thursdays | 16 Jan 2020 – 19 Mar 2020 | 2:10pm – 4:00pmVasiliki Koutrafouri | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £185 | Holyrood CampusArchaeological, cultural, social and political developments in the early and later Prehistory of the Near East and Mesopotamia.

Archaeology of Scotland: Stone and Bronze, the Early Prehistory Term 2 | Saturdays | 18 Jan 2020 – 21 Mar 2020 | 10:30pm – 12:20pmDorothy Graves McEwen | 10 weeks | £143 | Holyrood CampusA wide-ranging introduction to early prehistoric Scotland, from the first hunter-gatherers, to the origins of metalworking.

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The Centre for Open Learning offers credit courses across a variety of subject areas. Some courses are available as credit courses. All courses, including credit courses, are open to everyone and created for all levels. Credit courses take your learning experience to new heights and include assessments and critical analysis of the subject. If you want to take a credit course without the credit, just let us know at the time of enrolment. Credit courses are indicated with We also have a range of new courses which have been marked with .

Archaeology An Introduction to Archaeology Term 1 | Mondays | 23 Sept 2019 – 25 Nov 2019 | 6:30pm – 8:20pmAlex Hale | 10 Credits | 10 Weeks | £185 | Holyrood CampusAn introduction to some of the fundamental principles of archaeology by combining examinations of various archaeological sites and periods.

Neanderthals Term 1 | Tuesdays | 24 Sept 2019 – 26 Nov 2019 | 2:10pm – 4:00pmKristian Pedersen | 10 Weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusAn exploration of why Neanderthals are important to evolutionary and cultural studies.

Ancient Egypt and the Bible Term 1 | Wednesdays | 25 Sept 2019 – 27 Nov 2019 | 6:30pm – 8:20pmJudit Blair | 10 Weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusCompare and contrast key themes in Egyptian mythology and the Bible, basing discussion on primary and secondary sources.

Archaeological Biographies Term 1 | Wednesdays | 25 Sept 2019 – 27 Nov 2019 | 2:10pm – 4:00pmLisa Graham | 10 Weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusExplore early history and societies of the Near East through the lives of some of its less well-known inhabitants, including women, workers, and mythological characters.

Bronze Age Civilisations of the Eastern Mediterranean Term 1 | Wednesdays | 25 Sept 2019 – 27 Nov 2019 | 11:10am – 1:00pmLisa Graham | 10 Weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusA detailed study of the period, which saw the rise of empires and a truly international network of trade and communication between Egypt, the Near East and the Aegean.

Archaeology: Accessing Past Lives Term 1 | Fridays and Saturdays | 27 & 28 Sept 2019 and 11 & 12 Oct 2019 | 10:00am – 4:00pmAlex Hale and Kristian Pedersen | 4 days | £153 | Holyrood Campus and field tripEngage with key archaeological research processes including examination of maps and photographs, historic documents and reports, and participate in an archaeological practice-based project.


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Celts, Picts and Vikings Term 3 | Tuesdays | 14 Apr 2020 – 16 Jun 2020 | 2:10pm – 4:00pmKristian Pedersen | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusWho were the Celts, the Picts, and the Vikings? How did they live and how did they interact with each other? This course will answer these and other questions, using the archaeological evidence to examine their impact on Scotland.

Ancient Monsters Term 3 | Wednesdays | 15 Apr 2020 – 13 May 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pmJudit Blair | 5 weeks | £67 | Holyrood CampusMonsters: as they appear in ancient literature, Egyptian archaeology, and the Bible.

Archaeology of Scotland: Iron Age, the Romans and Early Prehistoric Period Term 3, Saturdays | 18 Apr 2020 – 20 Jun 2020 | 10:30pm – 12:20pmDorothy Graves McEwen | 10 weeks | £143 | Holyrood CampusAn introduction to the later prehistoric and protohistoric archaeology of Scotland.

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The Sunday Draw Term 1 | Sundays | 29 Sept 2019 – 27 Oct 2019 | 9:30am – 4:30pmChristine Frew | 5 weeks | £239 | Holyrood CampusTake the Sunday path and explore the basics of drawing through a range of materials such as pencil, charcoal, pastel and ink.

Contemporary Watercolours: Exploring Possibilities Term 2 | Mondays | 13 Jan 2020 – 16 Mar 2020 | 9:30am – 12:30pmDeirdre Macleod | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £279 | Holyrood Campus This course will allow you to develop personal ideas and site specific projects to explore the possibilities of watercolours.

Textiles: Exploring Fabrics Term 2 | Mondays | 13 Jan 2020 – 16 Mar 2020 | 9:30am – 12:30pmFiona Hutchison | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £279 | Holyrood Campus Explore the creative possibilities of fabric manipulation, using a range of traditional and experimental techniques to change surface, texture and shape.

Abstract Painting: Developing a Personal Expression Term 2 | Mondays | 13 Jan 2020 – 16 Mar 2020 | 1:30pm – 4:30pmOlivia Irvine | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £279 | Holyrood Campus This course focuses on developing a sense of expression through colour and emotional responses, expressing an alternative interpretation for a theme or subject.

Tapestry: Drawing in Weave Term 2 | Mondays | 13 Jan 2020 – 16 Mar 2020 | 1:30pm – 4:30pmFiona Hutchison | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £279 | Holyrood Campus This practical course will allow you to explore interpreting and constructing line within the woven structure to reveal the creative versatility of the woven mark.

Portfolio Preparation: Art (Developing a Portfolio) Term 2 | Mondays | 13 Jan 2020 – 16 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 9:30pmDeirdre MacLeod | 10 weeks | £229 | Holyrood CampusThis course will provide practical support for students looking to begin, develop, or enhance a portfolio of work within an Art based subject.

Portfolio Preparation: Design (Developing a Portfolio) Term 2 | Mondays | 13 Jan 2020 – 16 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 9:30pmPushpi Bagchi | 10 weeks | £229 | Holyrood CampusThis course will provide practical support for students looking to begin, develop, or enhance a portfolio of work within a Design based subject.

Wire Jewellery Term 2 | Mondays | 13 Jan 2020 – 16 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 9:30pmJenny Deans | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £321 | Edinburgh College of Art Take an experimental approach to playing with wire. Get creative with earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces, as well as more sculptural objects.


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Developing a Sketchbook Term 2 | Tuesdays | 14 Jan 2020 – 17 Mar 2020 | 9:30am – 12:30pmJane Weatherly | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £279 | Holyrood Campus This course will enable students to focus on developing sustained and personal visual content and ideas within the wider context of the ‘book form’.

Printmaking Introductions: Drypoint Term 2 | Tuesdays | 14 Jan 2020 – 11 Feb 2020 | 9:30am – 12:30pm or Term 3 | Wednesdays | 15 Apr 2020 – 13 May 2020 | 6:30pm – 9:30pmNick Devison or Susie Wilson | 5 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusEtching without acid. This drypoint printmaking course will introduce students to the essentials of intaglio printmaking processes.

Foundation Drawing Term 2 | Tuesdays | 14 Jan 2020 – 11 Feb 2020 | 1:30pm – 4:30pm orTerm 3 | Thursdays | 16 Apr 2020 – 18 Jun 2020 | 6:30pm – 9:30pmJess Bevan | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £279 | Holyrood Campus This course allows students to develop their drawing skills, developing a fundamental understanding and knowledge regarding the use of drawing media and materials.

Portraiture: Developing a Personal Approach Term 2 | Tuesdays | 14 Jan 2020 – 17 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 9:30pmChristine Frew | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £279 | Holyrood Campus Working directly from the model, students will develop and expand their skills to produce dynamic, arresting painted portraits and head life drawings.

Developing an Illustration Project Term 2 | Tuesdays | 14 Jan 2020 – 17 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 9:30pm orTerm 3 | Tuesdays | 14 Apr 2020 – 16 Jun 2020 | 1:30pm – 4:30pm Kasia Matyjaszek | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £279 | Holyrood Campus This course is designed for students who wish to develop their illustration project skills to adapt a story or series of poems.

Introduction to Etching within Jewellery Design Term 2 | Tuesdays | 14 Jan 2020 – 11 Feb 2020 | 6:30pm – 9:30pmAmy Chan | 5 weeks | £153 | Edinburgh College of ArtThis course introduces students to the potential of etching within jewellery and silversmithing, exploring the appearance of precious metals through texture.

Introduction to Enamelling within Jewellery Design Term 2 | Tuesdays | 18 Feb 2020 – 17 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 9:30pmAmy Chan | 5 weeks | £153 | Edinburgh College of ArtThis course introduces students to the potential enamelling and colour can bring within jewellery and silversmithing.

Developing Graphic Design Term 2 | Tuesdays | 14 Jan 2020 – 17 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 9:30pmPushpi Bagchi | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £279 | Edinburgh College of ArtDriven by the interests of individual this course consolidates existing skills in Graphic Design and develop new ones to broaden your practical and professional understanding of the discipline.

Introduction to Drawing with Ink and Wash Term 2 | Wednesdays | 15 Jan 2020 – 12 Feb 2020, 9:30am – 12:30pmRobbie Bushe | 5 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusLearn and extend your techniques using conté, charcoal, chalks and pastels to make a range of imaginative and inventive drawings.

Introduction to Adobe Illustrator Term 2 | Wednesdays | 15 Jan 2020 – 12 Feb 2020 | 1:30pm – 4:30pmMaria Stoian | 5 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusWhether you are new to Adobe Illustrator or just needing a refresher, this course will introduce youto and will guide you through the various tools to create bespoke images.

Creating Images Term 2 | Wednesdays | 15 Jan 2020 – 18 Mar 2020 | 1:30pm – 4:30pmRobbie Bushe | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £279 | Holyrood CampusThis course will enable students to investigate the process by which artists find their subjects and how they create original images.

Introduction to Adobe InDesign Term 2 | Wednesdays | 19 Feb 2020 – 18 Mar 2020 | 1:30pm – 4:30pmMaria Stoian | 5 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusWhether you are new to Adobe InDesign or just needing a refresher, this course will introduce you to and will guide you through the various tools to creating posters, flyers and other publishing materials.

Painting: Studio Practices Term 2 | Wednesdays | 15 Jan 2020 – 18 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 9:30pmOlivia Irvine | 10 weeks | £229 | Holyrood CampusThis course allows you to develop a series of ambitious paintings derived from interrogating and reflecting on their own visual ideas, drawings and studies.

Developing Artists’ Books Term 2 | Wednesdays | 15 Jan 2020 – 18 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 9:30pmSusie Wilson | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £279 | Holyrood CampusThis course will enable students to focus on developing sustained and personal visual content and ideas within the wider context of the ‘book form’.

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Advanced Darkroom Photography Term 2 | Wednesdays | 15 Jan 2020 – 18 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 9:30pmCora James | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £321 | Edinburgh College of ArtDesigned for students with some existing experience in darkroom photography this course aims to consolidate existing skills and develop new ones to enable students to make a coherent body of photographic works.

Printed Textiles Design: Exploring Dye Term 2 | Wednesdays | 15 Jan 2020 – 18 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 9:30pmGemma Brown | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £321 | Edinburgh College of ArtAlready familiar with the screen-printing process? This course will introduce you to disperse dye printing with inks and papers, to further develop your skills and knowledge within textiles printing.

Jewellery Techniques: Precious Metals and Sand Casting Term 2 | Wednesdays | 15 Jan 2020 – 18 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 9:30pmAmy Chan | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £321 | Edinburgh College of ArtDo you have some experience of jewellery making? Develop your skills and have the opportunity to explore the use of precious metals and traditional uses of sand casting techniques.

Drawing Practices: Experimenting with Materials Term 2 | Thursdays | 16 Jan 2020 – 19 Mar 2020 | 9:30am – 12:30pmOliver Reed | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £279 | Holyrood CampusThis course will allow students to develop personal and expressive works, fusing materials, found surfaces and collage, experimenting with formats, processes and techniques.

Beginners Painting Term 2 | Thursdays | 16 Jan 2020 – 19 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 9:30pmJess Bevan | 10 weeks | £229 | Holyrood CampusThis course offers a basic introduction and starting point to the language and grammar of painting from direct observation for students with little or no experience.

Introduction to Sculpture: Appropriation and Assemblage Term 2 | Thursdays | 16 Jan 2020 – 13 Feb 2020 | 6:30pm – 9:30pmHans Clausen | 5 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusThis introductory course will introduce you to exploring the possibilities of sculpture through assemblage of materials and found objects in an experimental and playful approach.

Digital Photography Projects Term 2 | Thursdays | 16 Jan 2020 – 19 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 9:30pm | Edinburgh College of Art or Term 3 | Thursdays | 16 Apr 2020 – 18 Jun 2020 | 1:30pm – 4:30pm | Holyrood Campus Alicia Bruce | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £279 This course aims to advance your awareness for enhancing, adjusting and processing images, moving your photographs towards a professional digital work flow.

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Intaglio Printmaking: Contemporary Approaches Term 2 | Thursdays | 16 Jan 2020 – 19 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 9:30pm Nick Devison | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £321 | Edinburgh College of ArtThis course will investigate new ways of approaching Intaglio techniques to develop a series of ambitious and related images for print.

The Dynamics of the Natural World: Patterns of Animal Locomotion Term 2 | Fridays | 17 Jan 2020 – 20 Mar 2020 | 9:30am – 12:30pm Jane Weatherly | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £279 | Holyrood CampusThis course encourages students to think about the natural world as a dynamic global cycle. Students will develop research based on the land, natural rhythms and patterns of animal locomotion.

A Visual and Sensory Response to the City Term 3 | Mondays | 13 Apr 2020 – 15 Jun 2020 | 9:30am – 12:30pm Deirdre Macleod | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £279 | Holyrood CampusStudents will learn how to use the sights and sounds of the city to inspire their practical work in the studio.

Art History in Action: A Sense of Place Term 3 | Mondays | 13 Apr 2020 – 15 Jun 2020 | 1:30pm – 4:30pm Olivia Irvine | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £279 | Holyrood CampusThrough a series of mini lectures and practical studio experiments students will work in mixed media, colour, texture and composition based on the principles of the artists examined.

21st Century Tapestry: Colour Fusion Term 3 | Mondays | 13 Apr 2020 – 15 Jun 2020 | 1:30pm – 4:30pm Fiona Hutchison | 10 weeks | £229 | Holyrood CampusThis course will allow you to explore the rich and dynamic possibilities of woven materials in a contemporary 21st Century art practice.

Mixed Media: The Figure, Still-Life and Location Term 3 | Mondays | 13 Apr 2020 – 15 Jun 2020 | 6:30pm – 9:30pm Jane Weatherly | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £279 | Holyrood CampusWorking from the life model, still life set up and a location, students will develop their understanding and value for investigating and experimenting in mixed media.

Life Drawing: Light and Proportion Term 3 | Tuesdays | 14 Apr 2020 – 16 Jun 2020 | 9:30am – 12:30pm Christine Frew | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £279 | Holyrood CampusThis course is designed to develop students’ understanding of the human anatomical proportion and the use of light.

Foundation Painting Term 3 | Tuesdays | 14 Apr 2020 – 16 Jun 2020 | 1:30pm – 4:30pm Jess Bevan | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £279 | Holyrood CampusThis course allows students to develop their painting skills, developing a fundamental understanding and knowledge regarding the use of painting media and materials.

Life Drawing: The Hidden Structure Term 3 | Tuesdays | 14 Apr 2020 – 16 Jun 2020 | 6:30pm – 9:30pm Christine Frew | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £279 | Holyrood CampusThis course will introduce and examine ways to interpret and record the underlying structure, form and proportions of the human figure.

Contemporary Watercolours: Expressive Approaches Term 3 | Wednesdays | 15 Apr 2020 – 17 Jun 2020 | 6:30pm – 9:30pm Deirdre Macleod | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £279 | Holyrood CampusThis course challenges preconceptions of how watercolours and other water-based mediums can be used, explored through a range of approaches, techniques and processes.

Developing Digital Illustration Term 3 | Wednesdays | 15 Apr 2020 – 17 Jun 2020 | 6:30pm – 9:30pm Jonathon Place | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £279 | Holyrood CampusLearn how to develop a working knowledge of contemporary illustration techniques, including digital drawing and painting to enhance an existing illustrative/artistic practice.

Contemporary Sculpture Term 3 | Wednesdays | 15 Apr 2020 – 17 Jun 2020 | 6:30pm – 9:30pm Hans Clausen | 10 weeks | £328 | Edinburgh Sculpture WorkshopYou will be encouraged to explore relationships between a wide-range of found, recycled or other materials to conceive, create and present a range of sculptural forms.

Jewellery: Exploring Materials Term 3 | Wednesdays | 15 Apr 2020 – 13 May 2020 | 6:30pm – 9:30pm Amy Chan | 5 weeks | £153 | Edinburgh College of ArtExplore the possibilities of three-dimensional design within jewellery making through non-precious materials and accessible construction methods.

Images and Ideas Term 3 | Wednesdays | 15 Apr 2020 – 17 Jun 2020 | 1:30pm – 4:30pm Robbie Bushe | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £279 | Holyrood CampusThis course will enable students to develop personal subjects or related themes by exploring compositions and visual ideas from drawing, painting, print, illustration of design outcomes.

Introduction to Impasto Painting Techniques Term 3 | Thursdays | 16 Apr 2020 – 14 May 2020 | 1:30pm – 4:30pm Robbie Bushe | 5 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusLearn a how to master using thick paint, lively brushwork and energy to create a series of compact impasto pictorial paintings.

Landscape Painting: An Introduction Term 3 | Thursdays | 16 Apr 2020 – 18 Jun 2020 | 9:30am – 12:30pm Oliver Reed | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £279 | Holyrood CampusLearn a range of methods for gathering research through location drawing, from which they will develop a body of Landscape drawings and paintings.

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Digital Drawing Term 3 | Thursdays | 16 Apr 2020 – 18 Jun 2020 | 6:30pm – 9:30pm Richard Strachan | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £279 | Holyrood CampusThis course introduces the potential of drawing using Adobe Photoshop to consider line, tone, colour and layering.

Coastal Drawing and Painting Term 3 | Fridays | 17 Apr 2020 – 19 Jun 2020 | 9:30am – 12:30pm Jane Weatherly | 10 weeks | £239 | Holyrood CampusThis course visually explores the Firth of Forth coastline, making a series of drawing and paintings through a sustained and direct on-site and plein-air approach.

Printmaking Introductions: Collagraphy Term 3 | Wednesdays | 20 May 2020 – 17 Jun 2020 | 6:30pm – 9:30pm Susie Wilson | 5 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusIntroducing students to Collagraphy, an accessible mixed-media printmaking technique that looks to fuse and collage materials to create a surface, which can then be printed.

Creative Rings and Bangles Term 3 | Wednesdays | 20 May 2020 – 17 Jun 2020 | 6:30pm – 9:30pm Amy Chan | 5 weeks | £153 | Edinburgh College of ArtExplore the potential as a maker of creative objects by producing an individual, stylish piece of jewellery, beginning with the simple band ring.

Introduction to Drawing with Chalks and Charcoals Term 3 | Thursdays, | 21 May 2020 – 18 Jun 2020 | 6:30pm – 9:30pm Robbie Bushe | 5 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusDevelop your drawing techniques using Conte pencils, charcoal, compressed charcoal, and chalk and oil pastels.

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3000 Years of European Arts and Architecture: 0-500 Term 2 | Wednesdays | 15 Jan 2020 – 12 Feb 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pm Guillaume Evrard | 5 weeks | £67 | Holyrood CampusA fresh approach to art history. Five centuries in five weeks, including late antiquity and European migration.

Discovering French Arts at National Galleries of Scotland 2Term 2 | Wednesdays | 15 Jan 2020 – 18 Mar 2020 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm Guillaume Evrard | 10 weeks | £72 | Scottish National GalleryFrench art of the 18th and 19th centuries, including Monet and Van Gogh. Lunchtime at the National Galleries.

Discovering Decorative Arts at the National Museums of ScotlandTerm 2 | Wednesdays | 15 Jan 2020 – 18 Mar 2020 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm Karen Clulow | 10 weeks | £139 | National Museum of ScotlandExamine first-hand the techniques and history behind decorative arts on display at the National Museum of Scotland.

Discovering the National Collections 2Term 2 | Thursdays | 16 Jan 2020 – 19 Mar 2020 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm or 5:30pm – 6:30pmKate Sloan | 10 weeks | £72 | National Museum of ScotlandExamine the holdings of the Scottish National Gallery in the company of our expert tutor.

Themes at the National Galleries of Scotland: LoveTerm 2 | Wednesdays | 5 Feb 2020 – 4 Mar 2020 | 10:15am – 11:15am Bill Hare | 5 weeks | £47 | Scottish National GalleryFive weeks at the Scottish National Gallery, one theme: love in art through the ages.

Japanese TextilesTerm 2 | Saturday 8 Feb 2020 | 10:00am – 5:30pm Joanne Soroka | 1 day | £59 | Holyrood CampusA one-day course on Japanese textiles, exploring the symbolism and production from the traditional to the modern.

3000 Years of European Arts and Architecture: 500-1000 Term 2 | Wednesdays | 19 Feb 2020 – 18 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pm Guillaume Evrard | 5 weeks | £67 | Holyrood CampusA fresh approach to art history. Five centuries in five weeks: Byzantium, the Anglo-Saxons, Vikings and others.

Victorian PhotographyTerm 2 | Saturday 29 Feb 2020 | 10:00am – 4:00pmRoddy Simpson | 1 day | £63 | Holyrood CampusThe history of photography in the Victorian era: its artistic and scientific significance, and its importance in Edinburgh.

Understanding Abstract ArtTerm 3 | Mondays | 13 Apr 2020 – 15 Jun 2020 | 11:10am – 1:00pm Andrew Paterson | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusDevelop a deeper understanding of abstract art, from Mondrian and Klee to Rothko and Riley.

Masterpieces of Modern ArtTerm 3 | Tuesdays | 14 Apr 2020 – 16 Jun 2020 | 11:10am – 1:00pm Bill Hare | 10 weeks | £138 | Holyrood Campus and Scottish National GalleryExplore in depth the most famous works of art in the Scottish National Gallery.

Scottish Architecture: From Scara Brae to the Present Term 3 | Wednesdays | 15 Apr 2020 – 17 Jun 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pm Margaret Stewart | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £185 | Holyrood Campus A survey of buildings in Scotland from the earliest remains to today’s civic and social architecture.

The Art of 16th-Century VeniceTerm 3 | Wednesdays | 15 Apr 2020 – 17 Jun 2020 | 11:10am – 1:00pm Lesley Fraser | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £185 | Holyrood Campus An in-depth examination of 16th-century Venice’s rich artistic culture, including Titian and others.

3000 Years of European Arts and Architecture: 1000-1500 Term 3 | Wednesdays | 15 Apr 2020 – 13 May 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pm Guillaume Evrard | 5 weeks | £67 | Holyrood Campus A fresh approach to art history. Five centuries in five weeks, from Romanesque to Renaissance.

Discovering French Arts at National Galleries of Scotland 3Term 3 | Wednesdays | 15 Apr 2020 – 17 Jun 2020 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm Guillaume Evrard | 10 weeks | £72 | Scottish National GalleryFrench art from the late 19th and 20th centuries. Lunchtime at the National Galleries.

Discovering the National Collections 3Term 3 | Thursdays | 16 Apr 2020 – 18 Jun 2020 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm or 5:30pm – 6:30pmKate Sloan | 10 weeks | £72 | Scottish National GalleryExamine the holdings of the Scottish National Gallery in the company of our expert tutor.

Themes at the National Galleries of Scotland: IdentityTerm 3 | Wednesdays | 6 May 2020 – 3 Jun 2020 | 10:15pm – 11:15pmBill Hare | 5 weeks | £47 | Scottish National GalleryFive weeks at the Scottish National Gallery, one theme: identity in art through the ages.

3000 Years of European Arts and Architecture: 1500 – Today Term 3 | Wednesdays | 20 May 2020 – 17 Jun 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pmGuillaume Evrard | 5 weeks | £67 | Holyrood CampusA fresh approach to art history. Five centuries in five weeks: from Michelangelo to Tracey Emin.

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Ripping Scripts 2Term 2 | Thursdays | 16 Jan 2020 – 19 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pmRaymond Ross | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusContinuation of Ripping Scripts 1 but new students welcome. A chance to monologue, dialogue, scene-set and develop your all-round script-ability.

Find your Voice 2Term 2 | Thursdays | 17 Jan 2020 – 20 Mar 2020 | 2:10pm – 4:00pmRaymond Ross | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £185 | Holyrood CampusContinuation of Find Your Voice 1 but new students very welcome. From ‘hands on’ stimulating and interactive experiences to all forms of creative writing.

Shut Up & Write!Term 3 | Mondays | 13 Apr 2020 – 15 Jun 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pmCatherine Dean Mackenzie | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusWe will explore common problems that writers experience, such as fear, lack of inspiration, and the inner critic. This course covers practical methods for dealing with these issues and ways to stimulate ideas.

The Art and Craft of Children’s Fiction 2Term 3 | Mondays | 13 Apr 2020 – 15 Jun 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pmJanis Mackay | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusDesigned for writers with some experience of writing for children.

Writing Drama for RadioTerm 3 | Tuesdays | 14 Apr 2020 – 16 Jun 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pmDouglas Dougan | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusWe will explore radio as a medium and learn to write visually in order to prompt a listener’s imagination.

Experimental WritingTerm 3 | Wednesdays | 15 Apr 2020 – 17 Jun 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pmNicky Melville | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £185 | Holyrood CampusThis course introduces eminent innovative writers and the opportunity to try out approaches such as Surrealist techniques and other experimental fiction devices.

Write a Short PlayTerm 3 | Fridays | 17 Apr 2020 – 19 Jun 2020 | 11:10am – 1:00pmCaroline Dunford | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusWant to write a play, but don’t know where to start? This ten week course introduces the basic premises of playwriting and supports participants to write either a short play or a first act through teaching, lively discussions and engaging, practical exercises.

Find your Voice 3Term 3 | Fridays | 17 Apr 2020 – 19 Jun 2020 | 2:10pm – 4:00pmRaymond Ross | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £185 | Holyrood CampusContinuation of Find Your Voice 2 but new students very welcome. Bring a sense of humour, self-discipline and a desire to write. The creative process is yours!

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Film, Media and Contemporary Cultures

Screenwriting 1: An Introduction to Writing for Film and TelevisionTerm 1 | Mondays | 23 Sept 2019 – 25 Nov 2019 | 6:30pm – 8:20pm orTerm 2 | Mondays | 13 Jan 2020 – 16 Mar 2020 | 2:10pm – 4:00pmDouglas Dougan | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £185 | Holyrood CampusExplore the process of script development and writing, from idea to script, create a compelling narrative for visual drama, and get it all down in professional script format.

Melodrama and the American DreamTerm 1 | Mondays | 23 Sept 2019 – 25 Nov 2019 | 6:30pm – 8:20pmDavid Wingrove | 10 weeks | £145 | FilmhouseExplore the ways in which Hollywood melodrama both challenged and shaped the values of post-World War II American society and the impact of those values on audiences worldwide.

Writing for Publication: Freelance JournalismTerm 1 | Mondays | 23 Sept 2019 – 25 Nov 2019 | 6:30pm – 8:20pm orTerm 2 | Mondays | 13 Jan 2020 – 16 Mar 2020 | 2:10pm – 4:00pm orTerm 3 | Thursdays | 16 Apr 2020 – 18 Jun 2020 | 11:10am – 1:00pmPasquale Iannone | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £185 | Holyrood CampusLearn how to write for newspapers and magazines with advice and exercises on different genres, style, editing, market analysis and submission of work.

Director Focus: Elia Kazan Term 1 | Tuesdays | 24 Sept 2019 – 26 Nov 2019 | 2:10pm – 5:00pmDerek Wilson | 10 weeks | £145 | FilmhouseThe course is a critical survey of American lives in the times and films of Elia Kazan. We consider the development of the film director and the recurrent themes appearing in his work.

Hollywood: The Unsung HeroesTerm 1 | Tuesdays | 24 Sept 2019 – 26 Nov 2019 | 6:30pm – 9:20pm Rolland Man | 10 weeks | £145 | FilmhouseA chance to (re)discover and discuss the wonderful films of the unsung heroes of Hollywood, from pioneers to independent spirits.

Introduction to Film StudiesTerm 1 | Thursdays | 26 Sept 2019 – 28 Nov 2019 | 6:30pm – 8:20pm Anthony McKibbin | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £185 | Holyrood CampusDiscover new ways of looking at film to explore and develop your own ideas through class discussion.

National Cinemas: the Boulting Brothers and British Film Culture Term 1 | Thursdays | 26 Sept 2019 – 28 Nov 2019 | 6:30pm – 9:20pm Jim Dunnigan | 10 weeks | £145 | FilmhouseThe Boulting Brothers formed a producer-director team which thrived in the 1940s and ‘50s. This course will address their current resurgence in the history of British Cinema.

Screenwriting 2: Script DevelopmentTerm 2 | Mondays | 13 Jan 2020 – 16 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pm or Term 3 | Mondays | 13 Apr 2020 – 15 Jun 2020 | 2:10pm – 4:00pmDouglas Dougan | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £185 | Holyrood CampusThis fun and practical course guides those with a basic knowledge or experience of screenwriting in more advanced creative writing techniques.

The Last Romantics - Powell & Pressburger and the Birth of Modern CinemaTerm 2 | Mondays | 13 Jan 2020 – 16 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pm David Wingrove | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £185 | Holyrood CampusMichael Powell and Emeric Pressburger revolutionised British cinema while producing a string of all-time classics. Flamboyant and often controversial, their films mark a transition from the‘classic’ style to the auteur cinema of today.

Italian CinemaTerm 2 | Mondays | 13 Jan 2020 – 16 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pm Pasquale Iannone | 10 weeks | £145 | FilmhouseWith a new line-up of films every year, this course offers an exciting overview of Italian cinema.

Forgotten Gems of World CinemaTerm 2 | Tuesdays | 14 Jan 2020 – 17 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pm Roland Man | 10 weeks | £145 | FilmhouseMany films now held as classics were neglected for years by critics and audiences. Come and explore some forgotten gems that will amaze you by their modernity!

Auteurs of Polish CinemaTerm 2 | Wednesdays | 15 Jan 2020 – 18 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 9:20pm Malgorzata Bougaj | 10 weeks | £145 | FilmhouseLearn more about post-war Polish cinema and its socio-cultural and political resonance. Join us for screenings of full features followed by group discussions.

Film Theory and CriticismTerm 2 | Thursdays | 16 Jan 2020 – 19 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pm Anthony McKibbin | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £185 | Holyrood CampusJoin us and find out how some theoretical approaches can reveal essential forms and functions of cinema.

Contemporary Native Americans in FilmTerm 2 | Thursdays | 16 Jan 2020 – 19 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 9:20pm Jim Dunnigan | 10 weeks | £145 | FilmhouseAn examination of contemporary Native American cinema focusing on the social, political and historical concerns of Native Americans in the US.

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French CinemaTerm 3 | Mondays | 13 Apr 2020 – 15 Jun 2020 | 6:30pm – 9:20pm Martine Pierquin | 10 weeks | £145 | FilmhouseLearn more about the popular stars and innovative directors of French cinema. Together we will examine critically acclaimed films, all introduced by a short lecture and followed by a group discussion.

Screenwriting 3: From Page to ScreenTerm 3 | Mondays | 13 Apr 2020 – 15 Jun 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pm Douglas Dougan | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusWant to see your name in lights? This course takes screenwriting students to advanced level with professional techniques, practical tips on how to finish and polish a screenplay.

Cinema of Fantasy and ImaginationTerm 3 | Tuesdays | 14 Apr 2020 – 16 Jun 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pm Rolland Man | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusBeyond realism, this is an expedition on the other side of cinema - the fantasy, the fantastic, the miraculous and the invented.

Early 20th Century Avant-Garde in Cinema and Other Visual ArtsTerm 3 | Wednesdays | 15 Apr 2020 – 17 Jun 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pm Malgorzata Bougaj | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £185 | Holyrood CampusIntroducing Impressionism, Dadaism, Surrealism, Futurism, Constructivism, and Expressionism, the course examines their presence in cinema, painting, sculpture, architecture, and photography.

Millennial Cinema: Auteur Film at the Turn of the CenturyTerm 3 | Thursdays | 16 Apr 2020 – 18 Jun 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pm Anthony McKibbin | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusThe course examines the shift within film culture, from a focus on a handful of film-producing nations, to a more international approach.

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Scotland: Romance and Reality Term 1 | Wednesday 4 Sept 2019 | 10:15am – 4:15pm orTerm 1 | Saturday 9 Nov 2019 | 10:15am – 4:15pm Helen Rapport | 1 day | £63 | National Museum of ScotlandExplore Wild and Majestic Scotland in the 18th and 19th centuries on this course designed to accompany the major NMS exhibition.

The Scots Abroad, 1750 - 1950: Emigration, Ambition and EmpireTerm 1 | Mondays | 23 Sept 2019 – 25 Nov 2019 | 2:10pm – 4:00pm Ian Wotherspoon | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusAn exploration of how Scots have influenced culture, society and economy around the world during the time of Empire.

Scottish Handwriting 1: 1500-1700Term 1 | Tuesdays | 24 Sept 2019 – 26 Nov 2019 | 5:30pm – 7:00pm Jessica Evershed and Sam Smart | 10 weeks | £33 | National Records of ScotlandLearn how to read and use old Scottish documents, guided by handwriting experts from National Records Scotland.

The Republic of Venice: Myth and Reality c. 1400-1650Term 1 | Tuesdays | 24 Sept 2019 – 26 Nov 2019 | 2:10pm – 4:00pm Lucinda Byatt | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £185 | Holyrood CampusExamine the influence of this Renaissance state, from politics and trade to art and religion.

A History of Edinburgh from Earliest Times to 1914Term 1 | Tuesdays | 24 Sept 2019 – 26 Nov 2019 | 6:30pm – 8:20pm William Brydon | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusEdinburgh, from the Stone Age to the 20th century.

Scotland: From the Making of the Kingdom to Renaissance MonarchyTerm 1 | Tuesdays | 24 Sept 2019 – 26 Nov 2019 | 10:30pm – 12:30pm Joyce Miller | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £194 | National Museum of ScotlandExplore medieval Scotland on this course based in the National Museum of Scotland.

Witchcraft and Belief in Scotland, 1563-1736Term 1 | Tuesdays | 24 Sept 2019 – 26 Nov 2019 | 2:10pm – 4:00pm Joyce Miller | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £185 | Holyrood CampusAn in-depth look at witchcraft and witch-hunting, this striking phenomenon in early modern Scotland.

Introduction to Modern European HistoryTerm 1 | Wednesdays | 25 Sept 2019 – 27 Nov 2019 | 6:30pm – 8:20pm Marc di Tommasi | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £185 | Holyrood CampusWhet your historical thinking through study of some of the pivotal moments in modern European history.

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Immigration in BritainTerm 2 | Wednesdays | 15 Jan 2020 – 18 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pmDavid Santiuste | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusA historical overview of immigration in Britain, from earliest times to the present.

Victorian ScotlandTerm 2 | Thursdays | 16 Jan 2020 – 19 Mar 2020 | 11:00am – 1:00pmHelen Rapport | 10 weeks | £139 | National Museum of ScotlandA history of Victorian Scotland in 10 objects: a course designed to complement the holdings of the National Museum of Scotland.

Women in American History: From Pocahontas to the Presidential ElectionTerm 2 | Thursdays | 16 Jan 2020 – 19 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pmKirsten Phimister | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £185 | Holyrood CampusExamine the key figures - such as Pocahontas, Rosie the Riveter, Hillary Clinton - who helped to shape American political and cultural history.

Scots and BritonsTerm 2 | Fridays | 17 Jan 2020 – 20 Mar 2020 | 11:10am – 1:00pmStuart McHardy | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusExplore the early peoples of Scotland in the first milennium CE.

A History of the University of EdinburghTerm 2 | Mondays | 10 Feb 2020 – 9 Mar 2020 | 2:10pm – 4:00pmIan Wotherspoon | 5 weeks | £67 | Holyrood CampusA dynamic exploration of the University of Edinburgh since its foundation in 1583, including privileged access to historic buildings and collections.

Ye Jacobites by Name’: The History and Songs of the Jacobite RisingsTerm 2 | Mondays | 17 Feb 2020 – 16 Mar 2020 | 2:10pm – 4:00pmJoyce Miller | 5 weeks | £67 | Holyrood CampusAn exploration of the Jacobite Risings, from William and Mary to Culloden.

Scotland and SlaveryTerm 2 | Wednesdays | 19 Feb 2020 – 18 Mar 2020 | 11:10am – 1:00pmAlastair Learmont | 5 weeks | £67 | Holyrood CampusExamine original sources in this study of Scotland’s role in slavery in the Caribbean.

King Charles I, Oliver Cromwell and the Great RebellionTerm 2 | Saturday 22 Feb 2020 | 10:00am – 4:00pmWilliam Brydon | 1 day | £63 | Holyrood CampusExplore one of the most turbulent periods in British history - the era of Charles I and Oliver Cromwell.

Pilgrimage in Late Medieval ScotlandTerm 2 | Saturday 7 Mar 2020 | 10:00am – 4:00pmDavid Santiuste | 1 day | £63 | Holyrood CampusA journey through pilgrimage in late medieval Scotland, using a range of original sources.

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A Land Fit for Heroes? Britain and the British Empire between the Two World WarsTerm 3 | Tuesdays | 14 Apr 2020 – 16 Jun 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pm William Brydon | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusChart Britain and its empire, from power and influence in 1918 through unrest and economic instability to the start of World War Two.

The Paston Letters: a Window on Late Medieval EnglandTerm 3 | Mondays | 20 Apr 2020 – 18 May 2020 | 11:10am – 1:00pm David Santiuste | 5 weeks | £67 | Holyrood CampusA 5-week course using this rich British Library resource to explore a family in society and politics, and in the Wars of the Roses.

Introduction to Using Scottish DocumentsTerm 3 | Saturday 25 Apr 2020 | 10:00am – 4:00pm Bruce Durie | 1 day | £63 | Holyrood CampusFor the budding genealogist or local history enthusiast: a one-day course on how to find and use Scottish historical documents.

Scotland and Slavery - A Visit to the Scottish National Portrait GalleryTerm 3 | Wednesday 13 May 2020 | 10:30am – 11:30am Alastair Learmont | 1 hour | £10 | Scottish National GalleryScotland’s role in slavery discussed through items on display at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.

The Company that Broke a Nation: Scotland and the Darien SchemeTerm 3 | Saturday 16 May 2020 | 10:00am – 4:00pm William Brydon | 1 day | £63 | Holyrood CampusExamine the background and results of this daring colonial scheme to control trade between the Atlantic and Pacific, including the build-up to 1707’s union.

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Languages for AllDid you know that learning a new language can help keep your brain healthy?

Research has shown that the merits of studying languages can lead to heightened concentration and conversation abilities as well as higher levels of cognitive development including creativity, reasoning and problem solving skills.

But these are just some of the many benefits of language learning…

The practical side of learning another language is the ease in which you can communicate with people from around the world – whether that’s at home or away. Being able to travel or welcome visitors without barriers can lead to more fulfilling interactions and experiences.

Immersion in other languages also enables a deeper understanding of other cultures and opens up a whole new world of books, film, art and music.

And of course, language learning, in small groups, with hands-on communicative activities, is fun!

At the Centre for Open Learning we have the largest selection of language courses in Edinburgh. These are offered from Beginners level and many continue through to advanced levels.

So whether you’ve always dreamed of learning a language, want to refresh your skills or become a more confident speaker, there really is something for everyone!

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Courses Are Available In:

Arabic | British Sign LanguageCzech | Danish | DutchFinnish | French | GaelicGerman | Irish | ItalianJapanese | Latin Modern Greek | NorwegianPolish | Portuguese Russian | Spanish | Swahili Swedish | Turkish | Welsh

All our language are offered from Beginners level and many continue through to advanced levels. All courses cost £149 and run for 2 hours a week over 10 weeks!

Below you’ll find details of what to expect from each level and how these compare to the Common European Framework Reference (CEFR).

Beginners 1-3 (CEFR: A1) This level is about you and your immediate environment. At the end of A1 level, you’ll be able to introduce yourself and talk about your family, hobbies and where you live. You’ll be able to ask simple questions and carry out tasks like ordering a drink or asking for directions.

Elementary 1-6 (CEFR: A2) This level is your essential kit for travelling abroad or helping a visitor. At the end of A2 level, you’ll be able to talk about a past holiday and make recommendations on what to see and do. You’ll be able to talk about your future plans, compare options and choose.

Intermediate 1-6 (CEFR: B1) This is the level you need to live abroad and get by in most situations. At the end of B1 level, you’ll be able to describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions. You’ll be able to narrate a story or relate the plot of a book or film.

Upper Intermediate 1-6 (CEFR: B2) This is the level you need to work or study in the language and it is the minimum level required by universities for international first year students. At the end of B2 level, you’ll be able to understand most current affairs TV programmes and you’ll have a degree of fluency that allows you to take an active part in discussions with native speakers.

Advanced (CEFR: C1/C2) At level C1, you’ll be able to express yourself fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly. It will only be conceptually difficult subjects that hinder you. At level C2 you’ll be able to express yourself spontaneously at length, avoiding or navigating any difficultly smoothly.

Which Level Is Right For Me? Visit our website www.ed.ac.uk/short-courses and take our helpful test to determine which level is right for you.

For more details about course dates, times and locations, please visit our website.


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The Life and Music of Claude DebussyTerm 2 | Wednesdays | 15 Jan 2020 – 12 Feb 2020 | 2:10pm – 4:00pmIain Matheson | 5 weeks | £67 | Holyrood CampusExplore the music of one the 20th century’s most influential composers.

Practical Musicianship 2Term 2 | Fridays | 17 Jan 2020 – 20 Mar 2020 | 11:10am – 1:00pmCole Bendall | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusDevelop your musicianship skills through practical exercises.

The Music of ChopinTerm 2 | Wednesdays | 19 Feb 2020 – 18 Mar 2020 | 2:10pm – 4:00pmIain Matheson | 5 weeks | £67 | Holyrood CampusExplore the solo piano music of Chopin, one of the 19th century’s leading composers for the instrument.

The Jazz InfluenceTerm 3 | Tuesdays | 14 Apr 2020 – 16 Jun 2020 | 11:10am – 1:00pmDick Lee | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusExplore the way Jazz has influenced both classical and popular music genres, for over 100 years.

Listening to MusicTerm 3 | Wednesdays | 15 Apr 2020 – 20 May 2020 | 2:10pm – 4:00pmIain Matheson | 6 weeks | £81 | Holyrood CampusConsider the ingredients of classical music; melody, harmony, rhythm and more. How do they combine to make what we call ‘music’?

Alexander TechniqueTerm 3 | Wednesdays | 15 Apr 2020 – 20 May 2020 | 2:10pm – 4:00pmLinda Wyman | 6 weeks | £81 | Holyrood CampusDiscover Alexander Technique, a widely recognised tool for personal change helping you to continually improve flexibility of mind and body, your standard of well-being and quality of life.

The World of OperaTerm 3 | Fridays | 17 Apr 2020 – 19 Jun 2020 | 2:10pm – 4:00pm Rolland Man and David Wingrove | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusFrom Monteverdi to Mozart, Rossini to Britten, explore wonderful music and libretti.

Personal DevelopmentIntroduction to CounsellingTerm 1 | Saturdays & Sundays | 9, 10, 16 & 17 November 2019 | 10:00am – 4:00pmJan Crawford | 4 days | £184 | Holyrood CampusIn this 4-day course, develop the fundamental skills associated with counselling and understand different counselling models.

Living With Dementia: Person-Centred CareTerm 1 | Saturday 16 November 2019 | 10:30am – 3:30pmE. Joanna Alexjuk | 1 day | £39 | Holyrood CampusThis workshop offers family caregivers and care workers the opportunity to explore a person-centred approach to dementia caregiving.

Living with Dementia: Understanding BehaviourTerm 2 | Saturday 22 Feb 2020 | 10:30am – 3:30pmE. Joanna Alexjuk | 1 day | £39 | Holyrood CampusThis workshop offers family caregivers and care workers the opportunity to explore reasons/strategies for behaviour they may find challenging in dementia care.

Living With Dementia: CommunicatingTerm 3 | Saturday 23 May 2020 | 10:30am – 3:30pmE. Joanna Alexjuk | 1 day | £39 | Holyrood CampusThis workshop offers family caregivers and care workers the opportunity to explore positive methods of communication in their caregiving role.

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Philosophy, Psychology and Language SciencesPhilosophyTerm 1 | Mondays | 23 Sept 2019 – 16 Mar 2020, 6:30pm – 8:20pmJohn Gordon and Stephen Watt | 20 Credits | 20 weeks | £363 | Holyrood CampusAn overview of some of the main areas of philosophy, discussing fundamental questions such as: What can we know? What is consciousness? Does life have meaning?

Educational PsychologyTerm 1 | Mondays | 23 Sept 2019 – 25 Nov 2019 | 6:30pm – 8:20pmThalia Theodoraki | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £185 | Holyrood CampusLearn the answers to questions such as: What makes us educable? What factors are involved in education? What are the barriers – personal and social – to attainment?

Introduction to LinguisticsTerm 1 | Mondays | 23 Sept 2019 – 25 Nov 2019 | 6:30pm – 8:20pm James Donaldson and Manuela Rocchi | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusAn introduction to the scientific study of human language, including how we learn to talk, the structure of sentences, and the difference between human and animal communication.

A Survey of Ancient PhilosophyTerm 1 | Tuesdays | 24 Sept 2019 – 26 Nov 2019 | 2:10pm – 4:00pmStephen Watt | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusExplore how Greek and Roman philosophy formed the basis of much of our modern thought.

ExistentialismTerm 1 | Thursdays | 26 Sept 2019 – 28 Nov 2019 | 6:30pm – 8:20pmStephen Martz | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusExamine key features of existentialist philosophy – despair, alienation, religion, identity, freedom and selfhood – through studying central thinkers in the field.

PsychologyTerm 1 | Thursdays | 26 Sept 2019 – 19 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pm20 Credits | 20 weeks | £363 | Holyrood CampusWhy do we sleep? How do we make decisions? How do we remember and why do we forget? This course provides an overview of the key principles and theories of human thought and behaviour.

Psychology of LanguageTerm 2 | Mondays | 13 Jan 2020 – 16 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pmManuela Rocchi | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £185 | Holyrood CampusAn examination of the psychological factors that enable humans to learn, use, and understand language.

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MemoryTerm 2 | Tuesdays | 14 Jan 2020 – 17 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pmMichael Craig | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £185 | Holyrood CampusAn insight into the operation of human memory with practical exercises, demonstrations and case studies.

Introduction to PhilosophyTerm 2 | Tuesdays | 14 Jan 2020 – 17 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pmStephen Watt | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusLearn about some of the main areas of philosophy and basic issues concerning knowledge, reality, human consciousness, and justice.

Moral PhilosophyTerm 2 | Wednesdays | 15 Jan 2020 – 18 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pmJohn Gordon | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £185 | Holyrood CampusA historical survey of key moral thinkers and their theories, from the ancient Greeks to the present day.

Contemporary PhilosophyTerm 2 | Thursdays | 16 Jan 2020 – 19 Mar 2020 | 2:10pm – 4:00pmJohn Gordon | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusDiscuss ten influential philosophy texts published since 2000, covering topics ranging from ethics and free will to critical thinking, aesthetics and politics.

Cities of God: Religion and Political ThoughtTerm 2 | Thursdays | 16 Jan 2020 – 19 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pmSteven Martz | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusAn examination of the development of political philosophy in the western tradition, paying particular attention to the role that ‘God’ and religion have played in that evolution.

An Introduction to PsychologyTerm 2 | Fridays | 17 Jan 2020 – 20 Mar 2020 | 2:10pm – 4:00pm orTerm 3 | Mondays | 13 Apr 2020 – 15 Jun 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pmMichal Craig | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusWhy do we sleep? How do we make decisions? How do we remember and why do we forget? This course introduces some of key principles and theories of human thought and behaviour.

Sociolinguistics: Language and SocietyTerm 3 | Tuesdays | 14 Apr 2020 – 16 Jun 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pmManuela Rocchi | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £185 | Holyrood CampusAn introduction to the relationship between language and society, examining the impact of factors such as place, class, ethnicity and gender.

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Applied EthicsTerm 3 | Wednesdays | 15 Apr 2020 – 17 Jun 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pmElizabeth Drummond Young | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £185 | Holyrood CampusA study of a range of moral issues of topical concern – from terrorism to world poverty. We will examine current philosophical thinking on these issues, and its implication for public policy choices.

Developmental PsychologyTerm 3 | Thursdays | 16 Apr 2020 – 18 Jun 2020 | 9:00am – 10:50amNiki Powers | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusAn insight into how and why children think, feel and behave in the way they do.

Philosophy of ArtTerm 3 | Thursdays | 16 Apr 2020 – 18 Jun 2020 | 2:10pm – 4:00pmJohn Gordon | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusA historical approach to the philosophical problems which are presented by art, from the ancient Greeks, via the 18th and 19th centuries, to key 20th century ideas.

Reason and PassionTerm 3 | Thursdays | 16 Apr 2020 – 18 Jun 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pmSteven Martz | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusThrough close readings of primary texts, explore ways in which conceptions of reason and passion have shaped descriptions of morality, freedom, identity and selfhood.

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Science and NatureThe Seven Hills of Edinburgh Term 1 | Wednesdays, | 25 Sept 2019 – 27 Nov 2019 | 2:00pm – 4:00pmAngus Miller | 9 weeks | £127 | Holyrood CampusExplore each of Edinburgh’s seven hills to discover what they tell us about the past, and how they contribute to today’s city.

Scotland’s VolcanoesTerm 1 | Thursdays | 26 Sept 2019 – 7 Nov 2019 | 6:30pm- 8:20pmAngus Miller | 6 weeks | £81 | Holyrood CampusDiscover how past volcanic eruptions have had a significant role in shaping Scotland’s landscape.

Earth Science: An Introduction (Course 1)Term 1 | Thursdays | 26 Sept 2019 – 28 Nov 2019 | 10:30am – 12:30pmFiona McGibbon | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusGeology is a broad subject covering the spectrum of scale; from the whole planet down to a grain of sand, find out how our planet works.

Forensic Medicine and Science: Obtaining EvidenceTerm 1 | Wednesdays | 2 Oct 2019 – 30 Oct 2019 | 5:30pm- 8:20pmLaura Sinfield | 5 weeks | £102 | Holyrood CampusStudy the medical and scientific forensic procedures used in the period following a suspicious death.

Forensic Science and Classic Crime FictionTerm 1 | Thursdays | 3 Oct 2019 – 31 Oct 2019 | 9:00am – 12:00pmLaura Sinfield | 5 weeks | £102 | Holyrood CampusExplore how forensic fiction of the past compares with forensic fact.

The Biology of Birds - Evolution, Flight and Migration Term 1 | Wednesdays | 23 Oct 2019 – 13 Nov 2019 | 10:00am – 12:00pmSue Lewis | 4 weeks | £56 | Holyrood CampusImmerse yourself in the wonderful diversity of bird life by studying some of our most treasured creatures throughout their biological year.

uCreate Your Own 3D SelfieTerm 1 | Wednesday 20 Nov 2019 | 5:00pm – 8:00pmuCreate Team | 1 day | £12 | University of Edinburgh Main LibraryUse 3D scanning and printing to make a scale model of yourself at the innovative University of Edinburgh’s uCreate studios.

Geology of the LothiansTerm 2 | Mondays | 13 Jan 2020 – 23 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pmAngus Miller | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusExplore the story of how changing conditions over the last 500 million years have formed the rocks around Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Marine Biology and EcologyTerm 2 | Mondays | 13 Jan 2020 – 16 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pmIain Reid | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusDiscover the marine environment and its incredible array of organisms.

Earth Science: An Introduction (Course 2)Term 2 | Thursdays | 16 Jan 2020 – 19 Mar 2020 | 10:30am – 12:30pmFiona McGibbon | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusA gentle introduction to Earth Science, looking at geological time and Earth’s history and future. This is a continuation of Earth Science: An Introduction (Course 1) but new students are very welcome.

Introduction to Cell BiologyTerm 2 | Thursdays | 16 Jan 2020 – 26 Mar 2020 | 2:00pm – 4:00pmKirsty Adamson | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusDelve into the microscopic world of cell biology and discover the exquisite machinery that codesfor and maintains life.

Identifying Garden Birds: Field Trip Term 2 | Wednesday 22 Jan 2020 | 10:00am – 12:00pmSue Lewis | 2 hours | £16 | Royal Botanic Garden EdinburghGain confidence in identifying garden birds.

DNA Profiling Term 2 | Tuesday 4 Feb 2020 | 10:00am – 1:00pmEBSOC Science Team | 2 hours | £12 | University of Edinburgh Easter Bush Science Outreach CentreJoin us in the lab and use DNA profiling to solve a mystery!

The Biology of Birds - Communication and ReproductionTerm 2 | Wednesday 19 Feb 2020 – 4 Mar 2020 | 10:00am – 12:00pmSue Lewis | 3 weeks | £49 | Holyrood Campus Immerse yourself in the wonderful diversity of bird life by studying some of our most treasured creatures throughout their biological year.

uCreate Your Own Virtual Reality HeadsetTerm 2 | Wednesday 19 Feb 2020 | 5:30pm – 7:30pmuCreate Team | 2 hours | £8 | University of Edinburgh Main Library Make your own Virtual Reality headset using a cardboard kit at the innovative University of Edinburgh’s uCreate studios.

Marine Biology and Ecology: Field TripTerm 3 | Saturday 11 Apr 2020 | 11:00am – 3:30pmIain Reid | 1 day | £43 | On location Explore the rocky shore and learn about how intertidal organisms have adapted to their environment.

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Introduction to Particle Physics Term 3 | Thursdays | 16 Apr 2020 – 18 Jun 2020 | 6:00pm – 8:00pmIan Knowles | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood Campus Explore the material world and its interactions at the most fundamental level.

From the Mountains to the Sea: An Introduction to GeomorphologyTerm 3 | Tuesdays | 21 Apr 2020 – 26 May 2020 Fiona McGibbon and Nikos Kourampas | 6:30pm – 8:20pm | 6 weeks | £81 | Holyrood Campus Unlock the secrets of the landscape in many different settings by examining the factors that have created it.

Earth Science: Field Trips Term 3 | Thursdays | 23 Apr 2020 – 28 May 2020 | 10:30am – 3:00pmFiona McGibbon | 6 weeks | £139 | Holyrood Campus and on location Explore geology in the field with a diverse selection of field trips. Classroom session on 23 April runs from 10:30-12:30. Field trips during the remainder of the course run from 10:30am - 3:00pm.

The Biology of Birds - Ecology and Conservation Term 3 | Wednesdays | 6 May 2020 – 20 May 2020 | 10:00am – 12:00pmSue Lewis | 3 weeks | £49 | Holyrood Campus Immerse yourself in the wonderful diversity of bird life by studying some of our most treasured creatures throughout their biological year.

Deep Time WalkTerm 3 | Tuesday 19 May 2020 | 2:00pm – 4:30pmAngus Miller | 2.5 hours | £20 | Hutton’s Gardens and Holyrood Park Take a walk through deep time: one metre for every million years of Earth history!

uCreate Content for Virtual RealityTerm 3 | Wednesday 20 May 2020 | 5:30pm – 8:00pmuCreate Team | 2.5 hours | £10 | University of Edinburgh Main LibraryDiscover how to make content for Virtual Reality at the innovative University of Edinburgh’s uCreate studios.

PCR Masterclass: A Question of Taste Term 3 | Thursday 4 Jun 2020 | 10:00am – 3:30pmEBSOC Science Team | 1 day | £15 | University of Edinburgh Easter Bush Science Outreach CentreUse state of the art laboratory equipment to carry out a Polymerase Chain Reaction using your own DNA.

Song Bird Census: Fieldtrip Term 3 | Wednesday 29 Apr 2020 | 5:30am – 7:30amSue Lewis | 2 hours | £22 | Hermitage of Braid Nature ReserveGain confidence in recognising songbirds by their calls.


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Social, Political and Legal Studies Debating Current Affairs Term 1 | Mondays | 23 Sept 2019 – 25 Sept 2019 | 6:30pm – 8:20pmRichard Brodie | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusLook behind the headlines and learn more about issues and events in British and international politics.

Introduction to Scots LawTerm 1 | Mondays | 23 Sept 2019 – 2 Dec 2019 | 6:30pm – 8:20pmShona Warwick | 11 weeks | £139 | Holyrood CampusAn introduction to the Scottish legal system, covering aspects such as criminal, delict, contracts, and human rights law.

Politics and International Relations Term 1 | Tuesdays | 24 Sept 2019 – 17 Mar 2020 Maximilian Jaede and Adrian Favero | 6:30pm – 8:20pm | 20 Credits | 20 weeks | £363 | Holyrood CampusAn overview of key theories and issues in the study of politics, exploring the subject from a global and comparative perspective.

Social AnthropologyTerm 1 | Wednesdays | 25 Sept 2019 – 18 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pmMorna Finnegan | 20 Credits | 20 weeks | £363 | Holyrood CampusAn overview of social anthropology, exploring the question of what it means to be human through studying cross-cultural diversity.

Understanding Economics Term 1 | Thursdays | 26 Sept 2019 – 28 Nov 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pm orTerm 2 | Mondays | 13 Jan 2020 – 16 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pmVangelis Chiotis | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusHow do economists arrive at their opinions about social and political issues? Is economics a science? An introduction to the discipline, linking theories to real-life phenomena.

Scottish PoliticsTerm 2 | Wednesdays | 15 Jan 2020 – 18 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pmCoree Brown Swan | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusUnravel some of the complexities and intrigues of politics in Scotland by drawing lessons from recent political history, comparative and theoretical perspectives.

Smith’s Wealth of Nations Term 2 | Thursdays | 16 Jan 2020 – 19 Mar 2020 | 2:10pm – 4:00pmBrian McGrail | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusA guide through a reading of Smith’s Wealth of Nations, one of the foundational texts in political economy.

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Democracy in Theory and Practice Term 2 | Thursdays | 16 Jan 2020 – 19 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pmMaximilian Jaede | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £195 | Holyrood CampusExplore different theories of democracy and learn to apply these to analyse political practices. The course includes a visit to the Scottish Parliament.

International Human Rights LawTerm 2 | Thursdays | 16 Jan 2020 – 19 Mar 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pm10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusAn introduction to international human rights law and how human rights are protected and enforced.

The Welfare State in Global PerspectiveTerm 3 | Mondays | 13 Apr 2020 – 15 Jun 2020 | 6:30pm – 8:20pmRichard Brodie | 10 Credits | 10 weeks | £185 | Holyrood CampusA comparative examination of models, policies and challenges of welfare states across the USA, Europe, Australasia and the OECD.

Marx’s CapitalTerm 3 | Thursdays | 16 Apr 2020 – 18 Jun 2020 | 2:10pm – 4:00pmBrian McGrail | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood CampusA guide through a reading of Marx’s Capital, one of the most influential – and least understood – works of social science.

An Introduction to Social AnthropologyTerm 3 | Fridays | 17 Apr 2020 – 19 Jun 2020 | 2:10pm – 4:00pmMorna Finnegan | 10 weeks | £133 | Holyrood Campus and National Museum of ScotlandExplore themes such as ritual, kinship and gift exchange from a cross-cultural perspective. This course includes a guided visit to the National Museum of Scotland.

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Studying for Credit with Short CoursesAt the Centre for Open Learning, you can study towards the Certificate of Higher Education by accumulating credit from credit courses in a variety of subject areas. Credit courses are also open to those who want to study a subject without any intention to complete assessments or work towards formal certification.

What is the difference between a credit and non-credit course?All our courses are taught in the same way and at the same level. However, our credit courses include a formal assessment at the end of the course. You will also have access to the University’s online learning environment, Learn, and become a matriculated student at the University (which includes a student card and access to the Main Library). You can opt-out of taking credit if you are not intending to submit a formal assessment. Just let us know after you book your place on your chosen course!

Certificate of Higher EducationThe Cert HE is a national qualification, recognised by employers and other universities. To achieve this award, accumulate 120 credit points in 3 years through a combination of credit courses from our programme. All Certificate of Higher Education students are assigned a Personal Tutor who is there to provide academic guidance and support. Contact [email protected] for more information or visit www.ed.ac.uk/studying/short-courses/studying-for-credit/certificate-he

Study Support SessionsTaking a credit course may involve using our systems for learning, communication and support. We have set up Study Support Sessions to help you make the most out of your credit courses.

Short course students enrolled on credit courses use the same systems as all other University of Edinburgh students, including matriculation (formal enrolment), email, online course information, feedback and assessment. During each term, we offer a range of free study support sessions to help you use the University’s online teaching systems.

Sessions will cover a range of topics, designed to familiarise students with the systems and processes available to credit students.

• Welcome for New Students

• How to Write an Essay

• How to Reference Your Essay

• Using Learn and PebblePad for Art & Design

• Using a Sketchbook for Art & Design

• Troubleshooting and Additional Support

• Using and Accessing the Library

How? At the start of each term, all students enrolled on a credit course will receive an email about the Study Support Sessions and instructions on how to book a place. All sessions are free for credit students. Students are welcome to attend a variety of sessions to suit their needs.

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How to BookYou can book and pay course fees online or in person. You must be a minimum of 16 years of age to enrol. Bookings close 8 days before the start of the course.

OnlineYou can book and pay for courses via www.ed.ac.uk/short-courses. If you wish to claim a concession, you may be asked to visit our reception in person with proof of eligibility.

Our ReceptionYou can book in person at our reception from Monday to Friday between 9am to 5pm. If you wish to claim a concession, you may be asked to provide proof of eligibility during your visit.

Cancellations and RefundsYou are entitled to a 14-day cooling off period from the date University of Edinburgh accepts payment for your enrolment. If you cancel your place during this time, you will be entitled for a full refund.

You can find details of our Terms and Conditions and Cancellation Policies on our website - www.ed.ac.uk/studying/short-courses/terms

Information for Students with Support NeedsWe welcome enquiries and applications from all students, including students with additional support needs. Please inform us of any support needs you may have at the time of booking. If you think you may need extra support or special adjustments, please contact our Student Support Team by email [email protected] or by phone +44 (0) 131 650 4400.

Information that is available online may also be requested in alternative formats.

Help with FeesStudent Discount & Other ConcessionsWe offer a 33% discount for full-time, fully matriculated students of local universities in Edinburgh, for those whose sole income or that of their family is Department of Work and Pensions benefits, or if in receipt of Pension Credit. You may be asked to visit our reception in-person to confirm eligibility. Please contact our Registration team for more information.

Matriculated students of the University of Edinburgh can claim the concession by logging in with their EASE credentials or present their student card at our reception at the time of booking.

University of Edinburgh Staff & AlumniWe offer a 10% discount for staff and alumni of The University of Edinburgh. To claim the concession, staff and alumni can log on using their staff EASE or MyEd Alumni Portal credentials or present their staff or alumni card at our reception at the time of booking.

The Martha Hamilton TrustWe offer up to a 33% contribution towards full fees via the Martha Hamilton Trust. Subsidies areawarded on the basis of individual need and applicants must meet eligibility criteria. Awards are discretionary and applications are considered individually. To be considered for this concession, you must enrol at our reception desk. Please contact our Registration team for more details.

For more information on help with fees, including eligibility criteria please visit www.ed.ac.uk/studying/short-courses/student-info/help-with-fees or contact our Registration team at [email protected] or phone +44 (0) 131 650 4400.

Please note, discounts and concessions cannot be applied retrospectively, and must be claimed at the time of enrolment.


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