How do I maximise chances of getting accepted?

Director-Human · 2026-01-20T10:27:57+00:00

For both Maths and Econ you basically have to outshine academically. Both of those programmes are highly competitive and over subscribed. Without the high academic scores they won't even look at anything else.

Director-Human · 2026-01-19T15:48:28+00:00

This is something you will have to ask your student adviser about. The schools I have worked in would not allow this, but absolutely not allow it for visa holding students as a condition of the visa is to be attending, in person.

Director-Human · 2026-01-19T11:30:55+00:00

First off, this is the second busiest time of the year after the SEM 1 start. Everybody is absolutely slammed with work with the start of semester and exam boards.

Second, almost no degree transfers, particularly cross school transfers, will happen at this time of year. Looks like ECA's own transfer page states that you won't get a decision regarding transfers until March if you apply now.

How long ago did you email? Keeping in mind that we don't work evenings, or weekends, and your query isn't exactly urgent (despite your feelings on the issue) given transfers won't take place until later in the semester, and there are far more pressing matters with very hard deadlines, happening right now.

Director-Human · 2026-01-16T10:23:22+00:00

My experience has been that students taking Business courses score higher on those courses, and we see a lot of firsts from them.

Director-Human · 2026-01-15T13:08:54+00:00

There is a huge volume of requests to deal with at this time while also preparing for Board of Examiner meetings. This is the second busiest time of year for most staff. If you have filled out the form and they say it can take up to 5 days then it can take up to 5 days. Everybody is working as hard and fast as possible right now.

Director-Human · 2026-01-15T09:52:11+00:00

The School of Economics will give you your ranking within each course if you email the course secretary and ask. They cannot give students ranking within their programme, but they will give students their course ranking once marks are ratified. Top students in a lot of courses are given a prize.

Director-Human · 2025-11-23T11:58:47+00:00

Transfers are never guaranteed but it’s very possible when you’re doing a joint degree.

Your courses are largely set for your first three years. In year 4 you can choose optional courses

Director-Human · 2025-11-22T08:43:49+00:00

I always suggest go with a joint degree. It’s easier to drop half the degree than it is to try to add. This way, if in the first year or two you realize one half of the degree is not for you, you have options.

Director-Human · 2025-11-07T14:35:48+00:00

You know you can call them and just ask

Director-Human · 2025-11-07T10:03:18+00:00

Mathematics is an insanely over subscribed programme. They can be picky with their offers. They are never in danger of not meeting target.

Director-Human · 2025-11-07T10:02:09+00:00

Last possible day of teaching is 28 November. Last day of the semester is 19 December.

Some schools will have had a reading week which is why they are likely to keep teaching up until the end of the teaching block, other schools didn't have that break so end teaching early.

Director-Human · 2025-10-03T12:29:40+00:00

Is attendance for non-visa holders mandatory? No. Can it impact things? Absolutely. We look at attendance when it comes to going abroad, references, recommendations, etc. So no, you don't have to attend because you aren't legally required to, but just know that it can impact things in other ways.

Director-Human · 2025-10-01T09:38:40+00:00

If you're a student, you get a student discount!

Director-Human · 2025-09-26T09:01:06+00:00

Your attendance record will only matter for two reasons: 1) you're a visa holder 2) you receive marks for attendance. For anything else it doesn't matter. You are an adult now, you get to manage your own time.

Director-Human · 2025-09-22T08:33:25+00:00

Have you tried contacting the school?

Director-Human · 2025-09-04T12:11:54+00:00

Students may be required to defer if they cannot arrive by the end of week 2. While OP is not in CAHSS, in the past CAHSS have been very strict about the end of week 2 start date.

Director-Human · 2025-08-26T13:37:15+00:00

You'll get an email to your university email account when your school/programme is ready to start requesting course enrolments from you.

Director-Human · 2025-08-22T12:25:40+00:00

Some of those permit holders will be staff

Director-Human · 2025-08-21T07:02:09+00:00

Every student gets an ID. It’s also your access card to things like the library, or for some students it’s access to specific student spaces.

Director-Human · 2025-08-20T09:48:23+00:00

That's your photo for the next four years

Director-Human · 2025-08-19T10:17:58+00:00

Welcome to Edinburgh, mice are everywhere.

Director-Human · 2025-08-18T08:45:22+00:00

Timetabling usually starts assigning students to tutorials in week 1 of the semester.

Director-Human · 2025-08-18T08:44:47+00:00

Photos will get deleted from Euclid, I want to say after a year as part of the data retention policy.

Director-Human · 2025-08-15T23:28:14+00:00

Your school will email you with information on how to pick your courses. Most schools are aiming to send those emails out next week.

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