Pre-University - Humanities The University of Edinburgh

Overview

This interdisciplinary course will introduce Humanities subjects such as Literature, Philosophy, History and Art History. Students will learn to analyse and interpret a range of texts and artworks, drawing on a range of concepts and theoretical perspectives from across the Humanities. 

Interdisciplinarity will be fostered by exploring the relationship between texts of the works studied. The course will develop students’ academic skills related to the Humanities. Through lectures and tutorials, students will develop their skills in comprehension and analysis within a Humanities context. Lectures will frame texts and artworks within the cultural and historical context of the West, and through class discussion and group work, students will learn to compare these works from a multidisciplinary perspective. Students will also reflect on the role of the Arts and Humanities in contemporary society.

Reading will be set in advance of each class, and students will be encouraged to discuss their understanding of these readings with the class. In addition, there will be guided visits to some of Scotland’s national galleries and museums, and walking tours of historical Edinburgh. Examples from Scottish Philosophy, Literature, History and Art History will be used to examine concepts and perspectives that are used in the study of Humanities.

This course will include walking tours of central Edinburgh. These may involve walking along crowded cobbled surfaces with steep inclines. Every effort will be made to make alternatives available for students with restricted mobility. If you have any accessibility requirements, please let us know in the application form.