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Overview
The Pre-University - Social Sciences course at The University of Edinburgh aims to introduce pre-university students to the study of social sciences at the University of Edinburgh, encouraging their interest in the academic discipline and deepening their understanding of contemporary social issues. Students will be encouraged to read across different subjects such as Politics, Economics and Sociology, so as to develop skills in academic reading and thinking. The course will cover a wide range of topics, the understanding of which will be explored through discussion of Equality – what does it mean to be equal or unequal? Questions to be considered include the role of the government and re-distribution of wealth, and how social scientists investigate the nature and future of our society.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Display a keen interest in the Social Sciences.
- Display an ability to think in an interdisciplinary way using a common theme.
- Demonstrate skills that are integral to studying the Social Sciences including research skills and critical analysis.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the role and importance of social sciences in contemporary societies.
- Show an awareness of the social values and institutions that shape our world, with a focus on equality.
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Programme Structure
- Politics: This section will cover how individuals take decisions which affect the entire society. This will entail the role of the government, the parliament, international organisations and focus on the practices of the British political system and the European Union as well as the relationship between the UK and the EU.
- Economics: This section will cover the study of how individuals and societies produce the goods and services that satisfy their needs and sustain their livelihoods. This will include the study of rationality and economic interactions; it will look at practical subjects including international markets and trade.
- Sociology: The section will be devoted to the study of human relations and social organisations and will study group behaviour and social norms while focusing on the history and evolution of work and the fourth Industrial Revolution.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Sociology Liberal Arts View 66 other Short Courses in Sociology in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Students must be in penultimate year of high school and aged 16-18
- Applicants should meet the minimum English language requirements in order to fully benefit from, and engage with, Summer School courses. Your English language ability must be equivalent to, or above, 6.5 IELTS overall with 5.5 in each component.
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International
3995 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3995 GBP for the full programme during 12 days. -
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3995 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3995 GBP for the full programme during 12 days.
Living costs for Edinburgh
725 - 1167 GBP /month
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