Students will embark on a scholarly adventure through a range of disciplines including literature, philosophy, history and art history. Students on this course will develop their academic skills and gain a fascinating insight into studying Humanities at university level.

Non-credit

Residential

Accepts International Students

Application fee waiver

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 intertextual reading (exploring the relationship between texts) of the works studied. The course will develop students’ academic skills related to the Humanities. In addition, there will be guided visits to some of Scotland’s national galleries and museums, and walking tours of historical Edinburgh. The Pre-University Humanities course is for students who are interested in the interpretation and understanding of philosophical texts, historical events, literary and artworks. Examples from Scottish philosophy, literature, history and art history will be used to examine concepts and perspectives that are used in the study of these disciplines. 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.

This course is designed to provide students with a study experience similar to what they will encounter in undergraduate study. Using a blend of text, audio and video, the course is intended to equip students with a range of skills to enhance independent learning in the Humanities. Classes will combine seminars, group work and academic skills sessions. Reading will be set in advance of each class, and students will be encouraged to discuss their understanding of these readings with the class. 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. We want all Pre-University students to have a safe and enjoyable experience in Edinburgh. As such, we will arrange airport transfers for any Pre-University student who is travelling solo and not being accompanied by a parent or guardian. Catered accommodation is provided as standard for all Pre-University students. This is included in the course fee. Offering easy access to the city it is overlooked by Arthur's Seat, one of Edinburgh's most famous landmarks! In addition, Resident Assistants will be staying at the Pre-University accommodation for the entirety of the course. They will make sure students arrive and depart safely, help them settle in, check on everyone's well-being, and act as a first point of contact for any queries or concerns.

Single Session

Jul 03 - Jul 14

2 weeks

Residential

3995 USD

Before applying please have your payment method ready as you will be asked to make the £750 deposit payment during your application. Pre-University students will have catered accommodation provided as catered standard, and this is included in the course fee. Accommodation will begin the Saturday prior to the course start date, and finish the Saturday following the course end date. We are unable to offer alternative check in / checkout dates unfortunately.

Deadline:

Places are allocated on a first come first served basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Application deadline 17:00 - BST.

Financial Aid:

No financial aid is available.