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Studying at ҹɫֱ²¥, Edinburgh

At ҹɫֱ²¥ (ҹɫֱ²¥), we offer a variety of undergraduateÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýpostgraduate courses in a range of subject areas, including: business, nursing and the allied health professions, health sciences, education, social sciences, media, marketing and communication, and performing arts.

We also offer postgraduate research degreesÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýcontinuing professional development (CPD) and short courses for those looking to upskill or retrain and switch career paths.

Located only six minutes by train from Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city, our vibrant campus offers a friendly and supportive community environment, where you can become your best you.

Why ҹɫֱ²¥?

You'll enjoy:

  • Career-focused courses - our students benefit from a blend of both theory and practice: many of our courses include practical work placements and/or are accredited by professional bodies.

  • Friendly and supportive staff - you will have access to comprehensive personal wellbeing, mental health, and study support throughout your ҹɫֱ²¥ journey; you're never just a number when you study with us!

  • A green and spacious campus with easy access to Edinburgh city centre  - we have on-site sports facilities, places to eat and drink, and student residences; as well as all academic buildings and student resource services.

  • A very active students’ union - with a wide extra-curricular activities, sports and cultural societies.

  • Our graduates are career-ready and have the skills and knowledge that employers value.

With ҹɫֱ²¥, you can go far - our students go into meaningful careers. As a university that champions social justice, we are proud to develop people who want to make a better tomorrow.

Tour the ҹɫֱ²¥ campus

ҹɫֱ²¥'s campus has everything students need - from the Learning Resource Centre (Library) to our food court, 1875, Maggie's Bar and Café, and easy access to Edinburgh's vibrant city centre directly from our campus by train (six minute journey) or bus.

ҹɫֱ²¥ is also close to Edinburgh's buzzing seaside suburbs at Portobello and Musselburgh, with cafés, restaurants and plenty of things to do.

Our warm and inviting main atrium boasts lots of study spaces, computers and a Starbucks.

Budding entrepreneurs can take advantage of our Business Innovation Zone where many successful ҹɫֱ²¥ student start-up businesses were born.

We also have a versatile sports centre, gym and outdoor sports ground.

On site accommodation is just minutes from the main academic building, so no need to rush in the mornings. Our lecture theatres and study halls are purpose-built, bright and flexible.

ҹɫֱ²¥ campus: find out more

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Student and graduate stories

William Torrie
The skills you’ll acquire at ҹɫֱ²¥, because of the emphasis on practical work and the focus on making students career-ready, meeting employer expectations, mean you have an edge in the market when applying for roles. ҹɫֱ²¥ creates graduates who can hit the ground running.
A ҹɫֱ²¥ student
I was looking for something that was quite broad and that would provide me with a lot of options when I graduate. The BSc (Hons) Business Management at ҹɫֱ²¥ offers me that.
David Blomquist
"The personal support I got from lecturers was something I don’t think is normal at most universities."
Philippa Thirgood - Master of Therapeutic Radiography
ҹɫֱ²¥ has a good relationship with the placement sites and works in partnership with them to help you build your skills and knowledge.
Nutrition student Charlotte Guidi
In third year, I did a placement with the nutrition team at Waitrose. The placement helped me gain valuable knowledge of behaviour change, marketing strategies for promotion of healthy eating, product reformulation, and food policies.