University Name:
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UCAS Code: E58
Location: Edinburgh, central Scotland Show on Map
Site: Single site in city centre
Independent specialist art college and an accredited institution of Edinburgh University
Student Population
| Total Students: | 1,700 |
| Undergraduates: | 85% |
| Postgraduates: | 15% |
| FE Students: | 0% |
Undergraduates
| Total undergraduates: | 1,325 |
| Male: | 38% |
| Female: | 62% |
| Full Time: | 96% |
| Mature on Entry: | 23% |
| UK Students: | 83% |
| Lower socio economic groups: | 25% |
Teaching Staff
55 full-time, 67 part-time; plus visiting lecturers.
Broad study areas
Architecture; landscape architecture; design (fashion, performance costume & textiles, glass, interior design, jewellery & silversmithing, product design, animation, film & TV, graphic design & illustration); art (intermedia art, painting, photography, sculpture, fine art).
Freshers
| Admission Information: | Portfolio required for all courses (except architecture). |
| Points on Entry (Mean): | 280 |
| Drop Out Rate: | 7% |
| Accommodation: | Many first years housed in Edinburgh University halls. |
Institution
| Founded: | 1907 |
| Structural features: | Merged with Edinburgh University in 2011. |
| Site: | Purpose-built art school, overlooking castle rock in city centre |
| How to get there: | Easily accessible by train or coach from all over the UK: Waverley railway station and central bus station (St Andrew's Square) nearby. Airport 8 miles (affordable flights from London, UK and European cities, New York etc). |
Student services & facilities
| Student advice & services: | Academic & study skills support; language support; disability advice; international student support; student counselling. |
| Amenities: | College shop, reprographics, student common room with bar, canteen, snack bar, music room and photographic dark room. Students’ Union supports a range of student initiatives eg an allotment in College grounds, departmental societies such as Archie (Architecture) and Escape (Landscape Architecture), student newspaper, The Wee Red Herring; students also eligible to join Edinburgh University clubs and socities. |
| Sporting facilities: | Students are able to use Edinburgh University’s centre for sport and exercise |
| Accommodation: | No dedicated halls of residence. Students can apply to Edinburgh University halls (full-board places at £111−£216 per week, 37-week contracts; self-catering places at £57−£102 pw, 38-week contracts). 2 private halls next to the College or others in easy walking distance; college helps students wishing to share a privately-rented flat; rents locally £70−£137 pw. |
Study opportunities & careers
| Library & information services: | 85,000 volumes, 150,000 slides, 390 periodicals, 100 study places. Information provision, £52 pa spent for each student (FTE). Separate IT service. Ratio 1:6 workstations to students, access around 15 hours/day (but varies through academic year). 270 student computers, all with access to internet and library; computer suites including Mac-based computing facility providing scanners, printers and the latest software for design, digital imaging and video editing; wireless campus for student laptops. Technical IT support and helpline. Introductory talk and seminar for new students on library & information services. |
| Other learning resources: | Studio spaces, timetabled use of printmaking, woodworking and metal workshops |
| Study abroad: | Extensive exchange opportunities with universities and art colleges all over the world. |
| Careers: | Employability & career guidance service. |
Money
| Living expenses budget: | Minimum budget of £7500 per academic year (£183 per week) recommended by college, excluding tuition fees. |
| Term-time work: | College employability adviser helps students find work and manage employment around their studies. |
| Financial help: | Hardship fund (including childcare fund) and crisis loan fund. International scholarships for non-EU students, up to £2000 pa. |
| University tuition fees: | Scottish and EU students paid no fees during their course; other UK students pay £9000 pa for first degree courses. International students pay £12,650 (classroom-based) or £16,650 pa (studio-based). |
Courses
Awarding body:
University of Edinburgh
Main undergraduate awards:
BA, MA, MSc
Length of courses:
4 years; others 5 years
Main subjects offered:
- Animation
- Architecture
- Art
- Art History
- Costume Design
- Embroidery
- Environmental Studies
- Fashion
- Film Studies
- Glass
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Interior Design
- Jewellery
- Landscape Architecture
- Painting
- Photography
- Product Design
- Sculpture
- Silversmithing
- Textiles
- Three-Dimensional Design
- Video
- Visual Arts
Student view
Living
Right in the middle of town, with a brilliant view of the castle, it is near just about everything - art galleries, theatres, cinemas, shops, libraries, pubs, restaurants and Wonderland toyshop. The main building is a fascinating piece of Victorian architecture, dominated inside by the sculpture court - the main exhibition space. Associated with Edinburgh University, it still retains its own governing body, is independently funded and has retained its own identity. The college consists of two faculties - environmental and art & design, both very highly thought of. SU (aka SRC - who knows what it's really called) is very active within the college; its office is busy but friendly and there's always someone on hand for welfare, accommodation or legal advice. SU has internet PCs; photocopying and telephone facilities; darkroom available for black and white processing and printing (in and out of college hours), and a much-used music room. SU-run snack bar, Albertina's, offers the cheapest chip buttie in town and the Wee Red Bar, at weekends, is a legendary club venue. College shop is first port of call for art materials; lots of good swap shops around. There are numerous societies active within the college including the Christian Union, Archie (architects), Slag (landscape architects), Scoop (sculpture co-operative), film, entertainments and painting and Wee Red Herring, the student newspaper.
Summary
Housing: Cowgate flats, central and cheap (usually for international students and those leaving home for the first time). Can also apply for Edinburgh Uni leased flats. Excellent college accommodation service; also look in The List, The Scotsman, Edinburgh Evening News. Drink: Edinburgh has huge range of pubs (Hog's Head, K Jackson's are popular), lots licensed until late. Beer £1.70+ in SU bar. Popular brews Caledonian 80, Deuchars IPA, Coillespiel Stout. Eats: Albertina's (SU café) has to be cheapest, meal £2-£2.50. Lots of lunchtime student specials in local pubs; plenty of good cheapish restaurants in town eg Forest Café, Ndebele (African), Urban Angel (organic, fairtrade), Cosgrave. Nightlife: SU runs clubs in Wee Red Bar. Many different clubs cater for all different tastes. Numerous cinemas and theatres nearby as well as cabaret and live band venues. Pigpen, guitar band spawned in art college. Locals: Very friendly in general (Leith can be a bit rough at night). Sports: Edinburgh University sports facilities available; numerous Edinburgh sports facilities, especially swimming pools. Leisure access cards give good discounts for council pools and gyms. Travel: Travel scholarships given on merit. Various travel award schemes plus some organised outings and trips abroad. Financial help: Little available except for short-term emergencies. Jobs: If you're determined, it's possible to find term-time work (50% do): cleaning, catering on campus, lots of pub work (minimum wage). Holiday work available (majority find it necessary) especially during summer Festival; some find work at home. Informal name: ECA. Best features: Small; easy to meet everyone. And worst: Small; not many resources; sometimes lack of interest in events.
Past Students
John Bellamy, John Houston, Gwen Hardy and Elizabeth Blackadder (painters); Suzie Wighton (primary healthcare worker Palestinian camps), Ron Brown and Roy Williamson (The Corries), Albert Mallard (comic).
More info?
Contact SU President at 0131 229 1442, email src@eca.ac.uk or everything you might ever need to know on eportal.eca.ac.uk.
Open days
22nd June 2012
Open day when you can: - explore the campus and facilities and get a taste of student life in the city; attend subject information talks to find out more about the degree you would like to study; meet and speak to current students and members of academic staff; attend general information sessions on a wide range of topics such as accommodation, careers and student life.
3rd September 2012
Open day when you can: - explore the campus and facilities and get a taste of student life in the city; attend subject information talks to find out more about the degree you would like to study; meet and speak to current students and members of academic staff; attend general information sessions on a wide range of topics such as accommodation, careers and student life.
22nd September 2012
Open day when you can: - explore the campus and facilities and get a taste of student life in the city; attend subject information talks to find out more about the degree you would like to study; meet and speak to current students and members of academic staff; attend general information sessions on a wide range of topics such as accommodation, careers and student life.
Contact
Address:
Edinburgh College of Art
Lauriston Place
Edinburgh
EH3 9DF
Tel:
0131 221 6000
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