First two years

Hi guys,

I'm looking to apply to Edinburgh this autumn to do either engineering or physics. One thing that interests me about Edinburgh is the course structure. The website claims that during my first year, I would be able to do a bit of exploration regarding my degree through taking modules from different fields.

I find the website rather vague explaining this structure and was wondering if anyone who has studied at Edinburgh could help me understand how this works.

Aside from science, I have a passion for history, especially American history. Could I take a course on American history during my first year or is that too far removed from the degree I applied for?

Thanks in advance!

No experience of Edinburgh, but I had a look at their Physics course.

On http://www.drps.ed.ac.uk/21-22/dpt/utphysb.htm
it says that in year 1 you take 40 credits and in year 2 20-40 credits from modules in Schedules A-Q, T, W and Y. If you follow that link you will find those schedules cover subjects such as History and Divinity as well as sciences.

Therefore it looks as though you can study a few modules in eg American History in the first two years. Whether you should do so is entirely another matter.

I didn't look at Engineering.