Year 2 overview

Information for students on their second year of study

All second‐year courses are assessed by a combination of continuous assessment and exam; again, details are given on Learn.

Second‐year courses are designed to consolidate the work of the first year, and develop the student’s skills in preparation for the Year Abroad.

DELC common courses such as ‘Prose Fiction in Comparative Perspective’, ‘Introduction to European Theatre’ 'Literature and culture in medieval Europe' are designed to provide students with a broad understanding of the periods or genres studied, and therefore widen their cultural perspectives.

For entry to Honours in any subject, a pass at 50% at the first attempt in that subject is required. In languages, there is also a requirement that the language component of the course be passed at 50%. All courses (including outside subjects) must be passed, making a total of 240 qualifying credits passed in first and second years, before embarking on the year abroad. Please consult Learn and the DRPS for details. http://edin.ac/1ogKSa8