Assessment differs according to the course. It may range from one essay with a final exam at the end of the course to 3 essays and 2 exams. UR exchange students may enroll in any course at Edinburgh, as long as they meet prerequisites. All first and second year courses go through until the summer term. British Studies 3h is a summer time course.
Some courses have projects in the summer term which require tutorials.
There is a great amount of research work associated with Honours courses which carries over into the summer term in preparation for essays and exams. Most of the courses are yearlong. Taking less than three courses in not permitted. A full year's worth of credit is 120 Edinburgh credits. Students who study for the full year with a full course load will earn 30 UR semester credits.