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• Benefits of higher education
• Pathways to university, including admissions
• Making choices for HE
• Cost of undergraduate study
University of Dundee S4 Course Choices
How to get to University?
From School:• Highers• Advanced Highers (2nd
year entry)
From College:• HNC/HND• Access • Specialised college
courses
From Work:• Work based learning • Industry experience
Professional Courses
Medicine (12.3)Dentistry (4.2)
Law (7.12)Primary Education (15.52)
Child Nursing (12.19)Adult Nursing (4.33)
Mental Health Nursing (5.11)
Other Courses
Humanities (9.8)Engineering, Physics and Maths (9.4)
Business (8.7)Psychology (8.1)
Environment (8.13)Sciences (7.5)Computing (7)
Improving your chances of going to
University• Ensure you study the
correct subjects at Higher
• Aim to take 4 Highers in S5
• Aim above entry requirements
• Aim to gain at least a C in English & Maths at National 5
• Gain as much relevant work experience as possible
• Take part in lots of extra
curricula activities
Making Choices
Choosing a
University
• Home or Away
• Campus and Location
• University Facilities
• University specialism and
reputation
Making Choices
Choosing a
Course
• Entry requirements including essential
subjects
• Career or subject driven
• Course content
• Graduate prospects
• Study abroad
Year 1
3 subjects
• Main subject
• Joint Hons• One other
Year 3
Specialise in chosen
subject(s)
Choose your own modules –
tailor your degree to suit
you!
Study abroad?Year in industry?
Year 4
Specialise in chosen
subject(s)
Choose your own modules –
tailor your degree to suit
you!
Dissertation?Final Project?
Year 5
Masters Degree
Specialise further in your
chosen field
Major project?Work
placements – UK or Abroad?
Year 2
3 subjects
• Main subject
• Joint Hons• One other
1st Year Entry
2nd Year Entry
Ordinary Degree(Non-Honours) Honours Degree Masters Degree
A unique and
flexible system
(Typical structure for mostMA Degrees)
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Cost of Undergraduate Study£1,820 per year: Paid by Scottish Government through SAAS
Typical living costs for full academic year: - Living in student halls £8424- Living at home £3549
Bursary and student loan available for financial support (subject to change):
Household income Loan Amount Bursary Total
£0 - £16,999 £5,750 £1,750 £7,500
£17,000 - £23,999 £5,750 £1,000 £6,750
£24,000 – £33,999 £5,750 £500 £6,250
£34,000 + £4,750 £0 £4,750
Repay only after graduation and earning over £16,910 or left the course
Repaid through the Inland Revenue as part of salary
Student Loan - Repayments
Annual Income
Amount over the
threshold 9% Monthly
repayments
£17,500 £1,144 £102.96 £8.58
£27,800 £11,444 £1029.96 £85.83
£34,200 £17,844 £1605.96 £133.83
£42,000 £25,635 £2307 £192.26
Independent study
skills
What Next…
• Consider what you may want to study at university when choosing your Highers
• Use university prospectus (also available online) to view entry requirements
• If you are unsure, take a range of subjects
• Ultimately, take Highers which you will enjoy and achieve good grades
• Start building your profile as a university candidate
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@DundeeUniv
Keep in touchAli ClarkUK/EU Student Recruitment Manager +44 (0)1382 388901 [email protected]
Contact Details…