University of Dundee

Undergraduate Prospectus 2020

Discovery awaits… One of the UK’s Top 30 Universities The Times / Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019 and …what I The Guardian University Guide 2019 remember the most are the sunsets

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(GQ Magazine) 3 5 4 Undergraduate open days 2019 and 2020

Monday 26 August 2019 Saturday 21 September 2019 Monday 31 August 2020 Saturday 26 September 2020

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“ It was an open day that made me choose Dundee. The universities all look great and glitzy on the prospectus but nothing compares to having a visit and feeling the vibe for yourself.”

Find out more about why MA Economics and Spanish student days Stuart McClelland loved our open day at uod.ac.uk/open-days-blog open 7 6

Going to university is one of the most exciting and life-changing experiences you’ll ever have, so choosing the right one is crucial. If you want your university to provide outstanding teaching, a brilliant student Discover experience and fantastic support then take a look at the University of Dundee.

Thanks to our incredible We’ve invested in our top-class teaching we’ve been awarded libraries, lecture theatres, gym a prestigious Gold award in the and students’ union, and of Teaching Excellence Framework course, there’s our fantastic, 2017, an accolade that puts us affordable accommodation your in the elite of higher education. bang in the middle of campus. Our student-centric approach led to us being rated in the UK’s But above all, it’s Dundee’s top 10 for student experience unique atmosphere and for three years running (National character that really makes us Student Survey 2015–2018). stand out. Our city is friendly, open-hearted and knows how university to have a great time. 9 8 Discover your campus

Our city campus is a self-contained student community where everything is close together. You don’t need to worry about cars or taxis when the accommodation, library, teaching areas, students’ union and gym are all right next to each other.

By living on campus you’ll be in Dundee’s real advantage is its the heart of the city, close enough sense of community. Living to be part of the enthusiasm in one of Scotland’s happiest and excitement that surrounds student communities (NSS 2018) Dundee. You’ll be just a short means making friends is easy. walk from cultural attractions, And it’s not just on campus: cafés, restaurants, shops and bars. Lonely Planet (2018) featured The train and bus stations are also Dundee as an essential European within a short walking distance, destination due to its “dynamic, handy for those days exploring creative spirit”. the best that Scotland has to offer. Our campuses at Ninewells Want to see it for yourself? Teaching Hospital and Kirkcaldy are uod.ac.uk/your-virtual-tour easily accessible by bus and train.

“ What really makes Dundee stand out is a sense of community like nowhere else.”

Katarzyna Prus BSc Computing Science graduate 11 10 Clubs and societies

There’s no shortage of ways With two dramatic societies you to settle in to your new life. can keep up with a current hobby or try something completely “Joining the History Society Become a member of a different. The LIP Theatre is one of the best decisions society, a sports club, or get Company and OpSoc will allow involved in student media you to explore your creative side I’ve made at uni!” on stage and behind the scenes. or representation. Or you could try DARE, a student- run charitable society supporting Read Kiah’s post “Why I joined the With over 200 clubs and international development, that History Society” on our student blog societies, you’re sure to find your will get you raising money through uod.ac.uk/history-society community at Dundee. We’ve got bungee jumps, sponsored cycle political societies, groups raising rides and other daring adventures. valuable funds for charities, societies for people interested in Some of these groups and societies different countries or cultures, are more than just a way to have religious-affiliated societies and fun, they can provide help in academic groups. There are also today’s competitive job market and plenty of societies for those who help you to gain real, tangible skills. just want to have a good time The Centre of Entrepreneurship with like-minded people, such runs events and masterclasses to as the Comedy Club, the Sci-Fi inspire and develop entrepreneurial Society and the BBQ, Baking talent. Previous workshops have and Coffee Society. featured outstanding speakers from the worlds of business, psychology, computing, health sciences and the creative arts. So get involved, there really is something for everyone here.

“All year round the campus is flourishing with activity, you’re bound to get involved in some way or another.”

Craig Reoch current DUSA Vice President of Student Activities and BSc (Hons) Anatomical Sciences graduate 13 12

Dundee University Students’ Association

Dundee University The DUSA building is a hub We have student representation Students’ Association, for all enquiries about student at all levels, including on the representation, housing, societies, University management group, “One of the main reasons why known on campus as student media, charities, the University governing body, Dundee succeeds is because DUSA, is your union at fundraising and anything else to and even on the committees that the University of Dundee. do with your student experience. appoint senior members of staff. we strive to raise student If you want to chat about it, they You’re the boss at Dundee. Their mission is to want to hear from you. potential. This is at the heart promote and represent Like all good students’ unions, of both the University and the interests of their Eight annually elected student there’s more to DUSA than just members – the students. executive members are always support. You’ll also find a great DUSA and we see it reflected working to make your experience night out on DUSA’s five floors, the best it can be, campaigning three eateries, comfortable study in the league tables.” for improvements on your behalf escapes and beautiful views such as longer library opening across the River Tay. Sofia Skevofylaka hours, a night bus service and the DUSA President 2018/2019 launch of a safe zone in DUSA for DUSA placed 1st in Scotland and secure relaxation on nights out. 3rd in the UK in Student Crowd’s Student Union Awards 2018. Student experience is at the heart of all decisions made at Keep up-to-date with DUSA Dundee and we’re proud of the dusa.co.uk very strong partnership between students and the University. 15 14

Sport and exercise

The Institute of Sport and Whether you are an athlete, Exercise (ISE) is host to a high a club level competitor or enjoy spending time on your health and “ A healthy body makes class campus facility , with a wide well-being, the ISE will keep you everything easier, gives range of exercise and sporting on your toes. The large, state-of- opportunities to help you take the-art gym has a personal training you more energy and can room; two exercise studios for care of your body and mind. all your favourite classes; three even help your studying.” glass-backed, competition standard squash courts; a designated strength Find out how Daniella stays healthy performance centre; a specialised and happy with a little help from the ISE dance studio; Wattbike training uod.ac.uk/happyandhealthy zone; a 25m swimming pool with sauna; four fl oodlit, all-weather tennis courts; and two large indoor sports halls, where you can take part in a huge range of sports. Our Riverside sports grounds are a short walk from campus and offer fl oodlit artifi cial football and hockey pitches alongside seven grass pitches and two rugby pitches.

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Archery, Athletics, The ISE works closely Badminton, Basketball, with Dundee University Sports Union to support Boat, Boxing, Canoe, a fantastic range of 40+ Cricket, Cycling, Dance, sports clubs with the best coaching and equipment. Equestrian, Fencing, It doesn’t matter whether you’re a sporting fanatic Football, Futsal, Gaelic or you just want to make Sport, Golf, Handball, friends and enjoy the close community that a sports Hockey, Judo, Karate, club offers. From archery to dance to volleyball, a Lacrosse, Netball, Pool, positive work life balance Rucksack, Rugby, Sailing, is easily achievable. Shinty , Ski & Snowboard, Skydiving, Squash, Sub Aqua, Surf, Swimming & Water Polo, Taekwondo, Tennis, Trampoline, Triathlon, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Wakeboarding your clubs 19 18 Supporting you

Top-class students need top-class facilities and support. The University of Dundee has plenty of both to make sure nothing holds you back.

The library is a vital part of any Our excellent support services These services cover all parts of university campus, and ours is no will look after you all the way your day-to-day life as a student, exception. Dundee’s main library from freshers’ week to graduation. but of course there is also the gives you lovely long opening The Enquiry Centre in the middle important matter of studying. hours (open until 2:30am in of campus makes it simple to We offer comprehensive “ You’ll be sharing semester time and 24 hours a day fi nd the advice, help or support academic support so you can a lifetime’s worth during exams) and a café to keep you may need. Whether it’s succeed in your studies. you going through those study careers advice, international Our academic support services of memories sessions. Recently refurbished student support, counselling, offer lots of workshops, skills and upgraded, it offers everything disability support, childcare, help training and even one-to-one in the next few you want from a library, plus with student fi nances, or a chat tuition appointments. busy years.” relaxation areas, group study with our health service, there will rooms with the latest technology always be someone there for you. and fl exible, creative space. Read Sandhya’s thoughts about making friends at You’ll have access to a large, university on our student blog superfast wifi installation, uod.ac.uk/making-friends easy printing, cloud storage, free Microsoft Offi ce software and support from our IT team all to make sure that you’re working smart.

Family friendly policies, support networks for BME and LGBTQ students, membership of Athena Swan and Stonewall, as well as a full range of disability services create an enjoyable and inclusive place to study and live.

“ It feels like a community . I think some of that has to do with the fact that it’s small enough that you will always bump into someone you know.”

Natalie Coupar MA History and Politics graduate 21 20 Discover Dundee

“The city is a great size; you don’t need to get public transport to go anywhere unlike most other cities. You can walk or cycle anywhere, and it’s close enough to nature that you can get out if you want to. There’s a great city life with pubs and clubs and everything.”

Larissa Kennel BSc Anatomical Sciences graduate 23 22 City population 148,000 1in7 90% Our strong identity , cultural confidence and → Another 300,000 → Dundee population → of Scotland is within people live within currently in full-time a 90 min drive. openness make Dundee an exciting place a 30 min drive. education. to be. It’s a great place to live, being a lively student-centred community with plenty of things to do.

Dundee sits on the banks of the River Tay in an idyllic south-facing location on the east coast of Scotland. Houses hug the side of the Law, the extinct volcano in the heart of the city . From the top you’ll see two elegant bridges reaching over the Tay, and beyond that, beautiful countryside as far as the eye can see. Back on ground level, you can explore our compact city centre by foot or bike.

Creativity and innovation are in our blood, with Dundee being the birthplace of the Scottish video games industry and worldwide favourite, Grand Theft Auto. The recent opening of the V&A Dundee is further testament to this. Designed by Kengo Kuma, this innovative space provides a new centre of design for Scotland and the world. 25 24

Discover the UK’s “ coolest little city ” (GQ Magazine)

Of course Dundee has all Dundee is a hive for students Finding the lifestyle you want of the larger chain shops and both home and away, full of life, is easy when you live in such restaurants, but the thing that excitement and an abundance of an inspiring, friendly city. “ I love all the live music venues that there are in Dundee. makes the city really special eccentric bars and cosy snugs that Every single night of the week there will be an open mic night is the love and energy that has create the perfect atmosphere for Student blogger, Daniella, been put into local businesses. enjoying your favourite food and wrote about her favourite somewhere, and on Thursday, Friday and Saturday you’ll have Contemporary restaurants, drink. Comforting pub classics, coffee spots in the city independent eateries, bars healthy treats, international uod.ac.uk/diaryofacoffeeaddict a different band playing at a different venue around the city . and social spaces surround cuisine and days spent out with That variety right on your doorstep is amazing.” the University. They are easy friends will fuel your body to fi nd but hard to leave. and mind. Jack Crozier BSc Forensic Anthropology graduate 27 26 Why I love Dundee

As I prepare to graduate from the University of Dundee this summer I cannot believe that it is time to leave. This University and this city have added a whole new meaning to the words ‘home’ and ‘family’ to me, and have truly shaped the best years of my life.

Here are a few reasons why Daniella Karaoglan Christensen, Dundonians are “among the the University of Dundee might final year BSc International just do the same for you. Business student friendliest, most welcoming and entertaining people you’ll meet”.

The campus The diversity The social life Lonely Planet 2018

Do you remember seeing those We have over 70 different Dundee might be well known movies when you were a kid nationalities among all our for its incredible academic with university campuses where students and staff, people from standards, but let’s be honest, everyone knows each other, all different backgrounds, and we all like to mix our studying groups of kids are sitting in societies for not only LGBTQ+ but with a side of fun (work hard, big green areas laughing and all other varieties or preferences play hard, am I right?). The great lunching, and it seems like one might have. In my friend group thing about Dundee is that there everyone knows exactly where we have 11 different nationalities, is an activity for everyone. they fit in? Well that’s exactly granted this sometimes causes We have more than 150 societies what Dundee is like. You can some linguistic misunderstandings (tea-drinking society anyone?) (power) walk around the whole (is the Irish guy trying to say and more than 60 sports clubs! campus in about 5 minutes! bowl or ball?!) but it is incredibly DUSA (the best students’ union in Plus, we’re only two minutes away rewarding and entertaining. Scotland I think!) provide not only from the vibrant city centre. The parties, but also activities like fact that we don’t have a campus puppy days, Games of Thrones spread out across the city means marathons and Fifa tournaments! that you will get to know students from all disciplines. This is just Dundee is quite unique. I can’t one of the reasons why Dundee imagine what my life would look is where you will find your second like if I had gone somewhere family – because you can find else, and I wouldn’t ever want the right fit for you. to. As you start your journey into adulthood I hope you enjoy Dundee just as much as I have!

Read more about Daniella’s time studying and discovering Dundee uod.ac.uk/DaniellaBlog 29 28

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The city’s spaces stand out. There are clubs and societies Many students adventure out There are braes and parks, that like to make the most of the on their own or with friends, stunning views and cobbled great Scottish countryside, such exploring the historic sites and streets, from the centre to the as the surfi ng club’s beach lessons wilderness by car, bus, train outskirts. Sometimes taking a or the rucksack club’s weekly hill and even bike. break in nature is the best way climbing and ‘Munro bagging’ to re-energise, so when you’ve (conquering one of the 282 fi nished exploring Dundee, the Scottish mountains higher than rest of Scotland and its coastline, 3,000 feet!). glens and mountains are right on your doorstep.

Scotland 7 Train Station 8 Bus Station

Connecting the city to the Just a twenty minute walk from East Coast Mainline, the station campus you can catch a bus to is a fi ve minute walk from explore the areas surrounding campus with regular trains to Dundee, such as St. Andrews Scottish towns and cities, as well and Perth. You can also venture as London, Newcastle, York and further afi eld by hopping on a bus others around the UK. to one of Scotland’s airports. 33 32

Amazing things to do for free (or cheap!) in Dundee

Let students Navin, Sandhya and Christina tell you all about how to have fun in Dundee without breaking the bank.

1 Walk across the 3 Visit the Botanic 5 Take in some history at 7 Check out the Dundee 9 Relax and spend time Tay Bridge Garden Broughty Ferry Castle foodie trail for cheap eats in the parks

The Tay Bridge connects Dundee The Botanic Gardens are a Free to visit and the seaside Dundee may be a relatively small Balgay Park offers a diverse to Fife, it cuts across the River must do for any nature-lover. makes for an even better day city but it has a big appetite! There history of Dundee, rolling hills and Tay and the view you see is just Completely free for students out! You can get there by bus, are so many restaurants that stunning views of the Sidlaw hills breathtaking. But don’t forget and beautiful, especially in by bike or walking along the are student favourites for their and the River Tay. Baxter Park your coat, it might get chilly! the summer! Green Circular Route. reasonably priced bites, photo- has a large green space, a play worthy interiors or to celebrate park, and a lovely old building special occasions. Check out for events. Magdalen Green 2 Spend sunny days 4 Visit the Duncan of 6 Take a morning run the University of Dundee student is an open space for reading, at the beach Jordanstone College up Dundee Law blogs or speak to seniors to learn sunbathing and sport. Dudhope where these spots are and you Park has Dudhope Castle, a vast of Art & Design annual to see the sunrise won’t be disappointed. green space and a skate park. Just a short bus ride away from degree show Dundee city , Broughty Ferry is For the athletic ty pes amongst known as a lovely part of Dundee us, running up an extinct volcano Whether you’re an artsy person or 8 Bike the Green 10 And, of course, spend for its fantastic restaurants and firmly rooted in the sciences, the and being rewarded with the beach. It’s a welcome escape if degree show has something for opportunity of seeing the most Circular Route your Friday nights in you want a well-deserved break everyone, from traditional art to beautiful sunrise will easily be the Students’ Union from campus without going too jewellery design and sculptures. the best moment you will spend The path wraps all the way far or spending too much money. I was amazed with the projects in Dundee. around Dundee and Broughty Great music, cheap student There’s a bike path that will allow on display, some with innovative, Ferry up into open fields where drinks and brilliant company! you to cycle down right by the functional ideas on how to lakes and burns helped to power sea. Well worth the trip. tackle problems in a variety of Dundee’s old industries, down Read more from our bloggers and disciplines. Definitely check it out! into the city itself. their experiences in Dundee at uod.ac.uk/meet-our-bloggers 35 34 Where we are Being at the heart of Scotland’s road and rail network puts spectacular scenery, skiing, championship golf, mountain climbing and sailing within easy reach. The major cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow are a short trip away. Scotland’s four main international airports all operate both national airlines such as British Airways, and low cost airlines. This makes it easy to get to all the major centres of the UK and Europe. Aberdeen dundee.ac.uk/travel Dundee

Train from Dundee to… Glasgow

Edinburgh Edinburgh 1 hour 15 minutes Glasgow 1 hour 30 minutes

Manchester airport 5 hours Newcastle Belfast Birmingham 5 hours 20 minutes

London 6 hours

Manchester Dublin Scottish direct flights to… Liverpool London 1 hour

Amsterdam Schiphol 1 hour 25 minutes Birmingham Paris CDG 1 hour 45 minutes

Cardiff Istanbul Atatürk 4 hours 20 minutes

London New York JFK 7 hours

Dubai 8 hours

Beijing Capital 10 hours 37 36

All rooms are:

→ Single occupancy

→ En suite

→ Equipped with superfast wifi

→ £126–145 per week (approx.)

Discover your home

We know how important Staying in university The wifi and superfast wired good quality and comfortable accommodation is a big part broadband will supercharge of your student experience. Our your study sessions and help accommodation is to you so accommodation is a home-from- you stay connected with friends. you’ll be happy to know that home right at the heart of the Each fl at has a well-equipped Dundee’s is a cut above. city campus. Living and working kitchen and there’s a laundry on on campus enables you to throw site. There are no hidden costs yourself straight into student life, as electricity, maintenance and experience the very best that the personal property insurance are campus and city have to offer and included in the price. Terms and meet the people who could end conditions apply. up being your closest friends for the rest of your life. Forget the morning commute and live right where you need The accommodation is made up to be. The majority of Dundee’s “ You learn more about yourself and of around 250 self-contained accommodation is on campus, or fl ats. All the bedrooms are single just across the road, and couldn’t other people. It truly is an experience occupancy, complete with an be any closer to classes. en suite shower room – no shared unlike anything else.” bathrooms for our students! uod.ac.uk/accommodation-tour Ashley wrote about her time living in Dundee’s student accommodation on our student blog uod.ac.uk/studentaccom 39 38 Discover your future

Your future is important to us. To help you with this, we offer a of Dundee graduates in work full careers service, volunteering % or further study 6 months advice, careers fairs and after graduation entrepreneurship training → Most recent Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education so you can pack your CV full of in the United Kingdom (2018) the things employers are looking 96.4 for and land that perfect job. We offer career advice for life to all of our graduates to make sure you get the support you need at every stage of your career.

Liam Elphick, a final year BSc International Business student, took full advantage of this support. Here he describes These are your his journey from student to motivated and well- opportunities prepared graduate.

During my time at Dundee I have The School of Business staff, coaching session and undertook With a degree from Dundee Some of our students strike out Depending on your degree you enjoyed many experiences that in conjunction with those at the mock interviews. I know I would you’re taking the future into on their own and become the could spend time studying abroad, have shaped my degree and Careers Service are second to not have got the job without their next generation of entrepreneurs. exploring and boosting your career prospects. My personal none. I can honestly say that help. I really want to forge a career your own hands. Graduates The Centre of Entrepreneurship employability all at the same time. journey has been much more than they do their best to help every in the banking industry and my from Dundee are highly is run by students, overseen by Like the idea of wandering along turning up for the 9am lectures. student that walks in. Through experience on the frontline has sought-after by employers University staff and supported by Barcelona beach after class or our experienced business patrons. watching a college football game The University of Dundee has their connections they put me in given me the right exposure. and we consistently have invested in me and my future. touch with a local Social Enterprise Hopefully I can build on that A packed programme of careers in Oklahoma? In Levels 2 and 3, where I volunteered as a mentor experience through a graduate some of the best levels fairs, workshops and talks from there are opportunities to take I am from New Zealand and to school leavers. This really scheme in the banking sector. of graduate employment industry experts will have a big part in study abroad programmes chose to move to Dundee for showed me a side of the city in the UK. impact on your future career by for a semester or for a year. my studies when I was 18. I wouldn’t have seen otherwise. Dundee as a city and a University developing your entrepreneurial With all this on offer, nothing Before I even arrived in Scotland, I have also been paired with a invests in its students. I am leaving skills and commercial awareness. will hold you back. the International Student Society local Bank Manager to increase with a degree, lifelong friends, got in touch with me to make my awareness of leadership relevant career experience and a Learning a language and studying We also have a dedicated service my transition as seamless and and the financial industry. lot of enthusiasm. Something I’m abroad are also great ways of that helps you fi nd volunteering enjoyable as possible. Through not sure every university would boosting your employability in the opportunities so you can do the Society , I met my flatmate Before applying to my part time be able to replicate. I would tell job market and you have ample some good and give yourself a from Sweden before classes even role as an Associate Personal anyone who asks which university opportunity at Dundee. Combine competitive edge at the same time. started and now we have been Banker at RBS, the staff at the to attend that there is only one one or two languages from French, living together for three years! Careers Service went above and choice and it’s Dundee! German or Spanish with many of uod.ac.uk/careers beyond to assist me. They revised our degrees, or take an evening class my CV, took me through a Read more from Liam here in one of 15 different languages. uod.ac.uk/LiamElphick 41 40

“ I spent a lot of time studying, dancing, travelling and the people I met were the most genuine, nice people I know, always ready to help you. There is something really exciting about being on a different continent, surrounded by snow and doing your own thing.”

Pancho Panchov Atanasov studied abroad at The University of Waterloo, Canada explore

Exchange programmes

The University has exchange agreements with “My time studying many universities across Europe, Asia, North abroad was incredible. America and Australasia. I definitely expanded my Students have travelled across the globe to study horizons and widened and immerse themselves in new cultures while my understanding gaining friends, memories, experiences and a fresh perspective on their studies along the way. of the world.” Take a look at our website for the most up-to-date Holly Trevett spent time on international information on a list of exciting exchange opportunities exchange in Hong Kong uod.ac.uk/studyabroad 43 42 Research

Excellent teaching at any university is built on a foundation of outstanding research. Research at Dundee has been ranked among the very best in the UK in the latest Research Excellence Framework (2014). In fact, over 30% of our funding comes from research and this translates into world-changing solutions for health, the environment and the economy.

The University is transforming lives locally and globally with our award-winning research. The impact of this is felt over so many areas, from new drugs to treat diabetes and cancer, innovative space technology solutions to slower melting ice cream thanks to a new ingredient invented Fordyce Davidson, Professor of Mathematics in the right here in Dundee. School of Science and Engineering, explains…

All this incredible research feeds Researchers at Dundee have Many of the satellites and directly into your teaching, and made, and continue to make, spacecraft launched into orbit you could even get a chance to a profound international impact. have circuitry designed and put some research into practice. It was at Dundee where radar built here, while our translational techniques were developed for biomedical research underpins use in the Second World War, and global efforts to tackle cancer, through Engineering Connections diabetes and tropical diseases with NCR we also helped develop that kill millions each year. the auto teller cash machine (ATM) Dundee researchers are currently – a device which can be found developing molecules to help cure on high streets all over the world. diseases such as malaria, and are also helping us to understand how Anybody reading information children in the poorest countries on a smartphone, or watching access education. a flat screen television, is also “Some truly amazing research is being benefiting from technology As a student at Dundee, you are developed at Dundee, thanks to part of a diverse and talented carried out at the University. The fact that the pioneering work of Professors community of academics, who it influenced the teaching I received was Walter Spear and Peter Lecomber have had a lasting legacy on in the 1970s and 80s. global research and development. a huge positive.”

uod.ac.uk/research Lauren Dunlop MBChB Medicine graduate 45 44

At a great university you will learn from the very best. Our teaching is some of the highest quality you will find, in fact it’s gold standard.

The University of Dundee is There are lots of reasons why Discover incredibly proud to have been Dundee’s teaching has reached awarded a prestigious Gold award the gold standard. Our students in the 2017 Teaching Excellence love our small class sizes, Framework (TEF). This means personalised education and great we deliver outstanding teaching, staff to student ratio. The learning learning and outcomes for experience here is not just about our students according to an sitting in a lecture theatre; we like independent panel of higher to put your learning into practice. your education experts. This award puts us among an elite group By combining your course with of British universities that have a fantastic student experience, reached the gold standard in Dundee creates an inspiring teaching excellence. The award and supportive journey. is the highest possible rating in the TEF – it doesn’t get any Read more about Dundee’s success course better than gold. uod.ac.uk/our-rankings 47 46 This is your application Discover your course

What you will need Qualifications required In this prospectus we list the entry requirements for each of our courses. to apply for entry This is an example of how the information is presented:

You’ll need qualifications, For entry to all courses a minimum The qualifications or grades you SQA Higher: BBBB(min) – AABB(typ) → BBBB(min) this is the We accept a range of a personal statement and a standard of English language is need will vary by course and GCE A-Level: BCC(min) – BBB(typ) minimum entry requirement qualifications, please visit reference. For some specific required. This should be at least may also depend on whether you BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 and if you are a widening uod.ac.uk/entry-requirements courses you may also need to: National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade are a widening access student, Extended Diploma with DDM access student with one of C or IB SL at 4. For entrants whose discussed on page 48. IB Diploma: 30 points with the listed contextual factors → attend an interview first language is not English, 5, 5, 5 at HL you may be made an offer. (Dentistry, Medicine, Oral an IELTS score of at least 6.0 On each course page, Level 1 Health Sciences, Nursing, (or equivalent) is essential. entry requirements are given for Essential subjects: Biology → AABB(typ) this is our standard Education, MA and PGDE, and the standard qualifications held (Higher, A-L, HL) plus mathematics entry requirement and unless some art and design courses) For some courses there may be by the majority of applicants. and chemistry (Int 2/ Nat 5 at C, you are a widening access → submit a portfolio good reason for stipulating an Where relevant, Level 2 entry GCSE at C/4, IB SL at 4). student, your grades will have (Architecture and art and English qualification above the requirements are also given under to be as good as or better than design courses) minimum. Please visit the course the heading, ‘Advanced Entry Advanced Entry (to Level 2) these. These qualifications → sit the UKCAT test webpage for details. (to Level 2)’. SQA Advanced Higher: AB + BB should normally be achieved (Medicine and Dentistry) (H) in different subjects. first time but for many courses → submit an additional piece We call all of these criteria our For most courses the prospectus GCE A-Level: BBB(min) – ABB(typ) we do consider qualifications of work to allow selectors entry requirements and they states the “minimum” and “typical” BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 achieved by the end of S6. to assess suitability differ for each course. entry requirements. Applications Extended Diploma with DDD (Humanities and Community received by the UCAS deadline, IB Diploma: 34 points with → Essential subjects: Remember Learning & Development) You will also need to apply on and which already meet or are 6, 6, 5 at HL to check that you have or → provide evidence of relevant time. Any applications received predicted to meet the minimum will attain these as for some work or voluntary experience after these dates will be treated as entry requirements, will be Essential subjects: Biology courses you will not be for some professional ‘late’ and may not be considered. given equal consideration by (AH, A-L, HL) plus mathematics considered without them. degree courses the admissions selectors. In and chemistry (Int 2/ Nat 5 at C, If a subject is recommended, → 15 October 2019 – deadline addition, we will take contextual GCSE at C, IB SL at 4). this is not a requirement but In general, interviews and tests for applications for Medicine factors, discussed on page 48, will be an advantage to have take place between December and and Dentistry into consideration when making when studying your course. April. If there are dates when you → 15 January 2020 – UCAS admissions decisions. Please note are unavailable for interview (for deadline for all other UK that the University offers a wide example, due to examinations) you and EU applicants range of courses, with some having can mark these in the appropriate → 30 June 2020 – UCAS a higher level of competition for The table below shows the abbreviated titles of entry qualifications which space on your UCAS application. deadline for all other places than others. are used in this prospectus, and the grades which we accept as passes. international applicants If you are applying to a course that Examination Board Qualification Abbreviation Pass Grades requires an interview, portfolio For all full-time higher education or selection test we will provide courses at universities and colleges Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Higher H A–C guidance of what is expected of in the UK, students should apply Advanced Higher AH A–C you once we have made our initial online via UCAS. The UCAS National 5 Nat5 A–C assessment after the UCAS deadline. website (ucas.com) lists all the Intermediate 2 Int2 A–C key dates and deadlines you need Standard Grade SG 1–3 For more information to know about. uod.ac.uk/ug-howtoapply General Certificate A-Level A–L A*–E of Education (GCE) AS Level AS A–E GCSE GCSE A*–C / 9–4

International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level HL 4–7 Standard Level SL 4–7 49 48 Our degrees Discover your course

Contextual factors and How your application We pride ourselves on offering a fantastic range of widening access is dealt with subjects at Dundee. In fact, you can choose from more than 200 undergraduate degree courses. The University recognises that Once we receive your application applicants come from a variety of from UCAS it will be assessed by different backgrounds and have two members of staff. To ensure not all had the same opportunities our selection is transparent, Four year Honours Three year Honours Five year degrees to realise their academic potential. consistent, and fair, you may not The selection process will receive a decision from us until As with most Scottish universities, However, if you don’t want to For some degrees, you will need therefore take account of a range early May. This is to ensure we the majority of our Honours study for four years, most degree to study for a little longer. Our of contextual factors and offer consider all applications received degrees traditionally take four structures are flexible enough to MBChB Medicine, BDS Dentistry additional pre-entry support to by the UCAS deadline equally. years of study to complete. This allow suitably qualified students and MArch Architecture degrees help applicants prepare for entry. is different from universities in to start at Level 2 (2nd year). all take five years. If you choose to The University will consider We carefully consider all aspects the rest of the UK, and we are This is known as ‘advanced entry’. take an extra year in the middle of circumstances where an applicant: of your application including your proud that the Scottish four year Each course section lists the your Medicine or Dentistry degree → attends a partner school we qualifications, personal statement, undergraduate degree model has ‘Advanced entry (to Level 2)’ to also study for one of our BMSc have prioritised and academic reference before been replicated in the USA, and entry requirements if this option Intercalated Degrees, then you → lives in a Scottish Index of making a decision about whether more recently in Hong Kong. is available. will graduate after six years, but Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) to offer you a place or invite you with two degrees to your name! 20% zone for interview. We inform UCAS This additional year is designed In line with English, Welsh and → has personal circumstances of our decision, and UCAS passes to give you a broader education Northern Irish universities, Dundee In some of our science and that have been especially this information onto you, the in the early years with a greater also offers a few discrete three year engineering subjects we also offer challenging, especially applicant, via UCAS Track. degree of flexibility, and in many Honours degrees, including: a five year integrated master’s, if you are: cases, the opportunity to try out → LLB (Hons) English/NI Law usually an MEng, MSci or MMath. → a looked after person To read the full University new subjects. In the final two → LLB (Hons) Law (English/NI) For some of these subjects, such (care experienced) Admissions Policy, please visit years you will narrow your choice with Energy Law as in engineering, physics or → someone who cares, unpaid, uod.ac.uk/admissionspolicy of subject and specialise in the key → BSc (Hons) Applied Computing: mathematics, you can apply for a friend or family member areas of interest to you. Human Computer Interaction directly to the MSci, MMath or who due to illness, disability, MEng degree through UCAS. a mental health problem For degrees in life sciences, you or an addiction cannot will have the option to transfer cope without your support onto the MSci programme if you → a Government refugee perform well enough in your or asylum seeker. first three years.

Beyond the factors above, our The integrated master’s degrees Admissions Team will look for allow you to carry out much further evidence of your path deeper study in your final year, to us being made more difficult and they usually introduce an by circumstances outside element of research. However, your control. these are still undergraduate degrees and are not equivalent Read more on our Contextual to a postgraduate master’s. Admissions Policy and other circumstances we consider uod.ac.uk/contextualadmissions 51 50 Discover your course Level 1 entry → Level 1 Our MA Honours degree With Highers, Normally six modules from two to four subject areas. A-Levels For MA (Hons) Liberal Arts, six modules from up to IB Diploma, six different subject areas. Our undergraduate MA degree follows the traditional Key features of the HNC etc Subjects include: Applied languages (French, German, Scottish degree structure, and you will study more than Dundee MA degree Spanish), economic studies, English, environmental one subject in both of your first two years (Levels 1 and 2), science, environmental sustainability, film studies, → Highly flexible geography, history, information technology, even if you are applying for a single Honours degree, → Challenges you to find creative mathematics, philosophy, planning, politics, psychology e.g. MA (Hons) English. solutions to problems through or a subject from outside the MA, e.g. biology. active learning → Helps you develop critical- The four year MA (Honours) You can choose to study for a single thinking and analytical skills Advanced entry → Level 2 degree offers a range of subjects MA Honours degree in just one → Equips you with essential (to Level 2) in the Humanities, Liberal Arts, subject, a joint MA Honours degree employability skills for a fast- Normally six modules from two to four subject areas. and Social Sciences which may in two subjects, or the new MA changing globalised world with recognised For MA (Hons) Liberal Arts, six modules from up to be studied for a single, joint, (Hons) Liberal Arts allows you to foundation course, six different subject areas. At least four modules or general Honours degree. study several different subjects As well as the main degree HND, A-Levels, should be at Level 2. It has been designed to maximise alongside your main interest subjects shown here, it is possible IB Diploma etc flexibility in course choices, both (or ‘major’), or to pursue a to include a range of other Subjects include: Applied languages (French, for the specialist and the generalist. broad-based curriculum without courses throughout your three German, Spanish), career planning, creative writing, Well-qualified applicants may gain the requirement to specialise. or four years of study. European economic studies, English, environmental science, advanced entry to Level 2 of the languages (French, German or environmental sustainability, European studies, film course and achieve an Honours Whichever degree pathway you Spanish) can be taken throughout studies, geography, history, mathematics, philosophy, degree in just three years. choose, the interdisciplinary all years of your degree. planning, politics or psychology. approach of the MA programme The range of subjects illustrated lets you develop a broad range of Courses offered by other academic here shows the breadth of choice skills and knowledge from various Schools may also be taken as part Level 3 → Graduate with MA Arts and Social Sciences available throughout the degree academic areas, which enables of an MA degree. In addition Normally four modules from one (single Honours) (without Honours) at each level. you to see connections between to the subject-based courses, or two (joint Honours) subject areas. For MA (Hons) disciplines, and to synthesise skills-based courses in Career Liberal Arts, four modules from up to four different diverse ideas and approaches – Planning, as well as Internships, subject areas.* a skill highly valued by employers. are available to help you prepare Many courses also offer study for the future. abroad opportunities and Level 4 → Graduate with named internship options, which provide MA (Honours) degree Level 3 and Level 4 subjects include: valuable experience beyond your Applied languages (French, German, Spanish), chosen degree. business economics with marketing, creative writing, economics, English, environmental science, environmental sustainability, European languages and culture, European philosophy, European politics, European studies, film studies, financial economics, “The flexibility of the MA is great, as is geography, geopolitics, history, international the range of topics on offer. The four business, international relations, mathematics, philosophy, planning, politics, psychology year degree allows you to go down or Scottish historical studies. different pathways, see how different * For MA (Hons) Liberal Arts, across Level 3 and Level subjects are taught and get your brain 4 combined, you will take modules from at least three different subject areas, and normally you will take used to thinking in different ways.” no more than 4 modules in a single subject area.

Gillian Howieson Graduated in 2016 with MA Psychology 53 52 Discover your course Apply for Level 1 entry → Level 1 Our art and design degrees With Highers, A-Levels, BA/BDes Art & Design (General Foundation) IB Diploma, HNC etc (WW12). The General Foundation lasts for one year and the majority of students will then The art and design courses offered by Duncan of Direct entry to a named continue onto the specialism of their choice for the following three years. Jordanstone College of Art & Design cover a range specialist degree of different artistic disciplines and encourage If you meet the entry requirements creative work across multiple media and genres. Apply for advanced → Level 2 (see page 68) you can apply to enter entry to Level 2 We’re a world-renowned art school and have helped directly into Level 2 of one of our Seven named specialist degrees available: to develop some of the finest artists and designers art and design specialisms, which With recognised BDes Animation (W280) foundation course, BA Art & Philosophy (WV15) across the globe. would allow you to complete an honours degree in three years HND, A-Levels, BA Fine Art (W100) instead of four. Our specialist IB Diploma etc BDes Graphic Design (W210) The degree and level of entry BA/BDes Art & Design named degrees are: BDes Illustration (W220) you apply for through UCAS will (General Foundation) → BDes Animation (page 64) BDes Jewellery & Metal Design (W720) depend on the qualifications you → BA Art & Philosophy (page 70) BDes Textile Design (W231) have or are working towards. If you apply to enter at Level 1, → BA Fine Art (page 74) You can see full details of our you will spend your first year on → BDes Graphic Design (page 76) Level 3 Graduate with named BA entry requirements from page 62 our General Foundation course → BDes Illustration (page 78) → or BDes (ordinary) degree onwards. The diagram on page 53 (see page 68). This means that → BDes Jewellery & Metal Design Continue to work in the specialist areas (without honours) shows the options available. you’ll get the chance to try your (page 82) of your choice. hand at all the different disciplines → BDes Textile Design (page 86) As a general guide, if you have you can choose to specialise in school qualifications (such as from Level 2. Quite often students At all levels we encourage Level 4 → Graduate with named Highers, A-Levels, IB Diploma) or collaborative working between BA or BDes or BSc start the General Foundation Continue to work in the specialist areas an HNC, then you should apply our students as we believe that (honours) degree course with one particular of your choice. The end of your final year for the BA/BDes Art & Design this will allow you to gain a specialism in mind, and then after culminates in your Degree Show exhibition. (General Foundation) course. experiencing other areas, they broader perspective on your However, if you wish to apply switch onto another specialism. subject and how it relates to for Digital Interaction Design, or can influence other subjects. Interior & Environmental Design Towards the end of Level 1 you If you think that your work or Product Design then you will be asked to submit a portfolio could benefit from a discussion should apply to the BSc/BDes of work, with the majority of with a historian, a biologist or an in whichever of these subjects students then moving into their engineer, then we will do what you wish to pursue. If you have chosen specialist field. we can to facilitate this. college qualifications (such as HND, Foundation Course, BTEC Please note that if you wish to In addition to the degrees above, Extended Diploma) or Advanced apply to Digital Interaction Design, Duncan of Jordanstone College Highers, A-Levels or IB Diploma Interior & Environmental Design of Art & Design also offers three at a suitable grade you should or Product Design, there is a other degrees: consider applying directly to the separate route for Level 1. → BSc Digital Interaction Design named specialist degree. (page 72) → BSc Interior & Environmental Design (page 80) → BSc Product Design (page 84)

“My degree helped me to secure artists’ These are four year honours degrees which share modules in representation. This made it much easier Level 1, and you then focus on the for me to sell my artwork worldwide.” degree you have applied for from Level 2 onwards.

Lisa Scrimgeour Graduated in 2012 with BA Fine Art Daisy McConville Fine Art graduate 2018 55 54 Discover your course Apply for Level 1 entry → Level 1 Our life sciences degrees With Highers, All life sciences degrees (plus anatomical A-Levels, sciences and forensic anthropology) share IB Diploma, a common curriculum in Level 1. All students We are proud to offer undergraduate degrees in Programme content HNC etc study four core modules in each semester plus one optional module each semester. biological and biomedical sciences that are directly All life sciences degree Core modules cover biology, chemistry and informed by the excellence of our internationally programmes share common core molecular biology as a foundation for future recognised research. Research staff bring their modules at Levels 1 and 2 that studies. Teaching emphasises core practical subjects to life by describing the latest discoveries provide a general introduction skills and competencies, including labs, group projects, problem solving, preparing and and introducing students to the excitement of to the field through an integrated programme of lectures, delivering presentations, researching scientific modern research in well-equipped laboratories. workshops and practical work. literature and developing analytical skills.

From Level 3 onwards the curriculum is based around two Apply for advanced → Level 2 entry to Level 2 themes – biological sciences All life sciences degrees (plus anatomical and biomedical sciences – with With Advanced sciences and forensic anthropology) also share “The School of Life Sciences offers a number of courses available Highers, A-Levels, a common curriculum in Level 2. In semester 1 within these themes. IB Diploma, HND etc all students study four core modules plus one unique opportunities for young scientists optional module. In semester 2 all students to develop their careers through intense The following shows how you study three core modules. Core theory modules will progress through our life build on the basics of knowledge from Level 1 and stimulating training.” sciences courses. or previous qualifications if you enter directly into Level 2. Core practical modules enhance your practical competencies and understanding Simon Bajew of experimental design and procedures. Current molecular genetics student At the end of Level 2 you can choose to study biological or biomedical sciences, irrespective of the programme you initially applied for.

Level 3 → Graduate with BSc degree (without honours) Choose to specialise in the subjects that interest in Biological Sciences you in one of our two themes: Biological Sciences or Biomedical Sciences (see page 146) or Biomedical Sciences (see page 148).

Level 4 → Graduate with BSc (Hons) in named subject The title of your degree will reflect your specialist subject(s) and project. The title of your degree will reflect your specialist Level 4 continues the specialisation of Level 3, subject(s) and project focusing strongly on your degree choice (see course pages for more details).

Level 5 → Graduate with MSci in named subject The MSci (integrated master’s) is a new route which will provide an opportunity for extensive The title of your degree development of your research and analytical skills will reflect your specialist in the subject area you feel most passionate about. subject(s) and project 57 56 Studying languages The professions at Dundee Discover your course

Why study languages French, German or Spanish As well as this, you can study Since its establishment as an independent institution in at Dundee? as part of your degree one MA degree subject with 1967, the University of Dundee has had a strong emphasis two languages as part of the One of the best ways to make Languages can be studied for European languages programme on graduating students into the professions. yourself even more employable credits at Levels 1 and 2 in all (e.g. MA History with European when you graduate from our MA and LLB degrees, as well Languages). Alternatively you When we talk about the Due to the nature of the If you choose to study law you university is to study a language as in a number of our courses in can combine two languages professions, we mean the degrees qualifications, and the fact that won’t just be surrounded by future as part of or alongside your degree. psychology, international business and European studies as part that exist to provide you with all our relevant degrees in the lawyers, you’ll interact with politics Depending on what subjects you and accountancy. This can be of the MA European Studies the specific training needed for professions are accredited by and history students, life scientists are studying there are a number done at either beginner or with European Languages and particular areas of employment. their relevant professional body, and mathematicians. If you’re a of ways you can do this. advanced level. Culture degree. they may not have quite as many medic or a dentist you could be At Dundee this includes: module choices as other degrees. part of a society with a languages Dundee graduates who have You can formally integrate a In Levels 2 and 3, there are → accountancy However, we work to make sure student and play on a sports team studied a language have gone on language with your degree by opportunities for you to take → architecture you have as many options as with a physicist. As a student of to work all over the world in a continuing in Level 3 and 4 as part in exchanges for one or two → dentistry possible within your discipline, architecture you could sit next whole range of areas. Many go part of your MA or LLB degree semesters all across Europe. → education meaning that although you may to a trainee teacher in a guest on to teach English as a second (e.g. MA Politics with French). → engineering be restricted to one subject, within lecture and go to the cinema with language, whilst others choose to BSc Psychology or International → law that area you can specialise in the a cancer researcher afterwards. work in publishing, law, tourism, Business can also provide you Languages for All → medicine area that interests you most. government, NGOs, business with this option. You can also → nursing It’s this breadth of interaction or commerce. study a language at Levels 3 At Dundee we want all our → social work Thanks to the wide range of and the wealth of extracurricular and 4 of the BAcc Accountancy, students to be able to study professions that we teach, as well activities available that will however it will not be included languages. Our Languages for Many of these degrees, and as the nonprofessional degrees, make you incredibly employable in your formal degree title. All programme allows you others in the fields of computing, you won’t just be exposed to in your chosen profession. to do just that. environmental sustainability, colleagues within your discipline. Employers aren’t just looking finance, psychology, physics and Dundee has a brilliant student for graduates with the right This can either be used to obtain more, are accredited by relevant experience partly due to the degrees, particularly in the 20 credits towards certain degrees professional bodies. This means variety of students on campus, highly competitive professions. at Levels 1 and 2, or can be an that when you graduate, you will and our students in the professions They need graduates with optional extra (please be aware have been trained to the standards gain a lot from this. professionally accredited degrees that there is a cost to take part required by your profession. that have the extra experience in this programme if it is not See the relevant course needed to excel in their field, and credit-bearing). sections for information on the as a graduate of the University professional accreditation for of Dundee, that’s exactly what Languages currently on offer as each of our courses. you’ll have the opportunity to be. part of the programme include the main three subjects of French, German and Spanish, as well as Arabic, British Sign Language, Mandarin Chinese, Italian, “Dundee students can be sure that Japanese, Latin and Russian. they will graduate fully prepared and confident of their success in their No. in Scotland future profession.” & top 10 in the UK for Modern Lauren Dunlop Languages MBChB Medicine graduate → The2 Guardian University Guide 2019 59 58 Part-time study and Discover your course international students

Many people wish to study at degree level but are unable to fit full-time study around family, work and other commitments. The University of Dundee offers a number of certificates, diplomas and degrees that can be studied on a part-time basis, some in person on campus, and others by distance learning.

A summary of some of the options available is given below. For details on how to apply to any of these, please visit the websites, which also include more details on entry requirements, costs and content.

Part-time MA degree Courses for adults Distance learning International College Pre-sessional English Bringing the world to Dundee programmes Dundee – our international The part-time MA degree offers We also offer over 100 short The University of Dundee has scholarships opportunities to study at degree daytime and evening classes, been at the forefront of distance If you are an international applicant We also offer a range of Pre- level regardless of background, lecture series and one-day learning education for some whose first language is not English, sessional programmes which Having an international student age or experience. This is a flexible workshops, drawing on areas of 30 years. This is an educational and you have just missed our English prepare you for university body is important to us and part-time degree which is taught expertise within the University to approach to learning that enables language entry requirements and/ study and provide extra English improves the university experience on a modular basis within a include subject areas such as fine us to offer a wide range of or have lower subject grades than language tuition if you do not for all our students. We want to two-semester academic year. art and design, film and media, flexible learning opportunities to required, then the International meet our minimum English continue to attract outstanding By accumulating the appropriate literature and creative writing, students in the UK and abroad at Incorporated Bachelors is for you. language requirements. Successful students to Dundee from across number of credits at the relevant history, science and social studies. undergraduate and postgraduate completion of these programmes the world and offer a range of level of study you can achieve The majority of our courses do not levels. Many of these are related International College Dundee guarantees progression to various international scholarships. the award of Certificate, Diploma require any entry qualifications to continuing professional (ICD) is an Embedded College in degrees at the University of or Degree. The part-time MA can and are generally open to anyone development (CPD), but some are the heart of the University of Dundee as long as you hold a uod.ac.uk/int-scholarships be studied during the day or in over the age of 16. Concession fees undertaken for personal interest Dundee campus. ICD offers you, relevant offer. These are designed the evening. may be available. or pleasure. as an international student, the for international students who opportunity to study the first stage meet our academic criteria uod.ac.uk/ma-part-time uod.ac.uk/coursesforadults uod.ac.uk/distance of an integrated four-year degree but require additional English at undergraduate level. At ICD language training. you study subject-specific modules as well as English language skills uod.ac.uk/pre-sessional to help you succeed in your studies and gain your degree from the University of Dundee.

uod.ac.uk/icd course 60 guide → Environment &Geography → Education &SocialWork → Computing 100 → Business &Finance → Design&ArchitectureArt, → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → Environmental Science Community Learning &Development Applied Computing Accountancy Animation Education Environmental Sustainability Computing Science Business Management Architecture Social Work Geography &Design Art Economic Studies Town &Regional Planning &PhilosophyArt Finance Digital Interaction Design International Business Fine Art Graphic Design Illustration Interior &Environmental Design Jewellery &MetalDesign Product Design Textile Design 106 114 104 108 102 120 122 88 62 110 116 118 112 90 80 94 64 96 98 84 66 92 68 86 82 70 78 76 72 74 → Science &Engineering → Psychology → Medicine, Dentistry &Nursing → Life Science&Forensics → Law &Politics → Humanities 124 → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → → Biomedical Engineering Psychology Dentistry Anatomical Sciences Law English /Creative Writing /FilmStudies Civil Engineering European Studies Biological Sciences Politics /International Relations Medicine History /ScottishHistorical Studies Electronic Engineering Nursing (Adult /ChildMental Health) Biomedical Sciences Mathematics /Mathematical Biology Oral HealthSciences Forensic Anthropology Liberal Arts Mechanical Engineering Philosophy Physics /Astrophysics

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In 2014, the United Nations designated Dundee as a UNESCO City of Design for its valuable contributions to the fields of video games, textiles, and comic book design. 65 64 Animation Design & ArchitectureArt, – Animation

Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate Course content

If you are passionate about You will study cinematography Our graduates are highly successful Level 1 Level 3 Level 4 becoming an animation and visual storytelling, with and have been employed all over Art & Design (General Foundation) At this stage, you will further At Level 4, you will choose two professional then our course is for preproduction skills such the world in a variety of specialist – see page 68. develop your abilities in character specialist skills upon which to you. Our ethos is to echo current as concept art, layout and positions such as concept artists, performance animation and focus. You will work on projects industry studio practices as much background art, and character animators, storyboard artists, Level 2 storytelling through projects that challenge you to increase the as possible, and our animation design, alongside elective modules directors, VFX artists, modellers, At Level 2, you will learn about which allow you to practise action quality of your work, resulting in studios create an environment which allow you to develop skills riggers and lighting artists in the the Principles of Animation and and body language in character a showreel or portfolio of work which is vibrant and buzzing – in a subject which may be outside animation, comics, games and VFX work on projects that will help animation with dialogue. Your that you can show to potential enabling students to interact with your discipline. sectors. The course is recognised in you to practise these principles knowledge of industry standard employers on graduating. and support each other. We are the animation and film industries through traditional hand drawn 2D or 3D animation software One of your projects will be a very well connected with industry, You will work in teams to for developing students who have animation and 3D CGI. You will will be enhanced through classes collaborative project where your not only in the UK but across the complete a short animated film, the skills needed by industry such attend weekly life drawing classes which allow you to practise these team works together to complete globe, and some of our final year experiencing all parts of the 2D as professional team working skills, to practise observational drawing skills. Continued life drawing a short animated film. You will students have the opportunity or 3D CGI Animation Pipeline. creativity and technical proficiency. skills, develop your knowledge of classes will help you increase your also complete a dissertation in to be mentored by specialists. Your practical studio work will human anatomy, and develop skills speed in capturing gesture poses a subject of your choice. Level 4 be supported at each level by Our graduates have credits for in drawing human movement. that communicate body language, culminates in the annual Degree Our unique course helps you modules which provide you with working on games such as Some elements of preproduction emotion, drama and performance, Show where your studio work will develop as a specialist within the a theoretical foundation in your Assassin’s Creed, The Last of Us, such as storyboarding and whilst further developing your be displayed in a public exhibition animation industry whilst working subject and set it in the wider and Grand Theft Auto; animated character design will also be knowledge of human anatomy. and to which specialists from collaboratively to produce short context of the contemporary TV shows for the Disney Channel, taught. You will also take modules It is at this stage that you begin to industry are invited. animated films. By Level 4, you will creative industries. Nickelodeon and CBeebies, as well which provide the theoretical specialise, and development will create industry-ready showreels as feature films including Wreck it underpinning and contextual begin on your final Level 4 projects. for skills such as concept art, Ralph 2, Peter Rabbit, Paddington understanding of animation and character design, storyboarding, 2, Deadpool 2, Ant Man and the communication design. 2D and 3D character animation, Wasp, and A Wrinkle in Time. VFX and comics. uod.ac.uk/animation 95 % of students agree that the course is intellectually stimulating Deo Georgiev → (National Student Survey 2018) Animation graduate 2017

“I was provided with the facilities and teaching needed to understand, learn and practise animation in a creative and friendly environment. It has helped me become more confident in my abilities and more prepared for my career.”

Cameron Mitchell Still from the film, The Crossing, directed by Animation graduate, 2016 Karolina Tomaszewska, graduate 2017 67 66 Architecture Design & ArchitectureArt, – Architecture

Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate Level 2 Level 5 Professional accreditation At Level 2, more complex design You will formulate and resolve Our integrated MArch We prepare you for the real world We will prepare you for life as a Our graduates have an excellent projects and exercises encourage a major, individual thesis Architecture degree is fully of architecture. creative professional. Teaching is reputation within the profession you to practice your creative design project within one of our recognised by the ARB (Architects predominantly carried out in small for being valuable and respected thinking and develop rigour in thematic units. You can choose Registration Board) and the Central to our teaching is a group and individual tutorials, members of top practices in the your design approach, helping from a range of possible themes RIBA (Royal Institute of British continuing focus on making supported by formal lectures and UK and throughout the world. you establish your own attitude and methods of study shaped Architects). Our MArch with buildings, spaces and places that group seminars. We encourage you to design and architecture. around staff specialism and Urban Planning degree is fully are critically robust in terms to spend as much time in studio as Many of our graduates choose to Practical design considerations research interests. You also have recognised by the ARB (Architects of their cultural context, possible as you explore, create and qualify as architects in the UK are integrated with project ideas, the opportunity to follow the Registration Board), the RIBA intellectual aspiration and collaborate. You will be encouraged which requires a minimum period engaging in ‘thinking through alternative MArch with Urban (Royal Institute of British technological resolution. to develop imaginative, sustainable of study of five years, and also a making’ to explore material, Planning course, leading to a joint Architects) and the RTPI (Royal solutions to design problems minimum of 24 months practical structure, and detail. award in both Architecture and Town Planning Institute). We’re placed in the heart of which will prepare you for your training, most commonly in an Planning disciplines. Both MArch Dundee, a UNESCO City of Design future career. architect’s practice. Level 3 courses require submission of an and a unique location to study Study is centred on larger scale accompanying thesis text which Entry requirements architecture. You will enjoy You will study subjects including: design projects which integrate relates to your studio project. working in our bright, vibrant, → architectural design Course content many of the complex ideas SQA Higher: BBBB(min) – dedicated studio space where design → architectural history and theory studied in the Part 1 course. To Professional training – AABB(typ) tutorials, group work and project → architectural technology Level 1 – Royal Institute of British broaden your design portfolio RIBA part 3 GCE A-Level: BCC(min) – BBB(typ) reviews take place. We take you → management practice and law architects (RIBA) part 1 you will also engage with a series In order to register as an architect BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 on site and study visits, so that you → communication Our introduction to the of short design projects which in the UK, a further two years of Extended Diploma with DDM can experience real places, spaces fundamentals of architecture encourage risk-taking and the professional training is required IB Diploma: 30 points with and world class architecture. Knowledge is assessed through promotes development of a set wider exploration of ideas. In in addition to five years academic 5, 5, 5 at HL presentation of studio design of core skills to support you parallel with your studio work you study, before becoming eligible Essential subjects: English or projects at key stages in the throughout your studies and will undertake illustrated essays, to sit RIBA Part 3. One year’s literary subject (Higher/GCSE, year. In addition to project work, architectural career. Engagement position statements and reports. training must be after Part 2, and HL at 5) No. in Scotland & submission of essays and reports with a series of design projects one year may be at any time after 19th in the UK also support your learning. and exercises from one day to Level 4 – RIBA part 2 registering on a RIBA validated for Architecture several weeks in length introduces Level 4 is structured around architecture programme. Selection notes → The Guardian a range of manual and digital a major integrated design All applicants for Part 1 or University Guide 2019 working methods to help you project, and builds on skills and Part 2 entry are required to 2 explore, test and communicate knowledge gained in Part 1. Degree courses submit a digital folio. Please architectural ideas. Following a series of introductory (all Hons unless stated) visit our webpage for more projects investigating the urban MArch Architecture: K100 information on folio content imagination, the city, and design, MArch Architecture with Urban and the submission process. you will work within small, Planning: K104 “The studios are something that separates elective tutorial groups on your Architecture – RIBA Part 2 Dundee from the rest, it does more than integrated design proposals. (2 years): P060630 Direct entry to RIBA part 2 The project is developed in the Architecture with Urban Planning Applicants seeking entry just give you a desk to sit at, it creates second semester to an appropriate – RIBA Part 2 (2 years): P060631 to Level 4 (RIBA Part 2) are a learning environment where you can level of theoretical, technical required to have completed and programmatic resolution, an undergraduate degree in discuss ideas with students old and and runs in parallel with studies See also related degrees in: architecture equivalent to RIBA in architectural theory and Town & Regional Planning – Part 1. The application process young. It helps bring the Architecture professional studies. page 122. includes a folio submission School together as a whole.” as noted above. Please visit uod.ac.uk/ribapt2

Ross Cochrane Architecture graduate uod.ac.uk/architecture 69 68 Art, Design & ArchitectureArt, & Design – Art Course content Degree courses See also related degrees in: Art & Design (all Hons unless stated) Digital Interaction Design – Level 1 BA/BDes Art & Design (General page 72 (General Foundation and Specialisms) In the first semester the focus is Foundation): (Level 1 only) WW12 Interior & Environmental Design initially on broad art and design – page 80 related projects that will allow you Degree specialism Product Design – page 84 to discover new ways of working (Level 2 entry only) Please note that for entry to these and thinking. Semester two BDes Animation: W280 three degree courses you will Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate provides you with the opportunity BA Art & Philosophy: WV15 need to apply directly to Level 1. to engage with subject specific BA Fine Art: W100 Our Art & Design General The course provides you with a Graduates from our seven projects. The course is flexible and BDes Graphic Design: W210 See page 52 for full details of Foundation allows you to broad understanding of art and specialisms go on to a wide variety you will be able to explore a range BDes Illustration: W220 the structure of our art and experience a number of art and design practice, nurtures and of career paths after graduation. of subject options before deciding BDes Jewellery & Metal Design: design degrees. design disciplines before selecting develops your artistic and critical We encourage enterprise and which one is right for you. W720 your specialist degree course. thinking skills and offers you entrepreneurship at all levels of our BDes Textile Design: W231 Our students work in large, bright opportunities to make informed courses in art and design and many The Level 1 Art & Design General studios; this encourages the sharing decisions on your subject of our students have successfully Foundation course covers of ideas and cultivates a supportive specialism for the following years set up their own businesses. Some the following key areas over Entry requirements work and social environment of your degree. The modules assist set up their own artist’s studios, two semesters: within Duncan of Jordanstone you in developing and expressing or become curators or gallery → Fundamental creative skills Art & Design (General Foundation) Additional requirements College of Art & Design. your creative thinking and artistic managers, while others go into (drawing, painting, exploration (Level 1 Entry) (for Level 1 and Level 2 entry) ability. They offer a wide range top design agencies across the of materials and making) SQA Higher: BBCC(min) – All applicants must also submit We have excellent digital of stimulating, challenging and world or into the film, animation → Technical and digital skills BBBB(typ) a comprehensive portfolio of art resources and facilities for 2D enjoyable activities over two or video games industries. The (practical workshops and GCE A-Level: CCC(min) – BCC(typ) / design / creative work. Visit our and 3D making supported by a semesters of study. transferable skills that you learn digital imaging) BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 webpage for further details. dedicated team of technical and during your studies prepare you to → Key generic skills (analytical Extended Diploma with DMM digital staff. Most of our staff are A course of contextual studies branch out into many other areas and critical skills, research IB Diploma: 30 points also recognised practising artists runs in parallel with your studio of employment such as teaching, skills, confidence and Selection notes and designers. Interdisciplinarity work and explores historical and environmental organisations and motivation, presentation and Essential subjects: Art & Design We recognise that there are is actively encouraged, so students contemporary art and design cultural policy making. communication skills) or related subject (H, A-L, HL) and some creative people who may can experiment across different topics alongside a range of subjects → Contextual studies introducing an appropriate literate subject not have had the opportunity to subject areas. and workshops which will support historical and contemporary (Higher, AS, HL). attain the requirements listed. your future degree specialism and debates and practice These applicants will be given employment opportunities. In → Foundation skills in the various due consideration based on addition, a philosophy module can art and design specialisms Advanced entry extenuating circumstances. No. be undertaken should you wish Top → Elective choice in Semester 2 (to specialisms at Level 2) These applicants may be invited in Scotland to progress to Art & Philosophy in the UK in both the studio and lecture Foundation course in Art & Design for interview. Applicants who for Art & Design in Level 2 and is offered as an for Art & Design courses (including philosophy) HND in an art and design subject do not meet the minimum entry → Complete University elective component within the → Times / Sunday Times SQA Advanced Higher: BB+BB requirements may also wish to Guide 2019 Level 1 course to all students with Good University Guide 2019 For information on the content (H) in different subjects consider undertaking an Art 1 an interest in this area. 10 of our seven specialist honours GCE A-Level: ABB & Design course at a further degrees please see pages 64–87. BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 education college. Successful Extended Diploma with DDM completion of one of these IB Diploma: 34 points with courses may enable future entry We are the only university in Scotland 6, 6, 5 at HL to Level 2 or 3 of our Art & Design specialisms. to offer a general foundation entry Essential subjects: Art & Design or related subject (AH, A-L, HL), course to develop your artistic skills an appropriate literate subject and help you to decide which subject (AH, A-L, HL) and one other subject outside art and design specialism you wish to pursue. subjects (H, A-L, HL). Applicants may be invited to attend an interview and visit to the course.

uod.ac.uk/artdesign 71 70 Art & Philosophy Design & ArchitectureArt, & Philosophy – Art

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Art & Philosophy is a unique The academic staff have Graduates from Art & Philosophy Level 1 Level 3 Level 4 interdisciplinary course that international expertise which go on to develop exciting careers Art & Design (General Foundation) At Level 3 you begin to take The studio practice module brings together two subject areas: ensures that teaching is based on as professional artists, critical – see page 68. ownership of your own learning, provides you with a period Fine Art at Duncan of Jordanstone a current and vital understanding theorists, academics, writers creating a relevant course of sustained visual enquiry and College of Art & Design, and of visual art practice. Visiting and journalists, museum and Level 2 of study and research with practice that will culminate in Philosophy at the School of speakers and regular seminars gallery curators, researchers, arts Level 2 introduces you to the wide multidisciplinary options. Your the presentation/exhibition Humanities with emphasis on further enhance your critical administrators and publishers. range of facilities we offer and professional knowledge and of your work for Degree Show European philosophy and aesthetics. perspective on contemporary Their ability to articulate complex you will begin technical training. technical ability will be improved examination at the end of the year. art practices. ideas and develop arguments You will progressively work and you may be given the chance Depending on your individual This provides a strong foundation visually and textually prepares towards a self-directed practice, to go on a self-funded cultural trip. strengths and interests you have from which to develop a successful High-quality studios and them well for a wide variety and you will be introduced to a You will explore contemporary the option to write a dissertation career across the creative workshops support a wide mix of of roles. range of contemporary artists themes and critical positions in that either closely reflects on industries. Alumni exhibit in key disciplines, including printmaking, as your personal vision evolves. European philosophy and you will your creative practice or engages international arts venues, curate sculpture, photography, painting, You will also explore existential develop the relationship between in a philosophical argument. ground breaking exhibitions and digital film, sound, performance, philosophies and aesthetics taught theory and your own undertake academic research and multimedia installation. No. and the issues they raise in studio practice. at universities worldwide. Facilities include digital imaging in Scotland contemporary society and culture. suites, 3D printing, laser cutting for Art & Design and a world-class library. → Complete University Guide 2019 The Philosophy section will 1 introduce you to innovative uod.ac.uk/artphil philosophical approaches towards contemporary issues in politics, ethics, art, film, literature, and the sciences.

“DJCAD has an exemplary reputation on an international scale thanks to its tutoring, facilities and the opportunities presented for students. The flexibility and independence offered by the course really allows you to explore your own interests at your own rate and develop your own practice. My time at Dundee has been the best years of my life so far.”

Jamie Steedman Art & Philosophy graduate 73 72 Digital Interaction Design Design & ArchitectureArt, – Digital Interaction Design

Course content Entry requirements

Level 1 Level 3 SQA Higher: BBCC(min) – At Level 1, you will gain a Level 3 provides you with a further BBBB(typ) foundation knowledge and will be extension of interaction design into GCE A-Level: CCC(min) – BCC(typ) introduced to core design skills, the mobile and physical domains BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 people-centred research methods through optional modules offered Extended Diploma with DMM and design briefs across interaction across art and design. IB Diploma: 30 points design, interior and environmental design and product design. Level 4 Recommended subjects: One At Level 4, you will undertake or more from art and design, Level 2 a self-initiated honours project product design or other At Level 2, you will be more and other studies that develop creative subject; a science or deeply immersed in interaction and demonstrate the skills and appropriate technical subject design, including designing for sensibilities relevant to your (e.g. mathematics, physics, Kyle Macquarrie Digital Interaction Design graduate 2014 Luke Holland Digital Interaction social networks, graphics and chosen career path. computing, information systems) Design graduate 2018 interface design, coding, and plus an appropriate literate different ways of prototyping subject (H, A-L, HL). digital interactions. Degree courses Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate (all Hons unless stated) BSc Digital Interaction Design: Advanced entry (to Level 2) Whenever we reach for a mobile Studying interaction design Our graduates are highly WG24 SQA Advanced Higher: BB + BB phone or a digital product and involves an exciting blend of successful in securing jobs in a (H) in different subjects interact with a website, an app, people-centred design, graphics wide range of design and digital No. GCE A-Level: ABB music, media or with another and interface design, product industries, including design in Scotland See also related degrees in: BTEC: A recognised Foundation person, we experience the work of design and computing. consultancy, service design and for Art & Design BSc Product Design – page 84 Course or a relevant BTEC Level 3 interaction designers. Interaction the digital economy. → Complete University BDes Interior & Environmental Extended Diploma with DDM design is the art school discipline In addition to designing on-screen Guide 2019 Design – page 80 IB Diploma: 34 points with that balances usability, delight and interactions and mobile apps, Examples of employers include Art & Design – page 68 6, 6, 5 at HL technology, and is an established shared modules with Product the BBC, Prudential, Adidas, the 1 and rapidly growing profession. Design provide opportunities to Scottish Government, IDEO (one Essential subjects: As above but design new experiences through of the top international design at AH, A-L, HL. At Duncan of Jordanstone College physical objects and explore companies), Technology Will Save of Art & Design, Interaction how digital interactions may be Us (a technology start-up) and Design is part of a joint course embedded within products and postgraduate study and research Selection notes with Product Design and Interior places (such as voice-controlled at the Royal College of Art and “The course is brilliant, it’s perfect. We are keen to see examples & Environmental Design called smart speakers and lifts, for the Interaction Research Studio of creative work (e.g. websites, ‘Social Digital’, because the future example). We draw on the Goldsmiths, University of London. It gets you ready for what you should videos, blogs, computer graphics, of interaction design will not research and practice of our We also have further industrial be doing when you graduate.” sound recordings, things you be limited to computers and teaching team, our industry links with companies around the have engineered, photographs, smartphones, but also digital contacts and our alumni, which globe. For example, our students sketchbooks, posters, paintings, objects, wearables, vehicles include design consultancy, have been invited to present Robert Ferguson drawings, models, prototypes, and environments. inclusive design, assistive at Microsoft’s HQ near Seattle. Digital Interaction Design student artefacts you have made or hand technology, creative technology, drawn). Applicants will be invited Our graduates have won Best service design, digital fabrication, Interaction design allows to attend an interview and to Interaction Designer at New design ethnography and the you to combine your creative visit the course. Designers in London for five internet of things. and technical sides and the out of six years and have gone combination of people-centred on to careers in the world’s research, design craft and leading companies. technical know-how ensure our graduates are in high demand. uod.ac.uk/digital 75 74 Fine Art Design & ArchitectureArt, – Fine Art

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Our Fine Art course is unique, The course is based on core studio Our students engage with a Level 1 Level 3 Level 4 dissolving boundaries between skills, practical techniques and critical rich programme of professional Art & Design (General Foundation) In semester 1, you will develop This year allows you to continue subject areas and encouraging understanding of relevant history practice opportunities in each – see page 68. your own identity through to develop the skills and focussed experimentation across a range of and theory. You can explore drawing, year of the course, resulting experimentation as an artist, while research which lead to the media. You can focus on a single painting, time-based art, digital in an understanding of the Level 2 negotiating your programme of presentation of a public exhibition discipline or enjoy a free-ranging media, sculpture, print, photography, entrepreneurial skills required Level 2 begins with a range of study with your Academic Advisor. of artwork within the Degree Show. multidisciplinary approach aided video, sound, performance, to engage successfully within projects which introduce you to the Concurrently, expansive modules In semester 1, you will also produce by our first class workshops installation and artists’ books. If your their chosen pathway. disciplines and facilities available. allow you to select a specific area a dissertation which reflects on and facilities. Practical work is interests cross boundaries between You will be offered an opportunity of directed study for the first some aspect of your practice, or a underpinned by a growing critical media, then interdisciplinary study Our graduates have established to establish your own practice and semester, so you may develop a subject relating to it. You will attend and contextual understanding. will be encouraged. Most teaching successful careers as artists, find your own voice, supported specialism in a particular area. a series of presentations around New audiences and roles for the takes place in the studios and working nationally and by a lecture programme in critical Professional practice is centred aspects of professional practice. artist are embraced, from curation combines one-to-one tutorials and internationally, such as Turner and contextual studies. Intensive round a placement within the and public engagement to aspects group critiques with studio tutors, Prize winner Susan Philipsz, as project work moves towards the wider visual arts constituency. of visualisation. along with targeted input from well as Luke Fowler and Louise establishment of a self-directed Semester 2 continues the development of studio practice critical and contextual studies Wilson who were shortlisted. practice in semester 2. Our dedicated team of highly staff and visiting artists. alongside a Critical and Contextual acclaimed practitioners, researchers Fine Art graduates also develop Studies module which equips and curators exhibit and publish Our seminars, masterclasses careers in exhibition curation, you with the necessary skills to worldwide. Their work within our and visiting lecturers enrich this publishing, writing and research, deliver an academically rigorous broad range of specialisms creates environment. You will benefit from gallery and project management, dissertation in Level 4. exciting opportunities for cross- access to exhibitions, lectures and arts administration, teaching uod.ac.uk/fineart disciplinary practice and research. workshops at Dundee Contemporary in all sectors, as well as art in Arts and The Cooper Gallery, communities and healthcare. alongside artist-led initiatives in Our graduates also enter various Dundee. The vibrant exhibition industries that require creative platforms across the School creates skills and knowledge, such as opportunities to explore curatorial media, film and television. This No. practices. If appropriate to your degree offers the opportunity to in Scotland studies and subject to funding, further your studies at master’s for Art & Design there are opportunities for a period and doctoral level. → Complete University of study abroad with our exchange Guide 2019 partners in Europe and other parts 1 of the world.

“I’d definitely recommend DJCAD to anyone. There’s so much at your fingertips; computers, printing presses, print rooms, workshops – and the people are so inspiring to be around. The technical staff in the print room were so excited by my work and really got behind me – I’ve developed such a great bond with them during my time here.”

Holly Ferguson Fine Art graduate Lara Orman Fine Art graduate 2018 – Black Seas of Infinity 77 76 Graphic Design Design & ArchitectureArt, – Graphic Design

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We are committed to producing We believe that graduates Many graduates from this course Level 1 Level 3 Level 4 graduates who have the confidence require a robust skill-set have gone on to significant success Art & Design (General Foundation) You will work first-hand with Level 4 begins with an industry- and capability to present themselves informed by both traditional in the design industry. Our alumni – see page 68. our industry partners to develop directed project set by a prominent to the best design agencies in the and contemporary practice. populate some of the top design knowledge in branding and design agency. After this, you world. The course is ‘industry- communication companies in Level 2 marketing for products and will follow a personally shaped facing’ and we currently work with You will work with our industry the world. At this level you will learn services. This will include work on course informed by international some of the best companies in the partners to gain an understanding to develop a robust research brand design, packaging and the student awards schemes such as UK, in both curriculum delivery of contemporary branding and Our alumni include lead visual methodology through creation of ‘marketing collateral’ D&AD (Design & Art Direction) and industry placement. We offer marketing design and develop skills designers with Google and Apple experimentation and ideas for advertising campaigns. or ISTD (International Society a voluntary unpaid placement in typographic/editorial design, in San Francisco and senior generation. You will be introduced You will also develop skills in of Typographic Designers). There programme during the summer website, social media and motion designers and design directors to various workshops and typography/ editorial design, is also an opportunity to develop break between Levels 3 and 4. graphic design. You will also have who have worked for international techniques that will help you to website design, video production a personal brief. You will develop the opportunity to explore practice companies including: Nike, Wolff develop and visualise your ideas. and motion graphics. Students your work in close consultation All students have a dedicated in illustration, photography, Olins, Brand Union, BBC, ITV, Sky, At this stage we are interested can elect to be part of our Summer with tutors. Final year students work-desk within their studio video and printmaking. You will The Partners, AKQA, Lambie Nairn in promoting narrative skills and Placement Scheme. We organise will usually present four studio and access to state-of-the-art be encouraged to be explorative, and Design Bridge. Many graduates generating excitement around work-placement interviews with projects which are exhibited resources including our green experimental and inventive and are themselves owners and different ways to meet the design design agencies for placement in the public Degree Show. screen film studio; sound studios; learn how to turn your ideas directors of award winning design challenges within a brief. This stage during the summer. This is a computer suites; high-end digital into high quality design concepts agencies in the UK and abroad. is supplemented with contextual competitive process and we equipment; woodworking; that challenge the boundaries studies, digital and software skills cannot guarantee a placement. printmaking; 3D printing and of contemporary practice. training and studio work. We generally place more than prototyping facilities. 90% of participating Level 3 You will also have the opportunity Top students in an unpaid placement. to work in cross-disciplinary projects in the UK uod.ac.uk/graphic within Duncan of Jordanstone for Art & Design College of Art & Design as well → Times / Sunday Times Good University as the wider university. 10 Guide 2019

“DJCAD don’t just teach you how to design, but how to think. Its focus on intelligent, considered and beautifully crafted ideas has made the course very well regarded in the design industry. This approach has also won its students countless D&AD, ISTD and YCN awards. I really wouldn’t be in the job I am today without this course.”

Andrew Golden Graphic Design graduate and current Graphic Designer at Jack Renwick Studio 79 78 Illustration Design & ArchitectureArt, – Illustration

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We provide a dynamic environment Study initially involves projects Our graduates have gone on Level 1 Level 4 for the development of visual ideas and workshops designed to to have successful careers in Art & Design (General Foundation) Throughout Level 4 you will that will put you at the forefront help you, through experiential publishing, design, editorial, – see page 68. respond to a mix of personal of illustration practice. learning, to understand the advertising, art, animation, projects, international competitions, fundamentals of the field. online media, film and Level 2 and live briefs. This will allow you to The Illustration course addresses television. Live project work Level 2 of the course is structured tailor your graduate portfolio to the the ongoing demand for compelling Throughout your studies, and participation in national to provide a broad foundation of area of the visual communication visual communicators who can we use a variety of different and international competitions knowledge. You will be introduced and illustration industry that you engage their audiences. You teaching and learning methods enhance the employability and to relevant equipment and various want to work in. The Life After will develop a personal creative including practical lectures, aspirations of our students media used in the production College series of talks and seminars approach with a curriculum that studio demonstrations, individual and help them cultivate process for your chosen speciality. will enable you to hear from some focuses on concepts, creativity, tutorials and group critiques. entrepreneurial skills. Graduates Projects and assignments will help of the best practitioners in the field. authorship and interpretation. By your final year you will be have found employment with you develop the relevant learning, You will produce a body of work We will help you to embrace authoring your own briefs to many major design studios and research and technical skills, that will demonstrate a mature traditional and contemporary create a graduate portfolio which organisations such as The while allowing you to explore your visual understanding of materials, production processes. With is tailored to your own skills New York Times, The Guardian creativity and individual aptitude. methods and the processes required excellent digital, workshop and and interests. and Time Out. Others have gone to transform ideas into reality. The printmaking facilities, illustration on to freelance and establish Level 3 Degree Show exhibition showcases allows you to experiment with their own businesses. Level 3 is designed to encourage students’ individual projects, and a huge range of media. experimentation, the exploration provides valuable experience of of ideas, and the use of appropriate working as a collective. In Level 4, technical methods. You’ll begin you will also complete and submit to generate your own content your Alternative Futures critical with an aim to develop your skills and contextual submission. uod.ac.uk/illustration in authorship and storytelling. You will also improve upon your making and finishing skills, in “I can remember visiting the Open Day consideration of competitions when I was in sixth year at high school. and industry, which will be vital to developing good professional We had already been to see a few practice. As well as this, you’ll engage with the Alternative universities but getting to Dundee just Futures critical and contextual felt really natural and normal – I just really module, in preparation for the written component of your degree. liked the overall atmosphere.”

Linzi Jamieson Illustration graduate

No. in Scotland for Art & Design → Complete University Guide 2019

Vincent Bell-Robertson 1 Illustration graduate 2018 81 80 Interior & Environmental Design Design & ArchitectureArt, – Interior & Environmental Design

Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate Course content Degree courses (all Hons unless stated) Interior graduates work in a At Dundee, we help you engage Our graduates are intellectually Level 1 Level 3 BDes Interior & Environmental variety of careers worldwide. with the societal dimension of and creatively flexible people Level 1 provides you with a shared At Level 3 you will explore Design: W250 Dundee offers a vibrant studio spatial practice, including new who gain employment in a wide experience which will develop interaction themes linked culture, putting you at the heart build or adaptive reuse projects, range of careers including interior, your spatial thinking through to spaces and objects, and of a creative community where place-based prototyping, and architecture, exhibition, furniture, prototyping, experimentation and investigate spatial narrative, See also related degrees in: you will develop spatial abilities experimental environments the arts, games industry, theatre, applying user-centred research while participating in a shared Art & Design – page 68 through exciting projects. We that develop your creative and TV and film set, and lighting, to methods in personal and team brief with schools from Italy, Digital Interaction Design – also give you the opportunity to intellectual abilities. You will name a few. Many go onto work projects with students from digital Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, page 72 work with international partners design at varying scales, develop for cultural organisations such as interaction design and product Slovenia and China. You will Product Design – page 84 in Level 3, and to go on optional new research methods and the BBC, British Council, V&A, design. You will apply these skills have opportunities to participate study trips in Level 2. improve your drawing, digital, National Museum of Scotland to exciting projects and express in an optional, self-funded, spatial and making skills. You will and Pinewood Studios. Graduates your spatial imagination in tasks international design workshop, Selection notes Your teaching team have industry, learn about key historical spaces, have been employed by leading of varying scales and complexity. and engage in industry-led All applicants must also submit research, and design expertise, colour, structure, lighting and practices such as Fitch, Casson You will have opportunities to design events and competitions. a comprehensive portfolio and you will be supported by user experiences, while exploring Mann, Brand Union, Benoy, participate in optional, self-funded, Following this, you will work on of art /design / creative work. colleagues from across Art & the theory of interiors. You will RMJM, Brinkworth, Event Design, study trips. a personal design brief to explore Applicants may be invited to Design disciplines. As members also have opportunities to test Fletcher Priest, Wildstone, BDP, wide ranging interior solutions attend an interview and visit of the Interior Educators network ideas through international Perkins & Will and many more, Level 2 reflecting your career interests. to the course. Visit the course you will have opportunities to gain collaborations, competitions, whilst others have gone onto At Level 2, you explore the diverse webpage for further details. industry advice and participate and a variety of spatial tasks. careers across Art & Design ways in which we interact at Level 4 in optional, self-funded graduate teaching at all levels. home, work and leisure – such At Level 4, you will undertake a events in London at Level 4. Throughout the course, you will as through temporal, sensorial or self-initiated honours project that be supported by a motivated interactive technologies. You will will demonstrate independence, teaching team, engage in studio develop knowledge of materiality, vision and spatial ambition. “I liked how diverse discussions, lectures, site visits and No. space-planning and the historical You will integrate your spatial my course was. technical workshops. Projects will in Scotland and contextual factors involved abilities with research skills to help you to work independently for Art & Design in remodelling existing spaces for show external engagement with I learned a lot of and in interdisciplinary groups → Complete University new uses. You will relate your society, across a wide range of to prepare for your future career Guide 2019 work to new forms of socially interior, environmental, and social different skills that in industry. engaged spatial practices across design contexts. You will complete I didn’t imagine I 1 interiors, architecture, and a range a theoretical research report of internationally occurring art. and have access to experienced would. It has staff leading on 3DCAD, digital fabrication and workshops across opened my eyes to the school, and take part in industry what’s out there.” round-tables and professional practice events. You will also have the opportunity to participate in Jessica Ross a self-financed London exhibition Interior & Environmental following your degree show. Design graduate

uod.ac.uk/interior 83 82 Jewellery & Metal Design Design & ArchitectureArt, – Jewellery & Metal Design

Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate Course content

We are passionate about making Jewellery & Metal Design fuses We have an international Level 1 Level 3 Level 4 objects and exploring how together art, craft, science, fashion, reputation for innovative and Art & Design (General Foundation) Level 3 further develops practice- Level 4 develops student jewellery and metal design can be politics, culture and technology. award-winning graduates who – see page 68 led approaches to address independence, and you will define applied to other areas and impact Our course provides you with an go on to set up their own studios contemporary design issues, as well and develop your own project people’s lives. We also create intellectual and creative stimulus and work in the industry. Our Level 2 as helping to refine your technical brief in your final honours year. an awareness of the historical, that encourages debate around graduates work in varied careers Level 2 focuses on drawing, skills. You will also get opportunities You will continue to develop the societal and aesthetic context of the role of wearables, objects, and and many have set up successful material development, and design to enter live competitions and contextual studies started at Level designs to encourage excellence. aesthetics, leading to the design businesses. Some work as self- understanding – supported by engage with networks and the 3, culminating in a dissertation You will be supported to develop of work for contemporary living. employed jewellery designers, modules giving a contextual and marketplace. As well as this, you or similar output. your own visual language through We create an awareness of the others work in the jewellery professional foundation. will undertake a module which experimenting with different social and historical context of the industry, as arts administrators, will form the basis of a contextual materials and techniques. discipline to encourage innovation or in teaching and community dissertation or similar in Level 4, and excellence. education. Students have the No. in Scotland and start to build professional Our excellent jewellery workshop, opportunity on graduating to for Design skills for your future. studio spaces, and cutting edge This course is materials based, showcase their work at New & Crafts digital resources are supported meaning it involves learning the Designers in London, on → The Guardian by a dedicated team of technical characteristics and qualities of a a self-financed basis. University Guide 2019 staff. We push the boundaries range of materials such as wood, uod.ac.uk/jewellery of jewellery and metal design metal and plastic. Traditional hand 2 through active research projects techniques are taught alongside and promoting collaboration with cutting-edge new technologies other disciplines. such as 3D scanning and printing.

“In third year we did a casting module, and I really enjoyed it because that’s what I want to do after I graduate. The technicians here are really helpful – I feel like I can ask them anything. I like how in Dundee you can walk everywhere and it’s mainly all students.”

Karina Nepali Emma Russel Jewellery & Metal Design student Jewellery & Metal Design graduate 2018 85 84 Product Design Design & ArchitectureArt, – Product Design

Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate Programme content Selection notes We are keen to see examples Product Design at Dundee is an Key to the Product Design course Employability is a fundamental Level 1 Level 4 of creative work (digital, exciting course at the forefront is an interdisciplinary approach driver for our course. We build Level 1 will introduce you to core In Level 4, you will work photographic, product, of contemporary product design to teaching and learning, where strong relationships with design skills and people-centred towards a self-initiated honours handmade, hand-drawn etc.). practice. Dundee is also the UK’s students are taught modules employers to encourage a smooth research methods, by allowing project that both develops and Applicants will be invited to first UNESCO City of Design, in design, user research, and transition to industry or further you to engage with design briefs demonstrates the professional attend an interview and visit and is home to the V&A Dundee. technology subjects. Staff on the academic study. across product design, digital sensibilities relevant to your the studios. At Dundee, you will develop the course work closely with you to interaction design, and interior chosen career path. As well as skills to create products that meet help you use a range of acquired Our graduates are employed and environmental design. this, you will produce a piece the needs of real people. skills through a carefully planned as product designers, service of extensive written work that programme of design projects. designers and interaction Level 2 underpins your practice or We are interested in existing designers across the globe At Level 2, you will be more deeply professional interest. and emerging digital In Levels 3 and 4 you can for companies such as Lego, immersed in product design, technologies and the role they tailor your individual learning Dyson, Orange, Unilever, including fundamental engineering play in transforming people’s programme through a suite of Microsoft, NCR, the BBC concepts, electronics, materials and Degree courses everyday lives. Our course elective modules offered across and Random International. manufacture, coding, and different (all Hons unless stated) engages with human-centred the School. The course aims to ways of prototyping physical BSc Product Design: W240 research, and encourages a give you the space to be trained, Their unique combination of and digital objects. playful, experimental approach and build a strong product design people-centred research skills, to technology combined with portfolio that employers are design craft, and technical Level 3 See also related degrees in: creative design. At Dundee we looking for. knowledge, helps our graduates A further extension of product Art & Design – page 68 have strong links to industry, and stand out from the crowd. design into the digital and physical Digital Interaction Design – a vibrant studio-based culture. Another unique feature of Enterprise is embedded within domains will be provided by Level page 72 product design is the close our courses, and our graduates 3 of your studies. You will also Interior & Environmental relationship that we share with often go on to set up their own be offered optional modules from Design – page 80 the digital interaction design businesses such as PSK Studio, across Duncan of Jordanstone and interior and environmental Splintr and MrDeanBrown. College of Art & Design. uod.ac.uk/product design courses. Facilitated by Top shared modules, you will have the in the UK opportunity to design fantastic for Art & Design new experiences through → Times / Sunday Times Good University physical objects and also begin to Guide 2019 understand, develop, and embed 10 digital interactions into products.

“The features I liked most about my course were the variety of areas and projects covered, as well as the links with the ‘real world’ – with live briefs and exposure to opportunities in industry.”

Jamie Spratt Product Design graduate 87 86 Textile Design Design & ArchitectureArt, – Textile Design

Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate Programme content

Our research-led teaching We encourage you to consider Your career options as a textiles Level 1 Level 3 Level 4 celebrates craft, materials, the practical and relevant ways graduate are varied, and many Art & Design (General Foundation) At Level 3 you will hone your At Level 4 you are asked to write and creative design knowledge, textiles can be used within society. graduates have successful careers – see page 68 drawing, research, material your own brief, which forms your and our students regularly Through this course, you will as textile designers for fashion and understanding, colour, structure, final year project to be presented win top awards at the London have the chance to develop interior companies and brands, Level 2 and composition skills. You will as part of the Degree Show. New Designers Graduate Show. professional, entrepreneurial, car interior designers, trend At Level 2 you will develop an gain advanced technical skills in You will be guided through this In this course, you will learn and enterprise skills to ensure forecasters, buyers, art therapists, understanding of the design printed and knitted textile design year with regular group tutorials, about textiles through a culture that you are ready to pursue textile conservation, and design process through studio practice and will be introduced to smart lectures, visiting tutors, portfolio of hands-on experimentation a career in design. innovators within technical and a series of structured materials, smart textile processes, appraisals, student presentations, and design thinking. companies and education. workshops, lectures and seminars. and digital technologies. You interim exhibitions, professional You will explore both advanced You will learn core skills in will focus on live industry briefs, practice sessions, and one to one Dundee is both a UNESCO City technologies and traditional skills printed and knitted textile design and national and international reviews. You will also complete of Design, and home to the V&A to build in-depth technical, sensory and will be introduced to a range competitions that may deal with a written component in the final Dundee. The city is rich in textile and aesthetic knowledge of colour, of mixed media textile techniques, issues around sustainable design year. This project can be linked history, and many designers structure, pattern and texture. new materials, and processes. and innovation, in a range of to your future aspirations, and emerge from our course and By the end of Level 2, you will social and economic contexts. can work in unison with your establish themselves in the You will investigate the ways then specialise in print or knit, studio practice. surrounding area, as well as that practical textiles knowledge while engaging with the impact across the globe. can be applied to issues such as that design can have in tackling sustainability, health and wellbeing, complex problems. and inclusive design. Part of your uod.ac.uk/textiledesign student experience will also involve partaking in live competitions and industry briefs – in which many of our students excel.

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Business & Finance 88 91 90 Accountancy Business & Finance – Accountancy

Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate Course content Degree courses Entry requirements (all Hons unless stated) At Dundee we’ll help you develop At Dundee, we are committed Many of our graduates leave Level 1 BAcc Accountancy: N400 SQA Higher: BBBC(min) – a range of skills and techniques to maximising your future Dundee having secured a training Level 1 modules give you an BAcc Accountancy with: Business ABBB(typ) that will equip you for a rewarding employability, and we also provide position in accounting firms. Some insight into the business world Finance: N400 (ABF) A Language GCE A-Level: BCC(min) – BBB(typ) career in a variety of fields. you with an understanding of the are employed by international in which accounting operates, (French, German or Spanish): BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 power and the limits of financial firms (the ‘Big Four’) and others at covering topics such as financial N400 (AL) Extended Diploma with DDM Our friendly and supportive techniques. In particular we medium-sized and smaller firms and management accounting, BAcc Accountancy IB Diploma: 30 points with environment is reflected in the encourage you to critique ways throughout Scotland and the UK. business management, and (3 years without honours): N410 5, 5, 5 at HL results of the 2018 National Student that financial information is statistics. Core skills are developed BSc Accountancy and Survey, for example, 100% of used and ways in which it may Our graduates have also gone into to equip you to interact with Mathematics: GN14 Essential subjects: None. students thought that staff are be misunderstood. You are also commercial banking, financial commercial enterprises and good at explaining things. encouraged to think of ways management, investment banking, society beyond business. that such information makes a insurance, fund management and See also related degrees in: Advanced entry (to Level 2) Our technical content focuses contribution to society, and to general management. The BAcc Level 2 Business Management – page 92 SQA Advanced Higher: BBB on the international reporting consider where it might cause degree has accreditation with the Teaching at Level 2 builds on much Finance – page 96 GCE A-Level: BBB practices adopted by every or inflate societal problems. main UK accounting bodies. This of the material delivered at Level BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 company listed on a stock Learning is undertaken through gives you an accelerated start with 1 and will cover topics such as Extended Diploma with DDD exchange within the EU, and many a mixture of lectures, tutorials, your professional training. business law and financial analysis. Professional accreditation IB Diploma: 30 points with companies further afield. This seminars, projects and computer At this stage you are encouraged The BAcc Accountancy 5, 5, 5 at HL content reflects the increasingly based labs. Modules are assessed We also have graduates who have to do your own critical thinking, degree carries one of the global accounting environment. through a mixture of degree continued in education. Some as this is essential in gaining a most comprehensive lists of Essential subjects: Mathematics, exams and coursework which can train to become business studies good degree classification. This is accreditations and exemptions economics and accounting take a variety of forms. While teachers, and others continue also the level of study where you from professional bodies of any (AH, A-L, HL). there is greater technical content into postgraduate study. have the opportunity to apply to university in the UK, including in the earlier years of the course, study overseas with one of our ACCA, AIA, CIPFA, ICAI, ICAS later years tend to focus on more partner institutions. and ICAEW. theoretical material. Level 3 All students undertake the same modules in the first three levels of the BAcc degree, with many “Making it to the final ten of the topics from earlier levels now being covered in much more detail. Topics Undergraduate of the Year competition such as taxation and auditing are is my biggest achievement at uni, though also introduced. If you choose to study a language, you will decide the internship at PwC was definitely the language modules to replace some accountancy modules. most beneficial experience – as it ended with a job offer!” Level 4 Level 4 presents you with a choice from a wide range of modules. Rory McAlpin By this stage you will be able to Accountancy graduate 2018 tailor your degree to best suit your strengths in order to prepare you for your chosen career. Topics available could include business strategy, social responsibility and fiscal studies, or you could choose to write a dissertation. uod.ac.uk/accountancy 93 92 Business Management Business & Finance – Management

Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate Course content Degree courses (all Hons unless stated) Our Business Management You will study a range of subjects A degree from Dundee emphasises Level 1 Level 3 BSc Business Management: N200 degree provides students with a including the basic disciplines the varied skills which are required Level 1 modules provide a In Level 3, you will continue broad, analytical, integrated and of marketing, organisational in organisations throughout the technical foundation for a career to develop your understanding general business management behaviour, economics, accounting UK and worldwide. Your career in business. You are introduced to in core module areas of Project, See also related degrees in: education. Students understand and finance, strategy, HRM and is incredibly important to us, the Fundamentals of Marketing, Operations and Human Resources Accountancy – page 90 how management and non- operations. You will develop so we work with employers to Accounting for Managers, Management. The digital theme Finance – page 96 management workers can critical, analytical and problem- ensure that we continue to meet Business Economics and the Global continues with Big Data Analytics, International Business – page 98 influence a business’s performance, solving skills which are readily the needs of the employment Business Environment*. We also and we address real world as well as how business and other transferable to careers in local market. We have a dedicated introduce you to Digital & Business challenges in our Business in types of organisations can help and global labour markets. team of people who support Innovation. Our hugely popular Society: Responsibility, Diversity Professional accreditation society to function and address the employability and careers ‘Step Up to Business’ module gets and Geopolitics module. The Our Business Management the world’s problems. The combination of ‘people- of our business students. We you ready for your university optional modules carry an courses are accredited by the oriented’ and ‘technically-oriented’ offer placement opportunities, studies and the world of business. entrepreneurial and innovative Chartered Management Institute Our course enables students to subject matter as part of the course industry-run masterclasses and Successful completion of these theme, including Managing (CMI), offering you a second focus on the integration of the ensures that you will be able to workshops, industry lectures modules allows you the flexibility Successful New Business Ventures, qualification and a range of career science (theory) and craft (practice) fully engage within business and and much more. Our links with of transferring to other related Doing Business in Europe, or support tools. of management, within contexts management. You will become the CMI will also be a huge courses should you choose to do so. Managing Organisational Space. of policy and innovation. You will competent in contemporary advantage to you, enhancing develop key transferable skills job roles and those we foresee your future employability. Level 2 Level 4 Entry requirements that apply to both the practical developing in the future. You will continue to undertake In Level 4 you will again have and professional application Our graduates can be found broad-based and technically- core modules covering the areas SQA Higher: BBBB(min) – of knowledge, in preparation We have a particular interest all over the world in a range oriented modules, further of change management, strategy AABB(typ) for a successful career in a wide in helping students develop a of interesting and challenging developing the knowledge and and leadership, and you will GCE A-Level: BCC(min) – BBB(typ) range of organisations. Business critical and ethical approach to jobs. Many are employed in understanding gained at Level 1. study Sustainable Supply Chain BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Management at Dundee will business and management, which multinational manufacturing We continue to focus on digital Management and Questions in Extended Diploma with DDM also encourage you to take is reflected in the option choices or service organisations, or with and innovative technology, with an the Global Economy, Ecology and IB Diploma: 30 points with responsibility for your own students are able to make within smaller UK firms. They can also emphasis on Consumer Experience Ethics. You will also have a range 5, 5, 5 at HL learning and career development, the degree. We have a strong be found in specialist roles in the in a Digital World. In Level 2, of optional modules to select for through both optional specialist culture of entrepreneurship and public sector, running their own you can also undertake a 30 hour the honours element of your Essential subjects: None. modules (e.g. Doing Business in innovation which you can access business or pursuing professional Business Management Internship degree. This choice includes both Scotland / Europe) and enterprise throughout your time with us, careers in accountancy, HRM and/or experience our brand taught and more independent creation opportunities (e.g. and you will experience business or management consulting. new module “Doing Business in modules such as a Business Advanced entry (to Level 2) Managing Successful New Business modules which are delivered in We also have a strong track record Scotland”. This module has been Management Dissertation or SQA Advanced Higher: AAB Ventures or Business Startup). a context for the future world. of producing alumni who go on co-created and is co-delivered by a Consultancy-based project. GCE A-Level: BBB to develop their own businesses. leading academic expert and one of In the case of the latter, you will BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Our Business Management degree the country’s leading businessmen, be supervised by a member of Extended Diploma with DDD is supported and accredited by the and it is a unique offering in staff appropriate to your chosen IB Diploma: 34 points with Chartered Management Institute Higher Education. area of independent study. 6, 6, 5 at HL (CMI). Upon successful completion “In my final two years I was able to pick If the focus on innovation and of the degree, students will graduate modules I found most interesting, making / or entrepreneurship has been Essential subjects: Business with a CMI Level 5 Diploma in important for you, then you can management or a related subject Management and Leadership. my degree even more enjoyable as well as develop your interests further (AH, A-L, HL). Top in Scotland in the optional Business giving me a sense of control over what I was & Top 20 Start-up module. learning and what skills I was developing.” in the UK for Management * Individual modules mentioned / Marketing are correct at the time of printing. Carla Nearchou → The Guardian University Guide 2019 Any changes to our modules will Business Management graduate 2018 2 be reflected on our website. uod.ac.uk/busman 95 94 Economic Studies Business & Finance – Economic Studies

Why Dundee? After you graduate Course content Level 3 Degree courses Entry requirements At Level 3, the economics (all Hons unless stated) Scotland is the birthplace of Our Economic Studies graduates Level 1 curriculum focuses on the core MA degree courses SQA Higher: BBBB(min) – modern economics, and at Dundee are spread far and wide across the The Level 1 modules offer an modules in microeconomics and MA Business Economics with AABB(typ) our course is truly international. world. Many have gone on to work insight into modern economic macroeconomics that teach the Marketing: LN15* GCE A-Level: BCC(min) – BBB(typ) You will learn from experts in as professional economists with ideas and concerns, providing an fundamental tools of economic MA Economics: L100* BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 their field and will be taught about governments here in the UK or introduction to the theory and analysis. If you specialise in MA Financial Economics: L114* Extended Diploma with DDM areas of economics and business. further afield. Others now work practice of the subject that is both economics and financial MA Business Economics with IB Diploma: 30 points with We emphasise the links of for multinational banks, marketing engaging and accessible to all, economics, you will study the Marketing and... 5, 5, 5 at HL economics with subjects such firms or major consultancies. irrespective of prior educational methods of empirical analysis European Studies: LNR0 as management and finance. A large proportion go on to do background. As part of a broad- in the econometrics module. Geography: LLN0 Essential subjects: For MA postgraduate studies either in based BSc or MA course one-third If you study financial economics History: LNV0 (Hons) – None, but see entry Economic Studies at Dundee is economics or in related areas. of the modules will be devoted to you will also look at and study Mathematics: LNG0 requirements for other joint incredibly flexible, allowing you economics, with the remainder financial institutions. If you are Politics: L0N0 honours subject. For BSc (Hons) to focus on singular aspects of the The skills you will learn and being taken in other subjects. part of the business economics Psychology: LNC0 – A science or mathematics subject, or combine your studies develop in information analysis, with marketing stream, you MA Economics and... (H, A-L, HL). with everything from history to abstract and practical problem Level 2 will study the foundations European Studies: LR18 mathematics. In particular, we solving, data interpretation, and At this level, the ideas developed of marketing. Geography: 3K9Z encourage a broad base of subject logical thinking will be honed in Level 1 are expanded, and more History: LV11 Advanced entry (to Level 2) study in Levels 1 and 2, only alongside sessions where you advanced ideas are introduced. Level 4 International Relations: LLD2 SQA Advanced Higher: AB + BB specialising in Levels 3 and 4. can interact directly with your In microeconomics you will look At Level 4, the economics modules Politics: LL12 (H) in different subjects potential employers. at consumer choice and the focus on economic theory and GCE A-Level: ABB theory of the firm, while in policy, the financial economics BSc degree courses BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 What you’ll study We have a dedicated team of people macroeconomics you will look at modules focus on financial BSc Business Economics with Extended Diploma with DDD who support the employability of the aggregate economy, focusing markets and international finance, Marketing: L1N5 IB Diploma: 34 points with The study of economics at Dundee our students. We offer placement on models of unemployment, while the business economics BSc Economics: L101 6, 6, 5 at HL is continually changing, with opportunities, industry-run interest rates and money markets. with marketing modules focus on BSc Financial Economics: L111 new methods and ideas being masterclasses and workshops, In addition there will be some business strategy and marketing BSc Economics and... MA (Hons) Essential subjects: regularly introduced into the industry lectures and much more. focus on economic statistics. research. Each degree also allows Mathematics: GL11 For MA (Hons) – None, but see curriculum to make sure that it is Our links with the Chartered you to take two options from BSc Financial Economics and... entry requirements for other joint up to date. Dundee offers a range Management Institute will also a wide range available. Mathematics: GLD1 honours subject. For BSc (Hons) – of economic studies degrees that be of huge advantage to you. Economics or mathematics cater for diverse academic needs. The courses marked * are also (AH, A-L, HL). available with French, German Our course not only focuses upon or Spanish. Please see our website the theoretical fundamentals of for details and UCAS codes. economics, but also the practical applications. Economics affects See page 50 for full details of our every area of modern life, from MA degrees. unemployment to contemporary marketing practices, and our students therefore develop a broad “University is a powerful networking and dynamic knowledge with which to enter into the job market, tool. By putting yourself out there and or to pursue further study. grabbing one opportunity, you’ll open yourself up to so much more.”

Kristina Cholakova Business Economics with Marketing graduate 2018 uod.ac.uk/economics 97 96 Finance Business & Finance –

Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate Course content Degree courses (all Hons unless stated) At Dundee our finance degrees Your studies at Dundee will be a Many of our finance graduates Level 1 Level 3 BFin Bachelor of Finance: N300 emphasise the role of modern combination of lectures, tutorials, progress to the financial services During Level 1 of the Bachelor By Level 3 you should be equipped BIFin Bachelor of International capital markets around the globe, workshops and computer sector, where they work as fund of Finance degree, you will study with good analytical skills which Finance: N390 and highlight their importance to laboratories. Alongside individual managers, analysts, or as traders a variety of modules from staff allow you to critically assess the international economy. We assessments and exams, you will in investment banks. They often in the accounting and finance financial conditions and recognise study the ways in which large embark on group projects to build undertake further study to discipline, and the economics potential problems. Demonstrating See also related degrees in: multinational corporations raise your interpersonal skills and become members of professional studies discipline. This material these abilities well throughout Level Accountancy – page 90 and use funds to generate income increase your employability. You bodies such as the Chartered provides a solid foundation for 3 will provide you with a strong Business Management – page 92 and increase future wealth. will be taught by staff who are Institute of Bankers in Scotland, future years’ studies. base for a good degree classification. experts in the field of financial and the Chartered Financial Our degrees are taught across research, as well as professionals Analyst Association. Level 2 Level 4 Professional accreditation the disciplines of accountancy, who hold guest lectures Materials delivered at Level 2 At Level 4 there is an element Our BFin and BIFin degrees finance, and economics, and are throughout the year. Graduates from our course have add to your understanding of the of choice of modules, although attract exam exemptions from tailored to provide you with the studied in a stimulating, friendly material considered in Level 1. one compulsory module remains ACCA, AIA, ICAS, ICAEW, ICAI skills and techniques required to At Levels 3 and 4 students and well organised environment. This allows you to further from each discipline. At this stage and CIOBS. become successful in your career undertake eight compulsory They are well equipped to enter understand the role of finance in learning becomes more specialised in the financial sector. During modules and up to four a variety of professions with the the business world, and develop and this is beneficial should you your studies you will learn about further modules, which may interpersonal skills that employers the techniques and skills required already have a sense of the role Entry requirements all aspects of finance, and gain be selected from both the consider important. in making good financial decisions. you wish to play in the financial an understanding of the complex accounting and finance, as well world beyond graduation. SQA Higher: BBBC(min) – operation of capital markets. as economics disciplines. ABBB(typ) GCE A-Level: BCC(min) – BBB(typ) In Level 4 you will have the BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 opportunity to take part in a Extended Diploma with DDM % class visit to the City of London IB Diploma: 30 points with where you will visit institutions 5, 5, 5 at HL operating in the financial square 90 mile. Here you will speak to Essential subjects: None. of students in a professional specialists in their fields who or managerial job 6 months after graduation will help you understand how → The most recent Destination of Leavers your degree studies relate to Advanced entry (to Level 2) from Higher Education Survey 2016/17 the day to day responsibilities SQA Advanced Higher: BBB in financial institutions. GCE A-Level: BBB BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with DDD IB Diploma: 30 points with “A fantastic thing about the course is 5, 5, 5 at HL

the relationship between students and Essential subjects: Mathematics, teaching staff. They make themselves economics and accounting (AH, A-L, HL). available for a chat all the time. It is also great to be taught by respected published academics.”

Indre Urbanaviciute Finance graduate, 2015 uod.ac.uk/finance 99 98 International Business Business & Finance – International Business

Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate Course content Entry requirements

National boundaries and how they International Business at Dundee Dundee’s International Business Level 1 Level 4 SQA Higher: BBBB(min) – impact the production of goods is constantly evolving. New graduates are employed MA: At Level 1, you are offered At Level 4, the core modules focus AABB(typ) and the provision of services methods and ideas are continually worldwide. Many graduates an insight into modern economic on the economics of international GCE A-Level: BCC(min) – BBB(typ) have been heavily examined in being introduced to make sure the have pursued successful and ideas and concerns, providing trade and investment. You will also BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 the current climate. By studying content is engaging and up to date. productive careers in industry an introduction to the theory investigate the various strategies Extended Diploma with DDM International Business, you will The course is structured to provide whilst others have set up their and practice of the subject that that businesses use to increase IB Diploma: 30 points with understand the implications of you with choice in your studies, own businesses. Others work for is both engaging and accessible their presence in the marketplace. 5, 5, 5 at HL any potential changes and the and you will have the option to multinational banks, marketing to all irrespective of their prior You will choose from a wide range discussions around them. At take the degree with additional firms or major consultancy firms. educational background. As part of modules at this level. Essential subjects: None, but see Dundee, you will meet staff and subjects that interest you. In Level Many graduates also study at of a broad-based MA course, one entry requirements for other joint students from around the world, 1 and 2, core modules account postgraduate level in business third of the modules are devoted honours subjects. and will be given opportunities for two thirds of your studies; in or related areas. to economics with the remainder Degree courses to develop your career in a new Level 3 and 4 core modules occupy being in other subjects. (all Hons unless stated) and challenging environment. about half of your time. The skills you learn and develop MA International Business: N122 Advanced entry (to Level 2) in information analysis, abstract BSc: Additionally, the BSc course MA International Business with SQA Advanced Higher: AB + BB The course is flexible and you are International Business is and practical problem solving, has core modules in the basics Marketing: N1N5 (H) in different subjects encouraged to study varied subjects split into two areas. The MA data interpretation and logical of business and accounting and MA International Business and... GCE A-Level: BBB in Levels 1 and 2, and specialise International Business allows thinking will be honed alongside gives you a thorough grounding Environmental Sustainability: BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 in Levels 3 and 4. This flexibility you to study a variety of subjects sessions where you will be given in these areas. NF17 Extended Diploma with DDD allows you to focus on singular in both Levels 1 and 2, whereas the opportunity to speak directly International Relations: NL12 IB Diploma: 34 points with aspects of the subject or to combine the BSc International Business to your potential employers. Level 2 MA International Business with... 6, 6, 5 at HL your studies with everything from concentrates on business-related This provides an excellent MA: At Level 2, the ideas French: N1RD History to Mathematics. topics before specialising. preparation for your career. developed in Level 1 are expanded German: N1RG Essential subjects: MA – None, and you are introduced to more Spanish: N1RL but see entry requirements for We have a dedicated team of people advanced ideas. You will look at BSc International Business: N120 other joint honours subjects. who support the employability consumer choice and the theory BSc International Business with... For BSc must include economics and careers of our business of the firm in microeconomics. In Marketing: N1NM or mathematics plus accountancy students. 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Computing 100 103 102 Applied Computing Computing – Applied

Why Dundee? After you graduate Course content the development of computer complete an 18 week individual Entry requirements hardware), algorithms and project with an applied focus, and We want to give our students the Our graduates are highly Applied Computing: artificial intelligence, alongside an industrial team project, giving BSc Applied Computing very best chance at employment. employable and go on to work Human-Computer Interaction the opportunity to engage with you a wealth of experience to take (4 year honours) That’s why we have so much in many different industries. Students on this course start at an end-user project. with you after graduating. SQA Higher: BBBC(min) – ABBB(typ) involvement with industry, and You will develop the expertise the equivalent of Level 2 and take GCE A-Level: CCC(min) – BBB(typ) opportunities to get out of the that employers are looking for a combination of Level 1 and Level Level 3 BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 lecture theatre and get first-hand from computing graduates. 2 modules. Levels 3 and 4 are as At this stage you will sharpen Degree courses Extended Diploma with DDM experience. We focus on software for the Applied Computing course. your degree focus with specialist (all Hons unless stated) IB Diploma: 30 points with engineering and user-centred Our advisory board includes modules in key areas. As the BSc Applied Computing: G410 5, 5, 5 at HL design rather than mathematics, experts from Amazon, Scottish BSc Applied Computing discipline is constantly changing, BSc Applied Computing: making our applied computing Enterprise Tayside, NCR, Chevron Level 1 these modules change regularly, Human Computer Interaction: I140 Essential subjects: Two sciences degrees rather special. This degree and Microsoft, so we know what Level 1 sets you up with the but previous topics have centred (Higher, A-L, HL) (computing is for people who are creative skills we need to teach you. You foundations of your course. on database systems, information See course webpage for details science is recommended). problem-solvers, good team players, will gain real world experience Topics covered may include basic security and data communications, of entry requirements. and those who enjoy a challenge. throughout your degree, with software development with Java games programming, agile BSc Applied Computing: It is about the satisfaction of forum discussions in Level 1, programming, data structures software engineering and human- Human Computer Interaction software development, not about working with internal clients in and algorithms, web authoring computing interactions (HCI). See also related degrees in: (3 year honours degree only) office applications. Level 2, and further projects in later and development, and physical Computing Science – page 104 SQA Higher: BB plus Advanced levels. Alongside the possibility of computing – creating tangible Level 4 Digital Interaction Design – Higher B work placements in Levels 3 and 4, objects for specific purposes. Between Levels 3 and 4 you can page 72 GCE A-Level: ABB What you’ll study you will gain a wealth of experience You’ll also study argumentation take a work placement which BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 that is sought after by employers. and basic interaction principles. contributes to your degree. You Extended Diploma with DDD Here at Dundee you will spend then move on to more focused Professional accreditation IB Diploma: 32 points with much of your time in our award- Level 2 specialist modules of your choosing, Our BSc Applied Computing 6, 5, 5 at HL winning Queen Mother Building, Level 2 builds on the foundations allowing you to decide the areas in degree is accredited by the British which offers an unusual mixture % of Level 1, expanding your which you wish to gain expertise. Computer Society, the chartered Essential subjects: Two sciences of lab space and breakout areas, advanced study of the core You will be exposed to our current institute for IT professionals (Higher, AH, A-L, HL). plus a range of conventional and modules. You will gain further research topics so that you leave in the UK and abroad. specialist equipment for you to 93 software development skills with a knowledge that is brand Suitable science subjects include use. The course is modelled on of students agreed that the course in data structures and object- new in computing. Alongside the maths, information technology, good practice in industry, and we is intellectually stimulating oriented design of software. traditional modules you will also uod.ac.uk/appcomp computing science, biology, update it annually to safeguard → National Student Survey 2018 Also covered are computer human biology, chemistry, its relevance to the real world. systems (including Unix and physics or psychology. It is successful too – our students are nationally recognised for the “There is an approach towards practical quality of their project work. Advanced entry (to Level 2) experiences over book knowledge, and in a SQA Advanced Higher: BB+BB Over the course of your degree field as constantly evolving as computing, (H) in different subjects you will be introduced to the GCE A-Level: ABB basics of software development, that definitely is advantageous. The fact BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 project management, and data that the course mixes computing with Extended Diploma with DDD management. This knowledge IB Diploma: 34 points with will continue to grow and expand creative modules like Physical Computing 6, 6, 5 at HL over the course and by the time you graduate, you will be also makes learning fun and entertaining. Essential subjects: Two sciences proficient in these general areas It’s wonderful!” (AH, A-L, HL) (computing science and the topics in which you is recommended) and choose to specialise in later years. completion of the University’s Mandar Tamhane Java online module. Current Applied Computing student 105 104 Computing Science Computing – Science

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At Dundee, computing science We provide you with knowledge Dundee is committed to having Level 1 Level 4 SQA Higher: BBBB(min) – is not about programming, it’s of the theoretical, scientific and a course that is engaging and In Level 1 you will learn the basic Between Levels 3 and 4 you can AABB(typ) about solving problems with mathematical components of interesting to you as a student. foundations required to enhance take a work placement which GCE A-Level: BEng BCC(min) – computer programs. computing such as algorithms We also understand the your future development on the contributes to your degree. You BBB(typ) MEng ABB for data processing and analysis, importance of teaching you the course. As in all the levels, this is then move on to more focused BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 We develop computer scientists fundamental theories of skills you need to get the jobs you a constantly evolving landscape specialist modules of your Extended Diploma with DDM that don’t just deal with the theory computation, software engineering want after graduating. Our course and modules change accordingly, choosing, allowing you to decide IB Diploma: and the hardware, they care about principles and practices, and is constantly evolving to stay but topics previously covered which areas you wish to become BEng 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at HL everything in between. You’ll the mathematics that underpins ahead of the latest trends, and we include Java software expert in. You will be exposed to MEng 32 points with 6, 5, 5 at HL design and develop all types of computational systems. work with the likes of Microsoft, development, data structures, our current research topics so that software, from the large banking NCR, Chevron and Cisco to web authoring, proof and group you leave us with a knowledge Essential subjects: Mathematics systems that allow money to be In your first two levels of study, ensure that our graduates are theory, and physical computing. that is brand new in computing. and a science or engineering sent internationally to the small you develop the foundations as employable as possible. Alongside the traditional modules subject (physics preferred for bit of software that identifies your upon which your career will be Level 2 you will also complete an 18-week BEng, essential for MEng) iPhone when you plug it into based. You’ll gain the skills to You will work with employers Level 2 expands on your work individual project with a (H, A-L, HL). your laptop. succeed in both this degree and throughout your degree, in Level 1, ensuring that you have computing science focus and an its sister course the BSc Applied beginning in Level 1. This can the knowledge and experience industrial team project, giving You’ll spend much of your time Computing, to which you can take the form of anything from needed to make your choice of you a wealth of experience to Advanced entry (to Level 2) in our award-winning Queen switch at the end of Level 2 international forum discussions, specialisms in later years. Skills take with you after graduating. SQA Advanced Higher: AB + AB Mother Building which is full of should you so choose. application development for in computer science, computer (H) in different subjects equipment for you to use, from external clients, research seminars systems and mathematics are GCE A-Level: BEng BBB(min) – mobile phones to specialised In Levels 3 and 4 your degree with key industry partners and grown and developed. Degree courses ABB(typ) MEng AAB equipment for Virtual or becomes much more specialised, industrial placements. (all Hons unless stated) BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Augmented Reality. building on your knowledge Level 3 BSc Computing Science: G400 Extended Diploma with DDD of mathematics and computing. At Level 3 the course begins to IB Diploma: You will also get involved in become more specialised, and your BEng 34 points with 6, 6, 5 at HL longer term projects that will skills in these particular areas See also related degrees in: MEng 36 points with 6, 6, 6 at HL provide you with great experience will grow. As noted above, this Applied Computing – page 102 for after you graduate. field is constantly evolving and Digital Interaction Design – Essential subjects: Mathematics the course responds in kind, but page 72 and a science or engineering topics covered in the past include subject (physics preferred games programming, software for BEng, essential for MEng) engineering, information security, Professional accreditation (AH, A-L, HL). “Studying at the University of Dundee database systems, networks and data communications and the Our BSc Computing Science Suitable science subjects include is a fun experience, and topics on my theory of computation. degree is accredited by the British maths, information technology, Applied Computing course have always Computer Society, the chartered computing science, biology, been interesting. A personal favourite institute for IT professionals human biology, chemistry, Top in Scotland in the UK and abroad. physics or psychology. are the labs in the Queen Mother Building & No. 16 – there are many quiet rooms, but the in the UK for Computing overall atmosphere is quite lively Science → The Guardian and open.” 2 University Guide 2019

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Education & Social Work 106 109 108 Education & Social Work – Community Learning & Development Level 3 Entry requirements Community Learning At this level, you will develop your critical analysis skills and apply SQA Higher: ABB/BBBC Selection notes them to a substantial literature- GCE A-Level: AB/CCC 1. The course can be & Development based study that matches your BTEC: A relevant BTEC undertaken on a full-time needs and current practice Extended Diploma with MMM or a work-based mode. interests. You will develop further IB Diploma: 29 points with understanding of research design, 5, 5, 4 at HL 2. A Protection for Vulnerable Why Dundee? Programme content implementation, and evaluation, Groups (PVG) Criminal Records enabling you to critically assess Essential subjects: English or Check must be provided Our exciting and vibrant This course is designed to Level 1 the validity and credibility of a literate subject (Higher at C, by the applicant, prior to programme reflects the current encourage in-depth analysis In Level 1, you will be given research through practical GCSE at B/6). matriculation on the course. field of Community Education of social justice, equalities, the opportunity to explore the application while on placement. practice in Scotland, the UK and political perspectives, values, and historical and philosophical 3. Experience of voluntary worldwide. CE professionals socioeconomic trends. You will foundations which influence Level 4 Advanced entry (to Level 2) or paid work in community engage with individuals, groups enhance your critical thinking current practices. You will At Level 4 you will undertake Prior learning and experience learning and development or and communities to develop a and reflection, and work alongside develop an understanding of independent study and research will be accredited and those a related field is desirable for range of learning and development others towards social change. policies related to collaborative in a fieldwork setting. You who possess relevant entry entry into Level 1 and essential opportunities determined by Around 40% of your learning practice and conceptual policy will explore what it is to think qualifications are encouraged to for entry into Levels 2 or 3. personal, social, economic and will be within fieldwork agencies, and political ideas. You will also ideologically and the ways in apply for advanced entry including: political needs. and interprofessional learning is select an elective module from which ideological critique is at the 4. We are committed to widening integral to the course. You will also the wider curriculum and learn heart of Community Education. Level 2 entry: A relevant HNC access to higher education Our programme helps you to study alongside primary education alongside other students within You will take part in a two day with A in the Graded Unit or and will consider applicants question, analyse and evaluate your and social work students. the School of Education and Social research symposium and will a relevant HND, along with with previous learning through values, practices and experiences. Work. You will study on campus share your experiences with peers, evidence of competence in key study or practical experience You will be involved in fieldwork between September and May and tutors and fieldwork practitioners. areas of community learning who do not meet the standard placements, which will enable you After you graduate will undertake practice inquiry and development. entry requirements. to engage with individuals, groups between November and March. and communities to promote and You will acquire knowledge Degree courses Level 3 entry: A relevant HND implement real change. and skills that prepare you for Level 2 (all Hons unless stated) with BB in the Graded Unit, varied, interesting employment Level 2 provides you with BA Community Education: X390 and significant evidence of opportunities working with adults, the opportunity to develop competence in community What you’ll study young people and communities. and demonstrate a critical learning and development. This qualification is attractive understanding of Community Professional accreditation The Community Education to employers because it has Education competencies. You Our course is fully accredited programme embraces youth community empowerment as its will use this practical experience and approved by the Community work, adult and family learning, focus. It includes studying policy, to critically conceptualise the Learning and Development uod.ac.uk/community and community development. initiatives in relation to social Community Education field of Standards Council for Scotland, Community Education justice, and partnership working practice by examining a range of which means that you will graduate professionals are committed to between agencies such as local theoretical explanations. You will with a professionally recognised working alongside people in both authority departments, voluntary be introduced to social research qualification in Community “The course has been a way for me to geographical communities and agencies, housing associations and within the context of Community Learning and Development. communities of interest, towards health and police services. Education theory and practice, explore working within a community positive social change. and will be given opportunities Associate Articulation Route context, but has inspired so much more. Our graduates go directly into to critique ideas of strategic (with local FE college) employment in Scotland, the UK organisational development. BA Community Learning I’ve developed my ability to critically and Europe. Recently, this has You will be based on campus for & Development: X391 included working in community part of the year and will study See course webpage for details analyse the world we live in and apply centres, neighbourhood projects, in fieldwork agencies for the of entry requirements. this to both professional and personal £ k primary and secondary schools, remainder of the year. 21 offsite school provision, further situations. Future students should Average salary 6 months after graduation education providers, homeless See also related degrees in: prepare to be awakened!” → Respondents to survey BA (Hons) Community units, charities and voluntary Education – page 110 Learning & Development, the most recent organisations. Destination of Leavers from Higher Education Social Work – page 112 Survey 2016/17 Marion McPherson Community Learning & Development graduate 111 110 Education Education & Social Work – Education

Why Dundee? Course content nursery experience, and explore Entry requirements teaching and learning through We nurture a vibrant, dynamic, In addition to placements and Level 1 an integrated curriculum. You SQA Higher: ABBB → Applicants are expected to international, and interdisciplinary studies in primary curriculum At Level 1 you will join with will also explore the teacher’s role GCE A-Level: BBC demonstrate knowledge of, community. Our course draws areas you will learn about the students from other courses in as a researcher and engage with BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 and commitment to teaching, upon modules from across the theory and practice of education the School of Education and Social research methods, as well as with Extended Diploma with DMM usually through work University and offers shared including pedagogy; professional Work to explore professional education studies relating to global IB Diploma: 30 points with experience in a school setting. interactive learning with students values; the history and philosophy and societal values, and to study issues in childhood. 5, 5, 5 at HL → Applicants are also expected preparing for careers in other areas of education; developmental collaborative practice among to be able to engage in such as social work and community psychology; comparative and relevant professions supporting Level 4 Essential subjects: English at drama, physical education, learning and development. international education; childhood the child. A module from the wider At Level 4, current policies, B (H, HL at 5/ SL at 6) or English fieldwork, and other physical studies; current issues in education University will also be undertaken. practices and issues in teaching Language and Literature at B/6 aspects involved in the role Extensive periods of professional and the teacher as a researcher. Semester 2 focuses on professional are explored. A thesis project (GCSE) plus mathematics of the teacher. practice take place throughout the practice, preparing students for a forms one third of the final year. (SG at 2, Nat5/ Int2 at B, GCSE → A check will be conducted course and give you experience in six week middle or upper stages IB pathway students must choose at B/6, SL at 5). through the Protecting varied settings including nursery, After you graduate primary school placement. an IB-related topic. In semester 2, Vulnerable Groups Scheme primary and other welfare settings. a pedagogy module is undertaken (Disclosure) with the The number of students selected Level 2 as preparation for the final Selection notes permission of the applicant, If you successfully complete for Initial Teacher Education In Level 2 you will study language extended placement. You may → Applicants under consideration prior to acceptance. the optional International programmes in Scotland and subject pedagogy, including choose the stage from early years, will be invited to a selection Baccalaureate pathway, you reflects anticipated national modern languages, as well as middle or upper. process prior to offers being would be eligible to apply for requirements, so employment child development. You will also made. This allows us to the IB Certificate in Teaching prospects are excellent. spend four weeks on professional assess whether you have the No. and Learning (Primary Years placement. Following this, you Degree courses knowledge and suitability for in the UK Programme), which opens doors for Graduates whose training is will study mathematics, science (all Hons unless stated) primary teaching. It also gives for Education you to teach all over in the world. and technologies pedagogy, MA Education: X120 publicly funded can apply for a you the opportunity to find out → The Complete salaried one year induction post and teaching and learning in more about the course and University Guide 2019 in Scotland (as part of the Scottish the early years. A six week its content. If your application Teacher Induction Scheme). placement of your own choosing See also related degrees in: reaches the selection process 3 What you’ll study Please note that students paying in an educational setting other Community Learning & stage you will be given On-campus learning is delivered overseas fees are not eligible to than a Scottish primary school Development – page 108 Advice Notes for Candidates by tutors who have years of apply for the Scottish Teacher is undertaken, which could be Social Work – page 112 which will allow you to prepare experience as classroom teachers. Induction Scheme. a placement abroad. If you are in advance. uod.ac.uk/education studying on the IB pathway, For information on professional Professional practice is gained All students who graduate you must study IB philosophy, development and distance throughout your four years of from Dundee can undertake policies and practice and your learning courses offered in study. You will be given the chance the ‘flexible route’ to achieve placement must be a practicum this area, please visit to work in various primary school full registration by the General of six weeks in an IB Primary uod.ac.uk/distancelearning. “Placements from Level 1 are definitely classrooms beginning the first Teaching Council for Scotland. Years Programme school. the best thing for me! Also the practical year of the course. In Level 2 you Alternatively, graduates may undertake an education-related work towards full registration Level 3 Professional accreditation preparation you are given in workshops placement of your own choosing abroad, provided that they work You will develop your knowledge Graduates are eligible to apply is so useful on placement – you really feel which may be in another country. in an English-medium school. and understanding of pedagogy in for the Standard for Provisional The only requirement is that it all curriculum areas during Level Registration with the General well prepared to go into the classroom. should not be in a Scottish primary Some graduates who do not go 3, while exploring matters which Teaching Council for Scotland school. For Level 2 students into teaching choose to study at permeate the pupil’s experience – (GTCS). Graduates who follow Dundee has one of the best reputations following the IB Pathway, six weeks postgraduate level, whilst others such as literacy, numeracy, health the International Baccalaureate for their Teacher Education.” are spent in an IB Primary Years work in organisations including and well-being, and inclusion. Pathway are eligible to apply for Programme school which is likely museums and charities. You will undertake a placement the International Baccalaureate to require a placement abroad. in the early years including a Educator Certificate in Teaching Emma Kilpatrick and Learning. Education student 2018 113 112 Social Work Education & Social Work – Social Work

Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate Programme content Entry requirements

At Dundee you will be taught by Social work offers you a After you graduate, you will Level 1 Level 3 SQA Higher: BBB/BBCC (min) – a dynamic team of academics and fascinating career. You will gain be eligible for full registration Level 1 will introduce you to the Level 3 focuses on developing ABB/ BBBC (typ) social work practitioners. Staff will valuable insight and experience with the Scottish Social Services fundamentals of your social work the breadth and depth of your GCE A-Level: AB/CCC support you on your journey to of the social work role with Council (SSSC) as a professionally training, embedding knowledge, knowledge within specialist areas. BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 enter the social work profession placement opportunities in qualified social worker. skills and values in relation This learning has a strong focus Extended Diploma with DMM with knowledge, a strong value a range of different settings, to reflective and professional on practical application and you plus mathematics at Grade B/6 base, experience, and confidence. working with a variety of people With your qualification you can practice. You will study a joint will develop a clear and critical IB Diploma: 29 points with with diverse needs. Social justice work across all areas of social module alongside students understanding of models of social 5, 5, 4 at HL You will be studying on a highly is central to effective social work work and will be able to pursue a from teacher education and work intervention and be actively rated programme with excellent and to this programme. The career in line with your interests. Community Education, as well encouraged to embrace research. Essential subjects: A literate employment opportunities. We combination of campus based and Most of our graduates are as an elective module. There will There is a further opportunity for subject (H, A-L, HL) plus have long established links with a practice learning ensures that employed shortly after graduating be formative practice learning inter-professional learning with mathematics (SG at 2, Int2/Nat5 wide range of local agencies, and you develop a wide range of skills, with many securing employment experiences which will give you peers from community learning at C, GCSE at C/6, SL at 5). work in partnership to offer you values, and knowledge framed prior to finishing their studies. the opportunity to learn about and development as well as the practice placements with local from a social justice perspective, the community context of social chance to spend Semester 1 on authorities, and in private and to understand and address You will acquire an work, the social work role, and an Erasmus Exchange. Advanced entry (to Level 2) voluntary settings. Our Carer and the social challenges faced by internationally recognised the experiences of service users Direct entry to Level 2 may be User Group are actively involved vulnerable groups of people. qualification and we have and carers. Level 4 considered where the applicant across the programme, sharing their graduates working professionally Level 4 contains your final can provide evidence of the lived experiences to help prepare Inter-professional learning across the world. In recent years, Level 2 practice learning opportunity. appropriate level of qualifications you for professional practice. opportunities are integrated our graduates have risen to the Level 2 consolidates learning, You will be required to meet and experience. This would across the course. This is achieved highest professional levels in reflective skills, and the theoretical the standards of a qualifying be discussed at the point through studying modules with social work and related areas. components underpinning social worker, and will be given of application. students on other professional contemporary practice, including opportunities to consider ongoing programmes and in practice the legal and policy context of professional development needs learning. The knowledge you gain social work and understanding beyond the programme. The year Selection notes: in lectures and seminars is applied “Studying Social human development. You will represents the culmination of → An Enhanced Disclosure to practice learning and developed learn more about the values base your learning on the programme. Scotland Criminal Records through simulated practice, Work at Dundee has in which social work operates and check will be conducted and roleplay, and working with our some of the ethical issues facing you must register with the Carer and User Group. completely changed social workers in today’s society. Degree courses Scottish Social Services Council. my outlook on Your first assessed period of (all Hons unless stated) → Experience of voluntary or practice learning will give you the BA Social Work: L500 paid work in social care or a humanity and how I opportunity to link your academic related field is very desirable. learning to practice and to develop interact with society. your practice skills. Professional accreditation It has provided a The BA (Hons) Social Work programme is accredited by the place to meet like- Scottish Social Services Council minded people and No. in Scotland (SSSC) and is recognised by all the & top 10 in UK UK Social Work registering bodies. practical settings for Social Work → The Guardian to practise what University Guide 2019 See also related degrees in: we are learning.” Community Learning & 2 Development – page 108 Education – page 110 James Moir Social Work student 2018 uod.ac.uk/socialwork 115

Environment & Geography 114 117 116 Environmental Science Environment & Geography – Environmental Science

Why Dundee? What you’ll study Course content Degree courses Entry requirements (all Hons unless stated) Understanding and managing Environmental Science at Teaching combines lectures, Level 1 BSc Environmental Science: F750 SQA Higher: BBBB(min) – the environment has never been Dundee is distinctive in the practical and interactive learning, Level 1 provides a sound BSc Environmental Science and AABB(typ) more important, and our degree range and choice of modules it continuous assessment and grounding in natural processes Geography: LF77 GCE A-Level: BCC(min) – BBB(typ) provides graduates with a strong provides, building from a solid exams, and makes extensive use for all students, regardless MA Geography and BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 foundation for varied career scientific base. Some modules of digital resources and dedicated of prior scientific experience. Environmental Science: FL77 Extended Diploma with DDM opportunities. We focus on key focus on thematic knowledge laboratory facilities. It offers a systematic foundation IB Diploma: 30 points with issues including climate change, and others on the practical, for understanding the Earth, Associate Articulation Route 5, 5, 5 at HL land/water pollution, food security, technical, and laboratory You will also have the covering the lithosphere (geology (with local FE Colleges): and natural resource management. skills essential to employable opportunity, together with and landforms), hydrosphere, BSc Environmental Science: F7M0 Essential subjects: Biology or Environmental Science is a graduates. Fieldwork in a range Geography students, to organise atmosphere and biosphere. See course webpage for details chemistry or physics (H, A-L, HL). distinctively interdisciplinary of environments – including field trips and expeditions to of entry requirements. degree, integrating knowledge spectacular yet accessible coastal, different part of the world. Level 2 from several domains, including rural and upland areas – provides In recent years, groups have Level 2 takes forward the See page 50 for full details of our Advanced entry (to Level 2) geomorphology, geology and experience in ‘hands-on’ applied organised research studies in such systematic knowledge base MA degrees. SQA Advanced Higher: AB + BB glaciology, environmental learning and problem-solving. places as the Alps as part of their from Level 1 into a more applied (H) in different subjects management and planning, degree, including raising funds environmental focus, focusing GCE A-Level: ABB hydrology and oceanography, Key modules at Level 3 and 4 towards these visits. in depth on key concepts of See also related degrees in: BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 remote sensing, physics, cover field and laboratory skills, environmental resources, hazards Environmental Sustainability – Extended Diploma with DDD and ecology. data handling and statistics, and environmental sustainability. page 118 IB Diploma: 34 points with Geographical Information Systems, After you graduate Geography – page 120 6, 6, 5 at HL Teaching staff include specialists and a week-long residential You need to pass modules at both in the University and partner field course (most recently held Using your degree wisely should Levels 1 and 2 to progress to an Essential subjects: Biology or external organisations across the in Iceland). A key module is the give you excellent employment Honours degree. chemistry or physics (AH, A-L, HL). above subject areas. Our teaching individual dissertation project – a prospects. We have strong links to % ethos means staff are accessible supervised research project of the employers nationally, and receive Level 3 to help students with their student’s choice. Alongside these direct approaches for graduates. Level 3 provides you with a choice learning both outside and during key modules you will also choose This can include opportunities of modules, allowing you to focus 85 scheduled classes. Our research- modules from a range of specialist for work experience and on specialisms within the broad of students in work or further study 6 months after graduation based learning environment also options to suit your own interests. summer placements. themes of earth, water, or life. → Respondents to survey – BSc (Hons) helps to develop your problem- Core modules will provide training Environmental Science, the most recent solving skills. Recent graduates have secured in and assess your ability to apply Destination of Leavers from Higher Education Survey 2016/17 professional career opportunities essential skills for environmental in environmental management, scientists – including research protection, and regulation as well project design, fieldwork and as in the water industry, with data collection, data analysis, employers including national and writing and other forms of “I have been on field trips to Iceland environment and natural communication. The residential heritage agencies, private-sector field course is an important part and Aviemore which were exceptional consultancies and local authorities. of developing research-based learning techniques. chances to learn from the lecturer’s expertise in the field.” Level 4 Central to Level 4 is the individual supervised dissertation project, Natasha Lee Jane which you will do alongside a Geography and Environmental Science student choice of more advanced-level specialist modules within the above themes. uod.ac.uk/envsci 119 118 Environmental Sustainability Environment & Geography – Environmental Sustainability

Why Dundee? Course content Level 3 Level 4 Professional accreditation At Level 3 we offer more specialised At Level 4 the modules reflect Our MA in Environmental This exciting course helps you Our course content is constantly Level 1 topics which consolidate your your own sector of interest Sustainability is accredited by turn your academic interests into updated to ensure that our At Level 1 we equip you with knowledge. The modules add depth and the research specialisms of the Institute of Environmental practical environmental skills. graduates are aware of the most the subject-specific skills that and detail to the techniques for members of staff. The result is an Management and Assessment recent developments in the field. you will need for university assessing developmental projects extremely varied range of choices (IEMA) which means that all If you want to tackle pollution, The goal? To equip you with the study as well as the fundamental and decisions, and integrating based on interdisciplinary topics students who attain a lower ensure that new developments knowledge required to contribute building blocks for more environmental and sustainability using a wide range of approaches second class degree or higher enhance their surroundings, offer to the efficient and effective advanced modules. We cover objectives into public and business in innovative ways, often allowing are eligible for Graduate communities a say in how people stewardship of transformational topics on the various forms of decisions. When studying you to specialise in the areas Membership of IEMA. use their natural resources, in change towards sustainability environmental resources, how environmental sustainability, which interest you. You will also short, to have a real impact on the within business and public spheres. they change and the drivers that you will study a wide variety of undertake a research project of future of our earth, then this is make them do so, and the various modules on varied topics which your choosing within the scope Entry requirements the degree for you. government policies in response. may include environmental of your degree. After you graduate We also explore key concepts management systems, SQA Higher: BBBB(min) – Our courses are incredibly flexible, and principles that underpin corporate social responsibility, AABB(typ) allowing you to focus your studies Global warming, biodiversity and environmental sustainability. environmental regulations, and Degree courses GCE A-Level: BCC(min) – BBB(typ) on singular aspects of the subject, renewable energy are just a few Alongside core environmental environmental impact assessment. (all Hons unless stated) BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 or combine them with a range of the recurring themes we hear modules you will also study When studying environmental MA Environmental Sustainability: Extended Diploma with DDM of other subjects that you may in the news, and public agencies related modules from other sustainability and geography, F751 IB Diploma: 30 points with find interesting. are now looking for graduates subjects as part of a broad natural you will also take modules in MA Environmental Sustainability 5, 5, 5 at HL with the ability to deliver science curriculum. geography that will allow you to and Geography: FL7R sustainable outcomes. Businesses qualify for a joint degree. When MA International Business and Essential subjects: None, but What you’ll study both large and small are seeking Level 2 studying international business Environmental Sustainability: see entry requirements for joint graduates with substantial At Level 2, we offer topics that and environmental sustainability, NF17 honours subjects. We offer a theory-based practice environmental expertise to help look at the interface between the you will bridge the gap between and research-driven course that transform their operations and natural and built environments, environmental sustainability, will equip you with confidence products towards sustainability. ensuring that you have a good economics and business. You will See also related degrees in: Advanced entry (to Level 2) and relevant skills for the understanding of the approaches, also consolidate the analytical Environmental Science – page 116 SQA Advanced Higher: AB + BB job market. Our graduates find employment in concepts and techniques to apply. faculties necessary for effectively Geography – page 120 (H) in different subjects various private and public sectors, Alongside practical exercises “greening” business strategies Town & Regional Planning – GCE A-Level: ABB In addition to lectures and locally, nationally and globally. in project appraisal and project and practices. page 122 BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 tutorials, we offer you practical management, we also cover Extended Diploma with DDD experience and self-directed The skills you learn and develop subjects in environmental See page 50 for full details of our IB Diploma: 34 points with learning, supplemented by in information analysis, abstract law, and other modules from MA degrees. 6, 6, 5 at HL workshops and computer and practical problem solving, cognate subjects as part of a laboratory sessions, where you data interpretation and logical broad natural science curriculum. Essential subjects: None, but will get a chance to put theory thinking will be honed alongside When studying international see entry requirements for joint into practice. You’ll also work sessions where you will be given business and environmental Our MA in Environmental Sustainability honours subject. alongside students from other the chance to test them in practice sustainability you start to advance is accredited by the Institute of disciplines, emphasising teamwork and with potential employers. your knowledge and widen your and an interdisciplinary approach understanding of how the two Environmental Management and to problem solving. disciplines can have a vital role in promoting and delivering Assessment (IEMA) more sustainable public and business practices.

uod.ac.uk/envsus 121 120 Geography Environment & Geography – Geography

Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate Programme content Entry requirements

Geography explores social, Level 1 introduces key topics and Our Geography degrees are an Level 1 Level 4 SQA Higher: BBBB(min) – economic, political, environmental, fundamental concepts and skills excellent basis for developing the Modules adopt a thematic Under supervision you will AABB(typ) and technological changes and within Geography, framed in transferable skills and knowledge approach to global geographical design and conduct a research GCE A-Level: BCC(min) – BBB(typ) their implications for different the context of global challenges. that many employers value. issues, including population and project of your own choosing, BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 people and places. We provide a foundation for This includes problem/question development, globalisation and which you will then write up Extended Diploma with DDM those who studied Geography identification, analysis and urbanisation, and environmental as a dissertation. The range IB Diploma: 30 points with You will be taught by research- previously as well as those new to interpretation, problem solving, change and resources. There’s a of optional modules is similar 5, 5, 5 at HL active staff who are nationally and the subject. Level 2 is designed to and communicating with different focus on the key academic skills to Level 3 but typically you will internationally renowned experts introduce the key sub-disciplines groups and users in different of writing, analysis, and synthesis, take more advanced versions. Essential subjects: None for MA, in different fields of human and of human and physical geography ways. Equally, a Geography along with locally based fieldwork but see entry requirements for physical geography. Most staff in more detail. You will also learn degree can open distinctive career to ground your understanding joint honours subjects; a science have a strong applied, policy- more about practices and skills pathways, for instance drawing on of issues studied. Degree courses (H, A-L, HL) for BSc. related focus in their research, of ‘doing Geography’ and will specialisms in geospatial analysis. (all Hons unless stated) meaning that teaching content is have the opportunity to go on a Level 2 MA Geography: L700 continuously advancing. You will residential field-course. At both Many of our graduates pursue At this stage there’s a systematic MA Geography and... Advanced entry (to Level 2) have the opportunity to personalise Levels 1 and 2 you will also choose geography-related careers in study of key sub-disciplines in Business Economics with SQA Advanced Higher: AB + BB your degree in various ways: modules from other subjects. development or environmental human and physical geography, Marketing: LLN0 (H) in different subjects → specialise in human or physical consultancies, government, bringing in geographical skills, Economics: 3K9Z GCE A-Level: ABB geography, or integrate both Level 3 and 4 include some tourism, planning, and teaching. as well as an opportunity to apply Environmental Science: FL77 BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 → choose between an MA or BSc compulsory modules and some They are also competitive these skills within a residential Environmental Sustainability: Extended Diploma with DDD degree pathway chosen. Compulsory modules in fields such as marketing, field trip in the Scottish Highlands. FL7R IB Diploma: 34 points with → choose Single Honours are structured to enable you to finance, management, and European Studies: LR78 6, 6, 5 at HL Geography or Joint Honours develop specialist knowledge and administration. Many go on to Level 3 History: LV71 with a range of other subjects skills to do your own research further postgraduate degrees. At Level 3 you will receive Planning: LK74 Essential subjects: Geography as a geographer. Beyond the in-depth training in research Politics: LL72 (AH, A-L, HL) for MA; geography We provide a rigorous but friendly compulsory modules you tailor methods and skills in physical or Psychology: CL87 and biology or chemistry learning and teaching environment your degree by choosing modules human geography, advanced field MA Geography with... (AH, A-L, HL) for BSc. including small-size class groups, across human geography, physical “The Geography research including international French: L7R1 especially at Levels 3 and 4. geography, and methodological and fieldwork opportunities, and German: L7R2 You will benefit from a blend of technical modules. These cover a degree here is in data handling and statistics. Spanish: L7R4 campus-based learning supported diversity of topics, such as health very diverse and You will also study underlying MA Geopolitics: L246 % by fieldwork opportunities in and wellbeing, and hydrology theories and perspectives BSc Geography: F800 Scotland and abroad. and catchment management. interactive. I have shaping Geography. The set of BSc Geography and compulsory modules depends on Environmental Science: LF77 100 Your learning will include You also have the opportunity to been given the your particular degree pathway. of students in work or further study 6 months after graduation lectures, workshops, tutorials, field take modules from other subjects A range of optional modules in chance to dabble → Respondents to survey – MA (Hons) Geography, trips and written, verbal and other such as Environmental Science, human and physical geography See also related degrees in: the most recent Destination of Leavers from coursework assessments, as well Planning and Engineering. in all sorts and technical areas such as GIS Environmental Science – page 116 Higher Education Survey 2016/17 as exams. You will make extensive of disciplines.” and remote sensing allows you Environmental Sustainability – use of our excellent digital, field to specialise in particular areas page 118 and laboratory-based resources, or aim for broader coverage. Town & Regional Planning – equipment and facilities to support Natalie Olu-Osifeso page 122 your learning. Geography student See page 50 for full details of our MA degrees.

uod.ac.uk/geography 123 122 Town & Regional Planning Environment & Geography – Town & Regional Planning

Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate Level 2 Level 4 Entry requirements Level 2 builds and develops the At Level 4, you will further your Dundee, the UK’s first UNESCO Planning involves creating places Our graduates find employment knowledge and skills introduced in individual professional skills SQA Higher: BBBB(min) – City of Design, is a long where people want to live and as professional planners Level 1, exploring the connections through guest lectures AABB(typ) established centre of excellence work. It is an exciting and creative working in government, private between theory, law and practice. and exploration of key planning GCE A-Level: BCC(min) – BBB(typ) for professional planning profession that links a diverse consultancies, regeneration You will also learn about new issues. You will develop your BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 education. Dundee is an ideal range of subjects including building companies, large-scale retail topics such as management, own specialism and undertake Extended Diploma with DDM place to study planning, as the design, sustainable development, planning and energy firms. environmental law, and social research in your own area of IB Diploma: 30 points with city and its rural surroundings urban regeneration, urban They perform a variety of tasks, town planning. Your academic interest under the guidance of 5, 5, 5 at HL offer excellent case studies of conservation, and community from preparing urban design and professional skills in problem a supervisor and with additional innovative planning practice. engagement. You will learn in an strategies and regeneration solving and communication are support in respect of research Essential subjects: None, but see engaging and open environment plans in both urban and rural further developed. skills. Optional modules may entry requirements for other joint The recent £1 billion through lectures, small group areas, to promoting biodiversity include urban conservation, policy honours subjects. redevelopment of Dundee tutorials, practical projects, group and sustainability. You will Level 3 agendas and implementations, Waterfront and the TAYplan exercises, site visits, and self- gain a sound knowledge and At Level 3, you will enhance GIS skills, or environmental Strategic Development Authority directed study. understanding of the built and your knowledge and further sustainability assessment. Advanced entry are outstanding local examples natural environment, and a your understanding of legal and (to Level 2 – MA Geography of best practice, and you will We have strong links with local valuable range of transferable procedural aspects of urban and and Planning only) have opportunities to engage planning authorities and other skills such as problem solving, environmental planning. You will Degree courses SQA Advanced Higher: AB + BB with real-life scenarios. organisations which provide IT, visual, verbal, and written have opportunities for creative (all Hons unless stated) (H) in different subjects opportunities for practical work communications, as well as design in resolving a real-life MA Town & Regional Planning: GCE A-Level: ABB You will be taught by academic that tackles real-life issues. teamwork. These qualities have development dilemma set by a K410 BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 staff who carry out research in the You will develop practical allowed our graduates to obtain local planning authority. You will MA Geography and Planning: Extended Diploma with DDD fields of urban design, housing and professional skills so that you rewarding careers in a diverse have the opportunity to explore LK74 IB Diploma: 34 points with homelessness, urban regeneration, can have a tangible influence range of areas, from business planning practice and urban 6, 6, 5 at HL environmental assessment, and on decision-making for the management to tourism. design solutions in other national community engagement. local urban environment. There contexts by participating in See also related degrees in: Essential subjects: Geography are opportunities for summer overseas visits and engaging with Architecture – page 66 (AH, A-L, HL). internships and work placements. Programme content local professional practitioners. Environmental Science – page 116 It is also possible to break up You can further your subject Environmental Sustainability – your studies by spending an Level 1 understanding through additional page 118 Selection notes intermediary year working full Level 1 provides you with an optional modules. Geography – page 120 Advanced entry to MA Town & time in a planning office. introduction to town and regional Regional Planning is not available planning. You will find out why See page 50 for full details of our on the basis of Advanced Highers You will have the chance to planning is necessary, who is MA degrees. or A-Levels, but a relevant HND undertake some of your studies in involved in the process of land % with some merits in final year will North America, through a planning and property development, be considered, as will a relevant exchange programme with the what is meant by sustainable Professional accreditation BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma University of Northern British development, and how to analyse 100 The MA Town & Regional Planning with DDD. Columbia in Canada, and via the change in the built and natural of students in work or further study is fully accredited by the Royal 6 months after graduation University’s study abroad scheme. environments. You will develop Town Planning Institute (RTPI). → Respondents to survey– MA (Hons) Town & academic skills necessary for Regional Planning, the most recent Destination university study, and also begin of Leavers from Higher Education Survey 2016/17 to develop the key skills required for professional practice.

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Humanities 124 127 126 English / Creative Writing / Humanities – English / Creative Writing / Film Studies Film Studies

Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate Course content Entry requirements

We are extremely passionate In Levels 1 and 2 you will gain English is an adaptable subject Level 1 Level 4 SQA Higher: BBBB(min) – about our subject and our an overview of the subject and which opens up a flexible range At Level 1 we cover topics such At Level 4 the modules on offer AABB(typ) students’ needs. Our courses mix will learn the required skills for of career options. Statistics show as how to analyse a poem, how reflect the research specialisms GCE A-Level: BCC(min) – BBB(typ) tradition with innovation, giving honours level and beyond. You that students of English are often to read a novel as a literary critic, of our members of staff. This BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 you a solid grounding in your will study the history of English better at securing graduate-level or how to study film at university results in an extremely varied Extended Diploma with DDM subject area, as well as allowing literature from medieval times posts than comparable humanities level. Alongside your English or range of choices, often based on IB Diploma: 30 points with you to explore the new and the to the present. If you choose Film graduates. The joint degrees with Film modules you will also study interdisciplinary topics using 5, 5, 5 at HL cutting-edge. Studies, you will study the history film and creative writing add modules from other subjects as part a wide range of approaches in of film from its origins to today. another dimension to this. of the flexible and interdisciplinary innovative ways, and allowing you Recommended subjects: English / We have strong links with the In Level 2, you will also start your A wide-ranging knowledge of the MA degree structure. to specialise in the areas which English Literature (H, A-L, HL). creative communities around us Creative Writing modules if you arts, literature, and popular culture interest you. You can take English and collaborate regularly with choose that course. produces well-rounded individuals Level 2 modules at this level as part of a Dundee Rep, our local acclaimed with a broad frame of reference. At Level 2 we aim to offer a single or joint honours degree, and Advanced entry (to Level 2) theatre, and Dundee Contemporary In Levels 3 and 4, you can choose This is valued by employers, and historical overview of your Film or Creative Writing modules SQA Advanced Higher: AB + BB Arts (DCA). We have an online from a variety of modules which skills such as creative writing are subject, ensuring that you have as part of a joint honours degree. (H) in different subjects magazine, DURA, which provides reflect our expertise and will extremely marketable. In addition a firm grounding and a good GCE A-Level: ABB the opportunity for you to try your develop your critical, analytical to teaching, recent graduates can understanding of the history of BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 hand at writing reviews and a very and communication skills. You be found working in publishing, English literature and film. This is Degree courses Extended Diploma with DDD successful drama group, JOOT, could study anything from journalism, arts administration, also where you start your creative (all Hons unless stated) IB Diploma: 34 points with which you can get involved in. We Shakespeare to comics; romantic management, consultancy, writing studies. Alongside your MA English: Q300 6, 6, 5 at HL also offer international exchanges poetry to digital poetry; Hollywood the civil service and in the English, Film, or Creative Writing MA English with... in many parts of the world opening film to European art cinema. creative industries. modules you will study modules French: Q3R1 Recommended subjects: English / up global opportunities for you. from other subjects within the MA. German: Q3R2 English Literature (AH, A-L, HL). You will complement your Spanish: Q3R4 specialist subject by studying Level 3 MA English and... additional subjects chosen from At Level 3 we offer a wide range Creative Writing: QW38 a broad-based selection, and of modules that aim to add depth European Languages: Q3H4 % you’ll have the freedom to build and detail to many of the periods, European Studies: QR38* your own programme of study movements and topics that we History: QV31* with advice from your Advisor covered in previous years. You can Mathematics: GQ13 91 of Studies. take English modules at this level Philosophy: QV35* overall student satisfaction as part of a single or joint honours Politics: LQ23* → National Student Survey 2018 degree, and Film or Creative Psychology: CQ83 Writing modules as part of a joint MA Film Studies and... honours degree. English: QW36 Philosophy: VP53 MA Liberal Arts: LA50

“These past four years have been some The joint honours courses marked * are also available with French, of the best, most challenging, educating, German or Spanish. Please see our and enjoyable experiences of my life.” website for details and UCAS codes. See page 50 for full details of our Kai Durkin MA degrees. MA English and Creative Writing graduate 2018 uod.ac.uk/english 129 128 European Studies Humanities – European Studies

Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate Level 2 Degree courses Entry requirements Level 2 will draw on ideas from (all Hons unless stated) European Studies brings together Our concept of ‘Europe’ is very As a European Studies graduate, geography, history, economics, MA European Studies: R800 SQA Higher: BBBB(min) – a range of disciplines from broad, and does not conflate you will have gained a range of politics and language studies. MA European Studies with... AABB(typ) across the Humanities and Social Europe with the member states transferable skills during your It will take you through some French: R801 GCE A-Level: BCC(min) – BBB(typ) Sciences. You can develop your of the European Union. You can studies including skills in research, key topics shaping Europe today, German: R802 BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 own unique degree by choosing choose to study Russia, or focus written and oral presentation, such as EU institutions and their Spanish: R804 Extended Diploma with DDM courses from Geography, on Britain and Scotland in a wider and intercultural communication development, economic and MA European Studies and... IB Diploma: 30 points with Law, History, Philosophy and European context. and mediation. Our graduates social challenges in contemporary Business Economics with 5, 5, 5 at HL Languages. You are not required work in a range of areas including Europe, language politics, and Marketing: LNR0 to study a foreign language, but You can combine your European education, archives, politics, the rise of far-right populism Economics: LR18 Essential subjects: None, but students can choose to study Studies degree with one or two government services, journalism, in European countries. This English: QR38* see entry requirements for joint one or two languages as part of languages from French, German or nongovernmental organisations offers you a unique perspective European Languages: RR89 honours subjects. their European Studies course. Spanish, and other languages are (NGOs) and European Union on important contemporary Geography: LR78 There are two core modules for available as additional modules. bodies, with some starting their issues affecting the future of History: RV81* European Studies – at Level 1 We work closely with our European own businesses. Europe. You will gain a fuller International Relations: LR28* Advanced entry (to Level 2) ‘Europe: Time, Space & Peoples’ partner universities to give you understanding of the challenges Philosophy: RV85* SQA Advanced Higher: AB + BB and at Level 2 ‘Contemporary the opportunity to study abroad. facing Europe in the 21st Century. Psychology: CR88 (H) in different subjects Challenges for Europe’. Course content You will also study modules from MA Liberal Arts: LA50 GCE A-Level: ABB other subjects as part of a broad BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Level 1 liberal arts curriculum. The programmes marked * are also Extended Diploma with DDD At Level 1 you will study ‘Europe: available with French, German IB Diploma: 34 points with “I’ve had a really fantastic time studying in Time, Space & Peoples’, which Level 3 or Spanish. See our website for 6, 6, 5 at HL Dundee. Looking back I wouldn’t change uses the European continent At this level you get further details and UCAS codes. to introduce you to key themes opportunity to specialise in the Essential subjects: None, but anything about my course. I was able to in the study of humanities and aspects of Europe that interest you See page 50 for full details of our see entry requirements for joint social sciences. This will include whether in politics, economics, MA degrees. honours subjects. find a job straight away after graduation, inter-disciplinary approaches to EU law, history, languages, and one-and-a-half years later I’ve now the study of early humans, the culture and cinema. You can take philosophical concepts of Europe, European Studies modules as part landed my dream job.” the linguistic and historical of a single or joint honours degree, % connection between different with or without a language. European languages, nations and Ludmilla Schmidt nationalism, and the origins of Level 4 90 European Studies graduate In Level 4 you will have the same of students in a professional international relations and human or managerial job 6 months rights. You can also study topics of breadth of choice, but in each after graduation political science and international module you will explore the topics → Respondents to survey – MA (Hons) European relations, geography, economics in greater depth. Single honours Studies, the most recent Destination of Leavers from Higher Education Survey 2016/17 and business, history, philosophy, students will write a dissertation and languages. which gives you the opportunity to define any topic with a Europe- related aspect. This gives you maximum opportunity to pursue your particular interests and intellectual strengths, and gives your degree and CV a distinctive feature that can single you out for future career paths.

uod.ac.uk/european 131 130 History / Humanities – History / Scottish Historical Studies Scottish Historical Studies

Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate Level 2 Degree courses Entry requirements In Level 2 you will continue some (all Hons unless stated) You will be joining our dynamic We teach social, cultural and Our course is designed to of the analytical skills developed MA History: V140 SQA Higher: BBBB(min) – and friendly environment, where political history of the early and produce confident, intellectually in Level 1, reflecting critically MA Scottish Historical Studies: AABB(typ) the comparatively small size of the late modern periods, covering engaged graduates who can think on key debates in history. For V212 GCE A-Level: BCC(min) – course allows you to get to know Scottish, British, Irish, American, creatively and independently, ask instance, you might examine MA History and... BBB(typ) your tutors and lecturers. Our European, African, Indian and incisive questions, articulate their how the concepts of freedom Business Economics with BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 emphasis is very much on ‘doing global history. You will benefit ideas, and solve complex problems. and liberty have been viewed Marketing: LNV0 Extended Diploma with DDM history’, and students use primary from our close links with the and applied over the course of Economics: LV11 IB Diploma: 30 points with sources from the University University’s Archives, Records This course will help you to write American history, and what such English: QV31* 5, 5, 5 at HL archives and local libraries from Management and Museum clearly and accurately, work concepts meant to enslaved people European Languages: V4W2 the very beginning of their Services, and you will be able to independently, and present your of African descent or to American European Studies: RV81* Essential subjects: None, but see studies. We have a range of examine many original historical ideas in person, with confidence. policymakers in the post-9/11 era. Geography: LV71 entry requirements for other joint internships available which allow sources first-hand. You will learn These are all attributes highly International Relations: LV2C* honours subjects. you to gain experience for future about historical debates and how sought after by employers. Level 3 Philosophy: VV15* careers and put the skills you to form your own judgements At Level 3 you are encouraged Politics: LV21* learn into practice. Study trips, about complex problems. Our recent graduates have gone to develop your understanding Psychology: CV81 Advanced entry (to Level 2) including trips to local archives into a wide range of occupations, of how the debates amongst MA History with... SQA Advanced Higher: AB + BB and museums, are an important We will help you master a variety including the media, heritage and historians have changed and French: V1R1 (H) in different subjects part of the course, and other of key skills, including palaeography archives, teaching, politics, the developed over time and how German: V1R2 GCE A-Level: ABB visits are organised alongside (reading old handwriting), civil service, business, finance, these debates have shaped our Spanish: V1R4 BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 our History Students’ Society. database analysis, and team work. the diplomatic service, and many understanding of the world. You MA Scottish Historical Studies Extended Diploma with DDD You will also develop your skills other diverse careers. will learn how historians ‘make’ with... IB Diploma: 34 points with in source analysis as you look history, and realise the role of French: V2R1 6, 6, 5 at HL closely at a wider range of sources history in today’s public life, German: V2R2 used by historians, including Course content media and the heritage industry. Spanish: V2R4 Essential subjects: None, but see No. in Scotland correspondence, photographs, You can study a wide range of MA Liberal Arts: LA50 entry requirements for other joint for both Teaching feature films, architecture, art Level 1 modules, which include Scottish MA Humanities (Associate honours subjects. Quality & Student and music. In your final year, Our curriculum is designed and European, African, Asian, Articulation Route with Dundee Experience you will have an opportunity to support those who haven’t and American history. and Angus College): VQ13 → Times/Sunday2 Times Good University Guide 2019 to apply these skills by writing necessarily studied history a dissertation on a topic of previously, while also being Level 4 The joint honours courses marked your own choice. fresh and challenging for those Your learning becomes more * are also available with French, who have. Our modules cover focused at Level 4. You will work German or Spanish. Please broad topics and allow you to closely with tutors in small seminar see our website for details and “There is something mind-blowingly consider how the use of sources classes and study topics that are UCAS codes. and the media has influenced generally closely related to the fantastic about being able to touch our understanding of history. tutors’ area of research. You will See page 50 for full details of our You will be introduced to the use archival resources to undertake MA degrees. a piece of history. Tactile connections histories of different parts of the original research in the form of with historical documents have a way world, including the Americas, an undergraduate dissertation, Africa and India. You will also allowing you to focus on a of making a time period, a person, and work with historical documents specialised topic of your choice. the livelihoods of people come to life.” in local archives.

Christina Smith History student, discussing a visit to a local archive in Level 1 uod.ac.uk/history 133 132 Liberal Arts Humanities – Liberal Arts

Why Dundee? What you’ll study Programme content Entry requirements

This ground-breaking course You can choose from an array We work hard to combine You can choose modules from a Level 3 SQA Higher: BBBB(min) – represents the finest Scottish of subjects across the range of tradition with innovation. At variety of subject areas including: At Level 3 you start to study your AABB(typ) liberal arts tradition of extensive MA disciplines in the Schools of Dundee, you can study Romantic Economics; English (including subjects in more depth, and so GCE A-Level: BCC(min) – inquiry over a wide range of Humanities and Social Sciences, poetry but also digital poetry; Creative Writing and Film you will choose any four modules BBB(typ) subjects and disciplines, challenging with the option of studying some European Art cinema as well as Studies); Environmental Science; from across the full range of BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 you to find creative solutions to from outside the MA structure Hollywood cinema; Shakespeare Environmental Sustainability; subject areas available. At this Extended Diploma with DDM problems through active learning. as well. as well as comics; African history European languages (French, point you can choose to specialise IB Diploma: 30 points with Unlike most other liberal arts style as well as Scottish history. We German, or Spanish); European in a particular subject, or continue 5, 5, 5 at HL degrees, here at Dundee there are The range of subjects available teach in a way that encourages Studies; Geography; History; to keep your options varied by no core or compulsory modules for is vast and includes English, innovation and creativity, as well International Business; choosing a wide subject range. Essential subjects: None, but see this course, and no requirements to Creative Writing, Film Studies, as enabling you to draw links International Relations and entry requirements for other joint take particular subjects or modules. European Languages, History, between subjects such as Politics, Politics; Philosophy; Psychology; Level 4 honours subjects. European Studies, Philosophy, Literature, Film, Environmental and Town and Regional Planning. At Level 4 you will choose any We give you freedom throughout Economics, Environmental Sustainability and Psychology. four modules from across the full your entire degree to study several Science, Environmental You will be assigned an advisor of range of subject areas available.* Advanced entry (to Level 2) different subjects without the Sustainability, Geography, studies who will help you choose SQA Advanced Higher: AB + BB requirement to specialise in only International Business, Politics After you graduate the combinations that best reflect * Please note that for the Social (H) in different subjects one or two. However, you also and International Relations, your interests and ambitions. Science based subject areas (such GCE A-Level: ABB have the freedom to focus on one Psychology, Town and Regional A liberal arts degree prepares you as Economics, Environmental BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 subject (a major) if you want to, Planning, and Career Planning.* for a wide range of career options Level 1 Science, Environmental Extended Diploma with DDD while also gaining insights from because you develop a variety of At Level 1 you will choose any Sustainability, Geography, IB Diploma: 34 points with a wide variety of other subjects. skills and knowledge from several six modules from the subject International Business, 6, 6, 5 at HL academic disciplines. We encourage areas listed above. For example, International Relations and and foster critical thinking, which you could choose modules from Politics, Psychology, Town and Essential subjects: None, but see enables you to see connections 4 different subject areas (such Regional Planning) there may be entry requirements for other joint between disciplines and to as 2 modules in English, 2 in a requirement to have previously honours subjects. synthesise ideas and approaches. History, 1 in Geography and 1 in passed modules in that subject a Language), or you could choose area in order to progress to the We train you in advanced modules from 6 different subject next level. You will discuss these research and communication areas from across the full range with your advisor of studies. skills, attributes that employers (such as 1 module in Philosophy, prize highly. We also offer 1 in Psychology, 1 in Economics, study abroad opportunities and 1 in a Language, 1 in European Degree courses internship options, providing you Studies, and 1 in Film Studies). (all Hons unless stated) with valuable experience. Career Your assigned adviser of studies MA Liberal Arts: LA50 options include jobs in education, will discuss this with you to MA Arts and Social Sciences publishing, galleries, museums make sure you make the right (3 year non-Honours): VWL0 and heritage sites, social media, choices for you. MA Humanities marketing or arts administration. (Associate Articulation Route with Level 2 Dundee and Angus College): VQ13 At Level 2 you will again choose any six modules from the See page 50 for full details of our available subject areas. You can MA degrees. either follow on with subject areas that you have already studied in Level 1, or choose entirely new subject areas.*

uod.ac.uk/liberal-arts 135 134 Philosophy Humanities – Philosophy

Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate Course content Entry requirements

Dundee is unique in Scotland At Levels 1 and 2 you will A philosophy degree provides you Level 1 Level 4 SQA Higher: BBBB(min) – in specialising in continental receive a grounding in ancient with wide-ranging skills which are At Level 1, you will be introduced Again, you will have the AABB(typ) (European) philosophy. You will and modern philosophy and be an advantage in any professional to major philosophical thinkers opportunity to choose from a GCE A-Level: BCC(min) – have opportunities to learn about introduced to some fundamental career. You will be able to identify such as Plato and Descartes. set of modules, which could BBB(typ) figures such as Nietzsche, Sartre, ideas concerning ethics (the ‘good and explain the underlying issues You will have the chance to chart cover subjects such as biopolitics, BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Deleuze, and de Beauvoir, and to life’), epistemology (the nature of in all kinds of debate. their influence on contemporary Wittgenstein, philosophy of Extended Diploma with DDM study philosophy in a way which knowledge), and metaphysics (the philosophy by engaging with more information technology, process IB Diploma: 30 points with is applied and relevant to the nature of reality). You will also learn to identify recent thinkers. By the completion philosophy, Ancient Greek 5, 5, 5 at HL contemporary world. arguments from varied sources of this level, you will understand and Roman philosophy, and You will also study one of the and traditions and offer clear the varied issues that philosophers crossovers between continental Essential subjects: None, but see Philosophy at Dundee also most popular and influential responses to these arguments. gather under the headings and analytic philosophy. For entry requirements for other joint emphasises links with both the 20th century philosophies, You can summarise points of view of metaphysics, epistemology single honours students, this feeds honours subjects. arts and the sciences, and you existentialism, in relation to which are not your own and will and ethics. into completion of the Level 4 will be taught by lecturers who contemporary culture, technology, learn the self-discipline required philosophy dissertation. You can are engaged in cutting-edge and film, and topics in aesthetics for independent research. Level 2 take philosophy modules at this Advanced entry (to Level 2) interdisciplinary research. You and the philosophy of art. At Level 2, you will increase your level as part of a single or joint SQA Advanced Higher: AB + BB will draw on films and artwork in Graduates of philosophy have knowledge further and focus on honours degree. (H) in different subjects your lectures, discuss important You can then specialise in Levels gone on to postgraduate study the legacy of the existentialist GCE A-Level: ABB scientific and technological 3 and 4 by drawing on a range and worked in a wide variety tradition in 20th century BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 developments, and debate of philosophy modules. Previous of careers including publishing, European thought. By the end Degree courses Extended Diploma with DDD controversial ethical and political modules have discussed technology, social work, education, the music of this level, you will have an (all Hons unless stated) IB Diploma: 34 points with issues. You will also be encouraged the nature of experience, art, and industry and the civil service. understanding of aesthetics and MA Philosophy: V500 6, 6, 5 at HL to make links between philosophy literature. You can study with existentialism. Whilst studying MA European Philosophy: V501 and subjects including politics, experts in modern European aesthetics, you will encounter MA Philosophy with... Essential subjects: None, but see literature, film, the environment, philosophy and will have the famous figures such as Kant and French: V5R1 entry requirements for other joint psychology, and computer science. chance to study a fantastic range Hegel, and existentialism will German: V5R2 honours subjects. of philosophical thinkers. introduce you to the likes of Sartre Spanish: V5R4 Philosophy requires critical and and Camus. You will also continue MA European Philosophy with... creative thinking and helps you to to study modules from other French: VR51 address a wide range of questions. subjects to give you an eclectic German: VR52 If you often find yourself thinking knowledge base. Spanish: VR54 “The best thing was about life’s big issues, philosophy MA Philosophy and... could be for you. Level 3 English: QV35* that I could combine At Level 3, you will be able European Languages: V8U9 my two subjects to draw on a greater choice European Studies: RV85* of philosophy modules. You Film Studies: VP53 easily. The lecturers No. in Scotland will have the opportunity to History: VV15* also made each for satisfaction choose from an exciting range International Relations: VL5G* with teaching of topics which may include Politics: LV25* module interesting → The Guardian University the philosophy of technology, Psychology: CV85 Guide, 2019 feminist philosophy, advanced MA Liberal Arts: LA50 and engaging.” aesthetics, philosophy of film, 1 phenomenology, psychoanalysis, The joint honours courses marked Jennifer Thomas and poststructuralism. You can * are also available with French, MA Philosophy and Film Studies take philosophy modules at this German or Spanish. graduate 2018 level as part of a single or joint honours degree. See page 50 for full details of our MA degrees. uod.ac.uk/philosophy 137

Law & Politics 136 139 138 Law Law & Politics – Law

Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate Course content Degree courses All LLB English Law degrees (all Hons unless stated) including the LLB dual qualifying, The University of Dundee prepares Our teaching is based around the Our close links with employers, All LLB programmes provide a 4 year honours degrees LLB with a language and LLB with you for a successful career in law. expertise of our staff who contribute excellent reputation and rounded legal education as well LLB Law (Scots and English) Energy Law or an MA subject We offer a modern, forward- to Law Society committees, employment-related modules as covering all the mandatory Dual Qualifying: M190 are accredited by the Solicitors looking approach to learning and government panels, parliamentary ensure that the University of subjects for the law societies. Due with Energy Law: 7U8Y Regulation Authority for England a rigorous preparation for the committees, leading texts, and are Dundee provides you with the to the changing nature of the legal LLB Scots Law*: M114 and Wales, the Bar Council and the professional world, whether in involved in the shaping of the law. best possible graduate support. landscape, the modules on offer LLB Scots Law with... Law Society of Northern Ireland. the legal sphere or elsewhere. Our annual Law Fair attracts are continually updated to ensure Energy Law: 4R3W Our innovative and progressive employers from throughout the that your knowledge is current. French: M1R1 Our academics, many of whom are approach changes emphasis UK, and law firms also visit As a provider of qualifying law German: M1R2 Entry requirements leaders in their fields, will challenge throughout the course. Initially, individually for recruitment degrees there are some subjects Spanish: M1R4 and support you throughout your you will attend lectures and purposes. Thanks to this, there will we must offer. These include: the 4 year honours – LLB Scots Law / studies. You will learn and develop tutorials. In the latter part of be many fantastic opportunities foundations of law, contract law, 3 year honours degrees LLB Law (Dual Qualifying) legal and transferable skills such your degree, you will work more to speak with employers. tort or delict, criminal law and LLB English Law*: M111 SQA Higher: ABBB(min) – as the ability to understand and independently and teaching evidence, public law, European LLB English Law with... AAABB(typ) analyse complex materials, and becomes based on two-hour Dundee graduates have been Union law, property law, Energy Law: 2W1A GCE A-Level: ABB (excluding present persuasive arguments interactive seminars. In your final successful senior partners, judges, commercial law and family law. French: M1RC General Studies) orally and in writing. year of study, coursework involves front bench politicians and German: M1RF BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 preparation of a dissertation, a members of the Queen’s Counsel. In your final years you can choose Spanish: M1RK Extended Diploma with DDD Staff are selected for their substantial piece of research on a The skills you will acquire attract from a wide variety of subjects IB Diploma: 32 points with engagement skills as well as their topic of your choice which can be many prospective employers, offered within the Law School Graduate entry accelerated 6, 5, 5 at HL academic and research abilities. aligned to your career objectives. and the LLB is an ideal basis for that may include competition law, or senior status degrees Lecturers are approachable, careers in many areas including environmental law, intellectual (2 years non-honours) 3 year honours – LLB English Law and aim to foster our students’ Assessments will include essays, the police, banking, journalism property law, employment LLB English Law: M101 SQA Advanced Higher: abilities and ambitions. reports, and seen and unseen or the civil service. law, forensic science, tax law, LLB Scots Law: M104 AA+AAABB (H) examinations. Moots (advocacy international criminal law, public GCE A-Level: AAB (excluding competitions on points of law) and private international law. The courses marked * are also General Studies) may be used to assess your ability No. We also offer an innovative available as joint honours degrees IB Diploma: 36 points with to present ideas clearly and in Scotland honours option called ‘Law in with MA subjects, e.g. European 6, 6, 5 at HL rd persuasively and your ability to & 3 in the UK Practice’ to hone skills such as client studies, history, philosophy respond to the ideas of others. for Law interviewing, presentation and or politics. Graduate entry accelerated → The Guardian University Guide 2019 professional ethics. In addition, you or senior status degrees: will prepare a dissertation which Graduates with an appropriate 1 is a substantial piece of research on Professional accreditation first degree (2.2 honours degree a topic of your choice, and can be All our LLB degrees are accredited or ordinary degree with 60% or aligned to your career objectives. qualifying law degrees and have higher in all Level 3 modules) “The University has a fantastic student the necessary exemptions required can have their period of study support system which helps guide students You can also choose to pick up to join the Scottish, English or reduced to two years. subjects from the other jurisdiction Northern Irish legal professions. through each step of their degree. I’ve to become dual qualified Recommended subjects for all also been able to undertake an internship (in England/NI and Scotland), All LLB Scots Law degrees degree programmes: English at B specialise in energy law, spend including the LLB dual qualifying, (Higher, HL) or English or a literary at Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP in a semester or a year in Europe, LLB with a language and LLB with subject at B (AS). Australia or Hong Kong, or take Energy Law or an MA subject Glasgow – which has helped me build subjects from other disciplines such are accredited by the Law Society Essential subjects for Law with my skills and boost my employability.” as History, Politics and English. of Scotland. Languages: Higher at B or A-L at C in the appropriate language.

Lucy Campbell Scots Law student uod.ac.uk/law 141 140 Politics / International Relations Law & Politics – Politics / International Relations

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Politics and International You will usually be taught through Your degree will open up a Level 1 Level 4 SQA Higher: BBBB(min) – Relations at Dundee is an excellent lectures and seminars, but more range of opportunities in both You will be provided with a broad At Level 4 you will explore areas AABB(typ) course, supported by activities advanced modules currently the private and public sectors. knowledge and understanding of of contemporary importance such GCE A-Level: BCC(min) – such as simulations, study trips, include options such as a simulation Our graduates develop critical political issues and policy making as Middle Eastern politics, human BBB(typ) and film series, as well as a and working directly with a thinking skills, highly valued processes within the UK. This rights, gender and sexuality, illegal BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 talented and enthusiastic staff. nongovernmental organisation by employers. includes an introduction to the drug policy, and international Extended Diploma with DDM on a live human rights issue. main structures, institutions and humanitarian intervention and IB Diploma: 30 points with We believe strongly in integrating Our recent graduates have gone on processes of government in the peacekeeping, among other options. 5, 5, 5 at HL our ground-breaking research As you begin your studies, you to jobs including political campaign United Kingdom. You will then with our teaching, and in areas will gain a broad knowledge and organiser, police officer, elections explore a number of important Essential subjects: None, but see such as Russian politics, politics understanding of political issues officer for a local council, archivist, aspects of public policy, foreign Degree courses entry requirements for other joint of the Middle East, international and policy-making processes and trainee research executive. and defence policy, law and order, (all Hons unless stated) honours subjects. security, humanitarian within the UK, as well as an the environment, and health and MA Politics: L200 intervention, or the politics of insight into the ideas and processes We regularly host speakers from welfare policies. In the second MA European Politics: L245* sub-state nationalism, you will behind globalisation. You will the worlds of politics and policy. semester you will be provided MA Geopolitics: L246* Advanced entry (to Level 2) be taught by a leading expert then develop an understanding Where possible, we also encourage with an introduction to the ideas MA International Relations and SQA Advanced Higher: AB + BB and author in that field. of theories, principles and and assist students who wish to take that shape the world around us. Politics: L250* (H) in different subjects concepts in comparative politics up internships with the Scottish MA Politics and... GCE A-Level: ABB and international relations. Parliament and other bodies. Level 2 Business Economics with BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 You will develop a solid grounding Marketing: L0N0 Extended Diploma with DDD As your studies advance, you will in the core theories, principles Economics: LL12 IB Diploma: 34 points with be able to choose between optional and concepts of comparative English: LQ23* 6, 6, 5 at HL modules featuring exciting politics and international relations. European Languages: L2Q9* contemporary topics such as the These concepts and theories will Geography: LL72 Essential subjects: None, but see politics of nationalism; Russian, be applied to the main processes History: LV21* entry requirements for other joint Irish and Middle Eastern politics; of contemporary world politics Philosophy: LV25* honours subjects. illegal drugs; surveillance; gender such as democracy, globalisation, Psychology: CL82 and sexuality; human rights diplomacy, international law, MA International Relations and... and humanitarian intervention, conflict and war. Economics: LLD2 many of which are unique to the European Languages: L3T6 University of Dundee. Level 3 European Studies: LR28* You will have the opportunity History: LV2C* to study contemporary political Philosophy: VL5G* theories as well as to learn from MA Liberal Arts: LA50 experts on the United Nations, “Politics gave me the chance to genuinely nations and nationalism, the The courses marked * are also % broaden my horizons. We studied collapse of the Soviet Union, available with French, German contemporary politics in Ireland, or Spanish. Please see our website subjects relevant in the here and now and surveillance, among others. for details and UCAS codes. 95 of Politics students in work or further and it helped me develop my own study 6 months after graduation See page 50 for full details of our → Respondents to survey – MA Politics, MA degrees. most recent Destination of Leavers critical opinions on matters that aren’t from Higher Education Survey 2016/17 so black and white. I’d do it all again in a heartbeat.”

Dominic Glasgow MA Philosophy and Politics graduate uod.ac.uk/politics 143

Life Science & Forensics 142 145 144 Anatomical Sciences Life Science & Forensics – Anatomical Sciences

Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate Course content Entry requirements

Our Anatomical Sciences degree You will develop a sound Thanks to the University of Level 1 Level 4 SQA Higher: BBBB(min) – is taught by world-leading microscopic and macroscopic Dundee’s unique facilities, we Level 1 covers all aspects of the In Level 4 you have the AABB(typ) staff from the award winning knowledge of the human are at the forefront of the field fundamentals of biology and opportunity to develop beyond GCE A-Level: BCC(min) – Centre for Anatomy and Human body from the early stages of in the UK and internationally. chemistry, plus transferable skills textbook anatomy to explore BBB(typ) Identification, also known development to the final adult As a result of this, our graduates such as group work and IT. This is functional aspects of movement, BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 as CAHID. form. The degree places an are incredibly employable. completed alongside other biological neuroanatomy and the range of Extended Diploma with DDM emphasis on hands-on practical The experiences you will have and biomedical sciences students. variation possible in humans. IB Diploma: 30 points with Dundee is the only university in human anatomy. on the course will open up many You will also investigate an area 5, 5, 5 at HL the UK to offer full body Thiel options for you in employment Level 2 of research during your own embalmed cadaveric dissection to Level 1 introduces some of and further study. At Level 2 you will study further independent project. Essential subjects: Biology undergraduate and postgraduate the basic concepts common to biological and biomedical topics (Higher, A-L, HL) plus students. This is possible as a result biological and biomedical systems, Our graduates have gone on to plus an introduction to the basic mathematics and chemistry of our state-of-the-art mortuary whilst Level 2 begins to focus pursue careers in biomedical human body systems and an Degree courses (Int 2/ Nat 5 at C, GCSE at C/4, and anatomy facilities. This on anatomical systems and research, hospital laboratories anatomical comparison between (all Hons unless stated) IB SL at 4). technique is a huge step forward structural adaptations. In Level and medical education. humans and other species. BSc Anatomical Sciences: B11 in the world of embalming 3 you will undertake full-body and greatly benefits anatomy Thiel cadaver practical dissection Others choose to undertake Level 3 Advanced entry (to Level 2) at Dundee. classes each week and learn further study in medicine, Level 3 is where you will expand See also related degrees in: SQA Advanced Higher: AB + BB about histology, embryology dentistry, veterinary science, your macroscopic and microscopic Biological Sciences – page 146 (H) in different subjects. and anatomy research methods. physiotherapy and occupational structural anatomy knowledge Biomedical Sciences – page 148 GCE A-Level: BBB(min) – ABB(typ) No. in Scotland Your anatomical training will be therapy either here in Dundee base. You will undertake full-body Forensic Anthropology – page 150 BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 completed in Level 4, combining or elsewhere around the world. cadaveric dissection using Thiel Extended Diploma with DDD for Anatomy structure with function to embalmed cadavers and become IB Diploma: 34 points with & Physiology explore neuroanatomy and human familiar with the practical methods 6, 6, 5 at HL → The Complete anatomical variation. Level 4 gives central to anatomical sciences. University Guide 2019 you the opportunity to engage in Essential subjects: Biology 3 your own anatomical research (AH, A-L, HL) plus mathematics during your honours project. and chemistry (Int 2/ Nat 5 at C, GCSE at C, IB SL at 4).

“I’ve compared courses with friends at other universities studying a similar degree and they say its incomparable the things we learn and the way in which we learn them at the Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification.”

Joey Nicol Anatomical Sciences graduate 2018

uod.ac.uk/anatomy 147 146 Life Science & Forensics – Biological Sciences Degree courses of Singapore (Ranked No.1 Professional accreditation Biological Sciences (all Hons unless stated) university in Asia and 12th in the Our degrees are accredited by the BSc Biochemistry: C700 world, QS Rankings 2019) for the Royal Society of Biology which BSc Biological Chemistry following three semesters to focus recognises academic excellence in and Drug Discovery: F151 on your research project in one of the biosciences. This accreditation Why Dundee? After you graduate BSc Biological Sciences: C100 three key areas, genetic medicine, highlights degrees which contain BSc Microbiology: C500 neurobiology, or physiology a significant research element Our Biological Sciences degree is Our curriculum focuses on skills on an “open lab” arrangement. BSc Molecular Biology: C720 and ageing. You will graduate and educate the future leaders a broad based course offering a and problem solving as these are Our optional modules develop BSc Molecular Genetics: C431 with a degree in Biological of research and development. wide choice of specialisms. You’ll the attributes that employers themes within molecular and Biomedical Sciences from learn through a blend of theory are looking for. You’ll graduate microbiology, cell signalling, drug the University of Dundee and and laboratory research which fully prepared with the skills discovery and development, plant Degrees with a year in industry: National University of Singapore. Entry requirements is essential to the training of a and knowledge needed for work science, immunology, applied BSc Biological Chemistry and well-rounded biological scientist. in company and university bioinformatics, organic synthesis Drug Discovery: F154 For more information about SQA Higher: ABBB – AABB Biological sciences covers all laboratories. Our graduates find and developmental biology. BSc Biological Sciences: C101 this exciting opportunity, GCE A-Level: ABB(min) – AAB(typ) aspects of living systems and employment or postgraduate visit our course page BTEC: BTEC Level 3 Extended can be seen as a major growth training opportunities in a Level 4 uod.ac.uk/JointBioDegree Diploma can be considered industry of the 21st century, with wide variety of destinations, Level 4 continues the Progression to MSci: for the Foundation Year in increased capacity for human particularly related to biosciences, specialisation of Level 3, focusing The degrees above also offer Life Sciences. intervention to improve areas like research, biomedicine, healthcare strongly on your degree choice. the option to continue for one Associate Articulation Route IB Diploma: 30 points with human medicine, global health and education. There’s a significant laboratory further year and obtain an MSci (with local FE Colleges): 5, 5, 5 at HL issues, disease prevention, and and skills element through the (integrated master’s) degree. BSc Life Sciences: C102 crop sustainability. Biological Sciences graduates are honours project and seminars and Essential subjects: Biology and also valued for their scientific presentations. For the first half chemistry (Higher, A-L, HL) plus training and problem-solving skills of Level 4 you will focus on your Joint degree in Singapore Certificate of Higher Education mathematics (Int2/Nat5 at C, What you’ll study by many potential employers in research skills and developing an Biological and Biomedical Sciences (1 year only): IB SL at 4, GCSE at C/4). fields not directly related to their intensive research project. Several (joint degree with National Foundation Year in Life Sciences: All life sciences students at specific degree subject. formats are available including University of Singapore): B9C1 C103 Dundee study a common laboratory-based research under Advanced entry (to Level 2) curriculum in Levels 1 and 2 the supervision of a leading During this four-year SQA Advanced Higher: AB(AH) + which covers fundamental aspects Course content scientist, science communication, undergraduate degree you See also related degrees in: BB(H) in different subjects. of biological and biomedical and data analysis. In the second will learn and train in two Anatomical Sciences – page 144 GCE A-Level: ABB(min) – AAB(typ) sciences. This allows you to Level 1 part of Level 4 you will choose leading institutions. Your first Biomedical Sciences – page 148 IB Diploma: 34 points with choose to specialise in any area Please see page 55 for Level 1 up to four modules from a five semesters will be spent in Forensic Anthropology – page 150 6, 6, 5 at HL of study that we offer from Level content. wide range covering all the Dundee gaining a broad-based 3. At Levels 3 and 4 you will relevant specialisms. understanding in biosciences and See our life sciences degrees on Essential subjects: Biology and choose from specialist research- Level 2 developing laboratory skills. You’ll page 54 for full details of the chemistry (AH, A-L, HL) plus led modules that prepare you to Please see page 55 for Level 2 Level 5 then head to National University course structure. mathematics (SG at 3, Int2/Nat5 graduate in your chosen degree. content. The MSci (integrated master’s) at C, GCSE at C/4, IB SL at 4). route provides an opportunity for Subject to suitable progression you Level 3 extensive development of your may be eligible to continue for one From Level 3 onwards you choose research and analytical skills in further year after honours and which area to specialise in and the subject area you feel most “The lab sessions that I attend twice a No. in Scotland & graduate with an MSci (integrated will select a combination of core passionate about and consists 6th in the UK master’s) degree. You will also and optional modules related to of an extended research project. week are the best way for me to get the for Biological have the opportunity to apply for your chosen degree. Core modules To progress to the MSci route, opportunity to have more practical, hands- internships in other academic cover molecular structure and you will need to achieve high Sciences → The Complete institutions, in industry or in the interactions, genetics, biochemistry scores throughout your studies, on applications in conducting experiments. 2 University Guide 2019 voluntary sector. and cell biology, as well as gene as progression into this part regulation and expression. of the course is competitive. The skills that I learnt in the lab can only In addition, you will take one be gained through experience.” (or two) five-week practical project modules that operate Kexin See Biomedical and Biological Sciences student at the University of Dundee and National University of Singapore uod.ac.uk/biological 149 148 Biomedical Sciences Life Science & Forensics – Biomedical Sciences

Why Dundee? What you’ll study Course content Level 4 Widening Access Programme Entry requirements At Level 4 you will explore (with local FE Colleges): Our Biomedical Sciences degrees All life sciences students at Level 1 advanced concepts and research BSc Life Sciences: C102 SQA Higher: ABBB – AABB focus on the function of the Dundee study a common Please see page 55 for Level 1 developments in your chosen GCE A-Level: ABB(min) – human body, from the molecular curriculum in Levels 1 and 2. content. specialist area. You will undertake AAB(typ) level to that of the major body This allows you to explore the a semester-long research project Certificate of Higher Education BTEC: BTEC Level 3 Extended systems. You will learn how curriculum before selecting Level 2 accompanied by a programme of (1 year only): Diploma can be considered the body responds to physical, a specialist area at Level 3. Please see page 55 for Level 2 research skills to gain expertise Foundation Year in Life Sciences: for the Foundation Year in Life environmental and disease content. in modern-day laboratory C103 Sciences (C103) challenges and gain a high At Levels 3 and 4 you will techniques, bioinformatics, data IB Diploma: 30 points with level understanding of modern study a combination of modules Level 3 evaluation and biostatistics and 5, 5, 5 at HL research strategies for improving appropriate to your chosen From Level 3 you focus on an area literature analysis and science See also related degrees in: human health. degree subject. The course of specialist interest by selecting communication. You will complete Anatomical Sciences – page 144 Essential subjects: Biology and provides you with a firm core and optional modules related your studies by selecting four Biological Sciences – page 146 chemistry (Higher, ILC H, HL) plus You’ll be taught through a blend grounding in the knowledge and to the fields of biomedical sciences, theory-based modules, delivered Forensic Anthropology – page 150 mathematics (Int2/Nat5 at C, of theory and laboratory research research skills required to access neuroscience, pharmacology by researchers, which focus on IB SL at 4, GCSE at C/4). – both are essential to the training the rapidly expanding range of and physiological sciences. Core the latest developments in the See our life sciences degrees on of a properly rounded biomedical career opportunities in the field modules cover the function of field of your degree specialism. page 54 for full details of the scientist – and will learn from of biomedical sciences. biological membranes, regulatory course structure. Advanced entry (to Level 2) world-class scientists with an physiology and pharmacology. Level 5 SQA Advanced Higher: AB(AH) + international reputation for Subject to suitable progression Each theme is delivered from The MSci (integrated master’s) BB(H) in different subjects. outstanding biomedical research. you may be eligible to continue a research-led perspective with route provides an opportunity for Professional accreditation GCE A-Level: ABB(min) – AAB(typ) for one further year after Level emphasis on the laboratory and extensive development of your Our degrees are accredited by the IB Diploma: 34 points with 4 and graduate with an MSci analytical techniques that are research and analytical skills in Royal Society of Biology which 6, 6, 5 at HL (integrated master’s). used to investigate these topics. the subject area you feel most recognises academic excellence in “The labs were one In addition to this core theory passionate about. If you want to the biosciences. This accreditation Essential subjects: Biology and content, all students undertake a progress to the MSci route, you highlights degrees which contain chemistry (AH, A-L, HL) plus of my favourite After you graduate semester-long practical module will need to achieve high scores a significant research element mathematics (SG at 3, Int2/Nat5 times from my which delivers analytical throughout your studies, as and educate the future leaders at C, GCSE at C/4, IB SL at 4). Our curriculum focuses on skills experience in techniques that progression into this part of research and development. course because and problem solving as these are are common to the above fields, of the course is competitive. uod.ac.uk/biomedical the attributes that employers as well as the process of drug I had a chance to are looking for. You’ll graduate testing through clinical trials. put theories and fully prepared with the skills and A range of optional modules Degree courses knowledge to work in a variety of are available which develop (all Hons unless stated) concepts into science related settings including knowledge and practical skills in BSc Biomedical Sciences: B900 academia and industry. Our experimental cell culture, sensory BSc Neuroscience: B140 practice and graduates find employment or and motor neuroscience, molecular BSc Pharmacology: B210 would see the postgraduate training opportunities pharmacology, human epithelial BSc Physiological Sciences: B100 in a wide variety of destinations, biology, neuropsychopharmacology results for myself.” particularly related to biosciences, and cancer biology. research, biomedicine, healthcare Degrees with a year in industry: and education. BSc Biomedical Sciences: B901 Eva Gumerova Biomedical Sciences student Our graduates are also valued for No. in Scotland & their scientific training by many 6th in the UK Progression to MSci: potential employers in fields that for Biological The degrees above also offer are not directly related to their Sciences the option to continue for one specific degree. → The Complete further year and obtain an MSci 2 University Guide 2019 (integrated master’s) degree. 151 150 Forensic Anthropology Life Science & Forensics – Forensic Anthropology

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You will be trained in our Forensic Anthropology is best After graduation, your Level 1 and 2 Level 3 SQA Higher: BBBB(min) – dedicated laboratories in the world described as the analysis of transferable skills will be The first two levels of study are In Level 3, you move to study AABB(typ) renowned Centre for Anatomy the human or what remains of widely recognised and valued completed within the School of within CAHID full time and focus GCE A-Level: BCC(min) – and Human Identification the human for the medicolegal by a wide range of employers. Life Sciences where you follow on human anatomy. You will BBB(typ) (CAHID). You will learn to dissect purposes of establishing identity, Previous graduates in forensic the Life Sciences core modules. study topics designed to provide BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 on our Thiel embalmed cadavers, investigating suspicious deaths anthropology have gone on to Through lectures, tutorials, you with a full understanding of Extended Diploma with DDM and have access to our extensive and identifying victims of mass pursue careers in areas such practical work and field excursions the human body, its development IB Diploma: 30 points with skeletal collections – both adult disasters. It is a specialised area as biomedical science, scene of you will receive a general and function. You will undertake 5, 5, 5 at HL and juvenile. You will have the of the forensic sciences that crime analysis, law enforcement, introduction to the life sciences full-body cadaveric dissection using opportunity to learn from our requires detailed anatomical and pharmacy and journalism. and acquire the laboratory and Thiel embalmed cadavers and Essential subjects: Biology case active academic staff, who osteological training. Being able to research skills you will need for become familiar with the practical (Higher, A-L, HL) plus mathematics are world leaders in their fields. assign a name to the deceased is A number of students have Levels 3 and 4. methods central to anatomy. and chemistry (Int2/Nat5 at C, This course is a great first step critical to the successful outcome chosen to apply their knowledge GCSE at C/4, IB SL at 4). on the ladder to becoming of all legal investigations. This to the medical and dental During Level 2, in addition to the Level 4 a forensic practitioner. becomes increasingly complex professions and have found that core life sciences modules you In your final year, you will as the body passes through the the skills they acquired stood will complete modules specific to specialise in topics within Advanced entry (to Level 2) various phases of decomposition. them in good stead, particularly anatomy in preparation for Level Forensic Anthropology. During SQA Advanced Higher: AB + BB The course is centred around with regards to radiology, 3. These will introduce you to this year you will focus on skeletal (H) in different subjects human anatomy as the paediatrics and orthopaedics. human and comparative anatomy anatomy and begin to learn how GCE A-Level: BBB(min) – ABB(typ) identification of the deceased and will provide you with the first the analysis of the skeleton fits BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 relies heavily on not only hard Some graduates have continued steps towards understanding the within medico-legal investigation. Extended Diploma with DDD tissue like the skeleton but also into postgraduate study, building form and function of the human You will be taught by teaching IB Diploma: 34 points with soft tissue information. on what they learnt in their body and how it differs from staff who are all case active 6, 6, 5 at HL undergraduate degree. Some have other species. forensic practitioners. progressed to become academics Essential subjects: Biology and practitioners in the field of (AH, A-L, HL) plus mathematics forensic anthropology, providing Degree courses and chemistry (Int 2/Nat 5 at C, services to both national and “Getting hands on, (all Hons unless stated) GCSE at C, 1B SL at 4). international forensic investigations. practical lab work BSc Forensic Anthropology: FL46 right from the See also related degrees in: beginning is one Anatomical Sciences – page 144 of the best parts Biological Sciences – page 146 No. in Scotland & Biomedical Sciences – page 148 3rd in the UK about my degree.” for Archaeology & Forensic Science → The Times / Sunday Times Orla Mendham 1 Good University Guide 2019 Forensic Anthropology student

uod.ac.uk/forensic 153 Medicine, Dentistry

& Nursing 152 155 154 Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing – Dentistry Course content Degree courses Professional accreditation Dentistry (all Hons unless stated) The BDS course leads to The BDS course works towards Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) registration with the General early clinical patient contact and Dentistry: A200 Dental Council (GDC) as a dentist. the longitudinal integration of Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate scientific and clinical disciplines. Gateway to Dentistry (Pre-dental Year): A204 At Dundee you will be part of one You will be based in the Dental An excellent range of employment Levels 1 and 2 – Transition to of the leading Dental Schools in Hospital and School on the opportunities are available for a Clinical Student the UK. You will develop clinical main university campus with its graduates. Graduates normally The early stage of the course Entry requirements and interpersonal skills across innovative teaching and excellent complete a Vocational or begins your journey from new the full range of dental disciplines clinical facilities. Components of the Foundation Training Course to entrant to a clinical dental SQA Higher: AAAAB Gateway to Dentistry and advance as a lifelong learner, course are supported by different consolidate their skills and can student. You will develop skills for GCE A-Level: AAA (Non Science Route) able to interpret and use scientific schools across the University then choose to work in General independent and lifelong learning IB Diploma: 37 points with SQA Higher: AAAAB evidence for your patients’ benefit. (e.g. Medicine, Life Sciences and the Dental Practice, in the Public / and expand on these throughout 6, 6, 6 at HL GCE A-Level: AAA Centre for Anatomy and Human Community Dental Service, or in the course. Early clinical work IB Diploma: Minimum of 37 You will learn alongside other Identification) that work together to a hospital training as a Specialist focuses on getting to know and Essential subjects: Chemistry points, to include 6, 6, 6 at HL members of the dental team and deliver an integrated and innovative or Consultant. University teaching understand your patients and and another science, biology grow as a professional, becoming curriculum. You will develop your and research is another attractive prevention/management of recommended (Higher, A-L, Essential subjects: including not skilled at communicating with clinical skills over the five years of avenue for graduates, while dental and oral disease. This HL at 6). Biology (Nat 5 at A, more than one science (H, A-L, HL). your patients and helping them the course supported by a strong some join the armed forces as clinical work will be supported GCSE at B, SL at 6) plus English, maintain their oral health. scientific and evidence base. commissioned Dental Officers. by an integrated dental, medical, mathematics, chemistry and Graduates: an upper second There are a variety of wider psychosocial and biomedical another subject (Nat 5 at B, class honours degree in a non- opportunities open to you such as The Dental Hospital and School science foundation accompanied GCSE at B/6, SL at 5). science subject. participating in research alongside forms a very important part of the No. by the practice of clinical skills in internationally known researchers local community and you will be a simulated environment and the Graduates: A 2:1 or 1st class Applicants who have a through intercalated degrees and involved in learning essential skills in the UK development of communication honours degree in a life predominantly non-science our summer internship courses. in a vibrant and enjoyable teaching for Dentistry and health promotion skills. sciences subject. background (i.e. those who have hospital environment which → The Guardian not studied either Higher or A-Level University Guide 2019 You can also check out our video provides a wide range of services Chemistry) can apply to the uod.ac.uk/dentvid and specialist care for referred 1 Levels 3 and 4 – Development The Gateway to Dentistry Gateway to Dentistry (Non Science patients. During the later years, time as a Clinical Student course is suitable for two Route). This is not a Foundation will be spent in Outreach Centres During Levels 3 and 4, you will groups of applicants. course, and applicants will be across Scotland. You can also choose continue to develop your clinical expected to have demonstrated to do an elective period of study. skills to include more complex Gateway to Dentistry comparable performance to treatments and you will treat a (Widening Access Route) those with a science background wider range of patient groups (e.g. SQA Higher: AABBB who come straight into the BDS children, medically compromised GCE A-Level: AAB Dentistry course. “We are a small and friendly dental school patients and anxious patients) IB Diploma: 37 points with both within the dental hospital 6, 6, 6 at HL with a high staff to student ratio. The and later in outreach clinics. Admissions test Applicants with proven evidence All applicants will be expected staff are world leaders in their field and Level 5 – Transition to a of adverse circumstances to undertake the UKCAT test learning from them is a real privilege. Registered Dentist leading to significant educational before they apply. This level emphasises skills disadvantage can apply for The best part for me is being on clinics consolidation in preparation for entry to Gateway to Dentistry and treating members of the public. the working dental environment (Widening Access Route). and entering further graduate As students we are able to promote oral training. You will continue to Essential subjects: to include see patients requiring treatment chemistry and another health and provide quality care, which across dental disciplines at science subject. is hugely rewarding.” outreach clinics and within the dental hospital. You will also expand your clinical experience Gemma Gaw by attending specialist clinics Dentistry graduate within the dental hospital. uod.ac.uk/dentistry 157 156 Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing – Medicine a wide range of areas including Professional accreditation ScotGEM Medicine anatomy, orthopaedic technology, This course is fully accredited The Universities of Dundee forensic medicine, human by the professional governing and St Andrews along with the reproduction, international health body for medicine in the UK, the University of the Highlands and and medical education. General Medical Council (GMC). Islands, have been chosen to lead Why Dundee? Completion of the MBChB allows a new Scottish graduate entry Preparation for practice, graduates to undertake foundation medical programme ScotGEM. Dundee is an international centre Simulation Exercise will allow outcomes and the key principles on Levels 4-5 training within the UK. For more of excellence in medical education. you to experience running a ward which your medical knowledge is In Levels 4 and 5 you will be able details about registration and For more details visit From day one you will be part and gain an insight into the role founded. You will gain a foundation to apply the skills and knowledge licensing post-graduation, please uod.ac.uk/Scotgem of a team providing healthcare of a foundation doctor. Additional in anatomy, biomedicine, disease acquired in the earlier years visit the GMC website. to Tayside, Fife, and beyond – in elements of the course include mechanisms, psychosocial aspects in a variety of clinical settings uod.ac.uk/medicine modern, well-equipped facilities a transitional block bridging and safe medical practice. The first both in hospital and in general with internationally-renowned Levels 3 and 4, foundation doctor three years of the course build practice. This will include blocks clinicians and researchers. Early shadowing, and student-selected on this introduction, delivering in medicine, surgery, obstetrics, Entry requirements clinical exposure and innovative components which allow you to a programme based around body child health and psychiatry. learning approaches mean choose your own areas of interest. systems. Normal and abnormal Study guides on the core clinical MBChB with proven evidence of Dundee is a very stimulating structure, and function and problems support the tasks SQA Higher: AAAB(min) – adverse circumstances leading and enjoyable place to gain behaviour in relation to clinical required to demonstrate that you AAAAB(typ) to significant educational a high-quality medical degree. After you graduate medicine are studied systematically have achieved the curriculum GCE A-Level: ABB(min) – AAA(typ) disadvantage. in modules (for example, the outcomes and to prepare you excluding General Studies Medical graduates are able cardiovascular, respiratory and for clinical practice. IB Diploma: 37 points with Applicants who have a What you’ll study to enter the two-year UK gastrointestinal systems). As this 6, 6, 6 at HL predominantly non-science Foundation Programme, which is is an integrated programme, as Level 4 consists of ten separate background (i.e. those who have You’ll begin your studies with currently a requirement for full you progress, you’ll learn about the four-week clinical attachments. Essential subjects: Chemistry not studied either Higher or A-Level an eight-week Principles course General Medical Council (GMC) relevant science and clinical aspects Level 5 includes medical and another science (Higher, Chemistry) can apply to the to ensure you have relevant registration. Dundee graduates at the same time. Basic science, and surgical foundation A-L, HL). Biology (SG at 1, Nat 5/ Gateway to Medicine (Non Science knowledge of basic science have an excellent reputation, are including anatomy by dissection, apprenticeships, GP and acute care Int 2 at A, GCSE at A, Ord at A, SL Route). This is not a Foundation before moving on to two years very successful at getting the posts is taught in all body systems blocks, plus SSCs – which include at 6) plus English, mathematics, course, and applicants will be of Systems teaching. This covers they request and consistently with periods of time to allow you a six-week elective that allows you chemistry and another subject expected to have demonstrated systems within the body – for rank their training very highly in to consolidate your learning in to study medicine at a centre of (SG at 2, Nat 5/Int 2 at B, GCSE comparable performance to example, cardiovascular, renal and terms of how well-prepared they each semester. your choice. The final year also has at B/6, Ord at B, SL at 5). those with a science background musculoskeletal – and will ensure feel for junior hospital posts. other student-selected options so who come straight into the you develop a broad knowledge in Use of core clinical problems allows that you can spend additional time Graduates: An upper second Medicine course. areas including biomedical sciences, You may also add an intercalated a problem-orientated approach in a clinical discipline of interest, class honours degree in a anatomy and clinical skills. BMSc year and Dundee offers to learning alongside lectures, these may include extended GP science discipline. Gateway to Medicine graduate entrants the chance tutorials and systematic training placements, other specialist units (Non Science Route) A framework of over 100 core to study for a master’s degree in relevant clinical skills. Learning within the UK or even some The Gateway to Medicine SQA Higher: AAAB(min) – clinical problems, as well as ward alongside their MBChB. Both is integrated and vocational skills extended overseas electives. programme is suitable for two AAAAB(typ) and community teaching will routes put you in a great position are developed through additional groups of applicants. GCE A-Level: ABB(min) – AAA(typ) then help you to integrate science, to enter academic training experiences on wards and in Applicants with proven evidence IB Diploma: Minimum of 37 practical skills and professional programmes if you wish to primary care from the start of Level Degree courses of adverse circumstances points, to include 6, 6, 6 at HL components. In Levels 4 and pursue an academic career. 1. Student-selected Components (all Hons unless stated) leading to significant educational 5, you can develop these skills (SSCs) are undertaken in all three MBChB Medicine: A100 disadvantage can apply for Graduates: an upper second class within specialities like acute care years of Systems in Practice, and a Pre-medical Year or WA Entry: entry to Gateway to Medicine honours degree in a non-science and general practice, and our Course content six-week transition block between A104 (Widening Access Route). subject. This is not a foundation internationally-recognised Ward Levels 3 and 4 prepares you for course but is for applicants The course is divided into two your clinical studies. who have a predominantly phases: Systems in Practice, See also related degrees in: Gateway to Medicine non-science background. and Preparation for Practice. Intercalated BMSc Anatomical Sciences – page 144 (Widening Access) No. in Scotland & You will have the option of Biological Sciences – page 146 SQA Higher: ABBB/BBBBB 6th in the UK Systems in practice, Levels 1–3 undertaking a one year BMSc Biomedical Sciences – page 148 GCE A-Level: BBC Admissions test for Medicine The MBChB course begins with degree to study a topic in more Nursing – page 158 All applicants will be expected to an introductory block which depth, usually between Levels 3 to include undertake the UKCAT test before → The Complete Essential subjects: University Guide 2019 introduces the curriculum and 4. Courses are available in chemistry and another science they apply. 2 subject. Applicants considered 159 158 Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing – Nursing (Adult / Child Mental Health) continue to build clinical nursing Degree courses (all 3 years) Professional accreditation Nursing (Adult / Child / Mental Health) competence through a range of BSc Adult Nursing: B740 All courses provide both an innovative clinical simulation BSc Adult Nursing (with honours): academic and professional activities, in addition to further B742 qualification – registration as developing academic and graduate MSc Adult Nursing: B741 a nurse with the Nursing and Why Dundee? skills. There is also a greater BSc Child Nursing: B730 Midwifery Council (NMC). emphasis on developing an BSc Child Nursing (with honours): Healthcare delivery is changing health or child) is initially offered students will undertake additional understanding of issues related to B732 rapidly. Our undergraduate in Level 1 with a greater focus on online materials and activities your specific field of nursing, with MSc Child Nursing: B733 nursing courses are designed in field specific elements in Levels 2 to reflect the higher levels of a focus on common conditions and BSc Mental Health Nursing: B760 conjunction with partnership and 3. There is a strong focus on academic achievement required. the provision of care for the range BSc Mental Health Nursing World Top for Nursing100 (QS World Rankings, 2018) organisations to ensure your clinical skills teaching which is Students at these levels will also of patients and clients affected by (with honours): B762 academic and professional undertaken within our modern, have a greater focus on research these conditions. Again clinical MSc Mental Health Nursing: B764 → 94% Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey, 2018) development meet the needs purpose built facilities. and the application of evidence placement time will account for → 97% of our graduates are in work or further study of any contemporary nursing to practice. half of this year of study. 6 months after finishing our undergraduate practice environment. During your course you’ll programmes (Unistats, 2018) benefit from an extensive range Clinical skills teaching is identical Level 3 You can choose to study adult of practice placements across for each academic route, as all In Level 3, the emphasis is on nursing at one of two campuses – diverse urban and rural settings, students are required to meet complexity within your chosen Entry requirements the main city campus in Dundee from large teaching hospitals the same Nursing and Midwifery field of nursing. We focus on or the smaller satellite campus in to patients’ homes. In each Council (NMC) competencies the management of patients and BSc (3 years without honours) Level 3 Diploma (DD) + B (A-L); Kirkcaldy. Mental health and child placement you’ll be mentored at the point of registration. clients with complex healthcare SQA Higher: BCC + 2 SG/Nat 5 or BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary nursing are delivered in Dundee by a registered nurse and work issues and prepare you with the GCE A-Level: CC + 3 GCSE Diploma (D) + BB (A-L) only. Studying with students from alongside professional colleagues This curriculum is currently being skills, knowledge and confidence BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 IB Diploma: 30 points at our three fields of nursing, as well from other health and social reviewed and will change in 2020. to successfully undertake the Extended Diploma (MMP) or BTEC 5, 5, 5 at HL as enjoying inter-professional care disciplines. transition from student to Level 3 Diploma (MM) learning with students from Level 1 registered nurse. Students on IB Diploma: 24 points at 4, 4 at HL Essential subjects: English and other healthcare disciplines, our In Level 1, you will be introduced the BSc (Hons) will undertake mathematics at least to SG at 3, innovative courses will ensure After you graduate to the fundamentals of nursing a project and those on the MSc a Essential subjects: English and Nat 5/Int2 at C, GCSE at C/4, you gain the knowledge and – what it is, what nurses do, dissertation during the final part mathematics at least to SG at 3, IB SL at 4 / IB HL at 3 skills required to confidently Our graduates enjoy excellent and the drivers behind modern of Level 3. The year concludes for Nat 5/Int2 at C, GCSE at C/4, and competently practise as a employment prospects, with healthcare delivery. You will also all students with a three-month IB SL at 4 registered nurse. The strong links a range of exciting career study how people function, from clinical placement to consolidate Graduate entry master’s degrees we have with our clinical practice opportunities available to them both a physical and a mental your learning in preparation BSc (3 years with honours) An ordinary or 3rd class honours environments guarantee your in health and social care settings health perspective and will be for registration. SQA Advanced Higher: BB + degree or above, plus mathematics exposure to high quality support within hospitals and communities. introduced to the academic skills BBBB (H) at Nat 5/Int2 Grade C or Standard during both theory and clinical Our graduates are extremely well required for lifelong learning. GCE A-Level: BBB Grade at grade 3, or GCSE at Grade parts of the course. prepared for the challenges of Each module will be studied at BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 C / 4 or equivalent. modern healthcare. Contemporary a different level depending on Extended Diploma (DDD); or BTEC nursing roles are diverse and your chosen degree. At the end What you’ll study many graduates choose to pursue of Level 1, you will begin to study advanced or specialist practitioner the key aspects of your chosen Each year of our 3 year roles, making a difference to field. Clinical and practical skills “The students here are a close-knit group, driven together undergraduate degree courses people’s lives in a variety of settings. are taught throughout the year by sharing the same passion for nursing and helping others. (BSc Nursing, BSc Nursing with and are consolidated through time honours and MSc) consists of 44 spent in a range of clinical practice The nursing lecturers have an extensive background, working weeks divided between university Course content settings across Perth, Dundee, in all different aspects of healthcare. This not only provides study and clinical practice. Angus and Fife. The routes (BSc; BSc with the varied course that the university offers, but also the You will study generic themes Honours; and MSc) are run as Level 2 including: the theories and a single programme following In Level 2, there is more in-depth chance to speak to someone if you have a particular interest principles of nursing, physical and the current pre-registration study of the key concepts of in where you would like to work.” mental health and wellbeing, skills curriculum. Students will mainly professionalism and accountability for practice and academic skills study the same modules with related to nursing, and other and knowledge. A field-specific each being offered at different important issues inherent in Gary Jordan module (either adult, mental academic levels. Honours and MSc contemporary nursing. You will Adult Nursing graduate 2018 uod.ac.uk/nursing 161 160 Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing – Oral Health Sciences Course content Degree courses Entry requirements Oral Health Sciences (3 years without honours) Levels 1 and 2 BSc Oral Health Sciences: B750 SQA Higher: ABBB The early stage of the course GCE A-Level: BBB begins your journey from new IB Diploma: 30 points with Why Dundee? What you’ll study entrant to clinical dental therapy See also related degrees in: 5, 5, 5 at HL student. You will develop skills for Dentistry – page 154 Dundee was the first university Throughout your studies you Throughout your studies at Dundee, independent and lifelong learning, Essential subjects: Biology in Scotland to offer the dental will develop the skills required you will have the opportunity to and expand on these throughout (H, A-L, HL) and chemistry hygiene and dental therapy to restore teeth and, for child study varied, interesting topics the course. Early clinical work Professional accreditation (SG at 3, Nat 5, Int2, GCSE qualification. Our course has patients, carry out extractions, including oral health skills, focuses on getting to know and The BSc in Oral Health Sciences at C/4). full approval from the General pulp therapy and stainless periodontal treatments, clinical understand your patients, and course leads to registration with Dental Council. steel crowns. The treatment of and dental skills and law and prevention/management of dental the General Dental Council (GDC) periodontal disease is also a major ethics. You will also have the and oral disease. as a dental therapist. You will have access to the component of therapists’ work. opportunity to work closely with Dundee Dental Hospital and Your course will help you to gain patients to give you the best This clinical work will be School which has modern learning an understanding of the whole possible learning experience. supported by an integrated and teaching facilities, including a body alongside your knowledge dental, medical, psychosocial dedicated computer-aided learning of the mouth, as well as precise and biomedical science suite. At Dundee, you will have the manual skills and an appreciation After you graduate foundation accompanied by the opportunity to qualify as a dental of social influences. practice of clinical skills in a Once qualified you can work in general hygienist and therapist, and will Qualified dental services graduates simulated environment and the dental practice (NHS and private), have support from our excellent A variety of teaching methods are in high demand, with very development of communication staff throughout your learning are used throughout your course high levels of remuneration. Once and health promotion skills. community dental service, hospital and development. including lectures, tutorials, practical qualified you may choose to work During your second year, you will classes and clinics. Examinations in general dental practice (NHS continue to develop your skills to practice, the armed services or in industry. If you are enthusiastic, interested are held and a continuous grading and private), the public dental include more complex treatments in oral health, and eager to learn, scheme will be used during practical service, hospital practice, the within the dental hospital, and Dundee is the university for you. and clinical teaching. armed services, or in industry. you will treat a wider range of There is a vocational training patient groups (for example, scheme in Scotland for newly medically compromised patients qualified dental therapists. and anxious patients). uod.ac.uk/oralhealth

Level 3 The final year emphasises skills consolidation in preparation for the working dental environment. You will continue to see patients within the dental hospital (including children) and across disciplines at outreach clinics. You will also expand your clinical experience by attending specialist clinics within the dental hospital.

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Psychology 162 165 164 Psychology Psychology

Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate Level 2 Entry requirements You will now explore more an investigation of a topic agreed Psychology at Dundee is well We have a wide-ranging Our graduates can be found in specific areas of psychological with (and supervised by) a member SQA Higher: BBBB(min) – established with excellent curriculum that will introduce a wide variety of careers. Many functioning. You will learn how of staff, which you will write up AABB(typ) research and teaching facilities. you to a variety of theoretical choose to undertake further study we perceive the world around as a dissertation. The research can GCE A-Level: BCC(min) – approaches from which any issue within psychology and proceed us and carry out skilled tasks take place ‘in the field’ (for instance, BBB(typ) You will have fantastic can be viewed. to professional careers in clinical within it, what happens when schools, hospitals, business) or in BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 opportunities to work with staff psychology, educational psychology, there are particular forms of brain laboratories. As you will discover, Extended Diploma with DDM involved in research across a wide As a psychology student, you occupational psychology and other damage, how children develop conducting your own piece of IB Diploma: 30 points with variety of topics including how will have the opportunity to related professions. psychologically, and how we learn research is immensely rewarding. 5, 5, 5 at HL children’s language develops, how study many things that we take and use language. You will also You will realise just how far you our health is impacted by social for granted such as reading, Some graduates enter the acquire more advanced research have come in developing a fantastic Essential subjects: None, but see relationships, and how we process communicating meaning, educational or health-related fields skills and have the opportunity array of analytic skills that will set entry requirements for other joint visual and verbal information. remembering information and and others work within public to put them into practice. you up for graduate employment. honours subjects. The teaching on your course is interacting with others. There will or private sector organisations informed by this research and be a focus on how these processes interpreting complex information Level 3 Note: BSc applicants who you will have opportunities to and abilities develop and you will and making recommendations. The Level 3 modules build on Degree courses wish to choose modules from demonstrate how psychological gain an understanding of the the foundation studies. You (all Hons unless stated) Life Sciences in Level 1 must theory can be applied to real- complexity of these achievements. Psychology provides you with will consider the biological and MA Psychology: C801* ensure they also satisfy their world issues. a platform to learn valuable, evolutionary bases of behaviour, MA Psychology and... entry requirements – see pages You will also study the varied transferable skills for graduate individual differences and Business Economics with 146–149. We have a friendly, stimulating social processes that contribute level careers and helps you to gain personality, language processing, Marketing: LNC0 environment and our students to individual psychological the ability to critically evaluate individual development, attention English: CQ83 contribute to this with enthusiasm functioning giving you the claims and the evidence on and perception, psychopathology European Studies: CR88 Advanced entry (to Level 2) and imagination. opportunity to understand which they rest. and the ways in which our Geography: CL87 SQA Advanced Higher: AB + BB people in a new way. By studying functioning is bound up with History: CV81 (H) in different subjects psychology, you will develop the social processes. You will also Philosophy: CV85 GCE A-Level: ABB skills to undertake research and Course content build the skills necessary to Politics: CL82 BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 be able to apply this research to conduct and evaluate research, BSc Psychology: C800* Extended Diploma with DDD real world issues and problems. Level 1 analyse data and report your BSc Psychology and Mathematics: IB Diploma: 34 points with Level 1 provides the fundamental findings. The material covered in CG81 6, 6, 5 at HL grounding for your course. You your modules is key for a degree *Also available with French, will learn about social behaviour, which qualifies you for Graduate German or Spanish. Essential subjects: Psychology memory and cognition, child Basis for Registration from the (AH, A-L, HL). development, the biological basis British Psychological Society. See page 50 for full details of our “I feel that the staff of behaviour, and human abilities MA degrees. and personality. You will also learn Level 4 in the Psychology how to design experiments, carry You will learn about topics them out, and analyse the collected at the forefront of current Professional accreditation Department are one data. You will use this knowledge psychological knowledge and Our single honours degrees % of the best things to carry out experiments that will be able to contribute to this are accredited by the British exemplify important findings fast-moving research community. Psychological Society. Joint about the course.” described in the lectures. You will be able to choose three honours degrees are also validated 95 specialised option courses, which by the British Psychological of students in work or further study 6 months after graduation address topics at the frontiers Society if key elements of the → Respondents to survey – MA (Hons) Psychology, Julia Oosi of contemporary psychological curriculum (including a final year the most recent Destination of Leavers from Psychology student research. You will also carry out dissertation) are followed. Higher Education Survey 2016/17

uod.ac.uk/psychology 167 166 Science & Engineering

The design of V&A Dundee has set new standards in architectural engineering that could influence all subsequent landmark buildings around the world.

Kengo Kuma, Architect of the V&A Dundee Interview by Insider.co.uk 169 Science & Engineering – Biomedical Engineering

uod.ac.uk/biomed Degree courses courses Degree stated) (all Hons unless BEng Biomedical Engineering: H160 in: degrees See also related Civil Engineering – page 170 Electronic Engineering – page 172 – Mechanical Engineering page 176 requirements Entry Higher: BBBB(min) – SQA AABB(typ) BCC(min) – GCE A-Level: BBB(typ) 3 BTEC Level BTEC: A relevant DDM Diploma with Extended with IB Diploma: 30 points HL 5, 5, 5 at Mathematics subjects: Essential and a science or engineering is preferred). (physics subject 2) entry Level (to Advanced Higher: AB + AB Advanced SQA subjects (H) in different BBB (minimum) – GCE A-Level: AAB (typical) 3 BTEC Level BTEC: A relevant DDD Diploma with Extended with IB Diploma: 34 points HL 6, 6, 5 at Mathematics subjects: Essential and a science or engineering is preferred). (physics subject

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For students classified as Rest of A package of scholarships for presentations, workshops, to UCAS applicants who, due The International Advice Service specific details of tuition fees UK (RUK) fee status entering international students is also information stands, demonstrations to circumstances beyond their offers a friendly welcome to and any additional fees for each the University for the first time. available including our fantastic in departments, tours of the control, lack the qualifications all international students and course in 2020/21, please visit Global Excellence Scholarship. campus and departments, student required for degree entry. their families on arrival and the relevant course webpages. These are cash awards and uod.ac.uk/overseasfees life presentations and student These 6 week full-time courses throughout their studies. They eligible students do not need finance talks. Everyone is welcome, involve all students completing a provide specialist immigration to apply, but will be informed including parents, partners, personal academic skills module advice and practical guidance Coming to Dundee if they are successful. Accommodation prices teachers and careers advisers. in addition to studying up to three on a range of matters related to from Scotland uod.ac.uk/rukfunding taught subjects. Summer School living and studying in the UK and As an example, our 2018/2019 Our upcoming open day dates are: applicants may be eligible for give students the opportunity Tuition fees (for 2019/20): prices were around £5,664.75 → Monday 26 August 2019 a bursary and accommodation, to make connections with the Usually £1,820 per year. The Coming to Dundee from for a standard room in Belmont → Saturday 21 September 2019 and you must be available local community including home full cost of tuition is usually met other EU member states Flats, Heathfield or Seabraes → Monday 31 August 2020 throughout June and July. hospitality and family groups. by the Scottish Government by (flats 33–64). This works out → Saturday 26 September 2020 uod.ac.uk/AccessSS uod.ac.uk/internationaladvice applying to the Student Awards Tuition fees (for 2019/20): at £145.25 per week. Dundee Agency for Scotland (SAAS). Usually £1,820 per year. guarantees accommodation to Many student societies are of saas.gov.uk EU students can usually apply all entrant students who apply Campus visits Discover Learning interest to international students. to the Student Awards Agency before the deadline appropriate at Dundee There are informal groups of for Scotland (SAAS) to have their to the applicant’s status. We recognise that it is not always students from different countries Coming to Dundee full tuition fees paid direct to the who help to support each other The price of university possible to come to one of our Some students may not be from England, Wales institution. In general, EU students and keep in touch with their home accommodation includes all organised open days. Campus visits available when Access Summer cannot apply for student loans and countries. Our new Global Room and Northern Ireland utilities and IT connection charges, take place almost every month School/ OSS run or might wish general living cost support from is a comfortable space to grab (Rest of UK) as well as basic personal property and include a tour of the campus to study over a longer period. SAAS. There have been recent a hot drink and a chat with some insurance. All bedrooms have and student accommodation led Others may wish to study a changes to the EU regulations friendly faces. Tuition fees (for 2019/20): a bed, wardrobe, desk and chair, by a student ambassador. Tours module for interest, rather than which can be complex. As of Usually £9,250 per year for and en-suite facilities. take around 45 minutes and four modules to qualify for January 2019, tuition fees for the The University provides students 3 years (exceptions are MArch uod.ac.uk/accomodation offer the opportunity to see the undergraduate entry. Discover year 2020/21 and beyond remain with facilities for prayer and Architecture, MBChB Medicine, campus facilities, get a feel for the Learning at Dundee is an exciting unconfirmed. We will provide reflection in the Chaplaincy. The BDS Dentistry and BSc/MSci life University and speak to a current online programme that allows more information on our website local community also has places sciences degrees) but please visit student about university life. students exactly this opportunity as soon as it becomes available. Cost of living of worship for Christian, Jewish, course webpages for full details. uod.ac.uk/campusvisits at different times throughout Muslim, Buddhist and Hindu faiths. the year. It is free to those If you are NOT coming straight Dundee offers excellent value Students can apply to their meeting our Access criteria. to Scotland to study having been for money. Your main costs relevant funding body for a tuition uod.ac.uk/dlad living only in your home country, will be your tuition fees, your Our access courses fee loan. Tuition fee loans are not Airport transfer services you are advised to contact SAAS accommodation, materials for means-tested, are administered for further advice at saas.gov.uk your course (books, stationery etc.) The University recognises that We have an arrangement with by the Student Loans Company, and your cost of living including sometimes through no fault of Being an international a travel company for onward are paid direct to the institution food, transport and, of course, their own, circumstances can student at Dundee travel to Dundee from Edinburgh, and are repaid in the same way your social life. prevent applicants reaching their Coming to Dundee from Glasgow and Prestwick airports. as the student loan. Specific uod.ac.uk/livingcosts full potential. If you feel you may We welcome students to our courses Dundee Direct is a shared travel arrangements in England, Wales non-EU countries not get the qualifications needed from all over the world, with service, operating 24 hours a day, and Northern Ireland differ yet feel you have the talent and students from 84 countries creating 365 days of the year. slightly but the full tuition fee Tuition fees and scholarships: determination to earn a place, an international community uod.ac.uk/arrival amount will be covered. Students normally resident you should still apply. 185 184 Our services Advice & information

Support for everyone State of the art IT Safety and security

The University of Dundee offers a UoD IT provides a range of → Discounts on tech and software We have a very safe campus and wide range of services to support technologies to support your (including Apple) and Microsoft the security of our students is of our students. This can include learning, including: Office 2016 free to install on utmost importance to us. There academic, personal or financial → Superfast wifi everywhere 15 of your own devices are safety programmes such as support and guidance. However, across our campuses, including → Cheap and easy printing DUSA’s free night bus which takes if you are not sure where, what a separate network in available in learning and students home wherever they live or who to ask – contact the accommodation that allows teaching spaces, including in the city; the safe taxi scheme Enquiry Centre. The Enquiry students to stream films and free scanning and which allows students to take a Centre is a ‘first stop shop’, here games at high-speed photocopying facilities taxi home without having to pay to help with all queries, support → 2,000+ generally available PCs → Around the clock IT support there and then if they haven’t got and advice. Whether it’s travel (including touchscreens) on with expert advice and help cash; and free bottles of water to advice or information regarding campus. These can be found available 7 days a week by make sure students stay hydrated accommodation, money issues, in library study zones, phone, in person, or online on nights out. study support or wellbeing advice, IT suites, and specialist labs in from 10am to 10pm they can help or put you in touch departments such as media art, → Extra support for students Our campus security centre with the appropriate service. engineering, and computing with a disability, including is manned 24 hours a day by → Office 365 powered email assistive software, equipment, uniformed officers and has In addition to the Enquiry Centre, and calendar, full access to and training to ensure IT is extensive CCTV coverage we have specialised support apps from Teams to OneNote, accessible and easy to use of the campus. services available to our students. Top-class libraries OneDrive cloud storage, These include: and Skype for Business uod.ac.uk/it → Academic Skills The Library and Learning Centre → bookable group study ‘pods’ instant messaging → Careers Service (LLC) is dedicated to supporting with media technology → Chaplaincy your learning. There are libraries on → access to more than one million → Counselling Service several sites: the Main Library, the books and subscriptions to over → Disability Service Duncan of Jordanstone Art Library, 5,000 journals, newspapers → International Advice Service the Robertson Trust Medical and databases → Nursery Library in Ninewells Hospital, → extensive electronic resources → Peer Connections buddying and the Fife Campus Library. including e-books, e-journals, and mentoring service online newspapers, published → Student Funding Library and Learning Centre research materials and image → The Residences Student services include: and sound resources which Support Advisor → face-to-face expert support you can access from anywhere → University Health Service from professional library staff in the world → long opening hours during → full access to wifi, laptop uod.ac.uk/studentservices semester: the Main Library is charging points and laptop open from 7.30am to 2.30am lockers Monday Friday; 9am to 2.30am → desktop power at every desk Saturdays and Sundays and → 345 networked PCs 24 hours a day during exams → self-service machines which → access to all recommended reduces queuing reading books and multiple → learning café copies of many key texts → printing, photocopying and → flexible learning spaces – silent scanning facilities study zones, general study zones ideal for group work, uod.ac.uk/library and study break zones 187 186

Index Courses offered are shown in bold

Computing – Applied 102 English 126 Product Design 84 A See also English language proficiency 46, 59 H M Professions 57 Academic skills 18, 184 Health related, see MA degree 50 → Digital Interaction Design 72 English language support 59 Psychology 164 Access courses 48, 182 → Animation 64 → Anatomical Sciences 144 Management, see Entrepreneurship, Centre of 10, 39 → Biochemistry 147 Accommodation 36, 183 Computing Science 104 → Business Management 92 Entry information 46 → Biological Chemistry and Accountancy 90 Contextual factors 46,48 Map 28, 34 Environmental Design, see Drug Discovery 147 R Counselling service 18, 184 → Biomedical Sciences 148 Marketing, see Adult Nursing 158 → Interior & Environmental Religious activities 182, 184 → Dentistry 154 → Business Economics Advanced entry 46, 50 Creative Writing 126 Design 80 → Forensic Anthropology 150 with Marketing 94 Residences 36, 183 Environmental Science 116 Alternative qualifications 46 → Medicine 156 → International Business Renewables 176, 178 Environmental Sustainability 118 → Microbiology 147 with Marketing 98 Anatomical Sciences 144 Representation 10, 12 D Equality statement 188 → Neuroscience 149 Mathematics including Animation 64 Research 42 Dentistry 154 → Nursing 158 Mathematical Biology 174 Application process 46 Erasmus programme 113 → Oral Health Sciences 160 Design, see European Philosophy 135 → Pharmacology 149 Mechanical Engineering 176 Applied Computing 102 → Digital Interaction Design 72 → Physiological Sciences 149 Medicine 156 Architecture 66 → Graphic Design 76 European Politics 141 S Health Service 18, 184 Mental Health Nursing 158 Art & Design → Interior & Environmental European Studies 128 Scholarships and bursaries 59, 183 (General Foundation) 68 Design 80 Evening classes 58 History 130 Metal Design, see → Jewellery & Metal Design 82 → Jewellery & Metal Design 82 Scottish Historical Studies 130 Art & Philosophy 70 Exchanges 39, 40, 56, 118 → Product Design 84 Microbiology 147 Security on campus 185 Astrophysics 178 → Textile Design 86 I Molecular Biology 147 Selection policy 46 Digital Interaction Design 72 Social media 184 Illustration 78 Disabled students 18, 184 F Intercalated degrees 49, 156 Social Work 112 B Distance learning 58 Kirkcaldy Campus 8 Interior & Environmental Design 80 N Societies 10, 12, 26, 182 Biochemistry 147 Drug Discovery, see Film Studies 126 Neuroscience 149 Spanish 56 Biological Sciences 146 → Biological Chemistry Finance 96 International Advice Service 184 Ninewells Campus 8, 28, 184 Special needs students 18, 184 Biomedical Engineering 168 and Drug Discovery 147 Finance (fees, funding etc.) 183 International Business 98 Non-standard qualifications 46 Sports 14, 16 Biomedical Sciences 148 Dundee University Financial Economics 94 International College Dundee 59 Students’ Association 12, 26, 185 Nursery 184 Student accommodation 36, 183 Building – see Architecture 66 Fine Art 74 International Relations 140 Nursing 158 Student exchange 39, 56 Bursaries 183 Forensic Anthropology 150 International students 18, 59, 182 Student finance 183 Business Economics E Foundation programmes 59 Interviews 46 with Marketing 94 IT facilities 18, 184 Students’ union 12, 26, 185 Economics 94 French 56 Business Finance, see O Study abroad 39, 40, 56, 110 Economic Studies 94 Oil and Gas Law 138 → Accountancy 90 Summer school 182 → Business Economics → Finance 96 Open days 5, 182 with Marketing 94 G J Support 12, 18, 184 Business Management 92 Oral Health Sciences 160 → Economics 94 General Foundation Jewellery & Metal Design 82 → Financial Economics 94 in Art & Design 68 Other qualifications 46 Education 110 C Geography 120 T see also Geopolitics 121 L Teaching support 18, 184 Careers Service 18, 38, 184 → Community Learning Languages 56 P & Development 108 German 56 Textile Design 86 Chaplaincy 184 Part-time study 58 Global study Law 138 Town & Regional Planning 122 Child Nursing 158 Electronic Engineering 172 opportunities 39, 40, 56, 118 Law with Peer Connections 184 Engineering Travelling to Dundee, see City Campus 8, 28 French / German / Spanish 138 Pharmacology 149 → Biomedical 168 Graduate employment 38 → Where we are 34 City of Dundee 20, 22, 24, 26, → Civil 170 Graphic Design 76 Liberal Arts 132 Philosophy 134 Tuition fees 183 28, 30, 32, 34 → Electronic 172 Library 18, 184 Physics 178 Civil Engineering 170 → Mechanical 176 Life Sciences 54 Physiological Sciences 149 Community Learning Lifelong learning 58 Politics 140 & Development 108 U Portfolios 46 UCAS 46, 48 188

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