University of Dundee Undergraduate Prospectus 2020 Discovery Awaits…
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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 DJCAD graduate Dundee has more hours of sunshine than any other Scottish city. dundeecity .gov.uk 3 4 Undergraduate open days 6 Discover your university 8 Discover your campus 10 Clubs and societies 12 Dundee University Students’ Association 14 Sport and exercise 18 Supporting you 20 Discover Dundee 24 Discover the UK’s “coolest little city” (GQ Magazine) 26 Why I love Dundee 28 Map of Dundee 30 Out and about 32 Amazing things to do for free (or cheap!) 34 Where we are 36 Discover your home 38 Discover your future 40 Exchange programmes 42 Research 44 Discover your course 46 This is your application 49 Our degrees 50 Our MA Honours degree 52 Our art and design degrees 54 Our life sciences degrees 56 Studying languages 57 The professions at Dundee 58 Part-time study and international students contents 60 Course guide 180 Advice and information 182 A welcoming community 183 Money matters 184 Our services 186 Index 5 4 Undergraduate open days 2019 and 2020 Monday 26 August 2019 Saturday 21 September 2019 Monday 31 August 2020 Saturday 26 September 2020 Booking is essential uod.ac.uk/opendays-ug [email protected] “ 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. uod.ac.uk/ise 17 16 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.