Scottish University of the Year 2017

University of Dundee

Undergraduate Prospectus 2018 Open days Undergraduate Open Days 2017 & 2018

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Booking is essential visit uod.ac.uk/opendays email [email protected] Contents 6 Studying in Dundee 8 Student experience 10 Let your hair down 12 Community 14 Teaching 16 Research 18 Campus life 20 Accommodation 22 Your future 24 Your opportunities 26 Living in Dundee 28 Dundee city 30 Nightlife 32 Food 33 Sport 34 Out and about 36 City map 38 Course guide 40 Making your application 42 Our degrees 44 Our MA Honours degree 46 Art & design degrees 48 Our life sciences degrees 50 Studying languages 51 The professions at Dundee 52 Part-time study and lifelong learning 53 Programmes for our international students 144 Advice and information 146 A welcoming community 147 Money matters 148 Exchange programmes 149 Our services 150 Where we are 152 Index

4 5 in Dundee Studying 8 Student experience 10 Let your hair down 12 Community 14 Teaching 16 Research 18 Campus life 20 Accommodation 22 Your future 24 Your opportunities

6 7 Student Studying in Dundee Student experience

“The University of Dundee is everything a university should be, and everything I hoped it would be.”

Ron Schoenberg, Graduated from Applied Computing in 2015, now studying for a Masters in Data Engineering experience

So you’re applying to university. Congratulations on But when it comes down to it, it’s Dundee’s unique taking that daunting first step into your future. Now’s atmosphere and character which really makes us the time to think about what’s most important to stand out. you in a uni. How about world-leading teaching, an The campus is a self-contained community, on the unbeatable student experience and fantastic support? doorstep of a fun, affordable and friendly city. Having If these things are a priority for you, take a look at the more university students per head of population than University of Dundee. any other town in the UK means living the student Dundee is an example of the best that Scottish lifestyle is easy. With students and staff from over higher education has to offer. Our students rated us 145 countries, we have an international outlook and number one in Scotland for student experience for student-centred culture. six years running, a fantastic achievement we think The city of Dundee’s population is growing with you’ll agree. We are proud to say our students are the more people than ever choosing to make a life here. happiest you’ll find anywhere. Our strong identity and openness coupled with a There are lots of reasons for Dundee’s success. growing cultural confidence make Dundee a pretty Investment in our top-class libraries, lecture theatres, exciting place to be for the next few years. gym and students’ union has been a high priority, Dundee is open-hearted and knows how to have and of course there’s our fantastic accommodation: a great time. It combines academic strength with an market-leading, comfortable and bang in the middle unbeatable student experience... where else comes of campus. You’ll also find the support and activities close to that? offered to our students are second-to-none.

8 9 Let your Studying in Dundee

There’s no shortage of things to do at Dundee. “Dundee always comes top in student experience Let your hair down Become a member of a society, sports club or get involved in student media or representation. because there are so many opportunities. There The possibilities are endless. are so many things to do here, and that’s one of You won’t be bored if we have anything to do with it. We’ve got over 100 societies and they cover the things I love about Dundee.” an exhaustive list of activities and interests. We have: → political societies like the Feminist Society, Labour Sofia Skevofylaka, Students and Greens Current international business with marketing student → societies raising valuable funds and publicity for charities like Amnesty International and One Water → societies for people interested in certain countries or cultures such as the Hellenic Society, Indian Society and Nordic Society → religious-affiliated societies such as the Christian hair down Union, Catholic Society and Islamic Society → academic groups like the societies for Computing, Philosophy and Psychology. You’ll find the majority of our subjects have a like-minded group of people getting together to talk shop → And, of course, there are societies for general good times such as the Comedy Club, Sci-Fi Society and the BBQ, Baking & Coffee Society (yes!) Why not try something totally different? The LIP Theatre Company and OpSoc will allow you to explore your creative side and get out on the stage. DARE, a student-run charitable society supporting international development, will get you raising money through bungee jumps, sponsored cycle rides and other daring adventures. Remember this is just a tiny example of our 100+ societies so you’re sure to find something that fits with your interests. Or if you’re into something really niche, start your own society – it’s easy! Some of these groups and societies are more than just a way to kill time, they can provide help in today’s competitive job market and allow you to gain real, tangible skills. Getting involved in DUSA Media could lead to trying your hand at writing or broadcasting. It’ll be fun and won’t look too bad on your CV when you’re applying for those coveted media jobs either. There’s always something going on around campus. Centre of Entrepreneurship, our resource for enhancing entrepreneurial and business skills, runs events such as the Enterprise Challenge venture and masterclass, which has featured some outstanding speakers from the worlds of business, psychology, computing, health sciences and the creative arts. We also have a dedicated service that helps you find volunteering opportunities so you can make a difference and give yourself a competitive edge in the job market at the same time. That’s efficiency.

10 11 Community Studying in Dundee Community

Dundee is the happiest student community in Scotland. How have we managed this, you ask? Well it could be something to do with our excellent support services which look after you all the way from freshers’ week to graduation. It’s a fact of life, there are always going to be times when you need a bit of advice or extra help. Because of this, our Enquiry Centre is right in the middle of campus so it’s as simple as possible to get any advice, help or support you may need. Treat them as your go-to people whenever you have a burning question. Dundee has no shortage of professional and helpful support services for all stages of uni life. The Careers Service will enhance your employability and career development both before and after graduation. They have a jobshop which can help you find a part-time job – earn while you learn! Especially for our international students, the International Advice Service will help you These services cover all parts of your day-to-day life settle into Dundee life by organising cultural trips and as a student but of course there is also the important opportunities to meet others. They can also provide matter of studying. We also offer comprehensive valuable advice on issues such as visas. academic support so you can always achieve success. The Counselling Service allows you to talk over Our academic support services are fully integrated any worries with someone in complete confidence. and offer lots of workshops, skills training and even The Student Funding Team can advise you on student one-to-one tuition appointments. funding and all money matters. Disability Services tailor Our students’ union (DUSA) is no slouch in the their support to your specific needs and can provide support stakes either. DUSA has a service called The help and advice from a team of friendly, professional Hive, a hub for enquiries about student representation, staff. The University Health Service can help you with housing, societies, student media, charities and all sorts of general and mental health issues and are fundraising and anything else to do with your student available to give advice on a variety of health topics. experience. Peer Connections is a welcoming, buddying and Go one step further and make a difference by mentoring scheme open to all students and can help getting involved in student politics at DUSA. Student “It feels like a community. I think some of that you settle in and make friends. The Chaplaincy caters experience is at the heart of all decisions made at has to do with the fact that it’s small enough to students of all faiths and none, and hosts a coffee Dundee and we’re proud of the very strong partnership bar and many social activities. The Nursery provides between students and the University. We have student that you will always bump into someone you places for students who need childcare. There is also representation at all levels, including on the University know. The campus extends through the town support exclusively for students in residences courtesy management group, the University governing body, of the Student Support Advisor. and senior appointment committees. You’re the boss with many events being run by students, from at Dundee. vintage club nights at the Reading Rooms nightclub to sports at Riverside.”

Natalie Coupar Graduated in 2010 with MA History and Politics

12 13 Teaching Studying in Dundee

A good university will let you learn from the very best. Our teaching is some of the highest quality you will find, and we’re recognised for it time and time again by all the top university league tables. Sorry for boasting but we’re doing pretty well right now. The Times Higher Education 100 Under Teaching 50 rankings have ranked us in the top 20 universities worldwide under 50 years old. We’ve also been named Scottish University of the Year in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016 and 2017. Two years in a row, how’s that for recognition? Here’s what some of the most respected guides have to say about our subject areas. According to the Guardian University Guide 2017. We are top in Scotland for forensic science. They also rank us in the top 10 in Scotland for social work, dentistry, medicine, textile design, law, art, economics and physics. According to the Complete University Guide 2017 we are top in the UK for forensic science; 3rd in the UK and top in Scotland for anatomy and physiology; top 10 in the UK for civil engineering, dentistry and education; and top 3 in Scotland for creative writing, dentistry, general engineering, marketing, medicine, and town & regional planning. There are lots of reasons why Dundee’s teaching is special. Our students love our small class sizes, smaller classes mean your education is personalised. The learning experience here is not just about sitting in a lecture theatre; we like to put your learning into practice. The DRIVE team are a great example of this, they use their teaching to design, build, market and race a single seat, rear-engined racing car as part of the global iMechE Formula Student programme. Teaching

“The lecturers at the University of Dundee are brilliant. They cannot do enough to help you achieve your goals.”

Arlene Haughey Current adult nursing student

14 15 Studying in Dundee Research

Excellent teaching at any university is built on a foundation Research of outstanding research. Research at Dundee has been ranked among the very best in the UK in the latest Research Excellence Framework. In fact, over 30% of our funding comes from research and this turns 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 and even slower melting ice cream thanks to a new ingredient invented right here in Dundee! We were also proud to be awarded the Times Higher Education 2015 Gold Award for Citations. This is only given to the top 10% of universities ranked in the key areas. Our amazing performance in the STEM subjects - science, technology, engineering and maths – has made us top in Scotland for research in these subjects. All this incredible research feeds directly into your teaching, and you could even get a chance to put some research into practice. Recently a group of pioneering students from Dundee won gold at an elite world science competition, iGEM, for their submission ‘CSI Dundee: The Forensic Toolkit’. The students came together from several areas of the University including life sciences, physics and mathematics and created a set of devices that improves the efficiency of crime scene investigations. Pretty impressive we think you’ll agree.

76% of the University’s research is achieving ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ standards according to the latest Research Excellence Framework.

16 17 Campus life Studying in Dundee Campus life

“Whether I was having drinks at the Union or spending all night at the library, I loved my university experience, I couldn’t recommend it more.”

Kevin Fullerton Graduated in 2013 with MA English and Film Studies

Our city campus is a self-contained student community The campus is buzzing 24/7. The library gives you lovely where everything is close together. Our students long opening hours (open until 2:30am in semester time don’t need to worry about cars or taxis when the and 24 hours a day during exams) and a café to keep accommodation, library, teaching areas, students’ you going through those study sessions. The friendly union and gym are all right beside each other. library staff can also help you find the exact book you The city campus is at the heart of Dundee’s West want. You’ll also be well served by our IT support. End, the cultural hub of the city. Here you’ll find lots of You have access to campus-wide superfast WiFi, quirky bars, contemporary restaurants, cool cafés and easy printing, unlimited cloud storage, free Microsoft independent shops as well as the major cultural centres Office software and support from our professional IT of Dundee Contemporary Arts and the Dundee Rep staff to make sure you’re working smart. There are a lot Theatre. It’s a great place to live and, being a vibrant of advantages to studying in a small city, especially if student-centred community, you’ll find plenty of things you look after your finances. Your money will go a lot to do and people to share good times with. further around here. Dundee is one of the top 10 cities By living on campus you’ll also be right next door to in the UK for affordability according to the NatWest the rest of the city. You’ll be a short walk from our two Student Living Index 2016. big shopping centres and a casual stroll away from both the train and bus stations. Very convenient! Our two other campuses at Ninewells Teaching Hospital and Kirkcaldy are easily accessible on bus and train routes.

18 19 Accommodation Studying in Dundee Accommodation

What’s the accommodation like at Dundee? You ask us that question all the time so we know how important good quality, affordable and comfortable accommodation is to you. You’ll be happy to know that Dundee’s is a cut above. Staying in university accommodation is a big part of your student experience. Our accommodation is a home-from-home right at the heart of the city campus. Living and working on campus enables you to throw yourself right into student life, experience the very best that the campus and city have to offer and meet people who will probably end up being your closest friends for the rest of your life. The accommodation is made up of around 250 self-contained flats. All the bedrooms are single- occupancy and are complete with en-suite high-spec shower room - no shared bathrooms for our students!

Accommodation The WiFi and superfast wired broadband will supercharge your study sessions and let you stay connected with friends. Each flat has a well-equipped kitchen and there’s a laundry on site. Staying in Dundee’s accommodation means there are no hidden costs as all electricity costs, maintenance and personal property insurance are included in the price. The majority of Dundee’s accommodation is on campus, or just across the road, and couldn’t be any closer to classes, the library and the students’ union. Not much of a morning commute!

“Staying in University of Dundee accommodation was a fantastic experience. Great friends, good times and an en-suite bathroom. What else do you need?”

Jordan Sorbie Graduated in 2013 with BSc Mathematics

20 21 Studying in Dundee Your future Your future career is our top priority. As well as giving you a degree from a top-class university we offer a full careers service, volunteering advice, careers fairs and entrepreneurship training so you can pack your CV full of the things employers are looking for and land that perfect job. Your future With a degree from Dundee you’re taking the future into your own hands. Graduates from Dundee are highly sought-after by employers and we consistently have some of the best levels of graduate employment. In fact, 96% of our latest graduates were employed or in further study when surveyed six months after graduation. We are always bringing you innovations in career development. Dundee Plus is a skills development programme that adds value to the activities you engage with outside your degree and helps you develop the key skills employers are looking for. As well as Dundee Plus, the Careers Service offers lots of pioneering modules to enhance employability. The internship module helps you gain valuable work experience; the career planning module allows you to explore career options and develop practical skills in CV writing, presentation technique and interview skills; and there’s also an online career planning module which you can work through at your own pace. Some of our students strike out on their own and become the next generation of entrepreneurs. Centre of Entrepreneurship is run by students, overseen by University staff and supported by our experienced business patrons, and runs free workshops and events to develop your entrepreneurial skills and commercial awareness. A packed programme of careers fairs, talks from industry experts and workshops will have a big impact on your future career. Learning a language and studying abroad are also great ways of boosting your employability in this internationalised job market and you have ample opportunity at Dundee. Combine one or two languages from French, German or Spanish with many of our degrees, or take evening classes in 15 different languages. Depending on your degree you could jet off to all sorts of countries, have a blast and boost your employability all at the same time. With all this on offer, nothing will hold you back.

“96% of our latest graduates were employed or in further study when surveyed six months after graduation.”

Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey July 2016

22 23 Your Studying in Dundee Your opportunities opportunities opportunities

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

Katarzyna Prus Current computing science student

Flexibility is the name of the game at Dundee. We are The best thing about the MA is that you’ll have a wide Like the idea of wandering along Barcelona beach one of the few places to offer the highly-respected choice of subjects to study, and in most cases you after class or watching a college football game in Scottish Master of Arts (MA) degree which allows you don’t need to have studied those topics before – plenty Mississippi? In Levels 2 and 3, there are opportunities to ‘pick and mix’ your modules across a range of of opportunity to discover a passion for a subject that to take part in a European or global exchange either for exciting subject areas. We also let you build useful skills you never knew you had at school. Find out more on a semester or a year. You can choose from universities into your course by offering languages and exciting page 44. in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, study abroad exchanges. If there’s one thing that can set you apart in your Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Not sure exactly what you want to do at uni? future career it’s being able to speak another language. Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Can’t decide between philosophy and politics? Or are Dundee also gives you the chance to study French, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Australia, Canada, you someone who doesn’t want to be boxed in to one German and Spanish as part of many degrees. You’d Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore or the USA, subject? Then the Master of Arts (MA) is for you. One be surprised by the types of jobs that languages give depending on your degree choice. of the major benefits of studying in the Scottish uni you an advantage in: law, diplomacy, business, NGOs, How about doing an evening class to top up your system is the flexibility built into your studies, and the teaching, tourism, publishing, and European and skills? Languages like Arabic, Gaelic, Mandarin Chinese, MA is the perfect example of this. This historic four year international research to name just a few. The topics Latin, Italian, Japanese, Polish and Russian are available Honours degree offers major advantages in terms of that you’ll cover are really varied so you not only greatly in a range of levels to suit your ability, from absolute your future career and also takes into account the fact improve your language skills but you’ll also learn about beginner to experienced linguist. Do them for credit that your interests and passions change over the course another culture, its history and literature. Find out more towards your degree or just for fun, it’s up to you. of an undergraduate degree. on page 50.

24 25 in Dundee Living 28 Dundee city 30 Nightlife 32 Food 33 Sport 34 Out and about 36 City map

26 27 Dundee city Living in Dundee Dundee city

Dundee is an exciting city to be in right now. The £1 It is the most expensive gallery project ever undertaken billion Waterfront project has kicked off some exciting in Scotland and will be the jewel in the crown of a changes and developments around here. We’re whole host of cultural achievements. We were proud investing in our future and proud of it. to be named a finalist for the UK City of Culture 2017 Dundee is in an idyllic location hugging the banks and became the UK’s first UNESCO City of Design in of the River Tay Estuary. Houses climb up the side of December 2014. the Law, the extinct volcano at the heart of the city, Culturally we punch above our weight. The and from the top of this famous hill you’ll see the two University hosts science talks, exhibitions, film and elegant bridges reaching over the Tay and, beyond that, comedy nights, culture and arts festivals and works beautiful countryside as far as the eye can see. in partnership with cultural centres such as Dundee Dundee is Scotland’s fourth largest city and has Contemporary Arts, Dundee Science Centre and local a population of about 150,000. The University itself businesses to make sure everyone’s involved. is found in the buzzing West End of Dundee where Creativity is in our blood. Dundee was the birthplace our students enjoy bars, pubs, restaurants, clubs and of the Scottish video games industry. Lots of big boutique shops. The people of Dundee are famously name games started life here, not least Grand Theft friendly and open. Our relatively small size and close- Auto. Dundee accounts for 10% of the UK’s digital knit community make the city both affordable to live entertainment industry. We’re at the forefront of using in and a safe place to be. gaming for research. Genes in Space, developed in The V&A Museum of Design, Dundee is due to open Dundee, is the world’s first free mobile game that uses in 2018. Designed by the renowned Japanese architect the collective force of players to analyse real genetic Kengo Kuma, it will bring the best in international data and help beat cancer sooner. design and blockbuster exhibitions to Scotland.

“Dundee has beautiful views across the Tay, and from the top of the Law. There’s also loads of great parks and green space across the city, which is excellent as we’re the sunniest place in Scotland!”

Omar Mostafa Current English law student

28 29 Nightlife Living in Dundee Stay up late and go out in Dundee. We have plenty The Underground is a contemporary club with an of pubs and clubs to get the party started, not least eclectic playlist and opens until 3am on a Friday and DUSA, our very own award-winning students’ union. Saturday. The Phoenix, the Speedwell and the George Mono is the nightclub at the heart of DUSA. It has a Orwell are some of the West End’s cosy traditional capacity of well over 1000 and knows how to fill it with pubs with a great selection of drinks and a friendly legendary club nights like the massive Halloween and Scottish welcome. St Patrick’s day parties. It also hosts weekly favourites Venture further into central Dundee, just a few such as Skint, the club night that gives you chart hits minutes away from campus, and you’ll find BrewDog, Nightlife and student anthems every Tuesday night. which serves its famous Scottish craft beers in the The West End of Dundee also offers a fantastic beautiful Chamber Building. The Wine Press is another night out with lots of late night bars and clubs right great addition to the newly-buzzing Waterfront area on the doorstep of the city campus. Duke’s Corner is a and is a must for lovers of the finer things in life. With perennial student favourite and a great place to sample new places opening all the time, you won’t need to go the booming live music scene and The Tinsmith is a far for a great night out. great place to watch sport.

“I love all the live music venues that there are in Dundee. Every single night of the week there will be an open mic night somewhere, and on Thursday, Friday and Saturday you’ll have a different band playing at a different venue around the city. That variety right on your doorstep is amazing.”

Jack Crozier Graduated in 2016 with BSc Forensic Anthropology Nightlife

30 31 Living in Dundee Food Sport Dundee’s food scene is getting better and better. Five Guys and Nando’s will also satisfy your fast food The last few years have seen a wave of new restaurants, cravings. At the fancier end of things, Castlehill is a star cafés and eateries opening and our students have lots in the restaurant scene in Dundee. Boasting a Michelin of choice when it comes to deciding where to grab a Star-winning chef at the helm, it serves contemporary bite to eat. Scottish cuisine. The D’Arcy Thompson is a restaurant DUSA has three eating places right at the heart of right next door to the University and the stylish interior campus: the Liar which offers comfy seats and plasma is inspired by the work of Dundee’s pioneering biology screens. Pavement Cafe serves coffee and lunch with professor D’Arcy Wentworth Thompson. What’s more, gorgeous views towards the River Tay and Food on Four laid-back cafés such as Avery & Co are just a few steps is the perfect place to pick up a quick burger or hot dog. away from the campus. There are more eating places on campus including If it’s international food that floats your boat, we the Top of the Tower Café, the Cantina found in Duncan have restaurants from all over the world. As well as top of Jordanstone College of Art and Design and the Indian, Italian and Chinese food, we have a few more Library Café, offering toasties, sandwiches, wraps, exotic offerings such as two sushi restaurants right salad boxes and hot and cold drinks to keep you going next to campus, entertaining teppanyaki at The Grill, through those study sessions. delicious Mexican street food from Wee Mexico, and You won’t have to go far into town to find good dim sum to die for from the Manchurian. eating. Project Pie, an artisan pizza restaurant which allows you to design your own fresh pizza, chose Dundee as its first European branch; that’s really saying “Sports are good at Dundee. Once you’re a part of the something about our love of pizza! group you never feel left out and everyone welcomes you in. Even if you’re awful, they don’t care!”

Thara Packiahrajah Graduated in 2016 with MA History and Politics

Get active at Dundee, a University with a great sporting Here’s a selection of our 40 plus sports clubs, the pedigree. Our facilities are rated so highly that we choice is yours... Archery, Athletics and Cross Country, were picked as a pre-Olympic training venue for elite Badminton, Basketball, Boat (Rowing), Boxing, Canoe, athletes. But you don’t have to be Mo Farah to use our Cricket, Cycling, Dance, Equestrian, Fencing, Football, facilities, there’s something for all abilities. The Institute Gaelic Football, Golf, Handball, Hockey, Hurling, of Sport and Exercise (ISE) has plenty of high-class Judo, Karate, Lacrosse, Netball, Rucksack (Climbing facilities to keep you on your toes. and Mountaineering), Rugby, Sailing, Shinty, Ski and On campus there is a massive state-of-the-art-gym Snowboard, Skydiving, Squash, Sub Aqua, Sunday with personal training room; two exercise studios for all League Football, Surf, Swimming and Water Polo, your favourite classes; three glass-backed, competition Tae Kwon-Do, Tennis, Trampoline, Triathlon and standard squash courts; a designated strength Mountain Bike, and Volleyball. performance centre; a specialised dance/indoor cycling There is also a partnership between ISE and the studio; a 25m swimming pool with sauna; four floodlit, Sports Union called Dundee University Sport which all-weather tennis courts; and two large indoor sports makes it easy for you to participate in sport at any halls, where you can take part in any sport you can think level. You can choose to take part in sport with no of. Our Riverside sports grounds are a short walk from commitments or training, or for the really sporty campus and offer floodlit artificial football and hockey you can choose to compete on the local, regional pitches alongside seven grass and 2 rugby pitches. and national stage. Dundee University Sports Union has over 40 clubs and works to ensure all your sporting wants and needs are met. If there isn’t already a club for your sport, speak to them and they’ll help you set one up. Whether you’re a sporting fanatic or you just want to get fit and make friends, the Sports Union has a place for you.

33 Out and about Studying in Dundee Out and about

Dundee has plenty of shops to keep you stocked up on the essentials (and not-so-essentials) in life. The Overgate and Wellgate are our two big shopping centres with many big-name shops such as Debenhams, French Connection, H&M, Next, Boots and Primark. We aren’t short of small, quirky independent retailers either. Groucho’s Record Store is a Dundee institution, buy your music, vinyl and event tickets here. Heartspace Wholefoods, linked with Heart Space Yoga, sells delicious ethically-sourced food and juice and caters for all diets. We also have independent fashion shops such as Missy Lala’s Boutique, Rosy Tuesday Boutique and Isolated Heroes, who have dressed Paloma Faith, Miley Cyrus and Lily Allen. Dundee Contemporary Arts is right in the centre of “The city is a great size, you don’t need to get the cultural quarter. It has a cinema, a café/restaurant/bar, a shop, exhibition space and the University’s own Visual public transport to go anywhere unlike most Research Centre. other cities. You can walk or cycle anywhere, We are on the doorstep of some of the most beautiful countryside in the world. The area around Dundee takes and it’s close enough to nature that you can in coast, glen, hill and farmland. The beautiful Tentsmuir get out if you want to. There’s a great city life National Nature Reserve is just over the Tay and has a beautiful forest and beach. Look for seal pups hauled out with pubs and clubs and everything.” on the sand, red squirrels in the trees and majestic sea eagles in the skies. Larissa Kennel Why not join some of our outdoorsy clubs and Graduated in 2016 with BSc Anatomical Sciences societies such as the sailing, canoeing, cycling, rucksack or skiing clubs? Get fit, make friends and take in the beautiful Scottish countryside all at the same time.

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Malmaison Slessor South Tay Street 2. Dundee Rep 6. The McManus Nethergate SOUTH MARKETGAITGardens Hawkhill Old Hawkhill Park Place The Rep is home to Scotland’s only full-time One of the most memorable buildings in Dundee02 Rep 08 company of actors who produce their the city, The McManus is a must-see. An Small’s Wynd 05 UNIVERSITY 04 City map own shows. The theatre also plays host to art gallery and a museum rolled into one, Bonar DCA e V&A Museum Hall iv visiting companies from across the UK and it features art from some of the country’s OF DUNDEE r of Design, Dundee Nethergate Airlie Place D Opening 2018 Train Station e 01 covers everything from drama and musicals finest painters and hundreds of artefacts CITY 03 id rs Springfield e to jazz and opera. tracing the history of the city of Dundee. Dundee iv CAMPUS Science R 5 Centre 5 Queen’s 8 RRS Discovery Hotel A Seabraes Premier Inn Perth Road Flats Greenmarket Dundee Centre 3. Dundee Science Centre 7. Bus Station Tesco Extra Magdalen Green Like a lot of the University’s scientific Our bus station is twenty minutes from research, the Science Centre focuses campus, providing low cost travel for T o Per th, Edinb A90 Pedestrianised Dundee Airport urgh & Glasgow heavily on the life sciences, with other students. You can visit the spectacular exhibits on the senses, robotics and science Scottish Highlands, rustic English towns, learning. It’s great fun, and has been used or even take a trip to cities across Europe. by some of our societies to host events.

8. Train Station 4. DCA Dundee’s train station is a short five minute How many cities can say they have a world- walk from campus. Connecting the city class cinema, art gallery and print studio all to the East Coast Mainline, there are rolled into one? With interesting exhibitions trains throughout the day to cities around and the latest cinema releases alongside Scotland as well as London, Newcastle older classics, check out the DCA as soon and York. as you can.

36 37 guide Course 40 Making your application 42 Our degrees 44 Our MA Honours degree 46 Art & design degrees 48 Our life sciences degrees 50 Studying languages 51 The professions at Dundee 52 Part-time study and lifelong learning 53 Programmes for our international students 54 Accountancy 56 Anatomical Sciences 58 Applied Computing 60 Architecture 62 Art and Design (General Foundation & Specialisms) 64 Animation 65 Art & Philosophy 66 Fine Art 67 Graphic Design 68 Illustration 69 Jewellery & Metal Design 70 Textile Design 72 Biological Sciences 74 Biomedical Sciences 76 Business Management 78 Civil Engineering 80 Community Learning & Development 82 Computing Science 84 Dentistry 86 Digital Interaction Design 88 Economic Studies 90 Education 92 Electronic Engineering 94 English/Creative Writing/Film Studies 96 Environmental Science 98 Environmental Sustainability 100 European Studies 102 Finance 104 Forensic Anthropology 106 Geography 108 History/Scottish Historical Studies 110 Interior & Environmental Design 112 International Business 114 Law 116 Liberal Arts 118 Mathematics/Mathematical Biology 120 Mechanical Engineering 122 Medical Sciences 124 Medicine 126 Nursing 128 Oral Health Sciences 130 Philosophy 132 Physics/Astrophysics 134 Politics/International Relations 136 Product Design 138 Psychology 140 Social Work 142 Town & Regional Planning

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Making your application Making your application

For all full-time higher education courses Examination Board Qualification Abbreviation Pass Grades at universities and colleges in the UK, How your application is dealt with students must apply online via UCAS. The UCAS website (www.ucas.com) lists Scottish Qualifications Higher H A-C Once we receive your application from → attends a low progression school where a The courses which require a selection test all the key dates and deadlines you need Authority (SQA) Advanced Higher AH A-C UCAS it will be assessed by two members of relatively small number of students go on at Dundee are: to know about. National 5 Nat5 A-C staff. To ensure our selection is transparent, to higher education, → Community Learning & Development Intermediate 2 Int2 A-C consistent and fair you may not receive a → resides in an area which has been → Social Work Standard Grade SG 1-3 decision from us until 31st March. This is to identified by the Scottish Index of The courses which require a portfolio and Qualifications required for entry ensure we consider all applications received Multiple Deprivation, interview at Dundee are: by the UCAS deadline equally. → has spent significant time in registered → Animation On each course page, Level 1 entry General Certificate A-Level A-L A*-E We carefully consider all aspects of your care, or as a registered carer of a family → Architecture - portfolio only requirements are given for the standard of Education (GCE) AS Level AS A-E application including your qualifications, member, → Art & Design qualifications held by the majority of GCSE GCSE A*-C / 9-4 personal statement and academic → is a registered refugee or asylum seeker, (General Foundation - portfolio only) applicants (see table on the right). Where reference before making a decision about → has actively sought to enhance their → Art & philosophy relevant, Level 2 entry requirements are also whether to offer you a place or invite you for academic profile by participating in a → Digital Interaction Design International Higher Level HL 4-7 given under the heading ‘Advanced Entry interview. We inform UCAS of our decision recognised access programme such as → Fine Art Baccalaureate (IB) Standard Level SL 4-7 (to Level 2)’. For most courses, applicants and UCAS passes this information onto you, Reach, ACES or SHEP or participation in a → Graphic Design with A-Levels should consider applying for the applicant, via UCAS Track. recognised summer school or similar. → Illustration Advanced Entry (to Level 2) as this offers All applications received by the Furthermore, the University will give → Interior & Environmental Design the best transition from A-Level courses. appropriate deadlines (October 15th for particular consideration to applicants who → Jewellery & Metal Design For most subjects the prospectus Abbreviations used in the English language pass Medicine and Dentistry, January 15th for have experienced serious disruption to → Product Design states the ‘minimum’ and ‘typical’ entry course pages all other applications) will be given equal education or disadvantage, such as illness → Textile Design requirements. Applications received by the For entry to all courses a minimum standard treatment. Any applications received after or personal adversity. In general, interviews and tests take UCAS deadline and which already meet The table above shows the abbreviated of English language is required. This should these dates will be treated as ‘late’ and place between December and April. If there or are predicted to meet the minimum titles of entry qualifications which are used be at least National 5 Grade C or GCSE may not be considered. To read the full are dates when you are unavailable for entry requirements will be given equal in this prospectus and the grades which we Grade C or IB SL at 4. For entrants whose University Admissions Policy, please visit Interviews, portfolios and interview (e.g. due to examinations) you can consideration by the admissions selectors, accept as passes. first language is not English, an IELTS score uod.ac.uk/admissionspolicy. selection tests mark these in the appropriate space on your and having a strong personal statement Please note, when ‘Higher’ is used of at least 6.0 (or equivalent) is essential. UCAS application. and academic reference will increase without abbreviation it covers SQA and IB For some courses there may be For some courses you may need to take If you are applying to a course that your chances of being made an offer of a qualifications at this level. good reason for stipulating an English Contextual factors part in an additional selection round requires an interview, portfolio or selection place. In addition, we also take contextual qualification above the minimum. Please (e.g. interview, selection test or portfolio test we will provide guidance of what is factors into consideration when making visit the programme webpage for details. The University recognises that applicants submission) to help us determine your expected of you once we have made our admissions decisions. However, please note Other qualifications come from a variety of different suitability. A summary is given below, and initial assessment after the UCAS deadline. that the University offers a wide range of backgrounds and have not all had the more information is available on each For more information, please visit degree programmes with some having a A variety of other qualifications are also Essential subjects same opportunities to realise their programme webpage. The courses which uod.ac.uk/ug-howtoapply higher level of competition for places than accepted for entry and details of these can academic potential. The selection process require an interview at Dundee are: others. For many programmes the level be found on the course webpages. Please check the course entry requirements will therefore take account of a range of → Dentistry of demand may be such that offers made For international or EU applicants, for any essential subjects including the level additional (also called contextual) factors → Education (MA and PGDE) will be around the ‘typical’ rather than the please visit uod.ac.uk/yourcountry for of pass specified. Please see our website for and offer additional pre-entry support → Medicine ‘minimum’ level. details of the equivalent qualifications details of which subjects are accepted as ‘a to help applicants prepare for entry. The → Nursing accepted from each country. Science’ if not specified on the appropriate University will consider circumstances → Oral Health Sciences page. Remember to check both subjects for where an applicant: Joint Honours entry requirements.

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Our degrees

We pride ourselves on offering a wide range of degree subjects at Dundee. In fact, you can choose from more than 220 undergraduate degree programmes.

Four year Honours Three year Honours Five year degrees “After I graduated my degree helped me to

As with most Scottish universities, However, if you don’t want to study for four For some degrees, you will need to study for secure artists’ representation. This made it much the majority of our Honours degrees years, most degree structures are flexible a little longer. Our MBChB Medicine, BDS easier for me to sell my artwork worldwide.” traditionally take four years study to enough to allow suitably qualified students Dentistry and MArch Architecture degrees complete. This is different from those to start at Level 2 (2nd year). This is known all take five years. And if you choose to take Lisa Scrimgeour universities in the rest of the UK, and as ‘advanced entry’. Each course page an extra year in the middle of your Medicine Graduated in 2012 with BA Fine Art we are proud that the Scottish four year lists the ‘Advanced entry (to Level 2)’ entry or Dentistry degree to also study for one of undergraduate degree model has been requirements if this option is available. our BMSc Intercalated Degrees, then you replicated in the USA and more recently And that’s not all. In line with English, will graduate after six years, but with two in Hong Kong. Welsh and Northern Irish universities, degrees to your name! This additional year is designed to Dundee also offers a few discrete three year In some of our science and engineering give you a broader education in the early Honours degrees, including: subjects we also offer a five year ‘integrated years with a greater degree of flexibility, → LLB (Hons) English/NI Law masters’, usually an MEng, MSci or MMath. and in many cases, the opportunity to try → LLB (Hons) Law (English/NI) with Oil and For some of these subjects, such as in out new subjects. In the final two years Gas Law engineering, physics or mathematics, you you will narrow your choice of subject and → BSc (Hons) Applied Computing: Human can apply directly to the MSci, MMath or specialise in the key areas of interest to you. Computer Interaction MEng degree through UCAS. For degrees → BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences in life sciences, you will have the option to transfer onto the MSci programme if you perform well enough in your first three years. The integrated Masters degrees allow you to carry out much deeper study in your final year, and they usually introduce an element of research. However, these are still undergraduate degrees and are not the equivalent to a postgraduate Masters.

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Our MA Honours degree Our MA Honours degree

“The flexibility of the MA is great, as is the range of topics on offer. The four Level 1 Entry Level 1 With Highers, A-Levels, year degree allows you to go down different pathways, see how different Normally six modules from two to four subject areas. For MA (Hons) IB Diploma, HNC etc subjects are taught and get your brain used to thinking in different ways.” Liberal Arts, six modules from up to six different subject areas. Subjects include: Applied languages (French, German, Spanish), Gillian Howieson economic studies, English, environmental science, environmental Graduated in 2016 with MA Psychology sustainability, film studies, geography, history, information technology, mathematics, philosophy, planning, politics, psychology or a subject from outside the MA, e.g. biology. Our undergraduate MA degree follows the You can choose to study for a single MA traditional Scottish degree structure, and Honours degree in just one subject, a joint Key features of the Dundee MA you will study more than one subject in both MA Honours degree in two subjects, or the degree Advanced Entry Level 2 of your first two years (Levels 1 and 2), even new MA (Hons) Liberal Arts, which allows (to Level 2) if you are applying for a single Honours you to study several different subjects → Highly flexible Normally six modules from two to four subject areas. degree, e.g. MA (Hons) English. alongside your main interest (or ‘major’), or → Challenges you to find creative solutions with Advanced Highers, For MA (Hons) Liberal Arts, six modules from up to six different The four year MA (Honours) degree to pursue a broad-based curriculum without to problems through active learning A-Levels, IB Diploma, subject areas. At least four modules should be at Level 2. offers a range of subjects in the Humanities, the requirement to specialise. → Helps you develop critical-thinking and HND etc Subjects include: Applied languages (French, German, Spanish), Liberal Arts, and Social Sciences which Whichever degree pathway you choose, analytical skills career planning, creative writing, economic studies, English, may be studied for a single, joint or general the interdisciplinary approach of the MA → Equips you with essential employability environmental science, environmental sustainability, European Honours degree. It has been designed to programme lets you develop a broad skills for a fast-changing globalised world studies, film studies, geography, history, mathematics, philosophy, maximise flexibility in course choices, both range of skills and knowledge from various As well as the main degree subjects planning, politics or psychology. for the specialist and the generalist. Well- academic areas, which enables you to see shown here, it is possible to include a range qualified applicants may gain advanced connections between disciplines and to of other courses throughout your three or entry to Level 2 of the degree programme synthesise diverse ideas and approaches, four years of study. European languages Level 3 Graduate with and achieve an Honours degree in just a skill highly valued by employers. Many (French, German or Spanish) can be taken MA Arts and Social three years. degree programmes also offer study abroad throughout all years of your degree. Normally four modules from one (single Honours) or two (joint Sciences (without The range of subjects illustrated here opportunities and internship options, which Courses offered by other academic Honours) subject areas. For MA (Hons) Liberal Arts, four modules shows the breadth of choice available provide valuable experience beyond your Schools may also be taken as part of an from up to four different subject areas.* Honours) throughout the degree at each level. chosen degree programme. MA degree. In addition to the subject- based courses, skills-based courses in Career Planning, as well as Internships, are Level 4 Graduate with available to help you prepare for the future. named MA Normally four modules from one (single Honours) or two (joint (Honours) degree Honours) subject areas chosen in Level 3. For MA (Hons) Liberal Arts, four modules from up to four different subject areas.*

Level 3 and Level 4 subjects include:

Applied languages (French, German, Spanish), 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, geography, geopolitics, history, international business, international relations, mathematics, philosophy, planning, politics, psychology or Scottish historical studies. * For MA (Hons) Liberal Arts, across Level 3 and Level 4 combined, you will take modules from at least three different subject areas, and normally you will take no more than 4 modules in a single subject area.

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Our art & design degrees Our art & design degreesOur art

The art and design degree programmes offered by Duncan of Jordanstone College BA/BDes Art & Design (General Direct entry to a named specialist Apply for Level 1 of Art & Design cover a range of different Foundation) degree Level 1 Entry artistic disciplines and encourage creative BA/BDes Art & Design (General Foundation) (WW12) The General work across multiple media and genres. If you apply to enter our art and design If you meet the entry requirements (see with Highers, A-Levels, Foundation lasts for one year and the majority of students will We’re a world-renowned art school and programme at Level 1, you will spend your page 62) you can apply to enter directly IB Diploma, HNC etc then continue onto the specialism of their choice for the following have helped to develop some of the finest first year on our General Foundation course into Level 2 of one of our art and design three years. artists, designers and illustrators across (see page 62). This means that you’ll get the specialisms, which would allow you to the globe. chance to try your hand at all the different complete an Honours degree in three The degree and level of entry you apply disciplines you can choose to specialise years instead of four. Our specialist named Apply for Level 2 for through UCAS will depend on the in from Level 2. Quite often students start degrees are: Advanced Entry qualifications you hold or are working the General Foundation course with one → BDes Animation (page 64) to Level 2 Seven named specialist degrees available: towards. You can see full details of our entry particular specialism in mind, and then after → BA Art & Philosophy (page 65) BDes Animation (W280) requirements on page 62. The diagram to experiencing other areas, they switch onto → BA Fine Art (page 66) With Recognised BA Art & Philosophy (WV15) the right shows the options available. another specialism. → BDes Graphic Design (page 67) Foundation Course, HND, BA Fine Art (W100) As a general guide, if you have school Towards the end of Level 1 you will be → BDes Illustration (page 68) A-Levels, IB Diploma etc BDes Graphic Design (W210) qualifications (such as Highers, A-Levels, asked to submit a portfolio of a work, with → BDes Jewellery & Metal Design (page 69) BDes Illustration (W220) IB Diploma) or an HNC, then you should the majority of students then moving into → BDes Textile Design (page 70) BDes Jewellery & Metal Design (W720) apply for the BA/BDes Art & Design (General their chosen specialist field. At all levels we encourage cross- BDes Textile Design (W231) Foundation) course. If you have college collaboration between our students as we qualifications (such as HND, Foundation believe that this will allow you to reach new Course, BTEC Extended Diploma) or artistic heights. If you think that your work Level 3 Graduate with Advanced Highers, A-Levels or IB Diploma could benefit from a discussion with Named BA or BDes at a suitable grade you should consider a historian, a biologist or even a political Continue to work in the specialist areas of your choice. (Ordinary) Degree applying directly to the named specialist scientist, then we will do what we can to degree. facilitate this. (Without Honours) The diagram opposite shows how you could progress through our art and design Level 4 Graduate with programmes. Named BA or BDes In addition to the degrees above, Continue to work in the specialist areas of your choice. The end of (Honours) Degree Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & your final year culminates in your Degree Show exhibition. Design also offers three other degrees: → BSc Digital Interaction Design (page 86) → BSc Interior & Environmental Design (page 110) → BSc Product Design (page 136) These are four year Honours degrees which share modules in Level 1, and you then focus on the degree you have applied for from Level 2 onwards.

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Our life sciences degrees Our life sciences degrees

Life sciences at Dundee consistently achieves high ratings – biological sciences Programme content Apply for Level 1 was rated highest in the UK in the most Level 1 Entry recent Research Excellence Framework All life sciences degree programmes share All life sciences degrees (plus anatomical sciences and forensic (published July 2016) and we are ranked common core modules in the early years With Highers, A-Levels, anthropology) share a common curriculum in Level 1. All students in the world’s top 100 for Life Sciences that provide a general introduction to IB Diploma, HNC etc study four core modules in each semester plus one optional according to the QS World University the life sciences through an integrated module each semester. Core modules cover biology, chemistry Rankings 2015/16. programme of lectures, tutorials, practical and molecular biology as a foundation for future studies. Teaching We are proud to offer undergraduate work and field excursions. emphasises core practical skills and competencies, including labs, degrees in life sciences that are directly From Level 3 onwards the curriculum fieldwork, problem solving, making presentations, researching informed by the excellence of our is based around two themes – biological scientific publications and developing analytical skills. internationally-recognised research. sciences and biomedical sciences – with a Research staff bring their subjects to life number of degree programmes available by describing the latest discoveries and within these themes. Apply for Level 2 introducing students to the excitement The diagram opposite shows how you Advanced Entry of modern research in well-equipped will progress through our life sciences to Level 2 All life sciences degrees (plus anatomical sciences and forensic laboratories. programmes: anthropology) also share a common curriculum in Level 2. In With Advanced Highers, semester 1 all students study four core modules plus one optional A-Levels, IB Diploma, module. In semester 2 all students study three core modules. Core HND etc theory modules build on the basics of knowledge from Level 1 or previous qualifications if you enter directly into Level 2. Core practical modules enhance your practical competencies and understanding of experimental design and procedures. At the end of Level 2 you can choose to study in any area of life sciences, irrespective of the programme you initially applied for.

Level 3 Graduate with BSc Degree (without Choose to specialise in the subjects that excite you in one of our Honours) in Biological two themes: Biological Sciences (see page 72) or Biomedical Sciences (see page 74). Sciences or Biomedical Sciences

Level 4 Graduate with BSc (Hons) in Level 4 continues the specialisation of Level 3, focusing strongly Named Subject “The School of Life Sciences offers unique on your degree choice (see pages 72 and 74 for more details). The title of your degree opportunities for young scientists to will reflect your specialist develop their careers through intense subject(s) and project and stimulating training.”

Simon Bajew Level 5 Graduate with MSci Current molecular genetics student in Named Subject The MSci (Integrated Masters) is a new route which will provide The title of your degree an opportunity for extensive development of your research and will reflect your specialist analytical skills in the subject area you feel most passionate about subject(s) and project (see pages 72 and 74 for more details).

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Studying languages The professions at Dundee

Why study languages at Dundee? French, German or Spanish as part Languages for All “Dundee students can be sure that they will graduate fully prepared of your degree One of the best ways to make yourself even At Dundee we want all our students to be and confident of their success in their future profession.” more employable when you graduate from Languages can be studied for credits able to study languages. Our Languages for university is to study a language as part of at Levels 1 and 2 in all our MA and LLB All programme allows you to do just that. Lauren Dunlop or alongside your degree. Here at Dundee degrees, as well as in a number of our BSc This can either be used to obtain 20 Graduated in 2016 with MBChB Medicine there are a number of ways you can do programmes in psychology, international credits towards certain degrees at Levels 1 this depending on what subjects you are business and BAcc Accountancy. This can and 2, or can be an optional extra (please be studying. Our languages team has some of be done at either beginner or advanced aware that there is a cost to take part in this Since its establishment as an independent Due to the nature of the qualifications, and If you choose to study law you won’t just the most dedicated academics on campus, level. programme if it is not credit-bearing). institution in 1967, the University of the fact that all our relevant degrees in the be surrounded by future lawyers, you’ll and they would love to teach you. You can formally integrate a language Languages currently on offer as part Dundee has had a strong emphasis on professions are accredited by their relevant interact with politics and history students, Dundee graduates who have studied a with your degree by continuing in Level 3 of the programme include the main three graduating students into the professions. professional body, they may not have quite life scientists and mathematicians. If you’re language have gone on to work all over the and 4 as part of your MA or LLB degree (e.g. subjects of French, German and Spanish, In fact, we graduate more students into as many module choices as other degrees. a medic or a dentist you could be part of world in a whole range of areas. Many go MA Politics with French). BSc Psychology as well as the likes of Arabic, Mandarin the professions than any other Scottish However, we work to make sure you have a society with a languages student and on to teach English as a second language, or International Business can also provide Chinese, Gaelic, Italian, Japanese, Latin university. as many options as possible within your play on a sports team with a physicist. As a whilst others choose to work in publishing, you with this option. You can also study and Russian. When we talk about the professions, discipline, meaning that although you may student of architecture you could sit next law, tourism, business or commerce. a language at Levels 3 and 4 of the BAcc we mean the degrees that exist to provide be restricted to one subject, within that area to a trainee teacher in a guest lecture and Accountancy but it will not be included in you with the specific training needed for you can specialise in the area that interests go on a night out with a cancer researcher your formal degree title. particular areas of employment. you most. afterwards. You can also study one MA degree At Dundee this includes: If you are considering a career in one It’s this range of subjects taught on subject with two languages as part of the → accountancy of the professions then the University of campus and the wealth of extracurricular European languages programme (e.g. → architecture Dundee is for you. Not just because of the activities available that will make you MA History and European Languages). → dentistry great facilities, teaching and resources incredibly employable in your chosen Alternatively you can combine two → education which you will find on your course, but profession. In this day and age employers languages and European studies as part → engineering because of the overall experience you will aren’t just looking for graduates with the of the MA European Studies and European → law receive when studying here. right degrees, particularly in the highly Languages and Culture degree. → medicine Thanks to the wide range of professions competitive professions. They need In Levels 2 and 3, there are → nursing that we teach, as well as the non- graduates with professionally accredited opportunities for you to take part in → social work professional degree programmes, you won’t degrees that have the extra experience Erasmus exchanges for one or two Many of these degrees, and others in just be exposed to colleagues within your needed to excel in their field, and as a semesters all across Europe. See page 148 the fields of computing, environmental discipline. Dundee has a brilliant student graduate of the University of Dundee, for a list of all exchanges currently on offer. sustainability, finance, psychology, physics experience thanks to the variety of students that’s exactly what you’ll have the and more, are accredited by the relevant on campus, and our students in the opportunity to be. professional body. This means that when professions gain an awful lot from this. you graduate, the profession to which you are entering knows you have been trained to the standards required. See the “I am really glad that I took a language, as it has relevant course pages for information on given me such a head start in the job market.” the professional accreditation for each of our courses. Matthew Piller Graduated in 2010 with MA Geography with German

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Part-time study and Programmes for our lifelong learning international students

Many people wish to study at degree level but are unable to fit full-time study around Certificate/Diploma in Distance learning “Ranked 1st in Scotland, 3rd in the UK and 14th globally for Overall family, work and other commitments. The Management University of Dundee offers a number of The University of Dundee has been at the Average Satisfaction.” certificates, diplomas and degrees which The Cert/Dip Management is a part-time forefront of distance learning education can be studied on a part-time basis, some evening course which aims to enable for some 30 years. This is an educational International Student Barometer 2016 in person on campus, and others by managers, supervisors, administrators approach to learning that enables us to distance learning. and professionals to critically engage with offer a wide range of flexible learning A summary of some of the programmes management theory and practice and apply opportunities to students in the UK and available is given below. For details on how these to their own working practices. You abroad at undergraduate and postgraduate International College Dundee Pre-sessional English programmes Bringing the world to Dundee – to apply to any of these programmes please can choose from 14 modules, the choice levels. Many of these are related to our international scholarships visit the websites which also include more of which rotate each year. Each module is continuing professional development (CPD), If you are an international applicant whose We also offer a range of Pre-Sessional details on entry requirements, costs and delivered over a 12 week block with classes but some are undertaken for personal first language is not English, and you have programmes which prepare you for Having an international student body programme content. held one evening a week from 6pm to interest or pleasure. Find out more at just missed our English language entry university study and provide extra English is important to us, and improves the 8.30pm. Find out more at uod.ac.uk/distance. requirements and/or have lower subject language tuition if you do not meet our university experience for all our students. uod.ac.uk/cert-dip-management. grades than required, then the Foundation minimum English language requirements. We want to continue to attract outstanding Part-time MA degree Programme is for you. Successful completion of these students to Dundee from across the world, International College Dundee (ICD) programmes guarantees progression to and offer a range of new international The part-time MA degree offers real Courses for adults is an Embedded College in the heart of various degrees at the University of Dundee scholarships. Find out more at opportunities to study at degree level the University of Dundee campus. ICD as long as you hold a relevant offer. These uod.ac.uk/int-scholarships. regardless of background, age or We also offer over 100 short daytime and offers you, as an international student, are designed for international students experience. This is a flexible part-time evening classes, lecture series and one-day the opportunity to study the first stage who meet our academic criteria but require degree programme which is taught on workshops, drawing on areas of expertise of an integrated four-year degree at additional English language training. a modular basis within a two-semester within the University to include subject undergraduate level. At ICD you study Find out more at uod.ac.uk/pre-sessional. academic year. By accumulating the areas such as fine art and design, film subject-specific modules as well as English appropriate number of credits at the and media, literature and creative writing, language skills to help you succeed in your relevant level of study you can achieve the history, science and social studies. The studies and gain your degree from the award of Certificate, Diploma or Degree. majority of our courses do not require any University of Dundee. Find out more at The part-time MA can be studied during the entry qualifications and are generally open dundee.ac.uk/icd day or in the evening. Find out more at to anyone over the age of 16. Concession uod.ac.uk/ma-part-time. fees may be available. Find out more at uod.ac.uk/coursesforadults.

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54 55 Anatomical Sciences uod.ac.uk/anatomy A Anatomical Sciences Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate Programme content ENTRY REQUIREMENTS SQA Higher: BBBB(min) - AABB(typ) Our Anatomical Sciences degree is taught The Anatomical Sciences degree will allow Thanks to the University of Dundee’s unique Level 1 GCE A-Level: BCC(min) - BBB(typ) by world-leading staff from the award- you to develop a sound microscopic and facilities, we are at the forefront of the field Level 1 covers all aspects of the BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended winning Centre for Anatomy and Human macroscopic knowledge of the human in the UK and internationally. As a result of fundamentals of biology and chemistry Diploma with DDM Identification, also known as CAHID. body from the early stages of development this, our graduates from the BSc Anatomical plus transferable skills such as group IB Diploma: 30 points with 5,5,5 at HL Dundee is the only university in the to the final adult form. The degree places Sciences are incredibly employable. The work and IT. This is completed alongside Essential subjects: Biology (Higher, A-L, HL) tom UK to offer full body Thiel embalmed an emphasis on hands-on practical human experiences you will have on the course Ana y a other biological and biomedical sciences plus mathematics and chemistry (Int 2/ Nat or nd cadaveric dissection to undergraduate and anatomy. will open up many options for you in f P students. 5 at C, GCSE at C/4, IB SL at 4). • h y

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56 57 Applied Computing uod.ac.uk/appcomp A Applied Computing Why Dundee? Programme content ENTRY REQUIREMENTS SUITABLE SCIENCE SUBJECTS INCLUDE BSc Applied Computing Maths, information technology, computing We strongly believe two things: software BSc APPLIED COMPUTING (4 Year Honours) science, biology, human biology, chemistry, should satisfy the needs of the people who PROGRAMME CONTENT SQA Higher: BBBC(min) - ABBB(typ) physics or psychology. will be using it, and the process of software Level 1 GCE A-Level: CCC(min) - BBB(typ) development is rewarding and fun. We Level 1 sets you up with the foundations of BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended focus on software engineering and user- your degree programme. Topics covered Diploma with DDM DEGREE PROGRAMMES centred design rather than mathematics. may include basic software development IB Diploma: 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at HL (ALL HONS UNLESS STATED) This makes our applied computing degrees with Java programming, data structures Essential subjects: Two sciences BSc Applied Computing: G410 rather special. As a result, our students are and algorithms, web authoring and (Higher, A-L, HL) (computing science is BSc Applied Computing: successful, employable and proud of what development, and physical computing – recommended) Human Computer Interaction: I140 they do. creating useful widgets based around small This degree is for people who are programmable devices. You’ll also study Widening Access Programme creative, problem-solvers, good team players argumentation and data visualisation. ADVANCED ENTRY (TO LEVEL 2) (with local FE colleges) and who enjoy a challenge. It is about the SQA Advanced Higher: BB+BB (H) BSc Applied Computing (Games): 3501 satisfaction of software development, not Level 2 in different subjects See programme webpage for details of about office applications. Level 2 builds on the foundations of Level GCE A-Level: ABB entry requirements. 1, expanding your advanced study of the BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended core modules. You will gain further software Diploma with DDD development skills in data structures and IB Diploma: 34 points with 6, 6, 5 at HL SEE ALSO RELATED DEGREES IN: Q urse uality Computing Science (page 82) o y object-oriented design of software. Also Essential subjects: Two sciences (AH, A-L, C Sa t Digital Interaction Design (page 86) • is covered are computer systems (including HL) (computing science is recommended)

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58 59 Architecture uod.ac.uk/architecture A Architecture Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate Programme content “Dundee provides superb ENTRY REQUIREMENTS SQA Higher: BBBB(min) - AABB(typ) We aim to help our students become Structuring teaching and learning around Graduates and students of Dundee have an Level 1 – RIBA Part 1 facilities, guidance and GCE A-Level: BCC(min) - BBB(typ) principled and skilled individuals within our excellent design studio facilities excellent reputation within the profession Our introduction to the fundamentals of ample studio space with BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended an increasingly complex and diverse prepares you for your role as a creative for being valuable and respected members architecture promotes development of a Diploma with DDM profession. We centralise teaching around a professional, encouraging hands-on of top practices in the UK and throughout solid set of skills to support you throughout a very healthy studio IB Diploma: 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at HL strong, vibrant studio culture where design exploration of architectural ideas in a the world. Many of our graduates choose your studies and architectural career. environment which Essential subjects: English or literary tutorials, peer learning and the critical variety of scales and media. Teaching is to qualify as architects which requires Engagement with a series of design subject (Higher/GCSE, HL at 5). review remain the cornerstones in our predominantly carried out in small group a minimum period of study of five years projects and exercises, from one day to encourages students dedicated studio and review spaces. and individual tutorials in studio, supported here at Dundee, and also a minimum of 24 several weeks in length, introduces a to work with their peers Central to our teaching is a continuing by formal lectures and group seminars. months practical training in practice, most range of working methods to help you SELECTION NOTES concern for making buildings, spaces and You will be encouraged to think laterally commonly in an architect’s practice. More analyse, experiment, propose, test and while tapping into each All applicants are required to submit a places that are critically robust in terms of to develop solutions to design problems, information about programme progression communicate ideas. other’s creative minds.” digital folio. Please visit the programme their cultural context, intellectual aspiration preparing you for a variety of opportunities can be found on our website. webpage for more information on folios. and technological resolution. on graduation. Level 2 Shawn Leishman Additionally, our established student The broad range of subjects studied More complex design projects and Architecture graduate, 2016 Q architecture society organises an extensive includes architectural history and theory, urse uality exercises encourage you to practice DIRECT ENTRY TO RIBA PART 2 o y C Sa series of social and educational events, architectural technology, management t your creative thinking and develop rigour Applicants seeking entry to Level 4 (RIBA • is

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60 61 Art & Design uod.ac.uk/artdesign A (General Foundation & Specialisms) Art & Design Art Programme content ENTRY REQUIREMENTS SELECTION NOTES Art & Design (General Foundation) We recognise that there are some creative Level 1 (Level 1 Entry) people who may not have had the In the first semester the focus is initially SQA Higher: BBCC(min) - BBBB(typ) opportunity to attain the requirements on broad art and design related projects GCE A-Level: CCC(min) - BCC(typ) listed. These applicants will be given that will allow you to discover new BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended due consideration based on extenuating ways of working and thinking. Diploma with DMM circumstances. These applicants may be Semester two provides you with the IB Diploma: 30 points invited for interview. Applicants who do opportunity to engage with subject Essential subjects: Art & design or related not meet the minimum entry requirements specific projects. The course is flexible subject (H, A-L, HL) and an appropriate may also wish to consider undertaking an and you will be able to explore a range literate subject (Higher, AS, HL). art and design programme at a Further of subject options before deciding which Education college. Successful completion one is right for you. of one of these programmes may enable ADVANCED ENTRY future entry to Level 2 or 3 of our art & The Level 1 Art & Design General (TO SPECIALISMS AT LEVEL 2) design specialisms. Foundation course covers the following Foundation course in Art & Design key areas over two semesters: HND in an Art & Design subject → Fundamental creative skills (drawing, SQA Advanced Higher: BB+BB (H) in DEGREE PROGRAMMES Scotland in fo r A painting, exploration of materials and different subjects (ALL HONS UNLESS STATED) rt ABB • GCE A-Level: BA/BDes Art & Design making)

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62 63 Animation uod.ac.uk/animation Art & Philosophy uod.ac.uk/artphil A

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If you are passionate about becoming an Classical animation exercises are supported Level 1 Level 1 animation professional then our course by acting classes, lectures and workshops. Art & Design (General Foundation) – Art & Design (General Foundation) – is for you. Our ethos is to echo current Software training for 2D/3D digital see pages 62-63. see pages 62-63. industry studio practices as much as animation helps instil the principles of possible. The atmosphere in our animation character animation. Level 2 Level 2 studio is vibrant and buzzing. You will study cinematography and At Level 2, you will attend classes on the Level 2 introduces you to the wide range Our unique course helps you develop as visual storytelling, with drawing, software principles of animation, weekly life drawing of facilities we offer and you will begin a specialist within the animation industry skills and elective modules covering topics classes, as well as software specific classes technical training. You will progressively whilst working collaboratively to produce such as comic art, graphic novels and VFX. such as Maya and Flash. You will also work towards a self-directed practice, short animated films. By your final year, You will develop ideas for final year attend movement and acting workshops and you will be introduced to a range of you will create industry-ready showreels for projects, and experience animation to help you understand the performance contemporary artists as your personal skills that include concept art, character production through group films. elements of animation. There are also vision evolves. You will also explore design, storyboarding, 2D and 3D character Your practical studio work is supported classes covering character design and existential philosophies and aesthetics animation, VFX and comics. at each level by modules which provide 3D modelling, and a project to create and the issues they raise in contemporary you with a theoretical foundation in your a documentary with students in other society and culture. subject and sets it in the wider context of disciplines. the contemporary creative industries. Level 3 Level 3 At Level 3 you begin to take ownership At this stage classes include preproduction, of your own learning, creating a relevant After you graduate story development, script writing, Why Dundee? What you’ll study programme of study and research with composition, concept art, storyboarding, multidisciplinary options. Your professional Our graduates are known for their character development and more. You will Art & Philosophy is a unique interdisciplinary The academic staff have international knowledge and technical ability will be professional team working skills, creativity work in groups to create a short film, and course that brings together two subject expertise which ensures that teaching is improved and you may be given the chance and technical proficiency. They have been learn about lip syncing and the importance areas: Fine Art at Duncan of Jordanstone based on a current and vital understanding to go on a cultural trip. You will explore employed all over the world in a variety of of body language. It is at this stage that College of Art & Design and Philosophy at of visual art practice. Visiting speakers contemporary themes and critical positions specialist positions such as concept artists, you begin to specialise, and development the School of Humanities with emphasis and regular seminars further enhance in European philosophy and you will animators, storyboard artists, directors, begins on your final Level 4 projects. on European philosophy and aesthetics. your critical perspective on contemporary develop the relationship between taught VFX artists, modellers, riggers and lighting This provides a strong foundation art practices. theory and your own studio practice. artists in the animation, comics, games and Level 4 from which to develop a successful career High-quality studios and workshops VFX sectors. At this Level, work is focused on two throughout the creative industries. Alumni support a wide mix of disciplines, including Level 4 Our graduates have credits for working specialist skills chosen by you. You will exhibit in key international arts venues, printmaking, sculpture, photography, The studio practice module provides you on games such as Assassin’s Creed, work on between two and four projects, curate ground breaking exhibitions painting, digital film, sound, performance, with a period of sustained visual enquiry The Last of Us, and Grand Theft Auto; one of which will be a group project, and and undertake academic research at and multimedia installation. Facilities and practice that will culminate in the animated TV shows for the Disney Channel, these may be anything from a complete universities worldwide. include digital imaging suites, 3D printing, presentation/exhibition of your work for Nickelodeon and CBeebies, as well as film to showreels, art books or other ways laser cutting and a world-class library. Degree Show examination at the end of feature films including The Illusionist, of evidencing your chosen skills. You will The Philosophy programme will the year. Depending on your individual The Amazing Spiderman, Inception, Peter receive support from staff in the school introduce you to innovative philosophical strengths and interests you have the Rabbit, Ready Player One and Wreck It throughout the year, and everything approaches towards contemporary issues option to write a dissertation that either Ralph 2. culminates in the annual Degree Show in politics, ethics, art, film, literature, and closely reflects on your creative practice where specialists from industry will be the sciences. or engages in a philosophical argument. invited to attend.

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Level 1 Our Graphic Design course is committed We believe that graduates require a Level 1 Art & Design (General Foundation) – to producing graduates who have the robust skill-set informed by traditional and Art & Design (General Foundation) – see pages 62-63. confidence and capability to present contemporary practice to be attractive to see pages 62-63. themselves to the best design agencies prospective employers. Level 2 in the world. The programme is ‘industry- You will work with our industry partners Level 2 Level 2 begins with a range of projects facing’ and we currently work with some to develop awareness of contemporary At this Level you will develop the key which introduce you to the disciplines and of the best companies in the UK, in both branding and marketing design, and skills for your future career in graphic facilities available across the programme. curriculum delivery and industry placement. will learn skills in digital media including design. You will learn to develop a robust You will be offered an opportunity to We offer a voluntary unpaid placement website, social media and motion graphic research method, finding the best solution establish your own practice and find your programme during the summer break design. You will also gain skills in illustration, to a given design challenge aimed at a own voice. Intensive project work moves between level 3 and 4. photography, video and printmaking, as particular audience. You will also gain towards the establishment of a self- All students have a dedicated work- well as critical thinking, the generation experience at ‘craft-making’, working with directed practice in semester 2. desk within their studio and access to of ideas and inventive visual narratives, printmaking, model-making, photography state-of-the-art resources including green all of which are key features of effective and typographic and editorial design. This is Level 3 screen film studios, computer suites and communication design. all supplemented with digital and software In semester 1, you will develop your own high-end digital equipment, woodworking, You will have the opportunity to work skills training and studio work. identity as an artist and negotiate your printmaking and 3D printing and making across disciplines, both within the subject programme of study with your personal facilities. areas of animation, illustration and graphic Level 3 Why Dundee? After you graduate tutor. Concurrently, elective modules design, as well as with partners across the You will work first-hand with our industry allow you to select a specific area of University. partners to develop knowledge in branding Our Fine Art course is unique, dissolving Our graduates have established successful directed study for the first semester, and marketing for products and services. boundaries between subject areas and careers as artists, working nationally and developing a specialism in a particular area. This will include work on brand design, encouraging experimentation across internationally. Susan Philipsz won the Semester 2 continues the development After you graduate packaging and the creation of ‘marketing a range of media. You can focus on a Turner Prize and three others have been of studio practice alongside a module collateral’ for advertising campaigns. You single discipline or enjoy a free-ranging nominated for the award. which equips you with the necessary Graduates from this course are highly will also develop skills in website design, multidisciplinary approach aided by our Fine Art graduates have developed skills to deliver an academically rigorous sought after. Our alumni populate some of video production and motion graphics, first class workshops and facilities. Practical careers in exhibition curation, publishing, dissertation in Level 4. the top design communication companies engaging with external clients. We host work is underpinned by growing critical and writing and research, gallery and project in the world including BBC, ITV and Sky TV. portfolio interviews with design agencies contextual understanding. management, arts administration Level 4 Our graduates are lead visual designers across the country for our students in and teaching in all sectors, as well as This Honours year allows you to develop with Google and Apple in San Francisco a real-world, competitive process and community arts and art in health care. the skills and focused research and and senior designers and design directors we generally place more than 90% of What you’ll study experimentation, which leads to the who have variously worked for international participating level 3 students during the presentation of a public exhibition companies including Nike, Wolff Olins, summer in an unpaid placement. The programme is based on core studio of artwork within the Degree Show. Brand Union, The Partners, AKQA, Lambie skills, practical techniques and critical In semester 1, you will also produce a Nairn and Design Bridge. Many graduates Level 4 understanding of relevant history and dissertation which reflects on some aspect are themselves owners and directors of This year begins with an industry-directed theory. You can explore drawing, painting, of your practice or a subject relating to it. award winning design agencies. project set by prominent professional time based art, digital media, sculpture, You will attend a series of presentations designers. After this, the year becomes print, photography, video, performance, around aspects of professional practice. more self-directed, giving you the chance installation and artists’ books. If your to create your own portfolio of work. At interests cross boundaries between this stage you may choose take part in media, then interdisciplinary study will be the D&AD Students Awards, the premiere encouraged. Most teaching takes place international student design competition, or in the studios and combines one-to-one work closely with the International Society tutorials and group critiques. of Typographic Designers on their Student Our seminars, masterclasses and Assessment Scheme. You will normally visiting lecturers enrich this environment. present four projects at your Degree Show You will benefit from access to exhibitions, “Susan Philipsz, a fine art graduate, was before graduating. lectures and workshops at Dundee Contemporary Arts, alongside artist-led awarded the Turner Prize in 2010.” initiatives across the UK and further afield. If appropriate to your studies, there are opportunities for a period of study abroad.

66 67 Illustration uod.ac.uk/illustration Jewellery & Metal Design uod.ac.uk/jewellery A

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We provide a dynamic environment for the Our graduates have gone on to have Level 1 Level 1 development of visual ideas that will put successful careers in publishing, design, Art & Design (General Foundation) – Art & Design (General Foundation) - you at the forefront of illustration practice. editorial, advertising, art, animation, see pages 62-63. see pages 62-63. The Illustration course addresses the online media, film and television. Live ongoing demand for compelling visual project work and participation in national Level 2 Level 2 communicators who can engage their and international competitions enhance At Level 2 you will experience a range of Level 2 focuses on drawing and material audiences. You will develop a personal the employability and aspirations of projects designed to test your conceptual development and design understanding, creative approach with a curriculum that our students and help them cultivate abilities. You will also incorporate your supported by modules giving a contextual focuses on concepts, creativity, authorship entrepreneurial skills. Students have found experience into a variety of media and and professional foundation. and interpretation. We will help you to employment with many major design workshop facilities. embrace traditional and contemporary studios and organisations such as The Level 3 production processes. With excellent New York Times, The Guardian and Time Level 3 Level 3 further develops practice-led digital, workshop and printmaking facilities, Out amongst others. Others have gone At Level 3, authorship and narrative skills approaches to address contemporary illustration allows you to experiment with a on to freelance and establish their own are added to the mix alongside an emerging design issues as well as developing and huge range of media. businesses. critical awareness to help you with a refining technical skills. You will also get programme of study for Level 4. opportunities to enter live competitions and engage with networks and the marketplace. What you’ll study Level 4 As well as this, you will undertake a module Throughout Level 4 you will respond to a which will form the basis of a contextual Study initially involves projects and mix of self-authored briefs and international Why Dundee? What you’ll study dissertation or similar in Level 4 and start to workshops designed to help you, through competitions. This will allow you to tailor build professional skills for your future. experiential learning, to understand the your graduate portfolio to the area of the We have an international reputation for Jewellery and metal design fuses together fundamentals of the field. visual communication and illustration innovative and award-winning graduates art, craft, science, fashion, politics, culture Level 4 Throughout your studies, we use a industry that you want to work in. The who go on to set up their own studios and and technology. Our course provides you Level 4 develops student independence variety of different teaching and learning Degree Show exhibition also provides a work in the industry. You will be encouraged with an intellectual and creative stimulus and you will define and develop your own methods including practical lectures, studio showcase of individual projects as well and supported to develop your own visual that encourages debate around the role of project brief as a final Honours year. You demonstrations, individual tutorials and as valuable experience of working as a language through experimenting with wearables, objects and aesthetics leading will continue to develop the contextual group critiques. By your final year you will be collective. different materials and techniques. to the design of work for contemporary studies started at Level 3 culminating in a authoring your own briefs to create a tailored Our excellent jewellery workshop, studio living. We create an awareness of the social dissertation or similar output. approach to making the graduate portfolio spaces and cutting edge digital resources and historical context of the discipline to you want to make. Extra exposure comes in are supported by a dedicated team of encourage innovation and excellence. the form of D&AD’s ‘New Blood’ exhibition technical staff. We push the boundaries This course is materials based, meaning in London, a self-financed, international of jewellery and metal design through it involves learning the characteristics showcase of the best graduates in visual active research projects and promoting and qualities of a range of materials such communication and advertising. collaboration with other disciplines. as wood, metal and plastic. Traditional hand techniques are taught alongside cutting-edge new technologies such as 3D scanning and printing.

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Graduates from this programme work in varied careers and many of our graduates have set up very successful businesses. Some work as self-employed jewellery designers, others work in the jewellery industry or as arts administrators or in teaching and community education. Students have the opportunity (on a self-financed basis) to showcase their work at New Designers in London.

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Our Textile Design course is one of the We encourage you to consider the practical Level 1 highest ranked textile courses in the UK and and relevant ways textiles can be used Art & Design (General Foundation) – our graduates regularly win the top awards within society. You will have the chance to see pages 62-63. at the London New Designers awards. You develop professional, entrepreneurial and will focus on ‘real world’ issues and our enterprise skills to ensure that you are ready Level 2 research-led teaching celebrates craft, to pursue a career in design. At Level 2 you will develop an materials and creative design knowledge. You will use cutting edge technology understanding of the design process Dundee is a UNESCO City of Design and and smart materials to build in-depth through studio practice and a series the V&A Museum of Design, Dundee is due technical, sensory and aesthetic knowledge of structured workshops, lectures and to open in 2018. Dundee is rich in textile of colour, structure, pattern and texture and seminars. You will learn core skills in history and many designers emerge through will develop textile prototype products or printed and knitted textile design and will our course and establish themselves in the samples. be introduced to a range of mixed media surrounding area. You will explore the ways that practical textile techniques, new materials and knowledge can be applied to issues such processes. By the end of Level 2, you will as sustainability, the ageing population and then specialise in print or knit. You will also crime. Part of your student experience will engage with the impact that design can also involve partaking in live competitions have in tackling complex problems. and industry briefs where our students often win major design awards in all Level 3 national and international competitions At Level 3 you will hone your drawing, entered. research, material understanding, colour, structure and composition skills. You will gain advanced technical skills in printed After you graduate and knitted textile design and will be introduced to smart materials, smart textile Your career options as a textiles graduate processes and digital technologies. You will are varied and many graduates have focus on live industry briefs and national successful careers as textile designers for and international competitions that may fashion and interior companies and brands, deal with issues around sustainable design car interior designers, trend forecasters, and innovation in a range of social and buyers, art therapists, textile conservation economic contexts. and design, innovators within technical companies and education. Level 4 At Level 4 you are asked to write your own brief, which forms your final year major project to be presented as part of the Degree Show. You will be guided through this year with regular group tutorials, lectures, visiting tutors, portfolio appraisals, student presentations, interim exhibitions, professional practice sessions and one to one reviews. Additionally you are required to complete a written component in the final year, which amounts to one third of your final year work. This can be linked to your future aspirations and can work in unison with your studio practice.

71 Biological Sciences uod.ac.uk/biological B Biological Sciences Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate Programme content DEGREE PROGRAMMES (ALL HONS UNLESS STATED) Our Biological Sciences degree is a All life sciences students study a common Our curriculum focuses on skills and Level 1 Level 5 BSc Biochemistry: C700 broad-based programme which allows curriculum in Levels 1 and 2 which covers problem solving within the life sciences, Please see Our life sciences degrees on The MSci (integrated Masters) route BSc Biological Chemistry and considerable choice to focus on those aspects of all biological and biomedical because these are the skills that employers page 48 for Level 1 content. provides an opportunity for extensive Drug Discovery: F151 topics that most interest you. Throughout sciences at Dundee. This allows you to are looking for. The fact that our students development of your research and BSc Biological Sciences: C100 the programme there is an emphasis on choose to specialise in any area of study are taught by the world-class life sciences Level 2 analytical skills in the subject area you BSc Microbiology: C500 laboratory teaching, and students are that we offer from level 3. researchers in Dundee means that our Please see Our life sciences degrees on feel most passionate about. If you want to BSc Molecular Biology: C720 encouraged to see the blending of theory At Levels 3 and 4 you will study a graduates are fully ready to work in page 48 for Level 2 content. progress to the MSci route, you will need BSc Molecular Genetics: C431 and laboratory based research as essential combination of modules appropriate to company and university laboratories, to achieve high scores throughout your to the training of a properly rounded your chosen degree subject. BSc Biological bringing the confidence, skills and Level 3 studies, as progression into this part of the Degrees with a year in industry: biological scientist. Sciences - students may specialise in knowledge they gain to their next role. From Level 3 onwards you choose which course will be competitive. This level will BSc Biological Chemistry and Biological sciences cover all aspects certain areas for example: Statistics for recent years show area to specialise in and will choose consist of an extended research project, Drug Discovery: F154 of living systems from the ecosystem → Bioinformatics that our graduates find employment or a combination of core and optional research seminars in your chosen area, BSc Biological Sciences: C101 and whole organism level, down through → Plant Sciences postgraduate training opportunities in a modules related to your chosen degree. research planning and related skills. the microscopic world of the cell, to Subject to suitable progression you may wide variety of destinations, particularly Core modules in the biological sciences Progression to MSci: the molecular level. It can be seen as a be eligible to continue for one further year related to biosciences, research, subject area cover molecular structure The degrees above also offer the option to major growth industry of the 21st century, after Honours and graduate with an MSci biomedicine and healthcare including: and interactions, genetics, biochemistry ENTRY REQUIREMENTS continue for one further year and obtain an leading to increased capacity for human (integrated Masters) degree. research in universities, research institutes and cell biology and gene regulation and SQA Higher: ABBB(min) - AABB(typ) MSci (integrated Masters) degree. intervention to bring about improvements and the pharmaceutical industry, expression. A range of optional modules GCE A-Level: ABB(min) - AABB(typ) in areas such as human medicine, and teaching in schools, colleges and are available which develop themes within BTEC: BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma can Widening Access Programme animal health, and food security. Genetic “Just up the road from universities. Biological and biomedical molecular microbiology, cell signalling, drug be considered for the Foundation Year in (with local FE Colleges): manipulation of plants and animals, for sciences graduates will also be valued for discovery and development, plant science, Life Sciences. BSc Life Sciences: C102 example, offers enormous possibilities for where your first two their scientific training and problem-solving immunology, applied bioinformatics, IB Diploma: 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at HL improving our lives. The next generation years of lectures and skills by many potential employers in fields organic synthesis and you will also be able Essential subjects: Biology and chemistry Certificate of Higher Education (1 year only): of professional biologists will play an that are not directly related to their specific to choose to work on a practical project. (Higher, ILC H, HL) plus mathematics (Int2/ Foundation Year in Life Sciences: C103 important role, not only in the continued practicals are based degree subject. Nat5 at C, IB SL at 4, GCSE at C/4). development of such methods, but also in is the Wellcome Trust As another means of enhancing Level 4 deciding how they can be responsibly and employability, we are keen to encourage Level 4 continues the specialisation of Level SEE ALSO RELATED DEGREES IN: safely applied. building that offers students to take on a variety of different 3, focusing strongly on your degree choice, ADVANCED ENTRY (TO LEVEL 2) Anatomical Sciences (page 56) Life sciences research in Dundee is various opportunities internship options during their summer and with a significant laboratory and skills SQA Advanced Higher: AB(AH) + BB(H) Biomedical Sciences (page 74) rated as the very best in the UK, according vacations in order that they gain experience element, through the Honours project and in different subjects. Forensic Anthropology (page 104) to the latest government assessment for visits and in a working environment, either within the seminars and presentations. Because the GCE A-Level: ABB(min) - AAB(typ) Medical Sciences (page 122) exercise. This means that students studentships, perfect University of Dundee, in other academic Honours year is much more challenging, IB Diploma: 34 points with 6, 6, 5 at HL studying here are exposed to the forefront institutions (both home and abroad), in entry to Level 4 from Level 3 requires a Essential subjects: Biology and chemistry See Our life sciences degrees on page 48 of international research activity and for you to rack up industry or in the voluntary sector. With minimum grade average. For most of (AH, A-L, HL) plus mathematics (SG at 3, for full details of the structure of our life will learn about the very latest research extra lab hours and help from the University Careers Service, the early part of Level 4 you will focus on Int2/Nat5 at C, GCSE at C/4, IB SL at 4). sciences degrees. developments from the research leaders we identify placement opportunities and your research skills and developing an of the day. experience!” advise our students on how to apply for intensive research project. Several formats See making your application on page 40. them, and we have developed a number are available including laboratory-based Brian Leung of schemes to enable funded placements research under the supervision of a leading Current microbiology student for undergraduates in our own research scientist, science communication, and data PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION laboratories. analysis. Additionally you will choose up to All of the above degrees are accredited four modules from a wide range covering all by the Royal Society of Biology which the relevant specialisms. recognises academic excellence in the biosciences. This accreditation highlights degrees which contain a significant research element and educate the future leaders of research and development.

72 73 Biomedical Sciences uod.ac.uk/biomedical B Biomedical Sciences “Moving to Dundee was the best decision I’ve After you graduate Programme content DEGREE PROGRAMMES (ALL HONS UNLESS STATED) ever made and choosing a degree in biomedical Our curriculum focuses on skills and Level 1 Level 5 BSc Biomedical Sciences: B900 sciences gave me the freedom to choose problem solving within the life sciences, Please see Our life sciences degrees on The MSci (integrated Masters) route BSc Neuroscience: B140 because these are the skills that employers page 48 for Level 1 content. provides an opportunity for extensive BSc Pharmacology: B210 modules from a range of disciplines that I’m are looking for. The fact that our students development of your research and BSc Physiological Sciences: B100 genuinely interested in.” are taught by the world-class Life Sciences Level 2 analytical skills in the subject area you researchers in Dundee means that our Please see Our life sciences degrees on feel most passionate about. If you want to Degrees with a year in industry: Adam Crook graduates are fully ready to work in page 48 for Level 2 content. progress to the MSci route, you will need BSc Biomedical Sciences: B901 Biomedical sciences graduate, 2016 company and university laboratories, to achieve high scores throughout your bringing the confidence, skills and Level 3 studies, as progression into this part of the Progression to MSci: knowledge they gain to their next role. From Level 3 onwards you choose which course will be competitive. This level will The degrees above also offer the option to Statistics for recent years show area to specialise in and will choose consist of an extended research project, continue for one further year and obtain an Why Dundee? What you’ll study that our graduates find employment or a combination of core and optional research seminars in your chosen area, MSci (integrated Masters) degree. postgraduate training opportunities in a modules related to your chosen degree. research planning and related skills. Our biomedical sciences degrees are All life sciences students study a common wide variety of destinations, particularly Core modules in the biomedical sciences Widening Access Programme concerned with the normal function of the curriculum in Levels 1 and 2 which covers related to biosciences, research, subject area cover biomembranes, (with local FE Colleges): human body from the molecular level to aspects of all biological and biomedical biomedicine and healthcare including: regulatory physiology and pharmacology, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS BSc Life Sciences: C102 that of the major body systems; the effects sciences at Dundee. This allows you to research in universities, research institutes and practical techniques in biomedical SQA Higher: ABBB(min) - AABB(typ) of disease and ways to prevent and treat choose to specialise in any area of study and the pharmaceutical industry, sciences. A range of optional modules GCE A-Level: ABB(min) - AAB(typ) Certificate of Higher Education disease; understanding how the brain and that we offer from Level 3. and teaching in schools, colleges and are available which develop themes BTEC: BTEC Level 3 Extended Diplomacan (1 year only): nervous system function in health and At Levels 3 and 4 you will study a universities. Biological and biomedical around experimental cell culture, sensory be considered for the Foundation Year in Foundation Year in Life Sciences: C103 disease; and understanding combination of modules appropriate to sciences graduates will also be valued for and motor neuroscience, molecular Life Sciences (C103) how therapeutic drugs work. your chosen degree subject. Our research- their scientific training and problem-solving pharmacology, human epithelial IB Diploma: 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at HL Throughout the programme there led biomedical sciences programme skills by many potential employers in fields biology, quantitative pharmacology and Essential subjects: Biology and chemistry SEE ALSO RELATED DEGREES IN: is an emphasis on laboratory teaching, includes opportunities to study the themes that are not directly related to their specific neuropsychopharmacology. (Higher, ILC H, HL) plus mathematics (Int2/ Anatomical Sciences (page 56) and students are encouraged to see the of physiology and pharmacology alongside degree subject. Nat5 at C, IB SL at 4, GCSE at C/4). Biological Sciences (page 74) blending of theory and laboratory based studies in neuroscience. As another means of enhancing Level 4 Forensic Anthropology (page 104) research as essential to the training of a The programme provides students employability, we are keen to encourage Level 4 continues the specialisation of Level Medical Sciences (page 122) properly rounded biomedical scientist. with a firm grounding in the key topics students to take on a variety of different 3, focusing strongly on your degree choice, ADVANCED ENTRY (TO LEVEL 2) Biomedical scientists will play of biomedical science, which supports internship options during their summer and with a significant laboratory and skills SQA Advanced Higher: AB(AH) + BB(H) See Our life sciences degrees on page 48 increasingly important roles in the 21st development into highly-skilled and vacations in order that they gain experience element, through the Honours project and in different subjects. for full details of the structure of our life century as the results of their research, knowledgeable scientists equipped to in a working environment, either within the seminars and presentations. Because the GCE A-Level: ABB(min) - AAB(typ) sciences degrees. particularly at the molecular and cellular flourish in the new era of biomedicine. University of Dundee, in other academic Honours year is much more challenging, IB Diploma: 34 points with 6, 6, 5 at HL levels, promises to lead to new and BSc Biomedical Sciences - students institutions (both home and abroad), in entry to Level 4 from Level 3 requires a Essential subjects: Biology and chemistry See making your application on page 40. improved ways to diagnose and treat may specialise in: industry or in the voluntary sector. With minimum grade average. For most of (AH, A-L, HL) plus mathematics (SG at 3, human diseases and contribute to → Neuroscience help from the University Careers Service, the early part of Level 4 you will focus on Int2/Nat5 at C, GCSE at C/4, IB SL at 4). improvements in human health. → Physiological sciences we identify placement opportunities and your research skills and developing an PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION Life sciences research in Dundee is → Pharmacology advise our students on how to apply for intensive research project. Several formats All of the above degrees are accredited rated as the very best in the UK, according Subject to suitable progression you may them, and we have developed a number are available including laboratory-based by the Royal Society of Biology which to the latest government assessment be eligible to continue for one further year of schemes to enable funded placements research under the supervision of a leading recognises academic excellence in the exercise. This means that students after Honours and graduate with an MSci for undergraduates in our own research scientist, science communication, and data biosciences. This accreditation highlights studying here are exposed to the forefront (integrated Masters). laboratories. analysis. Additionally you will choose up to degrees which contain a significant of international research activity and [Please note that the BSc Biomedical four modules from a wide range covering all research element and educate the future will learn about the very latest research Sciences degree offered by the University the relevant specialisms. leaders of research and development. developments from the research leaders of Dundee is not accredited by the Institute of the day. of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS). IBMS accredited courses focus on the specific vocational training required to pursue a career as a biomedical scientist in a pathology or biomedical laboratory within (or serving) the NHS.]

74 75 Business Management uod.ac.uk/busman B Business Management Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate Programme content ENTRY REQUIREMENTS SQA Higher: BBBB(min) - AABB(typ) At Dundee we want to prepare you for You will study a range of subjects A degree from Dundee emphasises Level 1 GCE A-Level: BCC(min) - BBB(typ) a career as a manager by giving you which will prepare you for your future the varied skills which are required in Level 1 modules provide the technical BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended a practical but theoretically-informed employment, including the basic disciplines organisations throughout the UK and foundations for programmes within the Diploma with DDM understanding of the work of managers of organisational behaviour, economics, worldwide. Your career is incredibly broad business, management, accountancy IB Diploma: 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at HL and their roles in building more sustainable accounting and finance, strategy, important to us, so we work with employers and finance area as taught at the University. Essential subjects: None. and ethical organizations and societies. marketing, HRM and operations. You will to ensure that we continue to meet the Q Successful completion of these modules urse uality In addition to studying the basic disciplines develop critical, analytical and problem- needs of the employment market. o y allows you the flexibility of transferring C Sa t • is of business, you will learn how managers solving skills which are readily transferable Our graduates can be found all over to other related programmes should you ADVANCED ENTRY (TO LEVEL 2) f a

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76 77 Civil Engineering uod.ac.uk/civil C Civil Engineering Programme content “The skills I gained at ENTRY REQUIREMENTS SQA Higher: BBBB(min) - AABB(typ) Level 1 university provided me GCE A-Level: BEng BCC(min) - BBB(typ) Teaching in Level 1 introduces core topics MEng ABB at with an exceptional estin ion o D f and techniques that you will use and BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Le a v develop later in the programme and issues technical basis which Diploma with DDM e • r

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78 79 Community Learning & Development uod.ac.uk/community C Community Learning & Development Why Dundee? After you graduate Programme content “There are endless ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DEGREE PROGRAMMES SQA Higher: ABB/BBBC (ALL HONS UNLESS STATED) Our exciting and vibrant programme At Dundee, you acquire knowledge and Level 1 job prospects GCE A-Level: AB/CCC BA Community Learning & reflects the current field of Community skills that prepare you for varied, interesting In your first year, you will be given the available following BTEC: A relevant BTEC Extended Diploma Development: X390 Learning and Development (CLD) practice employment opportunities working with opportunity to explore the historical with MMM in Scotland, the UK and worldwide. CLD adults, young people and communities. and philosophical foundations which the completion of IB Diploma: 29 points with 5, 5, 4 at HL professionals engage with individuals, This qualification is attractive to employers influence current community learning this course and I look Essential subjects: English or a literate SEE ALSO RELATED DEGREES IN: groups and communities to develop a range because it has community empowerment and development (CLD) practices, subject (Higher at C, GCSE at B/6). Education (page 90) of learning and development opportunities as its focus and includes studying policy including working with communities, forward to taking a Social Work (page 140) determined by personal, social, economic initiatives in relation to social justice and adults and young people. You will develop big step into the vast and political needs. partnership working between agencies an understanding of policies related to ADVANCED ENTRY (TO LEVEL 2) See making your application on page 40. Our programme helps you to question, such as local authority departments, collaborative practice and conceptual, field of CLD with great Prior learning and experience will be analyse and evaluate your values, practices voluntary agencies, housing associations policy and political ideas. You will also excitement.” accredited and those who possess relevant and experiences. You will be involved in and health and police services. select an elective module from the wider entry qualifications are encouraged to PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION fieldwork placements, which will enable Over 95% of our graduates go directly university curriculum and learn alongside Claire Ferrier apply for advanced entry including: Our programme is fully accredited and you to engage with individuals, groups and into employment in Scotland, the UK and other students within the School of Community learning & development Level 2 entry: A relevant HNC with A in the approved by the Community Learning communities to promote and implement Europe. Recently, this has included working Education and Social Work. You will study graduate, 2016 Graded Unit or a relevant HND, along with and Development Standards Council real change. in: community centres, neighbourhood on campus between September and May evidence of competence in key areas of for Scotland, which means that you will projects, primary and secondary schools, and will undertake practice inquiry between community learning and development. graduate with a professionally recognised offsite school provision, further education November and March. Level 3 Level 3 entry: A relevant HND with BB in qualification in Community Learning and What you’ll study providers, homeless units, charities and You will develop your critical analysis skills the Graded Unit, and significant evidence Development. voluntary organisations. Level 2 and apply them to a substantial literature- of competence in community learning and The programme is designed to encourage The first semester of your second year based study that matches your needs and development. in depth analysis of social justice, equalities, provides you with the opportunity to your particular current practice interests political perspectives, values and socio- demonstrate and develop a critical both in Scotland and abroad. You will economic trends. You will enhance your understanding of CLD competencies. In the develop further understanding of research SELECTION NOTES critical thinking and reflection, and work second semester you will use this practical design, implementation and evaluation, 1. The programme can be undertaken on alongside others towards social change. experience to critically conceptualise the enabling you to critically assess the a full-time or a work-based mode. Around 40% of your learning will be within CLD field of practice by examining a range validity and credibility of research within 2. A Protection for Vulnerable Groups fieldwork agencies and interprofessional of theoretical explanations. You will be professional CLD contexts through practical (PVG) Criminal Records Check must learning is integral to the programme; you introduced to social research within the application while on placement. be provided by the applicant, prior to will study alongside primary education and context of CLD theory and practice and will matriculation on the course. social work students. be given opportunities to critique ideas of Level 4 3. Experience of voluntary or paid work in strategic organisational development. Your In your final honours year you will undertake community learning and development learning will be based on campus for part independent study and research in or a related field is desirable for entry of the year and you will study in fieldwork fieldwork setting which culminates in a into Level 1 and essential for entry into agencies for the remainder of the year. This dissertation. You will explore what it is to Levels 2 or 3. will continue in your third and fourth years. think ideologically and the ways in which 4. We are committed to widening access ideological critique is at the heart of CLD to higher education and will consider context practice as informal educators applicants with previous learning and community workers. The programme through study or practical experience provides opportunities to study in a variety who do not meet the standard entry of agencies and locations in Scotland, UK requirements. and abroad. 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84 85 Digital Interaction Design uod.ac.uk/digital D Digital Interaction Design Programme content ENTRY REQUIREMENTS SQA Higher: BBCC(min) - BBBB(typ) Level 1 GCE A-Level: CCC(min) - BCC(typ) At Level 1, you will gain a foundation BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended knowledge and will be introduced to core Diploma with DMM design skills, people-centred research IB Diploma: 30 points methods and design briefs across Essential subjects: One or more from art interaction design, interior & environmental & design, product design or other creative design and product design. subject; a science or appropriate technical subject (e.g. mathematics, physics, Q Level 2 computing, information systems) plus an urse uality o y C Sa At Level 2, you will be more deeply appropriate literate subject (H, A-L, HL). t • is

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86 87 Economic Studies uod.ac.uk/economics E Economic Studies Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate Programme content ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DEGREE PROGRAMMES SQA Higher: BBBB(min) - AABB(typ) (ALL HONS UNLESS STATED) Scotland is the birthplace of modern The study of economics at Dundee is Our economic studies graduates are Level 1 GCE A-Level: BCC(min) - BBB(typ) economics and at Dundee our course continually changing with new methods spread far and wide across the world. These modules provide a basic grounding BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended MA Degree Programmes is truly international. You will learn from and ideas being regularly introduced into Many have gone on to work as professional in economics, introducing some of the Diploma with DDM MA Business Economics with experts in their field and will be taught the curriculum to make sure that it is up to economists with governments here in the basic theory and also provide you with an IB Diploma: 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at HL Marketing: LN15* about areas of economics, finance and date. Dundee offers a range of economic UK or further afield. Others now work for insight into modern economic ideas and Essential subjects: For MA (Hons) - None, MA Economics: L100* business unavailable anywhere else. We studies degrees that cater for diverse multinational banks, marketing firms or concerns. As part of a broad-based BSc but see entry requirements for other Joint MA Financial Economics: L114* emphasise the links of economics with academic needs. Our economics degree major consultancies. A large proportion or MA programme only one-third of the Honours subject. For BSc (Hons) - A science MA Spatial Economics and subjects such as management and finance. is ideal for you if you wish to specialise in go on to do postgraduate studies either in modules will be devoted to economics with or mathematics (H, A-L, HL). Development: LK14 Economic studies at Dundee is economics and learn all the necessary skills economics or in related areas. the remainder being taken in other subjects. MA Business Economics with Marketing and... incredibly flexible, allowing you to focus on to do so. It also acts as a general degree The skills you will learn and develop in European Studies: LNR0 singular aspects of the subject, or combine for a wide range of jobs. The financial information analysis, abstract and practical Level 2 ADVANCED ENTRY (TO LEVEL 2) Geography: LLN0 your studies with everything from history to economics degree is ideal if you are problem solving, data interpretation and At this Level, the ideas developed in first SQA Advanced Higher: AB + BB (H) in History: LNV0 mathematics. In particular, we encourage a interested in a career in either finance or logical thinking will be honed alongside year are expanded and more advanced different subjects Mathematics: LNG0 broad base of subject study in Levels 1 and economics. It also opens up a wide range sessions where you will be given the ideas are introduced. In microeconomics GCE A-Level: ABB Politics: L0N0 2, only specialising in Levels 3 and 4. of career options for you outside of these chance to speak directly to your potential you will look at consumer choice and the BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Psychology: LNC0 areas. Finally, the business economics with employers. theory of the firm, while in macroeconomics Diploma with DDD MA Economics and... 34 points with 6, 6, 5 at HL marketing degree is for you if you want a you will look at the aggregate economy, IB Diploma: European Studies: LR18 For MA general degree in economics but have an focusing on models of unemployment, MA (Hons) Essential subjects: Geography: 3K9Z (Hons) - None, but see entry requirements interest in business and marketing. interest rates and money markets. In History: LV11 for other Joint Honours subject. For BSc addition there will be some focus on International Relations: LLD2 (Hons) - Economics or mathematics (AH, economic statistics. Politics: LL12 A-L, HL). Level 3 BSc Degree Programmes At Level 3, the economics curriculum BSc Business Economics with focuses on the core modules in Marketing: L1N5 microeconomics and macroeconomics that at BSc Economic: L101 “The range of topics covered estin ion o teach the fundamental tools of economic D f Le BSc Financial Economics: L111 a is great, looking at the global analysis. If you specialise in economics v BSc Economics and... e • r

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International Baccalaureate Pathway within international and interdisciplinary workshops, lectures, seminars, and tutorials Teacher Education programmes in Scotland abroad. If you are studying on the IB → Applicants are expected to demonstrate the programme are eligible to apply for community. Our Education programme by university tutors who have years of reflects anticipated national requirements, pathway, you must study IB philosophy, knowledge of, and commitment the International Baccalaureate Educator draws upon modules from across the experience as classroom teachers. so employment prospects are excellent. policies and practice and your placement to teaching, usually through work Certificate in Teaching and Learning. University and offers shared interactive Professional practice is gained Graduates whose training is publicly must be a practicum of six weeks in an IB experience in a school setting. learning with students preparing for careers throughout your four years of study. Over funded can apply for a salaried one year Primary Years Programme school. → Applicants are also expected to be able in social work and community learning and the course of your degree you will be given induction post in Scotland (as part of the to engage in drama, physical education, STOP PRESS! development. the chance to work in various primary Scottish Teacher Induction Scheme). Please Level 3 fieldwork and other physical aspects At the time of publication (January 2017), Extensive periods of professional school classrooms beginning from the note that students paying overseas fees are In semester 1, you will develop your involved in the role of the teacher. this course is currently undergoing a review. practice take place throughout the first year of the programme. In Level 2 you not eligible to apply for the Scottish Teacher knowledge and understanding of pedagogy → A check will be conducted through the Course reviews ensure content stays up- programme and give you experience in undertake an education-related placement Induction Scheme. in all curriculum areas and you will explore Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme to-date and relevant for future students. varied settings including nursery, primary of your own choosing which may be in All students who graduate from matters which permeate the pupil’s (Disclosure), with the permission of the Please check our website for further details. and other welfare settings. another country. The only requirement is Dundee can undertake the ‘flexible experience such as literacy, numeracy, applicant, prior to acceptance. If you successfully complete the that it should not be in a Scottish primary route’ to achieve full registration by the health and well-being, and inclusion. programme’s International Baccalaureate school. For Level 2 students following the General Teaching Council for Scotland. You will undertake a placement in the Pathway, you would be eligible to apply IB Pathway, six weeks are spent in an IB Alternatively, graduates may work towards early years including a nursery experience. for the IB Certificate in Teaching and Primary Years Programme school which is full registration abroad, provided that they In semester 2, you will explore teaching Learning (Primary Years Programme). likely to require a placement abroad. work in an English-medium school. and learning through an integrated This would open doors for you to teach In addition to placements and studies Some graduates who do not go into curriculum. You will explore the teacher’s “The staff on the education course are anywhere in the world. in primary curriculum areas you learn teaching choose to study at postgraduate role as a researcher and engage with about the theory and practice of education level, whilst others work in organisations research methods. exceptional and really understand what including pedagogy; professional values; including museums and charities. it takes to create the next generation the history and philosophy of education; Level 4 developmental psychology; comparative In semester 1, current policies, practices of teachers. I have not just acquired and international education; childhood and issues in teaching are explored. A knowledge, but also deepened my studies; current issues in education; and thesis project forms one third of the final the teacher as a researcher. year. IB pathway students must choose an understanding of the role of teachers.” IB-related topic. In semester 2, a pedagogy module is undertaken as preparation for the Jonny Laing final extended placement. You may choose Education graduate, 2016 the stage from early years, middle or upper.

90 91 Electronic Engineering uod.ac.uk/ee E Electronic Engineering “Lecturers are supportive and Programme content ENTRY REQUIREMENTS SQA Higher: BBBB(min) - AABB(typ) there is a good balance of Level 1 GCE A-Level: BCC(min) - BBB(typ) theory, laboratory and project At Level 1, all engineering degree BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended combinations share a common set of Diploma with DDM work. This set me up to begin modules, which establish a thorough IB Diploma: 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at HL working for a leading test and understanding of the foundation subjects Essential subjects: Mathematics and a of maths, physical science and transferable science or engineering subject (physics measurement company in the skills upon which the later years of the preferred) (H, A-L, HL). telecoms industry as soon as degrees depend.

I graduated.” Level 2 ADVANCED ENTRY (TO LEVEL 2) Modules in Level 2 develop certain SQA Advanced Higher: AB + AB (H) in Andrea Maguire aspects of maths and science required to different subjects Electronic Engineering graduate, 2016 a higher level in the electronic engineering GCE A-Level: BBB(min) - ABB(typ) Now working for Calnex Solutions profession. Electronics, instrumentation BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended programming and embedded systems are Diploma with DDD introduced, and serve as pre-requisites for IB Diploma: 34 points with 6, 6, 5 at HL advanced studies at Levels 3 and 4. Essential subjects: Mathematics and a science or engineering subject (physics Level 3 preferred) (AH, A-L, HL). In Level 3 the electronic engineering degree develops a more distinct flavour. You will Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate study analogue and digital electronics, DEGREE PROGRAMMES computer networks, communications, (ALL HONS UNLESS STATED) Our degrees have a firm base in physical You will study subjects and acquire the Graduates from our electronic engineering power and grid, mathematical methods BEng Electronic Engineering: H600 BEng Electronic Engineering science and mathematics, alongside real- skills needed to satisfy the educational programme have enjoyed success and electrodynamics. All modules involve and Physics: HF63 life engineering practice and project work. requirements for Chartered Electronic in a wide range of careers. The most practical work. Physics joint Honours Many of our graduates remark that this Engineer status. Entrants to Level 1 common destinations include oil and gas, students study physics laboratory practice, approach provided exactly the resources study maths and physical science topics microelectronics, mechatronic systems, quantum mechanics and thermal physics in addition to a sub-set of modules in SEE ALSO RELATED DEGREES IN: needed at job interviews, and helped them to advanced level, with engineering aerospace and avionics, computer systems at estin ion o Civil Engineering (page 78) to build a strong career foundation. orientation provided through professional and defence. The electronic engineering D f electronic engineering. Le a Mathematics (page 118) v Our research expertise includes practice sessions and project work. Level and physics degree is unique in the UK, and e • r Mechanical Engineering (page 120) s Level 4

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92 93 English / Creative Writing / Film Studies uod.ac.uk/english E English / Creative Writing / Film Studies Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate Programme content ENTRY REQUIREMENTS SQA Higher: BBBB(min) - AABB(typ) We’re regularly voted number one in In Levels 1 and 2 you will gain an overview English is an adaptable subject which at Level 1 GCE A-Level: BCC(min) - BBB(typ) estin ion o D f student satisfaction surveys and we are of the subject and will learn the required opens up a flexible range of career options. Le At Level 1 we equip you with the subject- BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended a v extremely passionate about our subject skills for Honours Level and beyond. You will Statistics show that students of English e specific skills you need for university study. Diploma with DDM • r

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94 95 Environmental Science uod.ac.uk/envsci E Environmental Science Why Dundee? “Studying at Dundee set me Programme content ENTRY REQUIREMENTS SQA Higher: BBBB(min) - AABB(typ) Growing concerns over scarce resources apart when applying for my job. Level 1 GCE A-Level: BCC(min) - BBB(typ) and the effects of climate change give My communication skills were Level 1 provides a systematic foundation BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended great importance to the role of the of understanding of the Earth’s natural Diploma with DDM environmental science professional developed by my lecturers constantly spheres covering the lithosphere (geology IB Diploma: 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at HL and environmental science at Dundee encouraging me to articulate and landforms), the hydrosphere and Essential subjects: Biology or chemistry consistently scores highly for student atmosphere, and biosphere. The aim or physics (H, A-L, HL). satisfaction. Our programme is truly opinions during class time.” is to provide all students from varied interdisciplinary, with teaching staff drawn backgrounds and entry routes with a from a range of academic subjects. This Eilidh Johnston sound base on which to develop higher- ADVANCED ENTRY (TO LEVEL 2) means that you will benefit from exposure Environmental science graduate, 2016 level study. SQA Advanced Higher: AB + BB (H) in to methods, facilities and research agendas Now working as an environmental advisor different subjects that span the environment: from biology, for engineering firm Laing O’Rourke Level 2 GCE A-Level: ABB through hydrology, remote sensing, Level 2 develops the systematic BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended geology, geomorphology, oceanography knowledge introduced at Level 1 into a Diploma with DDD and physics, to environmental planning more applied environmental focus, by IB Diploma: 34 points with 6, 6, 5 at HL and management. This provides a firm consolidating concepts of resources, Essential subjects: Biology or chemistry and rigorous foundation for the varied hazards and sustainability in theoretical or physics (AH, A-L, HL). career opportunities that the environmental and empirical ways. sector offers. Level 3 DEGREE PROGRAMMES Level 3 provides you with a choice of (ALL HONS UNLESS STATED) What you’ll study After you graduate module combinations. This allows you BSc Environmental Science: F750 to focus on specialisms within the broad BSc Environmental Science Levels 1 and 2 provide a broad but As a graduate in environmental science themes of earth, water or life. Core and Geography: LF77 systematic grounding on the Earth’s you will have strong employment prospects. modules provide training and application MA Geography and Environmental environmental systems, commencing A solid scientific base knowledge combined of essential skills and for environmental Science: FL77 with the science of the environment, then with interpretative and presentational skills scientists from research design, through applying this to topical environmental are highly sought after by employers in data analysis, to report writing. Widening Access Programme issues. Local fieldwork allows for a hands- fields including environmental protection, (with local FE Colleges): on experience which is developed more environmental consultancy and the water Level 4 BSc Environmental Science: F7M0 fully in Levels 3 and 4. industry. Level 4 has a core of the individual See programme webpage for details of Compulsory Honours Level modules We focus on numerical problem- supervised dissertation project, alongside entry requirements. cover field and laboratory skills and data solving, communication and team working, more advanced-level modules taken to handling and statistics, skills applied during and discipline-specific skills (e.g. industry develop specialised topics to a higher level. a week-long residential field course, and standard flood-risk models) which are SEE ALSO RELATED DEGREES IN: ultimately through an individual dissertation endorsed by employers, and staff have Environmental Sustainability (page 98) project. At Levels 3 and 4, you will strong working relationships with the Geography (page 106) additionally choose modules from a range UK environmental regulatory agencies. of options to suit your own interests. Examples of recent graduate destinations See making your application on page 40. Teaching combines lecture, practical include the Scottish Environment Protection and interactive formats, continuous Agency, Scottish Natural Heritage, assessment and exams, and makes private-sector consultancies (including f are good taf a S t e x extensive use of excellent digital resources Enviros, MWH, Environmental Resources • p l and laboratory facilities. Management and Fairhurst), and local 6 a 1 i n 0 i

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When studying environmental ADVANCED ENTRY (TO LEVEL 2) in response. We also explore key concepts sustainability, you will study a wide variety SQA Advanced Higher: AB + BB (H) in and principles that underpin environmental of modules on varied topics which may different subjects sustainability. Alongside core environmental include environmental management GCE A-Level: AAB modules you will also study related modules systems, corporate social responsibility, BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended from other subjects as part of a broad environmental regulations, and Diploma with DDD natural science curriculum. environmental impact assessment. When IB Diploma: 34 points with 6, 6, 5 at HL studying environmental sustainability and Essential subjects: None, but see entry Level 2 geography, you will also take modules in requirements for Joint Honours subject. At Level 2, we offer topics that look at the geography that will allow you to qualify for interface between the natural and built a joint degree. When studying international environments, ensuring that you have a business and environmental sustainability, DEGREE PROGRAMMES good understanding of the approaches, you will bridge the gap between (ALL HONS UNLESS STATED) concepts and techniques to apply. environmental sustainability, economics MA Environmental Sustainability: F751 Alongside practical exercises in project and business. You will also consolidate MA Environmental Sustainability Why Dundee? 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Its driven degree programme that will equip shape environmental policy and regulation environmental sustainability you start to At Level 4 the modules reflect your Environmental Science (page 96) urban and industrial heritage, the fertile you with confidence and relevant skills locally and nationally; including recently advance your knowledge and widen own sector of interest and the research Geography (page 106) agricultural hinterland and the backdrop for the job market. In addition to lectures at the European Union drafting pollution your spectrum on how the two disciplines specialisms of members of staff. The result Town & Regional Planning (page 142) of hills and mountains afford a vibrant and and tutorials, we offer you practical control regulations while on secondment can have a vital role in promoting and is an extremely varied range of choices varied ‘laboratory’ in which to study. experience and self-directed learning, from the Scottish Environment Protection delivering more sustainable public and based on interdisciplinary topics using a See Our MA Honours degree on page 44 Our degree programmes are incredibly supplemented by workshops and computer agency. Another won national awards business practices. wide range of approaches in innovative for full details of the structure of our MA flexible, allowing you to focus your studies laboratory sessions, where you will get a whilst in the Corporate Social Responsibility ways, often allowing you to specialise degrees. on singular aspects of the subject, or chance to put theory into practice. You’ll department of Marks & Spencer. in the areas which interest you. You will combine them with a range of other also work alongside students from other The skills you learn and develop in also undertake a research project of your See on page 40. subjects that you may find interesting. disciplines, emphasising teamwork and information analysis, abstract and practical choosing within the scope of your degree. making your application an interdisciplinary approach to problem problem solving, data interpretation and solving. logical thinking will be honed alongside PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION Our course content is constantly sessions where you will be given the chance Our MA in Environmental Sustainability is updated to ensure that our graduates are to test them in practice and with potential accredited by the Institute of Environmental aware of the most recent developments employers. Management and Assessment (IEMA) which in the field. The goal? To equip you with means that all students who attain a lower the knowledge required to contribute to second class degree or higher are eligible the efficient and effective stewardship for Graduate Membership of IEMA. of transformational change towards sustainability within business and public spheres. If you want to have a real impact on the future of our earth, then this is the degree for you.

98 99 European Studies uod.ac.uk/european E European Studies Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate “European Studies was Programme content ENTRY REQUIREMENTS SQA Higher: BBBB(min) - AABB(typ) European Studies at Dundee has many The focus of our modules is Europe-wide, As a European Studies graduate, you will such a diverse course. Level 1 GCE A-Level: BCC(min) - BBB(typ) distinctive features with regards to module including Russia, and the wide range of have gained a range of transferable skills I’ve learned so much The topics covered highlight the BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended combinations and specialisations and optional modules from other subjects during your studies including skills in connections between political, economic, Diploma with DDM we have been commended for our strong allows you to specialise. We give you the research, written and oral presentation, from culture, politics, social and cultural aspects of life in an IB Diploma: 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at HL interdisciplinary approach. You will have historical and political background, but you and intercultural communication and economics and history. increasingly “globalised” European and Essential subjects: None, but see entry opportunities to combine perspectives will also look at contemporary issues, such mediation. Our graduates work in a range international environment, new security requirements for joint Honours subject. from economists, geographers, lawyers, as integration, migration, cultural identity, of areas including education, archives, I’m very thankful challenges and an emerging world historians, linguists, philosophers, cultural language policy, economic policy and politics, government services, journalism, for the incredibly economic order. Wider interdisciplinary study specialists, as well as political governance. You can often combine your nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) and perspectives can be acquired from the ADVANCED ENTRY (TO LEVEL 2) analysts. You can also go on an Erasmus European Studies degree with one or two European Union bodies, with some starting helpful staff, for the study of other subjects including languages SQA Advanced Higher: AB + BB (H) in exchange to one of our partner universities languages from French, German or Spanish their own business. people I met and all as part of a broad liberal arts curriculum. different subjects in Europe and will have the opportunity and study them throughout all years of your GCE A-Level: ABB to take part in field trips to European degree. A range of other languages are also the memories I made Level 2 BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended organisations. available as additional modules. Q The curriculum at this level draws on ideas Diploma with DDD urse uality throughout the years.” o y Whichever subject you come to C Sa from geography, history, economics, politics IB Diploma: 34 points with 6, 6, 5 at HL t • is

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100 101 Finance uod.ac.uk/finance F Finance Programme content ENTRY REQUIREMENTS SQA Higher: BBBC(min) - ABBB(typ) Level 1 GCE A-Level: BCC(min) - BBB(typ) During Level 1 of the Bachelor of Finance BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended degree, you will study a variety of modules Diploma with DDM from staff in the accounting and finance IB Diploma: 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at HL discipline and the economics studies Essential subjects: None. discipline. This material provides a solid foundation for future years’ studies. ADVANCED ENTRY (TO LEVEL 2) Level 2 SQA Advanced Higher: BBB Materials delivered at Level 2 add to GCE A-Level: BBB and augment your understanding of the BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended material considered in Level 1. This allows Diploma with DDD you to further understand the role of IB Diploma: 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at HL finance in the business world and develop Essential subjects: Mathematics, the techniques and skills required in making economics and accounting (AH, A-L, HL). good financial decisions.

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102 103 Forensic Anthropology uod.ac.uk/forensic F Forensic Anthropology Programme content ENTRY REQUIREMENTS SQA Higher: BBBB(min) - AABB(typ) Level 1 GCE A-Level: BCC(min) - BBB(typ) Level 1 is delivered by the School of Life BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Sciences and provides you with a general Diploma with DDM introduction to the life sciences through an IB Diploma: 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at HL integrated programme of lectures, tutorials, Essential subjects: Biology (Higher, A-L, HL) practical work and field excursions. plus mathematics and chemistry (Int2/Nat5 at C, GCSE at C/4, IB SL at 4). Level 2 Level 2 begins to introduce you to the various subject areas within the life ADVANCED ENTRY (TO LEVEL 2) sciences, in which you might subsequently SQA Advanced Higher: AB + BB (H) in specialise, but remains broadly-based and different subjects multidisciplinary. You will enhance your GCE A-Level: BBB(min) - ABB(typ) knowledge through lectures, tutorials and BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended practical work. Diploma with DDD IB Diploma: 34 points with 6, 6, 5 at HL Level 3 Essential subjects: Biology (AH, A-L, HL) Level 3 will enable you to acquire a plus mathematics and chemistry (Int 2/Nat detailed understanding of the anatomy 5 at C, GCSE at C, 1B SL at 4). of the human body. At this level, you will also begin to appreciate the intimate relationships between human form and DEGREE PROGRAMMES function and gain further understanding (ALL HONS UNLESS STATED) of the anatomy of the human body. BSc Forensic Anthropology: FL46

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104 105 Geography uod.ac.uk/geography G Geography Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate Programme content ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DEGREE PROGRAMMES SQA Higher: BBBB(min) - AABB(typ) (ALL HONS UNLESS STATED) Geography at Dundee rates very highly Levels 1 and 2 address topical subjects from Studies by the Royal Geographical Level 1 GCE A-Level: BCC(min) - BBB(typ) MA Geography: L700 for student satisfaction. The choice of global climate and environmental change Society show that geography degrees Core modules adopt a thematic approach BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended MA Geopolitics: L246 degree pathways in both single and joint to poverty and inequality, introducing key are an excellent basis for developing the to global geographical issues (population Diploma with DDM MA Geography and... honours allows you to personalise your geographical perspectives, quantitative transferable skills and knowledge that and development, globalisation and IB Diploma: 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at HL Business Economics with programme, with access to excellent staff and qualitative skills, and cartography. many employers value. You will be skilled urbanisation, environmental change and Essential subjects: None for MA, but Marketing: LLN0 who are vital to the student experience. Our There is also fieldwork locally and a in communication, problem solving, resource issues), combined with a focus on see entry requirements for joint Honours Economics: 3K9Z modules cover specialisms in human, social residential week in the Scottish Highlands. analysis and interpretation. Equally a the key academic skills of writing, analysis subject; a science (H, A-L, HL) for BSc. Environmental Science: FL77 and physical geography, environmental Compulsory Honours-level modules geographical perspective provides a and synthesis, along with locally based Environmental Sustainability: FL7R science, and integrated perspectives. You cover research methods and techniques, solid foundation for life-long learning in fieldwork to ground your understanding European Studies: LR87 will benefit from research-led teaching current theories and debates in geography a rapidly-changing world. of these processes. ADVANCED ENTRY (TO LEVEL 2) History: LV71 and fieldwork in Scotland and abroad. In as well as advanced fieldwork options such Many of our graduates pursue SQA Advanced Higher: AB + BB (H) in Planning: LK74 Levels 3 and 4, small class sizes make for as Spain or the Scottish Highlands and a geography-related careers in development Level 2 different subjects Politics: LL72 a close-knit community, supported by the substantial individual dissertation research or environmental consultancies, Our core modules offer you a more GCE A-Level: ABB Psychology: CL87 Geography Student Society. You can also project. However, most of your Honours government, tourism, planning and systematic study of key sub-disciplines in BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended MA Geography with... spend a semester or an entire academic modules will be chosen from a range of teaching. Our graduates are also human and physical geography, additional Diploma with DDD French: L7R1 year on an overseas exchange. options that allow you to specialise in either competitive in other fields such as training in geographical skills, and the IB Diploma: 34 points with 6, 6, 5 at HL German: L7R2 human or physical geography, or indeed a marketing, finance, management and opportunity to apply geographical skills and Essential subjects: Geography (AH, A-L, HL) Spanish: L7R4 combination of both. Teaching combines administration, as well as in obtaining understanding within a residential fieldtrip for MA; geography and biology or chemistry BSc Geography: F800 lectures, practical and interactive formats, places and funding for advanced MSc in the Scottish Highlands. (AH, A-L, HL) for BSc. BSc Geography and Environmental LF77 continuous assessment and exams, and and PhD degrees. Science: encourages extensive use of excellent Level 3 digital resources and laboratory facilities. Core modules include training in research SEE ALSO RELATED DEGREES IN: skills in physical and human geography, Q urse uality Environmental Science (page 96) advanced fieldwork, geographical concepts Co y S a Environmental Sustainability (page 98) ti and debates, and data handling and • s f

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106 107 History / Scottish Historical Studies uod.ac.uk/history H History / Scottish Historical Studies Programme content “The lecturers are really DEGREE PROGRAMMES (ALL HONS UNLESS STATED) Level 1 passionate and get MA History: V140 The curriculum at Level 1 is designed to incredibly excited about MA Scottish Historical Studies: V212 support students who haven’t necessarily MA History and... studied history previously, but also to be their teaching. Classes Business Economics with sufficiently, fresh and challenging for those are very interactive, Marketing: LNV0 who have. Our modules at Level 1 cover Economics: LV11 broad topics and allow you to consider they’re always engaging English: QV31* how the use of sources has influenced with students and European Languages: V4W2 our understanding of history. 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110 111 International Business uod.ac.uk/intbus I International Business Programme content ENTRY REQUIREMENTS SEE ALSO RELATED DEGREES IN: SQA Higher: BBBB(min) - AABB(typ) Business Management (page 76) Level 1 GCE A-Level: BCC(min) - BBB(typ) Economics (page 88) → MA: At Level 1, you are provided with a BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Finance (page 102) basic grounding in economics and are Diploma with DDM introduced to some of the basic theory. IB Diploma: 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at HL See Our MA Honours degree on page 44 You are also provided with insight into Essential subjects: None, but see entry for full details of the structure of our MA modern economic ideas and concerns. requirements for other joint Honours degrees. As part of a broad-based MA programme, subject. one third of the modules are devoted to See making your application on page 40. economics with the remainder being in other subjects. ADVANCED ENTRY (TO LEVEL 2) → BSc: Additionally, the BSc programme SQA Advanced Higher: AB + BB (H) in “The lecturers are always has core modules in the basics of different subjects business and accounting and gives you GCE A-Level: ABB going to be there for a thorough grounding in these areas. BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended you, no matter how at Diploma with DDD estin ion o D f Level 2 IB Diploma: 34 points with 6, 6, 5 at HL many questions you Le a v →  At Level 2, the ideas developed in Essential subjects: MA - None, but • e MA: might have. They also r

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PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION All our LLB degrees are accredited qualifying law degrees and have the necessary exemptions required to join the Scottish, English or Northern Irish legal professions. All LLB Scots Law degrees including the LLB dual qualifying, LLB with a language “The quality of teaching and the dedication and LLB with Oil and Gas or an MA subject of staff are what makes the Law School are accredited by the Law Society of Scotland. great. Teaching-wise everyone is an expert All LLB English Law degrees including in their field and if there’s ever an issue they the LLB dual qualifying, LLB with a language and LLB with Oil and Gas or an are quick to respond.” MA subject are accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for England and Wales, Alex Iliescu the Bar Council and the Law Society of English law graduate, 2015 Northern Ireland.

114 115 Liberal Arts uod.ac.uk/liberal-arts L Liberal Arts Programme content ENTRY REQUIREMENTS SQA Higher: BBBB(min) - AABB(typ) Unlike most other liberal arts style degrees Level 3 GCE A-Level: BCC(min) - BBB(typ) there are no core or compulsory modules for At level 3 you start to study your subjects BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended this course at Dundee and no requirements in more depth, and so you will choose any Diploma with DDM to take particular subjects or modules. You four modules from across the full range of IB Diploma: 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at HL will be assigned an advisor of studies who subject areas available. At this point you Essential subjects: None, but see entry will help you choose the combinations that can choose to specialise in a particular requirements for other joint Honours best reflect your interests and ambitions. subject, or continue to keep your options subject. You can choose modules from a range of varied by choosing a wide subject range. * subject areas including: economics; English (including creative writing and film studies); Level 4 ADVANCED ENTRY (TO LEVEL 2) environmental science; environmental At level 4 you will choose any four modules SQA Advanced Higher: AB + BB (H) in sustainability; European languages (French, from across the full range of subject areas different subjects German, or Spanish); European studies; available. * GCE A-Level: ABB geography; history; international business; BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended international relations and politics; * Please note that for the Social Science Diploma with DDD philosophy; psychology; and town and based subject areas (such as economics, IB Diploma: 34 points with 6, 6, 5 at HL regional planning. environmental science, environmental Essential subjects: None, but see entry sustainability, geography, international requirements for other joint Honours Level 1 business, international relations & politics, subject. At level 1 you will choose any six modules psychology, town & regional planning) there from across the full range of subject areas may be a requirement to have previously Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate available (listed above). For example, you passed modules in that subject area at DEGREE PROGRAMMES (ALL HONS could choose modules from 4 different levels 1 and 2 before progressing to level 3 UNLESS STATED) This ground-breaking course represents You can choose from an array of subjects A liberal arts degree helps prepare you for a subject areas (such as 2 modules in or 4 modules. MA Liberal Arts: LA50 MA Arts and Social Sciences the finest Scottish liberal arts tradition across the range of MA disciplines in the very wide range of career options because English, 2 in history, 1 in geography and (3 year non-Honours): VWL0 of extensive inquiry over a wide range Schools of Humanities and Social Sciences, you will develop a variety of skills and 1 in a language), or you could choose of subjects and disciplines, challenging with the option of studying certain subjects knowledge from several different academic modules from 6 different subject areas from See making your application on page 40. you to find creative solutions to problems from outside the MA structure as well. disciplines, including critical thinking and across the full range (such as 1 module in through active learning. Unlike most other The range of subjects available is vast independent habits of mind. This enables philosophy, 1 in psychology, 1 in economics, liberal arts style degrees, here at Dundee and includes English, Creative Writing, you to see connections between disciplines 1 in a language, 1 in European studies, and there are no core or compulsory modules Film Studies, European Languages, History, and to synthesize diverse ideas and 1 in film studies). Your assigned Adviser of for this course, and no requirements to take European Studies, Philosophy, Economics, approaches, skills highly valued by many Studies will discuss this with you to make particular subjects or modules. Environmental Science, Environmental employers. We also offer study abroad sure you make the correct choices for you. We give you freedom throughout your Sustainability, Geography, International opportunities and internship options, entire degree to study several different Business, Politics & International Relations, providing you with valuable experience. Level 2 subjects without the requirement to Psychology, Town & Regional Planning, and At level 2 you will again choose any six specialise in only one or two. However, Career Planning. modules from across the full range of you also have the freedom to focus on one We work hard to combine tradition subject areas available. You can either subject (a major) if you want to, while also with innovation. At Dundee, you can follow on with subject areas that you have gaining insights from a wide range of other study Romantic poetry but also digital already studied in level 1, or choose entirely subjects all the way through your course. poetry; European Art cinema as well new subject areas. as Hollywood cinema; Shakespeare as well as comics. We teach in a way that encourages links between subjects such as politics, literature, film, the environment, psychology, and computer science.

116 117 Mathematics / Mathematical Biology uod.ac.uk/maths M Mathematics / Mathematical Biology Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate Programme content ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DEGREE PROGRAMMES SQA Higher: BBBB(min) - AABB(typ) (ALL HONS UNLESS STATED) The Mathematics degree we offer at Our course is always up-to-date and Mathematics graduates are consistently Level 1 GCE A-Level: BCC(min) - BBB(typ) BSc Mathematics: G100 Dundee is unique as it combines strong focused on the important, exciting amongst those attracting the highest Level 1 provides you with a solid BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended MMath Mathematics: G101 components in both pure and applications- applications of modern mathematics. graduate salaries and can choose from foundation in all the fundamental areas Diploma with DDM BSc Mathematical Biology: CG11 driven mathematics. Our final year courses At Levels 1 to 3, Mathematics covers an ever-widening range of careers in of mathematics. Topics covered in Level IB Diploma: 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at HL MSci Mathematical Biology: GC11 are directly linked to the research that we a wide range of topics and leads you on research, industry, science, engineering, 1 include basic algebra, introductory Essential subjects: Mathematics at BSc Mathematics and Physics: FG31 do, and by the completion of your studies to Level 4 (and Level 5 for MMath/MSci commerce, finance and education. Many calculus, an introduction to some areas B (Higher, A-L, HL). Additionally, for MSci Mathematics and Physics: F3G1 you will be able to use mathematics to degrees) where you will cover a set of topics of our graduates enter the financial sector and techniques in pure mathematics and Mathematical Biology passes should also BSc Mathematics and Astrophysics: G1F5 solve real world problems. This will greatly inspired by our internationally renowned and follow career paths in accountancy, an introduction to probability and statistics. include biology or physics at B (Higher, A-L, BSc Mathematics and... enhance your employability. research strength in applied mathematics. banking and investment. HL) and chemistry at C (Higher, A-L, HL). Accountancy: GN14 We offer a wide range of joint Honours Topics include numerical analysis, Exciting new applications of Level 2 For Physics / Astrophysics, passes should Economics: GL11 degrees and offer flexibility to change mathematical biology, applied analysis and mathematical biology are opening up At Level 2, you will enhance your knowledge include physics (Higher, A-L, HL). Financial Economics: GLD1 between different degrees. As a small magnetohydrodynamics. yet more career options in the biotech of some of the more fundamental topics Psychology: CG81 department, we can get to know you and Teaching includes lectures, tutorials, industries. Even if you do not take your from Level 1 such as linear algebra, calculus, MA Business Economics with Marketing give you support and guidance throughout workshops and computer assisted mathematics any further than university, and statistics whilst also broadening your ADVANCED ENTRY (TO LEVEL 2) and Mathematics: LNG0 your studies. learning. From Level 2 onwards, you will employers know that mathematics mathematical knowledge to areas such as SQA Advanced Higher: AB + AB (H) in MA Mathematics and English: GQ13 use professional mathematics software graduates are intelligent, logical problem game theory and dynamical systems. different subjects packages. This gives you a fantastic solvers. With this training behind you, the GCE A-Level: BBC(min) - ABB(typ) opportunity to explore mathematics far career options become almost limitless. Level 3 BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended SEE ALSO RELATED DEGREES IN: Q urse uality Civil Engineering (page 78) o y beyond the limits of traditional teaching. Level 3 focuses on areas of knowledge and Diploma with DDD C Sa t Electronic Engineering (page 92) • is The knowledge you will gain from technique that will be useful in tackling IB Diploma: 34 points with 6, 6, 5 at HL

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118 119 Mechanical Engineering uod.ac.uk/mechanical M Mechanical Engineering Programme content ENTRY REQUIREMENTS SQA Higher: BBBB(min) - AABB(typ) Levels 1 and 2 GCE A-Level: BCC(min) - BBB(typ) The first two years cover general BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended engineering content to ensure the basic Diploma with DDM principles of physics and mathematics IB Diploma: 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at HL are well established and that you proceed Essential subjects: Mathematics and a with a firm foundation in all aspects of science or engineering subject (physics the course. Practical applications are preferred) (Higher, A-L, HL). introduced through exciting team projects involving the design and manufacture of a working system which culminate ADVANCED ENTRY (TO LEVEL 2) in a competition between the teams. At SQA Advanced Higher: AB + AB (H) in Level 2, your scientific and mathematical different subjects skills are developed further alongside the GCE A-Level: BBB(min) - ABB(typ) core mechanical engineering subjects in BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended addition to software teaching particularly Diploma with DDD for mechanical engineering design, simple IB Diploma: 34 points with 6, 6, 5 at HL programming of microcontrollers and an Essential subjects: Mathematics and a understanding of basic control systems. science or engineering subject (physics preferred) (AH, A-L, HL). Level 3 In Level 3 you can take part in real-life challenges set by external companies and DEGREE PROGRAMMES use their knowledge of engineering to (ALL HONS UNLESS STATED) tackle the problems and present solutions BEng Biomedical Engineering: H160 Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate “The subject is varied back to the industrial advisors. Material BEng Mechanical Engineering: H300 properties are examined, especially with BEng Mechanical Engineering with Mechanical Engineering at Dundee was We are ranked in the top 10 in the UK for A BEng (Hons) degree in Mechanical with lots of practical regard to design and manufacture, and Renewables: H301 rated 1st in the UK in the 2014 National our research contributions to general Engineering is regarded as a professional hands-on learning. I’ve complex control systems are introduced. Student Survey (NSS) with 100% Student engineering over the last period of the qualification and the Institution of Software for computer-aided design (CAD) Satisfaction. We are rated in the top 10 in Research Excellence Framework. This Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) regularly made lots of amazing and microcontroller programming are SEE ALSO RELATED DEGREES IN: the UK and top in Scotland in The Guardian inspires our research-led teaching in checks our course quality to enable our friends on my course also covered through practical laboratory Civil Engineering (page 78) University Guide 2016. areas such as medicine, materials and graduates to become Chartered Engineers. sessions. If you opt for mechanical Electronic Engineering (page 92) Our IMechE accredited Honours degree manufacture. 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It will also apply principal theories and knowledge choose a specific discipline from the BMSc (AH, A-L, HL) plus mathematics and English from world-leading medical and science that underpin clinical medicine. In addition prepare you to work towards a career within of evolution, genetics, physiology and options on offer. The intercalated degree (SG at 3, Int2/Nat5 at C, GCSE at B/6, IB SL experts, engage in research within to gaining a firm understanding of the the allied health professions. The strong population biology. You will be introduced aims to provide you with the opportunity at 4). internationally renowned groups and gain scientific principles of current major research component of the course provides to specific topics within the Biomedical to study a topic of interest in greater ideal transferable skills for the graduate job medical specialties through a combination ideal preparation for a postgraduate course Sciences and will gain a sound foundation depth. You will gain a firm knowledge market. of lectures, tutorials, workshops and at MSc and PhD level. in biomolecular mechanisms and and understanding of your field of study, DEGREE PROGRAMMES (ALL HONS The structure of this three year practical sessions, you will study current The programme is also suitable for processes. You will broaden and strengthen extending to current research controversies UNLESS STATED) Honours programme enables you to build research controversies and challenges students who are aiming for entry into both the practical, laboratory research and challenges. You will be provided with BSc Medical Sciences: B902 a flexible degree focused on your choice and be trained in scientific methods and Medical School. If you obtain a degree and generic skills building that you already training in study design, the scientific of medical specialities. Uniquely, you will communication through the undertaking qualification of Upper Second (2:1) or have. 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124 125 Nursing uod.ac.uk/nursing N Nursing Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate Programme content ENTRY REQUIREMENTS BSc (3 Years without Honours) We equip you with the skills and knowledge The three separate routes (BSc; BSc Our nursing graduates enjoy excellent The programme runs as a single Level 2 SQA Higher: BCC + 2 SG/Nat 5 you will need to progress into a fulfilling with Honours; MSc) are run as a single employment prospects, with a range of programme despite there being three In your second year, there is more in- GCE A-Level: CC + 3 GCSE nursing career within any modern programme, following the current pre- exciting career opportunities available to academic levels of study. The theoretical depth study of the key concepts of BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended healthcare setting. We use a range of registration curriculum. Students will mainly them in health and social care settings content is therefore offered at different professionalism and accountability related Diploma (MMP) or BTEC Level 3 innovative teaching and learning strategies undertake the same modules, primarily with within hospitals and communities. Our academic levels with learning outcomes to nursing, and other important issues Diploma (MM) to support your academic and practice- the same lectures and tutorial groups, but graduates are extremely well prepared and assessments reflective of the level of inherent in nursing today. You will continue IB Diploma: 24 points at 4, 4 at HL based experiences. each module will be offered at different for the challenges of modern healthcare. study. Clinical skills teaching is identical, to build clinical nursing competence Essential subjects: English and You will study with students from our academic levels and will incorporate Contemporary nursing roles are diverse as all students are required to meet the through a range of innovative clinical mathematics at least to SG at 3, Nat 5/Int2 three fields of nursing as well as enjoying additional online materials, activities and and many graduates choose to pursue same Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) simulation activities, in addition to further at C, GCSE at C/4, IB SL at 4 inter-professional learning with students support to reflect the higher levels of advanced or specialist practitioner roles competencies at the point of registration. developing academic and graduate from other healthcare disciplines. academic achievement required. making a difference to peoples’ lives in a skills. There is also a greater emphasis on BSc (3 Years with Honours) Dundee has a choice of campuses - the An additional project or dissertation will variety of settings. Level 1 developing an understanding of issues SQA Advanced Higher: BB + BBBB (H) main city campus in Dundee which offers be completed by students on BSc (Honours) In your first year, you will be introduced related to your specific field of nursing GCE A-Level: BBB adult, child and mental health nursing and and MSc pathways. Students at these levels to the fundamentals of nursing - what it with a focus on common conditions and BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended the smaller satellite campus in Kirkcaldy will also enjoy a greater focus on research “The high standard is, what nurses do, and the drivers behind the provision of care for the range of Diploma (DDD); or BTEC Level 3 Diploma which offers adult nursing only. The School and the application of evidence to practice. modern healthcare delivery. You will also patients and clients affected by these (DD) + B (A-L); or BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary offers excellent learning opportunities, Each year of our 3 year undergraduate of teaching and the study how people function, from both a conditions. Again clinical placement time Diploma (D) + BB (A-L) including state-of-the art clinical skills degree programmes (BSc Nursing, BSc huge variety of nursing physical and a mental health perspective will account for half of this year of study. IB Diploma: 30 points at 5, 5, 5 at HL simulations, and experience in over 500 Nursing with Honours and MSc) consists and will be introduced to the academic Essential subjects: English and diverse practice learning settings. of 44 weeks divided between university placements have skills required for lifelong learning. Each Level 3 mathematics at least to SG at 3, Nat 5/Int2 study and clinical practice. At the University been highlights, along module will be studied at a different level In your third year, the emphasis is on at C, GCSE at C/4, IB SL at 4 / IB HL at 3 of Dundee we offer our three degree depending on the degree pathway being complexity within your chosen field of options in: with our access to the undertaken. At the end of Year 1, you will nursing. We focus on the management Graduate entry Master’s degrees → Adult Nursing Clinical Skills Centre at begin to study the key aspects of your of patients and clients with complex An Ordinary or 3rd class Honours degree or → Child Nursing chosen field. Clinical and practical skills healthcare issues and prepare you with above, plus English and mathematics at Nat → Mental Health Nursing Ninewells Hospital.” are taught throughout the year and are the skills, knowledge and confidence to 5/Int2 Grade C or Standard Grade at grade

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PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION All programmes provide both an academic and professional qualification - registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

126 127 Oral Health Sciences uod.ac.uk/oralhealth O Oral Health Sciences Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate Programme content ENTRY REQUIREMENTS SQA Higher: ABBB Dundee is the first university to offer Throughout your studies you will develop Qualified dental services graduates are Levels 1 and 2 GCE A-Level: BBB the dental hygiene and dental therapy the skills required to restore teeth and, in high demand, with recent employment The early stage of the course begins your IB Diploma: 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at HL qualification in Scotland. Our course has full for child patients, carry out extractions, levels at 100%. Remuneration is also very journey from new entrant to a clinical dental Essential subjects: Biology (H, A-L, HL) and approval from the General Dental Council. pulp therapy and stainless steel crowns. good. Once qualified you may choose to therapy student. You will develop skills chemistry (SG, Nat 5, Int2, GCSE at C/4). You will have access to the Dundee The treatment of periodontal disease is work in general dental practice (NHS and for independent and lifelong learning and Q urse uality Dental Hospital and School which has also a major component of therapists’ private), the public dental service, hospital o y expand on these throughout the course. C Sa t modern learning and teaching facilities, work. Your course will help you to gain an practice, the armed services or in industry. • is Early clinical work focuses on getting DEGREE PROGRAMMES

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128 129 Philosophy uod.ac.uk/philosophy P Philosophy Programme content ENTRY REQUIREMENTS SQA Higher: BBBB(min) - AABB(typ) Level 1 GCE A-Level: BCC(min) - BBB(typ) “Following my graduation, I had the At Level 1, you will be introduced to major BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended philosophical thinkers such as Plato and Diploma with DDM opportunity to work closely with Descartes. You will have the chance to IB Diploma: 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at HL politicians and policy-makers. The skills chart their influence on contemporary Essential subjects: None, but see entry philosophy by engaging with more recent requirements for other joint Honours I learned in my degree turned out to be thinkers. By the completion of this Level, subject. absolutely invaluable as they could be you will understand the varied issues that philosophers gather under the headings applied effectively and productively metaphysics, epistemology and ethics. ADVANCED ENTRY (TO LEVEL 2) to anything which came my way.” SQA Advanced Higher: AB + BB (H) in different subjects Level 2 At Level 2, you will increase your knowledge ABB David McConaghy GCE A-Level: further and focus on the legacy of the A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Philosophy graduate, 2013 BTEC: existentialist tradition in 20th century Diploma with DDD European thought. By the end of this IB Diploma: 34 points with 6, 6, 5 at HL Level, you will have an understanding Essential subjects: None, but see entry of aesthetics and existentialism. Whilst requirements for other joint Honours studying aesthetics, you will encounter subject. famous figures such as Kant and Hegel and existentialism will introduce you to the likes of Sartre and Camus. You will also continue DEGREE PROGRAMMES to study modules from other subjects to (ALL HONS UNLESS STATED) give you an eclectic knowledge base. MA Philosophy: V500 MA European Philosophy: V501 Level 3 MA Philosophy with... At Level 3, you will be able to draw on a French: V5R1 greater choice of philosophy modules. You German: V5R2 will have the opportunity to choose from an Spanish: V5R4 Q urse uality MA European Philosophy with... o y exciting range of topics which may include Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate C Sa t French: VR51 • is the philosophy of technology, advanced

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130 131 Physics / Astrophysics uod.ac.uk/physics P Physics / Astrophysics Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate Programme content “Studying physics at ENTRY REQUIREMENTS SQA Higher: BBBB(min) - AABB(typ) Our Physics degree was ranked first in the At Dundee, you will study the full spectrum Dundee’s physics graduates are able to Level 1 Dundee is a truly unique GCE A-Level: BSc - BCC(min) - BBB(typ) UK in both the 2015 and 2016 National of core physics subjects, alongside use the independent thinking and problem At Level 1 the course covers experience due to the MSci - ABB Student Survey for student satisfaction specialist areas such as astronomy, nuclear, solving skills gained in their degree to work electromagnetism, classical mechanics BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended with course quality. This outstanding and particle physics. in a diverse range of careers worldwide. Our and the physics of waves, an introduction small department size. Diploma with DDM independent endorsement of our The programme will also equip you graduates are employed in a wide range of to modern physics, as well as astronomy Students have a close IB Diploma: 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at HL academic staff’s teaching excellence is with highly transferable skills, including the industries including electronics, teaching, and space physics. You will also develop Essential subjects: Mathematics and consolidated by our top 10 ranking in the cultivation of leadership and group working materials, defence, lasers, optics, lighting, experimental skills and study topics working relationship physics or an engineering subject (H, A-L, 2017 Guardian University Guide - success abilities, as well as modern approaches vacuum technologies, renewable energy, such as scientific ethics and professional with their lecturers and HL). Maths and physics required for MSci. that we attribute to our relatively small and to refined communication and technical oil and gas, finance and consultancy. behaviour. Students also consolidate their friendly department, innovative learning reporting. Expertise in programming is Upon graduation, 90% of our students mathematics background at this stage. make friends for life environment, and the thriving student-led developed to the extent that you will apply are in ‘positive destinations’ meaning that with their classmates.” ADVANCED ENTRY (TO LEVEL 2) Physics Society. The course itself covers computational strategies to solve difficult they have either gone directly into a career Level 2 SQA Advanced Higher: AB + AB (H) in pure and applied physics and prepares you ‘real-world’ physics problems. or have chosen to take a further advanced Level 2 includes a more advanced Hannah Boyd different subjects for a wide variety of careers, particularly Our undergraduates can become degree. coverage of electromagnetism and Current physics student GCE A-Level: BBB(min) - AAB(typ) those embracing our core research involved in challenging research projects light, mechanics, and quantum physics. BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended expertise across photonics, renewable from the outset within the fresher year: Students are introduced to thermal physics, Diploma with DDD Q urse uality energy, materials and computational a process that culminates with the MSci o y solid state physics, nuclear and particle Level 4 IB Diploma: 34 points with 6, 6, 5 at HL C Sa t physics. degree option that integrates a two-year • is physics, programming, and electronics The course includes condensed matter Essential subjects: Mathematics and

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133 Politics / International Relations uod.ac.uk/politics P Politics / International Relations Why Dundee? What you’ll study After You Graduate Programme content ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DEGREE PROGRAMMES SQA Higher: BBBB(min) - AABB(typ) (ALL HONS UNLESS STATED) Politics and International Relations at At the University of Dundee, politics is Politics graduates from Dundee score highly Level 1 GCE A-Level: BCC(min) - BBB(typ) MA Politics: L200 the University of Dundee is consistently usually taught through lectures and in surveys of graduate employment. While You are provided with a broad knowledge BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended MA European Politics: L245* rated by our students as one of the seminars. Assessment is through essays you may not become a politician (though and understanding of political issues and Diploma with DDM MA Geopolitics: L246* best departments in Scotland. In the and exams in Levels 1 and 2 but you will some of our students over the years have policy making processes within the UK. IB Diploma: 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at HL MA International Relations and 2016 National Student Survey (NSS) the have the chance to make presentations and become MPs, MSPs and MEPs), your degree This includes an introduction to the main Essential subjects: None, but see entry Politics: L250* department was rated first in the UK in prepare reports in later years. will open up a range of opportunities in structures, institutions and processes of requirements for other joint Honours MA Politics and... answer to the question ‘Staff are good As you begin your studies, you will gain both the private and public sectors. Our government in the United Kingdom. You subjects. Business Economics with explaining things’. a broad knowledge and understanding graduates develop critical thinking skills will explore a number of important aspects Marketing: L0N0 Our excellent academic programme is of political issues and policy-making valued by all employers. of public policy, such as Britain’s exit from Economics: LL12 supported by activities such as simulations, processes within the UK as well as an The graduate level jobs that politics the European Union, foreign and defence ADVANCED ENTRY (TO LEVEL 2) English: LQ23* study trips and multiple film and speaker insight into the processes of globalisation. students have undertaken immediately policy, law and order, the environment, SQA Advanced Higher: AB + BB (H) in European Languages: L2Q9* series. This will provide you with a thorough In Level 2, you will then develop an after their degree include political and health and welfare policies. In the different subjects Geography: LL72 grounding in politics and international understanding of theories, principles and campaign organiser, police officer, second semester you will be provided with GCE A-Level: ABB History: LV21* relations. Staff are also consistently rated concepts of comparative politics and elections officer for a local council, an introduction to the global forces and BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Philosophy: LV25* as friendly and enthusiastic and undertake international relations. archivist, and trainee research executive. process that shape the world around us. Diploma with DDD Psychology: CL82 high-quality research that directly informs At Levels 3 and 4, you will have fantastic One of our students has even participated IB Diploma: 34 points with 6, 6, 5 at HL MA International Relations and... Economics: LLD2 their teaching. opportunities to learn from experts in in Dragons’ Den and become a successful Level 2 Essential subjects: None, but see entry European Languages: L3T6 areas of contemporary importance such business entrepreneur, whilst another has You will develop a solid grounding in the requirements for other joint Honours European Studies: LR28* as Russian, Irish and Middle Eastern opened his own whisky distillery! core theories, principles and concepts subject. History: LV2C* politics, human rights, the United Nations, of comparative politics and international Philosophy: VL5G* illegal drugs, surveillance and gender and relations. These concepts and theories LA50 sexuality. You will have the opportunity will be applied to the main processes MA Liberal Arts: at estin ion o to study modules that in some cases are of contemporary world politics such as D f Le a The courses marked * are also available with unique to Scotland and the UK. democracy, globalisation, diplomacy, v e • r French, German or Spanish. Please see our

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134 135 Product Design uod.ac.uk/product P Product Design “What I love about the course is the people-centred Programme content ENTRY REQUIREMENTS SQA Higher: BBCC(min) - BBBB(typ) approach to design. We’re encouraged to go out Level 1 GCE A-Level: CCC(min) - BCC(typ) and speak to people, tackling real world issues. A foundation that introduces you to core BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended design skills, people-centred research Diploma with DMM This hands-on style of learning is what prepares methods and design briefs across product IB Diploma: 30 points us so well for the future.” design, digital interaction design and Essential subjects: One or more from art & interior and environmental design. design (or other creative subject); product

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136 137 Psychology uod.ac.uk/psychology P Psychology Why Dundee? What you’ll study After you graduate Programme content ENTRY REQUIREMENTS SQA Higher: BBBB(min) - AABB(typ) Psychology at Dundee is well established At Dundee, we have a wide ranging Our graduates can be found in a wide Level 1 Level 3 GCE A-Level: BCC(min) - BBB(typ) with excellent research and teaching curriculum that will introduce you to a variety of careers. Many choose to Level 1 provides the fundamental grounding The Level 3 modules build on the BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended facilities. variety of theoretical approaches from undertake further study within psychology for your course. You will learn about foundation studies which make up the Diploma with DDM During your time at Dundee, you will which any issue can be viewed. and proceed to professional careers social behaviour, memory and cognition, Level 1 and Level 2 programmes. You will IB Diploma: 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at HL have fantastic opportunities to work with As a psychology student, you will have in clinical psychology, educational child development, the biological basis consider the biological and evolutionary Essential subjects: None, but see entry staff involved in research across a wide the opportunity to study many things psychology, occupational psychology and of behaviour, and human abilities and bases to behaviour, individual differences requirements for other Joint Honours variety of topics including how children’s that we take for granted such as reading, other related professions. personality. You will also learn how to and personality, language processing, subjects. language develops, how our health is communicating meaning, remembering Some graduates enter the educational design experiments, carry out them out, individual development, attention and Note: BSc applicants who wish to choose impacted by social relationships and how information and interacting with others. or health-related fields and others work and analyse the collected data. You will use perception, psychopathology and the ways modules from Life Sciences in Level 1 we process visual and verbal information. There will be a focus on how these within public or private sector organisations this knowledge to carry out experiments in which our functioning is bound up with must ensure they also satisfy their entry The teaching on your course is processes and abilities develop and you will interpreting complex information and that exemplify important findings described social processes. You will also build up the requirements – see pages 72-75. informed by this research and you will gain an understanding of the complexity of making recommendations. in the lectures. skills necessary to conduct and evaluate have opportunities to demonstrate how these achievements. Psychology provides you with a research, analyse data and report your psychological theory can be applied to real You will also study the varied social platform to learn valuable, transferable Level 2 findings. The material covered in your ADVANCED ENTRY (TO LEVEL 2) world issues. processes that contribute to individual skills for graduate level careers and helps You will now explore more specific areas modules is key for a degree which qualifies SQA Advanced Higher: AB + BB (H) in Psychology at Dundee has a friendly, psychological functioning giving you the you to gain the ability to critically evaluate of psychological functioning. You will you for Graduate Basis for Registration from different subjects stimulating environment and our students opportunity to understand people in a claims and the evidence on which they rest. learn how we perceive the world around us the British Psychological Society. GCE A-Level: ABB contribute to this with enthusiasm and new way. By studying psychology, you will and carry out skilled tasks within it, what BTEC: A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended imagination. develop the skills to undertake research and happens when there are particular forms Level 4 Diploma with DDD be able to apply this research to real world of brain damage, how children develop You will learn about topics at the forefront IB Diploma: 34 points with 6, 6, 5 at HL issues and problems. psychologically, and how we learn and of current psychological knowledge and will Essential subjects: Psychology use language. 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These skills will ensure you for full registration with the Scottish Social fundamentals of your social work training, SSSC prior to final acceptance experience and confidence. understand and can address the social Services Council (SSSC) as a professionally embedding knowledge, skills and values lectures are always → Experience of voluntary or paid work Our engaging, supportive environment challenges faced by vulnerable groups of qualified social worker. in relation to reflective and professional engaging and thought in social care or a related field is very has been rated top in Scotland and people in their day-to-day lives. With your qualification, you can work practice. You will have an opportunity to desirable. third in the UK. Our students rated us We place a strong emphasis on across all areas of social work and will learn alongside students from teacher provoking and the top in Scotland for assessment and social justice in our teaching and this will be able to pursue a career in line with education and community education within classes are small feedback, academic support and personal help you develop key social work skills. your interests.Most of our graduates are a joint module, as well as study an elective DEGREE PROGRAMMES development in the 2016 National Student The knowledge you gain in lectures and employed shortly after leaving university module. There will be formative practice enough to get to know (ALL HONS UNLESS STATED) Survey and our graduate employment rate seminars is applied practice learning and with many securing employment prior to learning experiences which will give you everyone well.” BA Social Work: L500 is at 90%. developed through simulated practice, role- finishing their studies. the opportunity to learn about the Local agencies provide practice play and working with our Service User and You will acquire an internationally community context of social work, the Laura Mackintosh placements in local authority, private and Carer Group. recognised qualification and many of our social work role and the experiences of Current social work student SEE ALSO RELATED DEGREES IN: voluntary settings, and our Service User Within the programme, we place graduates are working professionally across service users and carers. Community Learning & Development and Carer Group are actively involved emphasis on interprofessionalism. This is the world. In recent years, our graduates (page 80) across the programme. This gives you the achieved through practice learning and you have risen to the highest professional levels Level 2 Level 4 Education (page 90) best possible real world experience whilst will have opportunities to study modules in social work and related areas. This year consolidates learning, reflective This year contains your final practice studying your course. with students on other professional skills and the theoretical components learning opportunity. You will be required See making your application on page 40. programmes. In your third year of study, underpinning contemporary practice, to meet the standards of a qualifying social you will also have the opportunity to study including the legal context of social work worker, and will be given opportunities to abroad through the University’s Erasmus and social policy. You will learn more consider ongoing professional development PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION exchange programme. about the values base in which social work needs beyond the programme. The year The BA (Hons) Social Work programme is operates and some of the ethical issues represents the culmination of all your accredited by the Scottish Social Services facing us in today’s society. The joint learning on the programme. Council (SSSC) and is recognised by all the learning continues with your peers from UK Social Work registering bodies. teacher education and community learning and issues are explored at a national and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS global level. 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142 143 information Advice and 146 A welcoming community 147 Money matters 148 Exchange programmes 149 Our services 150 Where we are 152 Index

144 145 Advice and Information

A welcoming community Money matters

Come and visit us Our access courses Being an international student Fees and funding Accommodation prices at Dundee Open days are the best way for you to get a The University recognises that There have been many changes to the Bursaries and scholarships: The University Our modern, comfortable student real feel for the University before you apply. sometimes through no fault of their own, We welcome students to our courses from funding arrangements for UK students of Dundee has established a range of accommodation is great value for money. During your visit, there will be lots going on circumstances can prevent applicants all over the world, with students from entering higher education in recent years, undergraduate scholarships and bursaries There are several pricing structures including: subject specific presentations; reaching their full potential. If you feel you 84 countries creating an international with varying systems across different parts designed to help students classified as which reflect the different rooms and workshops; information stands; may not get the qualifications needed yet community which benefits everyone. of the UK. The information given below Rest of UK (RUK) fee status entering the length of contracts available. However, demonstrations in departments; tours of feel you have the talent and determination Our professional and friendly International is correct as of December 2016 and is a University for the first time. as an example, our 2016/2017 prices were the campus and departments; student life to earn a place, you should still apply. Recruitment Team will provide you with a basic summary of the arrangements for These are cash awards and eligible £5,298.93 for a standard room in Belmont presentations; and student finance talks. responsive and understanding service from the 2017/18 academic year. For specific students do not need to apply, but will be Flats, Heathfield or Seabraes (flats 33-64). Everyone is welcome to attend, including initial enquiry right through to arrival. details of tuition fees charged for each informed if they are successful. This works out at £135.87 per week. Dundee parents, partners, teachers and careers Dundee University Access to After you arrive, our International Advice course in 2018/19, please visit the relevant For more details visit uod.ac.uk/rukfunding is also proud to guarantee accommodation advisers. Our upcoming open day dates are: Learning (DUAL) Summer School Service (IAS) will look after you. The IAS programme webpages. to all entrant students who apply before the → Monday 28th August 2017 and Online Summer School (OSS) helps our international students settle into deadline. → Saturday 23rd September 2017 Dundee by organising cultural excursions Students coming to Dundee The price includes all utilities and → Monday 27th August 2018 DUAL and OSS are offered by invitation to and opportunities to meet other students Students coming to Dundee from other EU member states IT connection charges as well as basic → Saturday 22nd September 2018 UCAS applicants who, due to circumstances during the first few weeks, and is available from Scotland personal property insurance. All study- Remember to save the dates so you can beyond their control, lack the qualifications to give advice on a range of issues such Tuition fees (for 2017/18): £1,820 per year bedrooms also come furnished with a bed, come and see exactly what Dundee required for degree entry. These 6 week as visa extensions throughout the year. Tuition fees (for 2017/18): £1,820 per year EU students can apply to the Student wardrobe, desk and chair, and all have en- has to offer. We’d love to welcome you full-time courses involve all students Previously, our international students have The full cost of tuition is met by the Scottish Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to suite shower and toilet. Further information: to our campus. completing a personal academic skills enjoyed a Scottish ceilidh (dance), a visit Government by applying to the Student have their full tuition fees paid direct to the www.dundee.ac.uk/accommodation module in addition to studying up to three to Glamis Castle and a weekend trip to the Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS). institution. In general, EU students cannot taught subjects. DUAL applicants may be Highlands. Further information: Student Awards apply for student loans and general living Individual visits eligible for a bursary and accommodation, Within the students’ union there are Agency for Scotland – www.saas.gov.uk cost support from SAAS. There have been Cost of living but all must be available throughout June many student societies of interest to recent changes to the EU regulations which While we encourage everyone to come and July. For details and to apply, visit international students. There are also can be complex. Dundee offers excellent value for money to one of our organised open days, we uod.ac.uk/dual informal groups of students from different Students coming to Dundee If you are NOT coming straight to with the cost of living around 14% lower recognise that this is not always possible. countries who help to support each other from England, Wales and Scotland to study having been living only than the UK average. Your main costs will Individual visits take place almost every and keep in touch with their home countries Northern Ireland (Rest of UK) in your home country, you are advised to be your tuition fees, your accommodation, month and include a tour of the campus Discover Learning at Dundee and embassies. contact SAAS for further advice. materials for your course (books, stationery and student accommodation led by a The University provides students with Tuition fees (for 2017/18): Usually £9,250 Further information: Student Awards etc.) and your cost of living including food, student ambassador. The tour usually Some students may not be available when facilities for prayer and reflection in the per year for 3 years (exceptions are Agency for Scotland – www.saas.gov.uk transport and, of course, your social life. takes around 45 minutes and offers the DUAL / OSS run or might wish to study over Chaplaincy. The local community also has MArch Architecture, MBChB Medicine, To have a look at a typical student budget at opportunity to see the campus facilities, a longer period. Others may simply wish to places of worship for Christian, Jewish, BDS Dentistry and BSc/MSci life sciences Dundee, please visit uod.ac.uk/livingcosts get a feel for the University and speak to a study a module for interest, rather than four Muslim, Buddhist and Hindu faiths. degrees where fees are paid for each year Students coming to Dundee current student about university life. modules to qualify for undergraduate entry. of the course) but please visit programme from other non-EU countries A member of admissions staff will be Discover Learning at Dundee is an exciting webpages for full details. available after your tour to answer any online programme that allows students Meet and greet services Students can apply to their relevant Tuition fees and scholarships: Students questions you may have about applying. exactly this opportunity at different times funding body for a tuition fee loan. normally resident outside the UK or EU pay To find out more and to book your place throughout the year. It is free to those Arrangements can be made to meet Tuition fee loans are not means-tested, tuition fees direct to the University at the visit uod.ac.uk/opendays meeting our Access criteria and those international students (from countries are administered by the Student Loans overseas rate. Please visit our programme eligible for an Individual Learning Account outside the EU) on their arrival at Edinburgh Company, are paid direct to the institution webpages for the specific tuition fees for (ILA). For details and to apply, visit Airport immediately before the start of the and are repaid in the same way as the each programme. uod.ac.uk/dlad semester. Please visit uod.ac.uk/prearrival student loan. Specific arrangements in A package of scholarships for for more details. England, Wales and Northern Ireland differ international students is also available. Please visit www.dundee.ac.uk/study/ slightly but the full tuition fee amount will Further information: international for more detailed information be covered. uod.ac.uk/overseasfees for prospective international students.

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Exchange programmes Erasmus+ Study Abroad Exchange Programmes (for 2016/17)

Accountancy Germany, Italy, Malta, Spain

Architecture France, Germany

Biological Sciences Denmark, France, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden

EUROPE Business Studies Germany, Italy, Malta ASIA NORTH AMERICA Civil Engineering Finland, Germany, Italy, Slovenia

Computing Denmark, Germany, Spain, Sweden

AFRICA Dentistry Denmark, France, Germany, Norway

Design France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain SOUTH AMERICA Education Belgium

AUSTRALIA Economic Studies France, Germany, Spain & OCEANIA Electronic Engineering Germany

English Austria, France, Germany, Greece, Spain

European Studies France, Germany, Portugal, Spain

Fine Art Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Hungary, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Romania, Spain, Sweden The University has exchange agreements Transatlantic and Australasia Study Abroad Programmes (for 2016/17) with many universities across Europe, North Geography Germany, Spain, Sweden America and Australasia. A list of the ones in Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Design Australia, Canada, USA, Hong Kong, place for the 2016/17 academic year is given (BA/BDes) from Duncan of Jordanstone New Zealand History France, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Spain in the following tables. Since these agreements can change Bachelor of Accountancy (BAcc) Australia, Canada, USA Interior Design Belgium, Italy, Netherlands, Poland each year, please see our website for the most up-to-date information: Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) Australia, Canada, USA Law France, Germany, Malta, Netherlands, Lithuania, Spain, Turkey uod.ac.uk/studyabroad

Bachelor of Science (BSc) Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, USA Mathematics France, Germany, Spain

Master of Arts (MA) Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, USA Mechanical Engineering Finland, Germany, Netherlands

MArch Architecture Australia Media Arts and Imaging Finland, France, Germany

Philosophy Czech Republic, France, Germany, Turkey

Politics Denmark, Poland, Portugal

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Our services Where we are

Support for everyone

The University of Dundee offers a wide Library and Learning Centre services → Help4U, our Service Desk, provides IT Being at the heart of Scotland’s road and rail Dundee to... range of services to support our students. include: support and advice by phone, in person network puts spectacular scenery, skiing, This can include academic, personal or → face-to-face expert support from and online from 10am to 10pm every day, championship golf, mountain climbing and Edinburgh - 1 hour 10 mins financial support and guidance. However, if professional library staff which is the best IT support available in sailing within easy reach. The major cities you are not sure where, what or who to ask → long opening hours during semester: Scotland of Edinburgh and Glasgow are a short trip Glasgow - 1 hour 30 mins – contact the Enquiry Centre. The Enquiry the Main Library is open from 7.30am to → over 750 generally available PCs on away. Scotland’s four main international Manchester - 5 hours Centre is a ‘first stop shop’, here to help with 2.30am Monday Friday; 9am to 2.30am campus in library study zones and IT airports all operate both national airlines, Saturdays and Sundays and 24 hours a suites, including specialist computer all queries, support and advice. Whether such as British Airways, and low cost Birmingham - 5 hours 20 mins it’s travel advice or information regarding day during exams labs in departments such as media art, airlines. This makes it easy to get to all the accommodation, money issues, study → access to all recommended reading engineering and computing major centres of the UK and Europe. London - 6 hours support or wellbeing advice, they can help books and multiple copies of many key → free Microsoft Office software www.dundee.ac.uk/travel or put you in touch with the appropriate texts → Pay2Print, our printing service available service. You can find the Enquiry Centre in → flexible learning spaces – silent study in learning and teaching spaces DUSA, come along and have a chat! zones, general study zones ideal for → wireless access, including WiFi printing, Scottish Airport flights to: In addition to the Enquiry Centre, we group work, and study break zones available throughout learning and have a long list of specialised support → four bookable group study ‘pods’ with teaching spaces Amsterdam Schipol Airport - Aberdeen services available to our students. media technology and six drop-in ‘pods’ → Microsoft Office365-powered email, 1 hour 25 minutes These include: → access to more than one million books calendar, unlimited cloud storage and and subscriptions to over 5,000 journals, Lync messaging Paris CDG Airport - → Academic Skills Dundee → Careers Service newspapers and databases → additional support for students with 1 hour 45 minutes → Chaplaincy → extensive electronic resources including a disability: software, equipment and Edinburgh London Airports - 1 hour → Counselling Service e-books, e-journals, online newspapers, training to ensure that IT is accessible Glasgow → Disability Service published research materials and image and easy to use → International Advice Service and sound resources which you can www.dundee.ac.uk/it → Nursery access from anywhere in the world → Peer Connections buddying and → full access to WiFi, laptop charging Newcastle mentoring service points and laptop lockers Safety and security → Student Funding → desktop power at every desk Belfast → The Residences Student Support Advisor → 322 networked PCs We are lucky to have a very safe campus → University Health Service → self-service machines which reduces and the security of our students is of utmost Find out more at queuing importance to us. In fact, our students’ → learning café union (DUSA) has repeatedly been named www.dundee.ac.uk/studentservices Liverpool Manchester → printing, photocopying and scanning the safest venue in the city by the Best Bar facilities None Awards. This is thanks to pioneering Dublin Top-class libraries www.dundee.ac.uk/library safety programmes such as DUSA’s free night bus which takes students home Support for learning is at the heart of the wherever they live in the city; the safe taxi Birmingham services the Library and Learning Centre State of the art IT scheme which allows students to take a taxi (LLC) offers. There are libraries on several home without having to pay there and then Cardiff sites: the main library, the art library at UoD IT provides a range of technologies to if they haven’t got cash; and free bottles of DJCAD and Medical and Nursing Libraries at support your learning, including: water to make sure students stay hydrated London Ninewells Hospital, Fife Campus and Perth → One of the largest WiFi installations on nights out. Royal Infirmary. outside of the US which allows hundreds Our new campus security centre is of students to stream films, TV and manned 24 hours a day by uniformed games at the same time and connect up officers and has extensive CCTV coverage to 15 devices to the network. Superfast of the campus. WiFi is available throughout campus

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A Contextual factors 41 Erasmus programme 24, 50, 149 I → microbiology 72 S Continuing education 52 European philosophy 130 → molecular biology 72 Academic skills 12, 150 Illustration 68 Scholarships and bursaries 146, 147 Counselling service 12, 150 European politics 134 → neuroscience 74 Access courses 41, 146 Intercalated degrees 42, 123, 125 Scottish historical studies 108 Creative writing 94 European studies 100 → pharmacology 74 Accommodation 20, 147, 150 Interior & environmental design 110 Security 150 Evening classes 25, 52 → physiological sciences 74 Accountancy 54 International advice service 12, 146, 150 Selection policy 40 Exchanges 24, 50, 149 Medicine 124 Adult nursing 126 International business 112 Social media 155 D Mental health nursing 126 Advanced entry 40, 42 Dentistry 84 International College Dundee 53 Social work 140 Metal design, see Alternative qualifications 40 Design, see International relations 134 Societies 10, 12, 34 F → jewellery & metal design 69 Anatomical sciences 56 → digital interaction design 86 Fife campus 19, 126, 150 International students 12, 146, 150 Spanish 50 Microbiology 72 Animation 64 → graphic design 67 Film studies 94 Interviews 41 Special needs students 12, 150 Molecular biology 72 Application process 40 → interior & environmental design 110 Finance 102 IT facilities 19, 150 Sports 10, 33 Applied computing 58 → jewellery & metal design 69 Finance (fees, funding etc.) 147 Student accommodation 20, 147, 150 Architecture 60 → product design 136 Financial economics 88 J N Student finance 147 Art & design (general foundation) 62 → textile design 70 Fine art 66 Neuroscience 74 Students’ union 9, 10, 12, 31, 32 Jewellery & metal design 69 Art & philosophy 65 Digital interaction design 86 Forensic anthropology 104 Ninewells campus 19, 150 Study abroad 24, 50, 149 Astrophysics 132 Disabled students 12, 150 Foundation programmes 53 Non-standard qualifications 40 Summer school 146 Australasia student exchange scheme 148 Distance learning 52 French 50 L Nursery 12, 150 Support 12, 23, 146, 150 Drug discovery, see Languages 50 Nursing 126 B → biological chemistry & Law 114 T drug discovery 72 G Law with French/German/Spanish 114 Biochemistry 72 General foundation in art & design 62 Teaching support 12, 150 Dundee Plus 23 Liberal arts 116 O Biological sciences 72 Geography 106 Oil and gas law 114 Textile design 70 Library 19, 32, 150 Biomedical engineering 120 Geopolitics 134 Open days 2, 146 Town & regional planning 142 Life sciences 48 Biomedical sciences 74 German 50 Oral health sciences 128 Transatlantic student E Lifelong learning 52 Building – see architecture 60 Economics 88 Global study opportunities 24, 50, 149 Other qualifications 40 exchange scheme 148 Bursaries 147 Economic studies 88 Graduate employment 22 Travelling to Dundee, see Business economics with marketing 88 → business economics with marketing Graphic design 67 M → where we are 151 Business finance, see → economics MA degree 24, 44 P Tuition fees 147 Part-time study 52 → accountancy 54 → financial economics Management, see H Peer connections 12, 150 → finance 102 Education 90 → business management 76 Health related, see Pharmacology 74 U Business management 76 see also Map 36 → anatomical sciences 56 Philosophy 130 UCAS 40, 42 → community learning & development 80 Marketing, see → biochemistry 72 Physics 132 Useful contacts 155 Electronic engineering 92 → business economics with marketing 88 C → biological chemistry and Physiological sciences 74 Engineering → international business Careers service 12, 22, 150 drug discovery 72 Politics 134 → civil 78 with marketing 112 Chaplaincy 12, 150 → biomedical sciences 74 Portfolios 41 → electronic 92 Mathematics including Child nursing 126 → dentistry 84 Product design 136 → mechanical/biomedical 120 Mathematical biology 118 City campus 18, 36 → forensic anthropology 104 Professions 51 English 94 Mechanical engineering 120 City of Dundee 28, 34, 36 → medical sciences 122 Psychology 138 English language proficiency 40, 53 Medical sciences 122 Civil engineering 78 → medicine 124 English language support 53 See also Community learning & development 80 → microbiology 72 Entrepreneurship, Centre of 10, 23 → anatomical sciences 56 Computing - applied 58 → neuroscience 74 R Entry information 40 → biochemistry 72 Religious activities 12, 146, 150 See also → nursing 126 Environmental design, see → biomedical sciences 74 Residences 20, 147, 150 → digital interaction design 86 → oral health sciences 128 → interior & environmental design 110 → drug discovery 72 Renewables 120, 132 → animation 64 → pharmacology 74 Environmental science 96 → forensic anthropology 104 Representation 10, 12 Computing science 82 → physiological sciences 74 Environmental sustainability 98 → medicine 124 Reputation 15, 16 Health service 12, 150 Equality statement 155 Research 16 History 108

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