• Benefits of higher education

• Pathways to university, including admissions

• Making choices for HE

• Cost of undergraduate study

University of Dundee S4 Course Choices

Why go to university?

Broaden knowledge, prospects and horizons

How to get to University?

From School:• Highers• Advanced Highers (2nd

year entry)

From College:• HNC/HND• Access • Specialised college

courses

From Work:• Work based learning • Industry experience

Professional Courses

Medicine (12.3)Dentistry (4.2)

Law (7.12)Primary Education (15.52)

Child Nursing (12.19)Adult Nursing (4.33)

Mental Health Nursing (5.11)

Other Courses

Humanities (9.8)Engineering, Physics and Maths (9.4)

Business (8.7)Psychology (8.1)

Environment (8.13)Sciences (7.5)Computing (7)

Improving your chances of going to

University• Ensure you study the

correct subjects at Higher

• Aim to take 4 Highers in S5

• Aim above entry requirements

• Aim to gain at least a C in English & Maths at National 5

• Gain as much relevant work experience as possible

• Take part in lots of extra

curricula activities

Making Choices

Choosing a

University

• Home or Away

• Campus and Location

• University Facilities

• University specialism and

reputation

Making Choices

Choosing a

Course

• Entry requirements including essential

subjects

• Career or subject driven

• Course content

• Graduate prospects

• Study abroad

Year 1

3 subjects

• Main subject

• Joint Hons• One other

Year 3

Specialise in chosen

subject(s)

Choose your own modules –

tailor your degree to suit

you!

Study abroad?Year in industry?

Year 4

Specialise in chosen

subject(s)

Choose your own modules –

tailor your degree to suit

you!

Dissertation?Final Project?

Year 5

Masters Degree

Specialise further in your

chosen field

Major project?Work

placements – UK or Abroad?

Year 2

3 subjects

• Main subject

• Joint Hons• One other

1st Year Entry

2nd Year Entry

Ordinary Degree(Non-Honours) Honours Degree Masters Degree

A unique and

flexible system

(Typical structure for mostMA Degrees)

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Cost of Undergraduate Study£1,820 per year: Paid by Scottish Government through SAAS

Typical living costs for full academic year: - Living in student halls £8424- Living at home £3549

Bursary and student loan available for financial support (subject to change):

Household income Loan Amount Bursary Total

£0 - £16,999 £5,750 £1,750 £7,500

£17,000 - £23,999 £5,750 £1,000 £6,750

£24,000 – £33,999 £5,750 £500 £6,250

£34,000 + £4,750 £0 £4,750

Repay only after graduation and earning over £16,910 or left the course

Repaid through the Inland Revenue as part of salary

Student Loan - Repayments

Annual Income

Amount over the

threshold 9% Monthly

repayments

£17,500 £1,144 £102.96 £8.58

£27,800 £11,444 £1029.96 £85.83

£34,200 £17,844 £1605.96 £133.83

£42,000 £25,635 £2307 £192.26

Independent study

skills

What Next…

• Consider what you may want to study at university when choosing your Highers

• Use university prospectus (also available online) to view entry requirements

• If you are unsure, take a range of subjects

• Ultimately, take Highers which you will enjoy and achieve good grades

• Start building your profile as a university candidate

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