150 parents information
We have listed some of the questions that we typically receive from the parents of prospective students. Of course, if you have any queries which are not covered below, please do not hesitate to contact us at
contactus@dundee.ac.uk
finance
1. How expensive is the cost of living in Dundee? The cost of living in Dundee is approximately 14% below the national average.
2. How much do typical students spend each year whilst studying at Dundee? We canvassed some of our students and put together a typical student budget detailing what students typically spend per week and over the academic year. This table can be found on page 146.
3. Are there any additional studying costs that students should be aware of? Additional studying costs will depend on the course that a student is undertaking. For example art and design students will have to make a contribution to their materials and medical students will be responsible for providing some basic equipment.
In general, students will have to consider the cost of books, printing and photocopying. For more information, please see the student budget on page 146.
4. How can I find out about the bursaries/scholarships available? We list information regarding the scholarships we offer on our website at:
www.dundee.ac.uk/prospectus/bursaries or see page 147. In most cases students will be eligible to apply as soon as they have firmly accepted an offer from Dundee.
5. My family have lived and worked outside the UK for 3 years. Can my child, a Scottish citizen, claim for fee payment through SAAS? Any queries regarding fee payment or student loans should be directed to SAAS through their website:
www.saas.gov.uk.
In general, if an applicant has a permanent address in Scotland for the 3 years prior to entry on the course, they should be eligible to have their fees paid by SAAS.
6. How easily can students find part-time work? Dundee has more students per head of population than any other Scottish city. This fact is recognised by local employers who employ students for a range of part-time positions. Students can find out about current vacancies on the Careers Service Jobshop database. For more information please visit
www.dundee.ac.uk/careers
student residences
7. How much do the student residences cost? How can payment be made? The cost of student residences will differ each year. The cost of a standard ensuite room on campus for students in 2010/11 was £4,226 for 39 weeks. Once students apply for a place in accommodation they are asked to pay a booking fee and are offered 3 payment options: one-off payment, 2 payments at the beginning of each semester or Direct Debit payment. For more information please visit
www.dundee.ac.uk/residences
www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate
8. What does the cost of student residences include? The price for student residences includes: rent, utilities, personal contents insurance, IT connection and internet charges. For more information please visit
www.dundee.ac.uk/residences
9. Are there additional costs to be met in student residences? If students wish to keep a television in their room in residences they will have to pay for their own TV licence. Students have to provide their own bedding, towels and crockery, but can purchase a starter kit from the Residences Office if they wish. Coin operated laundry facilities are available in each residence. For more information please visit
www.dundee.ac.uk/residences
10. Can students park their car on campus? Parking on campus is extremely limited and student parking permits are generally only considered for students with mobility needs.
11. How secure is the University campus? The security of staff and students is of paramount concern to the University and a comprehensive network of security measures are in place to ensure that Dundee remains one of the safest places to study in the UK. A 24-hour manned security station at the heart of the city campus coordinates regular security patrols by uniformed officers, while numerous CCTV cameras at strategic external locations complement systems located in all University buildings. In addition, all residences have security door entry, emergency telephones, Student Support Assistants and bicycle storage facilities. For further information, please visit
www.dundee.ac.uk/prospectus/security
12. How does my child apply for a place in student residences? Applications for student residences are sent out by the Admissions Team via email from May onwards to any students who firmly accept their offer at Dundee. Students can list preferences on their application and the Residences Office will do their best to accommodate their needs.
applications
13. Once an application is submitted, how quickly will a decision be made? Please see ‘making your application’ on page 32 which explains how we deal with each application.
14. If applying for a vocational degree, how much work experience is required? For some degree courses, prior work experience is essential to prove that you can cope with various elements of the course. The type and amount of commitment that a prospective student employs will depend on the course to which they are applying. A general rule would be to gain as much experience as possible; there should be no ceiling on learning. In many cases, our vocational degrees are high demand courses and each prospective student is in competition for their place. The more work experience they are involved in, the better the opportunity to highlight their suitability for their chosen role.
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