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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 bedding pack if they wish. Coin operated laundry facilities are available in each residence. For more information please visit
www.dundee.ac.uk/accommodation
10. Can students park their car on campus? Parking on campus is 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 normally from April 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 through UCAS, 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.
15. My child has not met the requirements for medicine/ dentistry/education etc. What can they do now to achieve a place on the course? If a prospective student is unsuccessful in their application but is determined to enter their chosen profession they have a few options. Firstly they should gain feedback on their application and/or interview and ascertain the reasons for their initial unsuitability. They can ask advice on what they can do to give them a better chance at re-application. They could consider sitting a related first degree and pursuing their professional qualification at postgraduate level e.g. sitting a life sciences degree and then studying medicine as a graduate student. Finally, they could consider a related profession e.g. if the student is keen on the health professions, they could consider a career in nursing as an alternative to medicine.
www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate induction
16. How can my child best prepare for starting university? We give all applicants access to My Dundee for Applicants, our virtual learning environment, as soon as we receive their application. We advise applicants to log on regularly to check for additional information about their course, the campus etc throughout the application process.
During the summer we start to add information about reading lists, welcome events, matriculation and activities in Welcome Week so that all our new students can be as well prepared as possible before they arrive. The discussion forum feature on My Dundee also allows applicants to communicate with each other online, and many new students ‘meet’ their flatmates virtually before setting foot on campus!
17. How can I find out more about what life will be like for my child at Dundee? During the first weekend of Welcome Week we run presentations for parents, guardians and other family members to give an overview of student life at the University of Dundee. These ‘Freshers’ Families Facts’ sessions will be advertised on My Dundee and all are welcome to come along and ask any questions you might have.
18. My child will be living at home, not in university accommodation, and I’m concerned they will feel isolated in Welcome Week. Before the start of Welcome Week, we invite all new students who live in the local area to come to an informal welcome evening on campus. This allows students who live at home to meet each other before classes begin.
studying
19. How many hours per week should students allocate to their studies? This question is course specific but, in general, Level 1 students should expect to spend 40 hours per week on their studies, including contact time (lectures, tutorials etc), preparation, assessment and revision.
20. How many students do you teach? At Dundee we teach around 18,000 students. Approximately 9,000 of these are undergraduates.
21. How many students apply for advanced entry each year? Approximately 10% of our applicants apply for advanced entry.
22. What measures are in place to help my child if they fall behind in their studies? Every student is assigned an Advisor of Studies to ease them through all academic matters during their university career. In times of difficulty their Advisor would be their first port of call.
The University’s Academic Achievement Teaching Unit offers a number of courses and opportunities to improve upon academic skills. To find out more, please visit:
www.dundee.ac.uk/aatu/ug.htm
graduation
23. How many graduates enter into employment following graduation from Dundee? 92% of our graduates enter employment or further study 6 months after graduation. Approximately 82% go into graduate-level jobs, ranking the University in the Top 20 by the Sunday Times University Guide 2013. For more information please visit:
www.dundee.ac.uk/careers
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