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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 (2 nd 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 1 st Year Entry 2 nd Year Entry Ordinary Degree (Non-Honours) Honours DegreeMasters Degree A unique and flexible system (Typical structure for most MA Degrees) Scottish Higher Education

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 BursaryTotal £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£ £85.83 £34,200£17,844£ £ £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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