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Video Case Studies about Study and Life in Dundee

This page provides practical information for prospective students interested in finding out about how to apply for study at the University of Dundee. If you have any feedback on the videos, please add your comments via our blog.

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Mohd Mahzan Bin Awang

Helo! Mohd Mahzan Bin Awang, PhD Student

  1. Introduction (1:05)
  2. Support for academic study (1:01)
  3. Preparation for life abroad (0:50)
  4. Applying for scholarship (1:15)
  5. Why choose the University of Dundee (3:41)
  6. The Application Process (2:11)
  7. Things to consider when in the UK (2:01)
  8. Things to consider before leaving Malaysia (1:45)
  1. Practising your religion (1:35)
  2. Where to arrive (2:02)
  3. Registering with the GP (1:44)
  4. Support from the School (2:01)
  5. Academic activities and groups (1:20)
  6. Hello from Mahzan (in Malaysian)
    7. (0:40)


Valeria Cabello Gonzalez

Hola! Valeria Cabello Gonzalez, PhD Student

  1. Introduction (1:21)
  2. Choosing a University for study (1:05)
  3. Applying for scholarship (2:02)
  4. Preparation for life abroad (2:39)
  5. Finding Accomdation (3:21)
  6. Travelling from Chile (2:39)
  1. About the Scottish climate (1:40)
  2. Food and expenses (2:01)
  3. Once you are here (3:30)
  4. Academic study (1:47)
  5. Valeria reflects (1:05)

Daisy Nwaozuzu

Ndewoo! Daisy Nwaozuzu, PhD Student

  1. Introduction (0:33)
  2. Why choose the University of Dundee (1:05)
  3. Preparation for life abroad (3:20)
  4. Visa and Accomodation (2:18)
  5. Funding requirements (1:12)
  6. Travelling from Nigeria (3:57)
  1. Practising your religion (2:39)
  2. About Childcare (4:09)
  3. Guidance on Schooling and Childcare (2:13)


Fiona McGarry

Hello! Fiona McGarry, PhD Student

  1. Introduction (1:21)
  2. Why choose the University
    of Dundee     (2:25)
  3. Topic of Research (1:12)
  4. Links between research and teaching (0:37)
  5. Advantage of practitioner research (1:28)
  6. Advice for potential doctoral students (1:53)


Lesley Greenway

Hello! Lesley Greenway, PhD Student

  1. Introduction (0:50)
  2. Why practitioner research? (0:34)
  3. Advantages of being a part time student? (1:10)
  4. Support mechanisms (1:30)
  5. Things to consider before starting a part time doctorate (1:05)
  6. RPL Claims (0:55)


Ros Scott

Hello! Ros Scott, PhD Student

  1. Introduction and type of research (1:06)
  2. Advantages of Practitioner Research (1:02)

We would like to thank all the doctoral students from CASS who participated in the research conducted by Divya Jindal-Snape over the last two years. Your data has been very valuable in developing these case studies. We would also like to thank the doctoral students from ESWCE who participated in these video case studies and gave us permission to share them on this website.

Divya Jindal-Snape & Helen Booth