“By creating we think, by living we learn” Patrick Geddes
Becoming a student is an exciting and challenging decision. To help potential students through this important phase, we have created a special online programme called 'Discover Learning at Dundee'. This programme fully prepares and qualifies potential students for undergraduate entry to the range of University of Dundee degrees, but Discover Learning at Dundee is also suitable for those simply wanting to get back into study. All potential undergraduate students, regardless of age or stage, can join our Discover Learning at Dundee programme - to give you some examples, if you are in any of the following groups, this course is aimed at you:
All students joining the Discover Learning at Dundee programme who wish to use this route to enter the University of Dundee must successfully complete our compulsory online Academic Skills Course, Learning Xtra at Dundee, as well as three subject courses. Accreditation of prior learning is granted to candidates who can demonstrate they have recently performed at the same level as one of our modules.
For example, if your degree choice is History, you might choose:
Learning Xtra at Dundee = Subject 1 (compulsory)
History = Subject 2
English Literature = Subject 3
Psychology = Subject 4
Successful completion of these four subject courses to our required standards would make you eligible for an undergraduate place. Students wishing to use DLAD modules towards undergraduate admission may enter each module no more than twice within a three year period, unless they present certified medical evidence explaining their circumstances.
Subject courses currently available and typical combinations of where they can take you are shown in the table below:
| Undergraduate degree destination | Compulsory courses | Optional subject courses Click on subject name for more information |
| College of Arts and Social Sciences degrees (eg English, History, Philosophy, Psychology) |
Pick 3 subjects from here |
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| Applied Computing |
Pick 2 subjects from here |
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| Mathematics | Learning Xtra at Dundee plus Mathematics |
Pick both subjects from here |
| Nursing (Adult or Mental Health ONLY) |
Pick 2 subjects from here |
Each subject course involves an estimated 40-60 hours of total student effort. More subject courses continue to be added and the subject courses you choose to study are determined by both your interests and also reflect University of Dundee rules for undergraduate entry.
Month |
Subject Courses |
Start date (Noon) |
End date |
Application closing date 17:00GMT on: |
October |
Learning Xtra at Dundee - compulsory for all new students who must complete this module before starting any others |
22/10/2012 |
18/11/2012 with outcomes published by 23/11/2012, with earliest next module start date 26/11/2012 |
21/09/2012 |
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29/10/2012 |
23/11/2012 |
29/09/2012 |
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Provisional Business & Management |
29/10/2012 |
23/11/2012 |
29/09/2012 |
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Globalisation |
29/10/2012 |
23/11/2012 |
29/09/2012 |
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Philosophy |
29/10/2012 |
23/11/2012 |
29/09/2012 |
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Psychology |
29/10/2012 |
23/11/2012 |
29/09/2012 |
November |
History |
26/11/2012 |
21/12/2012 |
26/10/2012 |
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Maths |
26/11/2012 |
21/12/2012 |
26/10/2012 |
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26/11/2012 |
21/12/2012 |
26/10/2012 |
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English |
26/11/2012 |
21/12/2012 |
26/10/2012 |
January 2013 |
Learning Xtra at Dundee - compulsory for all new students who must complete this module before starting any others |
07/01/13 |
01/02/13 |
14/12/12 |
February 2013 |
Learning Xtra at Dundee - compulsory for all new students who must complete this module before starting any others |
11/02/13 |
08/03/13 |
18/01/13 |
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11/02/13 |
08/03/13 |
18/01/13 |
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Business & Management |
11/02/13 |
08/03/13 |
18/01/13 |
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Globalisation |
11/02/13 |
08/03/13 |
18/01/13 |
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Philosophy |
11/02/13 |
08/03/13 |
18/01/13 |
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Psychology |
11/02/13 |
08/03/13 |
18/01/13 |
March 2013 |
History |
11/03/13 |
05/04/13 |
09/02/13 |
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Maths |
11/03/13 |
05/04/13 |
09/02/13 |
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11/03/13 |
05/04/13 |
09/02/13 |
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English |
11/03/13 |
05/04/13 |
09/02/13 |
April |
Learning Xtra at Dundee - compulsory for all new students who must complete this module before starting any others |
29/04/13 |
24/05/13 |
29/03/12 |
June / July 2013 |
DUAL Summer School runs during these months |
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Please note – all start dates will be confirmed to participants approximately one month before the published date. Participants may be guided to subsequent repeats of the same module if demand requires, so early application is advised.
Each subject course is designed to guide you through a series of learning milestones. These will both build your knowledge of the subject and also help improve the learning and subject skills you will need if you wish to study the subject in more depth. Subject courses use a variety of methods to achieve this, authentically reflecting first year undergraduate study at the University of Dundee.
You will be supported by some or all of the following methods:
As you can see, our programme focuses on helping you achieve your goals in the way that best suits your learning needs.
Before being admitted as University of Dundee undergraduates, all prospective students must provide us with clear evidence that they will cope with and prosper in their studies.
Discover Learning at Dundee provides just such an opportunity. Whilst flexible, the programme requires significant commitment and performance to achieve this goal. We fully recognise that different participants may wish or need to learn in different ways, therefore self study is a key component of the programme. All students will complete both continuously assessed and examined work - the latter being done under secure online examination conditions.
All students joining this course require regular IT access and should be able to use word, send emails and attach dcouments to emails. Access to printing facilities is also required.
The following is the minimum PC requirement to participate in the programme:
Platform: Windows 2000, NT, ME or XP; MacOS 9 or MacOS X
Hardware: 512 MB of RAM, 2 G of free disk space
Browser: We recommend Internet Explorer 6 for Windows, and Safari for the Mac. Blackboard provides a Client Browser Configuration Guide. NOTE: JavaScript & Cookies must be enabled. In some cases the Java Virtual Machine must be downloaded - this can be obtained from the Sun website.
Network: 56 K (OK), Broadband (better) or Local Area Network (best)
Browser Plugins : These may have to be downloaded and activated for complete operation of Blackboard. Exactly which additional features depend upon the features used in your particular subject courses.
Note for Windows Vista users: Vista stores some files in a format that non-Vista users cannot read. For this reason, Windows Vista users are required to save files in a format that can be read by all, for example .doc or .rtf rather than .docx.
Each subject course is available "live" for exactly four weeks. To provide you with the highest quality of support, students must join subject courses on the FIRST DAY they go live and follow the subject course through the remainder of the four week period. Each subject course is offered twice per year – so make a note of when your subject courses will be available.
You should apply at least one month before the start date of the subject courses that you wish to study.
Refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page for details of any costs you may be required to meet.
Click the button below to read the guidelines and apply online
All courses at the University of Dundee are taught in English. You must have a good standard of English in order to be successful in your academic studies and so a formal qualification in English is required. This should normally be at least a pass at SQA Standard Grade (grades 1-3)/Intermediate 2 or at GCSE Level (grades A-C) or SQA Communications 3. All non-native speakers of English must have a good command of English Language, at least to the standard of IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 603 (or 250 for computer-based test) or their equivalents and provide recent certification as evidence of this.
This course is not suitable for those seeking English as a Foreign Language (EFL) tuition as it requires the levels of English listed above.
Learning at a distance is both fun and challenging.
You will be provided with a full range of support options by the Discover Learning at Dundee - our aim is to help you succeed. Weekdays we try to respond to all communications within 48 hours. Our office hours are 09.00 to 17.00 weekdays. As with undergraduate study, students should plan their work to build in time to seek any help they may need.
Joining our programme could not be easier - just follow our simple steps:
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Discover Learning at Dundee
Telephone: 01382 384124
Fax: 01382 388150 |
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