Why study European Studies at Dundee?
Here at Dundee, we have a long and well-established reputation in teaching European Studies.
We have been commended for our strongly interdisciplinary approach. During your studies, you will have opportunities to combine perspectives from economists, geographers, historians, lawyers, linguists, philosophers, cultural study specialists, as well as political analysts.
We will give you the historical background, but you will also look at issues that matter in Europe now, such as integration, migration, cultural identity, economic policy and governance.
The focus of our core courses is Europe-wide, including Russia and the wide range of optional modules allows you to specialise. You can choose from a wide range of additional modules from within the School of Humanities and the College of Arts and Social Sciences.
What's so good about European Studies at Dundee?
You can combine your joint Honours European Studies degree with the study of French, German or Spanish should you wish to do so. (A range of other languages are also available as additional modules.)
We have also recently introduced a new degree: MA European Studies and European Languages & Culture, which allows you to study 2 languages from French, German or Spanish (one of which could be taken as a beginner from Level 1).
Erasmus Exchanges
As a European Studies student, you will be particularly encouraged to go on an Erasmus exchange to one of our partner universities in Europe.
European Documentation Centre
Dundee is a full European Documentation Centre, meaning that it is entitled to receive one copy of all publicly available documents released by the institutions of the European Union.
Much of the current material pertaining to the European Union is now mounted on the internet, and is freely accessible to Dundee University staff and students from computer facilities throughout the University.
We'll make sure you have
the necessary skills to make use of the vast
amount of material available.
Field trips
We organise field trips to Brussels or Strasbourg
from time to time.
Degree Combinations
Teaching & Assessment
This course is taught by the European Studies team based in the School of Humanities.
How you will be taught
The teaching and assessment methods vary between Levels. Initially the teaching is mainly lectures, where we will introduce a topic to you; you will be asked to find out more about the topic, and you will discuss the lectures and your own findings in tutorials.
As you deepen your understanding, the focus moves to seminars in which you will play a leading part by introducing your own research. At all stages we encourage teamwork in small groups.
What you will study - European Studies with a Foreign Language
Honours Degree
An honours degree normally takes four years, full time, you study levels 1-4, as described below.
Advanced Entry Honours Degree
It is possible to study for most of our honours degrees in three years if you have the required grades and subjects as listed in the Entry Requirements section. You study levels 2-4 below. There are definite advantages to considering this route as the time needed to study is reduced by one year which enables you to start working and earning earlier.
Typical Degree Programme
Visit the MA overview page for general information on our MA degree programme.
Level 1
Modules include:
The Globalising World: HU12001
Semester 2, 20 credits
This module highlights the connections between political, economic, social and cultural aspects of life in an increasingly "globalised" international environment and explores and evaluates the arguments surrounding the nature and extent of the process of globalization in the contemporary international system. The following key areas will be explored; the cold war world, decolonization, theories of post-colonialism and post-colonialism culture, power in the post-cold war world order, the processes of globalization, the united nations system, European integration, new security challenges and the emerging world economic order.
- Two Level 1 modules in *Practical French or German or Spanish
- One Level 1 core module in your other joint Honours subject
- One of the following:
Age of Revolution c.1750 to 1850: HY11004
Semester 1, 20 credits
What do we mean by the term 'revolution' and are there differing definitions of what is meant by revolution when applied to events taking place across Europe and North America during the period 1750 to 1850? This module aims to address such questions by examining the political and social impact of revolution in America and France, the causes and consequences of Industrial Revolution in Britain, the revolution in ideas during the Enlightenment, over the period 1750 and 1850, and debates and interpretations about this 'age of revolution'. This module will also promote an awareness of a range of different approaches and sources which are available for the study of the past through a broad comparative survey of different peoples and different states.
Plato and the Good Life: PI11006
Semester 1, 20 credits
This module introduces philosophy through the works of Plato and by asking the question: what is the good life? This question and Plato's answers to it are among the most enduring themes in the Western tradition of thought. The module will introduce Plato with a variety of philosophical texts focused on the 'good life'. Students will be exposed to a range of philosophical methods and approaches, from Platonic dialogue to recent essays, and will be introduced to key skills in philosophical reading and critical assessment.
Descartes, Thought and Reality: PI11007
Semester 2, 20 credits
This module will study the main concepts and methods of Descartes' Meditations and compare different philosophical conceptions of the relation between thought and reality, and mind and body. Students will develop a critical understanding of Descartes' position in modern western philosophy. The module will expose students to a range of philosophical methods and approaches, from Meditations to philosophical letters and essays, and will build key skills in philosophical reading and critical assessment.
Politics and Public Policy: PO11001
Semester 1, 20 credits
This module looks at UK politics. It has three sections:
- Political and civil institutions in the UK. Who actually governs the UK and how?
- How we choose and influence our leaders and how civil society is maintained (e.g. law and order)
- UK public policy in action
- One other MA module
*Please note: There are two languages streams in French and Spanish: one for those with a Higher or an A-Level; the other for complete or near beginners. In German there is only one stream for those with a Higher or A-Level.
Level 2
Modules include:
Contemporary Challenges for Europe: EU21002
Semester 1, 20 credits
The module is divided into four sections with each focusing on a particular issue of importance to the development of Europe: an Introduction to Europe; Economic integration; Social and regional integration; Migration and National Identity.
- One of the following:
Europe in Transition, 1870-1922: HY22004
Semester 2, 20 credits
How did Europe become 'modern'? Globalisation started already in the 19th century with the transition from slow moving agricultural societies to modern, fast-moving, inter-connected, industrial societies with mass-politics and mass-culture, extending from Europe across the globe. This module introduces students to a broad range of aspects that shaped modern European societies, not only in terms of politics and economics, but also social and cultural aspects, including sex, crime and cinema. We will look at a range to different approaches to modem European history: social and political history, economic history, demography, urban development, high art and popular culture and discuss how historians have interpreted the causes behind the transition to 'modernity' and its implications.
Hume and Recent European Philosophy (problems of the self): PI22002
Semester 1, 20 credits
This module covers two topics: the work of the great Scottish philosopher, David Hume, and the Continental tradition of phenomenology. Hume wrote during the Enlightenment, a period in which the European intellectual climate was characterised by a rejection of dogmatism and superstition, a stress on human nature, faith in science, and optimism in the use of reason as a power by which humans may understand the universe. While Hume fully embraces the first three of these, he aimed to curb over-inflated confidence in the power of reason. We study his arguments critically and in depth. In the second part of this module we enquire into the nature of subjectivity in the phenomenological and existentialist philosophy, of Edmund Husserl, Jean-Paul Sartre, Maurice Merleau-Ponty and Simone de Beauvoir. Through their radical understanding of perception, embodiment and freedom, we will re-think many of the traditional philosophical approaches to meaning and reality.
Comparative Politics: PO22002
Semester 2, 20 credits
This module provides an introduction to the study of comparative politics. It explores areas such as power, political culture, party systems and political behaviour. It does this through the study of:
- Comparative methodology: how do we compare political systems?
- Two case studies (usually two of Russia, the USA and Spain)
- Two Level 2 modules in *Practical French or German or Spanish
- One Level 2 core module in your other joint Honours subject
- Additional MA module
*Please note: There are two languages streams in French and Spanish, depending on your qualifications/ experience on entry.
Level 3
A total of 4 modules, including:
- European Union Politics (core module)
- Core module(s) in your other joint Honours subject
- French 3: Language and Culture in Context
- or German 3: Language and Culture in Context
- or Spanish 3: Language and Culture in Context
- One optional module from the European Studies approved list. Typical options include:
Please note: Alternatively, the whole or part of Level 3 can be spent studying at a partner university in France, Germany or Spain
Level 4
A total of 4 modules, including:
- Dissertation (on topic of your choice in European Studies)
- Core module(s) in your other joint Honours subject
- French 4: Language and Culture in Context
- or German 4: Language and Culture in Context
- or Spanish 4: Language and Culture in Context
- One optional module from the European Studies approved list. Typical options include:
What you will study - European Studies without a Foreign Language
Honours Degree
An honours degree normally takes four years, full time, you study levels 1-4, as described below.
Advanced Entry Honours Degree
It is possible to study for most of our honours degrees in three years if you have the required grades and subjects as listed in the Entry Requirements section. You study levels 2-4 below. There are definite advantages to considering this route as the time needed to study is reduced by one year which enables you to start working and earning earlier.
Typical Degree Programme
Visit the MA overview page for general information on our MA degree programme.
Level 1
Modules include:
The Globalising World: HU12001
Semester 2, 20 credits
This module highlights the connections between political, economic, social and cultural aspects of life in an increasingly "globalised" international environment and explores and evaluates the arguments surrounding the nature and extent of the process of globalization in the contemporary international system. The following key areas will be explored; the cold war world, decolonization, theories of post-colonialism and post-colonialism culture, power in the post-cold war world order, the processes of globalization, the united nations system, European integration, new security challenges and the emerging world economic order.
- One of the following:
Age of Revolution c.1750 to 1850: HY11004
Semester 1, 20 credits
What do we mean by the term 'revolution' and are there differing definitions of what is meant by revolution when applied to events taking place across Europe and North America during the period 1750 to 1850? This module aims to address such questions by examining the political and social impact of revolution in America and France, the causes and consequences of Industrial Revolution in Britain, the revolution in ideas during the Enlightenment, over the period 1750 and 1850, and debates and interpretations about this 'age of revolution'. This module will also promote an awareness of a range of different approaches and sources which are available for the study of the past through a broad comparative survey of different peoples and different states.
Plato and the Good Life: PI11006
Semester 1, 20 credits
This module introduces philosophy through the works of Plato and by asking the question: what is the good life? This question and Plato's answers to it are among the most enduring themes in the Western tradition of thought. The module will introduce Plato with a variety of philosophical texts focused on the 'good life'. Students will be exposed to a range of philosophical methods and approaches, from Platonic dialogue to recent essays, and will be introduced to key skills in philosophical reading and critical assessment.
Descartes, Thought and Reality: PI11007
Semester 2, 20 credits
This module will study the main concepts and methods of Descartes' Meditations and compare different philosophical conceptions of the relation between thought and reality, and mind and body. Students will develop a critical understanding of Descartes' position in modern western philosophy. The module will expose students to a range of philosophical methods and approaches, from Meditations to philosophical letters and essays, and will build key skills in philosophical reading and critical assessment.
Politics and Public Policy: PO11001
Semester 1, 20 credits
This module looks at UK politics. It has three sections:
- Political and civil institutions in the UK. Who actually governs the UK and how?
- How we choose and influence our leaders and how civil society is maintained (e.g. law and order)
- UK public policy in action
- One Level 1 core module in your other joint Honours subject
- Additional modules: visit the MA overview page for more information
Level 2
Modules include:
Contemporary Challenges for Europe: EU21002
Semester 1, 20 credits
The module is divided into four sections with each focusing on a particular issue of importance to the development of Europe: an Introduction to Europe; Economic integration; Social and regional integration; Migration and National Identity.
- One of the following:
Europe in Transition, 1870-1922: HY22004
Semester 2, 20 credits
How did Europe become 'modern'? Globalisation started already in the 19th century with the transition from slow moving agricultural societies to modern, fast-moving, inter-connected, industrial societies with mass-politics and mass-culture, extending from Europe across the globe. This module introduces students to a broad range of aspects that shaped modern European societies, not only in terms of politics and economics, but also social and cultural aspects, including sex, crime and cinema. We will look at a range to different approaches to modem European history: social and political history, economic history, demography, urban development, high art and popular culture and discuss how historians have interpreted the causes behind the transition to 'modernity' and its implications.
Hume and Recent European Philosophy (problems of the self): PI22002
Semester 1, 20 credits
This module covers two topics: the work of the great Scottish philosopher, David Hume, and the Continental tradition of phenomenology. Hume wrote during the Enlightenment, a period in which the European intellectual climate was characterised by a rejection of dogmatism and superstition, a stress on human nature, faith in science, and optimism in the use of reason as a power by which humans may understand the universe. While Hume fully embraces the first three of these, he aimed to curb over-inflated confidence in the power of reason. We study his arguments critically and in depth. In the second part of this module we enquire into the nature of subjectivity in the phenomenological and existentialist philosophy, of Edmund Husserl, Jean-Paul Sartre, Maurice Merleau-Ponty and Simone de Beauvoir. Through their radical understanding of perception, embodiment and freedom, we will re-think many of the traditional philosophical approaches to meaning and reality.
Comparative Politics: PO22002
Semester 2, 20 credits
This module provides an introduction to the study of comparative politics. It explores areas such as power, political culture, party systems and political behaviour. It does this through the study of:
- Comparative methodology: how do we compare political systems?
- Two case studies (usually two of Russia, the USA and Spain)
- One Level 2 core module in your other joint Honours subject
- Additional MA modules: visit the MA overview page for more information
Level 3
A total of 4 modules, including:
- European Union Politics (core module)
- Core module(s) in your other joint Honours subject
- Optional module from the European Studies approved list. Typical options include:
Level 4
A total of 4 modules, including:
- Dissertation (on topic of your choice in European Studies)
- Core module(s) in your other joint Honours subject
- Two optional modules from the European Studies approved list. Typical options include:
What you will study - European Studies and European Languages & Culture
Honours Degree
An honours degree normally takes four years, full time, you study levels 1-4, as described below.
Advanced Entry Honours Degree
It is possible to study for most of our honours degrees in three years if you have the required grades and subjects as listed in the Entry Requirements section. You study levels 2-4 below. There are definite advantages to considering this route as the time needed to study is reduced by one year which enables you to start working and earning earlier.
Typical Degree Programme
Visit the MA overview page for general information on our MA degree programme.
Level 1
Modules include:
The Globalising World: HU12001
Semester 2, 20 credits
This module highlights the connections between political, economic, social and cultural aspects of life in an increasingly "globalised" international environment and explores and evaluates the arguments surrounding the nature and extent of the process of globalization in the contemporary international system. The following key areas will be explored; the cold war world, decolonization, theories of post-colonialism and post-colonialism culture, power in the post-cold war world order, the processes of globalization, the united nations system, European integration, new security challenges and the emerging world economic order.
- Language 1 - Two Level 1 modules in *Practical French or German or Spanish
- Language 2 - Two Level 1 modules in *Practical French or German or Spanish
Plus one of the following modules:
Age of Revolution c.1750 to 1850: HY11004
Semester 1, 20 credits
What do we mean by the term 'revolution' and are there differing definitions of what is meant by revolution when applied to events taking place across Europe and North America during the period 1750 to 1850? This module aims to address such questions by examining the political and social impact of revolution in America and France, the causes and consequences of Industrial Revolution in Britain, the revolution in ideas during the Enlightenment, over the period 1750 and 1850, and debates and interpretations about this 'age of revolution'. This module will also promote an awareness of a range of different approaches and sources which are available for the study of the past through a broad comparative survey of different peoples and different states.
Plato and the Good Life: PI11006
Semester 1, 20 credits
This module introduces philosophy through the works of Plato and by asking the question: what is the good life? This question and Plato's answers to it are among the most enduring themes in the Western tradition of thought. The module will introduce Plato with a variety of philosophical texts focused on the 'good life'. Students will be exposed to a range of philosophical methods and approaches, from Platonic dialogue to recent essays, and will be introduced to key skills in philosophical reading and critical assessment.
Descartes, Thought and Reality: PI11007
Semester 2, 20 credits
This module will study the main concepts and methods of Descartes' Meditations and compare different philosophical conceptions of the relation between thought and reality, and mind and body. Students will develop a critical understanding of Descartes' position in modern western philosophy. The module will expose students to a range of philosophical methods and approaches, from Meditations to philosophical letters and essays, and will build key skills in philosophical reading and critical assessment.
Politics and Public Policy: PO11001
Semester 1, 20 credits
This module looks at UK politics. It has three sections:
- Political and civil institutions in the UK. Who actually governs the UK and how?
- How we choose and influence our leaders and how civil society is maintained (e.g. law and order)
- UK public policy in action
*Please note: There are two languages streams in French and Spanish: one for those with a Higher or an A-Level; the other for complete or near beginners. In German there is only one stream for those with a Higher or A-Level.
Level 2
Modules include:
Contemporary Challenges for Europe: EU21002
Semester 1, 20 credits
The module is divided into four sections with each focusing on a particular issue of importance to the development of Europe: an Introduction to Europe; Economic integration; Social and regional integration; Migration and National Identity.
- Language 1 - Two Level 2 modules in *Practical French or German or Spanish
- Language 2 - Two Level 2 modules in *Practical French or German or Spanish
Plus one of the following modules:
Modules include:
The Globalising World: HU12001
Semester 2, 20 credits
This module highlights the connections between political, economic, social and cultural aspects of life in an increasingly "globalised" international environment and explores and evaluates the arguments surrounding the nature and extent of the process of globalization in the contemporary international system. The following key areas will be explored; the cold war world, decolonization, theories of post-colonialism and post-colonialism culture, power in the post-cold war world order, the processes of globalization, the united nations system, European integration, new security challenges and the emerging world economic order.
Plus one of the following:
Europe in Transition, 1870-1922: HY22004
Semester 2, 20 credits
How did Europe become 'modern'? Globalisation started already in the 19th century with the transition from slow moving agricultural societies to modern, fast-moving, inter-connected, industrial societies with mass-politics and mass-culture, extending from Europe across the globe. This module introduces students to a broad range of aspects that shaped modern European societies, not only in terms of politics and economics, but also social and cultural aspects, including sex, crime and cinema. We will look at a range to different approaches to modem European history: social and political history, economic history, demography, urban development, high art and popular culture and discuss how historians have interpreted the causes behind the transition to 'modernity' and its implications.
Hume and Recent European Philosophy (problems of the self): PI22002
Semester 1, 20 credits
This module covers two topics: the work of the great Scottish philosopher, David Hume, and the Continental tradition of phenomenology. Hume wrote during the Enlightenment, a period in which the European intellectual climate was characterised by a rejection of dogmatism and superstition, a stress on human nature, faith in science, and optimism in the use of reason as a power by which humans may understand the universe. While Hume fully embraces the first three of these, he aimed to curb over-inflated confidence in the power of reason. We study his arguments critically and in depth. In the second part of this module we enquire into the nature of subjectivity in the phenomenological and existentialist philosophy, of Edmund Husserl, Jean-Paul Sartre, Maurice Merleau-Ponty and Simone de Beauvoir. Through their radical understanding of perception, embodiment and freedom, we will re-think many of the traditional philosophical approaches to meaning and reality.
Comparative Politics: PO22002
Semester 2, 20 credits
This module provides an introduction to the study of comparative politics. It explores areas such as power, political culture, party systems and political behaviour. It does this through the study of:
- Comparative methodology: how do we compare political systems?
- Two case studies (usually two of Russia, the USA and Spain)
*Please note: There are two languages streams in French and Spanish, depending on your qualifications/ experience on entry.
Level 3
A total of 4 modules, including:
Please note: Alternatively, the whole or part of Level 3 can be spent studying at a partner university in France, Germany or Spain
Level 4
A total of 4 modules, including:
- Two of the following:
- French 4: Language and Culture in Context
- or German 4: Language and Culture in Context
- or Spanish 4: Language and Culture in Context
- Dissertation
- One optional Level 4 module from the European Studies approved list. Current modules available include:
How you will be assessed
At all Levels exam and continuous assessment marks are combined to arrive at your final grade. For continuous assessment at Levels 1 and 2, you usually write essays on topics chosen by your tutor, but by the time you are in Levels 3 and 4 you will often tackle projects and presentations on subjects of your own choice.
Careers
As a European Studies graduate, you will have gained a range of transferable skills during your studies, including skills in research, written and oral presentation, and intercultural mediation skills.
Our graduates work in a range of areas, including education, archives, politics, government services, journalism, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), with some starting their own businesses.
Postgraduate study
Some graduates have continued their studies with us at postgraduate level, studying one of a range of MLitt Humanities programmes on offer.
Entry Requirements
The following are the minimum requirements, please note qualifications have to be obtained at the first sitting of examinations.
Courses starting September 2013
Level 1 entry
| Qualification |
Grade |
| SQA Higher |
AABB |
| GCE A-Level |
BBB |
| ILC Higher |
AABB |
| IB Diploma |
30 points (including 5, 5, 5 at Higher Level)
|
| Essential Subjects |
None, but see requirements for other Joint Honours subjects |
| EU & International |
Visit our EU and International webpages for entry requirements tailored to your home country |
Advanced Entry (to Level 2)
| Qualification |
Grade |
| SQA Advanced Higher |
AB (Advanced Higher) + BB (Higher) in different subjects |
| GCE A-Level |
AAB |
| IB Diploma |
34 points (including 6, 6, 5 at Higher Level)
|
| Essential Subjects |
None, but see requirements for other Joint Honours subjects |
Other Qualifications
| Qualification |
Grade |
| SQA |
A relevant HNC with grade B in the Graded Unit (Level 1 entry)
A relevant HND with grade BB in the Graded Units (Level 2 entry) |
| Scottish Baccalaureate |
Pass with CC at Advanced Higher (Level 1 entry)
Distinction with AB at Advanced Higher (Level 2 entry) |
| SWAP Access Programmes |
Relevant subjects with ABB grades to include English Literature/Language at SCQF Level 6 and Communication 4 plus Literature 1 (Level 1 entry) |
| EDEXCEL |
A relevant BTEC Extended Diploma
with DDM (Level 1 entry)
A relevant BTEC Extended Diploma with DDD (Level 2 entry) |
| Advanced Diploma |
Grade B with ASL-A Level at B (Level 1 entry)
Grade A with ASL-A Level at B (Level 2 entry) |
| Welsh Baccalaureate |
Pass with A Levels at BB (Level 1 entry)
Pass with A Levels at AA (Level 2 entry) |
| Entry to English Literature courses requires Higher at B, A-Level at C or equivalent in English/English Literature. |
| Applicants with alternative overseas qualifications should visit the relevant country page on our International website. |
Joint Honours Degrees
For details of typical entry requirements for joint honours degrees, please visit the relevant webpage for the other subject.
Fees and Funding
There have been many changes to the arrangements for funding students entering higher education in recent years, yet a degree from the University of Dundee, with its high rate of employment success, remains a cost-effective option.
The fees you pay will, in most cases, depend on your current country of residence.
| Fee category |
Fees for students starting September 2012 |
Scholarships & Bursaries applicable |
| Scottish students |
£1,820 per year of study.
You can apply to the Students Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to have your tuition fees paid by the Scottish government.
|
|
| Students from the rest of the UK |
£9,000 per year, for a maximum of 3 years, even if you are studying a four year degree.
You can apply for financial assistance, including a loan to cover the full cost of the tuition fees, from the Student Loan Company. |
|
| EU students |
£1,820 per year of study.
You can apply to the Students Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to have your tuition fees paid by the Scottish government.
|
|
| Overseas students (non-EU) |
£9,700 per year. |
|
The fee shown is annual, and maybe subject to an increase each year.
Living Costs
- Dundee is ranked as one of the most affordable places for students to live in the UK, and the cost of living is around 15% cheaper than the UK average.
- Increasing numbers of students are successfully undertaking part-time work to supplement their income. You can get advice from our Careers Service, both about job opportunities and how to find a suitable study/work/life balance. EU and international students are also allowed to work up to 20 hours per week.
- As a student in Scotland, you have free access to the National Health Service. Visits to doctors and hospitals, as well as prescriptions, sight tests and dental checkups, are available free of charge.
Your Application
All applications must be made through UCAS
UCAS Codes
Institution Code: D65
UCAS Application Process
International Applicants
We have information specifically for international applicants on our International website:
What skills, qualities and experience do I need?
The Dundee MA degrees follow the distinctive pattern of many Scottish universities by offering a broad-based education that requires you to study a number of different subjects in Levels 1 and 2 (Level 2 only for Advanced Entry Honours degrees). You do not have to finalise your choice of degree course until you are better able to appreciate both the nature of the subjects you are studying and the relationships between them. However, you must make an initial choice of course on the application form and we would expect you to provide some evidence of your enthusiasm for your chosen course and details of any relevant experience.
We use a range of learning methods at Dundee: you will be expected to respond to the information and advice provided by academic staff, especially in lectures; to prepare for and participate in tutorial discussion or to work in practical classes; to work individually or in groups on set assignments such as essays and projects; and to 'read round' the subject. Consequently, we are looking for evidence that you are capable of working systematically, of responding to the guidance of your teachers, and that you have both the ability and enthusiasm to successfully complete a degree programme.
This is an interdisciplinary programme to which the study of economics, geography, history, law, languages, philosophy and politics all contribute. So it would be helpful if you can indicate any particular experience, or interest, you may have in any of these subjects. Some interest in a historical approach to European matters will be appropriate, but so will an interest in current affairs, as the course is much concerned with the issues which confront Europe at present. Any sort of evidence that you have a serious interest in, and intelligent awareness of, contemporary Europe would be of help to you.
Mature students may relate how any life experiences will enhance their approaches to the study of history.
Tips for your application
What is important to us, in your application, is the evidence provided by the grades you have attained, or are predicted to attain, in your examinations, along with whatever you and your referee can point to indicating both your special interest in any of our subject areas, and your general liveliness of mind.
Your personal statement is an opportunity to say why you should be offered a place to study in Dundee. We are looking for applicants with an ability to express opinions clearly with reasoned support and evidence, who are open to critical guidance, and who have a commitment to high standards of achievement in all they do. These qualities can be demonstrated through academic attainment, paid or voluntary work, and extra-curricular activities of all kinds.
Referees should concisely indicate your analytical abilities, communication skills, capacity for academic work, and commitment to your studies.
We will be interested to hear about examples of initiative, leadership, and any evidence of organisational skills.
Indicators of a positive outlook and engagement with social and cultural activities will be welcome, as will an assessment of your potential to develop in the university environment.
We will consider applications to one or more MA courses at Dundee: each application will be considered on its merits.
We are looking for applicants who either have achieved, or will achieve, the published requirements in terms of Highers, Advanced Highers, A-Levels or acceptable alternative qualifications.
Advanced Entry Honours Degree
It is possible to study for most of our honours degrees in 3 years if you have the required grades and subjects as listed in the Entry Requirements section. There are definite advantages to considering this route as the time needed to study is reduced by one year which enables you to start working and earning earlier.
Any questions?
If you have any further questions about the application process, please contact:
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