International College Dundee Miniguide 2021-2022

A Top 20 UK University The Guardian University Guide 2021

International College Dundee University of Dundee

Mini guide 2021

About University of Dundee Our strong identity, cultural confidence and openness make Dundee an exciting place to be. It’s a great place to live, being a lively studentcentred community with plenty of things to do.

The first and most important element in academic success is great teaching and support – something we take very seriously at Dundee. Our commitment to superb teaching has been recognised with a Gold Award (the highest possible rating) in the UK government’s Teaching Excellence Framework for 2017, meaning that Dundee is part of an elite group of British universities delivering outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for students.

The University has also been named among the world’s ‘most international’ universities by Times Higher Education (2016), and here you will meet students from all over the world as well as from Scotland and the UK. Conveniently, Dundee has great transport connections that make it an easy city to travel to and from. 90% of Scotland is within a 90-minute drive of Dundee, and the city’s train station has links to all major Scottish cities as well as London, Newcastle and York.

1st in Scotland

Top 10

Gold rated

Ranked 1st in Scotland, 4th in the UK

We have been rated in the UK’s

We have been given a Gold Award

and 14th globally for overall average

Top 10 universities for student

in the 2017 Teaching Excellence

student satisfaction (International

satisfaction in the National Student

Framework (TEF) - the highest possible

Student Barometer, Autumn 2019)

Survey 2015–2019

rating

Top 20

World-leading

We have been named one of the UK’s

76% of research rated as world-

High graduate employment

top 20 universities by The Guardian

leading or internationally renowned

University Guide 2021

in the most recent REF in 2014, and the No.1 University in the UK for biological sciences

We are 4th in the UK for graduates entering professional occupations (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020)

Our beautiful city Dundee has been named amongst the top 3 places to live Scotland by the Sunday Times 2020. Best Place to Live Guide.

While offering the best of urban living, the city is still friendly, compact and easy to navigate. Green spaces abound, and in the last few years a new wave of restaurants, cafes and other eateries have opened, creating a vibrant food scene.

You’ll love Dundee: Low cost of living A Citylets Rental Report in 2019 found that Dundee’s average cost of private rent is by far the cheapest of Scotland’s major cities.

Best in Europe Dundee has been featured by Lonely Planet on the “Best in Europe 2018 Hot-list”. Our city earned the spot for its “head-turning” urban redevelopment.

Food & drink We have restaurants from all over the world. As well as top Indian, Italian and Chinese food, we have two sushi restaurants right next to campus.

Arts and culture We are also very proud to have been a finalist for the UK City of Culture 2017 – as well as being named the UK’s first (and only) UNESCO City of Design in 2014.

High street to boutique The Overgate and Wellgate are the city’s two big shopping centres, with many big-name shops such as Debenhams, Zara, H&M, Next, and Primark.

The major cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow are a short trip away. Scotland’s four main international airports all operate both national airlines such as British Airways, and low cost airlines. This makes it easy to get to all the major centres of the UK and Europe.

Studying at International College Dundee International College Dundee (ICD) offers you an alternative way to begin your undergraduate or postgraduate studies at the University of Dundee.

At ICD, you will learn core subject knowledge while being supported in the development of academic English and university level study skills. With experienced teachers and small class sizes, you will receive first-class teaching as well as the individual guidance needed to adjust to your new life as a UK university student.

ICD is committed to delivering an excellent student experience without compromising your safety. This means that we provide you with a blended learning experience

94%

which combines online and campus-based learning.

You will receive individual support and attention from

of ICD graduates continue their studies at the University of Dundee

your International College Dundee tutors as you focus on improving your academic skills. In addition to the

(Based on 2018/19 students that had progressed)

English modules you will be taking as part of your course, you can make use of the free English language support offered by the University after you finish at ICD.

Additional 6 or 12 week pre-sessional English courses

Small classes Full university student status from the day you start

These courses can be added onto the front your chosen pathway programme if you do not have the relevant English language level or score.

College set in the stunning University of Dundee campus

Continue your studies with the University of Dundee

Experienced teaching staff

Successfully complete your first year at International College Dundee and continue your studies directly with the University of Dundee.

“ The student association at Dundee is huge. It offers you anything and everything you could ever want and a great chance to make amazing friends.”

“ My tutors are great, I have some really wonderful teachers.

They encourage you to do better and I think see the potential in all of us which is really motivating.”

“ The thing I like most about Dundee is the people. They are loving, friendly and always willing to help. It’s also relatively quiet, and the cost of living is very affordable.”

Amir from Iran

Zack from Malaysia

Belema from Nigeria

IS1 Engineering and Physical Sciences

IS1 Art and Design

IS1 Business

Your journey Following successful completion of International Stage One at International College Dundee, you will continue your studies directly with the University of Dundee. The University has a wide range of fantastic and highly regarded programmes in subjects ranging from art and design to biomedical science and engineering to oil and gas law or petroleum taxation and finance.

Choose your level and your degree subject We offer two levels of programme at International College Dundee the International Incorporated Bachelors (IIB), and the International Incorporated Masters (IIM). The IIB offers you a different start to your undergraduate study at the University, strengthening English abilities and introducing basic concepts and key knowledge required in your chosen subject area. At postgraduate level, the International Incorporated Masters (IIM) provides you with the advanced skills you need to continue on to your chosen postgraduate degree.

Possible IIB routes:

IIB Stage 1

High School

International Stage One

Stage 2

Stage 3

Second Year Degree

Third Year Degree

Art & Design

Stage 4 Fourth Year Degree

Pre-sessional English Delivered by

Business Engineering & Physical Sciences Graduate!

Life & Biomedical Sciences Social Studies

Continue at

Pre-sessional English courses are available for who do not meet the English language requirements.

IIM Stage 1

Undergraduate degree

Pre-Masters Stage

Possible IIM routes: Business

Stage 2 Masters study at University

Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy Graduate!

Pre-sessional English Delivered by

Continue at

Pre-sessional English courses are available for who do not meet the English language requirements.

At a great university you will learn from the very best. Our teaching is some of the highest quality you will find, in fact it’s gold standard.

Student living The majority of Dundee’s students live on or near the University campus, conveniently situated next to the city centre and there’s always something to do. There’s no shortage of ways to make friends and settle in to your new life. Alongside our sports clubs there are world leading student societies for you to join.

Exceptional quality of life Dundee regularly appears at the top end of ‘quality of life’ surveys in the UK, offering all that’s best of city life yet it is friendly, compact and easy to navigate.

Top ranking Student Association

Your students’ association DUSA is the perfect place to find everything you might need between lectures. There’s WiFi throughout the building, pool hall, video games and quiz machines.

DUSA (Dundee University Student Association) top-ranking in Scotland and 8th in UK (National Student Survey 2018)

Gym and sports facilities Whether to keep fit or just take a study break, there’s plenty to choose from with our state-of-the-art gym and sports facilities.

Clubs and societies We have over 200 clubs and societies, from groups such as the Green Society and Labour Students to the international groups, like the Indian Society or the Nordic Society.

Library services Come exam time, we all have different study habits. So to help make life easier, the library is open 24 hours a day during exam time and until 2:30am during the semester.

Security services We provide 24-hour security between our hall wardens and security officers so you can have peace of mind and feel safe in your surroundings.

Accommodation What’s the accommodation like at Dundee? You ask us that question all the time so we know how important good quality, affordable and comfortable accommodation is to you. You’ll be happy to know that Dundee’s is a cut above. Staying in university accommodation is a big part of your student experience. Our accommodation is a home-from-home right at the heart of the city campus. Living and working on campus enables you to throw yourself right into student life, experience the very best that the campus and city have to offer and meet people who will probably end up being your closest friends for the rest of your life.

Entry requirements Below is a short list of academic entry requirements per country to gain access to International College Dundee. We accept qualifications from over 40 countries. You will also have to meet the English language requirements as stated on the course pages. These requirements are indicative only and subject to change. Each application is dealt on an individual basis. Please contact us for more entry requirements.

UK

India

Kenya

4 GCSE passes grades A – C Or, Two GCE A levels (grades E) Or, Three GCE AS levels (grades D – E)

All Indian Senior School Certificate Examination with 45% in each subject OR Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / XII Standard with 45% OR Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (Class X) with grade 3 in each subject OR Indian School Certificate (Class XII) with grade 6 in each subject

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with grade C in each subject

Bachelor Degree Ordinary Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland

Bachelor Degree with 45% from a NAAC ‘ A’ rated University or 50% from other institutions

IS1

IIM

English Language

IELTS 5.5 with no less than 5.5 in each component.

IELTS 5.0 + 6 week pre-sessional English with no less than 4.5 in each component.

IELTS 4.5 + 12 week pre-sessional English with no less than 4.0 in each component

Bachelor Degree with Pass / 40%-49% Higher Diploma with 70% / Distinction

Course dates Course

Intake 2021

Intake 2022

Course

Intake 2021

Intake 2022

International Stage One (IS1)

April 2021

January 2022

IIM Two Terms

January 2021

January 2022

+6 week PSE

-

November 2021

+6 week PSE

November 2020

November 2021

+12 week PSE

-

September 2021

+12 week PSE

September 2020

September 2021

International Stage One (IS1)

September 2021

IIM Two Terms

April 2021

April 2022

+6 week PSE

July 2021

+6 week PSE

February 2021

February 2022

+12 week PSE

June 2021

IIM Two Terms

June 2021

June 2022

+6 week PSE

April 2021

April 2022

Visit uod.ac.uk/icd to find out more about course dates and fees.

How to apply Applying to us is easy. To get started, download an application form from uod.ac.uk/icd-apply-online. Your application will need to include copies of all relevant academic transcripts and certificates of English language qualifications.

To start your application with ease, you will need the following:

Application Form

Personal statement

Completed Immigration History Form and any current A copy of a valid passport

and previous visas, CAS and copies of exit stamp. (include a copy of any previous visa refusal letters)

A copy of your original qualification certificate and

Evidence of English Language Proficiency at the

transcripts

required level

Email icd@dundee.ac.uk

College Number +44 (0)1382 388631

College Address International College Dundee 2 Airlie Place, Dundee, DD1 4HQ

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