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Medicine, Year 3

(5)·By Amy F·Medicine· Jul 2021
Good range of events during the day and at night. Daytime events helped us get used to the uni, what's available (e.g. societies) and where places are. Nighttime events were on campus and got good DJs/celebs in and felt like a safe environment. I really liked my accommodation. Every room had an en suite, which was really handy and great facilities. The rooms (inc. lounge/kitchen) were a good size and were laid out nicely, allowing space for uni work, clothes, decor, shoes etc. The library is very good - has lots of different spaces like quiet area, group work side rooms, group study etc. so can adapt how you study. It also has a good cafe available with nice food and drinks. The union always has good events on during the day and at night, which suit everyone. It is a safe environment and has facilities inside dealing with finance, support and others. The lecture halls are a good size and are a nice layout, but they can sometimes be cold. Sports facilities are good too and support different sport societies, but can be expensive. Most lecturers have good powerpoints and explain things well, using useful mneumonics to help us remember things like the anatomy of something. There is a range of teaching styles too, so that in clinical skills for example, we all get hands on and in a smaller group environment - it gives me more confidence to ask questions and get my head around things. It helps us consolidate our learning with our peers, so that we can share our own thoughts and ideas. Despite being a small city, there's lots of activities and places to eat available. It's beside the River Tay, so I'll often go on walks along there to get out the house and go to the V&A - there's also an amazing food van beside there to get doughnuts and a hot drink. There's plenty of other tasty food places that are student-friendly (cheap) and more fancy places. The shops are also only a short walk away, both for food and clothes etc.
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Law / Legal Studies, Year 2

(5)·By Annie M·Law· Jul 2021
Freshers week was great fun. I was able to meet loads of new people. I was also able to fully enjoy my uni experience The accommodation is pretty nice by uni standards. Cheaper than other unis but as usual it was still overpriced compared to private rent prices The facilities were really good. The uni has a great library that has plenty of resources. The union is amazing and can't wait to be back in it I find the course very interesting. The lectures are good and flow at a quick pace The city is great for students. Plenty to do and see and great for hanging out with friends.
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Medicine, Year 3

(5)·By Amy F·Medicine· Jul 2021
Good range of events during the day and at night. Daytime events helped us get used to the uni, what's available (e.g. societies) and where places are. Nighttime events were on campus and got good DJs/celebs in and felt like a safe environment. I really liked my accommodation. Every room had an en suite, which was really handy and great facilities. The rooms (inc. lounge/kitchen) were a good size and were laid out nicely, allowing space for uni work, clothes, decor, shoes etc. The library is very good - has lots of different spaces like quiet area, group work side rooms, group study etc. so can adapt how you study. It also has a good cafe available with nice food and drinks. The union always has good events on during the day and at night, which suit everyone. It is a safe environment and has facilities inside dealing with finance, support and others. The lecture halls are a good size and are a nice layout, but they can sometimes be cold. Sports facilities are good too and support different sport societies, but can be expensive. Most lecturers have good powerpoints and explain things well, using useful mneumonics to help us remember things like the anatomy of something. There is a range of teaching styles too, so that in clinical skills for example, we all get hands on and in a smaller group environment - it gives me more confidence to ask questions and get my head around things. It helps us consolidate our learning with our peers, so that we can share our own thoughts and ideas. Despite being a small city, there's lots of activities and places to eat available. It's beside the River Tay, so I'll often go on walks along there to get out the house and go to the V&A - there's also an amazing food van beside there to get doughnuts and a hot drink. There's plenty of other tasty food places that are student-friendly (cheap) and more fancy places. The shops are also only a short walk away, both for food and clothes etc.
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Accounting and Finance, Sandwich year

(5)·By Rebecca R·Accounting· Oct 2018
Dundee University offers many exciting g opportunities for students. The nightlife is exceptional, especially with such a central campus, everything is in easy walking distance. Also the quality of learning is high with opportunities to speak to graduates and prospective employers events regularly.
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Anatomy and Physiology, Year 3

(5)·By Craig·Medicine· Oct 2018
The moment I left the open day at Dundee Uni I knew it was the place I wanted to spend the next 4 years of my life. With a best friend already studying here, I had visited already and couldn't wait to come myself. The campus was well laid out with everything you need in close proximity, the staff and students friendly as could be and the night life is top notch. The prestige for biology and research was already high, but I came to realise Dundee provided so much more. With so many ways to get involved within the ethos of the uni as a whole, and with an endless list of opportunities which present themselves daily, it's easy to see why we're Scottish University of the Year 2 years running!
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Education, Year 1

(5)·By Danielle S·Education / Teacher Training· Oct 2018
Dundee has been a fantastic place to study. When I first came here for my interview, I knew immediately that this is where I wanted to be. Since starting my course, I have felt so welcomed by all the students, staff and the atmosphere. The University provides students with so much; there are so many sports facilities, societies, and general things to do. I joined the trampolining club and attend when I have time to go, but there is no pressure.
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Urban Planning, Year 3

(5)·By Isla B·Urban Planning· Jul 2021
It was brilliant in first year I really enjoyed Freshers and they had a welcome night for my course. Really nice to meet everyone before classes started! The university accommodation is quite expensive but worth it to live on campus. If you wants don't cheaper accommodation there are private companies for half the price All the facilities are great and kept up to a high standards. Student union is a fun night too! The course is small so you get to know everyone well especially your lecturers Dundee is small which is actually quite nice because it means everything is within walking distance
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Other, Year 1

(5)·By Isabella A·Other· Oct 2018
Very supportive, the best night out I have ever had at the university union! I would have to highly recommend it as it has been voted the best Scottish university 2 years In a row and is in the top 200 universities in the world! The courses they do are ground breaking and they offer so may great sports and interesting societies! Such a lovely campus that's is not far away from anything! Dundee is also such an inexpensive place to live and it's so up and coming
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Anatomy and physiology, Third Year

(5)·By Kira B·Anatomy· Oct 2018
Fantastic, certain lecturers are so good at getting you excited about what you're learning, and when you aren't in classes there's a brilliant library to take advantage of, as well as the student union which is so much fun on nights out as well as just grabbing a coffee there during the day. It doesn't matter what kind of student you are, our uni has great options regardless, and have been good at supporting my mental health problems.
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Nursing, Year 2

(5)·By Sarah M·Nursing· Oct 2018
My university experience has been good with various opportunities in sports and societies. I have made lots of new friends and it really helped when I was moving from a different country that other people felt the same way I did.
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Art and Design, Year 3

(5)·By Robyn N·Art· Oct 2018
I study at the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design within Dundee University and I could not be happier and doesnt surpise me that it's been the top school in Scotland for two years running! I was captured by the enthusiasm and spirit that each and every one of the tutors had when I was first deciding which uni to attend. Other uni's just didn't match up. Dundee uni is a brilliant establishment with fantastic tuition, great night life, everything is a ten minute walk away and (if you're in halls) accommodation is right on your doorstep!
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