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Subscriptions
The subscription year commences on 1 September each year.
Members pay a combined national and local subscription (except for retired, attached and postgraduate student members – see below). We recommend that subscriptions should be paid by Direct Debit.
For existing members, if you are currently paying your subscription by another method and wish to transfer to Direct Debit please contact ucu@ed.ac.uk who will provide you with the appropriate form.
The deductions by Direct Debit can be collected monthly, quarterly or annually. Deductions will be at the appropriate rate for which the member qualifies.
The membership subscription rates for the appropriate salary bands are set out below showing annual and monthly rates. The rates in brackets exclude the political fund element (1% of the national subscription).
UCU Edinburgh Subscription Rates 2023-24
| Current Salary | National Monthly | Local Monthly | Total Monthly Rate | Total Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £60,000 & above (F0) | £29.45 (£29.15) | £4.61 | £34.06 (£33.76) | £408.72 (£405.12) |
| £40,000 - £59,999 (F1) | £25.56 (£25.30) | £4.21 | £29.77 (£29.51) | £357.24 (£354.12) |
| £30,000 - £39,999 (F2) | £22.16 (£21.93) | £2.73 | £24.89 (£24.66) | £289.80 (£287.28) |
| £22,000 - £29,999 (F3) | £17.59 (£17.41) | £2.11 | £19.70 (£19.52) | £236.40 (£234.24) |
| £15,000 - £21,999 (F4) | £10.59 (£10.49) | £1.77 | £12.36 (£12.26) | £148.32 (£147.12) |
| £5,000 - £14,999 (F5) | £4.61 (£4.57) | £0.78 | £5.39 (£5.35) | £64.68 (£64.20) |
| Below £5,000 (F6) | £1.00 (£0.99) | £0.37 | £1.37 (£1.36) | £16.44 (£16.32) |
Retired Members
| National Monthly | Local Monthly | Total Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|
| £3.02 (£2.98) | Nil | £36.24 (£35.76) |
Attached Members
| National Monthly | Local Monthly | Total Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|
| £3.02 (£2.98) | Nil | £36.24 (£35.76) |
| Attached unemployed seeking employment (for 1 year from date of becoming an attached member) | Nil | Nil |
Joint BOS, CSP, Musicians' Union, RCM, RCN, SCP, and SOR please see the UCU website here.
Income tax relief can be claimed on your subscription – details here.
The current UCU subscription rates can be found here, or you can get a personalised Membership Quote here.
Leaving the University
If you are leaving the University, please notify Susan Anderson (Administrative Officer) via email at ucu@ed.ac.uk.