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Subscriptions
How much does it cost to be a UCU member?
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).
Paying by Direct Debit
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.
Unemployed staff
Members who become unemployed can change their subscriptions.
How UCU membership works for precariously employed and unemployed staff
Subscription rates
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 2024-25
| 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 union members
Joint BOS, CSP, Musicians' Union, RCM, RCN, SCP, and SOR please see the UCU website:
How to claim income tax relief on your subscription
Leaving the University
If you are leaving the University, please notify Susan Anderson (Administrative Officer) via email at ucu@ed.ac.uk.