Becoming a member is easy! Simply visit the UCU website
How much does it cost?
Monthly Subscription Rates for 2025/26
| Employment income band | National rate | Local Rate | Total |
| £60,000 & above | £31.22 | £7.50 | £38.72 |
| £40,000 – £59,000 | £26.83 | £6.00 | £32,83 |
| £30,000 – £39,000 | £22.80 | £3.50 | £26.30 |
| £22,000 – £29,000 | £16.71 | £1.00 | £17.71 |
| £15,000 – £21,999 | £10.38 | Nil | £10.38 |
| £5,000 – £14,999 | £4.50 | Nil | £4.50 |
| Below £5,000 | £0.99 | Nil | £0.99 |
| Postgraduate & PhD | Free |
Postgraduate and PhD members
UCU is particularly keen to encourage the future of the profession to join UCU.
- enrolled PhD students who are also contracted to teach can join as full and active members for free
- postgraduate and PhD students who do not have a teaching role/contract can also join as student members for free – simply select “Student Membership” from the “What kind of membership” box here
Benefits of membership
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As a member you can get involved in branch and national activity to whatever degree you feel comfortable.
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Aber UCU branch holds regular member meetings to feedback updates on developments at AU and to consult on views and positions
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Aber UCU Exec meets monthly. Members are elected at the AGM, however there is often a need fill roles during the year, notably for Departmental Reps. Please look at the Who to Contact page to see current vacant roles.
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UCU Congress occurs in May/June at which the direction of the union is set by participation of representatives from all branches, including Aber UCU.
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UCU Wales Congress is the highest policy making body of the union in Wales and is held in spring each year. Get involved!
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UCU develops members skills, confidence and knowledge through an array of training courses.
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These range from activist education training through to networks of branch representatives for Environment, Health and Safety, Equality etc.
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UCU offers certain membership benefits and services in addition to employment, education and campaigning support – including free legal help for things outside the workplace (wills, property)
Sexual Harassment Support Helpline |
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Education Support– counselling and financial assistance |
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Training –Continuing Professional Development of various sorts |
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