They include refurbishment of the Riley Smith conference hall, construction of a southern entrance and the addition of a conservatory to the roof terrace bar.
The plans also include the creation of a new arts quarter and a full refurbishment of the underground Raven theatre.
The union covers 130,000 sq ft within four interconnected buildings and provides a range of facilities including bars, offices, performance venue theatres and a nightclub.
The project will be completed in three phases to minimise disruption to students. The final phase is due for completion by August 2017.
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