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For Entry to University and College in 2009 9 169522 Scottish Guide Intro 25/9/08 12:07 Page Ii 169522_Scottish_Guide_Intro 19/9/08 08:14 Page i scottish guide For entry to university and college in 2009 9 169522_Scottish_Guide_Intro 25/9/08 12:07 Page ii PUBLISHED BY UCAS, ROSEHILL, NEW BARN LANE, CHELTENHAM GL52 3LZ © UCAS 2008 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED UCAS IS A REGISTERED TRADE MARK UCAS REGISTERED IN ENGLAND AND WALES NUMBER: 2839815 REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER (ENGLAND AND WALES): 1024741 REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER (SCOTLAND): SCO38598 REVISED AUGUST 2008 UCAS REFERENCE NUMBER: PU002009 UCAS DOES NOT ENDORSE THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES OF OTHER ORGANISATIONS THAT APPEAR IN THIS PUBLICATION THE INFORMATION IN THIS GUIDE IS CORRECT AS AT AUGUST 2008 THERE MAY BE LATE AMENDMENTS IN ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS, AND APPLICANTS SHOULD ALWAYS CHECK WITH THE PROSPECTUSES, AND WITH THE LIAISON AND ADMISSIONS OFFICES OF INDIVIDUAL UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES THE UCAS WEBSITE (WWW.UCAS.COM) ALSO PROVIDES THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ALL INFORMATION ABOUT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WITHIN THIS PUBLICATION HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY THE SCOTTISH UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES COPIES OF THIS PUBLICTION CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM www.ucas.com/advisers/adviser_guide/scottishguide FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE UCAS APPLICATION PROCESS: T: +44 (0)871 468 0 468 F: +44 (0)1242 544 961 Beacon ISO/IEC 27001:2005 company Certificate No. IS 501022 ii SCOTTISH GUIDE 2009 ENTRY 169522_Scottish_Guide_Intro 19/9/08 08:14 Page 1 Contents Page UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE PROFILES institutions 3 university and college profiles 4 GUIDANCE NOTES guidance notes 27 table headings 29 SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS Scottish qualifications tables 31 index to courses 143 appendix 1: liaison staff in the Scottish universities and colleges 146 SCOTTISH GUIDE 2009 ENTRY 1 169522_Scottish_Guide_Intro 19/9/08 08:14 Page 2 university and college profiles 169522_Scottish_Guide_Intro 25/9/08 12:08 Page 3 Institutions INSTITUTIONS University of Aberdeen 4 Napier University (Edinburgh) 15 University of Abertay Dundee 5 The Open University in Scotland 16 Barony College 6 Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh 17 University of Dundee 7 The Robert Gordon University (Aberdeen) 19 University of Edinburgh 8 Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (RSAMD, Glasgow) 20 Edinburgh College of Art 9 Scottish Agricultural College (Aberdeen, Ayr, Edinburgh) 21 University of Glasgow 10 University of St Andrews 22 Glasgow Caledonian University 11 University of Stirling 23 The Glasgow School of Art 12 University of Strathclyde (Glasgow) 24 Heriot-Watt University (Edinburgh) 13 University of the West of Scotland 25 UHI Millennium Institute 14 SCOTTISH GUIDE 2009 ENTRY 3 169522_Scottish_Guide_Intro 19/9/08 08:14 Page 4 University of Aberdeen There are five libraries on campus, which house over one million books and have almost 2,000 study spaces. Students have access to the latest computing technology on a 24-hour basis, including free internet, email and wireless access in a variety of locations across campus. The university is committed to the highest standards of support and the best possible quality of student experience. THE CITY Aberdeen is Scotland’s third largest city and a centre for industry, research, learning and life. Big enough for the big city experience, student-friendly THE UNIVERSITY Aberdeen is still small enough for students to make friends easily. From the Founded in 1495, the University of Aberdeen offers a unique combination of beautiful 15th century university campus it is just a short bus ride to the bustling academic and non-academic strengths: tradition rooted in the past, but focused city centre of Europe’s energy capital.There are also magnificent golden beaches, firmly on the future; a thriving, cosmopolitan academic community with students challenging mountains and breathtaking scenery nearby.The city of Aberdeen from 120 countries; at the forefront with new degrees specially geared for the offers a varied nightlife, with venues ranging from trendy clubs to old-world bars new millennium; and a proven track record in securing that all-important first step full of atmosphere.Aberdeen also caters for all tastes in arts, culture, leisure and on the road to a successful career.Aberdeen graduates have not only academic entertainment with a well-known theatre and performing venues, cinema qualifications to rival the best, but also the personal, communication and multiplexes, art gallery, museums and first-class sport and leisure facilities.The teamwork skills to make them all-round achievers in whatever they choose to do. university is located within a city at the heart of a diverse and thriving regional The university is one of the most research-active in the UK with over 85% of staff economy.Aberdeen’s important role in the international oil and gas industry working in departments or research groups that are recognised as centres of means that it enjoys excellent communication and travel links with the rest of the national and international excellence.The university is internationally renowned UK and Europe, including an international airport. for the quality of its teaching and research and has had, over the years, four Nobel Prize winners.The university is committed to providing the highest quality in every ADVANCED HIGHERS service the university offers to ensure students receive the necessary support to The university welcomes the Advanced Higher (AH) qualification and outlines achieve their ambitions. levels of achievement which it considers acceptable for entry in terms of AH, Highers or combinations of Highers and AH.The university grants exemptions for The university is divided into three colleges: College of Arts & Social Sciences, specified level one subjects with achievement of an appropriate grade at AH. College of Life Sciences & Medicine, and College of Physical Sciences.These However, this is not possible for all degrees.All subjects are acceptable for entry offer over 590 first degree programmes and provide students with the chance to unless otherwise indicated in the tables. mix, match and switch subjects as their interests and talents develop on route to their tailor-made degrees.This flexibility is very important in preparing students Achievement of Core Skills at an appropriate level is desirable for all applicants. for a world in which new graduates need a range of knowledge, understanding and skills. GCE AWARDS Aberdeen welcomes these and the increased emphasis on key skills. In many As part of the university’s £240 million investment in infrastructure and facilities, degrees, students with four AS levels may be made conditional offers for entry to a 2006 has seen the opening of The Hub, a brand new student centre which boasts degree at the end of Year 12 or an unconditional offer in Year 13. Second-year a superb range of services for the student community. entry is possible for some degree programmes for students with good grades in There are also over 150 clubs and societies available to students at Aberdeen, appropriate A levels. ranging from the political to the theatrical and including a wide range of sports, with fully equipped sports facilities on campus. Students describe Aberdeen as having an unrivalled social scene with plenty to offer in the way of student life. DATAFILE The university has been commended by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) for effective liaison links with employers and outside bodies. Last Student numbers: undergraduate, 10,002; total, 13,462. M/F ratio, 45/55 year,Aberdeen succeeded in placing 97% of graduates either directly into work or Accommodation: (provided by the institution) for first-year students in further study or training within six months of graduation. Percentage accommodated who apply: 100 ACCOMMODATION AND WELFARE Cost per week: with food £90 – £108 (for 38 weeks) A place in university accommodation is guaranteed to all new students who apply self-catering £55 – £78 (for 38 weeks) before the set date. Halls of residence, all either on campus or within short walking distance, offer traditional single study-bedrooms or self-catering flats. For Interviews: Not a regular part of the selection process with the exception of later years, there is a wide range of university and university-administered Medicine, Education and Music property or private housing available in the city.An extensive network of support Open Days etc: Please visit our website:www.abdn.ac.uk/openday. In addition, services helps with academic, financial and personal issues.Aberdeen is also one many departments hold open days for applicants in February/March each year. We of the few universities in the UK to have its own health service, and the Students’ also continue to welcome visitors throughout the year, at your convenience. A private Association has a joblink centre to help students find suitable part-time visit can be arranged; please contact Student Recruitment and Admissions Services: employment. 01224 272090/91 or email: [email protected] 4 SCOTTISH GUIDE 2009 ENTRY 169522_Scottish_Guide_Intro 19/9/08 08:14 Page 5 University of Abertay Dundee more convincing, just consider the dedicated bars, club venues, cinema and performance space, debating chamber, exhibition areas, diners, cafes, shops … the list is endless. Entertainment ranges from club nights catering for every taste in music, to film screenings, quiz nights, and hugely popular theme nights. During the day, the Student Centre is a place to have lunch, meet friends for coffee, and take a break from your studies.Whatever you need, the Student Centre can provide it – at some of the cheapest prices in Dundee. Every year, over 1000 new students choose to study at the University of Abertay As the heart of the student experience, the Student Centre is also home to an Dundee. Selecting the right university can be a difficult decision to make, but enormous range of societies that cater for every taste. Sport is taken seriously at there are many reasons why Abertay is the university of choice for so many Abertay, with university support available for the best sporting students.Whether people each year.
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