POSTGRADUATE STUDY AT RGU

Flexible PRACTICAL and study modes PROFESSIONAL to suit your Courses busy life

Significantly IMPROVE YOUR JOB PROSPECTS

Opportunity The potential to change the to earn while direction of you learn your career

Advance your skills and career SECTION CONTENTS & PAGE

ABOUT POSTGRADUATE STUDY ONE Why study a PG course at RGU? 5 Enhance your career at the Professional University 6 Our subject areas and qualifications explained 8 From first enquiry to enrolment – a step-by-step guide 9 Flexible study modes to suit your busy life 10 Frequently asked questions 11

ABOUT ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY TWO Our reputation 13 Accreditations and industry links 15 Our fantastic riverside campus 16 Lifelong learning and CPD 18 Careers & Employability Centre 21 World-class research 22

ABOUT ABERDEEN THREE About Aberdeen 24 Aberdeen city map and transport links 26 The perfect location – things to do and places to visit 28 The unique culture of Aberdeen and the North East 30

FURTHER INFORMATION FOUR How to apply 33 After you apply – what happens next? 34 Fees, funding and scholarships 36 Student support 38 Accommodation services 40 Useful links and contact information 42 POSTGRADUATE STUDY AT RGU WHY STUDY A POSTGRADUATE SECTION ONE COURSE AT RGU?

ABOUT PRACTICAL AND flexible study PROFESSIONAL modes to suit your Courses busy life Vocational courses study full-time, POSTGRADUATE directly informed part-time or and endorsed by online, starting those working in in september or Study Industry january significantly IMPROVE YOUR If you have recently graduated or JOB PROSPECTS are looking to retrain or develop ENhance your your career – have you considered employability and postgraduate study? get snapped up BY the best recruiters in the business

EARN while switch careers you learn RGU’s courses can BETTER JOB PROSPECTS our part-time and open the door online study modes to a completely mean you can keep different sector BETTER EMPLOYABILITY* working during of work, enabling your studies you to change BETTER STUDY AT RGU. career direction

*98.5% POSTGRADUATE employment advance your HESA DESTINATION OF UK LEAVERS’ SURVEY 2013/14 skills and career develop your professional skills and keep abreast of current industry trends and technologies

4 THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY 5 POSTGRADUATE STUDY AT RGU enhance your career at the PROFESSIONAL university

We are known as ‘The Professional University’ due to our strong We’re one of the emphasis on lifelong practical top UK universities learning and career development. for postgraduate We take the employability of our employability, with a graduates seriously, and ensure they have the transferable skills to 98.5% employment rate enhance and develop their careers. HESA Destination of UK Leavers' Survey 2013/14 WE CREATE THE MOST EMPLOYABLE GRADUATES IN THE UK Our relentless focus on professional education means our graduates are not just ready to work, but are also equipped to make an enduring and valuable contribution to industry Improve your job prospects and the professions on a regional, national and RGU has gained its position as top UK global scale. university for graduate employment through close links with industry and other employers. We believe it is our inspirational teaching and practical courses that make our graduates such We are a top-rated university for employability desirable candidates. with an impressive 98.5% employment rate, giving you that crucial competitive edge within PRACTICAL COURSES a crowded jobs market. We offer a wide range of vocational courses, often directly informed and endorsed by those EARN MORE working in industry. Many have professional Overall, people with master’s qualifications accreditation. are more likely to find work than those with undergraduate degrees – and they’re likely to PRESSURE ON THE JOBS MARKET FLEXIBLE STUDY MODES earn a slightly higher wage. MEANS GRADUATES NOW FACE Our flexible study modes (online, part-time or THE DIFFICULT PROCESS OF full-time) are designed to fit around your Succeed in your career needs. If you are a busy parent or would like We produce high-calibre graduates who JOB HUNTING WITHIN A VERY to continue to work whilst studying, our online possess the skills that employers are looking COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT. courses allow you to study from anywhere, at for. The skills you will gain from a postgraduate your own pace. qualification show that you’re able to study IT’s the PERFECT time TO in-depth and undertake critical analysis. Both UNDERTAKE FURTHER TRAINING are viewed as desirable skills in the eyes of AND gain EXPERIENCE THROUGH recruiters and future employers. A POSTGRADUATE DEGREE.

6 THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY 7 POSTGRADUATE STUDY AT RGU our postgraduate subjects From FIRST ENQUIRY TO ENROLMENT and qualifications A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE BEFORE YOU APPLY APPLYING ONLINE

QUALIFICATIONS EXPLAINED Browse our website to find a course Ready to apply? You can apply at POSTGRADUATE SUBJECTS 1 of interest at www.rgu.ac.uk/better 1 www.rgu.ac.uk/applyonline If you don’t want to commit to studying a full Masters degree, you can complete single ART AND DESIGN Choose a mode of study that suits you. Gather documents such as previous modules and work towards the following 2 We offer full-time, part-time or online. 2 qualifications, CVs and references. Accounting and Finance exit awards: Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) Choose a start date that suits you. You must supply two references. Applied social studies Award granted on completion of modules 3 Courses start in September or January. 3 Friends or relatives are not accepted. that accumulate to 60 credits. Architecture and built environment Check course fees on the website. Transcripts should be translated Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) 4 RGU Alumni receive a 15% discount. 4 into English and certified as accurate. Communication, marketing and media Award granted on completion of modules that accumulate to 120 credits. If you get a COMPUTING diploma you will have gained 120 of the Attend a postgrad open evening in Feb, Full-time non-EU applicants 5 May, Aug or Nov to meet course leaders. 5 should upload passport details. 180 credits you need for a masters degree. ENGINEERING Masters (MSc/MFA/LLM/MBA/MPA) Take a virtual tour of our fantastic HEALTH SCIENCES Award granted on completion of modules 6 campus at www.rgu.ac.uk/virtualtours AFTER YOU APPLY that accumulate to 180 credits and typically INFORMATION MANAGEMENT includes a dissertation. This will enable Find out about the vibrant city of As soon as we receive supporting docs, we you to consolidate and apply the skills 7 Aberdeen at www.rgu.ac.uk/aberdeen 1 start processing your application. LAW and knowledge gained in your earlier postgraduate study. MANAGEMENT 8 Discover the course accreditations and links 2 Processing should take around 10 days, Doctorate (PhD/PD) to industry on our website. depending on the course and time of year. NURSING AND MIDWIFERY Application is normally to MSc/MRes with transfer to a PhD dependent on satisfactory 9 Engage with us on social media channels such 3 If you have been successful in your PHARMACY AND LIFE SCIENCES progress around 12 months. as LinkedIn, Twitter or Facebook. application we will email you an offer.

Visit the course page on the website to The decision sent to you will either be 10 discover scholarships or bursaries available. 4 An Unconditional or Conditional offer.

find the full list of Contact our course leaders to ask any We will issue a CAS number for full-time our postgraduate 11 questions you may have about the course. 5 international students visa applications. courses online Contact student finance to ask any questions International students will have made a and download our 12 regarding fees or funding. 6 pre-payment of tuition fees/deposit. subject guides. 13 International students should contact 7 You will be contacted with info about rgu.ac.uk/better Visa & Immigration team regarding visas. enrolment before your course begins. Check you meet the entry requirements If you are successful, we’ll welcome you to 14 of the course with our admissions team. 8 Aberdeen in September or January.

8 THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY 9 POSTGRADUATE STUDY AT RGU FLEXIBLE STUDY TO Postgraduate study SUIT YOUR BUSY LIFE Frequently asked questions

When considering a postgraduate course, it is important to also consider the mode of study which best suits your needs. We deliver the equivalent learning experience across all our modes of study, offering a variety of different options, allowing you to gain the qualifications you need in a way that suits you. I Don’t hold an Undergraduate HONOURS degree, but I do have significant industry experience. Full-time study Online students have a strong sense of Can I Still Apply? This is the quickest route and requires full community through the use of discussion attendance for the duration of the programme. forums, chat and group working areas. Allows you to gain the knowledge and skills you Some courses also have optional periods of require within the shortest amount of time. attendance where students are invited on campus to meet fellow students, staff, use Part-time study facilities and participate in workshops. In some cases, applicants who do not hold an Honours degree but who have relevant If you are looking to continue working during industry experience over a reasonable time period, may be considered. This is subject to In order to study online, you will need to have a your studies or have other commitments, this the University’s judgement that the person has reasonable expectation of being able to good internet connection, as well as Microsoft option allows you to incorporate studying with fulfil the requirements of the award. Since each course has different entryrequirements, Office. other responsibilities. Part-time courses run we recommend you refer to the individual course page on our website. If you are unsure if alongside the full-time programmes and split the As a rough guide, we would usually recommend you meet the entry requirements, you can contact our postgraduate admissions team, who same modules across the length of the course. that students on an online distance learning will be happy to answer questions on the application process. Email [email protected] course dedicate around 15 hours per week to or phone +44 (0)1224 262209. Flexible online study their studies. If you are unable to study on campus, we offer Download our guide to online learning at: an online study mode via Campus Moodle, our www.rgu.ac.uk/better-online virtual learning environment. I WOULD LIKE TO CONTINUE WHEN IS THE DEADLINE It is a valuable tool that provides an integrated package of resources and facilities to all of TO WORK full-time WHILST FOR APPLYING FOR A our students via the internet. You will be able I STUDY. IS THIS POSSIBLE? POSTGRADUATE COURSE? to interact with fellow students and tutors through innovative technologies including podcasts, videos, chat and discussion forums. You will be taken through an induction by tutors at the beginning of each programme. Find out more about Campus Moodle at: Yes. We offer flexible modes of Whilst the University does not www.rgu.ac.uk/campusmoodle study to suit your needs. Part-time or have application deadlines, we ask online courses are available if you are International Students to consider unable to study full-time on campus. the time that it will take to make their The modes of study are listed on the visa arrangements before submitting individual course pages on the website their application to us. UK Visas of your course of interest. and Immigration advises allowing 4-8 weeks to receive your visa and longer during peak times in August/ September and December/January.

10 THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY 11 POSTGRADUATE STUDY AT RGU OUTSTANDING REPUTATION SECTION two FOR SUCCESS

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION We have an outstanding reputation for We’re one of the producing capable and highly employable professionals, due to our strong links with top UK universities robert gordon industry and our strategic partnerships. for postgraduate We have highly productive relationships with employability, with a CEOs and managers across private and public 98.5% employment rate sectors throughout the UK. This enables us university to ensure that our postgraduate education HESA Destination of UK is contemporary and meets the needs of Leavers' Survey 2013/14 employers across the globe.

QUICK FACTS CONSISTENTLY TOP FOR THE EMPLOYABILITY OF OUR GRADUATES WHO IS ROBERT GORDON? RGU TARTAN We are extremely proud of our outstanding graduate employment record and are Our founder, Robert Gordon was born in 1668 RGU has its own tartan with colours of Royal ‘A degree from Robert in Aberdeen. He was a merchant trader and Blue, Red and Gold. The tartan was designed consistently top in the UK for graduate philanthropist who amassed his fortune trading by Michael King in 1997. Some students employability. Gordon University is as from Danzig (Gdansk) in the Baltic. choose to wear a kilt on their graduation day. Our success stems from an outstanding near to a guarantee of a job reputation for producing capable and highly- as you can get. OUR MOTTO A RICH HISTORY spanning 250 years qualified graduates who learn and apply the RGU’s motto is ‘Omni Nunc Arte Magistra’ We have a heritage going back to 1729 skills, knowledge and professionalism that Few graduates were which can be interpreted as ‘Make the best of when Robert Gordon founded a hospital in employers want in the workplace. all your abilities’. Aberdeen for boys from poor families. In 1881, unemployed six months the hospital was transformed into a school and Read our accolades on our website: after leaving – just 3.8% www.rgu.ac.uk/employment-success OUR COAT OF ARMS learning institution. – The lowest rate of any Our coat of arms features on graduation Watch the history of rgu Track record certificates and our flag. Three boars are from state-funded university in www.rgu.ac.uk/about-rgu 98.5% of our postgraduates are in work or the arms of the Gordon family, the castle is the country. further study 6 months after graduating from the arms of the City of Aberdeen. A black (HESA Destination of UK Leavers’ wavy band symbolises the rivers Dee and It’s the same every year Survey 2013/14) Don, as well as North Sea oil, and the heraldic at Robert Gordon, which symbols in the centre represent technology (a Top university in Scotland for cog), learning (a flaming torch) and commerce graduate prospects has the best graduate jobs (a gold coin). (Complete University Guide, 2016) record of any university.’ RGU was the best university in Scotland and 9th in the UK for The Sunday Times University Guide graduate employment (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2015)

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RGU HAS THE MOST Accreditations FLEXIBLE AND the BEST and industry LINKS VALUE MBA PROGRAMME AVAILABLE. BOYD FINLAY, MBA ONLINE Accreditation STRONG LINKS TO INDUSTRY At RGU we have a strong portfolio of quality Many Robert Gordon University courses are Hear the whole story at courses. The accreditation of these by the the result of close collaboration with industry, www.rgu.ac.uk/boyds-story professional bodies is verification of the calibre closely focusing on both the day-to-day and and high quality of the courses we deliver. This future professional needs of businesses and has been recently confirmed with our e-MBA other organisations. being listed by The Financial Times as one of This means that Robert Gordon University the Top 32 online and distance learning MBAs graduates with the necessary skills are always available globally. strongly in demand. We prepare the our graduates with the capacity For information about the close links that we to anticipate and manage change in international have with leading organisations, institutions and business and the professional environment. professional bodies please visit the subject area We strive to achieve this through our teaching that you are interested in. and research carried out in an international context and to the highest academic standards. For a full list of our accreditations and Alongside this we continue to build on our strong links with the professional business our links to industry please visit: community both nationally and internationally. www.rgu.ac.uk/industry-links Therefore, graduates from our accredited and approved courses can be confident that they hold a nationally and internationally recognised award which will open doors and enhance their career opportunities.

14 THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY 15 POSTGRADUATE STUDY AT RGU GARTHDEE CAMPUS UNIVERSITY MAIN SWITCHBOARD OUR FANTASTIC Garthdee Road, Aberdeen, AB10 7GJ +44 (0) 1224 262000 riverside campus

BEST RIVERSIDE CAMPUS IN EUROPE AN INSPIRATIONAL LEARNING We have a reputation amongst our students for ENVIRONMENT providing a friendly, supportive and stimulating Based at our stunning Garthdee campus, you learning environment based at Garthdee on can enjoy excellent teaching and clinical skills the banks of the beautiful River Dee. facilities including: The riverside is home to deer, otters, heron • DART training facility which simulates and other wildlife. Our campus has beautiful drilling on an oil platform woodland walkways and parkland, connecting • Clinical Skills Centre - mock hospital wards our modern, stylish buildings. In twenty TAKE A TOUR OF THE GARTHDEE CAMPUS www.rgu.ac.uk/virtualtours minutes you can be in the vibrant city centre of • Human Performance laboratory Aberdeen, or surrounded by scenic hills and • Digital imaging X-ray suite picturesque countryside. • Three-dimensional motion analysis system In the past decade, the University has invested more than £120 million to improve its facilities. • Bioanalytical tissue culture and microscopy We consider our riverside campus to be one facility of the most attractive campuses in the UK and • Clean Room suite one of Europe’s finest. • Moot court Watch our campus video from the air: www.rgu.ac.uk/aerial-view • TV and radio studios Take a virtual tour of our modern facilities at: • Green screen www.rgu.ac.uk/virtualtours • RGU: Sport with three gyms, 25m pool, Or come and see the campus for yourself by sports hall and climbing wall registering to attend one of our postgraduate • State-of-the-art library with beautiful views events. www.rgu.ac.uk/better over Aberdeen and the River Dee

POSTGRADUATE EVENTS

Held in Feb, May, Aug and Nov, these We have invested £120 events give you the opportunity to speak million in our modern directly with Course Leaders, see the campus and our aim is campus and our facilities and ask any to make Garthdee the questions you may have regarding finance best riverside campus or your application. in Europe. For more information on forthcoming Open Evenings or Open Days, please visit: www.rgu.ac.uk/openevening

16 THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY 17 POSTGRADUATE STUDY AT RGU LIFELONG LEARNING AND CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NEVER STOP LEARNING Whether you are an individual HOW WILL YOU BE TAUGHT looking to further your career, Delivery of the module content varies and or a manager responsible for the can take the form of study days, or online development and training of your via distance learning materials. Some take a staff, Continuing Professional blended approach, meaning a combination of studying online and some attendance on Development (CPD) is fundamental campus. Campus Moodle is the University’s to the development of any career. virtual learning environment (VLE). It is a valuable online resource available to all our CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL students via the internet. DEVELOPMENT (CPD) Lifelong learning is considered to be an integral Most courses begin in January and / or part of personal development, and allows you September. You do not have to enrol on a full to keep abreast of innovation within your field. degree course and you can enrol on any one of our undergraduate or postgraduate modules. We provide a range of short course modules, teaching and CPD programmes, delivered in a If you accumulate sufficient credit you may be variety of study modes. able to apply for an award available under the Professional Studies Framework. Find out what we offer at: www.rgu.ac.uk/profdev Professional Studies Framework The Professional Studies Framework (PSF) Benefits for individuals enables students who have successfully • By updating your skills, you will confidently undertaken modules and earned academic adapt to changes in your industry sector credit to use that credit to gain an academic • You can increase your earning potential award. For further information, please go to: www.rgu.ac.uk/psf • You will demonstrate a commitment to your profession and your career TAILORED DEVELOPMENT FOR ORGANISATIONS Benefits for employers Our dedicated professional development • CPD support from an employer can increase team can provide tailored CPD opportunities and boost staff morale to meet the needs of organisations, including • Improves recruitment and retention of bespoke education and training delivered highly skilled staff in the workplace. We offer consultations to help plan CPD activities, online and blended • Individuals will have the skills to react more learning for your business. readily to changes in the sector If you are responsible for the development of your staff and would like to know more about this service, please visit: www.rgu.ac.uk/business-services

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OUR RELENTLESS FOCUS ON OUR CAREERS & PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION EMPLOYABILITY CENTRE MEANS OUR GRADUATES ARE NOT JUST READY TO WORK, BUT ARE ALSO EQUIPPED TO MAKE AN DEDICATED SPECIALISTS CAREER TOOLKIT We have a dedicated centre with a team of When you enrol as a student at RGU, you ENDURING AND VALUABLE career consultants, offering a full range of gain access to ‘My Career Toolkit’ an online CONTRIBUTION TO INDUSTRY services to assist individual career planning, resource with interactive employability topics AND THE PROFESSIONS ON job searching and employability needs. to help you manage your career. A REGIONAL, NATIONAL AND We can support you in recognising and ON CAMPUS RECRUITMENT GLOBAL SCALE. developing your transferable skills, both within Employers are keen to speak to our students and outwith your studies to allow you to secure directly and to facilitate this we arrange on- your perfect opportunity. campus recruitment and applications skills The Careers & Employability Centre provides presentations where employers can raise the practical career planning advice and job search profile of their company and provide more support to all students and recent graduates information on the opportunities that they of the University. We can assist with your have as well as the benefits of working for their advanced level study and career options you particular company. are considering. Careers Fairs Full in-depth career mentoring and careers We organise two large scale Careers Fairs per guidance sessions are available to current year, The RGU Careers Fair in October and students. the North of Scotland Graduate Careers Fair in The Careers & Employability Centre can help Spring. with: • Career options and development • CVs, job applications and interview techniques • Resources such as the career toolkit HOW TO FIND US via Campus Moodle We are located on the Gathdee • Work experience opportunities campus at Student Central, Level 3, • Part-time/summer job vacancies Health and Social Care building. • International job vacancies Email us at [email protected] • Careers Fair information Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/rgucareers Follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/rgucareers For more information, please visit: www.rgu.ac.uk/careers

20 THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY 21 POSTGRADUATE STUDY AT RGU world-class RESEARCH

RESEARCH and consultancy RESEARCH AT ABERDEEN BUSINESS HEALTH AND WELLBEING RESEARCH UNIVERSITY RESEARCH THEMES At RGU SCHOOL (ABS) Our Health and Wellbeing research focuses its Universities, and RGU in particular, are The mission of research at Aberdeen activities on addressing major issues around Business & Enterprise instrumental in driving fundamental changes to Business School is to enable excellence the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of the way knowledge is exchanged and utilised in high value knowledge-based solutions; disease, and the care and welfare of patients. Governance & Society by companies. RGU’s core philosophy is to and empowerment of enterprise, business The research is structured to harness a range ensure that our output, from education to development, management and governance of research strengths and undertake studies in Information & Communication research, is focused on delivering real-world within a global knowledge society. three key thematic areas: impact and clear commercial value. Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health Research includes excellence in: Accounting - Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health We conduct multidisciplinary, applied and Finance, Business Management, - Psychosocial and Mental Health Psychosocial & Mental Health research to solve real-world problems facing Information Management, Law, and Politics - Environmental and Occupational Health industry. Our innovation services are available and International Studies. Research is Environmental & Occupational Health through a variety of mechanisms including organised through three key themes: consultancy, technology licensing, intellectual - Business & Enterprise Energy, Environment & Sustainability property protection and knowledge transfer - Governance & Society partnerships (KTPs). Thermal imaging of Creativity, Design & Innovation - Information & Communication Aberdeen city centre. RGU’s highly professional consultancy Digital Technologies services allow companies to realise their RESEARCH AT THE FACULTY OF ideas, develop improved ways of working DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY and bring new products to market. With Our research within the Faculty of Design solutions to technological, legal, managerial and Technology develops novel technologies £1.1m project to find a and health and wellbeing issues, among highly relevant to industry and generates clean and effective way others, businesses of all sizes can draw on creative spaces for new forms of practice. of producing biofuel our specialist knowledge to address specific It builds on acknowledged international using solar energy. problems and overcome challenges. excellence in: Engineering; Environmental Science; Computing and Digital Media; www.rgu.ac.uk/research Architecture & Built Environment and Art and Design. Research is organised through three key themes: Our 3D body - Energy, Environment & Sustainability scanning - Creativity, Design & Innovation project charted - Digital Technologies the size and shape of North Sea offshore workers to help applied Research & KTPs the offshore Intellectual Property industry. Technology Licensing Solving child care issues consultancy in the 21st century.

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Aberdeen is a vibrant, SECTION three cosmopolitan city with a diverse population. WATCH OUR VIDEO ABOUT ABERDEEN About www.rgu.ac.uk/PERFECT-LOCATION Aberdeen

QUICK FACTS

LOCATION WILD ABERDEEN Aberdeen is in the North East of Scotland. A pod of dolphins frequent Aberdeen Harbour It is set between two rivers, the Don and and seals lounge at the Donmouth Estuary. the Dee. The Grampian Mountains and The Ythan Estuary, Sands of Forvie and Troup Cairngorms National Park are right on the Head are important bird watching sites and doorstep. Mountain biking, mountain climbing, deer dot the hills around Aberdeenshire. snowboarding and white water rafting are all within easy reach. It has good transport links, THE ENERGY Capital of Europe with Aberdeen airport, the ferry port and bus Since the discovery of North Sea oil in the and train station. 1970s, Aberdeen has been a global hub for energy and innovation. No other city in the SCOTLAND’S third biggest city world can match novel technologies highly With a population of around 220,000, Aberdeen relevant to industry and generates creative is Scotland’s third most populous city. spaces for new forms of practice.

THE GRANITE CITY CITY OF CULTURE Nicknames include ‘The Granite City’, and Aberdeen has captivating museums, a ‘The Silver City with the Golden Sands’. This fascinating history, a wealth of art and culture is because most of the buildings are made of and a lively social scene. Its local dialect, the local grey stone, granite, and the city has Doric is spoken widely and visitors can relax a long, sandy coastline. The terraces of the in fantastic flower-filled parks and gardens. It Houses of Parliament and Waterloo Bridge has some of the best golf courses in the UK. in London are built of Aberdeen granite, and There are more than 50 whisky distilleries and the city of Aberdeen boasts spectacular civic over 350 castles in Aberdeenshire and Moray. architecture such as Marischal College. Spectacular scenic mountains, the Malt Whisky Trail and Royal Deeside are a short drive away.

24 THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY 25 POSTGRADUATE STUDY AT RGU Aberdeen city centre HOW TO GET HERE

Aberdeen

BY RAIL EDINBURGH There are regular trains from Aberdeen to via Glasgow, Edinburgh and UK mainline stations. National Rail Enquiries: 08457 48 49 50 www.nationalrail.co.uk

BY COACH DUBLIN There are regular services to Aberdeen Bus Station in the city centre. www.megabus.com CARDIFF London www.citylink.co.uk www.nationalexpress.co.uk

BY CAR Road access to Aberdeen is good, and once in the city, parking is available at several public car parks and at Park and Ride sites located in Kingswells and Bridge of Don. Regular bus services operate from the city centre to the Garthdee campus.

BY AIR Aberdeen Airport is seven miles north of the city centre. There is a regular shuttle bus to the city centre. Several airlines operate direct flights from within the UK and London airports, as well as connections through Amsterdam, Paris and Frankfurt.

DOMESTIC INTERNATIONAL British Airways Aer Lingus www.ba.com www.aerlingus.com Easyjet Air France www.easyjet.com www.airfrance.com FlyBe KLM www.flybe.com www.klm.com BMI Lufthansa www.flybmi.com www.lufthansa.com Virgin www.virgin-atlantic.com Eastern Airways www.easternairways.com

26 THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY 27 POSTGRADUATE STUDY AT RGU ABERDEEN: THE PERFECT LOCATION things to do and places to visit

There are lots of exciting events taking place in and around Aberdeen throughout the year. We’ve highlighted some of our favourites.

September March Freshers’ Week The Big Beach Ball Spectacular castles and scenery This is your chance to celebrate the start of the A nice mini-festival with bands, DJs and Slains Castle, near Cruden Bay is said to have been the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s 1897 new academic year. It’s a great opportunity vintage market at Aberdeen Beach. novel Dracula. There are over 350 castles to to meet new people and make new friends www.thebigbeachball.co.uk explore in Aberdeenshire and Moray. through a range of fun activities. April October Aberdeen Jazz Festival Dracula at Drum Previous highlights have included the fantastic Drum Castle’s tower transforms into a cinema Hypnotic Brass Ensemble – known for their screen. Viewers bring their chairs (or coffins), appearances on ‘Later’ with Jools Holland and warm capes, chattering fangs and joined in work with Gorillaz. with the spooky fun. Look Again Visual Art & Design Festival Find more events at www.nts.org.uk An exciting art and design festival. In 2015, Best for outdoor adventure sports Access amazing outdoor pursuits such November Aberdonians were asked to become tourists in as mountain biking, hill walking, rock Winter Festival their own city. climbing, snowboarding and surfing. A fun-packed programme of festive events that www.lookagainfestival.co.uk runs from early November through to January May www.winterfestivalaberdeen.com The Torcher Parade December Students dress up, decorate floats, dance and Stonehaven Fireballs sing to the 50,000 spectators who line the An ancient custom held on Hogmanay, where streets. They collect thousands of pounds for Stunning parks, gardens and beaches a procession of 45 participants swing blazing local charities. Explore the sand dunes of Balmedie beach. balls of fire above their heads before throwing June them into the harbour. Aberdeen Highland Games January Featuring pipe band music competitions, Burns Supper Highland dancing, caber toss, tug o’ war and A vibrant city Aberdeen has a A celebratory meal for Scotland’s finest poet, many other traditional Scottish fun and games. wide selection of Rabbie Burns. It includes an address to a July shops and great haggis, the ‘Immortal Memory’ and a toast to International Youth Festival nightlife. the lassies, usually with a wee dram. Featuring diverse performances of music, February theatre and dance from around the globe. Fantastic gigs August Bombay Bicycle Club and The 1975 and Kevin The Wizard Festival Bridges have previously played in Aberdeen. An intimate music festival held in New For more exciting gigs and events, see Deer. Previous line-ups have included The www.boxofficeaberdeen.com Charlatans, The Stranglers and The Magic Numbers.www.wizardfestival.com 28 THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY 29 POSTGRADUATE STUDY AT RGU THE UNIQUE CULTURE OF ABERDEEN AND THE NORTH EAST of Scotland

A TASTE OF ABERDEEN The region offers some delicious local Living in Aberdeen has been produce. When in Aberdeen, why not try out the best experience of my life. some of our local specialities? I feel I have achieved so much being here and had a great time - Butteries/rowies (a flat type of pastry) in the process. - Oatcakes or shortbread biscuits I have classmates from all - Tablet (a sweet similar to fudge) over the world, but what I have really enjoyed most is getting - A wee dram of local whisky to know the local people. - Cullen skink soup (haddock and potato) The Scottish friends I have - Stovies served with beetroot and oatcakes met here are really friendly and very welcoming! - Fish supper (battered fish and chips) Delcio Henjengo from Angola Mechanical and Electrical - Aberdeen Angus steak Engineering student - Haggis, neeps and tatties - locally caught salmon, crab or scallops

THE LOCAL DIALECT – DORIC We do of course speak English, but Parks and gardens why not try out the local dialect, Doric? Relax in Aberdeen’s many flower-filled parks and gardens.

Hello, how are you? The usual response to this greeting is ‘Nae bad, yersel?’

Where are you from? You can also be asked ‘Furry Boots?’ which means the same!

What nice/bad weather we’re Aberdeen is known as having today! the silver city with the golden sands because of its granite buildings Hear more Doric phrases at: www.rgu.ac.uk/doric-voices and sandy beach.

30 THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY 31 POSTGRADUATE STUDY AT RGU SECTION four HOW TO APPLY

Apply ONLINE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The quickest and most efficient method of Most postgraduate courses from RGU FURTHER applying for any postgraduate course at Robert are suitable for those who possess a UK Gordon University is to apply online at undergraduate Honours degree or an www.rgu.ac.uk/applyonline international undergraduate degree which is comparable to a UK honours degree. Other There is no application fee to pay to apply. INFORMATION qualifications and appropriate experience may The exceptions to this are the MSc Social Work be considered with entry and is subject to the and Master of Architecture Part 2, which should University’s judgement. be applied for via the UCAS website at Applicants whose first language is not English QUICK LINKS www.ucas.com should refer to our website for information. www.rgu.ac.uk/english-requirements Postgraduate COURSEs BEFORE YOU BEGIN www.rgu.ac.uk/better YOUR APPLICATION Certain courses may have additional conditions ‘Apply Online’ is quick and easy to use, allowing for entry. Please ensure you check the ONLINE study and courses you to complete pages in any order, and you individual course information pages for full www.rgu.ac.uk/better-online may save your progress and come back to the details of what is required. form as many times as you like. POSTGRADUATE EVENTS International students Supporting documents (certificates, academic www.rgu.ac.uk/openevening You can apply directly via our online application transcripts, references and CV) are required to service or via one of our approved agents be uploaded at the time of application so please worldwide. Our local representatives will be FEES AND FUNDING ensure you have these available. Please note, able to advise you on our range of courses and www.rgu.ac.uk/pgfees the file cannot exceed 500 KB in size and should assist you with your visa application. be in .doc, .wpd, .rtf, .xls, .pdf, .docx, .xlsx or SCHOLARSHIPS .txt format) All international students looking to travel to and www.rgu.ac.uk/scholarships study within the UK are required to have a tier Download full instructions on making an 4 visa. In order to study at RGU you must hold a application: www.rgu.ac.uk/applyonline INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Tier 4 visa under our sponsor licence. www.rgu.ac.uk/international CONTACT US ABOUT For information relating to visits, visa YOUR APPLICATION requirements, funding or for a full list of our APPLY ONLINE Our Postgraduate Admissions Office are happy country representatives, visit www.rgu.ac.uk/applyonline to answer any queries you may have relating to www.rgu.ac.uk/international your application. About your application DOCTORAL RESEARCH [email protected] www.rgu.ac.uk/admissions If you are interested in undertaking a research Tel: 01224 262209 degree and would like to apply to become a ACCOMMODATION research student, please visit: www.rgu.ac.uk/accommodation www.rgu.ac.uk/postgraduate-research [email protected] SUPPORT DURING YOUR STUDIES Tel: 01224 262155 www.rgu.ac.uk/studentservices

32 THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY 33 POSTGRADUATE STUDY AT RGU AFTER YOU APPLY WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

How long will my application I have received a conditional Getting an Unconditional Offer Enrolment INFORMATION take to be processed? offer, what do I do now? Once you have fulfilled the conditions of If your application is successful and you accept Many students will initially get a conditional your Conditional Offer, we will issue your our offer, you will be contacted with information We will do our best to give you a decision within offer of acceptance. This means we are happy Unconditional Offer. about enrolment before your course begins. 10 working days. Please understand that this in principle to accept you to study at Robert time frame alters depending on what course you Full-time International students will at this point For courses starting in September, enrolment Gordon University but you must meet certain are applying to and also the time of year that also be issued with their CAS number and information will be sent out in mid August. conditions first. The most common conditions you apply. If you have any queries about your statement. The personal CAS number we issue For those courses that begin in January, the are: application, we are happy to answer these over will link directly to the Visa and Immigration information will be sent when the University the phone or through email. • Completing an existing course (for example database to facilitate your visa application. re-opens after the winter break. passing your Bachelors before coming to do Your CAS statement confirms that: If you have applied online, we will start to a Masters with us). In this case, you should process your application as soon as we have • The University is prepared to offer you a send us a copy of your final exam results/ received all of the supporting documents that place on a course degree certificates as soon as they are we require. available. • You have met any academic conditions that Once we have made a decision we will send were asked of you • Non-UK Students you an email confirming this. If you have been Proving that your English Language is good • You have made a pre-payment of tuition successful in your application, you will be able enough for University level study. In this case fees/deposit. to follow a link from this email to your Offer you should send us a copy of your IELTS or Letter. Regarding pre-payments – this means when Pearson certificate as soon as it is available we have received your payment in our bank How do I accept or decline an • Non-EU full-time Students account. This may be several weeks after you offer? Making a pre-payment of tuition fees, or transfer it, if you are making an overseas bank When we issue you with an offer by email, you paying a deposit. In this case you must transfer. will be able to follow a link to an acceptance/ arrange to pay a proportion of your tuition declination form. Details of how to pay tuition fees can be found fees to the University before we can release on our website at www.rgu.ac.uk/pgfees The decision sent to you will be one of: an Unconditional Offer. • An unconditional offer which means you already satisfy all the academic conditions required before entry and we are offering you a place. CONTACT US ABOUT YOUR POSTGRADUATE APPLICATION • A conditional offer which means you do note yet satisfy the conditions required Postgraduate Admissions Office before entry but you propose to do so. The Robert Gordon University conditions are given in the offer letter. Schoolhill, Aberdeen AB10 1FR [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)1224 262209 www.rgu.ac.uk/admissions

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FUNDING Payment options Postgraduate students will normally make their There are payment installment options own arrangements for payment of fees. All available, but how and when you pay is fees are listed on individual course pages on determined by factors such as where you live MY SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP WAS our website. as well as your chosen mode of study (full- TAILORMADE. IT INCLUDED SPORTS time, part-time or online). COACHING, CONDITIONING ADVICE Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loan (PTFL) AND PHYSIOLOGICAL TESTING, Support for postgraduate funding is provided 15% Alumni Loyalty Discount AS WELL AS EXPERT ADVICE ON through a Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loan We offer our alumni a 15% loyalty discount NUTRITION AND SPORTS SCIENCE. GOLD MEDALLIST SWIMMER, HANNAH MILEY (PTFL), formerly PSAS, the Postgraduate on the University’s postgraduate course RGU: SPORT SCHOLARSHIP Students Allowance Scheme. It is run by the fees. The discount applies to both home and Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS). overseas alumni (holders of undergraduate The maximum tuition fee loan levels in 2015 degrees from Robert Gordon University) SCHOLARSHIPS Carnegie-Cameron taught were £3,400 for full-time courses and £1,700 who commence postgraduate study at the RGU SPORT scholarship postgraduate bursaries for part-time courses. University. It can only be applied to tuition There are a number of sports scholarships Offered to Scottish students undertaking either fees and cannot be used to cover any other Eligible (Scottish domiciled and EU) full-time offered to promising sports men and women a one year, full-time or two year, part-time programme-related expenses (e.g. residential or part-time students who have accepted a to support them in developing their talents and taught postgraduate degree in any subject costs, materials or membership fees). postgraduate place on an eligible course can succeeding in their chosen sporting field whilst offered by the University. apply directly to the SAAS for a loan to cover For further information visit undertaking academic study. Scholarships The awards are reviewed annually and will up to £3,400 towards their tuition fees. www.rgu.ac.uk/discount are offered on an annual basis to athletes who be automatically deducted from tuition fees. are at, or close to, national standard in their Students enter into an agreement based Bursaries will be awarded on the basis of an given sport. Financial assistance is awarded on the terms and conditions of the Income overall assessment of the merit and promise to support travel, training, equipment and Contingent Repayment Loan. Repayment is of the candidate, including their financial competition expenses accrued during the directly linked to income, through the income circumstances. academic year. tax system, ensuring that monthly repayments www.rgu.ac.uk/scholarships are affordable. Course-specific scholarships and funding We have only listed a small portion of EU students are also eligible to apply to SAAS CONTACT US ABOUT Scotland’s Saltire scholarships scholarships and funding options on this page. for a tuition fee loan. They will need to get YOUR POSTGRADUATE fee The British Council and Scottish Government a UK National Insurance number to become payment options and run Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships scheme. We have a much wider list of course-specific eligible. Further information can be found at funding opportunities There are a total of 200 awards made under scholarships and funding on our website. www.rgu.ac.uk/pgfees this scheme open to students from Canada, These include Merit, MBA, Talisman and Opito Student Finance China, India and USA who are pursuing a scholarships. As this information is regularly The application form is available to download +44 (0)1224 262664 taught one year Masters degree at a Scottish reviewed and updated, we recommend you from SAAS website. You should monitor the [email protected] university. Those who are successful will be check individual course pages on our site to SAAS website for updates. Further information on other sources offered a scholarship totalling £2,000. Students access and check this information. www.saas.gov.uk of funding is available at: who hold a conditional or an unconditional The scholarships that are available will depend offer from a Scottish institutions can apply. www.postgraduate-funding.com/ on your course. To access the full list available, gateway Fnd out about other sources of funding visit the course of interest on our website. Non-payment of fees for international students from the British The University’s current sanction for non-payment of tuition Council’s database www.britishcouncil.org fees is to withhold the conferment of awards to students who are in debt to the University.

36 THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY 37 POSTGRADUATE STUDY AT RGU CAREERS & EMPLOYABILITY CENTRE STUDY SKILLS AND ACCESS UNIT SUPPORTING YOU Students can access support to help them The Study Skills and Access Unit offers you identify and assess the career options that confidential advice, support and guidance with DURING YOUR STUDIES are right for them; securing part-time work or a range of academic study skills, including: summer jobs; work experience opportunities • Academic Writing and Critical Thinking STUDENT CENTRAL INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVICE, and how to progress themselves to effectively At ‘Student Central’ you will find: VISA AND IMMIGRATION CENTRE source and apply for their first graduate-level • Exam Preparation and Revision The International Student Advice, Visa and job. www.rgu.ac.uk/careers • Student Help Point (Information and Advice • Maths, Statistics and Numeracy Skills Immigration Centre provides international Centre) students with a wide range of support and DISABILITY and DYSLEXIA centre • English Language • Careers & Employability Centre advice which includes: We support individuals with physical and (for International Students) sensory impairments, health conditions, • Study Skills • Chaplaincy • Offering advice on extending/renewing dyslexia or other specific learning differences, your student visa (in line with the (time management, presentation skills etc) • Child Care (Treehouse Nursery) and those with short or recommendations of the Office of the long-term support needs. • Basic IT Skills • Counselling Support and Wellbeing Immigration Services Commission) The service employs a dedicated Enabling We tailor our service to suit you, and you can • Disability and Dyslexia Advice and Support • Issuing your Confirmation of Acceptance Technologist who provides advice and support arrange appointments on an individual or small for Studies (CAS) (This service is for current • International Student Advice, Visa and in the use of assistive and enabling technology, group basis, and appointments can be face-to- students only) Immigration Centre and an Educational Psychologist. face, via email or telephone. • Running workshops to advise you on how to • Scholarships Find us at Student Central, Garthdee. Contact us at [email protected] or visit complete your Tier 4 Student visa extension +44 (0)1224 262103 www.rgu.ac.uk/studysupport for more • Study Skills and Access Unit form [email protected] information. Student Central is located on level 3, • Advising you on working during your Health and Social Care building, Garthdee. studies (please note that we do not issue CHILDCARE RGU: UNION letters to students to give to employers) The Treehouse Early Care and Education The Student Association represents all RGU www.rgu.ac.uk/studentservices Centre at Robert Gordon University (managed Students to make your student life the best it • Organising a ‘Meet and Greet’ service for by Bright Horizons Family Solutions) is situated can be! There are a wide variety of clubs and STUDENT HELP POINT new international/EU students arriving at on our Garthdee campus. societies to join, volunteering opportunities, For current students, this is your ‘one-stop Aberdeen Airport fund-raising and campaign activities. shop’ for all non-academic queries, support This outstanding purpose built facility provides • Leading Orientation presentations in January and advice. At Student Help Point you can… the highest quality care and education for We also produce a handy student guide for and September for all new international/EU babies and children of three months to five all new students that is packed with tips and Pay…Tuition fees, accommodation students and organising Health Screening years of age. useful information. instalments, graduation fees. sessions on campus www.rgu.ac.uk/nurseryfacilities www.rguunion.co.uk +44 (0)1224 861840 Request…Student status letters, including • Offering general information and advice [email protected] letters for bank account and council tax • Advising you of your visa responsibilities in +44 (0)1224 262266 purposes. CHAPLAINCY order to remain compliant with UK Border The Chaplaincy service is for the benefit of the Browse info on…Careers, student finance, Agency regulations whole University community. prospectuses, health, local info, what’s on. www.rgu.ac.uk/international www.rgu.ac.uk/chaplaincy And lots more…Book appointments with [email protected] +44 (0)1224 591527 Study Skills team and Wellbeing Advisor, get replacement ID cards and top up print COUNSELLING AND WELLBEING accounts. Provides support and advice on a wide range of pastoral and emotional issues. Find us at Student Central, Garthdee www.rgu.ac.uk/counselling [email protected] Phone: +44 (0)1224 262182 or 263660 WWW.RGU.AC.UK/STUDENTSERVICES

38 THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY 39 POSTGRADUATE STUDY AT RGU LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO STAY?

Aberdeen is a truly student-focused city, where you will meet people from all over NEED More INFORMATION the world. That’s one reason why studying at ABOUT ACCOMMODATION? RGU is such a rewarding experience. For the most up-to-date information Our accommodation about accommodation, go to our Robert Gordon University has various purpose- website or contact us direct. built accommodation developments situated We would be delighted to help and look in the city and at the Garthdee campus. The forward to welcoming you to Aberdeen. flats are well equipped, and some of the accommodation has en-suite bathrooms, www.rgu.ac.uk/accommodation whilst the remainder has shared washing and Call us on +44 (0)1224 262130 toilet facilities. Email [email protected] The rent you pay generally includes 24/7 high- speed internet access, all utilities, and personal contents insurance. In 2014/15 rent rates ranged from £69 to £189 per week. You can have a look at the most up-to-date information and view our flats on our website www.rgu.ac.uk/living/accommodation Applications Application for University accommodation is made online at www.rgu.ac.uk/roomonline To apply you must live outwith the Aberdeen area and have accepted an unconditional or conditional offer or have an insurance offer. Private sector accommodation See our website under ‘Alternative Accommodation’ for links to www.rgustudentpad.co.uk and other advertising sites for private flats/rooms. Prices in the private sector start at around £80 per week (excluding bills). Adapted accommodation We have a number of adapted flats. If you have specific requirements for adaptations or equipment, you should contact the Accommodation Services directly to discuss your requirements on +44 (0)1224 262130.

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