PROSPECTUS 2020 YOUR PROFESSIONAL FUTURE Robert Gordon University (RGU) has been awarded a Gold rating in the Contents Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), placing it in the top 20% of the best universities in the UK for the quality of its undergraduate teaching and learning. 2 Principal’s Welcome 52 Course index 4 About RGU 54 Aberdeen Business School Introduced by the UK Government, TEF is one of the methods used to assure 6 Why RGU 70 School of Creative and a world-class higher education sector in the UK. It assesses, recognises and 8 Our Campus Cultural Business rewards the quality of undergraduate teaching across the country by measuring 10 Industry Partnerships 86 The Law School continuation rates, student satisfaction and employment outcomes. 12 Employability at RGU 94 School of Computing Science and 14 Placement and Work Experience Digital Media 16 Study Abroad 106 School of Engineering 17 Career Support 120 Gray’s School of Art 18 Alumni 134 Scott Sutherland School of 20 Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Architecture and Built Environment Startup Opportunities for Students 146 School of Applied Social Studies 22 Study in Aberdeen 152 School of Health Sciences 24 Explore the City 168 School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences 26 Accommodation 184 School of Nursing and Midwifery 28 Living in Halls 29 Cost of Living 200 Connect With Us 30 Finance 201 Disclaimer 33 Scholarships 34 Life at RGU 36 International Students “I’ve found that 38 RGU:Union 40 Advice, Support and Welfare there is such a 97.6% 41 Go Green great community The top university in 42 RGU SPORT Scotland for graduate 44 Access RGU spirit within RGU. 45 From College to University employability with 97.6% 46 How to Find Us Everyone here is of graduates entering 47 Visit Us 48 How to Apply so supportive of employment or further 50 When to Apply one another.” study within six months of graduation. Rosie Hislop, BA(Hons) Management (HESA stats published 2018) with Marketing, graduated 2017

1 | | 2 “Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen Principal’s Welcome is an innovative, accessible and professionally-focused university”

A very warm welcome to this prospectus of Robert Gordon University.

Robert Gordon University is an innovative, accessible and professionally-focused university offering a wide range of undergraduate courses which prepare graduates for the workplace.

We are recognised regionally and internationally for our close links with employers, our teaching excellence, our state-of-the-art facilities and our top graduate employability record.

Our courses are developed through close collaboration with industry and the professions which ensures they are up-to-date, innovative and demand driven, and are tailored to the needs of the current and future employment markets.

All of our courses provide practical learning experiences and the opportunity to put newly acquired skills and knowledge to the test in a professional environment through our wide range of placements and innovative teaching facilities.

Our graduates have particular advantages in the job market and have gone on to play leading roles in areas such as healthcare, energy, architecture, management, law and art. RGU has consistently been named as one of the top UK universities for graduate employability throughout our course offerings.

We all know that the world of work is continually developing, evolving in an age of digitalisation and advances in technology and knowledge. Graduating from this university prepares you for this and gives you the qualification to seize opportunities.

Higher education is an adventure that opens up opportunities and broadens the mind. It is where everyone can discover their potential, enhance their employability and make lifelong friends in the process.

We look forward to welcoming you to RGU, where together we can help you fulfil your ambitions for the future.

Professor John Harper Principal

3 | | 4 About RGU

Robert Gordon University (RGU), staff and partners in a variety of in Aberdeen, is recognised as a professional fields. We are proud top university in Scotland for our that in recent years we have high quality teaching and record of consistently had more than 96% graduate employability. Our history of our undergraduates going into of preparing students for work dates employment, within six months back to the 17th century when Robert of graduating. Gordon had a vision to provide all young people with an education Most recently RGU has been as a way to better surrounding recognised in the Teaching Excellence communities. It is this vision to Framework as a Gold Standard constantly create a better and institution, placing us in the top 20% brighter future for our students and of the best universities in the UK for the world around us, which we still the quality of our teaching, learning, embrace here today support and graduate employability. at RGU. Our commitment to continually Our applied learning, industry-centric increasing innovative teaching approach, as well as our state-of- practices and research also ensures the-art facilities and contemporary that we are constantly seeking to course content means that we make improve on, and grow, our positive education work for our students, contribution to the world around us.

5 | | 6 63% UNDERGRADUATE 35% POSTGRADUATE We have a 2% RESEARCH We deliver STUDENT Why RGU? POPULATION ABERDEEN IS A TOP TEN UK CITY 300+ of TO LIVE AND WORK COURSES 16000 PricewaterhouseCoopers, 2018 in a range of subjects from over 132 COUNTRIES across 12 SCHOOLS £ 5 th We’ve invested School of School of IN THE UK Aberdeen Creative The Law Computing £120m+ Business and Cultural School Science and for in our School Digital Media Business SALARY PROSPECTS RIVERSIDE CAMPUS The Economist, 2017 in recent years

Scott School of School of Sutherland School of Health Pharmacy and School of Applied Social Sciences Life Sciences th Architecture Studies 28 27 BUSINESS STARTUPS IN THE WORLD

supported by for our RGU ACCELERATOR GRADUATE School of School of PROGRAMME Gray’s School Nursing and Research EMPLOYABILITY RATE Engineering of Art Midwifery IN 2018 QS World University Rankings, 2018

We have an INTERNATIONAL 290 YEARS COMMUNITY OF HERITAGE 1500 of approximately 90,000 ALUMNI going back to ENERGY COMPANIES

MALE 44% across the globe based in the FEMALE 56% 1729 LOCAL AREA 7 | | 8 RIVER DEE GRAY’S ISHBEL ABERDEEN CENTRAL SCHOOL SCOTT GORDON BUSINESS SERVICES THE SIR ROUND BUILDING OF ART BUILDING TOWER SUTHERLAND IAN WOOD SCHOOL SQUARE ICRGU KAIM TOWER KAIM SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL HOUSE BUILDING COTTAGE OF ARCHITECTURE COLLEGE AND BUILT LIBRARY GARTHDEE HOUSE Our Campus ENVIRONMENT TREEHOUSE STUDENT EARLY CARE CENTRA GARTHDEE RGU AND EDUCATION OIL & GAS ANNEXE DART SPORT CENTRE INSTITUTE

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GARTHDEE WEST LODGE MEDICAL PRACTICE THE GATEHOUSE entrance 3 GRAPHICS entrance Aberdeen city centre 2.5 miles AND 2 PRINTING In recent years we have invested outside of lectures in the tranquil You can also go to entrance 1 Garthdee retail park 0.7 mile around £120 million into our parkland around the campus. rgu.ac.uk/virtualtours for an stunning riverside campus on online view of our campus. the banks of the River Dee which There are plenty of opportunities has been specially designed to come and visit us throughout with state-of-the-art facilities to the year at our open days, visit enhance our students’ learning afternoons, applicant days experience and, ultimately, and one on one tours. Go to ICRGU GARTHDEE their employability at the point rgu.ac.uk/visit-us for more INTERNATIONAL HOUSE of graduation. You will learn in information. our purpose-built and modern COLLEGE facilities during classes, and relax ABERDEEN RGU: STUDENT BUSINESS GRAY'S UNION CENTRAL ISHBEL SCHOOL SCHOOL LIBRARY GORDON AB10 7QE OF ART THE SIR BUILDING RGU AB10 7QD AB10 7QG IAN WOOD AB10 7QG SPORT BUILDINGAB10 7GJ AB10 7GJ

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES ABERDEEN BUSINESS SCHOOL GRAY’S SCHOOL OF ART SCHOOL OF COMPUTING SCIENCE SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY SCHOOL OF CREATIVE AND AND DIGITAL MEDIA SCHOOL OF APPLIED SOCIAL STUDIES CULTURAL BUSINESS Printmaking Suite SCHOOL OF PHARMACY AND LIFE SCIENCES THE LAW SCHOOL Sculpture Studio

SCOTT SUTHERLAND SCHOOL OF Clinical Skills Centre Gym Mac Suite ARCHITECTURE AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT Human Performance Lab Climbing Wall TV and Radio Suite Photography Studio X-ray Suite Swimming Pool Fashion Place Exhibition Spaces 3D Printing Clean Room Suite Catering Facilities Sports Hall Moot Court Catering Facilities Modelling Workshop Mock Crime Scene Area Student Help Point Catering Facilities Digital Moffat Space Textile Studio Mac Suite Forensic Imaging Suite Employability Hub Georgina Scott Fine Art Studios DART Simulator Microscopy Suite Sutherland Group Study Support Learning Centre Wave Tank Food Handling and Wider Access and Outreach Catering Facilities ROV Pit Preparation Labs Counselling Support and Wellbeing Simulation Centre Innovation Station The Inclusion Centre Advice and Support (Mock Pharmacy) Catering Facilities International Student Advice, Visa and Immigration Centre RANKED TOP TEN IN THE UK AND ResLife FIRST IN SCOTLAND for HIGH QUALITY FACILITIES

9 | Times Higher Education Survey 2018 | 10 We collaborate with our partners whether through offering work experience or in our course design to ensure our students learn the necessary skills that are in strong demand both now and in Industry Partnerships the future. It is these links to industry, along with our practical and hands-on teaching facilities, such our clinical skills labs, media studios, moot court and more, and record of teaching excellence that contribute to our Studying at RGU gives you so much more than a degree. We have track record of outstanding graduate employability and our prestigious graduate employability at the heart of our approach to education, Teaching Excellence Framework Gold award. and work closely with industry to ensure your knowledge and experience allows you to succeed when you graduate and thrive in your life-long career.

It’s not just us that says so … 5TH IN THE 97.6% OF OUR GRADUATES FIRST IN SCOTLAND FIRST IN 27TH IN THE WORLD UK FOR SALARY ARE IN EMPLOYMENT FOR GRADUATE SCOTLAND FOR FOR GRADUATE PROSPECTS WITHIN 6 MONTHS EMPLOYABILITY INDUSTRY LINKS EMPLOYABILITY

2017 2018 2018 2018 2018

11 | | 12 Employability at RGU

Our students undertake an employability journey whilst at RGU, and graduate enriched with experience and knowledge valued by industry. Our Employability and GRADUATE Professional Enrichment Hub works with students and graduates to provide opportunity for skill development BUILD YOUR CV AND and offers extensive resources and support to prepare INTERVIEW SKILLS students for the world of work. USE ONLINE EMPLOYABILITY RESOURCES

ACCESS CAREER SUPPORT

ATTEND EMPLOYER EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS

GET PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT

GO ON STUDY ABROAD SEMESTER

UNDERTAKE A PLACEMENT + OR WORK EXPERIENCE

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13 | | 14 Placement and Work Experience

Placements and work-related experiences play an important part in developing the employability of our graduates. They allow you to engage with the world of work before you leave RGU, giving you another distinct advantage when starting your career.

The vast majority of our courses offer placement or work experience opportunities whether for six hours, six weeks, six months or a year at companies ranging from local business startups to international organisations. Work-related experience helps you close the loop of needing experience for employment, but needing past employment to get experience.

Work experience can help you:

• Gain skills, references and practical experience for your CV

• Work on live projects to put academic knowledge into practice

• Be distinctive against less experienced candidates in the future • Potentially earn money with some paid placements or projects Placements help • Build industry connections secure jobs Stuart joined Mackie’s on a placement year Find out more about placement opportunities by speaking with the team at the while studying for his BA (Hons) Management Employability and Professional Enrichment Hub, or by visiting degree. After graduating in 2008, he became the youngest member of the management www.rgu.ac.uk/placements team, becoming Commercial Director and managed some of Mackie’s biggest accounts with responsibility for a turnover of over £5 million. Stuart’s achievements were recognised in 2016 when he was the Northern Star Business Awards Rising Star Award winner for his accomplishments. Stuart Common | Commercial Director at Mackie’s

15 | | 16 Study Abroad Career Support

Explore the world and study your subject from a different Throughout your time at the university, you will work with the perspective by participating in the study abroad programme. careers service to understand your unique employability profile of experience, skills and strengths. With our help and your knowledge, RGU has links with more than 111 partners in 24 different countries, which gives you lots of you can be confident and self-aware of your abilities and create a opportunity to expand your horizons, build CV that stands out. up your confidence, face unique challenges and demonstrate resilience through new experiences. While options vary according to your course, students may have the Our experts can provide a wide range of support: opportunity to study or work abroad for one semester or a whole year. Study abroad can help you: ONLINE JOB SEARCHING CAREERS • Learn from an international curriculum EMPLOYABILITY TOOLS CONSULTANT • Expand your cultural awareness RESOURCES APPOINTMENTS • Expand your skills and stand out in future job applications

• Meet new friends and explore new countries

• Build your self-confidence, independence and personal skills

IN 2017/18 RGU + JOB FAIRS AND MOCK INTERVIEWS 200 STUDENTS WORKSHOPS AND ASSESSMENTS went out to DIFFERENT COUNTRIES and OUR MOST POPULAR INTERNATIONAL STUDY ABROAD 150 STUDENTS DESTINATION IS visited THE NETHERLANDS, FOLLOWED BY RGU Find out more about placement opportunities by speaking with the team at the GERMANY for a semester Employability and Professional Enrichment Hub, or by visiting www.rgu.ac.uk/careers

17 | | 18 Alan Dick Ellen Smith Katrine Knowland MBA, 2001 BA (Hons) Accounting & MSc Digital Marketing, 2016 BEng Electrical Finance, 2012 Engineering, 1989 “The course was really Alumni interesting and provided me with practical knowledge Deirdre Strachan for my future career. The MSc Human Resource Management (Part-time), 2018 placement year was great for giving me experience with RGU graduates have highly successful “Being at RGU has allowed the full time working me to balance family life with careers all around the world, and the environment, and helped me studies. It’s provided me with university supports its graduates to obtain a job after an HR Toolkit to go out and beyond the end of their studies. graduating. After university I develop my own freelance went on to do further consultancy. I’ve improved Magdalena Blazusiak studies and became a my competence, gained a BSc (Hons) Architectural Chartered Accountant in “The MSc Digital Marketing Technology, 2014 CIPD affiliation, along 2016 which also led to a course provided great with a network of “ During my time at the promotion to manager insight into a new, evolving connections. It’s been University I was fortunate to “I studied an Engineering at work.” and ever-changing a really positive experience.” be led by a team of and MBA degree at RGU. industry. With its practical supportive and motivating Both times my objective was Colin Dawson focus, the course provided lecturers and course career advancement, and it BSc Computer Science, 2012 an invaluable hands-on leaders. My experience at worked. Both courses MSc Data Science, 2017 experience that I was able RGU helped me develop involved numerous to apply to my relevant skills and knowledge engagements with industry, professional career.” preparing for work in along with opportunities professional environment to access companies and David C Scott Lynne Batik and developed my passion professional bodies of BA (Hons) Management with MSc Cyber Security, 2018 for working with the interest to me. Marketing, 2015 “The course material covered existing building stock and “My time spent at Robert a wide range of subjects preservation of the My MBA studies also Gordon University was which I liked, and the hacking historic assets.” benefited from student without question some of classes were insanely fun! peers with industry and the best years of my life. My They introduced me to areas The skills and knowledge provided as part of commercial backgrounds, degree in Management with the university experience aim to give graduates of software I didn’t know which further enhanced the Marketing set me up with the advantage, not only for a first job, but for a existed. I’ve worked in IT for whole experience. I continue “The day I finished my course current, real world knowl- diverse and varied career long after you leave 22 years and my skills need to connect with alumni project at RGU I started edge that I was able to apply RGU. Alumni have access to many of the careers to be refreshed. The course professionally, on a global working in Norway for Aker to my working career there- service resources to help in future job hunting, has certainly helped me with basis and frequently BP as a Drilling & Wells after. The third year work as well as access to their university e-mail for life, that.” leverage this powerful Digital Systems Engineer. placement opportunity is and discounts on further study. The employability community for We revolutionise how data is something that for me, was journey students take while at RGU doesn’t end at mutual benefit.” being used in the oil and graduation, but is the foundation for a priceless. Experience is king, life-long career. gas industry. The links with and no one does it better industry at RGU added than RGU.” a lot of value.”

19 | | 20 Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Startup Opportunities for Students

Funded Startup Innovation Master Class Innovation Station Programme for Students An opportunity to hear and Co-Working Space and Graduates learn from major innovators: A new combined co-working and this new series includes major Universities need to be relevant is a key priority for RGU. The The university launched a new training space has opened on the speakers from the startup world, and distinct engines of economic university now offers students a annual startup accelerator university campus, to support industry, higher education and programme in 2018 which students in ideation, creativity and the non-profit sector, at regional, growth and this includes range of opportunities to learn supports students, staff and innovation. This space is managed national and international levels. alumni in the creation of new by the new RGU Entrepreneurship ‘future proofing’ learners, staff or engage directly in creativity, The speakers have been chosen businesses. The programme will and Innovation Group (EIG) who due to their own experience as and industry. Preparing the ideation, innovation, design take up to 30 new teams each will also support students with entrepreneurs and innovators – in year and these teams will receive their startup ideas. university, its graduates and thinking and entrepreneurship. startups, accelerators, incubators, initial funding for their startups of innovation in the corporate stakeholders for the future up to £10,000. Digital Entrepreneurship sector, venture capital, innovation Hub in higher education and other Free Extracurricular relevant areas. These events are In collaboration with partners, Innovation and open to the whole RGU student a new Digital Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Courses community, are free to enter and Hub will open in the University’s Schoolhill facility which is based In September 2018 the university occur monthly. in the centre of Aberdeen city launched its own practical in 2019. This location will help Innovation Skills & Tools Student Innovation students to drive digital and programme. This consists of a Challenges entrepreneurship activities in the series of extracurricular short Students can also engage in region to support new company courses offered to all students. the new Student Innovation creation and growth and create a The modules are 1-3 hours Challenges, which are 48 hour new generation of innovators and long, free for students and business model innovation entrepreneurs. taught at lunchtimes, evenings competitions run in collaboration and weekends. These courses with industry. Open to all RGU Entrepreneurship are part of RGU’s commitment students, these challenges enable Mentors for Students to future-proof graduates for participants to engage with real a lifetime career by offering world problems and help solve The new Aberdeen Innovation professional learning for issues that large companies, Mentors (AIM) group supports changing environments and non-profits and government have. entrepreneurship and innovation evolving employer needs. All of Students can impact the world by activities in the university. The the university’s innovation skills creating solutions to real world development of a robust mentor programmes are practitioner- problems or opportunities while network is key to the delivery taught and practice oriented. learning and living the principles of a successful entrepreneurial Examples of modules include of ideation, value proposition and ecosystem to support students. Introduction to Innovation, design thinking. Students also Design Thinking, Introduction to learn about team building, time www.rgu.ac.uk/innovation Entrepreneurship, Intellectual management and collaboration Property, Social Entrepreneurship while dealing with pressure. and Innovation for Industry.

21 | | 22 Study in Aberdeen Set between the rivers Don and Dee in the North-East of Scotland, Aberdeen is a prosperous, cosmopolitan city with an international population. Scotland’s Third City of Culture International Community Largest City Aberdeen and the historic surrounding county of Aberdeenshire Aberdeen has captivating Aberdeen is home to a diverse, offer access to a huge range of outdoor pursuits. With a population of museums, a fascinating history, multicultural population. There approximately 228,000, Aberdeen a wealth of art and culture and are places of worship for A place that is rich in culture, with is Scotland’s third most a lively social scene. Visitors can many different religions and a a range of museums, art galleries, populous city. relax in fantastic flower-filled range of international services cinemas and concert venues, parks and gardens. It has some of such as Halal butchers, Asian Aberdeen is ideal for culture The Granite City the best golf courses in the UK. Supermarkets and Afro hair stylists; we’ve highlighted just a and history enthusiasts. With Aberdeen is often referred to few of these on our city map on over 300 castles, stately homes as ‘The Granite City’, and ‘The 2nd Safest City in the UK and ruins dotting its landscape, page 24-25. Silver City with the Golden Sands’ Named the 2nd safest city in the Aberdeenshire is unsurprisingly because most of its buildings United Kingdom in The Alternative known as ‘Scotland’s Castle Best Place to Be a Student are made of the local grey stone, UK University City League Country’. There are more castles granite, and the city has a long, Table 2017. With more than 25,000 students, per acre here than anywhere else sandy coastline. you’ll be part of a lively, vibrant in the UK, and you can discover 19 Energy Capital of Europe student-friendly city, with great of the most famous and dramatic Sunny Scotland shops, restaurants, international castles in Aberdeenshire on With over four decades of oil food stores, nightlife and Scotland’s Castle Trail. Aberdeen is a coastal city, and is and gas exploration, Aberdeen is live music. far milder than one might expect recognised as the global hub for For those who are fond of sand for its northern location. The east energy and innovation. Energy is dunes and salty air, spectacular coast is the sunniest in Scotland, a key driver of the local economy sandy beaches and stunning where sunshine hours average with up to 40,000 related jobs coastlines can be found along the more than 1,500 per year. and over 1500 energy companies Aberdeenshire coast, making it a based in the city and mecca for surfers, kayakers, kite surrounding area. boarders and bird-watchers alike.

With the Grampian Mountains and Cairngorms right on our doorstep, there is plentiful opportunities for mountain biking, mountain climbing, skiing, snowboarding and white water rafting within easy reach of the city. Aberdeen has its very own snow-sports centre where you can ski and snowboard all year round and The Deeside Way also offers the chance to run, walk or cycle from the centre of Aberdeen to Ballater in the Cairngorms National Park.

23 | | 24 SHOPPING CENTRES FOOD ENTERTAINMENT / MUSIC / NIGHTS OUT 43. Ma Camerons POINTS OF INTEREST 1. The Academy 16. Union Square restaurants: Giraffe, 27. Exodus 44. Revolucion de Cuba 57. Aberdeen City Libraries 2. Bon Accord Las Iguanas, Thaikhun, TGI Friday’s, 28. The Bridge Street Social Club 45. Six° North 58. Breakout Games Explore 3. The Galleria Nando’s, Wagamama, Yo! Sushi 29. Atik 59. Codonas Amusement Park 4. Trinity Centre 17. Belmont St area: Triple Kirks, 30. Krakatoa SPORTS & LEISURE 60. Footdee (Fittie) 5. Union Square Nando’s, Revolution, Books & Beans, 31. Nox 46. Aberdeen Snowsports Centre Pizza Express, Wild Boar, The Coffee 32. Slains Castle 47. Aberdeen Sports Village & Aquatic STUDENT ACCOMMODATION CINEMAS House, Mamma's Pizza 33. Tunnels Centre 61. Woolmanhill Flats the City 6. Belmont Filmhouse 18. The Ashvale 34. Drummonds 62. Crathie Student Village 48. Beach Leisure Centre 7. Cineworld, Union Square 19. Café 52 35. Lemon Tree 49. Goals Soccer Centre 63. Ramsay Development 8. Cineworld, Queens Links 20. Café Andaluz 36. Breakneck Comedy at the Blue Lamp 50. Linx Ice Arena 64. Garthdee Towers 9. Vue 21. Dr Noodles 51. RGU Sport DRINKS / COCKTAILS / PUBS 22. Five Guys 52. Transition Extreme CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS 23. Food Story Cafe 37. 99 Bar & Kitchen GARDENS / OUTDOOR ATTRACTIONS 10. Aberdeen Art Gallery 24. Longdog Cafe 38. Brewdog, Union St & Gallowgate 11. Aberdeen Maritime Museum 25. Maggie’s Grill 39. The Spiritualist 53. Bon Accord Terrace Gardens 12. His Majesty’s Theatre 26. Musa 40. Casc 54. Cruickshank Botanic Gardens 13. Marischal College 41. The Globe 55. Duthie Park & Winter Gardens

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CASTLEGATE Ramsay Development Accommodation... LOCATION: Five minute walk to Garthdee campus.

ROOM TYPES: 28 en-suite Your New Home rooms and open plan shared kitchen/lounge.

Garthdee Towers

Leaving home can be one of the most exciting, and daunting, LOCATION: Situated on our elements about going to university. If you stay in our accommodation, Garthdee campus with you have the opportunity to be independent yet also benefit from the fantastic views. support of your peers and RGU services through our ResLife team and ROOM TYPES: 49 rooms with site staff. With a large student population, Aberdeen is a city in which en-suite shower and sink with shared toilet facilities and you’ll meet new friends at every turn. Just one more reason why communal kitchen and lounge studying here can be such a rewarding experience. areas.

RGU Accommodation for a guarantor. Your lease is with a Conditional or Unconditional RGU so we can provide support if offer, or have accepted an Woolmanhill Flats Robert Gordon University things go wrong such as transfers Insurance offer. Applications provides accommodation to a different flat, drop in sessions usually open at the end of LOCATION: 20 mins to for just over 900 students at for finance problems and a lease March and there is no financial Garthdee campus by bus 1 four different purpose-built termination if you leave your commitment until you have or 2. developments situated in the city course. We have on-site staff received and accepted an offer centre and around the Garthdee available for maintenance and a of accommodation. ROOM TYPES: 600 standard campus. All accommodation is 24 hour security team. rooms, 136 en-suite rooms. All conveniently located with easy Private Sector flats have a shared open plan access to public transport linking Our leases are tied closely to directly between the campus and the academic year so there is no Accommodation lounge/kitchen. Standard flats the city centre. need to pay for accommodation Aberdeen is well served by also have additional shared over the summer, reducing the private student accommodation bathroom facilities. All our accommodation is total amount you need to pay. providers and also has an self-catered and provides you However, if you want to stay in accessible private rented sector with your own single bedroom Aberdeen for longer, we can which has seen prices drop Crathie Student Village for some private space, while arrange summer stays at most of in recent years. RGU works our sites if you wish. the shared kitchen and living closely with the Private Student See page LOCATION: 25 minute walk to areas provide socialising space Accommodation Providers and 24-25 for our Garthdee campus. – usually shared with between In 2018/19, prices ranged from our Accommodation Solutions current student five and seven other students. £3,822 for a 39 week lease in a team are available to give you accommodation ROOM TYPES: 96 en-suite locations on the Some of the accommodation standard room at Woolmanhill to advice and information about rooms with open plan shared has private ensuite bathrooms, £6,400 for a 40 week lease in an your options within the city city map! kitchen/lounge. whilst the remainder has shared ensuite room at Crathie Student throughout your time at RGU. bathroom facilities. The cheapest Village (equivalent to £98 to £160 accommodation for those on a per week). For up to date price lists tight budget is in standard rooms please check our website or get in Need More Information? whilst at the top end of the price touch. range are our ensuite rooms. Visit www.rgu.ac.uk/ accommodation where you can Inclusive rents include gas Applications also chat live with one of our and electricity, internet and Accommodation applications can members of staff, or contact us wifi access, personal contents be made online at via email on insurance and cleaning of www.rgu.ac.uk/roomonline [email protected], communal areas. There is no To apply, you must have WhatsApp 07500 071297 or deposit to pay and we do not ask accepted offer, or have accepted phone +44 (0)1224 262130.

27 | | 28 Living in Halls Cost of Living

Supporting your stay with ResLife In 2018, Aberdeen was named as the most affordable city in Scotland for students (NatWest, 2018). For students choosing to stay in RGU accommodation, our ResLife team To plan your living costs, try using the handy student calculator at www.studentcalculator.org.uk, which provides on-site support 24 hours a can help you balance your budget. day, seven days a week. With your National Union of Students (NUS) card, you will benefit from the various student discounts and ResLife is formed of existing RGU offers in many shops, cafés, restaurants and cinemas. students and some staff members who are on hand to help with For a detailed breakdown of estimated costs of living in Aberdeen, visit www.rgu.ac.uk/costofliving welfare issues, emergency situations or even if you’ve just locked yourself out.

Our team is also there to encourage fun, engagement and integration throughout your time in halls. Every year they organise a number of activities; from movie nights to bus trips to Edinburgh, there will always be something you can add to your social calendar.

The good news is that ResLife can continue to support you even after you’ve left student accommodation. The team provide guidance as you Mobile Phone Eating Out Accommodation Cinema Ticket move into private rented sector, for £10 to £40 a month £7 to £15 £98 to £160 per week £6 to £8 example checking leases. There are also a number of full-time welfare and advice professionals working on campus, who are there to provide support and guidance to all students at any stage of your academic journey.

After your first year at university, you too could apply to join RGU’s ResLife and become a part of this vibrant peer support group; further adding to your personal, social and academic development at university.

www.rgu.ac.uk/reslife Transport Toiletries/Food RGU SPORT Books/Stationery/ /reslife Bus Fare £40 per week £14 to £20 per month Photocopying £3.50 per day / £25 to £45 per month £15 per week

29 | | 30 Finance Other funding

Childcare Fund Students from Scotland should apply to SAAS for a non This fund is available to assist Money is one of the most important issues for any student and means-tested Nursing and Midwifery Student Bursary. home UK students with the cost Details available at www.saas.gov.uk of registered or formal childcare. you need to plan your own budget. Our Student Finance service will Please note that EU students and offer you all the help, advice and support that you need. Students from England can apply to Student Finance Nursing and Midwifery students England for a tuition fee loan and maintenance loan. are not eligible for assistance We’ve summarised some key points, but check out our website at Details available from this fund. www.rgu.ac.uk/studentfinance for the most up-to-date information. at www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance Discretionary Fund Students from Wales and Northern Ireland can apply to This fund is to assist home UK Student Finance for a tuition fee loan, maintenance grant students in financial difficulty. Students from Scotland and maintenance loan. Details available at Please note EU students are Full details of support available to Scottish students from the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) are not eligible. available at www.saas.gov.uk or by telephoning 0300 555 0505. Students from Wales – www.studentfinancewales.co.uk Application for funding from SAAS can be made online at the SAAS website with either a Conditional or Unconditional offer from mid-April onwards. Do not wait for your exam results – if your course or institution Students from N Ireland – www.studentfinanceni.co.uk details change, you can easily change or cancel your application by calling SAAS. To ensure your funding is in place at the start of your course you should apply by 30 June.

Tuition Fees Young Students’ Independent Students’ If you live in Scotland, you may be Bursary Bursary International student fees eligible to apply to SAAS to have If you are under 25 and from a If you are an ‘independent’ your tuition fees paid for study low income family, you may be student, you may be eligible for The fee that you pay as an international student The exact rules governing fees are quite complex in Scotland. Full information on entitled to a Young Students’ ISB. In general, if you are over 25, depends on a variety of factors. First of all, you need and the above is only a summary. Fee rates can be eligibility and how to apply can be Bursary. You can apply at the are married, in a civil partnership to know if you will pay fees at the ‘home’ rate or at found on the course detail pages of our website. found at www.saas.gov.uk same time when applying for or living with a partner, or your the ‘overseas’ rate. ‘Home’ fees are often lower, but Courses that involve laboratory-based work (for payment of your tuition fees. parents are no longer alive, you you will only be able to pay ‘home’ fees if you: example engineering or science courses) are usually Student Loans The maximum amount available would meet the criteria. The more expensive than courses that are largely in 2018 /19 was £1,875. maximum amount available in • have permanent residence in the UK and have classroom-based. You can find details of course fees Most students apply for a student 2018/19 was £875. Further been resident in the UK for three years, or on the Student Finance pages of our website at loan to help with their living costs. details are available from the www.rgu.ac.uk/studentfinance Loans are income-assessed and Supplementary Grants SAAS website. • are a non-UK EU national (or a child of an in 2018/19 ranged from £4,750- EU national) who has lived in the European You may be entitled to a £6,750, depending on household Non-Payment of Fees Economic Area (EEA) for three years, or supplementary grant depending circumstances. Up-to-date on your circumstances. Further • are a non-UK EEA/Swiss migrant worker (or their information can be found on The University’s current sanction details about these grants can be for non-payment of tuition fees family member) in the UK and have lived in the the SAAS website. Application found at www.saas.gov.uk is to withhold the conferment of EEA for three years, or for a student loan is made awards to students who are in online to SAAS. debt to the University. • are a refugee (recognised by the UK government) or a member of a refugee’s family, or Students from other EU countries • are a person who has applied for asylum and has been granted exceptional leave to enter/ Tuition Fees remain, or a member of their family. Students who are EU nationals are not liable to pay tuition fees for study in Scotland but must apply online to the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to have these paid – www.saas.gov.uk. Students should confirm their eligibility with SAAS.

31 | | 32 Students from the rest of the UK Scholarships

Robert Gordon University has adopted a tiered approach with three bands of undergraduate fees reflecting the fact that some courses cost more to deliver than others, for example those involving laboratory or studio work versus classroom teaching. These fees are reviewed annually. Winning a scholarship with a well-respected employer can put A number of students may be able to secure entry into the second year of one of our four-year degree programmes. In this case, the student would benefit from a reduction in the total fee payable for the degree you on the fast track to career success whilst enabling you to be programme, equivalent to a full year’s fee for the relevant fee band. financially independent during the course of your studies. For the For the most up-to-date information please visit our website at www.rgu.ac.uk/studentfinance employer, the benefits of sponsoring are equally appealing, helping them to attract the most ambitious and talented placement students who have the potential, energy, determination and Support for RUK students commitment to succeed – both academically and professionally. Kudos Career Opportunities Access RGU Scholarship

Full details regarding the financial Student Loans Thinking of Applying? Kudos is harder to quantify, but just The majority of scholarships offer ACCESS RGU scholarships are open support available to students as important. Some of the most work placement opportunities, to students who meet the Most students apply for a If you are from England, Wales, or from England, Wales and successful companies in the UK are providing a professional platform university’s wider access eligibility student loan for fees and/or Northern Ireland and would like Northern Ireland are available offering scholarships through Robert for you to launch your successful criteria. Supported by donor living costs. Loans are income- further information on Aberdeen from the following student Gordon University. Winning a career. Many of our scholars have companies, ACCESS RGU scholarship assessed and can be applied for and studying in Scotland, please finance websites: scholarship is therefore a serious impressed their sponsors so much recipients benefit from annual online at the appropriate visit www.rgu.ac.uk/headnorth endorsement of your academic and whilst on placement that they have awards in the region of £1,500 to student finance website. England professional potential. been offered employment within £2,000 per year and support from a www.direct.gov.uk/ the company once they have dedicated study skills adviser. studentfinance Maintenance Grants Money successfully graduated. Mentorship opportunities may also Full-time students from England, be available in conjunction with the Wales Wales and Northern Ireland from Money is important and debt is a The RGU SPORT donor company. www.studentfinancewales. lower income households may worry, whatever your age or Scholarship co.uk be eligible for a maintenance circumstances. Winning a Application is currently by grant. Details are available and scholarship can make life easier and RGU SPORT offers sport invitation, determined by the Northern Ireland application can be made online enable you to be truly focused on scholarships for promising sports information supplied on UCAS www.studentfinanceni.co.uk at the appropriate student your studies. Our scholars can men and women so that they can application forms and the specific finance website. receive up to £2,500 of funding continue to develop their talents degree course scholarships support each year and many of our whilst undertaking academic study. available. sponsors offer paid placement Scholarships include: free access to opportunities too. Companies who RGU SPORT, academic flexibility More information can be found offer scholarships include: support, Strength and Conditioning by visiting programming and coaching, www.rgu.ac.uk/access-rgu- BP | OPITO | Bureau Veritas nutrition advice, and access to other scholarships Sparrows Offshore | CNR support services. Applicants must Subsea | UK | Total | Nexen be at junior international standard or better.

(Correct at time of going to press) For further information contact [email protected] To find out which courses are eligible for these scholarship More information about RGU SPORT opportunities and how to apply, is available at www.rgu.ac.uk/ please visit rgusport www.rgu.ac.uk/scholarships

33 | | 34 ResLife Student Childcare ResLife is a support network Immigration Team The Treehouse Early Care and designed for all students in Our Team provides immigration Education Centre at Robert Gordon accommodation, with a goal to and visa support to international University (managed by Bright enhance your living experience students. At the beginning of each Horizons Family Solutions) is Life at RGU whilst at university. The team new semester, in September and situated on the Garthdee campus regularly organise a variety of January, we provide a meet and and provides the highest quality trips and events so you can get greet service to new international care and education for babies and to know what Aberdeen and and EU students arriving at children of three months to five the surrounding area has to Aberdeen airport. When students years of age. offer, whilst also enabling you to arrive on campus they are www.rgu.ac.uk/nurseryfacilities socialise and integrate with others. Student Life aims to enhance your experience as a student at the invited to attend an orientation ResLife offer 24 hour welfare presentation which provides Student Help Point university. We are a variety of teams sharing a common goal to support to those living in student important information about life accommodation, but can also in Aberdeen, such as opening a We are the face of the University’s provide advice and support throughout the duration of your study advise and support those within bank account, registering with broad spectrum of student support, and our main function is to ensure here at RGU. the private-rented sector. a Doctor and/or with the Police www.rgu.ac.uk/reslife (where applicable). Throughout you receive the correct advice and answers to enable you to have the Counselling and the academic year the team RGU SPORT provide guidance on extending best student experience here at Wellbeing Service RGU. We can assist with queries Keeping active has never been and renewing Tier 4 student visas, Student life at university can be relating to many aspects of student easier at RGU, as the University Tier 4 responsibilities and work exciting and rewarding, but we life, including local information, has its very own sports facility on restrictions during studies. recognise that it can also be stressful accommodation, healthcare campus. RGU SPORT boasts three www.rgu.ac.uk/international/ and overwhelming. Our wellbeing and finance. gyms containing state-of-the-art visa-information advisor and counsellors operate a equipment, a 25 metre swimming We can put you in touch with confidential service and are here pool, a climbing wall and a variety Study Skills any support service and book to talk over any difficulties you appointments for the Study Skill of classes suited for all abilities. We We understand that the transition experience whilst at university in team and the Wellbeing Adviser. have a selection of competitively from school to university can be order to enable you to get the most You can also meet with our priced memberships available to challenging, particularly in respect ResLife Advisor (based at Student out of your studies. suit every student’s requirements. of your studies. The Study Skills Help Point) who can provide www.rgu.ac.uk/counselling www.rgusport.co.uk Service is here to support you, and specialist accommodation can provide confidential, one- information and advice. The Inclusion Centre Employability Hub to-one advice and guidance on many aspects of academic study, For your convenience, you can also The Inclusion team work to ensure Our team offers advice on-campus including: make payments at the Help Point that you can reach your full potential and online for students at all by cash or card. Additionally, we by offering confidential advice and stages of their degree. Prior to • Academic writing can provide standard official letters specialist support to students with joining the University they can • Reading and note-making tips to serve a variety of purposes, advise you on the career options physical and sensory impairments, • Exam preparation and such as registering with a GP, or related to your course. Once you autism spectrum disorders, health revision techniques opening a UK bank account. are a full-time student you’re able conditions, mental health conditions, • Study skills (time to arrange appointments, attend dyslexia and those with short or long- management, presentation drop-in sessions on campus, or ACCESS term support needs. skills etc) contact us on the telephone, via www.rgu.ac.uk/disability • English language (for At RGU, we believe that all Skype or FaceTime to discuss International Students) individuals with talent and work experience, employment • Maths, statistics and ambition should be encouraged opportunities, application forms, Scholarships numeracy skills to achieve and excel, regardless of CVs, interviews, assessment • Basic IT skills their personal circumstances. The We work with local organisations to centres and career plans. Use ‘My ACCESS RGU team is committed provide scholarship opportunities for Career Toolkit’ from the start of www.rgu.ac.uk/studyskills to improving access to higher students from a range of different your time at university to learn education learning for those from courses. These scholarships are an how you can enhance the essential Chaplaincy under-represented groups within opportunity for students to connect skills employers are looking for the university, and the team directly with local organisations whilst and gain the work experience that Robert Gordon University’s operate a number of programmes gaining financial support. will make you stand out. Chaplaincy exists for the benefit of designed to support talented www.rgu.ac.uk/scholarships www.rgu.ac.uk/careers the whole University community to secondary education pupils who www.facebook.com/rgucareers provide pastoral support and care, wish to study at degree level. www.twitter.com/rgucareers for all faiths and none. www.rgu.ac.uk/access-rgu www.rgu.ac.uk/chaplaincy

35 | | 36 “Aberdeen is a very diverse city, with lots of cultural events, different nationalities and many international students – it’s a great chance to get to know people from International Students across the globe and build your network for the future.”

Frederick Ferife, Pharmacy, Nigeria

We are proud of our tradition of attracting international students. Approximately 10% of our student population are international students, coming from more than 132 countries worldwide. The result is a mix of cultures – local, national and international, providing a rich experience for both staff and students. We are committed to expanding and developing international partnerships in the years ahead.

Before you Arrive regular WhatsApp or online chats Our Employability Hub will we run throughout the year. offer advice on increasing your Robert Gordon University’s Our international students are employment prospects, both for Student Recruitment and also welcome to apply for many part-time positions whilst Admissions Service is the first of our scholarships. More details studying and also for graduate point of contact for overseas of scholarships can be found on level jobs, both in the UK and for students prior to your arrival. page 33 or at returning to your home country. We are happy to answer any www.rgu.ac.uk/scholarships questions you may have, whether On the social side of things, our it is about our application Our International Office staff visit Students’ Union, RGU:Union, is procedures or the University many countries each year which run by students, for students in general. offers an excellent opportunity and is all about making your Additional entry points are available into the University with our for you to find out more about experience the best it can be. International College. We have dedicated web pages our University and the courses we Being a student gives you the for overseas students to provide offer. To find out which countries opportunity to try a number of The International College at Robert Gordon University (ICRGU) is based you with useful information we are visiting and when, please exciting new things, such as being in the heart of the spectacular Garthdee campus and offers entry to about the University and life visit our website: part of a sports team or society, programmes that lead to Robert Gordon University degree awards. Pre-sessional English is also in Aberdeen. We also have a www.rgu.ac.uk/international taking part in student activities or available, with classes held within number of ways you can get Telephone: +44 (0)1224 262726 trips, volunteering, raising money ICRGU students receive a University student card and have access ICRGU. For full information in touch with us, including our for charity, or simply meeting to full use of the University facilities. With dedicated academic regarding the courses on offer, as well as academic and English Facebook page for international After you Arrive new people. With 75 clubs and and student support services in the college, and smaller and more students at facebook.com/ societies, there’s definitely personalised classes, ICRGU offers multiple intakes leading to both language entry requirements, RGUInternational, through Whether you are arriving during something for everyone! postgraduate and undergraduate degree programmes from the please visit www.rgu.ac.uk/icrgu Twitter at twitter.com/ the summer months to attend following schools: or email [email protected] for robertgordonuni, or join our our Pre-sessional English More information about more information. Language Programme (PSP), or in RGU:Union can be found on • Aberdeen Business School September to start your course, page 38 and at www.rgu.ac.uk/ • School of Computing Science and Digital Media the University organises different student-union • School of Creative and Cultural Business events and social activities for • School of Engineering international students. • Gray’s School of Art • The Law School We have a dedicated Student • School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences Immigration Team which offers • Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment all international students a comprehensive range of immigration and visa support.

37 | | 38 Do something exciting with your free time.

Societies sports clubs at the Union, all If writing or designing is your training regularly and competing passion, then Radar Magazine The Students’ Union has almost 50 in local and national competitions. would love to hear from you. different societies for you to join, The university’s on-site facility, Printed editions of the official RGU from course-related groups such RGU SPORT, supports a range of student magazine are released Going to university isn’t just about getting a degree, there is an as Midwifery, Law, or Computing, each semester, and online articles entire lifestyle that comes with being a student. Studying is a big to social groups full of people from sports from badminton, water polo across the university with common and basketball, to indoor hockey are uploaded daily with topics part of the experience, but there are also many opportunities interests, such as gaming, film, and rock climbing to name a few. covering student activities, fashion, available which will allow you to try new things, meet new people, photography or even Harry Potter! We also use top external facilities music, food, arts, and all areas of There is definitely something for to ensure that you have the best student life. and make the most of your free time. everyone. We also have a number experience possible when taking of different political societies and part in outdoor activities, from Raising and Giving This is where the Students’ Union comes in! When you join RGU, you automatically become a member of several faith-based groups, but if football and rugby to rifle and RGU:Union, and we are here to make your time at RGU the best that it possibly can be, by providing a you can’t find a group that covers snow sports, everyone is invited to RGU:RAG is the charity fundraising number of different activities and opportunities for you to get involved with. These include sports clubs, your interests, our team are here have a go! You can find out more arm of the Students’ Union. Their societies, student media, raising money for charity, or volunteering in the community - the list is endless, to help you start up a society of about the on-campus RGU SPORT team organise a number of exciting but the bottom line is that we exist to help students, and that is our number one priority. your own. facilities on page 42. charitable events throughout the year, with all proceeds going to We stand up for Playing an active part in a society is local, national and Duke of Edinburgh’s students at RGU great for your development, boosts international charities. your CV, plus you can meet new Award The Union is here to try and turn people and have a lot of fun too! Students at RGU have raised The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award a good time at university into an well over £100,000 for countless (DofE) is open to anyone aged amazing time; we work in close different charities across the past Volunteering between 14 and 24, and provides partnership with the university few years through various different opportunities for students to to involve students whenever If you’re looking for a fun way methods including bake sales, build important transferrable important decisions are made to boost your CV and gain street collections, fashion shows, skills and greatly enhance their across the campus, and we help invaluable experience, why not and they have even sent students CV and employability. If you didn’t to tackle any issues that are faced try volunteering! From skydiving to climb Mount Kilimanjaro! If you have the opportunity to take part by RGU students. This could relate and sports coaching to youth have an interest in fundraising and in DofE at school, or if you have to funding for your education, the work and fundraising, we can helping those less fortunate, be started but didn’t complete the cost of living, the quality of your help find the right opportunity for sure to get in touch with RAG, they process, the Union can support course, or even the quality of your you. There are lots of different are always looking for ways to get involved, either in you with your Silver and social life. It can sometimes be new members. a voluntary role as part of the Gold awards. difficult for students to fix these Union’s representative team, in the problems on their own, and that community with one of our local is why the Union exists. Media charity partners, or if you would rather not commit regularly you If you have an interest in Every project that we work on could try your hand at a one-off presenting, producing or editing, revolves around your needs, and volunteering project. then you’ll love our three student you can get involved and help us media outlets! RGU:Radio is the to stand up for RGU students by Union’s official student-run radio taking part in one of our many Sports clubs and station, broadcasting live and representative roles. These on-demand from their studios on include Class Representatives, physical activity the university campus. The team School Officers, International Sport is a key part of the student at RGU:TV produce regular video Representatives, Equality experience, and you have the content to help promote student Champions, or you could even chance to get involved in any events and raise awareness of become one of our next Student number of fitness activities and societies, sports clubs and Presidents or Vice Presidents! sports during your time at RGU. much more. We have more than 30 different

39 | | 40 Advice, Support and Welfare Go Green

During your time at RGU, sometimes you may need a little extra Sustainability is a key priority for RGU students and staff. The aim support, and that’s perfectly okay. of the Union’s Go Green team is simple, spread the word about environmental topics and provide the tools and opportunities to The best way to deal with problems and worries is to face them straight on with the confidence of knowing that support is there should you need it. At the Students’ Union, we will listen, at a time and place that is empower you to look after our shared planet. convenient for you, and will offer help and support. Kaim Co-op We have trained staff who can Eat Well provide advice in a number With the help of our dedicated team of volunteers, The Go Green veg bag scheme brings fresh, organic of areas, including academic we operate a multipurpose space in the heart of vegetables to you on campus. Locally sourced, issues, health and wellbeing, the campus. In need of an item for your flat, or a and guaranteed to be cheaper than equivalent faith and belief, social support, different pair of jeans to wear? At the Kaim Co-op supermarket prices, the scheme delivers a different and equality concerns. You you will find our clothes and household swap shop, selection of veg (and even eggs) every fortnight, with can be assured that we treat giving you the opportunity to pick up helpful items recipe cards provided to inspire your next home- all concerns with respect and without being left out of pocket. Better still, if you’re cooked meal! If you still have room for more, our confidentiality. moving house or having a clear out, we welcome popular LivEco Community Café takes place every your donations and will ensure they make their way Friday evening during the semester and features We also operate a student- to a new home. led peer to peer helpline, hot and tasty food prepared by our volunteers, RGU:Nightline, which offers with the aim of making “zero-waste” meal a confidential, anonymous Rent A Bike options a reality for students. listening service to RGU students, operating via instant messenger, Our BikePad maintenance workshop accepts email and telephone outside donated bikes, and with the help of our skilled of office hours (8pm-8am). volunteers we service and bring them up to rental Our specially trained volunteer standard, allowing RGU students the opportunity to listeners are friendly and non- hire a bike during the semester. Our bikes provide judgemental - they don’t give you with an eco-friendly, cheap, and reliable way to advice, they don’t tell callers what get to your classes every day. do to, but they do show empathy and listen to you.

41 | | 42 RGU SPORT

Many of our students consider health and fitness an important part of their lifestyle. RGU SPORT is an £11 million investment for all those passionate about sport and physical activity. Alongside the climbing wall and swimming pool, you’ll find a sports hall for a large range of indoor sporting activities and three state-of-the-art gyms.

Sports activities and classes run throughout the week ranging from traditional team and individual sports, such as badminton, basketball and five- a-side football to a selection of group exercise classes including Les Mills Body Training System classes, indoor cycling and pilates.

With three high quality gyms on campus, our facilities host a wide range of cardiovascular and strength training equipment, suitable for individuals at all levels of ability and fitness. We provide excellent membership rates for students and family members wishing to take advantage of our The RGU SPORT scholarship For those wishing to gain facilities and classes, helping you scheme enables talented experience working in the sport and your family to stay active all athletes to continue their and leisure industry, we offer year round. academic education while students the chance to get further developing their skills involved with projects such as RGU SPORT is the home of 34 and potential to become elite the strength and conditioning sports clubs. These clubs use the athletes within their sport. Past internship, which allows facilities for training and to assess sport scholarship athletes who individuals to gain valuable and monitor their performance, have graced the world stage experience and work towards while competing in the BUCS and include Olympians Hannah Miley industry recognised qualifications. Scottish Student Sport leagues. and PJ Barron. Current scholars For more details email All abilities are welcome to attend include GB Snowboard Cross [email protected] club training sessions for sports athlete Douglas Green and Table such as netball, volleyball Tennis champion Colin Dalgliesh. “The University offered the Sports Science course I wanted to study T: +44 (0) 1224 263666 and trampolining. For further information email E: [email protected] and fantastic training facilities at RGU SPORT. Using the facilities rgusportscholarships@rgu. W: www.rgusport.co.uk ac.uk during the winter to maintain my fitness has really helped me to /rgusport compete at a higher level.”

@rgusport Rebecca Stephen | BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Exercise Science

43 | | 44 From College ACCESS RGU to University

ACCESS RGU is Robert Gordon University’s widening participation The University welcomes applications from initiative, enabling talented individuals from under-represented students who have previously studied at groups to achieve their ambitions through higher education, college. We work closely with our partner whatever their circumstances. colleges to define routes which allow

ACCESS RGU delivers a range of outreach activities within wider access schools and communities, students with relevant HN qualifications to coordinates on-campus learning opportunities for prospective students and provides advice and guidance progress on to related degree courses. Over for applicants and enrolling students from under-represented groups. 50 routes exist, and each year more than Support Arrangements Applicant Support Adjusted Entry Offers If you are planning to progress Participants have the opportunity 400 students gain advanced entry to their from college you may be eligible Wider Access applicants benefit If you are a prospective student to learn about pathways into chosen degree. to apply for Associate Student from a range of support services from an under-represented higher education and receive status at the University while including one-to-one advice group, you will be considered help in applying to university and Degree Link is the successful Similar partnership agreements studying your HN. Becoming and guidance from the Access for an adjusted entry offer furthering their interest in their partnership between North East are in place with Dundee and an Associate Student gives you and Articulation Team and the (also known as contextualised chosen subject area. access to a range of online opportunity to apply to the Access admissions). This means that Scotland College and Robert Angus College, Fife College and materials that will help prepare RGU Travel Support Fund to your circumstances will be Gordon University, whereby Glasgow Clyde College. Am I a Wider Access you for the transition to support attendance at Applicant considered and you may receive a both institutions work closely to Student? university. You will also be able Days and Selection Visits. The lower offer rate than the standard provide a broad range of linked We welcome applications from We consider you to be a wider to access some of our excellent University also administers entry requirements. courses and flexible study options students from other Scottish access student if you: facilities, including the Library ACCESS RGU scholarships in to students in the North East colleges too, and these are · live in a target postcode area and RGU SPORT. certain subject areas; recipients Care Experience of Scotland. considered on an individual basis. (MD20) as defined by the Scottish are typically awarded in the The University is committed Index of Multiple Deprivation (See We want all our students who region of £1,500 to £2,000 per Degree Link is mainly offered on We regularly review the routes to supporting students with simd.scot/2016); come from college to achieve year of undergraduate study. a 2+2 basis, where students who offered on this basis so please a background in care. Our ·have experience of being in care; have successfully completed a check online for up-to-date their maximum potential and, dedicated Care Leaver Adviser can ·have attended a Scottish two year college HND qualification details. It is important to depending on your chosen Supporting Students guide you through the wide range school which has low numbers can gain entry to the third year understand that, in some cases, course, you may be invited to To ensure Wider Access students of student services available, of students progressing to of a relevant four year Honours you will need to meet course- attend a DegreePrep Programme. benefit from a smooth transition helping you make the most of life higher education (www.sfc. degree. In some cases 1+3 routes specific requirements, such as Normally held before the start to university, the Access and at university and your successful ac.uk/web/FILES/Access/SHEP_ are available where students can taking specified options on your of the first semester, these Articulation Team connects with future career. schools_2017-18.pdf); complete an HNC and enter into HN programme. Some courses programmes prepare you for students via RGU’s ‘Here For You’ second year of the appropriate will also require you to present study at university level to allow If you meet one or more of the service to support induction into Schools Engagement degree course. There is also an a portfolio or attend an interview you to hit the ground running above criteria, your application will university life. option to undertake a HNC at one with the relevant degree when you arrive. Past feedback Pupils in local schools have the be given additional consideration college location and complete the course tutor. has shown students feel more opportunity to participate in and you may qualify for an Wider Access students also HND at another, before moving to confident about continuing their workshops, events and subject- adjusted offer of entry. benefit from enrolment support RGU to complete the degree. For details of individual routes studies at RGU and find the focused programmes. Senior packs, that typically include please visit sessions both informative phase pupils can participate in Need More Information? financial support for materials, For more information on Degree www.rgu.ac.uk/future-students and enjoyable. an ‘Access To’ programme, giving text books and city travel. www.rgu.ac.uk/future- Link, please visit or for further information and them the chance to gain first-hand students/access-rgu www.degree-link.org.uk advice contact our Admissions Study support is provided on an experience of student life and a /accessrgu or contact team on +44 (0)1224 262728 on-going basis throughout the taster of courses on offer at RGU. T: +44 (0)1224 263048 [email protected] academic year for individuals or E: [email protected] small groups, both face-to-face and online.

45 | | 46 How to Find Us Visit Us Open Days 2019 Visit Afternoons Personalised If you are unable to make our Campus Visit Saturday 28th September Open Days then there are always If your diary is already filling up other opportunities to drop by Saturday 2nd November for 2019 and you can’t make any By Rail and see us. of these fixed dates then you can There are regular rail services from always sign up for a personalised Aberdeen to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Why not come and visit us at one Come along to one of our Visit campus visit. These are available Inverness, Newcastle, York, London Kings of our open days to see exactly Afternoons which offer a more from Monday to Friday from Cross and most mainline stations in the why thousands of students intimate opportunity to liaise with 9am-4pm and tend to last around UK. There is also a nightly Caledonian choose to study at RGU. course leaders. 3 hours, depending on your Sleeper train service from Aberdeen to requirements. London Euston. Visit our spectacular campus, We host Visit Afternoons regularly Tel: +44(0)08457 48 49 50 SHETLAND meet with lecturers, discover our throughout the year, visit A campus visit consists of a www.nationalrail.co.uk first-class facilities and explore www.rgu.ac.uk/events for dates our student accommodation. campus tour with a student www.sleeper.scot SUMBURGH and how to register. Our staff and students will be on ambassador, a meeting with your By Coach hand throughout the day to help Course Leader and a tour of our There are regular coach services from answer any questions you may typical student accommodation. most major towns and cities to KIRKWALL have. Please note that we ask for 14 Aberdeen Bus Station. days notice to allow us to arrange www.megabus.com Pre-register to attend from Spring your visit. LEWIS WICK www.citylink.co.uk 2019 onwards on our website www.nationalexpress.co.uk www.rgu.ac.uk/openday To arrange a campus visit please call us on +44 (0) 1224 262044 or INVERNESS send an email to [email protected] By Car SKYE Road access to Aberdeen is good and ABERDEEN parking is available at several public car THE SILVER CITY WITH parks in the city. You can also use the Park DUNDEE THE GOLDEN SANDS and Ride sites located in Kingswells and MULL Bridge of Don. Regular bus services EDINBURGH operate to the Garthdee campus from the ISLAY city centre of Aberdeen. GLASGOW UCAS Fairs www.rgu.ac.uk/transport We will be attending a number of UCAS fairs across the UK in 2019 where we will be able to answer your NEWCASTLE By Air questions about our courses and the University. For a full list of dates and locations please visit Aberdeen Airport is seven miles north of BELFAST www.rgu.ac.uk/ucasfairs the city centre. There is a regular bus service from the airport to the city centre. Several airlines operate direct scheduled MANCHESTER flights to Aberdeen, from UK and DUBLIN European airports.

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47 | | 48 How to Apply How to Apply What Happens Next? Once you have received all your offers from UCAS, you must then Applications for admission to The first thing you will receive is decide which offers, if any, you full-time undergraduate degrees an acknowledgment from UCAS wish to accept. You are allowed to should be made through UCAS along with details of each of the accept a maximum of two offers (the Universities and Colleges universities and courses that you – one firm and one insurance. Admissions Service) have applied to. However, if your firm choice is So you’re ready to apply for a place at university and need to know www.ucas.com/apply. If you are Robert Gordon University, as unconditional, you cannot select what to do next? For lots of useful information you can go to the overseas, you can apply direct with most other universities, will an insurance choice. It is your through one of our trusted agents then acknowledge the receipt responsibility to let UCAS know How to Apply section of our website – www.rgu.ac.uk – or visit in your country. To find a list of of your application by email. your decision by the deadline date, the UCAS website at www.ucas.com. However, here’s some basic countries we visit, go to Each university will then make a through your UCAS Track account. www.rgu.ac.uk/international. decision on whether to offer you information to get you started. For part-time courses you can a place and UCAS will send you an • If your firm choice is apply directly to the University at email alerting you to look at Conditional and you meet Entry Requirements Alternative Qualifications Language Requirements section www.rgu.ac.uk/applyonline UCAS Track. the conditions, your offer will below). If you have already be changed to Unconditional We are proud of our reputation We welcome applicants with studied at a college or university Once you register through UCAS If you have applied to more than and you will receive formal as a friendly university and equivalent qualifications to those in your own country, you may be and create your username and one course at any institution, you notification from UCAS. welcome applications from stated, including SVQs/NVQs, eligible for advanced entry. password, you are guided through will receive a separate decision • If you do not meet the students with a wide range of access programmes and overseas In the first instance please contact the process of applying. After for each course. Please note conditions, you should qualifications and from a diverse qualifications. Applications from [email protected] who will submission, log in to your UCAS that the application process can contact the institution directly range of backgrounds. You will students with non-standard be able to assist with Track account and you can see the vary from course to course. For to discuss what options are find our entry requirements for qualifications or work experience your enquiries. progress of your application, view example, you may be invited available to you. each course on each individual will be considered on an and respond to your offers. to attend a selection visit for a course page and these tell you individual basis. English Language health-related course such as the minimum entry requirements Requirements Your application to UCAS can have Physiotherapy, or for an Art and required. However, for some For courses that require English up to five choices of universities Design course you may be asked courses we may ask for more or a written subject requiring Undergraduate students whose and courses in the UK. For 2019 to present your portfolio of than the minimum entry the use of English at SQA Higher first language is not from a entry, the application fee was £13 artwork, prior to a decision being requirement. This is dependent or equivalent, the University will recognised English speaking for a single choice and £24 for made on your application. on the number of applications consider the following subjects, country will be asked to provide two to five choices. Please check received in relation to the number in most cases, as meeting the evidence of their English language www.ucas.com for updated fees. Generally speaking there are of places available. Up-to-date criteria: Business Management, skills as part of their offer to study three possible decisions: entry requirements are available Geography, History, Modern at RGU. We accept a broad range When applying to Robert Gordon at www.rgu.ac.uk Studies, Philosophy and of Secure English Language Tests University you will be asked for • An Unconditional offer – Psychology. However, some (SELTS) as well as some country the institution code name, RGU if you have already met the In general, our requirements specialised courses may differ specific English Qualifications. and our institution code, R36. selection criteria. are expressed in terms of and this will be detailed on the Undergraduate courses normally Applications can be submitted • A Conditional offer – if you qualification level, subject course pages. require an IELTS (or equivalent) to UCAS from September 2019 still have to meet some of and grades. In Scotland these score of 6.0 with a minimum of until 15 January 2020. If we the selection criteria. For include Scottish Highers, HNC International Applicants 5.5 in all 4 components but this receive your application by this example, awaiting exam and HND qualifications. We also may vary where courses contain date, we guarantee to consider it. results, submission of an art accept A Levels, International International applicants who specialisms or have professional Applications made to UCAS after portfolio, piece of written wish to be considered for one of Baccalaureate Diploma and Irish accreditation requirements. this date but before 30 June 2020 work, reference, etc. Need More our undergraduate courses are Higher Leaving Certificates. will still be considered if there are • An unsuccessful application Information? required to have qualifications places available. 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49 | | 50 When to Apply

Some dates to keep in mind if you want to start at RGU in 2019 September 2020. September Open Day Saturday 28th November December Open Day Saturday 2nd Personal Statements Most teachers expect personal statements to be completed by now 2020

January HRH Prince Harry visits UCAS Deadline RGU in 2016 The UCAS application deadline for all RGU courses is 15th January

Institution Name: RGU February Institution code: R36 Selection Visits Interviews for health and social care related subjects are held March Portfolio Interview Gray’s School of Art review art and design portfolios

Applicants’ Day A great opportunity for those who have applied to RGU to visit our campus. Look out for your May invitation to attend! Make Up Your Mind It’s decision time August Good Luck Exam results are published. Wishing you the best of luck!

51 | A* | 52 Gray’s School of Art 120 Painting 122 Contemporary Art Practice 124 Course Index Fashion and Textile Design 126 Communication Design 128 Three Dimensional Design 130 Commercial Photography 132

Aberdeen Business School 54 Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Accounting and Finance 56 Built Environment 134 Accounting and Management 58 Architecture 136 Accounting 60 Architectural Technology 138 The Management Programme 62 Construction Management 140 Management 64 Surveying 142 International Business Management 64 Quantity Surveying 144 Management with HRM 66 Building Surveying 145 Management with Marketing 67 Business Management 68 School of Applied Social Studies 146 Applied Social Sciences 148 School of Creative & Cultural Business 70 Social Work 150 Digital Marketing 72 Events Management 74 School of Health Sciences 152 International Hospitality Management 76 Master of Radiography 154 International Tourism Management 78 Occupational Therapy 156 Fashion Management 80 Physiotherapy 158 Journalism 82 Dietetics 160 Media 84 Applied Sport and Exercise Science 162 Sport Coaching 164 The Law School 86 Radiographic Studies 166 Law LLB (Hons) 88 Law LLB (Online) 90 School of Pharmacy & Life Sciences 168 Law and Management 92 Biomedical Science and Applied Biomedical Science 170 School of Computer Science & Digital Media 94 Biomedical Science 172 Computer Science 96 Applied Biomedical Science 174 Cyber Security 98 Applied Bioscience 176 Digital Media 100 Forensic and Analytical Science 178 Computing (Application Software Development) 102 Food, Nutrition and Human Health 180 Computer Network Management and Design 104 Pharmacy 182

School of Engineering 106 School of Nursing & Midwifery 184 Mechanical Engineering 108 Bachelor of Nursing 186 Mechanical and Offshore Engineering 110 Adult Nursing 190 Mechanical and Electrical Engineering 112 Mental Health Nursing 192 Electronic and Electrical Engineering 114 Children and Young People Nursing 194 Electronic and Biomedical Technology 116 Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) 196 Mechanical and Biomedical Technology 118 Bachelor of Midwifery 198

53 | | 54 At Aberdeen Business School we INVALUABLE PLACEMENT “BP provide opportunities for strive to develop professional EXPERIENCE students to interact with our contributors and to promote A year long, paid placement is staff to help bring academic innovative thinking through an integral part of our degree theory to life. Over the last few Aberdeen business-connected learning, programmes. Your placement years, senior management have award winning teaching and an gives you the opportunity to take given guest lectures on the entrepreneurial perspective. on the role of a graduate trainee challenges facing the company. within a business setting where We have been able to offer Accredited by AACSB you will see the workplace from placements to students and it’s International, an accolade an informed perspective and great that a number of these achieved by only 5% of global put into practice the theories, students are now in full time Business Schools, our vision is strategies and skills you’ve employment with us.” to empower and inspire, create studied. Many of our students Business opportunity, and equip you with are offered permanent positions Dr Paul Lawson, Commercial the ability to drive change for within their placement company Manager, BP tomorrow’s society. We pride on graduation. ourselves on our accessibility and You will have the opportunity to flexibility. Our courses provide STUDY ABROAD build on your business creativity you with the business knowledge You will have the opportunity through exploring how to generate and professional skills that are to spend at least one semester and develop viable commercial vital to graduate recruiters and studying at one of our many ideas in the Business Ideas and give you the edge in today’s highly international partners as part of Opportunities module. Within School competitive business world. your degree. This experience is this module, you will work in Accounting and Finance 56 often described by our students multidisciplinary teams, develop Accounting and Management 58 as life changing and will help your creativity skills and showcase your ideas as part of an annual Accounting 60 develop your knowledge and skills by learning in a different social Trade Fair held on campus. The Management Programme 62 Our undergraduate courses have and cultural context. Previous Management 64 a number of unique opportunities students have spent time in “The opportunity to study International Business Management 64 which set us apart from others: Finland, Denmark, Italy, France, at Boston University, USA in • A year long, paid placement in Germany, Canada, USA, Singapore second year was an incredible Management with HRM 66 industry and Malaysia. opportunity and experience. Management with Marketing 67 • Business connected learning It has allowed me to gain real Business Management 68 and our innovative Connect to BUSINESS CONNECTED tangible experiences and Business scheme in Year 3 LEARNING familiarise myself with other • A study abroad option for up to Business led workshops and cultures’ ways of working, a year. guest lectures are an integral attitudes and approaches in part of our courses and give the work place in a way which Here at Aberdeen Business School you the opportunity to interact, a textbook or lecture hall will we will treat you as an individual engage with and listen to a never quite manage!” and work collectively to design wide range of leading industry the most appropriate study route speakers from a variety of Lauren Reid, BA (Hons) to maximise your individual national and international International Business career capital. business perspectives. Management

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55 | | 56 ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE BA (HONS)

A career in accounting and finance is both PLACEMENT WHAT YOU WILL STUDY challenging and rewarding with opportunities locally, Unique amongst accounting and finance degrees in UCAS N420 nationally and internationally. Scotland, this course has the opportunity of a one- Year 1 STUDY OPTIONS year (minimum 48 weeks) salaried work placement You will be introduced to basic theoretical and Full-time (unclassified): 3 years in Year 3. Your placement could be in a professional practical accounting whilst developing intellectual and The BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree provides Full-time (Hons): 4 years accounting firm, in the accounting or finance practical skills highly valued by employers including a unique combination of academic and practical department of a large organisation, or in a specialist report writing, presentations and team work. experience. Established links with professional ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* functional area such as Assurance or Tax. accounting bodies and employers ensure the course is Year 2 relevant for today’s accounting profession. SQA HIGHER STUDY ABROAD You will study specialist modules in Business AABB - ABBB As an alternative to placement, in Year 3 you can Finance and Financial and Management Accounting You will benefit from the knowledge and expertise study abroad at one of our partner institutions in whilst continuing to develop your business acumen of our teaching staff on the accounting modules GCE A LEVEL Europe and the US. through modules such as Business Ideas and who have all completed a professional accounting BBB - BBC Opportunities. This allows you to enhance your qualification, many of whom trained with a Big PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION business creativity through working in teams to Four firm: Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG and IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER This Honours degree is fully accredited by the Institute generate a commercial business idea and ultimately PricewaterhouseCoopers. H2H2H2H2 - H2H2H2H3 of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) and showcase this at a Trade Fair held on campus. receives excellent exemptions from the Association Key accounting disciplines will be taught through a IB DIPLOMA of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Year 3 distinctive blend of modules including Management 29 - 30 Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Most students undertake the one year (minimum 48 Accounting, Financial Accounting, Finance, Tax and (CIMA). Students who enter the degree in Years 2 or 3 weeks) salaried work-based learning placement in Assurance. In addition you will undertake a number APPLICANTS FROM PARTNER COLLEGES are considered for exemptions on an individual basis an accounting or finance position. Alternatively you of management modules that will enable you to by the professional accounting bodies. can opt to study abroad with a partner institution or develop a broad range of relevant business skills. A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges choose to study classroom based modules at RGU will be considered for entry into Year 3. Students CAREER OPTIONS which provides an opportunity to further develop Employers find that our accounting and finance entering via this route will follow a class based Graduates from this degree are in great demand your business skills. graduates add significant and immediate value to taught route in Year 3. Please see page 45 for more by employers, including the Big Four accountancy their organisations due to the dynamic combination details on the routes available. firms, multinational companies in a wide range of Year 4 of accounting, finance and management subjects industries, investment fund managers and banks. You will study modules in Financial and Management which are taught on the degree. ADVANCED ENTRY Possible careers are in areas such as financial and Accounting, Taxation, Corporate Finance, Assurance All other applicants who are interested in applying management accounting, assurance, taxation and and Ethics and Business Strategy. The year-long paid placement opportunity on this for advanced entry will be considered on an corporate finance. degree connects you to the world of accountancy individual basis. and may enable you to qualify as a professional accountant with ICAS, 12 months earlier than many * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the graduates from other universities. relevant course page on our website for entry requirements.

www.rgu.ac.uk/accountingandfinance

“Accounting and Finance at RGU sets you up for success by offering a blend of academic theory as well as practical experience, ensuring you are best 1st in Scotland equipped to transition from education to employment. I was fortunate to be (2nd in UK) offered a placement with Simmons & Company and upon completion of my for Course Satisfaction in placement was able to secure an offer of a graduate role. I couldn’t recommend Accounting & it highly enough.” Finance (The Guardian University Guide 2019) Craig Shand | BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance Graduate

57 | | 58 ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT BA (HONS)

BA (Hons) Accounting and Management is a two year FACILITIES UCAS N421 programme with direct entry at Year 3 for those with You will benefit from industry standard facilities within Aberdeen Business School, including the Digital a relevant HND (or equivalent). STUDY OPTIONS Suite and Georgina Scott Sutherland Learning Centre. Full-time: 2 years The course will develop your knowledge of key WHAT YOU WILL STUDY principles in a wide range of areas including ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* accounting, financial reporting, decision making, Year 1 control, assurance and business finance. You will This course does not have a year 1 or 2 entry point You will further develop your knowledge and also study relevant areas of management theory as the requirements are a relevant HND from a understanding by undertaking modules relating to and practice thereby covering a wide range of topics college of Further Education or equivalent. If you accounting, assurance, finance and management. essential for a future career in business. have completed year 3 of a relevant degree you may You will also have the opportunity to enhance your be able to join at the final honours year. Academic staff have relevant industry experience from business creativity through working in teams to a range of professional backgrounds and make use generate a commercial idea and ultimately showcase * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the of their business networks and academic research to this at a Trade Fair held on campus. relevant course page on our website for entry requirements. ensure teaching is relevant and cutting edge. Year 2 Accounting modules are delivered by staff who are There is a choice of routes allowing you to tailor your www.rgu.ac.uk/acc-man professionally qualified and the course has strong study to your own interests and career aspirations. links with industry, employers and professional Both routes include modules in Financial and bodies, providing you with a unique combination of Management Accounting, Corporate Ethics, Business academic and professional understanding. Strategy and Business and Innovation.

In the final year of the course, there are two possible Route B provides you with the opportunity to routes offering you the flexibility to tailor your study undertake significant independent research in the to your own interests and career aspirations. form of a thesis.

CAREER OPTIONS This course will prepare you for a wide range of careers in areas of business management or accountancy. You may aspire to a career within the field of management, making use of the practical business and creativity skills developed on this course.

Alternatively you may wish to pursue a career in accounting or finance by undertaking a professional qualification.

98.3% of our graduates* are employed or undertaking further study 6 months after graduation. HESA DHLE Survey 2016/17 (Published July 2018) *First degree, full-time, UK graduates

59 | | 60 ACCOUNTING BSc WITH ADVANCED DIPLOMA (AWARDED BY CIMA)

The online BSc Accounting course combines the WHAT YOU WILL STUDY STUDY OPTIONS CIMA Advanced Diploma with an Accounting Online Distance Learning degree. You will study by distance learning and gain Stage 1 Full Time: 3 years two highly respected qualifications at the same time. This stage incorporates four CIMA certificate level Full Time (Top-Up): 12 months papers. You will study a full range of subjects, from This flexible degree requires you to complete both financial accounting to ethics, and begin to build Part Time: 6 years CIMA and RGU assessed modules and provides on your accounting and business knowledge. You Part Time (Top-Up): 24 months a solid grounding in both technical accounting will also study a module focusing on academic and non-technical skills required for a successful and professional skills and start to develop key ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* professional career. transferable skills. SQA HIGHER TOP-UP COURSE Stage 2 BBBB If you already hold the CIMA Advanced Diploma you You will continue to study for the CIMA operational are eligible to join the course directly at Stage 3 and level, developing your technical knowledge whilst also GCE A LEVEL complete the BSc Accounting course in a year. developing skills in presentation writing, analysis and BCC research through relevant coursework modules. This route incorporates the RGU assessed modules IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER studied on the full degree course and provides you Stage 3 H2H3H3H3 with the opportunity to convert your CIMA qualification In the final year you will undertake study for the into a degree, developing both relevant business and CIMA Management level and further extend your IB DIPLOMA academic skills to enhance your career progression. skill set through completion of contemporary 28 modules including the Academic Literature Review. CAREER OPTIONS On successful completion of this stage you will have To undertake the Top-Up course you must hold the Opportunities for future careers exist within local, achieved the Advanced Diploma awarded by CIMA CIMA Advanced Diploma qualification. national and international companies in the areas of and the BSc Accounting degree. management accounting, financial accounting and HOW TO APPLY also in commercial roles requiring financial analysis Stage 3 for Top-Up Applications should be made online directly to the skills. In addition to a professional career, there are This direct entry route for those who hold the CIMA University’s Admissions Office at opportunities for you to study for further academic Advanced Diploma incorporates a number of RGU www.rgu.ac.uk/pg-apply qualifications at RGU. assessed modules that are studied during Stages 2 and 3 of the full degree course. The modules cover * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the a variety of topics and assessments designed to relevant course page on our website for entry requirements. enhance your business and academic skills. www.rgu.ac.uk/bscaccountingcima

We are one of the 10 largest DL providers in the UK at a UG degree level (Intake student numbers - HESA student number returns for academic year 2016/17 – UK based students from a UK domicile)

61 | | 62 THE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME UCAS CODES Management - N201 International Business Management - N120 Management with HRM - N2N6 The Aberdeen Business School Management PLACEMENT EXPERIENCE Management with Marketing - N2N5 Programme comprises of four undergraduate All courses within the Management Programme offer courses: the opportunity for you to undertake a one-year STUDY OPTIONS salaried work placement. Previous students who have • Management Full-time (unclassified): 3 years completed the Business Ideas and Opportunities • International Business Management Full-time (Hons): 4 years module have opted to run their own company instead • Management with Human Resource Management Fast Track (Hons): 3 years of participating in a traditional placement. • Management with Marketing ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* CONNECT TO BUSINESS All students on the Management Programme (Common to all Management Programme Our unique skills based Year 3 option, Connect to undertake a common first year, providing a strong courses) Business, offers you the opportunity to undertake foundation in the core business disciplines. From short term management and enterprise projects ENTRY TO YEAR 1 Year 2, the courses diverge according to the route with a range of different organisations. chosen. This programme design allows you to make SQA HIGHER the most appropriate choice once you have been The Connect to Business route includes a three day AABB - ABBB exposed to a full year of study in Management. course and the opportunity to solve real business GCE A LEVEL problems for a range of organisations. Each course has been designed to equip you with BBB - BBC a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Training focuses on work and skills development in IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE nature and context of business, the principal the three E’s: Enterprise, Employability and Education. H2H2H2H2 - H2H2H2H3 management functions and the skills required for This route is open to all Management Programme effective management in organisations. IB DIPLOMA students and will help develop your employability 29 - 30 LINKS WITH INDUSTRY skills through an exciting and flexible programme of We have very strong industry relationships which work related experiences. ENTRY TO YEAR 2 ensures our Management Programme is constantly STUDY ABROAD developing in line with industry demand. It also SQA ADVANCED HIGHER All students on the Management Programme have allows us to offer you many additional opportunities BBC the chance to study abroad for one semester of Year including scholarships, prizes, guest lectures and 2 or both semesters of Year 3. If you have a real GCE A LEVEL masterclasses delivered by industry leaders. taste for travel, you can study abroad in Year 2 and ABB BUSINESS CREATION undertake a placement abroad in Year 3. IB DIPLOMA In Year 2 you will undertake a Business Ideas and FLEXIBLE OPTIONS* 31 Opportunities module which provides you with the Having experienced a range of core modules by the opportunity to develop your business creativity by APPLICANTS FROM PARTNER COLLEGES end of Year 1, you may find that your future lies working in multidisciplinary teams and showcasing A relevant HNC or HND from one of our partner in an alternate route. Flexibility is an option within your ideas at an annual Trade Fair held on campus. colleges will be considered for entry into Year 2 the Management Programme and this allows you You will then have the option to further develop or 3. Please see page 45 for more details on the to choose an alternate route, should you feel this is your idea as part of your third year. routes available. more appropriate for you. ADVANCED ENTRY *If you require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK there may be Applicants who are interested in applying restriction related to the flexible options for advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis.

* Applicants whose first language is not English should check the relevant course page on our website for entry requirements. “The original concept of our business came from our work during the Business

Ideas and Opportunities module. We were offered the opportunity to spend Aberdeen Business part of our third year developing our business in the RGU incubator unit. The School ranked equal support has been instrumental in helping us secure our first round of funding #1 Business School from O2 Think Big and taking our business closer to market.” in Scotland for Aberdeen Business School Student Satisfaction (CABS 2018) David Porteous & Arran McAleer | BA (Hons) Management with Marketing Graduates

63 | | 64 MANAGEMENT “The highlight of studying Management was the wide variety of modules. BA (HONS) UCAS N201 Rather than specialising in one area such as HR I was able to get a general understanding of all business elements such as Marketing, Operations and INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS Digital Business.” MANAGEMENT BA (HONS) UCAS N120 Hailey Markham | BA (Hons) Management Graduate Management is the art of planning, coordinating, WHAT YOU WILL STUDY directing and controlling business activities efficiently and effectively. Year 1 In Year 1 you will be introduced to the key business The BA (Hons) Management and BA (Hons) functions of Marketing, Finance, Accounting and International Business Management courses have Human Resource Management. Through studying a been designed to enable you to operate successfully range of modules you will develop the intellectual and in the increasingly complex and demanding business practical skills you will need throughout your degree. environment. These courses contain a unique blend of modules which will give you a thorough Year 2 understanding of the nature and context of business, In this year, you can choose whether to continue the principal management functions and the skills with your studies based in Aberdeen or to broaden required for effective management in organisations. your horizons by spending Semester 1 or 2 studying abroad. Modules will build on the foundation The key differentiator between the two courses is business functions learned in Year 1 and include that within the International Business Management Business Law, Work and Organisational Behaviour course, it is compulsory that you study abroad and Business Ideas and Opportunities. for either Semester 1 or 2 of Year 2, or for up to a year in Year 3. This will offer additional educational Year 3 and cultural experiences that will support you in In Year 3 you have four options, a year-long completing your degree and put you at the forefront placement, an academic year at one of our partner of the international business world. institutions abroad, a taught route at Aberdeen Business School, or the ‘Connect to Business’ route. The range of options available in Years 3 and 4 will These options allow you flexibility to tailor your enable you to tailor your study to your own interests study to your own interests and career aspirations. and career aspirations. Year 4 CAREER OPTIONS You will study core modules in contemporary areas These courses will prepare you for a managerial including Business Strategy, Innovation, Corporate career in either a national or international business Ethics and Global Leadership as well as undertaking context. The focus you take in later years can widen a significant piece of independent research in the opportunities for more specialist managerial positions. form of a thesis relating to your course.

Positions held by our graduates include Management For entry requirements please refer to page 63. Consultant, Marketing Executive/Manager, International Business Consultant, Strategy Analyst, Business Ideas and Opportunities Trade Fair Cultural Advisor and Resource Manager. www.rgu.ac.uk/management

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“I spent my third year in Colorado, working for a global technology company. This experience allowed me to cross-train in different departments, significantly “I am now working as a Digital Marketing Associate with a Global fintech leader, enhancing my skillset. My placement year was outstanding and definitely Broadridge in New York City. Securing this opportunity was largely down to the increased my employability as a graduate. I have just been offered a position as wide range of experiences gained and the professional networks built during Marketing Executive with The Scottish Salmon Company Ltd, after impressing my my time at RGU.” interviewers with my knowledge and expertise acquired during placement.”

Emily Smith, BA (Hons) International Business Management Graduate Alexandra Stasulli | BA (Hons) International Business Management Graduate

65 | | 66 MANAGEMENT WITH HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT WITH MARKETING MANAGEMENT, BA (HONS) - UCAS N2N6 BA (HONS) - UCAS N2N5

Human Resource Management is broadly WHAT YOU WILL STUDY Marketing is a vital and dynamic aspect of WHAT YOU WILL STUDY defined as all those activities associated with business that is used to attract, retain and satisfy the management of employment relationships. Year 1 the customer. The Management with Marketing Year 1 It is concerned with developing structures and You will be introduced to the key business functions course explores both the theoretical and practical You will be introduced to the key business functions systems which promote the effective management of Marketing, Finance, Accounting and Human aspects of marketing products and services with a of Marketing, Finance, Accounting and Human of people, working closely with senior managers, Resource Management in Year 1. Through studying a firm focus on the end consumer. Resource Management in Year 1. Through studying a line managers and the various departments of range of modules you will develop the intellectual and range of modules you will develop the intellectual and organisations to build, maintain and develop an practical skills you will need throughout your degree. You will learn the key disciplines through a practical skills you will need throughout your degree. effective workforce. unique blend of modules including Advertising Year 2 Year 2 Communication and Digital Business. In this year, you can choose whether to continue This course explores the theoretical and practical In this year, you can choose whether to continue with your studies based in Aberdeen or to broaden aspects of Human Resource Management, with with your studies based in Aberdeen or to broaden The course will not only ensure you understand your horizons by spending Semester 1 or 2 studying an emphasis on the vital contribution to business your horizons by spending Semester 1 or 2 studying the theoretical aspects of Marketing but will abroad. Modules will build on the foundation success made by the people within an organisation. abroad. Modules will build on the foundation provide you with plenty opportunities to put your business functions learned in Year 1 and contain business functions learned in Year 1 and contain a knowledge into practice. a number of marketing specific modules including You will learn the key disciplines through a unique number of HRM specific modules including People, Advertising Communication, Digital Media Platforms blend of modules including Operations Management Policy and Practice and Operations Management. Within the penultimate years of the course, you will and Practices and Managing Projects. and Policy and Practice. Within the penultimate be able to tailor your study to your own interests years of the course, you will be able to tailor your Year 3 and career aspirations and have the opportunity Year 3 study to your own interests and career aspirations In Year 3 you have four options, a year-long to participate in short term management and In Year 3 you have four options, a year-long and have the opportunity to participate in short placement, an academic year at one of our partner enterprise projects. placement, an academic year at one of our partner term management and enterprise projects. institutions abroad, a taught route at Aberdeen institutions abroad, a taught route at Aberdeen Business School, or the ‘Connect to Business’ route, CAREER OPTIONS Business School, or the ‘Connect to Business’ route, CAREER OPTIONS offering you flexibility to tailor your study to your This course will prepare you for a marketing or offering you flexibility to tailor your study to your This course will prepare you for a human resource own interests and career aspirations. managerial career in business. You will develop the own interests and career aspirations. management or managerial career in business or skills to pursue a career in all aspects of marketing the public sector. Career options include general Year 4 including branding, customer relationship Year 4 HR roles where you gain exposure to a range of HR As a Management with HRM student, you will study management, advertising, promotion, market As a Management with Marketing student, you issues and areas, or specialist HR roles in a particular advanced business modules in Corporate Ethics, research, public relations, international marketing, will study advanced business modules in Global Leadership, Innovation and Business Strategy as area such as recruitment or training. Global Leadership and Business Strategy as well events management and other related industries. well as more specialised Marketing related modules as more specialised HR related modules covering covering Consumer Psychology and International Specific careers include Recruitment Consultant, Employment Law and Organisational Development. Potential roles you could move into include Branding. You will also undertake a significant piece Employee Relations Officer, Training and You will also undertake a significant piece of Marketing Executive, Advertising Account Executive of independent research in the form of a marketing Development Officer, HR Officer, and Talent and independent HR research in the form of a thesis. and PR-Coordinator. related thesis. Learning Specialist. For entry requirements please refer to page 63. For entry requirements please refer to page 63.

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“The opportunity to secure an HR related placement with Subsea 7 gave me “The opportunity to study in Marseille in Year 2 was an experience like no invaluable work experience and provided the basis for my final year thesis. The other. To be surrounded by so many cultures was an eye-opening adventure breadth of my degree course gave me confidence to diversify away from HR and and my confidence soared. I had never flown anywhere on my own until study I have recently been successful in applying for an HSEQ graduate position back abroad, and in the last year alone I have taken 8 solo flights, two of which were with my placement company in London.“ to Australia and back. My study abroad experience gave me a competitive edge

Ashleigh Brown | BA (Hons) Management with HRM Graduate when applying to my placement company, and I couldn’t recommend it more.”

67 | Catherine Ritchie | BA (Hons) Management with Marketing Student | 68 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT BA (HONS)

As well as our suite of full-time Management WHO SHOULD APPLY WHAT YOU WILL STUDY STUDY OPTIONS courses, we also offer a unique online Business This course offers a flexible route to achieving a Online Distance Learning Management degree aimed at those who are in degree and is suitable if you: The course has four stages, with various entry and Part-Time: Flexible - 1 to 4 years employment and require a flexible study option. • went straight into employment after school exit points available. and now wish to enhance your work Advanced entry to Stage 3 of the course will be This degree will allow you to progress your experience with a formal degree Stage 1 considered for individuals with three years business professional and personal development by • want to enhance previous education You will develop a basic knowledge and the skills experience including at least one year’s work translating learning into practice. qualifications such as HNCs/HNDs/ necessary for undergraduate study in the field experience at a management level. unclassified degrees of Business Management. You will develop your HOW YOU WILL LEARN • would like to gain access to study a specific analytical skills, draw appropriate conclusions, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* This course is an online degree taught through postgraduate qualification in management, reflect and effectively communicate these results Each application is individually assessed based on Campus Moodle, the University’s Virtual Learning including an MSc or MBA but do not possess using written, oral and graphical means. previous qualifications and the level of business and Environment (VLE) which offers you the flexibility of an undergraduate degree, are looking for a management experience. We welcome applications where and when you choose to study. change in career path or wish to study whilst Stage 2 from students who have non-standard qualifications in full-time employment. Stage 2 enables you to demonstrate your or indeed few academic qualifications but relevant Campus Moodle offers full open access to tutors and understanding of the business environment and work experience. other class members. You will have the benefit of the way in which the disciplines interact, draw being part of a group of learners with the invaluable conclusions and effectively communicate results. HOW TO APPLY opportunity to participate in active, group-related This includes the core academic elements of Applications should be made online directly to the learning within a supportive online community operations management, sales and marketing and University’s Admissions Office at setting. The online campus provides you with course finance. You will take a more critical approach to www.rgu.ac.uk/pg-apply materials which include: business whilst relating to your own practical work experience. * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the • User friendly, interactive learning materials relevant course page on our website for entry requirements. • Online activities Stage 3 • Discussion forums – student and tutor led Stage 3 allows you to formalise your knowledge www.rgu.ac.uk/managementflexible • Up-to-date web technology for delivery methods through academic study in key areas of project management, organisational development and There will be optional Saturday workshops scheduled digital business. There are also opportunities to on campus during your course of study. apply academic research to work based issues to develop problem solving, communication, analysis and report writing skills necessary for professional development.

Stage 4 Focusing on in-depth self-directed study, you will acquire an increased breadth of understanding of management areas. You will develop your ability to analyse and critically appraise problems and demonstrate an adaptability for future employment in industry and commerce in a rapidly changing environment. The Capstone module allows you to apply your skills through research into a self- “The staff have cleverly crafted the course delivery to provide the perfect selected topic. balance of workshops, supported by online content. This method allowed In the 2017/18 me to effectively balance studying with both work and family life. The course academic year we content is relevant to today’s workplace, leading to a promotion into a had students from managerial role within my organisation and I find myself regularly drawing on 116 countries on an the knowledge and techniques I have learned.” ODL course (Intake and continuing students - BI report accessed 4th Oct 2018) Nikki Mann | BA (Hons) Business Management Graduate

69 | | 70 At the School of Creative liaison and the increasing countries. Our courses engage and Cultural Business influence of digital technologies, with communities, create events we recognise creativity strategies and practices. that support charities and businesses and provide you with as an essential skill at School of Flexible placement and industry unique learning experiences. all levels of business experience opportunities are This provides you with a broader and management. available across all our courses awareness of global and cultural We nurture creative and provide you with the issues which are invaluable in thinking, cultivate opportunity to gain real world the business world of today. teamwork and encourage experience and enhance your entrepreneurialism so employability. Example “Europe in the World gave me placements include, T in the the chance to be a foreign that you are ready to Creative Park, Gleneagles, Tui Travel, STV, correspondent, interviewing create, innovate Vogue Magazine, Hugo Boss and everyone from ambassadors to and lead the creative Harvey Nichols. citizens from over 10 countries. economy of the future. I learnt from inspiring teachers Many of our graduates are and worked alongside other Our diverse undergraduate offered permanent positions student journalists from all course portfolio embraces from their placement employers over the world, growing my collaborative and on completion of their degree, network to include contacts from & Cultural multi-disciplinary projects, which is an excellent opportunity! the Middle East, Australia, and giving you the valuable the US.” opportunity to acquire “I’ve helped at corporate events, Tisha Doncheva, BA (Hons) transferable business, highland games, wedding Journalism Graduate marketing and management exhibitions and the Ryder Cup skills along with your chosen to name a few. The industry FACILITIES course specialism. experience really benefited me All students in the School of because it allowed me to help at Creative and Cultural Business Our focus is on delivering high- a large variety of events, meet Business gain valuable digital skills, such Digital Marketing 72 quality vocational degrees and new people and gain many as website design, video editing, producing confident graduates contacts but it also helped to Events Management 74 print and online magazine who embrace change and shape the career path I wish to International Hospitality Management 76 publication, blogging contribute in a wide variety follow in the future.” and fashion shoots, all using International Tourism Management 78 of competitive business Kirsten Bell, BA (Hons) Event industry standard software in our Fashion Management 80 specialisms, whether that is Management Graduate dedicated MAC computer labs, tv as part of a Scottish SME or a Journalism 82 and radio studios and newsroom. global brand. Media 84 INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE Some of our undergraduate The School’s contemporary BUSINESS FOCUSED courses offer a study abroad creative industries facilities Much of our teaching and option in Europe, US, New also include ‘The Fashion Place’, assessment is practice-based, Zealand and many other with its visual display area and with an emphasis on industry project work space.

At the School of Creative and Cultural Business, we believe the future of business is creative and digital.

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71 | | 72 DIGITAL MARKETING BA (HONS)

Join the first practice-led undergraduate digital OUR FACILITIES WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS P9P3 marketing degree in Scotland. This course Our purpose-built facilities include the Digital will equip you with the hands-on marketing Moffat Space, TV studio, radio station, and Year 1 STUDY OPTIONS and digital skills employers need. It has been IT facilities. You will be taught in a true-to- Marketing • The Media Business • Visual Culture Full-time: 4 years designed in direct response to the needs of the life environment that will develop both your and Design • Digital Media Platforms and Practices industry, and if you’ve ever wondered how to professional, technical and creative skills. • Consumer Behaviour • Content Marketing ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* start a career in digital marketing, this is the course is for you. PLACEMENT Year 2 SQA Higher In Year 3, you will have the invaluable opportunity Brand Management • Introduction to Data BBBC The digital economy has been recognised as a of undertaking a six or twelve-week placement Analytics and Visualisation • Integrated Marketing key area of growth and strategic importance to where you will gain practical experience Communications • Public Relations • Web Design GCE A Level in an area of individual choice within the Scotland, the wider UK and internationally. Our • Digital Filmmaking BCC degree meets this market demand, addressing communication and media industries. the widely reported digital skills gap in marketing, Year 3 IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER communications and business strategy. STUDY ABROAD Semester 1: Digital Marketing Agency • Business H2H3H3H3 In Semester 2 of Year 3 there is a unique Strategy for Digital Marketers • Interactive Media The course will equip you with highly relevant opportunity to study abroad with our partner Project OR choose to study abroad for the IB Diploma universities in Europe and across the globe. For knowledge and skills to design, deliver and Semester. 27 evaluate digital marketing strategies and more details please see page 16. Semester 2 choices include: 12 week placement campaigns, and you will have the opportunity OR Creative Industries Theory and Practice APPLICANTS FROM PARTNER COLLEGES to apply them in a real-world business context. CAREER OPTIONS 1 elective module from: Business Start-Up in the A relevant HNC or HND from one of our partner Throughout the digital marketing degree, you will This degree has strong industry connections and Creative Industries • Digital Marketing Project colleges will be considered for entry into Year 2 be building a portfolio of practical digital outputs real-world opportunities that will equip you for • 6 week placement or 3. Please see page 45 for more details on the for your CV, through placements, live agency both creative and technical career paths. routes available. projects and working with real clients. Year 4 Our programme aims to equip you with Research Methods • Social Media Marketing ADVANCED ENTRY The course benefits from strong industry valuable, highly sought-after digital skills that • Digital Marketing Management • Search All other applicants who are interested in partnerships, with regular guest speaker sessions are transferable into a variety of industry sectors Marketing • Data Governance and Ethics applying for advanced entry will be considered on and visits to company premises. This will help you including, Marketing and Communications, Public • Research Project an individual basis. build your own network as well as provide you Relations, Digital Media, Technology, Tourism and 1 elective module from: Media Strategy with real world experience of the sector. Hospitality, Oil and Gas, and Fashion. • Consumer Psychology • Programming Concepts * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the for Business Analytics relevant course page on our website for entry requirements. DIGITAL MARKETING AGENCY A highlight of the digital marketing degree is the www.rgu.ac.uk/digitalmarketing ‘Digital Marketing Agency’, a collaborative project in Year 3 and 4 of your course, where you will work on a live client project within the construct of a real life agency. In Year 4 you will deliver the more advanced and strategic aspects of the task, whilst demonstrating management and leadership skills.

1st in Scotland for graduate “There is a shortage of real skills in this area which means that people with prospects in Digital Marketing skills are in great demand.” Communication and Media Studies Simon Cotton | Chief Executive, Johnstons of Elgin (Complete University Guide 2018)

73 | | 74 EVENTS MANAGEMENT BA (HONS)

The organisation of events has experienced with many being offered the option to return to the WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS N820 rapid growth in recent decades, resulting employer after graduation. Year 1 in a global industry emerging in its own STUDY OPTIONS The Events Industry: Context and Operations right. This industry is creating new business THE MAIN EVENT Full-time: 4 years opportunities, careers and a need for quality The Main Event is a large scale practical project • Marketing • Managing in the Creative Industries which all Honours year students complete. You • Industry Experience Portfolio 1 (workplace and professionalism. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* are challenged to design and deliver a new event experience) • Visitor Experience Management The course has the perfect blend of core for charity and use your entire range of practical • Adventure and Activity Tourism • Digital Media SQA HIGHER Platforms and Practices management and specialist event management skills, academic knowledge and professional BBBB to include English (or a written subject modules, and the use of diverse assessment networks to bring it to life. Previous events requiring the use of English). methods will allow you to develop the skills have included a Quidditch tournament, zombie Year 2 required and valued by employers in this sector. apocalypse and outdoor cinema, with a number Brand Management • Corporate and Association GCE A LEVEL Events Management •Integrated Marketing of the events receiving national awards. BCC to include English (or a written subject Communications • Industry Experience Portfolio Many learning opportunities will be made requiring the use of English). available to you throughout the course, including STUDY ABROAD 2 (workplace experience) • Consumer Behaviour attending guest lectures and events, organising In Years 2 and 3, there may be exciting • Tourism Destination Management • Risk, IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER Sponsorship and Fundraising live events and participating in course related opportunities for you to study with partner H2H2H3H3 to include English (or a written Sustainable & Ethical study trips. institutions in Europe as part of the Erasmus Plus one option from: subject requiring the use of English). Programme. For more details please see page 16. Tourism • The Tourism Product: Local or Global INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IB DIPLOMA The opportunity to gain real world industry ACCREDITATION Year 3 28 to include Higher Level English (or a written Public Relations Strategies and Specialisms experience and be exposed to the events industry RGU is a member of the Association of Events subject requiring the use of English) at grade 5. is the main focus of this degree. As an innovative Management Education (aeme). • Business Ideas and Opportunities • Ethics and alternative to a block placement, we offer the the Consumer • Event Impact and Legacy • Live APPLICANTS FROM PARTNER COLLEGES Festival Management • Industry Experience Industry Experience Portfolio (IEP), which allows CAREER OPTIONS A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges Portfolio 3 (workplace experience) • Critical you to build a portfolio of experience, apply Career opportunities are diverse and exist in will be considered for entry into Year 3. Please see Approaches to Cultural Studies your learning continuously to the practical the following event sectors: business events page 45 for more details on the routes available. environment and build your professional (conference/meetings, exhibitions, incentive network. travel, corporate hospitality); music festivals Year 4 ADVANCED ENTRY Lifestyle Consumption and Experience and cultural events (concerts, theatres and All other applicants who are interested in Economies • The Main Event • Research Methods As a result, you will build up a total of 225 hours of performing arts); sporting and spectator events; applying for advanced entry will be considered on • Research Project work (four-year programme) or 50 hours (advanced charity and fundraising events; party and an individual basis. entry students) of work experience. This experience wedding planning; and community events. Plus one option from: Consumer Psychology carries credits towards your degree award, with the • Future Tourism • Leisure Tourism: Theory and * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the aim for you to gain experience across the diverse Recent graduates have secured roles such Application • Business Creativity • International relevant course page on our website for entry requirements. sectors of the events industry. as Commercial and Events Coordinator at Marketing Aberdeen FC, International Events Coordinator Previous students have worked with T in the Park, at Cricket Scotland and Event Coordinator at @RGUEvents The X Factor, National Trust and Northsound 1, Edelman DABO in Dubai.

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“The RGU Events Management course is an excellent course, combining a 1st in Scotland wide range of business modules with practical events modules to help put for Course Satisfaction in into practice what you have learned. This helps you build up experience and Hospitality, Event confidence over the four years and prepares you for the working world!” Management & Douglas Scott | BA (Hons) Events Management Graduate Tourism (Guardian University Guide 2019)

75 | | 76 INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT BA (HONS)

The hospitality and leisure industries (France), AECC, Gleneagles, Burning Tree Country WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS N221 generate billions of pounds worldwide each Club (USA) and Waccabuc Country Club (USA). year. Hospitality Management is therefore Year 1 STUDY OPTIONS a thriving and exciting industry which plays On the taught/direct entry route, Year 3 involves Food and Beverage Operations • Marketing Full-time: 4 years a crucial role in the global economy and in a taught Semester 1 and the option of a 6-month • Visitor Experience Management • Tourism placement in Semester 2. Hospitality Environment and Industry• Working in providing diverse career opportunities. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* Hospitality Environments This accredited course combines both the STUDY ABROAD SQA HIGHER academic and specialist aspects of Hospitality In Years 2 and 3, there are opportunities to study Year 2 BBCC Management, allowing you to study and with partner institutions in Europe as part of the Live Hospitality Project• Brand Management experience its many sub-sectors. Erasmus Programme. For more details please see • Corporate and Association Events • Food and GCE A LEVEL page 16. Beverage Management • Digital Media Platforms CCC Complementing the specific hospitality focus, the and Practices • Hotel Operation Management course also emphasises a strong understanding • The Tourism Product: Local & Global PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER of the key management disciplines, ensuring This course is accredited by the Institute of H3H3H3H3 you are ready to step right into management Hospitality (IoH) and you will be eligible for You will have the opportunity to study abroad for positions in your chosen field. student membership once you have completed one semester during Year 2. IB DIPLOMA the course, providing another perfect opportunity 26 You will learn through both practical and for networking. Year 3 theoretical teachings to give you the best Placement Route: Placement (1 year) APPLICANTS FROM PARTNER COLLEGES student experience possible. We provide you A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges with the opportunity to meet and listen to key Taught/Placement Route: Business Ideas and Opportunities • Events Management • Ethics and will be considered for entry into Year 3. Please see professionals in the Hospitality industry, which page 45 for more details on the routes available. we deliver through field trips, study visits, guest the Consumer • Public Relations: Strategy and lectures and masterclasses at the University. Specialisms or Tourism Destination Development CAREER OPTIONS ADVANCED ENTRY • Placement (6 months) OR Study Abroad. Our graduates are in great demand and there are All other applicants who are interested in PLACEMENT fantastic opportunities for varied and challenging Taught Route: Business Ideas and Opportunities applying for advanced entry will be considered on Nothing beats real experience, it brings your careers in this sector including management roles • Events Management • Ethics and the Consumer an individual basis. studies to life, tests your understanding and in events, hotels, tourist services and leisure, or • Critical Approaches to Cultural Studies • People, provides you with valuable skills and knowledge. more specialist roles in HR management and Policies and Practice • Management Practice and * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the In Year 3, you will have the opportunity to guest services. relevant course page on our website for entry requirements. undertake a 48-week paid placement opportunity Reflective Learning • Event Impact and Legacy locally, nationally or internationally. Past Positions held by recent graduates include Front Year 4 placements have been undertaken at The of House Manager, Events Co-ordinator, Clusters Research Methods • Research Project www.rgu.ac.uk/internationalhospitality Mariner Hotel, Villa Saint Exupery Beach Hostel Sales Researcher for an International Hotel chain • Hospitality Contract Management • Managing and Brasserie Manager – all within hospitality Strategy for Hospitality • Business Creativity or environments. International Marketing Plus one option from: Lifestyle Consumption and Experience Economies • Consumer Psychology • Future tourism • Leisure Tourism: Theory and Application

“After my interview, I wasn’t offered a graduate position – but instead a 2nd in Scotland for direct entry into the new Malmaison Hotel in Aberdeen. That was down to the Teaching Quality experience that I had gained through my third year placement: the company in Hospitality, felt I had already completed a programme similar to what was on offer in its Leisure, graduate scheme.” Recreation and Tourism Nicki Robertson | BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management Graduate (Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019)

77 | | 78 INTERNATIONAL TOURISM MANAGEMENT BA (HONS)

Tourism is a truly international industry and STUDY ABROAD WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS N840 plays a key economic role in practically every In Years 2 and 3, there are opportunities to study country around the world. Combining many with partner institutions in Europe as part of Year 1 STUDY OPTIONS diverse sectors, it is a dynamic, customer- the Erasmus Programme, as well as other study Marketing • Tourism Hospitality Environment and Full-time: 4 years focused industry and provides you with exciting abroad opportunities further afield including Industry • Digital Media Platforms and Practices opportunities worldwide. Singapore and South Korea. For more details • Visitor Experience Management • People ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* please see page 16. Management • Adventure and Activity Tourism This double accredited course combines the best SQA HIGHER of both worlds – studying the academic aspects PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION Year 2 BBCC of tourism management and gaining first-hand This course is accredited by the Institute of Corporate and Association Events • Advertising industry experience. All the integral aspects of Hospitality (IoH) and is recognised and approved Communication • Tourism Destination GCE A LEVEL tourism will be covered throughout the course, by the Tourism Management Institute (TMI). You Development • Brand Management • Consumer CCC including visitor attractions, hotels, leisure will be eligible for student membership for both Behaviour • Sustainable and Ethical Tourism centres, theatres, events and business tourism, professional bodies once you have completed the • Hotel Operation Management IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER music venues and travel. course, providing another great opportunity for You will also have the opportunity to study H3H3H3H3 networking. abroad for one semester. There are many opportunities available to you IB DIPLOMA throughout the course which will enhance 26 your student experience, skills and knowledge Year 3 Placement (1 year) portfolio. These include being a business Placement Route: APPLICANTS FROM PARTNER COLLEGES mentor to school pupils, acting as a ‘mystery Taught/Placement Route: Business Ideas and A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges shopper’ for an Airport Tourism project, taking CAREER OPTIONS Opportunities • Events Management • Ethics will be considered for entry into Year 3. Please see part in course-related study trips and attending You will have diverse career opportunities across and the Consumer • Public Relations: Strategy page 45 for more details on the routes available. industry conferences. a range of sectors including tourism, travel or and Specialisms • Placement (6 months) OR leisure or within the hospitality industry. Several Study Abroad ADVANCED ENTRY PLACEMENT of our tourism graduates have gone on to launch All other applicants who are interested in In Year 3, you will have the opportunity to Taught Route: Business Ideas and Opportunities their own successful business and others have applying for advanced entry will be considered on undertake a 48-week paid placement opportunity • Events Management • Ethics and the Consumer held positions including: Event Manager, Glamis an individual basis. locally, nationally or internationally. Past Castle; Executive, London Events Management • Public Relations: Strategy and Specialisms placements have been undertaken at Tui Travel, Company and Hospitality and Commercial • Consumer Behaviour • Critical Approaches to Cultural Studies • Management Practice and * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Disney Worldwide Services Manager, Stratosphere Science Centre. relevant course page on our website for entry requirements. (USA), Waccabuc Country & Golf Club (USA) and Reflective Learning • Event Impact and Legacy Menzies Aviation. Year 4 On the taught/direct entry route, Year 3 involves Research Methods • Research Project • Leisure www.rgu.ac.uk/internationaltourism a taught Semester 1 and the option of a 6-month Tourism: Theory and Application • Marine and placement in Semester 2. Wildlife Tourism • Future Tourism • Business Creativity or International Marketing Plus one option from: Lifestyle Consumption and Experience Economies • Consumer Psychology

“I spent my year’s work placement at Green Tourism Business Scheme, the 1st in Scotland world’s leading sustainability accreditation programme working to improve and for Course Satisfaction in encourage sustainability throughout the Tourism and Hospitality sectors. My Hospitality, Event role included Trip Planning, inputting Carbon Calculator data, website and social Management & media updates, dealing with members and enquiries and assisting with events.” Tourism (Guardian University Guide Natalie Parsons | BA (Hons) International Tourism Management Graduate 2019)

79 | | 80 FASHION MANAGEMENT BA (HONS)

The Fashion Management degree is Placement opportunities include small, boutique- WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS WN22 designed to fully integrate the management style businesses, high-street and designer theories associated with the global fashion retailers, fashion media or PR firms and Year 1 STUDY OPTIONS industry alongside the business contexts of marketing and events companies. We have strong The Fashion Business • Marketing • Fashion Full-time: 4 years fashion buying, production, marketing and links with fashion buyers, merchandisers and Design Concepts and Communication (30 credit merchandising. If you have a passion for managers within the industry which ensure you module using Lectra Kaledo and Adobe Photoshop ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* fashion and a brain for business, this is the have the opportunity to experience fashion as it software) • Fashion Construction and Technology course for you. operates in the real world. • Managing in the Creative Industries • Fashion SQA HIGHER Retail and Store Design (30 credit module exploring ABBB Throughout the course, you will actively STUDY ABROAD the competitive fashion retail environment) participate in fashion industry activities, In Years 2 and 3, there are opportunities to study GCE A LEVEL such as organising, marketing and managing with partner institutions in Europe and worldwide Year 2 BBC an exhibition or fashion show. There is the as part of the Erasmus Programme. For more Omni-channel Fashion • Integrated Marketing opportunity to lead the production of the digital details please see page 16. Communications • Fashion Communication (30 IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER fashion show, which is a fantastic chance to credit module which involves generating content H2H2H2H3 increase your practical awareness of fashion CAREER OPTIONS for a fashion magazine) • Public Relations catwalk events and the increasingly important You will gain the skills and knowledge to • Consumer Behaviour • Design for Client (30 IB DIPLOMA genre of fashion film. open doors to all kinds of careers including credit module introducing students to the head 29 roles in fashion buying and product sourcing; office buyer role) You will have the opportunity to create a course merchandising and allocating; fashion marketing; APPLICANTS FROM PARTNER COLLEGES fashion magazine including writing articles and retail management and visual merchandising; Year 3 A relevant HNC or HND from one of our partner managing, styling and co-ordinating fashion product planning and development; online Semester 1: Fashion Branding • Ethics and the colleges will be considered for entry into Year 2 photography spreads. You can attend events content management and digital fashion strategy. Consumer • Events Management • Financial or 3. Please see page 45 for more details on the such as the London Fashion Weekend Festival, Merchandising for Fashion routes available. providing you with a real insight into the Student Work Semester 2 choices include: 12 week placement increasingly important events side of the fashion : 6 week placement OR two options from ADVANCED ENTRY industry. • Digital Fashion Event • Creative Industries All other applicants who are interested in Theory and Practice • Business Start-up in the applying for advanced entry will be considered on We strongly believe that such practical experience Creative Industries an individual basis. and engagement with industry professionals will enhance your employability by incorporating and Note: Students can also complete a year-long * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the combining both management and creative skills. placement instead of attending Year 3 modules relevant course page on our website for entry requirements.

PLACEMENT Year 4 /RGU Fashion Management In Year 3, you have the invaluable opportunity Research Methods • Global Fashion Strategy to undertake a six week, twelve week or year- • Fashion Project @fashionplace_rgu long placement where you will gain practical Plus one option from: Celebrity Culture experience, put your skills and knowledge to the /fashplace • Fashion Buying and Forecasting • Consumer test and establish links with potential employers. Psychology OR Postmodern Culture • Research The Fashion Place Blog: www.fashionplaceblog.com Project (30 credit dissertation OR practical project on a research topic of your choice) www.rgu.ac.uk/fashionmanagement Plus one option from: Women and the Media • International Marketing • Digital Business OR Business Creativity “The Fashion Management course has been full of surprises. I have been doing photoshoots, developing product ranges for a store and been on placement as 2nd in Scotland & an Events Co-ordinator; all of which has given me an insight into the industry.” Top 10 in the UK for Fashion & Cheryl Appleby | BA (Hons) Fashion Management Graduate Textiles (The Guardian University Guide 2019)

81 | | 82 JOURNALISM BA (HONS)

Journalism is a powerful industry and STUDY ABROAD WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS P500 a rewarding career choice. People are In Year 3, there are opportunities to study with increasingly seeking information and partner institutions in Europe or worldwide Year 1 STUDY OPTIONS inspiration from the media which creates a as part of the Erasmus Programme. This is News Writing • Introduction to Media Law Full-time: 4 years demand for multimedia journalists who have dependent on similar Journalism programmes • Broadcast Journalism and Production • Digital the critical knowledge and specialist theoretical, being offered by partner institutions. For more Media Platforms and Practices • Media Business ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* analytical and production skills. details please see page 16. • Visual Culture and Design SQA HIGHER This is an intensive and practical course which OUR FACILITIES Year 2 ABBB to include English. will equip you with the key skills you will need Your learning will be enhanced by our industry Features Writing • Principles and Practice of for a demanding career in journalism. you will standard teaching facilities which include a News Reporting • Web Design • Media Production GCE A LEVEL study the ways that news is sourced, regulated, Room, TV and Radio Studio. Here you will be able Project • Public Relations • Media Semiotics & BBC to include English. produced and consumed, and examine the to produce your own material from start to finish, Discourse effects of this output on audiences. getting an insight into the work that goes on in IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER the background to produce such content. Year 3 H2H2H2H3 to include English at H2. You will gain considerable practical experience in Applied News Production • Media History reporting and production across print, broadcast • Advanced Law for Journalists or Political CAREER OPTIONS IB DIPLOMA and online media. You will learn first-hand from The critical knowledge base, production, Communication and Public Affairs • 12 week 29 to include Higher Level English at grade 5. experienced journalists by participating in ‘live’ managerial and technical professional skills you Placement OR 6 week Placement OR Magazine projects, visiting local broadcasting organisations will acquire throughout this course will open up Journalism OR Creative and Cultural Business News ADVANCED ENTRY and listening to guest speakers. opportunities in a wide variety of careers in the Applicants who are interested in applying communication and media industries beyond the Year 4 for advanced entry will be considered on an In Years 2 and 3, you will have the opportunity to journalistic profession. Semester 1: Research Methods • Investigative individual basis. experience a day as a journalist; sourcing stories, Journalism interviewing, filming and editing your report as Possible careers range from press, radio, Two elective modules from: Media Strategy * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the part of our dedicated News Simulations. television and online, with previous journalism • Celebrity Culture • Digital Journalism in Practice relevant course page on our website for entry requirements. graduates securing jobs in print, publishing, OR Postmodern Culture PLACEMENT broadcast and online journalism. www.rgu.ac.uk/ugjournalism In Year 3, you will have the opportunity to Semester 2: Research Project • Investigative undertake a six or twelve-week placement. You Watch our students at a press conference Journalism will be able to put your skills and knowledge to https://youtu.be/mejSjXS0uVo One elective module from: Political the test in an appropriate journalism or media- Communication OR Women and the Media based environment, as well as form excellent links with potential future employers.

Previous placements have included STV, Northsound, Press Association (Glasgow), Original 106FM, Scottish Field Magazine (Edinburgh) and Evening Express.

“From day one, there was great emphasis on practical, every day skills 1st in Scotland which really prepared me for the workplace. The third year placement was for Assessment a particular highlight which allowed me to refine those skills and make key and Feedback contacts which led to my first graduate job. I can’t thank the university enough in Journalism, Publishing & Public for allowing me to reach my full potential and get into my dream job.” Relations Ben Philip, BA (Hons) Journalism Graduate, Reporter at STV and Scottish Young Journalist of the Year 2018 (Guardian University Guide 2019)

83 | | 84 MEDIA BA (HONS)

The media industries are rapidly expanding, Links exist with a range of media organisations WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS P300 particularly with the growth of digital media. including television and radio broadcasting This course will help you build a portfolio of companies, magazine and newspaper publishers Year 1 STUDY OPTIONS and web design companies. The Media Business • Visual Culture and Design practical experience and provide you with the Full-time: 4 years knowledge and skills to pursue a specialist • Marketing • Communication Principles and career in this exciting sector. Previous placements have taken place at Scottish Practice • Digital Media Platforms and Practices ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* Rugby, Original 106 and Aberdeen Journals. • Creative Short Film Making Both theoretical and practical aspects of the SQA HIGHER STUDY ABROAD Year 2 media industries are incorporated to enable you BBBB to include English (or a written subject In Year 3, there are opportunities to undertake Documentary Discourse and Practice to develop specialist skills in documentary filming requiring the use of English) at grade B. and editing, content development on different an international study exchange through the • Introduction to Media Law • Integrated platforms, interactive media, web design, digital Erasmus scheme. For more details please see Marketing Communication • Media Production GCE A LEVEL media, advertising and law. page 16. Project • Media Semiotics and Discourse • Web BCC to include English (or a written subject Design requiring the use of English). We have strong links with industry to ensure our OUR FACILITIES course content remains up to date and relevant for Our industry standard facilities including TV Year 3 IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER the real world of contemporary media. Throughout studio, radio station, Digital Moffat Space and IT Media History • Interactive Media Project H2H2H3H3 to include English (or a written the course there is a great deal of practitioner facilities will ensure you are taught in a true- • Communication Project Management • 12-week subject requiring the use of English) at H2. input, incorporating a range of guest speakers and to-life environment that will develop both your Placement OR 12-week Professional Project live client projects. You will be able to visit local professional and creative skills. OR 6-week Placement OR Business Start-Up in IB DIPLOMA media outlets such as STV and DC Thomson. the Creative Industries AND Creative Industries 28 to include Higher Level English (or a written CAREER OPTIONS Theory and Practice subject requiring the use of English) at grade 5. You will have a number of opportunities out with Possible careers are in areas such as the creative the taught curriculum to enhance your practical industries, social and digital media, documentary Year 4 APPLICANTS FROM PARTNER COLLEGES experience and CV through your involvement in production, corporate video production, Research Methods • Research Project A relevant HNC or HND from one of our partner RGU Film, RGU TV, RADAR Magazine and working interactive media and web design. Previous • Media Strategy colleges will be considered for entry into Year 2 in the student radio station. graduates have gone on to have careers in video Four elective modules from: Postmodern or 3. Please see page 45 for more details on the production, TV research and social media. Culture • Celebrity Culture • Commercial and routes available. PLACEMENT Corporate Film-Making • Cinema and Society In Year 3, you will have the invaluable opportunity Job roles include Television and Radio Researcher, • Women and the Media • Business Creativity ADVANCED ENTRY of undertaking a six or twelve-week placement Web Designer, Social Media Marketing Officer, All other applicants who are interested in where you will gain practical experience, put your Advertising Executive and Journalist. applying for advanced entry will be considered on skills and knowledge to the test and establish links an individual basis. with potential employers. * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the relevant course page on our website for entry requirements.

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“Through combining the practical modules on the course with an excellent work placement, I was greatly assisted in developing my knowledge of the use 1st in Scotland for of social media for professional organisations. After graduating, I took these graduate invaluable skills and spent the summer working with the Edinburgh Festival prospects in Fringe Society before joining the Aberdeen Performing Arts as a New Media Communication and Media Studies Marketing Assistant.” (Complete University Guide 2018) Andrew Raffan | BA (Hons) Media Graduate

85 | | 86 The Law School provides a range court and demonstrate both your legal “At the Law Clinic I have experienced of accredited and professionally knowledge and skills. You will also have first-hand how to communicate with recognised undergraduate law the opportunity to join the university clients, manage and prepare for degrees, driven by a dynamic and Mooting Society, who in 2016, 2017 meetings and obtain key information. international team who bring and 2018 won the Granite City Moot, I have built up a great bank of other together a blend of practical and which saw RGU and the University of skills including; legal research, formal academic experience. Aberdeen go head-to-head as part of letter writing, working with others, an annual competition. formal communication skills and the The Many of our undergraduate law knowledge of different areas of law, courses are accredited by The Law THE LAW CLINIC depending on what cases I work on. I Society of Scotland and offer a study The Law Clinic is made up of a group of love being a part of the Law Clinic and abroad option in Europe and the US. students, academic staff and qualified would recommend any prospective Our on-campus and online courses are solicitors with the aim to provide free, RGU Law student to join!” complemented by general business confidential and independent legal Charlotte Torrance | LLB (Hons) Law modules while also developing your advice to citizens of Aberdeen who practical skills in letter writing and would otherwise be unable to afford a contract drafting. solicitor. This is a fantastic opportunity /lawschoolrgu for you to gain practical experience, Law TAILORED LEARNING meet industry professionals and help We are dedicated to providing you with benefit the local community. www.rgu.ac.uk/law the best possible learning experience. Our small class sizes allow our staff to www.rgu.ac.uk/lawclinic provide more individual and intensive support and we offer a high degree On graduation, you can be confident of flexibility throughout our courses that you will have the skills and allowing you to tailor your degree to knowledge for a professional career specialise in the areas you develop an as a practising solicitor, or within legal interest in. work in the civil service, financial SchoolLaw LLB (Hons) 88 sector, large corporates, smaller Law LLB - ONLINE 90 MOOTING companies and social enterprises. Law and Management 92 The Law School benefits from an on- campus Moot Court which allows you to experience the protocols of a real

87 | | 88 LAW LLB (HONS)

The Law LLB course aims to provide you with issues in the context of the legal profession. For more WHAT YOU WILL STUDY an academically rigorous, practical and diverse details please see page 16. UCAS M114 education in the discipline of Scots Law. The Year 1 STUDY OPTIONS combination of private and public law subjects FACILITIES Legal Systems, Skills and Ethics • Criminal Law • Law of Full-time: 4 years taught on this course and the development of Our on-campus Moot Court allows you to develop Contract • Constitutional Law • Human Rights key transferable skills such as communication, your advocacy skills and demonstrate your legal • Property Law • Commercial Law ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* problem-solving and team-working will help equip knowledge whilst adhering to the protocols of a Year 2 you with the professional knowledge to meet real court. A moot is a legal debate taking place in a Family Law • Delict • Law of Evidence • Law of SQA HIGHER the challenges and demands of the employment mock court setting, where you will act as counsel and Succession • European Union Law • Legal Theory AABB to include English (or a written subject requiring sectors, whether in the legal profession or present an argument before a judge or an arbitral • Company Law • Property Rights in Land the use of English). elsewhere. tribunal on behalf of your clients. Advanced entry students entering the course at: GCE A LEVEL The course content provides you with the knowledge, CAREER OPTIONS Year 2: Criminal Law • Law of Contract BBB to include English (or a written subject requiring required by the Law Society of Scotland, to enter the Our Law LLB degree opens the door to the legal • Constitutional Law • Human Rights • Commercial Law the use of English). legal profession. At the same time it also provides the profession – plus opportunities within the financial • Law of Evidence • Succession • Property Law flexibility to allow you to tailor your subject profile to sector, civil service, oil and gas, banking, corporate Year 3: Students catch up on remaining Law Society IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER suit your intended career path. consultancy, global business management, qualifying modules: European Union Law and Property H2H2H2H2 to include English (or a written subject local government, trade unions and charitable Rights in Land and Practical Legal Skills requiring the use of English) at H2. Practical experience is developed through oral organisations. presentations, group work, research, writing Year 3 IB DIPLOMA exercises and legal debating also known as mooting. If you intend to become a solicitor, you can complete Semester 1 30 to include Higher Level English (or a written subject You will also have the opportunity to take part the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (DPLP) One elective module from Forensic Practice OR requiring the use of English) at grade 5. in internal, national and international mooting at RGU. This is a postgraduate qualification, which Managing Projects • Three modules from the list in competitions across the world. can be studied on a full time or part time basis via Year 4 below OR Study Abroad ADVANCED ENTRY on campus or online study, and is mandatory in Students with a BA Law and Management degree from We ensure you are ready for today’s professional order to practise as a solicitor in Scotland. Many of Semester 2 RGU may enter the Law LLB (Hons) course at Year 2 world by working closely with our contacts in the our graduates who have taken this route have an Practical Legal Skills • One elective module from or 3. legal profession. This keeps us informed of the latest excellent record for securing quality employment in Forensic Psychology OR Entrepreneurship for the Legal professional trends in the industry and informs our the legal profession. Sector • Two elective modules from the list in Year 4 * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the continuously evolving curriculum. below relevant course page on our website for entry requirements. PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION STUDY ABROAD This course is accredited by the Law Society of Year 4 In Year 3 you will have the opportunity to spend Scotland, a key factor for those seeking to enter Dissertation, plus a 12-week semester abroad at one of our partner the legal profession in Scotland. The LLB is also Semester 1 universities in Europe or at our partner university in recognised by the Faculty of Advocates. www.rgu.ac.uk/law-llb Three modules from a list that currently includes: the US. Previous students have studied in Italy, the Roman Law • Criminal Responsibility • Criminal Justice Netherlands and Denmark. Incorporating a period • Legal Issues in Construction Law • Public International of international study in your degree will provide Law • Environmental Law • Comparative Company Law you with a broader awareness of global and cultural • Intellectual Property • Fundamentals of Employment Law • Dispute Resolution • Law of Evidence • Succession • Family Law • Law in the Community • Brexit - Legal Aspects • Charity Law

“My experience on the LLB has been life-changing. The teaching staff at the Law Semester 2 Three modules from a list that currently includes: Ranked 1st in School and the class structure gave me the ability to succeed. The small class Media Law • Selected Issues in Employment Scotland for Further • Criminology • International Trade Law • Medical sizes gave me confidence to contribute in discussions. I progressively realised Ethics • Immigration Law • Consumer Law and Policy Study, Sustained my potential and acquired skills that I did not realise that I could achieve, such as • International Human Rights Law • Taxation Law Employment or Both • Child Care Law • Evidence: Law and Psychology in Law 3 Years after through class presentations.” • Private International Law • Judicial Review and Public Administration • Legal Ethics and Professional Graduation Fizza Naveed | Law LLB (Hons) Graduate Responsibility • UK Oil and Gas Law • EU Law • Property (LEO 2015/2016 Data - Rights in Land published June 2018)

89 | | 90 LAW LLB - ONLINE

The online LLB Law degree is designed for those online moots and to attend on campus skills events. WHAT YOU WILL STUDY STUDY OPTIONS who wish to obtain an LLB but are unable to attend You will be taught and supported by experienced Full-time (Online): 2 years an on-campus course. An LLB qualification can academics who will recreate the same interactive This will be dependent on the study route you Accelerated Part-time (Online): 3 years be used for entry or advancement into the legal format of the on-campus courses. choose: Part-time (Online): 4 years profession or other sectors including energy, government and journalism. CAREER OPTIONS Online full-time – 2 years of study including 7 You can alter your study route at certain points to Our Law LLB degree opens the door to the legal modules in Year 1 and 8 modules in Year 2. suit any changing commitments. The course offers a flexible learning route, and is profession – plus opportunities within the financial designed to provide you with key knowledge across sector, civil service, oil and gas, banking, corporate Accelerated online part-time – 3 years of study ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* all main areas of Scots Law including commercial, consultancy, global business management, including 3 modules in Year 1 and 6 modules in each property, criminal, family and public law. The online local government, trade unions and charitable of the subsequent years. Applicants will be expected to have a 2:2 (Hons) course also helps develop key transferable skills organisations. degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline such including research and analysis, team working, Online part-time - 4 years of study including 3 as Law, Business, Management, History, Modern presentation and writing skills. If you intend to become a solicitor, you can complete modules in Year 1 and 4 in each of the subsequent Studies, Journalism or other similar subject areas. the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (DPLP) years. Various study options are available including online at RGU. This is a postgraduate qualification, which Applicants who do not have a degree in a relevant full-time, online part-time and online accelerated can be studied on a full time or part time basis via Below are listed the modules studied within the discipline may still obtain entry under one of the part-time. Please see our “What You Will Study” on campus or online study, and is mandatory in course: following criteria: section for more information. order to practise as a solicitor in Scotland. Many of • Has a Bachelor’s degree in a non-relevant our graduates who have taken this route have an Stage 1 discipline AND can present a reasoned case for HOW YOU WILL STUDY excellent record for securing quality employment in Legal Systems, Skills and Ethics • Criminal Law • Law wishing to embark on a Law degree The course has been designed to enable you to fit the legal profession. of Contract • Constitutional Law • Human Rights • your studying around work or life commitments. You Property Law • Commercial Law • Does not have a Bachelor’s degree BUT the will study online via our virtual learning environment PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION applicant can demonstrate that he/she has the known as CampusMoodle, so you can complete this This course is accredited by the Law Society of Stage 2 intellectual ability required to undertake an LLB course from any location. Scotland, a key factor for those seeking to enter the Family Law • Delict • Law of Evidence • Law of degree. This will be evidenced by a mixture of legal profession in Scotland. Succession • European Union Law • Company Law non-degree level qualifications combined with The course is delivered through recorded lectures/ • Property Rights in Land and Legal Skills and relevant industry/practice work experience. podcasts, and live online tutorials which alternate Concepts with student postings and structured interactions. HOW TO APPLY Assessment includes electronically submitted Applications should be made online directly to the assignments, elements for participation, as well as University’s Admissions Office at exams that are sat at the same times as the on- www.rgu.ac.uk/applyonline campus ones. There are opportunities to take part in * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the relevant course page on our website for entry requirements.

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RGU is one of the “For me, the flexibility of the Online LLB was key. Having access to the online 10 largest Distance learning environment meant that I could fit my study around my work Learning providers commitments. Without distance learning as provided by RGU, I wouldn’t have in the UK at a UG degree level been able to re-qualify. It makes that much of a difference.” (HESA student number returns for academic year Robert Milsom | LLB Online Graduate 2016/17 – UK based students from a UK domicile)

91 | | 92 LAW AND MANAGEMENT BA (HONS)

This course equips you with a sound understanding Placements are highly regarded by employers as WHAT YOU WILL STUDY of law as well as key business skills and knowledge, preparation for employment and are an invaluable UCAS M990 providing you with a grounding in the general opportunity to gain practical experience, apply Year 1 STUDY OPTIONS transferable skills needed for all professional roles. theoretical principles to real-life situations and Legal Systems, Skills and Ethics • Business Full-time: 4 years establish links with potential employers. Perspectives • Property Law • Constitutional Law The high level of flexibility within the course, in • Introductory Economics • People Management ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* particular at Honours level, allows you to shape STUDY ABROAD your degree to specialise in the areas you develop In Year 3 of the course you will have the opportunity Year 2 SQA HIGHER an interest in. As well as studying core law subjects, to spend a 12-week semester abroad at one of our Semester 1 ABBB you will also develop knowledge of management partner universities in Europe or at our partner Law of Contract • Criminal Law • Two options from: perspectives and principles, gain an understanding university in the US. Previous students have European Union, The Financial Environment, Work GCE A LEVEL of economic concepts and learn effective people studied in Italy, the Netherlands and Denmark. By and Organisational Behaviour OR Marketing BBC management skills. incorporating a period of international study in your Semester 2 degree will provide you with a broader awareness of Commercial Law • Human Rights • Company Law IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER Practical experience is developed through oral global and cultural issues in the context of the legal • One option from Business Economics OR H2H2H2H3 presentations, group work, research, writing profession. For more details please see page 16. Governing the UK exercises and legal debating also known as mooting. IB DIPLOMA You will also have the opportunity to take part FACILITIES Year 3 29 in internal, national and international mooting Our on-campus Moot Court allows you to develop Semester 1 competitions across the world. your advocacy skills and demonstrate your legal Study Abroad OR Delict • Fundamental of APPLICANTS FROM PARTNER COLLEGES knowledge whilst adhering to the protocols of a Employment Law • Family Law (for LLB transfers) A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will The strong research culture and professional real court. A moot is a legal debate taking place in a • Two options from Corporate Governance, Business be considered for entry into Year 3. Please see page experience among departmental staff, along with mock court setting, where you will act as counsel and Ideas and Opportunities OR Ethics and the Consumer 45 for more details on the routes available. valuable industry links means you will benefit from present an argument before a judge or an arbitral subjects taught with a highly practical edge and of tribunal on behalf of your clients. Semester 2 ADVANCED ENTRY real relevance to the working environment. Property Rights in Land •Practical Legal Skills OR All other applicants who are interested in applying for CAREER OPTIONS Legal Theory (for LLB transfers) • Entrepreneurship advanced entry will be considered on an individual PLACEMENT This course will offer you a range of career paths in the Legal Sector • One option from Placement, basis. In the summer between Years 3 and 4, you will have and opportunities such as becoming a qualified Managing in Changing Organisations OR Managing the opportunity to gain practical experience through conveyancer or executory practitioner, working Projects * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the a paid placement with a small, medium-sized or within oil and gas companies, banks and businesses, relevant course page on our website for entry requirements. multinational organisation situated locally, nationally the civil service, corporate consultancy firms and the Year 4 or internationally. police. It can also be a pathway to working in the legal Dissertation, plus profession as you can gain advanced entry into the Semester 1 www.rgu.ac.uk/law-and-management Past placements include Northlink Ferries, NHS Law LLB course at RGU after successful completion Three modules from a list that currently includes: Grampian, Aberdeen Community Safety Partnership, of Year 3. Roman Law • Brexit - Legal Aspects • Labour Market and Scottish Courts & Tribunal Service. Economics • Criminal Responsibility • Legal Issues in Construction Law • Public International Law • Environmental Law • Intellectual Property • Fundamentals of Employment Law • Succession • Family Law • Dispute Resolution • Health and Safety Management Fundamentals • Managing Projects • Corporate Ethics • Business Strategy 94% of students “This course really allowed me to concentrate on the legal areas that I was agreed the course interested in. It also proved to be the ideal stepping stone in allowing me to Semester 2 has provided Three modules from a list that currently includes: obtain entry into the LLB and the Diploma in Legal Practice programmes, as the Criminology • International Trade Law them with • Charity Law • UK Oil and Gas Law • Criminal Justice opportunities to course covers a lot of the Law Society recommended subjects. The lecturers are • Selected Issues in Employment bring information approachable, innovative and pragmatic and are always ready to share their • International Organisations • Medical Ethics • Immigration Law • Consumer Law and Policy and ideas together profound wealth of knowledge with you.” • Taxation Law • Private International Law from different • International Marketing • Business Creativity topics. • Digital Business • Global Leadership Challenge Alaina Morrison | BA (Hons) Law and Management Graduate (now Solicitor with Wood Group PLC) (NSS 2018)

93 | | 94 With the emergence of mobile INNOVATIVE TEACHING AND a rich understanding of current and information-rich systems, FACILITIES technology and professional we are shaping the future by We take a lead in technology- software practice. School of teaching industry-sought skills enhanced learning through Staff and research students engage in computer science, digital a combination of interactive in leading-edge research and media, computer networks, lectures, group project work and commercial technology projects. cyber security, intelligent practical exercises in state-of-the- information systems and art computing laboratories. In the Recent successes include work technical architecture. early stages of the course, you will in areas of cloud computing, develop the core skills necessary computational intelligence, data In our state-of-the-art, purpose-built for your chosen subject while in science and image analysis. Visit Computing environment, you will study forward- later years, you will take a range our webpage to learn more www. thinking professional practice, of specialist modules which will rgu.ac.uk/computing-research. and learn the skills required to be depend on your interests and at the forefront of the digital and career aspirations. All degree paths at the School creative economies. Using emerging of Computing Science and technologies, you will learn practical Students frequently comment on Digital Media include optional and effective problem-solving skills, the quality of support and teaching placements*, usually undertaken Science and apply these to current problems they receive, and computing staff between the second and third being tackled by industry today, regularly win student-nominated years of study. These placements and the challenges that society will prizes at RGU’s annual Star for are typically eight to twelve face in the future. You will also gain excellence in teaching and learning. months in length, and are often valuable technical, personal and a paid opportunity for students professional skills, to complement Within our School, we host 335 to get relevant industry-standard your career-enhancing qualification. high specification PCs, running the technical and professional skills. A latest industry-standard software number of our placement students & Digital Our range of courses reflect the throughout nine IT labs. We have are able to carry on working with diversity of the modern computing specialised facilities for supporting their placement company part- landscape. Computer Science graphics and interactive digital time, even after their placement focuses on software design and media development, including has officially ended. Several have development, Cyber Security a large scale render farm, a been able to gain offers of full- concentrates on the protection of Mac Lab and a Chroma Key and time employment with the same critical information systems, and Motion Capture suite, as well as companies, conditional to the Media Computer Network Management a Cisco networking laboratory. completion of their degrees. Computer Science 96 and Design has a technical In the Cyber Security laboratory, Cyber Security 98 focus. There are more creative each student has access to Students also have the opportunity opportunities in Digital Media, industry-standard technology, to spend up to a year studying at a Digital Media 100 whereas Computing Science such as a CCNA/P equivalent set partner institution, allowing them Computing (Application Software 102 is geared towards supporting of equipment, which develop the to diversify their curriculum and Development) business goals. skills needed to protect critical to widen their horizons. Current Computer Network Management 104 information systems. partners include France, Sweden, and Design Whatever your chosen route, we Norway and the Netherlands. can support you to form your own INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS, venture, and develop innovative RESEARCH, PLACEMENTS AND PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION skills to expand your horizons STUDY ABROAD Our courses are accredited by the beyond the taught curriculum. We have close working British Computer Society for CITP Recent students have launched relationships with the global IT or CEng. Therefore, on successful their own businesses, undertaken and energy industries, as well as completion of an Honours degree, commercial projects local and national digital media graduates can gain additional in parallel with their studies, organisations. They inform our professional recognition by published research papers at course design so that modules applying for membership as international conferences, and and projects are industry-relevant, Chartered Engineers or IT won national competitions. based on current theory, and take Professions in due course. into account the practical needs of your potential employers. Guest *Please note placements are not speakers from IT companies bring guaranteed.

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95 | | 96 COMPUTER SCIENCE BSc (HONS)

This course provides you with state-of-the-art WHO SHOULD APPLY? Year 3 - Industrial Placement knowledge and skills to design and implement Applicants with a broad range of subjects are A key feature of this course is the option to seek a UCAS G400 software systems to solve the most challenging encouraged to apply for Computer Science. The School year-long placement in industry, usually between STUDY OPTIONS problems posed by industry. You will study will give special consideration to applicants with year 2 and year 4 (or, less commonly, between year Full-time: 4 years or 5 years (depending on placement). object-oriented software design, learn systems Higher/Advanced Higher in Computing, Information 3 and year 5). There is also an opportunity to take development skills, and understand how to apply Systems or equivalent qualifications. placement over the summer either at the end of ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* them in practice. This will form the basis for year 2 or year 4. a career as a professional software developer WHAT YOU WILL STUDY who can work effectively across a wide range You will learn the process of software design Year 4 SQA HIGHER of computing platforms, enabling you to adopt and development across multiple platforms and This year introduces more advanced programming BBBC and two further passes to include English cutting-edge developments in software and programming languages, allowing you to gain concepts including modern programming paradigms and Maths at National 5 grade C or above if not held information technologies. an understanding of advanced computation and and software engineering, whilst allowing you to at Higher. computing technologies. Throughout the course, you develop new skills in areas such as web security, SCHOLARSHIPS will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge operating systems and mobile application GCE A LEVEL The opportunity to work with one of the world’s and skills to solve technically demanding problems. development. BCC and two further passes to include English and leading oil and gas groups reflects the strong Maths at GCSE grade 5/C if not held at A Level. industrial ties of this course. To find out more please Year 1 Year 5 visit www.rgu.ac.uk/scholarships. Your first year will introduce you to the creative, The Honours year provides you with the opportunity IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER practical and intellectual skills you will need as to develop advanced skills in Artificial Intelligence and H2H3H3H3 and two further passes to include CAREER OPTIONS a computing professional. You will learn skills in programming, while also covering current real-world English and Maths at grade O3 or above if not held This course provides you with a range of technical problem solving, modelling skills by collaborating topics such as enterprise development. Our Ethical at Higher. and interpersonal skills that will prepare you for a with others, skills in software design and Hacking module covers aspects of Cyber Security in variety of careers at the leading edge of computing. development, and gain an understanding of how development, and Cloud Computing will give you an IB DIPLOMA Graduates from this course are highly sought after information technology is used in industry. understanding of developing distributed software 27 to include a pass in Standard Level English and by a range of employers, including software houses, systems. The Honours Project is a major feature of Maths at grade 4 or above if not held at Higher Level. mobile application and web-development companies, Year 2 this year, and it gives you an opportunity to integrate data analytics and data science firms, financial and Modern computing entails development on a wide and apply the knowledge and skills you have learned ADVANCED ENTRY investment institutions and a range of new start-up range of processing platforms. This year, you will in the course to a large, self-directed project. Applicants who are interested in applying for companies in cutting-edge development. study modules that reflect this variety of target advanced entry will be considered on an individual devices, including advanced software development basis. Please visit our website for further details. This course, with its emphasis on modern multi- techniques, dynamic web development, database platform and multi-language development, is systems, embedded systems and computer * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the designed to set you up for a career at the very networks. At this stage you will learn how to address relevant course page on our website for entry requirements. forefront of the computing industry. the professional, legal, social and ethical aspects of Computer Science.

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95% of graduates go on to work “Studying Computer Science at RGU has definitely prepared me for all and/or study aspects of the working world, opening the doors to further my career. I after finishing this course, with am now enjoying working with Hewlett Packard, developing web based 75% being in a systems, performing database management, and supporting our customers’ professional or infrastructure.” Student working on Lego robots. managerial job (National Student Survey, Andrew Allan | Computer Science Graduate 2018).

97 | | 98 CYBER SECURITY BSc (HONS)

Our Cyber Security degree provides you with ACCREDITATIONS Year 1 UCAS I100 the knowledge and skills to secure and protect Initially accredited by the British Computer Society. First year will introduce you to the creative, practical critical information systems, to the high As a graduate you can apply for membership of and intellectual skills you will need as a computing STUDY OPTIONS professional standards demanded by industry. the Society, which will give you valuable additional professional. You will start to gain an understanding Full-time: 4 years or 5 years (depending on placement). professional recognition. In addition, you will have of computer networks and the security problems that CAREER OPTIONS the opportunity to gain training towards Cisco affect hardware systems. You will also learn skills ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* You will study the different ways that computer Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and CCNA in problem solving and modelling in a computing software and hardware systems can be vulnerable Security qualifications recognised by industry. environment, software design and development, and SQA HIGHER to attack, and gain practical skills in how to defeat gain an understanding of how information technology is used in industry and commerce. BBBC and two further passes to include English malicious threats. This will form the basis for a career WHAT YOU WILL STUDY and Maths at National 5 grade C or above if not held as a professional cyber security specialist who can The course aims to provide you with a balance of Year 2 at Higher. work effectively to protect critical systems from being theoretical knowledge and practical skills with which Cyber Security requires a deep knowledge of compromised by internal and external threats. The to understand the threats to software and hardware many aspects of computer science ranging from GCE A LEVEL course, with its strong emphasis on practical security systems. You will learn how to secure those systems network management and security, to software BCC and two further passes to include English and applications, is designed to equip you for a career at to a professional standard and to recover from development. This year you will study modules which Maths at GCSE grade 5/C if not held at A Level. the forefront of developments in cyber security. cyber attacks. Topics that you will study include will build up your expertise in these areas, and give web and database security, penetration testing, you the opportunity to practice your skills in the IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER PLACEMENT ethical hacking, and digital forensics. You will be context of real-world problems. You will continue to H2H3H3H3 and two further passes to include You may have the opportunity to undertake a one- equipped with the knowledge and skills required acquire expertise in computer networks as well as English and Maths at grade O3 or above if not held year placement in industry as part of the course. to gain industry-approved external professional develop your professional skills through problem- at Higher. The confidence and experience you will acquire certifications in networking and security, to augment based learning. You will also continue to gain an during a placement will make you more employable your Honours degree. understanding in key programming concepts such as IB DIPLOMA and put you one step ahead of the competition object oriented software development, and database 27 to include a pass in Standard Level English and when you graduate. systems. Maths at grade 4 or above if not held at Higher Level. Year 3 * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the This year focuses on security in a range of different digital environments including wired and wireless relevant course page on our website for entry requirements. networks. You will learn how to manage and protect these networks and how to securely store and protect data from threats and breaches. You will learn about security models in operating systems, as well as www.rgu.ac.uk/cyber-security practical elements of cryptography, database and web security. You will also study computer law and ethics, Students working on a group project. and extend your knowledge of core networking concepts. Many of the activities at this stage are undertaken in the context of real-world projects, which develop your skills in project management and team working, as well as critical problem solving skills in IT systems analysis and design.

Year 4 The Honours year provides you with the opportunity 95% of graduates to gain expertise in advanced security topics such as ethical hacking, digital forensics and penetration go on to work testing. You will also develop advanced skills in the and/or study management and security of networks and study the threats posed by malicious software. The Individual after finishing Honours Project is a major feature of this year, and this course, with will give you an opportunity to integrate and apply 75% being in a the knowledge and skills you have gained in the course to a large, self-directed project. professional or managerial job *Please note, placements are not guaranteed. (National Student Survey, 2018).

99 | | 100 DIGITAL MEDIA BSc (HONS)

This course is an exciting package of design, CAREER OPTIONS WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS PI31 production and development modules, that will Opportunities exist in software design and enable you to combine creative design skills with development, and in digital media production for Year 1 STUDY OPTIONS a high level of technical ability. As a graduate, a wide range of digital media industry sectors. The The first year allows you to develop your creative, Full-time: 4 years or 5 years (depending on you will offer employers what they need to take skills you will gain in this course will equip you for practical and professional skills in digital graphics placement). their companies to the next level. The course will employment in many different areas, including techniques and software development. You will also provide you with the knowledge and practical games design and development, content creation for work with interdisciplinary teams to learn skills in ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* skills to develop a client brief through design social media, data visualisation, web development problem solving, modelling, and web development. concepts to practical implementation. and mobile application. Locally, there are a range SQA HIGHER of opportunities in the oil and gas industry in these Year 2 BBBC and two further passes to include English The main themes of design, development, user areas, for example in simulating potential rig or You will further your design skills by studying and Maths at National 5 grade C or above if not held interaction, web development and digital media, subsea activities. design principles from initial concepts through to at Higher. run throughout this degree, and are underpinned development and delivery. These skills, paired with by both technical and professional skills. You will technical understanding of databases and full- GCE A LEVEL gain the ability to create and animate 2D and 3D stack web development, will enable the creation of BCC and two further passes to include English and artefacts, develop using the latest technologies on highly interactive applications in a range of contexts Student working on digital media assessments. Maths at GCSE grade 5/C if not held at A Level. a number of platforms and devices, design and incorporating 2D graphics and animation. programme games, and understand the theories of IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER user design and human-computer interaction. Year 3 H2H3H3H3 and two further passes to include You will expand your design and development skills English and Maths at grade O3 or above if not held There is a strong emphasis on providing real-life into 3D modelling and animation, to deliver expressive at Higher. experience by introducing client-based projects from and engaging digital media solutions across a variety of the second year onwards. You will be encouraged devices. You will gain experience in designing systems IB DIPLOMA to critically evaluate your work and collate all and interfaces with your end-user in mind and get an 27 to include a pass in Standard Level English and your creative artefacts into a portfolio to enhance understanding of key visualisation techniques. You Maths at grade 4 or above if not held at Higher Level. your employability. The final year will give you the will also be able to participate in a large-scale group opportunity to undertake a major piece of self- project in an industrial context, where you will learn APPLICANTS FROM PARTNER COLLEGES directed individual project work underpinned by key project management techniques. A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will research, allowing you to specialise in your chosen be considered for entry into Year 3. aspects of digital media. Year 4 Your final year concentrates on a self-directed ADVANCED ENTRY individual project in your chosen specialist Applicants who are interested in applying for area, underpinned by research techniques. You advanced entry will be considered on an individual will also study advanced subjects such as 3D basis. Please visit our website for further details. animation, human computer interaction and games

development. The skills gained will enable you to * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the create high-quality audio and video production and relevant course page on our website for entry requirements. effects, and design solutions for an immersive and interactive user experience. www.rgu.ac.uk/digital-media

95% of graduates “Fugro has employed a number of students who have contributed positively to go on to work our Academy across our e-learning and multimedia development team. This has and/or study six kept our training ahead of the game. We particularly like the skills taught by months after RGU – the students are able to hit the ground running.” finishing the course (National Student Survey, Alan Payne | Fugro Academy 2018).

101 | | 102 COMPUTING (APPLICATION SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT) BSc (HONS)

This course provides a two-year top-up programme CAREER OPTIONS WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS I310 leading to an Honours degree for those who have Graduates who have the ability to build robust usable completed a relevant HND in Computing. software applications are highly employable in the Year 3 STUDY OPTIONS global digital market. As a graduate of the course, This year focuses on developing your technical Full-time: 2 years or 3 years (depending on placement). The course will extend your existing skills in software you may find employment in a variety of areas that analysis and design skills applied to information and systems development, and equip you with take advantage of recent advances in communication systems and software applications. You will develop ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* advanced skills in web and mobile development. and information technologies. These include building applications for a range of browsers, operating

You will have the ability to develop sophisticated and servicing information-rich applications using systems and devices. You will learn skills in modern APPLICANTS FROM PARTNER COLLEGES applications for companies and individuals. interactive media for mobile devices, developing web development and software for mobile devices. A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will internet and intranet technologies to provide Many of the activities are done in the context of be considered for entry into Year 3. Software development topics are complemented enterprise-wide services, and developing smart projects, which develop important skills in project by coverage of ethics, user design and security to database and e-commerce systems. management and team working, enhancing your ADVANCED ENTRY give you the knowledge and proficiency in the tools programming and problem-solving skills. These skills Applicants who are interested in applying for and technologies needed to develop accessible, will mean that your software applications meet the advanced entry will be considered on an individual interactive solutions for your clients. real needs of users and business organisations. basis. Please visit our website for further details.

One of the major challenges facing industry and Students working on a project. A key feature of this course is the option to seek a * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the commerce today is maintaining and enhancing placement in industry between Year 3 and Year 4. relevant course page on our website for entry requirements. a competitive advantage. The merging of This placement can take place over the summer or communication and information technologies is run for a full year. creating new opportunities for the development of www.rgu.ac.uk/application-software-development application software that integrates mobile, tablet, Year 4 PC, networking and an array of computing services, The Honours year provides you with knowledge into highly accessible enterprise scale systems. The and skills in more advanced areas of modern course content covers the full range of software computing. Topics such as Cloud Computing technologies which underpin these opportunities. and Advanced Artificial Intelligence allow you to develop sophisticated software, while topics such as Enterprise Systems and Web Security introduce real- world techniques in modern computing.

The Honours individual project is a major feature of this year, and will give you an opportunity to integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you have learned in the course to a large, self-directed project in an area of special interest to you.

Students working on a This course has group project. an 86% student satisfaction “I have learned how to work as part of a team, how to manage my time and rate, with 80% of resources, and acquired a great balance of technical and semi-technical skills. graduates going Encouraging computing students to take non-related electives and semi- on to work and/ technical projects is what I feel sets RGU apart from traditional universities. I or study, 6 months after finishing the believe that in today’s world, any IT graduate needs strong interpersonal skills course and business acumen in order to succeed in the competitive environment.” (National Student Survey, 2018). Rajeev Hasija | Graduate, now Team Lead at Logica (part of CGI)

103 | | 104 COMPUTER NETWORK MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN BSc (HONS)

The course will equip you to work as a CAREER OPTIONS WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS H620 Professional Engineer and Consultant in the The course provides a wide range of career design, configuration and management of opportunities in the development and management The course includes a mix of network technology, STUDY OPTIONS computer networks. The main focus is on the of computer networks for large and small project management and security modules, as Full-time: 2 years (with option to seek placement in underlying principles and practice of computer organisations. Some of our graduates have gone on well as opportunities for gaining practical skills in semester 2 of year 3 and/or semester 1 of year 4). and data networks. The course format has to become: Network Managers, network configuration and network management. been designed to meet the requirements of Analysts or Engineers, Technical Consultants, The main emphasis is on the installation, operation ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* applicants who already possess an appropriate Computer Security Specialists, System and maintenance of secure computer networks used

HND, by providing a two-year top-up Administrators and General IT Consultants. in business and industry. It will may also provide APPLICANTS FROM PARTNER COLLEGES programme leading to an Honours degree. you with an opportunity to complete the Cisco CCNA A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will PLACEMENT Routing and Switching and Cisco CCNA Security be considered for entry into Year 3. The course includes a mix of network technology, You may have the opportunity to undertake a one- training programmes. project management and security modules, as well year placement in industry as part of the course. The ADVANCED ENTRY as opportunities for gaining practical skills. The main confidence and experience you could acquire during Year 3 Applicants who are interested in applying for emphasis is on the installation, operation, security a placement will make you more employable and This year focuses on studying network design and advanced entry will be considered on an individual and maintenance of computer networks used in put you one step ahead of the competition when management, as well as network protocols and basis. Please visit our website for further details. business and industry. you graduate. advanced system administration. Many of the

activities are done in the context of projects, which * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the The vast majority of companies, whether large develop your skills in project management and team relevant course page on our website for entry requirements. or small, now have their own computer network working, as well as critical problem-solving skills in systems which are vital to their operation. This network systems design and analysis. www.rgu.ac.uk/cnmd applies across a wide range of companies, including the energy industry, the health sector, banking and Year 4 finance. These companies require specialist staff The Honours year provides you with the opportunity who can manage and develop these networks. to focus on areas of special interest, including This course will provide you with the specialist virtual systems support, the development of secure knowledge and skills needed to confidently fully converged networks, as well as the utilisation undertake these roles. The course components of modern data communication technologies for are designed to develop different aspects of your building networks that are scalable, efficient, and ability to work in these areas. In addition, training can fully support a distributed IT infrastructure. The for the Cisco Certified Network Associate and Honours Individual Project is a major feature of this Security certification is an integral part of the year, and will give you an opportunity to integrate course. Completing this training prepares you and apply the knowledge and skills you have learnt for professional exams – qualifications that are in the course to a large, self-directed project. recognised worldwide. Students working on a group project.

Student in network management class. This course has a 95% student satisfaction rate, with 90% of graduates being in a professional “My degree definitely gave me the tools needed to get the job I applied for, or managerial which was only my second interview on finishing university. Working on the role, 6 months Cisco equipment was one of the most valuable aspects of the course.” after finishing the

Franco Sorrentino | Graduate course (National Student Survey, 2018).

105 | | 106 At the School of Engineering, we are INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS Chartered Engineer status, which is the committed to producing graduates We have a proven track record of highest professional qualification for with the ability to solve problems and working in collaboration with industry, an Engineer in the UK. School of undertake challenging and complex and with a dedicated Placement projects, in every walk of life. The Office, we have strong relationships We offer an intensive fast-track four- combination of our wide range of with employers. As a result, some year MEng course to selected students, expertise, industry-standard facilities companies offer our students allowing completion in 48 months. and strong industry links, provide placements and scholarships, which This is possible by using the summer you with a well-rounded, practical often leads to employment upon months following the third and fourth education. graduation. Details are listed under years of academic study for industrial Engineering each course. placement and learning. The standard Situated in the energy capital of five-year MEng is also available for the Europe, with ties to oil and gas and EXPERT KNOWLEDGE three Mechanical Engineering courses. Mechanical Engineering 108 other industries, RGU is the perfect Our academic team members have Mechanical and Offshore Engineering 110 environment for your studies, with a wide range of qualifications, BEng (Hons) renewables, manufacturing and other experience and expertise, which is This is a four-year course which, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering 112 engineering-related companies right reflected in the portfolio of innovative together with further study at Electronic and Electrical Engineering 114 on your doorstep. and flexible degree programmes. They Master’s level, satisfies the academic Electronic and Biomedical Technology 116 also engage in research, consultancy requirements for Chartered Engineer We work closely with local, national and the provision of specialist courses status. Students who demonstrate an Mechanical and Biomedical Technology 118 and international companies to ensure for industry. This means that our aptitude which is above average may that we continue to meet the demands school is actively involved in all aspects transfer onto a MEng course at the end of employers and their changing of the engineering profession, and of year 2, and then may complete the industries. The result is an impressive can keep you up-to-date on current MEng in a further three years, or less, suite of flexible course programmes at practices and modern advances, as for the fast-track course. all levels, as well as professional and well as challenges facing the industry. innovative services to industry. PART-TIME STUDY OPTIONS PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION All of our engineering courses are FLEXIBLE AND INNOVATIVE A strong indicator of the quality available on a part-time basis. Please We appreciate that it may be difficult and relevance of our courses is our contact us for further information at for you to pinpoint right now the excellent record of accreditation from [email protected] exact direction you wish to follow in professional institutions. Accreditation your engineering studies and in your means that our courses have passed BSc (Eng) subsequent career. That’s why we stringent quality tests so that as a This qualification applies to the have made our undergraduate course graduate, you will be eligible to gain part-time evening class courses in programmes as flexible as possible, to further professional qualifications such Mechanical Engineering and Electronic allow you to choose the right direction as Chartered Engineer status. and Electrical Engineering. once you have a better understanding of each strand. In semester 1 the AWARDS EXPLAINED: courses are structured to allow you to MEng www.rgu.ac.uk/eng-ug easily transfer within the engineering These programmes provide you with disciplines by semester 2 of year 1. the full academic requirements for

We’re ranked 1st in Scotland and 3rd in the UK for level of earnings in engineering, 1 year after graduation. (LEO, 2018).

107 | | 108 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING UCAS H304 MENG STUDY OPTIONS MEng/BEng (Hons) Full-time: 4 years/5 years

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* As a Mechanical Engineer you may be involved in CAREER OPTIONS WHAT YOU WILL STUDY the design, construction and operation of machines, Graduates of this course are highly employable and 90% of SQA HIGHER structures and industrial plant used in a very wide our MEng graduates are employed and/or in further study Year 1 ABBB - BBBB to include Maths and either Engineering range of industries. You will constantly strive to six months after finishing the course (National Student Maths 1A • Statics and Dynamics • Introduction to Electrical Science, Physics or Technological Studies. English at produce safer, durable, cheaper, useful and more Survey, 2018). Many gain employment in the global oil Engineering • Professional Skills • Maths 1B National 5 grade C or above is required if not held at efficient machines and mechanical systems to benefit and gas engineering sector. However, opportunities also • Introduction to Design, Materials and Manufacture Higher. us all. These can range from small components to exist in many other areas of mechanical engineering such • Thermofluids 1 • Product Development extremely large plant, machinery or vehicles. As a as aerospace, transport, marine technology, health and GCE A LEVEL Mechanical Engineer you must have the ability to work bioengineering. Our graduates are employed in roles Year 2 BBC - BCC to include Maths at grade B plus either Physics, methodically and logically to solve real-life problems in such as: Senior Technical Engineer, Design Engineer, Mechanics of Solids • Thermofluids 2 • Mechanical Design Technology or Engineering. GCSE English at grade the face of conflicting requirements. Commissioning Engineer, Project Engineer, Contracts Engineering Design 1 • Introduction to Industrial Electronics 5/C or above is required if not held at A Level. Manager and Principal Mechanical Engineer. • Maths 2 • Dynamics • Mechanical Engineering Design 2 The first two years of this course are common to all three of • Electrical Power Students in the Engine Lab working on the petrol engine test. IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER our Mechanical Engineering courses. At the end of year 2, H2H2H2H3 - H2H2H3H3 to include Maths and either you can make an informed decision about which route you Year 3 Physics or Technological Studies. English at grade O3 or wish to follow. Maths 3 • Signal Acquisition, Instrumentation and Control above is required if not held at Higher. • Environmental Engineering • Project Management, Team PLACEMENT Working and Leadership • Engineering Analysis 1 • Industrial IB DIPLOMA The fast-track version of the MEng course involves summer Plant • Renewable Energy Systems • Group Project 29 - 28 to include Higher Level Maths and Physics, one of industrial placements following years 3 and 4, allowing which must be at grade 6 and one at grade 5. English is completion of a MEng in 48 months. Eligibility for the fast- – Principles of Asset Management MEng Fast-Track only required at a minimum of Standard Level grade 4. track MEng is dependent on suitable placements being • Socially Responsible Management • Pre-Project Industrial available and on minimum year 2 grade requirements. Placement (double module) UCAS H301 BENG (HONS) SCHOLARSHIPS Year 4 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* Companies recognise the value of an engineering education Engineering Analysis 2 • Failure Analysis • Safety, Risk and at Robert Gordon University and they have made a wide Reliability Management • Systems Engineering SQA HIGHER range of scholarships available to financially support selected • Plant Performance • Control and Instrumentation BBBB - BBBC to include Maths and either Engineering undergraduate students. Please visit • BEng (Hons): Honours Project • MEng: Individual Project Science, Physics or Technological Studies. English at National www.rgu.ac.uk/scholarships for more information. 5 grade C or above is required if not held at Higher. MEng Fast-Track only – Engineering Analysis 3 PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION • Quality Improvement and Statistical Process Control GCE A LEVEL The MEng and BEng (Hons) courses are accredited by the • Post-Project Industrial Placement (double module) BCC to include Maths and either Design and Technology, Institution of Mechanical Engineers. The MEng provides you Engineering or Physics. GCSE English at grade 5/C or with the full academic requirements for Chartered Engineer Year 5 above is required if not held at A Level. status. The BEng (Hons) course requires further study at 5-Year MEng only – Principles of Asset Management Master’s level to satisfy the academic requirements for • Socially Responsible Management • Advanced Thermofluids IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER Chartered Engineer status. • Quality Improvement and Statistical Process Control H2H2H3H3 - H2H3H3H3 to include Maths and either • Engineering Analysis 3 • Materials and Corrosion Science Physics or Technological Studies. English at grade O3 or • MEng Group Project above is required if not held at Higher.

The modules quoted in this description are currently IB DIPLOMA available for study. However, as we review the curriculum on 28 - 27 to include Higher Level Maths and Physics, one of a regular basis, the exact selection may change over time. which must be at grade 6 and one at grade 5. English is “Undertaking a placement is fundamental in developing one’s Engineering required at a minimum of Standard Level grade 4. www.rgu.ac.uk/mechanical-engineering-beng career. Not only are you able to apply the theory learnt at University, but www.rgu.ac.uk/mechanical-engineering-meng APPLICANTS FROM PARTNER COLLEGES also acquire new skills that will without a doubt, greatly enhance your A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be employability. Through my placement I have been able to learn new techniques considered for entry into Year 3. and software which will be of great support during my final year. I thoroughly ADVANCED ENTRY recommend the fast-track option as it helps add a structure to the placement, All other applicants who are interested in applying for as well as providing a framework to self-reflect on your achievements and advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. learning.” * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the relevant course page on our website for entry requirements. Oscar Ujaque Hurley | MEng Mechanical Engineering

109 | | 110 MECHANICAL AND OFFSHORE UCAS H351 MENG STUDY OPTIONS ENGINEERING MEng/BEng (Hons) Full-time: 4 years/5 years

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* This course includes the core aspects of the Mechanical PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION WHAT YOU WILL STUDY Engineering course combined with a specialism in The MEng and BEng (Hons) courses are accredited by the SQA HIGHER Offshore Engineering. Offshore Engineering involves Institution of Mechanical Engineers. The MEng provides you Year 1 ABBB - BBBB to include Maths and either Engineering the study of oil and gas exploration and recovery, with the full academic requirements for Chartered Engineer Maths 1A • Statics and Dynamics • Introduction to Electrical Science, Physics or Technological Studies. English at platform design, pipelines, down-hole instrumentation status. The BEng (Hons) course requires further study at Engineering • Professional Skills • Maths 1B • Introduction to National 5 grade C or above is required if not held at and energy transformation. Aberdeen is the energy Master’s level to satisfy the academic requirements for Design, Materials and Manufacture • Thermofluids 1 Higher. capital of Europe, and situated at the centre of that, our Chartered Engineer status. • Product Development school has an international focus for the many evolving GCE A LEVEL technologies associated with energy. Year 2 BBC - BCC to include Maths at grade B plus either Physics, Mechanics of Solids • Thermofluids 2 • Mechanical Design Technology or Engineering. GCSE English at grade As a Mechanical and Offshore Engineer, you must have the Engineering Design 1 • Introduction to Industrial Electronics 5/C or above is required if not held at A Level. ability to work methodically and logically to solve real-life • Maths 2 • Dynamics • Mechanical Engineering Design 2 problems in the face of conflicting requirements. This CAREER OPTIONS • Electrical Power IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER course will equip you with the skills needed to face these Our graduates are highly employable and many of them H2H2H2H3 - H2H2H3H3 to include Maths and either challenges and prepare you for your future career. work in the global oil and gas engineering sector - 95% of Year 3 Physics or Technological Studies. English at grade O3 or our BEng (Hons) graduates are in professional or managerial Maths 3 • Signal Acquisition, Instrumentation and Control above is required if not held at Higher. The first two years are common to all three of our lob, six months after finishing the course (National Student • Environmental Engineering • Project Management, Team Mechanical Engineering courses. At the end of year 2, you Survey, 2018). Our graduates are now employed in roles Working and Leadership • Engineering Analysis 1 • Industrial IB DIPLOMA can make an informed decision about which route you wish such as: Marine Engineer, Senior Well Engineer, Drilling Plant • Offshore Engineering • Group Project 29 - 28 to include Higher Level Maths and Physics, one of to follow. Manager, Specialist Drilling Engineer, Petroleum Engineer, which must be at grade 6 and one at grade 5. English is Rig Manager, Subsea Engineer and Business Analyst. MEng Fast-Track only – Principles of Asset Management required at a minimum of Standard Level grade 4. PLACEMENT • Socially Responsible Management • Pre-Project Industrial The fast-track version of the MEng course involves summer Students in the Mechanical Lab Placement (double module) industrial placements following years 3 and 4, allowing working on an ROV. UCAS H350 BENG (HONS) completion of a MEng in 48 months. Eligibility for this route Year 4 will be confirmed at the end of year 2. Eligibility for the Engineering Analysis 2 • Oil and Gas Engineering A • Safety, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* fast-track MEng is dependent on suitable placements being Risk and Reliability Management • Oil and Gas Engineering B available and on minimum year 2 grade requirements. • Plant Performance • Control and Instrumentation • BEng SQA HIGHER (Hons): Honours Project (double module) • MEng: Individual BBBB - BBBC to include Maths and either Engineering SCHOLARSHIPS Project (double module) Science, Physics or Technological Studies. English at National Locally based companies recognise the value of an 5 grade C or above is required if not held at Higher. engineering education at Robert Gordon University and they MEng Fast-Track only – Engineering Analysis 3 have made a range of scholarships available to financially • Quality Improvement and Statistical Process Control • Post- GCE A LEVEL support selected undergraduate students. Please visit Project Industrial Placement (double module) BCC to include Maths and either Design and Technology, www.rgu.ac.uk/scholarships for more information. Engineering or Physics. GCSE English at grade 5/C or Year 5 above is required if not held at A Level. 5-Year MEng only – Principles of Asset Management • Socially Responsible Management • Advanced Thermofluids IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER • Quality Improvement and Statistical Process Control H2H2H3H3 - H2H3H3H3 to include Maths and either • Engineering Analysis 3 • Materials and Corrosion Science Physics or Technological Studies. English at grade O3 or • MEng Group Project (double module) above is required if not held at Higher.

The modules quoted in this description are currently IB DIPLOMA available for study. However, as we review the curriculum on 28 - 27 to include Higher Level Maths and Physics, one of a regular basis, the exact selection may change over time. which must be at grade 6 and one at grade 5. English is required at a minimum of Standard Level grade 4. “The experiences that RGU provides all engineering students with are www.rgu.ac.uk/meng-moe APPLICANTS FROM PARTNER COLLEGES exemplary, for example there are many scholarships to apply for, guest www.rgu.ac.uk/beng-moe A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be considered for entry into Year 3. lectures from people working in the oil and gas industry, and also engaging our year in many group projects which builds on our teamwork skills. My personal ADVANCED ENTRY All other applicants who are interested in applying for highlight would be being awarded the Talisman Sinopec Energy UK Engineering advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis.

Scholarship last year.” * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the relevant course page on our website for entry requirements. Victoria Allan | MEng Mechanical and Offshore Engineering

111 | | 112 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS H300 MENG Year 1 STUDY OPTIONS Maths 1A • Statics and Dynamics • Introduction to Electrical Full-time: 4 years/5 years ENGINEERING MEng/BEng (Hons) Engineering • Professional Skills • Maths 1B • Introduction to Design, Materials and Manufacture ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* There is a great demand in industry for engineering PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION • Thermofluids 1 • Product Development graduates who have a broad range of knowledge, The MEng and BEng (Hons) courses are accredited by the SQA HIGHER covering both Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Institution of Mechanical Engineers. The MEng provides you Year 2 ABBB - BBBB to include Maths and either Engineering disciplines, and 90% of our MEng graduates are in work with the full academic requirements for Chartered Engineer Mechanics of Solids • Thermofluids 2 • Mechanical Science, Physics or Technological Studies. English at National and/or study six months after finishing the course status. The BEng course requires further study at Master’s Engineering Design 1 • Introduction to Industrial Electronics 5 grade C or above is required if not held at Higher. (National Student Survey, 2018). This course includes level to satisfy the academic requirements for Chartered • Maths 2 • Dynamics • Mechanical Engineering Design 2 the core aspects of the Mechanical Engineering course Engineer status. • Introduction to Electronics • Electrical Power GCE A LEVEL combined with a specialism in Electrical Engineering. BBC - BCC to include Maths at grade B plus either Physics, Year 3 Design Technology or Engineering. GCSE English at grade As a Mechanical Engineer you may be working with the Maths 3 • Signal Acquisition, Instrumentation and Control 5/C or above is required if not held at A Level. design, construction and operation of machines, structures • Electrical Machines and Drives 1 • Project Management, and industrial plant used in a wide range of industries. CAREER OPTIONS Team Working and Leadership • Engineering Analysis 1 IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER Electrical Engineering involves the technology of power Our graduates are highly employable and many of them • Industrial Plant • Electrical Power and Energy Systems H2H2H2H3 - H2H2H3H3 to include Maths and either Physics generation and transmission, electrical generators, motors, work in the global oil and gas engineering sector. However, • Group Project or Technological Studies. English at grade O3 or above is the development and operation of renewable energy opportunities also exist in many other areas of mechanical required if not held at Higher. schemes and environmentally-friendly engineering systems. engineering such as aerospace, transport, marine technology, MEng Fast-Track only – Principles of Asset Management health and bioengineering. Career pathways for graduates • Socially Responsible Management • Pre-Project Industrial IB DIPLOMA The first two years are common to all three of our include: Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Design Placement (double module) 29 - 28 to include Higher Level Maths and Physics, one of Mechanical Engineering courses. At the end of year 2, you Engineer, Project Engineer and Risk and Safety Engineer. which must be at grade 6 and one at grade 5. English is can make an informed decision about which route you wish Year 4 required at a minimum of Standard Level grade 4. to follow. Engineering Analysis 2 • Electrical Machines and Drives • Safety, Risk and Reliability Management • Power Systems UCAS HH36 BENG (HONS) PLACEMENT Analysis and Protection • Plant Performance The fast-track version of the MEng course involves summer • Control and Instrumentation • BEng (Hons): Honours ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* Project (double module) OR MEng: Individual Project industrial placements following years 3 and 4, allowing SQA HIGHER (double module) completion of a MEng in 48 months. Eligibility for this route BBBB - BBBC to include Maths and either Engineering will be confirmed at the end of year 2. Eligibility for the Science, Physics or Technological Studies. English at National MEng Fast-Track only – Engineering Analysis 3 fast-track MEng is dependent on suitable placements being 5 grade C or above is required if not held at Higher. available and on minimum year 2 grade requirements. • Quality Improvement and Statistical Process Control • Post-Project Industrial Placement (double module) GCE A LEVEL SCHOLARSHIPS BCC to include Maths and either Design and Technology, Year 5 Locally based companies recognise the value of an Engineering or Physics. GCSE English at grade 5/C or above 5-Year MEng only engineering education at Robert Gordon University and they is required if not held at A Level. have made a range of scholarships available to financially Principles of Asset Management • Socially Responsible Management • Advanced Thermofluids • Quality support selected undergraduate students. Please visit IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER Improvement and Statistical Process Control • Engineering www.rgu.ac.uk/scholarships for more information. Students in the Electrical Power Lab working H2H2H3H3 - H2H3H3H3 to include Maths and either Physics Analysis 3 • Materials and Corrosion Science • MEng Group on a motor test. or Technological Studies. English at grade O3 or above is Project (double module) required if not held at Higher.

The modules quoted in this description are currently IB DIPLOMA available for study. However, as we review the curriculum on 28 - 27 to include Higher Level Maths and Physics, one of a regular basis, the exact selection may change over time. which must be at grade 6 and one at grade 5. English is required at a minimum of Standard Level grade 4. www.rgu.ac.uk/beng-mee APPLICANTS FROM PARTNER COLLEGES www.rgu.ac.uk/meng-mee A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be considered for entry into Year 3. “The highlight of my course was the interconnect between the modules I studied and the relevant work experience through the industrial links with ADVANCED ENTRY All other applicants who are interested in applying for companies. I’ve also taken part in many projects, built a land yacht, and taken advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. part in the MATE competition where we built our own ROV to compete against * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the universities from across the world.” relevant course page on our website for entry requirements.

Alexander Muir | Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Graduate

113 | | 114 ELECTRONIC AND ELECTRICAL UCAS H600 MENG STUDY OPTIONS ENGINEERING MEng/BEng (Hons) Full-time: 4 years/5 years

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* As an Electronic and Electrical Engineer, you may PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION WHAT YOU WILL STUDY work with the design and usage of a broad range of The MEng and BEng (Hons) courses have a sustained SQA HIGHER vital circuits and systems that fulfil society’s needs record of accreditation by the Institution of Engineering Year 1 ABBB - BBBB to include Maths and either Engineering in electrical and electronic technologies. Electronic and Technology (IET). The MEng provides you with the full Introduction to Electrical Engineering • Maths 1A Science, Physics or Technological Studies. English at engineering covers analogue and digital design with academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status. • Statics and Dynamics • Professional Skills National 5 grade C or above is required if not held at integrated circuits applied to robotics, instrumentation, Graduates of accredited BEng (Hons) courses require further • Introduction to Digital Electronics and Microcontrollers Higher. computer and communication systems. Electrical study at Master’s level to satisfy the academic requirements • Maths 1B • Introduction to Analogue Electronics and engineering involves power generation and for Chartered Engineer status. Signals • Product Development GCE A LEVEL transmission, electrical motors and renewable energy. BBC - BCC to include Maths at grade B plus either Physics, Year 2 Design Technology or Engineering. GCSE English at grade In years 1 and 2 you will study a variety of topics in Electronics 2 • Electrical Systems • Computer Engineering 5/C or above is required if not held at A Level. electronic and electrical engineering, with introductions to Introduction to Telecommunications • Electrical Power communications and computer engineering. To put into • Maths 2 • Applied Management • Design Exercise IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER practical application what you have learned in lectures, CAREER OPTIONS H2H2H2H3 - H2H2H3H3 to include Maths and either you will be involved in challenging team projects, such as Graduates of this course have pursued careers in the Year 3 Physics or Technological Studies. English at grade O3 or building underwater robots and autonomous sumo wrestling design, development and operation of electronic and Electronics 3 • Signal Acquisition, Instrumentation and above is required if not held at Higher. robots in year 2. In the later stages of the course, you will electrical systems in robotics, automotive systems, oil Control • Electrical Machines and Drives 1 • Embedded have the opportunity to specialise in two areas from the and gas engineering, power generation and utilisation, Systems • Project Management, Teamworking and IB DIPLOMA following: Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, renewable energy, marine technology, consumer equipment Leadership • Elective (Data Networks or Offshore Engineering) 29 - 28 to include Higher Level Maths and Physics, one of Communications Engineering, and Computer Engineering. and complex control systems for industry, as well as a range • Elective (Electrical Power and Energy Systems or Object which must be at grade 6 and one at grade 5. English is of opportunities in the telecommunications industries. Oriented Software Development) • Group Project This opportunity to specialise will further enhance your required at a minimum of Standard Level grade 4. employment prospects when you graduate. Students in the Electronics Lab working on digital circuits. MEng Fast-Track only – Principles of Asset Management PLACEMENT • Socially Responsible Management • Pre-Project Industrial The fast-track version of the MEng course involves summer Placement (double module) UCAS H606 BENG (HONS) industrial placements following years 3 and 4, enabling ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* completion of an MEng in 48 months. Eligibility for this route Year 4 will be confirmed at the end of year 2. Eligibility for the Advanced Electronics • Control and Signal Processing SQA HIGHER fast-track MEng is dependent on suitable placements being • Advanced Digital System Design • Safety, Risk and BBBB - BBBC to include Maths and either Engineering available and on minimum year 2 grade requirements. Reliability Management • Advanced Data Networks or Science, Physics or Technological Studies. English at National Electrical Machines and Drives 2 • Power Systems Analysis 5 grade C or above is required if not held at Higher. SCHOLARSHIPS and Protection or Renewable Energy Systems • BEng Locally based companies recognise the value of an Honours Project (double module) or MEng (Hons) Individual GCE A LEVEL engineering education at Robert Gordon University and they Project (double module) BCC to include Maths and either Design and Technology, have made a range of scholarships available to financially Engineering or Physics. GCSE English at grade 5/C or support selected undergraduate students. Please visit MEng Fast-Track only – Advanced Signal Processing and above is required if not held at A Level. www.rgu.ac.uk/scholarships for more information. Systems Analysis • Quality Improvement and Statistical Process Control • Post-Project Industrial Placement (double IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER module) H2H2H3H3 - H2H3H3H3 to include Maths and either Physics or Technological Studies. English at grade O3 or Year 5 above is required if not held at Higher. (This option may not run) Year 5 MEng only – Principles of Asset Management • Socially Responsible Management IB DIPLOMA • Real-Time Embedded Systems • MEng Group Project 28 - 27 to include Higher Level Maths and Physics, one of (double module) • Internet Security • Advanced Signal which must be at grade 6 and one at grade 5. English is Processing & Systems Analysis required at a minimum of Standard Level grade 4.

“RGU has students doing practical work straight from 1st year, which they The modules quoted in this description are currently APPLICANTS FROM PARTNER COLLEGES available for study. However, as we review the curriculum on continue throughout their degree. I feel the practical work introduces students A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be a regular basis, the exact selection may change over time. considered for entry into Year 3. to a different way of thinking and problem solving, and doing this right from the beginning of the course makes students more appealing to potential employers www.rgu.ac.uk/beng-eee ADVANCED ENTRY All other applicants who are interested in applying for www.rgu.ac.uk/meng-eee when they graduate.” advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis.

Sanaa Dawod | Electronic and Electrical Engineering Student, and winner of E-Placement’s Placement of the Year Award 2017 * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the relevant course page on our website for entry requirements.

115 | | 116 ELECTRONIC AND BIOMEDICAL UCAS H6B2 MENG STUDY OPTIONS TECHNOLOGY MEng/BEng (Hons) Full-time: BEng (Hons) 4 years/MEng 48 months ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* A career in the medical device and life science available to financially support selected undergraduate WHAT YOU WILL STUDY industries are both challenging and rewarding, with students. Please visit SQA HIGHER opportunities locally, nationally and internationally. www.rgu.ac.uk/scholarships for more information. Year 1 ABBB - BBBB to include Maths and either Engineering Science, This unique course is built around the core disciplines Introduction to Electrical Engineering • Professional Physics or Technological Studies. English and Biology at of electronics and biomedical technology, providing CAREER OPTIONS Skills for Biomedical Technology • Statics and Dynamics National 5 grade C or above is required if not held at Higher. the best possible launching pad for a career in this The course will equip you with the relevant skills needed • Mathematics 1A • Introduction to Analogue Electronics evolving and exciting industry. to work in the fast-growing medical device and life and Signals • Introduction to Digital Electronics and GCE A LEVEL science industries, which currently have a shortage of well Microcontrollers • Product Development • Mathematics 1B BBC - BCC to include Maths and either Design and Technology, Engineering or Physics. GCSE English and The course will provide you the opportunity to learn in qualified graduates. The industry needs people who have Biology at grade 5/C or above is required if not held at A state-of-the-art facilities including a specialist engineering an awareness of the relevant legislation and the problem Year 2 Level. applications lab, a sophisticated human performance lab solving skills and knowledge of engineers. Electronics 2 • Introduction to Telecommunications and specialist electronics labs. Graduates can go on to work • Computer Engineering • Electrical Systems IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER as engineers in the medical device industry, producing the • Applied Management • Electrical Power • Design Exercise H2H2H2H3 - H2H2H3H3 to include Maths and either Physics next generation of devices. • Mathematics 2 or Technological Studies. English and Biology at grade O3 or above is required if not held at Higher. You will benefit from the knowledge and expertise of our Year 3 teaching staff who are experienced engineers, scientists and Quality Assurance & Regulations for Industry IB DIPLOMA technologists, many with professional body memberships • Introduction to Biomedical Technology • Signal Acquisition 29 - 28 to include Higher Level Maths and Physics, one of and are Chartered Engineers. Most have achieved • Instrumentation and Control • Mathematics 3 • Electronics which must be at grade 6 and one at grade 5. English and Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy and are also 3 • Group Project • Biomaterials • Fundamental Principles of Biology are required at a minimum of Standard Level grade 4. active researchers and/or have industry experience. You Biomechanics will also be supported in your studies by Applications Supervisors for some of the more practical aspects, as well Year 4 UCAS H6B1 BENG (HONS) as technical and administrative staff. Computer Architecture • Control and Signal Processing • Advanced Electronics • MEng Individual Project • BEng ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* PLACEMENT (Hons) Individual Project • Advanced Digital System Design The MEng course involves summer industrial placements • MEng Biomedical Technology Individual Project • BEng SQA HIGHER BBBB - BBBC to include Maths and either Engineering following years 3 and 4, allowing completion of a MEng in 48 (Hons) Biomedical Technology Individual Project • Safety, Science, Physics or Technological Studies. English and months. Eligibility for the fast-track MEng is dependent on Risk and Reliability Management • Biosensors Biology at National 5 grade C or above is required if not held suitable placements being available and on minimum year 2 at Higher. grade requirements. MEng Fast-Track only – Pre-Project Industrial Placement • Socially Responsible Management GCE A LEVEL SCHOLARSHIPS • Principles of Asset Management • Advanced Signal BCC to include Maths and either Design and Technology, Locally based companies recognise the value of an Processing and Systems Analysis • Post-Project Industrial Engineering or Physics. GCSE English and Biology at grade engineering and technology education at Robert Gordon Placement • Quality Improvement and Statistical Process 5/C or above is required if not held at A Level. University and they have made a wide range of scholarships Control. IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER The modules quoted in this description are currently H2H2H3H3 - H2H3H3H3 to include Maths and either Physics available for study. However, as we review the curriculum on or Technological Studies. English and Biology at grade O3 or a regular basis, the exact selection may change over time. above is required if not held at Higher.

IB DIPLOMA www.rgu.ac.uk/Elec-Biomed-Tech 28 - 27 to include Higher Level Maths and Physics, one of which must be at grade 6 and one at grade 5. English and Biology are required at a minimum of Standard Level grade 4.

APPLICANTS FROM PARTNER COLLEGES “At a time where the global demand for engineering in medicine is rapidly A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be growing, it is most encouraging to learn that the school has launched an considered for entry into Year 3. advanced Biomedical Engineering course within its course portfolio. As a ADVANCED ENTRY All other applicants who are interested in applying for company dedicated to strategic Research and Development of reduced-cost advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. medical systems for global reach, StariMedical is pleased to support this far- * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the reaching initiative of the university.” relevant course page on our website for entry requirements.

Gunti Gunarathne, Director of StariMedical Ltd (Smart Scotland Award Winner)

117 | | 118 MECHANICAL AND BIOMEDICAL UCAS H3B2 MENG STUDY OPTIONS TECHNOLOGY MEng/BEng (Hons) Full-time: BEng (Hons) 4 years/MEng 48 months ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* A career in the medical device and life science industries SCHOLARSHIPS WHAT YOU WILL STUDY SQA HIGHER are both challenging and rewarding, with opportunities Locally based companies recognise the value of an ABBB - BBBB to include Maths and either Engineering locally, nationally and internationally. This unique engineering and technology education at Robert Gordon Year 1 Science, Physics or Technological Studies. English and Biology at National 5 grade C or above is required if not course is built around the core disciplines of mechanical University and they have made a wide range of scholarships Introduction to Electrical Engineering, Professional Skills for engineering and biomedical technology, providing the held at Higher. available to financially support selected undergraduate Biomedical Technology • Statics and Dynamics • Mathematics best possible launching pad for a career in this evolving students. Please visit 1A • Product Development, Introduction to Design, Materials and exciting industry. GCE A LEVEL www.rgu.ac.uk/scholarships for more information. and Manufacture • Thermofluids 1 • Mathematics 1B BBC - BCC to include Maths and either Design and Technology, Engineering or Physics. GCSE English and The course will provide you the opportunity to learn in CAREER OPTIONS Year 2 Biology at grade 5/C or above is required if not held at A state-of-the-art facilities including a specialist engineering The course will equip you with the relevant skills needed Introduction to Industrial Electronics, Mechanics of Solids Level. applications lab, a sophisticated human performance lab and to work in the fast-growing medical device and life science • Thermofluids 2 • Mechanical Engineering Design 1 specialist software simulation lab. Graduates can go on to IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER industries, which currently have a shortage of well qualified • Dynamics • Electrical Power • Mechanical Engineering work as engineers in the medical device industry, producing H2H2H2H3 - H2H2H3H3 to include Maths and either graduates. The industry needs people who have an Design 2 • Mathematics 2 Physics or Technological Studies. English and Biology at the next generation of devices. awareness of the relevant legislation and the problem solving grade O3 or above is required if not held at Higher. skills and knowledge of engineers. Year 3 You will benefit from the knowledge and expertise of our Quality Assurance & Regulations for Industry IB DIPLOMA teaching staff who are experienced engineers, scientists and 29 - 28 to include Higher Level Maths and Physics, one of Student working on a project. • Introduction to Biomedical Technology • Signal Acquisition technologists, many with professional body memberships which must be at grade 6 and one at grade 5. English and • Instrumentation and Control • Mathematics 3 • Engineering and are Chartered Engineers. Most have achieved Fellowship Biology is required at a minimum of Standard Level grade 4. Analysis 1 • Group Project • Biomaterials • Fundamental of the Higher Education Academy and are also active Principles of Biomechanics researchers and/or have industry experience. You will also UCAS H3B1 BENG (HONS) be supported in your studies by Applications Supervisors for Year 4 some of the more practical aspects, as well as technical and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* Engineering Analysis 2 • Control and Instrumentation • MEng administrative staff. SQA HIGHER Biomedical Technology Individual Project • BEng (Hons) BBBB - BBBC to include Maths and either Engineering Biomedical Technology Individual Project • Failure Analysis PLACEMENT Science, Physics or Technological Studies. English and • MEng Biomedical Technology Individual Project • BEng Biology at National 5 grade C or above is required if not held The MEng course involves summer industrial placements (Hons) Biomedical Technology Individual Project • Systems at Higher. following years 3 and 4, allowing completion of a MEng in Engineering Safety, • Risk and Reliability Management 48 months. Eligibility for the fast-track MEng is dependent • Biosensors GCE A LEVEL on suitable placements being available and on minimum BCC to include Maths and either Design and Technology, year 2 grade requirements. Engineering or Physics. GCSE English and Biology at grade MEng Fast-Track only – Pre-Project Industrial Placement 5/C or above is required if not held at A Level. • Socially Responsible Management • Principles of Asset Management • Engineering Analysis 3 • Post-Project IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER Industrial Placement • Quality Improvement and Statistical H2H2H3H3 - H2H3H3H3 to include Maths and either Process Control Physics or Technological Studies. English and Biology at grade O3 or above is required if not held at Higher.

The modules quoted in this description are currently IB DIPLOMA available for study. However, as we review the curriculum on 28 - 27 to include Higher Level Maths and Physics, one a regular basis, the exact selection may change over time. of which must be at grade 6 and one at grade 5. English and Biology are required at a minimum of Standard Level grade 4. www.rgu.ac.uk/Mech-Biomed-Tech “The biggest challenge for the life sciences industry in recruitment is getting APPLICANTS FROM PARTNER COLLEGES A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be graduates with regulatory skills. As well as giving graduates these regulatory considered for entry into Year 3. skills, RGU biomedical degrees will provide a broad background across ADVANCED ENTRY All other applicants who are interested in applying for engineering, pharmacy and health sciences, producing graduates that can go advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. into any area of life sciences from Pharmaceuticals to Digital Health. We are * Applicants whose first language is not English should looking forward to recruiting these students.” check the relevant course page on our website for entry requirements.

Scott Johnstone, CEO of the Scottish Life Sciences Association

119 | | 120 Gray’s School of Art is an Our graduates use their PROFESSIONAL CONTEXT influential multidisciplinary Art entrepreneurial skills, subject and You will have the opportunity to School, that has been leading and technical expertise to develop their experience other creative learning defining culture and industrial own businesses, apply for funding environments and cultures through development in Scotland and opportunities, study for higher international field study visits, beyond for over 130 years. degrees, and collaborate with international study exchanges practitioners from other disciplines with our partner colleges across Gray’s We believe artists and designers learn and agencies to develop new ways of Europe, Canada and the US, and and grow in a nurturing environment working within the creative economy. work experience across the Scottish that promotes close working Highlands and the UK’s major cities. relationships between students, staff, Our commitment is to excellence and These experiences develop both alumni, institutions and business. Our in being the most supportive and professional skills and personal teaching is student centered; you nurturing multidisciplinary Art School confidence, and allow you to test and will learn through doing, thinking, we can be. apply your knowledge in new contexts. challenging ideas and asking questions, not by routine. LEARNING BY DOING DIGITAL FACILITIES We understand the importance of We offer a collaborative and creative Our curriculum is informed by our digital and emerging technologies environment that will provide you the School challenges within society with staff in equipping you for future working opportunity to create anything you research and core lecture programmes environments, and we also respect wish to make. Our facilities provide and projects bringing issues such the need to learn the traditional skills for new digital manufacturing tools as climate change, sustainability, that underpin creative disciplines. As such as laser cutters, 3D scanners, community, health and well-being, part of your studies, the staging of fabric printers, 3D and direct to media and the circular economy alive. exhibitions both within the School and printers. at external venues are key activities in We are committed to the generation developing your professionalism and INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS and application of knowledge and our traditional, digital and presentation Gray’s School of Art has long courses have been designed to ensure skills. established relationships with you are ready to embark on a career in industrial partners, creative agencies, Painting 122 industry on graduation. Our ‘learning by doing’ philosophy and public bodies who invest their ofContemporary Art Practice Art124 is fulfilled by our commitment time and support in the delivery of Fashion and Textile Design 126 Gray’s graduates are amongst the to dedicated studio spaces and live project work, funded awards, Communication Design 128 most successful art and design access to a full range of workshops and sponsorships in partnership with Three Dimensional Design 130 graduates in the UK in gaining full for all students. These include a the School. For example, Guests @ Commercial Photography 132 employment, currently 97.6% (DLHE photographic darkroom and studio, Gray’s involves a series of lectures and 2017, published July 2018). ceramics workshop, digital video seminars delivered by national and editing lab and printmaking facilities. international artists and designers, writers and curators.

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121 | | 122 PAINTING BA (HONS) UCAS W120

STUDY OPTIONS This course offers an exciting and challenging CAREER OPTIONS Full-time: 4 years opportunity to study both the technical and Upon graduation, you will have acquired a wide contextual aspects of drawing and painting in a range of transferable skills that will equip you ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* spacious studio environment. for employment in a variety of careers within the creative and cultural industries, as well as other YEAR 1 ENTRY The Painting course has achieved a 100% student fields of employment where creative thinkers are satisfaction rate for the last 4 years (National highly valued. SQA HIGHER Student Survey, 2018). BBC to include Art and Design and English (or a Our Painting graduates have been highly successful written subject requiring the use of English). The course offers an informed context that allows in achieving a diverse range of national awards, for the development of a personal visual language, from a BAFTA (for a music video), to established Painting Studio GCE A LEVEL as well as a fuller and more critical understanding Scholarships from the Royal Scottish Academy, BC to include Art and Design and English (or a written of the subject. Drawing is at the core of the Painting The Carnegie Trust and The Cross Trust. Many go subject requiring the use of English). course and is embedded within the programme in a on to study at prestigious postgraduate schools, variety of ways. including the Slade and the Royal College of Art, or IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER sustain individual studio practices and are actively H3H3H3 to include Art and English (or a written You will learn in an environment that encourages exhibiting, curating and furthering their careers as subject requiring the use of English). personal expression and interpretation as well as professional artists. collaborative activity. As a result, you will be able IB DIPLOMA to study and develop your full creative potential, STUDY ABROAD 24 to include Higher Level Visual Arts and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English). both critically and practically, in the context of the There are international exchange opportunities in contemporary visual art world. Year 3, semester 2. All applicants with the appropriate qualifications (or

Painting Studio due to sit appropriate qualifications) will be invited to WHAT YOU WILL STUDY BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS attend a portfolio review/interview and participate in The Painting course hosts a number of competitions, For the full course description, visit a selection process. commissions and live projects throughout the www.rgu.ac.uk/painting academic year, which provides you with invaluable ADVANCED ENTRY professional practice. These events are supported by All advanced entry applicants with the appropriate a group of partners from within the wider business qualifications (or due to sit appropriate qualifications), community in Aberdeen, and enable students to will be invited to attend a portfolio review/interview engage with ‘real-world’ clients and contexts. and participate in a selection process.

Current business partners include: Aquaterra APPLICATIONS FROM PARTNER COLLEGES Group, Business Growth Fund (BGF), Ernst & Young, A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will ENGIE E&P UK Limited and Society for Underwater be considered for entry into Year 2 or 3, subject to Technology (SUT). successfully meeting the partner course criteria.

ALTERNATIVE QUALIFICATIONS Those who may not hold the standard qualifications listed above are encouraged to apply if they can evidence other appropriate/relevant creative work, qualifications and/or life experiences. Such candidates are advised to contact the Student Admissions Service for further advice and guidance.

“I chose Painting at RGU because of the facilities on offer at Gray’s, the studio A portfolio review/interview is still a requirement for this category of candidate. spaces are extremely generous for a British Art School and the tutors are Portfolio guidance can be downloaded from the RGU passionate about their work. You’ll face praise and criticism from tutors website at www.rgu.ac.uk/portfolio and peers, and it’s being able to work with this, and engage in challenging * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the discussions that moves your practice forward.” relevant course page on our website for entry requirements. Brooke-Hayley Andrews

Jack Dunnett | BA (Hons) Painting Student www.rgu.ac.uk/painting

123 | | 124 CONTEMPORARY ART PRACTICE BA (HONS) MOVING IMAGE / PHOTOGRAPHY / PRINTMAKING / SCULPTURE UCAS WW61 This course offers a breadth of experience At the start of Year 4 you will make an informed working with a variety of media, enabling you decision as to the nature of your Honours project STUDY OPTIONS to develop a visual art practice that is relevant which will be reflected in your final award title, Full-time: 4 years and meaningful to your personal ideas and allowing you to graduate with one of the following: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* aspirations. Central to the course philosophy is the belief that interaction, dialogue and critical BA (Hons) Contemporary Art Practice YEAR 1 ENTRY reflection are key to developing engagement with, BA (Hons) Contemporary Art Practice - Moving Image and understanding of, the cultural, social, political BA (Hons) Contemporary Art Practice - Photography SQA HIGHER and philosophical contexts for the production and BA (Hons) Contemporary Art Practice - Printmaking BBC to include Art and Design and English (or a consumption of contemporary art. BA (Hons) Contemporary Art Practice - Sculpture written subject requiring the use of English).

100% of students were satisfied with the quality CAREER OPTIONS GCE A LEVEL of the course (National Student Survey, 2018). Graduates gain knowledge, contextual and critical BC to include Art and Design and English (or a written awareness, professionalism and lateral thinking subject requiring the use of English). Teaching and learning strategies focus on the skills. Graduates have established careers in a wide development of skills across five key areas: personal, range of professions including film, art consultancy, IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER Alexandra McGregor technical, critical, contextual and professional. These health care, publishing, music, media, community H3H3H3 to include Art and English (or a written skill sets inform the evolution of your practice, work and galleries. They have immersed themselves subject requiring the use of English). determining preferred working methods and in studio cultures, both individual and collectively, or engagement with theory, developing both your have pursued further study opportunities at MA and IB DIPLOMA practical and conceptual skills. Doctoral level. 24 to include Higher Level Visual Arts and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English). An integral part of your student experience is the PLACEMENT opportunity to undertake ‘live’ projects, placement You will have the opportunity to undertake an optional All applicants with the appropriate qualifications (or due to sit appropriate qualifications) will be invited to and work-experience, commissions, exhibitions and period of work experience in Year 3, semester 2. Past attend a portfolio review/interview and participate in external events in close partnership with regional students have benefited from work experience at a a selection process. arts organisations and other industry partners. range of national arts organisations including Aberdeen Art Gallery, Metron Imaging (London) and Pace Prints ADVANCED ENTRY Year 1 introduces a variety of approaches to (New York). All advanced entry applicants with the appropriate thinking and making across a range of media, qualifications (or due to sit appropriate qualifications), relative to drawing and visualisation, photography, STUDY ABROAD will be invited to attend a portfolio review/interview printmaking, sculpture and video. As you progress There are international exchange opportunities in and participate in a selection process. through Years 2, 3 and 4, critical and contextual Year 3, semester 2. study contributes significantly to your emerging APPLICATIONS FROM PARTNER COLLEGES Student exhibition practice and development of professional skills in WHAT YOU WILL STUDY A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will relation to external contexts. For the full course description, visit be considered for entry into Year 2 or 3, subject to www.rgu.ac.uk/contemporary-art-practice successfully meeting the partner course criteria.

ALTERNATIVE QUALIFICATIONS Those who may not hold the standard qualifications listed above are encouraged to apply if they can evidence other appropriate/relevant creative work, qualifications and/or life experiences. Such candidates are advised to contact the Student Admissions Service for further advice and guidance.

“The course has provided me with a range of skills including curating and A portfolio review/interview is still a requirement for running exhibitions, creating publications and working with other creative this category of candidate. individuals out with the educational institute. All of these skills are vital in the Portfolio guidance can be downloaded from the RGU website at www.rgu.ac.uk/portfolio professional world.” Screenprinting workshop * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the Alexandra McGregor | BA (Hons) Contemporary Art Practice Student relevant course page on our website for entry requirements. www.rgu.ac.uk/contemporary-art-practice

125 | | 126 FASHION & TEXTILE DESIGN UCAS W291

BA (HONS) STUDY OPTIONS Full-time: 4 years

This course encourages an extensive PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* understanding of the creative, critical and The course has well established links with industry technical skills related to your chosen specialism enabling you to gain valuable experience of YEAR 1 ENTRY within Fashion and Textile Design. You are professional practice and develop key skills through encouraged to develop your own pathway within live projects, international study visits and exchanges, SQA HIGHER the specialism and to acquire the skills necessary industrial placements and design competitions. BBC to include Art and Design (or a creative design to pursue a career within today’s dynamic and/or technology subject) and English (or a written fashion and textile professions, across a wide In addition, you will have the opportunity to subject requiring the use of English). range of industry sectors. participate in Gray’s Graduate Fashion Show and New Designers Show in London. GCE A LEVEL 2nd in Scotland and Top 10 in the UK for Fashion BC to include Art and Design (or a creative design and/ & Textiles (The Guardian University Guide, 2019). PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION or technology subject) and English (or a written subject The course is a member of the BFC Colleges Council requiring the use of English). A particular strength of the course is the and accredited by Textile Institute at Associate overlapping of fashion and textile areas, creating (CText ATI) level. IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER design solutions that are reflective of the career H3H3H3 to include Art (or a creative design and/or opportunities for fashion and textiles graduates. Jean Oberlander technology subject) and English (or a written subject You are encouraged to express a personal design requiring the use of English). signature whilst responding to a range of studio and IB DIPLOMA workshop-based projects. 24 to include Higher Level Visual Arts and English (or CAREER OPTIONS a written subject requiring the use of English). Many of your projects will involve designing for Career opportunities include fashion and textiles particular niche markets, providing a very ‘real’ design within industry, self-employed designer- All applicants with the appropriate qualifications (or experience of how the role of the designer impacts maker and related fashion and textiles opportunities due to sit appropriate qualifications) will be invited to on and responds to the consumer. Study is focused in marketing, buying and promotion. attend a portfolio review/interview and participate in on research methods, visualisation including CAD, a selection process. design process, critical and contextual studies, Recent graduate employment destinations include marketing and professional studies. studio textile designer, CAD designer, knitwear ADVANCED ENTRY designer, accessories designer, buyer and colour All advanced entry applicants with the appropriate In Year 3 you will make an informed decision as to forecasting/predictions. qualifications (or due to sit appropriate qualifications), which area you wish to specialise in, whether Fashion will be invited to attend a portfolio review/interview or Textiles, in preparation for your Honours project PLACEMENT and participate in a selection process. and the Degree Show. Your chosen specialisation will An optional work placement in Year 3, semester 2. be reflected in your final award title allowing you to APPLICATIONS FROM PARTNER COLLEGES Kimberley Smith graduate with one of the following: STUDY ABROAD A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will There are international exchange opportunities in be considered for entry into Year 2 or 3, subject to BA (Hons) Fashion & Textile Design Year 3, semester 2. successfully meeting the partner course criteria. BA (Hons) Fashion & Textile Design (Fashion) BA (Hons) Fashion & Textile Design (Textiles) WHAT YOU WILL STUDY ALTERNATIVE QUALIFICATIONS Those who may not hold the standard qualifications For the full course description, visit listed above are encouraged to apply if they can www.rgu.ac.uk/fashion-and-textile-design evidence other appropriate/relevant creative work, qualifications and/or life experiences. Such candidates are advised to contact the Student Admissions Service for further advice and guidance.

A portfolio review/interview is still a requirement for this category of candidate. “The studio plays a huge part in your journey as you get your own space to work within and develop your thoughts and ideas. The fashion manufacture Portfolio guidance can be downloaded from the RGU website at www.rgu.ac.uk/portfolio room was one of my favourite places and somewhere I spent almost every day * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the in my final year.” Mhairi Stewart relevant course page on our website for entry requirements.

Sarah Murphy | BA (Hons) Fashion and Textile Design (Fashion) Graduate www.rgu.ac.uk/fashion-and-textile-design

127 | | 128 COMMUNICATION DESIGN UCAS WW26 BA (HONS) GRAPHIC DESIGN / ILLUSTRATION / PHOTOGRAPHY STUDY OPTIONS Full-time: 4 years

This course develops an extensive understanding ENTERPRISE AND INNOVATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* of Communication Design and nurtures the Our Enterprise Partners Network includes Hatch, development of the creative, critical and the Scottish Institute for Enterprise, Elevator YEAR 1 ENTRY technical skills necessary to pursue a career and NESTA, who all offer additional support within today’s ever-evolving communication and guidance to our enterprising students by SQA HIGHER design professions, across a broad range of encouraging graduates to start up new businesses BBC to include Art and Design (or a creative design industry sectors. within the local creative economy. and/or media subject) and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English). 90% of graduates go on to work and/or study AWARD WINNING WORK Recent graduate Kasia Serafin won a D&AD award after finishing this course (National Student GCE A LEVEL for her illustration work with John Lewis, ‘Looking Survey, 2018). BC to include Art and Design (or a creative design and/or Through Binoculars’ which was used in their flagship Through the investigation of traditional techniques Oxford Street store in London. The idea behind media subject) and English (or a written subject requiring and the latest digital technologies, the syllabus the design was for customers to feel as if they are the use of English). explores the application of graphics, illustration peeking inside the scene through a pair of binoculars. and photography by way of studio based multi- IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER disciplinary practice, whilst competition briefs and CAREER OPTIONS H3H3H3 to include Art (or a creative design and/or industry-led projects place an emphasis on the Recent graduates are currently employed in a variety Ben Martin technology subject) and English (or a written subject professional and commercial setting. The course of roles by leading companies across a wide range of requiring the use of English) also enables you to participate in international study commercial sectors including publishing, graphic and trips and industry-based placements with leading web design, broadcasting and advertising. Several IB DIPLOMA companies and designers. have established their own design consultancies 24 to include Higher Level Visual Arts and English (or while others are working as designers, illustrators a written subject requiring the use of English). The curriculum is focused on developing ideas and photographers for major design agencies and and problem-solving skills via a process of self- media organisations. All applicants with the appropriate qualifications (or directed study, research, experimentation, creativity, due to sit appropriate qualifications) will be invited to innovation and enterprise. Our open plan design A number have extended their academic knowledge attend a portfolio review/interview and participate in studios enable you to work and collaborate across and understanding through further study at the Royal a selection process. disciplines and create a vibrant learning environment College of Art and other postgraduate institutions. through your shared learning experiences. ADVANCED ENTRY In Year 3, you will make an informed decision as PLACEMENT All advanced entry applicants with the appropriate to which subjects and aspects of the discipline you An optional work placement in Year 3, semester 2. qualifications (or due to sit appropriate qualifications), wish to focus on, in preparation for your fourth-year will be invited to attend a portfolio review/interview Honours study and the annual Gray’s Degree Show. STUDY ABROAD and participate in a selection process. You can also opt to specialise; allowing you to graduate There are international exchange opportunities in with one of the following award title options: Year 3, semester 2. Kasia Serafin APPLICATIONS FROM PARTNER COLLEGES A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will BA (Hons) Communication Design WHAT YOU WILL STUDY be considered for entry into Year 2 or 3, subject to BA (Hons) Communication Design – Graphic Design For the full course description, visit successfully meeting the partner course criteria. BA (Hons) Communication Design – Illustration www.rgu.ac.uk/communication-design BA (Hons) Communication Design – Photography ALTERNATIVE QUALIFICATIONS Those who may not hold the standard qualifications listed above are encouraged to apply if they can evidence other appropriate/relevant creative work, qualifications and/or life experiences. Such candidates are advised to contact the Student Admissions Service for further advice and guidance.

A portfolio review/interview is still a requirement for this category of candidate. “The facilities, and in particular the workshops within Gray’s, really helped me to develop my creative practice.” Portfolio guidance can be downloaded from the RGU website at www.rgu.ac.uk/portfolio

Allana Hardie | BA (Hons) Communication Design Graduate * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the Allana Hardie relevant course page on our website for entry requirements.

www.rgu.ac.uk/communication-design

129 | | 130 THREE DIMENSIONAL DESIGN UCAS W290

PRODUCT DESIGN / CERAMICS AND GLASS / JEWELLERY DESIGN STUDY OPTIONS BA (HONS) Full-time: 4 years

The Three Dimensional Design course will Many of our graduates are now working as ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* provide you with an extensive understanding of designers within specialist or multi-disciplinary the disciplines of Product Design, Ceramics and studio environments, or as self-employed product YEAR 1 ENTRY Glass, Jewellery Design and Craft. Studio and designers, designer-makers, ceramicists and workshop based experiences will nurture your jewellery designers. SQA HIGHER development of the creative and technical skills BBC to include Art and Design (or a creative design that are required for a successful career in the A number have extended their academic knowledge and/or technology subject) and English (or a written creative industry. and understanding through further study at the Royal subject requiring the use of English) College of Art and other postgraduate institutions. 86% of students go on to work and/or study GCE A LEVEL six months after graduating (National Student PLACEMENT Survey, 2018). BC to include Art and Design (or a creative design An optional work placement in Year 3, semester 2. and/or technology subject) and English (or a written You will take full control of your creative direction in subject requiring the use of English e.g. History). a diverse and modern 3D design department, where STUDY ABROAD There are international exchange opportunities in you can explore methods of design thinking and IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER Year 3, semester 2. making skills. Traditional hand-making methods are H3H3H3 to include Art (or a creative design and/or combined with cutting edge 3D Printing and various technology subject) and English (or a written subject new manufacturing technologies throughout studio WHAT YOU WILL STUDY Jewellery Design requiring the use of English). briefs. You will also work with the latest digital tools In Years 1 and 2 you will experience a rich choice in your 3D modelling and Adobe CAD training to build of multi-disciplinary ‘designing’ and ‘making’ skills, your visual communication skills to present your designed to help you fully explore and understand IB DIPLOMA work at the highest standard. This is combined with your creative potential. In Year 3, you will make an 24 to include Higher Level Visual Arts and English (or design drawing and visualisation training, to build informed decision as to which subject and design a written subject requiring the use of English). your ability to rapidly analyse design problems and discipline you wish to focus on, in preparation for ideate multiple solutions through drawing and model your final year. During this time you will expand on All applicants with the appropriate qualifications (or making, underpinned by a robust design process. your skill set and build key specialist knowledge in due to sit appropriate qualifications) will be invited to your chosen area. You can graduate with one of the attend a portfolio review/interview and participate in Industry-linked projects, European exchanges, design follow options: a selection process. internships, live competitions and public facing events will help develop your professional design skills and BA (Hons) Three Dimensional Design ADVANCED ENTRY get you ready for the real world of work. BA (Hons) Three Dimensional Design – Product Design All advanced entry applicants with the appropriate BA (Hons) Three Dimensional Design – Ceramics qualifications (or due to sit appropriate qualifications), CAREER OPTIONS & Glass will be invited to attend a portfolio review/interview This course is designed to provide you with an BA (Hons) Three Dimensional Design – Jewellery Design extensive range of specialist experience, where you and participate in a selection process. will graduate with a rich collection of transferable In your final year, your professional body of work skills to utilise in your chosen design discipline. will be exhibited at local and national levels during APPLICATIONS FROM PARTNER COLLEGES A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will You will gain valuable design and enterprise skills the Gray’s Degree Show in Aberdeen and at New Debbie Neish Designers in London. be considered for entry into Year 2 or 3, subject to to operate confidently in a variety of design careers successfully meeting the partner course criteria. within the creative sector. These include working for/ with product and industrial design consultancies or For the full course description, visit ALTERNATIVE QUALIFICATIONS setting up as an independent freelance designer. www.rgu.ac.uk/three-dimensional-design Those who may not hold the standard qualifications listed above are encouraged to apply if they can evidence other appropriate/relevant creative work, qualifications and/or life experiences. Such candidates are advised to contact the Student Admissions Service for further advice and guidance.

“Originally I applied for the jewellery design aspect of the course, but after A portfolio review/interview is still a requirement for this category of candidate. using other materials such as ceramics and metals in a product design context, I became far more interested in that line of work. I would say being able to try Portfolio guidance can be downloaded from the RGU website at www.rgu.ac.uk/portfolio different processes and disciplines has helped myself and others in the class * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the discover what their practice is.” relevant course page on our website for entry requirements. Scott Crawford

Scott Crawford | BA (Hons) Three Dimensional Design Student www.rgu.ac.uk/three-dimensional-design

131 | | 132 COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY BA

This one-year course has been designed to Graduates have gone on to start new businesses, work UCAS W641 further enhance your knowledge and experience with major fashion photographers, set up publications within a professional and commercial context. and work within education and academia. STUDY OPTIONS Our student-centered approach and industry Full-time: 1 year standard environment, will provide you with the WHAT YOU WILL STUDY opportunity to apply and test your skills within Collaborative and self-directed projects will allow ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* a series of self-directed projects, delivered in you to expand upon your practical and technical collaboration with external partners and industry. abilities through studio and location-based activities, APPLICANTS FROM PARTNER COLLEGES centred around commercial clients. This enables A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges Practical studio based curriculum activities are you to develop and build a professional portfolio of will be considered for entry into Year 3, subject to supported and underpinned by theory that work. successfully meeting the partner course criteria. develops and enhances your understanding of the context of photography within our culture and Critical and Contextual Studies activities will explore ADVANCED ENTRY creative economy. Professional Design Studies and the work of key practitioners and further enhance All advanced entry applicants with the appropriate associated activities, will support your understanding your understanding of photography within historical, qualifications (or due to sit appropriate of the commercial industry and enable you to cultural and economic contexts. qualifications), will be invited to attend a portfolio develop the business acumen required to start your Celia Weatherley review/interview and participate in a selection own photography business. Our Professional Design Studies activities will help process. develop your entrepreneurial outlook and awareness Within the course, you will have the opportunity of the professional environment, to support you in ALTERNATIVE QUALIFICATIONS to take additional elective modules that allow the development of your own business. Those who may not hold the standard articulation onto other relevant BA (Hons) courses. qualifications, are encouraged to apply if they The projects undertaken will test your intellectual can evidence other appropriate/relevant creative ENTERPRISE AND INNOVATION and creative application of ideas, and you will be work, qualifications and/or life experiences. Such Our Enterprise Partners Network includes the introduced to new business concepts to develop candidates are advised to contact the Student Scottish Institute for Enterprise, Elevator and NESTA your abilities in team-based and individual projects. Admissions Service for further advice and guidance. who all offer additional support and guidance to our enterprising students by encouraging graduates to The Final Major Project is a substantial body of PORTFOLIO REVIEW/INTERVIEW start up new businesses within the creative economy. image-based work within a specialist area of your Suitable applicants will be invited in with their choice, allowing you to develop a professional portfolio for an informal review/discussion with CAREER OPTIONS portfolio, suitable for promotion within industry and academic staff. This allows students to meet staff, The course will enable you to develop the knowledge public exhibition. see the teaching environment and allows the and ability to explore your photography career School to explore your ambitions through informal within a range of industries including publishing, For the full course description, visit discussion. photojournalism, graphic and web design, food and www.rgu.ac.uk/commercial-photography Michaela Walker drink, broadcasting and advertising. * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the relevant course page on our website for entry requirements.

www.rgu.ac.uk/commercial-photography

“My initial concept of studying photography as a student was the ‘how’. The Develop your skills in our dedicated real learning, facilitated by the lecturers, other teaching staff and my peers is Photography the ‘why’.” Studio within

Andrew Milne | BA Commercial Photography Graduate Tracey Garson Gray’s School of Art!

133 | | 134 The Scott Sutherland School YOUR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT YOUR OPPORTUNITIES of Architecture and Built We purposefully keep the School In your final year you will Scott Environment is a forward intimate in order to create showcase your work at School thinking and multidisciplinary close relationships between events, including the ‘Big Crit’ School who is recognised by our staff and students. You are and ‘End of Year Show’, both of many national and international not anonymous faces, but are which are open to the public and professional bodies. individuals who we get to know industry professionals. quickly. Staff and students work We have a heritage of innovation Sutherland together, and learn from each Our award-winning student that has maintained our influence other, creating a supportive society, 57˚10, organises events in the development of the built learning environment that allows including a weekly lecture series environment regionally, nationally you to realise your full potential. featuring talks by high-profile and and internationally. inspiring designers, which offers CONNECTED WITH INDUSTRY additional insight into the link The School has continuously School of Our close links with industry between education and practice. evolved to orient itself to the are vital on a number of levels needs of our professional areas, including the evolution of courses FACILITIES combining innovative thinking and course content, delivering The School is based in a purpose with new technologies and expert contribution through guest built state-of-the-art building contemporary practice across lectures, sponsorship of students with designated workshops and all aspects of the design and Architecture and prizes, employment of facilities including Design Studios, construction of buildings, public students on industrial placements, Surveying Workshop, Model space and cities. providing case study material and Making Workshop, Industrial Spray carrying out student reviews. Booth, IT Suite and Printing Suite. We are passionate that you not only have expert and relevant All of our undergraduate courses We believe the space you work knowledge, but also the skills & Built carry professional accreditation in is fundamental to the quality to apply your knowledge from a range of bodies, whilst also of your learning, which is the appropriately and creatively encompassing work placement reason we’re one of the few in the industry. This ensures or professional experience in an Schools of our kind that gives you are highly sought after as industry setting. you a dedicated space designed employees, and as future leaders specifically to your needs. within your professions. Environment You will undertake elements of collaborative work during your You will find our graduates Architecture 136 studies, serving to broaden /scottsutherlandschool establishing their own practices Architectural Technology 138 your understanding of the roles, or working on projects around Construction Management 140 responsibilities and skills of other the world, including landmark www.rgu.ac.uk/scotts key professionals. Surveying 142 projects from Shanghai to Quantity Surveying 144 Inverness, and from London to Building Surveying 145 Las Vegas.

AWARD WINNING WORK

The Aberdeen Society of The Aberdeen Society of John B Johnstone Prize for Best Architects Medal Winner Architects Medal Winner Student Overall Neil Mair Vicky Mitchell Sophie Perrot

135 | | 136 BSc ARCHITECTURE / UCAS K100 STUDY OPTIONS MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE Full-time: 6 years ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* The study of architecture requires an enquiring PLACEMENT WHAT YOU WILL STUDY and imaginative mind to analyse and consider In Year 4, you will spend 12 months working in an SQA HIGHER new possibilities for buildings. It embodies many architect’s office as an Architectural Assistant or Part Year 1 ABBB/BBBB to include English (or a written subject issues and challenges: the creation of better 1 student. This period of paid professional practice Building Technology • History and Cultural Context requiring the use of English), Maths or a Science and places to live, work, and relax; designing buildings will give you the opportunity to gain valuable • Design Studio 1 • Design Studio 2 preferably Art. and cities that recognise the cultural diversity of professional experience of architectural practice. the population; proposing ideas that contribute Year 2 GCE A LEVEL socially and economically to the community; and STUDY ABROAD Building Technology • History and Cultural Context BBC/BCC to include Maths or a Science and using imagination and innovation to do all this You will have the opportunity to study at one of our • Design Studio 3 • Design Studio 4 preferably Art. English (or a written subject requiring more responsibly and efficiently for a world with partner institutions and enhance your architectural the use of English) is required at GCSE grade 6/B if finite resources. education. Exchange opportunities for Architecture Year 3 not held at A Level. include universities in Spain, Germany, Italy, France Building Technology • History and Cultural Context The BSc Architecture/Master of Architecture course and Australia. • Design Studio 5 • Professional Practice • Design IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER is a linked award that allows you to progress from Studio 6 H2H2H2H3/H2H2H3H3 to include English (or a Year 1 to Masters level continuously. The first three FACILITIES written subject requiring the use of English), Maths years provide core professional skills and knowledge The learning environment we offer provides the Year 4 or a Science and preferably Art. in Architecture. The final two years offers opportunity guidance and support necessary for you to develop Professional Experience Year (salaried employment) for you to develop personal interests around three skills in creative enquiry, challenge, and exploration. IB DIPLOMA thematically distinct ‘Units’. You will work in a dedicated studio work space, Year 5 29/28 to include Higher Level English (or a written which will act as a place to individually draw and Master Studio 1 • History and Cultural Context subject requiring the use of English), Maths or You will benefit from hearing and connecting with model ideas within the overall social setting of the • Research Methods • Master Studio 2 • Dissertation Science and preferably Visual Arts all at grade 5 visiting professionals from a range of disciplines and design studio. will have the opportunity to travel, whether on study Year 6 Candidates who demonstrate enthusiasm and trips to look at the very best of international design CAREER OPTIONS Master Studio 3 • Advanced Building Technology commitment to the subject through their personal or on student exchanges. This course enables you to progress to the final • Professional Practice and Management • Master statement but don’t have the potential to achieve professional examination (RIBA Part 3) following Studio 4 • Electives the published academic entry requirements, may be invited to interview as part of the selection process. PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION a period in practical training. On successful This course has unconditional accreditation from the completion you will become a Registered Architect. PORTFOLIO OF ARTWORK Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Applicants not possessing a Higher or equivalent Architects Registration Board (ARB). Exciting career opportunities exist in architectural qualification in Art (Art & Design and Product Design practices across the world, in both the private and in Scotland or Art & Design and Design & Technology In the UK, the professional accreditation of public sectors. Previous graduates have established in England) will be expected to demonstrate Architecture courses is divided into three parts: their own architectural practices, while others hold evidence of artistic ability and appreciation through senior positions in distinguished design firms and a portfolio of artwork. – Part 1 awarded after Year 3 multidisciplinary organisations. – Part 2 awarded after Year 6 (inclusive of 1 year of ADVANCED ENTRY professional experience) Applicants who are interested in applying for advanced – Part 3 professional examination is taken post- entry will be considered on an individual basis. graduation, following a period in practical training within an architectural practice. * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the relevant course page on our website for entry requirements.

www.rgu.ac.uk/architecture-march “The highlight is the design studio module which creates a simulation of a real- life architectural project where the lectures act as our consultants and we work Ranked 1st in to an architectural brief. The course has fully supported me in developing my Scotland for Student Experience in architectural ambitions as I’ve learned the necessary skills of an architect in Years 5 & 6 studio space Architecture order to work in a professional environment.” (Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019 - published Shehan Heguragamage | 5th Year Master of Architecture Student September 2018)

137 | | 138 ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY UCAS K236 STUDY OPTIONS BSc (HONS) Full-time: 4 years There are options for part-time study in Years 3 and 4. Architectural Technology is a relatively new PLACEMENT WHAT YOU WILL STUDY profession in the construction industry In Year 3 you will have the opportunity to undertake ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* combining a passion for the built environment a work placement for one semester allowing you Year 1 with a particular interest in technical design. to gain valuable professional experience in any Introduction to Building Technology • Introduction to SQA HIGHER related professional field. Previous students have Building Design • Built Environment Communication BBCC to include English (or a written subject The Architectural Technologist provides building undertaken placements locally, nationally and and Scholarship Skills • Surveying Methods • Building requiring the use of English), Maths or a Science design services and solutions and is trained in internationally with architecture firms, contractors, Technology 2 • Economics for the Built Environment subject is required at National 5 grade C or above if architectural technology, building design and manufacturers and visualisation experts, as well as • Integrative Studies 1 – Architectural Technology not held at Higher. construction – focusing on detailed design and the in the energy sector. technology of building construction. In today’s Year 2 GCE A LEVEL environment, the use of information technology tools STUDY ABROAD Management for the Built Environment 1 • Building CCC to include English (or a written subject to develop technical solutions is a key component of In Year 3 you will have the opportunity to study at Structure and Technology • Design Technology 1 requiring the use of English), Maths or a Science the Architectural Technologist’s portfolio. one of our partner institutions in order to broaden • Building Technology 3 • Environment and Services subject is required at GCSE grade 5 or above if not your horizons and enhance your architectural • Integrative Studies 2 – Architectural Technology held at A Level. This course focuses on the making of detailed education. Exchange opportunities for architectural decisions about the design and construction of technology include universities in Denmark, Finland, Year 3 IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER buildings and their immediate surroundings. It looks Italy, The Netherlands or Spain. All are English Management for the Built Environment 2 • Design H3H3H3H3 to include English (or a written subject at both new and existing buildings and examines how speaking excluding Barcelona. Technology 2 • Professional Practice • Research requiring the use of English), Maths or a Science detail relates to broader design concepts, and how to Methods subject is required at grade O3 or above if not held bring together all aspects of the design process. N.B. Option of either work placement or study at Higher. abroad in Year 3. Plus one option from: Industrial Placement OR On completion of the course you will have developed Exchange Programme OR Simulated Professional IB DIPLOMA skills and knowledge in understanding application, FACILITIES Practice 26 to include Higher Level English (or a written analysis, synthesis and evaluation relating to design, The course has a dedicated studio for delivery of subject requiring the use of English), Maths is technology, management and practice. the project based modules and bespoke printing Year 4 required at Standard Level grade 4 or above if not and digital manufacturing suites which provides Dissertation • Design Technology 3 • Integrative held at Higher Level. PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION an experience that has strong parallels with the Studies 3 – Architectural Technology • Built Heritage This course has unconditional accreditation from the professional work environment. Conservation APPLICANTS FROM PARTNER COLLEGES Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists A relevant HNC or HND from one of our partner (CIAT) and the Chartered Association of Building CAREER OPTIONS Plus one option from: Architectural History OR colleges will be considered for entry into Year 2 or 3. Engineers (CABE). Our Architectural Technology graduates go on to Construction OR Product Design OR Performance Please see page 45 for more details. work for leading practices around the world, as well Evaluation as across a range of professional environments Please note that a satisfactory portfolio and including architectural practice, built environment attendance at an interview is also required. consultancies, contracting organisations and the manufacturing industry. ADVANCED ENTRY All other applicants who are interested in applying Early career development will invariably focus on for advanced entry will be considered on an achieving full membership of the Chartered Institute individual basis. of Architectural Technologists (CIAT). Architectural Technology * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the student’s model relevant course page on our website for entry requirements.

www.rgu.ac.uk/architectural-technology “The course introduced me to many key areas of the construction industry and taught me the key skills that are required in industry in the role of Ranked 1st an Architectural Technologist. The student staff relationship that forms in Scotland over the years is very important and it has proved useful throughout my for Student time in industry. I would highly recommend the course to candidates who Satisfaction in Architecture have an interest in design, technical detailing and many aspects of the (Complete University Guide construction industry.” 2019 - published April 2018)

Jamie Yorkston | BSc (Hons) Architecture Technology Graduate (Now Chartered Architectural Technologist)

139 | | 140 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT BSc (HONS) UCAS K220

STUDY OPTIONS Construction Managers are an integral part to help develop your skills and in recent years our WHAT YOU WILL STUDY Full-time: 4 years of managing a sustainable construction students have received significant recognition industry and are required at all stages of the through this. For more information, go to Year 1 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* construction process from building inception to https://gsc.ciob.org Introduction to Building Technology • Introduction to eventual demolition. Building Design • Built Environment Communication SQA HIGHER and Scholarship Skills • Surveying Methods • Building BBCC to include English (or a written subject The Construction Management course has been Technology 2 • Economics for the Built Environment requiring the use of English), Maths or a Science developed in close collaboration with industry and • Integrated Studies 1 • Detailing and Specification subject is required at National 5 grade C or above if the professions to provide a broad based education PLACEMENT not held at Higher. on design, construction and commercial management In Semester 2 of Year 3 you will have the opportunity Year 2 and to prepare you for a rewarding career as a to undertake a four to nine month paid work Management for the Built Environment 1 GCE A LEVEL construction professional. placement allowing you to gain valuable professional • Environment and Services • Value and Cost CCC to include English (or a written subject experience in a particular aspect of the construction Studies 1 (Cost Planning) • Introduction to Project requiring the use of English), Maths or a Science Throughout the course, there is a focus on or energy industry. Management 1 • Building Structure and Technology subject is required at GCSE grade 5 or above if not operational and production issues associated with • Integrative Studies 2 - Construction Management held at A Level. the construction of buildings and infrastructure STUDY ABROAD • Law and Procurement projects. There are numerous opportunities for you In Year 3 you will have the opportunity to study at IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER to develop areas of particular expertise relevant one of our partner institutions in Europe in order Year 3 H3H3H3H3 to include English (or a written subject to your personal interests and in addition you will to broaden your horizons and enhance your Research Methods • Management for the Built requiring the use of English), Maths or a Science benefit from lectures and presentations from visiting academic learning. Environment 2 • Value and Cost Studies 2 subject is required at grade O3 or above if not held practitioners and visits to construction sites. (Contractors’ Estimating) • Dimensional Control at Higher. N.B. Option of either work placement or study • Commercial and Contract Administration Our teaching is directly informed and guided by abroad in Year 3. IB DIPLOMA Plus one option from: Industrial Placement OR new industrial developments emerging in the 26 to include Higher Level English (or a written Exchange Programme OR Professional Practice areas of technology and management, as well as FACILITIES subject requiring the use of English), Maths is Simulation by research carried out by our staff within the You will benefit from our dedicated Surveying and required at Standard Level grade 4 or above if not School, many of whom are chartered construction Construction Management Studio, state-of- held at Higher. Year 4 managers and builders. the art computer lab with specialist software Dissertation • Value and Cost Studies 3 including Building Information Modelling (BIM) an APPLICANTS FROM PARTNER COLLEGES • Construction Management • Integrative Studies 3 - On completion of the course you will be equipped Environmental Laboratory and bespoke printing A relevant HNC or HND from one of our partner Construction Management • Management of Design with the knowledge and skills required to meet the facilities. colleges will be considered for entry into Year 2 and Construction challenges facing the Construction Manager in a or 3. Please see page 45 for more details on the routes available. modern and rapidly changing world. CAREER OPTIONS Plus one option from: Advanced Construction The course prepares you for a career as a Technology OR Introduction to Energy Industry PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION Construction Manager in many of the areas ADVANCED ENTRY The course is accredited by The Chartered collectively known as the built environment. You All other applicants who are interested in applying Institute of Building (CIOB). We encourage student may be employed by commercial, retail and leisure for advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. membership of the CIOB which entitles you to organisations, consultants, contractors, local and attend industry seminars, talks and demonstrations. central government, housing associations or private * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the practice. In addition the skills gained are also much relevant course page on our website for entry requirements. We enter cross-disciplinary teams annually in the sought after by the energy sector. Scottish heat of the CIOB Global Student Challenge www.rgu.ac.uk/construction-management

“Having site visits during the course is a great way to see how construction Ranked 1st companies operate. I was lucky enough to get a job from going on a site visit, it’s in Scotland Student on-site experience a great way to gain knowledge from a practical hands-on perspective alongside for Student Experience in academic learning. The course encourages collaboration between the other built Building environment disciplines which is exactly how it is in the working environment.” (Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019 - Andrea Bolt | BSc (Hons) Construction Management Graduate published September 2018)

141 | | 142 SURVEYING UCAS K241 STUDY OPTIONS BSc (HONS) Full-time: 4 years

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* The Surveying profession performs a vital and indispensable role within the design SQA HIGHER and construction process and the property BBCC to include English (or a written subject profession, working alongside other architecture requiring the use of English), Maths or a Science and built environment professionals. subject is required at National 5 grade C or above if not held at Higher. This Surveying degree is a linked course which combines two different strands; Quantity Surveying GCE A LEVEL and Building Surveying. Year 1 of the course is CCC to include English (or a written subject combined, allowing you to be exposed to multiple requiring the use of English), Maths or a Science aspects of the Surveying profession and you will subject is required at GCSE grade 5 or above if not then be able to make an informed decision on held at A Level. which of these two disciplines you wish to pursue throughout the remainder of your studies. For IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER further information on both Quantity Surveying and H3H3H3H3 to include English (or a written subject Building Surveying please see pages 144-145. requiring the use of English), Maths or a Science subject is required at grade O3 or above if not held The course is designed to develop a range of at Higher. skills relating to the built environment including; managing tasks and solving problems, applying IB DIPLOMA numeracy, as well as design, technology and 26 to include Higher Level English (or a written management skills and communication. subject requiring the use of English), Maths is required at Standard Level grade 4 or above if not Many of our staff members are Chartered Surveyors held at Higher Level. with many years of senior professional experience, allowing you to benefit directly from their guidance APPLICANTS FROM PARTNER COLLEGES and experience. In addition you will benefit A relevant HNC or HND from one of our partner from lectures and presentations from visiting colleges will be considered for entry into Year 2 practitioners as well as site visits and field studies. or 3. Please see page 45 for more details on the routes available. On completion of the course, you will be expected to have developed a range of technical, professional ADVANCED ENTRY and transferable skills that will be invaluable to the All other applicants who are interested in applying development of your career. for advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the Chartered Surveyors (RICS), thereby allowing you relevant course page on our website for entry requirements. to follow a future career path as a professional Chartered Surveyor in either building or quantity surveying. The course is also accredited by the www.rgu.ac.uk/surveying Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).

Ranked 2nd CAREER OPTIONS in Scotland Surveying equips you with a skill set that opens for graduate many alternative doors including careers in built heritage conservation, contracting, project and prospects in supply chain management and procurement. A Building recent RGU graduate is employed by KPMG, whilst On-site visit to Fyvie Castle. (Complete University Guide another is developing their career with Aberdeen 2019 - published April 2018) Asset Management.

143 | | 144 QUANTITY SURVEYING BUILDING SURVEYING

Quantity Surveying manages the economics WHAT YOU WILL STUDY Building Surveying is concerned with the WHAT YOU WILL STUDY of built environment projects throughout the maintenance, adaptation and repair of buildings. entire building lifecycle, from initial design to Year 1 Year 1 construction, and on the cost of the building in use. Introduction to Building Technology • Introduction to Building Surveying involves providing clients with Introduction to Building Technology • Introduction to Building Design • Built Environment Communication strategic property advice in order to ensure that Building Design • Built Environment Communication Quantity Surveyors work collaboratively with other and Scholarship Skills • Surveying Methods • Building built assets contribute appropriately to business and Scholarship Skills • Surveying Methods • Building built environment professionals to ensure clients Technology 2 • Economics for the Built Environment success. By selecting this route of the course, Technology 2 • Economics for the Built Environment obtain value for money. The skills/techniques used to • Integrative Studies 1 • Detailing and Specification you will gain an in-depth understanding of how • Integrative Studies 1 • Detailing and Specification achieve this include cost planning and control, building buildings function by working at the point of economics, measurement and contract administration, Year 2 interaction between materials, the environment Year 2 all of which form the basis of the course. Management for the Built Environment 1 and people over time in an ever-changing world. Environment and Services • Value and Cost Studies 1 • Environment and Services • Measurement 1 You will also develop the skills required to prepare (Cost Planning) • Building Control and Administration CAREER OPTIONS (Building Works) • Value and Cost Studies 1 (Cost scheme designs, programmes for completion and • Building Pathology 1 • Building Structure and Quantity Surveyors can be employed in the private Planning) • Building Structure and Technology specification of works. Technology • Integrative Studies 2 - Surveying • Law and public sector, work for consultancies and • Integrative Studies 2 - Surveying • Law and and Procurement contractors. On graduation opportunities exist Procurement CAREER OPTIONS in the fields of surveying practice, construction, Building Surveyors can work for any employer who Year 3 infrastructure and civil engineering, supply chain uses, adapts, maintains or services property as Year 3 Research Methods • Management for the Built management for the energy and petro-chemical Research Methods • Management for the Built well as in surveying practice or local and national Environment 2 • Contract Administration industries and local and national government. Environment 2 • Value and Cost Studies 2 government. • Environment and Services 2 • Building Pathology 2 (Contractors’ Estimating) • Measurement 2 PLACEMENT PLACEMENT Plus one option from: Industrial Placement OR • Commercial and Contract Administration In Year 3 you may have the opportunity to In Year 3 you may have the opportunity to Exchange Programme OR Professional Practice undertake an eight month (approximate) paid work Plus one option from: Industrial Placement OR undertake an eight month (approximate) paid work Simulation placement allowing you to gain valuable professional Exchange Programme OR Professional Practice placement allowing you to gain valuable professional experience in an industry setting. In some instances, Simulation experience in an industry setting. In some instances, Year 4 your placement will count towards the RICS/APC your placement will count towards the RICS/APC Dissertation • Integrative Studies 3 - Surveying professional training requirements, shortening Year 4 professional training requirements, shortening • Building Pathology 3 • Internal Materials and the postgraduate period required to achieve full Dissertation • Value and Cost Studies 3 (Valuation the postgraduate period required to achieve full Finishes • Integrative Studies 3 - Surveying • Property professional status. and Whole Life Costing) • Construction Management professional status. Management • Built Heritage Conservation • Integrative Studies 3 - Surveying • Measurement 3 STUDY ABROAD STUDY ABROAD In Year 3 you will have the opportunity to study at Plus one option from: Advanced Construction In Year 3 you will have the opportunity to study at one of our partner institutions in Europe in order Technology OR Introduction To Energy Industry one of our partner institutions in Europe in order to broaden your horizons and enhance your to broaden your horizons and enhance your academic learning. academic learning.

N.B. Option of either work placement or study N.B. Option of either work placement or study abroad in Year 3. abroad in Year 3.

“The modules I studied during the course, especially the measurement and procurement modules, have been extremely helpful at the start of my career. “Within 2 months of graduating I had secured a job I never dreamed of having, I am now about to work on a huge nuclear project where I will be using these all thanks to the encouragement of the lecturers at RGU and the knowledge I skills. I believe the course really set me up well for the real world and would had gained.” definitely recommend it to those wanting to start a career in surveying.” Chyrelle Watt | BSc (Hons) Surveying Graduate - Building (now Graduate Surveyor at Malcolm Hollis)

Dimitri Lorentzos | BSc (Hons) Surveying Graduate - Quantity (now Graduate Cost Consultant at Arcadis)

145 | | 146 Our school is the largest applicable to the needs of the STUDY ABROAD provider of social work people who will require your An exchange programme is a education in Scotland, services, and the organisations solid foundation for your future who may employ you. 92% of career path. Modern employers with an expanding social graduates of our school’s full- have emphasised the value they School of science teaching and time undergraduate courses place on graduates who have research portfolio. Our are in work or study six months direct experience of living or courses are designed after completing their courses working abroad. Both the BA to provide you with (Unistats, 2018). (Hons) Applied Social Sciences a stimulating and and BA (Hons) Social Work enjoyable education as Our degrees will equip you for courses offer a study abroad a wide range of employment option as part of our Erasmus you gain a range of skills options in the private and Exchange Programme. required to add value to public sectors including health Applied society in a wide-range of and social care, child care, PLACEMENTS career possibilities. child protection, criminal Placements will provide you justice and community care, with a valuable advantage The success of our courses and human resources, public when it is time to start your the subsequent careers of our relations, police and criminal career. For social work graduates is underpinned by justice, psychology and students, your three placement a long-standing commitment community development. opportunities will give you the to student experience. This You could also undertake a opportunity to put into practice is recognised by our average higher degree, research, or a the skills and knowledge Social student satisfaction rate of teaching qualification. from your course, as you gain 91% for our school’s full- experience in the workplace. time undergraduate courses STAFF EXPERTISE & CLASS SIZES We provide placements for (Unistats, 2018). Our team of lecturers have our social work students at strong practice and research the forefront of practice and PROFESSIONAL LINKS backgrounds, and a passion in a wide range of settings. Our working partnerships for helping you to achieve your On placement, social work include social work agencies, best – whether that’s in class, students work a typical working service users, and carers who supervising your dissertation, week of around 37 hours. Studies you will meet throughout or providing pastoral support. Applied Social Sciences 148 our teaching and placement With small class sizes we get FACILITIES Social Work 150 programmes. Together they will to know you as an individual You will enjoy access to help you to enter the workplace throughout your course. This state-of-the-art facilities on better-equipped to manage means that you can have one- our modern campus, including the opportunities you are to-one feedback with lecturers a psychology laboratory and presented with. who know how to help you. test library, plus computer Typically student/staff teaching facilities and laboratory space EMPLOYMENT AND contact time is around 16 hours for experiments and studies. OPPORTUNITIES per week. All courses use the best in We consult with a range of contemporary IT developments relevant industry stakeholders to maximise student learning which means that our courses opportunities. are topical, relevant and www.rgu.ac.uk/sass

147 | | 148 APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES BA (HONS) UCAS L310 STUDY OPTIONS Applied Social Sciences involves the study of WHAT YOU WILL STUDY Full-time: 4 years the society we live in and the relationships people have within that society. Year 1 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* Introductory Psychology: Social Sciences • Social This course is built around the core disciplines Sciences and Society • Gender Culture and SQA HIGHER of psychology and sociology, providing the best Society • Research Methods and Study Skills BBBB to include a subject requiring the use of possible launching pad for a career in these • Cognitive and Social Psychology • Sociology of English. fascinating areas. Innovative elective modules Identity, Difference and Deviance • Governing in the final years allow you to tailor your degree the UK • Understanding Social Change GCE A LEVEL YEAR 1 ENTRY around your own areas of interest. All teaching BCC to include a written subject requiring the use is underpinned by research and real-world Year 2 of English. experience, so that you are prepared for a career Social Construction of Everyday Life • Research: GCE A LEVEL YEAR 2 ENTRY in your chosen field. Approachable, friendly staff, Statistics and Data Analysis • European Union BBC to include a written subject requiring the use and relatively small group sizes create a more • The Sociological Problem of Crime • Psychology: of English. informal learning environment, which is valued Personality and Individual Differences highly by our students. • Discovering Psychology: History, Concepts and IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER Debates • Theorising Social Life H2H2H3H3 to include a subject requiring the use STUDY ABROAD • Exploring Research of English. You will have the fantastic opportunity in years 2 and 3 to undertake an exchange with one of Year 3* IB DIPLOMA YEAR 1 ENTRY our partner institutions in Europe through the Qualitative Research Methods (Core), elective 28 to include a Higher Level written subject Erasmus programme. This allows you to enhance subjects include: Health Psychology requiring the use of English. your personal development and confidence, • Health, Self and Society • Organisational and as you benefit from studying your subject in a Management Psychology • Sport and Exercise IB DIPLOMA YEAR 2 ENTRY different culture. Psychology • Sociology of Consumer Culture 29 to include a Higher Level written subject • Political Participation and Pressure Groups requiring the use of English. CAREER OPTIONS in an Age of Global Politics • Developmental Undertaking a course in social sciences keeps Psychology • Cognitive Psychology • Counselling APPLICANTS FROM PARTNER COLLEGES your career options open and offers a wide variety • Environment and Society • Violence Crime and A relevant HNC or HND from one of our partner of routes into employment including health and Conflict • Contemporary Issues in Politics colleges will be considered for entry into Year 2 social care management, human resources, or 3. Please see page 45 for more details on the the police, education, marketing and PR. Many Year 4* routes available. of our graduates also undertake postgraduate Dissertation (Core), elective subjects include: study, enabling them to specialise in a variety Social Psychology • Biological Foundations of ADVANCED ENTRY of areas including psychology, corporate social Behaviour • Developments in Counselling All other applicants who are interested in responsibility, social work, teaching, management • Media, Culture and Society • Terrorism, People applying for advanced entry will be considered on and postgraduate research. and Places • The Body in Contemporary Life an individual basis. • Clinical Psychology and Mental Health • Forensic Psychology • Crime, Criminology and the Justice INTERVIEW System • Global Development • Effective and You may be required to attend an interview. Ethical Leadership * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the *Visit our website for more information on options. relevant course page on our website for entry requirements.

www.rgu.ac.uk/applied-social-sciences “Studying Social Sciences has opened my eyes to the world and enabled me to gain skills which have allowed me to develop and grow as a person. The 1st in Scotland freedom to choose what modules you want to take in 3rd and 4th year is also for Further Study, extremely beneficial as you can focus on your main interests.” Sustained Employment or Both in Social Hanna Summers | Applied Social Sciences Student Studies (LEO, 2018)

149 | | 150 SOCIAL WORK BA (HONS) (SSSC APPROVED)

The role of the Social Worker is vital to the LEARNING have also found employment in criminal justice, UCAS L500 local community and to society in general. You will benefit from good staff-student contact child care/child protection and also work with Working with people of all ages who may be time, with experienced, specialist Lecturers, many people with mental health issues, substance STUDY OPTIONS socially excluded, vulnerable or undergoing of whom are still practicing. Throughout the misuse problems, physical disabilities, and Full-time: 4 years some level of crisis, your role will be to course you will have the opportunity to work with the elderly. guide, support and enable the service user service users in many of your classes. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* to eventually support themselves as much WHAT YOU WILL STUDY as possible. PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION SQA HIGHER Successful completion of the degree confers Year 1 BBCC. Applicants will be expected to have This full-time degree will provide you with the eligibility to practise as a Social Worker within the Study and Research Skills • Individual Psychology Mathematics, Numeracy or equivalent at National 5 underpinning knowledge, values and skills UK, and to register with the SSSC and the other and the Lifespan • Introductory Sociology level Grade C or above. required by the Scottish Social Services Council Social Care Councils in the UK. • Social Work Values, Roles and Tasks • Cognitive (SSSC) to practise as a qualified Social Worker. and Social Psychology • Sociology of Identity, GCE A LEVEL You will be prepared for practice in all areas of CAREER OPTIONS Difference and Deviance • An Introduction to Law CCC. Applicants will be expected to have social work, including child care, child protection, Following successful completion of the course, and Politics in Social Work • Social Work in Society Mathematics, Numeracy or equivalent at GCSE criminal justice and community care, and in students find employment across the social Grade 5/C or above. a range of settings, including community, work sector. In the past our students have Year 2 residential and group care. been in great demand throughout the UK. The Law and Social Work • Human Growth and IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER international focus of the course also provides Behaviour • Social Policy and Social Work H3H3H3H3. Applicants will be expected to have We’re the largest provider of social work employment possibilities in a range of European Practice • Social Work Methods • Social Work Mathematics, Numeracy or equivalent at O3 or education in Scotland, which we’ve delivered for countries, the USA and Australia. Our graduates Practice 1 • Disability and Mental Health • Social above. more than 50 years. This course has a reputation Work with Older People • Social Work with for the high quality of its teaching and support, as People with Substance Problems IB DIPLOMA well as the high level of employment achieved by 26. Applicants will be expected to have Mathematics, its graduates. Year 3 Numeracy or equivalent at Standard Level Grade 4 Social Work Practice 2 • Practice Learning or above. PLACEMENT AND STUDY ABROAD 2/Contexts • Personal and Professional A major strength of the course is the practice Development 1 • Social Work with Children and ADVANCED ENTRY placement opportunities which are an integral Families • Social Work Practice and Research Applicants who are interested in applying for part of study. You will undertake three practice Methods • Social Work in Criminal Justice advanced entry will be considered on an individual placements: one lasting two months, one lasting • Counselling within Social Work Practice basis. If you are interested in this possibility please three months and one lasting four months. contact the Admissions Tutor to discuss further. There is also the opportunity to undertake Year 4 one placement in a European country, the USA Social Work Practice 3 • Practice Learning – Risk INTERVIEW or Sri Lanka. The rewards from undertaking Assessment/Risk Management • Evidence Based You will be required to attend an interview. Overseas these placements are enormous, both in Practice • Dissertation Study • Integration and applicants will be interviewed by Skype. Applicants terms of initial professional development and Interdisciplinary Practice • Social Work in a who do not have an appropriate certificated level in applying theoretical principles to real-life Global Context OR Leadership and Management of Mathematics, Numeracy or equivalent will be situations. Practice is assessed according to the in Social Work Settings OR Therapeutic Practice expected to demonstrate an appropriate level of competence requirements of Scottish Social with Children numeracy at interview. Services Council (SSSC). APPLICANTS FROM PARTNER COLLEGES A relevant HNC from one of our partner colleges will be considered for entry into Year 2 or 3. Please see page 45 for more details on the routes available. “I’m extremely grateful to all the staff at RGU who helped get me through the 1st in Scotland * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the four years. I don’t have enough good things to say about the course, its varied, for careers after relevant course page on our website for entry requirements. 6 Months in Social challenging and most importantly enjoyable. The Granite City might not be as Work www.rgu.ac.uk/social-work trendy as Edinburgh or Glasgow but I know it has the best social work course in (The Guardian University Guide Scotland without a shadow of a doubt! “ 2019) and 8th in the UK for Social Work Joseph Leask | Children and Families Team, and RGU Social Work Graduate (The Complete University Guide 2019).

151 | | 152 We pride ourselves on FACILITIES ready and equipped for the producing graduates Based at the Garthdee campus ongoing learning required to be who not only positively on the banks of the beautiful successful in today’s workplace. impact the lives of River Dee, our students have individuals but also have access to volunteer patients, INNOVATIVE TEACHING School the ability to make a a wide-range of equipment Our courses follow a student- valuable contribution to commonly encountered in centred approach. Early the health of our society. practice, as well as purpose- placements will develop you as built facilities including: an active partner in the learning One of the ways in which our process. You will learn through School of Health Sciences is • Human performance lab keynote lectures, interactive different to others, is that the • Functional capacity lab workshops, tutorials and principles of public health and • X-ray suite practical activities including health promotion are integrated • Physiotherapy practical simulated learning experiences. of across all stages of our courses. rooms You will develop and apply your This will prepare you to face the • Ward setting theoretical knowledge as you health challenges of the future. • Intensive care room undertake problem-solving • Gym activities and experiential Our undergraduate programmes: • RGU SPORT learning including volunteer Applied Sport and Exercise • Home setting patients. This will help your Science, Sport Coaching, • Food handling lab development of analytical skills; Diagnostic Radiography, so that you become increasingly Health Dietetics, Occupational PLACEMENTS self-sufficient and have the Therapy and Physiotherapy Early placement experience will reflective and self-evaluative are practice-focused from the make you well-prepared for the skills to progress into the early stages of the courses. We world of work, as you transfer workplace equipped to meet believe that immersing you in your learning to real-world new challenges and create real-life situations throughout situations and gain exposure tomorrow’s opportunities. your studies will give you the to a wide-range of learning knowledge, skills, experience and opportunities in an extensive COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT confidence to change tomorrow. variety of settings. You will have the chance Sciences to work with community groups such as Brain Injury Master of Radiography 154 Our school has a proven track EXPERT KNOWLEDGE record of producing work-ready Our teaching staff are all very Grampian, MS Society, Occupational Therapy 156 graduates as evidenced by our experienced and committed Alzheimer’s Scotland and Physiotherapy 158 excellent employment rates to their professions. Many schools across Aberdeen Dietetics 160 and student satisfaction rates continue to work in practice, so providing fantastic experiential Applied Sport And Exercise Science 162 for our 4-year courses - 98% of they can keep your curriculum learning opportunities. This our graduates are in work and/ up-to-date with modern work is often alongside other Sport Coaching 164 or further study 6 months after practice and cutting-edge professions which enables Radiographic Studies 166 completing their course, and we developments. They form the realistic inter-professional have a student satisfaction rate ideal team to support your learning opportunities; where of 93% (Unistats, 2018). learning and help you to achieve you can learn about the roles your potential. We are proud of the other professions and of the employment record of benefit from the experience of our graduates, and feedback partnership working. from their employers confirms that our graduates are work- www.rgu.ac.uk/health

153 | | 154 MASTER OF DIAGNOSTIC UCAS B821 STUDY OPTIONS RADIOGRAPHY (MDRad) Full-time: 4 years

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A Diagnostic Radiographer uses sophisticated JOB PROSPECTS WHAT YOU WILL STUDY X-ray technology and a range of specialist Radiographers have the opportunity to specialise SQA HIGHER imaging modalities to help in the detection, in a range of areas within the health service such Year 1 BBBC to include English and two from Physics, monitoring and treatment of a patient’s illness. as CT, ultrasound, MRI, mammography or nuclear You’ll study applied radiographic anatomy and Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology or Maths. medicine. Radiographers are increasingly involved in pathology and radiographic practice as well as This Integrated Masters degree, the first of its kind extended roles including image commenting, image professional values and ethics. Inter-professional in the UK, will prepare you for career progression in GCE A LEVEL interpretation, report writing, patient treatment and learning with other healthcare professions is this developing profession of Radiography. BCC to include two from Biology/Human Biology, prescribing of medications. experienced before the clinical education placement Chemistry, Maths or Physics. English at GCSE grade when you’ll integrate academic theory and personal You will have the opportunity to enhance your 6/B if not held at A-level. Demand for Radiographers’ skills remains buoyant as reflection to clinical practice. Research is threaded knowledge in the areas of leadership, partnership shown by our excellent graduate employment rates. throughout all four stages of the course. working, service re-design, quality improvement, IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER public health and health promotion, multi- H2H3H3H3 to include English (or a written subject YEAR 2 professional team working, population health and requiring the use of English) and two from Biology, Your knowledge of radiographic practice will be research. All of this enhances your employability and Chemistry, Maths or Physics. extended beyond skeletal imaging to include future career progression. specialist imaging modalities, trauma imaging, and a IB DIPLOMA diverse range of patient and user groups. This course is approved by the Health and Care 27 to include Higher Level English at Grade 5 and You’ll undertake a clinical education placement Professions Council (HCPC) and the Society and two from Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics at and a short situated learning experience in a care College of Radiographers (SCOR). Higher Level. environment. In addition to inter-professional learning you’ll refine reflective practice skills and ALTERNATIVE QUALIFICATIONS consider values within health care. PLACEMENT Visit our website for more details. You will rotate around a range of placements, giving YEAR 3 you experience of the spectrum of radiography ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS You’ll take increasing responsibility for individual roles. Past placements have been in major regional All applicants whose first language is not English learning and decision-making, increasing your centres, district general hospitals, community are required to have an IELTS (International English competence in clinical practice. You’ll learn highly hospitals and remote hospitals. Language Testing System) score of 7.0 or an specialist advanced practice roles in radiography appropriate equivalent with no element lower than and the professional, medico-legal and ethical You will also be required to organise an elective 6.5. implications of such developments. You’ll also placement which offers a broader perspective of learn about the patient pathway enabling you to radiographic practice. In addition to hospital-based PRACTICE AND SELECTION VISIT gain a greater understanding of your patient’s practice education, you will undertake a unique As part of the application process, all applicants journey, conditions, treatment and the future roles specialist contemporary practice placement in a care are required to demonstrate an informed of imaging. You’ll undertake an elective placement home/community hospital setting to focus on the perspective of diagnostic radiography and this will and inter-professional practice placement as development of patient care skills. normally be achieved through visiting a radiology well as multi-professional study of research and department prior to interview. investigative methods. All shortlisted applicants are invited to attend a YEAR 4 half day selection visit prior to an offer of a place Your research project and inter-professional learning on the course being made. The selection process will develop your skills in research, leadership, includes evaluation of your professional suitability, management, partnership working, service re-design communication and team working skills. and quality improvement; and prepare you for future career progression. Clinical education presents you SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS with opportunities to practice with minimal guidance Medical screening, evidence of immunisation and and supervision, building confidence and easing satisfactory PVG clearance (previously an enhanced transition into qualified practice. disclosure) are requirements for all successful applicants prior to commencement on the course. Details of immunisation requirements can be “With this course, you’ll get to see a range of hospitals and gain an insight into 1st in Scotland for found on our course webpage. For more details about the PVG scheme please visit Disclosure the varieties of opportunities available to you. You’ll get to travel all around Radiography Scotland at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk. (The Times Good University Scotland on placements and this is definitely a unique opportunity and what I Guide 2019) www.rgu.ac.uk/diagnostic-radiography enjoyed the most!” /DRadRGU @DRadz_RGU Rachel O’Shaughnessy | Radiography Graduate

155 | | 156 MASTER OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY UCAS B920 STUDY OPTIONS (MOcCTH) Full-time: 4 years ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Learning, playing, working, managing our you the chance to choose an exciting opportunity. WHAT YOU WILL STUDY SQA HIGHER homes, and caring for ourselves and our Examples of previous elective placements; Great BBBC to include English (or a written subject families are daily ’occupations’ of life which we Ormond Street, London; Asylum seeker and refugee Year 1 requiring the use of English). Maths plus one can take for granted. Physical, psychological trauma service Glasgow; Physical and Mental Health You will develop knowledge and understanding of the from Biology, Chemistry or Physics is required at or other challenges can prevent people from Rehabilitation Ethiopia; Early Intervention, New relationship between the person, occupation, health National 5 grade B or above if not held at Higher. participating fully in everyday life. Illness, injury Zealand; and Paediatrics, USA. and wellbeing and the environment. You will learn the GCE A LEVEL or developmental disability can make it difficult determinants of health and wider psychosocial and BCC to include English (or a written subject for a person to participate in everyday tasks or be PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION cultural influences on health, health promotion, public requiring the use of English). Maths plus one from as active and independent as they would like. As This degree is a professional qualification accredited health, and the theoretical and practical components Biology, Chemistry or Physics is required at GCSE an Occupational Therapist, you will be an integral by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists of occupational therapy. Development of professional grade 6 or above if not held at A Level. member of the Health and Social Care team, and meets the standards of the World Federation and inter-professional identity is progressed through a enabling people to recover from injury and illness of Occupational Therapists. Successful completion variety of learning opportunities. IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER and to regain independence to enjoy life to the of the course allows you to apply for registration H2H3H3H3 to include English (or a written subject full. This course will give you the ability to make a with the Health and Care Professions Council Year 2 requiring the use of English). Maths plus one from difference and to change lives. and membership of the British Association of You will explore wider the impact of health Biology, Chemistry or Physics is required at O2 or Occupational Therapy. on human functioning, and the application of above if not held at Higher. INTEGRATED MASTER OF OT AWARD occupation-based practice within a range of IB DIPLOMA This is the first course in the UK offering a four-year CAREER OPTIONS settings throughout the life-span. Interprofessional 27 to include English (or a written subject requiring Master of Occupational Therapy award. It has been Graduate Occupational Therapists from Robert education, situated learning and practice placement the use of English) at Higher Level grade 4. Maths developed in response to employer needs and key Gordon University are recognised as being prepared opportunities will develop clinical reasoning and plus one from Biology, Chemistry or Physics is current policy and social directives. for global employment, with the skills and attributes critical thinking skills to underpin current and required at a minimum of Standard Level grade 4 if to work across health and social care and in emerging contemporary professional practice. not held at Higher. This course involves a mix of academic, practice- areas of practice such as the voluntary sector. based and community situated learning experiences. Year 3 ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS You will attend lectures, tutorials and workshops You will have further opportunities to apply All applicants whose first language is not English led by academic teaching staff (all of whom are clinical reasoning skills and occupational therapy are required to have an IELTS (International English qualified Allied Health Professionals), or external Ranked 1st in skills attaining proficient integration of academic Language Testing System) score of 7.0 overall with clinical practitioners, and experts within their areas theory and practice placements aligned with no area dropping below 6.5. of practice. Practical sessions are taught within Scotland for multi-professional study of research. You will the purpose-built clinical skills and home setting Graduate Prospects develop your critical thinking, team working, and PRACTICE VISIT environments, engaging with volunteer patients to entrepreneurial skills in relation to professional Applications should demonstrate an simulate clinical practice scenarios during teaching and Student practice and interprofessional learning, leadership understanding of the role of the Occupational and practice-based scenarios. Satisfaction in and management. To enhance your understanding Therapist, which may be evidenced by including details of visits you have made to or contacts you Occupational of alternative healthcare systems and cultures, PLACEMENT and to support your employability in the global have made in an occupational therapy setting You’ll undertake a mixture of traditional, Therapy workplace, an international learning exchange is within your personal statement. (The Complete University Guide contemporary and innovative placements embedded offered in Stage 3. SHORTLIST SELECTION PROCESS 2019) throughout four years. These range from 6-8 weeks All shortlisted applicants are invited to attend a and take place in health, social care and the voluntary Year 4 half day selection visit prior to an offer of a place sector. The elective placement in year 4 will give You will develop enhanced skills in critical and on the course being made. The selection process professional reasoning in relation to understanding includes evaluation of your professional suitability, new models of health care and provision of quality communication and team working skills. evidenced-based, person-centred care. As well as interprofessional learning, you will undertake a SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS research project and an elective placement. Medical screening, evidence of immunisation and satisfactory PVG clearance (previously an enhanced disclosure) are requirements for all successful applicants prior to commencement on “Being a student at RGU has offered me so many opportunities for personal /otrgu @OT_RGU the course. Details of immunisation requirements development and has hugely increased my confidence. The course offers can be found on our course webpage at www.rgu. ac.uk/occupational-therapy. For more details about an engaging and practical learning environment with really creative, yet the PVG scheme please visit Disclosure Scotland at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk professional ways to enable learning.” www.rgu.ac.uk/occupational-therapy

Kim Howatson | Occupational Therapy Graduate

157 | | 158 MASTER OF PHYSIOTHERAPY UCAS B160 STUDY OPTIONS (MPhys) Full-time: 4 years

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS As a Physiotherapist you’ll work to promote the through the use of METIman is used to practice WHAT YOU WILL STUDY health and wellbeing of the public, restoring treatment approaches for the acutely ill patient in SQA HIGHER their movement and function to as near normal a safe environment. The therapy practical rooms Year 1 BBBB required from 5th year to be invited to a as possible. This will include working in a wide and human performance laboratory, which have You’ll develop a foundation in anatomy, physiology, selection visit. Overall from 5th and 6th year a variety of health settings; from intensive care sophisticated three-dimensional motion analysis pathology, normal structure, function, movement, minimum of grades AABBB to include English (or a units to Premier League sports clubs. You’ll have systems, are key facilities you will utilise during your exercise and behaviours. You’ll learn the ethos written subject requiring the use of English) and two the opportunity to make a positive difference to study to analyse and manage human performance. of improving health, and supporting behavioural from Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Maths and patients’ lives in this rewarding career. change through working in partnership with Physics STUDY ABROAD individuals and groups. Students will develop This practically applied course will enable you The elective placement in year 3 of the course gives you assessment and treatment skills with the GCE A LEVEL to effectively assess and treat a wide variety of the opportunity to plan and organise a physiotherapy opportunity to consolidate these skills on clinical ABB to include two from Biology, Chemistry, Maths patients, with an ability to analyse and evaluate placement in a clinical area of your choice. placement at the end of year 1. and Physics. English (or a written subject requiring your practice. This will enable you to meet the the use of English) is required at AS Level grade B or demands of the rapidly changing health sector; with PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION YEAR 2 above. competencies beyond those expected of a graduate. As a graduate of this course you can apply for You’ll develop knowledge, analysis and evaluation The vital clinical placement aspect of the course registration with the Health and Care Professions of abnormal function and its impact upon IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER provides you with the practical and real-world Council and membership of the Chartered Society movement and function, as well as physical, H2H2H2H2H2 to include English (or a written subject experiences that enhance your employability after of Physiotherapy. psychological, and social aspects of rehabilitation. requiring the use of English) and two from Biology, graduation and give you an insight into how you will Skills in assessment, treatment, health promotion, Chemistry, Maths and Physics. change tomorrow for your patients. JOB PROSPECTS research, team working, leadership and clinical This newly created Master of Physiotherapy reasoning will also be developed. Two placements IB DIPLOMA PLACEMENTS programme will prepare you to work in the will consolidate your learning. 32 to include Higher Level grade 5 in English (or a Seven clinical placements, starting at the end of changing landscape of health and social care. written subject requiring the use of English) and two year 1, are integrated throughout the course. This As a Physiotherapist you can work in health YEAR 3 from Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Physics. allows you to develop your clinical knowledge and promotion, preventative healthcare treatment and You’ll integrate academic and clinical areas to skills with the ability to bring your experiences rehabilitation, with patients ranging from children develop skills in treatment modifications and ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS back into the class room which enhances your to older people, who present with a variety of managing complex long term conditions using All applicants whose first language is not English learning. You will complete placements in a conditions from sports injuries to mental health more independent study skills. This will enhance are required to have an IELTS (International English range of clinical areas across Scotland, including issues. You will be prepared to work within a wide your clinical reasoning and personal development. Language Testing System) score of 7.0 overall with acute, community, specialist, and voluntary and range of NHS and private sector environments. You’ll study effective and evidence based practice no area dropping below 6.5. third sector areas under the close supervision of Further postgraduate study will enable you to along with policy and its impact on physiotherapy experienced Physiotherapists. explore further career opportunities; for example practice. From the two clinical placements, one will PRACTICE VISIT animal and equine physiotherapy. be an elective. Applicants should demonstrate an informed FACILITIES perspective of physiotherapy and this will normally Your learning experience will be enhanced by YEAR 4 be achieved through visiting a physiotherapy setting state-of-the-art teaching and clinical skills facilities You’ll further develop a critical approach to: practice, prior to interview. such as the clinical skills centre. Within this area clinical reasoning and life-long learning; developing you will be introduced to the ward and community confidence, flexibility in approach and self- SELECTION VISIT setting, volunteer patients and the computerised evaluation of your skills, ensuring you attain clinical All shortlisted applicants are invited to attend a METIman. Volunteer patients will allow you to competency. You will work collaboratively and in half day selection visit prior to an offer of a place engage with real life scenarios and further develop partnership with other health professions students on the course being made. The selection process delivery of treatment skills on real people prior to focusing on leadership, management and service includes evaluation of your professional suitability, going out on clinical placement. Simulated learning evaluation while also developing your research skills communication and team working skills. through a research project. ALTERNATIVE QUALIFICATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Visit our website for details on alternative and 1st in Scotland in overseas qualifications as well as English language the Physiotherapy requirements and our available pathways through “Clinical placements have given me a wealth of experience in many areas of subject table and International College at Robert Gordon University. physiotherapy from stroke rehabilitation, women’s health and pulmonary Joint 1st in the www.rgu.ac.uk/mphys rehabilitation, to working in an osteopath clinic learning about alternative UK for Graduate Prospects health therapies and sports therapies.” (The Complete University Guide /Physiotherapy at RGU 2019) Pamela Mackie | Physiotherapy Graduate @Physio_RGU

159 | | 160 WHAT YOU WILL STUDY

MASTER OF DIETETICS Year 1 CertHE Nutrition and Health Studies: You will (MDiet) gain an understanding of the composition, structure and properties of food and nutrients, a knowledge UCAS B401 As a Dietitian you will be a registered health PLACEMENTS of aspects of human biology and physiology, and sociological aspects of diet and health. In addition, professional who uses knowledge of food, A vital element of the course is the placement STUDY OPTIONS component. Placements are integrated in Years 2, you will begin to consider your professional identity, science and the human body in health and Full-time: 4 years disease to educate and give practical advice 3 and 4, enabling you to work alongside qualified in the context of the multiprofessional team, and to patients, colleagues, clients, carers and the Dietitians in Health and Social Care settings. You will will explore ethics and values related to health and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* general public. You will have the ability to work undertake 1,000 hours of practice, typically spread social care provision within an inter-professional with patients to change lives, and contribute to over a four week placement between Years 2 and 3, learning (IPL) module. SQA HIGHER the welfare of society. then 12 weeks between Year 3 and 4 and 12 weeks BBBB to include Chemistry and one further science during Year 4. In this final placement you will have YEAR 2 from Biology/Human Biology, Home Economics, This course will allow you to become a clinically adept the confidence and skills to run your own wards and DipHE Nutrition and Health Studies: Your Environmental Science, Mathematics or Physics and Dietitian, with skills underpinned by a thorough clinics. The majority of placements are provided by food skills and knowledge are further developed English (or a subject requiring the use of English). theoretical knowledge and understanding of the NHS (subject to availability). through the consideration of food science and English, Biology and Mathematics are required at nutritional science, dietetics, public health and health food production management systems. You’ll National 5 Grade B or above if not held at Higher. promotion. Your engagement with interdisciplinary JOB PROSPECTS build on your understanding of biochemistry and GCE A LEVEL team-working, leadership, service improvement, and The Master of Dietetics course has been developed physiology through exploring human metabolism research will extend your competence and enhance in response to current policy and social directives, and pathophysiology, and develop skills in nutrition BCC to include Chemistry and one further science your employability prospects. identified organisational challenges of employers across and dietetic assessment. Combining the principles from Biology, Home Economics, Mathematics, the public, private and third sectors and in recognition of nutrition science, sociology and psychology, you’ll Environmental Science or Physics and English (or You will develop skills in empowering individuals, of graduate needs in meeting workplace demands. explore the evidence-base for nutrition and dietary a subject requiring the use of English). English, groups and communities to change diet and requirements and recommendations throughout the Biology and Mathematics are required at GCSE grade lifestyle behaviours, and will practice your skills By completing this course you can demonstrate lifespan and within two major public health issues; 6 or above if not held at A Level. through simulated and inter-professional learning to potential employers that you have the ability to obesity and diabetes mellitus. Your first practice IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER opportunities. Uniquely, you will have the chance positively influence strategic professional practice placement will enable you to become familiar with H2H2H3H3 to include Chemistry and one further to select an elective module, and earn additional and support government policy and work to the working environment and activities of Dietitians science from Biology/Human Biology, Home qualifications as you complete the course. standards of accredited bodies, which is integral to and provide an opportunity to engage further with the professional philosophy of the course. multi and inter-professional teams. Economics, Mathematics or Physics and English HOW YOU WILL LEARN (or a subject requiring the use of English). English, Your classes will consist of lectures, tutorials, Although the majority of our graduates begin their YEAR 3 Biology and Mathematics are required at Ordinary laboratory practical sessions and workshops. careers as Dietitians in the NHS, there are also BSc Nutrition and Health Studies: You’ll gain a Level O2 or above if not held at Higher. comprehensive understanding of the principles of Our state-of-the-art Simulation and Clinical Skills many opportunities within the private sector. Our IB DIPLOMA Centre facilities will provide you with numerous graduates have gone on to achieve great success diet therapy, and dietetic practice combined with a 28 to include Chemistry and one further science opportunities to practice consultations with in their careers including Performance Nutritionist detailed understanding of nutritional epidemiology from Biology, Mathematics or Physics and English volunteer patients, providing excellent preparation with Irish Rugby Football Union, Sports Dietitian with and how it informs public health strategy and (or a subject requiring the use of English) all for practice placements. Sport Scotland, Crisis Advisor for the World Health practice. You’ll continue to take responsibility for at Higher Level grade 5. English, Biology and Organization, Chief Dietitian at Great Ormond Street your learning with greater emphasis on self-directed Assessment is through a combination of methods, Hospital, and General Manager of the Hong Kong learning and teamwork. There is increasing focus Mathematics are required at Standard Level 4 or including end of module examinations, essays, oral Health Service. on the development of self-management, clinical above if not held at Higher. reasoning, teamwork, entrepreneurship, critical presentations, skills tests and objective structured ALTERNATIVE QUALIFICATIONS AND practical examinations (OSPEs). In one of the OSPE reading and the development of research skills in Dietetics. A 12-week practice placement towards INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS exams, you will have to assess and treat volunteer Visit our website for details on alternative and patients who have a variety of medical conditions the end of the academic year will allow you to begin overseas qualifications as well as English language such as cancer, diabetes mellitus or nutritional to develop the communication and practical skills requirements and our available pathways through deficiencies. required to work as a Dietitian. @Dietetics_RGU International College at Robert Gordon University. YEAR 4 Master of Dietetics: You’ll focus on the development * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the relevant course page on our website for entry requirements. of enhanced professional and transferable knowledge and skills to support future professional practice www.rgu.ac.uk/mdiet and employability. You’ll work with IPL opportunities, “The experienced staff at RGU provided me with a solid baseline knowledge, and through a final 12-week practice placement, to develop interdisciplinary team-working, leadership, Ranked 1st in the which has meant I have started my first job as a confident registered health service improvement, project management and UK in the Food care professional. The wide range of subjects covered equipped me with the research skills applicable to evidenced based professional practice. You will also select a nutrition Science subject or health related elective module. numerous skills and knowledge required for dietetic practice.” table (The Complete University Guide Andrea Harvey | BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Dietetics Graduate 2019)

161 | | 162 APPLIED SPORT AND EXERCISE UCAS C600 STUDY OPTIONS SCIENCE BSc (HONS) Full-time: 4 years ENTRY REQUIREMENTS This course is based on the sciences that experiences from a variety of areas, for example, WHAT YOU WILL STUDY underpin human performance in a variety of elite sport, exercise referral for specific populations, SQA HIGHER areas from competitive sport to general health. sports development, health improvement, Year 1 BBBB to include English (or a written subject The course is taught by staff with a wide range of education, event management, sports technology In year one you will study the foundations of requiring the use of English) and two sciences teaching, professional and research experience. services and sports facility operations. Please sports and exercise science including anatomy and (Maths counted). English and Maths required at be aware that you will be expected to obtain a kinesiology, exercise physiology, sport psychology National 5 grade B or above if not held at Higher. The course is mapped to National Occupational satisfactory PVG clearance (previously an enhanced and biomechanics. You will also be taught a range of Standards for exercise and fitness which assures disclosure) prior to enrolment on placement-based independent study skills required for future study in GCE A LEVEL employers that, as a graduate, you have the skills modules. For more details about the PVG scheme sport and exercise science. BCC to include English (or a written subject requiring essential for effective engagement with the exercise please visit: www.disclosurescotland.co.uk the use of English) and two Sciences or Science industry. Individual modules have been developed Year 2 related subjects (Maths counted). English and Maths which will professionally prepare you in line with the PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION You will apply your learning to a variety of different required at GCSE Grade 6/B or above. Advanced vocational qualifications endorsed by the Register of It is the aim of the course team to prepare you for areas such as exercise prescription and health Entry to Stage 2 may be considered for applicants Exercise Professionals. accreditation in your chosen field of specialism improvement so that you are able to assess and with GCE A Level Grades BBB to include Human (where this exists). The course content is aligned improve health and fitness. Year two will also Biology, Physics and Physical Education. English and Basic disciplines studied include anatomy and to the requirements of a range of vocational introduce you to nutrition and build on the physiology Maths required at GCSE Grade 6/B or above if not physiology, biomechanics and sports psychology. qualifications allowing students to gain these and biomechanics learned in year one with a focus held at A Level. More advanced modules which draw on the alongside the degree at a nominal administration on fitness and performance testing. Similarly you will interaction of the basic disciplines feature later in charge. Examples of which are: NPLQ, first aid, ISAK progress the sport psychology principles through the IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER the curriculum. The blend of modules and learning level 1 and coaching awards. Level 2 Gym instructor study of applied sport psychology. In addition you will H2H2H3H3 to include English (or a written subject methods will give you the confidence and ability to and Level 3 Exercise Referral are endorsed by experience your first work placement allowing you to requiring the use of English) and two Sciences or make a difference in tomorrow’s world of sport and PD:Approval and gives students entry to the Register apply your knowledge to a real world environment. Science related subjects (Maths counted). English exercise science. of Exercise Professionals. and Maths are required at Grade O2 if not held at Year 3 Higher. You will also be supported to prepare for During year three you will look at the application accreditation by leading sports governing bodies in of sports science to a wide variety of populations IB DIPLOMA a range of disciplines. If you are a talented athlete, ranging from those with chronic conditions, to elite 28 points to include Higher Level English (or a there is also the opportunity to apply for the sports athletes. This wider application also affords you an subject requiring the use of English) and two science scholarship scheme which will support you to CAREER OPTIONS opportunity to engage in additional topics such as or science related subjects (Maths counted) all at succeed in your chosen sport. Career options include work in sports development, coaching science, and to learn about strength and Higher Level Grade 5. Standard Level English and exercise referral, health improvement and conditioning. You will also engage in the research Maths required at Grade 4 or above. FACILITIES promotion, events management, and research process and undertake your second placement Our exceptional teaching facilities include a human in physical activity or sport. In the future you period, gaining valuable experience in an APPLICANTS FROM PARTNER COLLEGES performance laboratory that houses a sophisticated could be working with elite athletes (strength and area of sport and exercise science of your choosing. A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will three dimensional motion analysis system and other conditioning specialists must now have a degree be considered for entry into Year 3. College students state-of-the-art exercise testing equipment. Our as a standard entry qualification to the industry), Year 4 wishing to progress are required to meet the entry campus is also the location for the £11 million RGU managing a sports facility or delivering work-based A large part of year four is dedicated to the requirements. SPORT facility where modules in exercise, conditioning lifestyle improvement programmes. implementation of your research project, allowing and sports centre operations are delivered. you to develop your knowledge and skills in your ADVANCED ENTRY /RGUsportexsci chosen area. You will engage in debates on topical All other applicants who are interested in applying PLACEMENT issues in sport and exercise science and take a more for advanced entry will be considered on an A unique part of the course are the work placements @RGUSportExSci critical look at a variety of different topics with a focus individual basis. undertaken in years 2 and 3. During your on bringing all aspects of sports science together. placements you will build a portfolio of learning ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS www.rgu.ac.uk/applied-sport-and-exercise-science All applicants whose first language is not English are required to have an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5 ,with no “The knowledge I gained from my experience of placement and the applied component lower than 5.5, or an appropriate 95% of graduates equivalent. Find out more online. nature of the course have enabled me to develop a skill-set that has since are in work and/ SELECTION VISIT allowed me to progress into a full-time role working in sport. Without the or further study All shortlisted applicants are invited to attend a invaluable knowledge and experience I gained on the course, I would not be in 6 months after selection visit prior to an offer of a place on the completing the course being made. The selection process includes the position I am today.” evaluation of your professional suitability and course communication skills. (Unistats, 2018) Kris Mavor | Aberdeen Football Club

163 | | 164 SPORT COACHING BSc (HONS)

This course caters for students who wish to STAFF DELIVERING ON THIS COURSE progress from HND study in Sport Coaching and The staff members teaching on the course have a UCAS CX61 Development or a related area. It provides a range of different areas of subject specialism covering STUDY OPTIONS grounding in theoretical concepts within a range all the key elements of sport coaching and sport and Full-time: 2 years of coaching modalities. In addition, you will exercise science. With many years of experience in implement theory in practice within a variety of both practice and research within the coaching, sport ENTRY REQUIREMENTS settings and applied contexts. science, and exercise domains, they also teach on the BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Exercise Science and the Applicants should possess a relevant HND with the The course prepares students for coaching MSc Exercise, Health and Wellness Coaching courses. specified SQA Graded Units. Contact accreditation in a range of sports governing bodies [email protected] for further information. with modules reflecting standardised evidence-based All academic staff possess a certificate in Higher practice. If you are a talented athlete, there is also Education Learning and Teaching and are You will be expected to obtain a satisfactory PVG the opportunity to apply for the sports scholarship encouraged to work towards a Higher Education clearance (previously an enhanced disclosure) prior scheme which will support you to succeed in your Academy Fellowship. to enrolment on placement-based modules. chosen sport. The course offers two placement opportunities and a range of varied teaching methods Some teaching sessions may also be delivered by ALTERNATIVE QUALIFICATIONS We welcome applications from those with equivalent both within and out with the classroom environment. visiting lecturers or colleagues from practice. qualifications to those stated, including SVQs/NVQs, access programmes and overseas qualifications. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN PLACEMENTS Applications from students with non-standard Year 3 There are two placements: One in Year 3 and one in qualifications or work experience will be considered You will study an array of contemporary coaching Year 4. on an individual basis. areas from coaching varying populations to coaching psychology. Year 3 represents an applied theoretical In Year 3 we arrange a four week placement for ADVANCED ENTRY approach to learning where practical classes you. Typically this is with Sport Aberdeen and more All other applicants who are interested in applying compliment and embed core theory in an active specifically the active schools team; coaching a wide for advanced entry will be considered on an environment. A key part of year three is the work array of sporting activities within schools. individual basis. placement opportunity that enables application of learning in the workplace to enhance employment In Year 4 you undertake a six week placement which ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS opportunities. You will also be introduced to research is arranged by you and can be in any area related Applicants whose first language is not English should concepts in preparation for year 4. to sport coaching. Regular placement providers have an IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no component advertise placements to our students and you will lower than 5.5, or an equivalent. Year 4 be assisted in gaining placements by our Placement We accept a variety of in-country and secure English You will bring your studies together, taking a more Coordinator including an option to coach abroad. language tests,visit our website to find out more. critical look at a variety of different topics such as performance analysis and contemporary debates JOB PROSPECTS in sport coaching. The fourth year work placement Career options include coaching in the community, www.rgu.ac.uk/sport-coaching affords students an ability to tailor their degree sports development coaching individuals ranging programme to particular areas of interest and from children to elite level sports, or post-graduate preferred opportunities for employment. In addition study in a related area. In the future you could you will focus on a chosen area for your research be coaching elite athletes, working with varying project which forms a large part of your final year. population groups or developing opportunities for enhancing engagement in physical activity. HOW YOU WILL LEARN Modules are typically taught using a mixture of interactive lectures, practical classes, tutorials, and online learning resources. The range of delivery approaches allow the course to be tailored to meet the learning needs of all students in a truly applied nature, as you get hands-on experience through practical classes and work placements. Class sizes are small to enhance peer discussion and problem based learning.

165 | | 166 RADIOGRAPHIC STUDIES DipHE

This is a two year part-time blended learning PROSPECTS STUDY OPTIONS course for support workers employed within a UK This work-based course combines a core knowledge Part-time: 2 years based Diagnostic Imaging department. base with clinical practice. It provides a platform upon which additional study can be built potentially ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* This two-year part-time in-service course will equip to degree level and beyond. those who are Radiography Assistant Practitioners All applicants must be employed within a UK based with the knowledge and skills to participate in Course accreditation and annual monitoring by the radiography service e.g. RDA, helper or equivalent, a defined range of routine diagnostic imaging College of Radiographers (CoR) ensures that the with support of their manager. Applicants must be procedures under the supervision of a Registered course meets professional and clinical standards. able to demonstrate skills in the use of a personal Radiographer. Successful completion of the DipHE Radiographic computer and common software. Studies course may lead to possible advanced HOW YOU WILL LEARN entry to the Robert Gordon University Master of STAGE ONE ENTRY CRITERIA Diagnostic Radiography (MDRad) course. Appropriate entry qualifications include: This is a part-time practice-based blended learning • 1 Higher grade pass or course. You will attend university three times per WHAT YOU WILL STUDY academic year for a total of 12 days each year using • 4 Standard grade passes or keynote lectures, tutorials, interactive teaching, Year 1 practical workshops, role play and simulation You will develop a framework of basic knowledge • SVQ Level 3 Care/Diagnostic and Therapeutic exercises. Between attendance periods, modular and skills necessary to fulfil the scope of practice Support or Access to Science/Access to Nursing content is delivered using the online interactive of an Assistant Practitioner in Radiography. The Non standard entrants who do not meet the learning environment Campus Moodle. In addition inclusion of clinical placements commencing in requirements above may also be considered at the you will undertake 14 weeks of clinical placement in parallel with academic delivery and completing course leader’s discretion. your employing hospital in Year One and a further at the end of the academic year will encourage seven weeks of clinical placement in your employing you to apply your learning to clinical practice. This MATURE AND NON STANDARD ENTRY hospital in Year Two. foundation year forms the basis upon which to The student must demonstrate an appropriate level extend the range and complexity of knowledge and of academic performance, which would indicate that STAFF DELIVERING THIS COURSE skills. there is a reasonable expectation that he or she is All members of the academic staff team are qualified able to achieve the standard required for the award. Diagnostic Radiographers registered with the YEAR 2 Particular consideration will be given to mature regulatory body, the Health and Care Professions You will further develop your knowledge of normal students and student applications supported by Council (HCPC). In addition they are all members and abnormal function and acquire more complex employer references. of the professional body, the Society and College concepts in terms of imaging technology. You will of Radiographers (SCoR). All staff have completed consider the diversity of patients who may be ADVANCED ENTRY TO STAGE TWO a Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education encountered within a radiographic setting and Applicants holding the HNC in Radiography (or Learning and Teaching or module as required. how the Assistant Practitioner responds to their equivalent), plus two years clinical experience Our staff feature in the annual Support and Teaching individual care needs. and a personal portfolio demonstrating suitable staff with Appreciation and Recognition (STAR) independent study skills and professional awards voted by the students and organised by The inclusion of a further double clinical education development, will be invited to attend for selection RGU:Union. module will consolidate student learning and allow you interview. All applicants for direct entry to stage two to build upon previously developed clinical skills and will be invited to attend an interview. experiences in a broader range of clinical settings.

This course will undergo a re-validation in Spring/ * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the Summer 2019. The new course structure is due to be relevant course page on our website for entry requirements. implemented for the stage one students, 2019/2020 academic year. Please visit our website for more details.

167 | | 168 The School of Pharmacy PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION INTER-PROFESSIONAL LEARNING and Life Sciences offers a We have a proven track record for Our School is multidisciplinary, progressive multidisciplinary excellence, as all of our courses and you will benefit from shared portfolio of practical and are accredited and approved by learning experiences across a School of professional courses in professional bodies including broad range of subject areas – the main subject areas of the Royal Society of Biology, biomedical sciences, analytical Biomedical Science, Bioscience, the General Pharmaceutical and medicinal chemistry, forensic Forensic and Analytical Science, Council, Institute of Biomedical science, nutrition, pharmacy Nutrition, and Pharmacy. Science, the Chartered Society practice and the pharmaceutical of Forensic Sciences, Association sciences. There is a joint Our courses are delivered for Nutrition, and the Health inter-professional learning within an innovative learning and Care Professions Council. programme between RGU and environment, providing you This is one of the reasons why the University of Aberdeen which Pharmacy with forward-looking, relevant, our graduates are in such high engages 11 undergraduate supportive, and professionally- demand by employers. healthcare professions including: recognised education. biomedical science, diagnostic FACILITIES radiography, medicine, midwifery, We offer a range of chemistry, nursing, nutrition and dietetics, formulation, molecular biology, occupational therapy, pharmacy, cell culture, microbiological, physiotherapy and social work. forensic science, food handling Through this programme you will and aseptic laboratories in be given the opportunity to work & Life our modern, state-of-the-art in interdisciplinary teams drawn facility. We also have a number from across the breadth of health of informal and formal learning and social care disciplines. spaces, including pharmacy and clinical simulation centres, PLACEMENTS AND STUDY a real crime scene house, and ABROAD access to a moot courtroom Work placements will play an to present forensic evidence. integral part of your learning Our research students use our experience, where you will Sciences expert kit to work on a wide- discover much about yourself Biomedical Science and 170 variety of interesting projects and your chosen career path Applied Biomedical Science including analysis of DNA, oilfield while you gain valuable practical Biomedical Science 172 chemicals, illegal drugs and experience. We have facilitated counterfeit whisky. student exchange schemes for Applied Biomedical Science 174 many years. Erasmus studentsare Applied Bioscience 176 These facilities allow you to welcomed to RGU from France, Forensic and Analytical Science 178 learn in inspiring surroundings, Germany and Italy and participate with access to the very best in in courses in Forensic and Food, Nutrition and Human Health 180 equipment and cutting-edge Analytical Science and Biomedical Pharmacy 182 technology. Our sustained Science. We have established a investment in these facilities number of successful student means that you develop high- exchange schemes in the area of quality analytical, clinical, Pharmacy with East Tennessee and professional skills which State University in Johnson City, are valued greatly by future Tennessee, Dalhousie University employers. Our graduates are in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and well-prepared for entering the University of Tasmania in Hobart. job market and our courses are These exchanges are non-credit regularly placed amongst the top bearing, but allow students from performers in league tables for other countries to experience graduate employment. a different model of healthcare provision.

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169 | | 170 BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE AND APPLIED BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE BSc (HONS) UPON COMPLETION OF THE COMMON FIRST YEAR, Choosing to work in the context of medicine, We offer two BSc (Hons) routes in Biomedical STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CHOOSE TO the Biomedical Scientist carries out a range of Science; Biomedical Science, and Applied Biomedical SPECIALISE IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES: laboratory tests to assist in the diagnosis and Science. Enrolling initially onto the Biomedical treatment of disease. Without their work behind Science course, the year 1 foundation year is the scenes, many hospital departments such as designed to allow you to establish a framework of operating theatres and accident and emergency, basic knowledge and technical skills in biomedical could not function. science along with an understanding of the BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE APPLIED BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE professional requirements required of Biomedical BSC (HONS) BSC (HONS) As a Biomedical Scientist your role will be varied Scientists who work in the healthcare science sector. and may include testing for emergency blood transfusions and blood grouping, as well as From your experiences in this year you will be performing tests on samples from patients who may invited to undergo selection for entry to the BSc have overdosed, or be suspected of having suffered (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science course, which Designed for those who wish Graduates are eligible to apply a heart attack. You will investigate a number of offers hospital laboratory placement opportunities to study a broader range of for registration with the Health subjects and those who want and Care Professions Council medical conditions such as cancer and diabetes and in years 2 and 3. to follow career paths in the (HCPC) as Biomedical Scientists may identify viruses and diseases, and monitor the NHS. You can use this as a and can pursue career paths in effects of medication and other treatments. WHAT YOU WILL STUDY stepping stone for graduate the NHS. entry to Medicine, Dental and The role requires accuracy, attention-to-detail and Year 1 MSc courses. efficient use of a range of sophisticated laboratory Biology for Life Sciences • Applied Microbiology equipment. You will gain valuable knowledge, skills, • Chemistry for Life Sciences • Biomedical Science: and experience which you can use in any career Personal Skills Development • Biomolecular Science • path you choose, both in and out of science. These Biomedical Science: Professional Practice 1 attributes are valued by employers and will look The course will equip you The majority of our graduates great on your CV. with the relevant skills secure employment within needed to work within the NHS Laboratory Service. the pharmaceutical and The course will also equip you healthcare industries with skills needed to work including technical and within the pharmaceutical and marketing departments, healthcare industries. forensic science laboratories, teaching and clinical research.

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171 | | 172 BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE UCAS B902 STUDY OPTIONS BSc (Hons) Full-time: 4 years

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* This course has been designed for students who WHAT YOU WILL STUDY wish to gain a qualification with a broader range SQA HIGHER of subjects, to allow them to find employment Year 2 BBBB to include Biology/Human Biology plus one in the medical or pharmaceutical sectors. Human Anatomy and Physiology • Fundamental from Chemistry, Maths or Physics. Chemistry, The degree is accredited by the Institute of Histology and Cytology • Human Biochemistry • English and Maths are required at National 5 grade B Biomedical Science, so as a graduate you will Public Health • Genetics and Molecular Biology • or above if not held at Higher. also be able to gain employment as a Biomedical Principles of Pharmacology GCE A LEVEL Scientist once you have undertaken additional BCC to include Biology plus one from Chemistry, hospital laboratory training pre-registration. Year 3 Maths or Physics. Chemistry, English and Maths are Fundamental Blood Sciences • Clinical Immunology required at GCSE grade 6/B or above if not held at PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION • Medical Microbiology • Diagnostic Histology and A Level. This course is accredited by the Institute of Cytology • Toxicology and Environmental Analysis Biomedical Science. • Applied Pharmacology • Advanced Microbiology IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER • Current Trends in Biomedical Science H2H2H3H3 to include Biology plus one from Chemistry, Maths or Physics. Chemistry, English and Year 4 Maths are required at National 5 grade B or above if not held at Higher. Diagnostic Blood Sciences • Research Methods CAREER OPTIONS • Omic Technologies • Biology of Disease • IB DIPLOMA The course will equip you with the relevant skills Honours Research Project 27 to include Higher Level Biology plus one from needed to work within the pharmaceutical and Chemistry, Maths or Physics at grade 5. Standard healthcare industries, including forensic science Level English and Maths are required at grade 4 if laboratories, teaching and clinical research, and not held at Higher Level. technical and marketing departments. A degree in Biomedical Science can also be used as a stepping ALTERNATIVE QUALIFICATIONS stone to further education in medicine or dentistry. We welcome applications from those with equivalent qualifications to those stated, including SVQs/NVQs, access programmes and overseas qualifications. Applications from students with non-standard qualifications or work experience will be considered on an individual basis.

APPLICANTS FROM PARTNER COLLEGES A relevant HNC or HND from one of our partner colleges will be considered for entry into Year 2 or 3 entry.

* Applicants whose first language is not English should check the relevant course page on our website for entry requirements.

www.rgu.ac.uk/biomedical-science

“I am now working in the veterinary area of biomedical science as a multidisciplinary biomedical scientist in a veterinary diagnostic laboratory. Joint 1st in Scotland This is the job that I wanted since starting university, and I have been very for Graduate lucky to achieve this goal.” Prospects in Biological Science. Vickie Downie | Biomedical Science Graduate (Complete University Guide Student working in lab. 2019)

173 | | 174 APPLIED BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE UCAS B902 STUDY OPTIONS BSc (HONS) Full-time: 4 years

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* Biomedical Scientists work in partnership CAREER OPTIONS with Doctors, Nurses and other healthcare The majority of our graduates secure employment These requirements relate to the first year of the professionals, performing many different roles within the NHS Laboratory Service. The course will BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences (B902). Entry to the in the diagnosis of disease, the evaluation of also equip you with the relevant skills needed to Applied Biomedical Sciences course is by selection at the end of stage one of BSc (Hons) Biomedical treatment methods, and research. These could work within the pharmaceutical and healthcare Sciences. include the screening of cells and tissues for industries including technical and marketing cancer, diagnosing diabetes, the testing of blood departments, forensic science laboratories, teaching SQA HIGHER to ensure that it is suitable for transfusion, and and clinical research. BBBB to include Biology/Human Biology plus one identifying the bacterial and viral organisms from Chemistry, Maths or Physics. Chemistry, English and Maths are required at National 5 grade B responsible for food poisoning and many other WHAT YOU WILL STUDY or above if not held at Higher. infectious diseases. Year 2 GCE A LEVEL This course has been designed in partnership with Human Anatomy and Physiology • Fundamental BCC to include Biology plus one from Chemistry, Biomedical Scientists within NHS Grampian, NHS Histology and Cytology • Biomedical Science: Maths or Physics. Chemistry, English and Maths are required at GCSE grade 6/B or above if not held at A Highland, and the Aberdeen and North East of Professional Practice 2 (Placement) • Human Level. Scotland Blood Transfusion Service. The laboratory Biochemistry • Genetics and Molecular Biology training programme gives you hands-on experience IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER in all the major hospital laboratory disciplines. Year 3 H2H2H3H3 to include Biology plus one from You will be well-prepared for a future career as a Fundamental Blood Sciences • Clinical Immunology Chemistry, Maths or Physics. Chemistry, English and Maths are required at National 5 grade B or above if registered practitioner with the Health and Care • Medical Microbiology • Diagnostic Histology and not held at Higher. Professions Council (you will be eligible to apply for Cytology • Biomedical Science: Professional Practice registration upon graduation) and an accredited 3 (Placement) IB DIPLOMA Biomedical Scientist with the Institute of Biomedical 28 to include Higher Level Biology plus one from Science (IBMS). Year 4 Chemistry, Maths or Physics at grade 5. Standard Level English and Maths are required at grade 4 if Diagnostic Blood Sciences • Research Methods not held at Higher Level. PLACEMENT • Omic Technologies • Biology of Disease • This programme will help you to gain hands-on Honours Research Project ALTERNATIVE QUALIFICATIONS experience of all the major hospital laboratory We welcome applications from those with equivalent disciplines, including clinical biochemistry, qualifications to those stated, including SVQs/NVQs, access programmes and overseas qualifications. haematology, histopathology, cytopathology, medical Applications from students with non-standard microbiology and blood transfusion. A substantial qualifications or work experience will be considered proportion of the final year will be spent using these on an individual basis. skills during the Honours Research Project. APPLICANTS FROM PARTNER COLLEGES A relevant HNC or HND from one of our partner colleges will also be considered.

* Applicants whose first language is not English should check the relevant course page on our website for entry requirements. “RGU is one of the only universities that offers a truly integrated degree, www.rgu.ac.uk/applied-biomedical-science enabling you to gain insight into what your future career will entail. I spent my placement working in the Pathology and Haematology labs at Aberdeen Royal Joint 1st in Scotland Infirmary. I am a great believer in putting into action what you have learned as for Graduate Prospects in I find this the easiest way to understand and remember things.” Biological Science. Claire Birnie | Applied Biomedical Science Graduate (Complete University Guide 2019)

Lab work. 175 | | 176 APPLIED BIOSCIENCE BSc (HONS) UCAS C9B9 STUDY OPTIONS It is an exciting time to be a Bioscientist, as they of Biomedical Sciences and the Royal Society of WHAT YOU WILL STUDY Full-time: 4 years work on solving the biggest challenges currently Biology. This allows us to provide you with a course faced by people and the planet – fighting disease, which is highly relevant to prospective employers, Year 1 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS protecting the environment and feeding our enhancing your employability prospects. Biology for Life Sciences • Applied Microbiology growing population. You will find Bioscientists • Chemistry for Life Sciences • Practical Skills for SQA HIGHER working all over the world in a diverse range of CAREER OPTIONS Life Sciences • Biomolecular Science • Ecology BBCC including Biology/Human Biology plus one settings including research and development On completion of the course you will have a and Ecosystems other science. Chemistry, English and Maths are laboratories (for example microbiology, marine wide range of career options in the field of required at National 5 level Grade B if not held at science and immunology), biotechnology the biosciences. Many of our graduates find Year 2 Higher. companies, classrooms, sales representatives employment within private or public sector Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology • Principles and the food and drink industry. research. This could be within university, of Pharmacology • Bioanalysis • Biochemistry GCE A LEVEL government, NHS, commercial or charity-funded Of Eukaryotes And Prokaryotes • Genetics and CCC to include Biology plus one other science. This course will provide you with the knowledge laboratories. Other opportunities for graduates Molecular Biology • Plant Biology Chemistry, English and Maths are required at GCSE and laboratory-based skills which are essential in are varied and include forensic analysis and Grade B or above if not held at A Level. the field of bioscience. As a graduate, you will be environmental consultancy, scientific publishing, Year 3 suitably qualified to enter a range of professions and secondary school teaching. You may also Public Health • Advanced Microbiology • IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER due to the study of a wide range of topics, decide to continue your studies and specialise with Bioinformatics • Toxicology and Environmental H3H3H3H3 to include Biology plus one other including microbiology, biotechnology, bioanalysis, a Master’s degree, or develop your research skills Analysis • Current Trends in Biosciences • Medical science. Chemistry, English and Maths are required molecular biology and genetics, plant biology and with a PhD. Microbiology • Bioscience and Society • Quality at Ordinary Level Grade B or above if not held at environmental science. The course also covers Assurance and Regulations for Industry Higher. aspects of ethics in science as well as communicating STUDY ABROAD science to the public - a government priority. The course provides an opportunity for you to study Year 4 IB DIPLOMA abroad under the Erasmus programme: this takes Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology • Research 26 to include Higher Level in Biology at Grade 5 We host state-of-the-art laboratory facilities which place in the final year of study as part of a 12-week Methods • Omics Technologies • Biosciences and one further science. Standard Level English will provide you with hands-on experience, from project in a European country such as Germany, Honours Research Project and Maths and is required at Grade 4 if not held at microbiology to bioanalytical work and cell culture; Spain, Portugal or Italy. Higher Level. skills which are essential to any Bioscientist. Accreditation: This course has achieved interim ALTERNATIVE QUALIFICATIONS The teaching staff includes research-active accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology. Equivalent overseas qualifications, SQA, BTEC, individuals in a range of disciplines (environmental S/NVQs and some Access programmes will be science, microbiology, molecular and cellular considered. biology) as well as academics who are registered with professional bodies such as the Institute APPLICANTS FROM PARTNER COLLEGES A relevant HNC from one of our partner colleges will be considered for entry into Year 2.

* Applicants whose first language is not English should check the relevant course page on our website for entry requirements.

www.rgu.ac.uk/applied-bioscience “My degree at RGU provided me with the vocational skills and the confidence I needed to pursue a PhD in Biochemistry. I am now working part-time at a university as a lead demonstrator in undergraduate practical sessions. I’m also Joint 1st in Scotland project co-ordinator for a science outreach programme that will help promote for Graduate Prospects in science to young people.” Lab group work. Biological Science. Dr Vicki Symington | Applied Bioscience Graduate (Complete University Guide 2019)

177 | | 178 FORENSIC AND ANALYTICAL SCIENCE BSc (HONS) UCAS F410 The role of analytical science in forensic PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION WHAT YOU WILL STUDY investigations is becoming increasingly This course is accredited by the Chartered Society of STUDY OPTIONS important due to the major developments in Forensic Sciences. Additionally, you will also satisfy Year 1 Full-time: 4 years analytical chemistry, and advances in molecular the criteria for Associate Membership of the Royal Chemistry for Life Sciences • Biology for Life Sciences biology. Forensic science involves the analysis of Society of Chemistry. • Applied Microbiology • Introduction to Crime Scene ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* biological, chemical or physical samples collected and Forensic Techniques • Biomolecular Science as evidence during a criminal investigation. • Practical Skills for Life Sciences • Analytical Skills for SQA HIGHER Life Sciences BBBC to include Chemistry and one further science As a Forensic Scientist you will provide crucial from Biology/Human Biology, Maths or Physics. scientific evidence which may link a suspect to the Year 2 English and Maths are required at National 5 level scene of the crime, the victim, or the weapon. The Analytical Science 1 • Forensic Examination and Grade B or above if not held at Higher. key problem-solving and analytical skills developed CAREER OPTIONS Analysis • Forensic Science: Legal Framework in forensic and analytical science are widely sought A diverse range of opportunities within the Scottish • Analytical Science 2 • Genetics and Molecular GCE A LEVEL after in many other industrial sectors including the Police Authority and Forensic Science Laboratories Biology • Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry BCC to include Chemistry and one further science oil, gas, pharmaceutical, and food industries. are available, including scene examination, fire from Biology/Human Biology, Maths or Physics. investigation, laboratory analysis, and health and Year 3 English and Maths are required at GCSE Grade 6/B Our course was the first in Scotland to be safety. Alternatively, a number of students opt for Analytical Chemistry • Forensic Biology and or above if not held at A Level. accredited by the Forensic Science Society, now careers in a wide range of other related industries Anthropology • Trace Evidence Analysis • Fire, called the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences. including pharmaceutical, oil and biotechnology, as Explosions and Firearms • Forensic Toxicology IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER It is accredited in three of the Society’s Component well as police graduate entry. and Substances of Abuse • Spectral Analysis and H2H3H3H3 to include Chemistry and one further Standards – Laboratory Analysis, Crime Scene Interpretation science from Biology, Maths or Physics. English and Investigation, and Interpretation, Evaluation and Postgraduate study in specialist forensic disciplines, Maths are required at Grade O2 or above if not held Presentation of Evidence. analytical chemistry, and teaching, are other routes Year 4 at Higher. which many of our graduates choose to take. There Advanced Analytical Techniques • Project • Forensic It is delivered by highly experienced forensic are also opportunities for you to pursue forensic and DNA Profiling • Interpretation, Evaluation and IB DIPLOMA practitioners and analytical scientists who are focused analytical research at RGU, for example, in advances Presentation of Evidence • Criminology 27 to include Higher Level Chemistry at Grade 5 plus on providing you with the scientific and investigative in DNA technologies, as well as drugs and toxicology. one further science from Biology, Maths or Physics skills you will need to succeed in this important at Higher Level. English and Maths are required at profession, or in industrial analytical laboratories. a minimum of Standard Level Grade 4 if not held at Higher Level. PLACEMENT You may undertake an optional 12-month APPLICANTS FROM PARTNER COLLEGES placement in a scientific laboratory after year 3, A relevant HNC or HND from one of our partner subject to availability. colleges will be considered for entry into Year 2 or 3. Forensic analysis of evidence. ADVANCED ENTRY All other applicants who are interested in applying for advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis.

* Applicants whose first language is not English should check the relevant course page on our website for entry requirements.

www.rgu.ac.uk/forensic-science

“The course is fantastic and one which I would highly recommend to anyone 1st in Scotland for with an aspiration to work in Forensic Science.” careers in Forensic

Adam Davidson, Forensic and Analytical Science Graduate and Scene Examiner with the Scottish Police Authority. Science after 6 months (Guardian University Guide 2019).

179 | | 180 FOOD, NUTRITION AND HUMAN HEALTH BSc (HONS)

Nutrition is the scientific study of nutrients and PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION UCAS B400 other substances in food, how they are used in This course is accredited by the Association for the body, and the relationship between diet, Nutrition. Graduates are eligible to apply for direct STUDY OPTIONS health and disease. Nutritionists apply their entry to the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists Full-time: 4 years knowledge in a wide variety of fields which (UKVRN) as a Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr). include public health, the food industry, sports ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* nutrition, and animal nutrition. SQA HIGHER As a nutritionist, you will have the opportunity to BBCC to include Biology or Chemistry and diversify into many different areas. You might be one further science (Maths, Health and Food involved in: developing food and nutrition policy; CAREER OPTIONS Technology, and Environmental Science counted). food product reformulation or development; There is a wide range of career opportunities Biology, Chemistry, English and Maths are required researching nutritional approaches to preventing, available including within: the food industry (from at National 5 Grade B or above if not held at Higher. managing or treating disease; or training community primary production through product development workers to support individuals and groups to to the retail chains), public health (NHS Public GCE A LEVEL develop cooking skills. Health departments or freelance consultancy) and CCC to include Biology or Chemistry and one government and non-government organisations. further science (Maths, Food and Nutrition, and Our course provides you with the opportunity to Nutritionists also work in the health and fitness Environmental Science counted). Biology, Chemistry, tailor your degree to your own specific interests so industries to promote health and improve English and Maths are required at GCSE Grade 6/B or that you can specialise in the area of nutrition that performance. Others choose to pursue a career in above if not held at A Level. interests you most. academia which may include nutrition research or home economics teaching. IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER Our lecturers have excellent links with the food H3H3H3H3 to include Biology or Chemistry and industry, NHS, research institutes, and national and WHAT YOU WILL STUDY one further science (Maths and Home Economics: international agencies. These links are fully utilised to Scientific & Social counted). Biology, Chemistry, provide external speakers, study visits, projects and Year 1 English and Maths are required at Grade O2 or placements, which means that our course is aligned Food Analysis • Biomolecular Science • Applied above if not held at Higher. to employer needs. Microbiology • Biology for Life Sciences • Chemistry for Life Sciences • Food, Energy and Nutrients IB DIPLOMA PLACEMENT • International Nutrition and Culture 26 to include Biology or Chemistry at Higher Level A 12 week, full-time placement in year 4 will give Grade 4 and one further science at Higher Level you the opportunity to apply your skills and gain Year 2 (Maths counted). Biology, Chemistry, English and confidence in the workplace. The placement is Metabolism • Food Product Development • Nutrition Maths required at Standard Level Grade 4 if not held carefully and collaboratively arranged by you and Through the Life Span • Human Anatomy and at Higher. the university. We aim to match the placement with Physiology • Assessment of Nutritional Status • Food your career aspirations to ensure that you have Science and Management Systems ADVANCED ENTRY the necessary work experience that employers are Applicants who are interested in applying looking for within that field. You may work alongside Year 3 for advanced entry will be considered on an a Nutritionist, Dietitian or Food Technologist in Diet and Disease • Sports Nutrition • Public Health individual basis. public health, sports nutrition, the food industry, a Nutrition • Introduction to Research • Professional * Applicants whose first language is not English should check the government agency or research. Skills for Nutritionists • Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes relevant course page on our website for entry requirements. Mellitus • Nutrigenetics and Molecular Nutrition • You may choose to undertake your placement in Plant Foods, Phytochemicals and Health www.rgu.ac.uk/nutrition the United Kingdom or abroad. Recent placement providers include the Association for Nutrition, Year 4 British Nutrition Foundation, Food Standards Nutrition Placement • Research Project • Gut Scotland, NHS Grampian and NHS Western Isles, Microbiome, Diet and Health • Systematic Literature World Obesity Federation, Scottish Rugby, Thistle Review in Nutrition 1st in the UK in Seafoods, Dawnfresh Seafoods, Genius Foods, the the Food Science University of Aberdeen, the University of Oslo, and Subject table. the University of California. (Complete University Guide 2019)

181 | | 182 PHARMACY UCAS B230 MPharm STUDY OPTIONS Full-time: 4 years The role of the modern Pharmacist has evolved PLACEMENT in recent years, making it a hugely varied and Professional experiences include a range of learning Additional postgraduate qualifications could allow ENTRY REQUIREMENTS rewarding profession. As a Pharmacist you will activities with patients, carers, Pharmacists and you to become an advanced practitioner in an area advise on and deliver the latest in cutting-edge other healthcare professionals, in order to allow of specialist practice. Whatever you choose, the SQA HIGHER: AABB/ABBB to include Chemistry plus treatments and medicines to patients every you to develop as a professional and put into challenges are enjoyable and the rewards are high. two further sciences from Biology/Human Biology, day. Whether on the frontline of the NHS as a practice the skills and knowledge acquired from the Maths or Physics at grade B at first sitting. Higher English (or a written subject requiring the use of community Pharmacist, working on a hospital course. These interactions include Interprofessional WHAT YOU WILL STUDY English) should be achieved at a minimum of grade C. ward, in a GP practice, in research or within Education, on and off campus placements which industry, you will be an integral part of the take place in a variety of settings, as well as Year 1 GCE A LEVEL: BBB/BBC to include Chemistry plus healthcare team. Pharmacy offers a challenging interaction with patients and external lecturers. Foundations in Pharmacy Practice • Biological one further science from Biology/Human Biology, and patient-focused career path. You will reflect on your professional development Science • Pharmaceutical Chemistry • Foundations in Maths or Physics at grade B or above at first sitting. throughout these experiences using an e-portfolio. Medicine Design • Integrated Physiology English must be achieved at GCSE grade B or above We produce effective practitioners with the and Maths at GCSE grade B or above, if not held at knowledge and skills to deliver the very best PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION Year 2 A Level. pharmaceutical care for patients, underpinned by The course is accredited by the General Developing Pharmacy Practice • Biomolecular sound scientific principles. This is achieved through a Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Therefore on Pharmacy • Medicine Design & Manufacture • IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER: H2H2H2H2/ H2H2H2H3 to include Chemistry plus two further student-centred approach, helping you to develop as graduation, provided you comply with the GPhC’s Pharmaceutical Microbiology • Clinical Pharmacology sciences from Biology, Maths and Physics at H2 or a life-long learner and reflective practitioner. Standards for Pharmacy Professionals (https://www. & Therapeutics 1 above at first sitting. English must be achieved at a pharmacyregulation.org/spp) you will be eligible to minimum of H3. An emphasis is placed on inter-professional undertake a pre-registration year. At the end of this Year 3 learning where you will learn with and from other you will have to demonstrate various competencies Integrated Pharmacy Practice • Medicinal Analysis IB DIPLOMA: 30/29 to include Higher Level professions such as medicine, dentistry, nursing and pass a registration assessment to be eligible & Aseptic Control • Therapeutic Delivery • Clinical Chemistry at grade 6, one further science or Maths and allied healthcare professions. to register as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2 • Project at Higher Level grade 5 and English (or a written Pharmaceutical Council. Introduction subject requiring the use of English) at Higher Level You will develop an understanding of how the body grade 5. works; the effects of disease; how drugs are made, CAREER OPTIONS Year 4 ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATION delivered to and affect the body; and importantly, Pharmacists have wide and varied career options. Consolidating Pharmacy Practice • Research Project All applicants whose first language is not English how to achieve shared decision making with patients You may focus on a clinical career and progress as a • General Pharmaceutical Care Provision • Public are required to have an IELTS (International English that ensures the maximum benefit from medicines hospital clinical Pharmacist or work in a community Health for Pharmacists • Specialised Pharmaceutical Language Testing System) score of 6.5 overall, with with the minimum incidence of side effects. pharmacy. You may train and register as a non- Care Provision no component less than 6.0 or an appropriate medical prescriber, follow a management career equivalent. FACILITIES route either within the NHS, the pharmaceutical You will benefit from studying in our purpose-built industry or a community pharmacy company. Some ADDITIONAL INFORMATION facilities, particularly our Pharmacy Simulation Centre. of our graduates return to academia to teach and to Applicants should note that the General The modern, state-of-the-art chemistry, formulation, carry out research. Or you could follow a career in Pharmaceutical Council’s Standards for Pharmacy biomedical and microbiological laboratories will a more unusual area such as veterinary pharmacy, Professionals (https://pharmacyregulation.org/ spp) applies to pharmacy students throughout their allow you to develop the fundamental scientific skills regulation, the military, or health journalism. journey studies and professional registration. An which underpin modern pharmacy practice. offer on the MPharm course is subject to compliance with these standards and a satisfactory Good Health and Character declaration. UK students will be required to obtain Protecting Vulnerable Groups clearance. EU or overseas students will need to “I am incredibly grateful for the continued support and feedback I received obtain their country’s equivalent (such as police verification of good conduct) prior to commencing from my lecturers over the years. I also have no doubt that RGU will continue the MPharm at Robert Gordon University. to produce top Pharmacists for years to come, thanks to that same ethos and quality that first inspired me.” www.rgu.ac.uk/pharmacy

Lara Seymour |Pharmacy Graduate (2015 Scottish Pharmacist Awards ‘Pharmacist of the Future’, 2016 Scottish Pharmacy Awards ‘Student Leadership Award’ and 2016 Royal Pharmaceutical Society ‘Student of the Year’)

183 | | 184 We have a strong This is an exciting time for the Please note that there may be a reputation as the main development of nursing and variance in our nursing and midwifery provider of nursing and midwifery. We’re currently programmes as described at the School of midwifery education experiencing some radical time of print due to new Nursing in the North East of changes in the delivery of and Midwifery Council Standards Scotland, producing healthcare and, as a result, the published in 2018 which we will skilled, compassionate level of knowledge and skills implement by 2020. Please check our and professional required by Nurses, Midwives website course pages for the most graduates. and Allied Health Professionals up-to-date information. has never been greater. The wide-range of education Our ongoing collaboration with www.rgu.ac.uk/nursing service users and carers ensures and development opportunities Nursing & provided by our school that the delivery of education here at RGU is contemporary, combines challenge with the evidence-based and meets the reward of doing something truly needs of the health and social worthwhile with your career. care services. We have strong Our education programmes are links with our health and social innovative in their approach, care clinical partners, including with a strong emphasis on the private sector, covering practice-based learning, Midwifery both hospital and community allowing you to apply your new settings. knowledge to your own area Bachelor of Nursing 186 of practice, interest or career Adult Nursing 190 ambition. Mental Health Nursing 192 Children and Young People Nursing 194 Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) 196 Bachelor of Midwifery 198

185 | | 186 BACHELOR OF NURSING Bachelor of Nursing - B741 Specialising in Adult Nursing, Children and Young People Nursing, or Mental Health Nursing Childrens & Young People - B731 Mental Health - B760 The Bachelor of Nursing (BN) is underpinned unit, a children’s room, and a home setting. This is therapy. The inter-professional learning is STUDY OPTIONS by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) a very realistic clinical environment and it has all designed to facilitate learning about other Full-time: 3 years Standards for pre-registration nursing the equipment you would expect to find in a ward professions and the exploration of team working education. You will spend 50% of your time or a community setting. You may also be exposed within health and social care. This means that studying a range of subjects, and 50% in to simulated and emergency scenarios. you’ll be well-prepared for this kind of team work ENTRY REQUIREMENTS practice placements across a breadth of when you are out on placement and full-time in healthcare settings, in a range of geographical PLACEMENT the workforce. SQA HIGHER locations. Successful completion of the BN will Placement opportunities are diverse and will CCC. Higher English and a science subject are STUDY ABROAD allow you to apply for registration with the allow you to experience a wide variety of care recommended. English, Maths and a science In second year you will have an opportunity to Nursing and Midwifery Council. settings, including; urban, rural and remote, subject are required at National 5 grade C or apply for a three-month European Exchange with hospital and community based, NHS and private above if not held at Higher. a European country including Belgium, Finland, As a registered Nurse, on completing the BN you sector, across the north east of Scotland and Norway, Italy and Spain. We also run a Grampian- will be able to: the Orkney and Shetland Islands. As part of GCE A LEVEL Houston Student Nurse Exchange Programme • Respond to the predicted and known changes the placement experience you are required to CC. A Level English and a science subject are which involves a reciprocal two-week exchange in health and healthcare undertake shifts that reflect the 24/7 nature of recommended. English, Maths and a science between RGU and the Houston Baptist University • Improve the health and wellbeing of nursing. This includes placements at weekends, subject are required at GCSE grade 5 or above if (HBU), Texas, and in Knoxville, Tennessee. individuals, families, communities and and undertaking night shifts. You will carry out the not held at A Level. populations following placements: During the visits, students experience a variety • Drive up the standard and quality of nursing of different clinical placements, and spend time Year 1 students: 2 placements IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER and healthcare in the host university attending classes to get to Approximately 1 x 12 weeks and 1 x 6 weeks. H3H4H4. Higher English and a science subject • Work in a range of roles to deliver essential know the local students. Further opportunities are recommended. English, Maths and a science care for all, and provide complex care in your Year 2 students: 3 placements for exchange may be available as we develop our subject are required at O3 or above if not held chosen field of practice Approximately 1 x 11 weeks, 1 x 8 weeks and links and partnerships. at Higher. • As required by the Nursing and Midwifery 1 x 4 weeks. Council, this course has significant generic, PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION IB DIPLOMA shared-learning at every stage, and you will Year 3 students: 2 placements Graduates are eligible to register as a Registered Approximately 1 x 11 weeks and 1 x 12 weeks. 24. Higher English and a science subject are be expected to meet generic and field-specific Nurse with a mark denoting their field of practice. competencies You will be assessed in all practice learning recommended. English, Maths and a science experiences. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS subject are required at Standard Level grade 3 if FACILITIES Acceptance to all nursing and midwifery courses is not held at Higher. Equipment and techniques are constantly evolving INTERDISCIPLINARY LEARNING subject to a health screening and satisfactory PVG An important focus of all our courses is the in clinical practice, and we are committed to clearance (previously enhanced disclosure). For ALTERNATIVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR opportunity to learn alongside students from keeping our facilities at the forefront of clinical more details about the PVG scheme please visit BACHELOR OF NURSING other health professions including physiotherapy, skills training. Our Clinical Skills Centre has two www.disclosurescotland.co.uk. We welcome applications from those with wards with six beds in each, a high dependency social work, radiography and occupational equivalent qualifications to those stated, FUNDING including SVQ/NVQ, access programmes, Qualifying Nursing and Midwifery students are FETAC/QQI, SWAP and overseas qualifications. entitled to a non-income-assessed bursary which Applications from students with non-standard is administered through the Student Award qualifications or work experience will be Agency for Scotland (SAAS), www.saas.gov.uk. considered on an individual basis.

NURSING APPLICANTS FROM PARTNER COLLEGES Nursing is changing, and as such there is an For Mental Health and Adult Nursing entry to expectation that all Nurses should be able to year 2 may be possible following completion of respond to the changing needs, developments, HNC Care and Administrative Practice from one priorities and expectations in health. This includes of our partner FE colleges. care across the lifespan, and for all individuals who require nursing input, regardless of age or healthcare need. The programme has significant 98% of our generic learning at every stage and you will be graduates go on expected to meet both generic and field-specific to work or further competencies. study six months after finishing the course (Unistats, 2018)

187 | | 188 WHICH COURSE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

WHICH FIELD OF NURSING IS FOR YOU? - Have an accepting and non-judgemental nature ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATION Contemporary pre-registration nursing - Identify and diffuse tension All applicants whose first language is not programmes must prepare you to provide English are required to have an Academic essential care to everyone regardless of age or MIDWIVES IELTS (International English Language Testing ailment. There are three fields of practice within - Support the birth of a baby and provide System) minimum score of 7.0 including 7.0 the undergraduate nursing programme, adult, antenatal and postnatal care in all elements. Appropriate equivalents will children and young people, or mental health. - Offer counselling, education and other support be considered. Some of your learning will be generic to all for parents embarking on parenthood fields, however you will have some field-specific - Promote breastfeeding SELECTION VISIT learning and most of your practice placements, - Establish feeding routines Applicants will be invited to attend a selection which comprise around half of the programme, - Have excellent interpersonal skills event. This will take the form of a tour of the will be field specific. - Work in emotionally intense situations facilities, an opportunity to meet academics and practitioners, and an interview. ALL NURSING DISCIPLINES CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN NURSING - Treat, support and care for individuals, families You could work in a range of diverse SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS and communities environments: hospitals, community settings, Acceptance to all Nursing and Midwifery - Work in partnership with other health GP surgeries, clinics, nursing and care homes, courses is subject to a health and professions occupational health services, oil rigs, cruise ships, immunisation screening and satisfactory - Are open-minded, compassionate, and prison service, schools, charities or the armed PVG clearance (previously an enhanced academically able forces. disclosure). For more details about the PVG - Interested in understanding and caring for scheme please visit people Many Nurses are able to find employment www.disclosurescotland.co.uk. - Have exceptional communication and inter- allowing them to balance work and home life personal skills even with the 24/7 nature of the profession. PRIOR LEARNING AND PRIOR More senior roles involve becoming a team EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ADULT NURSES or unit leader or a clinical academic with the For individuals with relevant first degrees - Work with people over 16 years of age possibility of becoming a Nurse Consultant. and/or relevant experience within the - Care for older people due to aging population Other careers include research, education, last five years, it may be possible to gain - Are good leaders practice development or management. advanced entry or to have prior learning - Plan and evaluate nursing care and/or experience accredited. We welcome - Have astute observational and assessment skills CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR MIDWIVES enquiries about accreditation of prior - Are compassionate You could work in the community, in people’s learning. For further information please - Put people at ease in difficult circumstances homes, local clinics, GP surgeries, or be hospital- contact [email protected]. based in antenatal, labour and postnatal wards. CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE NURSES More senior roles include being a team or unit ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Work with people under the age of 16 manager. You could also work as an independent Applicants who do not have the required - Work closely with family members practitioner outside the NHS. Other career level of Maths may be eligible for the Applied - Have good verbal and non-verbal opportunities include research, teaching, and Number Skills course subject to availability. communication practice development. - Demonstrate interpersonal skills - Show sensitivity - Care for those with physical, congenital or genetic problems, or immunisation, trauma, mental health problems

MENTAL HEALTH NURSES - Work with all ages from children to older adults - Work to promote mental health and wellbeing - Prevent or reduce the incidence of mental health problems and illnesses - Care for those with dementia or substance misuse problems

189 | | 190 ADULT NURSING B741

As an Adult Nurse you will work mainly with WHAT YOU WILL STUDY Year 2 Year 3 people aged over 16, who experience acute or You will develop the ability to apply your ongoing Learning becomes more integrated and focused long-term illnesses or injury. The population Year 1 learning to practice, using theories, principles, on developing the knowledge, skills and attitudes is aging, so you must expect to work with You will undertake modules that reflect key research and other types of evidence. You will necessary to be accountable for your own older people, who may be vulnerable, on a subject strands. You will study the concepts also explore current public health priorities while decisions and practice as you achieve the nursing regular basis. You will also work with other relating to health and wellbeing as experienced learning a range of models and approaches competencies in practice. You will learn about individuals, families, groups and communities by a diverse range of individuals, communities to health and wellbeing improvement within multi-agency working, teaching and learning to improve health and wellbeing. and cultures in society and their relationship nursing practice. You will also consider the role theories and risk assessment in relation to health to nursing. This includes life and psychosocial of the Nurse in addressing health inequalities. and primary care for individuals. You will develop You will be at the centre of a multi-professional sciences that underpin nursing, with genetics, You will continue to study life and psychosocial knowledge of sciences in advanced nursing team that will include specialist Nurses, Doctors, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, sciences related to your chosen field of practice while critically applying relevant theoretical Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, microbiology, growth and development. You while exploring common health problems concepts and frameworks to meet essential and Pharmacists, Radiographers and Social Workers. As will learn essential concepts in nursing relevant and related therapeutic nursing interventions complex needs of individuals. You will develop an Adult Nurse you will demonstrate compassion, to your chosen field of practice including, using best evidence. You will continue to your knowledge and skills in order to work more excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to put therapeutic practice, contemporary policies, learn a range of essential nursing skills autonomously and to enhance a culture of people at ease in difficult circumstances. planning and delivering care. You will explore related to therapeutic communication, patient excellence in practice through person and family- values-based professional, compassionate and assessment and observations, nutrition and centred approaches to care utilising leadership CAREER OPTIONS family-centred care, and what that means for you fluid balance, administration of medicines and and management skills. As an Adult Nurse you can work in emergency as an individual. You will also learn the essential drug calculations, and learn a range of clinical and unplanned care services, general or specialist nursing skills required to deliver safe nursing care skills specific to your field of practice. Learning You will also have the opportunity to undertake services, outpatient, community and occupational including; risk assessment, infection prevention focuses upon safe, effective person and family- an international exchange placement in this year. health settings, in the UK or abroad. and control, nutrition and fluid balance, centred approaches to care, and the impact upon administration of medicines and drug calculations, healthcare experiences and outcomes. As you For entry requirements please refer to page In addition, you might work in people’s own and therapeutic communication. Emphasis is progress, you will be expected to demonstrate 187-189. homes, health centres, residential care homes, placed on you understanding and meeting the that you are taking more responsibility for your workplaces or hospitals. For further nursing Nursing and Midwifery Council’s Good Health and own learning. Modules will provide directed study www.rgu.ac.uk/bachelor-of-nursing-adult careers, visit www.nhscareers.nhs.uk. Good Character standards which will include being and online learning activities. There will also be responsible for managing your own behaviour periods within the year where you are expected within and out with your course. to reflect upon your practice learning experiences and identify personal learning needs.

96% go on to further work or study six months after finishing the course (Unistats, 2018)

“I was truly inspired by my mentor on clinical placement. Her example of nursing practice was unbelievably influential and encouraging. My aim is to be as good a Nurse as she is and deliver the same care.”

Ashley Steel

191 | MENTAL HEALTH NURSING B760

As a Mental Health Nurse, you will assess the There are a number of specialist areas within WHAT YOU WILL STUDY impact of mental health problems on a person’s this exciting field of nursing such as forensics, Year 3 thoughts, emotions, behaviours, physical and problematic substance use, eating disorders, Year 1 Learning becomes more integrated and focused social health, and deliver care that promotes elderly and child and adolescence mental You will undertake modules that reflect the key on developing the knowledge, skills and attitudes recovery and self-management. You may deal health. Mental Health Nurses are part of subject strands. You will study the concepts necessary to be accountable for your own with a complex mix of mental health and multidisciplinary teams working alongside Social relating to health and wellbeing as experienced decisions and practice and achieve the Nursing social problems including clinical depression Workers, Police, Custodial Officers, Occupational by a diverse range of individuals, communities and Midwifery competencies. You will learn about with substance misuse, criminal activity and Therapists and Midwives. and cultures in society and their relationship multi-agency working, teaching and learning homelessness, dementia, anxiety-based mental to nursing. This includes life and psychosocial theories, and risk assessment in relation to health illnesses such as bipolar mood disorders, STUDY ABROAD sciences that underpin nursing, with genetics, and primary care for individuals. You will develop schizophrenia, eating disorders, post-traumatic In Year 3 you will have the chance to apply for anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, knowledge of science in advanced nursing, and stress disorder, and panic disorders. a three-month European Exchange with one of microbiology, growth and development. You critically apply relevant theoretical concepts our European Partners in; Netherlands, Finland, will learn essential concepts in nursing relevant and frameworks to meet essential and complex This course will develop you into a skilled, Belgium, France, Norway, Italy or Spain. This is a to your chosen field of practice including, physical and mental health needs of individuals. confident Mental Health Nurse, equipped to perfect opportunity to experience healthcare in a therapeutic practice, contemporary policies, You will develop the knowledge and skills to work deliver relationship and recovery-focused different country. planning and delivering care. You will explore more autonomously, and enhance a culture of nursing, while taking into account the rights of values-based professional, compassionate, excellence in practice through person and family- the patients and their carers. ACCREDITATION person and family-centred care, and what that centred approaches to care, utilising effective Graduates are eligible to register with the Nursing means for you as an individual. You will also leadership and management skills. CAREER OPTIONS and Midwifery Council as a Registered Nurse with learn the essential nursing skills that are required Mental Health Nurses work with people of a mark denoting their field of practice. to deliver safe nursing care including; risk You will also have the opportunity to undertake all ages, and in a variety of environments in assessment, infection prevention and control, an international exchange placement in this year, community, hospital and custodial settings. nutrition and fluid balance, administration of and choose one module from a range of options. medicines and drug calculations and therapeutic communication. Emphasis is placed on you For entry requirements please refer to page understanding and meeting the Nursing and 187-189. Midwifery Council’s Good Health and Good Character standards which will include being www.rgu.ac.uk/nursing-mental-health responsible for managing your own behaviour within and out with your course.

Year 2 100% of our You will develop the ability to apply your ongoing students are in full- learning to practice, using theories, principles, research and other types of evidence. You will time work or study explore current public health priorities while 6 months after learning a range of models and approaches to graduating health and wellbeing improvement within nursing (Unistats, 2018) practice. You will also consider the role of the Nurse in addressing health inequalities. You will continue to study life and psychosocial sciences related to your chosen field of practice while exploring common health problems and related therapeutic nursing interventions using best evidence. As you progress, you will be expected to demonstrate that you are taking more responsibility for your own learning. Modules will provide directed study and online learning activities. There will also be periods within the year where you are expected to reflect upon your practice learning experiences and identify personal learning needs.

193 | | 194 CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE NURSING B731

Working in children and young people’s ACCREDITATION current public health priorities, and learn a nursing is challenging and rewarding. You Graduates are eligible to register with the range of models and approaches to health and will care for children and young people in Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered wellbeing improvement within nursing practice. partnership with their families, with the aim Nurse stating their field of practice. You will also consider the role of the Nurse in to improve and support their health and addressing health inequalities. As you progress, wellbeing and make a positive impact on WHAT YOU WILL STUDY you will be expected to demonstrate that you are people’s lives. taking more responsibility for your own learning. Year 1 Modules will provide directed study and online Children and young people’s nursing not only You will undertake modules that reflect the key learning activities. There will also be periods within involves the child or young person but includes subject strands. You will study the concepts the year where you are expected to reflect upon the wider family and community. Good verbal and relating to health and wellbeing as experienced your practice learning experiences and identify non-verbal communication skills are vital, as well by a diverse range of individuals, communities personal learning needs. as the ability to engage with patients sensitively and cultures in society and their relationship and minimise distress for all concerned. to nursing. This includes life and psychosocial Year 3 sciences that underpin nursing, with genetics, In year 3 learning becomes more integrated and You will deal with a diverse range of health and anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, focused on developing the knowledge, skills and social problems which may include long term microbiology, growth and development. You will attitudes necessary to be accountable for your conditions, complex physical, congenital or learn essential concepts in nursing relevant to own decisions and practice, and achieve the genetic problems, as well as public health issues your chosen field of practice including therapeutic Nursing and Midwifery Council competencies. such as immunisation, trauma and mental practice, contemporary policies, planning and You will learn about multi-agency working, health problems. delivering care. You will explore values-based teaching and learning practice, including theories professional, compassionate, person and family- and risk assessment in relation to health and CAREER OPTIONS centred care, and what that means for you as an primary care for individuals, families, carers and You will work in a variety of settings such as individual. You will also learn the essential nursing communities. You will also learn about the use schools, day centres, GP surgeries, patients’ skills that are required to deliver safe nursing care of technology in healthcare. You will develop homes, out-patient clinics, and hospitals. You including; risk assessment, infection prevention knowledge of science in advanced nursing, and will have a key role in co-ordinating care along and control, nutrition and fluid balance, critically apply relevant theoretical concepts with other members of a team that may include administration of medicines and drug calculations and frameworks to meet essential and complex Teachers, Play Therapists, Psychologists, Doctors, and therapeutic communication. Emphasis is physical and mental health needs of individuals. Specialist Nurses, Social Workers and Health placed on you understanding and meeting the You will develop your knowledge and skills in Visitors. Children and young people’s Nurses are Nursing and Midwifery Council’s Good Health and order to work more autonomously, and learn in demand throughout the UK. Good Character standards which will include being how to enhance a culture of excellence in responsible for managing your own behaviour practice. You will also have the opportunity to STUDY ABROAD within and out with your course. choose one module from a range of options. In Year 3 you will have the chance to apply for a three-month European Exchange with one of Year 2 For entry requirements please refer to page our European Partners in countries including: You will continue to explore the key subject 187-189. Belgium, France, Norway, Italy or Spain, or strands studied in year 1. You will develop the an observation exchange in the USA. This is a ability to apply your ongoing learning to practice, perfect opportunity to experience healthcare in a using theories, principles, research and other www.rgu.ac.uk/bnursing-children-and-young different country. types of evidence. In year 2 you will explore

100% of students go on to work and/ Working in children and young people’s nursing is challenging and rewarding. or further study You will care for children and young people in partnership with their families, 6 months after completing the with the aim to improve and support their health and wellbeing and making a course positive impact on people’s lives. (Unistats, 2018)

Hannah Carey, about to graduate with the Bachelor of Nursing (Children & Young People) award.

195 | | 196 BACHELOR OF NURSING (HONS) ADULT UCAS B740 STUDY OPTIONS This four-year full-time honours degree will more specialist and responsible roles as their while exploring common health problems Full-time: 4 years allow you to develop the knowledge and skills careers have progressed. The course prepares and related therapeutic nursing interventions ENTRY REQUIREMENTS needed to practise confidently and effectively you to work effectively within the health care using best evidence. You will continue to within the constantly changing hospital and sector and provides an excellent foundation learn a range of essential nursing skills SQA HIGHER for future academic study. It promotes the related to therapeutic communication, patient community-based environments, potentially BBBC to include English (or a written subject within a management or research-based role. development of more specialist nursing assessment and observations, nutrition and requiring the use of English). English, Maths and a knowledge, and provides skills for clinical, fluid balance, administration of medicines and science subject are required at National 5 grade C This course develops your research, critical managerial and/or research roles. For further drug calculations, and learn a range of clinical or above if not held at Higher. writing and critical thinking skills which career options, please visit skills specific to your field of practice. Learning provide an excellent platform on which to base www.nhscareers.nhs.uk. focuses upon safe, effective person and family- GCE A LEVEL postgraduate studies. It will prepare you for centred approaches to care, and the impact upon BCC to include English (or a written subject leadership, management, research and clinical WHAT YOU WILL STUDY healthcare experiences and outcomes. As you requiring the use of English). English, Maths and research roles. progress, you will be expected to demonstrate a science subject are required at GCSE grade C or Year 1 that you are taking more responsibility for your above if not held at A Level. FACILITIES You will undertake modules that reflect key own learning. Modules will provide directed study Our Clinical Skills Centre has two ward areas subject strands. You will study the concepts and online learning activities. There will also be IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER with six beds in each, a High Dependency Unit, relating to health and wellbeing as experienced periods within the year where you are expected H2H3H3H3 to include English (or a written subject a Children’s Room, and a Home Setting. This is by a diverse range of individuals, communities to reflect upon your practice learning experiences requiring the use of English). English, Maths and a a very realistic clinical environment and it has and cultures in society and their relationship and identify personal learning needs. science subject are required at O3 or above if not all the equipment you would expect to find in a to nursing. This includes life and psychosocial held at Higher. ward or a community setting. The course utilises sciences that underpin nursing, with genetics, Year 3 high fidelity simulation technology to facilitate anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, Learning becomes more integrated and focused IB DIPLOMA 27 to include Higher Level English (or a written learning and to ensure that core nursing skills microbiology, growth and development. You on developing the knowledge, skills and attitudes subject requiring the use of English). Maths and are learned prior to clinical practice. will learn essential concepts in nursing relevant necessary to be accountable for your own a science subject are required at Standard Level to your chosen field of practice including, decisions and practice as you achieve the nursing grade 3 if not held at Higher. PLACEMENT therapeutic practice, contemporary policies, competencies in practice. You will learn about Placement patterns for this course are the same planning and delivering care. You will explore multi-agency working, teaching and learning ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATION as the other nursing courses for the first 3 years values-based professional, compassionate theories and risk assessment in relation to health All applicants whose first language is not (see page 186 for more details), and in the final and person and family-centred care, and what and primary care for individuals. You will develop English are required to have an Academic IELTS year (4th year) of this course you will have one that means for you as an individual. You will knowledge of sciences in advanced nursing (International English Language Testing System) additional placement for 12 Weeks at 37.5 hours also learn the essential nursing skills that are while critically applying relevant theoretical minimum score of 7.0 including 7.0 in all elements. per week. required to deliver safe nursing care including; concepts and frameworks to meet essential and Appropriate equivalents will be considered. risk assessment, infection prevention and control, complex needs of individuals. You will develop STUDY ABROAD nutrition and fluid balance, administration of your knowledge and skills in order to work more ADDITIONAL INFORMATION As a third year student Nurse you will have an medicines and drug calculations and therapeutic autonomously and to enhance a culture of Applicants who do not have the required level of opportunity to apply for a period of study abroad. communication. Emphasis is placed on you excellence in practice through person and family- Maths may be eligible for the Applied Number Refer to page 187 for more details. understanding and meeting the Nursing and centred approaches to care utilising leadership Skills course subject to availability. Midwifery Council’s Good Health and Good and management skills. You will also have PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION Character standards which will include being the opportunity to undertake an international SELECTION VISIT As a graduate, you will be eligible to register on responsible for managing your own behaviour exchange placement in this year. Applicants will be invited to attend a selection the Nursing and Midwifery Council Professional within and out with your course. event. This will take the form of a tour of the facilities, an opportunity to meet academics and Register. Year 4 practitioners and an interview. Year 2 You will undertake a dissertation with support FUNDING You will develop the ability to apply your ongoing from a supervisor. On successful completion of SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Qualifying Nursing and Midwifery students are learning to practice, using theories, principles, year 4, you will be eligible to apply for registration Acceptance to all Nursing and Midwifery courses is entitled to a non-income-assessed bursary which research and other types of evidence. You will with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. You will subject to a health and immunisation screening is administered through the Student Award also explore current public health priorities while also study acute and unscheduled/community and satisfactory PVG clearance (previously an Agency for Scotland (SAAS). Visit learning a range of models and approaches care, extended nursing skills, and a module enhanced disclosure). For more details about the www.saas.gov.uk. to health and wellbeing improvement within shared with the School of Applied Social Studies PVG scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland. nursing practice. You will also consider the role which focuses on the integration of Health, Social co.uk CAREER OPTIONS of the Nurse in addressing health inequalities. Care and inter-agency teamwork. Our nursing graduates have gone on to work in You will continue to study life and psychosocial ALTERNATIVE QUALIFICATIONS AND ADVANCED hospitals or community settings, undertaking sciences related to your chosen field of practice www.rgu.ac.uk/bachelor-hons-nursing-adult ENTRY Visit our website for details.

197 | | 198 BACHELOR OF MIDWIFERY UCAS B720 STUDY OPTIONS Full-time: 3 years

Provision is available for students with As a Midwife your role goes much further than PLACEMENT WHAT YOU WILL STUDY dependants to undertake the course over supporting women during the birth of their During the course you will have the opportunity a period of three years and 15 weeks. Such babies. A Midwife is involved in antenatal to gain experience in a full range of Maternity Year 1 students take five additional weeks of annual and postnatal care, in counselling, in offering Care Settings, including those in urban and rural You will be introduced to three dynamic academic leave per year from clinical practice time to support and education and in helping mothers areas both in hospital, and in the community themes: effective Midwifery care, Midwifery for allow caring for dependants. and their partners to prepare for parenthood. across the North of Scotland, Grampian, health, and the Midwife within society. You will Highland, Western Isles, Orkney, Shetland and also learn introductory clinical Midwifery skills in a ENTRY REQUIREMENTS After the birth, you will support mothers in a Tayside. As part of the placement experience, simulated environment prior to gaining experience wide variety of ways; promoting breastfeeding, you will learn to adapt to the 24/7 nature of care, in a range of practice placements. SQA HIGHER establishing feeding routines, bonding with which will include weekend and night duties. BBBC to include English and a science subject. their babies, checking their bodies are returning Year 2 Biology, Human Biology or Psychology is to pre-pregnancy state, and discussing PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION You will build upon your professional knowledge recommended. Maths is required at National 5 grade C or above if not held at Higher. contraceptive choices. Successful completion of the course will enable and experience from year 1 to develop your skills you to register on the Nursing and Midwifery and confidence. The three academic themes from GCE A LEVEL To be an effective Midwife you will need excellent Council Professional Register. The course is also Year 1 will be explored in greater breadth and BCC to include English and a science subject. interpersonal skills as you will be supporting a accredited by UNICEF Baby Friendly. depth. This knowledge will be enhanced through Biology, Human Biology or Psychology is diverse range of people, some from vulnerable your learning in clinical practice. You will grow in recommended. Maths is required at GCSE grade families, during some emotionally intense FUNDING independence as an effective professional learner. 5 or above if not held at A Level. situations. You will be the most frequent point Qualifying nursing and midwifery students are You will gain further insight into the role of the of contact for parents-to-be and will be expected entitled to a non-income-assessed bursary which Midwife by working in partnership with women IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE HIGHER to share advice, answer their questions and is administered through the Student Award and families from our diverse society. This will H2H3H3H3 to include English and a science give confident reassurance. You will need to be Agency for Scotland (SAAS), be strengthened by your understanding of the subject. Biology, Human Biology or Psychology capable of working on your own as well as part www.saas.gov.uk. importance of effective Midwifery practice within is recommended. Maths is required at O3 or of a team, liaising with GPs, health visitors and maternity care teams. above if not held at Higher. social workers and, importantly, have a genuine CAREER OPTIONS passion for your job. An increasing number of Midwives now work in Year 3 IB DIPLOMA the community, providing services in the home, In your final year you will consolidate your 27 to inc Higher Level English and a science This very popular three-year course aims to local clinics, and GP surgeries. There is also knowledge, skills and attitudes to engage in subject. Biology is recommended. Maths is equip you to become a motivated, professional the option to be hospital-based and work on Midwifery care with confidence. You will be required at Standard Level if not held at Higher. practitioner and leads to a dual award. antenatal, labour and postnatal wards. proficient in Midwifery skills for low-risk pregnant Completion of the course enables you to be women and their families, and you will be an ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATION registered as a Midwife with the Nursing and Some Midwives also choose to work as effective member of maternity care teams. You All applicants whose first language is not English are required to have an Academic IELTS Midwifery Council and you will be awarded a independent practitioners outside the NHS, or will meet the professional outcomes set by the (International English Language Testing System) Bachelor of Midwifery degree. specialise in a particular area such as perinatal Nursing and Midwifery Council and the academic minimum score of 7.0 including 7.0 in all elements. care, with further study. There are many future outcomes established for the Bachelor of Appropriate equivalents will be considered. FACILITIES career opportunities open to you, such as Ward Midwifery course. This will allow you to embark You will benefit greatly from our purpose-built Manager, Lactation Consultant, Consultant on a career as a Midwife. SELECTION VISIT Clinical Skills Centre, where you will develop Midwife, Researcher or Lecturer. Applicants will be invited to attend a selection your ability and grow in confidence before going event. This will take the form of a tour of the out on placement and putting these skills into www.rgu.ac.uk/bachelor-of-Midwifery facilities, an opportunity to meet academics, practice. The Clinical Skills Centre has special practitioners and an interview. ward areas, a High Dependency Unit, a Children’s Room, and a Home Setting. We also have various SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS mother, baby and birthing mannequins which we 97% student Acceptance to all Nursing and Midwifery use to simulate real-life clinical practice. satisfaction rate courses is subject to a health and immunisation and 95% are in work screening and satisfactory PVG clearance (previously an enhanced disclosure). For more and/or further study details about the PVG scheme please visit www. disclosurescotland.co.uk. “I have really enjoyed the course, seeing and learning from the other Midwives 6 months after finishing the course and interacting with the women and their families. This experience has been Applicants who do not have the required (Unistats, 2018) level of Maths may be eligible for the Applied everything that I had hoped for and more”. Number Skills course subject to availability.

Stephanie Archibald | Bachelor of Midwifery

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