Undergraduate Prospectus 2016 GET AHEAD

BEST UK UNIVERSITY FOR EMPLOYABILITY Published by HESA July 2014

THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 1 CONTENTS QUICK NAVIGATION COURSE INDEX & NAVIGATION

INTRODUCTION ABERDEEN BUSINESS SCHOOL Gray’s School of Art Course index 3 Accounting and Finance 50 Painting 112 About RGU 4 Events Management 52 Contemporary Art Practice Our people 6 Fashion Management 54 (Moving Image/Photography/Printmaking/Sculpture) 114 Is RGU the one for you? 7 International Hospitality Management 56 Fashion and Textile Design 116 Top for graduate employability 8 International Tourism Management 58 Communication Design (Graphics/Illustration/Photography) 118 Strong links to industry 9 Journalism 60 Three Dimensional Design Welcome to Garthdee 10 Law and Management 62 (Ceramics and Glass/Jewellery/Product Design) 120 Aberdeen – the perfect location 12 Law 64 Commercial Photography 122 What's on in Aberdeen 14 The Management Programme Doric dictionary 15 International Business Management 68 The Scott Sutherland School of Supporting you 16 Management 70 Architecture and Built Environment Placements 18 Management with HRM 71 Architectural Technology 128 Careers and Employability Centre 20 Management with Marketing 72 Architecture 130 Study abroad 22 Construction Management 132 Media 74 International students 24 Surveying 134 Public Relations 76 Coming from college to university 26 RGU SPORT 28 FACULTY OF HEALTH FACULTY OF DESIGN Keep it green 30 AND SOCIAL CARE AND TECHNOLOGY Student Union 33 Applied Social Sciences 138 COURSES Computing Applied Sport and Exercise Science 140 Application Software Development 84 Biomedical Science Programme 144 Aberdeen Business School 46 Business Information Technology 86 Applied Biomedical Science 145 Faculty of Design and Technology 78 Computer Network Management & Design 88 Biomedical Science 146 Faculty of Health and Social Care 136 Computer Science 90 Bioscience with Biomedical Sciences 147 FURTHER INFORMATION Digital Media 92 Diagnostic Radiography 148 Accommodation 176 Graphics and Animation 94 Forensic and Analytical Science 150 Living in halls of residence 178 Bachelor of Midwifery 152 Engineering Living expenses 179 Nursing 154 Mechanical Engineering 100 Money 180 Bachelor of Nursing – Adult 156 Mechanical and Offshore Engineering 102 Scholarships 185 Bachelor of Nursing – Children and Young People's 158 Mechanical and Electrical Engineering 104 Student support 186 Bachelor of Nursing – Mental Health 159 Electronic and Electrical Engineering 106 How to apply 190 Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) Adult 160 When to apply 192 Nutrition 162 How to find us 194 Nutrition and Dietetics 164 City centre and Garthdee campus map 196 Occupational Therapy 166 Join us online 198 Pharmacy 168 Visit us 200 WANT A PRINTED COPY? Physiotherapy 170 Get ahead with RGU 202 www.rgu.ac.uk/request-a-prospectus Social Work 172

2 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 3 Student population ABOUT RGU Our total student population is approximately 16,346

Watch the history of RGU www.rgu.ac.uk/about-rgu 63% 35% 2% UNDERGRADUATE POSTGRADUATE PG RESEARCH

OUR 10 SUBJECT AREAS

Architecture, Construction & Surveying; Art & Design; Business, Management & Accounting; Computing; Engineering; Health Professions; Information, Communication & Media; Laboratory, Biomedical & Sports Sciences; Law; Social Work & Social Sciences

Our Undergraduates STUDENT motto on campus by DEMOGRAPHICS RGU's motto is ‘Omni Nunc faculty 2012/2013 IN 2012/2013 Arte Magistra’ which can be interpreted as ‘Make the best of all HEALTH AND DESIGN AND your abilities’. SOCIAL CARE TECHNOLOGY MALE

28% 40% 7,086

32% FEMALE

ABERDEEN BUSINESS SCHOOL 9,260

Shiver me timbers! Who is Robert Our Riverside History going our Coat Of our many thousands of fans on Facebook, over 100 Gordon? tartan location back 250 years of Arms of them claim to speak Pirate. We also have an RGU Our founder, Robert RGU has its own tartan Our Garthdee campus We have a heritage Three boars are from the arms of Pirate Society, led by their Captain, First Mate, Chest Gordon was born in with colours of Royal sits on the banks of the going back to 1729 when the Gordon family, the castle is from Keeper and Scroll Keeper! 1668 in Aberdeen. He Blue, Red and Gold. The River Dee in Aberdeen. Robert Gordon founded the arms of the City of Aberdeen. was a merchant trader tartan was designed by It is home to many trees, a hospital in Aberdeen A black wavy band symbolises the and philanthropist who Michael King in 1997, and including some rather for boys from poor rivers Dee and Don, as well as North amassed his fortune some students choose to attractive Monkey Puzzles. families. In 1881, the Sea oil, and the heraldic symbols in trading from Danzig wear a tartan kilt on their It takes several hours to cut hospital was transformed the centre represent technology (a 85,000 Alumni (Gdansk) in the Baltic. graduation day. all the grass and around 15 into a school and cog), learning (a flaming torch) and We have an international community of approximately mins to walk from one end learning institution. commerce (a gold coin). 85,000 alumni around the world. of the campus to the other. www.rgu.ac.uk/alumni/groups

4 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 5 OUR PEOPLE is RGU THE ONE FOR YOU?

Our people are at the very heart of our student experience. We’re the only Picking a course to study or selecting a university is not an easy choice to make. university in Scotland to be nominated for an award for excellence in delivering There’s so much to consider when weighing up your options. Here are some things the student experience. to think about, as well as some reasons to choose us.

In the interest of serious market research we carried out an WHAT SUBJECT DO YOU ENJOY THE MOST? DOES LOCATION MATTER? alternative RGU staff survey across select departments You’ll be studying for a number of years, so be true to If you want the best of both worlds, Aberdeen is the around the University*. We can reveal our staff are: yourself and choose the course that fits with both your perfect location. A vibrant yet compact city, we are within personality and your passion. Our 50+ undergraduate easy reach of spectacular beaches, mountains and stunning courses are organised into 10 subject areas, each offering a scenery. The buoyant local economy of Aberdeen is of route to diverse and stimulating careers. Find out more at benefit to our graduates too, since there are a high number www.rgu.ac.uk/areas-of-study/subjects of recruiters. Many oil and gas companies need to recruit DOGS-LOVERS HIGH-FLYERS pass go Top tip: Pay close attention to the ‘What you will study’ as a priority to plug skills shortages and because Aberdeen Most chose man’s best friend over Most selected the ability to fly over Most prefer playing Monopoly sections on our individual course pages. The modules will is the energy capital of Europe, we’re the best place to be if feline pals. an invisibility superpower. than Chess. give you insight into the differences between courses as well you want to get into the energy sector, whatever your as the type of coursework you’ll undertake. Our Applicants’ degree is. Our long-standing tradition in the fields of health Days and Open Days allow you the opportunity to speak to and social care, business and the creative industries, means LUNCH BUNCH our course leaders and current students face-to-face, ask our graduates are highly sought after in these sectors too. EARLY BIRDS CHATTERBOXES More staff eat lunch at their desk them any questions you might have about the course and Top tip: We consider our riverside campus, based on the Majority were proverbial early birds A much higher proportion rather than go out. grill them on their specialist subject! banks of the beautiful River Dee, to be one of the most rather than night owls. preferred talking on the phone attractive campuses in the UK and one of Europe’s finest. rather than texting. WILL YOU GET A JOB AT THE END OF IT? The river itself is home to otters, heron, salmon and other wildlife. Our campus has beautiful woodland walkways The Sunday Times 2013 said, ‘For many years now RGU has and parkland, connecting our modern, stylish buildings. ROCKERS turned out job-ready graduates who are snapped up by Mainly Rock fans over Classical. Experience it in person by registering for our Open Days MUNRO-BAGGERS employers.’ So statistically, the likelihood of being gainfully Most preferred the mountains in October, or our Applicants’ Days throughout February PRINT FANS employed after you graduate from RGU is extremely high. rather than the ocean. Most preferred reading a printed and March. book to a Kindle. Government figures from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA July 2014) show that 97.7% of students WHY ARE OUR FACILITIES SO IMPRESSIVE? graduating from RGU with their first degree in 2012/13 were in employment or undertaking further study. We have an amazing Although our roots go back to 1729, we are a forward- thinking and dynamic institution. Ever heard of Lord get off graduate jobs record – beating Oxford and Cambridge hands facebook down. Read all about our employment success at Norman Foster? He’s a world-renowned architect who and study!! www.rgu.ac.uk/employment-success designed Aberdeen Business School. Most of our buildings follow this iconic style. Our latest building, Riverside East, houses the most cutting-edge facilities and SO WHY ARE RGU GRADUATES SO HIGHLY SOUGHT progressive learning spaces yet. Take a virtual tour at AFTER BY EMPLOYERS? www.rgu.ac.uk/virtualtours SOME OF THEir BEST THING ABOUT SOME ADVICE We are the 'professional university’ and prepare our graduates Top tip: Take a tour of our fantastic, modern facilities, for the world of work. Our strong links with industry mean that including our Moot Court, Clinical Skills Centre, DART BEST MOTTOS working at RGU? FOR STUDENTS many of our courses are designed by those working in industry, Simulator and Green Screen at who actually inform course content by the skills they require ‘Never take anything too seriously, Great colleagues, great students, ‘It’s not all about the parties… www.rgu.ac.uk/facilities especially not yourself.’ location, job-variety and autonomy. nor is it all about the studying!’ from our graduates. Find out who we collaborate with at www.rgu.ac.uk/industry-links These are just some of the reasons we think RGU could be ‘Do not underestimate the ‘Be the best that you can be.’ the one for you. dark side of the force.’ Top tip: Our Careers & Employability Centre provides all the Want to know more? Visit ‘Find the library and use it.’ necessary advice to help our graduates get their dream job. ‘Impress me.’ 90% of our courses offer a work placement, which is impressive www.rgu.ac.uk/why-choose-us on your CV and is highly attractive to future employers.

*This is not representative of all opinions of RGU members of staff, but a small percentage, who chose to participate on a Friday afternoon.

6 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 7 TOP FOR GRADUATE strong links EMPLOYABILITY to industry

We work closely with employers – to offer courses that make our graduates particularly desirable to local, national and international companies and organisations.

Many of our courses are the result of close This means that our graduates learn the necessary collaboration with industry, focusing on both the skills and are always strongly in demand. Here is a day-to-day and future professional needs of selection of those companies and organisations we £21k businesses and other organisations. collaborate with.

REWARDING LOWEST SCOTTISH CAREERS UNEMPLOYMENT UNIVERSITY OF The workplace experience you RATE THE YEAR accumulate will often then lead We have the lowest Commended for our excellent directly to higher paid posts on unemployment rate for graduates academic provision, consistently graduation. As a result our gradu- in Scotland and second lowest in strong graduate employability ates achieve an average salary of the whole of the UK at 2.8%. levels and bold, strategic almost £21,000 six months after The Sunday Times University masterplan, we were named completing their studies. Guide 2013. Scottish University of the Year by The Sunday Times University Guide 2011.

ENGAGING WITH PRACTICAL VOCATIONAL AND EMPLOYERS AND INVALUABLE PROFESSIONAL We work closely with employers EXPERIENCE “The emphasis is firmly on at every stage to ensure our 90% of our courses offer a vocational and professional courses prepare you for the placement, helping to prepare you courses and a wide range of professional world; from course for the professional world, ready to placement options on offer. development and accreditation start your chosen career. As a result, the University has one to providing scholarships of the best graduate recruitment and placements. records in the UK.” The Guardian University Guide 2012.

WATCH A VIDEO ABOUT OUR SUCCESS www.rgu.ac.uk/employment-SUCCESS

8 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 9 INVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE DYNAMIC FACILITIES PARKLAND AMBIENCE WELCOME Our future developments will continue to enable the We continually invest in new facilities to give you the The campus provides a recreational setting for staff,staff, University to deliver the best riverside campus in best learning experience possible. A purpose-built students and local community. You can walk end-to- Europe for all students to enjoy. See more at Clinical Skills Centre, high-tech TV and radio studios, end through woodland walkways in approximately 15 TO GARTHDEE www.rgu.ac.uk/masterplan Moot Court, Green Screen Suite and DART simulator 15minutes. minutes. It is It home is home to manyto many beautiful beautiful trees. trees. are just a few of the modern facilities found on campus. www.rgu.ac.uk/facilities

ICRGU INTERNATIONAL The SCOTT RIVERSIDE COLLEGE GARTHDEE EAST FACULTY SUTHERLAND HOUSE OF HEALTH SCHOOL OF GRAY'S ARCHITECTUREAberdeen Gray's & SOCIAL ABERDEEN SCHOOL OFSchool THE SCOTT BusinessAND BUILT CARE RGU: BUSINESS ART of art SUTHERLAND SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTSchool LIBRARY UNION SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE GARTHDEE AND BUILT RGU HOUSE ENVIRONMENT SPORT

Green Screen Suite DART Simulator Clinical Skills Centre Gym TV and Radio Suite Printmaking Suite TV and Radio Suite Green Screen Suite Printmaking Suite 3D Printing Wave tank Human Performance Lab Climbing Wall Fashion Place Scultpture Studio Fashion Place 3D Printing Sculpture Studio Modelling Workshop ROV pit X-ray Suite Swimming Pool Moot Court Mac Suite Moot Court Modelling Workshop Mac Suite Mac Suite Simulation Centre Sports Hall Georgina Scott Photography Studio Georgina Scott Mac Suite Photography Studio (mock pharmacy) Sutherland Group Student Central Sutherland Group Exhibition Spaces Learning Centre Exhibition Spaces Clean Room Suite Learning Centre • Student Help Point Mock crime scene area • Careers & Employability Centre Forensic Imaging Suite • Study Skills and Access Unit Microscopy Suite • Counselling Support and Food Handling and Wellbeing Preparation Labs TAKE A A TOUR TOUR OF OF THE THE CAMPUS CAMPUS AT AT • Disability and Dyslexia Advice WWW.RGU.AC.UK/VIRTUALTOURS Mac Suites and Support • International Student Advice, Visa & Immigration Centre

10 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 11 Watch a video about Aberdeen ABERDEEN www.rgu.ac.uk/perfect-location THE PERFECT LOCATION

BEST CITY TO HIGHEST QUALITY OF LIFE the great outdoors SUNNY SCOTLAND ABERDEEN: SUPER DOING LIVE AND WORK Residents in Aberdeenshire enjoy The Grampian Mountains and Aberdeen is a coastal city, and is THE SCOTTISH ONE BUSINESS WITH YOU Aberdeen has been ranked as the best quality of life in Scotland Cairngorms National Park are right far milder than one might expect There are over 30 places named In 2012 HSBC named Aberdeen the best city to live and work in (Bank of Scotland Quality of Life on the doorstep. Mountain biking, for its northern location. The East Aberdeen throughout the world. as a leading business hub Scotland and 2nd best in the UK. League, 2012). mountain climbing, snowboarding coast is the sunniest in Scotland, Our famous folk include singer and one of eight ‘super cities’ (Good Growth for Cities, 2013). and white water rafting are all where sunshine hours average Emeli Sandé, Ryder Cup star Paul spearheading the UK’s economy, within easy reach. around 1,500 per year. Lawrie, and of course our very marking it as the only city in own founder Robert Gordon. Scotland to receive this accolade.

CASTLE AND WHISKY COUNTRY There are more than 50 whisky distilleries and over 350 castles in Aberdeenshire and Moray.

black gold Aberdeen is the Energy Capital of Europe. Since 1975, 38 billion barrels of oil equivalent have been produced from the UK Continental Shelf.

ANYONE FOR GOLF? Love golf? Aberdeen City and Shire is home to enough golf courses for each week of the year.

IF YOU’RE FOND OF SAND BEST PLACE TO BE A STUDENT THE GRANITE CITY DUNES AND SALTY AIR… Aberdeen is one of the best places to be a The terraces of the Houses of Parliament are built of Spectacular sandy beaches and student according to top student website Aberdeen granite. There are fantastic architectural dramatic dunes can be found along www.accommodationforstudents.com gems in Aberdeen, which really do sparkle in the sun the Aberdeenshire coast, making it With over 25,000 students, you’ll be part of a lively, due to the stone’s high mica content. The granite and a mecca for surfers, kayakers, kite vibrant student-friendly city, with great shops, pubs, seaside combo means we’re also known as 'the silver boarders and bird-watchers alike. nightlife, live music and gigs. city with the golden sands'.

12 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 13 HEAR DORIC SPOKEN AT: WHAT'S ON IN ABERDEEN? doric dictionary www.rgu.ac.uk/doric-voices

There are lots of exciting events taking place throughout the year. We do of course speak English, but just for fun, this Aberdonian We've highlighted some of our favourites. dictionary will give you a flavour of the local dialect, Doric.

THE BASICS SMALL TALK Stonehaven Fireballs The Torcher Parade The Wizard Festival An ancient custom held on Now in its 90th year, students dress An intimate music festival held in Hogmanay, where a procession of 45 up, decorate floats, dance and sing New Deer. Previous line-ups have Aye Yes Aye aye, fit like? Hello, how are you? participants swing blazing balls of fire to the 50,000 spectators who line the included The Charlatans, The I da ken I don’t know Nae bad, yersel? Not bad, and yourself? above their heads before throwing streets. They collect thousands of Stranglers and The Magic Numbers. Chavin’ awa I’m getting on okay them into the harbour. pounds for local charities. www.wizardfestival.com Nae bither It’s no trouble Fit’s a dee? What’s wrong? I’m scunnered I am fed up Are ye nae spikkin’? Are you not speaking? Dinna be feart Don’t be scared Burns Supper The Big Beach Ball Freshers' Week SOCIALISING You’re affa peally-wally You look a bit off colour A celebratory meal for Scotland's A nice mini-festival with bands, DJs and This is your chance to celebrate the finest poet, Rabbie Burns. It includes vintage market at Aberdeen Beach. start of the new academic year. It's a Stop blethering Stop chatting an address to a haggis, the ‘Immortal www.thebigbeachball.co.uk great opportunity to meet new people Gie’s a bosie! Give me a hug! Come awa’ ben the hoose Welcome, come in Memory’ and a toast to the lassies, and make new friends through a Fit a bonny wee quine What a pretty little girl usually with a wee dram. range of fun activities. Ye wintin’ a fly an’ a piece? Would you like a cup of tea and something ‘At loon’s a bit glaikit That young boy is a to eat? bit silly Fit fine That’s really tasty Ye gaan oot/intae toon? Are you heading out Fantastic gigs Rockness Festival Dracula at Drum this evening? Going Bombay Bicycle Club, The 1975 The only festival with its own monster In 2012, Drum Castle Tower was into the centre? WEATHER and other great bands have played on the banks of Loch Ness near transformed into a cinema screen. Far div ye bide? Where do you stay? at the Music Hall. For more exciting Inverness. Nominated by NME for Viewers brought their chairs (or Wi’ me ma ‘n’ da With my parents gigs and events, see 'Best Small Festival' award, previous coffins), warm capes, chattering fangs www.boxofficeaberdeen.com headliners have included Biffy Clyro, and joined in with the spooky fun. Fit ye deein’? What are you doing? It’s caul ‘iday It’s cold today Mumford & Sons and Ed Sheeran. Find more events at www.nts.org.uk I’m watchin’ the fit’ba I’m watching a Hap up yer lugs Keep your ears warm football match Fit a bonny gloamin' What a beautiful sunset I’m awa’ te dee I’m going Ca canny, or you’ll Take care, it’s quite icy my messages grocery shopping go skitin’ Needin’ onything Would you like anything Bit o’ a Haar comin’ in There’s a sea fog Aberdeen International Winter Festival fae the chipper? from the chip shop? descending A fun-packed programme of A’m drookit I’m soaked through Jazz Festival Youth Festival festive events that runs from early Affa fine day It's sunny Previous highlights have included the Featuring diverse performances November through to January. fantastic Hypnotic Brass Ensemble – of music, theatre and dance from www.winterfestivalaberdeen.com fusing jazz, hip-hop and funk, known around the globe. for their appearances on ‘Later’ with Jools Holland and work with Gorillaz.

14 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 15 SUPPORTING YOU

SUPPORTING YOU SUPPORTING YOUR RELOCATION We support your complete experience, from application, If you are relocating to Aberdeen, we recognise the throughout your studies and beyond. practical issues you may face with moving to an unfamiliar city or country. Be assured, there will always be someone to help; from your first enquiry to providing a warm welcome when you arrive, our support teams will be on hand to offer advice and guidance.

SUPPORTING YOUR TALENT RGU SPORT offers a number of Sports Scholarships to promising sports men and women to support them in developing their talents and succeeding in their chosen SUPPORTING YOUR SUCCESS sport whilst studying here. We actively encourage our students to showcase their talent and receive recognition for their work. BAFTAs; APS Scottish Student Design Award; Marketing Society of Scotland and London Fashion Week finalists – these are just a few of the accolades our students have received.

SUPPORTING YOUR BANK BALANCE Many of Aberdeen’s biggest and most successful companies offer scholarships to our students, helping towards the cost of their studies. SUPPORTING YOUR EXPERIENCE Our specialist support teams are here to ensure the time you spend here is as positive as possible. Our Student Help Point will be your first point of call, putting you in touch with our experienced support teams, ranging from A HUB FOR CREATIVITY careers advisors to counsellors. SUPPORTING YOUR FUTURE The Gray's School of Art degree show is a highlight in the University's events calendar. It showcases the creative talents of Our Alumni Association connects our worldwide WATCH a VIDEO ABOUT Suport at rgu 4th year art and design students. www.rgu.ac.uk/degreeshow community of over 85,000 graduates, and provides a WWW.RGU.AC.UK/SUPPORTING-YOU range of exclusive benefits and services.

16 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 17 PLACEMENTS and work-related experiences

We are proud of our outstanding record in graduate employment. Placements and work-related experiences play an important part in this success, giving our graduates a valuable advantage when the time comes to start their careers.

We recognise that employers want more than just a degree, they want graduates who have developed a range "Stewart Group has given me the best of skills and qualities appropriate for the working world. opportunity I could have possibly asked for We can support you in recognising and developing these from a placement. They opened many doors transferable skills, both within and outwith your studies to of improvement and growth within my areas allow you to secure your perfect opportunity. of study as well as introducing me to other Benefits to you: fields within the organisation. I learned to be more spontaneous when put on the spot and • It allows you to put into practice the skills and to adapt and improvise when unexpected knowledge you have gained from your course. situations unfolded. My time was well spent • It prepares you for graduate employment. and any opportunity that was thrown my way • It offers the opportunity to learn new skills and gain I was encouraged to grab it with both hands, invaluable career experience. and I did! I had an unforgettable experience, Placement secures one that I will take with me to future • Enhances your employability; placements and employers. I would encourage future work-related experiences can give you that competitive students to take up work experience/ edge in interviews. placements if they get the opportunity." • Paid placements provide you with the chance to earn Elena Baxter, 4th year Management with whilst you study. job at Shell HR student, placed at Stewart Group • Experience of transferring theoretical knowledge into a School of Computing Science and Digital Media graduate Judith Herbert is a Business real-life environment. Analyst for Shell. Having graduated from Robert Gordon University with a BSc (Hons) in • Companies often use placements as a selection process Computer Science, she has gone on to enjoy great success working in the industry. or induction for graduates, so you may be offered a graduate job by your placement employer. "Studying at Robert Gordon University was an excellent journey. The "Placements allow you as a student to take • You can develop your network of professional contacts what you learn in the classroom and put it placement year provided relevant work experience and helped secure which will help you with your career in the future. into practice. It also allows you to get a feel my current role at Shell. The course provides a good comprehensive • You will become more independent, responsible, for what it will be like to work out in practice knowledge of the subject and opens doors to all areas of IT. proactive and mature as a result, which will put you when qualified. The variety of placements ahead in the race for graduate jobs. that you get throughout the course allows Working for Shell I participate in executing IT projects throughout you to explore areas that you may never have • Placement supervisors can give references, which are Europe within the Production department. Liaising with the project's considered working in when you graduate valuable in the job market. key stakeholders, which are usually at managerial level, this ensures the but would consider now." project is executed successfully. The majority of people I communicate Leanne Morrison with are based overseas in Holland which adds an additional challenge of our courses Occupational Therapy Graduate to my role. I thoroughly enjoy the diversity of my job and the flexible incorporate a working hours available." professional 90% work placement Judith Herbert, Business Analyst at Shell, 2013

18 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 19 CAREERS & WHAT STUDENTS AND EMPLOYERS EMPLOYABILITY CENTRe SAY ABOUT US: "The Careers Service is one of the best "The Careers Centre enabled me to services that RGU offers! Extremely prepare for my interview and to helpful, supportive, enthusiastic and know what the employers are really When it comes to your career, it really makes sense to plan ahead. It’s never too soon passionate, they are real experts looking for." to start thinking about and planning for your career. willing to help students and MSc Purchasing and graduates. Mock interview is an Supply Chain Management graduate This is why we developed the highly innovative preparing for interviews. We engage with recruiters absolute hit. Advice I am getting on MY CAREER TOOLKIT resource. This online suite of who regularly employ RGU students to ensure we my current applications is very useful learning topics, designed in partnership with provide the most up-to-date advice and support on and comprehensive. Thank you very employers, takes you from the very first stages of what the market is really looking for in the graduate much for everything you do!" "The Careers Service at RGU has thinking about your future right through to supporting selection process. you in making a positive impression in the graduate MSc Information and Library Studies student always provided Technip with a • Support prospective students with their pre- friendly, helpful and professional workplace and every career planning, job search and application queries. If you want to know which applications step in-between. career options will be open to you with a specific service and have assisted me greatly in The Careers & Employability Centre provides practical degree, our Career Consultants can give you my position in graduate recruitment." career planning advice and job search support to all information and guidance on potential routes and Isabel Howden, students and recent graduates of the University. We career opportunities. "RGU Careers Service was well HR Co-ordinator, Technip can assist with your transition from education into organised and screened potential employment, advanced level study and any other candidates for us to interview. I look options you are considering. CAREERS & EMPLOYABILITY forward to working with them all As a student we encourage you to make use of the wide again as everyone I met was range of services we offer online and in person: "Good advice on filling in the CENTRE – KEY SERVICES professional and friendly." • Support you in getting part-time work, summer work application with regards to my MY CAREER TOOLKIT Kathryn McGown, Graduate Campaign experience and internships, volunteering personal situation. Has given me Online careers education resource Manager, Standard Life opportunities and your graduate job. We provide an Supporting you to develop your employability skills feedback to help me improve my online service where you can access listings of through a series of interactive topics. interview answers and boosted my current opportunities to apply to, as well as our confidence for the interview. The Employer Directory to enable you to connect with CAREERS ON MOODLE the full range of employers whom regularly recruit Your virtual Careers Centre Careers Consultant has given lectures RGU students. The system also allows you to book Access your discipline specific careers information page, "Great set up and support at the to the class on pre-reg applications your career appointments online, find out about the graduate careers information resources and more. University; met our needs exactly. which has been very useful indeed." schedule of drop-in sessions and book your place at CAREERS HANDBOOK Good communication with the Master of Pharmacy student our diverse calendar of employer focused Employer Your essential online guide students ahead of the event ensured ‘on-campus’ events. Packed with top tips, advice and links to all career and that we had an excellent turn out ­– • Organise on your behalf a wide range of Employer job search related topics. Discover how to get the most students engaged well with each 'on-campus' visit events, Careers Fairs, specialist from the Careers & Employability Centre at RGU. member of our team." workshops and master classes to allow you to CONTACT connect directly with employers, from a wide range MY CAREER Trevor Grose, Lead Campus Connect, E: [email protected] of industrial and commercial sectors who are keen to Vacancies, appointments & events Graduate Recruitment, BP T: 01224 262110 recruit RGU students. This tool allows you to search vacancies, review the Employer Directory, book career appointments and For more information visit • Help boost your employability by providing advice attend careers fairs and employer events. www.rgu.ac.uk/CAREERS on developing your CV, writing job applications and

20 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 21 STUDY ABROAD HAVE A GREATER Discover another country, make new friends, enhance your APPRECIATION career prospects and have an unforgettable experience. OF DIFFERENT CULTURES

Studying abroad as part of your degree can be a rewarding and life-changing experience. It will broaden your education as well as develop your confidence and independence. EXPECT TO GAIN Robert Gordon University participates in the GREATER SELF- Erasmus Programme, the European CONFIDENCE Commission’s flagship educational exchange programme, which was introduced with the aim of increasing student mobility within Europe. Our students have the opportunity to spend either a study period or work placement HAVE A GREAT abroad for one semester or a whole year, ADVENTURE depending on their course. If undertaken under the Erasmus Programme, a small grant may also be available to assist with the costs of living abroad. In 2013 the University had links with over 80 universities in 24 different countries, many of which teach in English.

European student mobility is co-funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ Programme. Our most popular placement "Erasmus massively helped my destination was The career! Going to Finland for four DEVELOP A months was the best decision I ever WIDER RANGE Netherlands made. Even today I still draw OF SKILLS FOR inspiration from there. I also made YOUR CV great friends who I return to see RGU has links with over regularly. In Finland, I discovered the direction I wanted my work to take 80 universities and it has never changed." in 24 different countries e help around Lee Borthwick, Design and Craft Each year, w For more information visit www.rgu.ac.uk/study-abroad 160 studentsacements abroad to gain pl

22 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 23 “ Living in Aberdeen has been the best Aberdeen is the safest city in INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS experience of my life. I feel I have achieved Scotland and one of the safest in so much being here and had a great time in the UK to be a student according the process. I have classmates from all over the world, but what I have really enjoyed to the Complete University Guide. We are proud of our tradition of attracting international students. Approximately 10% most is getting to know the local people. The of our student population are international students, coming from more than 132 Scottish friends I have met here are really countries worldwide. The result is a mix of cultures – local, national and international friendly, welcoming and open to people from all over the world.” – providing a rich experience for both staff and students. We are committed to Delcio Henjengo from Angola expanding and developing international partnerships in the years ahead. BEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

BEFORE YOU ARRIVE Our international students are also welcome to apply Robert Gordon University’s International Office is the first for many of our scholarships. More details of point of contact for overseas students prior to your scholarships can be found on page 185. arrival. We are happy to answer any questions you may International Office staff visit many countries each year. ICRGU have, whether it is about our application procedures or Our visits are an excellent opportunity for you to find the University in general. out more about our University and the courses we offer THE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE AT We have dedicated web pages for overseas students to which will help you to advance your career. To find out ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY provide you with useful information about the University which countries we are visiting and when, please visit Alternative entry points are available into the University and life in Aberdeen and we also do a series of webchats our website: with our International College. throughout the year for students interested in coming to www.rgu.ac.uk/international The International College at Robert Gordon University Robert Gordon University from around the world. These Email [email protected] (ICRGU) is based in the heart of the spectacular chats offer the chance to speak to academic staff, current Telephone +44 (0)1224 262726 Garthdee campus and offers entry to programmes that students and each other to help get a real understanding lead to Robert Gordon University degree awards. of why RGU is the right choice for you. AFTER YOU ARRIVE From the very start of your time at ICRGU, you are a Whether you are arriving during the summer months to student at Robert Gordon University and will receive a " I have been lucky to get to travel all over the attend our Pre-sessional English Language Programme University student card. However, you will learn in UK while completing my studies, however, (PSP), or in September to start your course, the smaller and more personalised classes, study with I am yet to find somewhere I like as much University organises different events and social international students from all over the world and have as Aberdeen! The local people here are activities for international students. access to the dedicated academic and student support so friendly!" We have a dedicated International Student Advice, Visa services in the college. ICRGU students will also be able and Immigration Centre, as part of our Student Services to make full use of the University facilities, including Intan Syafiqah Binto Mohd Zulkifli, computer suites, the library and a fantastic sports centre. BSc Surveying Department, which offers international students a comprehensive range of visa and immigration support. ICRGU offers the flexibility of two undergraduate intakes Our Careers Centre will offer advice on increasing your per year (February and October), in a range of courses employability, both for part-time positions whilst including Business, Management and Accounting, studying and also for graduate level jobs, both in the Engineering, Life Sciences and Pharmacy. Pre-sessional UK and for returning to your home country. English is also available, with classes held within ICRGU.

For full information regarding the courses on offer as well as academic and English entry requirements, please visit www.rgu.ac.uk/icrgu or email [email protected] for a brochure.

an Affiliate College of

24 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 25 COMING FROM COLLEGE TO UNIVERSITY ACCESS RGU

The University welcomes applications from students who have previously studied at Access RGU is Robert Gordon University’s widening participation initiative, college. We work closely with our partner colleges to define routes which allow students enabling talented individuals from under-represented groups, particularly those from with relevant HN qualifications to progress on to related degree courses. Over 50 routes deprived areas and individuals with a background in care, to achieve their ambitions exist, and these provide hundreds of college students with an opportunity to gain an through higher education, whatever their circumstances. Honours degree with us every year.

Similar partnership agreements are in place with Access RGU delivers a range of outreach activities within APPLICANT SUPPORT Dundee and Angus College. wider access schools and communities, coordinates Wider Access applicants benefit from a range of support Degree Link is a partnership between North East on-campus learning opportunities for prospective students We also welcome applications from students services including one-to-one advice and guidance from the Scotland College and Robert Gordon University. and provides advice and guidance for applicants and from other Scottish colleges too, and these are Study Skills and Access Unit and the opportunity to apply to The College and the University work closely to provide enrolling students from under-represented groups. considered on an individual basis. the Access RGU Travel Support Fund to support attendance at a broad range of linked courses and flexible study Applicant Days and Selection Visits. The university also options to students in the North East of Scotland. We regularly review the routes offered on this basis so please PRE-APPLICATION administers Access RGU scholarships in certain subject areas; check online for up-to-date details. It is important to Degree Link is mainly offered on a 2+2 basis, where S5 and S6 pupils in local partner schools have the recipients are typically awarded in the region of £1,500 and understand that, in some cases, you will need to meet course- students who have successfully completed a 2 year opportunity to participate in workshops, events and £2,000 per year of undergraduate study. specific requirements, such as taking specified options on college HND qualification can gain entry to the 3rd year subject-focused programmes. The university also operates a contextualised admissions your HN programme. Some courses will also require you to of a relevant four year Honours degree. In some cases Participants have the opportunity to learn about pathways scheme, whereby a broader set of criteria is considered when present a portfolio or attend an interview with the relevant 1+3 routes are available where students can complete into higher education and receive help in preparing for school making offers to prospective students from under- degree course tutor. an HNC and enter into 2nd year of the appropriate exams, applying to university and furthering their interest in represented groups. In practice, this means that the content degree course. There is also an option to undertake an For details of individual routes please visit their chosen subject area. of the circumstances in which an applicant’s attainment levels HNC at one college location and complete the HND at www.rgu.ac.uk/future-students or for further Visit our facebook page for event, updates and further were achieved will be considered and some applicants may another, before moving to RGU to complete the degree. information and advice contact our Admissions team on information at www.facebook.com/accessrgu receive a lower offer rate as a result. For more information on Degree Link, please visit +44 (0)1224 262728. www.degree-link.org.uk ENROLMENT SUPPORT SUPPORT ARRANGEMENTS or contact The Access RGU Degree Prep programme provides an If you are planning to progress from college you may be [email protected] invaluable induction into university life and support services eligible to apply for Associate Student status at the and an opportunity to meet and connect with fellow students. University while studying your HN. Becoming an Associate Delivered immediately prior to enrolment week, application is Student gives you access to a range of online materials that by invitation. "I didn’t have the grades to go straight to will help prepare you for the transition to the University. You university after I left school so I studied an will also be able to access to some of our excellent facilities, Wider Access students also benefit from enrolment support HND in Sports Coaching and was offered a including the Library and RGU SPORT. packs, that typically include financial support for materials, text books and city travel. For more information on the place in third year at RGU. Being able to go You may also be invited to a DegreePrep Programme, range of initiatives and activities available, please visit to university via Aberdeen College (now the normally held before the start of the first semester. These www.rgu.ac.uk/future-students/access-rgu North East Scotland College) has been life programmes aim to prepare students for study at university changing and without that opportunity I level and to allow you to hit-the-ground-running when you CONTACT US would not be where I am today." arrive. Past feedback has shown students feel more confident about continuing their studies at RGU and find the sessions T: +44 (0)1224 263048 Scott Christie studied a HND at the North East both informative and fun. E: [email protected] Scotland College, Aberdeen Campus, followed by a BSc in Applied Sport and The Study Skills and Access Unit provides support on FB: www.facebook.com/accessrgu Exercise Science at RGU. an on-going basis throughout the academic year for individuals or small groups, both face-to-face and online.

26 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 27 Sports activities and classes run throughout the week The RGU SPORT scholarship scheme enables talented ranging from traditional team and individual sports, athletes to continue their academic education while RGU SPORT such as badminton, basketball and five-a-side football further developing their skills and potential to become to a selection of group exercise classes including Les elite athletes within their sport. Past sport scholarship Mills BTS classes, indoor cycling and pilates. athletes who have graced the world stage include RGU SPORT Olympians Hannah Miley and PJ Barron. Current Our three first-class gyms boast top-of-the-range Robert Gordon University scholars include future rowing stars Lewis McCue and cardiovascular and strength training equipment. We Many of our students consider health and fitness Garthdee Road, Aberdeen, AB10 7GE Iona Riley. For further information email provide excellent membership rates for students and Telephone: 01224 263666 [email protected] an important part of their lifestyle. RGU SPORT is their family members wishing to take advantage of our Email: [email protected] an £11 million investment for all those passionate facilities and extensive group exercise class timetable. For those wishing to gain experience working in the www.rgusport.co.uk sport and leisure industry, we offer students the about sport and physical activity. Alongside the RGU sports teams use the facilities for training and to Find us on Twitter and Facebook chance to get involved with projects such as Volunteer climbing wall and swimming pool, you’ll find a assess and monitor their performance, while competing at /rgusport for Sport and Strength and Conditioning internships, sports hall for a large range of indoor sporting in the Scottish universities sports leagues. All abilities which allow individuals to gain invaluable experience activities and three state-of-the-art gyms. are welcome to attend club training sessions for sports and work towards industry recognised qualifications. such as netball, volleyball and trampolining. For more details email [email protected]

for more information visit THE HEAVIEST WEIGHT wwW.RGUSPORT.CO.UK LIFTED IN THE RGU GYM WAS OVER 250KGS BY A SAMOAN RUGBY PLAYER

OLYMPIC SWIMMER, HANNAH MILEY CLOCKED UP 840 LENGTHS PER AN AVERAGE RGU SPORT WEEK IN THE RGU POOL. MEMBER CAN BURN THATS 7KM PER SESSION! 500 CALORIES DURING A BODY ATTACK CLASS

WE HAVE AROUND 4000 MEMBERS WHO YOU CAN BOUNCE UP TO SWEAT AROUND 20FT IN THE AIR ON 420 BUCKET LOADS OUR TRAMPOLINES

WE FIND 10 ITEMS OF LOST THERE ARE 30 SPORT CLUBS IN 2013 RGU SPORT HAD PROPERTY A DAY FROM SPORTS TO JOIN AND 24 OVER TYPES 20 SPORT SCHOLARSHIPS KITS TO MOBILE PHONES OF CLASSES TO TAKE

28 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 29 for more information visit KEEP IT GREEN www.rgu.ac.uk/sustainability

We are committed to sustainable SHARE THE JOURNEY PEDAL POWER PLUG AND GO practices to minimise the impact of Our car sharing scheme doubled 6% of our staff cycle to work We have added an electric vehicle to in size in 2014, from 175 members and 5% of our students cycle our fleet and have 2 electric charging our activities on the environment and to around 350 members. to their classes. points on campus. to reduce costs. This covers all areas of sustainability, from waste generated and energy used, to green travel.

FOOT PATROL REDUCING CO2 REDUCE, RE-USE, RECYCLE PAPER TRAIL ON THE BUSES 26% of students walk to In 2011, we reduced The University recycles over 51% We are trialling the use of recycled 15% more students

University as opposed our carbon emissions of its total waste. paper, whereby 27,600 kg of CO2 take the bus than

to 9% two years ago. by 512 tonnes of CO2 could potentially be reduced annually. did two years ago. or 3 million Kwh.

ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS This prospectus is printed on a recycled grade paper containing 100% post-consumer waste and manufactured at a mill accredited with ISO14001 environmental management standard. The pulp used in this product is bleached using a Process Chlorine Free process (PCF) and is an FSC recycled product, supporting responsible use of forest resources. We have reduced the number of printed copies we post out, and when we do send them by post, we use an oxo-degradable envelope which degrades in landfill.

30 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 31 WE've invested over £120 Million in our amazing campus development www.rgu.ac.uk/newbuild '

Going to university isn’t just about getting a degree.

There is an entire lifestyle that comes with being a student. Although studying is a big part of it, it is also about the overall experience; trying new things, being adventurous and making the most of the opportunities available to you.

The Students’ Union is all about making your experience the best it can be. Our purpose is to support students So how do we do all by providing a number of different services and opportunities for you to of this? get involved in. Being a student gives Well, it’s simple: the Union is run by you the opportunity to try any number students, for students. Elections are of exciting new things, such as being held each year to vote in a team of part of a sports team or society, taking student leaders. It’s their duty to make part in student activities or trips, sure that you get the most out of your volunteering, raising money for charity, experience here. All of this is largely or simply meeting new people! The list funded by the University, but we also is endless, but the bottom line is that raise profits through our student shop we are here to help students, and that and events, which then gets fed right is our number one priority. back into helping you!

However, we don’t just concentrate solely on providing extracurricular activities, we also focus on being the student voice and representing your wants and needs, not only to the University but on a national basis too.

So, with our full support, we guarantee you a fantastic student experience!

32 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 33 Representation

Representation; It’s how we support our students, turning a good time into a great time! Unfortunately the definition is lost on most people. Representation is standing in for a person or group of people, acting on their behalf. And that’s exactly what we do at the Union. We tackle the tough problems so you don’t have to! We also make sure you get every opportunity to enjoy yourself whether it’s within the University, locally, nationally and sometimes even internationally! But why is this so important? Well, for many of you, it might be your first time away from home and there is certainly a lot to learn – we want to make this move for you the best it can be. Don’t stress by Student getting hung up on problems – we’re here to help! But we’re not just here to help students who have Presidents & moved away from home for the first time. Issues we tackle could relate to any number of things Vice Presidents such as funding for your education, cost of living, Our team of Presidents and Vice Presidents What do you care most about? Campaigns can the quality of your course or even the quality of are all students who have been elected to take shape in a number of different ways. One your social life!…the list goes on. It can often be deal with many issues that affect students, such of the most common forms is the awareness around mental health issues, cultural awareness, difficult for students to sort these problems on as Welfare, Sports, Societies, International and campaign. When a campaign is done well it can environmental initiatives and many more. their own and that is why the Union is here - check Equality & Diversity to name but a few. It is the attract attention from all over the UK, allowing out some of the following examples to give you an duty of these Presidents and VPs, with the support students to get their voice heard loud and clear. As well as helping to increase public awareness even better idea. of the Union, to represent the student body in the It’s all about taking your ideas forward, and of these issues, pressure from RGU campaigners hope of making things better. Currently there are making a difference. has directly resulted in better value tickets for three sabbatical Presidents. These positions are students on public transport services and has available for students who wish to take a year out Our students have led campaigns to raise seen RGU officers lobby MPs and MSPs on a range of their studies to work full time supporting their awareness surrounding working conditions of issues that effect students. Campaigners have fellow students. We also have a number of part- in sweatshops; and have shown support for also set up a range of initiatives which has led to time Vice Presidents, who volunteer their time liberation campaigns such as LGBT+, women, the Union being recognised by winning a green alongside their studies. Check out our website at international students and many others. Students impact Gold Award and an Equality and Diversity www.rguunion.co.uk to find out more about what at RGU have also taken part in campaigns based award at a national level. their roles involve.

34 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 35 Our societies range from academic course related ones such as the Law Society, to good fun extra curricular ones, Dumbledore’s Army (Harry Potter Society) or Electronic Gaming Society. No matter what you’re into, there’s bound to be a society for you! If not, why not start your own? Simply take a hobby or an interest, find some friends to join, apply for a budget and get started! It really is that easy (plus it looks great on your CV!). Sport is a key part of the student experience With over 30 different sports clubs it’s hard Getting involved with your class society can be and enjoyment at University. You have the not to find something that suits you. If nothing a great way to bond with your fellow classmates chance to get involved in any number of takes your fancy, why not set one up and let us and learn more about your degree subject. Not activities and sports, or even develop your own support you in creating it. We now have strong only will this help you with your university work, club! men and women’s Gaelic Football sides thanks but going the extra mile to learn more about to the enthusiasm of our students. In recent your chosen subject is sure to impress future RGU SPORT has on-site indoor facilities to years we have seen the creation of cricket employers. Class fundraisers could pay for trips support a range of sports from badminton, and cycling clubs, as well as our very own away or perhaps even a ball at the end of the water polo and basketball to indoor hockey cheerleading squad. year. We have quite a number of course-related and rock climbing to name but a few. We use societies, including Applied Social Sciences, top facilities to ensure that you have the best Get in touch with our President (Sport & Engineering, Life Sciences, 57°10 (Architecture experience possible, and cater for a large range Physical Activity) for more details on our clubs. Society), Nursing & Midwifery, Law, and Academic of outdoor activities, from football and rugby Supply Chain. If your course isn’t covered by any to rifle and snow sports – everyone is invited to of these then you can get together with your have a go! classmates and start a society of your own!

Architecture Languages Academic Supply Chain League of Anime African and Caribbean Mental Wellbeing Applied Social Science Midwifery Badminton Kickboxing Business Nigerian Association Basketball (Men) Mountain Biking Christian Union Photography Basketball (Women) Netball Diagnostic Radiography Physiotherapy Boxing Rifle Electronic Gaming RGU Film Cheerleading & Dance Rowing Enviromental RGU IHI Patient Safety Cricket Rugby (Men) Erasmus Students RGU International Curling Road, Track & Field Events RGU Islamic Fencing Shelterstone Fashion RGU LGBT Football (Men) Shinty & Hurling Forensic RGU Nutrition Football (Women) Snowsports Interprofessional Research Students Gaelic Football Swimming Education Shooting Stars (Drama) Golf Table Tennis Harry Potter Timothy Generation Handball Tennis Hockey (Men) Trampolining Hockey (Women) Volleyball Horse Riding Weightlifting

36 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 37 RGU:RAG is the fundraising arm of the Union. They If you’re looking for a fun way to boost your CV and organise a number of charitable events throughout the gain invaluable experience, why not try volunteering! year, with all the proceeds going to local, national and international charities. RAG is an entirely student-led From skydiving and sports coaching to youth work and group, supported by an elected RAG Chair and in-house fundraising, we can help find the right opportunity for elected committee. These core committee members you. There are lots of different ways to get involved, assist in the organising of the overall running and so, get something more out of your time at university! support for the fundraising efforts of students and staff throughout the academic year.

Volunteer with the Union RGU:RAG has been established at RGU since 2003. Originally starting as a society, the group has continued There are loads of ways to get involved, from taking to develop over the last ten years, and 2012/13 saw part in some of our many societies (which range from the expansion to becoming a fully fledged arm of gaming and Harry Potter to first aid and law), playing the Students’ Union, and open to all members of the for one of our sports clubs, or becoming a student student body. This allows for a greater awareness representative. You can also work internally with us but also increased involvement in our activities and here at the Union by contributing to Radar, our student volunteering opportunities. magazine, RGU:Radio, or as an elected Vice President. RAG has raised almost £90,000 for more than 20 different charities in the last two years alone, through Volunteer in the community various different methods including bake sales, nippy dips, street collections, fashion shows, challenge Alternatively you can volunteer with any of our events and more. This year is no different and the team registered organisations and charities. We have a are always looking for more members to get involved variety of registered charities offering activity-based with events or to think of new events to host. If you’ve placements for students including conservation work, got an interesting volunteering opportunity or a fun befriending and office support, as well as marketing way to fundraising they would love to hear from you. and media opportunities and a whole lot besides. For the low down on this years events, check out their RAG MAG, which will be available through Freshers One-off volunteering projects Week and from the Students’ Union, or drop by their stall at the Freshers Fayre. If you would rather not commit reguarly, but would like to try volunteering out, why not get involved in one of the many one off projects we run throughout the year? These range from fun runs to high profile events such as the annual Torcher Parade, Europe’s largest torch-lit procession.

There are also regular one off events for students who would like to take time out, possibly only once a month, to help others with activities such as bag packing, street collecting or beach cleaning. There is a volunteering opportunity to suit everyone, and we can work around your schedule to find an opportunity that incorporates your hobbies or your course.

38 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 39 Got some textbooks you don’t need anymore? Why not make some cash out of them, or grab yourself a bargain! Edgeworn Books is RGU:Union’s second- hand bookshop, giving students the opportunity to recycle and sell on any old Uni textbooks that are just sitting gathering dust. Take a look at the Edgeworn section in the Deeview Student Store and see if you can save yourself some cash!

Student-led media plays a key part in student life at Robert Gordon University. Each of our different media outlets are run exclusively by RGU students for RGU students

We have split our media outlets into three parts; Radar Magazine, RGU:Radio and RGU:TV.

Radar Magazine

Radar is the Union’s student magazine, which was re-born by a new editorial team formed in 2013.

New editions are released roughly every two months, RGU:Radio with topics including student activities, sport, societies, fashion, arts, music, food, and all areas RGU:Radio is the official student-run radio station of student life. If you’re passionate about writing at the university. The station works as an arm of and would like to see your work in print, plus the the Students’ Union and aims to be the voice of the opportunity to interview top 40 music stars, local students for information, news and entertainment. Aberdeen talent, sports stars, former students and others, get in touch! The team are always looking for RGU Radio re-launched in early 2013 and since then, new members and are keen to get as many students has been grown and expanded, gaining a wide variety Stop off at our brand new Student Shop in the involved as possible! of new student volunteers, listeners and supporters. Riverside East building and take a look at the fantastic stock of RGU branded items on offer. RGU:Radio aims to be a fresh, modern station for the students at RGU, with the aim of playing the songs Our shelves are stacked with various clothing and shows that reflect the interests of the students. options, including a wide range of hoodies, tees and joggers, as well as pens, folders and other essential course stationery. You’ll also find a section for our own Edgeworn second-hand RGU:TV bookshop, plus artwork and designs from students at Gray’s School of Art. Don’t forget to ask our RGU:TV is a new initiative aimed at launching RGU’s friendly shop staff about our customised course- very own student-led TV channel. based hoody service.

Although still in the early stages of development, Most of our items can also be purchased online RGU:TV currently produces on-demand video content through our website at www.rguunion.co.uk and to help promote events on campus, and raise shipped worldwide. awareness of societies, sports clubs and more. 40 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 41 RGU: Nightline is a Student-Led peer to During your time at Robert Gordon University, peer helpline that offers a non-judgmental, sometimes things may go wrong or you may confidential and anonymous listening and need a little extra support – and that’s perfectly support service to students at Robert Gordon okay. This section will hopefully point you in University outside of University academic the right direction. At the Student Union, we hours (operating 8pm-8am). want to provide you with the aid to fully enjoy your time at RGU. We will listen, at a time and Our specially trained student volunteers place that is convenient for you, and promise Health recognise that university can be a time not to judge you but to offer help and support. of many changes and challenges, and can You can be assured we will treat your concerns If you have a short-term or long-term medical empathise with callers. They don’t judge; confidentially. The best way to deal with concern or illness that is affecting you, the they don’t give advice; and they certainly problems and worries is to face them straight Student Union can provide you with support don’t tell callers what to do – they just on, as soon as they occur, with the confidence of and advice to minimize the impact of this on listen. Best of all, Nightline is confidential knowing that support is there should you need it. your time at RGU. Your mental wellbeing is and anonymous, meaning students accessing also incredibly important. If you feel in need of the service don’t even have to give their emotional or pastoral support, whether this is name. Academic a new or ongoing issue, there are a number of support services throughout the University, and It is said that 1 in 4 people suffer from If something has happened that significantly we can help you get in touch with these. The mental health illnesses, and for students affects your academic performance – such as a Union also provides a discreet contraception this may be for a variety of issues: from medical concern, bereavement or an unexpected delivery service for all genders, as well as academic stress, bullying or debt to change in circumstances – we can help you to supplying pregnancy tests. We want you to be loneliness, depression or bereavement; from complete an extenuating circumstances form, in safe whatever you do, and won’t ask invasive arguments with flatmates or worries about order to ensure your personal situation is taken questions, nor judge in any way. a friend, to addictions, eating disorders fairly into account for assessments. We can also or self-harm; from relationship or family support you if you feel you have been treated problems to sexuality, sexual abuse or unfairly during your course, and with issues you Equality & Diversity abortion. As well as our phone lines, we also may be having with your modules. If you receive offer support via email, instant messaging, and can provide information and sexual a letter asking you to attend a meeting to discuss Your Students’ Union is here to represent you, health supplies. alleged misconduct, we can support you. Please and that includes ensuring that we have officers contact us to discuss the meeting, either in as well as staff members who can address any Check out the RGU Nightline Facebook page person or over the phone. Please be assured our diversity issues that students may face. conversation will be completely confidential. or email for more information. As members of the National Union of Students Scotland, our students also have access to the advice and support offered by NUS Scotland’s Women’s Officer and Black Students’ Officer. NUS UK has a Postgraduate Officer who can offer our students advice in this area.

Whatever advice you’re looking for, or maybe you’ve identified areas of representation that the Students’ Union or University could develop further, do not hesitate to contact us on any of 42 | GET AHEAD the numbers below. THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 43 RGU:Union is committed to lowering Scotland’s carbon footprint. We are extremely excited Save the planet from to introduce Go Green, RGU Union’s carbon the comfort of your own footprint initiative, and the new Climate Change Team. room!

The initiative provides students with the The annual Halls Energy Challenge awards opportunity to significantly reduce the students for reducing carbon emissions by environmental impact of the University whilst using less energy. Previously covering only gaining valuable experience and qualifications. Woolmanhill, the Energy Challenge will be We have four exciting initiatives for you to get rolled out across all of your halls. You will win involved with! great prizes, just for remembering to turn off the lights! Helping you to boost Grow your own your employability In collaboration with the local community, the RGU Community Garden Project will provide Our Energy Ambassador Scheme will train you an allotment where you can gain hands-on in carrying out energy audits on campus and experience in sustainability and an opportunity in the local community. You will learn how to to get your hands dirty. Then, at the end of the increase the energy efficiency of buildings. The day, take your produce home for a free, low Scheme will reduce carbon emission, decrease carbon and delicious meal! energy bills, and provide you with carbon management skills and practical experience along with potential to gain recognised accreditation.

Get on OUR bike!

The RGU Bike Rental Scheme provides an easy and affordable link between campus and the city centre. Giving you great flexibility, bikes will be available for both short-term and longer lease. Give it a go and discover the cyclist’s freedom. Are you a cycling ace? Then come along and share your knowledge!

44 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 45 Founded in 1965 and now ABERDEEN situated on the banks of the River Dee, Aberdeen BUSINESS SCHOOL Business School cannot fail to impress. The environment has been specifically designed with you in mind – inspiring you to achieve and realise your future Aberdeen Business School is one of ambitions. the leading providers of management and professional business education in Scotland, offering practical and innovative courses developed in OUR COURSES close collaboration with industry and Accounting and Finance 50 the professions. Events Management 52 A FORMIDABLE REPUTATION Fashion Management 54 We have earned our formidable regional and international International Hospitality Management 56 reputation through investing in the very latest teaching International Tourism Management 58 and research facilities and employing academics who Journalism 60 combine first-class qualifications with time spent in industry or business. Through their experience and Law and Management 62 connections with the business community, they will Law 64 provide you with the knowledge and skills that are vital in today’s highly competitive workplace. The Management Programme 66 The achievements and continuing success of our graduates International Business Management 68 in their careers is a true mark of the high quality and Management 70 recognition given to the undergraduate and postgraduate Management with HRM 71 courses delivered at the School. Management with Marketing 72 STIMULATING Media 74 Our students, staff and visitors Public Relations 76 drink on average 1,500 small Costa Coffees per week. That’s quite a lot of caffeine!

GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 2015 marks Aberdeen Business School's 50th year of providing first-class education

46 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 47 INVALUABLE PLACEMENT EXPERIENCE We are the top university for graduate jobs in the UK (July Edward Pollock, events management 2014). Government figures from the Higher Education Statistics Agency show that 97.7% of students graduating Your course: Why did Your advice: What from RGU with their first degree in 2012/13 were in you choose to study advice would employment or undertaking further study. Events Management? you offer to an One of the many reasons for this is the professional and I’d been organising various applicant of RGU? marketable experience our students gain during the placement events while I was in I’d just say best of luck element of their degree. high school from charity with your application carnivals to conferences and if you’re accepted During your placement, you get to see the workplace from an and more, and it was then just try and be as informed perspective, putting into practice the theories, something I enjoyed and open and friendly as strategies and skills you’ve studied. Many of our placement was heavily involved in. possible and you’ll be When it came to university, sure to have plenty of students have had the opportunity to go on business trips, work I thought it would be great experiences with senior managers and directors, and take responsibility for something I would enjoy, at RGU! their own projects. Many are also offered a job at the companies and would be a useful where they went on placement once they have graduated. degree to have. Your experience: What is the best thing about SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES studying at RGU? I’d probably say the style There are many scholarship opportunities available to Aberdeen of learning and the hands- Business School students from some of Aberdeen’s most on approach we receive. successful companies, worth up to £4,000 per year. What is the best Lots of universities are very A scholarship can put you on the fast track to success, and help event you’ve book-focused, but Events you to launch a successful career. Winning one of our highly ever been to? Management at RGU works prestigious scholarships is a serious endorsement of your That’s a hard one. I’d to try and give you as much probably say Kevin academic abilities and professional potential. experience as possible. The Bridges' live show coursework and modules are that I saw in 2012! shaped around getting real BROADEN YOUR WORLD Your future: What That was hilarious! practice that puts academic We offer study abroad opportunities on most of our courses, do you hope to do content into action. where our links with partner institutions all over the world give after you graduate? you the chance to study in a foreign university for up to a year as I’m not totally sure yet. Your campus: part of your course. This experience can be extremely rewarding I hope to get some Where are your and you will develop your knowledge and skills by learning in a experience at an Events favourite places to different social and cultural context. Management Company study and socialise in Scotland and develop on the campus? Our students have spent time in Finland, Denmark, Italy, France, my knowledge, however, I spend most of my Germany, as well as North America (Canada and USA), Singapore I would also like to try and time in Aberdeen and Malaysia as part of this experience. Choosing to study abroad get a job in Dubai for the Business School, so 2020 World Expo, one shows that you’re motivated and willing to try new things; very probably the old library of the world’s biggest appealing qualities to potential employers. You’ll be setting is my favourite place to events. I also run my own study and the canteen yourself apart from other students in today’s graduate market. charity called The Aqua is my favourite place Initiative, so I’d like to to socialise. OUR FIRST-CLASS FACILITIES continue my work with that and make as big Our modern and purpose-built facilities will provide you with an a difference as inspirational learning environment – one of the best in the UK. possible. We understand how important it is to our students to experience a modern teaching environment with the latest technology. With £120 million invested into our Garthdee campus, we are committed to developing our facilities and enhancing the learning experience for our students. Our impressive facilities include 21st-century lecture theatres, IT labs, a mock courtroom, a dedicated fashion management workroom and brand new TV and radio studios.

48 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 49 ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE Key facts BA (HONS) UCAS N420 Employers find that our Accounting and Finance PLACEMENT WHAT YOU WILL STUDY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS graduates add significant and immediate value to their Unique amongst Accounting and Finance degrees in Year 1 organisations because of the dynamic combination of Scotland, this course has a one-year (minimum 48 weeks) Financial Accounting • Management Accounting • SQA Higher accounting, finance and management subjects which paid work placement in year 3. Placements are in an Personal and Business Finance • Management Concepts • ABBB are taught on the degree. That’s why our accountancy accounting or finance position within, for example, a Introductory Economics • People Management • GCE A Level course has a 95% overall satisfaction rate from the professional accounting firm or the accounting department in Business Law • Business Ethics BBC National Students Survey (2012). a wide range of companies including those in the financial Year 2 services sector. On placement, there is further development Irish Leaving Certificate Higher This is the only Accounting and Finance degree in Scotland External Reporting • Financial Decision-Making • of academic knowledge by studying two modules in auditing AB2B2B2 which has a year-long salaried work placement. Many of our Management and Cost Accounting • Finance for Business by distance learning. students do so well in their placements that they are offered a Decisions • Quantitative Business Techniques • Business IB Diploma job by their placement employer to return to the organisation Creation and Growth • Business Information Systems • 29 PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION after graduation. Advanced Business Law The Honours degree is fully accredited by the Institute of Applicants from Partner Colleges The degree has been developed in such a way as to ensure Chartered Accountants of Scotland and receives excellent Year 3 A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be that, when you graduate, you are a well rounded and exemptions from the Association of Chartered Certified Placement – plus two modules: The Theory of Auditing, considered for entry into Year 3. Please see page 26 for effective accountant with strong interpersonal skills. The Accountants, the Association of International Accountants, The Practice of Auditing more details on the routes available. results have been striking, with our graduates securing Non-placement route – continuing students: the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and the Students entering via this route will follow the class based employment with many leading financial organisations. Literature Project • The Theory of Auditing • The Practice of Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales. taught route as an alternative to a placement in Year 3. We have established close links with professional accounting Students who enter the degree in years 2 or 3 are considered Auditing • International Business • Corporate Governance • bodies and employers, which ensures our course is relevant on an individual basis by the professional bodies. Money and Financial Markets • New Business Project Advanced Entry for today’s accounting profession. You will benefit from the Non-placement route – advanced entry students: All other applicants who are interested in applying for knowledge and expertise of our teaching staff on accounting CAREER OPTIONS External Reporting • Financial Decision-Making • advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. Management and Cost Accounting • Finance for Business modules who are all Chartered Accountants, many of whom Graduates from this degree are in great demand by STUDY OPTIONS Decisions • Literature Project • The Theory of Auditing • The qualified with a Big Four firm: Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG employers, including the Big Four accountancy firms, Full-time: 4 years Practice of Auditing • Money and Financial Markets and PricewaterhouseCoopers. multinational companies in a wide range of industries, investment fund managers and banks. Possible careers are in Year 4 www.rgu.ac.uk/accountingandfinance areas such as financial and management accountancy, Management Accounting Decision-Making and Control • auditing, taxation and corporate finance. Personal and Business Taxation • Financial Reporting Issues and Applications • Financial Accounting for Groups and Companies • Business Development and Strategy • WATCH OUR ‘STUDENT EXPERIENCE’ VIDEOS. Corporate and Capital Taxes • Corporate Financial VISIT www.rgu.ac.uk/absyoutube Management • Corporate Ethics

“ We are delighted with the calibre of students that we are able to attract for our TRAIN FOR placement scheme. This course prepares students for the world of work and our THE REAL objective is for RGU students to come back Bubble gum was invented in 1928 to us to study for professional exams.” by accountant Walter Dimer. WORLD Iain Abernethy, Learning and Development Director with Johnston Carmichael

50 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 51 EVENTS MANAGEMENT Key facts BA (HONS) UCAS N820 The organisation of events has experienced rapid PLACEMENT WHAT YOU WILL STUDY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS growth in recent decades, resulting in an industry Your exposure to the events industry and the opportunity to Year 1 emerging in its own right. This industry is creating new gain real world experience during the degree is a priority for The Events Industry • Marketing • Managing in the Creative SQA Higher business opportunities, careers and a need for quality the course management team. From year 1 onwards, you will Industries • Professional Communication Skills • Industry BBBB to include English at Grade B. and professionalism. Countries all over the world are build an Industry Experience Portfolio (IEP), where you will Experience Portfolio 1 (workplace experience) • Event GCE A Level also recognising the importance of events, resulting in complete 300 hours (four-year programme) or 100 hours Operations • Introduction to Management Accounting • BCC to include English. international opportunities for graduates in this field. (advanced entry students) of work experience. This approach Digital Media Platforms and Practices Consider the importance of the following events in will allow you to build a portfolio of experience, apply your Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Year 2 terms of economic value and job creation – the learning continuously to the practical environment and build B2B2B2B2 to include English at Grade B2. Brand Management • Organisational Behaviour • Corporate Commonwealth Games, T in the Park, London 2012 your professional network. The aim is for you to gain Events Management • Advertising Communication • Industry IB Diploma Olympics, Offshore Europe, the Ryder Cup and the experience across the diverse sectors of the events industry. London Marathon. Experience Portfolio 2 (workplace experience) • Managing 28 to include Higher Level English at Grade 5. Risk and Security in the Events Industry • Consumer STUDY ABROAD Applicants from Partner Colleges Many learning opportunities will be made available to you Behaviour • Public Relations throughout your degree, including the opportunity to attend In years 2 and 3, there may be opportunities to study with A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be guest lectures and events, organise live events, participate in partner institutions in Europe as part of the Erasmus Year 3 considered for entry into Year 3. Please see page 26 for course related study trips and compete for industry- Programme, and indeed internationally. This is dependent on Event Sponsorship & Fundraising • PR Strategies and more details on the routes available. similar Event Management programmes being offered by Specialisms • New Business Ideas and Opportunities • Ethics sponsored prizes, which are awarded annually to the top Advanced Entry partner institutions. Please see page 22 for more information. and the Consumer • Event Tourism: Legacy & Impact • Event student of each stage. Where equivalent courses are All other applicants who are interested in applying for and Venue Sustainability • Live Music Management • Industry available, you will also have the exciting opportunity to study advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. abroad for one semester with one of our partner European/ CAREER OPTIONS Experience Portfolio 3 (workplace experience) STUDY OPTIONS international institutions. Graduate employment prospects are wide-ranging and Year 4 diverse. Graduates can specialise by event sector, for Full-time: 4 years The perfect blend of core management and specialist event Lifestyle Consumption and Experience Economies • example, business events (conference/meetings, exhibitions, management modules, and the use of diverse assessment Corporate Social Responsibility within the Events Industry • incentive travel, corporate hospitality); music festivals and methods, will allow you to develop the skills required and The Main Event • Research Methods • Dissertation • www.rgu.ac.uk/eventsmanagement cultural events; concerts, theatres and performance arts; valued by employers in this sector. Your skills set will be Event Futures sporting and spectator events; charity and fundraising events; further enhanced by the opportunity to gain real world party and wedding planning; and community events. experience throughout the degree. Want to know more? Visit WWW.RGU.AC.UK

“ This degree is excellent preparation for students with the ambition, drive and The 2014 Ryder Cup was A SECTOR determination to become part of a dynamic and growing industry.” broadcast to over 180 THAT’S GOING Shona Byrne, countries, reaching more PLACES Director at Dandelion than half a billion homes.

52 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 53 FASHION MANAGEMENT Key facts BA (HONS) UCAS WN22 The Fashion Management degree is designed to fully PLACEMENT WHAT YOU WILL STUDY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS integrate the management theories associated with the The industrial placement in year 3 gives you the opportunity Year 1 global fashion industry alongside the business contexts to gain practical experience in a relevant area within the The Fashion Business • Fashion Retail • Fashion Design SQA Higher of fashion design, production, marketing and fashion industry. This is an invaluable opportunity to gain Concepts and Communication (30 credit module using Lectra BBBB merchandising. Fashion Management students further knowledge and establish links with potential Kaledo and Photoshop Software)• Fashion Construction and GCE A Level collaborate with fashion design and photography employers. The course team has strong links with fashion Technology • Managing in the Creative Industries • BCC students, as well as local retail businesses on some buyers, merchandisers and managers within the industry, and Marketing • Store Design and Visual Merchandising modules, and have the opportunity to attend relevant has identified a range of employers willing to take students Year 2 Irish Leaving Certificate Higher guest speakers. If you have a passion for fashion and a on placement. Advertising Communication • Fashion Communication (a 30 B2B2B2B2 brain for business, this is the course for you. credit module which involves generating content for a fashion IB Diploma STUDY ABROAD You will actively participate in fashion industry activities, magazine) • Fashion Logistics • Public Relations • Design for 28 such as organising, marketing and managing an exhibition or In years 2 and 3, there may be opportunities to study with Client (30 credit module) • Consumer Behaviour Applicants from Partner Colleges fashion show. You will be offered the opportunity to attend partner institutions in Europe or worldwide as part of the Year 3 A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be events such as The Clothes Show Live or London Fashion Erasmus Programme. Please see page 22 for more Fashion Branding • Ethics and the Consumer • Events considered for entry into Year 3. Please see page 26 for Weekend, providing you with a real insight into the information. Management • Financial Merchandising for Fashion more details on the routes available. increasingly important events side of the fashion industry. Professional Route 1: 12 week placement OR CAREER OPTIONS In year 2 you will be involved in creating a BA Fashion Professional Route 2: 6 week placement and Fashion Show Advanced Entry Management magazine, including writing articles and Potential careers include fashion marketing, merchandising, Project OR Academic Route: Creative Industries Theory and All other applicants who are interested in applying for managing, styling and co-ordinating fashion photography fashion buying, retail management, product sourcing, fashion Practice and Fashion Show Project OR Entrepreneurial advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. journalism, brand management, product development, Route: Business Start Up in the Creative Industries and spreads. In year 3 our students lead the production of the STUDY OPTIONS product planning, events management and public relations. Fashion Show Project annual charity fashion show, which is a fantastic chance to Full-time: 4 years increase your practical awareness of fashion catwalk events. You will also be equipped to set up your own fashion Note: students can also complete a year-long placement business based on the skills you acquire from the programme. instead of attending stage 3 modules. We strongly believe that such practical experience and www.rgu.ac.uk/fashionmanagement Year 4 engagement with industry professionals will enhance your The Fashion Place blog Research Methods • Fashion Project • Fashion Buying and employability, by incorporating and combining www.thefashionplaceblog.com Forecasting • One option from: Business Creativity OR Applied both management and creative skills. Facebook/RGU Fashion Management Consumer Psychology OR Postmodern Culture OR Women TALK TO OUR STUDENTS ON FACEBOOK Instagram/fashionplace_rgu and the Media • Dissertation (30 credits) • Retail Strategy and WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ROBERTGORDONUNIVERSITY Internationalisation • One option from Celebrity Culture OR Pinterest/fashplace Digital Marketing (e-business) OR International Marketing CREATE A WINNING COMBINATION “ I love the variety in the course – it has a great balance of both business and fashion, which keeps it engaging and exciting. I feel the course will provide me with enough experience and knowledge to succeed in It takes 30 minutes to any area of the fashion industry. It is so easy produce 100 classic t-shirts in to come to University every day when you know you are doing something you love!” American Apparel’s LA factory. Hannah Fuller

'Entrenched' a Burberry Trench Coat styling project by 4th year students

54 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 55 INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT Key facts BA (HONS) UCAS N221 The hospitality and leisure industries generate billions PLACEMENT WHAT YOU WILL STUDY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS of pounds worldwide each year. Hospitality management In year 3, there are placement opportunities available locally, Year 1 is therefore a thriving, innovative industry which plays nationally and internationally, for example at the Aberdeen Food and Beverage Operations • Marketing • Professional SQA Higher a crucial role in the global economy and in providing Exhibition and Conference Centre, Malmaison Hotels, Communication Skills • Service Sector Management • BBCC employment and exciting career opportunities. This Gleneagles Hotel, Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle, Tourism Hospitality Environments • Working in Hospitality GCE A Level course combines both the academic and specialist Fairmont Hotels and Resorts (Canada), Waccabuc Golf Environments CCC aspects of hospitality management, allowing you to and Country Club (USA) and The Broadmoor Resort, Year 2 study and experience its many sub-sectors. Colorado Springs (USA). Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Organisational Behaviour • Globalisation • Live Hospitality B2B2C1C1 We believe it is important to recognise and reward our Project• Brand Management • Consumer Behaviour • STUDY ABROAD students’ achievements; as a result, industry-sponsored prizes Accommodation Management • Food and Beverage IB Diploma are awarded each year to the top student of each stage. In years 2 and 3, there are opportunities to study with partner Management • Technology in the Service Sector 26 institutions in Europe as part of the Erasmus Programme. A key feature of this course is the opportunity to meet and You will have the opportunity to study abroad for one Please see page 22 for more information. Applicants from Partner Colleges listen to professionals in the hospitality industry. We will semester during year 2. A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be deliver this through study visits and guest lectures at the PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION Year 3 considered for entry into Year 3. Please see page 26 for University. You will also be eligible for student membership of Placement Route: Placement (1 year) more details on the routes available. the Institute of Hospitality (IoH), providing another perfect Accredited by the Taught/Placement Route: Events Management • Ethics opportunity for networking. Institute of Hospitality (IoH). Advanced Entry and the Consumer • Business Marketing • Workplace All other applicants who are interested in applying for CAREER OPTIONS Experience (6 months) • Management in Practice OR study advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. abroad at an overseas university • Management of Change • Our graduates are in great demand and there are fantastic Management of Innovation STUDY OPTIONS opportunities for varied and challenging careers in this sector. Full-time: 4 years Positions held by graduates include international leisure Year 4 centre manager, hotel manager, guest services manager, Research Methods • Dissertation • Hospitality Contract facilities manager, business centre manager, head of sales and Management • International Marketing OR Cultural Aspects www.rgu.ac.uk/internationalhospitality marketing, quality advisor and sales manager – all within of International Management • Managing Strategy for hospitality environments. Hospitality • Business Creativity WATCH OUR ‘STUDENT EXPERIENCE’ VIDEOS. VISIT www.rgu.ac.uk/absyoutube

“ After I graduated, I applied for the graduate scheme run by Malmaison. I wasn’t THE BEST offered a graduate position – but instead a direct entry into a management role. The hospitality industry is OF BOTH My experience highlights the huge benefit of the placement. I personally feel the one of the fastest growing opportunity to spend a year in industry sectors in Europe in terms WORLDS gave me the skills and knowledge to step into a management role when I graduated.” of employment. Nicki Robertson

56 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 57 INTERNATIONAL TOURISM MANAGEMENT Key facts BA (HONS) UCAS N840 Tourism is a truly international industry and plays a key STUDY ABROAD WHAT YOU WILL STUDY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS economic role in practically every country around the In years 2 and 3, there are opportunities to study with partner Year 1 world. It is dynamic, customer-focused and provides institutions in Europe as part of the Erasmus Programme. Marketing • Tourism Hospitality Environment • SQA Higher graduates with exciting worldwide opportunities. International study abroad opportunities also exist. Please see Professional Communication Skills • Service Sector BBCC This specialist course allows you to combine the best page 22 for more information. Management • People Management • Introduction to GCE A Level of both worlds – studying the academic aspects of Management Accounting • Adventure and Activity Tourism • CCC tourism management and gaining first-hand industry PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION International Management Irish Leaving Certificate Higher experience. All the various aspects of tourism will Accredited by the Institute of Hospitality (IoH). Year 2 B2B2C1C1 be covered during your four years, including visitor This programme is recognised and approved by the Tourism Organisational Behaviour • Globalisation • Tourism Destination attractions, hotels, theatres, events and business Management Institute. Development • Brand Management • Consumer Behaviour • IB Diploma tourism, music venues and travel. Accommodation Management • Sustainable Tourism 26 Opportunities during your degree include: being business Management • Sport Tourism Applicants from Partner Colleges mentors to school pupils, being a ‘mystery shopper’ for an You will also have the opportunity to study abroad for one A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be Airport Tourism project, taking part in course-related study semester. considered for entry into Year 3. Please see page 26 for trips, attending industry conferences and being eligible to more details on the routes available. become a member of The Tourism Society and Institute of CAREER OPTIONS Year 3 Placement Route: Placement (1 year) Hospitality. We believe it is important to recognise and Graduates can work directly in the tourism, travel or leisure Advanced Entry Taught/Placement Route: Events Management • Ethics reward our students’ achievements; as a result, industry- sectors or within the hospitality industry. Several graduates All other applicants who are interested in applying for and the Consumer • Business Marketing • Workplace sponsored prizes are awarded each year to the top student of have also gone on to launch their own successful business. advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. Experience (6 months) • Management in Practice OR study each stage. Positions held by tourism graduates include: conference and STUDY OPTIONS abroad at an overseas university • Event Tourism • banqueting manager, senior events manager, corporate Full-time: 4 years Contemporary HRM PLACEMENT hospitality manager, visitor attraction manager, ambassador There are placement opportunities available locally, nationally programme and research executive (business tourism), visitor Year 4 www.rgu.ac.uk/internationaltourism and internationally: for example at Thomson Holidays, services manager, marketing manager (with a travel Research Methods • Dissertation • Heritage Management • Eastern Airways, PGL UK and European Summer Holiday company) and business development manager. Cultural Aspects of International Management • Marine and Camps, Canvas Holidays, Waccabuc Golf and Country Club Wildlife Tourism • International Marketing • Future Tourism • (USA), Disney Worldwide Services Inc (USA) and The Business Creativity • International Organisations Want to know more? Broadmoor Resort, Colorado Springs (USA). Visit WWW.RGU.AC.UK

Rowan Goldthorp “My placement with Cosmos Holidays involved writing copy for brochures, BENEFIT helping to contract hotels in Hong Kong, liaising with suppliers around the world FROM REAL and attending industry events in central London. It was a fantastic experience and it Did you know that definitely put me in a good position, EXPERIENCE because employers are looking for Europe is the biggest graduates with real experience.” tourist market in the world? Rowan Goldthorp, graduate

58 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 59 JOURNALISM Key facts BA (HONS) UCAS P500 Journalism is a powerful and rewarding industry. OUR FACILITIES WHAT YOU WILL STUDY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS From global warming to celebrity gossip and current Your learning will be enhanced by our purpose-built teaching Year 1 affairs to sport, people are increasingly seeking facilities which include a news room, TV and radio studio. News Writing • Introduction to Media Law • Broadcast SQA Higher information from the media. This creates a demand To view these excellent facilities visit us at: Journalism and Production • Print Journalism • Governing the BBBB to include English at Grade B. for multimedia journalists who have the critical www.rgu.ac.uk/openday UK • Television News knowledge and specialist theoretical, analytical and GCE A Level Year 2 BCC to include English. production skills. PLACEMENT Features Writing • Photojournalism • Audio Production • Irish Leaving Certificate Higher This is an intensive course that will prepare you for a The six-week placement in year 3 provides you with an Digital Publishing • Principles and Practice of Reporting • demanding career in journalism. You’ll study the ways that B2B2B2B2 to include English at Grade B2. invaluable opportunity to put your skills and knowledge to Advanced Law for Journalists • Web Design news is sourced, regulated, produced and consumed, the test in an appropriate journalism and media-based IB Diploma Year 3 and examine the effects of this output on audiences. environment, as well as form excellent links with potential 28 to include Higher Level English at Grade 5. future employers. Applied News Production • Media History • Political You’ll also gain considerable practical experience in reporting Participation and Pressure Groups • Magazine Production Advanced Entry and production across print, broadcast and electronic platforms PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION Placement OR Media Theory and Practice Applicants who are interested in applying for advanced through a series of ultra-local news portals. Additionally, entry will be considered on an individual basis. you will take part in newsdays in years 2 and 3. This will We are accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Year 4 Training Council (BJTC). STUDY OPTIONS enable you to experience a day as a journalist: sourcing Semester 1 stories, interviewing, filming and editing your report. Full-time: 4 years Digital News Portfolio • Research Methods You will be offered the chance to complete external One elective module from: Journalism into Fiction; www.rgu.ac.uk/ugjournalism examinations in shorthand, news writing, law and public Media Strategy; Woman and The Media affairs as prescribed by the National Council for the Training CAREER OPTIONS of Journalists (NCTJ). You will learn first-hand from Semester 2 The department has extensive links with the media industries, experienced journalists, by participating in ‘live’ projects, Dissertation and graduates will secure careers in print, publishing, TALK TO OUR STUDENTS ON FACEBOOK visiting local broadcasting organisations and listening to Two elective modules from: Political Communication; broadcast and online journalism. Opportunities for WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ROBERTGORDONUNIVERSITY guest speakers. Celebrity Culture; Cinema and Society employment also exist in fields such as public relations and media management.

“ For a course like journalism, Robert Gordon University really must receive top FEATURE marks. The course covers every aspect of journalism, from TV and radio, to internet Did you know the amount HERE and magazines. The facilities for this of information produced in course are amazing, with a radio studio and a brand new TV studio both being housed the world increases by in the Business School. I can only give the highest recommendations to anyone thinking about studying here.” 30% every year? Nichola MacBeath

60 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 61 LAW AND MANAGEMENT Key facts BA (HONS) UCAS M990 This course will equip you with a sound grounding in CAREER OPTIONS Year 4 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS law as well as key business skills and knowledge. The course opens a range of opportunities. For example, it Dissertation, plus The high level of flexibility within the course allows you, can be a pathway to becoming a qualified conveyancer or Semester 1 SQA Higher in particular at Honours level, to shape your degree to executry practitioner (you can gain Diplomas in Three modules from a list that currently includes: BBBB specialise in the areas you develop an interest in. Conveyancing and Executry Services, or Executry Services, Roman Law • Employment Law • Criminal Justice • European GCE A Level You will also develop the key skills which are highly as additional qualifications in year 4). Other options include: Union Law • Legal Issues in Construction • Sports Law • BCC valued in the workplace. Practical experience is working within oil companies (locally and overseas), banks Criminal Responsibility • Child Care Law • Environmental developed through oral presentations, legal debates, and businesses, the civil service, corporate consultancy firms Law • Regional Human Rights Systems • Judicial Review and Irish Leaving Certificate Higher group work and research and writing exercises. and the police. Public Administration • Property Law (Honours) • Media Law • B2B2B2B2 Public International Law • International Trade Law • In year 3 you can apply to undertake a work placement, IB Diploma WHAT YOU WILL STUDY Comparative Company Law • Tax Law • International giving you the opportunity to establish links with potential 28 employers and equipping you for the working world. Year 1 Organisations • International Human Resource Management • Legal Systems • Legal Methods • Business Ethics • Business Economics • International and Comparative Tax Law Applicants from Partner Colleges You will also have the opportunity to take part in internal, Management Concepts • Property Law • Constitutional Law • A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be national and international mooting competitions (legal Semester 2 Introductory Economics • People Management considered for entry into Year 3. Please see page 26 for debating), giving you additional practical experience. Three modules from a list that currently includes: International and Comparative Family Law • UK Oil and Gas more details on the routes available. Year 2 The strong research culture and professional experience among Law • International Private Law • Equality Law • Criminal Law of Contract • Criminal Law • Globalisation • One option Advanced Entry departmental staff feeds into their teaching expertise. This means Law: Specific Crimes • Medical Law • Consumer Law and from European Union, The Financial Environment OR All other applicants who are interested in applying for you will benefit from subjects taught with a highly practical edge. Policy • Intellectual Property Law • Comparative Law • Organisational Behaviour • Commercial Law • Human Rights • advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. Criminology • Medical Ethics • Information Technology Law • Company Law • One option from Business Economics, PLACEMENT Dispute Resolution • Corporate Ethics • Strategic Marketing STUDY OPTIONS Governing the UK OR Marketing A key strength of the course is the possibility of a paid Management • Entrepreneurial Studies • Employee Relations Full-time: 4 years placement during the summer, between the conclusion of Year 3 and Reward • Labour Markets Economics semester 2 of year 3 and the start of the Honours year. This Delict • Fundamentals of Employment Law • Two options www.rgu.ac.uk/law-and-management provides an opportunity to practise in a professional capacity, from Ethics and the Consumer, Family Law • Management in either the area of law or management. The rewards from this Studies for Law • Entrepreneurship for the Legal Sector OR are enormous, both in terms of initial professional development Placement • Property Rights in Land • One option from Legal and in applying theoretical principles to real-life situations. Theory OR Practical Legal Skills

“ This course really allowed me to “ I have been able to choose subjects concentrate on the legal areas that I and tailor my degree according to my was interested in. It also proved to be own interests and career plans. It is the ideal stepping stone in allowing me undoubtedly challenging, but the to obtain entry into the LLB and the quality of teaching and availability of Diploma in Legal Practice programmes, student support make it a rewarding as the course covers a lot of the Law and enjoyable journey. I came into Society recommended subjects. third year Law and Management after The lecturers are approachable, completing an HND in Legal Services innovative and pragmatic and are and have loved being at RGU so much Want to know more? always ready to share their profound that I’m staying on to do a postgraduate Visit WWW.RGU.AC.UK wealth of knowledge with you.” degree.” Graduate Alaina Morrison, Emily Clark, Solicitor with John Wood Group PLC Law and Management Graduate

62 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 63 LAW Key facts LLB (HONS) UCAS M114 This course aims to provide you with an academically STUDY ABROAD Direct Entry students from Stage 3 BA (Hons) Law and rigorous, practical and diverse education in the In year 3 of the course you will have the opportunity to spend Management who entered that course in Stage 3 from ENTRY REQUIREMENTS discipline of Scots Law. The combination of private FE college: a 12-week semester abroad at one of our partner universities SQA Higher and public law subjects taught on this course will in Europe or at our partner university in the US. Please see Year 2: Criminal Law and Law of Contract, Constitutional Law, ABBB including English at Grade B. equip you with the knowledge to meet the challenges page 22 for more information. Human Rights, Commercial Law and Property Law in place of and demands of a wide range of jobs across a GCE A Level Delict, Family Law, European Union Law, Legal Theory, spectrum of employment sectors, whether in the legal PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION BBC including English. Property Rights in Land and Company Law. profession or elsewhere. LLB (Hons), and DPLP are accredited Irish Leaving Certificate Higher by the Law Society of Scotland, a key Year 3: Students catch up on remaining Law Society AB2B2B2 including English at Grade B2. You will also develop the key intellectual, professional factor for those seeking to enter the qualifying modules: European Union Law and Property Rights IB Diploma and personal skills which are highly valued in the legal profession in Scotland. Recognition of LLB (Hons) by in Land workplace. Practical experience is developed through 29 to include Higher Level English at Grade 5. the Faculty of Advocates has also been obtained. Year 3 oral presentations, group work, research and writing Semester 1 Advanced Entry exercises and legal debating also known as mooting. CAREER OPTIONS One elective module from Forensic Practice OR Managing Students with a BA Law and Management degree from We also have a dedicated moot court room where you Our Law degree opens the door to the legal profession – Projects • Three modules from the list in Year 4 below Robert Gordon University may enter the Law LLB (Hons) will find out how to present cases in a courtroom plus opportunities within the financial sector, the oil and course at year 2 or 3, depending on the stage at which Semester 2 environment. Our students also have the opportunity gas industry, civil service, banking, corporate consultancy, you joined the Law and Management course, allowing two Practical Legal Skills • Taxation Law • One elective from to take part in internal, national and international global business management, local government, degrees, one of them with Honours, to be obtained within Forensic Psychology, Entrepreneurship for the Legal Sector • mooting competitions. charitable organisations and trade unions. a total of 5 or 6 years study. One elective module from the list in Year 4 below STUDY OPTIONS We ensure our graduates are ready for today’s professional WHAT YOU WILL STUDY Year 4 Full-time: 4 years world. We value the advice and input of our close contacts in Year 1 Dissertation, plus the legal profession, who constantly keep us informed of the Legal Systems • Legal Methods • Criminal Law • Law of Law LLB (online) latest professional trends. Semester 1 Contract • Constitutional Law • Human Rights • Property Three modules from a list that currently includes: We also offer an online version of the LLB but only for Law • Commercial Law holders of a Bachelors degree or equivalent. This online We also offer the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice Roman Law • Employment Law • Criminal Justice • European version can be studied over 2, 3 or 4 years. (DPLP). This is a one-year postgraduate qualification and is Year 2 Union Law • Legal Issues in Construction • Sports Law • mandatory in order to practise as a solicitor in Scotland. Many Family Law • Delict • Law of Evidence • Law of Succession • Criminal Responsibility • Child Care Law • Environmental Law • of our graduates who have taken this route have an excellent European Union Law • Legal Theory • Company Law • Regional Human Rights Systems • Judicial Review and Public www.rgu.ac.uk/law-llb record for securing quality employment in the legal profession. Property Rights in Land Administration • Property Law (Honours) • Media Law • Public International Law • International Trade Law • Evidence: Law Theory and Practice • Comparative Company Law • Tax Law • International and Comparative Tax Law Semester 2 Three modules from a list that currently includes: International and Comparative Family Law • UK Oil and Gas Law • International Private Law • Equality Law • Legal History • rEWARDING EXPERIENCES Criminal Law: Specific Crimes • Medical Law • Consumer Law Our law staff come from “I think studying abroad will give students and Policy • Intellectual Property Law • Comparative Law • different countries that extra boost when it comes to looking for Criminology • Medical Ethics • Information Technology Law • employment. I spent a semester studying Dispute Resolution • Evidence: Law and Psychology and include former abroad at University of Tulsa in Oklahoma, 12 USA. 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64 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 65 Your course: Why did Your experience: What THE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME you choose to study is the best thing about Management? studying at RGU? Working for a number of The way you are taught at The Management Programme comprises four courses: STUDY ABROAD years after school before RGU is unique. Although Management; Management with Human Resource Our study abroad destinations include Europe, Asia, the USA coming to university made we learn a lot about various Management; Management with Marketing; and and Canada. All students on the Management Programme me realise that management theories and techniques I International Business Management. Whilst each of have the opportunity to study abroad for one semester of is something I’m good at and do feel that I know how to I was especially interested use that information; to put these courses is unique, some common modules and year 2 or both semesters of year 3. If you have a real taste for characteristics are shared by all courses. Each course in the Human Resources into practice when I’m a travel, you can study abroad in year 2, undertake a placement aspect of the Management working professional. within the Management Programme has been designed abroad in year 3, and undertake a foreign study project as programme. to equip you with a thorough knowledge and part of the Business Creativity module in year 4. Study abroad understanding of the nature and context of business, is a compulsory element of the BA (Hons) International the principal management functions and the skills Business Management course. For more details about Study required for effective management in organisations. Abroad options please see page 22.

FLEXIBLE OPTIONS STUDENT COMPETITIONS Every student on the Management Programme studies the Annually, each of our Management Programme students has same modules in year 1. This ensures you have the necessary the opportunity to be considered for participation in the IBM foundation in the core areas of business and management Business Challenge, the UK’s most prestigious business before progressing on to more advanced study. It also gives competition. Since we began competing five years ago, at least you the opportunity to move courses within the Management one RGU team has progressed to the semi-final stage each Programme at the end of year 1, as sometimes students year. Second year students on the Management Programme discover a new passion in an area of business and will also compete in the Beta Project which culminates in a management which they hadn’t previously considered. Trade Fair to showcase their business ideas and which is Your advice: What attended by visiting academics and industry representatives. advice would you offer REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE to an applicant of RGU? Each of the courses within the Management Programme offers LINKS WITH INDUSTRY Base your final decision on the opportunity to undertake a one-year salaried placement. Our industry relationships allow us to offer many scholarships the course itself. The city, surroundings, student life Through our placement scheme, you can work with small, and prizes, and enable us to invite students to join medium or large companies based locally, nationally or are all important but you will masterclasses delivered by industry practitioners who are be studying the course for internationally and undertake real jobs, with real salaries and real leaders in their field. It also means that our courses are up to 4 years and to truly get responsibilities. Many of our placement students have had the constantly developing in line with industry demands. everything out of it you need opportunity to go on business trips, work with senior managers to be sure that it is what you and directors, and take responsibility for their own projects. EXTRACURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES Your future: What do want to study and make a We have also had a small number of students run their own career in. There are lots of extracurricular opportunities to participate in. you hope to do after company instead of participating in a traditional placement. you graduate? You can join the Business Society, attend guest lectures and They are given business advice by academic staff from our I would ideally like to masterclasses, attend events organised by the Scottish Institute Your Campus: Centre for Entrepreneurship and assigned to an industry mentor. specialise into recruitment. for Enterprise, complete the Walt Disney World summer work It’s an area that I have grown Where are your programme (six weeks working for Walt Disney World in favourite places to SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES more interested in since Orlando), undertake a week-long Intercultural Training course coming to university and can study and socialise on There is a range of scholarships available to students on the in Germany, or volunteer to become a student ambassador. see myself enjoying pursuing the campus? Management Programme, all of which provide financial support, Further, the recent introduction of the Extra Curricular Award it as a career. Although the new library is amazing I still prefer sitting placement opportunities, and mentoring from an industry offers students the opportunity to achieve academic credit for practitioner within the sponsoring firm. in the old library in the their extra curricular activities. business school. It is more Being a scholar will help you to finance your studies and provide relaxing, so perfect when you with great networking opportunities, exposing you to I want to study but it is current issues within industry, and giving you a unique also a comfortable place to socialise with classmates in advantage in the graduate marketplace. The following between classes. scholarships are available to students on this programme: OUR COURSES Talisman, KCA Deutag, The Fiona Fuller Business Scholarship Heather Malcolm, International Business Management 68 sponsored by Atkins and the Access RGU Scholarship management with hrm sponsored by CNR International. Management 70 Management with HRM 71 Management with Marketing 72 66 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 67 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Key facts BA (HONS) UCAS N120 This course can put you at the forefront of the Year 2 international business world. It contains a unique Work and Organisational Behaviour • Personal and Business ENTRY REQUIREMENTS blend of modules, all of which will contribute to your Finance • International Business • Business Ideas and SQA Higher understanding of the global business environment and Opportunities OR study abroad at an overseas university for ABBB equip you with the skills required to succeed within it. semester 1 of year 2 GCE A Level You will gain an appreciation of the various social, cultural, Business Economics • Consumer Behaviour • Business Law BBC economic and legal complexities which face managers and Business Creation and Growth OR study abroad at an working within the highly competitive international overseas university for semester 2 of year 2 Irish Leaving Certificate Higher AB2B2B2 environment, and develop an understanding of the strategies Year 3 of multi-national corporations. On this course, you must study Placement Route: Placement • Evidencing Employability • IB Diploma abroad for either semester 1 or 2 of year 2, or semesters 1 Research Methods 29 and 2 of year 3. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience Non-placement Route: Research Methods • Corporate another country, earn credits towards your studies and meet Advanced Entry Governance • IT for Managers • International Trading • new people from all over the world. Applicants who are interested in applying for advanced Business Creativity • Management of Change • entry will be considered on an individual basis. Managing Projects • Management of Innovation CAREER OPTIONS STUDY OPTIONS Study Abroad Route: Study in Europe, Asia, USA or Canada. This course will prepare you for a managerial career with Full-time: 4 years either a national or international company. Specialist careers Year 4 include international business consultant, business analyst, Thesis • International Organisations • International HRM • www.rgu.ac.uk/international-business-management strategy analyst, cultural advisor, territory manager and International Marketing OR Leadership • International Trade international broker. Law OR The Economics of International Business

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY Want to know more? Year 1 Visit WWW.RGU.AC.UK Business Ethics • Marketing • Management Concepts • The Financial Environment • International Management • Introductory Economics • People Management • Introduction to Management Accounting

Globally, over 3 million “I was impressed with the quality and wide students have studied array of services available. RGU rocks! I WIDEN YOUR would highly recommend every abroad with support from international student contemplating to HORIZONS study abroad to consider this university.” the Erasmus programme. Jeffrey Ankoma Appiah

68 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 69 MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT WITH HUMAN RESOURCE BA (HONS) UCAS N201 MANAGEMENT, BA (HONS) UCAS N2N6 Management is the art of planning, co-ordinating, WHAT YOU WILL STUDY Human Resource Management is broadly defined as all Year 2 directing and controlling business activities efficiently Year 1 those activities associated with the management of Personal and Business Finance • Business Ideas and and effectively. This course has been designed to enable Business Ethics • Marketing • Management Concepts • employment relationships. It is concerned with Opportunities • Work and Organisational Behaviour • you to operate successfully in the increasingly complex The Financial Environment • Introduction to Management developing structures and systems which promote the Operations Management • Business Law • Contemporary and demanding business environment. It will equip you Accounting • Introductory Economics • People Management • effective management of people, working closely with Human Resource Management • Management of Change • with a thorough knowledge and understanding of the International Management senior managers, line managers and the various Business Creation and Growth nature and context of business, the principal departments of organisations to build, maintain and You may also choose to study abroad with a partner foreign Year 2 management functions and the skills required for develop an effective workforce. university, in Europe, Asia, the USA, or Canada during Personal and Business Finance • Business Ideas and effective management in different organisations. semesters 1 or 2. Opportunities • Work and Organisational Behaviour • The course explores the theoretical and practical aspects of The wide range of options available in year 4 will enable Operations Management • Business Law • Consumer Human Resource Management, with an emphasis on the vital Year 3 you to tailor your studies to the interests you have developed Behaviour • Business Economics • Business Creation contribution to business success made by the people of an Placement Route: Placement • Evidencing Employability • throughout your degree. You will also explore areas such as and Growth organisation. Research Methods supply chain management, project management, leadership You may also choose to study abroad with a partner foreign Non-placement Route: Corporate Governance • Health and knowledge management. CAREER OPTIONS university, in Europe, Asia, the USA, or Canada during and Safety • Fundamentals of Employment Law • PR Strategy This course will prepare you for a human resource CAREER OPTIONS semesters 1 or 2. and Specialisms • New Business Project • Managing Projects • management or managerial career in industry or the public Research Methods This broad-based course will prepare you for a managerial Year 3 sector. Specialised careers include recruitment consultant, career in industry or the public sector. The subjects chosen Placement Route: Placement • Evidencing Employability • employee relations officer, training and development officer, Advanced Entry Route: Corporate Governance • as option modules can widen opportunities for more Research Methods HR officer, and talent and learning specialist. Fundamentals of Employment Law • Health and Safety • PR Strategy and Specialisms • Contemporary Human Resource specialist managerial positions. Positions held by our Non-placement Route: Corporate Governance • Health and Management • Management of Change • Managing Projects • graduates include trainee manager, area manager, logistics Safety • International Business • Management of Change • WHAT YOU WILL STUDY Research Methods manager and business analyst. New Business Project • Research Methods • Managing Year 1 Projects Business Ethics • Marketing • Management Concepts • Study Abroad Route: Study in Europe, Asia, the USA, or Canada Study Abroad Route: Study in Europe, Asia, USA The Financial Environment • Introduction to Management or Canada Accounting • Introductory Economics • People Management • Year 4 Want to know more? International Management Thesis • International HRM • Employment Law for Managers • Year 4 Visit WWW.RGU.AC.UK Collective Employment Law • Leadership • Business Strategy Thesis • Business Strategy • The Economics of Business • OR Corporate Ethics and HRM: Theory into Practice Corporate Ethics • Three module options For entry requirements please refer to page 73. For entry requirements please refer to page 73.

“During my first two years, I started my own “ My placement was extremely beneficial marketing company: the modules gave me REAL as I had no previous experience in an GIVE the knowledge and inspiration, and staff office/sales situation. I was able to work helped turn it into a profitable business. OPPORTUNITIES in a small business environment and learn YOURSELF I don’t think I could have achieved the same how they operate on a daily basis. I now elsewhere. I thoroughly recommend RGU.” work full-time for my placement company A REAL Glenn Buchan as their HR Manager.” Marc McRae, HR Manager, HEAD START Thomas Gunn Navigation Services Ltd

70 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 71 MANAGEMENT WITH MARKETING Key facts BA (HONS) UCAS N2N5 UCAS CODES Marketing is a vital and dynamic aspect of business that is Year 2 used to create, retain and satisfy the customer. This Personal and Business Finance • Business Ideas and MANAGEMENT N201 stimulating course explores both the theoretical and practical Opportunities • Work and Organisational Behaviour • MANAGEMENT WITH HRM N2N6 aspects of marketing products and services. Throughout, we Advertising Communication • Business Law • Consumer MANAGEMENT WITH MARKETING N2N5 focus firmly on the ultimate consumer – and in doing so, Behaviour • Business Creation and Growth • Public Relations ENTRY REQUIREMENTS reflect the way marketing operates in real life. This course is You may also choose to study abroad with a partner foreign SQA Higher industry-focused and our experienced lecturers bring a university, in Europe, Asia, the USA, or Canada during BBBB wealth of practical insight into the modules. semesters 1 or 2. GCE A Level Year 3 CAREER OPTIONS BCC Placement Route: Placement • Evidencing Employability • This course will prepare you for a marketing or managerial Research Methods Irish Leaving Certificate Higher career in industry or the public sector. You will develop the B2B2B2B2 skills to pursue a career in all aspects of marketing including Non-placement Route: Business Marketing • Events branding, customer relationship management, marketing, Management • Managing Projects • Health and Safety • IB Diploma international marketing, advertising, promotion, market New Business Project • Management of Innovation • 28 research, public relations, events management and other Research Methods Applicants from Partner Colleges related industries. Advanced Entry Route: Events Management • Business A relevant HNC or HND from one of our partner colleges Marketing • Fundamentals of Health and Safety • New will be considered for entry into Year 2 or 3. Please see WHAT YOU WILL STUDY Business Project • Consumer Behaviour • Research Methods page 26 for more details on the routes available. Year 1 Study Abroad Route: Study in Europe, Asia, the USA, Students entering Year 3 of the course will follow the class Business Ethics • Marketing • Management Concepts • The or Canada Financial Environment • Introduction to Management based taught route as an alternative to a placement. Year 4 Accounting • Introductory Economics • People Management • Advanced Entry International Management Thesis • E-business • Appraisal of Current Market Research • Business Strategy OR Business Creativity • Applied All other applicants who are interested in applying for Consumer Psychology • International Marketing • Strategic advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. Marketing Management STUDY OPTIONS For entry requirements please refer to page 73. Full-time: 4 years TALK TO OUR STUDENTS ON FACEBOOK WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ROBERTGORDONUNIVERSITY www.rgu.ac.uk/management

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“ The best thing about studying at RGU was definitely the support from staff members; INSPIRED they are always there to help you. I also found the careers service to be very helpful. I used them a lot during my final year. After I TO ACHIEVE graduated I did a three-month placement in marketing at The Economist Group. I am now currently working as a customer service WATCH OUR ‘STUDENT EXPERIENCE’ VIDEOS. executive in the Digital Editions Department.” VISIT www.rgu.ac.uk/absyoutube Nene Udofot, Customer Service Executive, The Economist Group

72 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 73 MEDIA Key facts BA (HONS) UCAS P300 The media industries are rapidly expanding, PLACEMENT WHAT YOU WILL STUDY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS particularly with the recent growth of digital media. The six-week fieldwork placement in year 3 provides you with Year 1 This course will prepare you for a diverse range of the opportunity to gain practical experience in an area of your Professional Communication • The Media Business • Visual SQA Higher careers in the media, enabling you to build an choice within the media industries. This is an invaluable Culture and Design • Marketing • Communication Principles BBBC including English at Grade B. impressive portfolio of skills in media production such opportunity to gain practical experience and establish links and Theory • Digital Media Platforms and Practices • GCE A Level as documentary making and content development for with potential employers. Links exist with a range of media Creative Short Film Making BCC including English. different platforms as well as key transferable organisations and include television and radio broadcasting Year 2 communication skills. companies, as well as magazine and newspaper publishers. Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Documentary Discourse and Practice • Introduction to Media You may also be placed in promotional and marketing roles, B2B2B2C1 including English at Grade B2. Both theoretical and practical aspects of the media industries Law • Advertising Communication • Media Production Project • or within web design companies. are incorporated to equip you with skills in and knowledge of Media Semiotics and Discourse • Web Design IB Diploma documentary filming and editing, interactive media, web 27 to include Higher Level English at Grade 5. design, digital media, advertising and law. There is a great STUDY ABROAD Year 3 deal of practitioner input to the course, incorporating a range The course also offers the opportunity to undertake an Media History • Interactive Media Project • Communication Applicants from Partner Colleges of guest speakers and live client projects. There are lots of international study exchange or work placement during Project Management • Communication Project Practice • A relevant HNC or HND from one of our partner colleges opportunities to enhance your CV e.g. getting involved with the first semester of year 3 through the Erasmus scheme. Placement OR Creative Industries Theory and Practice OR will be considered for entry into Year 2 or 3. Please see page the Media Society and working in the student radio station to Please see page 22 for more information. Business Start-up In the Creative Industries 26 for more details on the routes available. develop specialist skills Year 4 Advanced Entry CAREER OPTIONS Research Methods and Dissertation. All other applicants who are interested in applying for OUR FACILITIES The media industries encompass a wide range of careers and Three elective modules from: Intercultural Communication • advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. With our purpose-built facilities, including state-of-the-art this is expanding further with the growth of digital media. Corporate Ethics • Postmodern Culture • Business Creativity • STUDY OPTIONS lecture theatres, teaching labs, IT facilities and TV and radio Possible careers are in areas such as video production, Media Strategy • Women and the Media Full-time: 4 years studios, you will be taught in a true-to-life environment that interactive media, web design and digital media. Job titles Two elective modules from:Political Communication • will develop both your professional and creative skills. include that of television and radio researcher, web designer, Cinema and Society • Celebrity Culture • Contemporary advertising executive, social media manager. www.rgu.ac.uk/media Journalism • Leadership

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“ Through combining the practical modules of the course with an excellent work PREPARE placement, I was greatly assisted in developing my knowledge of the use of TO SUCCEED social media for professional organisations. After graduating, I took these invaluable skills and spent the summer working with the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society More than 350 million before joining the Aberdeen Performing Arts as a New Media Marketing Assistant.” internet users suffer from Andrew Raffan, Graduate New Media Marketing Assistant, Facebook Addiction Syndrome! Aberdeen Performing Arts

74 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 75 PUBLIC RELATIONS Key facts BA (HONS) UCAS P210 Public Relations is a highly creative and PLACEMENT WHAT YOU WILL STUDY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS interdisciplinary subject concerned with the During the six-week fieldwork placement in year 3 you will Year 1 management functions related to an organisation’s gain practical experience in an area of individual choice within Professional Communication • The Media Business • Visual SQA Higher internal and external communications. the communication and public relations industries. This is Culture and Design • Marketing • Communication Principles BBBC including English at Grade B. To be successful in the current competitive market, it’s an invaluable opportunity to gain practical experience and and Theory • Managing in the Creative Industries • Digital GCE A Level essential that organisations understand and adopt establish relationships with potential employers. Strong links Media Platforms and Practices BCC including English or Communication. exist with public, private and charitable organisations within good practices in press and public relations. An Year 2 the public relations, marketing, advertising and media fields. Irish Leaving Certificate Higher organisation’s products and services need to be Work and Organisational Behaviour • Advertising B2B2B2C1 including English at Grade B2. marketed and advertised effectively to their Communication • Documentary Discourse and Practice • STUDY ABROAD consumers. That’s where you come in. Media Production Project • Public Relations • Web Design IB Diploma The course offers the opportunity to undertake an international The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public 27 to include Higher Level English at Grade 5. study exchange or work placement during the first semester Year 3 Relations (CIPR), the professional body for the UK public of year 3. This is undertaken through Erasmus (European Public Relations Strategy and Specialisms • Events Applicants from Partner Colleges relations industry, which is a mark of the high professional Community Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Management • Communication Project Management • A relevant HNC or HND from one of our partner colleges standard and credibility of the course. Industry practitioners Students). Please see page 22 for more information. Communication Project Practice • Placement OR Creative will be considered for entry into Year 2 or 3. Please see are also involved in course development to ensure that Industries Theory and Practice OR Business Start-up In the page 26 for more details on the routes available. teaching reflects leading practices in business. Creative Industries PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION Advanced Entry You will take part in challenging, real-world projects from The course is accredited by the CIPR, Year 4 All other applicants who are interested in applying for design to delivery and evaluation, and analyse communication which is the professional body for the Research Methods and Dissertation. advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. issues from a range of academic and practical perspectives. UK public relations industry. Three elective modules from: Intercultural Communication • STUDY OPTIONS Postmodern Culture • Business Creativity • Corporate Ethics • Full-time: 4 years CAREER OPTIONS Media Strategy • Women and the Media Graduates from this course will be accomplished Two elective modules from: Political Communication • www.rgu.ac.uk/public-relations communicators and will be able to use a range of media Cinema and Society • Celebrity Culture • Contemporary effectively. These skills can be used across a range of careers Journalism • Leadership in the communications industries in areas such as public relations, advertising, marketing, media, information services, public affairs, and event management, as well as managerial careers in commerce, industry or the public sector.

RGU approach seems to be the most hands-on, with smaller tutorial classes, VALUABLE teamwork and modules which offer the opportunity to learn through creative OPPORTUNITIES challenges. One module involved creating TALK TO OUR STUDENTS ON FACEBOOK our own magazine, and such projects help to WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ROBERTGORDONUNIVERSITY “The most enjoyable part of the course is the create an eclectic learning experience.” opportunity for practical learning. Having Elizabeth Stevenson, spoken to friends at other universities, the BA (Hons) Communication with PR

76 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 77 UNITED BY ITS PASSION FOR Our ‘leading-edge’ status is absolutely FACULTY OF DESIGN DESIGN AND TECHNOLOgy, critical to our success and is OUR FACULTY INCLUDES EXCITING something we work very hard to AND TECHNOLOGY SUBJECTS SUCH AS COMPUTING sustain. We achieve this through our commitment to providing & DIGITAL MEDIA, ENGINEERING, educational excellence, engaging in ART & DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE pioneering research and forging & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT. strong industry links.

SHOWCASING INNOVATION AND TALENT We recognise how important it is that you are given every opportunity to reach your full potential whilst studying OUR SCHOOLS with us. Our students are therefore encouraged and supported to enter competitions and participate in shows, School of Computing Science and Digital Media 80 enabling them to showcase their talents and receive School of Engineering 96 recognition for their work from their professionals and Gray’s School of Art 108 peers; something that is vitally important within all of the creative industries. The Scott Sutherland School of TIME IS MONEY Architecture and Built Environment 124 The School of Computing Science and Digital Media’s The UK’s creative industries annual prize-giving ceremony has grown from strength to generate a staggering strength; over 50 sponsored prizes are now awarded, £8million per hour for the including the prestigious TOTAL scholarship and UK economy. sponsored presented awards from Conoco Phillips, TOTAL, Codify, Nexen Petroleum, Wipro, Divex, Lockheed Martin, Servelec Controls Ltd, Aventa Systems Ltd, Fugro Academy, Dynamic Edge Solutions, Inoapps and the British Computer Society. Our School of Engineering students are given the opportunity to benefit from generous scholarships awarded by some of Aberdeen’s biggest and most successful companies, including Wood Group, Petrofac HAPPINESS IS... and BP. An engineering scholarship can put you on the fast track to success, and help you to launch a successful Aberdeen has been voted career. Winning one of our highly prestigious scholarships in several polls as the is a serious endorsement of your academic abilities and happiest place to live professional potential. in Britain. STAR GAZING For its many thousands of visitors, Gray’s School of Art’s In 1882, Aberdonian annual Degree Show, sponsored by BP, is the ideal Astronomer Sir David Gill opportunity to see the School's emerging talent launch took the first successful their professional careers and engage in discussion about photograph of a comet. the ideas behind the work. It gives the public the opportunity to see a range of final year undergraduate projects, spanning fashion and textiles, 3D and product design, graphics, digital media, visual communication, painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography and electronic media. The Scott Sutherland School End of Year Show highlights the best work from all of its students within that academic RGU rated highly for year. The excellent standard of our student work maintains the international reputation that the Faculty has for creative scene. producing leading professionals in the world of www.which.co.uk/studentsurvey architecture, construction, property and surveying.

78 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 79 SCHOOL OF shaping the future COMPUTING With the emergence of mobile and information rich INNOVATIVE TEACHING systems, we have brought together skills in digital In our first year a combination of interactive lectures and media, intelligent information processing and practical exercises in our state-of-the-art labs will quickly SCIENCE AND technical architecture. This multi-skilled environment build your confidence and proficiency, providing you with enables you to be at the forefront of the digital and rapid feedback to assess your understanding of the subject. creative economies. Group project work will develop the personal and DIGITAL MEDIA Situated in a new building at the Garthdee campus, the communication skills that employers demand. In later years, School of Computing Science and Digital Media provides our courses offer a range of elective modules that give you a state-of-the-art, purpose-built environment. This is the opportunity to choose study topics and project choices the perfect place to study current professional practice that appeal to your special interests and career aspirations. in interactive design, systems development and the The School takes a lead in technology-enhanced learning. management of business technologies. You will learn Students frequently comment on the quality of support and OUR COURSES practical and creative problem-solving skills using emerging teaching they receive, with several staff winning student Application Software Development 84 technologies and apply these to the challenges faced by nominated prizes for teaching. Business Information Technology 86 industry. From the technical emphasis of Computer Science through the commercial orientation of Business Information PLACEMENTS Computer Network Management and Design 88 Technology to the creative opportunities of Digital Media: All our courses offer summer 16 week and year long Computer Science 90 Design, Production and Development, our courses equip you industrial placement opportunities. Optional placements with Digital Media 92 with valuable personal and professional skills, and a career high profile companies provide further experience and the enhancing qualification. opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge in a business Graphics and Animation 94 context. They will strengthen and broaden your We encourage students to form their own ventures, run their understanding of real-world applications, business needs and own societies and develop their innovative skills to expand current technology trends. The industrial placement their horizons beyond the taught curriculum. Recent students experience builds confidence and broadens employment have launched their own businesses, undertaken commercial opportunities. Placements have been carried out at projects in parallel with their studies, published research papers companies such as Total, BT and IBM, as well as with smaller at international conferences and performed extremely well in local software houses and IT service providers. We have also national competitions. There are currently three Computing had successful overseas placements with companies in student-led societies to expand the opportunities available. France, Norway, USA, Canada and Japan. FIRST YEAR FACILITIES Our courses begin with a programme of studies which We have laboratories housing over 250 high specification provides the foundation of knowledge, understanding and PCs, running the latest industry-standard software. The practical skills that is needed for later specialist study. The first School has specialised facilities for supporting graphics and year also helps you develop the wide range of interpersonal interactive digital media development, including a large scale skills you will need in your professional life. Following the first render farm, a Mac Suite and Green Screen Suite. year, our courses start to diversify and focus on their specialised themes. The flexibility of the first year, however, affords you an opportunity to transfer from your initial choice of course to other courses within the School of Computing Science and Digital Media.

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80 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 81 Your Future: Key facts What career do you hope to get ENTRY REQUIREMENTS into once you INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS *Common to all except Computing: Application Software graduate? After being on two The School of Computing Science and Digital Media has a Development and Computer Network Management and placements I really Your Course: Why did close working relationship with the global IT and energy Design* wanted to work in the industries. We have strong links with local and national digital you choose to study SQA Higher Oil & Gas Industry due media organisations. Our courses are developed in collaboration to the sheer diversity computer science? BBBC and two further passes to include English and Maths at with business and industry, and take into account the practical of the industry and the I decided to study Computer National 5 level Grade C or above. Science because of the needs of potential employers. Work experience is an integral varied challenges that present themselves. variety of subjects and part of your studies, with the opportunity to take up a paid Applicants who have successfully completed two Advanced challenges that the course industrial placement (see www.rgu.ac.uk/scholarships for Highers (or equivalent), including Computing and another offers. But also because of Tell us about your details). Guest speakers from companies such as Microsoft, numerate subject, may be eligible for entry into Year 2 of our the variety of jobs on offer. scholarship: eg what courses. Logica, Total and Apple bring a rich understanding of current are the benefits of technology and professional software practice. We partner GCE A Level having a scholarship. national organisations to host professional-level events open BCC and two further passes to include English and Maths at By having a scholarship with to our students. GCSE Grade C or above. Total E&P UK I was able to get work experience for EXPERT KNOWLEDGE Irish Leaving Certificate Higher a year with the company; which gave me a wider Our staff engage in leading-edge research and commercial B2B2B2C1 and two further passes to include English and Maths at Ordinary Level Grade C1 or above. knowledge of computing technology projects often in collaboration with highly as well as learning about respected global partners. Recent successes in winning IB Diploma the company through the research and commercial grants include work in areas of 27 to include a pass in Standard Level English and Maths various projects I worked on. cloud computing, computational intelligence and image Grade 4 or above. Your experience: Why The bursary money of the analysis. We are currently undertaking a large-scale £1 million did you choose to scholarship was also very helpful for my final two years project working with small businesses to improve their ICT Applicants from Partner Colleges study at RGU? of study. based products and services. This means our portfolio of A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be I really wanted to gain courses and subject content is up to date and based on considered for entry into Year 3. Please see page 26 for more experience in my University contemporary theory and practice. Collaborative projects details on the routes available. career and the placement year that RGU offers in with industrial partners provide relevant case studies to Advanced Entry between the second and illustrate industrial practice and the practical application of All other applicants who are interested in applying for third year made it possible our teaching. Students undertake projects linked to our advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. for me. external activities. This combination of leading-edge research and contemporary professional practice underpins our Your Campus: Where Your Advice: What are your favourite outstanding record of graduate employment. piece of advice would places to study and you offer to other socialise on the PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION students? campus? I highly recommend students Most of our courses are accredited by the British Computer For socialising I specifically to take any work placement Society for CITP or CEng, so that successful completion of like the breakout areas or opportunity they can, as it the degree enables graduates to apply for membership and the refectory. There is so opens so many doors and become Chartered in due course, providing valuable much space to socialise with you get to meet so many friends in between classes additional professional recognition. different people. I have and the possibility of some gained a lot of confidence light studying. The ninth floor and new skills which I would of the library is very bright not have gained had I not and quiet if I need to get a lot been on placement. done for classes so I like this area to study.

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82 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 83 COMPUTING (APPLICATION SOFTWARE Key facts DEVELOPMENT), BSC (HONS) UCAS I310 This course has been designed to meet the CAREER OPTIONS WHAT YOU WILL STUDY Applicants from Partner Colleges requirements of applicants who have completed a There is a constant industry demand for graduates who have the Year 3 A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be relevant HND in Computing by providing a two-year ability to build robust usable software applications in the global This year focuses on developing your technical analysis and considered for entry into Year 3. Please see page 26 for top-up programme leading to an Honours degree. digital market. As a graduate of the course you could find design skills applied to information systems and software more details on the routes available. The course will extend your existing skills in software employment in a variety of areas that take advantage of recent applications. You will develop applications for a range of and systems development and equip you with advances in communication and information technologies. browsers, operating systems, and devices. You will learn skills Advanced Entry advanced skills in web and mobile developments, These include building and servicing information-rich in internet programming, developing secure efficient All other applicants who are interested in applying for enabling you to develop sophisticated applications applications using interactive media for mobile devices, databases and software for mobile devices. Many of the advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. which take into account the requirements of an developing internet and intranet technologies to provide activities are done in the context of projects, which develop STUDY OPTIONS organisation and the end user. enterprise-wide services, and developing smart database and important skills in project management and team working as Full-time: 2 years Software development topics are complemented by e-commerce systems. well as extending your programming and problem solving coverage of mobile development, web-based skills. These skills will help ensure that your software development and systems development to ensure that applications meet the real needs of users and business www.rgu.ac.uk/application-software-development you have the knowledge and proficiency in the tools organisations. and technologies needed to develop accessible, Year 4 interactive solutions that achieve a high level of end The Honours year provides you with the knowledge and skills to TALK TO OUR STUDENTS ON FACEBOOK, VISIT user and client satisfaction. develop software applications that take into account both the WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ROBERTGORDONUNIVERSITY One of the major challenges facing industry and commerce needs of the end users and the requirements of business today is maintaining and enhancing a competitive advantage. enterprise. You will also further develop your skills in mobile The convergence of communication and information applications and web development. You will learn to develop technologies is creating new opportunities for the solutions that use technology creatively to achieve business development of application software that integrates mobile, goals. The range of electives provides you with the opportunity to tablet, PC, networking and an array of computing services specialise and focus on areas of particular interest within the into highly accessible enterprise scale systems. The course broad discipline of computing. The Honours individual project content covers the full range of software technologies that is a major feature of this year, and it gives you an opportunity to underpin these opportunities. integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you have learnt in the course to a large, self-directed project in an area of special interest to you.

Encouraging computing students to take non-related electives and semi-technical WIDEN projects is what I feel sets Robert Gordon University apart from traditional universities. YOUR I believe that in today’s world, any IT graduate needs strong interpersonal skills 400 billion Angry Birds and business acumen in order to succeed CAPABILITIES in the competitive environment.” have been unleashed by

“ I have learned how to work as part Graduate Rajeev Hasija, players compared to of a team, how to manage my time and Team Lead at Logica (part of CGI) resources, and acquired a great balance 100 billion real birds on Earth. of technical and semi-technical skills.

84 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 85 BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Key facts BSC (HONS) UCAS G510 Graduates who understand the problems faced by ADVANCED ENTRY VIA THE DEGREE-LINK Year 3 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS business and industry and contribute to improving PROGRAMME The core of this year focuses on developing business business processes are in great demand by employers. The School of Computing and Digital Media welcomes information systems, the supporting IT infrastructures and SQA Higher This course offers a unique blend of subject content, applications from students with a HND in Information software applications for business organisations. Many of the BBBC and two further passes to include English and covering topics in computing, technology and business. Technology or HND in Technical Support, or similar, activities are done in the context of projects, which develop Maths at National 5 level Grade C or above. skills in project management and team working, as well as You will gain expertise in undertaking and managing the for consideration for advanced entry to the course. Overseas Applicants who have successfully completed two critical problem solving skills in business systems analysis and process of developing computer systems, from problem applicants with appropriate diplomas/advanced diplomas are Advanced Highers (or equivalent), including Computing design. All of these skills will help ensure that your solutions identification, through the stages of design, development and also welcome to apply for advanced entry to this course. and another numerate subject, may be eligible for entry to business problems are robust and durable, meeting the implementation, using the software tools and applications used into Year 2 of our courses. real requirements of the organisation and the users. by industry today to gain that vital competitive edge. You will WHAT YOU WILL STUDY GCE A Level develop an understanding of how emerging technology can be Year 1 Year 4 BCC and two further passes to include English and Maths exploited to improve business efficiency and provide new Your first year will introduce you to the creative, practical and The Honours year provides you with the opportunity to at GCSE Grade C or above. business opportunities, defining future IT strategies that intellectual skills you will need as a computing professional. specialise and focus on areas of special interest, as well as increase profitability. You will gain the practical IT project You will learn skills in problem solving and modelling in a gain skills in developing and managing the advanced Irish Leaving Certificate Higher management and entrepreneurial skills sought by employers. computing environment, skills in collaborating with others as technologies such as business intelligence, data mining and B2B2B2C1 and two further passes to include English and part of a team, skills in software design and development and enterprise web services that enable business enterprises to Maths at Ordinary Level Grade C1 or above. CAREER OPTIONS an understanding of how information technology is used in become efficient, responsive and competitive in today’s IB Diploma industry and commerce. digital economy. The Honours Individual Project is a major Your cross-disciplinary knowledge of computing, technology 27 to include a pass in Standard Level English and Maths feature of this year, and it gives you an opportunity to and business will open up a variety of career pathways for you Year 2 Grade 4 or above. integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you have learnt to pursue. For example, as a business analyst you would work This year will develop your creative design and development in the course to a large, self-directed project. Advanced Entry closely with clients, seeking to understand their business needs skills in the technical aspects of business IT. You will learn the Applicants who are interested in applying for advanced and identify processes which can be translated into IT principles of data networking, how to design and develop entry will be considered on an individual basis. solutions. Career pathways can also lead to working in IT object oriented software and database systems, and how to consultancy and project management, working in information develop dynamic web-based systems. You will also learn about STUDY OPTIONS services and forming entrepreneurial business start-ups. the professional aspects of IT, and how to design around the Full-time: 4 years user experience, and gain an understanding of how IT helps modern businesses achieve mission critical goals. www.rgu.ac.uk/business-information-technology

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“ My placement with Senergy was a fantastic experience. The work and the people have STEP INTO enabled me to make decisions about what In 2012, @BarakObama direction I want to take my career and I A GREAT have learned how things operate in ‘the ‘Four More Years’ had real world’. I was offered a part-time job CAREER with them whilst completing my final year!” 816,961 retweets. Graduate, Amy Watson

86 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 87 COMPUTER NETWORK MANAGEMENT Key facts AND DESIGN, BSC (HONS) UCAS H620 The course aims to equip students to work as PLACEMENT WHAT YOU WILL STUDY professional engineers and consultants in the design, You have the opportunity to undertake a one-year placement The course will equip you with the essential skills not only to Applicants from Partner Colleges configuration and management of computer networks. in industry as part of the course. The confidence and be able to design and implement networks, but also manage HND Computing: Networking along with CISCO CCNA The main focus is on the underlying principles and experience you will acquire during a placement will make you them effectively and ensure that the people using them Exploration Network Fundamentals plus Routing Protocols practice of computer and data networks. The course more employable and put you one step ahead of the benefit from their full potential. You will learn how to manage, and Concepts training from partner FE Colleges will be format has been designed to meet the requirements of competition when you graduate. design, implement, configure, and operate secure networks considered for entry into Year 3. applicants who already possess an appropriate HND, to the professional level demanded by business and industry. Advanced Entry by providing a two-year top-up programme leading to CAREER OPTIONS an Honours degree. The course includes a mix of Year 3 All other applicants who are interested in applying for There are challenging career opportunities in the network technology, project management and security The core of this year focuses on undertaking the Cisco CCNA advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. development and management of computer networks for modules, as well as opportunities for gaining practical Exploration programme, studying network design and large and small organisations. Some of our graduates have STUDY OPTIONS skills. The main emphasis is on the installation, management, as well as network protocols. Many of the gone on to become: network managers, analysts or Full-time: 2 years operation, security and maintenance of computer activities are done in the context of projects, which develop engineers, technical consultants, computer security networks used in business and industry. your skills in project management and team working, as well specialists, system administrators, and general IT consultants. as critical problem solving skills in network systems analysis www.rgu.ac.uk/cnmd The vast majority of companies, whether large or small, now and design. have their own computer network systems which are vital to their operation. This applies across a wide range of Year 4 companies, including the energy industry, the health sector The Honours year provides you with the opportunity to and banking and finance. These companies require complete the Cisco CCNA Exploration programme and to specialist staff who can manage and develop these networks. focus on areas of special interest, including the design of This course will provide you with the specialist knowledge enterprise networks, development of secure internet-based and skills needed to confidently undertake these roles. applications, and utilisation of modern data communication The course components are designed to develop different technologies for building that are scalable, efficient and aspects of your ability to work in this area. In addition, distributed systems. The Honours Individual Project is a major training for the Cisco Certified Network Associate feature of this year, and it gives you an opportunity to certification is an integral part of the course. Completing this integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you have learnt training prepares you for Cisco Network Associate in the course to a large, self-directed project. certification – a qualification that is recognised worldwide.

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88 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 89 COMPUTER SCIENCE Key facts BSC (HONS) UCAS G400 Our Computer Science degree provides you with the by a range of employers, including software houses, Year 2 balance of knowledge and skills to design and computer and electronic equipment suppliers and This year you will study modules that cover a wide range of ENTRY REQUIREMENTS implement software systems to the high professional manufacturers and IT service providers for business and topics including object-oriented programming, database SQA Higher standards demanded by industry. You will study industry. As a graduate of the course you could find systems, the principles of data networking and embedded BBBC and two further passes to include English and object-oriented software design, learn systems employment developing software applications for industry, internet-aware devices. You will also learn about the Maths at National 5 level Grade C or above. development skills and how to apply them in practice. providing, managing and supporting the range of IT services professional aspects of IT, how to design around the users’ This will form the basis for a career as a professional required by industry. requirements, and gain an understanding of how IT helps Applicants who have successfully completed two software developer who can work effectively across a modern businesses achieve mission critical goals. Advanced Highers (or equivalent), including Computing wide range of computing platforms. and another numerate subject, may be eligible for entry WHO SHOULD APPLY? Year 3 (industrial placement) into Year 2 of our courses. The course is designed to equip you for a career at the cutting Applicants with a broad range of subjects are encouraged to A key feature of this course is its year-long, paid industrial edge of developments in software and information apply for Computer Science. The School will give special placement option. See page 81 for further details on placements. GCE A Level technologies. There is a strong emphasis on programming consideration to applicants with Higher/Advanced Higher in BCC and two further passes to include English and Maths Year 4 modern computing platforms, ranging from embedded systems Computing, Information Systems or equivalent qualification. at GCSE Grade C or above. The core of this year focuses on studying the principles of through industry-standard PCs to highly distributed systems. knowledge engineering, operating systems, advanced Irish Leaving Certificate Higher WHAT YOU WILL STUDY programming and networking techniques. Particular emphasis B2B2B2C1 and two further passes to include English and SCHOLARSHIPS The programme aims to provide you with the balance of is placed on familiarisation with modern technological Maths at Ordinary Level Grade C1 or above. TOTAL developments in the field of computing, such as virtualisation knowledge and skills needed to design and implement IB Diploma The opportunity to work with one of the world’s leading oil software and hardware systems to a professional standard. It of resources, application of artificial intelligence and web 27 to include a pass in Standard Level English and Maths and gas groups reflects the strong industrial ties of this is designed to equip you for a career at the cutting edge of based services. Many of the activities are done in the context Grade 4 or above. course. To find out more please visit developments in software and information technologies. of projects, which develop your skills in project management www.rgu.ac.uk/scholarships and team working, as well as critical problem solving skills in IT Advanced Entry Year 1 systems analysis and design. Applicants who are interested in applying for advanced CAREER OPTIONS Your first year will introduce you to the creative, practical and entry will be considered on an individual basis. intellectual skills you will need as a computing professional. Year 5 This course provides you with a range of technical and You will learn skills in problem solving and modelling in a The Honours year provides you with the opportunity to STUDY OPTIONS interpersonal skills that will prepare you for a variety of computing environment, skills in collaborating with others as specialise and focus on areas of special interest, as well as gain Full-time: 4/5 years (depending on placement) careers at the leading edge of computing. Our collaboration part of a team, skills in software design and development and skills in developing software systems that are smart, scalable, with industry and the industrial placement scheme will an understanding of how information technology is used in efficient and utilise cloud services. You will also develop provide you with the opportunity to be involved in new www.rgu.ac.uk/computer-science industry and commerce. advanced skills in data network design and computer developments in the very dynamic and fast-moving IT architecture. The Honours Individual Project is a major feature industry. Graduates from this course are highly sought after of this year, and it gives you an opportunity to integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you have learnt in the course to WATCH A VIDEO ABOUT THE COURSE a large, self-directed project. WWW.RGU.AC.UK/CSVIDEO

“ Studying Computer Science at RGU has definitely prepared me for all aspects of REWARDING the working world, opening the doors to further my career. I am now enjoying Yahoo’s most common PLACEMENTS working with Hewlett Packard developing search terms in 2012 included web based systems, performing database management and supporting ‘How to make money’ and our customers infrastructure.” Andrew Allan, ‘Who unfollowed me’. Computer Science graduate

90 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 91 DIGITAL MEDIA (DESIGN, PRODUCTION Key facts AND DEVELOPMENT), BSC (HONS) UCAS PI31 Bringing design, production and development together CAREER OPTIONS WHAT YOU WILL STUDY in the world of Digital Media provides an exciting ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Opportunities exist in designing and developing software Year 1 future for graduates from this degree. Combining and producing multimedia for a wide range of digital You will participate with other computing students in an SQA Higher creative design skills with a high level of technical media industry sectors. The skills you will gain in this course interdisciplinary first year, where you will start to develop BBBC and two further passes to include English and ability ensures that employers are gaining the will equip you for employment in many different areas, your creative, practical and professional skills in digital Maths at National 5 level Grade C or above. graduates they require to take their companies to the including games and film industries, training and education, graphics techniques and software development for digital next level. The course will provide you with the Applicants who have successfully completed two data visualisation, advertising agencies, and social media, media, supplemented by collaborative and professional skills, knowledge and practical skills to start with a client Advanced Highers (or equivalent), including Computing mobile application and website development. Locally there problem solving and modelling, and web development topics. brief and take your design concepts through to and another numerate subject, may be eligible for entry is a large range of opportunities in the oil and gas industry practical implementation. Year 2 into Year 2 of our courses. in these areas, for example in simulating potential rig or In the second year, you will further your design skills by GCE A Level The four main themes of design, human computer subsea activities. studying design principles from initial concepts through to BCC and two further passes to include English and Maths interaction, web and multimedia running throughout this development and delivery. These skills will enable the at GCSE Grade C or above. degree are underpinned by technical and professional skills. creation of highly interactive applications in a range of The themes provide you with the ability to work in 2D and 3D contexts incorporating 2D graphics and animation. Irish Leaving Certificate Higher B2B2B2C1 and two further passes to include English and environments, program for interaction with traditional Year 3 Maths at Ordinary Level Grade C1 or above. computer interfaces or via gestural and whole body In this year, you will expand your design and development interaction and work with the latest mobile technologies. skills into 3D graphics modelling to deliver expressive and IB Diploma There is a strong emphasis on providing real life experience by engaging digital media solutions across a wide range of 27 to include a pass in Standard Level English and Maths introducing client based projects from the second year onwards browsers, operating systems, and devices. Grade 4 or above. as part of the course. Students are encouraged to critically You will experience larger scale group projects that will Applicants from Partner Colleges evaluate their work and collate all their creative artefacts; these Ben Richmond provide key skills in project management applied to problems A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be form a demonstrable portfolio of work which is an integral part in an industrial context. considered for entry into Year 3. Please see page 26 for Name of the course. The portfolio becomes a tangible on-going record more details on the routes available. of the student’s achievements and improves employability. Year 4 Your final year concentrates on a self-directed individual Advanced Entry The final year will give you the opportunity to specialise with project in your chosen specialist area as well as introducing All other applicants who are interested in applying for a major piece of self-directed individual project work, as well modules in 3D animation and interaction. The skills gained advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. as develop strong skills in advanced aspects of digital media will enable you to create high-quality audio and video STUDY OPTIONS design, production and development. production and effects, and design mobile application for an Full-time: 4 years immersive, interactive media-rich user experience.

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“Fugro have employed a number of students that have contributed positively to our TALK TO OUR STUDENTS ON FACEBOOK, Academy across our e-learning and multimedia development team. This has kept our VISIT WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ ROBERTGORDONUNIVERSITY training ahead of the game. We particularly like the skills taught by the School of Computing Science and Digital Media – the students are able to hit the ground running.” Alan Payne, Fugro Academy

92 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 93 COMPUTING (GRAPHICS AND ANIMATION) Key facts BSC (HONS) UCAS G450 The rapid evolution of sophisticated computer CAREER OPTIONS WHAT YOU WILL STUDY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS technologies, which provide interactive graphics and Exciting career options exist for you in specialist visualisation Year 1 animation, is changing the face of the computing, and simulation software houses (for example in the oil and Your first year will introduce you to the creative, practical and SQA Higher communications and entertainment industries. gas industry simulating subsea maintenance and repair and intellectual skills you will need as a computing professional. BBBC and two further passes to include English and This course will enable you to develop the hybrid skills visualising drilling activities), developing graphics and 3D You will learn skills in problem solving and modelling in a Maths at National 5 level Grade C or above. of technical software development and creative models and creating new software. Your skills can be computing environment, skills in collaborating with others as Applicants who have successfully completed two design. You will gain expertise both in the employed in developing materials for training and education, part of a team, skills in software design and development and Advanced Highers (or equivalent), including Computing development of graphics-related software and in the in the computer games industry, the film industry and an understanding of how information technology is used in and another numerate subject, may be eligible for entry use of industry-standard tools for graphics and 3D advertising agencies. The core computing skills acquired on industry and commerce. into Year 2 of our courses. this course will equip you for development work in the wider modelling, providing you with the knowledge and skills Year 2 context of business and ecommerce. GCE A Level to create systems and applications that exploit the In your second year you will start to focus on the core BCC and two further passes to include English and Maths power of interactive visual media to solve the technical skills and design skills needed to develop graphics at GCSE Grade C or above. problems of industry and commerce. For example, and animation applications. You will develop 2D animations using information visualisation and smart interactive and interactive graphical applications and learn the principles Irish Leaving Certificate Higher media to assist in decision making and strategic of user interface development. You will learn the principles of B2B2B2C1 and two further passes to include planning based on large complex data sets. graphical design and continue to develop more general English and Maths at Ordinary Level Grade C1 or above. computing skills, including database design and use, The course is taught using state-of-the-art technologies and IB Diploma web development, object oriented programming, and the a variety of platforms used by contemporary industry. 27 to include a pass in Standard Level English and Maths professional aspects of computing. The technical content of the course is complemented by Grade 4 or above. coverage of design principles and perception and Year 3 Advanced Entry visualisation. This ensures that the creative products you The third year introduces you to graphics and animation in Applicants who are interested in applying for advanced develop have an aesthetically pleasing form and achieve a 3D. You will use modelling tools to build 3D objects and entry will be considered on an individual basis. high degree of visual impact. worlds, and you will learn to program in C++ for interactive 3D environments, such as games. You will study the STUDY OPTIONS psychology behind human perception and visualisation, Full-time: 4 years which has practical application in the design of graphical interfaces and tools for data visualisation. Using this www.rgu.ac.uk/graphics-and-animation knowledge you will design multimedia applications incorporating sound and video components.

Many of the activities are done in the context of projects, Want to know more? Visit which develop your skills in project management and team WWW.RGU.AC.UK/GAVIDEO working, as well as critical problem solving skills in IT systems analysis and design. Year 4 The Honours year broadens your skills in 3D animation, “ My course allowed the opportunity to learn image analysis and machine vision, together with elements of multiple languages such as Java, Visual video production. You will further develop your skills in The current salary for multimedia programming. This year also provides you with REAL-WORLD Basic, C++ and Objective-C. With a focus the opportunity to specialise and focus on areas of special an animator at Pixar is on graphical elements we were also able interest, with options typically available from business and LEARNING to try our hand at 3D modelling, learning computer science as well as graphics. The Honours Individual about the graphics and how to create Project is a major feature of this year, and it gives you an them ourselves.” opportunity to integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you have learnt in the course to a large, self-directed project. Adam Gall, $109,091 Computing for Graphics and Animation graduate

94 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 95 SCHOOL OF FULL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS sCHOOL OF ENGINEERING (common to all Engineering courses) MENG An Engineering degree is a well recognised springboard engineering SQA Higher to a range of high-profile careers in many aspects of ABBB to include Maths and either Engineering Science, business and industry. The School of Engineering is Physics or Technological Studies, one of which must be at situated at our Garthdee campus, in the energy capital of Grade A. English at National 5 Level Grade C or above is Europe. This is the perfect environment for your required if not held at Higher. engineering studies, with oil and gas, renewables and engineering-related industries right on your doorstep. GCE A Level BBC to include Maths and either Design and Technology, Engineering or Physics. GCSE English at Grade C or above is required if not held at A Level. Robert Gordon University graduates are in the top five earners for mechanical engineering, Irish Leaving Certificate Higher electrical and electronic engineering, as well as AB2B2B2 to include Maths and either Physics or engineering and technology. Technological Studies, one of which must be at Grade A. Ordinary Level English at Grade C1 or above is required if The Sunday Times University Guide not held at Higher. IB Diploma 29 to include Higher Level Maths and Physics, one of which must be at Grade 6 and one at Grade 5. English is OUR COURSES FLEXIBLE AND INNOVATIVE required at a minimum of Standard Level Grade 4. We appreciate that it may be difficult for you to pinpoint right Mechanical Engineering 100 BENG (HONS) now the exact direction you wish to follow in your studies and Mechanical and Offshore Engineering 102 in your subsequent career. That’s why we have made our SQA Higher Mechanical and Electrical Engineering 104 undergraduate course programmes as flexible as possible, to BBBB to include Maths and either Engineering Science, Electronic and Electrical Engineering 106 allow you to choose the right direction for you in engineering. Physics or Technological Studies. English at National 5 You can easily transfer between Engineering disciplines up to Level Grade C or above is required if not held at Higher. the start of your second semester. GCE A Level BCC to include Maths and either Design and Technology, INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS Engineering or Physics. GCSE English at Grade C or above We have a proven track record of working in collaboration is required if not held at A Level. with industry and have established strong relationships with Irish Leaving Certificate Higher employers. As a result, many companies offer our students B2B2B2B2 to include Maths and Physics or Technological placements and scholarships, which often lead to Studies plus Ordinary Level English at Grade C1 or above employment upon graduation. Working with our partners in if not held at Higher. industry, we have a dedicated Faculty Placement Office which has many years’ experience of finding work-placements for IB Diploma our students. Details are listed under each course. 28 to include Higher Level Maths and Physics at Grade 5 plus English at a minimum of Standard Level Grade 4. EXPERT KNOWLEDGE APPLICANTS FROM PARTNER COLLEGES Our staff boast a wide range of qualifications, experience and A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be expertise and this is reflected in the portfolio of innovative considered for entry into Year 3. Please see page 26 for and flexible degree programmes on offer. They are also more details on the routes available. successfully engaging in research, consultancy and the provision of specialist courses for industry. This ensures that ADVANCED ENTRY the School maintains a current and relevant involvement in All other applicants who are interested in applying for all aspects of the engineering profession. advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis.

96 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 97 Group Project (Y3) - Land Yachts “The project has been interesting to be a part of, from the design right the way through to the PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION FURTHER STUDY fabrication stage. It’s nice to be able to see our own engineering idea come to life. The actual A strong indicator of the quality and relevance of our We have a number of MSc courses on offer ranging from building of the yacht has definitely been the most fun thing to do so far and it has been nice to courses is our excellent record of accreditation from Petroleum Production Engineering to Oil and Gas Engineering see it all coming together.” professional institutions. allowing you to develop your knowledge and expertise within Murray McConnachie, Team L Co-ordinator Accreditation means that our courses have passed stringent a specific field. quality tests and ensures our graduates are eligible to gain For students aiming for a PhD, we have an excellent “The Land Yachts project is always very well received by students as it is a fun way to allow them further professional qualifications such as Chartered Engineer reputation in research activity with research studentships to put their knowledge into practice. As well as sound engineering, the project requires good status. The concept of accreditation (approval by one of the available. Visit our website to find out more. communication, team work and planning, all of which are key skills our graduates will need in the member institutions of the Engineering Council) is central to LabVIEW Academy & Industrial Instrumentation workplace. The competitive element to the project adds that extra incentive for students to do the thinking of the School. Another tool available at your finger tips is our Centre of well and seeing the completed land yachts in action is always impressive.” ENGINEERING QUALIFICATIONS EXPLAINED: Excellence for Industrial Instrumentation and LabVIEW Academy. Dr Sha Jihan, Module Co-ordinator MEng These programmes provide you with the full academic This innovative programme has been designed to bridge the requirements for Chartered Engineer status, which is the recognised gap between state-of-the-art technology, highest professional qualification for an Engineer. academia and current industry requirements in the area of applied instrumentation. On graduation you will be eligible to We offer an intensive fast-track four-year MEng course to attend the LabVIEW Academy two-week programme. selected students, allowing completion in 48 months. This is possible by using the summer months following the third and For more details about start dates and fees, visit fourth years of academic study for industrial placement and www.rgu.ac.uk/labview learning. The standard five-year MEng is also available for the three Mechanical Engineering courses. BEng (Hons) The BEng (Hons) is a four-year course which, together with further study at Masters level, satisfies the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status. Students who demonstrate an aptitude which is above average may transfer onto an MEng course at the end of year 2, and then may complete the MEng in a further three years, or less for the fast-track course.

PART-TIME STUDY OPTIONS All of our Engineering courses are available on a part-time basis. Please contact us for further information [email protected] BSc (Eng) This qualification applies to the part-time evening class courses in Mechanical Engineering and Electronic and Electrical Engineering. These courses draw on the specialist expertise of the staff in the School of Engineering.

98 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 99 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Key facts MENG/BENG (HONS) UCAS H304 – MEng Mechanical Engineering encompasses the design, SCHOLARSHIPS WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS H301 – BENG (Hons) construction and operation of machines, structures Locally-based companies recognise the value of an Year 1 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS and industrial plant used in a very wide range of engineering education at Robert Gordon University and they Maths 1A • Statics and Dynamics • Introduction to Electrical See page 97 for full details of entry requirements. industries. Mechanical engineers are constantly have made available a range of scholarships to financially Engineering • Professional Skills • Maths 1B • Introduction striving to produce safer, durable, cheaper, useful and support selected undergraduate students. Please visit to Design, Materials and Manufacture • Thermofluids 1 • STUDY OPTIONS Product Development more efficient machines and mechanical systems to www.rgu.ac.uk/scholarships for more information. Full-time: 4 years/5 years benefit us all. Year 2 These can range from small components to extremely PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION Maths 2A • Mechanics of Solids • Thermofluids 2 • Mechanical large plant, machinery or vehicles. Mechanical The MEng and BEng courses are accredited by the Institution Engineering Design 1 • Dynamics • Mechanical Engineering Design 2 • Introduction to Electronics • Electrical Power engineers must have the ability to work methodically of Mechanical Engineers. The MEng provides you with the and logically to solve real-life problems in the face full academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status. Year 3 of conflicting requirements. The BEng (Hons) course requires further study at Masters Maths 3A • Signal Acquisition, Instrumentation and Control • level to satisfy the academic requirements for Chartered Environmental Engineering • Project Management, Team The different pathways that are available will allow you to Engineer status. Working and Leadership • Engineering Analysis 1 • Industrial choose the engineering subjects you are interested in, and Plant • Renewable Energy Systems • Group Project choose the course to meet your own particular interests and MEng ‘Fast-Track’ only – Principles of Asset Management • career aspirations. The first two years are common to all three Socially Responsible Management • Pre-Project Industrial of our Mechanical Engineering courses. At the end of year 2, Placement (double module) you can make an informed decision about which route you Year 4 wish to follow. CAREER OPTIONS Engineering Analysis 2 • Failure Analysis • Safety, Risk and Our graduates are highly sought after, and many gain Reliability Management • Systems Engineering • Plant PLACEMENT employment in the global oil and gas engineering sector. Performance • Control and Instrumentation • BEng: The ‘fast-track’ version of the MEng course involves summer However, opportunities also exist in many other areas of Honours Project (double module) • MEng: Individual Project (double module) industrial placements following years 3 and 4, enabling mechanical engineering such as aerospace, transport, completion of an MEng in 48 months. Eligibility for the marine technology, health and bioengineering. Our graduates MEng ‘Fast-Track’ only – Engineering Analysis 3 • Quality www.rgu.ac.uk/mechanical-engineering-beng fast-track MEng is dependent on suitable placements being are employed in roles such as: senior technical engineer, Management for Engineers • Post-Project Industrial Placement (double module) available and on minimum year 2 grade requirements. design engineer, commissioning engineer, project engineer, contracts manager and principal mechanical engineer. Year 5 Want to know more? Visit 5-Year MEng only – Principles of Asset Management • Socially WWW.RGU.AC.UK/ENGINEERING Responsible Management • Advanced Thermofluids •Quality Management for Engineers • Engineering Analysis 3 • Materials and Corrosion Science • MEng Group Project (double module)

I was approached to apply for the ‘The STEP INTO Female Undergraduate of the Year Awards’ sponsored by TargetJobs. As I was a Top 10 Finalist, I was offered a position at A GREAT Rolls-Royce for a summer internship. This was an incredible experience and the CAREER highlight was my visit to their Shanghai, China and Singapore sites. I also received a Did you know the snowboard “RGU has provided me with an excellent BP Engineering Scholarship.” platform to build my career. During one of Laura Steedman was invented by an engineer? the many University networking events MEng Mechanical Engineering

100 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 101 MECHANICAL AND OFFSHORE ENGINEERING Key facts MENG/BENG (HONS) UCAS H351 – MEng This course includes the core aspects of the SCHOLARSHIPS WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS H350 – BEng (HONS) Mechanical Engineering course and combines it with a Locally-based companies recognise the value of an Year 1 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS specialism in Offshore Engineering. engineering education at Robert Gordon University and they Maths 1A • Statics and Dynamics • Introduction to Electrical See page 97 for full details of entry requirements. Offshore Engineering involves the study of oil and gas have made available a range of scholarships to financially Engineering • Professional Skills • Maths 1B • Introduction to exploration and recovery, platform design, pipelines, support selected undergraduate students. Please visit Design, Materials and Manufacture • Thermofluids 1 • STUDY OPTIONS down-hole instrumentation and energy transformation. www.rgu.ac.uk/scholarships for more information. Product Development Full-time: 4 years/5 years Aberdeen is the Energy Capital of Europe, and the School of Year 2 PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION Engineering is an international focus for the many Maths 2A • Mechanics of Solids • Thermofluids 2 • Mechanical technologies associated with energy. The MEng and BEng courses are accredited by the Institution Engineering Design 1 • Dynamics • Mechanical Engineering of Mechanical Engineers. The MEng provides you with the Mechanical and offshore engineers must have the ability to Design 2 • Introduction to Electronics • Electrical Power full academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status. work methodically and logically to solve real-life problems in Year 3 The BEng (Hons) course requires further study at Masters the face of conflicting requirements. This course will equip Maths 3A • Signal Acquisition, Instrumentation and Control • level to satisfy the academic requirements for Chartered you with the skills needed to face these challenges and Environmental Engineering • Project Management, Team Engineer status. www.rgu.ac.uk/mechanical-and-offshore-engineering prepare you for your future career. Working and Leadership • Engineering Analysis 1 • Industrial The first two years are common to all three of our Mechanical Plant • Offshore Engineering• Group Project Engineering courses. At the end of year 2, you can make an MEng ‘Fast-Track’ only – Principles of Asset Management • TALK TO OUR STUDENTS ON FACEBOOK informed decision about which route you wish to follow. Socially Responsible Management • Pre-Project Industrial WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ROBERTGORDONUNIVERSITY Placement (double module) PLACEMENT CAREER OPTIONS Year 4 The ‘fast-track’ version of the MEng course involves summer Our graduates are highly sought after and many of them gain Engineering Analysis 2 • Oil and Gas Engineering A • industrial placements following years 3 and 4, enabling employment in the global oil and gas engineering sector. Safety, Risk and Reliability Management • Oil and Gas completion of an MEng in 48 months. Eligibility for this route Our graduates are now employed in roles such as: marine Engineering B • Plant Performance • Control and will be confirmed at the end of year 2. Eligibility for the engineer, senior well engineer, drilling manager, specialist Instrumentation • BEng: Honours Project (double module) • fast-track MEng is dependent on suitable placements being drilling engineer, petroleum engineer, rig manager, subsea MEng: Individual Project (double module) available and on minimum year 2 grade requirements. engineer and business analyst. MEng ‘Fast-Track’ only – Engineering Analysis 3 • Quality Management for Engineers • Post-Project Industrial Placement (double module) Year 5 5-Year MEng only – Principles of Asset Management • Socially Responsible Management • Advanced Thermofluids • Quality Management for Engineers • Engineering Analysis 3 • Materials and Corrosion Science • MEng Group Project (double module)

apply for, guest lectures from people rewarding working in the Oil and Gas industry and also engaging our year in many group projects Approximately 38 billion which builds on our teamwork skills. My SCHOLARSHIPS personal highlight would be being awarded barrels of oil equivalent (boe) the Talisman Sinopec Energy UK have been produced from UK offshore “The experiences that RGU provide all Engineering Scholarship last year.” engineering students with are exemplary, Victoria Allan areas in the last forty years. for example there are many scholarships to MEng Mechanical and Offshore Engineering

102 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 103 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Key facts MENG/BENG (HONS) UCAS H300 – MENG There is a great demand in industry for engineering SCHOLARSHIPS WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS HH36 – BENG (Hons) graduates that have a broad range of knowledge, Locally-based companies recognise the value of an Year 1 covering both Mechanical and Electrical Engineering engineering education at Robert Gordon University and they Maths 1A • Statics and Dynamics • Introduction to Electrical ENTRY REQUIREMENTS disciplines. This course includes the core aspects of have made available a range of scholarships to financially Engineering • Professional Skills • Maths 1B • Introduction to See page 97 for full details of entry requirements. the Mechanical Engineering course and combines Design, Materials and Manufacture • Thermofluids 1 • support selected undergraduate students. Please visit STUDY OPTIONS it with a specialism in Electrical Engineering. Product Development www.rgu.ac.uk/scholarships for more information. Full-time: 4 years/5 years Mechanical Engineering is concerned with the design, Year 2 construction and operation of machines, structures and PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION Maths 2A • Mechanics of Solids • Thermofluids 2 • Mechanical industrial plant used in a very wide range of industries. The MEng and BEng courses are accredited by the Institution Engineering Design 1 • Dynamics • Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering involves the technology of power of Mechanical Engineers and the Institution of Engineering Design 2 • Introduction to Electronics • Electrical Power generation and transmission, electrical generators, motors, and Technology. The MEng provides you with the full Year 3 the development and operation of renewable energy academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status. The Maths 3A • Signal Acquisition, Instrumentation and Control • schemes and environmentally-friendly engineering systems. BEng course requires further study at Masters level to satisfy Electrical Machines and Drives 1 • Project Management, Team the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status. Working and Leadership • Engineering Analysis 1 • Industrial The first two years are common to all three of our Mechanical Plant • Electrical Power and Energy Systems • Group Project Engineering courses. At the end of year 2, you can make an informed decision about which route you wish to follow. MEng ‘Fast-Track’ only – Principles of Asset Management • Socially Responsible Management • Pre-Project Industrial PLACEMENT Placement (double module) The ‘fast-track’ version of the MEng course involves summer CAREER OPTIONS Year 4 industrial placements following years 3 and 4, enabling Engineering Analysis 2 • Electrical Machines and Drives 2 • Our graduates are highly sought after and many of them gain completion of an MEng in 48 months. Eligibility for this route Safety, Risk and Reliability Management • Power Systems employment in the global oil and gas engineering sector. will be confirmed at the end of year 2. Eligibility for the Analysis and Protection • Plant Performance • Control and However, opportunities also exist in many other areas of fast-track MEng is dependent on suitable placements being Instrumentation • BEng: Honours Project (double module) OR mechanical engineering such as aerospace, transport, MEng: Individual Project (double module) available and on minimum year 2 grade requirements. marine technology, health and bioengineering. Career MEng ‘Fast-Track’ only – Engineering Analysis 3 • Quality pathways for graduates include: mechanical engineer, Management for Engineers • Post-Project Industrial Placement www.rgu.ac.uk/mechanical-and-electrical-engineering electrical engineer, design engineer, project engineer and (double module) risk and safety engineer. Year 5 5-Year MEng only – Principles of Asset Management • Socially Responsible Management • Advanced Thermofluids • Want to know more? Quality Management for Engineers • Engineering Analysis 3 • Visit WWW.RGU.AC.UK/ENGINEERINGPLACEMENTS Materials and Corrosion Science • MEng Group Project (double module) CONNECT WITH FUTURE EMPLOYERS “By employing placement students, we can hopefully encourage students into the oil and The first electric vehicle was gas industry and prevent the skills shortages we have experienced in the past.” built in Aberdeen by inventor Jim MacRae, Nexen Robert Davidson in 1837.

104 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 105 ELECTRONIC AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Key facts MENG/BENG (HONS) UCAS H600 – MENG ONS Electronic and Electrical Engineering drives the technology PLACEMENT WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS H606 – BENG (H ) of today and the future. Graduates from professionally The ‘fast-track’ version of the MEng course involves summer Year 1 accredited courses are in demand from industry to become ENTRY REQUIREMENTS industrial placements following years 3 and 4, enabling Introduction to Electrical Engineering • Maths 1A • Statics and tomorrow’s chartered engineers and fill key roles in See page 97 for full details of entry requirements. completion of an MEng in 48 months. Eligibility for this route Dynamics • Professional Skills • Introduction to Electronics • Maths industry. Our graduates are highly sought after, will be confirmed at the end of year 2. 1B • Introduction to Computer Engineering • Product Development STUDY OPTIONS progressing directly to challenging and rewarding careers. Full-time: 4 years/5 years Year 2 On our course you will meet the breadth of the discipline from SCHOLARSHIPS Electronics 2 • Electrical Systems • Microprocessors and microelectronics to electrical power engineering. Electronic Locally-based companies recognise the value of an Microcontrollers • Maths 2 • Electrical Power • Introduction to Engineering covers analogue and digital design with integrated engineering education at Robert Gordon University and they Telecommunications • Applied Management • Design circuits applied to robotics, instrumentation, computer and have made available a range of scholarships to financially Exercise communication systems. Electrical Engineering involves power support selected undergraduate students. Please visit generation and transmission, electrical motors and renewable Year 3 www.rgu.ac.uk/scholarships for more information. energy. In years 1 and 2 you will study a range of topics to form a Electronics 3 • Signal Acquisition, Instrumentation and Control • solid grounding in electronic and electrical engineering. Electrical Machines and Drives 1 • Computer Architecture • PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION Introductions to communications and computer engineering will Project Management, Teamworking and Leadership • Elective broaden your knowledge. The MEng and BEng courses have an unbroken record of Data Networks or Offshore Engineering • Elective (Electrical accreditation by the Institution of Engineering and Technology Power and Energy Systems or Object Oriented Software In the later stages of the course, in addition to developing in the (IET). The MEng provides you with the full academic Development) • Group Project core areas of electronic and electrical engineering you will have requirements for Chartered Engineer status. Graduates of the opportunity to widen your opportunities and develop MEng ‘Fast-Track’ only – Principles of Asset Management • accredited BEng courses require further study at Masters level to specialist skills through a variety of elective modules in the areas Socially Responsible Management • Pre-Project Industrial satisfy the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status. of: optical and radio communications, data networks, software Placement (double module) engineering, electrical power, machines, energy systems, Year 4 renewables and offshore engineering. Advanced Electronics • Control and Signal Processing • To put into practical application what you have learnt in lectures, Advanced Computer Architecture • Safety, Risk and Reliability Management • Quality Management for Engineers (5 year you will be involved in challenging team projects in years 1, 2 and CAREER OPTIONS www.rgu.ac.uk/electronic-and-electrical 3 that integrate your knowledge and develop your creativity and MEng only) • Elective (Advanced Data Networks or Power problem solving skills. Many projects involve robotics, ranging Electronic and Electrical Engineering graduates have pursued Systems Analysis and Protection or Renewable Energy from simple line-following robots to underwater robots (ROVs) careers in the design, development and operation of electronic Systems) • Elective (Optical and Radio Communications or and autonomous sumo wrestling robots. This is underpinned by and electrical systems in robotics, automotive systems, oil and Electrical Machines and Drives) • BEng Honours Project Want to know more? the development of professional and communications skills, gas engineering, power generation and utilisation, renewable (double module) or MEng Individual Project (double module) Visit WWW.RGU.AC.UK/ENGINEERINGCAREERS project management, team-working and leadership. The major energy, marine technology, consumer equipment and complex MEng ‘Fast-Track’ only – Advanced Signal Processing and individual project in year 4 allows you to develop a personal control systems for industry, as well as a range of opportunities Systems Analysis • Quality Management for Engineers • specialism, with many students on both MEng and BEng courses in the telecommunications industries. Post-Project Industrial Placement (double module) working on projects with an industrial link. Year 5 5-Year MEng only – Principles of Asset Management • as a member of the RGU team, Special ROV Socially Responsible Management • Real-Time Embedded EXTRA- Service. Held in a different locale in North Systems • MEng Group Project (double module) • Safety, America every year, students from all over the Risk and Reliability Management • Internet Security • world compete against each other with Advanced Signal Processing & Systems Analysis CURRICULAR purpose built ROVs. It’s a fantastic opportunity (Please note, Electronic and Electrical Engineering MEng to meet fellow peers, make contact with students will normally take the fast track route. OPPORTUNITIES influential members of industry and show off Consequently year 5 may not be on offer.) “ As an extra-curricular activity I had the your engineering skills. opportunity to participate in the MATE Bruce Mackenzie, Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) challenge MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering

106 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 107 GRAY’S SCHOOL Key facts GRAY’S OF ART ENTRY REQUIREMENTS In 2015 Gray’s School of Art celebrates its 130th year SCHOOL YEAR 1 ENTRY as a centre for art, design and creative education. Gray’s is a centre for culture, working with local, SQA Higher OF ART national and international partners. Our staff and BBC to include Art / Design and English graduates are professionally engaged, ambitious, (or a subject requiring the use of English). connected and influential. GCE A Level We maintain and promote our: BC to include Art / Design and English (or a subject requiring the use of English). • Small class sizes and good contact hours Irish Leaving Certificate Higher • Dedicated studio spaces B2B2C1 to include Art and English (or a subject requiring the • Specialist facilities with highly trained technical support use of English). • International guest visitor programme IB Diploma 24 to include Higher Level Visual Arts and English (or a subject • European study opportunities requiring the use of English). • Professional study internships OUR COURSES All suitably qualified applicants will be interviewed. Portfolio • Strong links with industry Painting 112 guidance can be downloaded from the RGU website at • High employability for our graduates www.rgu.ac.uk/portfolio Contemporary Art Practice Moving Image/Photography/Printmaking/Sculpture 114 And in one of the friendliest, warmest and most supportive ADVANCED ENTRY Fashion and Textile Design 116 educational environments in the United Kingdom. Suitable qualifications for entry to Year 2 or above may include a relevant HND or Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art & Design, Communication Design SUBJECTS YOU CAN STUDY INCLUDE: Art, Design & Media). Graphics/Illustration/Photography 118 Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Moving Image, Fine Art Three Dimensional Design Photography, Fashion Design, Textile Design, Jewellery, All advanced entry applicants will be asked to submit a mini Ceramics and Glass/Jewellery/Product Design 120 Ceramics and Glass, Product Design, Graphics, Illustration portfolio. Applicants who successfully pass this stage of the selection process will be invited to attend an interview. Commercial Photography 122 and Photography. Portfolio guidance can be downloaded from the RGU website at There are 6 application routes into study at Gray’s. Please see www.rgu.ac.uk/portfolio pages 112 to 122. NON STANDARD ENTRY Those who may not hold the standard qualifications, are encouraged to apply if they can evidence other appropriate life and work experiences. Such candidates are advised to contact the University during Open Days or the Visit Afternoons for further advice and guidance. A folio of work is still a requirement for this type of candidate.

ART ATTACK In 2012, Gray’s art materials shop sold 49 gallons of paint and 12 miles of cartridge paper. WHAT YOU WILL STUDY FOR FULL COURSE DESCRIPTOR, Visit WWW.RGU.AC.UK/GRAYS-ug-courses Professor Chris O’Neil, Head of Gray’s School of Art [email protected]

108 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 109 Calligraphy/ typography class Painting student at work Printmaking workshop SPACE TO THINK AND CREATE

Communication Design Studio Photography darkroom

Wood and Metal workshop Fashion Show Drawing class

110 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 111 PAINTING Key facts BA (HONS) UCAS W120 This course offers a challenging opportunity to study CAREER OPTIONS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS both the technical and contextual aspects of traditional Graduates may undertake residencies and public projects in and contemporary painting. Through a mixed sequence collaboration with architects and local councils. Our YEAR 1 ENTRY of objective and subjective projects, which explore the graduates are well equipped for employment in a diverse SQA Higher grammar and forms of painting, the course develops an range of jobs, from painting full time and gallery-related informed context to extemporise and develop a BBC to include Art / Design and English work, to teaching and critical writing. Others find their (or a subject requiring the use of English). personal expression, as well as a fuller understanding of transferable skills appropriate for careers in art media, music, the subject. The course also delivers a taught drawing television and film-related work. GCE A Level programme, from years one through to three, which is BC to include Art / Design and English an integral component of the Painting course. (or a subject requiring the use of English). You will be learning in an environment that encourages Irish Leaving Certificate Higher WHAT YOU WILL STUDY B2B2C1 to include Art and English (or a subject requiring the personal expression and interpretation as well as collaborative use of English). activity. As a result, you will be able to study and develop your FOR FULL COURSE DESCRIPTOR, VISIT full creative potential, both critically and practically, in the WWW.RGU.AC.UK/GRAYS-ug-courses IB Diploma context of the contemporary visual art world. Our Painting 24 to include Higher Level Visual Arts and English (or a subject graduates have been highly successful in achieving a diverse requiring the use of English). range of national awards, from a BAFTA (for a music video) to All suitably qualified applicants will be interviewed. Portfolio the established Florence Scholarships. Many have also studied guidance can be downloaded from the RGU website at at prestigious postgraduate schools, including the Slade and www.rgu.ac.uk/portfolio the Royal College of Art. ADVANCED ENTRY Suitable qualifications for entry to Year 2 or above may include a relevant HND or Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art & Design, Art, Design & Media). All advanced entry applicants will be asked to submit a mini portfolio. Applicants who successfully pass this stage of the selection process will be invited to attend an interview. Catherine Ross Portfolio guidance can be downloaded from the RGU website at www.rgu.ac.uk/portfolio

NON STANDARD ENTRY Those who may not hold the standard qualifications, are encouraged to apply if they can evidence other appropriate life and work experiences. Such candidates are advised to contact the University during Open Days or the Visit Afternoons for further advice and guidance. A folio of work is still a requirement for this type of candidate. student body. These events are generously supported by a select group of partners STUDY OPTIONS Full-time: 4 years BUSINESS from within the wider business community in Aberdeen and enable PLACEMENT An optional work placement in year 3, semester 2. PARTNERSHIPS students to engage with ‘real-world’ clients and contexts. STUDY ABROAD There are international exchange opportunities in year 3, The Painting course hosts a number of Our current business partners include: semester 2. competitions, commissions and Morrison Construction, SPD Ltd, awards throughout the academic year, Aquaterra Group, Aberdeen Asset www.rgu.ac.uk/painting which provide financial assistance to the Management and GDF Suez Energy UK.

112 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 113 CONTEMPORARY ART PRACTICE, BA (HONS) Key facts MOVING IMAGE/PHOTOGRAPHY/PRINTMAKING/SCULPTURE UCAS WW61 This course offers a breadth of experience working with At the start of year 4 you will make an informed decision as to a variety of media that enables you to develop a visual the nature of your Honours project which will be reflected in ENTRY REQUIREMENTS art practice, relevant and meaningful to your personal your final award title allowing you to graduate with a: YEAR 1 ENTRY ideas and aspirations. Central to the course philosophy BA (Hons) Contemporary Art Practice, Moving Image or is the belief that interaction, dialogue and critical SQA Higher reflection are key to developing engagement with, BA (Hons) Contemporary Art Practice, Photography or BBC to include Art / Design and English and understanding of, the cultural, social, political and BA (Hons) Contemporary Art Practice, Printmaking or (or a subject requiring the use of English). GCE A Level philosophical contexts for the production and BA (Hons) Contemporary Art Practice, Sculpture consumption of contemporary art. BC to include Art / Design and English Those working across media may graduate with the final (or a subject requiring the use of English). Kerr Rodgie The curriculum is designed around the acquisition of five award title of BA (Hons) Contemporary Art Practice. key areas of development: personal, technical, critical, Irish Leaving Certificate Higher contextual and professional. These skill sets inform the B2B2C1 to include Art and English (or a subject requiring the CAREER OPTIONS use of English). evolution of your practice, determining preferred working The course aims to equip you with core skills and aptitude for methods and engagement with theory, honing skills both IB Diploma employment in a wide variety of careers. You may develop your practical and conceptual. 24 to include Higher Level Visual Arts and English (or a subject individual creative practice through exhibitions, residencies, requiring the use of English). Year 1 introduces a variety of approaches to thinking and public art projects and many other forms of arts-related activity. All suitably qualified applicants will be interviewed. Portfolio making across a range of media relative to drawing and Options include independent production, publishing, guidance can be downloaded from the RGU website at visualisation, photography, printmaking, sculpture and advertising, curatorial and archive work, picture research, www.rgu.ac.uk/portfolio video. As you progress through years 2, 3 and 4 Critical and video and TV, arts administration, teaching and community arts. Contextual Studies contributes significantly to your emerging ADVANCED ENTRY practice with course studios characterized by personal artistic Suitable qualifications for entry to Year 2 or above may include inquiry reflecting a diversity of methods, approaches and a relevant HND or Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art & Design, subject matter. Art, Design & Media). All advanced entry applicants will be asked to submit a mini Caitlin Hynes portfolio. Applicants who successfully pass this stage of the selection process will be invited to attend an interview. Portfolio guidance can be downloaded from the RGU website at www.rgu.ac.uk/portfolio I got to work on large-scale projects of NON STANDARD ENTRY Those who may not hold the standard qualifications, previous artists-in-residence and on a REWARDING are encouraged to apply if they can evidence other new project of Korean artist Do Ho Suh appropriate life and work experiences. Such candidates are who was at STPI at the time. In retrospect, Kirsten Clark advised to contact the University during Open Days or the placements it was an amazing experience and the time Visit Afternoons for further advice and guidance. A folio of spent both at STPI and exploring work is still a requirement for this type of candidate. Singapore proved to be extremely valuable STUDY OPTIONS In March 2014 Stage 3 student Dominika and beneficial for my future art practice.” Full-time: 4 years Hadelova undertook a one month PLACEMENT placement at Singapore Tyler Print Other students have benefited from An optional work placement in year 3, semester 2. Institute, one of the world’s leading fine art placement experience at a range of arts printmaking workshops. “I had the organizations including Aberdeen Art STUDY ABROAD There are international exchange opportunities in year 3, opportunity to learn new processes in Gallery, Peacock Visual Arts, Deveron Arts, semester 2. printmaking and papermaking and to work SSW, Smart Gallery, Edinburgh Printmakers Workshop and Grampian alongside professional, inspiring and www.rgu.ac.uk/contemporary-art-practice international printmakers. Hospitals Arts Trust. Ann Marie Coll

114 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 115 FASHION and TEXTILE DESIGN Key facts BA (HONS) UCAS W291 This course encourages an extensive understanding of Your chosen specialisation will be reflected in your final award the creative, critical and technical skills related to your title allowing you to graduate with a: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS chosen specialism within Fashion and Textile Design. BA (Hons) Fashion & Textile Design or YEAR 1 ENTRY Students are supported to develop their own pathway within the specialism and to develop the skills BA (Hons) Fashion & Textile Design (Fashion) or SQA Higher necessary to pursue a career within today’s dynamic BBC to include Art / Design and English BA (Hons) Fashion & Textile Design (Textiles) fashion and textile professions, across a wide range of (or a subject requiring the use of English). industry sectors. Design creativity, business and GCE A Level market awareness will be at the core of your projects. BC to include Art / Design and English CAREER OPTIONS (or a subject requiring the use of English). A particular strength of the course is the overlapping of Our graduates are creative and passionate about fashion and Irish Leaving Certificate Higher fashion and textile areas, creating design solutions that are textiles. Career opportunities include fashion and textiles B2B2C1 to include Art and English (or a subject requiring the reflective of the career opportunities for fashion and textiles design within industry, self-employed designer-maker and use of English). graduates. You are encouraged to express a personal design related fashion and textiles opportunities in marketing, signature whilst responding to a range of studio and buying and promotion. Recent graduate employment IB Diploma workshop-based projects. Many of your projects will be in destinations include: freelance designer, designer-maker, 24 to include Higher Level Visual Arts and English (or a subject requiring the use of English). partnership with industry or you will be designing for studio textile designer, CAD designer, knitwear designer, particular niche markets, providing a very ‘real’ experience of accessories designer, buyer, colour forecasting/predictions. All suitably qualified applicants will be interviewed. Portfolio how the role of the designer impacts on and responds to the guidance can be downloaded from the RGU website at consumer. Study is focused on research methods, www.rgu.ac.uk/portfolio visualisation, including CAD, design process, critical and ADVANCED ENTRY contextual studies, marketing and professional studies. Suitable qualifications for entry to Year 2 or above may include The course has well established links with industry enabling a relevant HND or Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art & Design, the students to gain valuable experience of professional Art, Design & Media). practice. Live projects, international study visits, industrial All advanced entry applicants will be asked to submit a mini placements and design competitions provide an awareness of portfolio. Applicants who successfully pass this stage of the context and develop professional skills. selection process will be invited to attend an interview. WHAT YOU WILL STUDY Portfolio guidance can be downloaded from the RGU website at In your third year you will make an informed decision as to FOR FULL COURSE DESCRIPTOR, VISIT www.rgu.ac.uk/portfolio which area you wish to specialise in, whether Fashion or Textiles, in preparation for your Honours project and the WWW.RGU.AC.UK/GRAYS-ug-courses NON STANDARD ENTRY Letty Bishop Degree Show. Those who may not hold the standard qualifications, are encouraged to apply if they can evidence other appropriate life and work experiences. Such candidates are advised to contact the University during Open Days or the Visit Afternoons for further advice and guidance. A folio of Through entering the University’s New Ideas work is still a requirement for this type of candidate. AWARD Competition sponsored by BP, the design STUDY OPTIONS partnership quickly flourished where their Full-time: 4 years business idea attracted £10,000 from private PLACEMENT WINNING investors who saw the potential in this An optional work placement in year 3, semester 1. entrepreneurial start-up company. They also won STUDENTS a place on the Scottish Cultural Enterprise’s STUDY ABROAD Fashion Foundry programme, which enabled them There are international exchange opportunities in year 3, to set up their own studio in Glasgow. The semester 2. Toni Roddie and Emma Noble established their company have now launched their first collection own luxury high-end womenswear label ‘Saunt & attracting interest from both British and European www.rgu.ac.uk/fashion-and-textile-design Sinner’ immediately after graduation in 2012. retailers and the American and Japanese markets. Stage 2 'Trust in Style' project

116 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 117 COMMUNICATION DESIGN, BA (HONS) Key facts GRAPHICS/ILLUSTRATION/PHOTOGRAPHY UCAS WW26 This course encourages an extensive understanding of Subjects include: design principles, processes and methods; CAREER OPTIONS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Communication Design leading towards a focused study graphics, illustration and photography; typography, print, Recent graduates are currently employed in a variety of roles in your chosen specialism. Students are supported to editorial, book and advertising design; branding, packaging, by leading companies across a wide range of commercial YEAR 1 ENTRY develop the creative, critical and technical skills 3D visualisation, information and motion graphics; video, sectors including publishing, graphic and web design, SQA Higher necessary to pursue a career within today’s ever- moving image and web design. broadcasting and advertising. Several have established their evolving communication design professions, across a BBC to include Art / Design and English In third year, you can make an informed decision as to own design consultancies while others are working as wide range of industry sectors. The curriculum is (or a subject requiring the use of English). which area you wish to specialise in, in preparation for your freelance designers, illustrators and photographers for major focused on developing ideas and problem-solving skills GCE A Level fourth-year Honours project and the Degree Show. Your design consultancies and media organisations. A number have via a process of self-directed study, research, BC to include Art / Design and English chosen specialisation will be reflected in your final award title, extended their academic understanding through further study experimentation, creativity, innovation and enterprise. (or a subject requiring the use of English). allowing you to graduate with a: at the Royal College of Art and other postgraduate institutions. Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Through the investigation of traditional techniques and the BA (Hons) Communication Design or latest digital technologies, the syllabus explores the B2B2C1 to include Art and English (or a subject requiring the BA (Hons) Communication Design, Graphics or use of English). application of graphics, illustration and photography by way of studio based multi-disciplinary practice, whilst competition BA (Hons) Communication Design, Illustration or IB Diploma briefs and industry-led projects place an emphasis on the BA (Hons) Communication Design, Photography 24 to include Higher Level Visual Arts and English (or a subject professional and commercial setting. Open plan studios requiring the use of English). enable students across specialisms to work alongside each All suitably qualified applicants will be interviewed. Portfolio other creating a vibrant learning environment through shared guidance can be downloaded from the RGU website at learning experiences. Studio activities are supported and www.rgu.ac.uk/portfolio enriched by a programme of critical theory-based study WHAT YOU WILL STUDY ADVANCED ENTRY exploring design culture and context through a series of FOR FULL COURSE DESCRIPTOR, Visit Jennifer Humphrey Suitable qualifications for entry to Year 2 or above may include lectures and seminars with further opportunities to participate WWW.RGU.AC.UK/GRAYS-ug-courses a relevant HND or Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art & Design, in international study trips and industry-based placements Art, Design & Media). with leading companies and designers. All advanced entry applicants will be asked to submit a mini portfolio. Applicants who successfully pass this stage of the selection process will be invited to attend an interview. Enterprise, Enterprise North East Trust Portfolio guidance can be downloaded from the RGU website at and NESTA who all offer additional www.rgu.ac.uk/portfolio Creative support and guidance to our enterprising NON STANDARD ENTRY students by encouraging graduates to Those who may not hold the standard qualifications, are encouraged to apply if they can evidence other start up new businesses within the local Industries appropriate life and work experiences. Such candidates are creative economy. advised to contact the University during Open Days or the Starting out Joe Hart Visit Afternoons for further advice and guidance. A folio of work is still a requirement for this type of candidate. We regularly collaborate with external partners Award-winning students and organisations and offer a variety of Kirsty Sinclair’s winning design was STUDY OPTIONS work placement and international exchange selected by Police Scotland as a visual Full-time: 4 years opportunities. The course has excellent links identity for the new Police Scotland PLACEMENT with industry; ensuring students gain relevant Youth Volunteers programme. The An optional work placement in year 3, semester 2. experience and develop the necessary skills Cabinet Secretary for Justice and STUDY ABROAD required of today’s communication designers. Chief Constable of Police Scotland There are international exchange opportunities in year 3, presented Kirsty with an award in semester 2. Enterprise and innovation recognition of her achievements at the Our Enterprise Partners Network includes inaugural PSYV awards ceremony at www.rgu.ac.uk/communication-design Offset 57, the Scottish Institute for the Scottish Police College, Tulliallan. Callum Prockter

118 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 119 THREE DIMENSIONAL DESIGN, BA (HONS) Key facts CERAMICS and glass/JEWELLERY/product DESIGN UCAS W290 The Three Dimensional Design gives you the Many of our graduates are now working as designers within opportunity to explore the disciplines of Ceramics and a wide range of companies and as self-employed jewellers, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Glass, Jewellery and Product Design. The course allows product designers, ceramicists and interior design YEAR 1 ENTRY you to develop a wide range of Three Dimensional consultants. This course is equipped to provide you with Design skills, reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of the transferable design and business skills necessary to SQA Higher professional design practice. operate confidently in an ever-changing design, creative BBC to include Art / Design and English industries or design management related career. A number (or a subject requiring the use of English). The course is uniquely equipped to develop highly employable of graduates have extended their academic experience GCE A Level graduates with the skills necessary to operate in this changing through further study at the Royal College of Art and other BC to include Art / Design and English and increasingly demanding working environment, from the postgraduate institutions. (or a subject requiring the use of English). individual designer-maker, freelance product designer or team member in multidisciplinary consultancies. Study is Irish Leaving Certificate Higher underpinned by research, design and visualisation methods B2B2C1 to include Art and English (or a subject requiring the Ewan Gray use of English). including CAD. Design culture and context are examined through lectures and seminars, with study trips to, and visits IB Diploma from, leading designers and companies. 24 to include Higher Level Visual Arts and English (or a subject requiring the use of English). Live projects, international study visits, industrial placements All suitably qualified applicants will be interviewed. Portfolio and design competitions provide an awareness of context guidance can be downloaded from the RGU website at and develop professional skills. In your third year you will www.rgu.ac.uk/portfolio make an informed decision as to which area you wish to specialise in, in preparation for your fourth-year Honours ADVANCED ENTRY project and the Degree Show. Your chosen specialisation will Claire Bevis Suitable qualifications for entry to Year 2 or above may include be reflected in your final award title allowing you to graduate a relevant HND or Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art & Design, with a: Art, Design & Media). All advanced entry applicants will be asked to submit a mini BA (Hons) Three Dimensional Design or portfolio. Applicants who successfully pass this stage of the BA (Hons) Three Dimensional Design, selection process will be invited to attend an interview. Ceramics and Glass or Portfolio guidance can be downloaded from the RGU website at BA (Hons) Three Dimensional Design, Jewellery or www.rgu.ac.uk/portfolio

BA (Hons) Three Dimensional Design, Product Design Cara Walker NON STANDARD ENTRY Those who may not hold the standard qualifications, CAREER OPTIONS are encouraged to apply if they can evidence other appropriate life and work experiences. Such candidates are advised to contact the University during Open Days or the Visit Afternoons for further advice and guidance. A folio of the learning experience work is still a requirement for this type of candidate. STUDY OPTIONS “The whole design process is a learning experience. The tutors are excellent and really got Full-time: 4 years me out of my comfort zone. They encouraged me to explore routes I didn’t know existed.” PLACEMENT Fraser Stubbs, Product Designer An optional work placement in year 3, semester 2.

“My dissertation is based on memories and how an object can hold a memory for an STUDY ABROAD There are international exchange opportunities in year 3, individual, which has really helped with my final year practical glass work. I’m quite semester 2. surprised and proud of how much I’ve learned at Gray’s. I’ve learned a lot and just want

to keep learning.” www.rgu.ac.uk/three-dimensional-design Helane Davidson, Glass Designer Callum Fisher

120 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 121 COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Key facts BA UCAS W641 This one-year course is designed to improve your WHAT YOU WILL STUDY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS photographic skills in a professional and student- Commercial Studio Projects will allow you to expand upon driven environment. You will have the opportunity to practical and technical abilities in studio- and location-based Applicants from Partner Colleges test your skills within a choice of supported topic projects linked to live clients, industry and commerce. A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be themes which are linked to live projects and industry Through self-directed work you will concentrate on your core considered for entry into Year 3. Please see page 26 for liaison. The final major project allows for strengths to build a professional portfolio of work. more details on the routes available. concentration on a specific theme, enabling you to Critical and Contextual Studies in Photography will support develop a professional portfolio ready for promotion Advanced Entry your understanding of photography through historical, and exhibition. All other applicants who are interested in applying for cultural and economic dimensions, exploring the work of key advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. The practical studio curriculum is supported by theoretical practitioners. work to underpin your understanding of the context of INTERVIEW/PORTFOLIO REVIEW Business Start-up in the Creative Industries and Management photography in today’s culture and creative economy. Business Suitable applicants will be invited in with their portfolio Studies will allow you to develop sound business awareness studies activities will support your practical understanding of for an informal review/discussion with academic staff. to support your business development. the industry and enable you to develop the business acumen This allows students to meet staff, see the teaching needed to start your own creative business. environment and allows the School to explore your ambitions through informal discussion. You may also CAREER OPTIONS be invited to attend an interview. You will gain the skills and confidence that are needed to STUDY OPTIONS become a successful self-employed freelance photographer. Full-time: 1 year The fields that are covered will allow you to explore the following: advertising, corporate, food, fashion and sport www.rgu.ac.uk/commercial-photography (studio-based and location-based).

Rachael Gardiner Sammon

Stewart Paterson

“My learning processes have improved as DEVELOP much as my photography. The single biggest benefit that I take away is that I now have the confidence to tackle any

YOUR PASSION learning project within my own intellectual Want to know more?

capacity. I now know how to learn. There is Visit WWW.RGU.AC.UK a term for this process: Education.”

Mike Dunbar Rebecca West

122 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 123 The Scott Sutherland School of THE SCOTT Architecture and Built Environment

SUTHERLAND We combine innovative thinking with new technologies SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT and contemporary practice across all aspects of the The intimate scale of our School is important, as it creates a design and construction of buildings, public space, close relationship between staff and students – our students SCHOOL and cities. are not anonymous faces, but are individuals who we get to We’re passionate about producing graduates who have know quickly. Our staff are approachable, creating a not only expert knowledge, but also the skills to apply it supportive learning environment that allows you to realise appropriately and creatively. your full potential. The processes involved in the creation of our built environment You’ll find our graduates establishing their own practices or are diverse and complex, demanding the skills of a range of working on projects around the world, including landmark professionals with expertise in specific areas. You will projects from Shanghai to Oslo, and from London to Las Vegas. undertake elements of collaborative work during your studies, To view profiles of some of our successful graduates, visit serving to broaden your understanding of the roles, www.rgu.ac.uk/100yrs responsibilities and skills of other key professionals. We believe that quality results from strong teamwork, OUR COURSES WATCH a VIDEO about the school WWW.RGU.AC.UK/SCOTTS INDUSTRY LINKS with each contributor sharing the vision for the completed project and respecting the roles and expertise of others. Architectural Technology 128 The professional world relating to the built environment is Architecture 130 rapidly changing, demanding graduates who are equipped Our End of Year Show takes place every summer and with sound knowledge and advanced professional skills in showcases the best work from students across all of our Construction Management 132 order to succeed. As such, our close links with industry are undergraduate courses. The exhibition is open to the public Surveying 134 vital. These links include: assistance in the development of and features work from students in each year of study. courses and course content; contribution to courses through Our award-winning student society, 57o10, organises events lectures, student reviews and case study material; student including a weekly lecture series featuring talks by high- sponsorship and prizes and employment of students on profile and inspiring designers, offering additional insight into industrial placements. the link between education and practice. All of our undergraduate courses carry professional accreditation. These come from a range of bodies including: RESEARCH Royal Institute of British Architects; Architects Registration We’re dedicated to the design and construction of high Board; Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists; quality buildings and environments that both speak of our Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors; and the Chartered time and are relevant for the future. Major research activities Institute of Building. carried out by our staff include the design and construction of low energy, affordable, and environmentally friendly FACILITIES housing, exploration of visualisation and modelling Located in our inspiring parkland setting, our School is about techniques, design theory, the study of value throughout the to move into a brand new bespoke building offering the best life cycle of buildings, and innovative processes relating to contemporary learning environment. Importantly, we offer the management of design and construction processes. dedicated space for all our students, in accordance with our ethos of cultivating a highly supported and vibrant student CARDBOARD CITY community. Thousands of architectural models are made by The University library offers easy access to current and our students each year, each taking anywhere comprehensive collections of journals, reports and books, between 30 mins and 6 weeks to complete. as well as all the electronic resources you’ll need to learn, VIEW LAST YEAR’S END OF YEAR SHOW experiment and share ideas. at WWW.RGU.AC.UK/ENDOFYEARSHOW

124 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 125 CREATE AWARD- WINNING WORK

RIAS AWARDS

Andrew Stewart's winning project explores inner town living in Peterhead. He scooped the RIAS Rowand Anderson Silver Medal for best 5th year Architecture student. The Judges commented that his project was a powerful scheme with significant gravitas. Image © BDP

VIRTUAL DESIGN WORLD CUP COMPETITION Students studying at the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment in 2015 will be the first to experience our fantastic brand new purpose-built building which has state-of-the-art teaching facilities. Three architecture students won an international prize for their vision of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Village. James Nicol, Sabin Maguregui and Fajar Rezandi won the special jury award for sustainability as part of the Virtual Design World Cup competition. The students were set the task of designing an innovative architecture, bridge and city plan using Building Information Modelling, Computer Integrated Manufacturing and Virtual Reality technologies.

126 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 127 ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY Key facts BSC (HONS) UCAS k236 Architectural Technology is a relatively new profession PLACEMENT WHAT YOU WILL STUDY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS in the construction industry combining a passion for In the spring of year 3 you will undertake a work placement Year 1 the built environment with a particular interest in providing you with the opportunity to gain valuable Introduction to Building Technology • Introduction to SQA Higher technical design. professional experience. Building Design • Built Environment Communication and BBCC to include English (or subject requiring the use of The profession brings together a number of key skills Scholarship Skills • Surveying Methods • Building English). Maths or a science subject is required at and subjects such as sustainability, visualisation, STUDY ABROAD Technology 2 • Economics for the Built Environment • National 5 level Grade C or above. materials and building technology. In today’s There is an international exchange opportunity in year 3 to Integrative Studies 1 – Architectural Technology. GCE A Level environment, the use of information technology tools study abroad at one of our partner institutions, including Year 2 CCC to include English (or subject requiring the use of to develop technical solutions is a key component of those in Denmark, The Netherlands or Spain. Management for the Built Environment 1 • Building Structure English). Maths or a science subject is required at GCSE the architectural technologist’s portfolio. and Technology • Design Technology 1 • Building PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION Grade C or above. In preparation for a career in practice, you will become Technology 3 • Environment and Services • Integrative This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Irish Leaving Certificate Higher proficient in a range of design, technical and management Studies 2 – Architectural Technology Architectural Technologists (CIAT) and Association of B2B2C1C1 to include English (or a subject requiring the skills. The course provides an array of key transferable skills, Building Engineers (ABE). Year 3 use of English). Maths or a science subject is required at allowing the opportunity for a student to apply for a career in Management for the Built Environment 2 • Design Ordinary Level Grade C1 or above. a wide range of industries and/or continue their studies in a Technology 2 • Professional Practice • One option from: variety of fields. IB Diploma Industrial Placement 26 to include Higher Level English (or a subject requiring You will benefit from visiting professionals in a range of Exchange Programme the use of English). Maths is required at Standard Level disciplines, giving learning a strong sense of contemporary Simulated Professional Practice Grade 4 or above. relevance. Our aim is to equip you with the professional and Year 4 Applicants from Partner Colleges practical skills required in this industry and the placement is CAREER OPTIONS an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience within Dissertation • Design Technology 3 • Integrative Studies 3 – A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be the construction industry. You will also have the fantastic Our graduates have secured employment in a broad range Architectural Technology • Built Heritage Conservation • considered for entry into Year 3. Please see page 26 for opportunity to travel, whether on study trips to look at the of environments, both nationally and internationally, Plus one option from: Architectural History • Construction • more details on the routes available. including architectural practice, built environment Environmental Design • Product Design • Performance very best of international design or on student exchanges. Please note that a satisfactory portfolio and attendance at consultancies, contracting organisations and the Evaluation or Ecological Architecture manufacturing industry. Early career development will an interview is also required. invariably focus on achieving full membership of the Advanced Entry Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT). WATCH a VIDEO about the course All other applicants who are interested in applying for WWW.RGU.AC.UK/ATVIDEO advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. STUDY OPTIONS Full-time: 4 years There are options for part-time study in years 3 and 4.

www.rgu.ac.uk/architectural-technology manufacturing drawings, carrying out component surveys for damage and REWARDING carrying out calculations related to the function of each component. I feel that To convey complex ideas, our students EXPERIENCES through my placement I have gained use a range of tools including valuable experience which will stand me in very good stead for employment visualisation, isometrics “I worked in the oil and gas sector within a opportunities after graduating.” drawing office department. My placement Callum Wallace and digital fabrication. included producing technical BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology David Weir McCall

128 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 129 ARCHITECTURE Key facts MARCH/BSc UCAS k100 The study of architecture requires an enquiring and PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION CAREER OPTIONS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS imaginative mind, to analyse and consider new This course is accredited by the Royal Institute of British This course enables you to progress to the final professional possibilities for buildings that will improve people’s Architects. Our RIBA accreditation is renewed on a five-year examination (RIBA Part 3) following a period in practical SQA Higher quality of life. It embodies many issues and challenges: cycle and this was unconditionally renewed in 2013. In the training. Successful completion of this allows you to become ABBB to include English (or a subject requiring the the creation of better places to live, work, and relax; UK, the professional accreditation of Architecture courses is a Registered Architect. Exciting career opportunities exist use of English), Maths or a science and preferably Art. designing buildings and cities that recognise the divided into three parts: in architectural practices across the world, in both the GCE A Level cultural diversity of the population; proposing ideas – Part 1 awarded after year 3 private and public sectors. Previous graduates have BBC to include Maths or a science and preferably Art. that contribute socially and economically to the established their own architectural practices, while others English (or a subject requiring the use of English) at GCSE – Part 2 awarded after year 6 community; and using imagination and innovation to hold senior positions in distinguished design firms and Grade B, if not held at A Level. do all this more responsibly and efficiently for a world (inclusive of 1 year of professional experience) multidisciplinary organisations. Irish Leaving Certificate Higher with finite resources. – Part 3 professional examination is taken post-graduation, AB2B2B2 to include English (or a subject requiring the use WHAT YOU WILL STUDY Our Master of Architecture (MArch) course, which is following a period in practical training within an of English), Maths or a science and preferably Art. accredited by the RIBA and ARB, will provide you with the architectural practice Year 1 IB Diploma Building Technology • History and Cultural Context • professional and creative skills required for a successful This course is also accredited by the Architects 29 to include Higher Level English, Maths or a science and Design Studio 1 • Design Studio 2 career in architecture and allied professions. The taught Registration Board. Visual Arts all at Grade 5. course is complemented by a year’s practical experience, Year 2 allowing you to gain valuable experience of architectural Portfolio of Artwork Building Technology • History and Cultural Context • Applicants not possessing a Higher or equivalent qualification practice. You will also have the fantastic opportunity to travel, Design Studio 3 • Design Studio 4 in Art (Art & Design and Product Design in Scotland or Art & whether on study trips to look at the very best of international Design and Design & Technology in England) will be Year 3 design or on student exchanges. expected to demonstrate evidence of artistic ability and Building Technology • History and Cultural Context • appreciation through a portfolio of artwork. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE YEAR Design Studio 5 • Professional Practice • Design Studio 6 Candidates who demonstrate enthusiasm and One year in salaried employment in year 4, which will ensure Year 4 commitment to the subject through their personal you have direct experience within a professional practice. Professional Experience Year (salaried employment) statement but don’t have the potential to achieve the published academic entry requirements, may be invited to Year 5 STUDY ABROAD interview as part of the selection process. Master Studio 1 • History and Cultural Context • Research You will have the opportunity to follow an exchange Methods • Master Studio 2 • Dissertation STUDY OPTIONS programme of study with a partner institution (normally for Full-time: 6 years up to one academic year). Year 6 Master Studio 3 • Advanced Building Technology • Professional Practice and Management • Master Studio 4 • www.rgu.ac.uk/architecture-march Electives

WATCH a VIDEO about the course WWW.RGU.AC.UK/Architecturevideo mentorship of Dr’s Patricia Sabin and Enrique Blanco. I worked on a rich variety of project invaluable types across Spain, from the restoration of a 12th century monastery to the design of placements contemporary cultural buildings. Without the TO SEE MORE OF OUR STUDENT WORK, VISIT use of one of Scott Sutherland School’s WWW.RGU.AC.UK/ARCHITECTURESTUDENTWORK international partnerships, I would not have had “Through the School’s partnership with the such an enriching experience in Spain.” ETSAC School of Architecture at Universidad de La Coruña, I was afforded the opportunity to Scott Doig, take my placement in Spain under the MArch

130 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 131 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Key facts BSC (HONS) UCAS k220 This course has been designed in conjunction with PLACEMENT HOW YOU WILL LEARN ENTRY REQUIREMENTS industry and the professions to equip you with the There is the option in year 3 for you to undertake a valuable You will be taught through a combination of lectures, knowledge and skills required by industry to meet eight month period of paid work-based learning (industrial tutorials and practical hands-on activities. Activities include SQA Higher the challenges facing the 21st Century Construction placement) as part of your course. This enables you to gain group projects which replicate the team-working skills BBCC to include English (or subject requiring the use of Manager. real work experience and to sample a particular aspect of the required in industry. English). Maths or a science subject is required at National Managers are required at all stages of the construction construction or energy industry. 5 level Grade C or above. process from inception through construction to maintaining WHAT YOU WILL STUDY GCE A Level our built environment. Today they are an integral part of STUDY ABROAD Year 1 CCC to include English (or subject requiring the use of managing a sustainable construction industry. In year 3 you can undertake a period of study in Europe with Introduction to Building Technology • Introduction to English). Maths or a science subject is required at GCSE one of our European partner institutions, or undertake a Building Design • Built Environment Communication and Grade C or above. Providing a broad educational base in design, construction further semester of academic study that includes a module Scholarship Skills • Surveying Methods • Building and commercial management, this course prepares you for a designed to simulate industrial experience. Technology 2 • Economics for the Built Environment • Irish Leaving Certificate Higher rewarding career as a construction professional. Throughout Integrated Project 1 • Working with Construction Details B2B2C1C1 to include English (or a subject requiring the the course there is a focus on operational and production PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION for Surveyors use of English). Maths or a science subject is required at issues associated with the construction of buildings and The course is accredited by the Association of Building Ordinary Level Grade C1 or above. Year 2 infrastructure projects. This focus is in the context of the Engineers and accreditation is being sought from the IB Diploma need for effective commercial management. Management for the Built Environment 1 • Building Chartered Institute of Building (accreditation pending 26 to include Higher Level English (or a subject requiring Structures and Technology • Value and Cost Studies 1 • and is subject to approval). the use of English). Maths is required at Standard Level The modules provide you with the skills and knowledge base Project Management 1 • Business Law • Environment and Grade 4 or above. that are needed by the professional builder/building engineer Services • Integrative Studies 2 – CM • Procurement for the seeking to develop a career as a Construction Manager in a Built Environment 1­ Applicants from Partner Colleges modern and rapidly changing world. These skills are readily Year 3 A relevant HNC or HND from one of our partner colleges transferable, particularly to the Energy Sector. Dimensional Control • Law and Construction Contracts • will be considered for entry into Year 2 or 3. Please see CAREER OPTIONS Management for the Built Environment 2 • Value and Cost page 26 for more details on the routes available. Our teaching is directly informed and guided by new The course prepares you for a career as a Construction Studies 2 • Plus one option from: Advanced Entry industrial developments emerging in the areas of technology Manager in many of the areas collectively known as the Built Route A: Industrial Placement All other applicants who are interested in applying for and management, as well as by research carried out by Environment, seeing projects throughout their total life cycle. advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. experts within the School. You will benefit directly from the You may be employed by commercial, retail and leisure Route B: European Exchange Programme guidance and experience of our staff, many of whom are organisations, consultants, contractors, local and central Route C: Academic Study Route: Professional Practice STUDY OPTIONS Chartered Construction Managers and Builders with many government, housing associations or private practice. In Simulation • Performance Evaluation Full-time: 4 years years of professional experience at a senior level. In addition addition the skills gained are also much sought after by the you will benefit from lectures and presentations from visiting Year 4 energy sector. www.rgu.ac.uk/construction-management practitioners and visits to construction sites. Dissertation • Value and Cost Studies 3 • Construction Management • Integrative Studies 3 – CM • Advanced Construction Technology • Management of Design and Construction

“ This course is a great opportunity to TALK TO OUR STUDENTS ON FACEBOOK. VISIT get a good base knowledge in multiple WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ROBERTGORDONUNIVERSITY STEP INTO disciplines that give you plenty of options in the workplace after graduation. A GREAT As such you are not limited to only the construction industry.” WATCH a VIDEO about the course CAREER Gary Kemp, Graduate Project Engineer, WWW.RGU.AC.UK/constructionvideo Optimus Projects Ltd

132 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 133 SURVEYING Key facts BSc (Hons) UCAS k241 Surveying is a diverse, rewarding and well-paid career choice PLACEMENT WHAT YOU WILL STUDY that enables you to shape the world that we live in. There is the option in year 3 for you to undertake an eight- Year 1 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Building surveying is concerned with the maintenance, month paid industrial placement as part of your course. This is Introduction to Building Technology • Introduction to SQA Higher a period of structured learning in the workplace and can, in adaption and repair of buildings. Building surveying also Building Design • Built Environment Communication and BBCC to include English (or subject requiring the use of some instances, also count towards the RICS/APC professional involves providing clients with strategic property advice in Scholarship Skills • Surveying Methods • Building English). Maths or a science subject is required at training requirements, shortening the postgraduate period Technology 2 • Economics for the Built Environment • National 5 level Grade C or above. order to ensure that built assets contribute appropriately to required to achieve full professional status. business success. By selecting this route, you will gain an Numerical Processing using Spreadsheets • Orthographic GCE A Level in-depth understanding of how buildings function by working STUDY ABROAD Drawing and Detailing CCC to include English (or subject requiring the use of at the point of interaction between materials, the environment In year 3 you can undertake a period of study in Europe with Year 2 English). Maths or a science subject is required at GCSE and people over time in an ever-changing world. You will also one of our European partner institutions or undertake a Management for the Built Environment 1 • Building Structure Grade C or above. develop the skills required to prepare scheme designs, further semester of academic study which includes a module and Technology • Value and Cost Studies 1 • Mensuration programmes for completion and specification of works. that simulates industrial experience. and Measurement (QS route) • Building Control and Irish Leaving Certificate Higher B2B2C1C1 to include English (or a subject requiring the Quantity surveyors provide clients with advice and SCHOLARSHIPS Administration (BS route) • Business Law • Environment and Services • Integrative Studies 2 – Surveying • Building use of English). Maths or a science subject is required at services associated with procurement, value and cost, The Technip Surveying Scholarship is available to second- Pathology 1 (BS Route) • Procurement for the Built Ordinary Level Grade C1 or above. contract administration and project management. Quantity year students. For further information about scholarships Environment 1 (QS Route) surveyors are focused upon providing clients with value for please visit www.rgu.ac.uk/scholarships Applicants from Partner Colleges money. They work on projects, from inception to demolition, Year 3 A relevant HNC or HND from one of our partner colleges PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION across a wide range of schemes, including those in building, Management for the Built Environment 2 • Law and will be considered for entry into Year 2 or 3. Please see page civil engineering, heavy and offshore engineering and the oil The course is accredited by the RICS. Construction Contracts • Procurement for the Built 26 for more details on the routes available. and petrochemical industries. Graduates can join the RICS as graduate Environment 2 • Value and Cost Studies 2 (QS Route) • members and follow the Assessment of Advanced Entry Building Pathology 2 (BS Route) • Plus one option from: A distinctive feature of this course is our common first year, Professional Competence route to full All other applicants who are interested in applying for which allows you the flexibility to experience both building chartered membership, which typically takes Route A: Industrial Placement advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. and quantity surveying-based modules. You will then decide two years. The course is also accredited by Route B: European Exchange Programme STUDY OPTIONS which of these two disciplines you wish to pursue throughout the Association of Building Engineers (ABE). Route C: Academic Study Route: Professional Practice Full-time: 4 years the remainder of your studies. CAREER OPTIONS Simulation • Built Heritage Conservation The course is accredited by the RICS (Royal Institution of Both building and quantity surveying graduates are sought Year 4 www.rgu.ac.uk/surveying Chartered Surveyors), thereby allowing you to follow a future by a wide variety of employers for their transferable skills, Dissertation • Value and Cost Studies 3 • Building Pathology 3 career path as a professional Chartered Surveyor in either commercial, financial and business acumen, and their (BS Route) • Construction Management (QS Route) • building or quantity surveying. technical abilities. Many of our surveying graduates Integrative Studies 3 – Surveying • Performance Evaluation currently hold senior positions in a variety of companies WATCH a VIDEO about the course Many of our staff members are Chartered Surveyors with (BS Route) • Property Management (BS Route) • Advanced and organisations. WWW.RGU.AC.UK/surveyingvideo many years of senior professional experience, allowing you to Construction Technology (QS Route) • Risk Management A degree in building surveying affords access to a wide field benefit directly from their guidance and experience. In (QS Route) of work, including property development, adaptation, repair, addition you will benefit from lectures and presentations from conservation, maintenance, design, refurbishment, visiting practitioners as well as site visits and field studies. dilapidation and valuation. Building surveyors can work for any employer who uses, adapts, maintains or services property as well as in surveying practice or local and Thermal image of Aberdeen city national government. “I very much enjoyed doing the A degree in quantity surveying affords access to work in placement and gained a lot of valuable construction procurement, cost analysis, cost control, skills and knowledge. It led to me being commercial risk assessment, valuation of construction works, It took 5,250 workers supply chain management in the oil and gas industry and, offered a place on the Petrofac graduate control of commercial contracts. On graduation opportunities to build the London 2012 scheme after finishing University.” exist for Quantity Surveyors in the fields of surveying practice, construction, heavy and civil engineering, supply chain Laura Stranger management for the energy and petro-chemical industries Olympic Stadium BSc (Hons) Surveying and local and national government.

134 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 135 The Faculty of Health and FACULTY OF HEALTH Social Care has an outstanding reputation AND SOCIAL CARE for producing confident and highly employable graduates who have the skills and professionalism needed to succeed. The wide range of subjects we offer across the health and social care professions and the applied sciences are all delivered within highly supportive Our Courses and innovative learning environments. Applied Social Sciences 138 GERM KILLERS REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE Applied Sport and Exercise Science 140 Nursing students will wash their Work placements will play an integral part of your learning hands on average 5,100 times Biomedical Science Programme 144 experience. You will discover much more about yourself during their 17 weeks of Applied Biomedical Science 145 and the career path you have chosen to follow whilst clinical practice in gaining valuable practical experience. Your interpersonal Biomedical Science 146 their first year. skills will also strengthen, as will the confidence you have Bioscience with Biomedical Sciences 147 in your own abilities. Diagnostic Radiography 148 Another key strength is our Faculty’s commitment to Forensic and Analytical Science 150 interprofessional learning. You will be given the opportunity to work in interdisciplinary teams with Bachelor of Midwifery 152 students from across the breadth of health and social care Nursing 154 disciplines we encompass. Bachelor of Nursing – Adult 156 The Clinical Skills and the Simulation Centre also play a Bachelor of Nursing – Children & Young People’s 158 key role in preparing our students for future practice and their use of the Volunteer Patient Programme makes this Bachelor of Nursing – Mental Health 159 learning experience very true to life. Ultimately, you will Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) Adult 160 graduate with an in-depth understanding of the subject you have chosen to study and the aptitude, knowledge Nutrition 162 CARE FOR METIMAN and professional skills needed to work confidently within a Nutrition and Dietetics 164 wide range of environments and alongside professionals In the last ten years, our clinical Occupational Therapy 166 from other related disciplines. test dummy,‘Metiman’ has been attended to by over Pharmacy 168 WIDENING PARTICIPATION 9,000 of our students. Physiotherapy 170 Our Faculty is also committed to promoting and providing Social Work 172 equality of opportunity. We have students on many of our courses who are career changers or returning to learning after many years out of the education system.

A DYNAMIC COMMUNITY We set very high standards to ensure that you receive the skills and knowledge needed to be a confident, competent HEALTHY UNIVERSITY and client-focused practitioner in your chosen field. Our 'fit for the future' initiative Our experienced lecturing teams, modern, purpose-built encourages staff and students to facilities and vibrant research environment will inspire you adopt a healthy lifestyle. to reach your full potential during your time with us. www.rgu.ac.uk/ healthy-university

136 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 137 APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES Key facts BA (HONS) UCAS L310 Applied Social Sciences involves the study of the WHAT YOU WILL STUDY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS society we live in and the relationships people have Year 1 within that society. Introductory Psychology: Social Sciences • Social Sciences SQA Higher This course is built around the core disciplines of psychology and Society • Gender Culture and Society • Research BBBC to include a subject requiring the use of English. and sociology, providing the best possible launching pad for a Methods and Study Skills • Cognitive and Social Psychology • GCE A Level career in these fascinating areas. Innovative elective modules Sociology of Identity, Difference and Deviance • Governing BCC to include a subject requiring the use of English. in the final years allow you to tailor your degree around your the UK • Understanding Social Change Advanced entry may be considered for applicants with own areas of interest. All teaching is underpinned by research Year 2 appropriate A Level subjects and grades. and real-world experience, ensuring you are prepared for a Children, Youth and Society • Research: Statistics and Data career in your chosen field. Approachable, friendly staff and Analysis • European Union • The Sociological Problem of Irish Leaving Certificate Higher relatively small group sizes create an informal learning Crime • Psychology: Personality and Individual Differences • B2B2B2C1 to include a subject requiring the use of environment, which is valued highly by our students. Discovering Psychology: History, Concepts and Debates • English. Theorising Social Life • Exploring Research STUDY ABROAD IB Diploma Year 3 27 to include a Higher Level subject requiring the use You will have the fantastic opportunity in years 2 and 3 to Qualitative Research Methods (Core), elective subjects of English. undertake an exchange with one of our partner institutions in include: Health Psychology • Health, Self and Society • Europe through the Erasmus programme. This allows you to Applicants from Partner Colleges Organisational and Management Psychology • Sports enhance your personal development and confidence and A relevant HNC or HND from one of our partner colleges Psychology • Sociology of Consumer Culture • Political benefit from studying your subject in a different culture. will be considered for entry into Year 2 or 3. Please see Participation and Pressure Groups in an Age of Global Politics • page 26 for more details on the routes available. Developmental Psychology • Cognitive Psychology • CAREER OPTIONS Counselling • Environment and Society • Violence Crime and Advanced Entry Undertaking a course in the social sciences keeps your Conflict • Contemporary Issues in Politics All other applicants who are interested in applying for career options open and offers a wide variety of routes into advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. employment including health and social care management, Year 4 human resources, the police, education, marketing and Dissertation (Core), elective subjects include: Social Interview PR. Many of our graduates also undertake postgraduate TALK TO OUR STUDENTS ON FACEBOOK Psychology • Biological Foundations of Behaviour • You may be required to attend an interview. study, enabling them to specialise in a variety of areas WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ROBERTGORDONUNIVERSITY Developments in Counselling • Media, Culture and STUDY OPTIONS including social work, teaching, management and Society • Terrorism, People and Places • The Body in Full-time: 4 years postgraduate research. Contemporary Life • Clinical Psychology and Mental Health • Forensic Psychology • Crime, Criminology and the www.rgu.ac.uk/applied-social-sciences Justice System • Risk, Fear and Social Life • Effective and Ethical Leadership

“I really enjoyed the BA (Hons) Applied Social Sciences course. You are able to WIDEN tailor the course to your interests which is beneficial when deciding what you YOUR would like to do after university. From the skills and knowledge I have gained throughout the course, I have managed to HORIZONS secure a job in Human Resources within the oil industry.” Kathryn Hay Applied Social Sciences 2014

138 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 139 APPLIED SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE Key facts BSC (HONS) UCAS C600 This course is based on the sciences that underpin PLACEMENT WHAT YOU WILL STUDY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS human performance in a variety of areas from A unique part of the course is the work placement undertaken Year 1 competitive sport to general health. The course in years 2 and 3. During your placement you can acquire a In year one you will study the foundations of sports and SQA Higher is taught by staff with a wide range of teaching, portfolio of learning experiences from a variety of areas, for exercise science including anatomy, physiology, psychology BBBB to include English (or a subject requiring the use of professional and research experience. example elite sport, exercise referral for specific populations, and biomechanics. English) and two sciences (Maths counted). English and sports development, health improvement, education, event Maths required at National 5 level Grade B or above. The course is currently mapped to National Year 2 management, sports technology services, sports facility Occupational Standards for Exercise and Fitness Building on the year one foundation you will apply these GCE A Level operations. Please be aware that you will be expected to which assures employers that graduates have the foundations in a variety of different areas such as exercise BCC to include English (or a subject requiring the use of obtain a satisfactory PVG clearance (previously an enhanced skills that are essential for effective engagement with prescription, facility management and health improvement. English) and two sciences (Maths counted). English and disclosure) prior to enrolment on placement-based modules. the exercise industry. Individual modules have been During year two you will experience your first work placement, Maths required at GCSE Grade B or above. For more details about the PVG scheme please visit: developed which professionally prepare students in allowing you to put into practice in the real world what you have www.disclosurescotland.co.uk Advanced Entry to Stage 2 may be considered for applicants line with the vocational qualifications endorsed by the been learning. Register of Exercise Professionals. with GCE A Level Grades BBB to include Human Biology, PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION Year 3 Physics and Physical Education. English and Maths required Basic disciplines studied include anatomy and at GCSE Grade B or above. It is the aim of the course team to prepare you for During year three you will look at some of the wider physiology, biomechanics and sports psychology. More accreditation in your chosen field of specialism (where this applications of sports science, in terms of its use in a variety Irish Leaving Certificate Higher advanced modules which draw on the interaction of exists). The course content is aligned to the requirements of of different populations and how you can assess and improve B2B2B2B2 to include English (or a subject requiring the the basic disciplines feature later in the curriculum. a range of vocational qualifications allowing students to gain an individual’s performance and technique. You will also use of English) and two sciences (Maths counted). You will have the opportunity to undertake two work these alongside the degree at a nominal administration engage in the research process designing a piece of research English and Maths are required at Ordinary Level Grade B. placements, allowing you to put into practice what you have change. Examples of which are: NPLQ, first aid, ISAK level 1 of your choice which you will then carry out in year four. IB Diploma learned at University. You will also be supported to prepare and coaching awards. Level 2 Gym instructor and Level 3 The second work placement module occurs in year three 28 points to include Higher Level English (or a subject for accreditation by leading sports governing bodies in a Exercise Referral are endorsed by SkillsActive and gives allowing you to gain valuable experience in an area of sports requiring the use of English) and two science subjects range of disciplines. If you are a talented athlete, there is also and exercise science of your choosing. students entry to the Register of Exercise Professionals. (Maths counted) all at HL Grade 5. Standard Level English the opportunity to apply for the sports scholarship scheme, Year 4 and Maths required at Grade 4 or above. which will support you in succeeding in your chosen sport. CAREER OPTIONS A large part of year four is dedicated to the implementation Applicants from Partner Colleges Career options include working in sports development, of your research project allowing you to develop further FACILITIES A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be exercise referral, health improvement and promotion, events your knowledge and skills in the area you chose in year 3. considered for entry into Year 3. Please see page 26 for more Our exceptional teaching facilities include a human management, and research in physical activity or sport. In the During year four you will engage in debates on topical issues details on the routes available. performance laboratory that houses a sophisticated three future you could be working with elite athletes (strength and in sports and exercise science as well as taking a more critical dimensional motion analysis system and other state-of-the- conditioning specialists must now have a degree as a standard look at a variety of different topics. Advanced Entry art exercise testing equipment. The Garthdee campus is entry qualification to the industry), managing a sports facility or All other applicants who are interested in applying for also the location for the £11 million RGU SPORT, delivering a work-based lifestyle improvement programme. In the 2015 Complete advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. where modules in exercise, conditioning and sports centre University Guide, English Language Qualifications operations are delivered. our course was ranked 7th in the UK All applicants whose first language is not English are required and 2nd in Scotland. to have an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5 or an appropriate equivalent.

Selection Visit All shortlisted applicants are invited to attend a selection “ I found all the staff here to be great and SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS visit prior to an offer of a place on the course being made. Evidence of satisfactory PVG clearance (previously an supportive. I really like my class: it’s great The selection process includes evaluation of your REWARDING enhanced disclosure) is a requirement for all successful professional suitability and communication skills. to be with people who have chosen the applicants to the course. For more details about the PVG same pathway as me. We have a lot in scheme please visit Disclosure Scotland at EXPERIENCE common and I have made contacts for www.disclosurescotland.co.uk www.rgu.ac.uk/applied-sport-and-exercise-science my future career in them all.” STUDY OPTIONS Sheli McCoy, student Full-time: 4 years

140 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 141 kelly Graham, applied sport & exercise science

Your future: What career or job do you hope to get into after you graduate? Your experience: What I would ideally like to work within the field of is the best thing about health promotion, in a job studying at RGU? concentrated on public The sports clubs are a education regarding health, fantastic way of meeting new fitness and nutrition. people, making friends and a fun way of getting to know the city of Aberdeen! I’ve done everything from horse riding to cheerleading and weightlifting and they’ve all been absolutely fantastic!

Your course: Why did you choose to study Applied Sport and Exercise Science? I’ve always been interested in sport and exercise and my background in dance teaching made me select the course as a stepping stone into P.E. teaching. I think this course is beneficial to anyone with an interest in sport or exercise and it’s been great how much RGU: The Healthy I’ve had my eyes opened to University: Tell us a the variety of jobs available little bit about this within this field. initiative… Your advice: What advice The Health Sciences are would you offer to an Your campus: Where a big part of RGU and it’s applicant of RGU? definitely a very health are your favourite There are a million and one orientated university (apart places to study and things available to you to give from the occasional delicious you experience and help improve socialise on the fundraising bake sale of your CV, no matter what your campus? course!) There are lots of interests are. You won’t be able A lot of the time my friends opportunities for both staff to fit them all in but it’s definitely and I can be found in and students to get involved worth giving it a try. RGU SPORT, either catching in to improve their health up, doing group work or and fitness. just having lunch. We spend a lot of time there both as part of the course and in our personal time and you get to know people really quickly so it’s a place where we see a lot of friendly faces.

142 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 143 Key facts BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE APPLIED BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE UCAS B902 PROGRAMME BSC (HONS) Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) The Biomedical Science Programme comprises three Biomedical scientists work in partnership with doctors, PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION routes: Applied Biomedical Science, Biomedical nurses and other healthcare professionals, performing Please use this code for Year 1 The course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Science and Bioscience with Biomedical Sciences. many different roles in the diagnosis of disease, the Council and is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science. entry to the Biomedical Science Each course has been developed to provide you with evaluation of treatment methods and research. These Programme the knowledge and skills to become a confident and could include the screening of cells and tissues for CAREER OPTIONS proficient bioscientist. cancer, diagnosing diabetes, the testing of blood to The majority of our graduates secure employment within the ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ensure that it is suitable for transfusion and identifying The year 1 foundation year is designed to allow you to NHS Laboratory Service. The course will also equip you with the bacterial and viral organisms responsible for food SQA Higher establish a framework of basic knowledge and technical skills the relevant skills needed to work within the pharmaceutical poisoning and many other infectious diseases. BBBB including Biology/Human Biology plus one in biomedical and bioscience. You will develop an and healthcare industries including technical and marketing other science. Chemistry, English and Maths are understanding of the role of the biomedical and bioscientist This course has been designed in partnership with biomedical departments, forensic science laboratories, teaching and required at National 5 level Grade B or above if not in the healthcare and bioscience sectors and of the scientists within NHS Grampian, NHS Highland and the clinical research. held at Higher. requirements for professional practice in these areas. From Aberdeen and North East of Scotland Blood Transfusion your experiences in this year you will be invited to undergo Service. The laboratory training programme enables you to WHAT YOU WILL STUDY GCE A Level selection for entry to one of three named BSc (Hons) courses gain hands-on experience of all the major hospital laboratory BCC to include Biology plus one other science. Year 1 that sit within the programme and which commence at the disciplines. You will be well prepared for a future career as a Chemistry, English and Maths are required at See page 144 beginning of year 2: Applied Biomedical Science, Biomedical registered practitioner with the Health and Care Professions GCSE Grade B or above if not held at A Level. Science or Bioscience with Biomedical Sciences. Council (you will be eligible to apply for registration upon Year 2 Irish Leaving Certificate Higher graduation) and an accredited biomedical scientist with the Human Anatomy and Physiology • Biomedical Genetics • Should you wish to follow a career path in the NHS you B2B2B2B2 to include Biology plus one other professional body, the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). Biomedical Science: Professional Practice 2 • Human should choose one of the two Institute of Biomedical Science science. Chemistry, English and Maths are Biochemistry • Human Cytology and Histology • (IBMS) accredited routes, namely Applied Biomedical The number of places available for this course will be required at Ordinary Level Grade B or above if not Molecular Biology and Human Genetics Science (this course is also approved by the Health and Care determined by the number of NHS laboratory placements held at Higher. Professions Council) or Biomedical Science. If you wish to that are available on an annual basis. Therefore there will be a Year 3 IB Diploma study a wider range of Life Science subjects you should opt selection process at the end of year 1 for students wishing to Clinical Biochemistry • Clinical Immunology • Medical 28 to include Higher Level Biology at Grade 5 and for the BSc (Hons) Bioscience with Biomedical Sciences. enter year 2 of this course. Microbiology • Practical Research Methods • Biomedical one further science. Standard Level English and Science: Professional Practice 3 Maths and is required at Grade 4 if not held at WHAT YOU WILL STUDY PLACEMENT Year 4 Higher Level. Year 1 This programme will enable you to gain hands-on experience Haematology and Transfusion Science • Cellular Pathology • STUDY OPTIONS Biology for Life Sciences • Applied Microbiology • Chemistry of all the major hospital laboratory disciplines, including Current Trends in Biomedical Science • Biology of Disease • Full-time: 4 years for Life Sciences • Cell Culture • Analytical Techniques for clinical biochemistry, haematology, histopathology, Honours Research Project Life Sciences • Biomolecular Science • Practical Skills for cytopathology, medical microbiology and blood transfusion. Life Sciences • Personal and Professional Skills Development A substantial proportion of the final year will be spent utilising www.rgu.ac.uk/applied-biomedical-science these skills during the Honours Research Project. UCAS C9B9 See page 145 for Applied Biomedical Science years 2, 3 and Advanced Entry for 4 modules. Bioscience with Biomedical See page 146 for Biomedical Science years 2, 3 and 4 “ Robert Gordon University is one of the Sciences Bsc (Hons) modules. BENEFIT only universities that offers a truly Applicants from Partner Colleges See page 147 for Bioscience with Biomedical Sciences years integrated degree, enabling you to get A relevant HNC or HND from one of our partner 2, 3 and 4 modules. a true insight into what your future career colleges will be considered for entry into Year 2 or FROM REAL will entail. I spent my placement working 3. Please see page 26 for routes available. in the Pathology and Haematology labs Advanced Entry at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. I am a great All other applicants who are interested in applying EXPERIENCE believer in putting into action what you for advanced entry will be considered on an have learned as I find this the easiest way individual basis. to understand and remember things.” Claire Birnie

144 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 145 BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE BIOSCIENCE WITH BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES BSC (HONS) BSC (HONS) This course has been designed for students who wish PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION Entry to year 1 of this course is through the Biomedical STUDY ABROAD to gain a qualification with a broader range of subjects, This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science. Science Programme, using code B902. Advanced Entry You will be given the exciting opportunity to take advantage to allow them to find employment in the medical/ to years 2, 3 and 4 is available by applying to UCAS of the Erasmus Student Mobility Scheme and carry out your pharmaceutical sector. As the degree has accreditation CAREER OPTIONS using code C9B9. For Entry Requirements see page 144. project work in a research laboratory within another from the Institute of Biomedical Science, graduates will The course will equip you with the relevant skills needed to European University. also be able to gain employment as a biomedical This course will provide you with the knowledge and work within the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries scientist. However, you will have to undertake laboratory-based skills that are essential in both the field of including technical and marketing departments, forensic WHAT YOU WILL STUDY additional hospital laboratory training before you will Bioscience and Biomedical Science. The key benefit of science laboratories, teaching and clinical research. Year 1 be eligible to register with the Health and Care studying this combination of subjects is that you will be See page 144 Professions Council. suitably qualified to enter a range of professions. WHAT YOU WILL STUDY Year 2 Year 1 PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION Human Anatomy and Physiology • Biomedical Genetics • See page 144 The Bioscience with Biomedical Sciences course is being Human Biochemistry • Experimental Molecular Biology • Year 2 submitted for recognition by the Society of Biology. Molecular Biology and Human Genetics • Forensic Biology • Human Anatomy and Physiology • Biomedical Genetics • Behavioural Studies Human Biochemistry • Experimental Molecular Biology • CAREER OPTIONS Year 3 Molecular Biology and Human Genetics • Forensic Biology • On completion of the course you will have a wide range of Clinical Biochemistry • Clinical Immunology • Medical Behavioural Studies career options in the fields of both Bioscience and Biomedical Microbiology • Practical Research Methods • Toxicology and Year 3 Science. Many of our graduates find employment within Environmental Analysis • Pharmacology • Human Cytology Clinical Biochemistry • Clinical Immunology • Medical private or public sector research. This could be within and Histology • Public Health university, government, NHS, commercial or charity-funded Microbiology • Practical Research Methods • Toxicology and Year 4 laboratories. Other opportunities for graduates are varied and Environmental Analysis • Pharmacology • Human Cytology Advanced Microbiology • Genomics and Proteomics • DNA include scientific publishing, secondary school teaching, and Histology • Public Health Technologies • Current Trends in Bioscience • Honours forensic analysis and environmental consultancy. You may also Research Project Year 4 decide to continue your studies and specialise with a Masters Haematology and Transfusion Science • Cellular Pathology • degree or develop your research skills with a PhD. Current Trends in Biomedical Science • Biology of Disease • www.rgu.ac.uk/bioscience-with-biomedical-sciences Honours Research Project

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“ I am now working in the veterinary “My degree at RGU provided me with area of biomedical science as a the vocational skills and the confidence multidisciplinary biomedical scientist GAIN THE I needed to pursue my PhD in Biochemistry in a veterinary diagnostic laboratory. at St Andrew’s University. I am now This is the job that I wanted since SKILLS FOR working part-time at the University as a lead starting University and I have been demonstrator in undergraduate practical very lucky to achieve this goal.” YOUR FUTURE sessions. I’m also project co-ordinator for a Vickie Downie science outreach programme that will help CAREER promote science to young people.” Dr Vicki Symington

146 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 147 DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHY Key facts BSC (HONS) UCAS B821 The diagnostic radiographer uses sophisticated X-ray hospitals and remote hospitals, giving you experience of the WHAT YOU WILL STUDY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS technology and a range of specialist imaging modalities spectrum of radiography roles. Placement sites extend across Year 1 to help in the detection, monitoring and treatment of a Grampian, Highland, Tayside, Perthshire, Fife, Orkney, Structure and Function of the Human Body • Applied SQA Higher patient’s illness. Increasingly, their role is extending to Shetland, the Western Isles and other locations. You will also be Radiographic Anatomy • Applied Radiographic Pathology 1• BBBC to include English and two from Biology/Human include prescribing medications, image interpretation required to organise an elective placement which offers a global Foundations of Radiographic Practice • Preparation for Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. and patient treatment. Radiographers work with element to your training. In addition to hospital based practice Practice • Radiography Practice Education 1 patients from all across the health service – from education, you will also undertake unique specialist GCE A Level paediatrics to the elderly, and A&E to surgery. contemporary practice placements including a care home and Year 2 BCC to include two from Biology/Human Biology, ‘day in the life of’ experience. Applied Radiographic Pathology 2 • Diagnostic Imaging Chemistry, Maths or Physics. English at AS Level Grade B This course will not only enable you to develop an in-depth Systems • Principles of Person Centred Care • Radiography or above. knowledge of human anatomy, imaging technologies and PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION Practice Education 2 • Effective Practice In Diagnostic radiological examinations, you will also develop vital applied Irish Leaving Certificate Higher The course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Imaging • Trauma Radiography clinical skills and ‘real-world’ experiences through B2B2B2C1 to include English and two from Biology, Council and the College of Radiographers. participating in six practice placements, working in Year 3 Chemistry, Maths or Physics. radiography centres. Radiography Practice Education 3 • Research Methods • Patient SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Pathways 1 • Patient Pathways 2 • Radiography Practice IB Diploma 27 to include Higher Level English at Grade 5 and two You will benefit from the experience of our staff and their strong As entry to this course is increasingly competitive, you Education 4 links with practitioners and managers in clinical settings. should demonstrate a commitment to radiography as a from Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics at Higher Level. Year 4 career. As part of the application process, all applicants are Advancing Professional Practice in Radiography • Radiographic English Language Qualifications FACILITIES required to demonstrate that they have visited a radiology Reporting 1 • Radiography Practice Education 5 • Professional All applicants whose first language is not English are Key resources for our students include the digital imaging X-ray department. Medical screening, evidence of immunisation Working Environment • Radiographic Reporting 2 • required to have an IELTS (International English Language suite and a digital image library – both providing excellent and satisfactory PVG clearance (previously an enhanced Radiography Practice Education 6 • Honours Research Project Testing System) minimum score of 7.0 in all elements. scope for independent learning. disclosure) are a requirement for all successful applicants prior to commencement on the course. Practice Visit PLACEMENT As part of the application process, all applicants are required to demonstrate an informed perspective of One of the most beneficial aspects of this course is the clinical CAREER OPTIONS diagnostic radiography and this will normally be achieved education programme; made up of six placements which are Career opportunities are numerous and range from trauma through visiting a radiology department prior to interview. integrated through your four years of study. These placement work to specialist imaging. There are huge opportunities for opportunities will enable you to apply the skills and knowledge radiographers to work at advanced levels, progressing as far Selection Visit you have developed in both general radiography and specialist as consultant. Demand for radiographers’ skills remains All shortlisted applicants are invited to attend a half day imaging modalities within a ‘real-life’ hospital environment. buoyant as shown by our excellent graduate employment selection visit prior to an offer of a place on the course Want to know more? Visit WWW.RGU.AC.UK rates. Radiographers have the opportunity to specialise in a being made. The selection process includes evaluation of You will rotate around a range of placements, which will include range of areas within the health service such as CT, your professional suitability, communication and team major regional centres, district general hospitals, community ultrasound, MRI, mammography or nuclear medicine. working skills. In addition there are career opportunities in research, Special Requirements teaching and software development. Medical screening, evidence of immunisation and satisfactory PVG clearance (previously an enhanced disclosure) are a requirement for all successful applicants prior to commencement on the course. Details of “Having an x-ray suite on campus is a great immunisation requirements can be found on our course benefit to all students to help additional webpage at www.rgu.ac.uk. For more details about the PRACTICAL practice before placements and independent PVG scheme please visit Disclosure Scotland at study. This chance is a great way to share www.disclosurescotland.co.uk TEACHING experiences and build friendships STUDY OPTIONS throughout the four years of the course.” Full-time: 4 years Rowanne Major, Diagnostic Radiography student www.rgu.ac.uk/diagnostic-radiography

148 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 149 FORENSIC AND ANALYTICAL SCIENCE Key facts BSC (HONS) UCAS F410 The role of analytical science in Forensic Investigations PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION WHAT YOU WILL STUDY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS is becoming increasingly important due to the major This course is accredited by the Chartered Society for Year 1 developments in analytical chemistry and advances in Forensic Sciences. Additionally, you will also satisfy the Chemistry for Life Sciences • Biology for Life Sciences • SQA Higher molecular biology. Forensic Science involves the criteria for Associate Membership of the Royal Society Introduction to Crime Scene and Forensic Techniques • BBBC to include Chemistry and one further science from analysis of biological chemical or physical samples of Chemistry. Applied Microbiology • Analytical Techniques for Life Biology/Human Biology, Maths or Physics. Biology, collected as evidence during a criminal investigation. Sciences • Biomolecular Science • Practical Skills for Life English and Maths are required at National 5 level Grade B The skills of the Forensic Scientist provide crucial Sciences or above if not held at Higher. scientific evidence which may link a suspect with the Year 2 GCE A Level scene of the crime, the victim or the weapon. In Analytical Science 1 • Forensic Biology • Forensic BCC to include Chemistry and one further science from addition, the key problem solving and analytical skills Examination and Analysis • Legal Framework • Analytical Biology/Human Biology, Maths or Physics. Biology, developed in forensic and analytical science are widely Science 2 • Anthropology • Fundamentals of Organic English and Maths are required at GCSE Grade B or above sought after in many other industrial sectors including CAREER OPTIONS Chemistry if not held at A Level. the oil, gas, pharmaceutical and food industries. A diverse range of opportunities within the Scottish Police Year 3 Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Our course was the first in Scotland to be accredited by the Authority and Forensic Science Laboratories are available, Analytical Chemistry • Forensic Genetics • Trace Evidence B2B2B2C1 to include Chemistry and one further science Forensic Science Society. It is accredited in three of the including scene examination, fire investigation, Analysis • Fire, Explosions and Firearms • Forensic Toxicology from Biology, Maths or Physics. Biology, English and Society’s Component Standards – Laboratory Analysis, laboratory analysis and health and safety. Alternatively, a and Substances of Abuse • Spectral Analysis Maths are required at Ordinary Level Grade B or above if Crime Scene Investigation, and Interpretation, Evaluation and number of students opt for careers in industry (including and Interpretation • Physical and Inorganic Chemistry not held at Higher. Presentation of Evidence. pharmaceutical, oil and biotechnology), for which Year 4 IB Diploma It is delivered by highly experienced forensic practitioners employment prospects are particularly good, and police Advanced Analytical Techniques • Project • DNA 28 to include Higher Level Chemistry at Grade 5 plus one and analytical scientists who are focused on providing you graduate entry. Technologies • Interpretation, Evaluation and Presentation further science from Biology, Maths or Physics at Higher with the scientific and investigative skills you will need to Postgraduate study in specialist forensic disciplines, analytical of Evidence • Oilfield Chemicals or Law Option Level. Biology, English and Maths are required at a minimum succeed in this highly competitive profession, or in industrial chemistry and teaching are other routes many of our of Standard Level Grade 4 if not held at Higher Level. analytical laboratories. graduates choose to take. There are also opportunities for students to pursue forensic and analytical research at the Applicants from Partner Colleges PLACEMENT University, for example in advances in DNA technologies and A relevant HNC or HND from one of our partner colleges You may undertake an optional paid 12-month placement in a drugs and toxicology. will be considered for entry into Year 2 or 3. Please see scientific laboratory after year 3. page 26 for more details on the routes available. Advanced Entry Want to know more? Visit WWW.RGU.AC.UK All other applicants who are interested in applying for advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. STUDY OPTIONS Full-time: 4 years

“We would like to commend the significant www.rgu.ac.uk/forensic-science enhancement of the student experience FIRST-CLASS that has resulted from the new crime scene facility and the extensive increase in the FACILITIES provision of specialist equipment.” “ The appointment of additional specialist lecturers has resulted in a technical team that is second to none.” Comments from The Forensic Science Society following their review visit to the department.

150 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 151 BACHELOR OF MIDWIFERY Key facts UCAS B720 A midwife makes a vital and unique contribution to the FACILITIES WHAT YOU WILL STUDY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS wellbeing of women and families during one of life’s You will benefit greatly from our purpose-built Clinical Skills Year 1 most important events. Centre, where you will develop your skills and grow in You will be introduced to three dynamic academic themes: SQA Higher This popular and dynamic pre-registration midwifery course confidence before going out on placement and putting these effective midwifery care, midwifery for health and the BBBC to include English and a science subject. Higher leads to an academic award and a qualification as a skills into practice. The Clinical Skills Centre has two ward midwife within society. You will also learn introductory clinical Biology or Human Biology is recommended. Maths at Registered Midwife. The course consists of approximately areas, a High Dependency Unit, and a Children’s Room and a midwifery skills in a simulated environment prior to National 5 level Grade C or above is essential. 45% theory and 55% clinical practice. Home Setting. We also have various child and baby experience in a range of practice placements. GCE A Level mannequins which we use to simulate real-life clinical practice. The course is designed to stimulate your curiosity. Emphasis Year 2 BCC to include English and a science subject. A Level is also placed on motivating you to become a competent PLACEMENT You will build upon your professional knowledge and experience Biology or Human Biology is recommended. Maths at from year 1 to develop your skills and confidence. The three GCSE Grade C or above is essential. professional practitioner. You will develop a keen awareness During the BMidwifery course you will have the opportunity of the need for continuing education and development academic themes of effective midwifery care, midwifery for to gain experience in a full range of Maternity Care Settings, Irish Leaving Certificate Higher throughout your professional career. health and the midwife within society will be explored in including those in urban and rural areas both in hospital and B2B2B2C1 to include English and a science subject. greater breadth and depth. This knowledge will be enhanced the community across the North of Scotland, Grampian, Higher Biology or Human Biology is recommended. Maths A key part of the course is the clinical experience acquired in through your learning in clinical practice. You will grow in Highland, Western Isles, Orkney, Shetland and Tayside. at Ordinary Level Grade C1 or above is essential. a range of hospital and community settings. You will have independence as an effective professional learner. You will placements in a range of busy obstetric units where you will As part of the placement experience, you will need to fit in gain further insight into the role of the midwife by working in English Language Qualification gain midwifery experience caring for women and families with the 24/7 nature of care which will include weekend and partnership with women and families from our diverse All applicants whose first language is not English are who require specialist input from maternity care teams. night duties. society. This will be strengthened by your understanding of required to have an IELTS (International English Language You will also have the opportunity to participate in midwifery PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION the importance of effective midwifery practice within Testing System) score of 7.0 in all elements or an maternity care teams. appropriate equivalent. care in more remote and rural settings. You will be Successful completion of the course enables graduates to register continuously supported and assessed by midwives during on the Nursing and Midwifery Council Professional Register. Year 3 Selection Visit your practice placements. These experienced mentors will In your final year you will consolidate your knowledge, skills Applicants will be invited to attend a selection event. This develop your skills in the delivery of midwifery care. FUNDING and attitudes to engage in midwifery care with confidence. will take the form of a tour of the facilities, an opportunity Funding is provided by a non means-tested Nursing and You will be proficient in midwifery skills for low risk pregnant to meet academics and practitioners and an interview. Midwifery Student Bursary Scheme. Students should apply women and their families, and you will be an effective Special Requirements to SAAS for this. Please see page 181 for more information. member of maternity care teams. You will meet the Acceptance to all nursing and midwifery courses is subject professional outcomes set by the Nursing and Midwifery to a health and immunisation screening and satisfactory CAREER OPTIONS Council and the academic outcomes established for the PVG clearance (previously an enhanced disclosure). Our close links with employers and professional bodies BMidwifery course. This will enable you to embark on a WATCH A MIDWIFERY STUDENT ON PLACEMENT ensure that you will graduate with the knowledge and skills career as a midwife. For more details about the PVG scheme please visit AT WWW.RGU.AC.UK/DOMINIQUEWALDAU required of a modern midwifery professional. www.disclosurescotland.co.uk Robert Gordon University graduates are in demand and STUDY OPTIONS consistently achieve employment immediately following Full-time: 3 years qualification in local, national or international settings. Provision is available for students with dependants to undertake the course over a period of three years and 15 weeks. Such students take five additional weeks of annual leave per year from clinical practice time to allow caring “ I have really enjoyed the course, especially for dependants. GAIN getting out into the clinical area and seeing and learning from the other midwives and www.rgu.ac.uk/bachelor-of-midwifery interacting with the women and their REAL families. This experience has been everything that I had hoped for and more.” EXPERIENCE Stephanie Archibald, graduate

152 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 153 BACHELOR OF NURSING – SPECIALISING IN ADULT Nursing, CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S nursing Key facts OR MENTAL HEALTH nursing UCAS CODES ADULT NURSING B741 All of these courses have been developed to enable FACILITIES PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE’S NURSING B731 you to become a confident and capable nurse who is Equipment and techniques in clinical practice are constantly Graduates are eligible to register as a Registered Nurse with a MENTAL HEALTH NURSING B760 equipped to practise effectively within hospital and evolving and we are committed to keeping our facilities at the mark denoting their field of practice. community-based environments. Successful forefront of clinical skills training. Our Clinical Skills Centre ENTRY REQUIREMENTS completion of the course (depending on the chosen has two ward areas with six beds in each, a high dependency SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SQA Higher field of practice you select when you apply) will lead unit, a children’s room and a home setting. This is a very Acceptance to all nursing and midwifery courses is subject to CCC preferably to include English and a science subject. English, to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Maths and a science subject required at National 5 level Grade C realistic clinical environment and it has all the equipment you a health screening and satisfactory PVG clearance (previously as a Registered Nurse with a mark denoting your field or above if not held at Higher. would expect to find in a ward or a community setting. enhanced disclosure). For more details about the PVG of practice. scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk GCE A Level In each year, you will explore the themes of: health; PLACEMENT CC preferably to include English and a science subject. understanding health inequalities; health-promotion; Placement opportunities are diverse and allow you to FUNDING English, Maths and a science subject required at GCSE Grade C or above. information literacy and effectiveness; person centred experience a wide variety of care settings, including urban, Funding is provided by a non means-tested Nursing and practice; essential clinical nursing skills for delivering safe rural and remote, hospital and community based, NHS and Midwifery Student Bursary Scheme. Students should apply Irish Leaving Certificate Higher practice; and bio-psycho-social sciences, underpinning private sector across the north east of Scotland and the to SAAS for this, please see page 181 for more information. C1C1C1 preferably to include English and a science subject. nursing practice across the lifespan. Orkney and Shetland islands. As part of the placement English, Maths and a science are required at Ordinary Level C1 experience you are required to undertake shifts that reflect or above if not held at Higher. All three courses have strong, well-established partnerships PRIOR LEARNING AND the 24 hour, 7 days per week nature of nursing. Therefore with clinicians and managers in hospital and community PRIOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Alternative Qualifications for Bachelor of Nursing you will be attending placements at weekends and settings. With 50% of your study taking place in practice For individuals with relevant first degrees and/or relevant An appropriate Access to Nursing course that is equivalent to undertaking night shifts. settings, you will learn how to reflect upon and apply relevant experience within the last five years, it may be possible to 3 SQA Highers at Grade C or above. theoretical concepts within ‘real-life’ environments. The gain advanced entry or to have prior learning and/or STUDY ABROAD Applicants from Partner Colleges expertise and skills of clinical staff and the willingness of experience accredited. The School of Nursing and Midwifery For Mental Health and Adult Nursing entry to year 2 may be Third year student nurses have an opportunity to apply for a patients to support the learning of healthcare professionals welcome enquiries about accreditation of prior learning. For possible following completion of HNC Care and Administrative are key resources for your learning. Interprofessional three-month European Exchange with one of the School’s further information please contact [email protected] Practice from one of our partner FE colleges. education experiences are embedded within the programme European Partners in Belgium, Finland, Norway or Spain. English Language Qualification at each stage, enabling you to learn with a wide variety of We also run a Grampian-Houston Student Nurse Exchange NURSING All applicants whose first language is not English are other health and social care students. Programme which involves a reciprocal two-week exchange Nursing is changing, and as such there is an expectation that required to have an IELTS (International English Language between RGU and the Houston Baptist University (HBU), all nurses should be able to respond to the changing needs, Testing System) score of 7.0 in all elements or an Texas. During the visits, students experience a variety of developments, priorities and expectations in health and appropriate equivalent. different clinical placements, as well as spending time in the health care across the lifespan, to all individuals who require host university attending classes and getting to know the Selection Visit nursing input, regardless of age or healthcare need. The local students. Further opportunities for exchange may be Applicants will be invited to attend a selection event. This will programme has significant generic learning at every stage available as we develop our links and partnerships. take the form of a tour of the facilities, an opportunity to meet and all students will be expected to meet both generic academics and practitioners, and an interview. competencies as well as field specific competencies. The competencies fall within the four domains of: Special Requirements Acceptance to all nursing and midwifery courses is subject to • Professional values a health and immunisation screening and satisfactory PVG • Communication and interpersonal skills clearance (previously an enhanced disclosure). For more • Nursing practice and decision making details about the PVG scheme please visit • Leadership, management and team working www.disclosurescotland.co.uk CHOOSE A Additional Information Applicants who do not have the required level of Maths may be REWARDING eligible for the Applied Number Skills course subject to availability. WATCH OUR NURSING STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCES STUDY OPTIONS CAREER HERE AT WWW.RGU.AC.UK/NURSINGVIDEOS Full-time: 3 years

154 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 155 Mental Health Nursing? ADULT NURSING I have always had an interest in the area and find that Aiden Doyle, Mental health Nursing nursing can have very rewarding outcomes. Adult nurses have a key role in working with people Year 2 and communities to promote health, prevent ill-health In year 2 you will continue to explore the themes studied in and to enable people to maintain and improve mental year 1. Again you will engage with both online and face-to- and physical health. They care for people who are face modules and you will be exposed to bio-psycho-social Your experience: What acutely ill or who have long-term conditions, sciences for field specific nursing and essential nursing skills is the best thing about recovering from an accident or illness, or learning to for practice. In year 2 you will undertake practice placements studying at RGU? live with a disability. As an adult nurse you will work in that amount to 24 weeks under the supervision of named partnership with individuals, families, carers and mentors. You will also undertake an online learning module groups who may have a wide range of healthcare during your first clinical practice placement, enabling you to needs as part of a healthcare inter-professional team. make the links between theory and practice. Your future: What do you hope to do after This means you are required to have a wide range of Year 3 skills and expertise. you graduate? In year 3 you will further develop your nursing knowledge and When I qualify I hope to clinical nursing skills. You will undertake practice placements that work on either an adult acute CAREER OPTIONS amount to 30 weeks devoted to learning in an adult nursing mental health ward or in the Adult nurses work within and outwith the NHS, delivering and environment. You will study the core themes of: research and forensic area. leading services for people from the age of 16 years upwards quality improvement; management and leadership in practice; Your course: Why did who are ill, recovering from an accident or illness, or learning to key generic and field specific clinical skills; complex and Why are there so few you choose to study live with a disability. They also work with people to enable the significant health issues across the lifespan; health services for men in the nursing maintenance of mental and physical health. the public and for the vulnerable individual and groups; and profession? Do you delivering person-centred safe and effective nursing care. have any comments WHAT YOU WILL STUDY You will also have the opportunity to undertake an international or advice to offer about this… Year 1 exchange placement in this year as well as choosing one module I guess people have a certain In year 1 you will commence your studies in nursing by from a range of options. perception of nurses and the exploring the themes of: health; understanding health For entry requirements please refer to page 155. role that they play. So people inequalities; health promotion; information literacy and may feel the work nurses do effectiveness; person-centred practice; essential clinical www.rgu.ac.uk/bachelor-of-nursing-adult might be suitable for females nursing skills for delivering safe practice; and bio-psycho- but if they could see the social sciences, underpinning nursing practice across the kind of work nurses do, their opinion might change. lifespan. You will be responsible for managing your own Your advice: What learning and engaging with reflective learning and reflective advice would you offer practice as you learn to understand and develop your ethical to an applicant of RGU? and professional attitudes and behaviour. WATCH OUR NURSING STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCES I would encourage any new HERE AT WWW.RGU.AC.UK/NURSINGVIDEOS Your learning will be facilitated by both face-to-face and applicant to keep an open mind, have a good work online modules. You will also undertake practice placements ethic and enjoy the new that amount to 18 weeks under the supervision experience of uni life. of named mentors.

Your experience: what is the best thing about studying at RGU? RGU has lots of facilities such as its modern sports centre with gym, swimming pool, and indoor court and climbing walls. It has a wide range of clubs and societies. It also has a great library and areas to study.

156 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 157 CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S NURSING Mental Health NURSING

Mental Health nurses have a key role in promoting the nursing skills for delivering safe practice; and bio-psycho- Children and young people’s nursing not only involves Year 2 mental and physical health and wellbeing of individuals social sciences, underpinning nursing practice across the the child or young person but includes the wider family. In year 2 you will continue to explore the themes studied in and communities, and preventing the development of lifespan. You will be responsible for managing your own Therefore, family centred care is a high priority to year 1. Again you will engage with both online and face-to- mental health problems. They are highly skilled in learning and engaging with reflective learning and reflective ensure the health and wellbeing of the child or young face modules and you will be exposed to bio-psycho-social assessing the impact of mental health problems on a practice as you learn to understand and develop your ethical person is optimal. As a children and young people’s sciences for field specific nursing and essential nursing skills person’s thoughts, emotions, behaviour, physical and and professional attitudes and behaviour. Your learning will nurse you will need to be very intuitive, extremely for practice. In year 2 you will undertake practice placements social health. They deliver care and treatment in be facilitated by both face-to-face and online modules. reassuring and have good observational skills. that amount to 24 weeks under the supervision of named partnership with the individual, their support networks You will also undertake practice placements that amount to 18 mentors. You will also undertake an online learning module and other professionals, making mental health nursing a weeks under the supervision of named mentors. CAREER OPTIONS during your first clinical practice placement, enabling you to stimulating and challenging field of nurse practice. They Year 2 make the links between theory and practice. focus on developing therapeutic relationships based on The balance of care across the fields of nursing is shifting In year 2 you will continue to explore the themes studied in hope, trust, acceptance and honesty. The belief in the from being hospital based to the community, with care being Year 3 year 1. Again you will engage with both online and face-to- potential of people to recover and live a full and provided in a variety of settings by nurses in community based In year 3 you will further develop your nursing knowledge and face modules and you will be exposed to bio-psycho-social rewarding life is vital. roles. As a children and young people’s nurse you will be clinical nursing skills. You will undertake practice placements that sciences for field specific nursing and essential nursing skills looking after not only the individual with a health care need, amount to 30 weeks devoted to learning in a children and young This course will develop you into a skilled and confident for practice. In year 2 you will undertake practice placements but their families and carers, providing education and support people’s nursing environment. You will study the core themes mental health nurse, equipped to deliver relationship and that amount to 24 weeks under the supervision of named to those who require nursing input. of: research and quality improvement; management and recovery- focused nursing whilst taking into account the mentors. You will also undertake an online learning module leadership in practice; key generic and field specific clinical rights of the patients and their carers. during your first clinical practice placement, enabling you to WHAT YOU WILL STUDY skills; complex and significant health issues across the lifespan; make the links between theory and practice. Year 1 health services for the public and for the vulnerable individual CAREER OPTIONS Year 3 In year 1 you will commence your studies in nursing by and groups; and delivering person centred safe and effective Mental Health nurses work with people of all ages and in a In year 3 you will further develop your nursing knowledge and exploring the themes of: health; understanding health nursing care. variety of environments both in the community, hospital and clinical nursing skills. You will undertake practice placements that inequalities; health promotion; information literacy and You will also have the opportunity to undertake an international custodial settings. There are a number of specialist areas amount to 30 weeks devoted to learning in a mental health effectiveness; person-centred practice; essential clinical exchange placement in this year as well as choosing one module within this exciting field of nursing such as forensics, nursing environment. You will study the core themes of: nursing skills for delivering safe practice; and bio-psycho- from a range of options. problematic substance use, eating disorders, elderly and child research and quality improvement; management and leadership social sciences, underpinning nursing practice across the For entry requirements please refer to page 155. and adolescence mental health. Contemporary mental health in practice; key generic and field specific clinical skills; complex lifespan. You will be responsible for managing your own nurses are part of multidisciplinary teams working alongside and significant health issues across the lifespan; health services learning and engaging with reflective learning and reflective www.rgu.ac.uk/bnursing-children-and-young social workers, police, custodial officers, occupational for the public and for the vulnerable individual and groups; and practice as you learn to understand and develop your ethical therapists and midwives. delivering person centred safe and effective nursing care. and professional attitudes and behaviour. Your learning will You will also have the opportunity to undertake an international be facilitated by both face-to-face and online modules. You WHAT YOU WILL STUDY will also undertake practice placements that amount to 18 exchange placement in this year as well as choosing one module weeks under the supervision of named mentors. Year 1 from a range of options. In year 1 you will commence your studies in nursing by For entry requirements please refer to page 155. exploring the themes of: health; understanding health inequalities; health promotion; information literacy and effectiveness; person-centred practice; essential clinical www.rgu.ac.uk/bachelor-of-nursing-mental-health

“ The facilities are great, especially the Everyone I have met has been very happy simulated nursing ward. The children’s course to teach me and help me build on my skills. is usually a small class and you really get to ACCESS GREAT There is a lot to learn and a lot of work know your classmates, which makes it easier for group work and support when you’re on OPPORTUNITIES to do, but everything is so interesting a placement. All staff are lovely, considerate and challenging, it motivates me to work and really understand the emotions you will “ I have had three placements in Royal a lot harder.” go through, throughout the course.” Cornhill Hospital, where patients and staff were so motivating and encouraging. Mental Health Nursing Student Samantha McKendrick

158 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 159 BACHELOR OF NURSING Key facts (HONS) ADULT UCAS B740 This four-year full-time Honours degree will enable you STUDY ABROAD WHAT YOU WILL STUDY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS to develop the knowledge and skills needed to practise Our third year student nurses have an opportunity to apply Year 1 confidently and effectively within the constantly for a three-month European Exchange with one of the You will commence your studies in nursing by exploring the SQA Higher changing hospital and community-based environments, School’s European Partners in Belgium, Finland, Norway or themes of: health; understanding health inequalities; health BBBC including English. A science subject is also potentially within a management or research-based Spain. We also run a Grampian-Houston Student Nurse promotion; information literacy and effectiveness; person- recommended. Maths and a science subject are required role. The opportunity to study for an additional year Exchange Programme which involves a reciprocal two-week centred practice; essential clinical nursing skills for delivering at National 5 level Grade C or above if not held at Higher. provides an opportunity to elect to choose to exchange between RGU and the Houston Baptist University safe practice; and bio-psycho-social sciences, underpinning GCE A Level specialise in either Immediate Care of Acute (HBU), Texas. During the visits, students experience a variety nursing practice across the lifespan. You will be responsible for BCC including English. A science subject is also Emergencies/Unscheduled Care or Contemporary of different clinical placements, as well as spending time in managing your own learning and engaging with reflective recommended. Maths and a science subject are required Health Care Needs in the Community/Principles in the host university attending classes and getting to know the learning and reflective practice as you learn to understand and at GCSE Grade C or above if not held at A Level. Public Health Nursing. This will include a 12-week local students. Further opportunities for exchange may be develop your ethical and professional attitudes and behaviour. practice placement experience related to the chosen available as we develop our links and partnerships. Your learning will be facilitated by both face-to-face and online Irish Leaving Certificate Higher major elective route. modules. You will also undertake practice placements that B2B2B2C1 including English. A science subject is also PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION amount to 18 weeks under the supervision of named mentors. recommended. Ordinary Level Maths and a science FACILITIES Graduates are eligible to register on the Nursing and Year 2 subject required at Grade C1 or above if not held at Our Clinical Skills Centre has two ward areas with six beds in Midwifery Council Professional Register. You will continue to explore the themes studied in year 1; again Higher Level. each, a High Dependency Unit, a Children’s Room and a Home you will engage with both online and face-to-face modules and English Language Qualification Setting. This is a very realistic clinical environment and it has all FUNDING you will be exposed to bio-psycho-social sciences for field All applicants whose first language is not English are the equipment you would expect to find in a ward or a Funding is provided by a non means-tested Nursing and specific nursing and essential nursing skills for practice. In year required to have an IELTS (International English Language community setting. The course utilises high fidelity simulation Midwifery student bursary scheme. Students should apply to 2 you will undertake practice placements that amount to 24 Testing System) score of 7.0 in all elements or an technology to facilitate learning and to ensure that core nursing SAAS for this, please see page 181 for more information. weeks under the supervision of named mentors. You will also appropriate equivalent. skills are learned prior to clinical practice. undertake an online learning module during your first clinical Additional Information CAREER OPTIONS practice placement, enabling you to make the links between PLACEMENT theory and practice. Applicants who do not have the required level of Maths Our nursing graduates have gone on to work in hospitals or Our placement opportunities are diverse and allow you to may be eligible for the Applied Number Skills course community settings, undertaking more specialist and Year 3 experience a wide variety of care settings, including urban subject to availability. responsible roles as their careers have progressed. You will undertake practice placements that amount to 30 weeks and rural, hospital and community based, NHS and private The course prepares you to work effectively within the health devoted to learning in an adult nursing /children and young Selection Visit sector across the north east of Scotland and the Orkney and care sector and provides an excellent foundation for future people’s/mental health environment dependent on the field of Applicants will be invited to attend a selection event. Shetland islands. As part of the placement experience you academic study and the development of more specialist practice under the supervision of named mentors. You will study This will take the form of a tour of the facilities, an will need to fit in with the 24/7 nature of care which will nursing knowledge and skills for clinical, managerial and/or the core themes of research and quality improvement; opportunity to meet academics and practitioners and include weekend and night duties. research roles. management and leadership in practice; key generic and field an interview. specific clinical skills; complex and significant health issues across Special Requirements the lifespan; health services for the public and for the vulnerable Acceptance to all nursing and midwifery courses is subject individual and groups; and delivering person-centred safe and to a health and immunisation screening and satisfactory effective nursing care. You will also have the opportunity to PVG clearance (previously an enhanced disclosure). “ I have had so many amazing undertake an international exchange placement in this year as well as choosing one module from a range of options. For more details about the PVG scheme please visit opportunities and experiences as www.disclosurescotland.co.uk a student on the course and Year 4 For those students who are undertaking an Honours pathway wholeheartedly encourage anyone to STUDY OPTIONS through the programme, year 4 provides an opportunity to elect Full-time: 4 years seize the opportunity and do the same. to specialise in either Immediate Care of Acute Emergencies/ Placements have been fantastic for Unscheduled Care or Contemporary Health Care Needs in the www.rgu.ac.uk/bachelor-hons-nursing-adult consolidating the theory we are taught Community/Principles in Public Health Nursing. This will include in classes. They are highly varied and a 12-week practice placement experience related to the chosen I’ve even been as far afield as Finland.” major elective route. In year 4 you will therefore study 2 modules related to your Mairi-Claire Macleod specialist elective route, and an integrated health and social care module as well as undertaking a dissertation.

160 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 161 NUTRITION Key facts BSC (HONS) UCAS B400 Nutrition is the scientific study of the nutrients in food, work-based project. Typical placement providers include WHAT YOU WILL STUDY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS how they are used in the body, and the relationship British Nutrition Foundation, FitNut Ltd, NHS Grampian, Food Year 1 between diet, health and disease. Standards Agency, Baxters Food Group, Macphie of Applied Microbiology • Biology for Life Sciences • Chemistry SQA Higher A nutritionist may apply their knowledge in a wide variety of Glenbervie, and the Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health. for Life Sciences • Food Studies • Biomolecular Science • BBCC to include Chemistry and one further science. fields which include public health, the food industry, Global and Social Nutrition • Macronutrients • Practical Skills English and Maths are required at National 5 level Grade B product development, sports nutrition, animal nutrition and PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION for Life Sciences or above if not held at Higher. nutrition science. The course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition, Year 2 GCE A Level A nutritionist has the opportunity to diversify into many which has also commended it for its quality. Graduates are Communication Studies • Metabolism • Micronutrients • CCC to include Chemistry and one further science. different areas and can opt for a variety of career pathways. eligible to apply for entry to the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritional Physiology • Life Cycle Nutrition • Nutritional English and Maths are required at GCSE Grade B if not You might be involved in: developing food and nutrition Nutritionists (UKVRN) as an Associate Nutritionist (ANutr). Research Methods • Sociology and Psychology held at A Level. policy; food product reformulation or development; Year 3 Irish Leaving Certificate Higher researching nutritional approaches to preventing, managing Food Analysis • Food Product Development • Nutritional B2B2C1C1 to include Chemistry and one further science. or treating disease; or training community workers to support Epidemiology • Nutritional Science for Sport • Experimental English and Maths are required at Ordinary Level Grade B individuals and groups to develop cooking skills. Molecular Biology for Nutrition • Health Promotion • Molecular if not held at Higher. Our course provides you with the opportunity to tailor your Biology and Human Genetics • Nutritional Literature Study degree to your own specific interests so you can specialise in This course is also recognised by the Hong Kong Nutrition IB Diploma Year 4 26 to include Higher Level Chemistry at Grade 4 and one the area of nutrition that interest you most. Association and graduates are eligible to apply for Full Developing Professional Studies • Nutrition Placement • further science. English and Maths are required at Membership (Nutritionist). The Times Good University Guide 2013 placed Robert Advanced Nutrition • Public Health Nutrition • Research Project Standard Level Grade 4 or above. Gordon University in the top ten universities in the UK for food science, the top-rated Scottish university for this CAREER OPTIONS Advanced Entry Applicants who are interested in applying for advanced category. Staff have excellent links with the food industry, There is a wide range of career opportunities available that NHS, research institutes, and national and international entry will be considered on an individual basis. includes working within: the health industry (including the agencies. These links are fully utilised to provide external pharmaceutical industry); sport and fitness; the food industry STUDY OPTIONS speakers, study visits, projects and placements which ensure from primary production through product development to Full-time: 4 years that the course has relevance to employment opportunities. the retail chains; health education and improvement; PLACEMENT government and international agencies such as the Food www.rgu.ac.uk/nutrition Standards Agency; the World Health Organization; the An important element of the course is a 12-week practical work placement in year 4 that gives you an opportunity to try Government Office for Science and Technology; and research out your skills and gain confidence in the workplace. You will for industry, governments or universities. This course also Want to know more? work alongside a nutritionist in research, the food industry, meets the General Teaching Council requirements for a Visit WWW.RGU.AC.UK public health or a government agency, and undertake a pre-requisite degree for Home Economics teaching.

“ The fourth year placement was one of the highlights of the course. It was a fantastic GAIN and exciting experience working at the MRC Collaborative Centre for Human VALUABLE Nutrition Research in Cambridge. It helped me extend and practise the skills learned at University, and learn about the EXPERIENCE responsibilities and the day-to-day challenges faced by research nutritionists.”

Elizabeth Deschamp Elizabeth Deschamp Mairead Rowan

162 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 163 NUTRITION AND DIETETICS Key facts BSC (HONS) UCAS B401 Dietitians are registered healthcare professionals whose PLACEMENT WHAT YOU WILL STUDY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS role is to help people to manage or alleviate their Vital elements of the course are the placement opportunities Year 1 medical condition by changes to their diet. They also that are integrated in years 2, 3 and 4, enabling you to work Applied Microbiology • Biology for Life Sciences • Chemistry SQA Higher help people to cope with conditions that affect their alongside qualified dietitians in hospitals and community for Life Sciences • Food Studies • Biomolecular Science • BBBC to include Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry and appetite or their ability to consume a normal varied diet, settings. You will undertake 1,000 hours of practice, Global and Social Nutrition • Macronutrients • Practical Skills English (or a subject requiring the use of English). and promote good dietary habits to help people reduce typically spread over a four-week placement between years for Life Sciences Maths must be at National 5 level Grade B or above if not their risk of developing chronic diseases in later life. 2 and 3, a 12-week placement between years 3 and 4, and a held at Higher. Year 2 As a dietitian you will need good interpersonal skills, 12-week placement in year 4. In this final placement, you will Communication Studies • Metabolism • Micronutrients • GCE A Level strong communication skills and the ability to negotiate have the confidence and skills to run your own wards and Nutritional Physiology • Life Cycle Nutrition • Nutritional BCC to include Biology and Chemistry. English and Maths and manage behaviour change. clinics. The majority of placements are provided by the NHS. Research Methods • Sociology and Psychology are required at GCSE Grade B or above. Our course combines the study of nutrition and its application PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION Year 3 Irish Leaving Certificate Higher in dietetics, helping to prepare you for a career as a registered This course is accredited by the British Dietetic Association, Dietetics • Food Product Development • Nutritional B2B2B2C1 to include Biology, Chemistry and English dietitian. and it is approved by the Health and Care Professions Epidemiology • Health Promotion • Practice Placement B (or a subject requiring the use of English). Maths must be at Ordinary Level Grade B if not held at Higher. You will gain an in-depth understanding of a variety of aspects Council as suitable preparation for registration as a Dietitian. Year 4 of health, disease and diet, including the effects that Practice Placement C • Advanced Nutrition • Public Health IB Diploma preparation methods have on the quality of food, the fate of Nutrition • Research Project 27 to include Higher Level Biology and Chemistry at nutrients when they are absorbed from the gut, and the health Grade 5. Maths and English required at Standard Level problems that might be expected from having too much or too Grade 4 or above. little of some dietary components. In particular, you will focus This course is also recognised by the Hong Kong Nutrition Association and graduates who register with the HCPC are on clinical nutrition management of many disease states and Want to know more? English Language Qualification will also develop your counselling skills to support behaviour eligible to apply for Full Membership (Dietitian). Visit WWW.RGU.AC.UK All applicants whose first language is not English are change with individuals. required to have an IELTS (International English Language CAREER OPTIONS Testing System) score of 7.0 with no element less than 6.5 The Times Good University Guide 2013 placed Robert Gordon Although the majority of our graduates begin their careers as or an appropriate equivalent. University in the top ten universities in the UK for food science, dietitians in the NHS, there are also many opportunities the top-rated Scottish university for this category. Staff have Special Requirements within the private sector. Our graduates have gone on to honorary positions in the NHS and research institutes that help Medical screening, evidence of immunisation and achieve great success in their careers including Performance to foster important links with employers and to ensure that the satisfactory PVG clearance (previously an enhanced Nutritionist with Irish Rugby Football Union, Sports Dietitian course has relevance to employment opportunities. Graduates disclosure) are a requirement for all successful applicants with Sport Scotland, Crisis Advisor for the World Health compete well for dietetic positions in the UK. However, we also prior to commencement on the course. Organization, Chief Dietitian at Great Ormond Street Hospital, have a number of graduates working in other countries and General Manager of the Hong Kong Health Service. For more details about the PVG scheme please visit including USA, Canada, Australia, Greece, Spain, France, www.disclosurescotland.co.uk Botswana, Malaysia and Hong Kong. EU or overseas students will also need to obtain their country's equivalent (such as police verification of good conduct). “ RGU prepared me really well for STUDY OPTIONS employment. When I was first thrown into Full-time: 4 years TRAIN the deep end in community dietetics I managed to swim rather than sink. As the www.rgu.ac.uk/nutrition-and-dietetics FOR THE quality of the teaching was excellent, when I later went on to pursue an MSc in sports nutrition, I was really well-prepared by my REAL WORLD undergraduate degree.”

Nora Ni Fhlannagain Nora Ni Fhlannagain

164 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 165 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Key facts BSC (HONS) UCAS B920 Learning, growing, working, managing our homes, PLACEMENT WHAT YOU WILL STUDY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS and caring for our families and ourselves are daily The five practice education placements take place in a variety of Year 1 ‘occupations’ of life. Physical, emotional, or other settings throughout Scotland and are designed to help you In year 1 you will develop a basic understanding of the SQA Higher challenges can prevent people from participating fully integrate and apply occupational therapy skills and knowledge. relationship between humans, occupations, health and the BBBC to include English (or a subject requiring the use of English) and one from Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry or in the job of living. For example, stroke, injury, During your final “elective” placement there may be the environment as well as gaining foundational knowledge, depression and developmental disabilities can make it Physics. Maths is required at National 5 level Grade B or opportunity for you to undertake a placement abroad or within self-awareness, organisational and study skills. You will be above if not at held at Higher. difficult for people to do everyday tasks or be as active areas of ‘role emerging’ practice, such as the prison service or taught certain core modules along with students from GCE A Level and as independent as they would like. As a profession, voluntary sector. physiotherapy, diagnostic radiography and sport occupational therapy enables people to recover from BCC to include English (or a subject requiring the use of science courses. English) and one from Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry or injury and illness and to regain independence to enjoy PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION Year 2 Physics. Maths is required at GCSE B if not held at A Level. life to its fullest. This degree is a professional qualification which is accredited In year 2 you will explore wider issues in the theory of Irish Leaving Certificate Higher As an Occupational Therapy student you will be taught within by the College of Occupational Therapists and meets the occupational therapy, clinical sciences and social studies and B2B2B2C1 to include English (or a subject requiring the use our purpose-built facilities that include a Social Care Setting standards of the World Federation of Occupational explore media and treatment programmes commonly used in of English) and one from Biology, Chemistry or Physics. and Clinical Skills area. This will allow you to develop and Therapists. It is also approved by the Health and Care practice. You will apply your learning in practical settings Maths is required at Ordinary Level B if not held at Higher. practise your skills before using them in the workplace. You Professions Council, registration with which is a requirement which will include simulated learning experiences and IB Diploma will benefit greatly from the practice placements which are of employment in the NHS and other statutory bodies. interdisciplinary working. 27 to include Higher Level English (or a subject requiring the integrated throughout the four years of the course. You will use of English) and one from Biology, Chemistry or Physics all Year 3 also spend significant periods of time undertaking ‘situated CAREER OPTIONS at Higher Level Grade 4. Maths is required at Standard Level In year 3 the emphasis will be placed on greater independent learning activities’ within the local community, gaining Grade 4 if not held at Higher. A career in occupational therapy offers the opportunity to work study and increasing competence in practice placements. You experience and learning about people and their day to day in a dynamic and increasingly important area of health and Advanced Entry will be challenged with regard to wider issues concerning HNC in Occupational Therapy Support may allow advanced situation and activities within the community. social care. Occupational therapists work in hospitals, social occupation, international perspectives and the value of entry to year 2. The Occupational Therapy course has an international link work services, rehabilitation units, housing services, schools, occupation. You will develop your critical thinking, team English Language Qualifications with LaCrosse University, USA. This provides opportunities day care facilities, patient homes, third (voluntary) sector, working, entrepreneurial skills in relation to professional All applicants whose first language is not English are required prison service and addiction services. for exchange visits within your third year, enabling you to practice. to have an IELTS (International English Language Testing gain experience of health and social care in another country. Year 4 System) minimum score of 7.0 in all elements. Year 4 provides you with the opportunity to evaluate Practice Visit occupational therapy practice. You will engage in in-depth As part of the application process, all applicants are required self-directed study, acquire an increased breadth of to demonstrate an informed perspective of occupational understanding and develop a critical approach to practice. therapy and this will normally be achieved through visiting an occupational therapy setting prior to interview. You will also extend your awareness of the work setting and life-long learning, and gain the confidence to be flexible in Shortlist Selection Process approach to professional practice and self-evaluation. All shortlisted applicants are invited to attend a half day selection visit prior to an offer of a place on the course being made. Throughout the course you will be required to reflect on The selection process includes evaluation of your professional your academic and professional development and consider suitability, communication and team working skills. “Through experience gained on your future learning needs. Other threads running through Special Requirements the course include Health Improvement, User-Perspective, Medical screening, evidence of immunisation and satisfactory placement at Horseback UK, and Leadership, Public Health, Research, Culture and PVG clearance (previously an enhanced disclosure) are a support from the RGU careers team, Diversity, Partnership Working, Information Management requirement for all successful applicants prior to I was offered a job one week after and Technology. commencement on the course. Details of immunisation requirements can be found on our course webpage at graduating, and employed by www.rgu.ac.uk. For more details about the PVG scheme Combat Stress; rehabilitating war please visit Disclosure Scotland at veterans who have suffered www.disclosurescotland.co.uk psychological war wounds.” STUDY OPTIONS TALK to our students on facebook Full-time: 4 years Emma Borthwick, www.facebook.com/robertgordonuniversity Occupational Therapy graduate www.rgu.ac.uk/occupational-therapy

166 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 167 PHARMACY Key facts MPHarm UCAS B230 The role of the modern pharmacist has evolved in PLACEMENT WHAT YOU WILL STUDY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS recent years, making it a hugely varied and rewarding Professional experiences are a range of learning activities across Our course has three strands: The Pharmacist, The Patient, profession. Pharmacists advise on and deliver the the course with patients, carers, pharmacists and other The Medicine, which are introduced separately and then SQA Higher latest in cutting-edge treatments and medicines to healthcare professionals in order to allow you to develop as become increasingly interlinked and developed over four AABB to include Chemistry plus two further sciences from millions of patients every day. Whether on the professionals and put into practice the skills and knowledge years. The emphasis is on preparing graduates for a dynamic Biology/Human Biology, Maths or Physics at Grade B or frontline of the NHS as a community pharmacist, acquired in the course. These interactions include profession and to reflect the need for continuing professional above at first sitting. Higher English (or subject requiring working on a hospital ward, in a GP practice, in Interprofessional Education, on and off campus placements development and life-long learning. the use of English) should be achieved at a minimum of research or within industry, pharmacists are an integral which take place in a variety of settings, interaction with patients Grade C. Development of generic transferable skills, including part of the healthcare team. Pharmacy offers a and external lecturers. You will reflect on your professional numeracy, communication, IT and presentation skills, are GCE A Level challenging and patient-focused career path. development through these experiences using an e-portfolio. embedded elements within all of the taught subjects and BBB to include Chemistry plus one further science from Our course produces effective practitioners with the reflective practice is undertaken through the use of a personal Biology/Human Biology, Maths or Physics at Grade B or PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION knowledge and skills to deliver the very best development e-portfolio. above at first sitting. English must be achieved at GCSE pharmaceutical care for patients underpinned by sound The course is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council Grade B or above and Maths at GCSE Grade B or above if scientific principles. This is achieved through a (GPhC). Therefore on graduation, provided you comply with Year 1 not held at A Level. student-centred approach, developing you as a the GPhC’s Fitness to Practise requirements The emphasis is on science relevant to pharmacy and the Irish Leaving Certificate Higher life-long learner and reflective practitioner. An (www.rgu.ac.uk/pharmacy/ftp) you will be eligible to skills required to both complete the course and for AAB1B1 to include Chemistry plus two further sciences emphasis is placed on inter-professional learning undertake a pre-registration year. At the end of this you will professional practice. An insight into the profession of from Biology, Maths or Physics at Grade B1 or above at where you will learn with and from other professions have to demonstrate various competencies and pass a pharmacy covering the drug journey from discovery to first sitting. English must be achieved at a minimum of B3. such as medicine, dentistry, nursing and allied registration assessment to be eligible to register as a pharmacist pharmaceutical care and prescribing is introduced. healthcare professions. with the General Pharmaceutical Council. IB Diploma Year 2 32 to include Higher Level Chemistry at Grade 6, one You will develop an understanding of how the body works; The science becomes more applied with the study of CAREER OPTIONS further science (or Maths) at Higher Level Grade 5 and a the effects of disease; how drugs are made, delivered to biochemistry, therapeutics, pharmaceutical microbiology written subject at Higher Level Grade 5. One further and affect the body; and importantly, how to achieve Pharmacists have wide and varied career options. You may focus and the design and manufacture of medicines and their science (or Maths) must also be achieved at Standard shared decision making with patients that ensures the on a clinical career and progress as a hospital clinical pharmacist supply within a professional and legal framework. Level Grade 5. maximum benefit from medicines with the minimum or work in a community pharmacy. You may train and register as Year 3 incidence of side effects. a non-medical prescriber, follow a management career route English Language Qualification either within the NHS, the pharmaceutical industry or a The concepts developed in previous years are consolidated All applicants whose first language is not English are with further integration of the strands; The Patient, The FACILITIES community pharmacy company. Some of our graduates return to required to have an IELTS (International English Language academia to teach and carry out research. Or you could follow a Medicine and The Pharmacist. An approach to professional Testing System) score of 6.5 in all elements or an You will benefit from studying in our new purpose-built career in a more unusual area such as veterinary pharmacy, practice is developed that promotes the improvement of appropriate equivalent. facilities, particularly our Pharmacy Simulation Centre. regulation, the military or health journalism. health outcomes alongside further development of The modern, state-of-the-art chemistry, formulation, therapeutics, integrated with a strong science base Additional Information Additional postgraduate qualifications could allow you to biomedical and microbiological laboratories will allow you to emphasising quality assurance. The skills necessary to Applicants should note that General Pharmaceutical become an advanced practitioner in an area of specialist develop the fundamental scientific skills which underpin conduct a research project in year four are introduced. Council Fitness to Practise regulations modern pharmacy practice. practice. Whichever you choose the challenges are enjoyable (www.pharmacyregulation.org) apply to pharmacy and the rewards are high. Year 4 students. Offers of a place on the MPharm course are The skills, knowledge and attitude necessary for the demands subject to compliance with these regulations and a of a dynamic profession are strengthened using an integrated satisfactory Good Health and Good Character declaration. approach to pharmaceutical care, public health, professional Ronan (middle) receiving his award Home UK students will be required to obtain Protecting “ The outstanding reputation associated with service development and practice including prescribing, Vulnerable Groups clearance. EU or overseas students will Pharmacy at Robert Gordon University and students undertake an individual research project. need to obtain their country’s equivalent (such as police helped me decide to study here. I’d heard verification of good conduct) prior to commencing the about the high-quality teaching and modern www.rgu.ac.uk/pharmacy MPharm at Robert Gordon University. If you would like to facilities, which over the past four years I know more about this, then please refer to our website at have been lucky enough to experience.” www.rgu.ac.uk/pharmacy/ftp 98% WERE IN A PROFESSIONAL JOB 6 MONTHS Ronan Sheridan AFTER THE PHARMACY COURSE. (UNISTATS/KIS 2013) STUDY OPTIONS (2012 Irish Young Pharmacist of the Year) Full-time: 4 years

168 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 169 PHYSIOTHERAPY Key facts BSC (HONS) UCAS B160 Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession that involves PLACEMENT WHAT YOU WILL STUDY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS working with people to promote their own health and Seven clinical placements, starting at the end of year 1, are Year 1 wellbeing in a wide variety of health settings, from integrated throughout the course. This allows you to bring During this year, knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and SQA Higher intensive care units to Premier League sports clubs, to your experiences back into the University and enhances your pathology and professional skills will be integrated with key BBBB required from 5th year to be invited to interview. help restore movement and function to as near normal learning. You will complete placements in a range of clinical physiotherapy skills to allow you to undertake the first clinical as possible. A minimum of AABBB to include English (or a subject areas across Scotland, under the close supervision of placement at the end of year 1. requiring the use of English) and two from Biology/Human experienced physiotherapists. You will also have the support Our course is delivered by experienced healthcare Year 2 Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Physics. professionals who are committed to ensuring that you develop of University tutors who will visit you at least once during This year develops your physiotherapy assessment and GCE A Level the skills and competencies needed to become a confident each of your placements. treatment skills with a wider array of people including BBB to include two from Biology, Chemistry, Maths or and independent physiotherapist. This course will enable you to neurology, musculoskeletal and respiratory conditions, across STUDY ABROAD Physics. English (or a subject requiring the use of English) is effectively assess and treat patients, continually analyse and a wider range of healthcare settings. You will explore the required at AS Level Grade B or above. evaluate your practice, and meet the demands of the rapidly The elective placement in year 3 of the course gives you the interrelationships between physical, psychological, and social Irish Leaving Certificate Higher changing health sector. opportunity to study physiotherapy provision in another aspects of rehabilitation, and how these can be managed to AAB2B2B2 to include English (or a subject requiring the country if you wish. optimise recovery. Two further clinical placements are The vital clinical placement aspect of the course will provide use of English) and two from Biology, Chemistry, Maths you with the practical and ‘real-world’ experiences which will undertaken to reinforce these skills and link theory to practice. PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION or Physics. help to enhance your employability after graduation. Evaluation of personal, professional and academic development Successful completion of the course allows you to apply for are promoted within this year. IB Diploma registration with the Health and Care Professions Council and 32 to include Higher Level Grade 5 in English (or a subject FACILITIES Year 3 membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. requiring the use of English) and two from Biology, Your learning experience will be enhanced by state-of-the-art The management of acutely ill patients is developed further, Chemistry, Maths or Physics, plus one further subject at teaching and clinical skills facilities. The therapy practical alongside the exploration of human performance and the Standard Level Grade 5 or above. rooms and human performance laboratory, which has a promotion of physical fitness and activity. You are then English Language Qualifications sophisticated three-dimensional motion analysis system, challenged to apply this knowledge to more complex patient All applicants whose first language is not English are are key facilities you will utilise during your study. In the presentations. The use of research to support and underpin required to have an IELTS (International English Language clinical skills area you will be introduced to the ward setting, CAREER OPTIONS practice is developed further encouraging development of Testing System) minimum score of 7.0 in all elements. volunteer patients and the computerised METIman. The use Physiotherapists work in health promotion, preventative clinical reasoning skills. A further two clinical placements are of the volunteers allows students to engage with real life healthcare, treatment and rehabilitation, with patients ranging undertaken one of which you will organise yourself. Practice Visit As part of the application process, all applicants are required scenarios and develop assessment and treatment skills. from children to older people and with a variety of conditions Year 4 to demonstrate an informed perspective of physiotherapy METIman is used to practice treatment approaches for the from sports injuries to mental health issues. You will be The emphasis in your final year relates to the evaluation and and this will normally be achieved through visiting a acutely ill patient in a safe environment. prepared to work within a wide range of NHS and private research skills necessary for a qualified physiotherapist in physiotherapy setting prior to interview. sector environments. Further postgraduate study will enable conjunction with understanding key issues relating to policies Selection Visit you to explore further career opportunities; for example and interdisciplinary team working. Improving practice is All shortlisted applicants are invited to attend a half day animal and equine physiotherapy. explored (incorporating critical evaluation of practice) aiming selection visit prior to an offer of a place on the course to further develop your physiotherapy skills and underpin their being made. The selection process includes evaluation of use with scientific evidence. Two final clinical placements allow your professional suitability, communication and team “Studying physiotherapy at RGU is development and refinement of the required treatment and working skills. management skills needed prior to qualification. something I will never regret. It is a Special Requirements great course, with highly qualified Medical screening, evidence of immunisation and www.rgu.ac.uk/bscphysiotherapy and enthusiastic teaching staff. satisfactory PVG clearance (previously an enhanced Seven clinical placements allow disclosure) are a requirement for all successful applicants prior to commencement on the course. Details of students to gain experience in a wide immunisation requirements can be found on our course variety of physiotherapy departments webpage at www.rgu.ac.uk. For more details about the In the 2015 Complete ranging from neuro rehab to private University Guide, our course PVG scheme please visit Disclosure Scotland at practice sports injury clinics. was ranked 6th in the UK and www.disclosurescotland.co.uk top in Scotland. Paul Reape, Physiotherapy graduate STUDY OPTIONS Full-time: 4 years

170 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 171 SOCIAL WORK Key facts BA (HONS) (SSSC APPROVED) UCAS L500 The role of the social worker is vital to the local PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION WHAT YOU WILL STUDY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS community and society in general. Working with Successful completion of the degree confers eligibility to Year 1 people of all ages who may be socially excluded, practise as a social worker within the UK, and to register with Study and Research Skills • Individual Psychology and the SQA Higher vulnerable or undergoing some level of crisis, your role the SSSC and the other Social Care Councils in the UK. Lifespan • Introductory Sociology • Social Work Values, Roles BBCC. Applicants will be expected to have Mathematics, will be to guide, support and enable the service user to and Tasks • Cognitive and Social Psychology • Sociology of Numeracy or equivalent at National 5 level Grade C or above. eventually support themselves as much as possible. CAREER OPTIONS Identity, Difference and Deviance • An Introduction to Law GCE A Level This full-time degree will provide you with the underpinning and Politics in Social Work • Social Work in Society Following successful completion of the course, students find CCC. Applicants will be expected to have Mathematics, knowledge, values and skills required by the Scottish Social employment across the social work sector. In the past our Year 2 Numeracy or equivalent at GCSE Grade C or above. Services Council (SSSC) to practise as a qualified social students have been in great demand throughout the UK. The Law and Social Work • Human Growth and Behaviour • Irish Leaving Certificate Higher worker. You will be prepared for practice in all areas of social international focus of the course also provides employment Social Policy and Social Work Practice • Social Work B2B2C1C1. Applicants will be expected to have work, including child care, child protection, criminal justice possibilities in a range of European countries, the USA and Methods • Social Work Practice 1 • Disability and Mental Mathematics, Numeracy or equivalent at Ordinary level and community care, and in a range of settings, including Australia. Our graduates have also found employment in Health: A Life Course Approach • Social Work with Older Grade C or above. community, residential and group care. criminal justice, child care/child protection as well as working People • Social Work with People with Substance Problems • with people with mental health issues, substance misuse This long-established course has an enviable reputation for Group Care/Support and Protection - Practice Issues and IB Diploma problems, physical disabilities or old age. the high quality of its teaching and support, as well as the Ethical Dilemmas 26. Applicants will be expected to have Mathematics, Numeracy or equivalent at Standard Level Grade 4 high level of employment achieved by its graduates. Year 3 or above. Social Work Practice 2 • Practice Learning 2/Contexts • PLACEMENT In the 2013 National Student Survey, Personal and Professional Development 1 • Social Work with Advanced Entry A major strength of the course is the practice placement Social Work at Robert Gordon University Children and Families • Social Work Practice and Research Applicants who are interested in applying for advanced opportunities which are an integral part of study. You will was placed top in the UK Methods • Social Work in Criminal Justice • Counselling entry will be considered on an individual basis. If interested undertake three practice placements: one lasting two within Social Work Practice in this possibility please contact the Admissions Tutor to months, one lasting three months and one lasting four discuss further. Year 4 months. There is also the opportunity to undertake one Social Work Practice 3 • Practice Learning – Risk Interview placement in a European country other than the UK. The Assessment/Risk Management • Evidence Based Practice • You will be required to attend an interview. Overseas rewards from undertaking these placements are enormous, Dissertation Study • Integrated Health and Social Care • applicants will be interviewed by Skype. Applicants who do both in terms of initial professional development and in Social Work in a Global Context OR Management in Social not have an appropriate certificated level of Mathematics, applying theoretical principles to real-life situations. Practice Work Settings OR Therapeutic Practice with Children Numeracy or equivalent will be expected to demonstrate an is assessed according to the competence requirements of appropriate level of numeracy at interview. Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). STUDY OPTIONS Full-time: 4 years

www.rgu.ac.uk/social-work

where you really learn how to conduct Want to know more? yourself as a competent social worker, Visit WWW.RGU.AC.UK VALUABLE and the placements that RGU secure are second to none. Social workers from PLACEMENTS RGU are always in high demand from employers and I found getting a job very Social Work students will spend around "The course itself is stimulating and easy. I secured a social work position before I even graduated." hours in discussion engaging, and thoroughly prepares you groups in their first year. with the theory behind social work Barry Clubb 250 practice. The placements however are Social Work Graduate 2014

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Applying to university can feel like an overwhelming experience, whether you’re leaving school or college, or have decided to change jobs and retrain. It’s hard to know where to start or what to expect – so in this section we’ve gathered together some information that we think might help to guide you through the process.

CONTENTS Accommodation 176 Living in halls of residence 178 Living expenses 179 Money 180 Scholarships 185 Student support 186 How to apply 190 Phoebe Strachan When to apply 192 How to find us 194 City centre map 196 Our Riverside campus 197 WORLD SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP Join us online 198 An RGU student is hoping to make waves for Scotland at the World Surfing Visit us 200 Championships in South America. How to get ahead 202 Phoebe Strachan, studying Applied Sport and Exercise Science, has been selected to make her debut for Scotland’s surfing team which will compete at the event in Peru. Phoebe will join five other surfers who will represent the country at the International Surfing Association (ISA) World Games, which will be held at Punta Rocas in November 2014. Phoebe said: “I feel really proud to have been asked to represent Scotland at DISCOVER MORE the World Surfing Championships and am looking forward to competing in REASONS TO SMILE Peru. I want to show that Scotland can produce surfers who are just as good WWW.RGU.AC.UK/SMILE as the more established countries in the sport like Australia and the US."

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Leaving home for the first time can be one of the most exciting things about going to university. It’s an opportunity to live independently, meet new people, make new friends – and because Aberdeen really is a truly student-focused city, you’ll meet people from all over the world. That’s one reason why studying at Robert Gordon University is such a rewarding experience.

OUR ACCOMMODATION APPLICATIONS The first thing you’ll need is somewhere to stay, a place to call Accommodation applications can be made at home. Robert Gordon University has various purpose-built www.rgu.ac.uk/roomonline. To apply, you must have accommodation developments situated in the city and at the accepted a Conditional or Unconditional offer, or have an Garthdee campus. The flats are well equipped and generally Insurance offer. Those living within 0-18 miles of the Garthdee you’ll have your own bedroom for some private space, while campus are not usually eligible to apply but may be considered the kitchen and living areas are shared – usually with between in exceptional circumstances and subject to availability. two and seven other students. Some of the accommodation is en-suite, whilst the remainder has shared washing and toilet PRIVATE SECTOR ACCOMMODATION facilities. If you are on a tight budget, we offer a shared room Please see our website under Alternative Accommodation for option and at the top end of the market there are self-contained links to www.rgustudentpad.co.uk and other advertising one bedroom flats. sites for private flats/rooms. Prices in the private sector start The rent you pay includes internet access in most properties at around £90 per week (excluding bills). and personal contents insurance. In 2014/15 rent rates ranged from £69 to £189 per week. NEED MORE INFORMATION? You can have a look at the most up-to-date information and For the most up-to-date information about accommodation view our flats on our website at Robert Gordon University go to our website or contact us www.rgu.ac.uk/living/accommodation direct. We would be delighted to help and look forward to or you can call us on +44 (0)1224 262130 welcoming you to Aberdeen. or email [email protected] www.rgu.ac.uk/living/accommodation

*Prices correct at time of going to press (Mar 2015).

Information correct at time of going to press

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If all our students living in University accommodation got together, COST OF LIVING they’d get through a lot of pizzas, caffeine and Bolognese. We estimated a We’ve put together a rough guide to the cost of living in Costs are based on estimated average student spend and Aberdeen. This is based on one academic year (40 weeks).* correspond to the approximate cost of living in the Aberdeen few scenarios for fun: area in 2014. The amount that students spend on personal The figures show the cost of RGU student residences in a expenses can vary considerably, depending on the individual single standard room for 2014/15 (40 weeks). The cost student and factors such as the type of accommodation you inclusive of heating, lighting, water, internet and personal choose; if you plan to take a part-time job or not; how much contents insurance. socialising you want to do whilst studying. For private accommodation, you’ll need to add approximately £25 a week for heating, lighting, water, and personal contents insurance. LIKE MAMA USED TO MAKE THE BIG SLEEP If they all made a batch of spaghetti We have around 1,500 student bed spaces bolognese every week, it could fill the across all our halls of residence. Duthie Park duck pond. That’s quite a few Onesies! TRAVEL, SOCIAL, FLAT SHARE SPORTING ACTIVITIES, IN PRIVATE CLOTHES & ACCOMMODATION PHONE CALLS £70–£115 a week or £30–£40 a week or £3,800–£5,600 a year £1,200–£1,600 a year

FOOD & TOILETRIES £40 a week or £1,600 a year caffeine hit ANDREX PUPPY They’d probably consume enough They’d go through approximately 85,000 toilet STANDARD ROOM IN coffee to make a small ski jump, rolls. Imagine if they made a giant cardboard UNI ACCOMMODATION especially during exam time. bathroom sculpture? £96-£118 per week BOOKS & £3,840-£4,720 per year STATIONERY £300 a year

save for a rainy day! tree huggers MAKE MINE A Margherita It is estimated that across all residences students If every student ordered at least 1 pizza a week produce around 20 tonnes of waste a week, of during term time, they would consume nearly which about 50% is recycled. 60,000 pizzas. That’s quite a few toppings. *All information correct at time of going to press. Prices subject to review at any time.

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Money is one of the most important issues for any student and you need to plan your OTHER FUNDING INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FEES own budget. Our Student Finance service will offer you all the help, advice and support Discretionary Funds The fee that you pay as an international student depends on a that you need. We’ve summarised some key points, but check out our website at This fund is to assist home UK students in financial difficulty. variety of factors. First of all, you need to know if you will pay www.rgu.ac.uk/studentfinance for the most up-to-date information. Please note that students on Nursing and Midwifery courses fees at the ‘home’ rate or at the ‘overseas’ rate. ‘Home’ fees and EU students are not eligible. are often lower, but you will only be able to pay ‘home’ fees if Childcare Fund you: STUDENTS FROM SCOTLAND Independent Students’ Bursary This fund is available to assist home UK students with the • have permanent residence in the UK and have been cost of registered or formal childcare. Please note that EU resident in the UK for three years, or Full details of support available to Scottish students from the If you are an ‘independent’ student, you may be eligible for students and Nursing and Midwifery students are not eligible Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) are available at ISB. In general, if you are over 25, are married, in a civil • are a non-UK EU national (or a child of an EU national) who for assistance from this fund. www.saas.gov.uk or by telephoning 0300 555 0505. partnership or living with a partner, or your parents are no has lived in the European Economic Area (EEA) for three longer alive, you would meet the criteria. The maximum years, or Application for funding from SAAS can be made online at the amount available in 2014/15 was £750. Further details are COURSES IN NURSING AND MIDWIFERY SAAS website with either a Conditional or Unconditional • are a non-UK EEA/Swiss migrant worker (or their family available from the SAAS website. The following courses fall into this category: offer from mid-April onwards. Do not wait for your exam member) in the UK and have lived in the EEA for three Supplementary Grants results – if your course or institution details change, you can • Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) – Adult years, or You may be entitled to a supplementary grant depending on easily change or cancel your application by calling SAAS. To • Bachelor of Nursing – Adult • are a refugee (recognised by the UK government) or a your circumstances. Further details about these grants can be ensure your funding is in place at the start of your course you • Bachelor of Nursing – Children and Young People’s member of a refugee’s family, or found at www.saas.gov.uk • Bachelor of Nursing – Mental Health should apply by 30 June. • are a person who has applied for asylum and has been • Bachelor of Midwifery Tuition Fees STUDENTS FROM OTHER EU COUNTRIES granted exceptional leave to enter/remain, or a member of If you live in Scotland, you may be eligible to apply to SAAS to Assistance for students studying Nursing and Midwifery their family. pay your tuition fees for study in Scotland. Full information on Tuition Fees courses is in the form of a non income-assessed bursary. The exact rules governing fees are quite complex and the eligibility and how to apply can be found at www.saas.gov.uk. Students who are EU nationals are not liable to pay tuition In 2015/16, the rate was £6,578 per annum. For the most above is only a summary. Fee rates can be found on the fees for study in Scotland but must apply online to the up-to-date information for 2016/2017, please visit Student Loans course detail pages of our website. Courses that involve Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to have these www.saas.gov.uk Most students apply for a student loan to help with their paid – www.saas.gov.uk. Students should confirm their laboratory-based work (for example engineering or science living costs. Loans are income-assessed and in 2014/15 eligibility with SAAS. courses) are usually more expensive than courses that are ranged from £4,750-£7,500, depending on household largely classroom-based. You can find details of course fees circumstances. Up-to-date information can be found on the on the Student Finance pages of our website at SAAS website. Application for a student loan is made online www.rgu.ac.uk/studentfinance to SAAS. Young Students’ Bursary If you are under 25 and from a low income family, you may be entitled to a Young Students’ Bursary. You can apply at the same time when applying for payment of your tuition fees. The maximum amount available in 2014/15 was £1,750.

Non-payment of fees The University’s current sanction for non-payment of tuition fees is to withhold the conferment of awards to students who are in debt to the University.

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STUDENTS FROM THE REST OF THE UK SUPPORT FOR RUK STUDENTS Robert Gordon University has adopted a tiered approach Full details regarding the financial support available to with three bands of undergraduate fees reflecting the fact students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland are that some courses cost more to deliver than others, for available from the following student finance websites: FIND OUT MORE AT example those involving laboratory or studio work versus England – www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance WWW.RGU.AC.UK/UG-MONEY classroom teaching. Wales – www.studentfinancewales.co.uk These fees are reviewed annually. For the most up-to-date Northern Ireland – www.studentfinanceni.co.uk information we recommend you visit our website at www.rgu.ac.uk/feesruk Student Loans You’ll find the figures for each band, as well as the total fee for Most students apply for a student loan for fees and/or living a four year course. costs. Loans are income-assessed and can be applied for A number of students may be able to secure entry into the online at the appropriate student finance website. second year of one of our four-year degree programmes. In Maintenance Grants this case, the student would benefit from a reduction in the Full-time students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland total fee payable for the degree programme, equivalent to a from lower income households may be eligible for a full year’s fee for the relevant fee band. maintenance grant. Details are available and application can be For the most up-to-date information please visit our website made online at the appropriate student finance website. at www.rgu.ac.uk/studentfinance Thinking of applying? If you are from England, Wales, or Northern Ireland and would like further information on Aberdeen and studying in Scotland, please visit www.rgu.ac.uk/headnorth

Fees for Rest of UK students 2015/2016 will be available on individual course pages once agreed early in 2015. www.rgu.ac.uk/STUDY-RGU

182 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 183 Your future: What career or job do you Architecture hope to get into after ROSS PIRIE, SCHOLARSHIPS you graduate? Obviously I hope to pursue a career in architecture – where in the world that will Winning a scholarship with a well-respected employer can put you on the fast track take me I don’t know. Having worked in the China Masters to career success whilst enabling you to be financially independent during the course Unit I would relish the of your studies. For the employer, the benefits of sponsoring are equally appealing, opportunity to work there. helping them to attract the most ambitious and talented placement students who have Your course: Why did the potential, energy, determination and commitment to succeed – both academically you choose to study and professionally. Architecture? From school I was interested in Art as well as Graphic KUDOS THE RGU SPORT SCHOLARSHIP Communication. So the logical choice was to Kudos is harder to quantify, but just as important. Some of RGU SPORT offer Sport Scholarships for promising sports combine the two. the most successful companies in the UK are offering men and women to support developing their talents to succeed scholarships through Robert Gordon University. Winning a in their chosen sporting field whilst undertaking academic 57’10: Tell us a little scholarship is therefore a serious endorsement of your study. Scholarships include: free access to RGU SPORT, bit about the 5710 academic and professional potential. academic flexibility support, Strength and Conditioning lectures… programming and coaching, nutrition advice, and access to Being 57’10 Co-President CAREER OPPORTUNITIES other support services. Applicants must be at junior this year has been a great The majority of scholarships offer work placement international standard or better. For further information contact experience and the lecture opportunities, providing a professional platform for you to [email protected]. More information series throughout my time Your experience: What launch your successful career. Many of our scholars have about RGU SPORT is available at www.rgu.ac.uk/rgusport is the best thing about at the school have been Your campus: Where are insightful. The architects that impressed their sponsors so much whilst on placement that studying at RGU? your favourite places to come and speak are so varied they have been offered employment within the company ACCESS RGU SCHOLARSHIP I would say the facilities that study and socialise on in opinion, philosophy and once they have successfully graduated. ACCESS RGU scholarships are open to students who meet RGU offers are great – most design that you never want to the campus? notably the sports building As I study architecture our the university’s wider access eligibility criteria. Supported by miss one. We have recently and library. Also with the main study space is our studios MONEY donor companies, ACCESS RGU scholarship recipients had the likes of Rogers Stirk campus being out of the city and they are great. benefit from annual awards in the region of £1,500 to £2,000 Harbour and SHL; you also Money is important and debt is a worry, whatever your age or centre it creates a separation have the chance so speak circumstances. Winning a scholarship can make life easier per year and support from a dedicated study skills advisor. between studying and Essentially you end up living with them afterwards over and enable you to be truly focused on your studies. Our Mentorship opportunities may also be available in socialising which is important. here but you have your own some ‘cheese and wine’. scholars can receive up to £4,000 of funding support each conjunction with the donor company. creative space that you share Overall it is a great way to with other students and that year and many of our sponsors offer paid placement Application is currently by invitation, determined by the widen your knowledge of atmosphere really influences opportunities too. information supplied on UCAS application forms and the the profession and discover the design process. projects and ideas that specific degree course scholarships available. aren’t covered in the normal Companies who offer scholarships include: More information can be found by visiting module lectures. Amec Sparrows Offshore www.rgu.ac.uk/access-rgu-scholarships Your advice: What BP Talisman advice would you offer CNR Technip to an applicant of RGU? Expro Tenaris Make sure that you are focused 100% on the subject FMC Technologies Total that you are studying and be Kongsberg Universal pegasus sure that it is something that Petrofac Zenith you will see yourself doing for the foreseeable future. To find out which courses are eligible for these scholarship Gaining work experience in your chosen field of study opportunities and how to apply, please visit before applying – even a www.rgu.ac.uk/scholarships couple of weeks – would be a wise decision.

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We provide a comprehensive range of student support services. Our specialist advice DISABILITY AND DYSLEXIA CENTRE SUPPORTING CARE LEAVERS/STUDENTS FROM A LOOKED AFTER BACKROUND and support teams are here to advise and assist you during your time at University, The Disability & Dyslexia Centre offers you confidential advice and support. We can help you with: RGU is committed to supporting prospective and existing enabling you to realise your full potential. students with a background in care to apply to and succeed • Adjustments to teaching and learning including exams at university. Individuals who have been looked after at any The range of services includes: CAREERS ADVICE • Support with applying for Disabled Students Allowance point and for any length of time, whether by a Local • Student Help Point (Information and Advice Centre) The Careers & Employability Centre encourages all • Refer you for dyslexia evaluation if needed Authority or through kinship care, can receive support from the University’s dedicated care leaver adviser, • Careers & Employability Centre students to make full use of the services and resources the We support students with physical and sensory impairments, alongside the range of support services the university Centre provides. autism spectrum disorders, health conditions including • Chaplaincy provides. For applicants applying via UCAS, please tick the Students can access support to help them identify and assess mental health issues, dyslexia and other specific learning box on the UCAS application form to identify yourself as a • Child Care (Treehouse Nursery) the career options that are right for them; securing part-time differences and those with short or long-term support needs. care leaver. This information will be treated in confidence and • Counselling Support and Wellbeing work or summer jobs; work experience opportunities and For further information about the specific support we offer, will be used in a positive way to make you aware of additional how to progress themselves to effectively source and apply • Disability and Dyslexia Advice and Support please contact the Disability & Dyslexia Centre on support provided by the University. If you are applying via for their first graduate-level job. • International Student Advice, Visa and Immigration Centre +44 1224 262103 or email [email protected] another route, we would encourage you to get in touch with Throughout their career journey at Robert Gordon University • Study Skills and Access Unit the University’s dedicated adviser direct. students will become aware of their own employability and ADAPTED ACCOMMODATION Visit www.rgu.ac.uk/care-leaver-support for more • Scholarships how to become effective career planners throughout their The University’s Student Accommodation Service has information or contact the care leaver adviser on working lives. a number of adapted flats. If you need adaptations or STUDENT HELP POINT 01224 263048 or email [email protected] That's why we have developed the highly innovative equipment, you should contact the Student Accommodation The University’s Student Help Point is your first point of call MY CAREER TOOLKIT resource. Online topics are designed Service directly to discuss your requirements on for all your queries and questions about student life. in partnership with employers and will take you from the very + 44 (0)1224 262130 You can pay… first stages of thinking about your future, and will support you Tuition fees, accommodation instalments, graduation fees. right through to making a positive impression in the graduate You can request… workplace. You can access the toolkit when you are an Student status letters, including letters for bank account enrolled student. and council tax purposes. Find out more by visiting www.rgu.ac.uk/careers You can browse info on… Careers, student finance, prospectuses, health, local info, CHAPLAINCY what’s on. Robert Gordon University’s Chaplaincy exists for the benefit of the whole University community. For further information Book appointments... please go to www.rgu.ac.uk/chaplaincy With Study Skills team and Wellbeing Advisor

And lots more… CHILDCARE We issue replacement ID cards, top up print accounts and sell The Treehouse Early Care and Education Centre at Study Skills handbooks. Also check out our reference library Robert Gordon University (managed by Bright Horizons covering local info, maps, health and finance. Family Solutions) is situated on our Garthdee campus. This outstanding purpose built facility provides the highest quality care and education for babies and children of three months to five years of age. www.rgu.ac.uk/nurseryfacilities +44 (0) 1224 861840

COUNSELLING AND WELLBEING SERVICE Supports and advises you on a wide range of pastoral For more information please visit and emotional issues to enable you to get the most out www.rgu.ac.uk/studentservices of your studies. Further information can be found at www.rgu.ac.uk/counselling

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVICE, STUDY SKILLS AND ACCESS UNIT VISA AND IMMIGRATION CENTRE The Study Skills and Access Unit offers you confidential The International Student Advice, Visa and Immigration advice, support and guidance with a range of academic study Centre provides international students with a wide range of skills, including: support and advice which includes: • Academic Writing and Critical Thinking • Offering advice on extending/renewing your student visa • Exam Preparation and Revision (in line with the recommendations of the Office of the Immigration Services Commission) • Maths, Statistics and Numeracy Skills • Issuing your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) • English Language (This service is for current students only) (for International Students) • Running workshops to advise you on how to complete • Study Skills your Tier 4 Student visa extension form (time management, presentation skills etc) • Advising you on working during your studies • Basic IT Skills (please note that we do not issue letters to students to give We tailor our service to suit you – you can arrange to employers) appointments on an individual or small group basis, and • Organising a ‘Meet and Greet’ service for new appointments can be face-to-face, via email or telephone. international/EU students arriving at Aberdeen Airport Contact us at [email protected] or visit www.rgu.ac.uk/studysupport for more information. • Leading Orientation presentations in January and September for all new international/EU students and USEFUL WEB LINKS organising Health Screening sessions on campus www.rgu.ac.uk/studentservices • Offering general information and advice www.rgu.ac.uk/careersadvice • Advising you of your visa responsibilities in order to remain www.rgu.ac.uk/chaplaincy compliant with UK Border Agency regulations www.rgu.ac.uk/nurseryfacilities For more information on the service please visit www.rgu.ac.uk/counselling www.rgu.ac.uk/international or email [email protected] www.rgu.ac.uk/disability www.rgu.ac.uk/international www.rgu.ac.uk/studysupport

STUDENT CENTRAL Located in the Faculty of Health and Social Care building, you will find: - Student Help Point - Disability & Dyslexia - Study Skills & Access - Counselling & Wellbeing - International Student Advice, Visa & - Careers & Employability Centre Immigration Centre

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So you’re ready to apply for a place at university and need to know what to do next. • An unsuccessful application – unfortunately we have not English Language Requirements For lots of useful information you can go to the How to Apply section of our website been able to offer you a place on your chosen course. Undergraduate students must have passed one of the below – www.rgu.ac.uk – or visit the UCAS website at www.ucas.com. However, Once you have received all your offers from UCAS, you must Secure English Language Tests (meeting the minimum grades for each of the components): here’s some basic information to get you started. then decide which offers, if any, you wish to accept. You are allowed to accept a maximum of two offers – one firm and • IELTS Academic Test – 6.0 (with a minimum score of 5.5 one insurance. However, if your firm choice is unconditional, in each component). HOW TO APPLY Your application to UCAS can have up to five choices of you cannot select an insurance choice. It is your responsibility • Pearson PTE Academic Test – 59 (with a minimum score to let UCAS know your decision by the deadline date, Entry Requirements universities and courses in the UK. For 2015 entry, the of 51 in each component). through your UCAS Track account. We are proud of our reputation as a friendly university and application fee was £12 for a single choice and £23 for two to Some courses do require a higher level of English welcome applications from students with a wide range of five choices Please checkwww.ucas.com for further details. • If your firm choice is Conditional and you meet the language. If this is the case then the required level will be qualifications and from a diverse range of backgrounds. Entry When applying to Robert Gordon University you will be asked conditions, your offer will be changed to Unconditional highlighted on the Key Facts section on individual course requirements for each course can be found in the Key Facts for the institution code name, RGU and our institution code, and you will receive formal notification from UCAS. pages in the prospectus. section on each course page. R36. Applications can be submitted to UCAS from September • If you do not meet the conditions, you should contact Pre-Sessional English Programme In general, our requirements are expressed in terms of 2015 until 15 January 2016. If we receive your application by the institution directly to discuss what options are available this date, we guarantee to consider it. Applications made to If you have a lower level of English, you may want to join our qualification level, subject and grades. In Scotland these to you. UCAS after this date but before 30 June 2015 will still be Pre-sessional English Programme (PSP). This course runs include Scottish Highers, HNC and HND qualifications. We considered if there are places available. After 30 June 2016, during the summer and provides the practical basis in English also accept A Levels, International Baccalaureate Diploma and UCAS Extra you can still apply through Clearing but please check with us language that you will need to study at undergraduate level. Irish Higher Leaving Certificates. If you have been unsuccessful, or have declined all five offers, The course is open to international students with an IELTS first that we have vacancies, as you will only be able to apply to you could be eligible to participate in UCAS Extra, which The entry requirements published in this prospectus tell you score of 5.5 or above with a minimum score of 5.5 in each one course at a time. allows you to add a further choice to your application without the minimum entry requirements for each course. However, component. Please email [email protected] for more details of having to wait until Clearing. Extra operates from the end of for some courses we may ask for more than the minimum entry this popular programme. What Happens Next? February until early July 2016 and you should check for requirement. This is dependent on the number of applications • The first thing you will receive is an acknowledgment from course vacancies on the UCAS website. During Your Course received in relation to the number of places available. UCAS along with details of each of the universities and All full-time students at Robert Gordon University can receive courses that you have applied to. INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS continuing English language support for the duration of their Alternative Qualifications • Robert Gordon University, as with most other universities, course. This normally consists of free English language We welcome applicants with equivalent qualifications to those International applicants who wish to be considered for will then acknowledge the receipt of your application one of our undergraduate courses are required to have classes organised on a course-by-course basis. You can also stated, including SVQs/NVQs, access programmes and some by email. benefit from short sessions of individual tuition covering areas overseas qualifications. Applications from students with qualifications which are comparable to the UK entry criteria • Each university will then make a decision on whether to we ask for, plus an acceptable standard of English language of particular interest or concern, such as making non-standard qualifications or work experience may be presentations or writing dissertations. For more information considered for some courses. offer you a place and UCAS will send you an email alerting (see the English Language section). If you have already you to look at UCAS Track. studied at college or university in your own country, you may on language support, contact The Study Skills and Access be eligible for advanced entry. Unit [email protected] How to Apply If you have applied to more than one course at any institution, Applications for admission to full-time undergraduate degrees you will receive a separate decision for each course. Please note In the first instance please [email protected] Contact Details should be made through UCAS (the Universities and Colleges that the application process can vary from course to course. who will be able to assist with your enquiries. Our Admissions Office is always happy to answer any queries Admissions System) www.ucas.com/apply. If you are For example, you may be invited to attend a selection visit for a you may have – call us on +44 (0)1224 262728 for friendly overseas, you can apply direct through one of our trusted health-related course such as Physiotherapy, or for an Art and advice or email [email protected] agents in your country. To find a list of countries we visit, go to Design course, you may be asked to present your portfolio of www.rgu.ac.uk/international. For part-time courses you artwork, prior to a decision being made on your application. can apply directly to the University at Generally speaking there are three possible decisions: www.rgu.ac.uk/applyonline • An Unconditional offer – if you have already met the Once you register through UCAS and create your username selection criteria. and password, you are guided through the process of • A Conditional offer – if you still have to meet some of the applying. After submission, log in to your UCAS Track account selection criteria. For example, awaiting exam results, and you can see the progress of your application, view and submission of an art portfolio, piece of written work, respond to your offers. reference, etc.

190 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 191 when to apply CURRICULUM FOR EXCELLENCE KEY INFORMATION SETS (KIS) DATA Robert Gordon University is committed to ensuring Our website has a small widget on individual course that no pupil undertaking their chosen curriculum pages which allow prospective students to compare for excellence pathway will be disadvantaged. our undergraduate course information with other Important dates for your diary for 2016 entry. universities. The KIS data compiled by HEFCE Further advice and guidance is available at and available via the Unistats website includes www.rgu.ac.uk/cfe and will be updated information such as student satisfaction, graduate regularly to ensure the information is current. outcomes, teaching activities, fees and finance, accommodation and professional accreditation.

october OPEN DAYS ??? Our 2015 Open Days will be held on Saturday 3rd October and Wednesday 7th October. PERSONAL STATEMENT Come see our stunning campus, meet Most teachers expect personal academic staff and tour our amazing facilities. statements to be completed. For more information, please check MAKE UP www.rgu.ac.uk/openday APPLICAnTs’ DAYS YOUR MIND Great opportunity for those who It’s decision time. 2015 have applied to RGU to visit us. Is RGU the one for you? 2016

APPLICAnts’ DAYS Further opportunity for applicants to visit our amazing campus. ...GO! TEADY If you can't make either of PORTFOLIO INTERVIEWS our Open Days, we also Gray’s School of Art review art READY...S have Visit Afternoons and and design portfolios. Self-guided tours available. GOOD LUCK! www.rgu.ac.uk/visit-us UCAS DEADLINE Exam results are UCAS application deadline for all SELECTION VISITS published. Wishing RGU courses. Our code is R36. Interviews for health and social you the best of luck! START here care related subjects. Start thinking about your UCAS application now

192 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 193 Robert Gordon University is in BY RAIL HOW TO FIND US There are regular rail services from Aberdeen to Glasgow, Aberdeen, one of Scotland’s Edinburgh, Inverness and most mainline stations in the UK. liveliest and most dynamic cities. Tel: 08457 48 49 50 Aberdeen is easy to reach by road, www.nationalrail.co.uk rail or air. Study takes place at the BY COACH There are regular coach services from most major towns ABERDEEN Garthdee campus on the River Dee. and cities to Aberdeen Bus Station. Garthdee is located at the southside www.megabus.com www.citylink.co.uk INVERNESS of the city, approximately three www.nationalexpress.co.uk miles from the centre of Aberdeen. BY CAR DUNDEE Road access to Aberdeen is good, and once in the city, parking is available at several public car parks. Cars can also be parked at the Park and Ride sites located in EDINBURGH Kingswells and Bridge of Don. Regular bus services operate to the Garthdee campus from the city centre of GLASGOW Aberdeen. See page 197 for a list of postcodes to use for your satellite navigation system.

NEWCASTLE BY AIR Aberdeen Airport is seven miles north of the city centre. BELFAST There are regular bus services from the airport to the city. Several airlines operate direct scheduled flights to Aberdeen, from UK and European airports, which include: Aer Lingus MANCHESTER www.aerlingus.com DUBLIN Air France www.airfrance.co.uk

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Estimated car travel times to Aberdeen from Estimated flight times to Aberdeen from KLM Dundee 1 hour 15 minutes Amsterdam 1 hour 40 minutes www.klm.com Edinburgh 2 hours 15 minutes Belfast 1 hour Glasgow 2 hours 45 minutes Birmingham 1 hour 30 minutes Lufthansa Inverness 2 hours 30 minutes Cardiff 1 hour 40 minutes www.lufthansa.com Dublin 1 hour 10 minutes Frankfurt 2 hours Virgin London 1 hour 40 minutes www.virgin-atlantic.com Manchester 1 hour 15 minutes Newcastle 55 minutes Oslo 1 hour 40 minutes Paris 2 hours Stavanger 1 hour 10 minutes

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The Garthdee campus is situated on the south side of the city, Sat Nav Postcodes on the banks of the River Dee. Gray’s School of Art AB10 7QD The Scott Sutherland School of Regular buses run to and from the Garthdee campus. Architecture and Built Environment AB10 7GJ For more information, go to www.rgu.ac.uk/transport Aberdeen Business School AB10 7QE Faculty of Health and Social Care AB10 7QG There are cycle parking and changing facilities across the Riverside East For Engineering, Computing, Garthdee campus. Pharmacy and Life Sciences AB10 7GJ

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198 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 199 Visit us Find out why we’re top TALK TO The best way to get to know us and CURRENT STUDENTS make sure we are the one for you is to for graduate visit! We want you to come and see for employment yourself our superb campus and find out just how friendly we really are. TOP FOR GRADUATE JOBS IN THE UK PUBLISHED BY HESA JULY 2014 OPEN DAYS In 2015 we are offering you two opportunities to come and experience an Open Day at Tour our first- Robert Gordon University: class facilities Meet our academic staff rd Saturday 3 October 2015 RGU Wednesday 7th Octber 2015 You must pre-register to attend an Open Day from Scholarship Summer 2015 onwards at www.rgu.ac.uk/openday and funding Whether you’re thinking of going to University in 2016 or sometime further in the future, our Open Days give you opportunities the chance to visit the University and meet with a lecturer from the course you are interested in, and to see our EXPERIENCE OUR STUNNING fantastic riverside campus. riverside campus VISIT AFTERNOONS We also offer Visit Afternoons, so if you are unable to make an Open Day or Applicants’ Day, come along and we'll show you around the facilities and arrange an opportunity to meet with a lecturer from the course you are interested in. OPEN DAYS 2015 For more information on Visit Afternoons and to register online please go to www.rgu.ac.uk/visitafternoons

You can also call us on +44 (0)1224 262044 or send an email to [email protected] rd if you want to discuss your requirements. SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER 2015 UCAS FAIRS WEDNESDAY 7th OCTOBER 2015 We will be attending a number of UCAS fairs across the UK in 2015 where we will be able to answer your Whether you’re thinking of going to University in 2016 or sometime in the questions about our courses and the University. For a full future, our Open Days give you the chance to experience what it’s like to list of dates and locations please visit www.rgu.ac.uk/ucasfairs be a student at RGU. Pre-register online from Summer 2015 at www.rgu.ac.uk/openday

200 | GET AHEAD THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | 201 GET AHEAD WITH RGU STRONG LEARN LINKS TO PRACTICAL INDUSTRY and ABERDEEN IS If you’re looking for a University which will SKILLS to help employers A SAFE AND get you ahead in your career, here are some kick-start STUDENT- reasons why Robert Gordon University your career should be your number one choice! FRIENDLY CITY Find out more at www.rgu.ac.uk/getahead

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Accounting and Finance 50 Pharmacy 168 This prospectus is intended as a guide for applicants for courses Architectural Technology 128 Photography (Commercial) 122 delivered by Robert Gordon University. In compiling it, Architecture 130 Physiotherapy 170 the University has taken every care to be as accurate as possible, Biomedical Science 146 Public Relations (PR) 76 TOP IN THE UK FOR and the information in this prospectus is correct at the time of Biomedical Science (Applied) 145 Radiography (Diagnostic) 148 going to print, but the prospectus must be read as subject to change at any time and without notice. The University Bioscience with Biomedical Sciences 147 Social Sciences (Applied) 138 GRADUATE EMPLOYABILITY undertakes to make every reasonable effort to provide the Communication Design (Graphics/Illustration/Photography) 118 Social Work 172 teaching and academic facilities necessary for applicants’ Computer Network Management and Design 88 Sport and Exercise Science (Applied) 140 programmes of study. However, the University reserves the Computer Science 90 Surveying 134 right, if such action is considered to be necessary, to make Computing (Application Software Development) 84 Three Dimensional Design variations to fees and/or to vary the content or delivery method Computing (Business Information Technology) 86 (Ceramics and Glass/Jewellery/Product Design) 120 of any course at any time. In addition, the University may, at its Computing (Graphics and Animation) 94 sole discretion, discontinue or amalgamate any course(s). In these rare cases, the University will notify applicants as soon Construction Management 132 About RGU and our support services as possible and reasonable steps will be taken to provide a Contemporary Art Practice Aberdeen City Map 196 suitable alternative to a discontinued course. (Moving Image/Photography/Printmaking/Sculpture) 114 Aberdeen The Perfect Location 12 Digital Media (Design, Production and Development) 92 About Robert Gordon University 4 DATA PROTECTION ACT Engineering (Electronic and Electrical) 106 Accommodation 176 The University will only make use of the information you provide Engineering (Mechanical and Electrical) 104 Campus Map 197 HIGH QUALITY for the intended purposes as stated on the UCAS application Engineering (Mechanical and Offshore) 102 form guidelines. Any supplementary information will be used Careers & Employability Centre 20 Engineering (Mechanical) 100 strictly in terms of the University’s registration under the Data College to University Programmes/Access RGU 26 Events Management 52 OF LIFE Protection Act 1998, and other applicable legislation. Green Credentials 30 Fashion and Textile Design 116 How to Apply 190 Fashion Managment 54 EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES How to Find Us 194 Forensic and Analytical Science 150 The University seeks to ensure equality of opportunity for all International Students 24 International Business Management 68 applicants. Student applications for places are assessed solely Money 180 International Hospitality Management 56 on the basis of merit, ability and potential and no discrimination Placements 18 is made on the grounds of age; disability; gender reassignment; International Tourism Management 58 RGU SPORT 28 pregnancy and maternity; race; religion and belief; sex or Journalism 60 Scholarships 185 sexual orientation. Law 64 Social Media (Join us online) 198 CLOSE TO THE Law and Management 62 CREDITS Student Support 186 Management 70 Designed by Hampton Associates, Aberdeen. Student Union 33 Management with HRM 71 CAIRNGORMS Content compiled by RGU Marketing Department. Study Abroad 22 Management with Marketing 72 Photography by Ray Smith Photography, Stuart Johnstone, Visit Us 200 Media 74 Bill Black and Martin Parker. When to Apply 192 NATIONAL PARK Midwifery 152 Additional Photography by Aberdeen City Council Nursing – Adult 156 and students at Gray’s School of Art. Nursing – Children and Young People’s Nursing 158 Printed by Sterling. Nursing – Mental Health 159 Robert Gordon University, a Scottish charity registered Nursing – Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) Adult 160 SNOW SPORTS under charity number SC013781 Nutrition 162 Nutrition and Dietetics 164 Occupational Therapy 166 Painting 112

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