2019 Robert Gordon University (RGU) has been awarded a Gold rating in the Contents Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), placing it in the top 20% of the best 2 Principal’s welcome universities in the UK for the quality of its undergraduate teaching and learning. 4 About RGU 6 Why RGU Introduced by the UK Government, TEF is one of the methods used to assure 8 Employability at RGU a world-class higher education sector in the UK. It assesses, recognises and 12 Our campus rewards the quality of undergraduate teaching across the country by measuring 14 Work experience continuation rates, student satisfaction and employment outcomes. 16 Studying abroad 17 Careers team 18 Alumni 20 Study in Aberdeen 22 Explore the city 24 Accommodation 26 Living in halls 27 Cost of living 28 Finance 31 Scholarships 32 Life at RGU 34 International students 36 RGU:Union 40 RGU SPORT 42 Access RGU 43 From college to uni “I’ve found that 44 How to find us 96.3% 45 Visit us there is such a of UK domiciled students 46 How to apply graduating from 48 When to apply great community RGU with their first 50 Course index degree in 2015/16 were 52 Aberdeen Business School spirit within RGU. in employment, 64 School of Creative & Cultural Business 80 The Law School undertaking further study Everyone here is 88 School of Computing Science & Digital Media or in training six months 100 School of Engineering so supportive of after graduating. 110 Gray’s School of Art (HESA, 2017) 124 Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment 136 School of Applied Social Studies one another.” 142 School of Health Sciences Rosie Hislop, BA(Hons) Management 154 School of Pharmacy & Life Sciences with Marketing, graduated 2017 170 School of Nursing & Midwifery

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| 1 Principal’s Welcome

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

Studying at a university is an adventure – an adventure of the mind and an adventure for life. It is where everyone can discover their potential, make lifelong friends and open up their minds to knowledge and ideas. A really good university education should always be transformational, and stay with you for the rest of your life.

But RGU also offers more. We understand that those who come to study here want to pursue career opportunities and also want to be fully equipped to help solve some of society’s most pressing problems. All over the world, RGU’s graduates play leading roles in areas such as healthcare, energy, architecture, management, law, social care, art – there is hardly a field of human endeavour in which they have not excelled.

Our graduates also have particular advantages in the job market. Again and again we have been recognised for supporting our graduates in achieving high value careers and increasing their income potential (most recently by The Economist in 2017). We have always been one of the top UK universities for graduate employability.

Of course we must never rest on our laurels, and every year this university works with students to ensure that we are constantly renewing and improving further what we do.

I hope you will find this prospectus to be exciting and helpful and I look forward to seeing you some time soon on the RGU campus.

Professor Ferdinand von Prondzynski Principal and Vice-Chancellor

2 | | 3 About RGU

Robert Gordon University, in Our commitment to continually Most recently RGU has been Aberdeen, is recognised as a top increasing innovative research also recognised in the Teaching university in Scotland for our high ensures that we are constantly Excellence Framework as a Gold quality teaching and record of seeking cutting-edge solutions to Standard institution, placing us in graduate employability. Our history the issues the world faces today. the top 20% of the best universities of preparing students for work Our applied learning, people-centric in the UK for the quality of our dates back to the 17th century approach, as well as our state-of- teaching, learning, support and when Robert Gordon had a vision to the-art facilities and contemporary graduate employability. provide all pupils with an education course content means that we make as a way to better surrounding education work for our students, communities. It is this vision to staff and partners. Not the other constantly create a better and way around. brighter future for our students and the world around us, which we still embrace here today at RGU.

The Sir Ian Wood Building

4 | | 5 Number 1 in Scotland for Why RGU? course satisfaction Guardian University Guide 2017

Student population

Teaching History going back 250 years Excellence We have a heritage going back to 1729 when Framework Robert Gordon founded a hospital in Aberdeen for boys from poor families. In 1881, the hospital We are one of only three was transformed into a school and institutions in Scotland learning institution. from over 132 countries Riverside Location to have been rated gold Located in the heart of in the TEF awards, which Royal Deeside, our £120 acknowledges high million riverside Garthdee standards of teaching campus is one of the most quality and course beautiful in the UK. satisfaction.

RGU's motto is

Our 12 Schools which can be interpreted as ‘Make the best of all your abilities’.

SCHOOL OF SCHOOL OF Aberdeen CREATIVE AND THE LAW COMPUTING SCHOOL OF GRAY’S SCHOOL Business CULTURAL SCHOOL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING OF ART School BUSINESS DIGITAL MEDIA our Coat of Arms Three boars are from the arms of the Gordon family, SCOTT SCHOOL OF SCHOOL SCHOOL OF SCHOOL OF SUTHERLAND the castle is from the arms APPLIED OF HEALTH PHARMACY AND NURSING AND RESEARCH SCHOOL OF of the City of Aberdeen. A SOCIAL STUDIES SCIENCES LIFE SCIENCES MIDWIFERY 96.3% ARCHITECTURE black wavy band symbolises the rivers Dee and Don, as GRADUATE EMPLOYABILITY RATE well as North Sea oil, and the HESA 2017 heraldic symbols in the centre represent technology (a cog), Male vs. Female Student learning (a flaming torch) and commerce (a gold coin). Population Demographics

Watch the 90,000 Alumni history of RGU We have an international community of www.rgu.ac.uk/about-rgu approximately 90,000 alumni around the world. www.rgu.ac.uk/alumni-and-giving

6 | | 7 Employability at RGU CHOOSING YOUR CAREER PATH Our students undertake an employability journey, and graduate enriched with experience and knowledge that we know is valued by industry. Our Employability Hub supports you in the key stages of your time at RGU: BUILDING YOUR NETWORK WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT RGU

PLACEMENTS AND LEARNING FROM OUR MAKING THE MOST OF WORK-EXPERIENCE INDUSTRY PARTNERS, YOUR TIME LEARNING WHO FEED INTO OUR IN THE PRACTICAL COURSE CONTENT FACILITIES ON CAMPUS

STUDY ABROAD

FINALLY, UPON GRADUATION, YOU WILL JOIN THE VOLUNTEERING SECURING PART-TIME DEVELOPING YOUR CV SUCCESSFUL GLOBAL RGU OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYMENT AND INTERVIEW SKILLS ALUMNI COMMUNITY

8 | | 9 Employability at RGU

Our courses are chosen and designed to help our students be prepared for work in local, national or international companies and organisations. We have strong links with industry and collaborate with our partners to ensure students learn the necessary skills that are in strong demand both now and in the future.

It’s not just us that say so:

INTERNATIONAL GRADUATES RANKED RANKED 27TH IN THE AMAZING GRADUATE REPUTATION FOR HIGH- 5TH IN THE UK FOR WORLD FOR GRADUATE EMPLOYABILITY QUALITY EDUCATION SALARY PROSPECTS EMPLOYABILITY RATE RECORD OF 96.3% (HIGHER EDUCATION STATISTICS (SUNDAY TIMES 2016) (THE ECONOMIST 2017) (QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS, 2018) AGENCY 2017)

10 | | 11 SCOTT Health & SUTHERLAND THE SIR social Care SCHOOL IAN WOOD Building of architecture and built environment BUILDING

RGU GARTHDEE Our Campus oil & Gas ANNEXE DARt SPORT Institute RGU UNION ABS

In recent years we have invested around £120 million into our stunning riverside campus on the banks of the River Dee which has been specially designed with state-of-the-art facilities to enhance our students’ employability. You can learn in our dynamic, purpose-built and modern facilities during classes, and relax outside of lectures in the tranquil parkland around the campus.

Find out more at www.rgu.ac.uk/virtualtours

GARTHDEE HEALTH HOUSE & SOCIAL THE SIR Gray's IAN WOOD CARE ICRGU Aberdeen Building School BUILDING INTERNATIONAL Business of art AB10 7QG RGU: AB10 7GJ LIBRARY COLLEGE School UNION AB10 7QD AB10 7QE student RGU central SPORT

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES Gym ABERDEEN BUSINESS SCHOOL GRAY’S SCHOOL OF ART SCHOOL OF COMPUTING SCIENCE SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY Climbing Wall SCHOOL OF CREATIVE AND AND DIGITAL MEDIA SCHOOL OF SOCIAL STUDIES Swimming Pool CULTURAL BUSINESS Printmaking Suite SCHOOL OF PHARMACY AND LIFE SCIENCES Sports Hall THE LAW SCHOOL Sculpture Studio SCOTT SUTHERLAND SCHOOL OF Catering Facilities Mac Suite ARCHITECTURE AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT Clinical Skills Centre Human Performance Lab TV and Radio Suite Photography Studio X-ray Suite Fashion Place Exhibition Spaces 3D Printing Clean Room Suite Catering Facilities Moot Court Catering Facilities Modelling Workshop Mock Crime Scene Area Digital Moffat Space Mac Suite Forensic Imaging Suite Georgina Scott Student Help Point DART Simulator Microscopy Suite Sutherland Group Careers and Employability Centre Wave Tank Food Handling and Learning Centre Study Support ROV Pit Preparation Labs Catering Facilities Wider Access and Outreach Simulation Centre Mac Suites (Mock Pharmacy) Catering Facilities Counselling Support and Wellbeing Disability and Dyslexia Advice and Support International Student Advice, Visa and Immigration Centre ResLife 12 | | 13 Work Experience & Placement

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

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

A placement can benefit you by:

• Helping you gain experience, skills and references for your CV • Working on live projects, and putting academic knowledge into practice • Helping you stand out against less experienced candidates in the future Placement helps • Presenting the possiblity to earn money during paid placements secure jobs • Helping you build industry connections Stuart graduated from RGU with a BA (Hons) Management degree in 2008. He first joined Mackie’s on a placement year and, just a few years on, is now the youngest member of Mackie’s management team. His varied remit includes management of several of Mackie’s largest customer accounts for both ice cream Students have the opportunity to undertake placements or work experience projects in Aberdeen, across Scotland and and chocolate – with sole responsibility of turnover of for companies all over the world. over £5millon. Stuart also enjoys working to develop Scottish food and drink as exemplified by his active role Find out more at www.rgu.ac.uk/placements in Grampian Food Forum and his appointment, again as the youngest member, to the ONE (Opportunity North East) Food, Drink & Agriculture Board. Stuart’s impressive accomplishments were deservedly recognised in the 2016 Northern Star Business Awards where he was the ‘Rising Star’ Award winner.

Stuart Common | Commercial Director at Mackie’s

14 | | 15 Studying Abroad Careers Team

Explore the world and study your subject from an international Studying at RGU provides you with the knowledge and skills you perspective by participating in the study abroad programme. need to succeed in almost any walk of life. Throughout your time here, students will work with the careers service to understand RGU has links with more than 111 your unique employability profile of experience, skills and partners in 25 different countries, strengths. In doing so, you can be confident and self-aware of allowing our students to build their confidence, face unique challenges your abilities, and ensure you leave with a CV that stands out. and demonstrate resilience through new experiences. Options differ according to your course however students may have the opportunity to study or work abroad for one Support offered by the Careers Team semester or a whole year.

European student mobility is co- funded by the European Union DIGITAL ACHIEVEMENT ONLINE ‘MY CAREER JOB SEARCHING through the Erasmus+ Programme. RECORD TOOLKIT’ MODULES Search for job opportunities using A small grant may be available for Verify your academic results, and Helping to guide you through your the ‘My Career’ system with part- students who go abroad under the extra-curricular achievements career journey and enhance your time work, graduate jobs, summer Erasmus+ Programme, to assist with through the Higher Education skills and experience with topics internships and more listed, as well as the costs of living abroad, so long as Achievement Record, as well as use such as ‘Writing Your CV’, ‘Making the chance to book appointments and the UK is eligible to participate in EU tools to understand your skills and the Most of University’ or ‘Preparing register for employer events. funded programmes. match with employer vacancies. for Interview’.

Need more information visit www.rgu.ac.uk/studyabroad TALK TO A CAREERS JOB FAIRS COURSE CAREER CONSULTANT Throughout the year there are INFORMATION With daily appointments and drop events such as the Part-Time Jobs Find specific career information in sessions, you could meet with Fair, Careers Fair and school specific by courses such as possible career advisors to discuss job opportunities, job fairs allowing you to engage options, job searching sites, focused IN 2016/17 review CVs, discuss application with employers. CV writing and more. OUR THERE WERE OVER forms, or plan your career. MOST 200 STUDENTS WHO WENT OUT TO DIFFERENT INTERNATIONAL CAREERS POPULAR COUNTRIES AND 190 There is also the opportunity to look STUDY ABROAD at working abroad after graduation, and there is a range of information, DESTINATION IS THE COMESTUDENTS IN TO RGU TO guidance and resources on preparing NETHERLANDS, for an international career. STUDY ABROAD. FOLLOWED BY GERMANY.

Find out more at www.rgu.ac.uk/careers

16 | | 17 Alumni

RGU graduates have highly successful careers all around the The skills and knowledge provided as part of the university experience aims to give graduates the advantage, not only for a first job, but for a diverse and varied career long after you leave RGU. Alumni have access to many of the careers world, and the university supports its graduates beyond the end service resources to help in future job hunting, as well as access to their university e-mail for life, and discounts on of their studies. further study. The employability journey students take while at RGU doesn’t end at graduation, but is the foundation for a life-long career.

“Give yourself “Principles, Pragmatism “University isn’t just a “Try to challenge yourself permission to aim high and Perseverance“ tick the box exercise. It’s as an artist and have as in work and life“ about maximising your much fun as possible potential and making whilst creating your work” YOU the number one candidate.” Alan Fotheringham Hamish Dodds Judith Wallace Ade Adesina Global Director at Wood Group Kenny President and CEO of Hard Rock International IM Advisor/Business Analyst at Shell Printmaker, Painter, Sculptor & RGU Graduate & RGU Graduate & RGU Graduate & RGU Graduate

18 | | 19 Study in Aberdeen Set between the rivers Don and Dee in the North-East of Scotland, Aberdeen is a prosperous, cosmopolitan city with an Aberdeen and the historic surrounding county of Aberdeenshire international population. offer access to a huge range of outdoor pursuits. Scotland’s Third Largest City City of Culture International Community A place that is rich in culture, with With a population of approximately Aberdeen has captivating museums, Aberdeen is home to a diverse, a range of museums, art galleries, 228,000, Aberdeen is Scotland’s third a fascinating history, a wealth of art multicultural population. There are cinemas and concert venues, most populous city. and culture and a lively social scene. places of worship for many different Aberdeen is ideal for culture and Visitors can relax in fantastic flower- religions and a range of international history enthusiasts. With over 300 filled parks and gardens. It has some services such as Halal butchers, Asian castles, stately homes and ruins The Granite City of the best golf courses in the UK. Supermarkets and Afro hair stylists; dotting its landscape, Aberdeenshire Aberdeen is often referred to as ‘The we’ve highlighted just a few of these is unsurprisingly known as ‘Scotland’s Granite City’, and ‘The Silver City 2nd Safest city in the UK on our city map on page 22. Castle Country’. There are more with the Golden Sands’ because most castles per acre here than anywhere of its buildings are made of the local Named the 2nd safest city in the Best Place to Be a Student else in the UK, and you can discover grey stone, granite, and the city has a United Kingdom in The Alternative 19 of the most famous and dramatic long, sandy coastline. UK University City League Table 2017. Aberdeen is one of the best places to castles in Aberdeenshire on be a student according to top student Scotland’s Castle Trail. Sunny Scotland Energy Capital of Europe website www.accommodationforstudents.com Aberdeen is a coastal city, and is far For those who are fond of sand With over four decades of oil and gas milder than one might expect for its dunes and salty air, spectacular sandy exploration, Aberdeen is recognised With over 25,000 students, you’ll northern location. The East coast is the beaches and stunning coastlines can as the global hub for energy and be part of a lively, vibrant student- sunniest in Scotland, where sunshine be found along the Aberdeenshire innovation. Energy is a key driver of friendly city, with great shops, hours average around 1,500 per year. coast, making it a mecca for surfers, the local economy with up to 40,000 restaurants, international food stores, kayakers, kite boarders and related jobs and over 1500 energy nightlife and live music. bird-watchers alike. companies based in the city and surrounding area. With the Grampian Mountains and Cairngorms National Park right on our doorstep, there is plentiful opportunities for mountain biking, mountain climbing, skiing, snowboarding and white water rafting within easy reach of the city. Aberdeen has its very own snow- sports centre where you can ski and snowboard all year round and The Deeside Way also offers the chance to run, walk or cycle from the centre of Aberdeen to Ballater in the Cairngorms National Park.

20 | | 21 SHOPPING CENTRES FOOD ENTERTAINMENT / MUSIC / NIGHTS OUT 42. Triple Kirks POINTS OF INTEREST 1. The Academy 16. Union Square restaurants: Byron 27. Exodus 43. Ma Camerons 57. Aberdeen City Libraries 2. Bon Accord & St Nicholas Burgers, Giraffe, Las Iguanas, Thaikhun, 28. Garage / Campus 44. Revolucion de Cuba 58. Breakout Games o Explore 3. The Galleria TGI Friday’s, Nando’s, Wagamama Yo! 29. Institute 45. Six North 59. Codonas Amusement Park 4. Trinity Centre Sushi 30. Krakatoa SPORTS & LEISURE 60. Footdee (Fittie) 5. Union Square 17. Belmont St area: Triple Kirks, Nando’s, 31. Nox 46. Aberdeen Snowsports Centre STUDENT ACCOMMODATION Revolution, Books & Beans, Pizza 32. Slains Castle CINEMAS 47. Aberdeen Sports Village & Aquatic Express, Wild Boar, The Coffee House, 33. Tunnels 61. Woolmanhill Flats the 6. Belmont Filmhouse Centre Mamma's Pizza 34. Underdog 62. Crathie Student Village 48. Beach Leisure Centre 7. Cineworld, Union Square 18. The Ashvale 35. Lemon Tree 63. Craigievar Development 49. Goals Soccer Centre 8. Cineworld, Queens Links 19. Café 52 36. Breakneck Comedy at the Blue Lamp 64. Ramsay Development 50. Linx Ice Arena 9. Vue 20. Café Andaluz 65. Garthdee Towers DRINKS / COCKTAILS / PUBS 51. RGU Sport City 21. Dr Noodles CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS 52. Transition Extreme 22. Five Guys 37. 99 Bar & Kitchen 10. Aberdeen Art Gallery 23. Food Story Cafe 38. Brewdog, Union St & Gallowgate GARDENS / OUTDOOR ATTRACTIONS 11. Aberdeen Maritime Museum 24. Longdog Cafe 39. Boozy Cow 53. Bon Accord Terrace Gardens 12. His Majesty’s Theatre 25. Maggie’s Grill 40. Casc 54. Cruickshank Botanic Gardens 13. Marischal College 26. Musa 41. The Globe

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

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

Leaving home for the first time can be one of the most exciting things about going to university. It’s an opportunity to live Garthdee Towers independently, meet new people and make new friends – and LOCATION: Situated on our Garthdee campus with fantastic views. 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 ROOM TYPES: 49 rooms with en- suite shower and sink with shared toilet Robert Gordon University is such a rewarding experience. facilities and communal kitchen and lounge areas.

Craigievar Development RGU Accommodation Applications LOCATION: Five minute walk to Robert Gordon University provides Your lease is with RGU so we can Accommodation applications can be Garthdee campus. accommodation for just over 900 provide support if things go wrong made online at students at five different purpose- such as transfers to a different flat, www.rgu.ac.uk/roomonline built developments situated in the drop in sessions for finance problems To apply, you must have accepted a ROOM TYPES: 8 x 1 bedroom self- city centre and around the Garthdee and a lease termination if you leave Conditional or Unconditional offer, contained apartments with lounge/ campus. All accommodation is your course. We have on-site staff or have accepted an Insurance offer. kitchen, shower room and double conveniently located with easy access available for maintenance and a 24 Applications usually open at the bedroom. Suitable for singles or couples. to public transport linking directly hour security team. beginning of May and there is no between the campus and the financial commitment until you have *Utilities are not included in the rent for city centre. Our leases are tied closely to the received and accepted an offer this property. academic year so there is no need of accommodation. All our accommodation is self-catered to pay for accommodation over the and provide you with your own single summer, reducing the total amount Private Sector bedroom for some private space, you need to pay. However, if you Accommodation Woolmanhill Flats while the shared kitchen and living want to stay in Aberdeen for longer, areas provide socialising space – we can arrange summer stays at most Aberdeen is well served by private LOCATION: 20 mins to Garthdee usually shared with between five and of our sites if you wish. student accommodation providers campus by bus 1 or 2. seven other students. Some of the and also has an accessible private rented sector which has seen accommodation has private ensuite In 2017/18 prices ranged from ROOM TYPES: 600 standard rooms, bathrooms, whilst the remainder £4,120 to £8,000 for a 40 week lease prices drop in recent years. RGU work closely with private student 136 en-suite rooms. All flats have a has shared bathroom facilities. The (equivalent to £103 to £200 shared open plan lounge/kitchen. cheapest accommodation for those per week). Please note all prices are accommodation providers and we Standard flats also have additional on a tight budget is in standard rooms correct at the time of going to press. can give you advice and information whilst at the top end of the price about alternative accommodation shared bathroom facilities. range there are self-contained one options within the city throughout bedroom apartments. your time at RGU. Crathie Student Village Inclusive rents include gas and electricity, internet and wifi access, Need More Information? LOCATION: 25 minute walk to personal contents insurance and Visit www.rgu.ac.uk/ See page 22 for Garthdee campus. cleaning of communal areas (except our current student accommodation in the self-contained apartments accommodation locations ROOM TYPES: 96 en-suite rooms at Craigievar Development, which or contact us via email on on the city map! with open plan shared kitchen/lounge. exclude cleaning and utilities). There [email protected], is no deposit to pay and we do not phone +44 (0)1224 262130. ask for a guarantor.

24 | | 25 Living in Halls Cost of Living Supporting your stay with ResLife In 2017, Aberdeen was named as the second most affordable city in the UK for students (NatWest, 2017). RGU ResLife understands that an important part of your student life is your living experience while at university. To plan your living costs, try using the handy student calculator at www.studentcalculator.org.uk, which can help A work/life balance is important for you balance your budget. everyone, especially students. If you decide to live in student halls With your National Union of Students (NUS) card, you will benefit from the various student discounts and offers in for your first year at university, you many shops, cafés, restaurants and cinemas. will become part of the diverse RGU ResLife community. For a detailed breakdown of estimated costs of living in Aberdeen, visit www.rgu.ac.uk/costofliving We provide on-site support which is formed of our ResLife Team, who are fellow RGU students. You will have access to our ResLife Team who will be on hand to help if you have any welfare issues or emergency situations. You will be on first name terms with them if you have a habit of forgetting your keys! Our ResLife Team is there to encourage engagement and integration throughout your stay. They will be there to offer a programme of social opportunities; from movie nights in halls to bus trips to Edinburgh, there will always be something you can add to your social calendar. Mobile Phone Eating Out Accommodation Cinema Ticket ResLife can also support you in future £10 to £40 a month £7 to £15 £95 to £160 per week £6 to £8 years or if you decide not to come into halls. We provide guidance for those of you who decide to stay in the private rented sector too, e.g. checking leases. ResLife has a dedicated team of full-time welfare and advice professionals working on campus, who are there to provide support and guidance to all students at any stage of your academic journey. After your first year at university, you too could apply to join RGU’s ResLife and become a part of this vibrant peer support group; further adding to your personal, social and academic development at university. Transport Toiletries/Food RGU SPORT Books/Stationery/ Bus Fare £40 per week £14 to £20 per month Photocopying www.rgu.ac.uk/reslife £3.50 per day/£15 per week £25 to £45 per month /reslife

26 | | 27 Finance Other funding Childcare Fund Money is one of the most important issues for any student and This fund is available to assist you need to plan your own budget. Our Student Finance service home UK students with the cost will offer you all the help, advice and support that you need. of registered or formal childcare. Please note that EU students and Students from Scotland should apply to SAAS for a non means-tested We’ve summarised some key points, but check out our website at Nursing and Midwifery students are Nursing and Midwifery Student Bursary. Details available at www.rgu.ac.uk/studentfinance for the most up-to-date information. not eligible for assistance from this www.saas.gov.uk fund. The following courses fall into this category: Students from England can apply to Student Finance England for a • Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) – tuition fee loan and maintenance loan. Details available at Adult www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance Students from Scotland • Bachelor of Nursing – Adult • Bachelor of Nursing – Children Students from Wales and Northern Ireland can apply to Student and Young People Full details of support available to Scottish students from the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) are available Finance for a tuition fee loan, maintenance grant and maintenance • Bachelor of Nursing – Mental loan. Details available at at www.saas.gov.uk or by telephoning 0300 555 0505. Health Application for funding from SAAS can be made online at the SAAS website with either a Conditional or Unconditional • Bachelor of Midwifery offer from mid-April onwards. Do not wait for your exam results – if your course or institution details change, you can Students from Wales – www.studentfinancewales.co.uk easily change or cancel your application by calling SAAS. To ensure your funding is in place at the start of your course you should apply by 30 June. Discretionary Fund Students from N Ireland – www.studentfinanceni.co.uk This fund is to assist home UK Tuition Fees Young Students’ Independent Students’ students in financial difficulty. Please note EU students are not eligible. If you live in Scotland, you may be Bursary Bursary eligible to apply to SAAS to have If you are under 25 and from a low If you are an ‘independent’ student, your tuition fees paid for study income family, you may be entitled to you may be eligible for ISB. In in Scotland. Full information on a Young Students’ Bursary. You can general, if you are over 25, are eligibility and how to apply can be apply at the same time when applying married, in a civil partnership or International student fees found at www.saas.gov.uk for payment of your tuition fees. living with a partner, or your parents The fee that you pay as an international student depends on a variety of factors. First of all, you need to know if you will The maximum amount available in are no longer alive, you would meet pay fees at the ‘home’ rate or at the ‘overseas’ rate. ‘Home’ fees are often lower, but you will only be able to pay ‘home’ 2017/18 was £1,875. the criteria. The maximum amount Student Loans fees if you: available in 2017/18 was £875. Most students apply for a student Further details are available from the have permanent residence in the UK and have been resident in the UK for three years, or loan to help with their living costs. SAAS website. • Loans are income-assessed and Supplementary Grants • are a non-UK EU national (or a child of an EU national) who has lived in the European Economic Area (EEA) for in 2017/18 ranged from £4,750- three years, or You may be entitled to a Non-Payment of Fees £6,750, depending on household • are a non-UK EEA/Swiss migrant worker (or their family member) in the UK and have lived in the EEA for three supplementary grant depending on circumstances. Up-to-date The University’s current sanction for non- years, or your circumstances. Further details information can be found on the payment of tuition fees is to withhold the • are a refugee (recognised by the UK government) or a member of a refugee’s family, or about these grants can be found at SAAS website. Application for a conferment of awards to students who are • are a person who has applied for asylum and has been granted exceptional leave to enter/remain, or a member of www.saas.gov.uk student loan is made online to SAAS. in debt to the University. their family.

The exact rules governing fees are quite complex and the above is only a summary. Fee rates can be found on the course detail pages of our website. Courses that involve laboratory-based work (for example engineering or science courses) are usually more expensive than courses that are largely classroom-based. You can find details of course fees Students from other EU countries on the Student Finance pages of our website at www.rgu.ac.uk/studentfinance Tuition Fees Students who are EU nationals are not liable to pay tuition fees for study in Scotland but must apply online to the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to have these paid – www.saas.gov.uk. Students should confirm their eligibility with SAAS.

28 | | 29 Students from the rest of the UK Scholarships

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

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

30 | | 31 Student ResLife Immigration Team Student Help Point ResLife is a support network Our Team provides immigration We are the face of the University’s designed for all students in and visa support to international broad spectrum of student support, accommodation, with a goal to students. At the beginning of each and our main function is to ensure Life at RGU enhance your living experience new semester, in September and you receive the correct advice and whilst at university. The team January, we provide a meet and greet answers to enable you to have the regularly organise a variety of trips service to new international and best student experience here at RGU. Student Life aims to enhance your experience as a student at and events so you can get to know EU students arriving at Aberdeen We can assist with queries relating to the university. We are a variety of teams sharing a common goal what Aberdeen and the surrounding airport. When students arrive on many aspects of student life, including area has to offer, whilst also enabling campus they are invited to attend local information, accommodation, to provide advice and support throughout the duration of your you to socialise and integrate with an orientation presentation which healthcare and finance. others. ResLife offer 24 hour welfare provides important information about study here at RGU. We can put you in touch with support to those living in student life in Aberdeen, such as opening any support service and book accommodation, but can also advise a bank account, registering with appointments for the Study Skills and and support those within the private- a Doctor and/or with the Police Counselling and Counselling / Wellbeing teams. You rented sector. (where applicable). Throughout Wellbeing Service can also meet with our ResLife Advisor www.rgu.ac.uk/reslife the academic year the team (based at Student Help Point) who Student life at university can be provide guidance on extending and can provide specialist accommodation exciting and rewarding, but we RGU SPORT renewing Tier 4 student visas, Tier 4 information and advice. recognise that it can also be stressful Keeping active has never been easier responsibilities and work restrictions and overwhelming. Our wellbeing at RGU, as the University has its very during studies. For your convenience, you can also advisor and counsellors operate a own sports facility on campus. RGU www.rgu.ac.uk/international/ make payments at the Help Point by confidential service and are here Sport boasts three gyms containing visa-information cash or card. Additionally, we can to talk over any difficulties you state-of-the-art equipment, a 25 metre provide standard official letters to experience whilst at university in swimming pool, a climbing wall and a Study Skills serve a variety of purposes, such as order to enable you to get the most variety of classes suited for all abilities. We understand that the transition registering with a GP, or opening a out of your studies. We have a selection of competitively from school to university can be UK bank account. www.rgu.ac.uk/counselling priced memberships available to suit challenging, particularly in respect every student’s requirements. of your studies. The Study Skills Access www.rgusport.co.uk Service is here to support you, and At RGU, we believe that all Disability and can provide confidential, one-to-one individuals with talent and ambition Dyslexia Centre Employability Hub advice and guidance on many aspects should be encouraged to achieve and of academic study, including: excel, regardless of their personal The Disability and Dyslexia team Our team offers advice on-campus circumstances. The ACCESS RGU work to ensure that you can reach and online for students at all stages • Academic Writing team is committed to improving your full potential by offering of their degree. Prior to joining the • Reading and note-making tips access to higher education learning confidential advice and specialist University they can advise you on the • Exam preparation and revision for those from under-represented support to students with physical career options related to your career. techniques groups within the university, and and sensory impairments, autism Once you are a full-time student • Study skills (time management, the team operate a number of spectrum disorders, health you’re able to arrange appointments, presentation skills etc) programmes designed to support conditions, mental health conditions, attend drop-in sessions on campus, • English language (for talented secondary education pupils dyslexia and those with short or long- International Students) or contact us on the telephone, who wish to study at degree level. term support needs. Maths, statistics and www.rgu.ac.uk/access-rgu via Skype or FaceTime to discuss • www.rgu.ac.uk/disability numeracy skills work experience, employment • Basic IT Skills opportunities, application forms, www.rgu.ac.uk/studyskills Chaplaincy Scholarships CVs, interviews, assessment centres and career plans. Use ‘My Career Robert Gordon University’s The Robert Gordon University Toolkit’ from the start of your time Childcare Chaplaincy exists for the benefit of the whole University community to works with local organisations to at university to learn how you provide scholarship opportunities The Treehouse Early Care and provide pastoral support and care, for can enhance the essential skills for students from a range of different Education Centre at the Robert all faiths and none. employers are looking for and gain courses. These scholarships are an Gordon University (managed by www.rgu.ac.uk/chaplaincy opportunity for students to connect the work experience that will make Bright Horizons Family Solutions) is directly with local organisations you stand out. situated on the Garthdee campus and whilst gaining financial support. www.rgu.ac.uk/careers provides the highest quality care and www.rgu.ac.uk/scholarships www.facebook.com/rgucareers education for babies and children of www.twitter.com/rgucareers three months to five years of age. www.rgu.ac.uk/ nurseryfacilities 32 | | 33 “Aberdeen is a very diverse city, with lots of cultural events, different nationalities and many international students – it’s a great chance to get to know people from International Students across the globe and build your network for the future.”

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

Before you Arrive Our international students are Our Employability Hub will also welcome to apply for many of offer advice on increasing your Robert Gordon University’s Student our scholarships. More details of employment prospects, both for Recruitment and Admissions scholarships can be found on page part-time positions whilst studying Service is the first point of contact 31 or at and also for graduate level jobs, both for overseas students prior to your www.rgu.ac.uk/scholarships in the UK and for returning to your arrival. We are happy to answer any home country. questions you may have, whether it is Our International Office staff visit about our application procedures or many countries each year which offers On the social side of things, our the University in general. an excellent opportunity for you to Students’ Union, RGU:Union, is run find out more about our University by students, for students and is all We have dedicated web pages for and the courses we offer. To find out about making your experience the overseas students to provide you which countries we are visiting and best it can be. Being a student gives with useful information about the when, please visit our website: you the opportunity to try a number University and life in Aberdeen. www.rgu.ac.uk/international of exciting new things, such as being We also have a number of ways Email: [email protected] part of a sports team or society, Additional entry points are available into the University with our International College. you can get in touch with us, Telephone: +44 (0)1224 262726 taking part in student activities or including our Facebook page for trips, volunteering, raising money The International College at Robert Gordon University (ICRGU) is based in the heart of the spectacular Garthdee international students at facebook. for charity, or simply meeting new campus and offers entry to programmes that lead to Robert Gordon University degree awards. com/RGUInternational, After you Arrive people. With some 75 clubs and through Twitter at twitter.com/ societies there’s definitely something ICRGU students receive a University student card and have access to full use of the University facilities. With dedicated robertgordonuni, or join our Whether you are arriving during for everyone! regular WhatsApp or online chats we the summer months to attend our academic and student support services in the college, and smaller and more personalised classes, ICRGU offers multiple intakes leading to both postgraduate and undergraduate degree programmes from the following schools: run throughout the year. Pre-sessional English Language More information about RGU:Union Programme (PSP), or in September can be found on page 36 and at Aberdeen Business School to start your course, the University www.rgu.ac.uk/student-union • organises different events and social • School of Computing Science and Digital Media activities for international students. • School of Creative and Cultural Business • School of Engineering We have a dedicated International • Gray’s School of Art Student Advice, Visa and Immigration • The Law School Centre, as part of our Student • School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences Services Department, which • Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment offers international students a comprehensive range of visa and Pre-sessional English is also available, with classes held within ICRGU. For full information regarding the courses on immigration support. offer, as well as academic and English language entry requirements, please visit www.rgu.ac.uk/icrgu or email [email protected] for more information.

34 | | 35 Do something exciting with your free time!

Sports clubs and Going to university isn’t just about getting a degree, there is an Societies physical activity Media entire lifestyle that comes with being a student. Studying is a The Students’ Union has almost 50 Sport is a key part of the student If you have an interest in presenting, big part of the experience, but there are also many opportunities different societies for you to join, experience, and you have the chance producing or editing, then you’ll from course-related groups such as to get involved in any number of love our three student media available which will allow you to try new things, meet new Midwifery, Business, or Computing, fitness activities and sports during outlets! RGU:Radio is the Union’s people, and make the most of your free time. to social groups full of people from your time at RGU. We have more official student-run radio station, across the university with common than 30 different sports clubs at broadcasting live and on-demand interests, such as gaming, film, the Union, all training regularly and from their studios on the university This is where the Students’ Union comes in! When you join RGU, you automatically become a member of RGU:Union, photography or even Harry Potter! competing in local and national campus. The team at RGU:TV and we are here to make your time at RGU the best that it possibly can be, by providing a number of different activities There is definitely something for competitions. The university’s on- produce regular video content to and opportunities for you to get involved with. These include sports clubs, societies, student media, raising money for everyone. We also have a number site facility, RGU SPORT, supports help promote student events and charity, or volunteering in the community - the list is endless, but the bottom line is that we exist to help students, and of different political societies and a range of sports from badminton, raise awareness of societies, sports that is our number one priority. several faith-based groups, but if you water polo and basketball, to indoor clubs and much more. can’t find a group that covers your hockey and rock climbing to name interests, our team are here to help a few. We also use top external If writing or designing is your passion, We stand up for you start up a society of your own. facilities to ensure that you have then Radar Magazine would love to students at RGU the best experience possible when hear from you. Printed editions of the Playing an active part in a society is taking part in outdoor activities, from official RGU student magazine are The Union is here to try and turn great for your development, boosts football and rugby to rifle and snow released each semester, and online a good time at university into an your CV, plus you can meet new sports, everyone is invited to have a articles are uploaded daily with topics amazing time; we work in close people and have a lot of fun too! go! You can find out more about the covering student activities, fashion, partnership with the university on-campus RGU SPORT facilities on music, food, arts, and all areas of to involve students whenever page 40. student life. important decisions are made across the campus, and we help to tackle any issues that are faced by RGU students. This could relate to funding Volunteering Duke of Edinburgh Award Raising and Giving for your education, the cost of living, the quality of your course, or even If you’re looking for a fun way to The Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE) RGU:RAG is the charity fundraising the quality of your social life. It can boost your CV and gain invaluable is open to anyone aged between 14 arm of the Students’ Union. Their sometimes be difficult for students to experience, why not try volunteering! and 24, and provides opportunities team organise a number of exciting fix these problems on their own, and From skydiving and sports coaching for students to build important charitable events throughout the that is why the Union exists. to youth work and fundraising, we transferrable skills and greatly year, with all proceeds going to local, can help find the right opportunity enhance their CV and employability. national and international charities. Every project that we work on for you. There are lots of different If you didn’t have the opportunity to revolves around your needs, and ways to get involved, either in take part in DofE at school, or if you Students at RGU have raised you can get involved and help us a voluntary role as part of the have started but didn’t complete the well over £100,000 for countless to stand up for RGU students by Union’s representative team, in the process, the Union can support you different charities across the past taking part in one of our many community with one of our local with your Silver and Gold awards. few years through various different representative roles. These charity partners, or if you would methods including bake sales, street include Class Representatives, rather not commit regularly you collections, fashion shows, and they School Officers, International could try your hand at a one-off have even sent students to climb Representatives, Equality volunteering project. Mount Kilimanjaro! If you have an Champions, or you could even interest in fundraising and helping become one of our next Student those less fortunate, be sure to get Presidents or Vice Presidents! in touch with RAG, they are always looking for new members.

36 | | 37 Advice, Support and Welfare Go Green

During your time at RGU, sometimes you may need a little extra Sustainability is a key priority for RGU students, staff and the support, and that’s perfectly okay. Students’ Union. The aim of our Go Green team is simple; spread the word about environmental topics and provide the tools, opportunities, trainings and volunteering to empower you to look The best way to deal with problems and worries is to face them straight on with the confidence of knowing that support after our shared planet. is there should you need it. At the Students’ Union, we will listen, at a time and place that is convenient for you, and will offer help and support.

We have trained staff who can Some of the most recent projects provide advice in a number of include Bikepad, a campus-based areas, including academic issues, bike repair workshop; Kaim health and wellbeing, faith and Co-operative, a student hub for belief, social support, and equality exchanging clothes, household concerns. You can be assured that goods and many other items; and we treat all concerns with respect the incredibly popular organic veg and confidentiality. bag scheme. Alongside each of these projects, the team also support We also operate a student-led peer to our brand new environmental peer helpline, RGU:Nightline, which society, ‘LivEco’, who operate a Zero offers a confidential, anonymous Waste Community Café, Energy listening service to RGU students, Ambassadors programme, and our operating via instant messenger, in demand bike rental scheme. Go email and telephone outside of office Green’s outlets across the university hours (8pm-8am). Our specially campus are always buzzing with new trained volunteer listeners are and bright ideas in the pipeline! friendly and non-judgemental - they don’t give advice, they don’t tell callers what do to, but they do show empathy and listen to you.

38 | | 39 The heaviest weight There are 34 sport lifted in RGU gym clubs to join and was over 250kgs by a more than 25 types of RGU SPORT Samoan rugby player. classes to take.

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

You can bounce up to In 2016/2017, Sports activities and classes run Hannah Miley and PJ Barron. Current 20ft in the air on our RGU SPORT supported throughout the week ranging from scholars include GB Snowboard trampolines. 23 sport scholarships. traditional team and individual sports, Cross athlete Douglas Green, Tae such as badminton, basketball and Kwon Do medallist Katrina Carr five-a-side football to a selection of and Table Tennis champion Colin group exercise classes including Les Dalgliesh. For further information Mills Body Training System classes, email rgusportscholarships@ indoor cycling and pilates. rgu.ac.uk

With three high quality gyms on For those wishing to gain experience campus, our facilities host a wide working in the sport and leisure range of cardiovascular and strength industry, we offer students the training equipment, suitable for chance to get involved with projects individuals at all levels of ability such as conditioning internships, and fitness. We provide excellent which allow individuals to gain membership rates for students invaluable experience and work Olympic Swimmer and family members wishing to towards industry recognised Hannah Miley clocked take advantage of our facilities and qualifications. For more details email up 840 lengths per classes, helping you and your family [email protected] week in the RGU pool. to stay active all year round. That’s 7km per session! RGU SPORT is the home of 34 sports clubs. These clubs use the facilities for training and to assess and monitor their performance, while competing in the BUCS and Scottish Student Sport leagues. All abilities are welcome to attend club training sessions for sports such as netball, volleyball and trampolining.

The RGU SPORT scholarship scheme enables talented athletes to T: +44 (0) 1224 263666 “The University offered the Sports Science course I wanted to study and fantastic continue their academic education E: [email protected] while further developing their W: www.rgusport.co.uk training facilities at RGU SPORT. Using the facilities during the winter to maintain skills and potential to become elite my fitness has really helped me to compete at a higher level.” athletes within their sport. Past sport /rgusport scholarship athletes who have graced the world stage include Olympians @rgusport Rebecca Stephen | BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Exercise Science

40 | | 41 Access RGU From College to University

Access RGU is Robert Gordon University’s widening participation The University welcomes applications from students who have initiative, enabling talented individuals from under-represented previously studied at college. We work closely with our partner groups, particularly those from deprived areas and individuals colleges to define routes which allow students with relevant HN with a background in care, to achieve their ambitions through qualifications to progress on to related degree courses. Over higher education, whatever their circumstances. 50 routes exist, and each year more than 400 students gain advanced entry to their chosen degree. Access RGU delivers a range of outreach activities within wider access schools and communities, coordinates on- campus learning opportunities for prospective students and provides advice and guidance for applicants and enrolling students from under-represented groups.

Schools Engagement Applicant Support Supporting Students Support Arrangments Pupils in local partner schools have Wider Access applicants benefit from To ensure Wider Access students the opportunity to participate in a range of support services including benefit from a smooth transition Degree Link is the successful Similar partnership agreements are in If you are planning to progress from workshops, events and subject- one-to-one advice and guidance from to university, the Access and partnership between North East place with Dundee and Angus College. college you may be eligible to apply focused programmes. Senior phase the Access and Articulation Team Articulation Team connects with Scotland College and Robert Gordon for Associate Student status at the pupils can participate in an ‘Access To’ and the opportunity to apply to the students via RGU’s ‘Here For You’ University, whereby both institutions We welcome applications from University while studying your HN. programme, giving them the chance Access RGU Travel Support Fund to service to support induction into work closely to provide a broad range students from other Scottish colleges Becoming an Associate Student to gain first-hand experience of support attendance at Applicant Days university life. of linked courses and flexible study too, and these are considered on an gives you access to a range of online student life and a taster of courses on and Selection Visits. The University options to students in the North East individual basis. materials that will help prepare you offer at RGU. also administers Access RGU Wider Access students also benefit of Scotland. for the transition to university. You scholarships in certain subject areas; from enrolment support packs, that We regularly review the routes will also be able to access some of Participants have the opportunity recipients are typically awarded in the typically include financial support for Degree Link is mainly offered on a offered on this basis so please check our excellent facilities, including the to learn about pathways into higher region of £1,500 to £2,000 per year materials, text books and city travel. 2+2 basis, where students who have online for up-to-date details. It is Library and RGU SPORT. education and receive help in applying of undergraduate study. successfully completed a two year important to understand that, in to university and furthering their The University is committed college HND qualification can gain some cases, you will need to meet Depending on your chosen course, interest in their chosen subject area. The University also operates a to supporting students with a entry to the third year of a relevant course-specific requirements, such as you may be invited to a DegreePrep contextualised admissions scheme, background in care. Our dedicated four year Honours degree. In some taking specified options on your HN Programme. Normally held before Visit our facebook page for events, whereby a broader set of criteria is Care Leaver Adviser can guide you cases 1+3 routes are available where programme. Some courses will also the start of the first semester, these updates and further information at considered when making offers to through the wide range of student students can complete an HNC require you to present a portfolio or programmes prepare you for study www.facebook.com/accessrgu prospective students from under- services available, helping you make and enter into second year of the attend an interview with the relevant at university level to allow you to hit represented groups. In practice, the most of life at university and your appropriate degree course. There is degree course tutor. the ground running when you arrive. this means that the circumstances in successful future career. For more also an option to undertake a HNC Past feedback has shown students which an applicant’s attainment levels information on the support available at one college location and complete For details of individual routes feel more confident about continuing were achieved will be considered and from Access RGU as well as the range the HND at another, before moving please visit their studies at RGU and find the some applicants may receive a lower of initiatives and activities available, to RGU to complete the degree. www.rgu.ac.uk/future-students sessions both informative and fun. offer rate as a result. please visit www.rgu.ac.uk/ or for further information and advice future-students/access-rgu For more information on Degree Link, contact our Admissions team on Study support is provided on an please visit +44 (0)1224 262728 on-going basis throughout the Need More Information? www.degree-link.org.uk academic year for individuals or small or contact groups, both face-to-face and online. Telephone: +44 (0)1224 263048 [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.rgu.ac.uk/accessrgu

42 | | 43 How to Find Us Visit Us

By Rail Open Days 2018 Visit Afternoons Self-Guided Tours There are regular rail services from Aberdeen to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, Newcastle, Saturday 6th October If you are unable to make our Open If your diary is already filling up for York, London Kings Cross and most mainline Days then there are always other 2018 and you can’t make any of these stations in the UK. There is also a nightly Saturday 3rd November opportunities to drop by and see us. fixed dates then you can always sign Caledonian Sleeper train service from Why not come and visit us at one of Come along to one of our Visit up for a Self-guided Tour. These Aberdeen to London Euston. our open days to see exactly why Afternoons which offer a more are available from Monday to Friday Tel: 08457 48 49 50 thousands of students choose to intimate opportunity to liaise with from 9am-5pm and allow you to www.nationalrail.co.uk study at RGU... course leaders. experience our beautiful riverside www.sleeper.scot campus at your own pace. Visit our spectacular campus, meet For more information on Visit By Coach Afternoons and to register online Please be advised however that SHETLAND with lecturers, discover our first-class There are regular coach services from most facilities and explore our student please go to unfortunately we will be unable to major towns and cities to Aberdeen Bus accommodation. Our staff and www.rgu.ac.uk/visitafternoons offer access to areas such as science SUMBURGH Station. students will be on hand throughout labs and computer suites, or offer www.megabus.com the day to help answer any questions appointments with our academic staff www.citylink.co.uk you may have. as part of your visit. www.nationalexpress.co.uk KIRKWALL Pre-register to attend from Spring To arrange a Self-guided Tour please By Car 2018 onwards on our website call us on +44 (0) 1224 262044 or Road access to Aberdeen is good and parking LEWIS WICK www.rgu.ac.uk/openday send an email to [email protected] is available at several public car parks in the city. You can also use the Park and Ride sites located in Kingswells and Bridge of Don. INVERNESS Regular bus services operate to the Garthdee SKYE ABERDEEN campus from the city centre of Aberdeen. www.rgu.ac.uk/transport THE SILVER CITY WITH THE DUNDEE GOLDEN SANDS By Air MULL Aberdeen Airport is seven miles north of the EDINBURGH city centre. There is a regular bus service from ISLAY GLASGOW UCAS Fairs the airport to the city centre. Several airlines operate direct scheduled flights We will be attending a number of UCAS fairs across the UK in 2018 where we will be able to answer your questions NEWCASTLE to Aberdeen, from UK and European airports. about our courses and the University. For a full list of dates and locations please visit www.rgu.ac.uk/ucasfairs You can check flight timetables and live BELFAST departures at: www.aberdeenairport.com

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44 | | 45 How to Apply How to Apply What Happens Next? Applications for admission to full-time The first thing you will receive is an Once you have received all your undergraduate degrees should be acknowledgment from UCAS along offers from UCAS, you must then So you’re ready to apply for a place at university and need to made through UCAS (the Universities with details of each of the universities decide which offers, if any, you wish know what to do next? For lots of useful information you can go and Colleges Admissions Service) and courses that you have applied to. to accept. You are allowed to accept a www.ucas.com/apply. If you Robert Gordon University, as with maximum of two offers – one firm and to the How to Apply section of our website – www.rgu.ac.uk – or are overseas, you can apply direct most other universities, will then one insurance. However, if your firm visit the UCAS website at www.ucas.com. However, here’s some through one of our trusted agents acknowledge the receipt of your choice is unconditional, you cannot in your country. To find a list of application by email. Each university select an insurance choice. It is your basic information to get you started. countries we visit, go to www.rgu. will then make a decision on whether responsibility to let UCAS know your ac.uk/international. For part-time to offer you a place and UCAS will decision by the deadline date, through courses you can apply directly to the send you an email alerting you to look your UCAS Track account. Entry Requirements Alternative Qualifications International Applicants University at at UCAS Track. www.rgu.ac.uk/applyonline • If your firm choice is We are proud of our reputation as We welcome applicants with International applicants who wish If you have applied to more than Conditional and you meet the a friendly university and welcome equivalent qualifications to those to be considered for one of our Once you register through UCAS and one course at any institution, you conditions, your offer will be applications from students with a stated, including SVQs/NVQs, undergraduate courses are required create your username and password, will receive a separate decision for changed to Unconditional wide range of qualifications and from access programmes and overseas to have qualifications which are you are guided through the process of each course. Please note that the and you will receive formal a diverse range of backgrounds. qualifications. Applications from comparable to the UK entry criteria applying. After submission, log in to application process can vary from notification from UCAS. You will find our entry requirements students with non-standard we ask for, plus an acceptable your UCAS Track account and you can course to course. For example, you • If you do not meet the for each course on each individual qualifications or work experience will standard of English language (see see the progress of your application, may be invited to attend a selection conditions, you should contact course page and these tell you be considered on an individual basis. the English Language Requirements view and respond to your offers. visit for a health-related course such the institution directly to the minimum entry requirements section below). If you have already as Physiotherapy, or for an Art and discuss what options are required. However, for some For courses that require English studied at college or university Your application to UCAS can have Design course you may be asked to available to you. courses we may ask for more than or a written subject requiring the in your own country, you may be up to five choices of universities and present your portfolio of artwork, the minimum entry requirement. use of English at SQA Higher or eligible for advanced entry. courses in the UK. For 2018 entry, prior to a decision being made on This is dependent on the number equivalent, the University will In the first instance please contact the application fee was £13 for a your application. of applications received in relation consider the following subjects, in [email protected] who will single choice and £24 for two to five to the number of places available. most cases, as meeting the criteria: be able to assist with your enquiries. choices. Please check Up-to-date entry requirements are Business Management, Geography, www.ucas.com for updated fees. Generally speaking there are three available at www.rgu.ac.uk History, Modern Studies, Philosophy English Language possible decisions: and Psychology. However, some Requirements When applying to Robert Gordon • An Unconditional offer – if you In general, our requirements are specialised courses may differ and University you will be asked for the have already met the selection expressed in terms of qualification this will be detailed on the Undergraduate students whose first institution code name, RGU and our criteria. level, subject and grades. In Scotland course pages. language is not from a recognised institution code, R36. Applications • A Conditional offer – if you these include Scottish Highers, English speaking country will can be submitted to UCAS from still have to meet some of HNC and HND qualifications. We be asked to provide evidence September 2018 until 15 January the selection criteria. For also accept A Levels, International of their English language skills 2019. If we receive your application example, awaiting exam Baccalaureate Diploma and Irish as part of their offer to study at by this date, we guarantee to results, submission of an art Higher Leaving Certificates. RGU. We accept a broad range consider it. Applications made to portfolio, piece of written work, of Secure English Language Tests UCAS after this date but before 30 reference, etc. (SELTS) as well as some country June 2019 will still be considered • An unsuccessful application – specific English Qualifications. if there are places available. After unfortunately we have not been Undergraduate courses normally this date in June, you can still apply able to offer you a place on your require an IELTS (or equivalent) through Clearing but please check chosen course. score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 with us first that we have vacancies, in all 4 components but this may vary as you will only be able to apply to Need more Information? where courses contain specialisms one course at a time. or have professional accreditation Our Admissions Office is always requirements. happy to answer any queries you may have – call us on +44 (0)1224 262728 or email [email protected]

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Some dates to keep in mind if you want to start at RGU in September 2019.

2018 October Open Day Saturday 6th November Open Day December Saturday 3rd Personal Statements Most teachers expect personal statements to be completed by now 2019

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

Institution Name: RGU February Institution code: R36 Selection Visits Interviews for health and social care related subjects are held

March Portfolio Interview Gray’s School of Art review art and design portfolios

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

48 | | 49 Course Index

Aberdeen Business 52School Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Accounting and Finance 54 Built Environment 124 The Management Programme 56 Architecture 126 International Business Management 58 Architectural Technology 128 Management with HRM 60 Construction Management 130 Management with Marketing 61 Surveying 132 Business Management (Part-Time) 62 School of Applied Social Studies 136 School of Creative & Cultural Business 64 Applied Social Sciences 138 Events Management 66 Social Work 140 Fashion Management 68 International Hospitality Management 70 School of Health Sciences 142 International Tourism Management 72 Applied Sport and Exercise Science 144 Journalism 74 Diagnostic Radiography 146 Media 76 Occupational Therapy 148 Public Relations 78 Physiotherapy 150 Nutrition and Dietetics 152 The Law School80 Law LLB 82 School of Pharmacy & Life Sciences 154 Law LLB (Online) 84 Biomedical Science and 156 Law and Management 86 Applied Biomedical Science Biomedical Science 158 School of Computer Science & Digital Media 88 Applied Biomedical Science 160 Computer Science 90 Applied Bioscience 162 Cyber Security 92 Forensic and Analytical Science 164 Digital Media 94 Food, Nutrition and Human Health 166 Computing (Application Software Development) 96 Pharmacy 168 Computer Network Management and Design 98 School of Nursing & Midwifery 170 School of Engineering 100 Bachelor of Midwifery 172 Mechanical Engineering 102 Bachelor of Nursing 174 Mechanical and Offshore Engineering 104 Adult Nursing 176 Mechanical and Electrical Engineering 106 Mental Health Nursing 177 Electronic and Electrical Engineering 108 Children and Young People Nursing 178 Bachelor of Nursing 180 Gray’s School of Art 110 Painting 112 Contemporary Art Practice 114 Fashion and Textile Design 116 Communication Design 118 Three Dimensional Design 120 Commercial Photography 122

50 | | 51 Aberdeen Business School AHEAD OF THE GAME Aberdeen Business School BUSINESS CONNECTED develops professionally We invest in the latest teaching and undergraduate courses have a LEARNING relevant and highly learning facilities and our staff have number of unique opportunities Business led workshops and guest excellent academic qualifications and which set us apart from others: lectures are an integral part of our employable individuals extensive experience in business. • A year long, paid placement in courses and give you the opportunity through our business- industry to interact, engage with and listen connected learning, Our courses provide you with the • Business connected learning and to a wide range of leading industry award winning teaching business knowledge and professional our innovative Connect to Business speakers from a variety of national and excellence and our global skills that are vital to graduate scheme in Year 3 international business perspectives. entrepreneurial perspective. recruiters and give you the edge in • A study abroad option for up to today’s highly competitive business a year BROADEN YOUR WORLD – world. The achievements and STUDY ABROAD /aberdeenbschool continuing success of our graduates Here at Aberdeen Business School You will have the opportunity to @RGUBusinessLaw in their careers is a testament to we will nurture your potential, expand spend at least one semester studying the quality and recognition of our your talent and ensure you have the at one of our many international @rgubusinessandlaw undergraduate courses. edge when it comes to employability. partners as part of your degree. This experience is extremely INVALUABLE BUSINESS rewarding and will help develop your EXPERIENCE knowledge and skills by learning in a A year long, paid placement is different social and cultural context. an integral part of our degree programmes. Your placement gives Previous students have spent time you the opportunity to take on the in Finland, Denmark, Italy, France, role of a graduate trainee within a Germany, Canada, USA, Singapore and Aberdeen business setting where you will see Malaysia as part of this experience. the workplace from an informed perspective and put into practice “The opportunity to study at the theories, strategies and skills Boston University, USA in second Business School you’ve studied. year as part of my International Business Management Degree In addition, many of our students was an incredible opportunity are offered permanent positions and experience. My study abroad within their placement company experience has allowed me to on graduation. gain real tangible experiences and familiarise myself with other cultures’ CONNECT TO BUSINESS ways of working, attitudes and Our Connect to Business route, in approaches in the work place in a Year 3, gives you the opportunity way which a textbook or lecture hall to develop your employability will never quite manage!” skills through an exciting and flexible programme of work related Lauren Reid | BA (Hons) experiences and enterprise activity. International Busines Management This route is open to all Management Graduate Programme students, please see page 56 for more information.

Our Courses

Accounting and Finance 54 The Management Programme 56 Management 58 International Business Management 58 Management with HRM 60 Management with Marketing 61 Business Management (Part-Time) 62

52 | | 53 ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE BA (HONS)

A career in accounting and finance is both challenging PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS N420 and rewarding with opportunities locally, nationally This Honours degree is fully accredited by the Institute of and internationally. Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) and receives Year 1 STUDY OPTIONS excellent exemptions from the Association of Chartered You will be introduced to basic theoretical and practical Full-time (unclassified): 3 years The BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree provides Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Association of accounting whilst developing generic academic skills Full-time (Hons): 4 years a unique combination of academic and professional International Accountants (AIA), the Chartered Institute which are highly sought after by employers including experience. Established links with professional accounting of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Institute of writing reports, presenting to your peers and working in a ENTRY REQUIREMENTS bodies and employers ensure the course is relevant for Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW). small team. today’s accounting profession. SQA Higher Students who enter the degree in Years 2 or 3 are Year 2 ABBB You will benefit from the knowledge and expertise of considered for an exemption on an individual basis by the You will study specialist modules in Business Finance and our teaching staff on the accounting modules who are professional bodies. Financial and Management Accounting whilst continuing GCE A Level all chartered accountants, many of whom qualified with to develop your business acumen through business BBC a Big Four firm: Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG and CAREER OPTIONS focused modules. PricewaterhouseCoopers. Graduates from this degree are in great demand by Irish Leaving Certificate Higher employers, including the Big Four accountancy firms, Year 3 H2H2H2H3 Unlike any other Scottish University, the year-long paid multinational companies in a wide range of industries, Most students undertake the one year (minimum 48 placement opportunities on this degree connect you to investment fund managers and banks. Possible careers weeks) salaried work-based learning placement in an IB Diploma the world of accountancy and enable you to qualify as are in areas such as financial and management accounting, accounting or finance position. Alternatively you can 29 professional accountants with ICAS, 12 months earlier auditing, taxation and corporate finance. choose to study classroom based modules at RGU. than graduates from other universities. Applicants from Partner Colleges Hear what our students think about the course Year 4 A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be Employers find that our accounting and finance graduates www.rgu.ac.uk/accounting-graduation You will study compulsory modules in Financial and considered for entry into Year 3. Students entering via add significant and immediate value to their organisations Management Accounting, Taxation, Corporate Finance, this route will follow the class based taught route as an due to the dynamic combination of accounting, finance and Corporate Ethics and Business Strategy. alternative to a placement in Year 3. Please see page 43 management subjects which are taught on the degree. for more details on the routes available. PLACEMENT Advanced Entry Unique amongst accounting and finance degrees in All other applicants who are interested in applying for Scotland, this course has a one-year (minimum 48 weeks) advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. salaried work placement in Year 3. Your placement could be in a professional accounting firm, in the accounting or finance department of a large organisation, or in a www.rgu.ac.uk/accountingandfinance specialist functional area such as Audit or Tax.

“Accounting and Finance at RGU sets you up for success by offering a blend of Our Accounting academic theory as well as practical experience, ensuring you are best equipped and Finance course to transition from education to employment. I was fortunate to be offered a has a 99% overall placement with Simmons & Company and upon completion of my placement was satisfaction rate able to secure an offer of a graduate role. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough.” Aberdeen Business School study facilities from our students (National Student Survey 2017) Craig Shand | BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance Graduate

54 | | 55 THE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME UCAS CODES Management - N201 International Business Management - N120 Management with HRM - N2N6 The Aberdeen Business School Management Programme WORK-RELATED EXPERIENCE Management with Marketing - N2N5 compromises of four undergraduate courses: All courses within the Management Programme offer the opportunity for you to undertake a one-year salaried work • Management STUDY OPTIONS placement. Previous students who have completed the • International Business Management Full-time (unclassified): 3 years Business Ideas and Opportunities module have opted to run • Management with Human Resource Management Full-time (Hons): 4 years their own company instead of participating in a traditional • Management with Marketing Fast Track (Hons): 3 years placement, with support from staff in our Centre for Whilst each of these courses is unique, every student on Entrepreneurship and an industry mentor. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS the Management Programme studies the same modules in (Common to all Management Programme courses) CONNECT TO BUSINESS Year 1 to ensure you have the necessary foundation in the Our unique skills based Year 3 option, Connect to Business, SQA Higher core areas of business and management. Each course has offers you the opportunity to undertake short term ABBB been designed to equip you with a thorough knowledge management and enterprise projects with a range of different and understanding of the nature and context of business, GCE A Level - Year 1 entry organisations. the principal management functions and the skills required BBC for effective management in organisations. The Connect to Business route includes a three day GCE A Level - Year 2 entry residential course, the opportunity to work with a range LINKS WITH INDUSTRY ABB of organisations solving real business problems and skills We have very strong industry relationships which development in the three E’s of Enterprise, Employability and Irish Leaving Certificate Higher ensures our Management Programme is constantly Education. H2H2H2H3 developing in line with industry demand. It also allows us to offer you many additional opportunities including This route is open to all Management Programme students IB Diploma scholarships, prizes, guest lectures and masterclasses and will help develop your employability skills through an 29 delivered by industry leaders. exciting and flexible programme of work related experiences. Applicants from Partner Colleges “BP offer opportunities for students to interact with our STUDY ABROAD A relevant HNC or HND from one of our partner colleges staff to help bring academic theory to life. Over the All students on the Management Programme have the will be considered for entry into Year 2 or 3. Please see last few years, senior management have given guest opportunity to study abroad for one semester of Year 2 or page 43 for more details on the routes available. lectures on the challenges facing the company. We both semesters of Year 3. If you have a real taste for travel, Students entering Year 3 of the course will follow the class have been able to offer placements to students and it’s you can study abroad in Year 2 and undertake a placement based taught route as opposed to a placement. great that a number of these students are now in full- abroad in Year 3. time employment with us.” FLEXIBLE OPTIONS* Advanced Entry Dr Paul Lawson | Commercial Manager, BP Applicants who are interested in applying for advanced Having experienced a range of core modules by the end of entry will be considered on an individual basis. BUSINESS CREATION Year 1, you may find that your future lies in an alternate route. In Year 2 you will have the opportunity to build on your Flexibility is an option within the Management Programme business creativity through exploring how to generate and and this allows you to choose an alternate route, should you develop viable commercial ideas in the Business Ideas and feel this is more appropriate for you. Opportunities module. Within this module, you will work *If you require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK there may be restriction st in multidisciplinary teams, develop your creativity skills and Ranked 1 in related to the flexible options showcase your ideas as part of an annual Trade Fair held on Scotland campus. for sustained employment, further study or both “The original concept of our business came from our work during the Business Aberdeen Business School three years after Ideas and Opportunities module. We were offered the opportunity to spend part graduation in Business and of our third year developing our business in the RGU incubator unit. The support Our Courses Management 58 Administrative has been instrumental in helping us secure our first round of funding from O2 International Business Management 58 Studies Think Big and taking our business closer to market.” Management with HRM 60 (Longitudinal Education Outcomes 2017) Management with Marketing 61 David Porteous & Arran McAleer | BA (Hons) Management with Marketing Graduates

56 | | 57 MANAGEMENT - UCAS N201 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - UCAS N120 “The highlight of studying Management was the wide variety of modules. Rather BA (HONS) than specialising in one area such as HR I was able to get a general understanding of all business elements such as Marketing, Operations and Digital Business.” Management is the art of planning, coordinating, WHAT YOU WILL STUDY directing and controlling business activities efficiently Hailey Markham | BA (Hons) Management Graduate and effectively. Year 1 In Year 1 you will be introduced to the key business The Management and International Business functions of Marketing, Finance, Accounting and Human Management courses have been designed to enable you Resource Management. Through studying a range of to operate successfully in the increasingly complex and modules you will develop the intellectual and practical demanding business environment. The courses contain a skills you will need throughout your degree. unique blend of modules which will give you a thorough understanding of the nature and context of business, the Year 2 principal management functions and the skills required for In this year, you can choose whether to continue with effective management in organisations. your studies based in Aberdeen or to broaden your horizons by spending Semester 1 or 2 studying abroad. The key differentiator between the two courses is that Modules studied in this year build on the foundation within the International Business Management course, it business functions learned in Year 1 including Business is compulsory that you study abroad for either Semester Law, Work and Organisational Behaviour and Business 1 or 2 of Year 2, or up to a year in Year 3. This will offer Ideas and Opportunities. additional educational and cultural experiences that will support you in completing your degree and put you at the Year 3 forefront of the international business world. In Year 3 you have four options, a year-long placement, an academic year at one of our partner institutions abroad, a The range of options available in Years 3 and 4 will taught route at Aberdeen Business School, or the ‘Connect enable you to tailor later study to your own interests and to Business’ route, offering you flexibility to tailor your career aspirations. study to your own interests and career aspirations.

CAREER OPTIONS Year 4 These courses will prepare you for a managerial career As a Management or International Business Management in either a national or international business context. The student, you will study core modules in contemporary focus you take in later years can widen opportunities for areas including Business Strategy, Innovation, Corporate more specialist managerial positions. Ethics and Global Leadership as well as undertaking a significant piece of independent research in the form of a Positions held by our graduates include Management thesis relating to your course. Consultant, Marketing Executive/Manager, International Business Consultant, Strategy Analyst, Cultural Advisor For entry requirements please refer to page 57. and Human Resource Manager. www.rgu.ac.uk/management

www.rgu.ac.uk/international-business-management Business Ideas and Opportunities Trade Fair

“I spent my third year in Colorado, working for a global technology company. This experience allowed me to cross-train in different departments, significantly “My placement in my penultimate year of University with Enterprise Rent-a-Car was a enhancing my skillset. My placement year was outstanding and definitely great learning experience and having consistently performed, led to both a part-time increased my employability as a graduate. I have just been offered a position as position throughout Year 4 and a full-time graduate position once I graduated.” Marketing Executive with The Scottish Salmon Company Ltd, after impressing my Usama El-Zarouk | BA (Hons) International Business Management Graduate interviewers with my knowledge and expertise acquired during placement.”

Alexandra Stasulli | BA (Hons) International Business Management Graduate

58 | | 59 MANAGEMENT WITH HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT WITH MARKETING MANAGEMENT, BA (HONS) - UCAS N2N6 BA (HONS) - UCAS N2N5

Human Resource Management is broadly defined as WHAT YOU WILL STUDY Marketing is a vital and dynamic aspect of business WHAT YOU WILL STUDY all those activities associated with the management that is used to attract, retain and satisfy the customer. of employment relationships. It is concerned with Year 1 The Management with Marketing course explores Year 1 developing structures and systems which promote You will be introduced to the key business functions of both the theoretical and practical aspects of You will be introduced to the key business functions of the effective management of people, working closely Marketing, Finance, Accounting and Human Resource marketing products and services with a firm focus on Marketing, Finance, Accounting and Human Resource with senior managers, line managers and the various Management in Year 1. Through studying a range of the end consumer. Management in Year 1. Through studying a range of departments of organisations to build, maintain and modules you will develop the intellectual and practical modules you will develop the intellectual and practical develop an effective workforce. skills you will need throughout your degree. Our experienced lecturers bring a wealth of practical skills you will need throughout your degree. insight and work closely with business leaders to ensure This course explores the theoretical and practical aspects Year 2 the course is constantly developing and evolving in line Year 2 of Human Resource Management, with an emphasis on In this year, you can choose whether to continue with with sector demand. In this year, you can choose whether to continue with the vital contribution to business success made by the your studies based in Aberdeen or to broaden your your studies based in Aberdeen or to broaden your people of an organisation. horizons by spending Semester 1 or 2 studying abroad. CAREER OPTIONS horizons by spending Semester 1 or 2 studying abroad. Modules studied in this year build on the foundation This course will prepare you for a marketing or Modules studied in this year build on the foundation CAREER OPTIONS business functions learned in Year 1 and contain a number managerial career in business. You will develop the business functions learned in Year 1 and contain a number This course will prepare you for a human resource of HRM specific modules including People, Policy and skills to pursue a career in all aspects of marketing of Marketing specific modules including Advertising management or managerial career in business or the Practice and Operations Management. including branding, customer relationship management, Communication, Digital Media Platforms and Practices public sector. Career options include general HR roles advertising, promotion, market research, public and Managing Projects. where you gain exposure to a range of HR issues and Year 3 relations, international marketing, events management areas, or specialist HR roles in a particular area such In Year 3 you have four options, a year-long placement, an and other related industries. Year 3 as recruitment or training. Specific careers include academic year at one of our partner institutions abroad, a In Year 3 you have four options, a year-long placement, an Recruitment Consultant, Employee Relations Officer, taught route at Aberdeen Business School, or the ‘Connect academic year at one of our partner institutions abroad, a Training and Development Officer, HR Officer, and Talent to Business’ route, offering you flexibility to tailor your taught route at Aberdeen Business School, or the ‘Connect and Learning Specialist. study to your own interests and career aspirations. to Business’ route, offering you flexibility to tailor your study to your own interests and career aspirations. Year 4 As a Management with HRM student, you will study Year 4 advanced business modules in Corporate Ethics, Global As a Management with Marketing student, you will Leadership and Business Strategy as well as more study advanced business modules in Global Leadership, specialised HR related modules covering Employment Innovation and Business Strategy as well as more Law and Organisational Development. You will also specialised Marketing related modules covering undertake a significant piece of independent HR research Consumer Psychology and International Branding. You in the form of a thesis. will also undertake a significant piece of independent research in the form of a marketing related thesis. For entry requirements please refer to page 57. For entry requirements please refer to page 57.

www.rgu.ac.uk/management-with-hrm www.rgu.ac.uk/management-with-marketing

“The opportunity to secure an HR related placement with Subsea 7 gave me “The opportunity to study in Marseille in Year 2 was an experience like no other. invaluable work experience and provided the basis for my final year thesis. The To be surrounded by so many cultures was an eye-opening adventure and my breadth of my degree course gave me confidence to diversify away from HR and I confidence soared. I had never flown anywhere on my own until study abroad, and have recently been successful in applying for an HSEQ graduate position back with in the last year alone I have taken 8 solo flights, two of which were to Australia and my placement company in London. I would strongly recommend RGU as a place back. My study abroad experience gave me a competitive edge when applying to my to study, as the combination of academic and practical skills gained creates great placement company, and I couldn’t recommend it more.” opportunities to progress in many areas.” Catherine Ritchie | BA (Hons) Management with Marketing Student Ashleigh Brown | BA (Hons) Management with HRM Graduate | 61 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - (PART-TIME) BA (HONS)

As well as our suite of full-time Management courses, WHO SHOULD APPLY WHAT YOU WILL STUDY STUDY OPTIONS we also offer a unique part-time Business Management This course offers a flexible route to achieving a degree Stage 1 and 2 – Blended learning over 12 months degree aimed at those who are in full-time employment for a variety of different students, including those who: The course has four stages, with various entry and exit Stage 3 – Distance learning over 12 months* or require a flexible study option. points available. Stage 4 – Blended learning over 15 months • went straight into employment after school and now The BA (Hons) Business Management degree will wish to enhance their work experience with a formal Stage 1 *Opportunity for students with appropriate work allow you to progress your professional and personal degree. Advanced entry to Stage 3 of the course You will develop a basic knowledge and the skills experience to enter course in Year 3. Potential for development and gain a degree without putting your (distance learning) will be considered for individuals necessary for undergraduate study in the field of Business students, who have entered at Year 1 and have some career on hold. with three years business experience including at least Management. You will develop your analytical skills, work experience, to be exempt from Year 3. one year’s work experience at a management level draw appropriate conclusions, reflect and effectively HOW YOU WILL LEARN • want to enhance previous education qualifications such communicate these results using written, oral and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS This course is a blended/online degree course taught as HNCs/HNDs/ unclassified degrees graphical means. through Campus Moodle, the University’s Virtual • would like to gain access to study a specific postgraduate Each application is individually assessed based on Learning Environment (VLE) which offers you the qualification in management, including an MSc or MBA Stage 2 previous qualifications and the level of business and flexibility of where and when you choose to study. but who do not possess an undergraduate degree Stage 2 enables you to demonstrate your understanding management experience. We welcome applications from • are looking for a change in career path of the business environment and the way in which the students who have non-standard qualifications or indeed Campus Moodle offers full open access to tutors and • wish to study whilst in full-time employment disciplines interact, draw conclusions and effectively few academic qualifications but relevant work experience. other class members. You will have the benefit of being • are not currently in employment and are looking for communicate results. This includes the core academic, part of a group of learners with the invaluable opportunity development opportunities to enhance their employability legal, administrative and professional elements of How To Apply to participate in active, group-related learning within a operations management, business law, public relations, Applications should be made online directly to the supportive online community setting. The online campus finance, and organisational behaviour. You will take a University’s Admissions Office at provides you with course materials which include: more critical approach to business whilst relating to your www.rgu.ac.uk/applyonline Online Distance Learning own practical work experience. • User friendly-material • Online activities Stage 3 www.rgu.ac.uk/managementflexible • Discussion forums – student and tutor led (Exemption from Stage 3 can be applied to allow • Up-to-date web technology for delivery methods direct progress to Stage 4 for those with prior relevant business experience who have completed Saturday on campus workshops are held on a monthly Stages 1 & 2). basis and provide you with the opportunity to meet and network with your fellow students and tutors. Stage 3 is a one year online route allowing those with management experience to formalise their knowledge through academic study in key areas of strategy, people, accounting and project management.

There are also opportunities to apply academic research The BA Business to work based issues to develop problem solving, communication, analysis and report writing skills Management degree necessary for professional development. gives you the Stage 4 opportunity to gain Focussing on in-depth self-directed study, you will an ordinary degree in acquire an increased breadth of understanding of “The staff have cleverly crafted the course delivery to provide the perfect balance management areas. You will develop your ability to just ONE year! analyse and critically appraise problems and demonstrate Students who have of workshops, supported by online content. This method allowed me to effectively an adaptability for future employment in industry and commerce in a rapidly changing environment. The appropriate work balance studying with both work and family life. The course content is relevant dissertation module allows you to apply your skills experience can gain through research and a self-selected topic. to today’s workplace, leading to a promotion into a managerial role within my advanced entry to organisation and I find myself regularly drawing on the knowledge and techniques I the Stage 3 online have learned.” study route

Nikki Mann | BA (Hons) Business Management Graduate 62 | | 63 The School of Creative and Much of our teaching and assessment CREATIVE THINKING FACILITIES Cultural Business recognises is practice-based, with an emphasis Much emphasis is now placed on Our School is located within the the ever-changing nature and on industry liaison and the increasing creativity as an essential skill at all contemporary RGU riverside campus influence of digital technologies, levels of business and management. in Garthdee, providing a modern fast pace of business today. strategies and practices. In the School of Creative and Cultural location with dedicated creative Business, we nurture creative thinking, industry facilities. This includes Our diverse undergraduate Our focus is on delivering high- cultivate teamwork and encourage The Digital Moffat Space and MAC course portfolio embraces quality vocational degrees and entrepreneurialism so that you are computer labs, a newsroom, TV collaborative and producing confident graduates who ready to create, innovate and lead the Studio and Radio Station, and The multi-disciplinary projects, embrace change and contribute in a creative economy in the future. Fashion Place, with its visual display giving you the valuable wide variety of competitive business area and project work space. specialisms, whether that is as part of We believe it is important to opportunity to acquire a Scottish SME or a global brand. recognise and reward your At the School of Creative and Cultural transferable business, achievements and annually award Business, we believe the future of marketing and management /CreativeBusinessRGU industry-sponsored prizes to the top business is creative and digital. skills along with your chosen student of each stage. course specialism. INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE We are located in Aberdeen but our outlook is truly international, and many of our students have the opportunity to study abroad or undertake a work placement as part of School of Creative & your degree. This provides you with a broader awareness of global and cultural issues which are invaluable in Cultural Business the business world of today.

Our Courses

Events Management 66 Fashion Management 68 International Hospitality Management 70 International Tourism Management 72 Journalism 74 Media 76 Public Relations 78

64 | | 65 EVENTS MANAGEMENT BA (HONS)

The organisation of events has experienced rapid Previous students have worked with T in the Park, The X WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS N820 growth in recent decades, resulting in an industry Factor, National Trust and Northsound 1, with many being emerging in its own right. This industry is creating new offered the option to return to the employer after graduation. Year 1 STUDY OPTIONS business opportunities, careers and a need for quality The Events Industry: Context and Operations • Marketing Full-time: 4 years and professionalism. Countries all over the world are THE MAIN EVENT • Managing in the Creative Industries • Industry also recognising the importance of events, resulting in The Main Event is a large scale practical project which Experience Portfolio 1 (workplace experience) • Service ENTRY REQUIREMENTS international opportunities for graduates in this field. all Honours year students complete. You are challenged Sector Management • Adventure and Activity Tourism to design and deliver a new event for charity and use • Digital Media Platforms and Practices SQA Higher This course has the perfect blend of core management your entire range of practical skills, academic knowledge ABBB to include English (or a written subject requiring the and specialist event management modules, and the use of and professional networks to bring it to life. Previous Year 2 use of English). diverse assessment methods will allow you to develop the events have included a Quidditch tournament, zombie Brand Management • Corporate Events Management skills required and valued by employers in this sector. apocalypse and outdoor cinema, with a number of the • Advertising Communication • Industry Experience GCE A Level events receiving national awards. Portfolio 2 (workplace experience) • Consumer BBC to include English (or a written subject requiring the Many learning opportunities will be made available to you Behaviour • Tourism Destination Management • Risk, use of English). throughout the course, including attending guest lectures STUDY ABROAD Sponsorship and Fundraising • Sustainable Tourism and events, organising live events and participating in In Years 2 and 3, there may be exciting opportunities for Irish Leaving Certificate Higher course related study trips. you to study with partner institutions in Europe as part Year 3 H2H2H2H3 to include English (or a written subject of the Erasmus Programme. This is dependent on similar Public Relations Strategies and Specialisms • Business requiring the use of English) at H2. Whatever your dream, whether it is to work as a Event Management programmes being offered by partner Ideas and Opportunities • Ethics and the Consumer Sponsorship Liaison Officer for the next Mountain institutions. For more details please see page 16. • Event Impact and Legacy • Live Festival Management IB Diploma Bike World Cup or secure and manage the line-up at • Industry Experience Portfolio 3 (workplace experience) 29 to include Higher Level English (or a written subject Glastonbury, this course will help you achieve it. CAREER OPTIONS • Critical Approaches to Cultural Studies requiring the use of English) at grade 5. Event Management graduate employment prospects INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE are wide-ranging and diverse. Recent graduates Year 4 Applicants from Partner Colleges The opportunity to gain real world industry experience have secured roles such as Commercial and Events Lifestyle Consumption and Experience Economies • The A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be and be exposed to the events industry is the main focus Coordinator at Aberdeen FC, International Events Main Event • Research Methods • Research Project considered for entry into Year 3. Please see page 43 for of this degree. As an innovative alternative to a block Coordinator at Cricket Scotland and Event Coordinator • Business Creativity more details on the routes available. placement, we offer the Industry Experience Portfolio at Edelman DABO in Dubai. Plus one option from: Consumer Psychology • Future (IEP), which allows you to build a portfolio of experience, Tourism • Leisure Tourism: Theory and Application Advanced Entry apply your learning continuously to the practical Graduates can specialise by event sector, for example, All other applicants who are interested in applying for environment and build your professional network. business events (conference/meetings, exhibitions, advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. incentive travel, corporate hospitality); music festivals As a result, you will build up a total of 225 hours of work and cultural events (concerts, theatres and performing www.rgu.ac.uk/eventsmanagement (four-year programme) or 50 hours (advanced entry arts); sporting and spectator events; charity and students) of work experience. This experience carries credits fundraising events; party and wedding planning; and towards your degree award, with the aim for you to gain community events. @RGUEvents experience across the diverse sectors of the events industry.

£42.3bn – The “The RGU Events Management course is an excellent course, combining a wide amount the events range of business modules with practical events modules to help put into practice industry is worth to what you have learned. This helps you build up experience and confidence over the UK the four years and prepares you for the working world!” (Eventbrite, August 2016) The Main Event - zombie apocalypse Douglas Scott | BA (Hons) Events Management Graduate

66 | | 67 FASHION MANAGEMENT BA (HONS)

The Fashion Management degree is designed to fully Placement opportunities include small, boutique-style WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS WN22 integrate the management theories associated with businesses, high-street and designer retailers, fashion the global fashion industry alongside the business media or PR firms and marketing and events companies. Year 1 STUDY OPTIONS contexts of fashion buying, production, marketing and We have strong links with fashion buyers, merchandisers The Fashion Business • Marketing • Fashion Design Full-time: 4 years merchandising. If you have a passion for fashion and a and managers within the industry which ensure you have Concepts and Communication (30 credit module using brain for business, this is the course for you. the opportunity to experience fashion as it operates in the Lectra Kaledo and Adobe Photoshop software) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS real world. • Fashion Construction and Technology • Managing in Throughout the course, you will actively participate in the Creative Industries • Fashion Retail and Store Design SQA Higher fashion industry activities, such as organising, marketing STUDY ABROAD (30 credit module exploring the competitive fashion ABBB and managing an exhibition or fashion show. For example In Years 2 and 3, there are opportunities to study with retail environment) in Year 3, you will lead the production of the digital partner institutions in Europe and worldwide as part of the GCE A Level fashion show, which is a fantastic chance to increase your Erasmus Programme. For more details please see page 16. Year 2 BBC practical awareness of fashion catwalk events and the Omni-channel Fashion • Advertising Communication increasingly important genre of fashion film. CAREER OPTIONS • Fashion Communication (30 credit module which Irish Leaving Certificate Higher You’ll gain the skills and knowledge to open doors to all involves generating content for a fashion magazine) H2H2H2H3 You will have the opportunity to create a course fashion kinds of careers including roles in fashion buying and • Public Relations • Design for Client (30 credit module magazine including writing articles and managing, styling product sourcing; merchandising and allocating; fashion introducing students to the head office buyer role) IB Diploma and co-ordinating fashion photography spreads. You will marketing; retail management and visual merchandising; • Consumer Behaviour 29 be offered the opportunity to attend events such as the product planning and development; online content London Fashion Weekend Festival, providing you with a management and digital fashion strategy. You will also Year 3 Applicants from Partner Colleges real insight into the increasingly important events side of be equipped to set up your own fashion business based Semester 1: Fashion Branding • Ethics and the A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be the fashion industry. on the skills you acquire from the programme and the Consumer • Events Management • Financial considered for entry into Year 3. Please see page 43 for entrepreneurial business start-up support on offer. Merchandising for Fashion more details on the routes available. We strongly believe that such practical experience and Semester 2 choices include: 12 week placement engagement with industry professionals will enhance OR choose 2 from: 6 week placement • Digital Fashion Advanced Entry your employability by incorporating and combining both Event • Creative Industries Theory and Practice All other applicants who are interested in applying for management and creative skills. • Business Start-up in the Creative Industries advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. PLACEMENT Note: Students can also complete a year-long placement www.rgu.ac.uk/fashionmanagement In Year 3, you will have the invaluable opportunity instead of attending Year 3 modules of undertaking a six week, twelve week or year-long /RGU Fashion Management placement where you will gain practical experience, put Year 4 your skills and knowledge to the test and establish links Research Methods • Global Fashion Strategy @fashionplace_rgu with potential employers. • Fashion Project /fashplace Plus one option from: Celebrity Culture, Consumer Psychology OR Postmodern Culture • Research Project The Fashion Place: thefashionplaceblog.com (30 credit dissertation OR practical project on a research topic of your choice) • Fashion Buying and Forecasting. Fashion Place facility Plus one option from: Women and the Media • International Marketing • Digital Business OR Business Creativity

“The Fashion Management course has been full of surprises. I have been doing Womenswear sales photoshoots, developing product ranges for a store and been on placement as an are predicted to Events Co-ordinator; all of which has given me an insight into the industry.” grow 23% by 2020 to £32billion Cheryl Appleby | BA (Hons) Fashion Management Graduate (Mintel, 2016)

68 | | 69 INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT BA (HONS)

The hospitality and leisure industries generate STUDY ABROAD WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS N221 billions of pounds worldwide each year. Hospitality In Years 2 and 3, there are opportunities to study with Management is therefore a thriving, innovative partner institutions in Europe as part of the Erasmus Year 1 STUDY OPTIONS industry which plays a crucial role in the global Programme. For more details please see page 16. Food and Beverage Operations • Marketing • Service Full-time: 4 years economy and in providing employment and exciting Sector Management • Tourism Hospitality Environment career opportunities. PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION and Industry• Working in Hospitality Environments ENTRY REQUIREMENTS This course is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality This course combines both the academic and specialist (IoH) and you will be eligible for student membership Year 2 SQA Higher aspects of Hospitality Management, allowing you to study once you have completed the course, providing another Corporate Events Management • Live Hospitality BBCC and experience its many sub-sectors. perfect opportunity for networking. Project• Brand Management • Consumer Behaviour • Food and Beverage Management • Digital Media GCE A Level To give you the best student experience possible, we Platforms and Practices • Hotel Operation Management CCC provide you with the opportunity to meet and listen to key professionals in the Hospitality industry, which we You will have the opportunity to study abroad for one Irish Leaving Certificate Higher deliver through field trips, study visits, guest lectures and CAREER OPTIONS semester during Year 2. H3H3H3H3 masterclasses at the University. Our graduates are in great demand and there are fantastic opportunities for varied and challenging careers in this Year 3 IB Diploma PLACEMENT sector. Positions held by recent graduates include Front Placement Route: Placement (1 year) 26 Nothing beats real experience, it brings your studies of House Manager, Events Co-ordinator, Clusters Sales to life, tests your understanding and provides you with Researcher for an International Hotel chain and Brasserie Taught/Placement Route: Business Ideas and Opportunities • Events Management • Ethics and the Applicants from Partner Colleges valuable skills and knowledge. In Year 3, there are 48- Manager – all within hospitality environments. A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be week paid placement opportunities available locally, Consumer • Public Relations: Strategy and Specialisms or Tourism Destination Development • Placement (6 considered for entry into Year 3. Please see page 43 for nationally and internationally for our students. On the more details on the routes available. taught/direct entry route, Year 3 involves a taught months) OR Study Abroad. Semester 1 and the option of a 6-month placement in Food safety related experiments Plus one option from: Public Relations: Strategy and Advanced Entry Semester 2. Specialisms •Tourism Destination Development All other applicants who are interested in applying for advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. Past placements have been undertaken at The Mariner Taught Route: Business Ideas and Opportunities Hotel, Villa Saint Exupery Beach Hostel (France), AECC, • Events Management • Ethics and the Consumer www.rgu.ac.uk/internationalhospitality Gleneagles, Burning Tree Country Club (USA) and • Critical Approaches to Cultural Studies • People, Waccabuc Country Club (USA). Policies and Practice • Management Practice and Reflective Learning • Event Impact and Legacy Plus one option from: Public Relations: Strategy and Specialisms •Tourism Destination Development

Year 4 Research Methods • Research Project • Hospitality Contract Management • Managing Strategy for Hospitality •Business Creativity Plus one option from: Lifestyle Consumption and Experience Economies • Consumer Psychology 4.5m people work in “After my interview, I wasn’t offered a graduate position – but instead a direct the Hospitality and entry into the new Malmaison Hotel in Aberdeen. That was down to the Tourism industry in experience that I had gained through my third year placement: the company the UK (The British Hospitality Association Annual Report, felt I had already completed a programme similar to what was on offer in its 2016-2017) graduate scheme.”

Nicki Robertson | BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management Graduate

70 | | 71 INTERNATIONAL TOURISM MANAGEMENT BA (HONS)

Tourism is a truly international industry and plays a STUDY ABROAD WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS N840 key economic role in practically every country around In Years 2 and 3, there are opportunities to study with the world. Combining many diverse sectors, it is a partner institutions in Europe as part of the Erasmus Year 1 STUDY OPTIONS dynamic, customer-focused industry and provides Programme, as well as other study abroad opportunities Marketing • Tourism Hospitality Environment and Full-time: 4 years graduates with exciting opportunities worldwide. further afield including Singapore and South Korea. For Industry • Digital Media Platforms and Practices more details please see page 16. • Service Sector Management • People Management ENTRY REQUIREMENTS This course combines the best of both worlds – studying • Adventure and Activity Tourism the academic aspects of tourism management and PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION SQA Higher gaining first-hand industry experience. All the various This course is accredited by the Institute of Hospitality Year 2 BBCC aspects of tourism will be covered during the four year (IoH) and is recognised and approved by the Tourism Corporate Events Management • Advertising course, including visitor attractions, hotels, leisure Management Institute (TMI). You will be eligible for Communication • Tourism Destination Development GCE A Level centres, theatres, events and business tourism, music student membership for both professional bodies once • Brand Management • Consumer Behaviour CCC venues and travel. you have completed the course, providing another perfect • Sustainable Tourism Management • Hotel opportunity for networking. Operation Management Irish Leaving Certificate Higher There are many opportunities available to you You will also have the opportunity to study abroad for H3H3H3H3 throughout the course which will enhance your student one semester. experience, skills and knowledge portfolio. These IB Diploma include being a business mentor to school pupils, acting Year 3 26 as a ‘mystery shopper’ for an Airport Tourism project, Placement Route: Placement (1 year) taking part in course-related study trips and attending CAREER OPTIONS Applicants from Partner Colleges industry conferences. Graduates will have diverse career opportunities across a Taught/Placement Route: Business Ideas and A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be range of sectors including tourism, travel or leisure sectors Opportunities • Events Management • Ethics and the considered for entry into Year 3. Please see page 43 for PLACEMENT or within the hospitality industry. Several of our tourism Consumer • Public Relations: Strategy and Specialisms more details on the routes available. In Year 3, there are 48-week paid placement opportunities graduates have gone on to launch their own successful • Placement (6 months) OR Study Abroad available locally, nationally and internationally for our business and others have held positions including: Event Advanced Entry students. Past placements have been undertaken at Manager, Glamis Castle; Executive, London Events Taught Route: Business Ideas and Opportunities • Events Management • Ethics and the Consumer All other applicants who are interested in applying for Tui Travel, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Disney Worldwide Management Company; Customer Services Supervisor, advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. Services (USA), Waccabuc Country & Golf Club (USA) VisitScotland and Hospitality and Commercial Manager, • International Business • Business Marketing and Menzies Aviation. Stratosphere Science Centre. and Innovation • People, Policies and Practice • Management Practice and Reflective Learning • Event www.rgu.ac.uk/internationaltourism On the taught/direct entry route, Year 3 involves a taught Field Trip to Crathes Castle Impact and Legacy Semester 1 and the option of a 6-month placement in Semester 2. Year 4 Research Methods • Research Project • Leisure Tourism: Theory and Practice • Marine and Wildlife Tourism • Future Tourism • Business Creativity Plus one option from: Lifestyle Consumption and Experience Economies • Consumer Psychology

The International Tourism industry “I spent my year’s work placement at Green Tourism Business Scheme, the supported 292 world’s leading sustainability accreditation programme working to improve and million jobs in 2016. encourage sustainability throughout the Tourism and Hospitality sectors. My Approximately 1 in 10 of all jobs! role included Trip Planning, inputting Carbon Calculator data, website and social (World Travel & Tourism Council, 2017) media updates, dealing with members and enquiries and assisting with events.”

Natalie Parsons | BA (Hons) International Tourism Management Graduate

72 | | 73 JOURNALISM BA (HONS)

Journalism is a powerful industry and a rewarding STUDY ABROAD WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS P500 career choice. People are increasingly seeking In Years 2 and 3, there are opportunities to study with information and inspiration from the media which partner institutions in Europe or worldwide as part of Year 1 STUDY OPTIONS creates a demand for multimedia journalists who the Erasmus Programme. This is dependent on similar News Writing • Introduction to Media Law • Broadcast Full-time: 4 years have the critical knowledge and specialist theoretical, Journalism programmes being offered by partner Journalism and Production • Governing the UK • Media analytical and production skills. institutions. For more details please see page 16. Business • Visual Culture and Design ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

This is an intensive and practical course which will equip OUR FACILITIES Year 2 SQA Higher you with the key skills you will need for a demanding Your learning will be enhanced by our purpose-built Features Writing • Principles and Practice of Reporting ABBB to include English. career in Journalism. You will study the ways that news teaching facilities which include a News Room, TV and • Web Design • Media Production Project •Public is sourced, regulated, produced and consumed, and Radio Studio. You will have the opportunity to produce Relations • Media Semiotics & Discourse GCE A Level examine the effects of this output on audiences. broadcast materials in partnership with news channel BBC to include English. STV2 and will be supported by our dedicated Media Year 3 You will gain considerable practical experience in Technical Support team. Applied News Production • Media History •Advanced Irish Leaving Certificate Higher reporting and production across print, broadcast and Law for Journalists or Political Participation and Pressure H2H2H2H3 to include English at H2. electronic platforms. You will learn first-hand from CAREER OPTIONS Groups • 12 week Placement OR 6 week Placement OR experienced journalists by participating in ‘live’ projects, The critical knowledge base, production, managerial and Magazine Journalism AND Creative Industries Theory IB Diploma visiting local broadcasting organisations and listening to technical professional skills you will acquire throughout and Practice 29 to include Higher Level English at grade 5. guest speakers. the journalism course will open up opportunities in a wide variety of careers in the communication and media Year 4 Advanced Entry In Years 2 and 3, you will have the opportunity to industries beyond the journalistic profession. Semester 1: Research Methods • Investigative Applicants who are interested in applying for advanced experience a day as a journalist; sourcing stories, Journalism entry will be considered on an individual basis. interviewing, filming and editing your report as part of our Possible careers range from press, radio, television and Two elective modules from: Media Strategy dedicated News Days. online, with previous journalism graduates securing jobs in • Celebrity Culture • Digital Journalism in Practice OR www.rgu.ac.uk/ugjournalism print, publishing, broadcast and online journalism. Postmodern Culture PLACEMENT In Year 3, you will have the invaluable opportunity of Watch our students at a press conference Semester 2: Research Project • Investigative Journalism undertaking a six or twelve-week placement where www.rgu.ac.uk/press-conference-video One elective module from: Political Communication & you will be able to put your skills and knowledge to Public Affairs OR Women and the Media the test in an appropriate journalism or media-based environment, as well as form excellent links with potential future employers. Previous placements have included STV, Northsound, Press Association (Glasgow), Original 106FM, Scottish Field Magazine (Edinburgh) and Evening Express.

“The course covers every aspect of journalism, from TV and radio, to internet and RGU is ranked nd magazines. The facilities for this course are amazing, with a radio studio and a 2 in Scotland for Journalism, brand new TV studio both being housed in Aberdeen Business School. I can only Publishing & PR give the highest recommendations to anyone thinking about studying here.” (Guardian University League Tables 2018) STV2 Broadcast Student Partnership Nichola MacBeath | BA (Hons) Journalism Graduate

74 | | 75 MEDIA BA (HONS)

The media industries are rapidly expanding, particularly Links exist with a range of media organisations including WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS P300 with the growth of digital media. This course will help television and radio broadcasting companies, magazine and newspaper publishers and web design companies. Year 1 you build a portfolio of practical experience and provide STUDY OPTIONS The Media Business • Visual Culture and Design you with the knowledge and skills to pursue a specialist Full-time: 4 years career in this exciting sector. STUDY ABROAD • Marketing • Communication Principles and Practice In Year 3, there are opportunities to undertake an • Digital Media Platforms and Practices • Creative Short ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Both theoretical and practical aspects of the media international study exchange through the Erasmus Film Making scheme. For more details please see page 16. industries are incorporated to enable you to develop SQA Higher Year 2 specialist skills in documentary filming and editing, BBBB to include English (or a written subject requiring the OUR FACILITIES Documentary Discourse and Practice • Introduction content development on different platforms, interactive use of English). media, web design, digital media, advertising and law. With our purpose-built facilities, including TV studio, to Media Law • Advertising Communication • Media radio station, state-of-the-art lecture theatres, teaching Production Project • Media Semiotics and Discourse GCE A Level labs, Digital Moffat Space and IT facilities you will be • Web Design We have strong links with industry to ensure our course BCC to include English (or a written subject requiring the taught in a true-to-life environment that will develop both content remains up to date and relevant for the real world use of English). of contemporary media. Throughout the course there is your professional and creative skills. Year 3 Media History • Interactive Media Project a great deal of practitioner input, incorporating a range of Irish Leaving Certificate Higher CAREER OPTIONS • Communication Project Management • 12-week guest speakers and live client projects. H2H2H3H3 to include English (or a written subject Possible careers are in areas such as the creative industries, Placement OR 6-week Placement OR Professional Project requiring the use of English) at H2. You will have a number of opportunities out with the taught social and digital media, commercials, corporate video OR Business Start-Up in the Creative Industries AND production, interactive media and web design. Creative Industries Theory and Practice curriculum, to enhance your practical experience and CV IB Diploma through your involvement in RGU Film, RGU TV, RADAR 28 to include Higher Level English (or a written subject Year 4 Magazine and working in the student radio station. requiring the use of English) at grade 5. Research Methods and Research Project Media Strategy PLACEMENT Applicants from Partner Colleges In Year 3, you will have the invaluable opportunity of Four elective modules from: Postmodern Culture A relevant HNC or HND from one of our partner colleges undertaking a six or twelve-week placement where you will • Celebrity Culture • Digital Journalism in Practice will be considered for entry into Year 2 or 3. Please see gain practical experience, put your skills and knowledge to • Cinema and Society • Women and the Media page 43 for more details on the routes available. the test and establish links with potential employers. • Business Creativity Advanced Entry All other applicants who are interested in applying for advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis.

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

76 | | 77 PUBLIC RELATIONS BA (HONS)

Public Relations is a highly creative and interdisciplinary Strong links exist with public, private and charitable WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS P210 subject focusing on key management related to an organisations within the public relations, marketing, organisation’s internal and external communications. advertising and media fields. Year 1 STUDY OPTIONS The Media Business • Visual Culture and Design Full-time: 4 years This course will help you understand the wider context of STUDY ABROAD • Marketing • Communication Principles and Practice PR, the principles and practice of communication, and its In Year 3, there are opportunities to undertake an • Managing in the Creative Industries • Digital Media ENTRY REQUIREMENTS application in a range of contexts. It will give you a strong international study exchange or work placement through Platforms and Practices foundation for any career in the communication industries the Erasmus scheme. For more details please see page 16. SQA Higher – public relations in particular. Year 2 BBBC including English (or a written subject requiring the PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION Corporate Events Management • Advertising use of English) at grade B. Throughout the course you will develop key professional The course is accredited by the the Chartered Institute of Communication • Documentary Discourse and Practice • skills by taking part in challenging, real world projects Public Relations (CIPR), which is the professional body for Media Production Project • Public Relations • Web Design GCE A Level from design to evaluation, analysing communication the UK public relations industry. BCC including English (or a written subject requiring the issues from a range of academic and practical Year 3 use of English). perspectives, writing for different professional contexts Public Relations Strategy and Specialisms • Events and developing digital strategies. Management • Communication Project Management Irish Leaving Certificate Higher • 12 week Placement OR 6 week Placement OR H2H3H3H3 to include English (or a written subject We have strong links with industry to ensure our CAREER OPTIONS Professional Project OR Business Start-up in the Creative requiring the use of English) at H2. course content remains up to date and relevant for the Graduates from this course will be accomplished Industries AND Creative Industries Theory and Practice continually evolving and increasingly competitive public communicators and will have a range of professional IB Diploma relations sector. skills and knowledge across numerous media platforms. Year 4 27 to include Higher Level English (or a written subject These skills can be used across a range of careers in the Research Methods • Research Project • Appraisal of requiring the use of English) at grade 5. PLACEMENT communications industries in areas such as public relations, Current Market Research In Year 3, you will have the invaluable opportunity of advertising, marketing, media, information services, public Four elective modules from: Postmodern Culture Applicants from Partner Colleges undertaking a six or twelve-week placement where you will affairs, and event management, as well as managerial • Media Strategy • Celebrity Culture • Political A relevant HNC or HND from one of our partner colleges gain practical experience, put your skills and knowledge to careers in commerce, industry or the public sector. Communication • Women and the Media • Business will be considered for entry into Year 2 or 3. Please see the test and establish links with potential employers within Creativity • International Marketing page 43 for more details on the routes available. the communication and public relations industries. Advanced Entry All other applicants who are interested in applying for advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis.

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RGU is ranked 1st in Scotland “Something I have loved about my placement is how hands on I have gotten for employment to be. From my first day, I have been tasked with a variety of interesting work in Journalism, and responsibilities such as writing press releases, getting involved with Publishing & Public The Bulletin and working on a newsletter for the new School of Creative and Relations Cultural Business.” (Guardian University League Tables 2018) Student Press Conference Jane Gray | Year 4 BA (Hons) Public Relations Student

78 | | 79 The Law School provides Our law courses are accredited by TAILORED LEARNING THE LAW CLINIC a range of accredited and The Law Society of Scotland and are We are dedicated to providing The Law Clinic is made up of a professionally recognised continuously developed through you with the best possible learning group of students, academic staff interaction with our industry contacts experience. Our small class sizes and qualified solicitors with the aim undergraduate law degrees, who keep us apprised of the latest allow our staff to provide more to provide free, confidential and driven by a dynamic and professional trends, ensuring you are individual and intensive support and independent legal advice to citizens international team who bring ready for today’s professional world. we offer a high degree of flexibility of Aberdeen who would otherwise together a blend of practical throughout our courses allowing you be unable to afford a solicitor. This is and academic experience. /lawschoolrgu to tailor your degree to specialise in a fantastic opportunity for you to gain the areas you develop an interest in. practical experience, meet industry professionals and help benefit the The Guardian has ranked our Law local community. School within the Top 10 Law Schools in the UK (2017). On graduation, “At the Law Clinic I have experienced you can be confident that you will first-hand how to communicate with have the skills and knowledge for a clients, manage and prepare for professional career as a practicing meetings and obtain key information. solicitor, or within legal work in the I have built up a great bank of other civil service, financial sector, large skills including; legal research, formal corporates, smaller companies and letter writing, working with others, social enterprises. formal communication skills and the knowledge of different areas MOOTING of law, depending on what cases I The Law School benefits from an work on. I love being a part of the on-campus Moot Court which allows Law Clinic and would recommend you to experience the protocols of any prospective RGU Law student a real court and demonstrate both to join!” your legal knowledge and skills. You The Law School Charlotte Torrance| LLB (Hons) Law will also have the opportunity to join the university Mooting Society, who in 2016 and 2017 won the Granite City Moot which saw RGU and the University of Aberdeen go head-to- head as part of an annual competition.

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80 | | 81 LAW LLB (HONS)

The Law LLB course aims to provide you with an FACILITIES WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS M114 academically rigorous, practical and diverse education Our on-campus Moot Court allows you to develop your in the discipline of Scots Law. The combination of advocacy skills and demonstrate your legal knowledge Year 1 STUDY OPTIONS private and public law subjects taught on this course whilst adhering to the protocols of a real court. A moot is Legal Systems, Skills and Ethics • Criminal Law • Law of Full-time: 4 years and the development of key transferable skills such as a legal debate taking place in a mock court setting, where Contract • Constitutional Law • Human Rights Part-time: 8 years communication, problem-solving and team-working you will act as counsel and present an argument before a • Property Law • Commercial Law will help equip you with the professional knowledge to judge or an arbitral tribunal on behalf of your clients. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS meet the challenges and demands of the employment Year 2 Family Law • Delict • Law of Evidence • Law of sectors, whether in the legal profession or elsewhere. CAREER OPTIONS SQA Higher Succession • European Union Law • Legal Theory Our Law LLB degree opens the door to the legal AABB to include English (or a written subject requiring • Company Law • Property Rights in Land The course content provides you with the knowledge, profession – plus opportunities within the financial sector, the use of English). required by the law society of Scotland, to enter the legal civil service, oil and gas, banking, corporate consultancy, Advanced entry students entering the course at proffesion. At the same time it also provides the flexibility global business management, local government, trade GCE A Level to allow you to tailor your subject profile to suit your unions and charitable organisations. stage 2: Year 2: Criminal Law and Law of Contract •Constitutional BBB to include English (or a written subject requiring intended career path. the use of English). If you intend to become a solicitor, you can complete the Law • Human Rights • Commercial Law •Law of Evidence • Succession • Property Law Practical experience is developed through oral Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (DPLP) at RGU. Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Year 3: Students catch up on remaining Law Society presentations, group work, research, writing exercises This is a one-year postgraduate qualification, which can be H2H2H2H2 to include English (or a written subject qualifying modules: European Union Law and Property and legal debating also known as mooting. You will also studied on a part-time basis, and is mandatory in order to requiring the use of English) at H2. have the opportunity to take part in internal, national and practise as a solicitor in Scotland. Many of our graduates Rights in Land and Practical Legal Skills international mooting competitions across the world. who have taken this route have an excellent record for IB Diploma securing quality employment in the legal profession. Year 3 Semester 1 30 to include Higher Level English (or a written subject We ensure you are ready for today’s professional world by requiring the use of English) at grade 5. working closely with our contacts in the legal profession, PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION One elective module from Forensic Practice OR Managing who keep us informed of the latest professional trends LLB (Hons) and DPLP are accredited by the Law Society of Projects • Three modules from the list in Year 4 below OR Study Abroad Advanced Entry in the industry. This informs our continuously evolving Scotland, a key factor for those seeking to enter the legal Students with a BA Law and Management degree from curriculum and teaching. profession in Scotland. The LLB is also recognised by the Semester 2 RGU may enter the Law LLB (Hons) course at Year 2 or 3. Faculty of Advocates. Practical Legal Skills • One elective module from Forensic STUDY ABROAD Psychology, Entrepreneurship for the Legal Sector OR www.rgu.ac.uk/law-llb In Year 3 of the course you will have the opportunity to Management Studies for Law • Two elective modules spend a 12-week semester abroad at one of our partner from the list in Year 4 below universities in Europe or at our partner university in the US. Previous students have studied in Italy, The Year 4 Netherlands and Denmark. Incorporating a period of Dissertation, plus international study in your degree will provide you with a broader awareness of global and cultural issues in the Semester 1 context of the legal profession. For more details please Three modules from a list that currently includes: see page 16. Roman Law • Criminal Responsibility • Criminal Justice • European Union Law (Hons) • Legal Issues in Construction Law • Public International Law • Environmental Law • Comparative Company Law • Intellectual Property • Fundamentals of Employment Law • Dispute Resolution • Law of Evidence “My experience on the LLB has been life-changing. The teaching staff at the Law • Succession • Family Law School and the class structure gave me the ability to succeed. The small class Semester 2 97% of students Three modules from a list that currently includes: were satisfied with sizes gave me confidence to contribute in discussions. I progressively realised Media Law • Selected Issues in Employment • Criminology • International Trade Law • Medical the quality of the my potential and acquired skills that I did not realise that I could achieve, such as Ethics • Immigration Law • Consumer Law and Policy LLB (Hons) Law through class presentations. I am now studying for my LLM in International Law • International Human Rights Law • Taxation Law • Child Care Law • Evidence: Law and Psychology course and continue to build on these skills.” • Private International Law • Judicial Review and (National Student Survey 2017) Public Administration • Legal Ethics and Professional Fizza Naveed | Law LLB (Hons) Graduate Responsibility • UK Oil and Gas Law • EU Law • Property Rights in Land 82 | | 83 LAW LLB (Online)

The online LLB Law degree is designed for those who CAREER OPTIONS WHAT YOU WILL STUDY STUDY OPTIONS wish to obtain an LLB but are unable to attend an on- Our Law LLB degree opens the door to the legal Full-time (Online): 2 years campus course. An LLB qualification can be used for profession – plus opportunities within the financial sector, This will be dependent on the study route you choose: Accelerated Part-time (Online): 3 years entry or advancement into the legal profession or other civil service, oil and gas, banking, corporate consultancy, Part-time (Online): 4 years sectors including energy, government and journalism. global business management, local government, trade Online full-time – 2 years of study including 7 modules unions and charitable organisations. in Year 1 and 8 modules in Year 2. You can alter your study route at certain points to The course offers a flexible learning route, and is designed suit any changing commitments. to provide you with key knowledge across all main areas of If you intend to become a solicitor, you can complete the Accelerated online part-time – 3 years of study Scots Law including commercial, property, criminal, family Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (DPLP) at RGU. including 3 modules in Year 1 and 6 modules in each of ENTRY REQUIREMENTS and public law. The online course also helps develop key This is a one-year postgraduate qualification, which can be the subsequent years. transferable skills including research and analysis, team studied on a part-time basis, and is mandatory in order to Applicants will be expected to have a Bachelor’s working, presentation and writing skills. practise as a solicitor in Scotland. Many of our graduates Online part-time - 4 years of study including 3 modules degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline such who have taken this route have an excellent record for in Year 1 and 4 in each of the subsequent years. as Law, Business, Management, History, Modern Various study options are available including online securing quality employment in the legal profession. Studies, Journalism or other similar subject areas. full-time, online part-time and online accelerated part- Below are listed the modules studied within the course: time. Please see our “What You Will Study” section for PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION Applicants who do not have a degree in a relevant more information. LLB (Online) is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland, Stage 1 discipline may still obtain entry under one of the a key factor for those seeking to enter the legal profession Legal Systems, Skills and Ethics • Criminal Law • Law of following criteria: HOW YOU WILL STUDY in Scotland. Contract • Constitutional Law • Human Rights • Has a Bachelor’s degree in a non-relevant Our supported distance learning mode of delivery allows • Property Law • Commercial Law discipline AND can present a reasoned case you to study online from any location and is designed to for wishing to embark on a Law degree fit in around your work commitments. You will be taught Stage 2 and supported by experienced industry professionals who Family Law • Delict • Law of Evidence • Law of • Does not have a Bachelor’s degree BUT the will recreate the same challenging interactive format of Succession • European Union Law • Company Law applicant can demonstrate that he/she has the the on-campus courses for those studying at a distance. • Property Rights in Land and Legal Skills and Concepts intellectual ability required to undertake an LLB degree. This will be evidenced by a mixture of Our virtual learning environment, Campus Moodle offers non-degree level qualifications combined with you flexibility of where and when you can study,providing relevant industry/practice work experience. open access to staff members and other class members. You will have the benefit of being part of a group of How To Apply learners with the invaluable opportunity to participate in Applications should be made online directly to the active, group related learning within a supportive online University’s Admissions Office at community setting. www.rgu.ac.uk/applyonline

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95% of RGU law graduates were “For me, the flexibility of the Online LLB was key. Having access to the employed within three years of online learning environment meant that I could fit my study around my work graduating commitments. Without distance learning as provided by RGU, I wouldn’t have (Longitudinal Education Outcomes Data, 2017) been able to re-qualify. It makes that much of a difference.” Online Distance Learning Robert Milsom | LLB Online Graduate

84 | | 85 LAW AND MANAGEMENT BA (HONS)

The Law and Management BA (Hons) course equips Placements are highly regarded by employers as WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS M990 you with a sound understanding of law as well as key preparation for employment and are an invaluable business skills and knowledge, providing you with a opportunity to gain practical experience, apply theoretical Year 1 STUDY OPTIONS grounding in the general transferable skills needed for principles to real-life situations and establish links with Legal Systems, Skills and Ethics • Business Perspectives Full-time: 4 years all professional roles. potential employers. • Property Law • Constitutional Law • Introductory Part-time: 8 years Economics • People Management The high level of flexibility within the course, in particular STUDY ABROAD ENTRY REQUIREMENTS at Honours level, allows you to shape your degree to In Year 3 of the course you will have the opportunity to Year 2 specialise in the areas you develop an interest in. As spend a 12-week semester abroad at one of our partner Law of Contract • Criminal Law • Globalisation • One SQA Higher well as studying core law subjects, you will also develop universities in Europe or at our partner university in option from European Union, The Financial Environment ABBB knowledge of management perspectives and principles, the US. Previous students have studied in Italy, The OR Organisational Behaviour OR Marketing• Commercial gain an understanding of economic concepts and learn Netherlands and Denmark. By incorporating a period of Law • Human Rights • Company Law • One option from GCE A Level effective people management skills. international study in your degree will provide you with Business Economics OR Governing the UK BBC a broader awareness of global and cultural issues in the Practical experience is developed through oral context of the legal profession. For more details please Year 3 Irish Leaving Certificate Higher presentations, group work, research, writing exercises see page 16. Delict • Fundamentals of Employment Law • Ethics and H2H2H2H3 and legal debating also known as mooting. You will also the Consumer • Corporate Governance (Family Law for have the opportunity to take part in internal, national and FACILITIES LLB transfers) • Entrepreneurship in the Legal Sector IB Diploma international mooting competitions across the world. Our on-campus Moot Court allows you to develop your • Property Rights in Land • Practical Legal Skills/or Legal 29 advocacy skills and demonstrate your legal knowledge Theory for LLB transfers and elective from Placement The strong research culture and professional experience whilst adhering to the protocols of a real court. A moot is • Managing in Changing Organisations • Managing Applicants from Partner Colleges among departmental staff, along with valuable industry a legal debate taking place in a mock court setting, where Projects OR Study Abroad A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be links means you will benefit from subjects taught with you will act as counsel and present an argument before a considered for entry into Year 3. Please see page 43 for a highly practical edge and of real relevance to the judge or an arbitral tribunal on behalf of your clients. Year 4 more details on the routes available. working environment. Research Project, plus CAREER OPTIONS Advanced Entry PLACEMENT This course will offer you a range of career paths and Semester 1 All other applicants who are interested in applying for In the summer between Years 3 and 4, you will have the opportunities such as becoming a qualified conveyancer Three modules from a list that currently includes: advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. opportunity to gain practical experience through a paid or executory practitioner, working within oil and gas Roman Law • Criminal Responsibility • Criminal Justice placement with a small, medium-sized or multinational companies, banks and businesses, the civil service, • Legal Issues in Construction Law • Public International www.rgu.ac.uk/law-and-management organisation situated locally, nationally or internationally. corporate consultancy firms and the police. It can also be Law • Environmental Law • Judicial Review and Public a pathway to working in the legal profession as you can Administration • Comparative Company Law Past placements include Northlink Ferries, NHS Grampian, gain advanced entry into the Law LLB course at RGU after • Intellectual Property • Fundamentals of Employment Aberdeen Community Safety Partnership, and Scottish successful completion of Year 3. Law • Succession • Family Law • UK Oil and Gas Law Courts & Tribunal Service. • Dispute Resolution • Health and Safety Management Fundamentals • Managing Projects • Corporate Ethics • Business Strategy

Semester 2 Three modules from a list that currently includes: Media Law • Collective Employment Law • Criminology • International Trade Law • Medical Ethics • Immigration Law • Consumer Law and Policy • International Human “This course really allowed me to concentrate on the legal areas that I was Rights Law • Taxation Law • Child Care Law • Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility RGU’s Law School interested in. It also proved to be the ideal stepping stone in allowing me to • Private International Law • International Marketing • Business Creativity • Digital Business • Global takes part in mooting obtain entry into the LLB and the Diploma in Legal Practice programmes, as the Leadership Challenge competitions with course covers a lot of the Law Society recommended subjects. The lecturers over 500 Law are approachable, innovative and pragmatic and are always ready to share their Schools from 80 profound wealth of knowledge with you.” different countries

Alaina Morrison | BA (Hons) Law and Management Graduate (now Solicitor with Wood Group PLC) 86 | | 87 With the emergence of mobile which are or will be faced by goals. Whatever your chosen route, INNOVATIVE TEACHING AND They inform our course design to get relevant industry-standard and information-rich systems, industry. You will also gain valuable you will be allocated a personal FACILITIES so that modules and projects technical and professional skills. A we’re shaping the future technical, personal and professional tutor to guide you through your first We take a lead in technology- are industry-relevant, based on number of our placement students industry-sought skills in digital skills, to compliment you career- year, and will have the opportunity enhanced learning through a contemporary theory, and take into are able to carry on working with media, computer networks, enhancing qualification. to transfer from your initial course combination of interactive lectures, account the practical needs of your their placement company part- cyber security, intelligent of choice, to other courses within group project work and practical potential employers. Guest speakers time, even after their placement information systems and Our range of courses reflect the the school. We can support you exercises in state-of-the art from companies such as Microsoft, has officially ended. Several have technical architecture. diversity of the modern computing to form your own venture, and computing laboratories. In later years, Logica, Total and Apple bring a rich been able to gain offers of full- landscape. Computer Science develop innovative skills to expand you will take a range of specialist understanding of current technology time employment with the same From our state-of-the-art,purpose- focuses on software design and your horizons beyond the taught modules which will depend on your and professional software practice. companies, conditional to the built environment you will study development, Cyber Security curriculum. Recent students have interests and career aspirations. Staff and research students engage completion of their degrees. Students forward-thinking professional concentrates on the protection of launched their own businesses, in leading-edge research and also have the opportunity to spend practice, and learn the skills required critical information systems, and undertaken commercial projects Students frequently comment on the commercial technology projects. up to a year studying at a partner to be at the forefront of digital and Computer Network Management and in parallel with their studies, quality of support and teaching they institution, allowing them to diversify creative economies. Using emerging Design has a technical focus. There published research papers at receive, and several Computing staff Recent successes include work their curriculum and to widen their technologies, you will learn practical are more creative opportunities in international conferences, and won regularly win student-nominated in areas of cloud computing, horizons. Current partners include and creative problem-solving skills, Digital Media, whereas Computing is national competitions. prizes at RGU’s annual Star Awards. computational intelligence, data France, Sweden, Norway and and apply these to real challenges geared towards supporting business We host 335 high specification PCs, science and image analysis. Visit our The Netherlands. running the latest industry-standard webpage to learn more software over nine IT labs. We have www.rgu.ac.uk/computing-research. PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION specialised facilities for supporting Most of our courses are accredited graphics and interactive digital media In 2016 Scotland IS (the organisation by the British Computer Society development, including a large representing the IT sector in for CITP or CEng. Therefore, on School of Computing scale render farm, a Mac Suite and Scotland) estimated that the country successful completion of an Honours a Chroma Key and Motion Capture would need at least 11,000 extra degree, graduates can gain additional suite as well as a CISCO networking Information and Communications professional recognition by applying laboratory. In the Cybersecurity Technology (ICT) workers each year for membership and become Science & Digital Media laboratory, each student has for the next five years – whilst there Chartered in due course. The School access to a CCNA/P equivalent of are only 2,000 ICT graduates per year is an accredited Cisco Academy, equipment (switches and routers) from Scottish universities. delivering the theoretical and practical pod, which offers a mix of ethernet content of a number of industry- connectivity and console connectors. All degree paths at the School of acknowledged qualifications. Computing Science and Digital INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS, Media include optional placements*, Visit our website for testimonials from RESEARCH, PLACEMENTS AND usually undertaken between the our current and past students: STUDY ABROAD second and third years of study. www.rgu.ac.uk/ We have close working relationships computingtestimonials. with the global IT and energy These placements are typically eight industries, as well as local and to twelve months in length, and are *Please note placements are not guaranteed national digital media organisations. often a paid opportunity for students

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88 | | 89 COMPUTER SCIENCE BSC (HONS)

This course provides you with state-of-the-art WHAT YOU WILL STUDY choose between our Computer Science and Computer UCAS G400 knowledge and skills to design and implement You will study object-oriented software design, learn Graphics streams. This enables you to decide whether to software systems to solve the most challenging systems development skills, and have the opportunity develop as a core programmer in areas such as big data STUDY OPTIONS problems posed by industry. You will study object- to apply your knowledge and skills to solve technically analytics, or specialise in graphics development. Full-time: 4 years or 5 years (depending on placement). oriented software design, learn systems development demanding problems throughout all stages of your course. skills, and understand how to apply them in practice. Year 5 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS This will form the basis for a career as a professional Year 1 The Honours year provides you with the opportunity software developer who can work effectively across Your first year will introduce you to the creative, to develop advanced skills in Artificial Intelligence SQA Higher a wide range of computing platforms enabling you practical and intellectual skills you will need as a and programming while also covering current real- BBBC and two further passes to include English and to adopt cutting-edge developments in software and computing professional. You will learn skills in problem world topics such as enterprise development. For core Maths at National 5 level Grade C or above. Applicants information technologies. solving, modelling skills by collaborating with others as programmers Network Security will cover aspects of who have successfully completed two Advanced Highers part of a team, skills in software design and development ethical hacking, and Cloud Computing will give you (or equivalent), including Computing and another SCHOLARSHIPS and an understanding of how information technology is an understanding of developing and securing modern numerate subject, may be eligible for entry into Year 2 of The opportunity to work with one of the world’s leading used in industry. software systems. Graphics students will study topics our courses. oil and gas groups reflects the strong industrial ties of this such as 3D Modelling and Games programming. The course. To find out more please visit Year 2 Honours Individual Project is a major feature of this year, GCE A Level www.rgu.ac.uk/scholarships. Modern Computing entails development on a wide range and it gives you an opportunity to integrate and apply the BCC and two further passes to include English and Maths of processing platforms. This year you will study modules knowledge and skills you have learned in the course to a at GCSE Grade 5 if not held at A Level. CAREER OPTIONS that reflect this variety of target devices, including large, self-directed project. This course provides you with a range of technical and advanced software development techniques, dynamic Irish Leaving Certificate Higher interpersonal skills that will prepare you for a variety web development, database systems, embedded systems H2H3H3H3 and two further passes to include English and of careers at the leading edge of computing. Our and computer networks. At this stage you will learn Maths at O3 or above if not held at Higher. collaboration with industry and the industrial placement how to address the professional, legal, social and ethical scheme will provide you with the opportunity to be aspects of Computer Science. IB Diploma involved in new developments in the very dynamic and Students and 27 to include a pass in Standard Level English and Maths fast-moving IT industry. Graduates from this course are Year 3 - Industrial Placement Lecturer working Grade 4 or above. highly sought after by a range of employers, including A key feature of this course is the option to seek a year- on Lego robots. software houses, computer and electronic equipment long placement in industry, usually between year 2 and Advanced Entry suppliers and manufacturers, and IT service providers for year 4 (or, less commonly, between year 3 and year 5). Applicants who are interested in applying for advanced business and industry. As a graduate of the course you There is also an opportunity to take placement over the entry will be considered on an individual basis. could find employment developing software applications summer either at the end of year 2 or year 4. for industry, and providing, managing and supporting the www.rgu.ac.uk/computer-science range of IT services required by businesses. Year 4 This year introduces more advanced programming WHO SHOULD APPLY? concepts including modern programming paradigms and Applicants with a broad range of subjects are encouraged software engineering, whilst allowing you to develop new to apply for Computer Science. The School will give special skills in areas such as web security, operating systems and consideration to applicants with Higher/Advanced Higher in mobile application development. This year allows you to Computing, Information Systems or equivalent qualifications. This course has a 92% student satisfaction rate. “Studying Computer Science at RGU has definitely prepared me for all aspects 95% of graduates of the working world, opening the doors to further my career. I am now enjoying in employment working with Hewlett Packard, developing web based systems, performing six months after database management, and supporting our customers’ infrastructure.” this course are in a professional or managerial job Andrew Allan | Computer Science Graduate (Unistats, 2017)

90 | | 91 Cyber Security BSC (HONS)

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

91% of graduates of this course go on to work and/or study six months after finishing the course (Unistats, 2017)

92 | | 93 DIGITAL MEDIA BSC (HONS)

This course is an exciting package of design, production, CAREER OPTIONS WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS PI31 and development modules and will empower you Opportunities exist in software design and development, to combine creative design skills with a high level of and in digital media production for a wide range of digital Year 1 STUDY OPTIONS technical ability. As a graduate you will offer employers media industry sectors. The skills you will gain in this You will take part in an interdisciplinary first year, where Full-time: 4 years or 5 years (depending on placement). what they need to take their companies to the next course will equip you for employment in many different you will start to develop your creative, practical and level. The course will provide you with the knowledge areas, including games and film industries, training and professional skills in digital graphics techniques and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS and practical skills to develop a client brief through education, data visualisation, advertising agencies, social software development for digital media, supplemented by design concepts to practical implementation. media, mobile application, and website development. collaborative and professional skills, problem-solving and SQA Higher Locally there are a range of opportunities in the oil and gas modelling, and web development topics. BBBC and two further passes to include English and The four main themes of design, user interaction, web, industry in these areas, for example in simulating potential Maths at National 5 level Grade C or above. Applicants and digital media run throughout this degree and are rig or subsea activities. Year 2 who have successfully completed two Advanced Highers underpinned by technical and professional skills. The You will further your design skills by studying design (or equivalent), including Computing and another themes provide you with the ability to work in 2D principles from initial concepts through to development numerate subject, may be eligible for entry into Year 2 of and 3D environments, program for interaction with and delivery. These skills will enable the creation of our courses. traditional computer interfaces or via gestural whole body highly interactive applications in a range of contexts interaction, and work with the latest mobile technologies. incorporating 2D graphics and animation. GCE A Level BCC and two further passes to include English and Maths There is a strong emphasis on providing real-life experience Year 3 at GCSE Grade 5 if not held at A Level. by introducing client-based projects from the second year You will expand your design and development skills into onwards. You will be encouraged to critically evaluate your 3D graphics modelling to deliver expressive and engaging Irish Leaving Certificate Higher work and collate all your creative artefacts into a portfolio digital media solutions across a wide range of browsers, H2H3H3H3 and two further passes to include English and to enhance your employability. The final year will give you operating systems, and devices. You will experience larger Maths at O3 or above if not held at Higher. the opportunity to specialise, undertaking a major piece of scale group projects that will provide key skills in project self-directed individual project work, and you will develop management applied to problems in an industrial context. IB Diploma strong skills in advanced aspects of digital media design, 27 to include a pass in Standard Level English and Maths production and development. Year 4 Grade 4 or above. Your final year concentrates on a self-directed individual project in your chosen specialist area, and 3D animation Applicants from Partner Colleges and interaction modules. The skills gained will enable you A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be to create high-quality audio and video production and considered for entry into Year 3. effects, and design mobile application for an immersive, interactive media-rich user experience. Advanced Entry All other applicants who are interested in applying for advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis.

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This course has a 92% student “Fugro has employed a number of students who have contributed positively to satisfaction rate, and our Academy across our e-learning and multimedia development team. This has 91% of graduates of kept our training ahead of the game. We particularly like the skills taught by RGU this course go on to – the students are able to hit the ground running.” work and/or study six months after

Alan Payne | Fugro Academy Students working on digital media assessments. finishing the course (Unistats, 2017)

94 | | 95 COMPUTING (APPLICATION SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT), BSC (HONS)

This course provides a two-year top-up programme CAREER OPTIONS WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS I310 leading to an Honours degree for those who have Graduates who have the ability to build robust usable completed a relevant HND in Computing. software applications are highly employable in the global Year 3 STUDY OPTIONS digital market. As a graduate of the course you may find This year focuses on developing your technical analysis Full-time: 2 years or 3 years (depending on placement). The course will extend your existing skills in software employment in a variety of areas that take advantage and design skills applied to information systems and and systems development, and equip you with advanced of recent advances in communication and information software applications. You will develop applications for a ENTRY REQUIREMENTS skills in web and mobile development. You will have technologies. These include building and servicing range of browsers, operating systems, and devices. You the ability to develop sophisticated applications for information-rich applications using interactive media will learn skills in modern web development and software Applicants from Partner Colleges companies and individuals. for mobile devices, developing internet and intranet for mobile devices. Many of the activities are done in A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be technologies to provide enterprise-wide services, and the context of projects, which develop important skills in considered for entry into Year 3. Software development topics are complemented by developing smart database and e-commerce systems. project management and team working, and which will coverage of ethics, user design and security to give extend your programming and problem-solving skills. Advanced Entry you the knowledge and proficiency in the tools and These skills will mean that your software applications meet All other applicants who are interested in applying for technologies needed to develop accessible, interactive the real needs of users and business organisations. advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. solutions for your clients. A key feature of this course is the option to seek a www.rgu.ac.uk/application-software-development One of the major challenges facing industry and commerce placement in industry between Year 3 and Year 4. This today is maintaining and enhancing a competitive placement can take place over the summer or run for a advantage. The merging of communication and information full year. technologies is creating new opportunities for the development of application software that integrates mobile, Year 4 tablet, PC, networking and an array of computing services The Honours year provides you with knowledge and into highly accessible enterprise scale systems. The course skills in more advanced areas of modern computing. content covers the full range of software technologies Topics such as Cloud Computing and Advanced Artificial which underpin these opportunities. Intelligence allow you to develop sophisticated software, while topics such as Enterprise Systems and Web Security introduce real-world techniques in modern computing.

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

Computing students working “I have learned how to work as part of a team, how to manage my time and on a group resources, and acquired a great balance of technical and semi-technical skills. project. Encouraging computing students to take non-related electives and semi-technical 91% of graduates of projects is what I feel sets RGU apart from traditional universities. I believe that this course go on to work and/or study in today’s world, any IT graduate needs strong interpersonal skills and business six months after acumen in order to succeed in the competitive environment.” finishing the course (Unistats, 2017) Rajeev Hasija | Graduate, now Team Lead at Logica (part of CGI)

96 | | 97 COMPUTER NETWORK MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN, BSC (HONS)

The course will equip you to work as a Professional PLACEMENT WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS H620 Engineer and Consultant in the design, configuration You may have the opportunity to undertake a one- and management of computer networks. The main year placement in industry as part of the course. The The course includes a mix of network technology, STUDY OPTIONS focus is on the underlying principles and practice confidence and experience you could acquire during a project management and security modules, as well Full-time: 2 years (with option to seek placement in of computer and data networks. The course format placement will make you more employable and put you as opportunities for gaining practical skills in network semester 2 of year 3 and/or semester 1 of year 4). has been designed to meet the requirements of one step ahead of the competition when you graduate. configuration and network management. The main applicants who already possess an appropriate HND, emphasis is on the installation, operation and maintenance ENTRY REQUIREMENTS by providing a two-year top-up programme leading to CAREER OPTIONS of secure computer networks used in business and an Honours degree. There are challenging career opportunities in the industry. It will may also provide you with an opportunity HND Computing: Technical Support qualifications with development and management of computer networks for to complete the Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching and Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching modules 1 and 2 from The course includes a mix of network technology, project large and small organisations. Some of our graduates have Cisco CCNA Security training programmes. partner FE Colleges will be considered for entry into year 3, management and security modules, as well as opportunities gone on to become: Network Managers, as well as the HND project module passed at grade B for gaining practical skills. The main emphasis is on the Analysts or Engineers, Technical Consultants, Computer Year 3 or better. installation, operation, security and maintenance of Security Specialists, System Administrators, and General The core of this year focuses on studying network design computer networks used in business and industry. IT Consultants. and management, as well as network protocols and Students not from partner colleges, with a HND or advanced system administration. Many of the activities equivalent qualification who can show suitable exposure to The vast majority of companies, whether large or small, are done in the context of projects, which develop your network technologies may also be considered. now have their own computer network systems which skills in project management and team working, as well as are vital to their operation. This applies across a wide critical problem-solving skills in network systems design www.rgu.ac.uk/cnmd range of companies, including the energy industry, the and analysis. health sector, banking and finance. These companies require specialist staff who can manage and develop Year 4 these networks. This course will provide you with the The Honours year provides you with the opportunity to specialist knowledge and skills needed to confidently focus on areas of special interest, including virtual systems undertake these roles. The course components are support, the development of secure fully converged designed to develop different aspects of your ability to networks, as well as the utilisation of modern data work in these areas. In addition, training for the Cisco communication technologies for building networks that Certified Network Associate and Security certification is are scalable, efficient, and can fully support a distributed an integral part of the course. Completing this training IT infrastructure. The Honours Individual Project is a major prepares you for professional exams – qualifications that feature of this year, and will give you an opportunity to are recognised worldwide. integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you have learnt in the course to a large, self-directed project.

Student in network management class.

“My degree definitely gave me the tools needed to get the job I applied for, which 95% of graduates of was only my second interview on finishing university. Working on the Cisco this course go on to equipment was one of the most valuable aspects of the course.” work and/or study six months after Franco Sorrentino | Graduate finishing the course (Unistats, 2017)

98 | | 99 An engineering degree is a We appreciate that it may be difficult EXPERT KNOWLEDGE ENGINEERING QUALIFICATIONS well-recognised springboard for you to pinpoint right now the Our staff members have a wide range EXPLAINED: to a range of careers in exact direction you wish to follow of qualifications, experience and MEng These programmes provide you with many aspects of business in your engineering studies and in expertise, which is reflected in the your subsequent career. That’s why portfolio of innovative and flexible the full academic requirements for and industry. Situated in the we have made our undergraduate degree programmes on offer. They Chartered Engineer status, which is energy capital of Europe, course programmes as flexible as also engage in research, consultancy the highest professional qualification with ties to oil and gas and possible, to allow you to choose the and the provision of specialist for an Engineer in the UK. other industries, this is right direction once you have a better courses for industry. This means We offer an intensive fast-track the perfect environment understanding of each strand. In that our school is actively involved four-year MEng course to selected for your studies, with semester 1 the courses are structured in all aspects of the engineering students, allowing completion in 48 months. This is possible by using the renewables, manufacturing to allow you to easily transfer within profession, and can keep you up-to- the engineering disciplines by date on current practices and modern summer months following the third and other engineering- semester 2 of year 1. advances, as well as challenges facing and fourth years of academic study related companies right on the industry. for industrial placement and learning. your doorstep. INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS The standard five-year MEng is also We have a proven track record PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION available for the three Mechanical FLEXIBLE AND INNOVATIVE of working in collaboration with A strong indicator of the quality Engineering courses. industry, and with a dedicated and relevance of our courses is our Placement Office, we have strong excellent record of accreditation BEng (Hons) relationships with employers. As from professional institutions. The BEng (Hons) is a four-year course a result, some companies offer Accreditation means that our courses which, together with further study at our students placements and have passed stringent quality tests Master’s level, satisfies the academic scholarships, which often leads so that as a graduate you will be requirements for Chartered Engineer to employment upon graduation. eligible to gain further professional status. Students who demonstrate an Details are listed under each course. qualifications such as Chartered aptitude which is above average may Engineer status. We’re ranked 1st in transfer onto a MEng course at the School of Engineering Scotland and 3rd in the UK for level end of year 2, and then may complete of earnings in engineering, 1 year the MEng in a further three years, or after graduation. After 3 years we’re less for the fast-track course. ranked 1st in the UK (HEFCE, 2017). PART-TIME STUDY OPTIONS All of our engineering courses are available on a part-time basis. Please contact us for further information at [email protected].

BSc (Eng) This qualification applies to the part-time evening class courses in Mechanical Engineering and Electronic and Electrical Engineering.

Our Courses

Mechanical Engineering 102 Mechanical and Offshore Engineering 104 Mechanical and Electrical Engineering 106 Electronic and Electrical Engineering 108

100 | | 101 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING UCAS H304 MENG STUDY OPTIONS MENG/BENG (HONS) Full-time: 4 years/5 years

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS As a Mechanical Engineer you may be involved in further study at Master’s level to satisfy the academic WHAT YOU WILL STUDY the design, construction and operation of machines, requirements for Chartered Engineer status. SQA Higher structures and industrial plant used in a very wide Year 1 AABB to include Maths and either Engineering Science, range of industries. You will constantly strive to Maths 1A • Statics and Dynamics • Introduction to Physics or Technological Studies, one of which must produce safer, durable, cheaper, useful and more Electrical Engineering • Professional Skills • Maths 1B be at grade A. English at National 5 grade C or above is efficient machines and mechanical systems to benefit • Introduction to Design, Materials and Manufacture required if not held at Higher. us all. These can range from small components to CAREER OPTIONS • Thermofluids 1 • Product Development extremely large plant, machinery or vehicles. As a Graduates of this course are highly employable and 90% GCE A Level Mechanical Engineer you must have the ability to work of our MEng graduates are employed and/or in further Year 2 BBB to include Maths and either Design and methodically and logically to solve real-life problems in study six months after finishing the course (HEFCE, Mechanics of Solids • Thermofluids 2 • Mechanical Technology, Engineering or Physics. GCSE English at the face of conflicting requirements. 2017). Many gain employment in the global oil and gas Engineering Design 1 • Introduction to Industrial grade 5 or above is required if not held at A Level. engineering sector. However, opportunities also exist Electronics • Maths 2 • Dynamics • Mechanical The first two years of this course are common to all three in many other areas of mechanical engineering such as Engineering Design 2 • Electrical Power Irish Leaving Certificate Higher of our Mechanical Engineering courses. At the end of year aerospace, transport, marine technology, health and H2H2H2H2 to include Maths and either Physics or 2, you can make an informed decision about which route bioengineering. Our graduates are employed in roles Year 3 Technological Studies. English at grade O3 or above is you wish to follow. such as: Senior Technical Engineer, Design Engineer, Maths 3 • Signal Acquisition, Instrumentation and Control required if not held at Higher. Commissioning Engineer, Project Engineer, Contracts • Environmental Engineering • Project Management, PLACEMENT Manager and Principal Mechanical Engineer. Team Working and Leadership • Engineering Analysis 1 IB Diploma The fast-track version of the MEng course involves summer • Industrial Plant • Renewable Energy Systems 30 to include Higher Level Maths and Physics, one of industrial placements following years 3 and 4, allowing Students in the Engine Lab working on the petrol engine test. • Group Project which must be at grade 6 and one at grade 5. English is completion of a MEng in 48 months. Eligibility for the required at a minimum of Standard Level grade 4. fast-track MEng is dependent on suitable placements being MEng Fast-Track only – Principles of Asset available and on minimum year 2 grade requirements. Management • Socially Responsible Management • Pre-Project Industrial Placement (double module) UCAS H301 BENG (HONS) SCHOLARSHIPS Locally-based companies recognise the value of an Year 4 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS engineering education at Robert Gordon University and Engineering Analysis 2 • Failure Analysis • Safety, Risk they have made a wide-range of scholarships available to and Reliability Management • Systems Engineering SQA Higher financially support selected undergraduate students. Please • Plant Performance • Control and Instrumentation ABBB to include Maths and either Engineering Science, visit www.rgu.ac.uk/scholarships for more information. • BEng: Honours Project • MEng: Individual Project Physics or Technological Studies. English at National 5 grade C or above is required if not held at Higher. PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION MEng Fast-Track only – Engineering Analysis 3 The MEng and BEng courses are accredited by the • Quality Management for Engineers • Post-Project GCE A Level Institution of Mechanical Engineers. The MEng provides Industrial Placement (double module) BBC to include Maths and either Design and you with the full academic requirements for Chartered Technology, Engineering or Physics. GCSE English at Engineer status. The BEng (Hons) course requires Year 5 grade 5 or above is required if not held at A Level. 5-Year MEng only – Principles of Asset Management • Socially Responsible Management • Advanced Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Thermofluids • Quality Management for Engineers H2H2H2H3 to include Maths and either Physics or • Engineering Analysis 3 • Materials and Corrosion Technological Studies. English at grade O3 or above is Science • MEng Group Project required if not held at Higher.

The modules quoted in this description are currently available for IB Diploma study. However, as we review the curriculum on a regular basis, 29 to include Higher Level Maths and Physics, one of the exact selection may change over time. which must be at grade 6 and one at grade 5. English is required at a minimum of Standard Level grade 4. “By employing placement students, we can hopefully encourage students into www.rgu.ac.uk/mechanical-engineering-beng the oil and gas industry and prevent the skills shortages we have experienced in www.rgu.ac.uk/mechanical-engineering-meng Applicants from Partner Colleges A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be the past.” considered for entry into Year 3.

Jim MacRae | Oil and Gas Industry Placement Provider Advanced Entry All other applicants who are interested in applying for advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis.

102 | | 103 MECHANICAL AND OFFSHORE ENGINEERING UCAS H351 MENG STUDY OPTIONS MENG/BENG (HONS) Full-time: 4 years/5 years

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS This course includes the core aspects of the PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION WHAT YOU WILL STUDY Mechanical Engineering course combined with The MEng and BEng courses are accredited by the SQA Higher a specialism in Offshore Engineering. Offshore Institution of Mechanical Engineers. The MEng provides Year 1 AABB to include Maths and either Engineering Science, Engineering involves the study of oil and gas you with the full academic requirements for Chartered Maths 1A • Statics and Dynamics • Introduction to Physics or Technological Studies, one of which must exploration and recovery, platform design, pipelines, Engineer status. The BEng (Hons) course requires Electrical Engineering • Professional Skills • Maths 1B be at grade A. English at National 5 grade C or above is down-hole instrumentation and energy transformation. further study at Master’s level to satisfy the academic • Introduction to Design, Materials and Manufacture required if not held at Higher. Aberdeen is the energy capital of Europe, and situated requirements for Chartered Engineer status. • Thermofluids 1 • Product Development at the centre of that, our school has an international GCE A Level focus for the many evolving technologies associated Year 2 BBB to include Maths and either Design and with energy. Mechanics of Solids • Thermofluids 2 • Mechanical Technology, Engineering or Physics. GCSE English at Engineering Design 1 • Introduction to Industrial grade 5 or above is required if not held at A Level. As a Mechanical and Offshore Engineer, you must have CAREER OPTIONS Electronics • Maths 2 • Dynamics• Mechanical the ability to work methodically and logically to solve real- Our graduates are highly employable and many of Engineering Design 2 • Electrical Power Irish Leaving Certificate Higher life problems in the face of conflicting requirements. This them work in the global oil and gas engineering sector H2H2H2H2 to include Maths and either Physics or course will equip you with the skills needed to face these - 95% of our BEng (Hons) graduates are in professional Year 3 Technological Studies. English at grade O3 or above is challenges and prepare you for your future career. or managerial employment six months after finishing Maths 3 • Signal Acquisition, Instrumentation and Control required if not held at Higher. the course (Unistats, 2017). Our graduates are now • Environmental Engineering • Project Management, The first two years are common to all three of our employed in roles such as: Marine Engineer, Senior Well Team Working and Leadership • Engineering Analysis 1 IB Diploma Mechanical Engineering courses. At the end of year 2, Engineer, Drilling Manager, Specialist Drilling Engineer, • Industrial Plant • Offshore Engineering • Group Project 30 to include Higher Level Maths and Physics, one of you can make an informed decision about which route Petroleum Engineer, Rig Manager, Subsea Engineer and which must be at grade 6 and one at grade 5. English is you wish to follow. Business Analyst. MEng Fast-Track only – Principles of Asset required at a minimum of Standard Level grade 4. Management • Socially Responsible Management PLACEMENT • Pre-Project Industrial Placement (double module) The fast-track version of the MEng course involves summer UCAS H350 BENG (HONS) industrial placements following years 3 and 4, allowing Year 4 completion of a MEng in 48 months. Eligibility for this route Engineering Analysis 2 • Oil and Gas Engineering A ENTRY REQUIREMENTS will be confirmed at the end of year 2. Eligibility for the • Safety, Risk and Reliability Management • Oil and SQA Higher fast-track MEng is dependent on suitable placements being Gas Engineering B • Plant Performance • Control ABBB to include Maths and either Engineering Science, available and on minimum year 2 grade requirements. and Instrumentation • BEng: Honours Project (double Physics or Technological Studies. English at National 5 module) • MEng: Individual Project (double module) grade C or above is required if not held at Higher. SCHOLARSHIPS Locally-based companies recognise the value of an MEng Fast-Track only – Engineering Analysis 3 GCE A Level engineering education at Robert Gordon University • Quality Management for Engineers • Post-Project BBC to include Maths and either Design and and they have made a range of scholarships available to Industrial Placement (double module) Technology, Engineering or Physics. GCSE English at financially support selected undergraduate students. Please grade 5 or above is required if not held at A Level. visit www.rgu.ac.uk/scholarships for more information. Year 5 5-Year MEng only – Principles of Asset Management Irish Leaving Certificate Higher • Socially Responsible Management • Advanced H2H2H2H3 to include Maths and either Physics or Thermofluids • Quality Management for Engineers Students in the Mechanical Lab working on an ROV. Technological Studies. English at grade O3 or above is • Engineering Analysis 3 • Materials and Corrosion required if not held at Higher. Science • MEng Group Project (double module) IB Diploma The modules quoted in this description are currently available for 29 to include Higher Level Maths and Physics, one of “The experiences that RGU provides all engineering students with are exemplary, study. However, as we review the curriculum on a regular basis, which must be at grade 6 and one at grade 5. English is the exact selection may change over time. for example there are many scholarships to apply for, guest lectures from people required at a minimum of Standard Level grade 4. www.rgu.ac.uk/meng-moe working in the oil and gas industry, and also engaging our year in many group Applicants from Partner Colleges projects which builds on our teamwork skills. My personal highlight would be being www.rgu.ac.uk/beng-moe A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be considered for entry into Year 3. Please see page 43 for awarded the Talisman Sinopec Energy UK Engineering Scholarship last year.” more details on the routes available.

Victoria Allan | MEng Mechanical and Offshore Engineering Advanced Entry All other applicants who are interested in applying for advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis.

104 | | 105 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING UCAS H300 MENG STUDY OPTIONS MENG/BENG (HONS) Full-time: 4 years/5 years

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS There is a great demand in industry for engineering PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION WHAT YOU WILL STUDY graduates who have a broad range of knowledge, The MEng and BEng courses are accredited by the SQA Higher covering both Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Institution Year 1 AABB to include Maths and either Engineering Science, disciplines and an average of 85% of our MEng of Engineering and Technology. The MEng provides Maths 1A • Statics and Dynamics • Introduction to Physics or Technological Studies, one of which must graduates are in work or study six months after you with the full academic requirements for Chartered Electrical Engineering • Professional Skills • Maths 1B be at grade A. English at National 5 grade C or above is finishing the course (Unistats, 2017).This course Engineer status. The BEng course requires further study • Introduction to Design, Materials and Manufacture required if not held at Higher. includes the core aspects of the Mechanical at Master’s level to satisfy the academic requirements for • Thermofluids 1 • Product Development Engineering course combined with a specialism in Chartered Engineer status. GCE A Level Electrical Engineering. Year 2 BBB to include Maths and either Design and Technology, Mechanics of Solids • Thermofluids 2 • Mechanical Engineering or Physics. GCSE English at grade 5 or above As a Mechanical Engineer you may be working with Engineering Design 1 • Introduction to Industrial is required if not held at A Level. the design, construction and operation of machines, Electronics • Maths 2 • Dynamics • Mechanical structures and industrial plant used in a very-wide CAREER OPTIONS Engineering Design 2 • Introduction to Electronics Irish Leaving Certificate Higher range of industries. Electrical Engineering involves Our graduates are highly employable and many of • Electrical Power H2H2H2H2 to include Maths and either Physics or the technology of power generation and transmission, them work in the global oil and gas engineering sector. Technological Studies. English at grade O3 or above is electrical generators, motors, the development However, opportunities also exist in many other areas Year 3 required if not held at Higher. and operation of renewable energy schemes and of mechanical engineering such as aerospace, transport, Maths 3 • Signal Acquisition, Instrumentation and environmentally-friendly engineering systems. marine technology, health and bioengineering. Career Control • Electrical Machines and Drives 1 • Project IB Diploma pathways for graduates include: Mechanical Engineer, Management, Team Working and Leadership 30 to include Higher Level Maths and Physics, one of The first two years are common to all three of our Electrical Engineer, Design Engineer, Project Engineer and • Engineering Analysis 1 • Industrial Plant • Electrical which must be at grade 6 and one at grade 5. English is Mechanical Engineering courses. At the end of year 2, Risk and Safety Engineer. Power and Energy Systems • Group Project required at a minimum of Standard Level grade 4. you can make an informed decision about which route you wish to follow. MEng Fast-Track only – Principles of Asset UCAS HH36 BENG (HONS) Management • Socially Responsible Management ENTRY REQUIREMENTS PLACEMENT • Pre-Project Industrial Placement (double module) The fast-track version of the MEng course involves summer SQA Higher industrial placements following years 3 and 4, allowing Year 4 ABBB to include Maths and either Engineering Science, completion of a MEng in 48 months. Eligibility for this route Engineering Analysis 2 • Electrical Machines and Drives Physics or Technological Studies. English at National 5 will be confirmed at the end of year 2. Eligibility for the 2 • Safety, Risk and Reliability Management • Power grade C or above is required if not held at Higher. fast-track MEng is dependent on suitable placements being Systems Analysis and Protection • Plant Performance available and on minimum year 2 grade requirements. • Control and Instrumentation • BEng: Honours GCE A Level Project (double module) OR MEng: Individual Project BBC to include Maths and either Design and Technology, SCHOLARSHIPS (double module) Engineering or Physics. GCSE English at grade 5 or above Locally-based companies recognise the value of an is required if not held at A Level. engineering education at Robert Gordon University MEng Fast-Track only – Engineering Analysis 3 and they have made a range of scholarships available to • Quality Management for Engineers • Post-Project Irish Leaving Certificate Higher financially support selected undergraduate students. Please Industrial Placement (double module) H2H2H2H3 to include Maths and either Physics or visit www.rgu.ac.uk/scholarships for more information. Technological Studies. English at grade O3 or above is Students in the Electrical Power Lab working on a motor test. Year 5 required if not held at Higher. 5-Year MEng only Principles of Asset Management • Socially Responsible IB Diploma Management • Advanced Thermofluids • Quality 29 to include Higher Level Maths and Physics, one of Management for Engineers which must be at grade 6 and one at grade 5. English is “The highlight of my course was the interconnect between the modules I studied • Engineering Analysis 3 • Materials and Corrosion required at a minimum of Standard Level grade 4. and the relevant work experience through the industrial links with companies. I’ve Science • MEng Group Project (double module) Applicants from Partner Colleges also taken part in many projects, built a land yacht, and taken part in the MATE The modules quoted in this description are currently available for A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be study. However, as we review the curriculum on a regular basis, considered for entry into Year 3. Please see page 43 for competition where we built our own ROV to compete against universities from the exact selection may change over time. more details on the routes available. across the world.” www.rgu.ac.uk/beng-mee Advanced Entry All other applicants who are interested in applying for www.rgu.ac.uk/meng-mee Alexander Muir | Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Graduate advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis.

106 | | 107 ELECTRONIC AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING UCAS H600 MENG STUDY OPTIONS MENG/BENG (HONS) Full-time: 4 years/5 years

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS As an Electronic and Electrical Engineer you may PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION WHAT YOU WILL STUDY work with the design and usage of a broad range of The MEng and BEng courses have an sustained record SQA Higher vital circuits and systems that fulfil society’s needs of accreditation by the Institution of Engineering and Year 1 ABBB to include Maths and either Engineering Science, in electrical and electronic technologies. Electronic Technology (IET). The MEng provides you with the Introduction to Electrical Engineering • Maths 1A Physics or Technological Studies. English at National 5 engineering covers analogue and digital design with full academic requirements for Chartered Engineer • Statics and Dynamics • Professional Skills grade C or above is required if not held at Higher. integrated circuits applied to robotics, instrumentation, status. Graduates of accredited BEng courses require • Introduction to Digital Electronics and Microcontrollers computer and communication systems. Electrical further study at Master’s level to satisfy the academic • Maths 1B • Introduction to Analogue Electronics and GCE A Level engineering involves power generation and requirements for Chartered Engineer status. Signals • Product Development BBC to include Maths and either Design and transmission, electrical motors and renewable energy. Technology, Engineering or Physics. GCSE English at Year 2 grade 5 or above is required if not held at A Level. In years 1 and 2 you will study a variety of topics in Electronics 2 • Electrical Systems • Computer electronic and electrical engineering, with introductions to Engineering • Introduction to Telecommunications Irish Leaving Certificate Higher communications and computer engineering. To put into CAREER OPTIONS • Electrical Power • Maths 2 • Applied Management H2H2H2H3 to include Maths and either Physics or practical application what you have learned in lectures, Graduates of this course have pursued careers in the • Design Exercise Technological Studies. English at grade O3 or above is you will be involved in challenging team projects, such as design, development and operation of electronic and required if not held at Higher. building underwater robots and armoured sumo wrestling electrical systems in robotics, automotive systems, Year 3 robots in year 2. In the later stages of the course, you will oil and gas engineering, power generation and Electronics 3 • Signal Acquisition, Instrumentation and IB Diploma have the opportunity to specialise in two areas from the utilisation, renewable energy, marine technology, Control • Electrical Machines and Drives 1 • Embedded 29 to include Higher Level Maths and Physics, one of following: Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, consumer equipment and complex control systems Systems • Project Management, Teamworking and which must be at grade 6 and one at grade 5. English is Communications Engineering, and Computer Engineering. for industry, as well as a range of opportunities in the Leadership • Elective (Data Networks or Offshore required at a minimum of Standard Level grade 4. This opportunity to specialise will further enhance your telecommunications industries. Engineering) • Elective (Electrical Power and Energy employment prospectus when you graduate. Systems or Object Oriented Software Development) Students in the Electronics Lab working on digital circuits. • Group Project UCAS H606 BENG (HONS) PLACEMENT The fast-track version of the MEng course involves MEng Fast-Track only – Principles of Asset ENTRY REQUIREMENTS summer industrial placements following years 3 and Management • Socially Responsible Management 4, enabling completion of an MEng in 48 months. • Pre-Project Industrial Placement (double module) SQA Higher Eligibility for this route will be confirmed at the end of BBBB to include Maths and either Engineering Science, year 2. Eligibility for the fast-track MEng is dependent Year 4 Physics or Technological Studies. English at National 5 on suitable placements being available and on minimum Advanced Electronics • Control and Signal Processing grade C or above is required if not held at Higher. year 2 grade requirements. • Advanced Digital System Design • Safety, Risk and Reliability Management • Advanced Data Networks GCE A Level SCHOLARSHIPS or Electrical Machines and Drives 2 • Power Systems BCC to include Maths and either Design and Locally-based companies recognise the value of an Analysis and Protection or Renewable Energy Systems Technology, Engineering or Physics. GCSE English at engineering education at Robert Gordon University • BEng Honours Project (double module) or MEng grade 5 or above is required if not held at A Level. and they have made a range of scholarships available to Individual Project (double module) financially support selected undergraduate students. Please Irish Leaving Certificate Higher visit www.rgu.ac.uk/scholarships for more information. MEng Fast-Track only – Advanced Signal Processing and H2H2H3H3 to include Maths and either Physics or Systems Analysis • Quality Management for Engineers • Technological Studies. English at grade O3 or above is Post-Project Industrial Placement (double module) required if not held at Higher. Year 5 “I think the biggest and most beneficial difference RGU provides in comparison to IB Diploma (This option may not run) Year 5 MEng only – 28 to include Higher Level Maths and Physics at grade other universities is the amount of practical work carried out throughout all stages Principles of Asset Management • Socially Responsible 5. English is required at a minimum of Standard Level Management • Real-Time Embedded Systems • MEng of the degree. RGU has students doing practical work straight from 1st year which grade 4. they continue throughout their degree. I feel the practical work introduces students Group Project (double module) • Internet Security • Advanced Signal Processing & Systems Analysis to a different way of thinking and problem solving and doing this right from the Applicants from Partner Colleges A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be beginning of the course makes students more appealing to potential employers The modules quoted in this description are currently available for considered for entry into Year 3. Please see page 43 for when they graduate. Having spoken to students from other universities, they do very study. However, as we review the curriculum on a regular basis, more details on the routes available. the exact selection may change over time. little practical work, and usually from their 3rd year onwards. “ www.rgu.ac.uk/beng-eee Advanced Entry All other applicants who are interested in applying for Sanaa Dawod | Electronic and Electrical Engineering Student, and winner of E-Placement’s Placement www.rgu.ac.uk/meng-eee advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. of the Year Award 2017 108 | | 109 Gray’s School of Art is an research and core lecture programmes Our graduates use their LEARNING BY DOING These experiences develop both influential multidisciplinary Art and projects bringing issues such entrepreneurial skills, subject and We understand the importance of professional skills and personal School that has been leading and as climate change, sustainability, technical expertise to develop their digital and emerging technologies confidence and allow you to test defining culture and industrial community, health and well-being, own businesses, apply for funding in equipping you for future working and apply your knowledge in new development in Scotland and and the circular economy alive. opportunities, study for higher environments, and we also respect contexts. beyond for over 130 years. degrees, and collaborate with the need to learn the traditional skills We are committed to the generation practitioners from other disciplines that underpin creative disciplines. DIGITAL FACILITIES We believe artists and designers and application of knowledge and and agencies to develop new ways of As part of your studies, the staging We offer a collaborative and creative learn and grow in a nurturing our courses have been designed to working within the creative economy. of exhibitions both within the environment, offering you, along with environment that promotes close ensure you are ready to embark on a School and at external venues are fellow students the potential to create working relationships between career in industry on graduation. Our commitment is to excellence key activities in developing your anything you may wish to make. students, staff, alumni, institutions and in being the most supportive and professionalism and traditional, Our facilities provide for new digital and business. Our teaching is student Gray’s graduates are amongst the nurturing multidisciplinary Art School digital and presentation skills. manufacturing tools such as laser centered; you will learn through most successful art and design we can be. cutters, 3D scanners, fabric printers, doing, thinking, challenging ideas graduates in the UK in gaining Our ‘learning by doing’ philosophy 3D and direct to media printers. and asking questions, not by routine. full employment, currently 97% /graysschool is fulfilled by our commitment (Destinations of Leavers from Higher to dedicated studio spaces and INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS Our curriculum is informed by our Education (DLHE) Survey 2017). @GraysArtSchool access to a full range of workshops Gray’s School of Art has long challenges within society with staff for all students. These include a established relationships with photographic darkroom and studio, industrial partners, creative ceramics workshop, digital video agencies, and public bodies who editing lab and printmaking facilities. invest their time and support in the delivery of live project work, PROFESSIONAL CONTEXT funded awards, and sponsorships in You will have opportunity to partnership with the School. experience other creative learning environments and cultures through For example, Guests @ Gray’s Gray’s School of Art international field study visits, involves a series of lectures and international study exchanges seminars delivered by national and with our partner colleges across international artists and designers, Europe, Canada and the US and writers and curators. work experience across the Scottish Highlands and the UK’s major cities. See the latest talks at www.graysartschoolaberdeen.com

Our Courses

Painting 112 Contemporary Art Practice 114 Fashion and Textile Design 116 Communication Design 118 Three Dimensional Design 120 Commercial Photography 122

110 | | 111 PAINTING BA (HONS)

This course offers an exciting and challenging CAREER OPTIONS UCAS W120 opportunity to study both the technical and Upon graduation you will have acquired a wide range of contextual aspects of drawing and painting in a transferable skills that will equip you for employment in a STUDY OPTIONS spacious studio environment. diverse range of careers within the creative and cultural Full-time: 4 years industries, as well as other fields of employment where The Painting course achieved 100% student creative thinkers are highly valued. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS satisfaction rate in 2017, 2016 and 2015 (National Student Survey) Our Painting graduates have been highly successful in YEAR 1 ENTRY achieving a diverse range of national awards, from a The Painting course offers an informed context that allows BAFTA (for a music video) to established Scholarships SQA Higher for the development of a personal visual language, as well from the Royal Scottish Academy, The Carnegie Trust Painting Studio BBC to include Art / Design and English (or a written as a fuller and more critical understanding of the subject. and The Cross Trust. Many go on to study at prestigious subject requiring the use of English). Drawing is at the core of the Painting course and is postgraduate schools, including the Slade and the Royal embedded within the programme in a variety of ways. College of Art or sustain individual studio practices and GCE A Level are actively exhibiting, curating and furthering their BC to include Art / Design and English (or a written You will learn in an environment that encourages personal careers as professional artists. subject requiring the use of English). expression and interpretation as well as collaborative activity. As a result, you will be able to study and develop PLACEMENT Irish Leaving Certificate Higher your full creative potential, both critically and practically, An optional period of work placement in Year 3, H3H3H3 to include Art and English (or a written subject in the context of the contemporary visual art world. semester 2. requiring the use of English).

BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS STUDY ABROAD IB Diploma The Painting course hosts a number of competitions, There are international exchange opportunities in Year 3, Painting Studio 24 to include Higher Level Visual Arts and English (or a commissions and live projects throughout the academic semester 2. written subject requiring the use of English). year, which provides you with invaluable professional practice. These events are supported by a group of WHAT YOU WILL STUDY All suitably qualified applicants will be interviewed. partners from within the wider business community in For full course descriptions, visit Aberdeen and enable students to engage with ‘real-world’ www.rgu.ac.uk/grays-ug-courses Advanced Entry clients and contexts. Suitable qualifications for entry to Year 2 or above may include a relevant HND or Diploma in Foundation Studies Current business partners include: Aquaterra Group, (Art & Design, Art, Design & Media). Aberdeen Asset Management, ENGIE E&P UK Limited and Society for Underwater Technology. All advanced entry applicants with the appropriate qualifications or are due to sit appropriate qualifications will be invited to attend an interview.

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 for further advice and guidance. A portfolio of work is still a requirement for this type of candidate.

“I chose Painting at RGU because of the facilities on offer at Gray’s, the studio Portfolio guidance can be downloaded from the RGU website at www.rgu.ac.uk/portfolio spaces are extremely generous for a British Art School and the tutors are passionate about their work. You’ll face praise and criticism from tutors and peers, www.rgu.ac.uk/painting and it’s being able to work with this, and engage in challenging discussions that moves your practice forward.” Brooke-Hayley Andrews Jack Dunnett | BA (Hons) Painting Student

112 | | 113 CONTEMPORARY ART PRACTICE, BA (HONS) MOVING IMAGE/PHOTOGRAPHY/PRINTMAKING/SCULPTURE

This course offers a breadth of experience working At the start of Year 4 you will make an informed decision UCAS WW61 with a variety of media that enables you to develop a as to the nature of your Honours project which will be visual art practice which is relevant and meaningful reflected in your final award title allowing you to graduate STUDY OPTIONS to your personal ideas and aspirations. Central to with one of the following: Full-time: 4 years the course philosophy is the belief that interaction, dialogue and critical reflection are key to developing BA (Hons) Contemporary Art Practice ENTRY REQUIREMENTS engagement with, and understanding of, the cultural, BA (Hons) Contemporary Art Practice - Moving Image social, political and philosophical contexts for the BA (Hons) Contemporary Art Practice - Photography YEAR 1 ENTRY production and consumption of contemporary art. BA (Hons) Contemporary Art Practice - Printmaking BA (Hons) Contemporary Art Practice - Sculpture SQA Higher 97% of students agreed this course was BBC to include Art / Design and English (or a written intellectually stimulating CAREER OPTIONS subject requiring the use of English). (National Student Survey, 2017) Graduates gain knowledge, contextual and critical awareness, professionalism, and lateral thinking skills. GCE A Level Teaching and learning strategies focus on the Graduates have established careers in a wide range of BC to include Art / Design and English (or a written development of skills across five key areas: personal, professions including film, art consultancy, health care, subject requiring the use of English). technical, critical, contextual and professional. These skill publishing, music, media, community work and galleries. Alexandra McGregor sets inform the evolution of your practice, determining They have immersed themselves in studio cultures, both Irish Leaving Certificate Higher preferred working methods and engagement with theory, individual and collectively, or have pursued further study H3H3H3 to include Art and English (or a written subject honing your skills both practical and conceptual. opportunities at MA and Doctoral level. requiring the use of English).

An integral part of your student experience is the PLACEMENT IB Diploma opportunity to undertake ‘live’ projects, placement and You will have the opportunity to undertake an optional 24 to include Higher Level Visual Arts and English (or a work-experience, commissions, exhibitions and external period of work experience in Year 3, semester 2. Past written subject requiring the use of English). events in close partnership with regional arts organisations students have benefited from work experience at a and other industry partners. range of national arts organisations including Aberdeen All suitably qualified applicants will be interviewed. Art Gallery, Metron Imaging (London) and Pace Prints Year 1 introduces a variety of approaches to thinking and (New York). Advanced Entry making across a range of media, relative to drawing and Suitable qualifications for entry to Year 2 or above may visualisation, photography, printmaking, sculpture and STUDY ABROAD include a relevant HND or Diploma in Foundation Studies video. As you progress through Years 2, 3 and 4 critical There are international exchange opportunities in Year 3, (Art & Design, Art, Design & Media). and contextual study contributes significantly to your semester 2. emerging practice and development of professional skills All advanced entry applicants with the appropriate in relation to external contexts. WHAT YOU WILL STUDY Student exhibition qualifications or are due to sit appropriate qualifications For full course descriptions, visit will be invited to attend an interview. www.rgu.ac.uk/grays-ug-courses 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 for further advice and guidance. A portfolio of work is still a requirement for this type of candidate.

Portfolio guidance can be downloaded from the RGU website at www.rgu.ac.uk/portfolio “The course has provided me with a range of skills including curating and running exhibitions, creating publications and working with other creative individuals out www.rgu.ac.uk/contemporary-art-practice with the educational institute. All of these skills are vital in the professional world.”

Alexandra McGregor | BA (Hons) Contemporary Art Practice Student Screenprinting workshop

114 | | 115 FASHION & TEXTILE DESIGN BA (HONS)

This course encourages an extensive understanding PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE UCAS W291 of the creative, critical and technical skills related to The course has well established links with industry your chosen specialism within Fashion and Textile enabling you to gain valuable experience of professional STUDY OPTIONS Design. You are encouraged to develop your own practice and develop key skills through live projects, Full-time: 4 years pathway within the specialism and to acquire the skills international study visits and exchanges, industrial necessary to pursue a career within today’s dynamic placements and design competitions. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS fashion and textile professions, across a wide range of industry sectors. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in YEAR 1 ENTRY Gray’s Graduate Fashion Show and New Designers Show RGU is ranked 1st in Scotland for Fashion and in London. SQA Higher Textiles employment 6 months after graduation BBC to include Art / Design and English (or a written (Guardian University League Tables 2018) CAREER OPTIONS subject requiring the use of English). Career opportunities include fashion and textiles design A particular strength of the course is the overlapping of within industry, self-employed designer-maker and GCE A Level fashion and textile areas, creating design solutions that related fashion and textiles opportunities in marketing, BC to include Art / Design and English (or a written are reflective of the career opportunities for fashion and buying and promotion. subject requiring the use of English). textiles graduates. You are encouraged to express a Student exhibition personal design signature whilst responding to a range of Recent graduate employment destinations include studio Irish Leaving Certificate Higher studio and workshop-based projects. textile designer, CAD designer, knitwear designer, H3H3H3 to include Art and English (or a written subject accessories designer, buyer and colour forecasting/ requiring the use of English). Many of your projects will involve designing for particular predictions. niche markets, providing a very ‘real’ experience of how IB Diploma the role of the designer impacts on and responds to PLACEMENT 24 to include Higher Level Visual Arts and English (or a the consumer. Study is focused on research methods, An optional work placement in Year 3, semester 2. written subject requiring the use of English). visualisation including CAD, design process, critical and contextual studies, marketing and professional studies. STUDY ABROAD All suitably qualified applicants will be interviewed. There are international exchange opportunities in Year 3, In Year 3 you will make an informed decision as to semester 2. Advanced Entry which area you wish to specialise in, whether Fashion or Suitable qualifications for entry to Year 2 or above may Textiles, in preparation for your Honours project and the WHAT YOU WILL STUDY include a relevant HND or Diploma in Foundation Studies Degree Show. For full course descriptions, visit (Art & Design, Art, Design & Media). www.rgu.ac.uk/grays-ug-courses Your chosen specialisation will be reflected in your final All advanced entry applicants with the appropriate award title allowing you to graduate with a: Elsa Tait qualifications or are due to sit appropriate qualifications will be invited to attend an interview. BA (Hons) Fashion & Textile Design OR BA (Hons) Fashion & Textile Design (Fashion) OR Non Standard Entry BA (Hons) Fashion & Textile Design (Textiles) 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 for further advice and guidance. A portfolio of work is still a requirement for this type of candidate.

Portfolio guidance can be downloaded from the RGU “The studio plays a huge part in your journey as you get your own space to work website at www.rgu.ac.uk/portfolio within and develop your thoughts and ideas. The fashion manufacture room www.rgu.ac.uk/fashion-and-textile-design was one of my favourite places and somewhere I spent almost every day in my final year.” Sarah Murphy Sarah Murphy | BA (Hons) Fashion and Textile Design (Fashion) Student

116 | | 117 COMMUNICATION DESIGN, BA (HONS) GRAPHICS/ILLUSTRATION/PHOTOGRAPHY

This course develops an extensive understanding of ENTERPRISE AND INNOVATION UCAS WW26 Communication Design and nurtures the development Our Enterprise Partners Network includes Hatch, MAKE of the creative, critical and technical skills necessary Fab Lab, the Scottish Institute for Enterprise, Elevator and STUDY OPTIONS to pursue a career within today’s ever-evolving NESTA who all offer additional support and guidance to our Full-time: 4 years communication design professions across a broad enterprising students by encouraging graduates to start up range of industry sectors. new businesses within the local creative economy. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

AWARD WINNING WORK 93% of students agreed the course had provided YEAR 1 ENTRY them with opportunities to explore ideas or Recent graduate Kasia Serafin won a D&AD award for her illustration work with John Lewis, ‘Looking Through concepts in depth SQA Higher Binoculars’ which was used in their flagship Oxford Street (National Student Survey, 2017) BBC to include Art / Design and English (or a written store in London. The idea behind the design was for subject requiring the use of English). Through the investigation of traditional techniques and customers to feel as if they are peeking inside the scene the latest digital technologies, the syllabus explores the through a pair of binoculars. application of graphics, illustration and photography by GCE A Level way of studio based multi-disciplinary practice, whilst CAREER OPTIONS BC to include Art / Design and English (or a written competition briefs and industry-led projects place an subject requiring the use of English). Recent graduates are currently employed in a variety Ben Martin emphasis on the professional and commercial setting. of roles by leading companies across a wide range of The course also enables you to participate in international commercial sectors including publishing, graphic and Irish Leaving Certificate Higher study trips and industry-based placements with leading web design, broadcasting and advertising. Several have H3H3H3 to include Art and English (or a written subject companies and designers. established their own design consultancies while others requiring the use of English). are working as designers, illustrators and photographers The curriculum is focused on developing ideas and for major design agencies and media organisations. IB Diploma problem-solving skills via a process of self-directed study, 24 to include Higher Level Visual Arts and English (or a research, experimentation, creativity, innovation and A number have extended their academic knowledge and written subject requiring the use of English). enterprise. Our open plan design studios enable you understanding through further study at the Royal College to work and collaborate across specialisms and create of Art and other postgraduate institutions. All suitably qualified applicants will be interviewed. a vibrant learning environment through your shared learning experiences. PLACEMENT Advanced Entry In Year 3, you will make an informed decision as to which An optional work placement in Year 3, semester 2. Suitable qualifications for entry to Year 2 or above may subjects and aspects of the discipline you wish to focus include a relevant HND or Diploma in Foundation Studies STUDY ABROAD on, in preparation for your fourth-year Honours study (Art & Design, Art, Design & Media). There are international exchange opportunities in Year 3, and the annual Gray’s Degree Show. You can also opt semester 2. to specialise; allowing you to graduate with one of the All advanced entry applicants with the appropriate Kasia Serafin qualifications or are due to sit appropriate qualifications following award title options: WHAT YOU WILL STUDY will be invited to attend an interview. BA (Hons) Communication Design For full course descriptions, visit www.rgu.ac.uk/grays-ug-courses BA (Hons) Communication Design – Graphics Non Standard Entry BA (Hons) Communication Design - Illustration Those who may not hold the standard qualifications, BA (Hons) Communication Design – Photography are encouraged to apply if they can evidence other appropriate life and work experiences. Such candidates are advised to contact the University for further advice and guidance. A portfolio of work is still a requirement for this type of candidate.

“The studios provide a creative environment to discuss projects and briefs with Portfolio guidance can be downloaded from the RGU website at www.rgu.ac.uk/portfolio peers. The facilities and in particular the workshops within Gray’s, have really helped me to develop my creative practice.I have learned about using a camera www.rgu.ac.uk/communication-design and had access to the incredible dark rooms so now I can confidently develop and produce my own photographs.” Allana Hardie Allana Hardie | BA (Hons) Communication Design Student

118 | | 119 THREE DIMENSIONAL DESIGN, BA (HONS) PRODUCT DESIGN / CERAMICS AND GLASS / JEWELLERY Design

This course gives you the opportunity to explore the PLACEMENT UCAS W290 disciplines of Product Design, Ceramics and Glass and An optional work placement in Year 3, semester 2. Jewellery Design through research, development and STUDY OPTIONS innovation in materials and processes. STUDY ABROAD Full-time: 4 years There are international exchange opportunities in Year 3, 100% of students go on to work and/or study six semester 2. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS months after graduating (Destination of Leavers from HE record, 2017) WHAT YOU WILL STUDY YEAR 1 ENTRY In Years 1 and 2 you will experience a rich choice of You will take full control of your creative direction in a multi-disciplinary ‘designing’ and ‘making’ skills designed SQA Higher diverse and modern 3D design department where you to help you fully explore and understand your creative BBC to include Art / Design and English (or a written can explore methods of design thinking and making skills potential. In Year 3, you will move on to refine your design subject requiring the use of English). including 3D modelling and Adobe CAD training, design aspirations based on real experience of Product & Craft drawing and visualisation, ceramics, glass, metalwork and Design, Ceramics and Glass and in Jewellery Design. GCE A Level rapid prototyping. BC to include Art / Design and English (or a written In the beginning of your final year, you will select your subject requiring the use of English). Industry-linked projects, European exchanges, design degree award title and your final professional body Jewellery Design internships, live competitions and public facing events will of work with be exhibited at local and national levels Irish Leaving Certificate Higher help develop your professional design skills and get you during the Gray’s Degree Show in Aberdeen and at New H3H3H3 to include Art and English (or a written subject ready for the real world of work. Designers in London. requiring the use of English).

CAREER OPTIONS For full course descriptions, visit IB Diploma This course is built to provide you with transferable design www.rgu.ac.uk/grays-ug-courses 24 to include Higher Level Visual Arts and English (or a and business skills to operate confidently in a wide range written subject requiring the use of English). of design careers within the creative sector. These include working with product and industrial design consultancies, All suitably qualified applicants will be interviewed. within the manufacturing and retail sectors and setting up as an independent freelance designer. Advanced Entry Suitable qualifications for entry to Year 2 or above may Many of our graduates are now working as designers include a relevant HNC/HND or Diploma in Foundation within business settings, as self-employed product Studies (Art & Design, Art, Design & Media). designers, designer-makers, ceramicists and jewellery designers and have gone on to extend their academic All advanced entry applicants with the appropriate experience through further study at the Royal College of Debbie Neish qualifications or are due to sit appropriate qualifications Art and at other postgraduate institutions. will be invited to attend an interview.

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 for further advice and guidance. A portfolio of work is still a requirement for this type of candidate.

“Originally I applied for the jewellery design aspect of the course, but after using Portfolio guidance can be downloaded from the RGU website at www.rgu.ac.uk/portfolio other materials such as ceramics and metals in a product design context, became far more interested in that line of work. I would say being able to try different www.rgu.ac.uk/three-dimensional-design processes and disciplines has helped myself and others in the class discover what their practice is.” Scott Crawford Scott Crawford | BA (Hons) Three Dimensional Design Student

120 | | 121 COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY BA

This one-year course has been designed to further Graduates have gone on to start new photographic UCAS W641 enhance your photographic ability within a businesses, work with major fashion photographers, set professional and commercial context. You will learn up magazine publications, and worked within education STUDY OPTIONS in a professional, student-centered environment and as technicians and lecturers. Full-time: 1 year will have the opportunity to apply your skills within a choice of supported projects based on a variety WHAT YOU WILL STUDY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS of topics and themes which are linked to external This course is taught collaboratively by Gray’s School collaborations and involve liaison with industry. of Art, North East Scotland College and Aberdeen Applicants from Partner Colleges Business School. A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be Practical studio based curriculum activities are supported considered for entry into Year 3. Please see page 43 for and underpinned by theory that develops and enhances Commercial studio projects will allow you to expand more details on the routes available. your understanding of the context of photography within upon your practical and technical abilities in studio-and our culture and creative economy. Business studies location-based projects based on a commercial client. Advanced Entry activities will support your practical understanding of the Through self-directed work you will concentrate on your All other applicants who are interested in applying for industry and enable you to develop the business acumen core strengths to build a professional portfolio of work. advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. needed to start your own creative business. Celia Weatherley Critical and contextual studies will explore the Interview/Portfolio Review Within the course you will have the opportunity to take work of key practitioners and further enhance your Suitable applicants will be invited in with their portfolio elective modules that allow articulation to BA (Hons) understanding of photography within historical, cultural for an informal review/discussion with academic staff. Communication Design, to specialise in the and economic contexts. This allows students to meet staff, see the teaching photography pathway. See page 118 for more environment and allows the School to explore your information on this course. Business start-up and entrepreneurship modules in ambitions through informal discussion. the creative industries will allow you to develop an ENTERPRISE AND INNOVATION awareness of the professional environment and sound www.rgu.ac.uk/commercial-photography Our Enterprise Partners Network includes HATCH, MAKE business acumen. Fab Lab, the Scottish Institute for Enterprise, Elevator and NESTA who all offer additional support and guidance to The Final Major Project, which is a substantial body our enterprising students by encouraging graduates to of image-based work within a specialist area of your start up new businesses within the creative economy. choosing, allows for you to concentrate on a specific theme, enabling you to develop a professional portfolio CAREER OPTIONS and body of work suitable for promotion within industry On completion of the course, you will have the knowledge and public exhibition. and skills to explore a photography career in the following industries: advertising, photo journalism, corporate, food, For full course descriptions, visit fashion and sport (studio-based and location-based). www.rgu.ac.uk/grays-ug-courses Michaela Walker

Develop your skills in our dedicated “My learning processes have improved as much as my photography. The single Photography Studio biggest benefit that I take away is that I now have the confidence to tackle any within Gray’s School learning project within my own intellectual capacity. I now know how to learn.” of Art!

Mike Dunbar | BA Commercial Photography Graduate Tracey Garson

122 | | 123 Scott Sutherland School The School has continuously evolved industry. This ensures you are highly AWARD-WINNING WORK SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT and showcase the best work from of Architecture and Built to orient itself to the needs of our sought after as employees, and as The intimate scale of our School students across each year of study, in Environment is one of the professional areas, combining future leaders within your professions. is important, as it creates a close all our undergraduate courses. innovative thinking with new relationship between staff and three oldest of its kind in technologies and contemporary You will find our graduates students – you are not anonymous Our award-winning student society, the UK, with a history that practice across all aspects of the establishing their own practices faces, but are individuals who we get 57˚ 10, organises events including extends back to the 19th design and construction of building, or working on projects around the to know quickly. Staff and students a weekly lecture series featuring Century. public space and cities. world, including landmark projects work together, and learn from each talks by high-profile and inspiring from Shanghai to Inverness, and from other, creating a supportive learning designers, which offers additional Over this time the School has proved We are passionate that you not only London to Las Vegas. environment that allows you to insight into the link between influential in the development of have expert knowledge, but also realise your full potential. education and practice. the built environment regionally, the skills to apply your knowledge nationally and internationally. appropriately and creatively in the You will undertake elements of FACILITIES collaborative work during your The School is based in a purpose- Architecture & Design Scotland Urban studies, serving to broaden built state-of-the-art facility. The Design Award 2017 your understanding of the roles, relationship between our subjects Hannah Cattanach responsibilities and skills of other and the space we work within is key professionals. fundamental, and we are one of the few schools of our kind where all Scott Sutherland INDUSTRY LINKS subjects enjoy dedicated space that Our close links with industry are vital has been specifically designed for on a number of levels including the their use. evolvement of courses and course School of Architecture content; delivering expert contribution RESEARCH through guest lectures, sponsorship We are dedicated to the design of students and prizes, employment and construction of high quality of students on industrial placements, buildings and environments that both providing case study material and speak of our time and are relevant & Built Environment Aberdeen Society of Architects Silver carrying out student reviews. for the future. Major research Medal winner 2017 activities carried out by our staff Ruxandra Avram All of our undergraduate courses include the design and construction carry professional accreditation of low energy, affordable, and from a range of bodies, whilst also environmentally friendly housing, encompassing work placement exploration of visualisation and or professional experience in an modelling techniques, design theory, industry setting. the study of value throughout the life cycle of buildings, and innovative GREAT OPPORTUNITIES methods relating to the management Our End of Year Show and ‘Big of design and construction. Crit’ events are open to the public

RIAS Rowand Anderson, Silver Medal Commendation 2017 Robert Wightman

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Architecture 126 Architectural Technology 128 Construction Management 130 Surveying 132

124 | | 125 BSc ARCHITECTURE / UCAS K100 STUDY OPTIONS MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE (MArch) Full-time: 6 years

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The study of architecture requires an enquiring – Part 3 professional examination is taken post- WHAT YOU WILL STUDY and imaginative mind to analyse and consider new graduation, following a period in practical training within SQA Higher possibilities for buildings that will improve people’s an architectural practice. Year 1 ABBB to include English (or a written subject requiring the quality of life. It embodies many issues and challenges: Building Technology • History and Cultural Context use of English), Maths or a science and preferably Art. the creation of better places to live, work, and relax; • Design Studio 1 • Design Studio 2 designing buildings and cities that recognise the GCE A Level cultural diversity of the population; proposing ideas Year 2 BBC to include Maths or a science and preferably Art. that contribute socially and economically to the PLACEMENT Building Technology • History and Cultural Context English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) community; and using imagination and innovation to The taught course is complemented by a year’s paid • Design Studio 3 • Design Studio 4 is required at GCSE grade 6, if not held at A Level. do all this more responsibly and efficiently for a world work placement in Year 4, allowing you to gain valuable with finite resources. professional experience of architectural practice. Year 3 Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Building Technology • History and Cultural Context H2H2H2H3 to include English (or a written subject The BSc Architecture/Master of Architecture (MArch) STUDY ABROAD • Design Studio 5 • Professional Practice • Design requiring the use of English), Maths or a science and course is a linked award that allows you to progress from You will have the opportunity to study at one of our Studio 6 preferably Art. Year 1 to Masters level continuously. The first three years partner institutions and enhance your architectural provide the foundation in terms of knowledge and skills education. Exchange opportunities for Architecture include Year 4 IB Diploma in architecture. The final two years offers opportunity universities in Spain, Germany, Italy, France and Australia. Professional Experience Year (salaried employment) 29 to include Higher Level English (or a written subject for you to develop personal interests around three requiring the use of English), Maths or science and thematically distinct ‘Units’. FACILITIES Year 5 preferably Visual Arts all at grade 5. The learning environment we offer provides the guidance Master Studio 1 • History and Cultural Context You will also have the fantastic opportunity to travel, and support necessary for you to develop skills in creative • Research Methods • Master Studio 2 • Dissertation Candidates who demonstrate enthusiasm and whether on study trips to look at the very best of enquiry, challenge, and exploration. Your work space acts commitment to the subject through their personal international design or on student exchanges. as a place to individually draw and model ideas within the Year 6 statement but don’t have the potential to achieve the overall social setting of the design studio. Master Studio 3 • Advanced Building Technology published academic entry requirements, may be invited to This course will provide you with the professional • Professional Practice and Management • Master Studio interview as part of the selection process. and creative skills required for a successful career in CAREER OPTIONS 4 • Electives architecture and allied professions. This course enables you to progress to the final Portfolio of Artwork professional examination (RIBA Part 3) following a period Applicants not possessing a Higher or equivalent PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION in practical training and on successful completion you will qualification in Art (Art & Design and Product Design in The BSc Architecture/ Master of Architecture course has become a Registered Architect. Scotland or Art & Design and Design & Technology in unconditional accreditation from the Royal Institute of England) will be expected to demonstrate evidence of British Architects (RIBA) and the Architects Registration Exciting career opportunities exist in architectural artistic ability and appreciation through a portfolio Board (ARB). practices across the world, in both the private and MArch Years 5 & 6 studio space of artwork. public sectors. Previous graduates have established In the UK, the professional accreditation of Architecture their own architectural practices, while others hold English Language courses is divided into three parts: senior positions in distinguished design firms and All applicants whose first language is not English are multidisciplinary organisations. required to have an Academic IELTS (International – Part 1 awarded after Year 3 English Language Testing System) minimum score of 6.5. – Part 2 awarded after Year 6 (inclusive of 1 year of Appropriate equivalents will be considered. professional experience) Advanced Entry Applicants who are interested in applying for advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis.

“At the end of each year the entire school celebrates the achievements of the year www.rgu.ac.uk/architecture-march in an event called Big Crit. That event is always something to look forward to; not only does it give an opportunity to present and see some of the best work done by the students, it also brings great architects to the school who give you valuable Ranked 1st in Scotland comments about your work.” for teaching quality in Architecture Anneli Kiviniemi | MArch Student (The Times Good University Guide 2018)

126 | | 127 ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY BSc (Hons)

Architectural Technology is a relatively new profession PLACEMENT WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS K236 in the construction industry combining a passion for In Year 3 you will have the opportunity to undertake a work placement for one semester allowing you to the built environment with a particular interest in Year 1 STUDY OPTIONS gain valuable professional experience in any related technical design. Introduction to Building Technology • Introduction to Full-time: 4 years professional field. Previous students have undertaken Building Design • Built Environment Communication placements locally, nationally and internationally with The Architectural Technologist provides building design and Scholarship Skills • Surveying Methods • Building There are options for part-time study in Years 3 and 4. services and solutions and is trained in architectural architecture firms, contractors, manufacturers and Technology 2 • Economics for the Built Environment visualisation experts, as well as in the energy sector. technology, building design and construction – focusing • Integrative Studies 1 – Architectural Technology ENTRY REQUIREMENTS on detail design and the technology of building STUDY ABROAD construction. In today’s environment, the use of Year 2 SQA Higher In Year 3 you will have the opportunity to study at one of information technology tools to develop technical Management for the Built Environment 1 • Building BBCC to include English (or a written subject requiring our partner institutions in order to broaden your horizons solutions is a key component of the Architectural Structure and Technology • Design Technology 1 the use of English). Maths or a science subject is required and enhance your architectural education. Exchange Technologist’s portfolio. • Building Technology 3 • Environment and Services at National 5 grade C or above if not held at Higher. opportunities for architectural technology include • Integrative Studies 2 – Architectural Technology universities in Denmark, Finland, Italy, The Netherlands or The Architectural Technology course focuses on GCE A Level Spain. All are English speaking excluding Barcelona. the making of detailed decisions about the design Year 3 CCC to include English (or a written subject requiring the and construction of buildings and their immediate Management for the Built Environment 2 • Design use of English). Maths or a science subject is required at N.B. Option of either work placement or Study Abroad in surroundings. It looks at both new and existing buildings Technology 2 • Professional Practice • Research Methods GCSE grade 5 or above if not held at A Level. and examines how detail relates to broader design Year 3. concepts, and how to bring together all aspects of the Plus one option from: Industrial Placement OR Irish Leaving Certificate Higher FACILITIES design process. Exchange Programme OR Simulated Professional Practice H3H3H3H3 to include English (or a written subject The course has a dedicated studio for delivery of the requiring the use of English). Maths or a science subject is project based modules and bespoke printing and digital On completion of the course you will have developed Year 4 required at grade O3 or above if not held at Higher. skills and knowledge in understanding application, manufacturing suites which provides an experience that has Dissertation • Design Technology 3 • Integrative Studies 3 strong parallels with the professional work environment. analysis, synthesis and evaluation relating to design, – Architectural Technology • Built Heritage Conservation IB Diploma technology, management and practice. 26 to include Higher Level English (or a written subject CAREER OPTIONS Plus one option from: Architectural History OR requiring the use of English). Maths is required at Standard Our Architectural Technology graduates go on to work PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION Construction OR Environmental Design OR Product Design Level grade 4 or above if not held at Higher Level. The BSc Architectural Technology course has for leading practices around the world, as well as across a OR Performance Evaluation OR Ecological Architecture range of professional environments including architectural unconditional accreditation from the Chartered Institute Applicants from Partner Colleges practice, built environment consultancies, contracting of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) and the Chartered A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be organisations and the manufacturing industry. Association of Building Engineers (CABE). considered for entry into Year 3, please see page 43 for more details. Early career development will invariably focus on achieving full membership of the Chartered Institute of Please note that a satisfactory portfolio and attendance at Architectural Technologists (CIAT). an interview is also required.

Advanced Entry All other applicants who are interested in applying for advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis.

www.rgu.ac.uk/architectural-technology

“I worked in the oil and gas sector within a drawing office department. My placement included producing technical manufacturing drawings, carrying out st component surveys for damage and carrying out calculations related to the Ranked 1 in Scotland for student function of each component. I feel that through my placement I have gained experience in valuable experience which will stand me in very good stead for employment Architectural Technology student’s model Architecture opportunities after graduating.” (The Times Good University Guide 2018) Callum Wallace | BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology Student

128 | | 129 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT BSc (HONS)

Construction Managers are an integral part of received significant recognition through this. For more WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS K220 managing a sustainable construction industry and are information, go to https://gsc.ciob.org required at all stages of the construction process from Year 1 STUDY OPTIONS building inception to eventual demolition. Introduction to Building Technology • Introduction to Full-time: 4 years Building Design • Built Environment Communication The Construction Management course has been developed and Scholarship Skills • Surveying Methods • Building ENTRY REQUIREMENTS in close collaboration with industry and the professions to PLACEMENT Technology 2 • Economics for the Built Environment provide a broad based education on design, construction In Year 3 (Semester Two) you may have the opportunity • Integrated Studies 1 • Detailing and Specification SQA Higher and commercial management and to prepare you for a to undertake a four to nine month paid work placement BBCC to include English (or a written subject requiring rewarding career as a construction professional. allowing you to gain valuable professional experience in a Year 2 the use of English). Maths or a science subject is required particular aspect of the construction or energy industry. Management for the Built Environment 1 • Environment at National 5 grade C or above if not held at Higher. Throughout the course, there is a focus on operational and Services • Value and Cost Studies 1 (Cost Planning) and production issues associated with the construction STUDY ABROAD • Introduction to Project Management 1 • Building GCE A Level of buildings and infrastructure projects and there is In Year 3 you will have the opportunity to study at one of Structure and Technology • Integrative Studies 2 - CCC to include English (or a written subject requiring the numerous opportunities for you to develop areas of our partner institutions in Europe in order to broaden your Construction Management • Law and Procurement use of English). Maths or a science subject is required at particular expertise relevant to your personal interests. horizons and enhance your academic learning. GCSE grade 5 or above if not held at A Level. Year 3 Our teaching is directly informed and guided by new N.B. Option of either work placement or Study Abroad in Research Methods • Management for the Built Irish Leaving Certificate Higher industrial developments emerging in the areas of Year 3. Environment 2 • Value and Cost Studies 2 (Contractors’ H3H3H3H3 to include English (or a written subject technology and management, as well as by research Estimating) • Dimensional Control • Commercial and requiring the use of English). Maths or a science subject is carried out by our staff within the School, many of whom FACILITIES Contract Administration required at grade O3 or above if not held at Higher. are chartered construction managers and builders. In You will benefit from our dedicated Surveying and Plus one option from: Industrial Placement OR addition you will benefit from lectures and presentations Construction Management Studio, state-of-the art Exchange Programme OR Professional Practice Simulation IB Diploma from visiting practitioners and visits to construction sites. computer lab with specialist software including Building 26 to include Higher Level English (or a written subject Information Modelling (BIM), an Environmental Year 4 requiring the use of English). Maths is required at On completion of the course you will be equipped with Laboratory and bespoke printing facilities. Dissertation • Value and Cost Studies 3 • Construction Standard Level grade 4 or above if not held at Higher. the knowledge and skills required to meet the challenges Management • Integrative Studies 3 - Construction facing the Construction Manager in a modern and rapidly CAREER OPTIONS Management • Management of Design and Construction Applicants from Partner Colleges changing world. The course prepares you for a career as a Construction A relevant HNC or HND from one of our partner colleges Manager in many of the areas collectively known as the Plus one option from: Advanced Construction will be considered for entry into Year 2 or 3. Please see PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION built environment. You may be employed by commercial, Technology OR Introduction to Energy Industry page 43 for more details on the routes available. The course is accredited by The Chartered Institute of retail and leisure organisations, consultants, contractors, Building (CIOB). We encourage student membership of local and central government, housing associations or Advanced Entry the CIOB which entitles you to attend industry seminars, private practice. In addition the skills gained are also much All other applicants who are interested in applying for talks and demonstrations. sought after by the energy sector. advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis.

We enter cross-disciplinary teams annually in the Scottish www.rgu.ac.uk/construction-management heat of the CIOB Global Student Challenge to help develop your skills and in recent years our students have

“Having site visits during the course is a great way to see how construction Ranked 1st in companies operate. I was lucky enough to get a job from going on a site visit, it’s Scotland and 3rd a great way to gain knowledge from a practical hands-on perspective alongside in the UK for academic learning. The course encourages collaboration between the other built employment in environment disciplines which is exactly how it is in the working environment.” Student on-site experience Building (Guardian University League Tables 2018) Andrea Bolt | BSc (Hons) Construction Management Graduate

130 | | 131 SURVEYING ‘Sweetie’ Skyscraper project BSc (Hons)

The surveying profession performs a vital and UCAS K241 indispensable role within the design and construction process and the property profession, working alongside STUDY OPTIONS other architecture and built environment professionals. Full-time: 4 years

The Surveying degree is a linked course which combines ENTRY REQUIREMENTS two different strands; Quantity Surveying and Building Surveying. Year 1 of the course is combined, allowing SQA Higher you to be exposed to multiple aspects of the Surveying BBCC to include English (or a written subject requiring profession and you will then be able to make an informed the use of English). Maths or a science subject is required decision on which of these two disciplines you wish to at National 5 grade C or above if not held at Higher. pursue throughout the remainder of your studies. For further information on both Quantity Surveying and GCE A Level Building Surveying please see pages 134-135. CCC to include English (or a written subject requiring the use of English). Maths or a science subject is required at The course is designed to develop a range of skills relating GCSE grade 5 or above if not held at A Level. to the built environment including; managing tasks and solving problems, applying numeracy, as well as design, Irish Leaving Certificate Higher technology and management skills and communication. H3H3H3H3 to include English (or a written subject requiring the use of English). Maths or a science subject is Many of our staff members are Chartered Surveyors required at grade O3 or above if not held at Higher. with many years of senior professional experience, allowing you to benefit directly from their guidance and IB Diploma experience. In addition you will benefit from lectures and 26 to include Higher Level English (or a written subject presentations from visiting practitioners as well as site requiring the use of English). Maths is required at Standard visits and field studies. Level grade 4 or above if not held at Higher Level.

On completion of the course, successful students are Applicants from Partner Colleges expected to have developed a range of technical, A relevant HNC or HND from one of our partner colleges professional and transferable skills that will be invaluable will be considered for entry into Year 2 or 3. Please see to the development of their career. page 43 for more details on the routes available.

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION Advanced Entry The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of All other applicants who are interested in applying for Chartered Surveyors (RICS), thereby allowing you to advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. follow a future career path as a professional Chartered Surveyor in either building or quantity surveying. The www.rgu.ac.uk/surveying course is also accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).

st CAREER OPTIONS Ranked 1 in Surveying equips you with a skill set that opens many Scotland for alternative doors including careers in built heritage conservation, contracting, project and supply chain graduate prospects management and procurement. A recent RGU graduate in Building and is employed by KPMG, whilst another is developing their career with Aberdeen Asset Management. Planning (Complete University Guide 2018)

132 | | 133 Quantity Surveying Building Surveying

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

“The main highlight of the course was being given the opportunity to apply the “Within 2 months of graduating I had secured a job I never dreamed of having, knowledge gained through the lecture and workshop series in a practical manner all thank to the encouragement of the lecturers at RGU and the knowledge I in order to complete coursework.” had gained.”

Colin Callum | BSc (Hons) Surveying Graduate - Quantity (now Graduate Surveyor at Knight Frank) Chyrelle Watt | BSc (Hons) Surveying Graduate - Building (now Graduate Surveyor at Tuffin Ferraby Taylor)

134 | | 135 Our school is the largest The success of our courses and the PROFESSIONAL LINKS one-to-one feedback with lecturers provider of social work subsequent careers of our graduates Our working partnerships include who know how to help you. Typically education in Scotland, with is underpinned by a long-standing social work agencies, service student/staff teaching contact time is commitment to student experience. users, and carers who you will around 16 hours per week. an expanding social science This is recognised by our average meet throughout our teaching and teaching and research student satisfaction rate of 93% placement programmes. Together STUDY ABROAD portfolio. Our courses are for our school’s full-time courses they will help you to enter the An exchange programme is a solid designed to provide you (Unistats, 2017). workplace better-equipped to foundation for your future career with a stimulating and manage the opportunities you are path. Modern employers have enjoyable education as presented with. emphasised the value they place you gain a range of skills on graduates who have direct EMPLOYMENT AND experience of living or working required to add value to OPPORTUNITIES abroad. Both the BA (Hons) Applied society in a wide-range of We consult with a range of relevant Social Sciences and BA (Hons) career possibilities. industry stakeholders which means Social Work courses offer a Study that our courses are topical, relevant Abroad option as part of our Erasmus and applicable to the needs of the Exchange Programme. people who will need your services, and the organisations who may PLACEMENTS employ you. 95% of graduates of our Placements will provide you with a school’s full-time courses are in work valuable advantage when it is time or study six months after completing to start your career. For social work their course (Unistats, 2017). students, your three placement School of Applied opportunities will give you the Our degrees will equip you for a opportunity to put into practice wide range of employment options the skills and knowledge from your in the private and public sectors course, as you gain experience in the Social Studies including health and social care, workplace. We provide placements child care, child protection, criminal for our social work students at the justice and community care, forefront of practice and in a wide human resources, public relations, range of settings. On placement, police and criminal justice, and social work students work a typical community development. You could working week of around 37 hours. also undertake a higher degree, research, or a teaching qualification. FACILITIES You will enjoy access to state-of-the- STAFF EXPERTISE & CLASS SIZES art facilities on our modern campus, Our team of lecturers have strong including a psychology laboratory practice and research backgrounds, and test library, plus computer and a passion for helping you to facilities and laboratory space for achieve your best – whether that’s in experiments and studies. All courses class, supervising your dissertation, use the best in contemporary IT or providing pastoral support. With developments to maximise student small class sizes we get to know you learning opportunities. as an individual throughout your course. This means that you can have

Our Courses

Applied Social Sciences 138 Social Work 140

136 | | 137 APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES BA (HONS)

Applied Social Sciences involves the study of the WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS L310 society we live in and the relationships people have within that society. Year 1 STUDY OPTIONS Introductory Psychology: Social Sciences • Social Full-time: 4 years This course is built around the core disciplines of Sciences and Society • Gender Culture and Society psychology and sociology, providing the best possible • Research Methods and Study Skills • Cognitive and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS launching pad for a career in these fascinating areas. Social Psychology • Sociology of Identity, Difference Innovative elective modules in the final years allow you and Deviance • Governing the UK • Understanding SQA Higher to tailor your degree around your own areas of interest. Social Change BBBB to include a subject requiring the use of English. All teaching is underpinned by research and real-world experience, so that you are prepared for a career in Year 2 GCE A Level your chosen field. Approachable, friendly staff, and Social Construction of Everyday Life • Research: Statistics BCC to include a subject requiring the use of English. relatively small group sizes create a more informal learning and Data Analysis • European Union • The Sociological Advanced entry may be considered for applicants with environment, which is valued highly by our students. Problem of Crime • Psychology: Personality and appropriate A Level subjects and grades. Individual Differences • Discovering Psychology: History, STUDY ABROAD Concepts and Debates • Theorising Social Life Irish Leaving Certificate Higher You will have the fantastic opportunity in years 2 and • Exploring Research H2H2H2H3 to include a subject requiring the use 3 to undertake an exchange with one of our partner of English. institutions in Europe through the Erasmus programme. Year 3* This allows you to enhance your personal development Qualitative Research Methods (Core), elective subjects IB Diploma and confidence, as you benefit from studying your subject include: Health Psychology • Health, Self and Society 28 to include a Higher Level subject requiring the use in a different culture. • Organisational and Management Psychology • Sports of English. Psychology • Sociology of Consumer Culture • Political CAREER OPTIONS Participation and Pressure Groups in an Age of Global Applicants From Partner Colleges Social Sciences group work. Undertaking a course in the social sciences keeps your Politics • Developmental Psychology • Cognitive A relevant HNC or HND from one of our partner colleges career options open and offers a wide variety of routes Psychology • Counselling • Environment and Society will be considered for entry into Year 2 or 3. into employment including health and social care • Violence Crime and Conflict • Contemporary Issues management, human resources, the police, education, in Politics Advanced Entry marketing and PR. Many of our graduates also undertake All other applicants who are interested in applying for postgraduate study, enabling them to specialise in a Year 4* advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. variety of areas including psychology, corporate social Dissertation (Core), elective subjects include: Social responsibility, social work, teaching, management and Psychology • Biological Foundations of Behaviour Interview postgraduate research. • Developments in Counselling • Media, Culture and You may be required to attend an interview. Society • Terrorism, People and Places • The Body in Contemporary Life • Clinical Psychology and Mental Health • Forensic Psychology • Crime, Criminology and www.rgu.ac.uk/applied-social-sciences the Justice System • Global Development • Effective and Ethical Leadership

Ranked 1st in Scotland for “Studying Social Sciences has opened my eyes to the world and enabled me to earnings 1 year post gain skills which have allowed me to develop and grow as a person. The freedom graduation in Social to choose what modules you want to take in 3rd and 4th year is also extremely Studies beneficial as you can focus on your main interests.” (LEO, 2017) *Students can tailor their degree in 3rd and 4th year by choosing their Hanna Summers | Applied Social Sciences Student own elective modules.

138 | | 139 SOCIAL WORK BA (HONS) (SSSC APPROVED)

The role of the social worker is vital to the local PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS L500 community and to society in general. Working with Successful completion of the degree confers eligibility people of all ages who may be socially excluded, to practise as a social worker within the UK, and to Year 1 Study Options vulnerable or undergoing some level of crisis, your role register with the SSSC and the other Social Care Councils Study and Research Skills • Individual Psychology and the Full-time: 4 years will be to guide, support and enable the service user to in the UK. Lifespan • Introductory Sociology • Social Work Values, eventually support themselves as much as possible. Roles and Tasks • Cognitive and Social Psychology ENTRY REQUIREMENTS CAREER OPTIONS • Sociology of Identity, Difference and Deviance This full-time degree will provide you with the Following successful completion of the course, students • An Introduction to Law and Politics in Social Work SQA Higher underpinning knowledge, values and skills required by find employment across the social work sector. In the past • Social Work in Society BBCC. Applicants will be expected to have the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) to practise as our students have been in great demand throughout the Mathematics, Numeracy or equivalent at National 5 a qualified social worker. You will be prepared for practice UK. The international focus of the course also provides Year 2 level Grade C or above. in all areas of social work, including child care, child employment possibilities in a range of European countries, Law and Social Work • Human Growth and Behaviour protection, criminal justice and community care, and in a the USA and Australia. Our graduates have also found • Social Policy and Social Work Practice • Social Work GCE A Level range of settings, including community, residential and employment in criminal justice, child care/child protection Methods • Social Work Practice 1 • Disability and CCC. Applicants will be expected to have Mathematics, group care. and also work with people with mental health issues, Mental Health: A Life Course Approach • Social Work Numeracy or equivalent at GCSE Grade C or above. substance misuse problems, physical disabilities, and with Older People • Social Work with People with This long-established course has a reputation for the high the elderly. Substance Problems Irish Leaving Certificate Higher quality of its teaching and support, as well as the high H3H3H3H3. Applicants will be expected to have level of employment achieved by its graduates. Year 3 Mathematics, Numeracy or equivalent at 03 or above. Social Work Practice 2 • Practice Learning 2/Contexts PLACEMENT • Personal and Professional Development 1 • Social IB Diploma A major strength of the course is the practice placement Work with Children and Families • Social Work Practice 26. Applicants will be expected to have Mathematics, opportunities which are an integral part of study. You and Research Methods • Social Work in Criminal Justice Numeracy or equivalent at Standard Level Grade 4 will undertake three practice placements: one lasting • Counselling within Social Work Practice or above. two months, one lasting three months and one lasting four months. There is also the opportunity to undertake Year 4 Advanced Entry one placement in a European country other than the Social Work Practice 3 • Practice Learning – Risk Applicants who are interested in applying for advanced UK. The rewards from undertaking these placements Assessment/Risk Management • Evidence Based entry will be considered on an individual basis. If you are enormous, both in terms of initial professional Practice • Dissertation Study • Integrated Health and are interested in this possibility please contact the development and in applying theoretical principles to Social Care • Social Work in a Global Context OR Admissions Tutor to discuss further. real-life situations. Practice is assessed according to the Management in Social Work Settings OR Therapeutic competence requirements of Scottish Social Services Practice with Children Interview Council (SSSC). You will be required to attend an interview. Overseas applicants will be interviewed by Skype. Applicants who do not have an appropriate certificated level of Mathematics, Numeracy or equivalent will be expected to demonstrate an appropriate level of numeracy at interview. Social Work lecture. www.rgu.ac.uk/social-work

“The course itself is stimulating and engaging, and thoroughly prepares you We’re ranked 1st in with the theory behind social work practice. The placements however are where the UK for our Social you really learn how to conduct yourself as a competent Social Worker, and the Studies graduates placements that RGU secures are second to none. Social Workers from RGU being employed are always in high demand from employers and I found getting a job very easy. I and/or in further study 5 years after secured a social work position before I even graduated.” Lecturer and student during group work. graduation Barry Clubb | Social Work Graduate (HEFCE, 2017)

140 | | 141 We pride ourselves on and Dietetics, Occupational Therapy FACILITIES record of our graduates, and producing graduates who and Physiotherapy are practice- Based at the Garthdee campus on feedback from their employers not only positively impact focused from the early stages of the the banks of the beautiful River confirms that our graduates are work- the lives of individuals but courses. We believe that immersing Dee,our students have access to ready and equipped for the ongoing also have the ability to make you in real-life situations throughout volunteer patients, a wide-range of learning required to be successful in a valuable contribution to your studies will give you the equipment commonly encountered today’s workplace. the health of our society. knowledge, skills, experience and in practice, as well as purpose-built confidence to change tomorrow. facilities including: INNOVATIVE TEACHING One of the ways in which our School Our courses follow a student-centred of Health Sciences is different to Ranked 1st in Scotland for Health • Human performance lab approach. Early placements will others, is that the principles of public professions, our school has a proven • Functional capacity lab develop you as an active partner in health and health promotion are track record of producing work- • X-ray suite the learning process. You will learn integrated across all stages of our ready graduates as evidenced by our • Physiotherapy practical rooms through keynote lectures, interactive courses. This will prepare you to face excellent employment rates - we are • Ward setting workshops, tutorials and practical the health challenges of the future. ranked 1st in Scotland and 3rd in the • Intensive care room activities including simulated learning UK for employment and/or further • Gym experiences. You will develop and Our five undergraduate programmes: study 6 months after graduation (The • RGU SPORT apply your theoretical knowledge Applied Sport and Exercise Science, Guardian University League Tables • Home setting as you undertake problem-solving Diagnostic Radiography, Nutrition 2018, published May 2017). • Food handling lab activities and experiential learning. This will help your development of analytical skills so that you become PLACEMENTS increasingly self-sufficient and have Early placement experience will make the reflective and self-evaluative School of Health you well-prepared for the world of skills to progress into the workplace work, as you transfer your learning equipped to meet new challenges to real-world situations and gain and create tomorrow’s opportunities. exposure to a wide-range of learning Sciences opportunities in an extensive variety COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT of settings. Students have the chance to work with community groups such as EXPERT KNOWLEDGE Brain Injury Grampian, MS Society, Our teaching staff are all very Alzheimer’s Scotland and schools experienced and committed to across Aberdeen providing fantastic their professions. Many continue to experiential learning opportunities. work in practice, so they can keep This work is often alongside your curriculum up-to-date with other professions which enables modern practice and cutting-edge realistic inter-professional learning developments. They form the ideal opportunities where you can team to support your learning and learn about the roles of the other help you to achieve your potential. professions and benefit from the We are proud of the employment experience of partnership working.

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Applied Sport And Exercise Science 144 Diagnostic Radiography 146 Occupational Therapy 148 Physiotherapy 150 Nutrition And Dietetics 152

142 | | 143 APPLIED SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE UCAS C600 STUDY OPTIONS BSC (HONS) Full-time: 4 years

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS This course is based on the sciences that underpin PLACEMENT WHAT YOU WILL STUDY human performance in a variety of areas from A unique part of the course are the work placements SQA Higher competitive sport to general health. The course undertaken in years 2 and 3. During your placements Year 1 BBBB to include English (or a written subject requiring is taught by staff with a wide range of teaching, you will build a portfolio of learning experiences from a In year one you will study the foundations of sports and the use of English) and two Sciences or Science related professional and research experience. variety of areas, for example, elite sport, exercise referral exercise science including anatomy and kinesiology, subjects (Maths counted). English and Maths required at for specific populations, sports development, health exercise physiology, sport psychology and biomechanics. National 5 Level Grade B or above. The course is mapped to National Occupational Standards improvement, education, event management, sports You will also be taught a range of independent study skills for exercise and fitness which assures employers that, technology services and sports facility operations. Please required for future study in sport and exercise science. GCE A Level as a graduate, you have the skills essential for effective be aware that you will be expected to obtain a satisfactory BCC to include English (or a written subject requiring engagement with the exercise industry. Individual PVG clearance (previously an enhanced disclosure) prior Year 2 the use of English) and two Sciences or Science related modules have been developed which will professionally to enrolment on placement-based modules. For more You will apply your learning to a variety of different areas subjects (Maths counted). English and Maths required prepare you in line with the vocational qualifications details about the PVG scheme please visit: such as exercise prescription and health improvement so at GCSE Grade 6/B or above. Advanced Entry to Stage endorsed by the Register of Exercise Professionals. www.disclosurescotland.co.uk that you are able to assess and improve health and fitness. 2 may be considered for applicants with GCE A Level Year two will also introduce you to nutrition and build Grades BBB to include Human Biology, Physics and Basic disciplines studied include anatomy and physiology, PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION on the physiology and biomechanics learned in year one Physical Education. English and Maths required at GCSE biomechanics and sports psychology. More advanced It is the aim of the course team to prepare you for with a focus on fitness and performance testing. Similarly Grade 6/B or above if not held at A Level. modules which draw on the interaction of the basic accreditation in your chosen field of specialism (where you will progress the sport psychology principles through disciplines feature later in the curriculum. The blend this exists). The course content is aligned to the the study of applied sport psychology. In addition you Irish Leaving Certificate Higher of modules and learning methods will give you the requirements of a range of vocational qualifications will experience your first work placement allowing you to H2H2H3H3 to include English (or a written subject confidence and ability to make a difference in tomorrow’s allowing students to gain these alongside the degree at apply your knowledge to a real world environment. requiring the use of English) and two Sciences or Science world of sport and exercise science. a nominal administration charge. Examples of which are: related subjects (Maths counted). English and Maths are NPLQ, first aid, ISAK level 1 and coaching awards. Level 2 Year 3 required at Grade O2 if not held at Higher. You will also be supported to prepare for accreditation by Gym instructor and Level 3 Exercise Referral are endorsed During year three you will look at the application of sports leading sports governing bodies in a range of disciplines. by PD:Approval and gives students entry to the Register science to a wide variety of populations ranging from IB Diploma If you are a talented athlete, there is also the opportunity of Exercise Professionals. those with chronic conditions, to elite athletes. This wider 28 points to include Higher Level English (or a subject to apply for the sports scholarship scheme which will application also affords you an opportunity to engage in requiring the use of English) and two science or science support you to succeed in your chosen sport. CAREER OPTIONS additional topics such as coaching science, and to learn related subjects (Maths counted) all at Higher Level Grade Career options include work in sports development, about strength and conditioning. You will also engage 5. Standard Level English and Maths required at Grade 4 FACILITIES exercise referral, health improvement and promotion, in the research process and undertake your second or above. Our exceptional teaching facilities include a human events management, and research in physical activity placement period, gaining valuable experience in an performance laboratory that houses a sophisticated three or sport. In the future you could be working with elite area of sport and exercise science of your choosing. Applicants From Partner Colleges dimensional motion analysis system and other state-of- athletes (strength and conditioning specialists must now A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be the-art exercise testing equipment. Our campus is also have a degree as a standard entry qualification to the Year 4 considered for entry into Year 3. College students wishing the location for the £11 million RGU SPORT facility where industry), managing a sports facility or delivering work- A large part of year four is dedicated to the to progress are required to meet the entry requirements. modules in exercise, conditioning and sports centre based lifestyle improvement programmes. implementation of your research project, allowing you to operations are delivered. develop your knowledge and skills in your chosen area. Advanced Entry /RGUsportexsci You will engage in debates on topical issues in sport and All other applicants who are interested in applying for exercise science and take a more critical look at a variety advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis. @RGUSportExSci of different topics with a focus on bringing all aspects of sports science together. English Language Qualifications All applicants whose first language is not English are required to have an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5 or an appropriate equivalent.

“The knowledge I gained from my experience of placement and the applied Selection Visit This course has All shortlisted applicants are invited to attend a selection nature of the course, have enabled me to develop a skill-set that has since allowed visit prior to an offer of a place on the course being me to progress into a full-time role working in sport. Without the invaluable an 89% student made. The selection process includes evaluation of your professional suitability and communication skills. knowledge and experience I gained on the course, I would not be in the position I satisfaction rate (Unistats, 2017) am today.” www.rgu.ac.uk/applied-sport-and-exercise-science

Kris Mavor | Applied Sport and Exercise Science Graduate

144 | | 145 DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHY UCAS B821 STUDY OPTIONS BSC (HONS) Full-time: 4 years

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS As a Diagnostic Radiographer you will use In addition to hospital-based practice education, you WHAT YOU WILL STUDY sophisticated X-ray technology and a range of will undertake unique specialist contemporary practice SQA Higher specialist imaging modalities to help in the detection, placements designed to underpin your caring skills Year 1 BBBC to include English or a written subject requiring monitoring and treatment of a patient’s illness. You and patient-focus, including care home and service The first year is designed to build your knowledge and the use of English and two from Biology/Human Biology, will work with patients from all across the health user experiences. The care home experience gives skills in human anatomy and physiology, radiographic Chemistry, Maths or Physics. service – from paediatrics to the elderly, and A&E you the opportunity to spend time with individuals anatomy, and pathology. This is combined with to surgery. Increasingly, the role is extending to who have highly specialised care needs or highly the foundations of radiographic practice, a module include prescribing medications, image interpretation debilitating conditions in order to learn, from the patient’s introducing you to the physical principles of radiography GCE A Level and patient treatment. We will equip you with perspective, what their care requirements are and including how x-rays are produced, how to operate BCC to include two from Biology/ Human Biology, the knowledge and ability to make a difference to how these may translate into an imaging environment. the equipment and how to practice safely when using Chemistry, Maths or Physics. English at GCSE grade 6/B if tomorrow’s world of diagnostic radiography. Placement sites extend across Grampian, Highland, radiation to image the skeleton. All sessions are focused not held at A Level. Tayside, Perthshire, Fife, Orkney, Shetland, the Western towards preparing you for your first practice placement. This course will enable you to develop an in-depth Isles and other locations. Irish Leaving Certificate Higher knowledge of human anatomy, imaging technologies Year 2 H2H3H3H3 to include English or a written subject and radiological examinations, and develop vital applied PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION You will develop your knowledge of imaging technologies requiring the use of English and two from Biology, clinical skills and real-world experiences through practice The course is approved by the Health and Care and apply this to an increased range of clinical Chemistry, Maths or Physics. placements. You will benefit from the experience of Professions Council and the College of Radiographers. applications. Your knowledge of radiographic practice will our staff and their strong links with practitioners and be extended to include screening services and a diverse IB Diploma managers in clinical settings. This course has a 96% range of patient and user groups. Preparing you for the 27 to include Higher Level English at Grade 5 and two from student satisfaction rate, and 100% of graduates go on to real world, we focus on developing your confidence, care Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics at Higher Level. work and/or study six months after finishing the course and empathy. To facilitate this you will engage in a short (Unistats, 2017). placement in a care environment as well as your second English Language Qualifications hospital-based practical placement. FACILITIES SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS All applicants whose first language is not English are Key resources for our students include a purpose-built Entry to this course is competitive, so you should show a Year 3 required to have an IELTS (International English Language digital imaging X-ray suite and a digital image library. Both commitment to this career and demonstrate that you have An elective placement and inter-professional practice Testing System) score of 7.0 or an appropriate equivalent provide excellent scope for independent learning. visited a radiography department. placement aim to encourage you to take increasing with no element lower than 6.5. responsibility for personal learning and also to develop PLACEMENT CAREER OPTIONS management and negotiating skills in organisation and Practice and Selection Visit One of the most beneficial aspects of this course is the Opportunities range from trauma work to specialised coordination of learning experiences on placement. Many clinical education programme; made up of six placements As part of the application process, all applicants are imaging. Radiographers can work at advanced which are integrated throughout your four years of study. of our students choose to organise their placement close required to demonstrate an informed perspective of levels, progressing as far as Consultant. Demand for These opportunities will enable you to apply the skills to home or as far afield as New Zealand and Australia. diagnostic radiography and this will normally be achieved Radiographers’ skills remains buoyant as shown by our and knowledge you have developed in both general through visiting a radiology department prior to interview. excellent graduate employment rates. Radiographers Academically we focus on the patient pathway, enabling radiography and specialist imaging modalities within a you to gain a greater understanding of your patient’s All shortlisted applicants are invited to attend a half day real-life hospital environment. You will experience a range have the opportunity to specialise in a range of areas selection visit prior to an offer of a place on the course within the health service such as CT, ultrasound, MRI, journey, conditions, treatment and the future roles of of placements, which will include major regional centres, imaging. The study of research and investigative methods being made. The selection process includes evaluation district general hospitals, community hospitals and remote mammography or nuclear medicine. In addition there is integrated throughout the four year course. We also of your professional suitability, communication and team hospitals, giving you experience of the spectrum of are career opportunities in research, teaching and consider the ways in which radiographic practice is working skills. radiography roles. You also have an exciting opportunity software development. developed, the standards that exist and the research that to organise an elective placement which offers a global supports it. Special Requirements element to your training. Medical screening, evidence of immunisation and Year 4 satisfactory PVG clearance (previously an enhanced The stage four research activity will support you to disclosure) are requirements for all successful applicants develop a critical approach to practice. Radiographic prior to commencement on the course. Details of Reporting introduces the highly specialist roles in immunisation requirements can be found on our course radiography and the professional, medico-legal and webpage. “Fantastic uni and course - lives up to its reputation. I had such a great time here, ethical implications of such developments. Advancing Professional Practice in Radiography extends awareness For more details about the PVG scheme please visit all the staff are approachable and friendly which makes such a big difference! of the work setting, the wider healthcare community Disclosure Scotland at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk. I feel prepared and confident for clinical placements and also the future when and underpins the promotion of lifelong learning and professional development. The practice education at this www.rgu.ac.uk/diagnostic-radiography qualified and working because of all this!” stage presents similar scenarios to those encountered

by a newly qualified radiographer to promote a seamless This course is currently going through a process to become recognised as an Kat Duf | Diagnostic Radiography Graduate transition to working life. Integrated Master’s course. At the time of print we anticipate that this will come into effect from September 2018. Please check our website for the latest information. /DRadRGU @DRadz_RGU

146 | | 147 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY UCAS B920 STUDY OPTIONS BSC (HONS) Full-time: 4 years ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Learning, playing, working, managing our homes, PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION WHAT YOU WILL STUDY SQA Higher and caring for ourselves and our families are daily This degree is a professional qualification accredited by BBBC to include English (or a written subject requiring ’occupations’ of life which we can take for granted. the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and meets Year 1 the use of English) and one from a science or humanities Physical, psychological or other challenges can prevent the standards of the World Federation of Occupational You will develop a basic understanding of the relationship subject. Maths and a science is required at National 5 people from participating fully in everyday life. Any Therapists. Successful completion of the course allows between the person, occupation, health and wellbeing Level Grade B or above if not at held at Higher. illness, injury or developmental disability can make it you to apply for registration with the Health and Care and the environment, in addition to acquiring knowledge GCE A Level difficult for someone to perform everyday tasks or be Professions Council and membership to the British and skills, self-awareness, organisational skills and study BCC to include English (or a written subject requiring as active and independent as they would like. As an Association of Occupational Therapy. skills. You will also develop a basic understanding of the the use of English) and one from a science or humanities Occupational Therapist, you will be a vital part of the theoretical and practical components of occupational subject. Maths and a science is required at GCSE Grade Health and Social care team, enabling people to recover CAREER OPTIONS therapy related to practice. 6/B or above if not held at A Level. from injury and illness and to regain independence to Graduate Occupational Therapists from Robert Gordon enjoy life to the full. This course will give you the ability University are recognised as being prepared for global Year 2 Irish Leaving Certificate Higher to make a difference and to change lives. employment, with the skills and attributes to work across You will explore wider theoretical aspects of occupational H2H3H3H3 to include English (or a written subject health and social care and in emerging areas of practice therapy, clinical sciences and social studies, and develop requiring the use of English) and one from a science or This course involves a mix of academic, practice-based such as the voluntary sector. your understanding of the impact of ill health and the humanities subject. Maths and a science is required at and community situated learning experiences. You will value of occupation to the health and wellbeing of O2 or above if not held at Higher. attend lectures, tutorials and workshops led by academic /otrgu individuals throughout the lifespan. You will develop your teaching staff (all of whom are qualified allied health understanding of the necessity for reflective practice for IB Diploma professionals), or external clinical practitioners, and @OT_RGU your personal development as an Occupational Therapist. 27 to include Higher Level English (or a written subject experts within their areas of practice. Practical sessions Inter-professional education opportunities are integrated requiring the use of English) and one from a science or are taught within the purpose-built clinical skills and across the year to facilitate students’ learning experiences humanities subject at Higher Level grade 4. Maths and home setting environments, engaging with volunteer and other allied health professional students which is a science is required at a minimum of Standard Level patients to simulate patient scenarios during teaching and reflective of the working environment. Grade 4 if not held at Higher. assessment sessions. This course is ranked Advanced Entry Year 3 HNC in Occupational Therapy Support may allow st To enhance your understanding of alternative healthcare 1 in Scotland for OT, You will have further opportunities to develop your skills advanced entry to year 2. systems and cultures, and to support your employability st through integration of academic theory and practical skills. in the global workplace, an international learning 1 in Scotland for You will be encouraged to take increasing responsibility English Language Qualifications exchange is offered in Stage 3 with LaCrosse University in course satisfaction, for independent learning and decision-making, increasing All applicants whose first language is not English Wisconsin, USA. your competence in practice placements. You will be are required to have an IELTS (International English and employment challenged with wider issues within healthcare, with Language Testing System) score of 7.0 overall with no PLACEMENT and/or further study consideration of political, professional, societal, cultural area dropping below 6.5. During the course, students take part in five practice and environmental influences. Practice Visit placements in a range of health, social care and voluntary six months after Applications should demonstrate an understanding of sectors across Scotland. The elective placement in Stage graduation Year 4 the role of the Occupational Therapist, which may be 4 provides an opportunity to gain experience in specialist, ( The Guardian University League Tables 2018, You will evaluate basic occupational therapy skills and evidenced by including details of visits/contacts you developing or international areas of practice including published in 2017) the wider issues of professional practice including have made to an occupational therapy setting within emerging areas of practice such as the fire service or prison interdisciplinary practice and the working environment. your personal statement. service, helping to prepare you for future employment. You will engage in in-depth self-directed study, acquire an increased understanding of and critical approach to Shortlist Selection Process practice, extend your awareness of the work setting and All shortlisted applicants are invited to attend a half day lifelong learning and gain the confidence to be flexible selection visit prior to an offer of a place on the course in your approach to professional practice and self- being made. The selection process includes evaluation evaluation. Graduates will be prepared for the new areas of your professional suitability, communication and team working skills. “Who knew when I started studying occupational therapy that my biggest learning of occupational therapy practice through exploration of new ways of working and with elective placement Special Requirements experiences would take me from the classroom to inner city mental health providing the opportunity to consolidate and develop Medical screening, evidence of immunisation and your confidence and professional identity. facilities, remote island hospitals and across to America as part of an exchange satisfactory PVG clearance (previously an enhanced disclosure) are a requirement for all successful programme! I certainly didn’t, and I just think it goes to show how versatile our This course is currently going through a process to applicants prior to commencement on the course. become recognised as an Integrated Master’s course. Details of immunisation requirements can be found on profession is.” At the time of print we anticipate that this will come into our course webpage at www.rgu.ac.uk/occupational- effect from September 2018. Please check our website for therapy. For more details about the PVG scheme please Helen Dalgarno | Occupational Therapy Graduate the latest information. visit Disclosure Scotland at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk www.rgu.ac.uk/occupational-therapy 148 | | 149 PHYSIOTHERAPY UCAS B160 STUDY OPTIONS BSC (HONS) Full-time: 4 years

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS As a Physiotherapist you will work with people to PLACEMENTS WHAT YOU WILL STUDY promote their own health and wellbeing to help restore Seven clinical placements, starting at the end of year 1, SQA Higher patients’ movement and function to as near normal are integrated throughout the course. This allows you Year 1 BBBB required from 5th year to be invited to a selection as possible, in a wide variety of health settings, from to bring your experiences back into the classroom, and During this year, knowledge of anatomy, physiology and visit. Overall from 5th and 6th year a minimum of grades intensive care units to Premier League sports clubs. enhances your learning. You will complete placements in pathology and professional skills will be integrated with AABBB to include English (or a written subject requiring a range of clinical areas across Scotland, under the close key physiotherapy assessment and treatment skills to the use of English) and two from Biology/Human Biology, This course is ranked 1st in the UK for graduate supervision of experienced Physiotherapists. allow you to undertake the first clinical placement at the Chemistry, Maths and Physics. prospects, and 1st in Scotland for teaching quality and end of year 1. student experience (The Times Good University Guide 2018, STUDY ABROAD GCE A Level published in 2017).Our course is delivered by experienced The elective placement in year 3 of the course gives you Year 2 ABB to include two from Biology, Chemistry, Maths and healthcare professionals who are committed to ensuring the opportunity to plan and organise a physiotherapy This year develops your physiotherapy assessment Physics. English (or a written subject requiring the use of that you develop the skills and competencies needed to placement in a clinical area of your choice. and treatment skills with a wider array of people with English) at GCSE grade 5/B. become a confident and independent Physiotherapist. neurological, musculoskeletal and respiratory conditions, This course will enable you to effectively assess and PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION across a wider range of healthcare settings. You will Irish Leaving Certificate Higher treat patients, continually analyse and evaluate your As a graduate of this course you can apply for registration explore the inter-relationships between physical, H2H2H2H2H2 to include English (or a written subject practice, and meet the demands of the rapidly changing with the Health and Care Professions Council and psychological, and social aspects of rehabilitation and how requiring the use of English) and two from Biology, health sector. The vital clinical placement aspect of the membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. these can be managed to optimise recovery. Two further Chemistry, Maths and Physics. course will provide you with the practical and real- clinical placements are undertaken to reinforce these skills world experiences which will help to enhance your CAREER OPTIONS and link theory to practice. IB Diploma employability after graduation and give you an insight into Physiotherapists work in health promotion, preventative 32 to include Higher Level grade 5 in English (or a written how you will change tomorrow for your patients. healthcare, treatment and rehabilitation, with patients Year 3 subject requiring the use of English) and two from ranging from children to older people and with a variety of In this year, you will explore aspects of human Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Physics. conditions from sports injuries to mental health issues. You performance and the promotion of physical fitness and FACILITIES will be prepared to work within a wide range of NHS and activity amongst a wide array of groups from elite athletes Your learning experience will be enhanced by state- Alternative Qualifications private sector environments. Further postgraduate study to those with complex long-term conditions. You are then of-the-art teaching and clinical skills facilities such as Equivalent overseas qualifications, ordinary degrees and will enable you to explore further career opportunities; for challenged to apply this knowledge to more complex the clinical skills centre. Within this area you will be HNDs will be considered on an individual basis. example animal and equine physiotherapy. patient presentations. The use of research to support introduced to the ward setting, volunteer patients and and underpin practice is developed further, encouraging the computerised METIman. Volunteer patients will English Language Qualifications development of clinical reasoning skills. A further two allow you to engage with real life scenarios and further All applicants whose first language is not English are clinical placements are undertaken, one of which you will develop delivery of treatment skills on real people required to have an IELTS (International English Language organise yourself. prior to going out on clinical placement. Simulated Testing System) score of 7.0 overall with no area dropping learning through the use of METIman is used to practice below 6.5. Year 4 treatment approaches for the acutely ill patient in a safe The emphasis in your final year relates to the environment. The therapy practical rooms and human Practice Visit evaluation and research skills necessary for a qualified performance laboratory, which have sophisticated three- As part of the application process, all applicants are Physiotherapist to ensure evidence-based practice. In dimensional motion analysis systems, are key facilities required to demonstrate an informed perspective of conjunction with understanding key issues relating to you will utilise during your study to analyse and manage physiotherapy and this will normally be achieved through policies and inter-disciplinary team working. Improving human performance. visiting a physiotherapy setting prior to interview. practice is explored (incorporating critical evaluation of Group activity. practice) aiming to further develop your physiotherapy Selection Visit skills. Two final clinical placements allow development All shortlisted applicants are invited to attend a half day and refinement of the required treatment and selection visit prior to an offer of a place on the course management skills needed prior to qualification. being made. The selection process includes evaluation of your professional suitability, communication and team This course is currently going through a process to working skills. “RGU really focuses on the practical elements throughout the course. We become recognised as an Integrated Master’s course. At the time of print we anticipate that this will come into have the Clinical Skills Area, METIman and volunteer patients. I like that the Special Requirements effect from September 2018. Please check our website for Medical screening, evidence of immunisation and Physiotherapy course interacts with other health related professions that I’ll come the latest information. satisfactory PVG clearance (previously an enhanced into contact with such as Occupational Therapy and Radiography so that we know disclosure) are requirements for all successful applicants /Physiotherapy at RGU our role in the team and how we work together.” prior to commencement on the course. Details of @Physio_RGU immunisation requirements can be found on our course webpage. For more details about the PVG scheme please Rachael Gilmour | Physiotherapy Graduate visit Disclosure Scotland at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk www.rgu.ac.uk/bscphysiotherapy

150 | | 151 NUTRITION AND DIETETICS BSC (HONS)

As a Dietitian you will be a registered health PLACEMENTS WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS B401 professional who uses knowledge about food, science A vital element of the course is the placement component. and the human body in health and disease to educate Placements are integrated in years 2, 3 and 4, allowing you Year 1 STUDY OPTIONS and give practical advice to patients, colleagues, to work alongside qualified dietitians in health and social During this year you will study the theoretical and Full-time: 4 years clients, carers and the general public. You will have care settings. You will undertake 1,000 hours of practice, practical sciences relevant to nutrition dietetics, such as the ability to work with patients to change lives, and typically spread over a four week placement between 2nd microbiology and biochemistry which will provide you ENTRY REQUIREMENTS contribute to the welfare of society. and 3rd year, then 12 weeks between 3rd and 4th year and with a solid underpinning for the rest of your degree. SQA Higher 12 weeks during the 4th year. In this final placement you You will also study food and nutrition, looking at the BBBC to include Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry and You may work with individuals or with groups to promote will have the confidence and skills to run your own wards composition of foods and exploring social and cultural English (or a subject requiring the use of English). Maths the wellbeing of whole communities. You will also and clinics. The majority of placements are provided by nutrition, from which you will integrate and develop must be at National 5 level Grade B or above if not held be involved in the diagnosis and dietary treatment of the NHS in a range of settings and placement sites across professional skills essential to the role of the dietitian in at Higher. diseases such as diabetes, kidney disease, gastrointestinal Scotland (subject to availability). preparation for the rest of your course. disorders, food allergies and eating disorders. You will GCE A Level work as a key member of the multidisciplinary healthcare CAREER OPTIONS Year 2 BCC to include Biology and Chemistry. English and Maths team to support people with these complex clinical The majority of dietitians are employed within the NHS. You will begin to advance your knowledge exploring are required at GCSE Grade 6/B or above. conditions. You will also be involved with training and You may choose to go on and specialise in a clinical inter-relationships between diet, disease and the human educating colleagues, for example catering staff, as well as area such as oncology or gastroenterology, or work body through the life cycle, while developing critical Irish Leaving Certificate Higher other health and social care professionals. with particular groups such as the elderly, children or thinking skills and an understanding of research design. H2H3H3H3 to include Biology, Chemistry and English (or those with learning difficulties. Dietitians also have the Communication skills and collaborative working are key a subject requiring the use of English). Maths is required You will have an interest in science, people and food. You opportunity to work overseas. Our graduates have also themes to prepare you for your first dietetic placement at O2 if not held at Higher. will also have the ability to communicate with those from pursued opportunities within the private sector, in areas which will occur at the end of year 2. IB Diploma a variety of backgrounds. You will be translating the most such as the food industry, education, research, business, 27 to include Higher Level Biology and Chemistry at up-to-date scientific knowledge into practical advice to charities and the media. Year 3 Grade 5. Maths and English required at Standard Level support lifestyle and food choices. You will be challenged to apply your knowledge to the Grade 4 or above. Our graduates are changing tomorrow and have study of clinical dietetics and pathophysiology. You will FACILITIES progressed to important roles in their careers, including develop your critical thinking skills and become familiar English Language Qualification Your learning experience will be enhanced by state-of- Specialist Bariatric Dietitian in Cornwall, Sports Dietitian with the importance of evidence-based practice, an All applicants whose first language is not English are the-art teaching and clinical skills facilities such as the with Sport Scotland, Crisis Advisor for the World Health essential skill in healthcare. You will begin to develop required to have an IELTS (International English Language clinical skills centre where you will engage with volunteer Organization, Chief Dietitian at Great Ormond Street and apply key dietetic skills and clinical reasoning skills to Testing System) score of 7.0 with no element less than 6.5 patients to simulate patient scenarios. You will also learn Hospital, General Manager of the Hong Kong Health prepare you for your next practice placement which will or an appropriate equivalent. in the food handling laboratory where you will consider Service, and Chairman of the Board of Governors at occur at the end of this academic year. Special Requirements sensory properties of food and gain experience in clinical Robert Gordon University. As well as successfully Applicants may be invited to interview. Medical diets for different medical conditions. gaining employment throughout the UK, the course Year 4 screening, evidence of immunisation and satisfactory currently has graduates working in countries including You will complete your final dietetic placement PVG clearance (previously an enhanced disclosure) Assessment is through a combination of methods, USA, Canada, Australia, Greece, Spain, Botswana, Hong and develop and refine your skills needed prior to are a requirement for all successful applicants prior to including end of module examinations, laboratory reports, Kong and Singapore. qualification. Returning to university you will be taking commencement on the course. For more details about oral presentations, skills tests and objective structured a more critical look at nutrition and dietetic issues to the PVG scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland. practical examinations (OSPEs). In one of the OSPE develop an understanding of key topical issues related to co.uk. EU or overseas students will also need to obtain exams, you will have to assess and treat volunteer patients health, social care and nutrition. You will also undertake their country’s equivalent (such as police verification of who have a variety of medical conditions such as cancer, an individual research project, culminating in full good conduct). diabetes mellitus or nutritional deficiencies. This course is ranked demonstration of the Dietetic Standards of Proficiency st required for eligibility to apply to the Health Care PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION 1 in Scotland for Professions Council (HCPC) for registration. Our Nutrition and Dietetics course is accredited by the teaching quality and British Dietetic Association and approved by the Health This course is currently going through a process to and Care Professions Council. student experience become recognised as an Integrated Master’s course. This course is ranked and 5th in the UK for At the time of print we anticipate that this will come into st rd Staff are research-active and have honorary positions effect from September 2018. Please check our website for 1 in Scotland and 3 in the NHS which helps to foster important links with graduate prospects the latest information. in the UK for Food employers and ensures that the course has relevance to (The Times Good University Guide 2018, employment opportunities. published in 2017) Science (The Times Good University Guide 2018, www.rgu.ac.uk/nutrition-and-dietetics published in 2017)

152 | | 153 The School of Pharmacy PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION FACILITIES and the pharmaceutical sciences. and Life Sciences offers a We have a proven track record for We offer a range of chemistry, There is a joint inter-professional progressive multidisciplinary excellence, as four of our courses formulation, molecular biology, cell learning programme between RGU portfolio of practical and are accredited and approved by culture, microbiological, forensic and the University of Aberdeen professional courses in professional bodies including the science, food handling and aseptic which engages 11 undergraduate four main subject areas of General Pharmaceutical Council, laboratories in our modern, state- healthcare professions including: Biomedical Science, Forensic Institute of Biomedical Science, of-the-art facility. We also have biomedical science, diagnostic and Analytical Science, the Chartered Society of Forensic a number of informal and formal radiography, medicine, midwifery, Nutrition, and Pharmacy. Sciences, and the Health and Care learning spaces, including pharmacy nursing, nutrition and dietetics, Professions Council. This is one of and clinical simulation centres, a occupational therapy, pharmacy, Our courses are delivered within an the reasons why our graduates are in real crime scene house, and access physiotherapy and social work. innovative learning environment, such high demand by employers. to a moot courtroom to present Through this programme you will providing you with forward- forensic evidence. Our research be given the opportunity to work in looking, relevant, supportive, and students use our expert kit to work interdisciplinary teams drawn from professionally-recognised education. on a wide-variety of interesting across the breadth of health and projects including analysis of DNA, social care disciplines. oilfield chemicals, illegal drugs and counterfeit whisky. PLACEMENTS AND STUDY ABROAD These facilities allow you to learn Work placements will play an integral in inspiring surroundings, with part of your learning experience, access to the very best in equipment where you will discover much about and cutting-edge technology. yourself and your chosen career path School of Pharmacy Our sustained investment in these while you gain valuable practical facilities means that you develop experience. We have facilitated high-quality analytical, clinical, and student exchange schemes for professional skills which are valued many years. Erasmus students are & Life Sciences greatly by future employers. Our welcomed to RGU from France, graduates are well-prepared for Germany and Italy and participate in entering the job market and our courses in Forensic and Analytical courses are regularly placed amongst Science and Biomedical Science. the top performers in league tables We have established a number for graduate employment. of successful student exchange schemes in the area of Pharmacy with INTER-PROFESSIONAL East Tennessee State University in LEARNING Johnson City, Tennessee, Dalhousie Our School is multidisciplinary, University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and you will benefit from shared and University of Tasmania in learning experiences across a Hobart. These exchanges are non- broad range of subject areas – credit bearing, but allow students biomedical sciences, analytical from other countries to experience and medicinal chemistry, forensic a different model of healthcare science, nutrition, pharmacy practice provision.

Our Courses

Biomedical Science and 156 Applied Biomedical Science Biomedical Science 158 Applied Biomedical Science 160 Applied Bioscience 162 Forensic and Analytical Science 164 Food, Nutrition and Human Health 166 Pharmacy 168

154 | | 155 BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE AND APPLIED BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE BSc (Hons) UCAS B902 Choosing to work in the context of medicine, the WHAT YOU WILL STUDY Biomedical Scientist carries out a range of laboratory STUDY OPTIONS Full-time: 4 years tests to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of Year 1 UPON COMPLETION OF THE COMMON FIRST YEAR, disease. Without their work behind the scenes, many Biology for Life Sciences • Applied Microbiology STUDENTS HAVE THE hospital departments such as operating theatres and • Chemistry for Life Sciences • Practical and Analytical OPPORTUNITY TO CHOOSE TO SPECIALISE IN ONE OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS accident and emergency, could not function. Skills for Life Sciences • Biomolecular Science THE FOLLOWING COURSES: • Biomedical Science: Professional Practice 1 SQA Higher As a Biomedical Scientist your role will be varied and may BBBB including Biology/Human Biology plus one from include testing for emergency blood transfusions and Chemistry, Maths or Physics. Chemistry, English and blood grouping, as well as performing tests on samples BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE APPLIED BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE Maths are required at National 5 level Grade B or above if BSC (HONS) BSC (HONS) from patients who may have overdosed, or be suspected not held at Higher. of having suffered a heart attack. You will investigate a number of medical conditions such as cancer and diabetes GCE A Level and may identify viruses and diseases, and monitor the Designed for those who wish Graduates qualify for registration BCC to include Biology plus one from Chemistry, Maths effects of medication and other treatments. to study a broader range of with Health and Care Professions or Physics. Chemistry, English and Maths are required at subjects and those who want to Council (HCPC) as Biomedical GCSE Grade 6/B or above if not held at A Level. The role requires accuracy, attention-to-detail and follow career paths in the NHS. Scientists and can pursue career Irish Leaving Certificate Higher efficient use of a range of sophisticated laboratory You can use this as a stepping paths in the NHS. H2H2H3H3 to include Biology plus one from Chemistry, equipment. You will gain valuable knowledge, skills, and stone for graduate entry to Maths or Physics. Chemistry, English and Maths are experience which you can use in any career path you Medicine, Dental and MSc required at Grade O2 or above if not held at Higher. choose, both in and out of science. These attributes are courses. valued by employers and will look great on your CV. IB Diploma 28 to include Higher Level Biology plus one from We offer two BSc (Hons) routes in Biomedical Science; The course will equip you The majority of our graduates Biomedical Science and Applied Biomedical Science. Chemistry, Maths or Physics at Grade 5. Standard Level with the relevant skills needed secure employment within Enrolling initially onto the Biomedical Science course, English and Maths are required at Grade 4 if not held at to work within the the NHS Laboratory Service. the year 1 foundation year is designed to allow you to Higher Level. pharmaceutical and healthcare The course will also equip you establish a framework of basic knowledge and technical industries including technical with skills needed to work skills in biomedical science along with an understanding within the pharmaceutical and of the professional requirements required of Biomedical and marketing departments, Scientists who work in the healthcare science sector. forensic science laboratories, healthcare industries. teaching and clinical research. From your experiences in this year you will be invited to undergo selection for entry to the BSc (Hons) Applied Accredited by: Accredited by: Approved by: Biomedical Science course, which offers hospital laboratory placement opportunities in years 2 and 3.

156 | | 157 BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE BSc (Hons)

This course has been designed for students who WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS B902 wish to gain a qualification with a broader range of subjects, to allow them to find employment in the Year 2 STUDY OPTIONS medical or pharmaceutical sectors. The degree is Human Anatomy and Physiology • Fundamental Full-time: 4 years accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science, so Histology and Cytology • Human Biochemistry • Public as a graduate you will also be able to gain employment Health • Genetics and Molecular Biology • Principles ENTRY REQUIREMENTS as a Biomedical Scientist once you have undertaken of Pharmacology additional hospital laboratory training and register with Advanced Entry to years 2, 3 and 4 is available to the Health and Care Professions Council. Year 3 applicants with appropriate and relevant entrance Fundamental Blood Sciences • Clinical Immunology qualifications from partner colleges; a HNC for year 2 PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION • Medical Microbiology • Diagnostic Histology and entry, a HND for year 3 entry, and a relevant ordinary This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Cytology • Toxicology and Environmental Analysis degree may be considered for year 4 entry. Science and approved by the Health and Care Professions • Applied Pharmacology • Advanced Microbiology Council. • Current Trends in Biomedical Science www.rgu.ac.uk/biomedical-science Year 4 Diagnostic Blood Sciences • Research Methods • Omic Technologies • Biology of Disease • Honours CAREER OPTIONS Research Project The course will equip you with the relevant skills needed to work within the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, including forensic science laboratories, teaching and clinical research, and technical and marketing departments. A degree in Biomedical Science can also be used as a stepping stone to further education in medicine or dentistry.

We’re ranked 1st “I am now working in the veterinary area of biomedical science as a in Scotland for multidisciplinary biomedical scientist in a veterinary diagnostic laboratory. This graduate salaries 12 months post- is the job that I wanted since starting university, and I have been very lucky to graduation in achieve this goal.” Biomedical Science Vickie Downie | Biomedical Graduate Student working in lab. (HEFCE, 2017)

158 | | 159 APPLIED BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE BSc (Hons)

Biomedical Scientists work in partnership with WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS B902 Doctors, Nurses and other healthcare professionals, performing many different roles in the diagnosis of Year 2 STUDY OPTIONS disease, the evaluation of treatment methods, and Human Anatomy and Physiology • Fundamental Full-time: 4 years research. These could include the screening of cells Histology and Cytology • Biomedical Science: and tissues for cancer, diagnosing diabetes, the testing Professional Practice 2 (Placement) • Human ENTRY REQUIREMENTS of blood to ensure that it is suitable for transfusion, Biochemistry • Genetics and Molecular Biology and identifying the bacterial and viral organisms The number of places available for this course will be responsible for food poisoning and many other Year 3 determined by the number of NHS laboratory placements infectious diseases. Fundamental Blood Sciences • Clinical Immunology • that are available on an annual basis. Therefore there will Medical Microbiology • Diagnostic Histology and Cytology be a selection process at the end of year 1 for students This course has been designed in partnership with • Biomedical Science: Professional Practice 3 (Placement) wishing to enter year 2 of this course. Biomedical Scientists within NHS Grampian, NHS Highland, and the Aberdeen and North East of Scotland Year 4 Advanced Entry to years 2, 3 and 4 is available to Blood Transfusion Service. The laboratory training Diagnostic Blood Sciences • Research Methods applicants with appropriate and relevant entrance programme gives you hands-on experience in all the • Omic Technologies • Biology of Disease • Honours qualifications from partner colleges; a HNC for year 2 major hospital laboratory disciplines. You will be well- Research Project entry, a HND for year 3 entry, and a relevant ordinary prepared for a future career as a registered practitioner degree may be considered for year 4 entry. with the Health and Care Professions Council (you will be eligible to apply for registration upon graduation) and www.rgu.ac.uk/applied-biomedical-science an accredited Biomedical Scientist with the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).

PLACEMENT This programme will help you to gain hands-on experience of all the major hospital laboratory disciplines, including clinical biochemistry, haematology, histopathology, cytopathology, medical microbiology and blood transfusion. A substantial proportion of the final year will be spent using these skills during the Honours Research Project.

CAREER OPTIONS The majority of our graduates secure employment within the NHS Laboratory Service. The course will also equip you with the relevant skills needed to work within the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries including technical and marketing departments, forensic science laboratories, teaching and clinical research.

We’re ranked 1st in Scotland for “RGU is one of the only universities that offers a truly integrated degree, enabling Biological Sciences you to gain insight into what your future career will entail. I spent my placement graduate salaries 12 months post- working in the Pathology and Haematology labs at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. I graduation am a great believer in putting into action what you have learned as I find this the (HEFCE, 2017) easiest way to understand and remember things.” Lab work. Claire Birnie | Applied Biomedical Science Graduate

160 | | 161 APPLIED BIOSCIENCE BSc (Hons)

It is an exciting time to be a Bioscientist, as they work CAREER OPTIONS WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS C9B9 on solving the biggest challenges currently faced by On completion of the course you will have a wide range people and the planet – fighting disease, protecting of career options in the field of the biosciences. Many Year 1 STUDY OPTIONS the environment and feeding our growing population. of our graduates find employment within private or Biology for Life Sciences • Applied Microbiology Full-time: 4 years You will find Bioscientists working all over the world public sector research. This could be within university, • Chemistry for Life Sciences • Practical Skills for in a diverse range of settings including research and government, NHS, commercial or charity-funded Life Sciences • Biomolecular Science • Ecology ENTRY REQUIREMENTS development laboratories (for example microbiology, laboratories. Other opportunities for graduates are and Ecosystems marine science and immunology), biotechnology varied and include forensic analysis and environmental SQA Higher companies, classrooms, sales representatives and the consultancy, scientific publishing, and secondary school Year 2 BBCC to include Biology or Chemistry and one further food and drink industry. teaching. You may also decide to continue your studies Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology • Principles of science (Maths and Physics counted). Chemistry, English and specialise with a Master’s degree, or develop your Pharmacology • Bioanalysis • Biochemistry • Genetics and Maths are required at National 5 level Grade B or This course will provide you with the knowledge and research skills with a PhD. and Molecular Biology • Plant Biology above if not held at Higher. laboratory-based skills which are essential in the field of bioscience. As a graduate, you will be suitably qualified STUDY ABROAD Year 3 GCE A Level to enter a range of professions due to the study of a wide The course provides an opportunity for you to study abroad Public Health • Advanced Microbiology • Bioinformatics CCC to include Biology or Chemistry and one further range of topics, including microbiology, biotechnology, under the Erasmus programme: this takes place in the final • Toxicology and Environmental Analysis • Current science (Maths and Physics counted). Chemistry, English bioanalysis, molecular biology and genetics, plant biology year of study as part of a 12-week project in a European Trends in Biosciences • Medical Microbiology and Maths are required at GCSE Grade 6/B or above if and environmental science. The course also covers country such as Germany, Spain, Portugal or Italy. • Bioscience and Society • Quality Assurance and not held at A Level. aspects of ethics in science as well as communicating Regulations for Industry science to the public - a government priority. Irish Leaving Certificate Year 4 H3H3H3H3 to include Biology or Chemistry and one We host state-of-the-art laboratory facilities which will Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology • Research further science (Maths and Physics counted). Chemistry, provide you with hands-on experience, from microbiology Methods • Omics Technologies • Biosciences Honours English and Maths are required at Grade O2 or above if to bioanalytical work and cell culture; skills which are Research Project not held at Higher. essential to any bioscientist. IB Diploma The teaching staff includes research-active individuals in a 26 to include Biology or Chemistry at Higher Level Grade range of disciplines (environmental science, microbiology, 4 and one further science at Higher Level (Maths and molecular and cellular biology) as well as academics Physics counted). Standard Level English and Maths are who are registered with professional bodies such as the required at Grade 4 if not held at Higher Level. Institute of Biomedical Sciences and the Royal Society of Biology. This allows us to provide you with a course which is highly relevant to prospective employers, enhancing your employability prospects.

We’re ranked 1st in Scotland for “My degree at RGU provided me with the vocational skills and the confidence Biological Sciences I needed to pursue a PhD in Biochemistry. I am now working part-time at a graduate salaries university as a lead demonstrator in undergraduate practical sessions. I’m also 12 months post- graduation project co-ordinator for a science outreach programme that will help promote (HEFCE 2017) science to young people.” Lab group work. Dr Vicki Symington | Applied Bioscience Graduate

162 | | 163 FORENSIC AND ANALYTICAL SCIENCE BSC (HONS)

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

Applicants from Partner Colleges A relevant HNC or HND from one of our partner colleges will be considered for entry into Year 2 or 3.

Advanced Entry Forensic analysis of evidence. All other applicants who are interested in applying for advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis.

www.rgu.ac.uk/forensic-science

We’re ranked 1st “We would like to commend the significant enhancement of the student in Scotland for experience that has resulted from the new crime scene facility and the extensive graduate prospects increase in the provision of specialist equipment.” in Forensic Science (The Complete University Guide 2018, published in 2017)

Comments from The Forensic Science Society following its review visit to RGU.

164 | | 165 FOOD, NUTRITION AND HUMAN HEALTH Student during practical session. BSC (HONS)

Nutrition is the scientific study of nutrients and other the health and fitness industries to promote health and UCAS B400 substances in food, how they are used in the body, improve performance. Others choose to pursue a career and the relationship between diet, health and disease. in academia which may include nutrition research or home STUDY OPTIONS Nutritionists apply their knowledge in a wide variety of economics teaching. Full-time: 4 years fields which include public health, the food industry, sports nutrition, and animal nutrition. WHAT YOU WILL STUDY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

As a nutritionist, you will have the opportunity to diversify Year 1 SQA Higher into many different areas. You might be involved in: Food Analysis • Biomolecular Science • Applied BBCC to include Biology or Chemistry and one further developing food and nutrition policy; food product Microbiology • Biology for Life Sciences • Chemistry for science (Maths and Home Economics: Health and Food reformulation or development; researching nutritional Life Sciences • Food, Energy and Nutrient Technology counted). Biology, Chemistry, English and approaches to preventing, managing or treating disease; • International Nutrition and Culture Maths are required at National 5 Grade B or above if not or training community workers to support individuals and held at Higher. groups to develop cooking skills. Year 2 Metabolism • Food Product Development • Nutrition GCE A Level Our course provides you with the opportunity to tailor Through the Life Span • Human Anatomy and Physiology CCC to include Biology or Chemistry and one further your degree to your own specific interests so that you can • Assessment of Nutritional Status • Food Science and science (Maths and Home Economics: Food and Nutrition specialise in the area of nutrition that interests you most. Management Systems counted). Biology, Chemistry, English and Maths are required at GCSE Grade 6/B or above if not held at A Level. Our lecturers have excellent links with the food industry, Year 3 NHS, research institutes, and national and international Diet and Disease • Sports Nutrition • Public Health Irish Leaving Certificate Higher agencies. These links are fully leveraged to provide external Nutrition • Introduction to Research • Professional Skills H3H3H3H3 to include Biology or Chemistry and one speakers, study visits, projects and placements, which for Nutritionists • Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus further science (Maths and Home Economics: Scientific & means that our course is aligned to employer needs. • Nutrigenetics and Molecular Nutrition • Plant Foods, Social counted). Biology, Chemistry, English and Maths Phytochemicals and Health are required at Grade O2 or above if not held at Higher. PLACEMENT A 12 week, full-time placement in year 4 will give you Year 4 IB Diploma the opportunity to use your skills and gain confidence Nutrition Placement • Research Project • Gut 26 to include Biology or Chemistry at Higher Level in the workplace. You may work alongside a Nutritionist Microbiome, Diet and Health • Systematic Literature Grade 4 and one further science at Higher Level (Maths in research, the food industry, in a public health or Review in Nutrition counted). Biology, Chemistry, English and Maths required government agency. You may choose to undertake your at Standard Level Grade 4 if not held at Higher. work experience in the United Kingdom or abroad. Advanced Entry Recent placement providers include the British Nutrition Applicants who are interested in applying for advanced Foundation, Food Standards Scotland, FitNut Ltd, NHS entry will be considered on an individual basis. Grampian, Scottish Rugby, Association for Nutrition, Dawnfresh Seafoods Ltd., the Rowett Institute of Nutrition www.rgu.ac.uk/nutrition and Health, and the University of California.

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION Accreditation by the Association for Nutrition is pending. This will allow graduates to apply for direct entry to the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists as a Registered st Associate Nutritionist (ANutr). We’re ranked 1 in Scotland for research CAREER OPTIONS There are a wide range of career opportunities available quality, graduate including within: the food industry (from primary production through product development to the retail prospects, and chains), public health (NHS Public Health departments student experience or freelance consultancy) and government and non- government organisations. Nutritionists also work in in Food Science (The Times Good University Guide 2018, published in 2017)

166 | | 167 PHARMACY MPHarm

The role of the modern Pharmacist has evolved in PLACEMENT WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS B230 recent years, making it a hugely varied and rewarding Professional experiences include a range of learning Our course has three strands: The Pharmacist, The profession. As a Pharmacist you will advise on and activities with patients, carers, Pharmacists and other Patient, The Medicine, which are introduced separately deliver the latest in cutting-edge treatments and healthcare professionals, in order to allow you to develop and then become increasingly interlinked and developed STUDY OPTIONS medicines to patients every day. Whether on the as a professional and put into practice the skills and over four years. The emphasis is on preparing graduates Full-time: 4 years frontline of the NHS as a community pharmacist, knowledge acquired from the course. These interactions for a dynamic profession, and embedding the need for working on a hospital ward, in a GP practice, in include Interprofessional Education, on and off campus continuing professional development and life-long learning. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS research or within industry, you will be an integral part placements which take place in a variety of settings, as This course has been ranked 1st in Scotland for teaching of the healthcare team. Pharmacy offers a challenging well as interaction with patients and external lecturers. satisfaction in Pharmacy and Pharmacology (Guardian SQA Higher and patient-focused career path. You will reflect on your professional development University League Tables 2018, published in 2017). AABB to include Chemistry plus two further sciences throughout these experiences using an e-portfolio. from Biology/Human Biology, Maths and Physics. Higher We produce effective practitioners with the knowledge Development of generic transferable skills, including English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) and skills to deliver the very best pharmaceutical care for PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION numeracy, communication, IT and presentation skills, should be achieved at a minimum of Grade C. patients, underpinned by sound scientific principles. This is The course is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical are embedded elements within all of the taught subjects, achieved through a student-centred approach, helping you Council (GPhC). Therefore on graduation, provided you and reflective practice is undertaken through the use of a GCE ALevel to develop as a life-long learner and reflective practitioner. comply with the GPhC’s Fitness to Practise requirements personal development e-portfolio. BBB to include Chemistry plus one further science from (www.rgu.ac.uk/pharmacy/ftp) you will be eligible to Biology/Human Biology, Maths or Physics at grade B or An emphasis is placed on inter-professional learning undertake a pre-registration year. At the end of this you Year 1 above. English must be achieved at GCSE Grade 6/B or where you will learn with and from other professions will have to demonstrate various competencies and pass Foundations in Pharmacy Practice • Biological Science above if not held at A Level. such as medicine, dentistry, nursing and allied a registration assessment to be eligible to register as a • Pharmaceutical Chemistry • Foundations in Medicine healthcare professions. Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Design • Integrated Physiology Irish Leaving Certificate Higher H1H2H2H2 to include Chemistry plus two further You will develop an understanding of how the body CAREER OPTIONS Year 2 sciences from Biology, Maths and Physics at H2 or above. works; the effects of disease; how drugs are made, Pharmacists have wide and varied career options. You Developing Pharmacy Practice • Biomolecular Pharmacy English must be achieved at a minimum of H3. delivered to and affect the body; and importantly, how to may focus on a clinical career and progress as a hospital • Medicine Design & Manufacture • Pharmaceutical achieve shared decision making with patients that ensures clinical Pharmacist or work in a community Pharmacy. Microbiology • Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics 1 IB Diploma the maximum benefit from medicines with the minimum You may train and register as a non-medical prescriber, 32 to include Higher Level Chemistry at Grade 6, one incidence of side effects. follow a management career route either within the NHS, Year 3 further science or Maths at Higher Level Grade 5 and the pharmaceutical industry or a community pharmacy Integrated Pharmacy Practice • Medicinal Analysis English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) FACILITIES company. Some of our graduates return to academia to & Aseptic Control • Therapeutic Delivery • Clinical at Higher Level Grade 5. You will benefit from studying in our new purpose-built teach and carry out research. Or you could follow a career Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2 • Project Introduction facilities, particularly our Pharmacy Simulation Centre. in a more unusual area such as veterinary pharmacy, English Language Qualification regulation, the military, or health journalism. Year 4 All applicants whose first language is not English are The modern, state-of-the-art chemistry, formulation, Consolidating Pharmacy Practice • Research Project required to have an IELTS (International English Language biomedical and microbiological laboratories will allow Additional postgraduate qualifications could allow you to • General Pharmaceutical Care Provision • Public Testing System) score of 6.5 overall, with no component you to develop the fundamental scientific skills which become an advanced practitioner in an area of specialist Health for Pharmacists • Specialised Pharmaceutical less than 6.0 or an appropriate equivalent. underpin modern pharmacy practice. practice. Whatever you choose, the challenges are Care Provision enjoyable and the rewards are high. Additional Information Applicants should note that General Pharmaceutical Council Fitness to Practise regulations (www.pharmacyregulation.org) apply to pharmacy students. Offers of a place on the MPharm course are subject to compliance with these regulations and a Our course has satisfactory Good Health and Good Character declaration. “I am incredibly grateful for the continued support and feedback I received been ranked 1st Home UK students will be required to obtain Protecting Vulnerable Groups clearance. EU or overseas students will from my lecturers over the years. I also have no doubt that RGU will continue to in the UK for need to obtain their country’s equivalent (such as police verification of good conduct) prior to commencing the produce top Pharmacists for years to come, thanks to that same ethos and quality graduate prospects MPharm at Robert Gordon University. If you would like to that first inspired me.” in Pharmacy and know more about this, then please refer to our website at Pharmacology www.rgu.ac.uk/pharmacy/ftp. Lara Seymour |Pharmacy Graduate (The Times Good University Guide 2018, www.rgu.ac.uk/pharmacy (2015 Scottish Pharmacist Awards ‘Pharmacist of the Future’, 2016 Scottish Pharmacy Awards ‘Student Leadership Award’ published 2017) and 2016 Royal Pharmaceutical Society ‘Student of the Year’)

168 | | 169 We have a strong reputation TEACHING STANDARD for producing person- We provide dynamic and centred, capable and transformational learning, as well as professional graduates. teaching and research that makes a leading contribution to improving INDUSTRY LINKS AND the health and wellbeing of local, PLACEMENTS national and global communities. Whatever field of nursing you Our academic team members are all study, you will spend 50% of your qualified practitioners, and you will programme in practice learning. benefit from their vast and varied We have strong links with health clinical expertise and research and social care clinical partners, knowledge. Their goal is to help you including the private sector, to become knowledgeable, influential, across the North and North East of skilled, compassionate, and ready to Scotland covering both hospital and work within a rapidly changing health community settings. Our developing and social care environment. collaboration with service users and carers ensures that our courses are DISCOVER WHAT YOU DIDN’T contemporary, evidence-based, KNOW WAS POSSIBLE and meet the needs of providers As our student we know that we and users of health and social care can help you to discover what you services in a modern context. didn’t know was possible, through a learning experience that will be School of Nursing FACILITIES unique, dynamic and personal. We are currently seeing some Go to www.rgu.ac.uk/discover radical changes in the delivery of and find out what our students didn’t healthcare, and as a result, the level know was possible with RGU. & Midwifery of knowledge and skills required by both Nurses and Midwives has never been greater. We have proactively responded to these challenges with creative, flexible and innovative approaches to education. We have purpose-built, state-of-the-art teaching and training facilities to provide you with a realistic and safe environment to practice your clinical skills. Our ward area includes two six- bedded rooms, a high-dependency room with ‘Sim man’, a children’s room with ‘Paediatric Hal’ and also a Nurses’ station.

Our Courses

Bachelor of Midwifery 172 Bachelor of Nursing 174 Adult Nursing 176 Mental Health Nursing 177 Children and Young People Nursing 178 Bachelor of Nursing 180

170 | | 171 BACHELOR OF MIDWIFERY UCAS B720 STUDY OPTIONS Full-time: 3 years

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

95% of our graduates Applicants who do not have the required level of Maths go on to work may be eligible for the Applied Number Skills course “I have felt so supported by the mentors in my clinical placements which have subject to availability. or further study been great. The mentors I have worked with are keen to teach and are supportive six months after www.rgu.ac.uk/bachelor-of-Midwifery as you learn new skills. The course is very challenging but I wouldn’t change my finishing the course WATCH A MIDWIFERY STUDENT ON experience for anything.” (Unistats, 2017) PLACEMENT AT www.rgu.ac.uk/dominiquewaldau Laura Goss | Graduate

172 | | 173 STUDY OPTIONS BACHELOR OF NURSING Full-time: 3 years

Specialising in Adult Nursing, Children and Young People Nursing or Mental Health ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

SQA Higher The Bachelor of Nursing (BN) is underpinned by the and the Orkney and Shetland islands. As part of the FUNDING CCC. Higher English and a science subject are Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Standards for placement experience you are required to undertake Nursing and Midwifery students are entitled to a non- recommended. English, Maths and a science subject pre-registration nursing education. You will spend 50% shifts that reflect the 24/7 nature of nursing. This includes income-assessed bursary which is administered through are required at National 5 grade C or above if not held of your time studying a range of subjects, and 50% in placements at weekends, and undertaking night shifts. the Student Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS), at Higher. practice placements across all a breadth of healthcare You will carry out the following placements: www.saas.gov.uk. settings, in a range of geographical locations. Successful GCE A Level Year 1 students: 2 placements completion of the BN will allow you to apply for PRIOR LEARNING AND PRIOR EXPERIENTIAL CC. A Level English and a science subject are 2 x 9 week placements at 37.5 hours per week. registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. LEARNING recommended. English, Maths and a science subject are Year 2 students: 3 placements For individuals with relevant first degrees and/or relevant required at GCSE grade 5 or above if not held at A Level. As a registered Nurse, on completing the BN you will be 1 x 11 week, 1 x 9 week and 1 x 5 week (2 placements at experience within the last five years, it may be possible able to: 37.5 hours per week, and 1 at 30 hours per week). to gain advanced entry or to have prior learning and/ Irish Leaving Certificate Higher • Respond to the predicted and known changes in or experience accredited. We welcome enquiries about H3H4H4. Higher English and a science subject are health and healthcare Year 3 students:2 placements accreditation of prior learning. For further information recommended. English, Maths and a science subject are • Improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, 1 x 13 week and 1 x 12 week (both 37.5 hours per week). please contact [email protected]. required at O3 or above if not held at Higher. families, communities and populations You will be assessed in all practice learning experiences. • Drive up the standard and quality of nursing and NURSING Alternative Qualifications For Bachelor Of Nursing healthcare STUDY ABROAD Nursing is changing, and as such there is an expectation An appropriate Access to Nursing course that is • Work in a range of roles to deliver essential care for In third year you will have an opportunity to apply for that all Nurses should be able to respond to the changing equivalent to 3 SQA Highers at Grade C or above. all, and provide complex care in your chosen field of a three-month European Exchange with one of our needs, developments, priorities and expectations in practice European Partners in Belgium, Finland, Norway, Italy or health. This includes care across the lifespan, and for all Applicants From Partner Colleges • As required by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Spain. We also run a Grampian-Houston Student Nurse individuals who require nursing input, regardless of age or For Mental Health and Adult Nursing entry to year 2 this course has significant generic, shared-learning Exchange Programme which involves a reciprocal two- healthcare need. The programme has significant generic may be possible following completion of HNC Care at every stage, and you will be expected to meet week exchange between RGU and the Houston Baptist learning at every stage and you will be expected to meet and Administrative Practice from one of our partner generic and field-specific competencies. University (HBU), Texas, and in Knoxville, Tennessee. both generic and field-specific competencies. FE colleges. During the visits, students experience a variety of FACILITIES different clinical placements, and spend time in the host Watch our nursing students’ experiences here at English Language Qualification Equipment and techniques are constantly evolving in university attending classes to get to know the local www.rgu.ac.uk/nursingvideos. All applicants whose first language is not English are clinical practice, and we are committed to keeping our students. Further opportunities for exchange may be required to have an Academic IELTS (International facilities at the forefront of clinical skills training. Our available as we develop our links and partnerships. English Language Testing System) minimum score of 7.0 Clinical Skills Centre has two wards with six beds in each, including 7.0 in all elements. Appropriate equivalents a high dependency unit, a children’s room, and a home PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION will be considered. setting. This is a very realistic clinical environment and it Graduates are eligible to register as a Registered Nurse has all the equipment you would expect to find in a ward with a mark denoting their field of practice. Selection Visit or a community setting. Applicants will be invited to attend a selection event. This SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS will take the form of a tour of the facilities, an opportunity PLACEMENT Acceptance to all nursing and midwifery courses is subject to meet academics and practitioners, and an interview. Placement opportunities are diverse and will allow you to a health screening and satisfactory PVG clearance to experience a wide variety of care settings, including; (previously enhanced disclosure). For more details about Special Requirements urban, rural and remote, hospital and community based, the PVG scheme please visit Acceptance to all Nursing and Midwifery courses is NHS and private sector, across the north east of Scotland www.disclosurescotland.co.uk. subject to a health and immunisation screening and satisfactory PVG clearance (previously an enhanced 95% of our disclosure). For more details about the PVG scheme Students during practical classes. graduates go on please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk. to work or further Additional Information Applicants who do not have the required level of Maths study six months may be eligible for the Applied Number Skills course after finishing subject to availability. the course (Unistats, 2017)

174 | | 175 ADULT NURSING Mental Health NURSING B741 B760

As an Adult Nurse you will work mainly with people Year 2 As a Mental Health Nurse, you will assess the impact and therapeutic communication. Emphasis is placed on you aged over 16, who experience acute or long-term You will develop the ability to apply your ongoing learning of mental health problems on a person’s thoughts, understanding and meeting the Nursing and Midwifery illnesses or injury. The population is aging, so you to practice, using theories, principles, research and other emotions, behaviours, physical and social health, Council’s Good Health and Good Character standards must expect to work with older people, who may be types of evidence. You will also explore current public and deliver care that promotes recovery and self- which will include being responsible for managing your vulnerable, on a regular basis. You will also work with health priorities while learning a range of models and management. You may deal with a complex mix own behaviour within and out with your course. other individuals, families, groups and communities to approaches to health and wellbeing improvement within of mental health and social problems including improve health and wellbeing. nursing practice. You will also consider the role of the clinical depression with substance misuse, criminal Year 2 Nurse in addressing health inequalities. You will continue activity and homelessness, dementia, anxiety-based You will develop the ability to apply your ongoing You will be at the centre of a multi-professional team that to study life and psychosocial sciences related to your mental illnesses such as bipolar mood disorders, learning to practice, using theories, principles, research will include specialist Nurses, Doctors, Physiotherapists, chosen field of practice while exploring common health schizophrenia, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress and other types of evidence. You will explore current Occupational Therapists, Pharmacists, Radiographers and problems and related therapeutic nursing interventions disorder, and panic disorders. public health priorities while learning a range of models Social Workers. As an Adult Nurse you will demonstrate using best evidence. You will continue to learn a and approaches to health and wellbeing improvement compassion, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability range of essential nursing skills related to therapeutic This course will develop you into a skilled, confident within nursing practice. You will also consider the role to put people at ease in difficult circumstances. communication, patient assessment and observations, Mental Health Nurse, equipped to deliver relationship and of the Nurse in addressing health inequalities. You will nutrition and fluid balance, administration of medicines recovery-focused nursing, while taking into account the continue to study life and psychosocial sciences related CAREER OPTIONS and drug calculations, and learn a range of clinical skills rights of the patients and their carers. to your chosen field of practice while exploring common As an Adult Nurse you can work in emergency and specific to your field of practice. Learning focuses upon health problems and related therapeutic nursing unplanned care services, general or specialist services, safe, effective person and family-centred approaches to CAREER OPTIONS interventions using best evidence. outpatient, community and occupational health settings. care, and the impact upon healthcare experiences and Mental Health Nurses work with people of all ages, and In addition, you might work in people’s own homes, outcomes. As you progress, you will be expected to in a variety of environments in community, hospital and Year 3 health centres, residential care homes, workplaces or demonstrate that you are taking more responsibility for custodial settings. There are a number of specialist areas Learning becomes more integrated and focused on hospitals. For further nursing careers, visit your own learning. Modules will provide directed study within this exciting field of nursing such as forensics, developing the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary www.nhscareers.nhs.uk. and online learning activities. There will also be periods problematic substance use, eating disorders, elderly to be accountable for your own decisions and practice within the year where you are expected to reflect upon and child and adolescence mental health. Mental Health and achieve the Nursing and Midwifery competencies. WHAT YOU WILL STUDY your practice learning experiences and identify personal Nurses are part of multidisciplinary teams working You will learn about multi-agency working, teaching learning needs. alongside Social Workers, Police, Custodial Officers, and learning theories, and risk assessment in relation to Year 1 Occupational Therapists and Midwives. health and primary care for individuals. You will develop You will undertake modules that reflect key subject Year 3 knowledge of science in advanced nursing, and critically strands. You will study the concepts relating to health Learning becomes more integrated and focused on WHAT YOU WILL STUDY apply relevant theoretical concepts and frameworks to and wellbeing as experienced by a diverse range of developing the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary meet essential and complex physical and mental health individuals, communities and cultures in society and their to be accountable for your own decisions and practice Year 1 needs of individuals. You will develop the knowledge and relationship to nursing. This includes life and psychosocial as you achieve the nursing competencies in practice. You will undertake modules that reflect the key subject skills to work more autonomously, and enhance a culture sciences that underpin nursing, with genetics, anatomy You will learn about multi-agency working, teaching strands. You will study the concepts relating to health of excellence in practice through person and family- and physiology, pharmacology, microbiology, growth and learning theories and risk assessment in relation to and wellbeing as experienced by a diverse range of centred approaches to care, utilising effective leadership and development. You will learn essential concepts in health and primary care for individuals. You will develop individuals, communities and cultures in society and their and management skills. nursing relevant to your chosen field of practice including, knowledge of sciences in advanced nursing while critically relationship to nursing. This includes life and psychosocial therapeutic practice, contemporary policies, planning applying relevant theoretical concepts and frameworks to sciences that underpin nursing, with genetics, anatomy You will also have the opportunity to undertake an and delivering care. You will explore values-based meet essential and complex needs of individuals. You will and physiology, pharmacology, microbiology, growth international exchange placement in this year, and choose professional, compassionate and family-centred care, develop your knowledge and skills in order to work more and development. You will learn essential concepts in one module from a range of options. and what that means for you as an individual. You will autonomously and to enhance a culture of excellence in nursing relevant to your chosen field of practice including, also learn the essential nursing skills required to deliver practice through person and family-centred approaches to therapeutic practice, contemporary policies, planning For entry requirements please refer to page 175. safe nursing care including; risk assessment, infection care utilising leadership and management skills. and delivering care. You will explore values-based prevention and control, nutrition and fluid balance, professional, compassionate, person and family-centred administration of medicines and drug calculations, and You will also have the opportunity to undertake an care, and what that means for you as an individual. You therapeutic communication. Emphasis is placed on you international exchange placement in this year. will also learn the essential nursing skills that are required understanding and meeting the Nursing and Midwifery to deliver safe nursing care including; risk assessment, 95% of our graduates Council’s Good Health and Good Character standards For entry requirements please refer to page 175. infection prevention and control, nutrition and fluid go on to work which will include being responsible for managing your balance, administration of medicines and drug calculations own behaviour within and out with your course. www.rgu.ac.uk/bachelor-of-nursing-adult or further study six months after www.rgu.ac.uk/bachelor-of-nursing-mental-health finishing the course (Unistats, 2017)

176 | | 177 CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE NURSING B731

Children and young people’s nursing not only involves WHAT YOU WILL STUDY Year 3 the child or young person but includes the wider In year 3 learning becomes more integrated and focused family and community. Good verbal and non-verbal Year 1 on developing the knowledge, skills and attitudes communication skills are vital, as well as the ability to You will undertake modules that reflect the key subject necessary to be accountable for your own decisions engage with patients sensitively and minimise distress strands. You will study the concepts relating to health and and practice, and achieve the Nursing and Midwifery for all concerned. wellbeing as experienced by a diverse range of individuals, competencies. You will learn about multi-agency working, communities and cultures in society and their relationship teaching and learning practice, including theories and You will deal with a diverse range of health and social to nursing. This includes life and psychosocial sciences that risk assessment in relation to health and primary care for problems which may include long term conditions, underpin nursing, with genetics, anatomy and physiology, individuals, families, carers and communities. You will complex physical, congenital or genetic problems, as well pharmacology, microbiology, growth and development. also learn about the use of technology in healthcare. You as public health issues such as immunisation, trauma and You will learn essential concepts in nursing relevant to your will develop knowledge of science in advanced nursing, mental health problems. chosen field of practice including therapeutic practice, and critically apply relevant theoretical concepts and contemporary policies, planning and delivering care. You frameworks to meet essential and complex physical and CAREER OPTIONS will explore values-based professional, compassionate, mental health needs of individuals. You will develop You will work in a variety of settings such as schools, day person and family-centred care, and what that means your knowledge and skills in order to work more centres, GP surgeries, patients’ homes, out-patient clinics, for you as an individual. You will also learn the essential autonomously, and learn how to enhance a culture of and hospitals. You will have a key role in co-ordinating nursing skills that are required to deliver safe nursing excellence in practice. care along with other members of a team that may include care including; risk assessment, infection prevention Teachers, Play Therapists, Psychologists, Doctors, and control, nutrition and fluid balance, administration You will also have the opportunity to undertake an Specialist Nurses, Social Workers and Health Visitors. of medicines and drug calculations and therapeutic international exchange placement in this year, and will Children and young people’s Nurses are in demand communication. Emphasis is placed on you understanding choose one module from a range of options. throughout the UK and abroad. and meeting the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s Good Health and Good Character standards which will include For entry requirements please refer to page 175. being responsible for managing your own behaviour within and out with your course. www.rgu.ac.uk/bnursing-children-and-young Year 2 You will continue to explore the key subject strands studied in year 1. You will develop the ability to apply your ongoing learning to practice, using theories, principles, research and other types of evidence. In year 2 you will explore current public health priorities, and learn a range of models and 95% of our graduates approaches to health and wellbeing improvement within go on to work nursing practice. You will also consider the role of the Nurse in addressing health inequalities. or further study six months after finishing the course (Unistats, 2017)

“The facilities are great, especially the simulated nursing ward. The children’s course is usually a small class and you really get to know your classmates, which makes it easier for group work and support when you’re on a placement. All staff are lovely, considerate and really understand the emotions you will go through, throughout the course.” Student during practical class.

Samantha McKendrick | Children and Young People’s Nursing Graduate 178 | | 179 BACHELOR OF NURSING (HONS) ADULT

This four-year full-time honours degree will allow STUDY ABROAD WHAT YOU WILL STUDY UCAS B740 you to develop the knowledge and skills needed As a third year student Nurse you will have an opportunity to practise confidently and effectively within the to apply for a three-month European Exchange with one Year 1 STUDY OPTIONS constantly changing hospital and community-based of our European Partners in Belgium, Finland, Norway, You will study key concepts relating to health and Full-time: 4 years environments, potentially within a management or Italy or Spain. We also run a Grampian-Houston Student wellbeing, communities and cultures in society, life and research-based role. Nurse Exchange Programme which involves a reciprocal psychosocial sciences, including genetics, anatomy ENTRY REQUIREMENTS two-week exchange between RGU and the Houston Baptist and physiology, pharmacology, microbiology, growth This course develops your research, critical writing and University (HBU), Texas, and in Knoxville, Tennessee. and development. You will learn about nursing in your SQA Higher critical thinking skills which provide an excellent platform During these visits, students experience a variety of chosen field of practice, including therapeutic practice, BBBC to include English (or a written subject requiring on which to base postgraduate studies. It will prepare different clinical placements, and spend time in the host contemporary policies, planning and delivering care. You the use of English). English, Maths and a science subject you for leadership, management, research and clinical university, attending classes and getting to know the local will also study values-based professional care, infection are required at National 5 grade C or above if not held research roles. students. Further opportunities for exchange may be prevention and control, nutrition and fluid balance, and the at Higher. available as we develop our links and partnerships. administration of medicines and drug calculations. You will FACILITIES also learn about therapeutic communication, maintaining GCE A Level Our Clinical Skills Centre has two ward areas with six PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION confidentiality and demonstrating a respectful, professional BCC to include English (or a written subject requiring beds in each, a High Dependency Unit, a Children’s As a graduate, you will be eligible to register on the and ethical attitude towards others. the use of English). English, Maths and a science Room, and a Home Setting. This is a very realistic clinical Nursing and Midwifery Council Professional Register. subject are required at GCSE grade C or above if not environment and it has all the equipment you would Year 2 held at A Level. expect to find in a ward or a community setting. The FUNDING You will explore current public health priorities, health course utilises high fidelity simulation technology to Nursing and Midwifery students are entitled to a non- and wellbeing improvement, health inequalities, life Irish Leaving Certificate Higher facilitate learning and to ensure that core nursing skills income-assessed bursary which is administered through and psychosocial sciences, common health problems H2H3H3H3 to include English (or a written subject are learned prior to clinical practice. the Student Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS). Visit and interventions, therapeutic communication, patient requiring the use of English). English, Maths and a www.saas.gov.uk. assessment and observations, and clinical skills specific science subject are required at O3 or above if not held PLACEMENT to your field of practice. You will demonstrate more at Higher. Our placement opportunities are diverse and allow CAREER OPTIONS responsibility for your own learning for self-development. you to experience a wide variety of care settings. This Our nursing graduates have gone on to work in hospitals English Language Qualification includes urban and rural, hospital and community based, or community settings, undertaking more specialist and Year 3 All applicants whose first language is not English are NHS and private sector across the north east of Scotland responsible roles as their careers have progressed. The Learning becomes more focused on developing the required to have an Academic IELTS (International and the Orkney and Shetland islands. As part of the course prepares you to work effectively within the health knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to be accountable English Language Testing System) minimum score of 7.0 placement experience you will need to adapt to the 24/7 care sector and provides an excellent foundation for for your own decisions. You will learn about multi- including 7.0 in all elements. Appropriate equivalents nature of care which will include weekend and night future academic study. It promotes the development of agency working, teaching and learning theories, and will be considered. duties. Students will undertake the following placements more specialist nursing knowledge, and provides skills risk assessment in relation to health and primary care for in each year: for clinical, managerial and/or research roles. For further individuals, families, carers and communities. You will Additional Information career options, please visit www.nhscareers.nhs.uk. also learn about the use of technology in healthcare, and Year 1 - 2 placements Applicants who do not have the required level of Maths have the opportunity to apply for an exchange placement 1 x 9 week and 1 x 6 week, both at 37.5 hours per week. may be eligible for the Applied Number Skills course through a partner European institution, or a place on our subject to availability. Year 2 - 3 placements Grampian Houston Exchange. 1 x 11 week, 1 x 9 week and 1 x 5 week (two placements Selection Visit at 37.5 hours per week, and 1 at 30 hours per week). Year 4 Applicants will be invited to attend a selection event. You will undertake a dissertation with support from a This will take the form of a tour of the facilities, an Year 3 - 2 placements supervisor. On successful completion of year 4, you 1 x 13 week and 1 x 8 week. opportunity to meet academics and practitioners and 100% of our will be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing an interview. and Midwifery Council. You will also study acute and Year 4 - 1 placement graduates go on 1 x 12 week at 37.5 hours per week. unscheduled/community care, extended nursing skills, and Special Requirements to work or further a module shared with the School of Applied Social Studies Acceptance to all Nursing and Midwifery courses is Students are assessed in all practice learning experiences. which focuses on the integration of Health, Social Care and study six months subject to a health and immunisation screening and inter-agency teamwork. satisfactory PVG clearance (previously an enhanced after finishing disclosure). For more details about the PVG scheme the course www.rgu.ac.uk/bachelor-hons-nursing-adult please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk (Unistats, 2017)

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