INformation for students from malaysia welcome to robert gordon university ABERDEEN Study in Scotland to continue your education “A degree from the Robert Gordon University (RGU) is as near to a guarantee of a job as you can get” (The Sunday Times University Guide 2012) “Best Modern University in the UK” (The Times Good University Guide, 2013) www.rgu.ac.uk INformation for students from malaysia WELCOME TO ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY, for this, according to Higher Education Statistical Agency (HESA). ABERDEEN Other proud achievements for us include; We are delighted to introduce Robert Gordon University (RGU) • Top UK university for graduate employment - The Daily to you. The University is home to a vibrant community of 14,000 Telegraph (2012) students from 132 different countries, and offers courses at • Best modern university in the UK - The Times, The undergraduate, postgraduate, MBA and PhD level. We also Guardian (2013) offer, and accept, exchange and study abroad student programs. • Top university in Scotland for graduate-level jobs - The Times, The Guardian the Complete University Guide (2013) Robert Gordon University is an exciting blend of the traditional • Top university in Scotland and second best in the UK for and the contemporary. Founded in 1729 the University has a graduate employment - The Sunday Times (2013) history in education of over 250 years, yet in 2013 it became the UK’s most modern university with the opening of its ABOUT ABERDEEN £170 million campus development at Garthdee. Aberdeen is Scotland’s third most populous city with a total Furthermore, we have an outstanding graduate employment estimated population of 218,000. It is a diverse, multicultural, track record. RGU is the top university in the UK for graduate student friendly city, with people from around the world employment according to the Higher Education Statistics coming to live, study and work here because of our position as Agency (HESA) and we have the lowest unemployment rate the Oil and Gas capital of Europe. for graduates in Scotland and second lowest in the whole of the UK at 2.8% (The Sunday Times University Guide 2013) To keep the population entertained, you’ll find lots of cafes, bars, nightclubs, cinemas, restaurants, shops and malls nearby which Robert Gordon University focuses on professional based, means although it is a small city it is packed full of things to see career driven courses, with the University divided into 9 and do. If you are an adrenaline fan and the outdoors is more academic schools; your thing, surfing, kayaking, mountain climbing, snowboarding and white water rafting are also all within reach of the city. Aberdeen Business School Applied Social Sciences WHY STUDY IN SCOTLAND? Architecture and the Built Environment Did you know that Scotland has more world class universities Art and Design per head of population than anywhere else in the world? With Computer Science and Digital Media 19 world class institutions, Scotland’s university sector offers unparalleled quality and choice. We are proud to offer the highest Engineering rates of student satisfaction in quality of teaching in all of Britain. Health Sciences Scotland’s universities offer their graduates the highest rate of Nursing and Midwifery employment or further study in the whole of the United Kingdom. Pharmacy and Life Sciences As a country, Scotland has a rich diverse history and culture RANKINGS AND LEAGUE TABLES which differs considerably from the rest of the UK. Many At RGU our proudest achievement is that we consistently produce international students who choose to study in Scotland become career ready graduates, which you can see by our success in the the envy of their friends because of the warm welcome they graduate employment league tables (we are Number 1 in the UK receive when they become part of our community. CONTINUING YOUR EDUCATION IN SCOTLAND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS You may not be familiar with how higher education is structured in Applications are viewed on a case by case basis and the entry Scotland, so hopefully the below diagram will help you understand. requirements will depend on which course you are applying for Some distinct things to note is that you can complete your and at which entry point. However, please see below for some undergraduate degree in 3 or 4 years, depending on what type of example entry requirements for Malaysian students. exit award you want (Ordinary or Honours). Also, we offer a 1 year Master’s program unlike many countries around the world. Postgraduate courses: we will consider students with a 3-4 year Bachelors Degree with a 1st or 2nd class award or GPA 2.75/4.0 Please note, the BSc / Master of Architecture follows a slightly for courses which require a 2.2 degree. For RGU courses which different route, please visit our website for details. ask for a 2.1, GPA 3.0/4.0 is required. MSc Entry Point: Masters Degree (MSc) Undergraduate courses: we will consider students with Undergraduate Degree (12 months duration) either the STPM or Diploma Year 1. STPM is taken to be BSc/BA/BEng equivalent to A-level standard so please see the undergraduate prospectus for indicative grades for the course you are Year 4: interested in. Students can also apply with a UEC (Unified Exit Award: Honours Degree Examination Certificate) Senior Middle Level with a good pass st rd Grade = 1 2.1, 2.2, 3 class level. Overall mark will be considered on a case by case basis but generally we will consider applicants with between 60-70%. Year 3: Advanced Diploma Exit Award: Ordinary Degree Alternative entry points for undergraduate and postgraduate study are available into RGU with our International College, ICRGU, which offers a range of pathway and pre-masters programmes. Year 2 For more information, please visit www.rgu.ac.uk/icrgu. High School Qualification Year 1 English Language: Students holding an SPM 1119 in English at Grade C6 or higher will be exempt from having to provide further evidence of English language ability. All other HOW TO APPLY TO students will be expected to provide evidence of English ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY language ability at the necessary IELTS, TOEFL or PEARSONS level. Further information is available at www.rgu.ac.uk/ The easiest way for students from Malaysia to apply is to use international-students/where-are-you-from/malaysia. our in country representatives/agents. Whilst the application process is quick and easy, by applying through an agent you will COSTS benefit from their wealth of experience in helping students from Malaysia transfer around the world to continue their education. Your tuition fees will vary depending on the course you study You can find contact details for all our representatives on our and the duration. You can find out the correct fees for your website - www.rgu.ac.uk/international-students/where- course by visiting the relevant course page on our website. are-you-from/malaysia. It is estimated that the cost of living for a student in the UK for one year is £7200, which includes your food, socialising, books etc. This will also vary depending individual preferences but is helpful as a guideline. We’ve created a guide to how these costs are broken down which will hopefully help with your budget planning. www.rgu.ac.uk/costofliving. INformation for students from malaysia INTERNSHIPS AND ACCREDITATIONS In keeping with our commitment to increasing your employability, many of Robert Gordon University’s courses include periods of practical placement where you leave campus and undertake ‘on the job’ learning. These internships (or placements as we call them) vary in length and location and depend on which course you are on and your entry point, but all guarantee that you will increase your understanding of the subject you are studying and the profession you wish to develop your career in. Equally, over 70% of RGU’s courses come with accreditation from the relevant professional body for that course, which gives you a guarantee that what you are learning whilst you are at our Univerisy, is what industry professionals need to know in the field you wish to establish or develop your career. Examples of just a few of the professional bodies who accredit our courses; STUDENT TESTIMONIAL Intan Syafiqah Binti Mohd Zulkifli, BSc Surveying “I chose RGU because it is famous in my home country, Malaysia, for having a well-recognised Quantity Surveying course. I have has a great time studying at RGU - I love everything about it here. I have really welcomed the assistance they have given me with overcoming language and cultural barriers. I have been lucky to get to travel all over the UK whilst completing my studies; however I am yet to find somewhere I like as much as Aberdeen! The local people here are so friendly.” ) CONTACT US For more information about our network of agents across Malaysia, please visit our website Visit: www.rgu.ac.uk www.rgu.ac.uk/future-students/international-students/ Email: [email protected] where-are-you-from/asia-central-south-and-east/malaysia Call: + 44 1224 262726.