An ancient university TOP 20 UK UNIVERSITY Guardian University Guide 2021 UNDERGRADUATE GUIDE 2022 1 WHY ABERDEEN The University of Aberdeen is the fifth oldest University in the UK, dating back to 1495. Contents Over the past 525 years, we have proudly offered our students life-changing opportunities by proving true to our Foundational Purpose: ‘open to all and dedicated to the pursuit of truth in the service of others’. Information Programme listings Our vast experience in teaching – along with our modern, 21st century Our top facts ................................................ 2 Accountancy ................................................ 72 German ........................................................ 158 outlook – enables us to offer the same great opportunity to you today. Why Aberdeen ............................................ 4 Animal Behaviour ......................................74 History .......................................................... 160 City of Aberdeen ....................................... 6 Animal Behaviour and Welfare ...... 76 Human Embryology and Developmental Biology .................. 162 Our rich heritage, world leading research and learning excellence has Aberdeenshire ........................................... 10 Anthropology.............................................. 78 Immunology ............................................ 164 contributed to our associations with five Nobel Prize winners and more Sport at the University ....................... 12 Archaeology ................................................ 80 International Business ....................... 166 recently being named as a top 20 UK university – Guardian University Study with us .............................................. 14 Art History ...................................................82 ................ University Timeline ................................ 16 Biochemistry ................................................84 Language and Linguistics 168 Guide 2021. We now warmly invite you to join our Aberdeen family and .................................................................. Our response to Covid-19 ................ 18 Biological Sciences ............................... 86 Law 170 ............................................ become part of the next chapter in our history. Your degree ............................................... 20 Biology .......................................................... 88 Legal Studies 172 ........................................ Careers and employability .............. 24 Biomedical Sciences ........................... 90 Marine Biology 174 ............................................ Student support ..................................... 26 Biotechnology .......................................... 92 Mathematics 176 Medicine MBChB ................................. 178 Can we help? Study abroad ............................................. 28 Business Management ........................ 94 Microbiology ........................................... 182 abdn.ac.uk/study Life at Aberdeen ........................................30 Celtic and Anglo-Saxon Studies ....96 Modern Languages and [email protected] Accommodation .................................... 32 Chemistry .................................................... 98 Translation and Your Students’ Association ............. 34 Computing (MA) and +44 (0)1224 272090 Interpreting Studies ............................ 184 International students ........................ 36 Computing Science (BSc) ................100 Molecular Biology ............................... 186 Conservation Biology........................ 102 @aberdeenuni Your Aberdeen ........................................... 38 Music ............................................................. 188 Finance and funding ............................ 40 Criminology and Sociology........... 104 @universityofaberdeen Neuroscience with Psychology ...190 ..................................................... Scholarships and bursaries ............... 41 Dentistry 106 youtube.com/uniofaberdeen Pharmacology ......................................... 192 ........................ Widening access ..................................... 42 Divinity (BD and BTh) 108 instagram.com/uniofaberdeen Philosophy ................................................. 194 ......................................................... Articulation from college ................ 48 Ecology 110 Philosophy, Politics and Economics .................................................. 112 Aberdeen Entry requirements explained ....... 51 Economics (PPE) .................................... 196 Engineering ................................................ 114 How to apply ............................................ 54 Physics .......................................................... 198 English .......................................................... 130 Entry requirements ............................... 56 Physiology ............................................... 200 Environmental Science ..................... 132 Science Teaching Hub ......................... 68 Plant and Soil Science ..................... 202 Exercise and Health Science ........ 134 A great location .................................... 224 Politics and .................... Degree Combinations ...................... 226 Film and Visual Culture 136 International Relations .................... 204 ......................................................... Index ............................................................... 231 Finance 138 Primary Education ............................. 206 Financial Economics ........................... 140 Psychology .............................................. 208 French ........................................................... 142 Real Estate ................................................. 210 Gaelic Studies ......................................... 144 Scottish Studies .................................... 212 Genetics ...................................................... 146 Sociology ................................................... 214 Geography ................................................ 148 Spanish and Geology ..................................................... 250 Latin American Studies .................... 216 Geology and Sports and Exercise Science ......... 218 Petroleum Geology ............................. 152 Theology and Religion .................... 220 Geophysics ............................................... 154 Zoology ...................................................... 222 Geosciences ............................................. 156 Undergraduate Guide 2022 1 WHY ABERDEEN Ancient university TOP 20 UK UNIVERSITY with impact Guardian University Guide 2021 2019 Founded SCOTTISH 15,000 130 + UNIVERSITY STUDENTS NATIONALITIES 1495 OF THE YEAR* Overall Associated with *** OLYMPIC th INTERNATIONAL 11 GLOBAL NETWORKS STANDARD FIVE IN THE WORLD Campus in Qatar, Alliance with Aberdeen Sports Village NOBEL PRIZES for responsible Curtin University and Partnership consumption in Sri Lanka and production Over In the top SIR DUNCAN 75% RICE LIBRARY of research classified as 220 named one of the **** 180 W RLD LEADING SPORTS CLUBS ** UNIVERSITIES MOST BEAUTIFUL IN THE WORLD and societies IN THE WORLD◊ ***Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020 | ****In-line with the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) results 2 *The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019 | **CEOWORLD magazine, 2016 ◊Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021 3 1 WHY ABERDEEN Welcome to one of the most prosperous and beautiful regions of the UK. Aberdeen is a vibrant, creative and ambitious city, known for its historic charm and cosmopolitan community. Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire have something for everyone: from the bustling city centre of Europe’s energy capital to Ancient some of Scotland’s most beautiful countryside and coastlines. university Inspirational city 3rd SAFEST University City in UK Source: Complete University Guide 2020 Undergraduate Guide 2022 1 WHY ABERDEEN Discover a city full of possibilities Aberdeen is a unique student city, characterised by a mixture of distinctive architecture, cosmopolitan spirit, northern light and its proximity to the sea. It was ranked 24th in the New York Times list of must-see global destinations in 2019, the only UK location to feature. Arts and Culture Festivals Food and drink Shop Whether you love a bit of Festivals are part of Aberdeen and Foodies beware! You’ll be spoilt for Union Street and the surrounding stand-up comedy, live music, opera Aberdeenshire’s old Doric culture. choice. The city offers a fantastic area makes up the city’s main or theatre, Aberdeen is the city The locals love to celebrate their mix of both well-known restaurant shopping hub. You’ll find designer of the north that provides it all. music, food, Scottish tradition chains and quirky independently brands, unique boutiques and all From historical venues such as and contemporary art. There is owned bistros and eateries offering the big high street names spread His Majesty’s Theatre and the Music so much to discover, from the the best local produce. You will find across five shopping centres easily Hall, to smaller intimate spaces annual Jazz festival and The vegan, gluten-free and internationally accessible on foot. In addition, for live entertainment such as Highland Games, to SPECTRA, themed outlets and plenty of places our four retail parks dotted around