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Getting here
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Our campus is in Dundee city centre and only a 10-minute walk from the bus and train stations. The limited on-street parking is for less than an hour and not suitable for Applicant Visit Day. Look for AA signage for car parking. Closest is West Bell Street car park, satnav DD1 1EX. Next closest is Bank Street carpark, satnav DD1 1RW.
Refuel during the day at one of our locations on campus.
When you arrive First thing to do is check-in. Make your way to the foyer of the Kydd Building.
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Aroma Cafe (ground floor in the Student Centre, the big building directly opposite where you checked-in). Drinks and light snacks available PLUS don’t miss out on some stovies and mac’n’cheese for only £2.50. Library Café (ground floor in the Library). Drinks and light snacks available. Academic School Basecamp areas Complimentary tea, coffee and water available.
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Not sure where to start? That’s OK. The day is all about: • Getting answers to any questions you might have about the course you want to study. • Speaking to lecturers and students to help you decide which course could be best for you, if you’ve applied for more than one. • Having a thorough look round Abertay, speaking to people, and seeing if we’re a good fit for you.
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Suggested basic itinerary Pick and choose what’s most important to you. Times and locations are in the following pages, or you’ll find them on the Guidebook app. 11.00am-1.30pm • Go on a campus tour, taken by our students, and get a feel for the place. • Go listen to a General Talk. They’re on subjects such as Student Funding; Halls of Residence Accommodation; Coming from College; Careers/ Study Abroad. • Walk round the Advice and Information stands – they’re on different topics. You can ask questions or pick up some information. • Need to speak to lecturers – go to the Academic School Basecamp Room for the subject you’ve applied for. • Check out the social side – The Student Centre building, the Gym, Sports Clubs. 1.30 – 3.00 • Go to the degree programme talk and activities for your course. Speak with lecturers and get the inside track from students.
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Tours a nd Visit s Campus Tours | 11.00am 3.00pm
Accommodation Tours | 11.00am - 1.30pm
Leaving every 30 mins from the Kydd Building Reception. Last tour leaves at 2.30pm.
Bookable on the day on a first come first served basis, tours leaving every 30 mins from the ground floor of the Library. The last tour will leave the library at 1.00pm.
Duration: 20-30 mins Our campus is small but perfectly formed. Get a feel for it by taking one of our guided tours.
Library Tours | 11.00am - 1.30pm Leaving every 30 mins from Kydd Building Reception starting from 11.15am. Last tour leaves at 1.15pm. Self-guided tours and introductory sessions. Duration: 20-30 mins The hub of student life at the University. It’s where our students access extra online information for their courses, use PCs and borrow laptops as well as books. There’s a one-stop-shop for all your queries (Support Enquiry Zone), space for individual, group, quiet and social study, and a café.
Support Enquiry Zone (SEZ) Part of Library tour. Your one-stop-shop for any enquiry. Open evenings and weekends, you can ask SEZ anything, and if they can’t help directly, they’ll put you in touch with the specialist service that can. Hear more about SEZ and see where they’re based.
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Come along to the ground floor of the library to chat with our Residence staff, see 360˚ views of our student accommodation and gather for a tour of our Halls. Tours take about 30 mins. Check with our Residences staff for availability of tours on the day. There are also talks on student accommodation, which will answer many of your questions.
Student Centre Visit Visit our Student Centre when you have a free moment. It’s the social hub of the campus and the perfect place to eat, relax and meet your new friends. Basement: for the Common Room, free access PCs, games consoles and a projector for communal gaming and film screenings. Ground floor: for the Campus shop and Aroma café. First floor: for Bar One diner, pool tables, TVs playing music channels and a place to study.
Gym Visit | 11.00am - 3.00pm Located in the Graham Building, check out the facilities, meet our gym assistants and hear more about sports clubs at Abertay. From dance to rugby, there’s something for everyone.
Genera
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Room 1006, Level 1, Old College Building
Main Lecture Theatre Room 2516, Level 2, Kydd Building
Coming from College 11.00am - 11.30am
Accommodation
Come along to this session to hear about how studying at university can differ from the college experience. There will be the opportunity to hear more about support available at Abertay, meet staff from the Learner Development Service and ask questions about joining us.
11.00am - 11.30am and 12.00pm 12.30pm
Room 2522, Level 2, Kydd Building
Room 1006, Level 1, Old College Building
Find out more about the student accommodation we have to offer. We highly recommend you attend this talk before, or instead of, going on an accommodation tour.
Study Abroad | Careers Student Funding
1.00pm - 1.30pm
11.30am - 12.00pm and 12.30pm 1.00pm
Find out about the opportunities to study abroad as part of your degree. Discover where your degree can take you and the best way to develop your skills and experience while studying.
Get advice on the financial aspects of studying at university from representatives from the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS). There’s also a drop-in information stand in our Events Space.
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Informa Advice tion and Stands Drop-in sta Find the nds are open 11 m Building in our Events S .00am - 3.00pm pa . (next to unless o where y ce in the Kydd therwis o u checke e specifi d-in), ed. Admissions Drop in to find out more about entry requirements and the UCAS application process.
Student Funding For Scottish students: Get financial advice from the Students Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS).
Study Abroad Find out about opportunities to study abroad as part of your degree.
Careers Support Get information on your career options beyond graduation and learn how to enhance your employability throughout your time at Abertay.
Advisory Service For information on funding, disability support, visas and general wellbeing.
Abertay Sport Learn more about sports clubs at Abertay. From dance to rugby, there’s something for everyone.
Abertay Student Association Societies Come and meet some of our Student Societies. Drop in to the Students’ Association Office, Level 2, Kydd Building.
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Use this planner to make sure you get the most out of your day
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SESSION DESCRIPTION
BASECAMP
Computer Arts
1:30 - 3:00 Room 2521
Degree programme talk.
Academic School Basecamp Area 11:00 – 3:00
Speak with a lecturer. See demos of student artwork and animation. Computer Game Applications Development
1:30 - 3:00 Room 2517
Computer Games Technology
1:30 - 3:00 Room 2517
Game Design and Production
1.30 - 3:00 Room 2522
Computing
1:30 - 3:00 Room 4510
Degree programme talks. Speak with a lecturer. See examplse of student work and game projects.
Degree programme talk. Speak with a lecturer. See our computing lab.
Ethical Hacking
1.30 - 3:00 Room 4511
Degree programme talk. Speak with a lecturer.
Social Space (3517) Drop in to chat with lecturers and students. Lecturers will be on hand to answer questions and explain the differences between courses to help you decide which one you’d like to study. Students can give you the inside track on what life is like at Abertay. Play games created by our students.
See our custom-built hacking lab.
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Degree Program me Talk and Ac s tivities
DEGREE PROGRAMME
TIME AND LOCATION
SESSION DESCRIPTION
BASECAMP
Criminology
1:30 - 3:00 Room 2516
Degree programme talk.
Social Science
1:30 - 3:00 Room 3027
Academic School Basecamp Area 11:00 – 3:00
Sociology
1:30 - 3:0 Room 3026
Psychology
1:30 - 3:00 Room 3006
Psychology and Counselling
1:30 - 3:00 Room 3006
Mental Health Nursing
1:30 - 3:00 Room 3540
Speak with a lecturer.
Degree programme talk. Speak with a lecturer. Degree programme talk. Speak with a lecturer. See our Clinical Skills labs.
Sport and Exercise (and variants)
1:30 - 3:00 Room 3004
Physical Activity and Health
1:30 - 3:00 Room 3004
Sports Development and Coaching
1:30 - 3:00 Room 3004
Sport and Exercise Science
1:30 - 3:00 Room 3004
Strength and Conditioning
1:30 - 3:00 Room 3004
Sport and Management
1:30 - 3:00 Room 3004
Room 3508 (Collaborative Learning Suite) Level 3 Drop in to chat with lecturers and students. Lecturers will be on hand to answer questions. Students can give you the inside track on what life is like at Abertay.
Degree programme talk. Speak with a lecturer. See our facilities and labs.
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Degree Program me Talk and Ac s tivities
DEGREE PROGRAMME
TIME AND LOCATION
SESSION DESCRIPTION
BASECAMP
Biomedical Science
1:30 - 3:00 Room 4562
Degree programme talk.
Academic School Basecamp Area 11:00 – 3:00
Speak with lecturers. Forensic Sciences
Civil and Environmental Engineering
1:30 - 3:00 Room 1025 1:30 - 3:00 Room 1026
Tour of our state-of the-art science facilities. Degree programme talk. Speak with lecturers. Tour of our bespoke engineering labs.
Food and Consumer Science
1:30 - 3:00 Room 4540
Degree programme talk. Speak with lecturers.
Food, Nutrition and Health
1:30 - 3:00 Room 4540
Fitness, Nutrition and Health
1:30 - 3:00 Room 4540
Room 3510, Level 3 Drop in to chat with lecturers and students. Lecturers will be on hand to answer questions. Students can give you the inside track on what life is like at Abertay.
Tour of our state-of the-art food labs.
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Finance , Law
Degree Program me Talk and Ac s tivities
DEGREE PROGRAMME
TIME AND LOCATION
SESSION DESCRIPTION
BASECAMP
Accounting and Finance
1:30 - 3:00 Room 1004
Degree programme talk and activities.
Academic School Basecamp Area 11:00 – 3:00
Speak with lecturers. Business Management
1:30 - 3:00 Room 1007
Degree programme talk and activities. Speak with lecturers.
Business and Human Resource Management
1:30 - 3:00 Room 1007
Marketing and Business
1:30 - 3:00 Room 1001
1:30 - 3:30 Room 1006
Drop in to chat with lecturers and students. Lecturers will be on hand to answer questions.
Degree programme talk and activities. Speak with lecturers.
Law
Room 1005 Old College building
Students can give you the inside track on what life is like at Abertay
Degree programme talk and activities. Speak with lecturers.
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Constitution Road
Kydd Building
The Bernard King Library
Bell Street
Bell Street
Kydd Building
Baxter Building
Constitution Road
Gym
ell Street
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Kydd Building Bell Street
Kydd Building
Old College Building
Bell Street
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AFTER TODAY Lovely to have you visit. Don’t forget to give us your feedback. We’ll be in touch through the Applicant Visit Day Guidebook app.
Any questions? Don’t be shy, contact us. ENQUIRIES T: +44 (0)1382 308080 E: sro@abertay.ac.uk W: www.abertay.ac.uk
Abertay University is an operating name of the University of Abertay Dundee, a charity registered in Scotland, No: SC016040.