OPEN DAY
Saturday 28 September, 10am - 4pm
Saturday 2 November, 10am - 4pm
#BeAbertay
ABERTAY’S SIDE QUEST – ARE YOU
READY FOR IT?
A fun and interactive way to explore the Abertay campus during Open Day!
Dive into key resources, get a feel for student life, and complete the quest for a shot at winning a fantastic tech bundle – HP laptop, iPad and Sony wireless noise cancelling headphones.
What do you need to do? Follow the steps below to complete the Side Quest: Pick up your Side Quest card from the marquee when you check-in Visit the checkpoints below
• Check-in Marquee (you’ll get your card and a stamp when you check-in to Open Day)
• Campus Tours C109, Old College Building
• Students’ Association Room 1007, Old College Building
• MySuccess/Microcredentials Info Stand Room 1007, Old College Building
• Accommodation Hub Room 1001, Old College Building
• Study Abroad Room 1007, Old College Building
*Terms and Conditions apply. See website for more details.
Collect Stamps
• At each checkpoint, have a chat to our friendly staff about what’s on offer and get a stamp on your card.
Unlock the reward
• Once you’ve collected all six stamps, go to the Enquiry Point in the marquee. Hand in your card and scan the QR code at the stand to fill in an online form and be entered into the prize draw.*
PARENTS AND CARERS NEWSLETTER
We all know that going to university is a big life changing event. As parents* you provide crucial stability at a time when it can be overwhelming. So even if it doesn’t always seem like it, your help at this point in their lives is essential.
The emotional back up and support you give really can help them adjust more smoothly to university life. But we know this change in their lives is sometimes (often!) hard for everyone involved, so we’re here with information to prepare you both as much as possible. Sign up to our Parents and Carers Newsletter* which will give you the inside track on what you and your child need to know when applying to Abertay University. Sign up below: *While we refer to parents here, this guide is for parents, guardians, carers and any supportive adults who want to help.
HELLO CONTENTS
Welcome to Abertay University! We’re so excited to have you here and can’t wait to show you around.
Today is a great chance to really get to know Abertay. You’ll be able to spend time with your Faculty and Department, learn more about the courses you’re interested in, talk to our staff and students, and check out our amazing facilities and support services.
Please use this programme to help plan your day.
Don’t hesitate to ask lots of questions and get familiar with our compact city centre campus. As part of our Estates Vision for the future, we’re making renovations to create modern spaces that make your learning experience even better.
If you have any questions or need help, just speak to our Student Events Team or any member of staff.
Enjoy your visit, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Abertay University next September!
All the best, THE ABERTAY TEAM
Please ensure you’ve checked in at the Check-in Marquee to collect your Open Day pack.
The day starts at 10am, but please try to arrive 15 - 20 minutes early so we can check you in.
Take the opportunity to explore our campus and facilities, learn more about your course(s), and speak to Abertay lecturers and students. There’s a lot to see and do but make the most of your day by attending presentations,
GOOD TO KNOW
HERE TO HELP
If you need assistance (or directions to the loo!), please speak to a member of staff in the Check-in Marquee or look out for them in their blue hoodies. Our Student Events Team are also on hand to help if you want to know about life at Abertay or in Dundee.
CAMPUS TOURS
Take a campus tour and have a wander around our compact city-centre spaces. The tours take approximately 30 minutes and are highly recommended for all first-time (or even second and third time) visitors to the University.
PECKISH?
There’s lots to do at an Abertay Open Day, so don’t forget to fuel up for the day ahead. Swing by Annie’s Café for a bite to eat. You can also grab free tea, coffee and water in our Check-in Marquee and Academic Basecamps.
GET ONLINE
If you’re keen to save your mobile data, you can get online by joining our free wifi network. Connect to ‘AbertayPublic’ and follow the on-screen instructions.
facebook.com/AbertayUni
twitter.com/AbertayUni
instagram.com/abertayuni
youtube.com/user/abertayTV
tiktok.com/@abertayuni
#BeAbertay
Official photography and videography will be taking place at today’s Open Day. The photographs and videos may be used by Abertay for marketing purposes on our website, social media channels and third-party publications. Please let a member of staff know if you do not wish to appear in photographs or videos.
INFORMATION STATIONS (10AM-4PM)
No need to book – simply drop by our information stations throughout the day to ask questions and learn more about accommodation, admissions, student societies and more.
When: 10am-4pm ADMISSIONS
Chat to our friendly Admissions Team about what happens next or any other questions you might have about the admissions process.
Where: Room 1007, Old College Building
ACCOMMODATION HUB
Drop in to chat with our accommodation providers about the perfect room to suit your needs and budget. See page 11 for info on Accommodation Tours.
Where: Room 1001, Old College Building
When: 10am-4pm
MYSUCCESS MODULES AND MICROCREDENTIALS
Learn more about our MySuccess Modules and Microcredentials, which are designed to help develop the academic and social skills you need to thrive at Abertay.
Where: Room 1007, Old College Building
When: 10am-4pm
STUDENT SERVICES
If you need help with anything, be it personal, financial or academic, our specialist staff provide a range of support services covering all aspects of university life.
Where: Room 1007, Old College Building
When: 10am-4pm
ABERTAY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION
University life involves much more than attending classes, it’s about making connections, feeling like you belong. and giving you opportunities to thrive. Come along to meet the Students’ Association and learn more about student representation, societies, campaigns, advice and how to make the most of your time at university.
Where: Room 1007, Old College Building
When: 10am-4pm
INTERNATIONAL AND STUDY ABROAD
Studying abroad can be an incredible academic, professional and personal experience. Current Abertay students can study or undertake a placement abroad. Speak to staff on the day about our range of exciting options.
Where: Room 1007, Old College Building
When: 10am-4pm
QUIET ROOMS
We know that sometimes big crowds can be overwhelming. We’ve got quiet rooms available to use throughout the day should you need it.
Where: Rooms - 3007, 3007.1, 3021.1, 3021.2 and 3021.3, Old College Building
When: Available all day
A PLACE TO BE YOU
4000 HOME TO STUDENTS AND REPRESENTING 60 NATIONALITIES ON CAMPUS
A
KYDD BUILDING: LEVEL 1
Room 1502
Room 1520
Room 1521
Room 1549
PS5 Lab
ETC / ViPRE Studio The Atrium
KYDD BUILDING: LEVEL 2
Room 2516 (Main Lecture Theatre)
Room 2517 (Small Lecture Theatre)
Rooms 2521-2526
Room 2532 (Competitive
Games Lab)
Life Drawing Studio
KYDD BUILDING: LEVEL 3
Room 3508
Room 3510
Room 3511
Room 3512.1/2 Room 3522 Room 3541
Self guided library tour
BELL STREET
KYDD BUILDING: LEVEL 4
Room 4506
Room 4510
Room 4511
Room 4540
Room 4561, 4562 and 4563
BELL STREET
GETTING AROUND CAMPUS
If a room number begins with 1, the room is on level 1. If a room number begins with 2, the room is on level 2 and so on.
If the second digit of the room number is 5 (for example 2516) the room will be within the Kydd Building.
If the second digit is 0 (for example 1001) the room will be situated within the Old College Building.
OLD COLLEGE: LEVEL 1
C109 (Campus Tours)
Room 1001
(Accommodation Hub + Dundee Walking Tours)
Room 1004
Room 1006
Room 1007 (Information Stations – Admissions, Student Services,
Abertay Students’ Association, Study Abroad, MySucccess Modules and Microcredentials)
Room 1012 (Sports drop-in)
Room 1025
Room 1026
CHECK-IN MARQUEE
OLD COLLEGE: LEVEL 3
Room 3004
Room 3011
Room 3026
Check-in Desk
Enquiry Point
Basecamp:
Faculty of Applied and Social Sciences
Basecamp: Dundee Business School
BELL STREET
Quiet Rooms: Rooms - 3007, 3007.1, 3021.1, 3021.2 and 3021.3, Old College Building
If you have any difficulties finding your way around, please speak to a member of staff at the Enquiry Point in the marquee or look out for them in their blue tshirts and hoodies. Our Student Event Helpers are also on hand to help.
DISCOVER PLACE TO
ANNIE’S CAFE
GENERAL INFORMATION TALKS
Check in at the Check-in Marquee to collect your copy of the Open Day programme. See below for the times and locations of our general information talks to find out about coming from college, student funding and MySuccess and Microcredential module content.
Room 1502 (Kydd Building)
10:00am - 10.20am Welcome to Abertay
10.30am - 10.50am Welcome to Abertay
10.30am - 11.00am Coming from College
12.00pm - 12.30pm Being Successful at Abertay
1.00pm - 1.30pm Coming from College
2pm - 2.30pm Being Successful at Abertay
WELCOME TO ABERTAY
Hear from Professor Liz Bacon, Principal and Vice-Chancellor/Alastair Irons, Deputy Principal and Deputy Vice-Chancellor as they welcome you to Open Day and offers practical advice to help you squeeze the most out of your day.
COMING FROM COLLEGE
Attend this essential guide to coming to Abertay from college and find out how we support your transition to university.
BEING SUCCESSFUL AT ABERTAY
Come along to find out about our MySuccess Modules and Microcredentials, which are designed to help develop the academic and social skills you need to thrive at Abertay.
CAMPUS AND CITY TOURS
Explore the campus and the city on our range of exciting and informative tours running throughout the day.
Campus
Library
Accommodation
Take a look at our small but perfectly formed campus, including the Abertay Gym. Tours leave every 30 minutes. No need to book.
Take a self-guided tour around The Bernard King Library – the hub of student life at Abertay University. No need to book.
View examples of two different types of student accommodation. Tours can be booked on the day. Groups of 10-15 each tour.
30 minutes 10am4pm*
C109, Ground Floor, Old College Building Not required
Dundee
Hear the stories of Dundee’s history in an entertaining and humorous hour-long guided tour of the city centre. This is a flat route with no stairs involved. Groups of 25 max.
Varies 10am4pm Foyer, The Bernard King Library Not required
30 minutes 10am4pm**
Room 1001, Old College
50 minutes 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm Room 1001, Old College
Yes
Go to Room 1001 to Book
Yes Go to Room 1001 to Book
Book at the Accommodation Hub, Room 1001, Old College, as soon as you can to avoid disappointment.
* Campus Tours leave every 30 minutes. First tour leaves at 10am, last tour leaves at 3.30pm.
**Accommodation Tours leave every 30 minutes. First tour leaves at 10am with last tours leaving for Parker House at 3pm and for Meadowside Court at 3.30pm Tour
LOGIC GET YOU FROM A TO B. IMAGINATION WILL TAKE YOU
COURSE TALKS AND DEMOS
Here you’ll find more information about course talks and demos for courses in the Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences and Faculty of Design, Informatics and Business.
FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES
The following subjects are part of Abertay’s Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences:
• Biomedical Science
• Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Criminology, Policing and Sociology
• Food Science, Fitness, Nutrition and Wellbeing
• Forensic Sciences
• Mental Health Nursing
• Psychology
• Sport
Please note: You can also find out more about the course(s) you’ve applied for by visiting the Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences Basecamp (see page 21 for more details) and the Sport courses drop-in (see below for more details).
SPORT
COURSE TALKS: Sport
Sport Demos / Activities
The sport laboratories will be open during the day and there will be two scheduled sessions. The sessions at 12pm will consist of up to three different activities and there will be a chance to dip in and out of all of them. These sessions will last up to 30 minutes and allow you to see some of our provision as well as have a chance to chat to staff and ask questions. The 1pm sessions will be less formal and you are welcome to wander around three of our laboratories and chat to staff who will be on hand to answer your questions and show you some of things that we do:
12pm Strength and Conditioning
1pm Strength and Conditioning
Biomechanics Physiology
Biomechanics Physiology
Sports drop-in: If you’ve got any questions throughout the day, drop-in to Room 1012 (Old College Building) and have a chat with our sports academic staff.
CRIMINOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGY
COURSE TALKS:
Criminology and Psychology
11am11:45am Psychology (all pathways)
11.30am12.45pm
Criminology (all pathways)
1.40pm2.25pm Psychology (all pathways)
1.45pm3pm Criminology (all pathways)
Psychology Activities
There are five different activities to choose from:
11.50am –12.50pm Forensic Psychology Developmental Psychology activity Counselling Psychology Crime Scenes (fingerprints)
2.30pm3.30pm Forensic Psychology Developmental Psychology activity Counselling Psychology Crime Scenes (fingerprints)
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE AND FORENSIC SCIENCES
COURSE TALKS: Biomedical Science and Forensic Sciences
10.30am –11.15am Forensic Sciences
10.30am –11.30am
1.40pm –2.25pm Forensic Sciences
2pm –3pm
Biomedical Science
Biomedical Science
Biomedical Science and Forensic Sciences Activities and Demonstrations:
There are two activities for Forensic Sciences (fingerprints and blood stains) each lasting 30 mins with a 10 minute gap for you to swap to the next activity:
11.20am – 12.40pm (each activity will last 30 mins)
11.30am – 12.30pm
2.40pm – 4pm (each activity will last 30 mins)
Biomedical Science –Lab Demo
Forensic Sciences –Fingerprints Forensic Sciences –Blood Stains
Forensic Sciences –Fingerprints
Forensic Sciences –Blood Stains
A PLACE TO BE BOLD
Source: National Student Survey, 2024
TOP
SCOTTISH MODERN
UNIVERSITY
FOR STUDENT
SATISFACTION
MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
Mental Health Nursing Drop in:
10am –3pm
Drop in throughout the day to learn more about what it means to be a mental health nurse through having a taster of skills mental health nurses need to have, and through lively and interesting discussions. Staff will be on hand to lead you through this and to talk about any aspect of the programme you want to learn more about
FOOD SCIENCE, FITNESS, NUTRITION AND WELLBEING
COURSE TALKS: Food Science, Fitness, Nutrition and Wellbeing
10.30am –11.30am
1.30pm –2.30pm
Food Science, Fitness, Nutrition and Wellbeing (all pathways) – Savour the Flavour of Eating Right
Food Science, Fitness, Nutrition and Wellbeing (all pathways) – Savour the Flavour of Eating Right
Food Science, Fitness, Nutrition and Wellbeing Activities:
Time
11.30am –12.30pm
2.30pm –3.30pm
Activity for all pathways including tour of our state-of-the-art kitchen and pilot plant areas
Activity for all pathways including tour of our state-of-the-art kitchen and pilot plant areas
CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
FACULTY OF DESIGN INFORMATICS AND BUSINESS
The following subject areas are part of the Faculty of Design Informatics and Business
• Dundee Business School (courses listed below)
• Computer Arts
• Computer Game Applications Development
• Computer Games Technology
• Computing
DUNDEE BUSINESS SCHOOL
• Computer Science
• Computer Science with Cybersecurity
• Ethical Hacking
• Game Design and Production
The following courses are part of the Dundee Business School:
• Accounting and Finance (all pathways)
• Business Management (all pathways)
COURSE TALKS: Dundee Business School
10.30am –11.15am
11am –12.30pm
11.15am –12pm
12pm –12.45pm
12.45pm –1.30pm
1.30pm –2.15pm
1.30pm –2.30pm
2.15pm –3pm
• Marketing / Digital Marketing (all pathways)
• Law (all pathways)
Law (all pathways) – introduction to legal studies, the Law Student Society and Moot Court proceedings.
Business (all pathways)
Marketing (all pathways)
Accounting (all pathways)
Business (all pathways)
Marketing (all pathways)
Law (all pathways) – course talk led by academic staff
Accounting (all pathways)
11.15am –11.45am
12pm –12.30pm
12.45pm –1.15pm
Business (all pathways) Meal kits: Formulating a Business Strategy for the Cost-of-Living Crisis
Marketing (all pathways) Social Media Campaign: What’s the Write Slogan?
Accounting (all pathways) The Stock Market Game
GAMES, COMPUTING, COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ETHICAL HACKING
COURSE TALKS: Games, Computing, Computer Science and Ethical Hacking courses
10.30am –11.30am Computer Arts
10.45am11.15am Computing / Computer Science / Computer Science with Cybersecurity / Ethical Hacking
11.45am –12.45pm Game Design and Production
12pm –12.30pm
1pm –2pm
Computer Games Technology and Computer Game Applications Development
Computing / Computer Science / Computer Science with Cybersecurity / Ethical Hacking
Dundee Business School activities:
Demos for Games, Computing and Cybersecurity:
Computer Arts Game Design and Production
Computer Games Technology
Computer Game Applications Development
Computing
Computer Science
Computer Science with Cybersecurity
Ethical Hacking
Academic Basecamps
10am –4pm
10am –4pm
10.30am –12pm and 12.30pm –3pm
Check out demonstrations and a showcase of Computer Arts and Game Design and Production student work.
Experience exciting and interactive staff and student demos, as well as student societies.
Explore staff and student demos showcasing examples of project work from across all programmes.
Rooms – 2523, 2524, 2526, 2532 - Competitive Games Lab, Life Drawing Studio (Kydd Building)
Rooms - 1520, PS5 Lab, ETC / ViPRE Studio, 1521, 2523, 2524, 2532Competitive Games Lab (Kydd Building)
Rooms 4510 and 4511 (Kydd Building)
Visit our academic Basecamps to speak to academic staff about the course(s) you’re interested in. You don’t need to book – simply drop in during the times noted below:
Dundee Business School
10am –4pm
Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences 10am –4pm
Come along to the Dundee Business School basecamp for an informal chat with our teaching staff. This is the best place to ask questions.
Drop in to the Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences basecamp for an informal chat with our teaching staff. This is the best place to ask questions.
Check-in Marquee
Check-in Marquee
Sports courses drop-in 10am –4pm
Faculty of Design
Informatics (Games, Computing, Computer Science and Ethical Hacking)
10am –4pm
If you have any questions throughout the day related to our sports courses, come along and have a chat with some of our teaching staff.
Head along to this basecamp if you’re thinking about one of our Games, Computing, Computer Science and Ethical Hacking courses. A great place to ask questions.
Room 1012 (Old College Building)
The Atrium, Level 1, Kydd Building Level 4, Kydd Building
If you require advice about the admissions process or next steps, remember to visit our Admissions Team in Room 1007, Old College Building.
CITY LIFE A
THE CITY OF DISCOVERY
We’re proud to say Dundee is an awesome place to study… and live.
When you join Abertay, you’re not just picking a place to study, you’re picking your new home. Abertay is close to the beach and the glorious Scottish countryside. Combined with bags of culture and the city being the cheapest place to live in the UK for students, it’s clear to see why Dundee is a top student destination.
More Info: abertay.co/living-in-dundee
SCOTLAND’S SUNSHINE CITY
If you’re looking to catch some rays and get a regular dose of vitamin D, then Dundee is the place for you. Facing due south, ‘Sundee’ has more hours of sunshine than any other Scottish city.
Try: to bring your sunglasses.
THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC!
From The View to Be Charlotte, The Associates to Danny Wilson, music is embedded in Dundee’s soul. You never know which stars of the future you might be seeing, and big names regularly play here.
Try: listening to our Dundee music playlist.
SHOP LOCAL
The city is full of independent shops selling local products. Couple that with the usual high street chains like Waterstones and Primark, there’s plenty of retail therapy when you need it.
Try: buying THE perfect vintage outfit in our amazing pre-owned shops.
TAKE ME TO THE BEACH
Nearby Broughty Ferry, AKA ‘the Ferry’, has an idyllic beach. There’s open water swimming, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking and plenty of golden sand to relax on.
Try: hiring an electric bike and cruising to the beach from campus.
GO WILD…
Tentsmuir, featured in the BBC’s ‘Springwatch’, is 20 mins away - a forest full of hiking/biking trails and miles of golden sand. You can go dolphin and seal spotting on the River Tay or swimming and kayaking in one of the nearby lochs.
Try: doing the ‘Dook’, a sponsored dip in the River Tay on New Year’s Day.
…OR GO OUT!
Local nightclubs regularly host big name DJs, and there are live music venues all over the city. You’ve got two cinema chains and an art house cinema as well. And obviously lots of great bars and pubs to visit. There’s even Draffens, a secret speakeasy hidden away in the city centre…
Try: a cocktail in Draffens (but don’t tell anyone, it’s a secret).
SPORT AND EXERCISE? YOU BET!
With two professional football teams, there are plenty of matches to watch during the season. The cycle paths extend for miles, and there’s a skate park about 10 mins’ walk from campus. Our ice hockey team, The Dundee Stars, are one of the best in Britain.
Try: the steep walk up Dundee Lawworth it for the fabulous views.
FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD
We have artisan butchers, locally made Italian ice cream, fine dining, cafes and coffee shops galore, and even a deli called The Cheesery. Plus, Dundee is famous for its bakeries. Visit Clarks literally whenever you like (it’s open 24 hours a day) or scoff a fudge doughnut from Fisher and Donaldson in the city centre.
Try: a local pie - called a ‘peh’ - or a pasty called a ‘bridie’.
PLACE TO
CITY OF CULTURE
The V&A Dundee is just five minutes’ walk from campus, with new exhibitions twice a year. There’s the Rep Theatre where Brian Cox (‘Succession’, anyone?) got his start, art and films at Dundee Contemporary Arts (DCA), and even more art and history at the McManus Gallery or Verdant Works. The Eden Project is building its first-ever ecological attraction in Scotland, and a new e-sports arena is planned for the waterfront.
Try: a DCA course, using your student discount, obviously!
#BeAbertay
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