Tomorrow’s rules have yet to be written.
International Student Prospectus
Look forward to change. Robert Gordon University is all about the future. Your future to be precise. This prospectus will offer you a glimpse into that future. But how it turns out is very much up to you.
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CONTENTS Look forward to change.
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Living life.
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The data to inform your future.
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What’s the bottom line?
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Tomorrow is a blank canvas.
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Scholarships. 36
Robert Gordon. The original change maker.
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Our schools.
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Teaching has changed.
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Undergraduate course fees .
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Using today’s resources to unlock tomorrow’s potential. 13
Postgraduate course fees.
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Our professional links.
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Make your entrance.
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Life starts on campus.
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ICRGU. The international pathway.
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Agents of change.
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Speaking our language.
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Being a student.
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Academic calendar 2018-2019.
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Change your perception of Scotland.
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Your application to RGU.
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Closer than you think.
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Aberdeen. 27 A change of address.
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Undergraduate courses
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A home away from home.
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Postgraduate course details
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The data to inform your future.
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IN SCOTLAND FOR INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS *The Student Experience Survey, 2018
While we always look forward, we also keep an eye on what’s being achieved today. At a glance you can see just some
Top 20 in the UK
compelling statistics to help you accelerate your decision.
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PHYSIOTHERAPY 1st DIETETICS 3rd DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHY 4th
IN SCOTLAND FOR COURSE SATISFACTION
FASHION AND TEXTILES 13th
*Guardian University Guide, 2017
ARCHITECTURE 16th
97.6%
OF OUR GRADUATES GAIN EMPLOYMENT WITHIN 6 MONTHS
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*HESA, 2018
PHARMACY 16th SOCIAL WORK 19 th CONSTRUCTION/BUILT ENVIRONMENT 20th *Times Good University Guide 2018
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IN THE WORLD FOR GRADUATE EMPLOYABILITY *QS World University Rankings, 2018
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ABERDEEN IS THE 55TH BEST CITY IN THE WORLD TO BE A STUDENT *QS Best Student Cities, 2018
ABERDEEN IS THE TOP RANKED UK CITY FOR AFFORDABILITY *QS Best Student Cities 2018
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ABERDEEN IS RANKED AS THE SECOND SAFEST CITY IN THE UK *The Alternative UK University City League Table, 2017
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IN THE UK FOR GRADUATE EMPLOYABILITY *HESA, 2018
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More about our international community
16,000 STUDENTS
Tomorrow is a blank canvas International
REPUTATION FOR HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION
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Teaching Excellence Framework
RGU IS NOW IN THE TOP 20% OF UNIVERSITIES IN THE UK FOR QUALITY OF ITS UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING AND LEARNING
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NATIONALITIES REPRESENTED ON CAMPUS *Top Universities, 2018
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RGU has its own tartan that you can see throughout this prospectus. Many of our students take pride in wearing a kilt or RGU tartan to their graduation ceremony.
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Robert Gordon. The original change maker. In 1729 Robert Gordon had a vision. He wanted to provide all pupils with an education as a way to improve the wider community. His vision to create a brighter future for all is the principle we still follow today at RGU. Our focus is democratising education, so that communities in Scotland and across the globe can benefit from world-class graduates that are real-world ready. And our commitment to innovative research also ensures we pursue cutting-edge solutions to problems the world is actually facing today. A learner-centric approach, supported by our state-of-the-art facilities and flexible course structure makes education work
Watch the history of RGU
for our students, staff and partners. Not the other way around. Through our graduates and partnerships, we believe we can make tomorrow brighter than today.
www.rgu.ac.uk /about-rgu
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Teaching has changed. OUR HIGH STANDARDS HAVEN’T. We pride ourselves on our progressive and consistently high standard of teaching. And we have proof of its effectiveness.
Teaching Excellence Framework
THIS AWARD PLACES US IN THE TOP 20% OF UNIVERSITIES IN THE UK
The Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) awarded us ‘Gold Standard’ in 2017, which is the highest accolade you can receive. The teaching excellence framework is the only UK governmentbacked assessment of undergraduate teaching quality across higher education institutions and rates institutions according to their teaching quality, learning environment and student outcomes. Our Gold Award shows the added value and outstanding real-world impact that our excellent teaching has on our students. This is in no small part to the passion that our teaching staff have for their subjects, coupled with their wider world experiences that extend far beyond academia. Further evidence that our innovative teaching methods translate in the real-world can be found in our graduate employment rate. We have consistently scored above 95% in recent years (currently 97.6%, HESA 2018), which demonstrates how appealing our teaching
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methods, facilities and reputation are to industry.
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Using today’s resources to unlock tomorrow’s potential. We are committed to helping
We keep a constant dialogue
theoretical and practical world
consultancy project in the
every single student become as
with industry to gain valuable
to help inspire you.
form of a research project
attractive as possible to future
insights into their future
employers. To help us achieve
needs. By incorporating the
HANDS-ON LEARNING
great opportunity to develop
this we’ve invested more than
knowledge and skills required
At RGU we use an ‘applied’
your subject knowledge and
£100 million (to date) in the
by future professionals into
teaching approach. As well as
professional links.
development of our campus to
our curriculum, we are able to
providing our students with
further enhance our teaching
provide a wide variety of sectors
the necessary academic and
facilities and offer the most
with leaders of the future.
theoretical understanding of
or dissertation. This is a
their subjects, we try as far as
up-to-date technology. The use of technology in our teaching
ACADEMIC EXPERTS
possible to ensure there are
extends across many subjects
We are proud of our teaching
practical elements too.
and we have always been
staff. Their academic
proud to be an early adopter of
achievements, as well as their
innovative methods that enhance practical experience in specialist the learning experience.
These practical elements come in the form of industrial
subject areas, are key to our
placements, internships,
graduates’ success.
consultancy projects and
CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVED COURSES
Our professors, lecturers and
Whilst the vast majority of our
We are delighted to have forged
tutors combine first-class
undergraduate courses include
voluntary opportunities.
excellent relationships with some qualifications with time spent in
a professional placement,
of the world’s most successful
business or industry. And our
almost all of our MSc courses
companies. These include
team of academic practitioners
will include the opportunity to
Accenture, BP, 3M and Shell,
offer real-time insight from the
do an academic or professional
to name just a few.
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Our professional links. We offer a strong portfolio of high quality courses, working closely with industry and employers to prepare you for the professional world. Where possible, we seek accreditation for our courses by the relevant professional body to verify that they are of industry standard. Our courses are chosen and designed to help our students to prepare for work and meet the needs of local, national and 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 high demand now and in the future.
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Life starts on campus. A BIG INVESTMENT IN OUR CURRENT AND FUTURE HOME. In recent years we have invested around ÂŁ100 million into our
Take a tour of the campus
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
www.rgu.ac.uk /virtual-tours
modern facilities during classes, and relax outside of lectures in the tranquil parkland around the campus.
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THE SIR IAN WOOD BUILDING & LIBRARY
THE ISHBEL GORDON BUILDING
ICRGU INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
RGU: UNION RGU SPORT
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SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF COMPUTING SCIENCE AND DIGITAL MEDIA
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
SCHOOL OF PHARMACY AND LIFE SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL STUDIES
SCOTT SUTHERLAND SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT
■■ Clinical Skills Centre
■■ Modelling Workshop
■■ Catering Facilities
■■ Mac Suite
■■ Student Help Point
■■ DART Simulator
■■ Employability
■■ Wave Tank
and Professional
■■ ROV Pit
Enrichment Hub
Centre ■■ Mock Crime Scene Area
Foundation,
■■ Climbing Wall
International Year
■■ Swimming Pool
1 and Pre-Masters
■■ Sports Hall
Programmes
■■ Catering Facilities
Lab ■■ X-ray Suite
■■ Clean Room Suite
■■ Gym
■■ Human Performance
■■ 3D Printing
■■ Pharmacy Simulation
■■ ICRGU Pathways:
■■ Student Support and Advice Services Slideshow of campus photos
■■ Forensic Imaging Suite ■■ Microscopy Suite ■■ Food Handling and Preparation Labs ■■ Catering Facilities www.rgu.ac.uk /virtual-tours
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ABERDEEN BUSINESS SCHOOL
GARTHDEE HOUSE
GRAY’S SCHOOL OF ART
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ABERDEEN BUSINESS SCHOOL
■■ Catering Facilities
■■ Printmaking Suite ■■ Sculpture Studio
SCHOOL OF CREATIVE AND CULTURAL BUSINESS
■■ Mac Suite ■■ Photography Studio
THE LAW SCHOOL
■■ Exhibition Spaces ■■ TV and Radio Suite
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■■ Catering Facilities
■■ Fashion Place
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■■ Moot Court
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■■ Digital Moffat Space
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■■ The Georgina Scott Sutherland
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Agents of change. BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE.
Find out more here.
Going to university is not just about a degree. Although studying is a big part, it’s also about the overall experience of trying new things and making the most of all the opportunities.
www.rgu.ac.uk /virtual-tours
STUDENT UNION
SCHOOL OFFICERS
The Students’ Union, RGU:UNION, is run by students, for students
In each school, a separate representative is appointed to work
and is about making your experience the best it can be. Being a
with the management of the school. These students embody the
student gives you the opportunity to try exciting new things, from
partnership agreement by gathering feedback, and then working
being part of a sports team and taking part in student activities to
on enhancement projects and research with the school and Union
volunteering, or simply meeting new people.
to make changes.
PARTNERSHIP ROLES
SOCIETIES
At the heart of student partnership are class representatives, who
We have a wide range of societies to suit everyone, from course-
are elected from each course to share the views of their classmates.
related ones to social societies such as gaming, film, music or
These students attend meetings to raise concerns, find out about
photography as well as political and several faith based groups too.
changes, and work with staff to make improvements.
To find out more information, email societies@rguunion.co.uk
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Being a student. A LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE. We understand how daunting it can be arriving in a new city and starting a new course. To make life easier, the Student Help Point is available for all non-academic queries and support. From travel advice to tuition fees, accommodation to application forms, finance to filling your free time, the team will assist you, whether you are on campus or online.
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STUDENT HELP POINT
■■ Presenting written work.
■■ Put you in touch with any support service.
■■ Tackling coursework assignments.
■■ Book appointments for the Study Skills and Counselling/ Wellbeing teams. ■■ Introduce you to our ResLife Advisor who can provide specialist accommodation information and advice. ■■ Take your tuition fee payments, by cash or card.
We can arrange sessions for groups or one-to-one depending on individual needs. For many international students some of the Scottish teaching practices are new, so we encourage students to take advantage of this support. There is no additional cost for any of these services.
■■ Provide standard official letters to help you register with a doctor, or open a UK bank account.
EMPLOYABILITY HUB
■■ Assist with Visa information before you travel to Aberdeen.
Our team offers advice on-campus and online for students at all
■■ Offer ‘Meet and Greet’ services on arrival in Aberdeen.
stages of their degree. Once you are a full-time student you are able to arrange appointments, attend drop-in sessions, or contact us via
STUDENT IMMIGRATION TEAM
phone, Skype or FaceTime to discuss work experience, employment
The Student Immigration team offers specialist immigration advice
opportunities, application forms, CVs and career plans.
and guidance to current RGU students, with specific expertise in Tier 4 (General) student visas, Short-term Study visas and options to
DISABILITY AND DYSLEXIA CENTRE
remain in the UK to work after study. The team also:
The Disability and Dyslexia Centre exists to advance an equal and
■■ Leads welcome presentations in September and January for
accessible learning environment within the University. We have many
new international and European students. ■■ Advises international students on replacing or renewing your Passport, Visa or Biometric Residence Permit. ■■ Provides information regarding deferring, changing or suspending your course.
years’ experience of supporting students with dyslexia, sensory and mobility impairments, mental health difficulties, medical conditions, autism spectrum disorders and temporary impairments, such as broken limbs. Information on all of the above support services can be found on our website www.rgu.ac.uk/studentsupport
■■ Delivers workshops on extending/renewing your Tier 4 (General) student visa to study in the UK.
CONFIDENTIALITY We provide a confidential and non-judgemental service to all our
For more information please visit www.rgu.ac.uk/immigration
students, applicants and enquirers. The more information about
or email isa@rgu.ac.uk
your needs you can share with us, the more help and support we can potentially offer you, and often the earlier you do this, the
STUDY SKILLS AND ACCESS UNIT
better. Please don’t hesitate to share information as early as at the
The Study Skills and Access Unit can provide you with advice and
application stage. It will not affect your chance of admission, but
support on a range of study skills, including:
will make sure that we offer you all the relevant help we can
■■ Exam preparation and revision.
once you arrive at RGU.
■■ English language for non-native speakers. ■■ Time and project management. ■■ Presentation skills.
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Change your perception of Scotland. For a small country, Scotland’s made a very big impact and continues to progress and pioneer. Scotland’s warmth and generosity is known around the world and we are delighted that you are considering making Scotland your home for your studies.
MORE THAN JUST A MONSTER
thriving creative industries, such
A WHOLE NEW WORLD
as digital gaming development,
Although Scotland is part of
When some people think of
art, entertainment and film.
the UK, it has its own language
Scotland, the Loch Ness Monster
(Gaelic), its own national dress (the tartan kilt), its own national
But many of today’s most
YOU’LL BE IN GOOD COMPANY
commonly used items have roots
Scotland has more world-class
drink – whisky (which translates
in Scotland. These include the
universities than any other
into Gaelic as ‘water of life’).
telephone, television, the flushing
country by head of population*.
Scotland also boasts numerous
toilet, ATMs and pin numbers,
We welcome more than
world-class beaches, heritage
MRI scanning; and the first
25,000 European and 31,000
sites, and celebrations, which
cloned mammal, Dolly the Sheep.
international students to study at bring millions of visitors to our
We are a land of inventors and
our 19 universities and are proud country each year.
innovators and are renowned for
that Scotland comes top in the
groundbreaking biotechnology,
UK for student satisfaction.
and shortbread spring to mind.
financial services, engineering and And 8 out of 9 international students would recommend Scotland as a place to study.
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Scotland is now
*Universities Scotland
dish (Haggis) and our national www.rgu.ac.uk/ virtual-tours
“ I love living next to the sea, even when the weather is cold, it’s nice to go for walks or runs along the beach boulevard. I also like that Aberdeen is close to some of Scotland’s most spectacular landscapes and tourist destinations. It’s a great jumping off point to visit the rest of Scotland.” Lillian Small, Canadian | MSc Digital Marketing
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Aberdeen. A CITY WITH ENERGY FOR CHANGE. Aberdeen is a city rich in culture,
buildings are made of the local
with a range of museums, art
grey stone – granite. The city also
galleries, cinemas and concert
has spectacular sandy coastlines
venues all on your doorstep.
to the east, and some of the UK’s
With more than 25,000 students
highest mountains to the west.
at RGU, you’ll be part of a lively, vibrant student-friendly city,
For a northern location it’s far
with great shops, restaurants,
milder than you might expect.
international food stores,
The east coast is actually the
nightlife and live music.
sunniest part of Scotland, where sunshine hours average around
The city was also named the
1,500 per year. This makes it
2nd safest city in the UK in ‘The
ideal for the outdoor and active
Alternative UK University City
lifestyle that attracts huge
League Table 2017’ and the
numbers of people to the
second most affordable city for
area all year round. With the
students in the UK by NatWest
Grampian Mountains and
in 2017. Plus, Aberdeen has
Cairngorms National Park right
been described as one of the
on our doorstep, there are
best places to be a student by
plentiful opportunities for
accommodationforstudents.com. mountain biking, mountain climbing, skiing, snowboarding Aberdeen is often referred
and white water rafting.
to as ‘The Granite City’, and ‘The Silver City with the Golden Sands’ because almost all of its
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A change of address. Living in university accommodation is a great way to live independently, yet easily make new friends. It is ideal for students living away from home for the first time, or who are new to Aberdeen. If you would like to get a better idea of what each of these accommodation facilities looks like, you can take a Virtual Tour on our website.
Woolmanhill Flats
Crathie Student Village
City Centre, 20 mins
600 standard
£98
to Garthdee campus
rooms
(standard room)
by bus 1 or 2
136 en-suite
£131 (en-suite)
rooms
Per week
Holburn Street
96 en-suite
£150-£160
15 mins walk to
rooms
(en-suite)
Garthdee Campus
Per week
and Union Street
Craigievar Develpment
Craigievar Crescent,
8 x1 bedroom
£102.50
Garthdee, 10 mins
self-contained
(double/twin)
walk to Garthdee
flats
£205 (single)
campus
Ramsay Development
Per week
Ramsay Gardens,
28 en-suite
£150-£160
5 mins walk to
rooms
(en-suite)
Garthdee Campus
Garthdee Towers
Per week
Garthdee – in
49 rooms have
£110-£120
close proximity to
en-suite shower
(en-suite)
Garthdee campus
and sink with
Per week
shared toilet
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facilities
For the most current information about locations, what is in included and up-to-date costs of university accommodation, please visit www.rgu.ac.uk/living/ accommodation
PRIVATE SECTOR ACCOMMODATION If university accommodation is not for you, or you want more information about short-term or family accommodation, there are a number of options you can consider. You will find a helpful guide to alternative accommodation options on our website www.rgu.ac.uk/alternativeaccommodation
Find out more. www.rgu.ac.uk/ living/accommodation
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A home away from home. Our ResLife team are there to
From daytrips around Scotland,
support you in your student
ceilidhs (a traditional Scottish
accommodation and beyond,
party), bowling nights and ice-
with Residence Assistants (RAs)
skating, to spectator events
providing out-of-hours care and
like Aberdeen Football Club
a community team helping you to
matches, National League Ice
integrate socially.
Hockey games and cinema trips, there’s always something to put
You will have access to our ResLife
in your social calendar.
Team, who will be on hand to help with any welfare issues or
And there’s nothing to stop
emergency situations. You will be
you suggesting something fun
on first name terms with them,
to do. Last year the ResLife
especially if you have a habit of
team organised Sushi making,
forgetting keys and locking
pizza nights and a pancake
yourself out.
making mardi-gras all at the request of residents in our
The ResLife Team will encourage engagement and integration throughout your stay and offer a programme of social opportunities.
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student accommodation.
“ The best thing about
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being a student at RGU is that you don’t notice that you are in a foreign country because we are all treated equally; RGU is a family.” Juliet Karori, Kenyan | MSc. Oil and Gas Accounting
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Living life. To plan your living costs, try using the handy student calculator to help you balance your budget. www.studentcalculator.org.uk With your National Union of Students (NUS) card, you will benefit from the various student discounts and offers in many shops, cafés, restaurants and cinemas in Aberdeen and throughout the UK. For a detailed breakdown of the estimated cost of living in Aberdeen, visit www.rgu.ac.uk/costofliving
For visa purposes students are asked by the UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) section to show the equivalent funds in their bank account of £1,015 maintenance for every month of studying (for a typical course, this would be a total of £9,135): PLUS the full amount of their course fee in their bank account for a period of 28 days. For the most up to date information about cost of living and your visa, please visit www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa
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RGU SPORT
£14 to £20 per month
TRANSPORT
CINEMA TICKET
EATING OUT
SHOPPING
ACCOMMODATION
MOBILE PHONE
CUP OF COFFEE
£6 to £8
Bus Fare £3.50 per day / £15 per week
1kg Bag of Rice £0.45 to £1.80
BOOKS, STATIONERY, PHOTOCOPIES
£10 to £40 per month
£25 to £45 per month
TOILETRIES & LAUNDRY £20 per month
£7 to £15
£98 to £205 per week
(coffee shop chain) £1.75 to £3.00
BAG OF APPLES £1.25
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What’s the bottom line? When calculating the cost of studying away from home, it’s crucial to have a clear understanding of the total living and studying costs, in addition to your tuition fees. Scholarships are a fantastic bonus but sometimes a larger scholarship may not always be better. For example, a £5,000 scholarship from a university whose fees are £17,000 compared with a £2,000 scholarship from a university whose fees are £13,000. At RGU, we like to give you the whole picture, so here are some things you might find helpful when calculating your costs.
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TUITION FEE
RGU scholarships range between £2,000-£5,000.
RGU offers fixed fees for the duration of your course. 2018 – 2019
RGU offers a flexible payment plan.
Affordable accommodation starts at £392 per month and includes many utilities such as electicity, heating and internet. Students in Aberdeen earn £440 more than the national student average from their part time job income, at £1,383.80 per month*. *RSB/NatWest Student Living Index, 2017
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Scholarships. Thanks to our strong links with industry and the generosity of companies, RGU is able to offer a range of scholarships
Full Time On Campus Masters Students
£2,000
and financial awards at undergraduate and postgraduate level across our portfolio of courses. For more information on our current scholarships programme, go to rgu.ac.uk/scholarships
■■ Offered to all applicants
£12,730 - £16,240
undergraduate tuition fee)
fee for one year of study)
■■ Offered to all applicants
who have an offer from RGU
having met the standard or
having met the standard or
advertised academic entry
advertised academic entry
requirements. ■■ Applicants must be classed
Vice-Chancellor’s Undergraduate Scholarship
£3,000
(towards one year of
who have an offer from RGU
requirements. ■■ Applicants must be classed
(One full year’s tuition
■■ Selection of successful
awardee is based on academic merit. ■■ Holder of an offer from RGU
for a full time on campus undergraduate course.
by the University as an
by the University as an
international fee payer for
international fee payer for
by the University as an
tuition fee payment.
tuition fee payment.
international fee payer for
■■ Must be a self-funding
■■ Must be a self-funding
student.
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Full Time On Campus Undergraduate Students
student.
■■ Applicants must be classed
tuition fee payment. ■■ Must be a self-funding
student.
British Council Scholarships The British Council has gathered information on hundreds of
EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS
awards that are available to international students. For more
RGU is proud of its association with the following
information, visit https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/options/
Scholarship Programmes:
scholarships-financial-support
Chevening Scholarships
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships
Chevening is the UK Government’s international awards scheme
This scheme offers 100 awards to students applying from Canada,
aimed at developing global leaders. Awards are typically for a
China, India, Pakistan and USA. The awards are open to students
one-year Master’s degree and cover tuition fees and a contribution
pursuing any taught degree at a Scottish university. For more
towards living costs. For more information, visit www.chevening.org
information, visit www.scotland.org/saltire
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Our schools. Robert Gordon University has eleven schools at our Garthdee campus in Aberdeen. Our schools offer subjects that are designed to make a real impact on our students and the wider world.
School of Health Sciences
The Law School
School of Engineering
Gray’s School of Art
The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment
Aberdeen Business School
School of Nursing and Midwifery
School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences
School of Applied Social Studies
School of Computing Science and Digital Media
School of Creative and Cultural Business
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Undergraduate Course
Course fees.
Fees per year
Aberdeen Business School BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
£12,730
BSc Accounting - Top Up (ODL)
£3,210
BA (Hons) Management
£12,730
BA (Hons) Management with Human Resource Management
£12,730
BA (Hons) Management with Marketing
£12,730
BA (Hons) Business Management (ODL)
£5,300
will be charged for each year of study. These will not increase
BA (Hons) International Business Management
£12,730
over the course of your studies.
The Law School
FOR UNDERGRADUATES 2019/2020 The following costs are the per year fee at the point of entry you
www.rgu.ac.uk/applyonline
BA (Hons) Law and Management
£12,730
LLB Law
£12,730
School of Creative and Cultural Business
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BA (Hons) Digital Marketing
£12,730
BA (Hons) Fashion Management
£12,730
BA (Hons) Events Management
£12,730
BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management
£12,730
BA (Hons) International Tourism Management
£12,730
BA (Hons) Journalism
£12,730
BA (Hons) Media
£12,730
Undergraduate Course
Fees per year
Undergraduate Course
Fees per year
School of Computing Sciences and Digital Media
School of Applied Social Studies BA (Hons) Applied Social Sciences
£12,730
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
£13,670
BA (Hons) Social Work
£13,670
BSc (Hons) Digital Media
£13,670
BSc (Hons) Cyber Security
£13,670
School of Health Sciences MRad Master of Diagnostic Radiography
£13,670
School of Engineering
MOccTh Master of Occupational Therapy
£13,670
BEng (Hons)/MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering
£16,240
MPhys Master of Physiotherapy
£13,670
BEng (Hons)/MEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
£16,240
MDiet Master of Dietetics
£13,670
£16,240
BSc (Hons) Applied Sports and Exercise Science
£13,670
BEng (Hons)/MEng Mechanical and Offshore Engineering BEng (Hons)/MEng Mechanical Engineering
£16,240
School of Nursing and Midwifery BN (Hons) Adult Nursing
£13,670
BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies
£13,670
School of Pharmacy & Life Sciences BSc Applied Biomedical Sciences
£13,670
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
£13,670
BSc (Hons) Applied Biosciences
£13,670
BA (Hons) Forensic and Analytical Science
£13,670
BA (Hons) Food, Nutrition and Human Health
£13,670
MPharm Pharmacy
£15,250
Gray’s School of Art BA (Hons) Commercial Photography
£12,730
BA (Hons) Fashion and Textile Design
£12,730
BA (Hons) Painting
£12,730
BA (Hons) Three Dimensional Design
£12,730
BA (Hons) Communication Design
£12,730
BA (Hons) Contemporary Art Practice
£12,730
Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology
£13,670
BSc/MArch Architecture
£13,670
BSc (Hons) Surveying
£13,670
BSc (Hons) Construction Management
£13,670
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Course fees.
Postgraduate Course
ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING (ODL) FEES
Aberdeen Business School (Continued)
FOR POSTGRADUATES 2019/2020 The following fees are categorised by Full Time International and Online Distance Learning courses. Please refer to our website for the most up to date information.
MSc Procurement and Supply Chain Management
£12,470
£9,390
MSc Quality Management
N/A
£9,390
Graduate Certificate Management Studies
N/A
£3,210
Graduate Certificate Project Management
N/A
£3,210
LLM/MSc Construction Law and Arbitration
N/A
£12,240
LLM/MSc Oil and Gas Law
£12,470
£9,390
LLM Law (with Dispute Resolution/ International Commercial Law/ International Law/Energy Law)
£12,470
£9,390
The Law School
www.rgu.ac.uk/applyonline
Postgraduate Course
FULL TIME FEES PER YEAR
FULL TIME FEES PER YEAR
ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING (ODL) FEES
Aberdeen Business School MSc Accounting and Finance
£12,470
N/A
School of Creative and Cultural Business
MSc Financial Management
£12,470
N/A
MSc Corporate Communication and Public Affairs
£12,470
N/A
MSc Oil & Gas Accounting
£12,470
N/A
MSc Fashion Management
£12,470
N/A
MSc Energy Management
£12,470
N/A
MSc International Marketing Management
£12,470
N/A
MSc Health, Safety and Risk Management
N/A
£9,390
MSc International Tourism and Hospitality Management
£12,470
N/A
MSc Human Resource Management
£12,470
£9,390
MSc Journalism
£12,470
N/A
MSc International Business
£12,470
£9,390
MSc Digital Marketing
£12,470
N/A
MSc Management
£12,470
£9,390
MSc Information and Library Studies
£12,470
£9,390
MBA Master of Business Administration
£17,000
£17,000
MSc Business Analytics
£12,470
£9,390
MBA Oil and Gas Management
£17,000
£17,000
MSc Information Management
£12,470
£9,390
MSc Project Management
£12,470
£9,390
Graduate Certificate Petroleum Data Management
N/A
£3,210
Graduate Certificate in Information Studies
N/A
£3,210
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Postgraduate Course
FULL TIME FEES PER YEAR
ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING (ODL) FEES
Postgraduate Course
FULL TIME FEES PER YEAR
ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING (ODL) FEES
School of Computing Science and Digital Media
Gray’s School of Art (Continued)
MSc Computer Science
£13,590
N/A
MA Fashion and Textiles
£13,590
N/A
MSc Cyber Security
£13,590
N/A
MA Fine Art
£13,590
N/A
MSc Data Science
£13,590
N/A
MA Jewellery
£13,590
N/A
MSc Information Technology/with Business Intelligence/Cyber Security/ Network Management
£13,590
N/A
MA Product Design
£13,590
N/A
MSc IT for the Oil and Gas Industry
£13,590
N/A
MSc Corporate Social Responsibility (with Energy/Sustainable Development)
£11,450
£9,390
MSc Social Work
£13,050 PY N/A
MSc Asset Integrity Management
N/A
£15,300
MSc Applied Psychology
£11,350
£11,020
MSc Drilling and Well Engineering
£17,280
£15,300
MSc Oil and Gas Engineering
£17,280
£15,300
MSc Petroleum Production Engineering
£17,280
£15,300
MSc Public Health and Health Promotion
£11,450
£11,350
MSc Subsea Engineering
£17,280
£15,300
MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration)
£17,480 PY N/A
MSc Solar Energy Systems
£17,280
£15,300
MSc Exercise, Health and Wellness Coaching
£11,120
N/A
MSc Offshore Engineering Systems
£17,280
£15,300
School of Nursing and Midwifery
MSc Biomedical Technology
£17,280
N/A
N/A
£11,350
School of Engineering
Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment MSc Construction Project Management
£12,470
MSc Commercial Practice for the Energy N/A Sector
£8,500 £12,800
MArch Architecture (Part 2)
£13,670 PY N/A
MSc Architectural Design Innovation
£12,470
N/A
Gray’s School of Art MA Communication Design
£13,590
N/A
MA Curatorial Studies
£13,590
N/A
School of Applied Social Studies
School of Health Sciences
MSc Advancing Nursing Practice
School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences MSc Clinical Pharmacy Practice
N/A
£11,350
MSc Clinical Pharmacy Service Development
£15,040
N/A
MSc Analytical Sciences Drug Analysis and Toxicology
£14,950
N/A
MSc Analytical Sciences Environmental Analysis
£14,950
N/A
MSc Analytical Sciences Food Analysis, Authenticity and Safety
£14,950
N/A
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Make your entrance. The following entry requirement is intended as a guideline for students applying to RGU. If your particular qualification is not listed, please refer to our website www.rgu.ac.uk/international Applicants who don’t meet our direct entry requirement may be able to undertake a suitable pathway programme at our International College Robert Gordon University (ICRGU). A small number of university postgraduate programmes require a minimum of second class upper classification, or an equivalent. Please refer to the relevant course page on our website.
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Country
Undergraduate / Bachelors
Postgraduate / Masters
Angola
Students with Certificade or Curso Pre-Universitario/ Ensino Geral Certificado de Habilitações/ Certificado de Habilitações will only be considered for entry through our International College, ICRGU.
Applications will be considered from students with a Grau de Mestre grade of 12/20 or a Doutorado at 12/20.
Azerbaijan
Students with Tam Orta Tehsil Haqqinda Attesti will only be considered for entry through our International College, ICRGU.
Applications will be considered from students with a Diplomu (Specialist Diploma) with a grade of 71% with or without 'hons' or a Bakalavar Diplomu (Bachelor degree) after 2004 at cGPA 3/4 or 3.75/5 or 71%.
Bahrain
Students with High School Certificate (HSC) only will be considered for entry through our International College, ICRGU.
Applications will be considered from students with a Bachelor Degree from University of Bahrain with a cGPA 2.33/4 or C+ or 74%.
Bangladesh
Students with High School Certificate (HSC) only will be considered for entry through our International College, ICRGU.
Applications will be considered from students who have taken Brunei GCE A Levels.
Brunei
Cambodia
Cameroon
For grade requirements, please refer to UK A-level entry requirements as stated on each course page of our website. Applications will be considered from students with an associate Degree from a recognised institution with grade of 65% or more, GPA 2.5/4, Grade C+, or 'Fairly Good'. If grading system is out of 20 - 14/20 or more is required. Applications will be considered from students with the Cameroon GCE A-level. For grade requirements, please refer to UK A-level entry requirements as stated on each course page of our website. Students with the following will also be considered: Baccalauréa or Probatoire at 12 or higher/ Brevet de Technicien 12 or higher / Baccalauréat de Technicien 12 or higher.
Applications will be considered from students with a Masters Degree - when following a 3 or 4 year Bachelors Degree; or a Masters Degree - when following a 2 year Bachelors Degree. Graduates with a 4-year degree from BUET must have a minimum 55% or GPA 2.75/5.0.
Applications will be considered from students with a Second Class Bachelors Degree.
Applications will be considered from students with a Masters degree from a recognised institution with a grade of 65% or more, CGPA 2.5/4, Grade C+, or 'Fairly Good'. If grading system is out of 20 - 14/20 or more is required.
Applications will be considered from students with Bachelors degree with a GPA of 2.5 or Grade C+ or 55% or 12 out of 20.
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Applications will be considered from students with: General High School Diploma at 65%*.
Canada
Diploma of Technology - Minimum 65% required (may be considered for advanced entry, subject to module matching).
Applications will be considered from students with a Bachelors/Baccalaureat Degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75/4. Or a First Professional Degree/Grade Professionnelle Grade C+ or 2.5/4.
Diploma of 2 to 3 years duration - Minimum 65% required (may be considered for advanced entry, subject to module matching).
For courses which ask for a 2.1, 3.0/4.0 or better will be required.
*There are slight variations by province/state so applications will be viewed on a case by case basis.
China
Colombia
Egypt
Applications will be considered from students with the National Senior High School Graduation Examination (Hui Kao) with an average grade of 65% or higher. Applications will be considered from students with a Tecnico Professional/ Tecnico Profesional Especializado/ Tecnologo Especializado in the relevant subject, may be considered for advanced entry subject to module mapping. Applications will be considered from students with the Certificate of General Secondary Education for Year 1 entry. For grade requirements, please refer to Scottish Higher requirements as stated on each course page of our website .
Applications will be considered from students with a 4 year degree from a 211 or 985 University with an overall average of 65% (4 point scale 64-67% = C-. 5 point scale 60-74% = C). Students from all other recognised universities must have a minimum 70% overall. Applications will be considered from students with a Licenciado en (relevant subject) or Titulo de (relevant subject) or Maestro en (relvant subject) or Profesional en (relevant subject) with a cGPA of 3.0/5.0.
Applications will be considered from students with a 4 year Bachelors degree with a GPA of 3.0/5, 60%, or Grade C (or above).
Applications will be considered from students with a Bachelors Degree with a minimum of a second class lower classification with CGPA 2.51, or an equivalent.
Ghana
Students with WAEC / WASSCE will be considered for entry through our International College, ICRGU.
Graduates from KNUST must have a minimum 50% 59% average or Grade C or classification Good minimum. Graduates from University of Ghana must have minimum 65% or Grade C+ or CGPA 2.51.
Applications will be considered from students with the HKALE with points 140 to 240.
Hong Kong
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For grade requirements, please refer to UK A-level entry requirements as stated on each course page of our website. Students with the HKDSE must have a minimum level 3 in 5 subjects.
Applications will be considered from students with a Bachelors degree with a minimum of a Second Class Lower Division or minimum GPA of 2.3 (C+) from an institution in Hong Kong.
Applications will be considered from students with a Bachelors degree with a minimum overall average of 55%, from a recognised institution.
India
Applications will be considered from students with State Board High School Examination (Year 12), with a minimum of 65% overall. Students with West Bengal State Board Examination must have a minimum of 55% overall.
For students with CBCS (Choice Based Credit System): 10 Point Scale GPA 6.0, B, or 'above average'. For students from other Point Scale Grading Systems: 4 Point Scale: GPA 2.67/4.0, B, 55%. 7 Point Scale GPA 5/7.0, B, 55%. For students from University of Mumbai, University of Delhi, and University of Calcutta, a minimum overall average of 50% will be considered.
Applications will be considered from students with: SMK/MA (Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan/Madrasah Aliyah) at 71 or above or 'Baik' rating.
Indonesia
SMA/MA (Sekolah Menengah Atas/Madrasah Aliyah) at 71 or above or 'Baik' rating.
Applications will be considered from students with a Bachelor Degree (Sarjana/S1) at Grade B or 2.5/4 or 'Good'; or a Diploma IV (Sarjana Terapan) at Grade B/C or 2.5/4.
Students with Diploma I,II, or III may be considered for advanced entry.
Iran
Students with High School Certificate (HSC) only will be considered for entry through our International College, ICRGU.
Applications from students with Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate with Grade 3, 4 and 5.
Japan
Upper Secondary Specialised/Vocational School Leaving Certificate/Specialised Training Upper Secondary Course Graduation Certificate at Grade 3 will also be considered.
Applications will be considered from students with a 4 years Bachelors Degree/Licence/Professional Doctorate at 12/20 or 60%.
Applications from students with a Bachelors degree or Advanced Diploma will be considered with a grade of 70%, B or Good.
Applications will be considered from students with a Certificate of Vocational Secondary Education or Certificate of General Secondary Education at 70%.
Jordan
Students with Community College Diploma at 70% or over may be considered for advacned entry, subject to module matching.
Applications will be considered from students with a Bachelors Degree with Good or 68%.
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Applications will be considered from students with: Сертификат ЕНТ (Единое Национальное Тестирование) (Certificate of UNT (Unified National Testing) 100 out of 125.
Kazakhstan
Diploma of Secondary Vocational Education (Кәсіптік орта білім туралы диплом).
Applications will be considered from students with a Bachelors degree CGPA 2.33/4.0 or a Specialist with GPA 3.2/5.0 or 7/12.
Attestat plus 1 years University study at 60% and above or 2.33 cGPA out of 4. Students with KCSE/KNEC will only be considered for entry through our International College, ICRGU.
Kenya
Kuwait
Students with a Higher Diploma from Kenya may be considered for advanced entry, subject to module matching. Students with General Secondary Education Certificate (Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a’ama) above 60% will only be considered for entry through our International College, ICRGU. Students with PAAET Institute Diploma Certificate will be considered with a grade of C+ or CGPA 2.3/4. PAAET College Diploma may be considered for advanced entry.
Applications will be considered from students with a 4 year Bachelors Degree from a recognised institution with 2:2 class award, 50-59%, Credit, or Grade C.
Applications will be considered from students with a Bachelors Degree from a recognised institution with a CGPA 2.33/4.0, 58 % , Grade C+, or better.
Applications will be considered from students with STPM with a grade of CGPA 2.67 or B-.
Malaysia
Mexico
Students can also apply with a UEC (Unified Examination Certificate) Senior Middle Level with a good pass level. Overall mark to be considered on a case by case basis but generally we will consider applicants with over 60-70%.
Students with Bachillerato or Prepa will be considered only for entry through our International College, ICRGU.
Students with WAEC/WASSCE will be considered only for entry through our International College at Robert Gordon University, ICRGU.
Nigeria
Applications will be considered from students with a HND. Please note that Diplomas or Advanced Diplomas are not considered comparable to an HND and therefore will not be considered for advanced entry.
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Applications will be considered from students with a Bachelors Degree with a Second Class degree or CGPA 2.67/4.0.
Applications will be considered from students with Titulo de Licenciado/Titulo Profesional de (relevant subject) with a minimum of 7. For PhD (research) courses, we require Titulo de Maestro/Maestria with a minimum of 7 (plus accepted research proposal).
Applications will be considered from students with a 4 year Bachelors Degree from a recognised institution with 2:2 class awarded or CGPA 2.40-3.49, or an equivalent.
Oman
Students with General Secondary Education Certificate (Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a’ama) above 60% will only be considered for entry through our International College, ICRGU. Students who have completed a two year diploma or three year higher/advanced diploma, with GPA 2.3/4 or Grade C+ will also be considered.
Pakistan
Qatar
Students with High School Certificate (HSC) will be considered only for entry through our International College, ICRGU. Students who have completed 2/3 year Bachelors degree with minimum grade of 59.5% will also be considered.
Students with a General Secondary Education Certificate (Thanawiya) will be considered for entry through our International College, ICRGU.
Applications will be considered from students with a Bachelors Degree from a recognised institution with a CGPA 2.3/4.0, or 60%, or above.
Applications will be considered from students with a 4 year Bachelors Degree from a university recognised by Pakistan Higher Education commission with the following CGPA : 4 Point Scale = GPA2.5 or 60-69%. 5 Point Scale = GPA3.5 or 60-69% . Students with a Masters degree must have a minimum 60% overall. Applications will be considered from students with a 4 year Bachelors Degree with a GPA 2.7/4.0 or better.
Applications will be considered from students with: Certificate of Unified State Examination (Свидетельство о результатах ЕГЭ (единого государственного экзамена)) at 70/100 when provided alongside the additional Certificate of Secondary (Complete) General Education with a minimum of 'satisfactory'.
Russia
Diploma of Secondary Vocational Education (advanced level) (Диплом о среднем профессиональном образовании (повышенный уровень) is considered equiv to HNC so advanced entry may be possible subject to school/module match. Grade 'good' required.
Applications will be considered from students with a Bachelors degree with a grade of 3/5 'satisfactory', 'good' or 'excellent'; or a Specialist Diploma 3.2/5.0 or 7/12.
Diploma of Secondary Vocational Education (basic level) Диплом о среднем профессиональном образовании (базовый уровень). Garde 'Good' required.
Saudi Arabia
Students with a General Secondary Education Certificate (Thanawiya) will be considered for entry through our International College, ICRGU.
Applications will be considered from students with a 4 year Bachelors degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75/4.0 or 3.0/5.0.
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Singapore
Applications will be considered from students who have taken Singapore-Cambridge GCE A Levels. Singapore-Cambridge GCE A Levels grades are taken to be equivalent to A-level standard. For grade requirements, please refer to UK A-level entry requirements as stated on each course page of our website.
Applications will be considered from students with a 4 year Bachelors degree awarded by a public higher education institution (PHEI) or SIM University with a minimum GPA of 2.75/4.0 or 3.0/5.0.
South Africa
Applications will be considered from students with a National Senior Certifcate at 60% or above.
Applications will be considered from students with a Professional Bachelor Degree or Bachelor Honours Degree with a grade of 60%.
South Korea
Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
Applications will be considered from students with a Pass grade at Suksa level.
Sri Lanka
Applications will be considered from students with Sri Lankan A- Levels.
Applications will be considered from students with a 4 year Bachelors Degree degree awarded by a recognised education institution with a 2nd class award, 55%, or 2.75/4.0 .
Sudan
Applications will be considered from students with a diploma from a recognised Higher Institution if studied more than 2 years duration.
Taiwan
Applications will be considered from students with a Senior High School Leaving Certificate or Senior Vocational High School Leaving Certificate with 60% in each subject.
Tanzania
Thailand
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Applications will be considered from students with Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE also known as ACSEE). For grade requirements, please refer to UK A-level entry requirements as stated on each course page of our website.
Applications will be considered from students with Matayom/ MAW 6 with a grade of 60% /Fair/Grade Point 2.
Applications will be considered from students with a Bachelors Honours Degree, or Masters Degree with a grade of C+. Students with a Bachelors Degree with a professional subject as listed below will also be considered: Architecture/Dentistry/Engineering/Medicine/Surgery.
Applications will be considered from student with 4 Years Bachelors degree with 70%.
Applications will be considered from students with a Bachelors Degree with a minimum of a second class lower (2.2) classification with 50%-59%, or GPA 2.7.
Applications will be considered from students with a 4 year Bachelors Degree with a GPA 2.5. Graduates from the following universities must have a minimum GPA 2.3: Chulalongkorn University, Thammasat University, Mahidol University, King Mongkut University.
Applications will be considered from students with a Higher College of Technology Diploma with Grade C+, or CGPA 2.3 / 4.0 (for Year 1 entry).
UAE
Students with the Higher College of Technology Advanced Diploma may be considered for Year 2 entry and students with the Higher College of Technology Higher Diploma may be considered for Year 3 entry.
Applications will be considered from student with a Bachelors Degree from a recognised institution with a CGPA 2.3/4.0 , Grade C+, or better.
Students with General Secondary Education Certificate will be considered for entry through our International College, ICRGU.
Uganda
United Kingdom
USA
Applications will be considered from students with the UAEC, the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with grade B. Applications will be considered from students with Scottish Highers, or GCE A-Levels. For grade requirements, please refer to each course page of our website. Applications will be considered from students with a High School Graduation Diploma with GPA of 2.8 or above on a 4 scale plus one of the following: New SAT I grade of at least 1000 with at least 500 in each component ACT (American College Test) grade with 24 or above, 3 related Advanced Placements (APs) tests with grade 4 or above or 3 SAT II with 500 each.
Applications will be considered from students with a 4 year Bachelors degree at 2:2, Grade B, or GPA 3.0.
Applications will be considered from students who have successful completed a UK Bachelors Honours degree, whilst studying in the UK for at least one full academic year or more, at 2:2 level or above.
Applications will be considered from students with a 4 year Bachelors Degree with a minimum GPA of 2.8/4.0 scale or First Professional Degree with a GPA of 2.8/4.0 point scale.
There are slight variations from state to state so applications will be viewed on a case by case basis.
Venezuela
Zimbabwe
Students with Titulo de Bachiller will be considered for entry through our International College at Robert Gordon University, ICRGU. Applications will be considered from students with the Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at Advanced Level . National Certificate and National Diploma can also be considered.
Applications will be considered from students with a Titulo de Licenciado / Titulo de [subject area] at Second Class from a recognised institution with a grade of 12/20, 61–70%, 6/9 or Distinguido.
Applications will be considered from students with a Bachelor Honours Degree from recognised Institution with a grade of 2:2 or 60 - 64%.
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ICRGU. The international pathway. Alternative pathways to Robert Gordon University degrees are available at our embedded International College (ICRGU). Studying at the International College at Robert Gordon University: ■■ Study in the heart of the RGU Riverside Campus. ■■ Have access to all university facilities from day one. ■■ One student visa for the duration of your studies, covering both
ICRGU and your studies at RGU. ■■ Smaller classes with additional support. ■■ ICRGU and RGU designed modules. ■■ Pre-sessional English is available prior to all academic intakes.
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ICRGU offers access to pathways in the following subject areas:
UNDERGRADUATE (UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION) ■■ Pharmacy (MPharm)
UNDERGRADUATE (FIRST YEAR DEGREE – YOUR DEGREE LEVEL STUDIES COMMENCE AT ICRGU) ■■ Aberdeen Business School ■■ School of Computing Science and Digital Media ■■ School of Creative and Cultural Business ■■ School of Engineering ■■ Gray’s School of Art ■■ School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences ■■ Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment
POSTGRADUATE (10 WEEK PRE-MASTERS) ■■ Aberdeen Business School ■■ School of Creative and Cultural Business ■■ School of Computing Science and Digital Media ■■ School of Engineering ■■ The Law School
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ICRGU Pathways: Foundation, Internation Undergraduate
Undergraduate
ABERDEEN BUSINESS SCHOOL
ICRGU Fee
GRAY’S SCHOOL OF ART
ICRGU Fee
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
£12,000
BA (Hons) Contemporary Art Practice
£12,000
BA (Hons) International Business Management
£12,000
BA (Hons) Management
£12,000
BA (Hons) Painting
£12,000
BA (Hons) Management with Human Resource Management
BA (Hons) Communication Design
£12,000
£12,000
BA (Hons) Three Dimensional Design
£12,000
BA (Hons) Management with Marketing
£12,000
BA (Hons) Fashion and Textiles
£12,000
SCHOOL OF COMPUTING SCIENCE AND DIGITAL MEDIA
SCHOOL OF PHARMACY AND LIFE SCIENCES
BSc (Hons) Cyber Security
£12,000
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
£12,000
BSc (Hons) Digital Media
£12,000
SCHOOL OF CREATIVE AND CULTURAL BUSINESS
University Foundation – BSc (Hons) Bioscience with Biomedical Science
£14,000
University Foundation – BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
£14,000
University Foundation – BSc (Hons) Forensic and Analytical Science
£14,000
BA (Hons) Events Management
£12,000
BA (Hons) Fashion Management
£12,000
BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management
£12,000
BA (Hons) International Tourism Management
£12,000
BA (Hons) Media
£12,000
SCOTT SUTHERLAND SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT
BA (Hons) Digital Marketing
£12,000
MArch: Master of Architecture
£13,000
BSc Architecture
£13,000
BSc (Hons) Construction Management
£13,000
BSc (Hons) Building Surveying
£13,000
BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
£13,000
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING BEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering
£14,000
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
£14,000
BEng (Hons) Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
£14,000
BEng (Hons) Mechanical and Offshore Engineering
£14,000
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University Foundation – BSc (Hons) Food, Nutrition £14,000 and Human Health University Foundation – MPharm: Master of Pharmacy
£14,000
nal Year 1 and Pre-Masters Programmes. Postgraduate
Postgraduate
ABERDEEN BUSINESS SCHOOL
PreMasters Fee
THE LAW SCHOOL
PreMasters Fee
MSc Accounting and Finance
£7,000
LLM/MSc Law
£7,000
MSc Financial Management
£7,000
LLM/MSc Law and International Commercial Law
£7,000
MSc Oil and Gas Accounting
£7,000
LLM/MSc Law and Dispute Resolution
£7,000
LLM/MSc Law and International Law
£7,000
MSc International Business
£7,000
LLM/MSc Law and Energy Law
£7,000
MSc Management
£7,000
LLM/MSc Oil and Gas Law
£7,000
MSc Project Management
£7,000
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
MSc Procurement and Supply Chain Management
£7,000
SCHOOL OF CREATIVE AND CULTURAL BUSINESS
MSc Drilling and Well Engineering
£7,000
MSc Oil and Gas Engineering
£7,000
MSc Petroleum Production Engineering
£7,000
MSc Fashion Management
£7,000
MSc International Marketing Management
£7,000
MSc Solar Energy Systems
£7,000
MSc International Tourism and Hospitality Management
£7,000
MSc Offshore Engineering Systems
£7,000
MSc Corporate Communications and Public Affairs
£7,000
SCOTT SUTHERLAND SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT
MSc Information and Library Studies
£7,000
SCHOOL OF COMPUTING SCIENCE AND DIGITAL MEDIA MSc Data Science
£7,000
MSc Computer Science
£7,000
MSc Cyber Security
£7,000
MSc Information Technology
£7,000
MSc Information Technology with Business Intelligence
£7,000
MSc Information Technology with Cyber Security
£7,000
MSc Information Technology with Network Management
£7,000
MSc IT for the Oil and Gas Industry
£7,000
MSc Construction Project Management
£7,000
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Speaking our language. English language is understandably an important part of studying at RGU. It is the key communication skill you will need whilst undertaking your course here and it also plays an important role in the admissions process and your visa application.
EVIDENCE OF ENGLISH All applicants whose first language is not from a recognised English speaking country will be asked to provide evidence of their English language skills as part of their offer to study at RGU.
SECURE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTS We accept a range of English qualifications as an indicator of English language ability. These include:
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Undergraduate Qualification
Reading
Writing
Speaking
Listening
Overall
IELTS Academic
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
6.0
PTE Academic
51
51
51
51
56
TOEFL iBT
18
17
20
17
80
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE), Advanced (CAE) and First (FCE)
162
162
162
162
169
Integrated Skills in English
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Integrated Skills in English (ISEII)
Distinction
Distinction
Distinction
Distinction
Distinction
Cambridge - IGCSE - First Language*
C
C
C
C
C
Cambridge - IGCSE - Second Language*
B
B
2
A
-
*Supplementary certifying statement required
Postgraduate Qualification
Reading
Writing
Speaking
Listening
Overall
IELTS Academic
5.5
5.5
5.5
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Integrated Skills in English
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Cambridge - IGCSE - First Language*
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*Supplementary certifying statement required
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COUNTRY SPECIFIC ENGLISH QUALIFICATIONS
PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH PROGRAMME
We also accept a number of country specific English language
At RGU we have summer pre-sessional English programmes (PSP)
qualifications as evidence of your English ability. If you have one
for students who have not reached the required level of English
of these at the stated grade, it means you will not be required to
Language needed for their main course.
undertake a SELT. Country specific English qualifications currently accepted are:
The syllabus combines grammar, writing, reading, communication and listening skills as well as developing your knowledge of UK
■■ West African Senior School Certificate (WAEC) with English at C6 or above.
culture which will enable you to settle into living in the UK a lot more easily.
■■ Nigerian Examinations Council (NECO) with English at C6 or above ■■ Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with English at Grade C or above. ■■ Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with English at Grade C6 or above. ■■ CISCE Indian School Certificate (year 12) with English at 65% of above ■■ All India Secondary School Examination Year 12, CBSE with English at 65% or above. ■■ Hong Kong HKALE AS Level English at Grade E or above (UG courses)/ Grade C or above (PG courses) or HKDSE English Language at Grade 4 or above. ■■ MUET - Malaysian University Entrance Test - Band 4 (UG courses) or Band 5 (PG courses). ■■ Cambridge English GCE O level – 1119/1120/1123/1125/ 1126/1128 at Grade C level or above.
RGU ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST For students who hold a conditional offer from Robert Gordon University, based on meeting English language requirements of the course they hope to study and who do not have an up to date Secure English Language Test (SELT), there is the possibility of sitting the RGU English Language Proficiency Test. To find out locations of this test, dates and more information, visit www.rgu.ac.uk/elpt
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This information is updated regularly. For the most current information, go to rgu.ac.uk/english
EXAMPLE PRE-SESSIONAL PROGRAMME Programme
English Language Requirement
Programme Dates
Tuition Fees
Application / Payment Deadline
Exit Language Level
Undergraduate Course 1
IELTS score of 5.0 (minimum of 4.5 in all elements)
Start Date: Monday 17 June
£3,024
Thursday 16 May 2019
CEFR B2
IELTS score of 5.5 (minimum of 5.0 in all elements)
Start Date: Monday 22 July
£1,512
Saturday 22 June 2019
CEFR B2
IELTS score of 5.0 (minimum of 4.5 in all elements)
Start Date: Monday 13 May
£4,536
Monday 15 April 2019
CEFR B2
IELTS score of 5.5 (minimum of 5.0 in all elements)
Start Date: Monday 17 June
£3,024
Thursday 16 May 2019
CEFR B2
IELTS score of 6.0 (minimum of 5.0 in all elements)
Start Date: Monday 22 July
£1,512
Saturday 22 June 2019
CEFR B2
IELTS score of 5.0 (minimum of 5.0 in all elements)
Start Date: Monday 13 May
£4,536
Monday 16 April 2019
CEFR C1
IELTS score of 5.5 (minimum of 5.5 in all elements)
Start Date: Monday 17 June
£3,024
Thursday 17 May 2019
CEFR C1
IELTS score of 6.0 (minimum of 6.0 in all elements)
Start Date: Monday 22 July
£1,512
Thursday 23 June 2019
CEFR C1
(10 weeks) Undergraduate Course 2 (5 weeks) Postgraduate Course 1 (15 weeks)
Postgraduate Course 2 (10 weeks)
Postgraduate Course 3 (5 weeks)
Postgraduate Research Course 1 (15 weeks) Postgraduate Research Course 2 (10 weeks) Postgraduate Research Course 3 (5 weeks)
End Date: Friday 23 August
End Date: Friday 23 August
End Date: Friday 23 August
End Date: Friday 23 August
End Date: Friday 23 Augus
End Date: Friday 23 August
End Date: Friday 23 August
End Date: Friday 23 August
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Academic calendar 2018-2019. September 10 ■■ Start of Semester 1 10 ■■ Freshers’ Week activities 10 ■■ Introductory Teaching
May 6 - 18 ■■ Semester 2 Assessments 17 ■■ End of Semester 2 for all students except final year honours students
November 19 ■■ Reading Week
20 ■■ Post Assessment Break 27 ■■ Start of Semester 3 (PG students mainly)
December 4-5 7 10 - 22 22 - 5 Jan
June 13 ■■ End of Semester 2 for all final
■■ Graduation Award Ceremonies
year honours students
■■ End of Semester 1 Teaching ■■ Semester 1 Assessments
July 9 - 12 ■■ Graduation Award
■■ Student Christmas Break
January 2019 7 - 11 ■■ Coursework Hand In Week
Ceremonies
August 5 - 17 ■■ Re-sit Assessments
(Optional Submission for Modules)
2 - 27 ■■ Post Assessment Break 28 ■■ Start of Semester 2 28 ■■ Welcome to new January
September 6 ■■ End of Semester 3
start students
28 April 1-8 26 29
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■■ Refreshers’ Week ■■ April Break ■■ End of Semester 2 Teaching ■■ Reading Week**
The Assessment Board dates given represent the University’s main Assessment Board activity but a number of Boards will occur outwith these periods. Students will be notified of Assessment Board results within five working days of the Assessment Board.
**
Heads of School will determine which semesterweek will be designated Reading Week for their School/Courses.
**
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Your application to RGU. Applying to Robert Gordon University is a very simple process. Once we receive your application, we aim to keep you updated on the status of your application, and have a decision to you promptly.
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UNDERGRADUATE (BACHELORS) COURSES
UCAS
To apply to an undergraduate course you can either use the UCAS
www.ucas.com
(Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) or submit your application directly to RGU. When applying on UCAS you need to quote
Direct Application
our institution code name RGU and code number R36.
www.rgu.ac.uk/direct-application-form
If you are only applying to RGU for your undergraduate study you can submit a direct application. To do this, you can use the services of
Common Application
one of our trusted representatives in your home country, or you can
www.commonapp.org
contact the UG Admissions team to receive an application form.
POSTGRADUATE (MASTERS) COURSES
Apply Online
For postgraduate entry to the University you can either apply through one
www.rgu.ac.uk/apply
of our international agents or apply directly to us via the website. For more information and to apply for an undergraduate or postgraduate course,
Direct Application
please visit www.rgu.ac.uk/international-students/how-to-apply
www.rgu.ac.uk/direct-application-form
RESEARCH (PHD) COURSES
Apply Directly
For Research entry to the University you can either apply through one
www.rgu.ac.uk/research
of our international agents or apply directly to us. For more information and to apply please visit www.rgu.ac.uk/research
APPLYING THROUGH AN AGENT
DOCUMENTS YOU WILL NEED TO APPLY
International students can get support from our network of trusted
■■ Personal Statement (why you would like to be considered for
representatives located around the world. For more information on
the course).
how to locate your nearest RGU Representative, please visit
■■ Curriculum Vitae (CV), résumé (if applicable).
www.rgu.ac.uk/inyourcountry
■■ Copies of English language certificates. For RGU alternative English Language qualifications, please visit: www.rgu.ac.uk/english ■■ Copies of Senior/High School certificates. ■■ Copies of university certificates and transcripts. ■■ Ideally two reference letters. ■■ Certified translated documents (if they are not in English). ■■ A copy of your passport details page/s.
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Closer than you think.
London 1.5 HOURS
Mumbai 12 HOURS
Paris 2 HOURS
Sao Paulo 12.5 HOURS
New York 7.5 HOURS
Singapore 13.5 HOURS
Lagos 9.5 HOURS
Sydney 23 HOURS
Aberdeen is in a great location and easily accessible from the UK and Europe with a number of fantastic
Beijing 10.5 HOURS
commuter links. Whether by air, rail or road, you’ll find getting to and from RGU simple and stress free.
Aberdeen
Paris New York Beijing
Mumbai Lagos
Singapore
Sao Paulo Sydney
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Oslo
BY AIR Aberdeen Airport is seven miles north of the city centre. There is a regular bus service from the airport to the city centre. Several airlines operate direct scheduled
Aberdeen
flights to Aberdeen, from UK and European airports. You can check flight
Rail to London 7.5 HOURS
Glasgow
timetables and live departures at:
Edinburgh
www.aberdeenairport.com
Road to Edinburgh 2.15 HOURS Road to Glasgow 2.45 HOURS
Newcastle
BY RAIL Manchester
There are regular rail services from Aberdeen to Glasgow, Edinburgh,
Dublin
Amsterdam
Inverness, Newcastle, York, London Kings Cross and most mainline stations in the UK. There is also a nightly
London Brussels
Caledonian Sleeper train service from Aberdeen to London Euston. www.nationalrail.co.uk Paris
www.sleeper.scot
Munich
BY ROAD Aberdeen is serviced by several bus and coach companies which make it easy to travel to Aberdeen by road from other major UK cities. Once in the city, there is
Milan
a frequent local bus that connects the city centre, our student accommodation and Monaco
the campus. https://uk.megabus.com www.nationalexpress.com/home.aspx www.firstgroup.com/aberdeen
Barcelona
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International Student Course Guide UNDERGRADUATE COURSES Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Enviroment �������������� 68 Gray’s School of Art ������������������������������������������������������������ 72 School of Computing Science and Digitial Media ������������������������������� 77 School of Engineering ���������������������������������������������������������� 82 Aberdeen Business School ����������������������������������������������������� 88 School of Law ������������������������������������������������������������������� 95 School of Creative and Cultural Business �������������������������������������� 98 School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences ����������������������������������������105 School of Health Sciences �����������������������������������������������������111 School of Applied Social Studies �����������������������������������������������117 School of Nursing and Midwifery ����������������������������������������������120 POSTGRADUATE COURSES Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Enviroment ������������127 Gray’s School of Art �����������������������������������������������������������131 School of Computing Science and Digitial Media �����������������������������137 School of Engineering ���������������������������������������������������������145 Aberdeen Business School ����������������������������������������������������154 School of Law ������������������������������������������������������������������168 School of Creative and Cultural Business �������������������������������������173 School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences ����������������������������������������184 School of Health Sciences �����������������������������������������������������190 School of Applied Social Studies �����������������������������������������������195 School of Nursing and Midwifery ����������������������������������������������197
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CONTACT US We visit countries around the world at various times of the year. We also provide opportunities for you to chat to us online. Our regular web chats make it easy for you to connect with us from your own home. To find out when we are next visiting your country or to take part in our regular web chats, please visit www.rgu.ac.uk/your-chance-to-meet-us
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