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Applicant
Guide
2021/2022 ENTRY
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Undergraduate Mini Guide 2022 WHY ABERDEEN
Ancient university
with impa ct TOP 20 UK UNIVERSITY
Guardian University Guide 2021
1495
Founded
SCOTTISH
UNIVERSITY
2019
15,000
STUDENTS
130+
NATIONALITIES
OF THE YEAR *
Overall
11 th
Associated with
FIVE
***
OLYMPIC INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD GLOBAL NETWORKS
IN THE WORLD Campus in Qatar, Alliance with
Aberdeen Sports Village NOBEL PRIZES for responsible
consumption
Curtin University and Partnership
in Sri Lanka
and production
75% 180
Over In the top
220
SPORTS CLUBS
and societies
SIR DUNCAN
RICE LIBRARY
named one of the
MOST BEAUTIFUL IN THE WORLD**
of research classified as
W RLD LEADING
****
UNIVERSITIES
IN THE WORLD◊
***Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020 | ****In-line with the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) results
*The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019 | **CEOWORLD magazine, 2016 ◊Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021
4 5
We have more than 525 years of heritage
and five Nobel Prizes behind us.
Our knowledge and experience drive us
forward to the cutting edge of research
and learning excellence delivered
within outstanding modern facilities in
Scotland’s safest city*.
*Source: Unbroken Britain Survey, May 2018, Provident Financial
Throughout the year we host a variety Whether you choose to visit as part of
of events for prospective students, a group, individually, or interact with
parents, teachers and careers staff. us via our online resources, our doors
This includes Open Days, Offer Holder are always open.
events, and drop-in virtual events
Belcomed
in line with Scottish Government We will send you an invitation to our
guidance at the time. Offer Holder Events. These Offer Offer Holder Events
we
Holder Events are designed to give Our Offer Holder Events are
Our Student Recruitment team host offer holders the chance to speak to specifically designed for those who
a series of tours and visits on our academic staff in depth about their already hold an offer to study at
campuses throughout the year. There chosen subject. It’s also the perfect the University. These events will
are also a number of pre-recorded time to get a taste of student life provide you with a range of help,
virtual tours on our website and social on campus. information and a chance to sample
media platforms, where you can see student life.
our beautiful campus at a time that Find out more:
suits you. abdn.ac.uk/visit For more information, visit:
+44 (0)1224 272090 abdn.ac.uk/offerholderday
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHOICE
Your world of choice and flexibility
Your route to a top qualification Your brilliant social life With over 120 societies, from knitting
Aberdeen is one of the UK’s most It’s the time of your life! University to whisky tasting, there truly is
internationally distinguished means much more than just study. something for everyone. If you enjoy
universities, with a superb reputation Being a student means making new sport you couldn’t pick a better place
When you join the university, we Perhaps you came with the intention and adaptability necessary for success dating back over five centuries. But friends from many cultures and to study. We have clubs for over 50
officially admit you to a degree (such of studying French, but thought you in the job market. Find out more: we’re also very forward thinking. backgrounds. different sports and our indoor and
as the MA, BSc, BEng or LLB) rather might sample some Anthropology in abdn.ac.uk/study/aberdeen- We are ranked in the top 20 UK
than to any specific subject. This gives your first year; if you fall in love with degree outdoor sport and leisure facilities are
Universities for overall teaching It means opportunities to get involved
maximum flexibility over the choice this new subject it will be perfectly truly first-class. Our Olympic standard
excellence and 11th in the UK for in new interests and new experiences
of courses that make up your degree possible to continue with it in second All the support and guidance Aberdeen Sports Village is your home
student satisfaction. With all this in that you might never have thought
programme. year, or to change to a Joint Honours you need mind, you can be sure your degree for all things sport during your studies.
about before. Students describe
degree in French and Anthropology, or We’ll not only guide you with your is from a well known and reputable Find out more:
Aberdeen as offering an unrivalled
The compulsory courses for your even to graduate with Single Honours course choices, we’ll assist you institution. abdn.ac.uk/study/student-life
social scene!
intended subject will occupy only in Anthropology. The subject choice with looking after your health, your aberdeensportsvillage.com
part of your timetable in first and that you put on your UCAS application finances, your career, your personal Your path to a really great career When you arrive, we’ll help you get
second year, and you will be free to fill is not binding, and you can usually and social life, and any other needs Our track record speaks for itself, Want to broaden your horizons?
your week with courses that interest change from one subject to another to know your way around and the
you have. We offer a range of support year after year our graduates make us Our numerous international
you from other subjects, or from within the same degree as your Welcome Week programme will help
services including disability support, proud across all degree programmes! connections offer opportunities for
our selection of cross-disciplinary interests develop. you get involved and make you feel
study support and a nursery. Find out 95%* of Aberdeen students enter into
at home. many of our students to study abroad
courses. Most students study three more: employment, research posts or further
or even four subjects in first year, Even within the third year of a Single for part of their degree. We offer
abdn.ac.uk/infohub study within six months of graduating.
narrowing down to two in second year, Honours degree, you will take a few Your opportunity to develop exchange programmes with universities
student.support@abdn.ac.uk In addition to this, our graduates earn
and continuing with both for a Joint credits from another subject. We call +44 (0)1224 273935 your interests in North America, Hong Kong, Japan,
some of the highest salaries in the UK.
Honours degree, or specialising in just this flexibility ‘Enhanced Study’. It New opportunities, new interests, new Singapore, China and across Europe.
Find out more:
one for Single Honours. provides the much needed versatility abdn.ac.uk/study/employability experiences, new friends. We’ve got Find out more:
them all in abundance at Aberdeen. abdn.ac.uk/go-abroad
*Based on HESA E1a Performance Indicator 2016/17 (published 2018)
FEEL
AT HOME
Guaranteed Accommodation* Family Accommodation We offer: Ask questions and find out how and
The University has over 2,000 beds We have a limited number of furnished • A range of properties in or close when to apply:
within its portfolio of accommodation. and unfurnished properties for to the Old Aberdeen Campus and abdn.ac.uk/accommodation
All new students are guaranteed* an families. Contact the Accommodation the Hillhead Student Village studentaccomm@abdn.ac.uk
offer of accommodation in a single Office for more information. • A Central Hub (Headspace at +44 (0)1224 273502
occupancy bedroom within our studentaccomm@abdn.ac.uk the Hillhead Student Village) with
portfolio or with one of our partner extensive social and study facilities
providers, provided your application • Wireless network throughout
reaches us by the deadline. *Terms and Conditions Apply • A frequent bus service travelling to
both the main campus and the
Our accommodation is on, or within City Centre
walking distance, of King’s Campus.
ABERDEEN
your city
Aberdeen, the Silver City on golden sands
The city that has it all From the historic 15th century At night Aberdeen really lights up with Shoppers be warned! Aberdeen has
Scotland’s safest city* and the third University campus in Old Aberdeen, a nightlife second to none, with venues four shopping malls, all the well known
largest city in Scotland, Aberdeen is it’s just a short walk to the bustling city ranging from trendy clubs, to old-world high street stores, quirky vintage
a place with a unique combination centre. It’s just 30 minutes from the pubs full of atmosphere, and everything markets and plenty of charity shops
of historic and contemporary buzz of Union Street to the tranquillity in between. Our vibrant local music where you’ll find some great bargains!
cosmopolitan charm. Big enough for of the nearby hills and countryside scene suits all tastes and includes
the ‘big city’ experience, student- in one of the most beautiful parts of regular major tours by well known Find out more:
friendly Aberdeen is still small enough Scotland. bands, DJ’s and singers. visitabdn.com
to make it easy to find your way around
and make friends. Where else can you have lectures in the Aberdeen also caters for all tastes in
morning and ski in the afternoon, or sail, arts, culture, leisure and entertainment
or windsurf, or climb, or canoe or…? It’s with our well-known theatres and
all here – and all so close at hand. performing venues, cinemas, art gallery,
museums and first-class sports and
leisure facilities.
3rd Safest
University City
in the UK
(Complete University Guide 2020)
SCHOLARSHIPS
AND BURSARIES
The University of Aberdeen is committed to attracting the very best
students, regardless of financial circumstances, which is why we offer
a large number of scholarships. Visit abdn.ac.uk/ugfinance
Scholarships Tuition Fees Irish Nationals domiciled in the
We recognise that being a student can Scotland Republic of Ireland
be costly, so we offer a wide range of Scottish-domiciled students can Student Awards Agency Scotland
scholarships which could help manage find out information regarding fees, (SAAS)
your expenses. Scholarships are and apply for financial support by saas.gov.uk
available across a wide range of contacting the Student Awards Agency
categories - we offer scholarships for Scotland (SAAS): Our Student Support office provides
based on academic achievement, saas.gov.uk advice on money matters and personal
financial need, and even sporting and budgeting. Find out more:
musical excellence. Scholarships may England, Wales, Northern Ireland & abdn.ac.uk/students/support
be available for your first year only, Republic of Ireland
or throughout your entire degree. You can find out more about tuition
Our funding database is a great fee loans and other government
place to start research into available assistance by contacting the relevant
scholarships. You can search by home body below.
country and course of study. Please
note that any scholarships or bursaries Student Finance England
you are awarded do not have to be gov.uk/studentfinance
repaid.
Student Finance Wales
Find out more: studentfinancewales.co.uk
abdn.ac.uk/ugscholarships
Student Finance Northern Ireland
Visit our funding database at:
studentfinanceni.co.uk
abdn.ac.uk/funding
NEXT STEPS
01 02 03
Keep in touch Engage with us Respond to offers
Let us know if any of your details Online Offer Holder Events You need to respond to your offers
change. Find us on social media: Offered online from 15 March - 1 April, by choosing a first (firm) and second
@universityofaberdeen please join us for a variety of sessions (insurance) choice by the UCAS deadline.
@aberdeenuni covering academic and student life. If your firm choice is an unconditional
@uniofaberdeen Remember that family are welcome too. offer then the place is yours. If it is a
study@abdn.ac.uk conditional offer you must meet these
abdn.ac.uk/offerholderday
conditions before the place is yours.
Or make use of our open door policy
by contacting visitus@abdn.ac.uk
and give a few weeks’ notice.
04 05 06
Apply for accommodation Meet the conditions of your offer Get ready to arrive
If you would like to stay in University Once we have your school results and if We will send you a welcome pack
accommodation visit: you have met all the conditions of your with lots of information to help you
abdn.ac.uk/accommodation offer, Aberdeen will confirm your place. get settled. Plan your freshers’ week
We will get in touch but you can also activities, join in on social media and
follow this on UCAS Track. If you don’t meet your future friends!
meet your conditions, check Clearing as
we may be able to offer you a place on
another programme. If you are unsure
about anything just get in touch.
External Relations
University Office
King’s College
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX
Scotland
Tel: +44 (0)1224 272090
Email: study@abdn.ac.uk
Web: www.abdn.ac.uk
@universityofaberdeen
@aberdeenuni
@uniofaberdeen
@uniofaberdeen
Aberdeen continues to pursue best practice and high standards of service for all
students. If you would like to receive this document in an alternative format, please
contact the Student Recruitment and Admissions Service for more information.
The information in this guide was correct at the time of going to print in February 2021. Information detailed relates
to 2021 entry. It does not apply to 2022 entry or beyond.
The University of Aberdeen is a charity registered in Scotland, No: SC013683
MS:ITS KL0321
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