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Explore Your Possibilities Course Guide CONTENTS Your Future Course

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Aberdeen Business School

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School of Creative and Cultural Business

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The Law School

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School of Computing Science and Digital Media

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School of Engineering

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Gray’s School of Art

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Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment

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School of Applied Social Studies

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School of Health Sciences

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School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences

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School of Nursing and Midwifery

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Your Research Opportunities

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Your Future Course RGU offers a wide range of highly relevant and exciting university courses for today’s future graduates.

RGU courses are across 11 Academic Schools and are taught by practitioners with hands-on specialist experience, each offering a route to diverse and stimulating careers.

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Online Distance Learning

Course information *

This is designed as a guide to what modules you could study. Please check the website for the most up to date information on your course of interest

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Includes both optional and integrated professional experience.

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Aberdeen Business School Founded in 1965, Aberdeen Business School is one of the leading providers of management and professional business education in the UK, offering practical and innovative courses developed in close collaboration with industry and the professions.

We offer a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree programmes in a range of specialist academic areas. Our academic subject areas include: • Accounting and Finance • Human Resource Management • Management • Purchasing and Supply Chain Management • Project Management

94%

Ranked

overall with course Accounting and Finance Guardian 2018

IN THE WORLD

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Top 10 FOR ONLINE MBA QS University Ranking

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Aberdeen Business School Undergraduate Courses

BA (Hons) ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

Intake

Mode of study

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FT

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Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Financial Accounting •Management Accounting •Personal and Business Finance •Management Concepts •Introductory Economics •People Management •Business Law •Business Ethics •External Reporting •Financial Decision-Making •Management and Cost Accounting•Finance for Business Decisions •Quantitative Business Techniques •Business Plan Development •Business Information Systems •Advanced Business Law •Theory of Auditing •Practice of Auditing •International Business •Corporate Governance •Money and Financial Markets •New Business Project •Management Accounting Decision-Making and Control •Personal and Business Taxation •Financial Reporting Issues and Applications •Financial Accounting for Groups and Companies •Business Strategy •Corporate and Capital Taxes •Corporate Financial Management •Corporate Ethics

Points of Interest About This Course ** Offers Professional Experience Placement - 45-52 weeks in Year 3 Includes exemptions for CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW professional exams

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

Aberdeen Business School Undergraduate Courses

BSc ACCOUNTING WITH CIMA

Intake

Mode of study

S

ODL

J

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Fundamentals Of Financial Accounting BA3 CIMA •Fundamentals Of Business Economics BA1 CIMA •Professional and Academic Skills for Accountants •Fundamentals Of Management Accounting BA2 •Fundamentals Of Ethics, Corporate Governance And Business Law BA4 CIMA•Organisational Management CIMA E1 •Management Accounting CIMA P1 •Financial Reporting and Taxation CIMA F1 •Auditing •Business Operations – Enterprise •Business Operations – Performance •Business Operations – Financial •Integrated Case Study – CIMA Operational Level•Project and Relationship Management CIMA E2 •Advanced Management Accounting CIMA P2•Advanced Financial Reporting CIMA F2 •Academic Literature Review •Business Management – Enterprise •Business Management – Performance •Business Management – Financial •Integrated Case Study – CIMA Management Level

Points of Interest About This Course ** Aides progression to CIMA Advanced Diploma status

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option

CIMA

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Aberdeen Business School Undergraduate Courses BA (Hons) INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Intake

Mode of study

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FT

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Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Business Ethics •Marketing •Management Concepts •The Financial Environment •International Management •Introductory Economics •People Management •Introduction to Management Accounting •Work and Organisational Behaviour •Personal and Business Finance•International Business •Business Law •Business Economics •Consumer Behaviour •Business Ideas and Opportunities •Business Plan Development •Management in Practice •Research Methods •Corporate Governance •IT For Managers •International Trading•Business Creativity •Managing in Changing Organisations •Managing Projects •Business Marketing & Innovation •Enterprise in Action 1/2 •Enterprise and Employability •Enterprise Project •Management Project •Business Strategy or Corporate Ethics •International Organisations •International HRM •International Marketing •Leadership •Supply Chain Management •International Trade Law •The Economics of International Business •E-Business •Labour Market Economics •Thesis

Points of Interest About This Course ** Offers Professional Experience Placement - 4552 weeks in Year 3 Connect to Business alternative option for Year 3 Study Abroad is a core part of this course

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

Aberdeen Business School Undergraduate Courses BA (Hons) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Intake

Mode of study

S

ODL

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Business Management Environment •Financial Accounting for Managers•Accounting for Management Decisions •HRM for Managers•Introduction to Marketing •Academic and Professional Skills •Professional Skills Portfolio I •Personal & Business Finance Decisions •Operations Management •Understanding Organisations •Business Law •Business Consultancy Project •Public Relations •Professional Skills Portfolio II •Management Environment •Project Management - Operations •Management of People •Project Management - Change •Business Accounting for Managers •Project Management – Commercial & Strategic •Creating a Business Opportunity •Business Consultancy Project •Business Strategy •Corporate Governance •Human Resource Management and Organisational Development: Theory and Practice •Leadership •Marketing Communications •Research Methods: Proposal •Dissertation

Points of Interest About This Course ** Includes two business consultancy projects

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

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Aberdeen Business School Undergraduate Courses BA (HONS) MANAGEMENT WITH MARKETING Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

J

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Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Business Ethics •Marketing •Management Concepts •The Financial Environment •Introduction to Management Accounting •Introductory Economics •People Management •International Management •Business Plan Development •Work and Organisational Behaviour •Advertising Communication •Business Law •Consumer Behaviour •Personal and Business Finance •Business Ideas and Opportunities •Digital Media Platforms and Practices •Health and Safety •Research Methods •Fundamentals of Health and Safety Management •Events Management •Business Marketing & Innovation •New Business Project•Managing Projects •PR Strategy and Specialisms •Enterprise in Action 1/2 •Enterprise and Employability•Enterprise Project •Management Project •Management in Practice •E-Business •Appraisal of Current Market Research •Business Strategy •Applied Consumer Psychology•International Marketing •Business Creativity •Thesis

Points of Interest About This Course ** Offers Professional Experience Placement - 45-52 weeks in Year 3 Connect to Business alternative option for Year 3 Study Abroad options in Year 2/3

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

Aberdeen Business School Undergraduate Courses BA (Hons) MANAGEMENT WITH HR Intake

Mode of study

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FT

J

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Business Ethics •Marketing •Management Concepts •The Financial Environment •Introduction to Management Accounting •Introductory Economics •People Management •International Management •Personal and Business Finance •Business Plan Development •Work and Organisational Behaviour •Operations Management •Business Law •People Policy and Practice •Managing in Changing Organisations •Business Ideas and Opportunities •Management in Practice •Research Methods •Health and Safety Management Fundamentals •Fundamentals of Employment Law •New Business Project •Managing Projects •Corporate Governance •Labour Market Economics •Managing Projects •Health and Safety Management Fundamentals •Fundamentals of Employment Law •New Business Project •People Policy and Practice •Enterprise in Action 1/2 •Enterprise and Employability •Enterprise Project •Management Project •Management in Practice •International HRM •Employment Law for Managers •Collective Employment Law •Leadership •HRM & OD: Theory into Practice •Corporate Ethics •Thesis

Points of Interest About This Course ** Offers Professional Experience Placement 45-52 weeks in Year 3

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

Connect to Business alternative option for Year 3 Study Abroad options in Year 2/3

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Aberdeen Business School Undergraduate Courses BA (Hons) MANAGEMENT Intake

Mode of study

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FT

J

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Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Business Ethics •Marketing •Management Concepts •The Financial Environment •Introduction to Management Accounting •Introductory Economics •People Management •International Management •Personal and Business Finance •Business Ideas and Opportunities•Work and Organisational Behaviour •Operations Management •Business Law •Consumer Behaviour •Business Economics •Business Plan Development •Management in Practice•Research Methods •Health and Safety Management Fundamentals •Creating a Business Opportunity •Corporate Governance •Managing in Changing Organisations •Managing Projects•International Business •Connect to Business Route •Enterprise in Action 1/2 •Enterprise and Employability •Enterprise Project •Management Project •Management in Practice •Business Strategy •Economics of Business •Corporate Ethics •Business Creativity •Entrepreneurship•Leadership •International Marketing •Collective Employment Law •Supply Chain Management •E-Business •Labour Market Economics •Economics of International Business • Thesis

Points of Interest About This Course ** Offers Professional Experience Placement 45-52 weeks in Year 3 Connect to Business alternative option for Year 3 Study Abroad options in Year 2/3

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

Aberdeen Business School Postgraduate Courses MSc ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE Intake

Mode of study

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FT

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* • Finance Theory •Quantitative Methods for Finance •Financial Information and Decision Making • External Reporting •Corporate Financial Management •Research Methods •Portfolio Investment and Wealth Management •Management Accounting •Dissertation

Points of Interest About This Course ** Includes exemptions from ACCA examination papers F1 to F4 Course content is developed in collaboration with ABS’s Industrial Liaison Group which co-ordinates employers input to course design and professional relevancy

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

Association of International Accountants (AIA)

MSc STRATEGIC ACCOUNTING (CIMA TOP UP ONLY) Intake

Mode of study

S

ODL

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Research Methods •Business Environment •Dissertation

Points of Interest About This Course ** Course content allows students who have completed all their CIMA exams to complete an MSc in one year

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

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Aberdeen Business School Postgraduate Courses MSc FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Intake

Mode of study

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FT

J

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Financial Information and Decision Making •Finance Theory •Financial Institutions and Markets•Quantitative Methods for Finance •Alternative Investments •Portfolio Investment and Wealth Management •Corporate Financial Management •Research Methods •Dissertation

Points of Interest About This Course ** MSc Financial Management degree is part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program and includes a significant portion of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) including the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option

CFA Institute

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Association of International Accountants (AIA)

MSc OIL AND GAS ACCOUNTING Intake

Mode of study

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FT

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Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •International Oil and Gas Accounting •Oil and Gas Management •Financial Information and Decision Making •Corporate Ethics •Research Methods •Corporate Financial Management •Petroleum Economics and Asset Management •Oil and Gas Management Accounting •Dissertation

Points of Interest About This Course ** Students participate in the ‘OilSim Upstream Challenge’ learning simulator delivered by NExT Training, a Schlumberger company

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition Association of International Accountants (AIA) The Energy Institute (EI)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

Aberdeen Business School Postgraduate Courses MSc OIL AND GAS FINANCE Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

J

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Oil and Gas Management •Finance Theory •Quantitative Methods for Finance •Energy Finance•Research Methods •Petroleum Economics and Asset Management •Financial Modelling and Valuation of Oil and Gas Projects •Oil and Gas Markets and Derivatives •Dissertation

Points of Interest About This Course ** Course content is developed in collaboration with ABS’s Industrial Liaison Group which co-ordinates employers input to course design and professional relevancy

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition The Energy Institute (EI)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

MSc ENERGY MANAGEMENT Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Renewable Energy Management •Energy Policy and the Environment •Strategic Analysis for the Energy Sector •Oil and Gas Economics •Health, Safety and Risk in an Organisational Context •Oil and Gas Contract Law •Energy Project

Points of Interest About This Course ** Students participate in the ‘OilSim Upstream Challenge’ learning simulator delivered by NExT Training, a Schlumberger company

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition The Energy Institute (EI)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

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Aberdeen Business School Postgraduate Courses MSc HEALTH, SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT Intake

Mode of study

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ODL

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

Points of Interest About This Course **

•Personal and Research Skills for Professionals •The Safety Framework: Plan•The Safety Framework: Do, Check, Act •The Influential Safety Practitioner: Understanding Individuals And Organisations •Strategic Risk Management •Personal and Professional Development •Capstone Project

Successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) Health, Safety and Risk Management, satisfies the requirements for admission to Graduate membership to the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option

Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)

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Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ PreMasters Option

MSc HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

S

ODL

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Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Leading, Managing and Developing People •Personal and Research Skills for Professionals•HRM Knowledge Into Practice: Finding, Keeping and Growing People •HRM Knowledge Into Practice: Creating and Maintaining Engagement •Managing Human Resources in a Business Context •Personal and Professional Development •Capstone Project

Points of Interest About This Course ** Course has been accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the UK’s professional body for personnel and development specialists, since 1980.

The Capstone Project offers students the option to investigate an aspect of business / management practice in an organisational setting and to make recommendations for future action. This module also includes development of a Professional Development Portfolio. As the final stage of this project, students will be expected to present and defend their business research findings orally at a student conference to an audience of academics, peers and relevant industry professionals

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Aberdeen Business School Postgraduate Courses MSc INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

J

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Global Business Environment •Finance for Managers •Marketing •Economics of Business •E-Business Systems •Research Methods •Performance, Planning and Decision Making•Dissertation

Points of Interest About This Course ** This course is recognised by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Courses recognised

by CMI are used by a range of world-class corporate clients around the globe as part of their middle management development programmes

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE MANAGEMENT STUDIES Intake

Mode of study

S

ODL

J

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Management Environment •Management of People: Development of HR skills and an understanding of how people work together •Business Accounting for Managers

Points of Interest About This Course ** Course content is developed in collaboration with RGU’s Industrial Liaison Group which co-ordinates employers input to course design and professional relevancy

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

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Aberdeen Business School Postgraduate Courses MSc PROJECT MANAGEMENT Intake

Mode of study

S

ODL

J

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Project Management Fundamentals •Project Teams and Behaviours •Project Planning, Evaluation and Control •Project Commercial Integrity •Professional Body of Knowledge •Strategic Risk Management •Project Strategy, Leadership and Governance •Quality and Environmental Management Systems •Supply Chain Management •Oil & Gas Management •Leadership And Strategic Management •Capstone Project

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Points of Interest About This Course ** MSc Project Management was the first in the UK to receive full accreditation by the Association for Project Management (APM), and also to become a Project Management Institute (PMI) Global Accreditation Centre for Project Management Education Programs (GAC) Graduates of this course are awarded 1,500 hours of project management experience which counts towards PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) and Program Management Professional (PgMP) credentials

Association for Project Management (APM)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

Project Management Institute (PMI) Global Accreditation Centre for Project Management Education Programs (GAC)

MSc QUALITY MANAGEMENT Intake

Mode of study

S

ODL

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Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Supply Chain Management •Finance for managers •Quality, Environmental and Sustainable Management Systems •Project Management Fundamentals •Performance Planning and Decision Making •Quality Management and Excellence Models •Operations Management •Strategic Risk Management •Capstone project

Points of Interest About This Course ** MSc Quality Management is accepted by the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) as part of the academic entry requirements for full CQI membership

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition Chartered Quality Institute (CQI)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

Aberdeen Business School Postgraduate Courses MSc PURCHASING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

J

S

ODL

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Finance For Managers •The Economics Of Business 1 •Purchasing Principles And Law •Project Management Fundamentals •Operations Management •Strategic Purchasing •Supply Chain Management •Project Strategy, Leadership & Governance •Capstone project

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Points of Interest About This Course ** The Capstone Project offers students the option to investigate an aspect of business / management practice in an organisational setting and to make recommendations for future action. This module also includes development of a Professional Development Portfolio. As the final stage of this project, students will be expected to present and defend their business research findings orally at a student conference to an audience of academics, peers and relevant industry professionals

Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROJECT MANAGEMENT Intake

Mode of study

J

ODL

M

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Project Management: Operations •Project Management: Change •Project Management: Commercial and Strategic

Points of Interest About This Course ** Course content is developed in collaboration with RGU’s Industrial Liaison Group which co-ordinates employers input to course design and professional relevancy Graduates of this course are awarded 1,500 hours of project management experience which counts towards PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) and Program Management Professional (PgMP) credentials

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option

Association for Project Management (APM) Centre for Project Management Education Programs (GAC)

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Aberdeen Business School Postgraduate Courses MBA Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

J

S

ODL

J

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Strategic Operations and Project Management •Financial and Management Accounting •Strategic Management Environment •People Management & Organisational Development•Business Creativity And Innovation •Business Economics•Commercialisation Project•Corporate Financial Management •Strategic Management •Marketing Concepts •Leadership, Communication And Change •Strategic Management •Consultancy Project (Team Based)•Consultancy Project

Points of Interest About This Course ** The MBA Consultancy Project offer experience of providing strategic consultancy services to a local client organisation on an agreed issue relating to its operations Highlight of MBA course is the unique 10 day ‘Leadership Week’ which includes a Business Simulation game; leadership, skills and development training, a series of high profile industry guest speakers and networking opportunities RGU’s MBA courses are ranked #13 in the QS Online MBA rankings

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Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition Association of MBAs (AMBA)}

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

Aberdeen Business School Postgraduate Courses MBA OIL AND GAS MANAGEMENT Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

S

ODL

J

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Financial and Management Accounting •Strategic Management Environment •People Management & Organisational Development •Oil And Gas Economics •Oil & Gas Management •Strategic Management •Oil and Gas Business Development and Commercial Contracting •Corporate Financial Management •Strategic Operations Management: Oil & Gas•Project Fundamentals •Energy Policy and the Environment •Oil And Gas Contract Law•Commercialisation Project •Leadership, Communication And Change •Strategic Management • Consultancy Project (Team Based)

Points of Interest About This Course ** MBA Consultancy Project offer experience of providing strategic consultancy services to a local client organisation on an agreed issue relating to its operations

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition Association of MBAs (AMBA)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

Energy Institute (EI)

Highlight of MBA course includes unique 10 day ‘Leadership Week’ which includes a Business Simulation game; leadership, skills and development training, a series of high profile industry guest speakers and networking opportunities RGU’s MBA courses are ranked #13 in the QS Online MBA rankingsOnline MBA rankings

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School of Creative and Cultural Business The School of Creative and Cultural Business is a dynamic multidisciplinary school with innovative academic staff covering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees in the following academic areas: • • • • • •

Communication and Marketing Information Management and Librarianship Events Management Fashion Management Hospitality and Tourism Management Journalism and PR

Our courses are developed in line with industry need, providing graduates with the in-depth knowledge and practical application skills required in today’s job market.

Ranked 2nd IN SCOTLAND

/8th in the UK for Journalism and Publishing & Public Relations Guardian 2018

Ranked 4th IN SCOTLAND

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School of Creative and Cultural Business Undergraduate Courses BA (Hons) EVENT MANAGEMENT

Intake

Mode of study

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FT

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Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Marketing •Service Sector Management •The Events Industry:Context and Operations •Managing in the Creative Industries •Industry Experience Portfolio 1 (Workplace experience) •Introduction to Management Accounting •Digital Media Platforms and Practices •Brand Management •Work & Organisational Behaviour •Corporate Events Management •Advertising Communication •Industry Experience Portfolio 2 (workplace experience) •Managing Risk and Security in the Events Industry •Consumer Behaviour •Public Relations •Event Sponsorship & Fundraising •PR Strategies and Specialisms •New Business Ideas and Opportunities •Ethics and Consumers •Event Impact and Legacy •Live Festival Management •Industry Experience Portfolio 3 (workplace experience) •Lifestyle Consumption and Experience Economies •The Main Event •Research Methods •Business Creativity •Corporate Ethics •Consumer Psychology •Research Project

Points of Interest About This Course ** Development of an Industry Experience Portfolio which includes 225 hours of professional experience Study Abroad options in Year 2 or 3

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

School of Creative and Cultural Business Undergraduate Courses BA (Hons) FASHION MANAGEMENT Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

J

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•The Fashion Business •Fashion Retail •Fashion Design Concepts and Communication (30 credit module using Lectra Kaledo and Photoshop Software) •Fashion Construction and Technology •Marketing •Store Design and Visual Merchandising •Managing in the Creative Industries •Advertising Communication •Fashion Communication •OmniChannel Fashion •Public Relations •Design for Client (a 30 credit module involving collaboration with Gray’s Fashion Design students) •Consumer Behaviour •Fashion Branding •Ethics and the Consumer •Events Management •Financial Merchandising for Fashion •Creative Industries Theory and Practice and Fashion Show Project •Business Start Up in the Creative Industries and Fashion Show Project (a 30 credit module to organise the annual fashion show) •Research Methods •Global Fashion Strategy •Fashion Buying and Forecasting •Consumer Psychology •Postmodern Culture •Women and Media •Business Creativity •Celebrity Culture •Digital Marketing (e-Business) •International Marketing •Research Project •Fashion Project

Points of Interest About This Course ** Offers Professional Experience Placement - 6 weeks, 12 weeks or 48 weeks in Year 3

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

Study Abroad options in Year 2 or 3

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School of Creative and Cultural Business Undergraduate Courses BA (Hons) INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT Intake

Mode of study

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FT

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Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Marketing •Service Sector Management •Tourism Hospitality Environment & Industry •Food and Beverage Operations •Working in Hospitality Environments •Globalisation •Food and Beverage Management •Brand Management •Live Hospitality •Consumer Behaviour •Hotel Operation Management •Digital Media Platforms & Practices •Business Ideas & Opportunities •Events Management •Ethics and the Consumer •International Business•Business Marketing & Innovation •People, Policies & Practice •Management Practice & Reflective Learning •Event Impact & Legacy •Hospitality Contract Management •Managing Strategy for Hospitality •Business Creativity •Lifestyle Consumption & Experience Economies •Research Methods •Research Project

Points of Interest About This Course ** Offers Professional Experience Placement - 24 weeks or 48 weeks in Year 3 Study Abroad options in Year 2 or 3

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition Institute of Hospitality (IoH)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

School of Creative and Cultural Business Undergraduate Courses BA (Hons) INTERNATIONAL TOURISM MANAGEMENT Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Marketing •Tourism Hospitality Environment & Industry •Service Sector Management •People Management •Adventure and Activity Tourism •International Management •Digital Media Platforms & Practices •Work & Organisational Behaviour •Globalisation •Tourism Destination Development •Brand Management •Consumer Behaviour •Hotel Operation Management•Sustainable Tourism Management •Events Management •Ethics and the Consumer•Business Ideas & Opportunities •International Business •Management Practice & Reflective Learning •Event Impact & Legacy •People Policies & Practice •Business Marketing & Innovation •Lifestyle Consumption and Experience Economies •Corporate Ethics or Consumer Psychology •Marine and Wildlife Tourism •Future Tourism •Business Creativity •Research Methods •Dissertation

Points of Interest About This Course ** Offers Professional Experience Placement - 24 weeks or 48 weeks in Year 3 Study Abroad options in Year 2 or 3

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition Institute of Hospitality (IoH)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

Tourism Management Institute (TMI)

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School of Creative and Cultural Business Undergraduate Courses BA (Hons) JOURNALISM Intake

Mode of study

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FT

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Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•News Writing •Introduction to Media Law •Broadcast Journalism and Production •The Media Business •Visual Culture and Design •Governing the UK •Features Writing •Media Semiotics and Discourse •Public Relations •Media Production Project •Principles and Practice of Reporting •Web Design •Applied News Production •Media History •Advanced Law for Journalists •Placement or Creative Industries Theory and Practice* •Extended Placement or Magazine Journalism* •Investigative Journalism •Postmodern Culture •Women and The Media •Media Strategy •Celebrity Culture •Political Communication •Research Methods •Research Project

Points of Interest About This Course ** Offers Professional Experience Placement - 6 weeks in Year 3

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

School of Creative and Cultural Business Undergraduate Courses BA (Hons) MEDIA Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

J

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•The Media Business •Visual Culture and Design •Marketing •Digital Media Platforms And Practices •Creative Short Film Making •Communication Principles & Practice •Documentary Discourse and Practice •Introduction to Media Law •Advertising Communication•Media Production Project •Media Semiotics and Discourse •Web Design •Media History•Interactive Media Project •Creative Industries Theory and Practice •Communication Project Management •Communication Project Practice •Business Startup •Postmodern Culture •Media Strategy •Women and Media •Cinema and Society •Celebrity Culture•Business Creativity •Research Methods •Research Project

Points of Interest About This Course ** Offers Professional Practise Module - 6 weeks or 12 weeks in Year 3

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

Study Abroad options in Year 2 or 3

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School of Creative and Cultural Business Undergraduate Courses BA (Hons) PUBLIC RELATIONS Intake

Mode of study

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FT

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Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•The Media Business •Visual Culture and Design •Marketing •Managing In the Creative Industries •Digital Media Platforms And Practices •Communication Principles and Practice •Advertising Communication •Documentary Discourse and Practice •Media Production Project •Public Relations •Web Design •Corporate Events Management •Public Relations Strategy and Specialisms •Event Management •Communication Project Management •Communication Project Practice •Business Startup •Creative Industries Theory and Practice •Research Methods•Appraisal of Current Market Research •Postmodern Culture •Media Strategy •Women and the Media •Political Communication •Celebrity Culture •Business Creativity •International Marketing •Research Project

Points of Interest About This Course ** Offers Professional Practise Module - 6 weeks or 12 weeks in Year 3 Study Abroad options in Year 2 or 3

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

School of Creative and Cultural Business Postgraduate Courses MSc CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS Intake

Mode of study

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FT

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Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Media Industries •Public Relations: Theory and Practice •Strategic Digital Communications •Broadcast Journalism •Political Communication and Public Affairs •Fieldwork Placement •Research Methods •Dissertation

Points of Interest About This Course ** Offers Professional Experience Placement - 4 weeks in Semester 2 Students are eligible for CIPR (Chartered Institute of Public Relations) student membership

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

MSc DIGITAL CURATION Intake

Mode of study

S J

ODL

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Knowledge Organisation •Concepts and Theories of Digital Curation •Project Management for Digital Curation •Digital Curation Technologies •Research Methods •User Participation and Engagement •Digital Curation Governance •System Development for Digital Curation •Dissertation •Digital Curation Masters Project

Points of Interest About This Course ** Course has relevance to multiple industries including: business data management, cultural and heritage organisations, the library and information science sector (including academic research data management) and public sector data management

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professional (CILIP)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

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School of Creative and Cultural Business Postgraduate Courses MSc DIGITAL MARKETING Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

• Digital Production Tools And Techniques •Digital Marketing Strategy •Digital Public Relations • Methods, Metrics And Analytics • Dissertation •Digital Marketing Project

Points of Interest About This Course ** Course structure and content allows students to work on real campaigns in collaboration with relevant businesses Accredited by the IDM - the UK’s only government-approved institute for the professional development of direct and digital marketers

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition Institute of Digital and Direct Marketing (IDM)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

MSc FASHION MANAGEMENT Intake

Mode of study

S J

34

FT

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Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Fashion Business •Fashion Branding and the Consumer Exchange •Public Relations Theory and Practice •Financial Merchandising for Fashion •Fieldwork Placement •Fashion Buying and Forecasting •Fashion Internationalisation and Distribution •Research Methods•Dissertation or Research Project

Points of Interest About This Course ** Offers Professional Experience Fieldwork Placement - 4 weeks in Semester 2

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

School of Creative and Cultural Business Postgraduate Courses MSc INFORMATION AND LIBRARY STUDIES Intake

Mode of study

S J

s

ODL

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Information Seeking and Use •Managing Library Services •Knowledge Organisation •Digital Libraries •Cataloguing and Classification •Professional Fieldwork Placement •Research Methods •Dissertation

Points of Interest About This Course ** Offers Professional Experience Fieldwork Placement - 4 weeks in Semester 2

FT

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

MSc INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Intake

Mode of study

S J

ODL

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Information Seeking and Use •Managing Information Services •Knowledge Organisation•Records Management •Networking •Database Construction and Use •Professional Fieldwork Placement •Research Methods •Dissertation

Points of Interest About This Course ** RGU is part of iSchool - the world’s leading group of Information Science departments

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

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School of Creative and Cultural Business Postgraduate Courses GRADUATE CERTIFICATE INFORMATION STUDIES Intake

Mode of study

S ODL

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Information Society •Information Technology •Information Literacy •The Management Of Organisational Knowledge

Points of Interest About This Course ** Course content designed in collaboration with relevant industry and professional bodies

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

MSc INTERNATIONAL MARKETING MANAGEMENT Intake

Mode of study

S J

36

FT

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Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•International Branding •Marketing Strategy •Strategic Digital Communications •Global Marketing Management •Business Marketing and Innovation •Consumer, Media and Communications •Research Methods •Dissertation or Project

Points of Interest About This Course ** MSc International Marketing enjoys dual award status with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). Students who successfully complete the course with us can go on to take two additional CIM modules and gain the CIM Professional Diploma

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) with CIM dual award accreditation.

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

School of Creative and Cultural Business Postgraduate Courses MSc JOURNALISM Intake

Mode of study

S FT

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

• Media Industries • Media Law •News Writing •Digital Journalism in Practice •Professional Practice •Broadcast Journalism •Political Communication and Public Affairs •Research Methods •Journalism Project/Dissertation

Points of Interest About This Course **

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Offers Professional Experience Fieldwork Placement - 4-6 weeks in Semester 2

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PETROLEUM DATA MANAGEMENT Intake

Mode of study

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

ODL

•Managing Subsurface Exploration and Production Data •The Data Management Life Cycle •Providing Data Management Services •Data Quality and Governance

S J

Points of Interest About This Course ** Offers Professional Experience Fieldwork Placement - 4 weeks in Semester 2

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

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School of Creative and Cultural Business Postgraduate Courses MSc INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT Intake

Mode of study

S J

38

FT

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Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Strategic Management in Tourism & Hospitality •Leisure Tourism: Theory & Application• Strategic Digital Communications •Hotel Operations Management • Global Marketing Management • Fieldwork Placement •Research Methods

Points of Interest About This Course ** Offers Professional Experience Fieldwork Placement - 4 weeks in Semester 2

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition Institute of Hospitality (IoH) Tourism Management Institute (TMI)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

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The Law School The Law School is driven by a dynamic and international team, bringing together a blend of practical and academic experience. It provides a range of accredited and professionally recognised law degrees at undergraduate, postgraduate and research level, ranging from LLB to PG Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, to our LLM provisions.

Ranked 4th IN SCOTLAND / 18th in the UK Guardian 2018

94% SATISFIED

overall with course Guardian 2018 40

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The Law School Undergraduate Courses BA (Hons) LAW AND MANAGEMENT Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

42

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Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Legal Systems, Skills and Ethics •Business Ethics •Management Concepts •Property Law •Constitutional Law •Introductory Economics •People Management •Law of Contract•Criminal Law •Globalisation •European Union •The Financial Environment •Organisational Behaviour •Marketing •Commercial Law •Human Rights •Company Law •Business Economics •Governing the UK •Delict •Fundamentals of Employment Law •Ethics and the Consumer •Family Law* •Corporate Governance •Entrepreneurship in the Legal Sector •Property Rights in Land •Practical Legal Skills (For LLB transfers Legal Theory)* •Placement •Managing in Changing Organisations •Managing Projects •Dissertation

Points of Interest About This Course ** Offers Professional Experience Placement - 4-12 weeks in Year 3

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

The Law School Undergraduate Courses LLB (Hons) LAW Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Legal Systems •Legal Methods •Criminal Law •Law of Contract •Constitutional Law•Human Rights •Property Law •Commercial Law •Family Law •Delict •Law of Evidence•Law of Succession •European Union Law •Legal Theory •Company Law •Property Rights in Land •Direct Entry students: Human Rights and Property Law in place of Delict and Company Law •Forensic Practice •Managing Projects •Practical Legal Skills •Taxation Law •One elective module from the followings: •Forensic Psychology •Management Studies for Law •Entrepreneurship in the Legal Sector •Dissertation •Roman Law •Employment Law •Criminal Justice •European Union Law (Hons) •Legal Issues in Construction Law •Criminal Responsibility •Environmental Law•Judicial Review and Public Administration •Property Law (Honours) •Dispute Resolution•Public International Law •Comparative Company Law •Tax Law •Comparative and International Tax Law •Fundamentals of Employment Law •Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility •Intellectual Property Law •UK Oil And Gas Law •International Private Law •Medical Law•Consumer Law & Policy •Criminology •Medical Ethics •Media Law •Evidence Law and Psychology•Intellectual Property Law •Criminal Law: Specific Crimes •International Human Rights Law •Collective Employment Law •International Trade Law •Immigration Law •Child Care Law

Points of Interest About This Course **

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Study Abroad option in Year 3

Law Society of Scotland

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

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The Law School Undergraduate Courses LAW DEGREE LLB - ONLINE Intake

Mode of study

S

ODL

44

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Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

Legal Systems, Skills and Ethics •Human Rights •Property Law•Constitutional Law •Law of Contract •Commercial Law •Criminal Law •European Union Law •Law of Evidence •Delict•Family Law •Property Rights in Land •Company Law •Succession •Legal Skills and Concepts

Points of Interest About This Course **

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition Law Society of Scotland

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

The Law School Postgraduate Courses LLM/MSc CONSTRUCTION LAW AND ARBITRATION Intake

Mode of study

S

ODL

J

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Law of Obligations and Evidence •Arbitration Law •Arbitration Practice & Procedure •Construction Law •Advanced Construction Law •Construction Contracts In Context •International Construction Contracts •Construction Adjudication Law •Construction Adjudication Procedure •Arbitration Law •Arbitration Practice & Procedure

Points of Interest About This Course ** Students of this course are eligible for exemptions from the Membership, or even Fellowship, of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators after only one year on the course

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) [certain modules only]

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) [certain modules only]

LLM EMPLOYMENT LAW AND PRACTICE Intake

Mode of study

S

ODL

J

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Employment Contracts & Rights •Employment Contracts & Rights •Employment Tribunal Skills •Law for Employment •Theory And Principles Of Conflict Resolution •Mediation In Practice •Law For Employment •Oil And Gas Law Theory And Principles Of Conflict •Termination of Employment •Equality and Discrimination Law •Labour Law •Oil And Gas Contract Law •Arbitration Law •Health Safety and Risk in an Organisational Context

Points of Interest About This Course ** This Course content is designed to give an indepth view of relevant employment law, within the UK perspective

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

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The Law School Postgraduate Courses LLM LAW (WITH DISPUTE RESOLUTION/ INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL LAW/ INTERNATIONAL LAW/ ENERGY LAW) Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

J

S

ODL

J

46

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Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Legal Framework •Oil & Gas Law •Equality & Discrimination Law •Legal Aspects of Mergers & Acquisitions •Renewable Energy Issues •International Construction Contracts •International Corporate Governance •Dispute Resolution in Oil & Gas Contracting •Oil & Gas Taxation: Fiscal Law and Policy • Construction Law •Advanced Construction Law •Comparative Company Law•Oil & Gas Contract Law •Intellectual Property •International Business Law •International Commercial Dispute Resolution •Arbitration Law •Public International Law •Construction Contracts in Context •European Union Trade Law •Environmental Aspects of Oil & Gas Law • Employment Contracts and Rights •Labour Law •Construction Adjudication Law •Termination of Employment •Theory and Principles of Conflict Resolution •Mediation in Practice •Mediation in Context •Advanced Mediation Practice •Energy Law & Policy •Maritime Law •Compliance (In International Business) •Dissertation

Points of Interest About This Course ** Course stucture offers students flexibility to chose from a suite of modules and the topics of most interest or professional relevance to their area of future employment

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) [certain modules only]

Energy Institute (EI)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

The Law School Postgraduate Courses LLM/MSc OIL AND GAS LAW Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

J S J

ODL

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Energy Law and Policy •Oil and Gas Law •Environmental Aspects of Oil and Gas Law •Maritime Law •Oil and Gas Contract Law •Renewable Energy Issues •Oil and Gas Management •Dispute Resolution in Oil and Gas Contracting •Dissertation

Points of Interest About This Course ** Course has professional accreditation from the Energy Institute in recognition of the high level of quality training and academic expertise provided on this programme

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition Energy Institute (EI)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

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School of Computing Science and Digital Media The School of Computing Science and Digital Media provides a state-of-the-art, purposebuilt environment in which to learn the skills required to be at the forefront of the digital and creative economies. Students learn practical and creative problem-solving skills using emerging technologies and apply these to the challenges faced by industry.

Our courses are recognised by the BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT– and with strong links to industry we ensure our courses are constantly updated and many are introduced as a direct response to changes in the marketplace. Our world-class research is often in direct collaboration with industry, including major oil, pharmaceutical, and software companies.

Ranked Top 10

in Scotland for Computer Science and Information Systems Guardian 2018 48

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School of Computing Science and Digital Media Undergraduate Courses BSc (Hons) COMPUTER NETWORK MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN (DIPLOMA TOP UP ONLY) Intake

Mode of study

S FT

50

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Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

• Cisco CCNA Routing & Switching •Network Design and Management • Safety and Risk Management •Network Systems Analysis and Design • Design of Enterprise Networks • Wireless Network Design • Network Security • Modern Data Communication Technologies

Points of Interest About This Course ** Offers Professional Experience Placement - 45-52 weeks in Year 4 Option to gain Cisco Certified Network Associate certification qualification as part of the course

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition British Computer Society (BCS)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

School of Computing Science and Digital Media Undergraduate Courses BSc (Hons) COMPUTER SCIENCE Intake

Mode of study

S J

FT

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Problem Solving and Modelling in a Computing Environment •Software Design and Development • Advanced Software Development Techniques • Dynamic Web Development • Database Systems • Computer Networks • Professional, Legal, Social and Ethical Aspects of Computer Science • Advanced Programming Concepts •Parallel Programming •Mobile Application Development •Web Security, •Operating Systems •User Centred Design •Advanced Skills in Programming •Advanced Skills in Intelligent Systems •Network Security (including ethical hacking) •Cloud Computing •Developing and Securing Modern Software Systems •Big Data Analytics •3D Animation and Audio Programming •Game Design

Points of Interest About This Course ** Offers Professional Experience Placement - 45-52 weeks in Year 3

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition British Computer Society (BCS)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

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School of Computing Science and Digital Media Undergraduate Courses BSc (Hons) CYBER SECURITY Intake

Mode of study

S J

52

FT

COURSE GUIDE

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Problem Solving and Modelling in a Computing Environment •Software Design •Web Development •Security Problems for Hardware Systems •Network Management and Design •Object Oriented Software Development •Advanced Web Programming •Database systems •Protecting Information in Databases •Wireless Network and the Web •Security Models in Operating Systems •Practical Elements of Cryptography and Data Security •Computer Law and Ethics •Advanced Security Topics - Ethical Hacking, Digital Forensics and Penetration Testing •Advanced Skills in the Management and Security of Networks • Threats Posed by Malicious Software

Points of Interest About This Course ** Offers Professional Experience Placement - 45-52 weeks in Year 3 Option to gain CISCO CCNA and CCNA Security qualification as part of course

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition British Computer Society (BCS)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

School of Computing Science and Digital Media Undergraduate Courses BSc (Hons) COMPUTING (APPLICATION SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT) (DIPLOMA TOP UP ONLY) Intake

Mode of study

S FT

Points of Interest About This Course **

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

• Technical Analysis • Design Skills • Applications Design • Dynamic Web Development • Computer Security • Software Development for Mobile Devices • Cloud Applications • Intelligent Systems •Power of the Internet of Things

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Individual Honours project option can include working on live client data

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option n

BSc (Hons) DIGITAL MEDIA - DESIGN, PRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT Intake

Mode of study

S J

FT

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Problem Solving and Modelling in a Computing Environment •Software Design and Development •Design Principles from Initial Concepts to Development and Deliver •Contexts Incorporating 2D Graphics and Animation •Creative, Practical and Professional Skills in Digital Graphics Techniques •Software Development for Digital Media •Design and Development Skills into 3D Graphics Modelling •Digital Media Solutions •3D Animation and Interaction •Audio and Video Production and Effects • Mobile Application Design

Points of Interest About This Course ** Offers Professional Experience Placement - 12-45 weeks in Year 3 or 4

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

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School of Computing Science and Digital Media Postgraduate Courses MSc COMPUTER SCIENCE Intake

Mode of study

S FT

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Big Data Analytics and Visualisation •Cloud Computing •Information Retrieval •Data Mining •Object-Oriented Programming •Systems Administration and Security •Database and Web Security •Professional Development & Research Skills •MSc Project

Points of Interest About This Course ** Taught using a mixture of lectures, tutorials, labs and external industry speakers

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition British Computer Society (BSC)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

Course content is complemented by providing real-life simulation and client data

MSc CYBER SECURITY Intake

Mode of study

S J

54

FT

COURSE GUIDE

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

Points of Interest About This Course **

•Information Security Management •Security Testing •Network Switching and Routing (based on CISCO CCNA) •Systems Programming and Security •Network Security (based on CISCO CCNA Security) •Incident Management and Forensics •Database and Web Security•Professional Development and Research Skills •MSc Project

Taught using a mixture of lectures, tutorials, labs and external industry speakers.

Course content is complemented by providing real-life simulation and client data Offers Professional Experience Placement 40-45 weeks (offered at discretion of School)

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

School of Computing Science and Digital Media Postgraduate Courses MSc DATA SCIENCE Intake

Mode of study

S J

FT

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

Points of Interest About This Course **

•Data Warehousing •Data Mining •Data Management •Intelligent Web Technologies •Professional Skills for Data Scientists •Big Data Analytics and Visualisation •Data Science Development •Advanced Data Science •MSc Project

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Taught using a mixture of lectures, tutorials, labs and external industry speakers.

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

Course content is complemented with practical experience in data storage, mining, warehousing, visualisation and analysis Offers Professional Experience Placement - 40-45 weeks (offered at discretion of School)

MSc INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Intake

Mode of study

S J

FT

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Object Oriented Programming •Data Management •IT Infrastructure and Service Management •Computing Ethics and Law •Intranet Systems Development •Software Project Engineering •Data Visualisation and Analysis •User-centred Design •MSc Project Investigation •MSc Project

Points of Interest About This Course ** Core technical content is the study of state-of-theart tools and techniques in the fields of software development, database systems and web programming

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

Course content is complemented by practical work by developing real-world problem solving skills and gaining practical experience Option of a 12 weeks Professional Experience Placement COURSE GUIDE

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School of Computing Science and Digital Media Postgraduate Courses MSc INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WITH BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE Intake

Mode of study

S J

FT

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Object Oriented Programming •Data Management •Data Warehousing •IT Infrastructure and Service Management •Data Visualisation and Analysis •Data Science Development •Intranet Systems Development •Software Project Engineering •MSc Project Investigation •MSc Project

Points of Interest About This Course ** Core technical content is the study of state-of-the-art tools and techniques in the fields of software development, database systems and web programming Students work on a group project designed to simulate a number of industry-relevant challenges and develop team-working skills. A substantial individual project allows students to extend and focus skills on a topic of particular professional interest Option of a 12 weeks Professional Experience Placement

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Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

School of Computing Science and Digital Media Postgraduate Courses MSc INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WITH CYBER SECURITY Intake

Mode of study

S J

FT

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

Points of Interest About This Course **

•Information and Security Management •IT Infrastructure and service management •Object Oriented Programming •Data Management •Database and Web Security •Intranet Systems Development •Software Project Engineering •Data Visualisation and Analysis •MSc Project Investigation •MSc Project

Core technical content is directed towards the study of state-of-the-art tools and techniques in the fields of information and security management, software development, secure database systems and web security

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

Course content is complemented by practical work by developing real-world problem solving skills and gaining practical experience Option of a 12 week Professional Experience Placement

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School of Computing Science and Digital Media Postgraduate Courses MSc INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WITH NETWORK MANAGEMENT Intake

Mode of study

S J

FT

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Network Routing and Switching •Object Oriented Programming •Data Management •IT Infrastructure and Service Management •Wireless Networking •Intranet Systems Development •Software Project Engineering •Data Visualisation and Analysis •MSc Project Investigation •MSc Project

Points of Interest About This Course ** Core technical content is directed towards the study of state-of-the-art tools and techniques in the fields of network routing and switching, wireless networks, software development, database systems and web programming Course content is complemented by practical work by developing real-world problem solving skills and gaining practical experience Option of a 12 week Professional Experience Placement

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Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

School of Computing Science and Digital Media Postgraduate Courses MSc IT FOR THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY Intake

Mode of study

S J

FT

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Data management •Oil and Gas Engineering •IT Infrastructure and Service Management •O-O programming for Oil and Gas •Petroleum Geoscience •Collaborative IT Project •Data Visualisation and Analysis •Intranet Systems Development •MSc Project

Points of Interest About This Course ** Group project is designed to simulate the working environment including the collaboration with colleagues within multidiscipline teams in the Energy sector

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

Individual project provides the opportunity to apply specialist technical knowledge together with analytic, problem-solving, managerial and communication skills to a particular area within the application of IT solutions to problems relevant to the Oil and Gas sector Option of a 12 week Professional Experience Placement

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School of Engineering Situated in the energy capital of Europe with oil and gas, renewables, manufacturing and other engineering-related industries on our doorstep, The School of Engineering is the perfect environment for budding engineers and technologists to embark on their engineering journey.

Our staff boast a wide range of qualifications, experience and expertise which is reflected in the portfolio of innovative and flexible degree programmes on offer.

We work closely with local, national and international companies to ensure that we continue to provide professional learning that meets the demands of employers and is relevant in all aspects of the engineering profession.

Ranked Top 5 IN SCOTLAND

Engineering: Electronic, Electrical, Mechanical Guardian 2018 60

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School of Engineering Undergraduate Courses BEng/MEng MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Intake

Mode of study

S J

62

FT

COURSE GUIDE

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Maths 1/2/3 •Introduction to Electrical Engineering •Professional Skills •Statics and Dynamics•Product Development •Introduction to Design Materials and Manufacture•Thermofluids 1/2 •Introduction to Industrial Electronics •Mechanics of Solids •Mechanical Engineering Design •Dynamics Products in Service •Dynamics•Electrical Power •Signal Acquisition, Instrumentation and Control •Environmental Engineering •Engineering Analysis 1/2/3 •Project Management, Team Working and Leadership•Industrial Plant •Renewable Energy Systems •Group Project (Engineering Stage 3) • BEng Honours Project •Integrative Engineering Project •Socially Responsible Management •Principles of Asset Management•Engineering Analysis •Control and Instrumentation •MEng: Individual Project •Failure Analysis •Plant Performance •Systems Engineering •Safety, Risk and Reliability Management•Quality Management for Engineers •Advanced Thermofluids•Materials and Corrosion Science •MEng Group Project

Points of Interest About This Course ** Offers Professional Experience Placement 12 weeks in Year 3 and 4 (fast-track students only)

MEng graduates fully meet the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IME)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

School of Engineering Undergraduate Courses BEng/MEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Intake

Mode of study

S J

FT

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Maths 1/2/3/4 •Statics and Dynamics •Introduction to Electrical Engineering •Professional Skills •Introduction to Design, Materials and Manufacture •Thermofluids 1/2 •Product Development •Introduction to Industrial Electronics •Mechanics of Solids •Mechanical Engineering Design 1 •Dynamics •Electrical Power •Signal Acquisition, Instrumentation and Control •Electrical Machines and Drives 1/2 •Project Management, Team Working and Leadership •Engineering Analysis 1/2/3 •Industrial Plant •Electrical Power and Energy Systems •Group Project • Honours Project •Principles of Asset Management •Socially Responsible Management •Safety, Risk and Reliability Management •Power Systems Analysis and Protection •Plant Performance •Control and Instrumentation •Quality Management for Engineers •Principles of Asset Management •Advanced Thermofluids •Quality Management for Engineers •Materials and Corrosion Science •MEng Group Project

Points of Interest About This Course ** Course offers Professional Experience Placement - 12 weeks in Year 3 and 4 (fast-track students only) MEng graduates fully meet the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IME)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

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School of Engineering Undergraduate Courses BEng/MEng MECHANICAL AND OFFSHORE ENGINEERING Intake

Mode of study

S J

64

FT

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Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Maths 1/2/3 •Introduction to Electrical Engineering •Professional Skills •Statics and Dynamics •Product Development •Introduction to Design, Materials and Manufacture•Thermofluids 1/2 •Introduction to Industrial Electronics •Mechanics of Solids•Mechanical Engineering Design 1/2 •Dynamics •Electrical Power •Signal Acquisition, Instrumentation and Control•Environmental Engineering •Project Management, Team Working and Leadership •Engineering Analysis 1/2/3 •Offshore Engineering •Industrial Plant •Group Project OR Integrative Engineering Project •BEng: Honours Project •Principles of Asset Management •Socially Responsible Management •Oil and Gas Engineering A/B •Safety, Risk and Reliability Management •Plant Performance •Control and Instrumentation •MEng: Individual Project •Quality Management for Engineers •Advanced Thermofluids •Quality Management for Engineers •Materials and Corrosion Science •MEng Group Project

Points of Interest About This Course ** Offers Professional Experience Placement - 12 weeks in Year 3 and 4 (fast-track students only) MEng graduates fully meet the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IME)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

School of Engineering Undergraduate Courses BEng/ MEng ELECTRONIC AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Intake

Mode of study

S J

FT

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Introduction to Electrical Engineering •Maths 1/2/3 •Statics and Dynamics •Professional Skills •Introduction to Electronics •Introduction to Computer Engineering •Product Development •Electronics 1/2/3 •Microprocessors and Microcontrollers •Introduction to Telecomms •Electrical Systems •Electrical Power •Applied Management •Design Exercise•Signal Acquisition, Instrumentation and Control •Computer Architecture •Electrical Machines and Drives 1/2 •Project Management Team Working and Leadership •Group Project •BEng: Honours Project • Data Networks •Offshore Engineering •Object Oriented Software Development or Electrical Power and Energy Systems •Principles of Asset Management •Control and Signal Processing •Advanced Electronics •Safety, Risk and Reliability Management •MEng Individual Project •Advanced Data Networks •Advanced Computer Architecture •Optical and Radio Communications •Power Systems Analysis and Protection •Renewable Energy Systems •Advanced Signal Processing and System Analysis •Real-time Embedded Systems •Socially Responsible Management •Quality Management for Engineers •Internet Security •MEng Group Project

Points of Interest About This Course ** Offers Professional Experience Placement - 12 weeks in Year 3 and 4 (fast-track students only) MEng graduates fully meet the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition IInstitution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

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School of Engineering Postgraduate Courses MSc ASSET INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT Intake

Mode of study

J

ODL

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Problem Solving •Determination of Maintenance and Inspection Requirements for Asset Integrity Management •Delivery of Maintenance and Inspection for Asset Integrity Management•Health, Safety, Environment and Risk Assessment •Asset Life Cycle Analysis •Corrosion Management •Engineering Project Management •Integrity and Reliability Management •Individual Project Report

Points of Interest About This Course ** Students enrolled on this course are entitled to free membership of the Energy Institute

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition Energy Institute (EI)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

This course meets the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng)

MSc DRILLING AND WELL ENGINEERING Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

J

ODL

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Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Subsurface •Wells •Facilities •Business Essentials •Completions and Subsea System •Drilling Technology •Drilling Operations Management •Advanced Well Engineering •Individual Project Report

Points of Interest About This Course ** Course content is delivered through a variety of theoretical and practical methods, including use of state-of-the-art DART® DS-6000 Dynamic Drilling Simulator Students enrolled on this course are entitled to free membership of the Energy Institute This course meets the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition Energy Institute (EI)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

School of Engineering Postgraduate Courses MSc OFFSHORE OIL AND GAS ENGINEERING Intake

Mode of study

J

ODL

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

Points of Interest About This Course **

•Subsurface •Wells •Facilities •Business Essentials •Materials and Corrosion •Processing and Pipelines •Oceans, Operability & Humans in the Ocean •Subsea Systems •Individual Project Report

Students enrolled on this course are entitled to free membership of the Energy Institute

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition Energy Institute (EI)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

This course meets the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng)

MSc OIL AND GAS ENGINEERING Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

J

ODL

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Subsurface •Wells •Facilities •Business Essentials •Engineering Project Management •Environmental Impact and Risk Management •Materials & Corrosion •Completions & Subsea Systems •Individual Project Report

Points of Interest About This Course ** Course includes use of RGU’s state-of-the-art DART® DS-6000 Dynamic Drilling Simulator, a geology trip, industrial visits and industry case studies

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition Energy Institute (EI)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

Allows student membership of the Institute of Corrosion, Energy Institute and the Society of Petroleum Engineering This course meets the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng)

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School of Engineering Postgraduate Courses MSc OIL AND GAS INNOVATION Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

Points of Interest About This Course **

•Induction •Commercialising Innovation •Business Essentials for Innovators •Product Development •Project Development •Developing Research: Principles and Practice •Thesis

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Course is run in collaboration between the several Scottish universities, including the University of Aberdeen, Strathclyde, HeriotWatt, St Andrews and Glasgow Caledonian

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

MSc project is conducted in, or in collaboration with, industry

MSc PETROLEUM PRODUCTION ENGINEERING Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

J

ODL

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

Points of Interest About This Course **

•Subsurface •Wells •Facilities •Business Essentials •Production System Modelling •Production Operations •Completions and Subsea Systems •Petroleum Economics & Asset Management •Individual Project Report

Course content developed and supported by experienced oil and gas industry professionals, using authentic industry applications software, technical standards and engineering practices MSc Project is conducted in, or in collaboration with, industry This course meets the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng)

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Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition Energy Institute (EI)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

School of Engineering Postgraduate Courses MSc SUBSEA ENGINEERING Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

J

ODL

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Oceans and Operability •Wells •Facilities •Subsea Systems •Subsea Systems Reliability and Risks •Subsea Pipeline and Riser Design •Materials and Corrosion Science •Subsea Control Systems •Individual Project Report

Points of Interest About This Course ** Course content has been developed supported by experienced oil and gas industry professionals using current technical standards and fundamental engineering practices. Current and emerging technologies and their design limitations are also a fundamental part of this course

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition Energy Institute (EI)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

Students enrolled on this course are entitled to free membership of the Energy Institute This course meets the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng)

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Gray’s School of Art Established in 1885 by local businessman and philanthropist John Gray, Gray’s School of Art is one of the UK’s leading Art Schools.

The School is a vibrant creative environment with over 1000 students attending both full-time and part-time programmes including undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and evening courses. We are a cohesive community that nurtures excellence through supportive teaching, partnership, and mutual respect.

Our curriculum is informed by our challenges within society with staff research, core lecture programmes, and course projects bring issues such as climate change, sustainability, community and health and well-being alive.

Ranked 4th IN SCOTLAND Guardian 2018

93% SATISFIED

70

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Gray’s School of Art Undergraduate Courses BA (Hons) COMMUNICATION DESIGN (GRAPHICS / ILLUSTRATION / PHOTOGRAPHY) Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

72

COURSE GUIDE

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Drawing & Visualisation •Creative Principles & Methods • Core Design Studies •Contextual And Critical Studies Introduction to Visual Culture •Contextual & Critical Studies - Communication Design Contexts • Design: Drawing & Visualisation •Communication Design: Principles & Processes •Communication Design: Principles & Methods • Contextual & Critical Studies - Exploring Context • Communication Design: Practice & Context • Professional Design Studies •Industry Work Based Placement/ International Study •Contextual & Critical Studies - Research & Enquiry • Communication Design: Professional Practice • Contextual & Critical Studies - Self Directed Research Enquiry • Contextual & Critical Studies - Self Directed Critical Evaluation, Reflection & Projection •Communication Design: Self - Directed Projects • Critical and Contextual Studies •Studio practice •Degree show

Points of Interest About This Course ** Offers Professional Experience Placement - 4 weeks in Year 3 Study Abroad option in Year 3 Includes live collaborative projects with external partners

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

Gray’s School of Art Undergraduate Courses BA (Hons) CONTEMPORARY ART PRACTICE (MOVING IMAGE, PHOTOGRAPHY, PRINTMAKING, SCULPTURE) Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Studio Projects •Drawing and Visualisation •Cultural, Social, Political and Philosophical Contexts for Contemporary Art • Technical, Conceptual and Contextual Activity •Studio Crits - Critical Reflection and Dialogue •Professional Skills •Research, Development and Creation of Artworks •Studio Practice •Critical and Contextual Studies •Degree Show

Points of Interest About This Course **

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Offers Professional Experience Placement - 4-12 weeks in Year 3

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

Study Abroad option in Year 3 Includes live collaborative projects with external partners

BA (Hons) FASHION AND TEXTILE DESIGN Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Visual Methods, Processes and Media • Computer Assisted Design Technologies and Photography •Traditional Hand Drawing •Mixed media methods •Fashion & Textile Design •Translation of Design Ideas through Making •Pattern Cutting, Drape and Garment Construction • Knit, Print and Mixed Media Textiles •Professional Practice Activities •Degree Show

Points of Interest About This Course ** Offers Professional Experience Placement - 4-12 weeks in Year 3

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

Study Abroad option in Year 3 Includes live collaborative projects with external partners

COURSE GUIDE

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Gray’s School of Art Undergraduate Courses BA (Hons) PAINTING Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Introduction to Technical and Conceptual Aspects of the Visual Language of Painting •Understanding Research and Thinking, Inherent within Idea Development •Studio Projects •Taught Drawing • Methods and Procedures Essential to the Study of Painting • Development of Conceptual Thinking as a Painter •Critical and Contextual Studies •Degree Show

Points of Interest About This Course **

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Includes live collaborative projects with external partners

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

BA (Hons) THREE DIMENSIONAL DESIGN (CERAMICS AND GLASS, JEWELLERY, PRODUCT DESIGN) Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

74

COURSE GUIDE

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Research, Design Development and Making Skills •Foundations of Three Dimensional Design Processes •Studio Projects •Creative Thinking Methods and Systems •Materials and Making Processes •New Technologies, Computer Aided Design and Visualisation •Cross-Disciplinary Projects •Critical and Contextual Studies •Degree Show

Points of Interest About This Course ** Offers Professional Experience Placement - 4 weeks in Year 3 Study Abroad option in Year 3 Includes live collaborative projects with external partners

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

Gray’s School of Art Postgraduate Courses MA COMMUNICATION DESIGN Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Applied Studio Practice – Communication Design •Critical Contextual Studies & Research Methods •Personal Development & Professional Networks •Masters Project & Negotiated Thesis

Points of Interest About This Course **

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Main teaching strategies for this practice-based course are delivered through structured seminars and critiques, workshops and individual oneto-one tutorial support

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

MA CURATORIAL STUDIES Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Applied Studio Practice – Curation •Critical Contextual Studies & Research Methods •Personal Development & Professional Networks •Masters Project & Negotiated Thesis

Points of Interest About This Course ** Main teaching strategies for this practice-based course are delivered through structured seminars and critiques, workshops and individual oneto-one tutorial support

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

COURSE GUIDE

75

Gray’s School of Art Postgraduate Courses MA COMMUNICATION DESIGN Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Applied Studio Practice – Communication Design •Critical Contextual Studies & Research Methods •Personal Development & Professional Networks •Masters Project & Negotiated Thesis

Points of Interest About This Course **

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Main teaching strategies for this practice-based course are delivered through structured seminars and critiques, workshops and individual oneto-one tutorial support

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

MA CURATORIAL STUDIES Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

76

COURSE GUIDE

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Applied Studio Practice – Curation •Critical Contextual Studies & Research Methods •Personal Development & Professional Networks •Masters Project & Negotiated Thesis

Points of Interest About This Course ** Main teaching strategies for this practice-based course are delivered through structured seminars and critiques, workshops and individual oneto-one tutorial support

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

Gray’s School of Art Postgraduate Courses MA FASHION & TEXTILES Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

Points of Interest About This Course **

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Applied Studio Practice – Fashion & Textiles •Critical Contextual Studies & Research Methods •Personal Development & Professional Networks •Masters Project & Negotiated Thesis

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Main teaching strategies for this practice-based course are delivered through structured seminars and critiques, workshops and individual oneto-one tutorial support

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

MA FINE ART Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Applied Studio Practice – Fine Art •Critical Contextual Studies & Research Methods •Personal Development & Professional Networks •Masters Project & Negotiated Thesis

Points of Interest About This Course ** Main teaching strategies for this practice-based course are delivered through structured seminars and critiques, workshops and individual oneto-one tutorial support

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

COURSE GUIDE

77

Gray’s School of Art Postgraduate Courses MA JEWELLERY Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Applied Studio Practice – Jewellery Design •Critical Contextual Studies & Research Methods •Personal Development & Professional Networks •Masters Project & Negotiated Thesis

Points of Interest About This Course **

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Main teaching strategies for this practice-based course are delivered through structured seminars and critiques, workshops and individual oneto-one tutorial support

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

MA PRODUCT DESIGN Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

78

COURSE GUIDE

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Applied Studio Practice – Product Design •Critical Contextual Studies & Research Methods •Personal Development & Professional Networks •Masters Project & Negotiated Thesis

Points of Interest About This Course ** Main teaching strategies for this practice-based course are delivered through structured seminars and critiques, workshops and individual oneto-one tutorial support

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

COURSE GUIDE

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The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment At The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment, we see it as our social responsibility to design and build stimulating, sustainable and well-considered structures and spaces that reflect society’s aspirations.

We combine innovative thinking with new technologies and contemporary practice across all aspects of the design and construction of buildings, public space and cities.

Architecture Ranked 3rd and Building,Town and Country Planning Ranked 2nd IN SCOTLAND Guardian 2018

80

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COURSE GUIDE

81

Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment Undergraduate Courses BSc (Hons) ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Introduction to Building Technology •Introduction to Building Design •Built Environment Communication and Scholarship Skills •Surveying Methods •Building Technology 2/3/4/ •Economics for the Built Environment •Integrative Studies 1/2 - Architectural Technology •Management for the Built Environment 1/2 •Building Structure and Technology •Design Technology 1/2/3 •Environment and Services •Management for the Built Environment •Professional Practice •Research Methods •Dissertation •Built Heritage Conservation •Architectural History •Construction •Environmental Design •Product Design •Performance Evaluation or Ecological Architecture •Architectural Criticism, Journalism And Publishing •Visualisation in Architecture and the Built Environment

Points of Interest About This Course **

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Offers Professional Experience Placement -26 weeks in Year 3

Chartered Institute of Architectural technologies (CIAT)

Study Abroad option in Year 3

Association of Building Engineers (ABE)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

MARCH ARCHITECTURE Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

82

COURSE GUIDE

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Building Technology •History and Theory •Design Studio 1-3 •Building Structure and Technology •Environment and Services •History and Theory •Building Technology •History and Theory •Professional Practice •Master Studio 1/2/3 •History and Theory •Research Methods •Advanced Building Technology • Professional Practice and Management

Points of Interest About This Course **

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Offers Professional Experience Placement 45-52 weeks in Year 4

Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)

Study Abroad option in Year 5

Architects Registration Board (ARB) Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment Undergraduate Courses MARCH ARCHITECTURE (PART 2) Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Master Studio 1/2/3 •History and Theory •Research Methods •Advanced Building Technology • Professional Practice and Management

Points of Interest About This Course **

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Offers Professional Experience Placement 45-52 weeks in Year 4

Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)

Study Abroad option in Year 5

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

Architects Registration Board (ARB) Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)

BSc (Hons) CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Introduction to Building Technology •Introduction to Building Design •Built Environment Communication and Scholarship Skills •Surveying Methods •Building Technology 2 •Economics for the Built Environment •Integrated Studies 1 •Detailing and Specification •Management for the Built Environment 1/2 •Building Structures and Technology •Value and Cost Studies 1/2/3 •Introduction to Project Management •Law and Procurement •Environment and Services •Integrative Studies 2/3 – CM •Procurement for the Built Environment •Dimensional Control •Commercial and Contract Administration •Research Methods •Dissertation •Construction Management •Advanced Construction Technology •Introduction to Energy Industry •Management of Design and Construction

Points of Course Interest About Accreditation/ This Course Professional ** Recognition Offers Professional Experience Placement - 40 weeks in Year 3

Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

Study Abroad option in Year 3 COURSE GUIDE

83

Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment Undergraduate Courses BSc (Hons) SURVEYING Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

84

COURSE GUIDE

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

•Introduction to Building Technology •Introduction to Building Design •Built Environment Communication and Scholarship Skills•Surveying Methods •Building Technology •Economics for the Built Environment •Numerical Processing using Spreadsheets •Detailing and Specification •Management for the Built Environment 1/2 •Building Structure and Technology •Value and Cost Studies 1/2/3•Measurement 1/2/3 (QS route) •Building Control and Administration (BS route) •Law & Procurement •Environment and Services 1/2 •Integrative Studies 2/3 - Surveying •Building Pathology 1/2/3 (BS route) •Research Methods •Contract Administration •Dissertation (QS route) •Construction Management (QS route) •Internal Materials and Finishes (BS Route) •Property Management (BS route) •Built Heritage Conservation (BS route) •Advanced Construction Technology (QS elective) •Introduction to Energy Industry (QS elective)

Points of Course Interest About Accreditation/ This Course Professional ** Recognition Offers Professional Experience Placement - 26 weeks in Year 3

Study Abroad option in Year 3

Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

Association of Building Engineers (ABE)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment Postgraduate Courses MSc COMMERCIAL PRACTICE FOR THE ENERGY SECTORS Intake

Mode of study

S

ODL

J

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Commercial Business Dynamics •Core Business Skills •Commercial Project Management •Contractual Approaches to Procurement •Commercial Value Creation •Contract Performance Management •Risk Management & Supply Chain Vulnerability •Corporate Governance and Value Assurance •Advanced Supply Chain & Category Management •Dissertation

Points of Interest About This Course ** Course content designed in collaboration with relevant industry and professional bodies Graduates of this course are eligible to enrol for the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) to help achieve Chartered Surveyor status

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

N

Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)

MSc CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

S

ODL

J

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Sustainable Development •Project Information, Organisation & Behaviour •Design Management •Project Management 1 •Built Asset Procurement & Contractual Arrangements•Project Planning and Control •Risk and Safety Management •Building Information Modelling: Application •Petroleum Economics and Asset Management •Built Asset Management •Dissertation

Points of Interest About This Course ** Course content designed in collaboration with relevant industry and professional bodies

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)

COURSE GUIDE

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School of Applied Social Studies The School of Applied Social Studies is the largest provider of social work education in Scotland and has an expanding social science teaching and research portfolio.

All of our full-time and part-time courses are designed to ensure that students have a stimulating and enjoyable education while gaining a range of transferable skills that employers require.

We consult with a range of stakeholders to enable us to deliver courses that are topical, relevant and applicable to the needs of the organisations who employ our graduates and the people who use their services and products.

SOCIAL WORK

SOCIOLOGY

100% 95% 86

COURSE GUIDE

SATISFIED

SATISFIED

overall with course Guardian 2018

overall with course Guardian 2018

COURSE GUIDE

87

School of Applied Social Studies Undergraduate Courses BA (Hons) APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

88

COURSE GUIDE

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Research Methods and Study Skills •Introductory Psychology: Social Sciences •Social Sciences and Society •Understanding Social Change •Governing the UK •Cognitive and Social Psychology •Sociology of Identity, Difference and Deviance •Gender, Culture and Society •European Union •Social Construction of Everyday Life •Research: Statistics and Data Analysis •The Sociological Problem of Crime•Psychology: Personality and Individual Differences •Exploring Research •Theorising Social Life •Discovering Psychology: History, Concepts and Debates •Qualitative Research Methods •Political Participation and Pressure Groups in an Age of Global Politics •Health, Self and Society •Health Psychology •Developmental Psychology •Sports Psychology •Violence, Crime and Conflict •Contemporary Issues in Politics•Cognitive Psychology•Counselling •Organisational and Management Psychology •Environment and Society •Sociology of Consumer Culture •Social Psychology •Developments in Counselling •The Body in Contemporary Life •Crime, Criminology and the Justice System •Media, Culture and Society •Biological Foundations of Behaviour •Clinical Psychology and Mental Health •Terrorism, People and Places •Forensic Psychology •Risk, Fear and Social Life •Ethical and Effective Leadership •Dissertation (Core)

Points of Interest About This Course ** Study Abroad options in Year 2 and 3

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

School of Applied Social Studies Undergraduate Courses BA (Hons) SOCIAL WORK Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Study and Research Skills •Individual Psychology and the Lifespan •Introductory Sociology •Social Work Values, Roles and Tasks •Cognitive and Social Psychology •Sociology of Identity, Difference and Deviance •An Introduction to Law and Politics in Social Work •Social Work in Society •Law and Social Work •Human Growth and Behaviour •Social Policy and Social Work Practice •Social Work Methods •Social Work Practice 1 •Disability and Mental Health: A Life Course Approach •Social Work with Older People •Social Work with People with Substance Problems •Social Work Practice 2 •Practice Learning 2/Contexts •Personal and Professional Development 1 •Social Work with Children and Families •Social Work Practice and Research Methods •Social Work in Criminal Justice •Counselling within Social Work Practice •Social Work Practice 3 •Practice Learning - Risk Assessment/Risk Management •Evidence-Based Practice •Integration and Interdisciplinary Practice •Social Work in a Global Context • Leadership and Management in Social Work Settings OR Therapeutic Practice with Children •Dissertation

Points of Interest About This Course **

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Includes 3 Professional Practice Modules - 8, 12 and 16 weeks in Year 2, 3 and 4

Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

COURSE GUIDE

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School of Applied Social Studies Postgraduate Courses MSc APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY Intake

Mode of study

S

ODL

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Biological Psychology •Cognitive Psychology •Developmental Psychology •Individual Differences •Social Psychology •Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology •Research Methods

Points of Interest About This Course ** Successful completion of this MSc will enable students to pursue further training as a HCPCregistered and/or Chartered Psychologist

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition British Psychological Society (BPS)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

MSc CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (WITH ENERGY/ WITH SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT) Intake

Mode of study

S

ODL

90

COURSE GUIDE

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* Core modules on the course will cover a variety of issues connected to corporate social responsibility, including international standards and regulations, managing local content, the Global Compact, stakeholder engagement strategies and the triple bottom line in corporate sustainability. Also covered will be issues such as supply chain management, building value through value chain analysis and effective monitoring and evaluation approaches.

Points of Interest About This Course ** Course structure offers the option of two specialisms Sustainable Development or Energy

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

School of Applied Social Studies Postgraduate Courses MSc SOCIAL WORK Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Contexts of Social Work Practice: Law, Sociology and Social Policy •Development, Behaviour and Interpersonal Processes •Social Work Theory, Professional Ethics and Research Methods •Readiness for Practice •Assessed Practice and Analysis 1 •Community Care and Vulnerable User Groups •Change Process, Group Care Contexts and Institutional Experience •Criminal Justice, Children and Families •Substance Misuse •Assessed Practice and Analysis 2 •Dissertation

Points of Interest About This Course ** Includes 2 Professional Practice Modules - 24 and 25 weeks in Year 1 and 2

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

COURSE GUIDE

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School of Health Sciences The School of Health Sciences has strong links with practitioners and managers in the acute, community and primary care NHS Trusts, Local Authorities and private sectors.

We are a multi-professional School comprising of the disciplines: • Diagnostic Radiography • Occupational Therapy • Physiotherapy • Health Promotion • Sport & Exercise Science.

HEALTH

SPORTS

Ranked

97%

PROFESSIONS

1

st

IN SCOTLAND Guardian 2018

92

COURSE GUIDE

SCIENCE SATISFIED

overall with course Guardian 2018

COURSE GUIDE

93

School of Health Sciences Undergraduate Courses BSc (Hons) APPLIED SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

94

COURSE GUIDE

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* • Introductory Biomechanics •Anatomy and Kinesiology • Principles of Sport and Exercise Psychology •Exercise Physiology •Independent Study in Sport and Exercise Science •Sport and Physical Activity Programmes, Planning and Practice • Health Improvement • Exercise Programming Delivery for the General Population • Human Nutrition •Physiology of Fitness and Performance Testing • Learning in the Workplace I • Sports Biomechanics • Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology • Coaching Science • Learning in the Workplace II • Exercise Prescription and Delivery for Varying Populations •Research Concepts in Sport and Exercise Science • Strength and Conditioning •Contemporary Debates in Sport and Exercise Science Integrated Sport and Exercise Science HS4115 Performance Analysis • Sports Nutrition •Research Project

Points of Interest About This Course **

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Offers Professional Experience Placements 4-7 weeks in Years 2 and 3

Register of Exercise Professionals

Course content is aligned to a range of vocational qualifications allowing students to gain these alongside their degree.

Examples include NPLQ, First Aid, ISAK Level 1 and Coaching awards (Selected modules must be studied to qualify for this)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

School of Health Sciences Undergraduate Courses BSc (Hons) DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHY Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Applied Radiographic Anatomy •Applied Radiographic Pathology 1/2 •Foundations of Radiographic Practice •Preparation for Practice •Radiography Practice Education 1/2/3/4/5/6 •Diagnostic Imaging Systems •Principles of Person Centred Care •Trauma Radiography •Effective Practice in Diagnostic Imaging •Research Methods •Patient Pathways 1/2 •Advancing Professional Practice in Radiography •Radiographic Reporting 1/2 •Honours Research Project

Points of Interest About This Course **

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Includes 6 Professional Practice Modules (including Clinical Placements) over Year 1, 2, 3 and 4

Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

Society of Radiographers (SoR)

BSc (Hons) PHYSIOTHERAPY Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Anatomy •Physiology •Pathology •Physiotherapy Assessment and Treatment Skills •Interrelationships between Physical, Psychological, and Social Aspects of Rehabilitation •Exploration of Human Performance •Promotion of Physical Fitness and Activity • Clinical Reasoning Skills •Interdisciplinary Team Working •Critical Evaluation of Practice •Treatment and Management Skills

Points of Interest About This Course **

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Includes 7 Professional Practice Modules (including Clinical Placements) over Year 1, 2, 3 and 4

Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Study Abroad in Year 3

COURSE GUIDE

95

School of Health Sciences Undergraduate Courses BSc (Hons) OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

96

COURSE GUIDE

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* • Understanding of the Relationship between Humans, Occupations, Health and the Environment •Theory of Occupational Therapy • Exploring Media and Treatment Programmes commonly used in Practice • Understanding of the Impact of Ill Health and the Value of Occupation to the Health and Well-being of Individuals and Populations Throughout the Lifespan • Issues Concerning Occupation, International Perspectives and the Value of Occupation • Critical Consideration of Wider Political, Professional, Societal, Cultural and Environmental Influences on Healthcare• Developing Critical Thinking, Team Working and Entrepreneurial Skills in Relation to Professional Practice

Points of Interest About This Course **

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Includes 5 Professional Practice Modules (including Clinical Placements) over Year 1, 2, 3 and 4

Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)

USA Exchange option in Year 3

College of Occupational Therapists World Federation of Occupational Therapists

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

School of Health Sciences Postgraduate Courses MSc APPLIED SPORTS PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

Intake

Mode of study

J

FT

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* • Feedback-based Analysis of Sports Performance •Principles of Biomechanics and Instrumentation •Analysis of Sports Technique • Athlete Monitoring and Analysis• Sports Performance Analysis Placement •Research Project

Points of Interest About This Course **

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Offers a Sports Performance Analysis Placement - 10 weeks in Semester 2

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

MSc PHYSIOTHERAPY (PRE REGISTRATION) Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* • Feedback-based Analysis of Sports Performance •Principles of Biomechanics and Instrumentation •Analysis of Sports Technique • Athlete Monitoring and Analysis •Sports Performance Analysis Placement •Research Project

Points of Interest About This Course ** Offers a Sports Performance Analysis Placement - 10 weeks in Semester 2

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

COURSE GUIDE

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School of Health Sciences Postgraduate Courses MSc PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH PROMOTION Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

J

ODL

98

COURSE GUIDE

Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Principles and Concepts: Health Promotion and New Public Health •Inequalities •Global Health •Evidence-based Public Health •Health Psychology and the Principles of Behaviour Change •Population Health & Wellbeing •Leadership and Partnership Working for Health •Research Project

Points of Interest About This Course ** Course content offers a mixture of teaching and learning methods, including Lecture, Tutorial, Workshop, Seminar, Practical Work, Case Study, Simulations, Games, Guest Speakers, Student Centred Learning and Private Study Graduates can register with Registration with IUHPE after completion of this course

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition Royal Society for Public Health

International Union for Health Promotion Education (IUHPE)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

COURSE GUIDE

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School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences The School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences offers an impressive multidisciplinary portfolio of practical and professional courses at undergraduate and prostgraduate level in four main subject areas: • Biomedical Science • Forensic and Analytical Sciences • Nutrition and Dietetics • Pharmacy

PHARMACY &

PHARMACOLOGY

Ranked

1

st

IN SCOTLAND Guardian 2018

100

COURSE GUIDE

PHARMACY IN

QS WORLD RANKING

COURSE GUIDE

101

School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences Undergraduate Courses BSc (Hons) APPLIED BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE Intake

Mode of study

S

FT

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Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Applied Microbiology •Cell Culture •Chemistry for Life Sciences •Biology for Life Sciences •Biomolecular Science •Analytical Techniques for Life Sciences •Practical Skills for Life Sciences •Personal and Professional Skills Development •Biomedical Genetics •Human Anatomy & Physiology •Biomedical Science: Professional Practice 2 •Human Biochemistry •Human Cytology and Histology •Molecular Biology and Human Genetics •Medical Microbiology •Clinical Biochemistry •Clinical Immunology •Practical Research Methods •Biomedical Science: Professional Practice 3 •Cellular Pathology •Haematology and Transfusion Science •Current Trends in Biomedical Science •Biology of Disease • Research Project

Points of Interest About This Course **

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Offers Professional Practice Module in Year 3

Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences Undergraduate Courses BSc (Hons) BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE Intake

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Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Applied Microbiology •Cell Culture •Chemistry for Life Sciences •Biology for Life Sciences •Biomolecular Science •Analytical Techniques for Life Sciences •Practical Skills for Life Sciences •Personal and Professional Skills Development •Forensic Biology •Human Anatomy & Physiology •Biomedical Genetics •Behavioural Studies •Human Biochemistry •Experimental Molecular Biology •Molecular Biology and Human Genetics •Medical Microbiology •Clinical Biochemistry •Clinical Immunology •Practical Research M Methods •Pharmacology •Human Cytology and Histology •Public Health •Toxicology and Environmental Analysis •Cellular Pathology •Haematology and Transfusion Science •Current Trends in Healthcare Science •Biology of Disease • Research Project

Points of Interest About This Course **

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Course content designed in collaboration with relevant industry and professional bodies from medical and pharmaceutical sector

Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

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School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences Undergraduate Courses BSc (Hons) BIOSCIENCE WITH BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE Intake

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Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Applied Microbiology •Cell Culture •Chemistry for Life Sciences •Biology for Life Sciences •Biomolecular Science •Analytical Techniques for Life Sciences •Practical Skills for Life Sciences •Personal and Professional Skills Development •Forensic Biology •Human Anatomy and Physiology •Biomedical Genetics •Behavioural Studies •Human Biochemistry •Experimental Molecular Biology •Molecular Biology and Human Genetics •Medical Microbiology •Clinical Biochemistry •Clinical Immunology •Practical Research Methods•Toxicology and Environmental Analysis •Human Cytology and Histology •Public Health •Pharmacology •Genomics and Proteomics •Advanced Microbiology •Current Trends in Bioscience •DNA Technologies •Research Project

Points of Interest About This Course **

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Course content designed to develop knowledge and laboratory-based skills essential in both the field of Bioscience and Biomedical Science

Society of Biology

Study Abroad option in Year 3

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences Undergraduate Courses BSc (Hons) FORENSIC AND ANALYTICAL SCIENCE Intake

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Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Chemistry for Life Sciences •Biology for Life Sciences •Introduction to Crime Scene and Forensic Techniques •Applied Microbiology •Analytical Techniques for Life Sciences •Biomolecular Science •Practical Skills for Life Sciences •Analytical Science 1 •Forensic Biology•Forensic Examination & Analysis •Legal Framework •Analytical Science 2 •Anthropology •Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry •Analytical Chemistry •Forensic Genetics •Trace Evidence Analysis •Fire, Explosions And Firearms •Forensic Toxicology And Substances Of Abuse •Spectral Analysis and Interpretation •Physical And Inorganic Chemistry •Advanced Analytical Techniques •DNA Technologies •Interpretation, Evaluation And Presentation Of Evidence •Oilfield Chemicals •Law •Project

Points of Interest About This Course **

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Offers Professional Experience Placement 45-52 weeks in Year 3

Chartered Society for Forensic Sciences

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

BSc graduates fully meet the criteria for Associate Membership of the Royal Society of Chemistry

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School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences Undergraduate Courses BSc (Hons) NUTRITION Intake

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Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Biology for Life Sciences •Chemistry for Life Sciences •Applied Microbiology •Global and Social Nutrition •Practical Skills for Life Sciences •Biomolecular Science •Food Studies •Macronutrients •Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2 •Metabolism •Micronutrients •Sociology and Psychology •Life Cycle Nutrition •Nutritional Research Methods •Communication Studies •Food Product Development •Nutritional Epidemiology •Health Promotion •Molecular Biology and Human Genetics •Nutritional Science for Sport •Food Analysis •Experimental Molecular Biology for Nutrition •Nutritional Literature Study •Nutrition Placement •Public Health Nutrition •Advanced Nutrition •Research Project

Points of Interest About This Course **

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Offers Professional Experience Placement - 12 weeks in Year 4

Association for Nutrition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN) Hong Kong Nutrition Association

MPHARM PHARMACY Intake

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Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* • Science relevant to Pharmacy •The drug journey from discovery to pharmaceutical care •Introduction to Prescribing •Biochemistry • Therapeutics •Pharmaceutical Microbiology •Design and Manufacture of Medicines •The Supply of Medicines within Professional and Legal Frameworks • Quality Assurance •Professional Service Development •Research Project

Points of Interest About This Course **

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Includes Professional Practice Modules in Year 1, 2, 3 and 4

General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Study Abroad option in Year 3

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option Y

School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences Undergraduate Courses BSc (Hons) NUTRITION AND DIETETICS Intake

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Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Biology for Life Sciences •Chemistry for Life Sciences •Practical Skills for Life Sciences •Applied Microbiology •Global and Social Nutrition •Biomolecular Science •Food Studies •Macronutrients •Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2 •Metabolism •Micronutrients •Sociology and Psychology •Life Cycle Nutrition •Communication Studies •Nutritional Research Methods •Dietetics •Nutritional Epidemiology •Food Product Development •Health Promotion•Advanced Nutrition •Public Health Nutrition •Research Project

Points of Interest About This Course **

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Includes Professional Practise Modules - 4 weeks (between Years 2 & 3) and 12 weeks in Year 4

Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)

HCPC approves this course as suitable preparation for registration as a Dietitian

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

British Dietetic Association (BDA) Hong Kong Nutrition Association

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School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences Postgraduate Courses MSc CLINICAL PHARMACY PRACTICE Intake

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Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

Points of Interest About This Course **

•Pharmaceutical Care Planning •Therapeutics •Pharmacist Independent Prescribing •Managing Medicines: Collaborative Working •Developing and Implementing Models of Care •Person Centred Care •Health Services Research •Advanced Pharmacy Practice

Course content has been developed to be compatible with competency clusters outlined in the Royal Pharmacutical Society Foundation/ Advanced Pharmacy Framework and is mapped to core dimensions within the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework.

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition General Pharmaceutical Council (GPC)

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

MSc INSTRUMENTAL ANALYTICAL SCIENCE DNA ANALYSIS, PROTEOMICS & METABOLOMICS Intake

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Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Professional Skills & Techniques •Separation, Electroanalysis and Microscopy •Spectroscopy •Laboratory Work •DNA Analysis, Proteomics and Metabolomics •Contemporary Techniques /Analytical Problem Solving •Project Preparation •MSc Research Project

Points of Interest About This Course ** Potential to undertake MSc research project externally Course content designed in collaboration with relevant industry and professional bodies

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences Postgraduate Courses MSc INSTRUMENTAL ANALYTICAL SCIENCE - DRUG ANALYSIS AND TOXICOLOGY Intake

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Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

Points of Interest About This Course **

•Professional Skills & Techniques •Separation, Electroanalysis and Microscopy •Spectroscopy •Laboratory Work •Drug Analysis and Toxicology •Contemporary Techniques/ Analytical Problem Solving •Project Preparation •Research Project

Potential to undertake MSc research project externally

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

Course content designed in collaboration with relevant industry and professional bodies

MSc INSTRUMENTAL ANALYTICAL SCIENCE - ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS Intake

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Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Professional Skills & Techniques •Separation, Electroanalysis and Microscopy•Spectroscopy •Laboratory Work •Environmental Analysis •Contemporary Techniques/ Analytical Problem Solving •Project Preparation • Research Project

Points of Interest About This Course ** Potential to undertake MSc research project externally

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

Course content designed in collaboration with relevant industry and professional bodies

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School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences Postgraduate Courses MSc INSTRUMENTAL ANALYTICAL SCIENCE - FOOD ANALYSIS, AUTHENTICITY & SAFETY Intake

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Mode of study

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Indicative Course Content (includes electives)*

Points of Interest About This Course **

•Professional Skills & Techniques •Separation, Electroanalysis and Microscopy •Spectroscopy •Laboratory Work •Chemical Analysis of food/ drink related problem •Theory of Food Analysis, Authenticity and Safety •Project Preparation • Research Project

Examples of MSc Projects include: •Authenticity of Heather Honey •Counterfeit profiling of Whisky and Brandy •Analysis and bioactivity of micronutrients from rapeseed oil and its by-products •Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) Toxins in Shellfish from the North Sea •Melamine in milk and milk powder

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

MSc INSTRUMENTAL ANALYTICAL SCIENCE - OILFIELD CHEMICALS

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Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Professional Skills & Techniques •Separation, Electroanalysis and Microscopy •Spectroscopy •Laboratory Work •Oilfield Chemicals •Contemporary Techniques/Analytical Problem Solving •Project Preparation • Research Project

Points of Interest About This Course ** Potential to undertake MSc research project externally Course content designed in collaboration with relevant industry and professional bodies

Course Accreditation/ Professional Recognition

Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

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School of Nursing and Midwifery The School of Nursing and Midwifery has built an outstanding reputation for producing patient-focused, capable and highly employable graduates who have the skills and professionalism required to succeed.

Our key strength lies in providing high quality teaching from a supportive team of qualified academics and practitioners, thereby enabling our students to benefit from their research and clinical knowledge in a variety of settings.

Our facilities include state-of-the-art technology and specialist facilities including a Clinical Skills Centre, Pharmaceutical Care Centre, Human Performance Lab and Digital X-ray suite.

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School of Nursing and Midwifery Undergraduate Courses BSc (Hons) NURSING STUDIES (FOR OVERSEAS QUALIFIED NURSES) Intake

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Indicative Course Content (includes electives)* •Sciences for Advancing Adult Nursing •Complex Therapeutic Interventions in Adult Nursing •Leading, Managing and Researching Quality Nursing Care •Nursing Practice Experience 2 Contemporary Unscheduled Care •Extended Study – Dissertation Integrated Health and Social Care •Leadership in Health •Minor Illness •Minor Injury •Wound Care •Renal Nursing Theory

Points of Interest About This Course ** Students will have the opportunity to undertake clinical placements in a range of clinical environments, for example: •Accident and Emergency (A+E) •Acute surgical and medical •Community areas Includes 2 periods of Clinical Placement - 12 weeks in Year 1, 9 weeks in Year 2

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Pathway/ Pre-Masters Option N

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Your Research Opportunities RGU has a reputation for internationally excellent and world-leading research that is of direct benefit to society.

RGU has world class researchers in allied health professions, computer science, engineering, architecture, accounting and finance, business and management, library and information management and art and design.

Our research generates improvements in the quality of life, helps support more innovative businesses, unlocks cultural creativity and contributes towards a more successful and sustainable economy. In short, RGU’s research makes a difference.

The University can offer research degrees across the following subject areas.

RESEARCH IN ART AND DESIGN (MPhil/PhD) Art • Social and ecological art in the public sphere • Artistic Leadership • Aesthetics and ethics of public art practice • Contemporary art in relation and its histories of representation and modes of distribution • Drawing within contemporary art practice • Theories of contemporary art practice, including feminism

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Design • Communication Design • Computer-mediated design practice, product design and sustainable design

Craft • New philosophies, processes, and products of making and manufacture with relevance to contemporary culture and society, in particular well-being • Investigation of digital technologies testing the boundaries of art/craft practice

Art & Design Education • Philosophy and practice of collaborative learning within gallery, community and interdisciplinary education • Practice-led research methods

RESEARCH IN ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION AND SURVEYING (MRes/MPhil/PhD) Innovation in Housing • Assessment of sustainability in housing • Energy and the physical performance of buildings and building elements • Attitudes, perceptions and social sustainability

IT in Construction and Design

Project Management in Construction

• IT Applications within the design and evaluation of built environments

• Improving the design, construction and performance of built environments

• Building Information Modelling (BIM)

• Project management process and the optimum operation of the team

• Computerised modelling and visualisation • User involvement and decision support within planning and design • IT in conceptual design

• Organisational, contractual and asset management arrangements

Design and Theory

Built Heritage

• Urban design

• Architectural auditing of historic buildings

• Avant-garde design • Discourse in architecture relating to sustainability • Analytical research with a focus on architectural history

• 3D scanning of historic buildings • Recording of vernacular structures.

• Implementation of life cycle costing

• User engagement in design RESEARCH IN COMPUTING (MRes/MPhil/PhD) Cognitive Engineering

Computational Intelligence

Information Retrieval and Information Systems

Knowledge-based Systems

• Imaging and Image Processing

• Evolutionary algorithms

• Information Retrieval

• Case-Based Reasoning

• Graphics

• Optimisation

• Business Information Systems

• Constraint Programming

• Visualisation

• Stochastic Learning

• Enterprise systems.

• Cognitive Modelling

• Probabilistic Modelling.

• Knowledge Discovery from Text.

• Usability Engineering and User Interaction.

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RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING (MRes/MPhil/PhD) Advanced Materials

Membrane and Process Technology

• Imaging and Image Processing

• Evolutionary algorithms

• Information Retrieval

• Case-Based Reasoning

• Graphics

• Optimisation

• Visualisation

• Stochastic Learning

• Business Information Systems

• Constraint Programming

• Cognitive Modelling • Usability Engineering and User Interaction.

• Probabilistic Modelling.

Well Engineering

• Enterprise systems.

Instrumentation

• Knowledge Discovery from Text.

Environmental Engineering • Environmental Sensing and Remediation

Video Coding • Compression and Transmission

• Wind and Tidal Power • Design and Modelling • Infrastructure and Distribution Design • Hydrogen Fuel Cells

The School of Engineering also offers a Doctorate of Engineering (EngD). The EngD Course will provide outstanding candidates with an intensive training programme undertaken within an industrial partnership. This will enhance their ability to innovate and implement new ideas in practice, and enable them to reach senior positions in industry early in their careers.

For more information on the Doctorate of Engineering course, please visit our website www.rgu.ac.uk/engd

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RESEARCH IN BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING (MRes/MPhil/PhD) Accounting, Finance and Economics • Accounting Profession • Accounting Education • Capital Structure • Corporate Failure

Business Management • Corporate Level Decision Making • e-Commerce, e-Business and Information Security • Entrepreneurship • Entrepreneurship in Transition Economies

• Financial Development and Liberalisation

• Environmental Management and Policy

• International Labour Mobility

• Growth, Development and Internationalisation of SMEs

• Market Efficiency

• Higher Education Management and Internationalisation

• Market Efficiency for Corporate Control

• Green Consumer Behaviour and Sustainable Consumption

Human Resources • Corporate Social Responsibility within a university/ business school context • Organisational Emotions • Sustainable Development • The Relationship between Organisational Aesthetics

Marketing • Consumer Behaviour (in particular working with children) • Relationship Marketing • Retail Marketing and IT

Public Policy • Governance, Participation (including interest groups) and Democracy • Social and Public Policy • Transport Policy

• Sales and Customer Management • Service Quality • Tourism

• International Business and CrossCultural Management • IT and SMEs • Management • Research in specific industries such as Telecommunications and • Oil and Gas/Energy • Social Entrepreneurship, Trust and Social Capital

Aberdeen Business School also offers a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA). A DBA is equivalent in terms of academic study to a PhD but more applied in nature. Students on the course will have the opportunity to blend the latest academic thinking with business knowledge, skills and practice, to enable them to make a significant contribution to the enhancement of professional practice.

For more information on the Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA), please visit our website www.rgu.ac.uk/dba

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RESEARCH IN INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA (MRes/MPhil/PhD)

RESEARCH IN THE LAW SCHOOL (MRes/MPhil/PhD) Law • • • • • • • • • • • •

Legal Theory Criminal Law Employment Law Evidence, Dispute Resolution and Arbitration International Human Rights Law International Trade Law Medical Law Public International Law Oil and Gas Law Environmental Law Law of the Sea Energy Law and Policy

Communication and Media • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Media discourse & representation Gender and media Media history Postmodern cultural and media theory Publishing Fan and celebrity culture Media effects, audience reception and participation, and moral panics On and offline bookselling Political communication and information Digital consumer behaviour Export markets Services Marketing Consumer socialisation and demographics Fashion and retail Events and festival consumption Events management strategy Events and social interaction Dark tourism Entrepreneurship in the creative industries Knowledge exchange - Collaboration between SMEs and academia Transport in remote, rural and island areas Transport, cultural identity and place Transport service and operational innovation

Information Management • Cultural heritage (including digital cultural heritage and local studies) • Digital Curation (including research data management; creative and cultural resources and business data) • Information behaviour and use • Information and digital literacy • Information and publishing law • Information for Political Engagement (including social media and political participation) • Information ethics • Knowledge Management • Preservation of intellectual heritage • Value and Impact of Public Libraries • The development of new information professionals (including CPD and online learning spaces)

The School of Creative and Cultural Business also offers a Doctorate of Information Science (DinfSc).

This practitioner-focused doctoral degree has been designed for experienced professionals working in an information or knowledge management environment.

For more information about the Doctorate of Information Science course, please visit our website www.rgu.ac.uk/dinfsc

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RESEARCH IN LABORATORY, BIOMEDICAL AND SPORTS SCIENCES (MRes/MPhil/PhD) Laboratory, Biomedical and Sports Sciences • Clinical & Sports Biomechanics • Biomedical Research • Environmental Research • Medical Imaging • Obesity Management • Sports Nutrition

Biomedical Sciences • Cell culture (primary cultures and cell lines) and microbiological suites • Molecular biology (PCR, RTPCR, comet assay) • Biochemistry (Western and Northern blotting, GC-MS, LC-MS, HPLC and capillary zone electrophoresis) • Physiology and pharmacology (electrophysiology, myography, in vitro and in vivo assessment of cardiac and vascular function; platelet and leukocyte function) • Tissue structure (histology, immunohistochemistry, fluorescence microscopy).

Environmental Sciences

Formulation Sciences

• The University has a wide range of analytical equipment including GS-MS, LC-MS, HPLC systems.

• The University has a wide range of equipment required for the formulation, manufacture and testing of medicines • Complete range of equipment necessary for the dry and wet granulation of drugs and excipients for manufacturing as powders and tablets • Production of oral modified release delivery systems supported by a full complement of equipment including spray coaters • Other formulation types can be investigated with the help of a range of systems, including a Photo-Correlation Zeta/NanoSizer and a Differential Scanning Calorimeter.

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RESEARCH IN SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (MRes/MPhil/PhD/PD) Psychology • Cognitive Psychology • Neuropsychology • Health Psychology • Personal and Social Identity • Language • Psychology of Memory

Sociology • Collective Violence and Terrorism

RESEARCH IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS (MRes/MPhil/PhD)

Social Work

Health Professions research

• Adoption and Fostering

• Motion Analysis

• Housing Policy and Urban Issues

• Back Pain

• Historical Sociology • Cultural Sociology

• Ageing and Older People

• Care of the Elderly

• Social Exclusion and Homelessness

• Migration

• Drugs and Substance Misuse • Sociology of the Body • Sociology of Health • Gender • Theoretical Sociology • Development and Postconflict Societies • Corporate Social Responsibility • Energy and Environmental Change

• Child Protection, Residential • Organisational Change, Child Care, Youth Justice

• Anthropometry • Paediatrics • Foot related knee pain • Developmental Coordination Disorder • The nature of evidence-informed clinical wisdom in nursing and midwifery • The acquisition of evidence-informed clinical wisdom

• Social Care and Social Welfare

• The review and effects of implementing evidence-informed clinical wisdom in nursing and midwifery

• Disability

• Medicinal Chemistry

• Social Work Education

• Drug Formulation & Delivery

• Personal and Professional Development

• Pharmacy Practice & Education

• Evaluation

• Homelessness

The School of Health Sciences also offers a Doctorate of Physiotherapy (DPT). This course is a unique opportunity to qualify as a Chartered Physiotherapist combined with a PhD leading to a Doctorate in Physiotherapy.

• Service Users & Carers

For more information on this course, please visit our website

• Family and Kinship • Substance Abuse

www.rgu.ac.uk/dpt

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