Graduate Study

Brian HusseyInternational Officer

Key Facts

• Founded in 1495, the 5th oldest university in the English-speaking world

• 15,000 students• 12,000 Undergraduate Students• 3,000 Graduate Students

• 32% international (representing 120 nationalities)• Over 70 majors spanning the Arts, Social Sciences, Law,

Business, Engineering, Science and Medicine• Named in the Top Ten Most Beautiful Historic Universities in

the UK by QS Top Universities website

Location

Aberdeen

EdinburghGlasgow

Inverness

London

DundeePerth

Birmingham

Manchester

Travel TimesEdinburgh – 2hr 30 minsGlasgow – 3hrsInverness – 2hr 15 minsLondon – 1hr 20 minsParis – 2hrsAmsterdam – 1hr 35 minsFrankfurt – 2 hrs

Academic Structure

Arts and Social Sciences• Business School• School of Divinity, History

and Philosophy• School of Education• School of Language,

Literature, Music and Visual Culture

• School of Law• School of Social Sciences

Life Sciences and Medicine• School of Biological Sciences• School of Medicine, Medical

Sciences and Nutrition• School of Psychology

Physical Sciences• School of Engineering• School of Geosciences• School of Natural and

Computing Sciences

Reputation & Rankings

• Ranked 137th in the world (top 1%), 2015-16 QS World Rankings

• Ranked 85th in Europe, Times Higher Rankings, 2016

• Ranked 55th in the world for research impact, 2015 CWTS Leiden Rankings

• Ranked 23rd in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings of the best ancient universities (over 400 years)

• Ranked 84th in the world for Life Sciences, 2015 THE World University Rankings

Campus

• Located in the historic district of Old Aberdeen – 20 minute walk from the centre of the modern city.

• Sir Duncan Rice Library (2012), named amongst the “20 Most Spellbinding University Libraries in the world” by the Independent newspaper.

• Sports Village and Aquatics Centre• 7 Museum Collections

Academic Year 2016-17

Move In Weekend 3rd and 4th September

Term Opens 5th September (Orientation Week)

Teaching Commences 12th September

Exams 3rd – 16th December

Move In Weekend 7th-8th January

Term Opens 10th January (Orientation Week)

Teaching Commences 16th January

Spring Break 31st March – 24th April

Exams 29th April – 19th May

Research June - August

Masters Programmes

www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/index.php• Taught Masters - average of 8-10 hours in

class per week, combined with a large amount of you independent study

• Core courses, with limited elective options, including lectures, seminars, projects, lab work and field work

• 12 months duration - 9 months coursework followed by 3 months research dissertation

• September – August, while some programmes also offer a January start option (Jan-Dec)

PhD Programmes

Website: www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/FindAPhD: https://www.findaphd.com/search/latest-phds.aspx?IID=2&CID=GB&LID=1147&Show=M

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes last 3 or 4 years

• Programme of supervised research • May include some instructional courses,

depending on the discipline, but mainly consist of independent research

• Assessment is based upon viva – oral defense of your thesis

Graduate Entry Requirements

• Entry requirements vary by programme, though most require an undergraduate degree equivalent to a British 2:1 or 2:2 degree.

• A GPA of 3.3-3.5 is considered comparable to a UK 2.1, while a 3.0 is considered comparable to a 2.2

• GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT etc. not required• Most programmes require a background in a relevant

discipline, though some are open to students form other academic backgrounds

• Personal statement - explaining your motivation for the programme

• Academic Reference and CV (Resumé)• Research proposal (PhD applications only)

Research Proposal (PhD)

• Give a full, clear account of your proposed research.

• Clearly identify your proposed research topic, make clear what you think the significance of the research is, and make sure you also reflect on what data/sources you will need to gather.

• What methods you will need to use.• If your research requires fieldwork,

explain how that fieldwork will be undertaken.

How to Apply

• Apply online at www.abdn.ac.uk/pgap/login.php • No Application Fee• Upload your transcripts, certificates and personal

statement and reference• Application deadline: 10 weeks prior to the

commencement date of the programme• Decision issued between 2 – 4 weeks on average• PhD Applications – find a supervisor and discuss a

research proposal before submitting a formal application

Tuition Entry 2017/18 £GBP (per year)

Postgraduate Arts-based Programmes & Select LLM Programmes £14,300*

Postgraduate Science-based Programmes £18,000*

Graduate Business School MSc & Select LLM Programmes £16,100*

Graduate Business School MBA Programmes LLM with Professional Skills £18,000

MSc Finance and Investment Management/Finance and Real Estate with CFA and MSc Real Estate (International Option) £19,800

Graduate Business School MBA Energy Management £19,500

Art & Social Science based PhD £14,200

Science based PhD £17,600

Average Room & Board and Day-to-Day Living Costs* £10,800**

*Please be advised that some programmes have different tuition fees from those listed above and that some programmes also have additional costs. Please refer to https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/international/tuition-fees-and-living-costs-287.php**Includes food, housing, recreation, laundry, local transport, phone, utilities. Please note, students applying for a Tier 4 visa are required to demonstrate access to £1,105 per month in order to comply with visa regulations. See www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa

Funding and Scholarshipswww.abdn.ac.uk/funding/

• Alumni Discount (returning visiting students / partner universities)• US Federal Aid (FAFSA)• Canadian Student Loans• GI Bill• Saltire Scholarships (USA and Canada)• James Blair Scholarship (USA and Canada)• Distinguished Alumni Award (Law – Canada)• Graduate Business School Scholarships• Elphinstone Scholarship (PhD)• Fulbright• Marshall• Research Council Awards• Chevening Scholarship (Canada)

Aberdeen

• Population: 220,000• Student City - 2 universities

and 1 college• Safest City in the UK• Milder than you might think! -

Average January Temperature: 4ºC/ 39ºF

• Beach – 15 walk from campus

Aberdeen

• International Airport with direct flights to London, Amsterdam, Dublin, and Paris

• Cosmopolitan – 1 in 6 born outside of the UK

• Major international centre for the energy industry, particularly oil, gas and renewables

• Known as “Castle Country”, Aberdeenshire is home to over 300 castles, including Balmoral Castle, the summer residence of the British Royal Family

Aberdeen

• 10 Festivals (visual arts, music, literature, and tech)

• Art galleries, theatres and museums

• Aberdeen Dolphinwatch• Cairngorms National Park just 2

hrs drive (including Ski resorts)• Traditional Pubs, Live Music

Venue and Clubs

Student Life

• 55 Student Sports Clubs • 100 Student Societies• Volunteering Opportunities• Aberdeen University Students'

Association (AUSA)• Student Media (Aberdeen Student

Radio and The Gaudie Newspaper)

Careers Service

• 1-2-1 Appointments• STAR Award• Internships• Career Mentoring Programme• Professional Skills Programmes• Graduate Careers Fairs• Volunteering and part-time work

Housing

• Housing guaranteed for all new students• Self-catered apartment-style units• All students have their own single room

• Old Aberdeen (on-campus)• The Spital, Elphinstone Road Flats, Kings

Hall • Hillhead Student Village

• Wavell House• Private Accommodation (off campus)

• King Street, King Street Exchange, Trinity Court

• Students with partners/children

Student Support

• Orientation• Student Learning Centre• Careers Service• International Student Advisers (Visa

advice)• International Centre• Counselling Service• Chaplaincy• Resident Assistants (RAs)• AUSA Student Advice Centre

Student Visa

• TIER 4 Student Visa• Apply for your passport!• Apply 3 months before your programme

commences• Entitlement to work (20 hrs per week

during term)• Access National Health Service (NHS)• Payment of Immigration Health

Surcharge of £150 per year• Free access to doctor (physician),

prescriptions and hospital care

Contact Us

Brian HusseyLead International Officer (Americas)University of Aberdeent: +44 1224 272187e: brian.hussey@abdn.ac.uk w: www.abdn.ac.uk/international/ www.instagram.com/study_in_aberdeen/ www.studyinaberdeen.wordpress.com/ www.youtube.com/user/uniofaberdeen