1. Scottish Universities’ Tour of schools 2014 Scottish Highlands University of Dundee University of Edinburgh University of Glasgow, Dumfries Campus Heriot-Watt University Queen Margaret University University of Strathclyde

2. Improve job prospects and expand career opportunities Gain valuable transferable skills and enhance CV Opportunity to study a subject you enjoy Experience a new city? Experience new cultures Get involved in student sports and social life Why go into Higher Education? Scottish Universities Tour 2014

3. High quality, innovative, teaching and learning environment Latest technology used to enhance learning experience 86% of research conducted in Scottish universities was ‘international quality’ or better. Every university in Scotland has research of ‘world-leading’ quality! Ground-breaking research e.g. drug design, spinal rehabilitation, Alzheimer's and renewable energy Teaching Quality and Research Excellence Scottish Universities Tour 2014

4. Excellence in teaching and research allows Scottish universities to attract top academics and funding to invest in facilities for students Accommodation Libraries Teaching Buildings Services Sporting Facilities Top Class Facilities Consistent investment in new and rejuvenated buildings and facilities Scottish Universities Tour 2014

5. Choosing a Subject  Huge variety of degrees available: Academic Vocational Something different?  Professional accreditation  Varying entry requirements Scottish Universities Tour 2014

6. Breadth of study ‘Outside’ subjects Flexibility to transfer Study abroad ‘Advanced entry’ Degree System Scottish Universities Tour 2014

7. Our Universities  University of Dundee  University of Edinburgh  University of Glasgow, Dumfries Campus  Heriot-Watt University  Queen Margaret University  University of Strathclyde Scottish Universities Tour 2014

8. Dundee Scottish Universities Tour 2014

9. Campus in the City 5 minute walk to city centre Traditional teaching with a 21 st century approach Top class facilities : En suite student halls, newly refurbished sport facilities, world leading laboratories (such as phantom heads and morgue), awarding winning student union 18,000 Students A vibrant student city

10. College of Life Sciences College of Art, Science & Engineering College of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing College of Arts and Social Sciences Dentistry, Oral Health Sciences Medicine Nursing (Adult, Child, Mental Health) Biological Sciences: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Drug Discovery, Microbiology & many more Biomedical Sciences: Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiological, Sports Biomedicine Forensic Anthropology, Anatomical Sciences Computing Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electronic) Physics and Mathematics Art & Design (General Foundation, Animation, Fine Art, Illustration, Interior Environmental, Textile, Product, Graphic) Law (Scots, English & Dual Qualifying) Business, Education Social Work, Community Learning & Development Architecture, Environmental Science Humanities (English, History, Philosophy, Politics) Psychology

11. Edinburgh Scottish Universities Tour 2014

12. www.ed.ac.uk applyedinburgh The University of Edinburgh Scotland’s largest university, with over 30,000 students (21,000 undergraduates) Teaching and student facilities across the heart of Scotland’s capital city Globally recognised research – over 130 spin-off commercial companies Support for students to start their own business through Launch.ed

13. Over 500 broad-based degree programmes offered across three Colleges: Humanities & Social Science Includes Edinburgh College of Art and Scotland’s only undergraduate degrees in Chinese, Japanese, Arabic and Persian Medicine & Veterinary Medicine Including Biomedical Sciences from 2014 Science & Engineering Including degrees in Engineering for Renewable Energies, Artificial Intelligence, Geophysics and Meteorology www.ed.ac.uk applyedinburgh Easy access to key national facilities eg. National Library, Galleries and Museum; Scottish Parliament, Royal Observatory Recently extended gym and sports facilities Scottish training base for the All Blacks Follow in the footsteps of noted alumni like: Gordon Brown, JK Rowling, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sir Chris Hoy, Chris Paterson and Katherine Grainger

14. Established in 1821 Student population of 8,000 with over 120 nationalities represented Beautiful Parkland Campus in Edinburgh - plus modern Campuses in the Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai and Malaysia Specialist institution with strong links to industry

15. Built Environment Architectural Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management and Surveying, Urban Studies & Geography Engineering & Physical Sciences Chemical / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry Life Sciences Biological Sciences, Psychology Management & Languages Accountancy & Finance, Economics, Business Management, Languages Mathematical & Computer Sciences Actuarial Mathematics & Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics Textiles & Design Textiles, Fashion, Fashion Communication, Fashion Marketing & Retailing, Fashion Technology

16.  Edinburgh’s smallest University – around 5000 students  £105 million purpose built ‘Green’ campus  Located to the east of the city centre (7 min’s by train)  Innovative learning resource centre  On-campus accommodation - 800 en-suite individual study bedrooms  Active student union and sports facilities on campus Queen Margaret University Be Individual www.qmu.ac.uk

17.  Specialist Institution  Professionally accredited programmes  Health: Applied Pharmacology; Dietetics; Human Biology; Nursing; Nutrition; Nutrition and Food Science; Occupational Therapy; Physical Activity, Health & Wellbeing; Physiotherapy; Podiatry; Radiography; Speech and Language Therapy  Business: Business Management; Events Management; International Hospitality & Tourism Management  Media & Social Sciences: Film and Media; Media; Psychology; Psychology & Sociology; Public Relations with Media/Marketing; Sociology  Drama and Creative Industries: Costume Design and Construction; Drama and Performance; Acting for Stage and Screen (Year 3 entry only); Theatre and Film Studies Queen Margaret University A Professional Education

18. Glasgow Scottish Universities Tour 2014

19. University of Strathclyde Founded in 1796 –‘Place of Useful Learning’ –Innovative Teaching –Focus on Employability Located in the heart of Glasgow –Easy access to all transport link and great for shopping and entertainment Student population of over 20,000 students with approximately 15,000 studying for their first degree

20. Strathclyde Business School – Accounting, Business Analysis & Technology, Business Enterprise, Economics, Finance, Hospitality & Tourism, HRM, International Business, Management, Marketing, Management Development Programme Engineering – Architecture, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Design & Manufacture, Electronic & Electrical, Mechanical & Aerospace, – Specialist disciplines – Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine, Prosthetics & Orthotics Science – Biological & Biomedical, Chemistry, Computing, Mathematics, Pharmacy, Physics Humanities & Social Sciences – Education, English, History, Journalism & Creative Writing, Languages, Law, Politics, Psychology – Vocational Courses – LLB Law, Primary Teaching, Social Work, Speech Therapy, Sport & Physical Activity

21. Dumfries Scottish Universities Tour 2014

22. www.glasgow.ac.uk/dumfries @dumfriescampus glasgowdumfries University of Glasgow Fourth oldest university in the UK Russell Group Dumfries Campus Smaller, specialist campus Very welcoming; easy to settle in Work placements on ALL programmes Lots of practical study: field trips, guest lectures, workshop groups, teaching garden… Small classes and friendly lecturers Cosmopolitan student community, roughly: 50% Scottish, 25% rest of UK, 25% EU/international

23. www.glasgow.ac.uk/dumfries @dumfriescampus glasgowdumfries BSc Environmental Stewardship Very practical: field trips & work placements New for 2014: teaching garden on campus MA Health & Social Policy How is policy developed and implemented? Wide range of career opportunities Direct entry route into 2 nd year from HNC courses MA Primary Education (with Teaching Qualification) First concurrent teaching degree in Scotland School placements are frequent and varied ALL courses can include additional electives e.g. History, French, Spanish, Philosophy, Literature, Science Studies

24. Student Life Scottish Universities Tour 2014

25. Accommodation Scottish Universities Tour 2014

26. Sport & Student Societies Scottish Universities Tour 2014

27. Student Welfare, Support and Advice Scottish Universities Tour 2014

28. Graduation and Future career Scottish Universities Tour 2014

29. Financing your studies  The Scottish Government ordinarily pays your tuition fees for you if you’re a Scottish or EU resident  Student loans and bursaries available (personal circumstances determine amounts)  One application form to complete each year of study! (April before study begins)  For detailed information: www.saas.gov.uk Scottish Universities Tour 2014

30. Next Steps: Finding out more  Search for more information and order prospectuses online  Attend Higher Education Conventions Moray: 15 September 2014 Caithness: 29 September 2014  Contact universities directly  Attend relevant open days Scottish Universities Tour 2014

31. Open Days 2014 University of Dundee 11 June (Medicine and Dentistry) 27 August & 27 September 27 & 28 October (Art and Design) University of Edinburgh 13 June, 1 & 27 September Heriot-Watt University 26 September & 1 November (Edinburgh) 10 & 11 October (Scottish Borders) Queen Margaret University 4 September & 4 October University of Glasgow, Dumfries Campus 26 June, 25 September Strathclyde 2 September, 11 October Refer to tour leaflet and websites for full details Scottish Universities Tour 2014

32.  Check entry requirements  Additional tests?  Work experience?  Apply through UCAS by 15 January (earlier deadline for some courses!)  Strong personal statement & reference important Scottish Universities Tour 2014 Next Steps: University Applications

33. Any Questions? Scottish Universities Tour 2014