Robert Gordon University

Group work and individual workflow allows strong bonds with future construction project managers and visits from industry professionals, currently undertaking projects across the sector. It's a fantastic course that will develop any professional, with or without experience to secure positions and develop careers in ways that no other course can do in just a year.

The initial days were really challenging for a non-IT person like me, but the course structure is strategically designed that it gradually and steadily reinforces knowledge and self-confidence. Throughout the course, I received incredible support from my professors, classmates and other RGU staff. The facilities are outstanding and include computer labs, a well-resourced library, a student help point and an excellent sports centre, just to name a few.

I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants a career change or looking to advance their career.

The School provides great opportunities on how to learn to communicate with the private and public domain and work as a team. Through lectures and studio time, we are discovering for whom we are designing, responding to the client and presenting to audiences. It’s not just about ideas, it’s not just about design, it’s about making ideas happen.

This course opened many possibilities in my life, one of them was to become a Procurement Intern at the United Nations office in Vienna and then at the International Atomic Energy Agency. I am sure that the knowledge I gained during the course will contribute towards my future career.

I’ve benefited immensely from the program, not only in terms of knowledge gained but in new areas of practice developed, such as, my international oil and gas practice in arbitration – a fast-growing practice area in Africa. The course provided a unique blend of two areas of law that are relevant in the practice of law, particularly for oil and gas dispute.

Gray’s School of Art has great facilities and is in a great location with fantastic surroundings. More importantly in my mind, the staff are really welcoming and supportive, whilst pushing you to get the most from your studies. It is great working in a studio environment around other creatives. It makes me feel part of a wider artistic community, helping to inspire me to further develop my own practice.

I can see the MSc in Pharmaceutical Science being particularly useful for Pharmacists like myself who work in the sector that did not wish to practice in a community pharmacy.

I found the course to be an excellent pathway for gaining employment in the oil and gas industry. It was interesting and extensive, covering a number of key legal issues in the oil and gas sector, both in the UK and globally. I feel I developed at a fast rate and gained valuable commercial and transferable skills.

The greatest highlight of the course is being in the studio most days of the week working on a variety of projects that are both interesting and challenging. The studio is a great working environment where, along with your peers, you can attempt to solve important and enduring architectural issues.

This course has built on my existing oil industry negotiating experience and enhanced my CV by providing the theoretical legal background to the dispute resolution techniques I wish to employ in the future. This has been supplemented by useful exposure associated with the external industry meetings and discussions I have had as part of my dissertation.

I’m Chiamaka! I'm a physiotherapy student at RGU, and I enjoy learning how movement and health intersect and using that knowledge to help people regain their quality of life. RGU is excellent at balancing expertise with its application in practical ways. Uni life is intense with classes and placements, but with friends and the many things to do in the city, it is gratifying. If you’re thinking about studying physiotherapy, feel free to message me!

The master's course was perfectly pitched and positioned to enable me to learn. Truly learn! Not about creativity – that you cannot teach – but to learn about learning, to learn how to reflect, and to learn to embrace my method of understanding and development. It has provided me with far more than a fancy bit of graduation paper, it has given me the ability to understand myself.

The University’s accreditation is recognised by employers internationally and this has helped me in my career. I had excellent support and the course content allowed me to gain a better understanding of the energy industry and today’s job market.

The material is delivered really well and the staff were excellent. The MSc was a part of a career change for me so I was also worried about finding work but I have already found a job in the area of mental health and I am enjoying it much more than my previous line of work. I plan now to go on and achieve chartered psychologist status in clinical psychology.

The chance to study and compare different jurisdictions (not only English or Scottish) provides a solid background for working in a multicultural environment. The course structure pushes you to be flexible and adaptable, which are essential skills not only for your professional career but for life.

At RGU, I gained practical hands-on experiences in cyber security through teaching, course works, projects and research. For me, the best thing about this course is the support of staff, the conducive study environment and facilities.

The knowledge I got in the MSc Financial Management helped me in passing the level I of the CFA examination. The quality of lectures, tutorials and case studies was very good and I really liked campus during my study at Robert Gordon University.

Hiya, I am Hesbon, a full-stack software engineer and MSc IT with cybersecurity student at Robert Gordon University. Originally from Kenya, I am passionate about creating user-centred, efficient, and secure digital solutions. My background combines practical software development with a growing specialisation in cybersecurity. I enjoy building reliable applications and exploring ways to strengthen systems against evolving digital threats. In the future, I plan to focus fully on cybersecurity while continuing to apply my software engineering background to develop secure and innovative technologies that promote trust and resilience in the digital world.

Hello! I’m Jelena, an LLM student specialising in Law and International Law. I’m passionate about exploring how law shapes international relations, and that’s what drew me to this programme. When I’m not studying, you’ll probably find me reading a good book or working on some writing. Choosing a university is a big step, so if you’d like to know more about the course or life as a postgrad student, don’t hesitate to drop me a message!

There’s a lot of practical learning and we’re out in placement quite early in our degree compared to those doing similar courses at other universities. Being able to apply things so soon after learning about them in the classroom is very beneficial to learning and great experience.

The accreditation is a recognition of the quality of teaching... Each course lends itself to a slightly different style and that is very useful because in your working life you will encounter different styles and you will need to be able to adjust to manage those.

I'm pretty much a chill guy who loves the planet and is studying, reading, acting, and speaking up in a bid to end climate change. Plus, I love anything that gets my adrenaline up. I love running, climbing, reading, and my sleep (can't forget your beauty sleep)

I cannot stress enough how useful I found this course to be. The lecturers were extremely knowledgeable, helpful and supportive throughout. I can honestly say that I have developed a truly global perspective on business as a result of undertaking this course.

The program strives in every way to bridge the gap between taught theory and real-life practice. The class is interested in many different industries, and equips us for our next career steps, learning to think critically and creatively in any project situation instead of just applying a formula. It is obvious that all of the tutors and the ABS team are committed to see students succeed.

I really enjoyed my course. I liked the regular in-class support from the Careers department as well as the regular guest lecturers from various fields and potential employers, including NHS Grampian, previous students, and third-sector groups.

I have been really impressed with the encouragement, enthusiasm and support received by all lecturers at all stages of the course. Each module and assignment has covered relevant issues in today’s business environment which makes the course really relatable and applicable to the real world.

This one year degree opened up more doors than I could imagine. I am now utilising open source technology in delivering digital transformation innovation, and upgrading legacy systems for large organisations.

I've had two promotions since undertaking it, my career has skyrocketed!

As the first Pharmacist from our Trust to attend RGU’s course I was delighted with the level of support I received from RGU. This was reflected during my OSCE attendance at RGU. The benefits of the course to patients, myself and colleagues have been obvious.

I’m currently doing my Master’s in Architecture. I’m passionate about how spaces affect the way people feel and behave, and I’m interested in designing environments that support wellbeing and identity. I also enjoy exploring creativity outside architecture through travel, books, music, and reading. I’ve gained practical experience through one internship, where I worked on interior design, drawings, 3D modelling, and presentations. I enjoy combining creativity with technical design skills and I’m always trying to learn more and take on new challenges. In the future, I would love to travel around the world to explore architecture and different cultures and I hope to work in a design-focused architecture practice where I can create meaningful, human-centered spaces.

"The best thing I've found about my course, so far, is being able to actually look at massive amounts of data and be able to extract value from that. So instead of just looking at a bunch of numbers, a bunch of text, I'm actually able to see potential patterns and actually be able to figure out what's happening with that data."

What I find most enjoyable about studying at Gray’s School of Art is the atmosphere. It is like an extended family. This, alongside the constructive feedback offered by both staff and other students, offers a fantastic, engaging environment where you feel that your opinions are really taking into consideration.

The course has given me the privilege to learn and apply state-of-the-art instruments required for research in a diverse range of analytical issues. The course lecturers are experts in this field of study and also very friendly to every student irrespective of the racial background.

It’s interesting, they push you, it’s challenging, well-taught, and covers a huge range of subjects which are really interesting. I made a lot of good friends, and met a lot of nice people.

Learning at RGU, Aberdeen has been such a good experience for me because I’ve learned a lot of new things regarding oil and gas in the North Sea. Living and studying in Aberdeen, Scotland is an advantage for students because Aberdeen is the capital city for oil and gas in the UK.

The MSc helped to equip me with a wealth of knowledge and skills which can be transferred into real life. I was lucky enough to be in a diverse class with students from Africa, Singapore, and other parts of UK. It was amazing to hear how everyone could relate to the theory and case studies so differently due to the variation in life and work experiences. This also helped to consolidate that everyone will experience situations differently due to social determinants and past experience.

I would really recommend for anyone who has an interest in public health and/or health promotion to study at RGU. Not only does it have a beautiful campus, but also such supportive lecturers who are always happy to help. They helped to make the year such a positive experience through interactive teaching methods and the sharing of their own professional experiences. I couldn’t be more pleased with my choice to continue my studies at RGU by completing the MSc Public Health and Health Promotion and could not recommend it enough!

Read more about Suzanne's experience here: https://rgustudentblog.com/2019/11/11/student-to-community-health-worker-rgu-experience/