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ACCESS RGU

Schools Engagement Programmes

Widening Access RGU work in partnership with local schools across the region (Aberdeen City and Shire).

Access To Programmes

Our Access To Programmes are a free, after school initiative, offering subject-focused sessions for students aspiring to study at University. The programme is delivered by RGU's academic teaching staff and the Widening Access Team.

The S5 Programme is a taster experience for students to experience an introduction to an area they may be interested in pursuing. We have 10 courses to choose from, running for 4-weeks in the month of June. Applications for this programme are taken in term 3 and are open to the partnered hub schools in Aberdeen City & Shire.

The S6 Programme is a first-year like experience for students to engage in a course they are interested in pursuing after school. We have 12 courses to choose from, running for 7-weeks in August-October. Applications will be taken around May-June before the summer break and is open to the partnered hub schools in Aberdeen City & Shire.

Find out how to apply

Benefits of Access To

  • Gain knowledge in a variety of degree subjects.
  • Develop confidence in applying for degree courses at RGU.
  • Gain invaluable experience that can be used in UCAS application personal statements.
  • Develop an understanding of RGU courses ahead of starting university.
  • Achieve a certificate once you have completed the programme.
  • An introduction to the university environment and student life.
  • Support to develop transferable skills – problem-solving, teamwork, communication, presentation.
  • Independent study.
  • Advice and support to make informed decisions about your future.
  • Advice on careers, pathways and progression.
     

Testimonial

I am so thankful that I got to take part in this experience and had the chance to meet so many lovely people as well as learn skills which will help prepare me for a future university course. It has also showed me that university isn’t as scary of a place as I thought it would be and I can’t wait to come back and study!

ACES Programmes

national-schools-programme-logo-400wRobert Gordon University contributes to the Access to Creative Education Scotland (ACES) which as part of the National Schools Programme (NSP). The NSP is funded by the Scottish Funding Council and supports senior phase pupils in Scotland from backgrounds of socio-economic disadvantage and underrepresented groups to access Higher Education.

Our ACES Programmes are a free after school initiative, offering subject-focused sessions for students aspiring to study at University. Delivered by RGU's academic teaching staff and the Widening Access Team.

The S5 Programme is a taster experience for students to experience an introduction to either course: Art & Design, or Architecture & the built Environment  - running for 4-weeks in the month of June. Applications for this programme are taken in term 3 and are open to the partnered hub schools in Aberdeen City & Shire.

The S6 Programme is a first-year like experience for students to engage in either course: Art & Design, or Architecture & the built Environment - this runs for 7-weeks in August-October. Applications will be taken around May-June before the summer break and is open to the partnered hub schools in Aberdeen City & Shire.

Benefits of ACES

  • Gain knowledge in art and design or architecture.
  • Develop confidence in applying for degree courses at RGU.
  • Gain invaluable experience that can be used in UCAS application personal statements.
  • Develop an understanding of RGU ahead of starting university.
  • Achieve a certificate once you have completed the programme.
  • An introduction to the university environment and student life.
  • Support to develop transferable skills – problem-solving, teamwork, communication, presentation.
  • Independent study.
  • Advice and support to make informed decisions about your future.
  • Advice on careers, pathways, and progression.