A PLACE TO
HELLO
Welcome to Abertay University!
We’re so excited to have you here and can’t wait to show you around.
This is your chance to see what life here is really like. You can attend a programme talk, explore our campus, chat to students and staff, and get answers to the questions that matter to you.
By the end of the day, you’ll have a better idea of whether Abertay feels like the right fit for your future.
Please use this programme to help plan your day.
Don’t hesitate to ask lots of questions and get familiar with our compact city centre campus. If you have any questions or need help, just speak to our Student Events Team or any member of staff – they’ll be wearing blue Abertay hoodies and t-shirts.
Enjoy your visit, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Abertay University as a student in September!
All the best,
THE ABERTAY TEAM
P.S. Don’t forget to grab your voucher for a FREE ice-cream when you check-in. You’ll find the ice-cream cart beside Campus Tours, C109, Ground Floor of Old College Building.
Official photography and videography will be taking place at today’s Offer Holder Day.
The photographs and videos may be used by Abertay for marketing purposes on our website, social media channels and third-party publications. Please let a member of staff know if you do not wish to appear in photographs or videos.
INFORMATION STATIONS
(10AM - 2PM)
STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
Got questions about accommodation options? Drop in to the Accommodation Hub in Room 1007 (Old College Building) where you can chat with our accommodation providers about the perfect room to suit your needs and budget.
View examples of different types of student accommodation by booking an accommodation tour (select providers only). Go to the Accommodation Hub (Room 1007, Old College Building) to book a slot. Tours run throughout the day and last approx. 30 mins (groups of 10-15 for each tour).
ASK ABERTAY HUB
This is the place to go to:
Ask questions about your offer(s)
Find out more info on student funding
Learn about Study Abroad options
STUDENT SERVICES
University life can be exciting, but it can also bring challenges. That’s why our professional and experienced Student Services teams are here to support you whenever you need it.
We offer help in lots of areas, including:
Disability and Specific Learning
Difficulties
Mental health and counselling
Financial guidance
ABERTAY STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION
The Students’ Association is the hub of student representation. They cover all aspects of your time here such as volunteering opportunities, societies and support. They help you to fully engage with student life, because coming to university means so much more than just attending classes.
Discover more about student finance
Speak to expert staff if you’re an international student
Where: Room 2521, Kydd Building
When: 10am – 2pm
Careers and employability
Find out about Abertay Sport
Our friendly staff will take the time to listen and give you clear, practical advice that’s tailored to your situation. Whatever you’re going through, we’ll make sure you feel supported and confident throughout your university journey.
Where: The Bernard King Library, Ground Floor
When: 10am – 2pm
Come along to the ground floor of the library to meet the team and see some of the societies you could join.
Where: The Bernard King Library, Ground Floor
When: 10am – 2pm
GOOD TO KNOW
HERE TO HELP
If you need assistance (or directions to the loo!), please look out for any member of staff in their blue t-shirts or hoodies. Our Student Events Team are also on hand to help if you want to know about life at Abertay or in Dundee.
QUIET ROOMS
We know that sometimes big crowds can be overwhelming. We’ve got quiet rooms available to use throughout the day, should you need it.
Where: Rooms – 3007, 3007.1, 3021.1, 3021.2 and 3021.3 (Old College Building)
There’s lots to do at an Abertay Offer Holder Day, so don’t forget to fuel up for the day ahead. Swing by Annie’s Café for a breather in between talks or a bite to eat at lunch. You can also grab free tea, coffee and water outside Room 1001 (where you check-in)
If you’re keen to save your mobile data, you can get online by joining our free wifi network. Connect to ‘AbertayPublic’ and follow the on-screen instructions.
PECKISH? GET ONLINE CONNECT WITH US
facebook.com/AbertayUni x.com/AbertayUni instagram.com/abertayuni
youtube.com/user/abertayTV tiktok.com/@abertayuni #BeAbertay
CITY LIFE
THE CITY OF DISCOVERY
We’re proud to say Dundee is an awesome place to study … and live.
When you join Abertay, you’re not just picking a place to study, you’re picking your new home. We’re close to the beach and the glorious Scottish countryside. Combined with bags of culture and the city being one of the cheapest places to live in the UK, it’s clear to see why Dundee is a top student destination.
THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC!
From Be Charlotte to Hannah Laing, Danny Wilson to The View, music is embedded in Dundee’s soul. You never know which stars of the future you might be seeing, and big names regularly play here.
SHOP LOCAL
The city is full of independent shops selling local products. Couple that with the usual high street chains like HMV, Primark, Mango and Waterstones, there’s plenty of retail therapy when you need it.
TAKE ME TO THE BEACH
Nearby Broughty Ferry, AKA ‘the Ferry’, has an idyllic beach. There’s open water swimming, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking and plenty golden sand to relax on.
GO WILD…
Tentsmuir, featured in the BBC’s ‘Springwatch’, is 20 mins away – a forest full of hiking/biking trails and miles of golden sand. You can spot dolphins and seals on the River Tay or go swimming and kayaking in one of the nearby lochs.
…OR GO OUT!
Local nightclubs regularly host big name DJs, and there are live music venues all over the city. You’ve got two cinema chains and an art house cinema as well. And check out the cafes, restaurants, bars and pubs.
REASONS TO CHOOSE ABERTAY
Discover why Abertay is the right choice for you.
TOP
IN SCOTLAND
MARC LEES
and Business Management
University is not just a degree, it’s a first step into your future”
GETTING AROUND CAMPUS
If a room number begins with 1, the room is on level 1. If a room number begins with 2, the room is on level 2 and so on.
If the second digit of the room number is 5 (for example 2516) the room will be within the Kydd Building.
If the second digit is 0 (for example 1001) the room will be situated within the Old College Building.
Check-In, Room 1001, Old College
General Info Talks
Welcome to Abertay (20 mins)
Room 2516, Kydd Building
Biomedical Science
Criminology
Engineering
Food Sciences, Fitness, Nutrition and Wellbeing
Forensic Sciences
Mental Health Nursing
Psychology
Sport (Years 1 and 2)
Sport (Year 3 Entry)
Sport and Management
Computer Arts
Coming From College (30 mins)
Room 1502, Kydd Building
Parents Talk (30 mins) Room 1502, Kydd Building
Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences
Starts at 12:15pm
Student Life Panel (30 mins)
Room 1502, Kydd Building
Talk (1hr): Room 4561, Kydd Building Activity (1hr): Room 4561, Kydd Building
21 March Only
Student Finance for Scottish Students (SAAS) (30 mins) Room 1502 , Kydd Building
Talk (1hr 30 mins): Room 2517, Kydd Building
Talk (1hr): Room 1026, Old College Activity (1hr): Geotechnics Lab
Talk (1hr): Room 4540, Kydd Building
Talk (45 mins):
Room 3512, Kydd Building
Active Learning Exercise
followed by Programme Q&A:
Room 3541, Kydd Building
Activity and Tour (1hr): Room 4540, Kydd Building
Activity (1hr): Rooms 3530 & 4562, Kydd Building
Talk (45 mins): Room 2517, Kydd Building Activity (1hr): Room 5530, Kydd Building
Demonstrations and a chance to meet our students (2hrs):
Psychology Labs and Social Area, Level 5, Kydd Building
Starts at 11.15am - Talk (45 mins): Room 1006, Old College Building
Starts at 11.15am - Talk (45 mins):
Room 1004, Old College Building
Starts at 11.15am - Talk (45 mins):
Room 1025, Old College Building
Faculty of Design, Informatics and Business
Talk (45 mins): Room 2522, Kydd Building
Sports Demos / Activities:
Choice of three activities each running at 12pm and 1pm
Strength and Conditioning Lab (Room 1008, Old College Building);
Biomechanics Lab (Room 1015, Old College Building); Physiology Lab (Room 1019, Old College Building).
OFFER HOLDER DAY SCHEDULE
(21 MAR AND 18 APR)
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR DAY
CHECK-IN ON ARRIVAL
First stop when arriving is to Room 1001, Old College building for check-in. Grab your goody bag, programme for the day and a tea/ coffee/water.
ATTEND A WELCOME TALK
Hear from Professor Liz Bacon, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, as she welcomes you to Offer Holder Day and offers practical advice to help you squeeze the most out of your day.
DISCOVER YOUR SUBJECT
college, hear from current students on life at Abertay and learn about student finance and funding.
ASK ABERTAY HUB
The place to go to ask questions on your offer(s), how to accept your offer, Study Abroad options and much more!
FIND YOUR WAY AROUND
Led by our friendly student event helpers, take a tour of the campus and discover where you could be learning this year.
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Starts at 12:15pm - Talk (1hr): Room 4506, Kydd Building
Starts at 12:15pm - Talk (1hr): Room 4511, Kydd Building Ethical Hacking Talk (1hr): Room 4506, Kydd Building
and
Talk (45 mins): Room 2516, Kydd Building
(1hr): Room 2522, Kydd Building
Starts at 12.45pm - Talk (30 mins): Room 3510, Kydd Building
Interactive Activity (45 mins): Room 3508, Kydd Building
Starts at 12.45pm - Talk (30 mins): Room 3508, Kydd Building
Starts at 12.45pm
- Talk (30 mins): Room 3511, Kydd Building
Our course talks are the best place to learn more about the courses you’re interested in.
GO TO A GENERAL TALK
Discover what it’s like coming to Abertay from
Sign up for a tour of some accommodation options and get answers to all the questions you have in our Accommodation Hub.
CAMPUS AND CITY TOURS
Explore the campus and the city on our range of exciting and informative tours running throughout the day.
Campus
Take a look at our small but perfectly formed campus, including the Abertay Gym. Tours leave every 30 minutes. No need to book.
Library
Accommodation
Dundee
30 minutes 10am2pm* C109, Ground Floor, Old College Building Not required
Take a self-guided tour around The Bernard King Library – the hub of student life at Abertay University. No need to book. Varies 10am2pm Foyer, The Bernard King Library Not required
View examples of different types of student accommodation. Tours can be booked on the day. Groups of 10-15 each tour.
Hear the stories of Dundee’s history in an entertaining and humorous hour-long guided tour of the city centre. This is a flat route with no stairs involved. Groups of 25 max.
30 minutes 10am2pm** Room 1007, Old College Yes Go to Room 1007 to book
50 minutes 10:30am, 11:30am and 12.30pm Reception Area, Kydd Building
Yes Book at the reception of the Kydd Building.
Book at the Accommodation Hub, Room 1007, Old College, as soon as you can to avoid disappointment.
* Campus Tours leave every 30 minutes. First tour leaves at 10am, last tour leaves at 1.30pm.
** Accommodation Hub open 10am - 2pm. Tours with selected accommodation providers available throughout the day. Bookable on the day.
BASECAMPS AND DEMOS
Visit our Academic Basecamps to speak to academic staff about the course(s) you’re interested in. You don’t need to book – simply drop in during the times noted below:
Academic Basecamps
Dundee Business School 10am – 2pm
Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences 10am – 2pm
Sports Courses Drop-In 10am – 2pm
Faculty of Design Informatics and Business (Games, Computing, Computer Science and Ethical Hacking) 10am – 2pm
Demos
Come along to the Dundee Business School basecamp for an informal chat with our teaching staff. This is the best place to ask questions.
Drop in to the Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences basecamp for an informal chat with teaching staff. This is the best place to ask questions.
If you have any questions throughout the day related to our sports courses, come along and have a chat with some of our teaching staff.
Head along to this basecamp if you’re thinking about one of our Games, Computing, Computer Science and Ethical Hacking courses. A great place to ask questions.
for Games, Computing and Cybersecurity
Room 1001, Old College Building
Room 1001, Old College Building
Room 1012, Old College Building
Computer Arts and Game Design and Production 10am – 2pm
Computer Games Technology, Computer Game Applications Development and Visual Effects for Games and Realtime Media 10am – 2pm
Computing, Computer Science, Computer Science with Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking 10.30am - 1.30pm
Check out demonstrations and a showcase of Computer Arts and Game Design and Production student work.
The Atrium, Level 1, Kydd Building
Experience exciting and interactive staff and student demos, as well as student societies.
Rooms 1519, 1520, 1521 A/B/C, 1549, 2523, 2524, 2525, 2526, 2535, ETC and ViPRE Studio
Rooms 1519, 1520, 1521 A/B/C, 1549, 2523, 2524, 2525, 2526, 2535, ET and ViPRE Studio
Explore staff and student demos showcasing examples of project work from across all programmes.
Room 4510, Kydd Building
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