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Welcome to Offer Holder Day
HELLO! We’re delighted you’re here – and we can’t wait to show you what Abertay has to offer.
Visiting us today provides a great opportunity to spend time with your School, gain a greater insight into your course, speak to staff and students, and take a closer look at the fantastic facilities and support services that form part of your wider Abertay experience.
Please use this programme to plan your day.
We urge you to ask lots of questions and get to know our compact city centre campus – a campus that, as part of our Estates Vision for the future, is being renovated to create flexible new spaces and provide an environment that supports the first-class learning experience on offer at Abertay.
If you have any questions, please speak to an Events Helper or a member of staff.
Enjoy your visit and we look forward to welcoming you back to Abertay University in September.
All the best,
The Abertay Team
Contents
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Getting to Abertay
By car: We're situated in Dundee city centre. You can check driving directions on Google Maps. Our postcode is DD1 1HG.
By bus and by train: Our campus is in Dundee city centre. It's only a 10-minute walk from the bus station or a 10-minute walk from the train station.
Parking
We don't have any private parking spaces, but there are a number of public car parks nearby. The nearest are - Wellgate Centre, Overgate Centre, Olympia and Gellatly Street There is also limited on-street parking on Bell Street and in some surrounding streets.
Please note - From 18 March 2024, West Bell Street Car Park is CLOSED.
Check-in
The first thing you need to do is let us know you're here. Make your way to the Check-in Marquee (you'll be directed from Bell Street) where we'll be waiting to welcome you - collect your goody bag and copy of the Offer Holder Day programme while you're there.
When to arrive
The day starts at 10am but please try to arrive 15-20 mins early so we can check you in. Remember to check the schedule in advance for the times of the talks and activities you're interested in. Please also allow time for us to check you in and direct you to where you need to be first.
What's involved in an Offer Holder Day?
An Offer Holder Day is your chance to get more information or answers to any questions you might have about the course(s) you want to study.
If you have applied for more than one course and aren't sure which to choose, speaking to lecturers and students will help you decide.
It's also your chance to have a good look around the campus (and Dundee) and find out whether Abertay's vibe is right for you.
Check-in
🕑 10am to 4pm
📍 Marquee (you'll be directed from Bell Street)
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Go here first to check in, pick up a paper copy of the Offer Holder Day schedule (if you need it) and goody bag.
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Drop in to talk and to have your questions answered by our friendly staff at the Enquiry Point.
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Grab a complimentary tea or coffee.
Our staff here will be happy to direct you to see the facilities at the Abertay Gym where you can also find out more about our Sports Clubs.
Campus Tours
🕑 10am to 4pm
📍 Leaving from Room C109 (Ground Floor, Old College Building)
Take a tour and have a good look around our compact city centre campus.
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Tours leave every 30 minutes from Room C109 in the Old College.
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No booking required - just turn up.
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First tour leaves at 10am, last tour leaves at 3.30pm.
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Tours last approximately 20-30 minutes.
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Please note: Campus Tour groups will be limited to 12-15 people.
Guided and Self-Guided Library Tours
🕑 10am to 4pm
📍 The Bernard King Library
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The hub of student life.
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No need to book - just turn up and take a self-guided tour around our beautiful library.
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We'll also have a library assistant available if you'd rather have a guided tour
Guided Tour of Dundee City Centre
🕑 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm
📍 Leaving from Room 1001 (Old College Building)
Hear the stories of Dundee's history in an entertaining and humorous 50 minute tour of the city centre.
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Learn more about things to do in Dundee and living in the city.
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Take in the historic Howff cemetery, Albert Square, McManus Art Gallery and Museum, City Square and High Street.
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Flat route with no stairs involved.
Please note: places are very limited, so please book your place in room 1001 as soon as you can to avoid disappointment.
Accommodation Hub
🕑 10am to 4pm
📍 Room 1001 (Old College Building)
Come along to the accommodation basecamp to speak to our friendly accommodation providers about your requirements when choosing a place to live at uni.
Accommodation Tours
🕑 10am to 4pm*
📍 Room 1001 (Old College Building)
Learn more about our student residences, and explore Parker House or Meadowside Court, where you might be living if you join Abertay.
Tours must be booked on the day. Please limit the number of guests you bring on the tour as we can only accommodate up to 20 people per group.
Please note: Due to ongoing work to redevelop Bell Street car park into a green travel hub, there is now an alternative walking route to Parker House. This is fully accessible and will take approx. 11 mins to walk.
*Tours leave every half hour with the last tour leaving at 3.30pm.
Information Stations
🕑 10am to 4pm
📍 Check-in Marquee
Enquiry Point
The go to place for directions around campus, advice on how to plan your day and answers on any questions about Abertay.
🕑 10am to 4pm
📍 Room 1009, Old College Building
Admissions
Chat to our friendly Admissions Team about what happens next or any other questions you might have about the admissions process.
MySuccess Modules/Microcredentials
Learn more about our MySuccess Modules and Microcredentials, which are designed to help develop the academic and social skills you need to thrive at Abertay.
International applicants and Study Abroad
If you're an international applicant, this is the place to go to to chat with our friendly international team. You can also hear about studying abroad. This can be an incredible academic, professional and personal experience. Current Abertay students can study or undertake a placement abroad. Speak to staff on the day about our range of exciting options.
SAAS: Student Finance and Funding
Get financial advice from the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). For Scottish Students only. If you're from another part of the UK or another country, please see the Student Services station for funding advice.
🕑 10am to 4pm
📍 Ground Floor, Bernard King Library
Student Services
If you need help with anything, be it personal, financial or academic, our specialist staff provide a range of support services covering all aspects of university life.
Abertay Students' Association
University life involves much more than attending classes. Come along to meet the Students' Association for info on representation, participation, support and student employment.
Welcome Sessions, Talks and Course Activities
We want to make sure your Offer Holder Day is as interactive as possible - and we want you to learn even more about the course(s) you're keen on.
See below for scheduled times and activities.
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Welcome Session
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| Activity | Overview | Time and Location |
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Welcome Sessions |
The best way to start your day - come along to find out how to get the most out of your Offer Holder Day and to hear from Abertay's Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Liz Bacon. |
10am (Room 2516, Kydd Building)
10.30am (Room 2517, Kydd Building)
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Coming from College Talk
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Coming from College Talks |
Come along to find out what it's like coming straight from College to Abertay. Someone from our recruitment team will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. |
(Room 1502, Kydd Building)
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Student Life
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| Activity | Overview | Time and Location |
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Q&A session with current Abertay students |
Want to hear more from current student? Got some questions about student life? Come and join the Students' Association along with a panel of current students to hear more about student life at Abertay and get your questions started. |
(Room 2522, Kydd Building)
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SAAS: Student Finance for Scottish Students
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| Activity | Overview | Time and Location |
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SAAS: Student Finance for Scottish Students |
Learn more about student finance with a talk from the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS). Please note this session is for Scottish domiciled students only. |
(Room 1502, Kydd Building)
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Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences: Course Talks/Activities
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| Course | Overview | Time and Location |
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Biomedical Science |
From DNA to diagnosis. Learn about how an individual's DNA can give an insight into their potential to develop a disease, the genetic basis of illness, ability to metabolise drugs, and even to become a parent. Take part in practical activities such as DNA extraction and see a cutting-edge example of rapid genetic testing. |
Programme Talk
(Room 4561, Kydd Building) Activity
(Follows on from programme talk in Room 4561, Kydd Building)
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Criminology (all pathways) |
You'll enjoy a welcome talk from our friendly teaching staff, which will cover all of the exciting degrees available for Criminology and associated pathways. This is followed by a Q&A session with current students. |
Programme Talk
(Room 2517, Kydd Building) |
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Engineering (all pathways) |
This two-hour session includes a course talk on our three engineering programmes followed by a Q&A session and a practical construction exercise. |
Programme Talk followed by activity
(Room 1026, Old College Building) |
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Food Sciences, Fitness, Nutrition and Wellbeing (all pathways) |
This two-hour session will include a course talk, practical activities to those you will do as a student, a tour of the state-of-the-art facilities and a chance to speak to some current students. |
Talk, Activities and Tour
(Room 4540, Kydd Building) |
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Forensic Sciences |
Forensic Sciences focuses on the identification, visualisation and interpretation of evidence. This session explains our crime scene to court approach to learning our course. After the talk, there's an activity in the lab, a crime scene house tour and an opportunity to speak to current students. |
Talk and activity
(Room 3522, Kydd Building for talk; Room 3530 and 4562 for activity) |
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Mental Health Nursing |
Mental Health Nursing centres around building strong therapeutic relationships with people. In this session, you'll get to practice these skills and get to know your classmates. This is followed by a Q&A with staff. |
Talk
(Room 3541, Kydd Building) |
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Psychology (all pathways) |
Hear from staff about studying Psychology at Abertay and the various degrees we offer. What is Psychology, why does it matter, and how can it help you in a career? Followed by psychology activities and demonstrations including a counselling activity for those who are interested in the BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling course. There' s also an activity based on missing person research conducted at Abertay at 12pm and 1pm in room 3011. |
Programme Talk
(Room 2517, Kydd Building)
Demos and activities
Lab tour, activities and demos. (Room 3011 for activity plus psychology labs and social area on level 5, Kydd Building for demonstrations).
Counselling activity
Interactive session. (Room 3026, Old College Building) |
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Sport and Exercise Sciences (all pathways) |
Our teaching staff will give a welcome talk, tell you more about our courses, and take you through a range of practical sessions across sport and exercise sciences. |
Talks Sport and Management
(Room 1025, Old College Building)
Sport (Years 1 & 2 entry)
(Room 1006, Old College Building)
Sport (Year 3 entry)
(Room 1004, Old College Building)
Demos/Practicals
(Room 1008, Old College Building - Coaching and Strength & Conditioning.) (Room 1015, Old College Building - Biomechanics.) (Room 1019, Old College Building - Physiology.) |
Dundee Business School: Course Talks/Activities
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| Course | Overview | Time and Location |
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Accounting (all pathways) |
Programme overview followed by a Q&A session. |
Talk and Q&A session
(Room 3510, Kydd Building) |
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Business (all pathways) |
Programme overview followed by a Q&A session. |
Talk and Q&A session
(Room 3508, Kydd Building
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Law and Law with Criminology |
Learn more about studying Law at Abertay, which will include a programme talk and Q&A session with current students in Moot Court. |
Talk and Moot Court activity
(Room 2521, Kydd Building) |
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Marketing (all pathways) |
Programme overview followed by a Q&A session. |
Talk and Q&A session
(Room 3511, Kydd Building) |
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Accounting / Business / Marketing Activity |
Join us for an interactive session giving you a real sense of the holistic approach to business. |
Activity
(Room 3508, Kydd Building)
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Games, Computing, Computer Science and Ethical Hacking: Course Talks/Activities
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| Course | Overview | Time and Location |
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Computing + Computer Science + Computer Science with Cybersecurity + Ethical Hacking |
Come along for an overview of our Computing, Computer Science, Computer Science with Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking degrees, learn more about student societies, and see staff and student work. |
Talks
(Room 4511, Kydd Building)
(Room 4506, Kydd Building)
(Room 4511, Kydd Building)
(Room 4506, Kydd Building)
Staff and Student Demos
(Room 4510, Kydd Building) |
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Computer Arts
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Sit back and enjoy a course overview at 10.30am followed by a Fireside Chat at 12.45pm with Game Design and production offer holders where staff and students can answer you questions. Finally see student and staff demos and a showcase of student work. |
Talks
(Room 2522, Kydd Building)
(Room 2516, Kydd Building)
Demos and showcasing of student work
(Rooms 1521 A/B/C, 1519, 1520, 2523, 2524, 2525, 2526, Life Drawing Studio (2535), Project room 1549, Emergent Technology Centre and ViPRE Studio, Kydd Building) |
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Computer Game Applications Development + Computer Games Technology |
Attend this session for overviews of the BSc (Hons) Computer Game Applications Development and BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology course. |
Talk
(Room 2516, Kydd Building)
Demos
(Rooms 1521 A/B/C, 1519, 1520, 2523, 2524, 2525, 2526, Life Drawing Studio (2535), Project room 1549, Emergent Technology Centre and ViPRE Studio, Kydd Building) |
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Game Design and Production |
Come along to our Fireside Chat and Q&A with Computer Arts offer holders. In this session, staff and students will be available to answer all your questions on the course. |
Talk
(Room 2516, Kydd Building)
Demos and showcasing of student work
(Rooms 1521 A/B/C, 1519, 1520, 2523, 2524, 2525, 2526, Life Drawing Studio (2535), Project room 1549, Emergent Technology Centre and ViPRE Studio, Kydd Building) |
Faculty Basecamps
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| Activity | Overview | Time and Location |
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Faculty of Applied and Social Sciences |
Come along to the Faculty of Applied and Social Sciences basecamp for an informal chat with our academic staff. This is the best place to ask questions. |
(Check-in Marquee) |
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Dundee Business School |
Drop in to the Dundee Business School basecamp for an informal chat with our academic staff. This is a great opportunity to ask questions. |
(Check-in Marquee) |
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Faculty of Design, Informatics and Business (Games, Computing, Computer Science and Ethical Hacking) |
Head to the Faculty of Design and Informatics Basecamp for an informal chat with lecturers and students. This is an ideal place to ask questions. |
(The Atrium, Level 1, Kydd Building) |
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Sports Courses drop-in |
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. |
Room 1012 (Old College Building) |
