Applying to an Art School may appear a little daunting in the first instance so whether you’re just leaving school, stepping up from college or have decided on a change of career this page tells you where to start and what to expect.
You must apply online at UCAS – www.ucas.com/apply
Once you register and create your username and password, you are guided through the process of applying.
After submission, log in to your UCAS Track account and you can see the progress of your application, and view and respond to your offers.
You can search for the courses on UCAS at: http://www.ucas.com/students/coursesearch/ using the Subject or Course Codes listed below.
UCAS Codes:
Institution Code: R36 Robert Gordon University
Course Code: WW26 BA (Hons) Communication Design
When should I apply ?
The deadline date for applications is 15 January 2012
You should submit your application form between September 2011 and 15th January 2012.
We will consider all applications received at UCAS before June (if places are still available).
Applications received after June are entered into Clearing.
For additional advice visit the ‘How to Apply‘ section of the RGU website for a full application guide or alternatively call or e-mail our Admissions Department for assistance:
Telephone: 01224 262105
e-mail: admissions@rgu.ac.uk
Institution Contact details:
The Robert Gordon University
Schoolhill
Aberdeen
Scotland
AB10 1FR
tel : 01224 262728
fax : 01224 262147
email: admissions@rgu.ac.uk
website: www.rgu.ac.uk
What happens next at Gray’s?
Send in your application as soon as possible, you’ll then receive an acknowledgement from UCAS and they will send your details to the Universities you have applied to. Each University will let you know when they have received these.
Next you will be asked to attend a portfolio review appointment where we will make a decision on whether to offer you a place, and the next letter will be either:
• A conditional offer, dependant on exam results.
• An unconditional offer if you already have the qualifications necessary.
• A rejection
The way we make these decisions is based on looking at a portfolio of your work and talking to you. The interview process is informal and consists of series of 1 to 1 discussions with staff members.
We are not trying to catch you out or trip you up during the interviews. Rather you should see it as an opportunity for you to tell us about the work in your portfolio, a chance to meet staff, see the college and get a feel for the educational environment.
If you are given a conditional offer, once you have your exam results:
• If they are sufficient, your offer will be confirmed.
• If you don’t get the expected grades, you should contact our Admission Department us to discuss your position.
• If you don’t get the grades and there are no places left, you can still be entered into the ‘Clearing’ process for another suitable/avaialable course.
UCAS will then send you an official offer – it is only official when you have accepted an offer from UCAS, not the individual University!
Clearing
If you don’t get the exam results that you hoped for, don’t panic. There is still a good chance you could find another course through ‘Clearing’.
The Clearing process runs from the middle of July and helps to place students who have not already secured a place at University. In Clearing, you can apply for any course that has places left. Lists of courses with vacancies are published from the middle of August until late September. The University runs a Clearing Advice Line During this period which you can call: 01224 262180
Money
Money – one of the most important issues. What does it cost to be a student at RGU in Aberdeen?
You need to plan your budget, and changes to funding arrangements over the last few years have made things a little confusing – but don’t panic. Here at RGU we have the answers to all your questions and our Student Finance Service can offer you all the help, advice and support that you need. You can get all the relevant information at www.rgu.ac.uk under Student Finance.
Please also see our Portfolio Advice section of this site.