TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 At least you can get a job with the comedy one from RGU.Good point, I went to RGU, never managed to get my comedy degree and still got a job that requires a degree. Cashback! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest onlynik Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 I wouldn't go that far, but I agree that Aberdeen is for the more academic of mind. I think most people who go or went to RGU (myself included) have done so because you actually get a degree that actually means something to an employer.I could of gone to Aberdeen Univ, but didn't because I had an idea of what I wanted to doalready, and did a far more practical and relevant course at RGU that would get me there faster.I'm not academic and would never attain to be, but thats not to say that its a bad thing. Its good that theres a choice.Nah I failed all my exams and applied, they (RGU) snapped me up. I wish I'd gone to Aberdeen Uni, a proper university, but had I done that I wouldn't have met my future wife so........Also all degrees from RGU are signed by a certain M. Mouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest onlynik Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 It really is true that it depends what you want to study. I mean you'd be crazier than a shithouse rat to do Law at RGU instead of Aberdeen.I didn't think you could get an LLB from RGU, is it not like a degree in business law you get instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonie Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 The work experience though, is really the most invaluable thing. When I was a spotty nerd, I assumed that my qualifications would cut a swather right to the CEO's chair, but I found out very quickly that in industry, BSC stands for "Big Silly Cunt" and that I really knew sweet fuck-allas much as people might diss the RGU approach to things, it's so true that work experience makes the difference. the ancients (glasgow, aberdeen, edinburgh, etc.) used to have a reputation which put degree holders ahead of the field but with the exception of a few companies with old-boy connections, what people are looking for now is a well-rounded individual who has a good class of degree, good transferrable skills and experience. as for student engagement, that's a problem right across the board which comes more from the fact that students are now engaged with so many other activities, not least of which is earning money to pay themselves through their degree, that the university and campus life becomes less and less important. i think it's a real shame but it's the reality and student representatives have to understand this and support the students in whatever ways they need now, in order to be relevant.more than anything else, pick a course which you think you'll enjoy and go for a university which you like the feel of. 45% of all graduate level jobs are now non discipline specific and the employers will train you as required when you get there so keep that in mind. /x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Also all degrees from RGU are signed by a certain M. Mouse.Now that just isn't true.......we all know it's really D. Duck But on a serious note, I've hired graduates from RGU, AU, Glasgow, Strathclyde & St Andrews - and they've all been good. The education is part of it, but what it's really down to is the individuals application and dedication and importantly, the kind of mentoring they get in the workplace.DZL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegreatcornholio Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Nah I failed all my exams and applied, they (RGU) snapped me up. I wish I'd gone to Aberdeen Uni, a proper university, but had I done that I wouldn't have met my future wife so........Also all degrees from RGU are signed by a certain M. Mouse.Still doesn't get away from the fact that RGU have one of the highest straight to employment success rates, which was kind of where my post was aimed at. I Don't really care who signed my degree to be honest.....mickey mouse or pluto. As I said before I went to uni with the intention of getting a specific job when I graduated.BTW If you failed all your exams you must have spent a year or two doing some type of HNC/HND access course, to get into a relative degree course. Nay quite being snapped up is it?You're right though student life is grand. If I wasn't so skint all the time I wouldn't of got a job in a bar and met my future wife....I think mickey mouse also signed her degree, he'll sign anything the mug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveCrisis Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Most Prospective employers are more impressed with mundane, but successfully excecuted jobs you have done in the real world, that any funcy pie-in-the-sky project work.I'd have to agree with you there. I worked at Shell for 3 years straight from leaving school. After coming to the conclusion that the qualifications I held weren't anything to write home about I jacked in and went to college. At the end of it I got an HND in Business Admin.After a while finances were a bit tight so went back working in the industry again. I'm still there but now working as a Procurement Specialist (OK a buyer) for Halliburton. For this kind of job a degree is a pre-requisite but my boss argued my case on the basis of past experience. It does go a long way.Not everyone's this fortunate but a degree does tend to be a shoe-in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Callum, Underflow Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Still doesn't get away from the fact that RGU have one of the highest straight to employment success rates, which was kind of where my post was aimed at. 2nd best in the whole of britain last time i checked, just behind Cambridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHorse Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Next year I'm going to but don't know which one to attemptFrom your experiences what are the good and bad points of both and which would you prefer?What are u intending to study, NULL?You need to stay in aberdeen?The courses at RGU are more vocational. Many offer a placement which is useful for networking.I went to RGU and it worked out fine for me for work in my younger years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NARC Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Please, come to Aberdeen and let us destroy the rugby-playing hordes from within.As far as academia goes, I study Hispanic Studies, which of course one cannot do at RGU, and it is in the top 3 I believe (don't quote me here) of all UK universities for that particular subject. The language area is really quite prestigious. As for the other half of my degree, History, I have enjoyed it so far, there is a good amount of hard-copy and online library resources, and of course this will expand with the proposed replacement of the QML. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaki Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 What are u intending to study, NULL?.I'm starting to think that NULL just threw that in to spark an AU V's RGU debate!With regards to RGU's employment records, I think I count in the "97% graduates successfully employed within 3 months of graduating" statistic................because I went back to being a barman in the golfie after uni! It is a more vocation driven uni and I worked my year long placement at Pittodrie which was a dream! I had the chance to go to New York but turned it down for the delights of AFC Admin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 With regards to RGU's employment records, I think I count in the "97% graduates successfully employed within 3 months of graduating" statistic................because I went back to being a barman in the golfie after uni! Only degree related employment is counted towards that statistic. Although perhaps you did an hotel and bar management degree or something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intravenous Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Someone said RGU is better for science?( ? I'm not at RGU or Aberdeen, I'm at Edinburgh University so I can't really comment from personal experience but...Edinburgh is one of the best Unviersitys for science and in several of our lectures we've been told the theories/techniques we're learning about were discovered by researchers at Aberdeen University so I would have thought Aberdeen must be a decent University and at least better than RGU in that respect, seeing as RGU has never got a mention.Just the conclusion I came to... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaki Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Only degree related employment is counted towards that statistic. Although perhaps you did an hotel and bar management degree or something...No it was Business Studies I stand corrected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeromiserY Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 neither.... get a job you rotten students Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 ...niftyI have myself a nifty wee postgraduate degree from RGU. Absolutely no doubt it has led directly to my employment, continued and growing activities within the sectors I love: music and art! I worked hard to get into my course of choice, I had a blast as a (mature) student by playing and working hard and then applied it all (and the rest) to my post uni endevours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NULL Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 What are u intending to study, NULL?You need to stay in aberdeen?The courses at RGU are more vocational. Many offer a placement which is useful for networking.I went to RGU and it worked out fine for me for work in my younger years.I intend to study an IT course possible artificial intelligence but havent decided yet. I will be staying the duration in Aberdeen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 neither.... get a job you rotten studentsOch, you edgy lad you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Callum, Underflow Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 I intend to study an IT course possible artificial intelligence but havent decided yet. I will be staying the duration in AberdeenI've no idea about IT (so prob AU) but if you want to do AI then def go to RGU. (I would say anyway). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 RGU has a pretty good computing department and some good practical courses, I have no idea about AU's one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam 45 Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Neither, come down to Glasgow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noir Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Aberdeen of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatHand Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 You'll have a great time wherever you go. Uni is more about socialising than learning anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noir Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Please, come to Aberdeen and let us destroy the rugby-playing hordes from within.that's the only bad thing about aberdeen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NULL Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 that's the only bad thing about aberdeenActually im thinking of taking up rugby again it was the only team sport i was actually any good atdyceagsfpaberdeenshirescotland u16sthen my knee got fucked:down: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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