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Sort:Latest reviewsUniversity is a challenge, especially forth year. Definately make the most of it - 4 years goes really fast. We have loads of events go to loads, loads of clubs and societies to meet people Always prioritise uni work though regardless. Stick at uni - it is worth it in the end
The course is brilliant. 100% recommended from me and probeberly most people on it too. We have great placements, great lecturers and we make good links in the industry. IF you want to do this course, genuinely consider our university.
Really enjoying my university life so far. Make sure you enjoy your time here - experiment - have fun, enjoy yourself. You will need it.
My tutors don't really know what's going on, as do most people here. My course is randomly put together with irrelevant modules, it's ridiculous and I wish I had applied elsewhere.
IF you want to come to Abertay, attend an open day first and look into detail what the course you want to study entails. A large number of students were leaving early/dropping out because they where unaware of what the course involved. Do your research before choosing!
I really like my course. If you go to university make sure you do something you enjoy! You will be doing it for the next 4 years and maybe the rest of your life!
Superb university, particularly if you are interested in studying Psychology (as I have) or other Social Sciences, Computing and Gaming, Sports and Sport Coaching. Whilst it's not the largest or oldest university it invests in the students' futures and many services are available if you want to develop above and beyond attendance and the required elements of your degree. Programmes such as the Principal's Award allow students to receive accreditation for extra curricular activities such as volunteering and mentoring which is recorded in their HEAR. In terms of learning experience, I found it incredibly beneficial that there where students of varying ages - mature students provided experiential context in terms of topics whilst students straight from school often provided innovative and fresh insights. Likewise, the multicultural nature of our class provided an additional dimension under which to examine sociological and pathological topics and this was invaluable. There is a continual drive to improve facilities with the outstanding library building having had another make over. The staff are extremely supportive and, having attended another university for my first degree, I can say that lecturers and tutors at Abertay excel in encouraging and supporting students from diverse backgrounds. Whilst it may be out with their official remit, they often provide pastoral support with regard to non-academic issues and this is a quality that is very much appreciated by the students as a whole. I studied here during a period of transition in terms of course delivery, assessment style etc. and was happy that the academic staff sought to minimise any impact on students. In terms of the quality of teaching and the content delivered, personally I found it to be comprehensive and, in comparison to peers whom studied at other institutions, my knowledge and understanding is exceptional and I am thankful that the University and in particular, my course leaders, saw fit to develop our critical thinking. In addition, few realise that Abertay employs leading experts and world renowned experts whose input is sought from agencies and other institutions worldwide. Many of the staff have been educated at institutions such as Cambridge and St. Andrews and whilst you may not expect to find them at Abertay, it is attractive to them as they have more say in the research they conduct and much more freedom to contribute positively to scientific research. The opportunity to design and conduct your own research was an enriching experience and one which provides me with an edge in terms of future employment. I would highly recommend Abertay and wish you well if you decide to read for your degree there.
Long, long overdue! Just finished a four year Abertay Psychology degree (2.1) and it was a joke. We only started to study mental illnesses in the final year and we only did that for one term!! Not only did I learn most of the degree from Youtube, I could have the done the entire degree in 3 years and spent the 4th year learning the actual skills that I need t work. When I took my Abertay degree to another Scottish University down the road, I was told I would have to take a "generic" version of a post grad program because the degree I took at Abertay did not include enough relevant study for me to take their Psychology Post grad program. For the extra £5,000 in student loans + living costs, I had to endure an extra year of useless extreme far left propaganda, which is really just included to keep a bunch of unemployable far lefties in work at Abertay. There is a reason Abertay was rated by students as the second WORST university in Scotland and it is the far lefties who are to bla
This University might not be the richest one or the largest however in quality of lecturers, research and academic rigour is one of the best ones. I did Psychology at Abertay and although Dundee is not a great place to live, I was constantly challenged and enocuraged to give my best. the lecturers are really good, experienced staff committed to research and not just PHD students like in other Major institutions. Abertay Lack the funds to have huge facilities and resources, thats a fact, yet it challenges lecturers and students to be scientifically creative everyday. I am really satisfied with my outcome and learnings, yet, I know sometimes the name of some universities is stronger than their academic quality and I know this as I know people who did my course in major universities and their Critical, theorerical and scietific approach to models and theory are very low as compared with most Abertay Students.
4.2
Busy nightlife, plenty to do and some lovely people to engage with. The facilities are modern and effective but there could be more clubs and socosocieties on offer.