University of Abertay Dundee
2014 League Table Ranking 1112014 Overall Score 466
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Entry Standards
312
Entry Standards
The average UCAS tariff score of new students entering the University.
The average UCAS tariff score of new students entering the University.
Student-Staff Ratio
24.0
Student-Staff Ratio
The average staffing levels at the University.
The average staffing levels at the University.
Research Assessment
1.83
Research Assessment
The average quality of the research undertaken in the University.
The average quality of the research undertaken in the University.
Academic Services Spend
677
Academic Services Spend
A guide to how much the University spends on supporting services such as libraries and IT.
A guide to how much the University spends on supporting services such as libraries and IT.
Student Satisfaction
3.9
Student Satisfaction
A guide to how satisfied students are with the quality of teaching they receive.
A guide to how satisfied students are with the quality of teaching they receive.
Facilities Spend
489
Facilities Spend
A guide to how much the University spends on supporting facilities such as the careers service, health and counselling services and sport facilities.
A guide to how much the University spends on supporting facilities such as the careers service, health and counselling services and sport facilities.
Graduate Prospects
53.1
Graduate Prospects
A guide to the employability of graduates on completion of their courses at the University.
A guide to the employability of graduates on completion of their courses at the University.
Degree Completion
72%
Degree Completion
The proportion of students expected to successfully complete their studies and gain a degree from the University.
The proportion of students expected to successfully complete their studies and gain a degree from the University.
Good Honours
59.9
Good Honours
The percentage of graduates achieving a first or upper second class honours degree – the class of degree achieved can impact a graduate’s employment prospects.
The percentage of graduates achieving a first or upper second class honours degree – the class of degree achieved can impact a graduate’s employment prospects.
Green Score
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Green Score
This environmental & ethical ranking of the University is provided courtesy of the People & Planet Green League - the only comprehensive and independent green ranking of every UK university. Choosing a greener university can reduce your carbon footprint and improve your job prospects in a global low-carbon economy.
This environmental & ethical ranking of the University is provided courtesy of the People & Planet Green League - the only comprehensive and independent green ranking of every UK university. Choosing a greener university can reduce your carbon footprint and improve your job prospects in a global low-carbon economy.
History
- Founded 1888 as Dundee Technical Institute.
- Described by the Scottish Office in 1902 as one of the nation's 'industrial universities'.
- Granted the right to use the formal title of University of Abertay Dundee in 1994.
Location and transport
- Based in the heart of Dundee, with all buildings on a compact city centre campus.
- Bus and mainline train stations within ten minutes' walk, offering services to all major cities in Scotland and beyond.
- Airport within 10 minutes' drive, offering flights to London, Belfast and Birmingham.
Entry standards
- Varies from course to course, usually around BBC at Higher (CC at A level), but up to AABB at Higher (BBC at A level) for some subjects.
Student mix
- Roughly 50% female, 50% male.
- 20% of students non-UK in origin.
- 97% of students from state school.
- Applications to places ratio approximately 4 or 5:1.
Course flexibility
- Fully modularized course structure allows multiple entry/exit points, including advanced entry for appropriate accredited prior learning.
Teaching standards
- Please visit the HESA (www.hesa.ac.uk) or QAA (www.qaa.ac.uk) websites.
Research standards
- Rated as Scotland's top university for environmental science, and best modern university for law and psychology.
Academic strengths
- Abertay is divided into five academic departments: Institute of Arts, Media & Computer Games; School of Engineering, Computing & Applied Mathematics; School of Contemporary Sciences; Dundee Business School; and the School of Social & Health Sciences.
- Strengths include Environmental Science, Computer Games Technology, Computer Arts, Digital Entertainment and Smart Technologies, Computer and Network Security, Psychology and Forensic Sciences, Food/Health/Nutrition, Sports Science, Business and Management, Energy/Oil & Gas Accounting, and Law.
Student facilities, including library and computing
- Modern library with 265 workstations.
- A further 600+ elsewhere on campus, making a total of 865 workstations for a student population of 5,000 – one of the highest ratios in the UK.
- New Student Centre completed 2005, incorporating two bars, restaurant, theatre/cinema, art gallery/coffee shop, bookshop and nightclub.
- New Centre for Excellence in Computer Games Education, a UK first.
Disability services
- Visit the website to find out about disability services at the University of Abertay Dundee.
Students' union
- An active students' association with two sabbaticals and four staff .
- A high voting turnout encouraged by electronic voting.
- Around 20 clubs and societies.
Sport
- An active sports development office, with elite athletes development programme supporting a number of successful BUSA teams and individuals.
- Several international performers in Scottish/GB teams.
Recent/prospective new builds
- New 500-bed student village opened 2010.
- New £5-million business support fund launched to develop new creative companies.
Availability of part-time work
- Good, with centralized information exchange on campus to publicize opportunities.
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