Category: Learning
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Studying Business Management online after 25 years of work
After 25 years working in the Oil and Gas industry, Lee Kemp decided to study BA (Hons) Business Management at RGU to upskill. He shares his experience of the online course, juggling a full-time job, a family and his studies before finally graduating in 2017.
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Carrying out a non-hospital placement for my nursing course
Second-year Children and Young People and Mental Health student Becca carried out a placement as a Health Visitor. During her non-hospital placement, she learned new skills and grew both professionally and personally. Becca shares more about how she prepared for her placement, what she learned and what she will remember going forward in her studies […]
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How studying Management with Marketing helped kickstart my career
RGU alumnus Rohan Angus graduated in 2020 with a BA (Hons) Management with Marketing degree and is now working as a Marketing & Communications Assistant for VisitAberdeenshire. He shares how his course, and especially his placement, helped him kickstart his career.
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Showcasing my passion for Architecture after 6 years at RGU
Architecture student Craig Brown will be showcasing his passion project at the Scott’s End of Year Show* running from Friday 6th to Monday 20th of May. Soon-to-be graduate, he looks back on his 6 years at RGU and shares more about his work and passion for architecture.
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Winning Intern of the Year for my RGU placement
RGU offers many opportunities for students to enhance their employability by encouraging industry placements. Remy Heslop, a third-year International Business Management student, spent one year on placement with Enterprise as part of her course. After months of dedication and hard work, she won Intern of the Year for Scotland and Northern Ireland! She also competed […]
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Building my dream career with my Architectural Technology degree
RGU alumnus Geoff Shearer graduated a few years ago with a BSc (Hons) in Architectural Technology. After finding his passion at university, he now works as a Construction Design and Management/Health and Safety Consultant. He shares how the diverse modules on the course allowed him to take his career in an unexpected direction and how […]
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Undergraduate to postgraduate journey at RGU: Cameron’s story
BA (Hons) Media alumnus Cameron Taylor returned to RGU this year to obtain a master’s degree in Digital Marketing. After some challenging months trying to find his dream job, he reflects on his short break from education and shares why he decided to embark on a postgraduate journey at RGU.
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Working in Business Analytics with my master’s degree
RGU alumna Lina Pepple graduated with a master’s degree in Business Analytics and has been using the skills learned during her course in her professional life. Now working as a Business Analyst, Lina shares why she chose RGU, her thoughts on the course and some insights on the bright future of the industry.
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MSc Human Resource Management online – An inspiring experience
RGU alumna Therese Dharmakan-Pistilli shares her experience studying online to obtain a master’s degree in Human Resource Management while living in Italy. With the support from lecturers and through her involvement in engaging modules, Therese gained enough knowledge of the industry to start a new role as a Life, Health and Business Coach.
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Working in oil and gas with my MSc Drilling and Well Engineering degree
Liza van den Berg graduated from RGU last year with a master’s degree in Drilling and Well Engineering and has since been developing her career. She shares more about the diversity of her role, how RGU prepared her for the workplace and offers a positive outlook on the future of the industry.