Tag: Learning
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My journalism placement with STV
After obtaining an undergraduate degree in Nigeria, Hannah moved to Aberdeen to study a Master’s in Journalism at RGU. She spent four weeks on placement with STV, where she had the opportunity to work as a journalist and learn a wide variety of skills.
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Obtaining a permanent role after my Digital Marketing placement
RGU offers plenty of amazing placement opportunities that can be a stepping stone towards your dream career. Digital Marketing student Grace Sanderson spent 12 weeks on placement with EODEX and got offered a part-time role with the company, which she will juggle with her studies during her last year at university. Read more about her…
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Working at Google with my BSc Computer Science
Eilidh obtained a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and started working for Google right after graduating from RGU! She shares more about her course experience and how it helped her build a career within one of the most famous multinationals in the world.
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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 Nursing 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…
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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 showcased his passion project at the Scott’s End of Year Show*. We spoke to him before the show, where he looked back on his 6 years at RGU and shared 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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How do I manage my stress while studying at RGU?
Hi! I’m Steph Buchan, a third-year International Business Management student at Aberdeen Business School, RGU. It’s now coming up to exam season so I thought I should share some of my tips for managing stress. Here are my top nine:
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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…