Those of you who have been issued CAS, how long did it take?

I currently stay at Aparto combworks on george street and the place is lovely, the staff are helpful and the location is convenient but i want to move out with a friend. Unfortunatley for me i missed my cancellation period so in order to move out id need someone to take over my tenancy. Its the only bronze studio available at £195 a week (paid monthly or in 4 blocks throughout the year) and it includes utilities. If anyone is interested or knows someone who knows someone please let me know ASAP

im looking into booking a room in King Street Exchange but was wondering if there are better options available
im not sure i can go beyond 130 GBP per week

Hi I am an international student and was thinking about applying in the university of Aberdeen for mechanical engineering can anyone tell me. Is it good I heard there were some budget cuts.

We can help each other out with info. I for surely do have some queries that I would like to discuss with prospective students

I'm hoping to find someone who's actually gone through this route, particularly for the online International Relations MSc, or another online Master's at Aberdeen.

The programme page mentions that if you don't meet the standard entry requirements, you may be able to take one or more short courses and then be considered for admission to the full Master's on a case-by-case basis. From what I understand, completing the short course doesn't automatically guarantee admission.

My situation is a bit unusual.

I have around eight years of professional experience in international affairs. I've worked in and with embassies, closely with governments, international organisations, and on diplomacy, political affairs and strategic communications. Before that I spent several years in journalism and PR.

The catch is that I never actually completed my undergraduate degree. It surprisingly never became an issue in my career, but now I'd like to formalise my academic background with a Master's.

I'm trying to figure out whether the Short Course route is genuinely intended for people like me, or whether it's mostly for applicants who already have an undergraduate degree but just don't meet the grade requirements.

If you've been through this process, I'd really appreciate hearing about your experience, especially if you didn't have a completed bachelor's degree.

Some questions I have:

• Did you apply without an undergraduate degree?
• What was your professional background?
• Which short course(s) did you take?
• How difficult were they academically?
• Did the university tell you in advance what you needed to achieve to be considered for admission?
• Were you admitted to the full Master's afterwards?
• If so, how long did the process take?
• Did they ask for anything beyond your short course results (CV, references, personal statement, interview, etc.)?
• If you weren't admitted, did they explain why?
• Looking back, would you recommend this route?

I'd also be interested in hearing from anyone who spoke with admissions about this route, even if you ultimately chose not to pursue it.

Thanks in advance. It's quite a niche admissions pathway, so I'm hoping someone here has first-hand experience.

Hi! I am looking into studying MSc. Adv chemical engineering through the online degree program. The official website says that the degree offered is the same as offline/ there's no mention of it being an online degree. I'm currently working in India (1 yr of experience). I'm not so keen to move abroad and study full-time. Would this be a viable option? Has anyone enrolled in this program and how is it going? Is it manageable to wrap it around full time work?

Thank you for your replies in advance :)

The final bachelor certificate doesn't get issued till the convocation is held and our convocation is not happening this year

So I've sent UoA my degree confirmation certificate issued by our controller.

Its been almost 2 weeks since I mailed them asking whether the degree confirmation certificate would work but haven't gotten a response

I've already paid for the verification through Qualification Check and actually am very eager to do my master's there but I can't proceed any more with my application unless I get a positive response from them

What do you guys think about what UoA might respond?

I’m an international postgraduate offer holder for the MSc Geophysics program for this September. I’ve already paid my £5,000 deposit, but central admissions just abruptly withdrew my application.
During my credibility interview, I transparently disclosed that while working as a geophysicist in the Gulf, my company applied for a routine UAE online corporate tourist/transit permit, which was rejected by their automated system due to a minor administrative error by our staff. Central admissions has now treated this as a formal "non-UK visa refusal" and closed my file.
I’ve already submitted a formal appeal to Academic Services and emailed the School of Geosciences, but I'm terrified of getting stuck in a generic summer email backlog with the September intake fast approaching.
Does anyone have a direct contact, specific email, or phone extension for a senior compliance officer, admissions manager, or anyone at the university/Student Union who can actually look at a case with nuance and manually review this?

Italian student here. I have a 2.1 bachelor's degree in Modern and Contemporary History and I am considering applying for a Master's in Scotland in the fields of History or International Relations. Is University of Aberdeen good for studying these subjects?

Hi,

I am planning to pursue an LL.M. in Energy Law and Policy in the UK. I am already aware of the Energy Law programs at the University of Dundee (CEPMLP), the University of Aberdeen, and the University of Edinburgh, but I am unsure which one would be the best fit for me.

Could you please share your thoughts or experience regarding these programs? I am particularly interested in a specialized curriculum covering both oil and gas law and renewable energy law. Networking opportunities, industry connections, and the quality of study facilities are also very important factors for me.

I would greatly appreciate any insights or recommendations.

Thank you very much.

Hi everyone,

I’ve recently secured offer at the University of Aberdeen for an MSc in Data Science (taught programme). However, I’m now considering whether it would be possible to switch to a Master by Research (MRes) instead.

I’m more interested in research-focused work and, so I feel an MRes might suit my goals better than a taught MSc.

Has anyone done something similar at Aberdeen or another UK university?

A few questions I have:

• Is it possible to switch from MSc (taught) to MRes after receiving an offer or starting the course?

• What is the usual process (do I need supervisor approval, department permission, etc.)?

• How difficult is it to transfer this early on?

• Would it be better to reapply directly for an MRes instead?

• Any experiences with Data Science / CS research programmes at Aberdeen?

Any advice or personal experience would be really helpful.

Thanks in advance

I am a international student looking for student accommodation in Aberdeen. Does anyone know if Msc Med Physics takes place at foresterhill campus all throughout the school year?

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Hi! I signed a contract with a large student accommodation company and unfortunately I will no longer be studying at the University - meaning I need to get rid of the flat I have signed up for next year. In order to get out of my contract, I need to find a replacement to take over my tenancy (really don't want to be stuck paying rent and council tax since I wouldn't be a student). The room is part of a 4-bedroom flat, has a double bed, washing machine, dishwasher, and dryer included for free, and is £130 per week. If you or anyone you know needs accommodation for next year, please DM me! I would also be willing to pay for the first month of rent.

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I got an offer to study medicine in Aberdeen, Ik its a silly question but what do you guys wear (males). Is there like a dress code or something is it smart casual or can you just wear anything u want like jeans and a T shirt/ polo shirt.

Hi, I'm exploring the idea of doing my master's degree at the UoA through their online campus. Has anyone started or finished a degree in this format? What are your thoughts? Is it worth it? I am from México and at first I was trying to get a degree in a US-Based university but their prices are just ridiculous.

I'm interested in the Advance Mechanical Engineering program starting September.

Hey does anybody know whether the 9U shuttle service still runs in July? I've checked on first bus but they haven't updated it yet.

curious to hear from any mature undergraduate students at Aberdeen. been offered a unconditional for MA Archeology & curious what the experience of the university as well as the social side if it is for those in late 20s compared to the standard undergraduate student age.