1. Studying in Aberdeen Dr Harminder Battu Reader in Economics
The University of Aberdeen is Scotland’s third oldest university, and one of the UK’s most internationally distinguished, with a reputation spanning centuries. We have a student population of around 16,000, and a large international community of students (20%) drawn from 120 different countries.
We have an excellent reputation for teaching quality and research, and over the years five Nobel Prizes have been awarded for work carried out or begun at the University. The University achieved excellent results in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise with 89% departments being recognised as centres of National and International renown. This means student will be taught by academics who may have written the books they are using and who are at the forefront in their fields of expertise.
Flexibility and individuality are our real strengths. With over 590 first degree programmes on offer, we have a wide range of choices to meet your individual needs. Scotland has the lowest non completion HE rate in the world due to the flexibility of the system.
11 spin-out companies particularly in the Biotech industry.
3 colleges: Arts and Social Sciences / Physical Sciences / Life Sciences and medicine
Dr Harminder Battu
Reader in Economics

2. Outline Scotland and Aberdeen The University of Aberdeen
The Business School
Economics Faculty
Economics courses
Entry Requirements
Tuition Fees
After Aberdeen
This links back to inventions, important to state clearly that:
Scotland is a country that fosters academic and research excellence
The education system in Scotland is one of the most established in the world: Mention that other countries have copied the 4 year bachelor system such as US and the tie in with the shift in Hong Kong to the 4 year system.
Qualifications recognised as being of high quality worldwide – as demonstrated by our vibrant alumni community and the positions they have gone on to in Government and private industry.
Internationally recognised and accepted qualifications
Comparably low costs
Very high quality of teaching and research
Employment for International students – during and after your studies
Outstanding facilities and study environment
Fifth highest spend per capita on education in the world

3. Scotland 1 of 4 unique nations in the UK A population of 5 million
Scottish Parliament
Diverse and Beautiful Countryside
Hospitable and Welcoming
Strong links throughout the world
Scottish Parliament opened in 1999 with the introduction of devolution after 300 years without one.
The Scottish Parliament has resulted in what could be termed a new energy and a new spring in Scotland’s step.
1 of 4 unique nations in the UK
4 major cities
Largest city is Glasgow
Scottish Parliament
Diverse and beautiful countryside
Hospitable and welcoming
Strong links with North America

4. Beautiful Countryside

5. Scotland – Easily Accessible

6. Scotland – Welcoming All Nations

7. Aberdeen Energy capital of Europe
Excellent transport links to rest of UK
International airport
Population of 225,000 people
Friendly, safe place to live
‘…the location is spectacular, on the coast, near the mountains, and in the heart of a prosperous city.’
The Sunday Times University Guide
3rd largest in Scotland, population
Student orientated
Oil & Gas capital of Europe so very cosmopolitan
Excellent transport links to rest of UK and worldwide

8. Energy capital of Europe

9. The University of Aberdeen

10. The University of Aberdeen
Founded in 1495 (fifth oldest in the UK)
5 Nobel Prize Winners
Around 16,000 students
20% international students and 120 nationalities
Ranked in top 150 in world (QS 2011)
Over 600 undergraduate programmes
Largest wireless campus in Europe
97% of graduates enter employment or further study within 6 months
One of the oldest in the UK
Medium sized University, students don’t get lost in a crowd
Students from all over the world attracted by diverse range of programmes and academic excellence

11. New Library
Library – QML, Law Library, Special Collections, Medical Library at Forresterhill. Over one million volumes in our collections and one of the largest and best equipped libraries in Scotland.
The University is currently planning a multi-million pound new integrated library to serve its students and scholars. It will provide the best facilities for our students, reflecting modern study requirements and add the value of new technology and electronic resources to our magnificent collection of books and other rare material.

12. New Olympic Standard Sports Facility

13. The Thomson Reuters EIKON
This is the first of its type in the UK and Ireland. Indeed it is one of the most sophisticated finance and economic data resource facilities in the world. At its heart are fifteen Thomson Reuters EIKON enabled terminals and eight DataStream terminals. The EIKON platform allows for real time observation of the current trading in equity, foreign exchange, commodity and fixed income markets. The system allows users to view the current order book in multiple markets and simulate trading across those markets, when linked to Excel and other data analysis software. The EIKON trading floor represents an ongoing annual investment of nearly two hundred thousand pounds in facilities, software and connectivity. This investment in unmatched for finance programs in the UK.

14. The Business School
Accountancy and Finance, Economics, Management Science and Real Estate
Over 40 research active members
Recent government evaluation
90% of research activity in the Business School is of international quality
55% is world leading or internationally excellent
One of the oldest in the UK
Medium sized University, students don’t get lost in a crowd
Students from all over the world attracted by diverse range of programmes and academic excellence

15. Economics Faculty Around 20 members of faculty (small and friendly)
Research in 3 main areas:
Experimental economics
Energy economics
Labour economics
Research published in last ten years in top journals: Econometrica, American Economic Review, Review of Economics Studies, Journal of the European Economic Association, Economic Journal, Industrial and Labour Relations Review, Journal of Economic Literature, Journal of Economic Behaviour and Organisation, Journal of Public Economics, International Journal of Game Theory, Journal of Labor Economics, RAND Journal, Games and Economic Behaviour …
One of the oldest in the UK
Medium sized University, students don’t get lost in a crowd
Students from all over the world attracted by diverse range of programmes and academic excellence

16. Degree Programmes Four years long Start broad and then focus
Year 3: 4 courses (2 in each semester)
Year 4: 3 courses plus 1 dissertation
One of the oldest in the UK
Medium sized University, students don’t get lost in a crowd
Students from all over the world attracted by diverse range of programmes and academic excellence

17. Subject Areas Finance (2+2) Economics (2+2)
Many students at Aberdeen are on joint degrees
Continue studying both areas through years 3 and 4
Leaves career options open
One of the oldest in the UK
Medium sized University, students don’t get lost in a crowd
Students from all over the world attracted by diverse range of programmes and academic excellence

18. Courses in Year 3/4 Economics
Mathematical and Statistical Methods in Economics
Econometrics
Advanced Macroeconomics
Advanced Microeconomics
History of Economic Thought
Experimental Economics
Economics of Natural Resources
International Economics
Econometrics
Regional and Urban Economics
Health Economics
Labour Economics
Industrial Economics
Public Finance
Development Economics
Corporate Finance
One of the oldest in the UK
Medium sized University, students don’t get lost in a crowd
Students from all over the world attracted by diverse range of programmes and academic excellence

19. Entry Requirements Academic You need to perform well at Shandong
Good passes in all courses in economics especially intermediate microeconomics and intermediate macroeconomics
English requirements
6.0 overall, 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all parts (IELTS)
Below 6:
Attend 12 week language course
One of the oldest in the UK
Medium sized University, students don’t get lost in a crowd
Students from all over the world attracted by diverse range of programmes and academic excellence

20. Tuition Fees and Scholarship
£11,000 per year
20% discount for Shandong University students
One 50% discount scholarship available if 10 students from Shandong enter Aberdeen
Sir Thomas Sutherland Scholarship: 2 undergraduate scholarships open to citizens of China or Hong Kong with preference given to applicants connected with HSBC
Scotland's Saltire Scholarships. Open to Chinese nationals. Awards worth £2000 each are available towards the cost of tuition fees for one year of study
One of the oldest in the UK
Medium sized University, students don’t get lost in a crowd
Students from all over the world attracted by diverse range of programmes and academic excellence

21. After Aberdeen 25% of Wuhan 2+2 students get a First Class degree
Most have continued studying
Variety of destinations in UK and the US: UCL, Warwick, LSE, Oxford, Columbia ...
Variety of degrees studied (more Economics, Finance, Business, Marketing, Human Resources …
One of the oldest in the UK
Medium sized University, students don’t get lost in a crowd
Students from all over the world attracted by diverse range of programmes and academic excellence

22. It is not all about Studying
Many students work part-time
In Easter and summer many travel in Europe and beyond
One of the oldest in the UK
Medium sized University, students don’t get lost in a crowd
Students from all over the world attracted by diverse range of programmes and academic excellence

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One of the oldest in the UK
Medium sized University, students don’t get lost in a crowd
Students from all over the world attracted by diverse range of programmes and academic excellence