S5 Subject Areas 2026-27
ACES
Architecture and Built Environment
Are you interested in studying Architecture & Built Environment? Would you like to join a forward thinking and multidisciplinary school, where innovative design meets contemporary practice?
This programme will develop your creative ideas with support from architecture lecturers.
Art & Design
This programme will provide an opportunity to develop your creative ideas through practical sessions and projects. You will learn and experience a range of creative skills and techniques to explore your creative potential.
Access To
Access To provides pupils interested in studying within a selection of subject areas, with practical experience and first-hand knowledge in:
Applied Social Sciences & Social Work
Gain an introduction to our Social Science & Social Work courses through our collaborative environment. The Applied Social Sciences degrees are built around the core disciplines of psychology and sociology and provides key transferable skills relevant to a wide range of fascinating careers. Get to know what studying and working in Social Work is really like.
Film, Media & Journalism
Learn about media and communication industries as you take part in practical projects on campus, using our state-of-the-art TV and radio studios.
Pharmacy, Applied Sciences and Public Health
Discover what science has to offer while taking part in practical sessions involving analysis of bacteria, forensic analysis, colour chemistry and the science of disease.
Business & Management
Participate in a series of challenges to learn core business skills, preparing you to become the next generation of innovating business entrepreneurs.
Law/Law & Management
Learn about different aspects of law and how it influences our daily lives. Develop skills required in legal profession through working on legal cases.
Health
Develop your knowledge of a range of health professions, while experiencing teaching & seeing our equipped clinical learning environments. Follow a patient’s journey & learn how different health care professionals work together:
- Diagnostic Radiography
- Midwifery
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Paramedic Practice
- Physiotherapy
Computing, Engineering & Technology
Experience an introduction to the dynamic worlds of computing & engineering through hands-on workshops at our state-of-the-art facilities. You will bring your projects to life from design to implementation and get the opportunity to explore graphics, robotics, mechanical, cyber security, renewables and programming.
Tourism, Events and Digital Marketing
Are you the next Destination Wedding Planner, Aberdeen Football Club Events Coordinator, Super Bowl Production Manager, Digital Marketing Strategist for Disney Cruises, New Tour Developer for Intrepid Travel or Experience Manager for Taylor Swift's next tour?
Delivery
This programme will be delivered on campus.
Our sessions will take place on either a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday evening depending which course you select to study, and run from 16:30-18:30 each week.
This programme runs for 4-weeks across the month of June each year.
If you attend one of our partner schools in Aberdeenshire, a coach will be provided. If you attend one of our partner schools in Aberdeen City, please make your way to our campus via First Bus No.1 or No.2.
How to Apply
Applications for the S5 Access To Programme will open in Term 3 2027. Each school in the region will recieve a promotional presentation delivered by our team, this will highlight the courses available, programme information & how to complete the application process.
If you would like to discuss these programmes or need any further details please contact the Widening Access team, access@rgu.ac.uk.