Contents WELCOME GENERAL INFORMATION • Principal’s welcome...... 2 • Other courses available...... 147 • Student Presidents’ welcome...... 3 • Student Services & Support ...... 148-161 • The College / Studying in ...... 4-5 Money Matters...... 148-153. • Qualifications explained...... 6-7 Here to Help...... 154-155 Getting Involved in College Life...... 156-157 FULL TIME COURSE LISTINGS How to Apply...... 158 • Art & Design...... 8-31 Student Accommodation...... 159. • Computing...... 32-43 Safeguarding You...... 160 • Media & Performing Arts...... 44-61 • Facilities for students...... 162-167 • Hair & Beauty...... 62-71 Where to eat...... 163.

• Business...... 72-87 Hair & Beauty Salons...... 165 Sport & Fitness...... 165 • Food, Hospitality & Tourism...... 88-101 Computing...... 166 • Sport...... 102-109 Library & Study Facilities...... 167 • Care & Social Sciences...... 110-115 • Local, National & International Students...... 168 • Engineering & Applied Science...... 116-121 • College Events...... 169 • Construction & Built Environment...... 122-133 • Course Index...... 171-172 • Nautical Studies...... 134-141 • Application Form...... 173-176 • Educational Support Programmes...... 142-145 • Map...... inside back cover Whether you are a school leaver, part time student, adult We aim to give you the very best possible start to your future. returner or International student I’m sure you’ll find a course to Our specialist curriculum is continually updated to meet meet your personal learning goals or professional development. the changing demands from employers and our partner universities, ensuring that you achieve your full potential while At the City of Glasgow College you can choose from over studying with us. 2,600 courses which are taught across 12 Schools in 30 specialist curriculum departments. Of course picking the right I would also encourage you to make our new website a favourite so you can keep up to date on college and student course can indeed be a challenging task, think of your future, success stories. I look forward to welcoming you to the College pay us a visit and don’t be afraid to ask for help. We’re happy and wish you every success in studying with us. to guide you through each stage of the process.

Each year we welcome around 40,000 students from 135 Paul Little different nationalities who study a range of programmes from Principal & CEO entry level through to Masters courses. As Student Presidents, we are delighted you are thinking with a great atmosphere around campus. There’s always about a course at City of Glasgow College. lots to do in the Union as well as around the city centre.” Deciding where to study can be a tough decision however Iain Grant this prospectus is packed with lots of useful information to “Working with the Student Executive, college staff and help you make the right decision. committees, we represent and support the student body City of Glasgow College is a great place to learn and we’re making sure your views are heard.” really enjoying our time here. Of course there is much more Janak Raj Sharma to college than studying and we are here to make sure you “We are here to help you through your time at the college have the best possible student experience! providing advice and support on a range of issues in addition to organising social, welfare and leisure events.” Lauren Hannah “We have a really diverse and friendly college community In September 2010, City of Glasgow College was formed • Choice – over 2,600 courses across a range of – merging Central College Glasgow, Glasgow College of subjects and different ways to attend college, including Nautical Studies and Glasgow Metropolitan College. part-time The college is split into a number of campuses and • Experienced teaching staff – our courses come to buildings most of which are based in Glasgow city life, thanks to staff with industry experience centre. • University options – progress even further, with our • Scotland’s largest college – with 40,000 student links to well-regarded degree courses enrolments and 1,200 members of staff • Business links – we know what employers want • City centre campus – easy to reach and close to great • Support for your learning – helpful services for all bars, restaurants and shops students, including finance and personal support • Excellent learning facilities – TV, radio and • Excellent reputation – our students have won many photography studios; kitchens, workshops, hair and national and international awards beauty salons, an airline cabin, swimming pool and a • Diversity – we welcome students of some 135 ship simulator different nationalities • Leisure and sport – free gyms, plus a student association with free internet, Xbox 360 zone, pool tables and foosball Glasgow is one of Europe’s most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities. Located on the west coast of Scotland, it has a population of around 600,000 – making it Scotland’s largest city. Our name says it all – the music, arts, entertainment and shopping capital of Scotland is on your doorstep. It’s easy to travel to and from the college, using a wide choice of transport. Glasgow is ‘Scotland with Style’ – a bustling, vibrant city. There’s a wide variety of cinemas, clubs, bars and restaurants to choose from and more than 20 museums and galleries to visit. The nightlife in Glasgow offers you the chance to relax, take a break from your studies and make new friends. There are many pubs and clubs to choose from. Glasgow is a shopper’s paradise and is second only to London for retail therapy. The main shopping thoroughfare, , has been voted one of the world’s top retail destinations. In sporting terms, Glasgow is home to three professional football teams – as well as many fabulous new facilities (like the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome) for the . All this bustle is under a hour from the beautiful Scottish countryside, where you can relax and explore more of Scotland’s history. SCOTLAND’S SCQF QUALIFICATIONS OF SCOTTISH LEVEL SQA QUALIFICATIONS HIGHER EDUCATIONAL VOCATIONAL LIFELONG INSTITUTIONS QUALIFICATIONS LEARNING Doctorate Degree FRAMEWORK 12 www.scqf.org.uk

Integrated Masters Degree/ 11 Masters Degree/ Postgraduate SVQ5 Diploma / Post Graduate Certificate Honours Degree / Graduate 10 Diploma /Graduate Certificate

Professional Batchelors / Ordinary Degree / 9 Development Graduate Diploma / Award Graduate Certificate SVQ4 Diploma of Higher Education Higher National 8 Diploma

Certificate of Higher Education Advanced Higher National 7 Higher Certificate SVQ3 This Framework diagram 6 Higher has been produced to show the mainstream Scottish qualifications Intermediate 2 already credit rated by 5 Credit Standard SVQ2 SQA and Higher Education Grade Institutions. However, there are a diverse number Intermediate 1 National National of learning programmes 4 General Standard Progression SVQ1 Certificate on the Framework, which, Grade Award due to the limitations of Access 3 this format, cannot be 3 Foundation represented here. Standard Grade For more information on other credit rated 2 Access 2 provision, please visit the SCQF website at www.scqf.org.uk to view the interactive version of 1 Access 1 the Framework or search the database.

What is the SCQF? points. The level of a qualification shows how difficult the learning is. The credit points show how much learning is The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) is involved in achieving that qualification. a way of comparing the wide range of Scottish qualifications. It covers achievements such as those from school, college, For more information on The Scottish Credit and university, and many work-based qualifications. It does this Qualifications Framework, visit www.scqf.org.uk by giving each qualification a level and a number of credit NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (NQ) AND NATIONAL HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (HNC) CERTIFICATES (NC) Higher National Certificate courses offer you greater This first level course is appropriate for a specialist subject access to the job market; they take one year to complete. where you have no previous knowledge. It combines HNC courses are regarded as year one of a two year academic and vocational subjects into one qualification. HND – so you can gain an HNC on some HND courses if NQ and NC courses typically last one year – most you leave after one year. learners then progress to a Higher National Certificate We accept many different qualifications, but typically you’ll (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) course, while have an NQ – or one Higher grade pass along with three other students decide to go into full-time work. Standard Grade passes. You’ll usually need three or four Standard Grade passes at HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) level 3 or above if you want to go directly into one of these An HND takes two years to complete – and can courses. However, you won’t need formal qualifications lead directly to the second or third year of a degree for some NQ and NC courses. programme. It’s also a valuable qualification in its own right, and can help you secure employment. For entry in first year, the qualifications are typically an NQ – or 1 or 2 Higher grade passes along with three Standard Grade passes. If you have an HNC and 15 units, you may be able to go straight into second year. DIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION (DipHE) Since 1995 the College has been an associate of the University of Strathclyde Glasgow – we are validated to offer the University’s Diploma of Higher Education courses. The College offers two courses of this kind, the Diploma of Higher Education in Business and the Diploma of Higher Education in Social Sciences. Both are full-time courses which last for two years. These courses closely follow the programmes offered in the first and second year of the University’s own Degrees. The Diploma is awarded by the University of Strathclyde Glasgow, and successful completion allows direct entry to the third year of the BA in Business or BA in Social Sciences, with the possibility of studying at Honours Degree level in the following year. The Diploma courses are suitable for applicants who have at least three appropriate SQA Higher Grade passes or equivalent. Many of our successful Diploma students go on to achieve an Honours Degree, and embark on a wide range of successful careers. SCOTTISH VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (SVQs) Scottish Vocational Qualifications are work-based qualifications. The National Standards define what employees, or potential employees, must be able to do, to show they are competent at their work. The different levels reflect the various skills, knowledge and experience which employees should have as they progress in the industry. You can also directly compare SVQs with UK and European qualifications.