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What can I study? 2 Introducing the University 4 Your steps to University 6 Life at Glasgow: Instagram 8 Why Scotland? 10 VISIT US Discover Glasgow 12 While our open days are the best way to find out more West End Living 14 about student life, there are plenty of other opportunities Our Garscube and Dumfries campuses 16 to visit our campuses. In addition to Offer Holders’ Day Your Glasgow home 18 and campus tours, you can also plan your own visit. Get ahead of the game: sport at Glasgow 20 We look forward to welcoming you soon. Life beyond the books: student life 22 Glasgow Open Days Support along the way: student services 24 Thursday, 15 June 2017 Your future: internships and careers 26 Wednesday, 30 August 2017 Saturday, 21 October 2017 Go abroad: study abroad opportunities 28 Welcoming the world: international students 30 Dumfries Open Days Friday, 23 June 2017 Choosing your degree 32 Thursday, 7 September 2017 How to apply 34 Saturday, 28 October 2017 Fees, costs and scholarships 36 For details about coming to see us, visit: glasgow.ac.uk/visitus A – Z of degree programmes 38 Entry requirements 148 Degree programme index 162

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Joint Ranked in the Russell Joint 88th Group 26,000 4th 63rd top 1% Times Higher students oldest English- 7th A member of the Russell in the Russell Group QS World University of universities World University Group of research- from over speaking university for student satisfaction Rankings 2016 in the world Rankings 2016/17 intensive UK universities 140 countries in the world NSS 2016

1 1 Gabrielle, French/Scottish, @gabrielle studies Film & Television Studies and Theatre Studies UofG has a fantastic variety of programmes to WHAT CAN choose from and has a very flexible system in terms of subject choices. The university itself is beautiful, located in the delightful West End of Glasgow. I STUDY? @UofGlasgow #UofGWorldChangers

Arts Life Sciences (Biology) Science Archaeology 44 Anatomy 43 Accounting & Mathematics 39 Celtic Civilisation 50 Biochemistry 46 Accounting & Statistics 40 Celtic Studies 51 Genetics 81 Archaeology 44 Classics (Classical Civilisation) 60 Human Biology 88 Astronomy 45 Comparative Literature 62 Human Biology & Nutrition 89 Chemical Physics 53 Digital Media & Information Studies 66 Immunology 90 Chemistry 54 Electronics with Music 72 Marine & Freshwater Biology 96 Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry 55 English Language 73 Microbiology 104 Computing Science 63 English Literature 74 Molecular & Cellular Biology 105 Earth Science 67 Film & Television Studies 76 Molecular & Cellular Biology Electronic & Software Engineering 70 Gaelic 80 (with Biotechnology) 106 Environmental Science & Geography 82 Molecular & Cellular Biology Sustainability (Dumfries) 75 Greek 84 (with Plant Science) 107 Finance & Mathematics 77 History 86 Neuroscience 110 Finance & Statistics 78 History of Art 87 Parasitology 114 Geography 82 Latin 93 Pharmacology 115 Mathematics 97 Mathematics 97 Physiology 119 Physics/Theoretical Physics 117 Music (BMus) 108 Physiology & Sports Science 120 Physics with Astrophysics 118 Music (MA) 109 Physiology, Sports Science Psychology 125 Philosophy 116 & Nutrition 121 Software Engineering 132 Psychology 125 Veterinary Biosciences 143 Statistics 134 Scottish History 128 Virology 146 Scottish Literature 129 Zoology 147 Social Sciences Theatre Studies 139 Theology & Religious Studies 140 Modern Languages Business & Management 48 Business Economics 49 French 79 Central & East European Studies 52 Engineering German 83 Childhood Practice 56 Italian 92 Aeronautical Engineering 41 Community Development 61 Portuguese 123 Aerospace Systems 42 Economic & Social History 68 Russian 127 Biomedical Engineering 47 Economics 69 Spanish 133 Civil Engineering 58 Geography 82 Health & Social Policy (Dumfries) 85 Civil Engineering with Architecture 59 Electronic & Software Engineering 70 Professional Degrees Politics 122 Electronics & Electrical Engineering 71 Psychology 125 Electronics with Music 72 Accountancy & Finance 38 Quantitative Methods 126 Mechanical Design Engineering 98 Dentistry 64 Social & Public Policy 130 Mechanical Engineering 99 Law 94 Sociology 131 Mechanical Engineering with Medicine 102 Aeronautics 100 Nursing 112 Mechatronics 101 Veterinary Medicine & Surgery 144 Teaching Product Design Engineering 124 Education with Primary Teaching Qualification 135 Primary Education with Teaching Qualification (Dumfries) 136 Religious & Philosophical Education 137 Technological Education 138

2 3 Peter, British, @peter studies Psychology & Spanish Established in I decided to apply to UofG after attending an One of only open day and being thoroughly impressed with both the campus and range of facilities. 5 universities @UofGlasgow #UofGWorldChangers with a highly rated all-round 1451 extracurricular experience Glasgow (Which? University Student Survey 2016) is the world’s friendliest city 4-year (Rough Guides 2016) degree programmes offering 250 flexibility clubs and & choice societies UNESCO 94.9% of students City of in employment or further study Music 6 months after graduation (DLHE 2014/15)

Kelvingrove Park sits on the banks of the River Kelvin next to the University and includes five bowling greens, four tennis courts, a skateboard park and the open-air Kelvingrove Bandstand

4 5 YOUR STEPS TO UNIVERSITY 1 Research your options Choose from around 100 single or 600 joint undergraduate programmes. Check out page 2 for a summary. 2 Experience our Open Day Visit our inspiring campus and find out more about your subject(s) of interest. See inside front cover for dates. 3 Submit an application Apply to study with us via UCAS (ucas.com). See page 34 for deadline dates. 4 Offer Holders’ Day Come along to Offer Holders’ Day to speak to academic and services staff and explore our facilities. 5 6 7 8 9 10 Accept your offer Apply for Results day A warm welcome Work hard, play hard Graduation Remember to accept your accommodation Keep an eye on your inbox Settle into university Glasgow is rated highly for After a lot of work and fun, offer so that we can prepare We have six residences for your confirmation of life with a variety student satisfaction. Plus you it’s time for us to wish you for your arrival! Check your close to campus – a place with us. of Freshers’ Week can spend a semester or farewell and good luck. deadline on UCAS. see page 18 for details. Fingers crossed! and Induction events. year abroad – see page 28 Who will you become? to find out more. 6 7 LIFE ATLIFE GLASGOW @UofGlasgow for an insight into student life Follow us on Instagram

Winners of the Helter Skelter Stunning skyline Cakefest Scotland Jump for joy Autumn leaves Let’s dance Glasgow Taxi Cup! April Fools gag!

TEDx inspires UofG Dear Green Place I heart UofG Oh so twinkly cloisters Sunset on the Clyde West End Festival Parade Park life

Saturday Night’s Alright Working hard in UofG library World’s friendliest people Catching some Scottish rays in Ashton Lane Hogwarts? Dissertation = done! Heading to the Hive*

Dizzy heights at Night at the Museum Valentine’s hugs from Gus UofG Force Awakens Insta Takeover Pipes are calling The Lighthouse** Bloomin’ lovely

Study break in Honorary Grads Kelvingrove Park New study buddy Baby you’re a firework Piping Live in George Square En guard Campus life

8 * Hive image: Clark James ** Lighthouse image: @samueljosofat 9 WHY SCOTLAND? As well as having a world-renowned education system and more world-class universities per head of population than anywhere else in the world, Scotland has lots to offer. With Glasgow as a base, you’ll be in the ideal location to explore the length and breadth of the country. From spectacular scenery and adventure sports to breathtaking castles and some of the world’s best-loved cultural festivals, there are plenty of attractions to experience.

Neighbouring cities architectural gems to discover such as Glasgow’s location in the Central Belt castles and Victorian tenements, right up makes it easy to explore Scotland’s other to the cutting-edge designs of today such cities. Whether you fancy checking out the as the iconic Clyde Auditorium, known world’s largest arts festival in Edinburgh, locally as ‘the Armadillo’. uncovering Scotland’s finest concentration Beaches of historic buildings in Stirling, or even trying to catch sight of the Loch Ness As part of an island, Scotland is Monster near Inverness, you’ll be well surrounded by plenty of beautiful beaches, placed to tour our beautiful country. many of which have won awards from Keep Scotland Beautiful and the world Loch Lomond organisation Blue Flag. Whether you Magnificent Loch Lomond is the focal point decide to take part in watersport activities of Scotland’s first national park and is the or just go for a relaxing walk, keep your largest land-locked body of water on the eyes peeled for marine life in the waters UK mainland. Located just 40 minutes from and seabirds flying overhead. Glasgow, it’s a popular day-trip destination Parks and gardens thanks to the various opportunities for water sports, fishing, golf, walking, hiking Scotland is home to a wide variety of and camping. stunning parks and gardens in the cities, countryside and castle grounds. Discover Outdoor activities exotic species in one of Scotland’s many If you fancy exploring on foot, there are botanic gardens, enjoy the tranquillity of trails, routes, hill climbs and mountain city parks, stroll in the gardens of ancient adventures to suit walkers of all levels. castles or wander through beautiful Scotland’s iconic Munros (mountains woodland gardens. over 3,000 feet) offer many rewarding Something for everyone opportunities to explore some of the most beautiful and remote habitats in Europe. These are just a few examples of what Scotland has to offer. There are a whole Culture and architecture host of activities to take part in, from Scotland has a thriving arts and culture mountain biking and sailing to playing scene, from its eclectic range of theatre on world-famous golf courses and living and dance to its many blockbuster movie it up at Scotland’s music festivals. locations and captivating arts and literary Find out more scene. For more information on Scotland, check Architecture fans are spoilt for choice out visitscotland.com with Scotland’s rich legacy of striking and unique architecture. There are plenty of

The Edinburgh Festival is the world’s largest arts festival 10 11 DISCOVER GLASGOW With a wealth of cultural attractions, impressive architecture, fantastic shopping and a year-round programme of world-class events, it is easy to understand why Glasgow is firmly established

as one of Europe’s most exciting destinations. As the UK’s The Barrowlands, one of Glasgow’s major rock/pop venues SSE Hydro, the world’s second-busiest live entertainment arena (Source: Pollstar) fourth-largest city and one of the world’s top student destinations, Glasgow has loads to offer you.

Getting around Culture It’s easy to travel around Glasgow, whether For culture vultures, the city is home to you choose to walk, take the bus or use more than 20 world-class museums and the subway. Our subway system is the third art galleries, and is proud to have Europe’s oldest in the world and is known locally as largest civic arts collection with works ‘the Clockwork Orange’. It connects our by Dali, Van Gogh, Degas and Monet all main campus in the West End to the city available to view free-of-charge in venues centre in under 10 minutes. around the city. Shopping Eating out It’s no surprise that Glasgow is consistently The city’s fantastic range of restaurants voted the top place to shop in the UK and cafés reflects its diverse population. outside London. The city’s huge retail Whether you’re after an amazing Asian centre has a ‘style mile’ containing big- kitchen that’s open until 2.30am, a scoop name shops like Topshop and the Apple of the creamiest Italian ice cream, or Store, as well as designer outlets and a plate of haggis, neeps and tatties – quirky vintage boutiques. Scotland’s national dish – Glasgow won’t disappoint. Many eateries offer student Sports discounts too. Following our successful hosting of the 2014 Commonwealth Games, our sports Nightlife facilities have never been better. From the As the UK’s first UNESCO City of Music, Riverside Museum: Scotland’s Museum of Transport and Travel George Square: the heart of Glasgow Chris Hoy Velodrome and national football Glasgow is host to around 130 music stadium Hampden Park, to an indoor events every week. From catching global snowboard and ski slope (with real snow) superstars at the 13,000 capacity SSE and ice arena, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Hydro, to local indie bands at legendary King Tut’s, Glasgow caters for all music Parks tastes. If you are looking for somewhere to relax Glasgow’s nightlife is unrivalled, with the and escape the city buzz, Glasgow has city boasting more than 700 bars, pubs plenty of options. In fact, the city has more and nightclubs and seven cinemas, green space per head of population than including the tallest in the world. There’s any other European city, with over 90 parks also an impressive mix of theatres, comedy and public gardens. Plenty of options to clubs and even themed cabaret clubs. take your study materials or a good book outside! Find out more For more information on Glasgow, check out peoplemakeglasgow.com

Buchanan Street, part of Glasgow’s Style Mile Gallery of Modern Art, Scotland’s most visited modern art gallery 12 13 WEST END LIVING The University’s main campus is nestled within Glasgow’s cosy and cultural West End, which is packed full of cafés, bars, vintage boutiques and cultural attractions.

There’s plenty of entertainment on offer in weeks, you can take your pick from 400 the vibrant West End, from the Grosvenor events ranging from music and theatre, Cinema, which provides big comfy seats to walks, talks and community galas. for its guests, to Òran Mór, a converted church where you can settle down to enjoy Perfect for a welcome study break, the lunchtime theatre known as A Play, a Pie West End offers plenty of green spaces, and a Pint. such as Kelvingrove Park and the Botanic Gardens. Located just a short walk from The West End is overflowing with a range the main campus, the Botanic Gardens of eateries offering cuisine from around provide a tranquil blend of formal gardens the globe, from Japanese and Indian to and woodland walks, as well as the Greek and French. A popular choice is the beautiful Kibble Palace glasshouse. Hanoi Bike Shop, an authentic Vietnamese Kelvingrove Park is a classic Victorian restaurant hidden in Ruthven Lane. For park by the River Kelvin, offering sporting socialising, the quirky Hillhead Bookclub facilities including bowling greens, serves cocktails in gramophones while tennis courts and a skateboard park. offering a selection of retro video games, Furthermore, the park now boasts the plus you can even challenge your friends 2,500-capacity Kelvingrove Bandstand and to a game of ping-pong. Amphitheatre, which is host to a variety of open-air events including live music and A must-visit is student-friendly Ashton dance, theatre and spoken-word recitals. Lane, a charming cobbled lane full of character which is popular throughout The West End is also home to one of the day and also as a late-night stop, with the most visited museums in the United a great choice of bars and restaurants. Kingdom outside of London, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. The museum has Every June, the West End is home to 22 themed galleries displaying over 8,000 Glasgow’s largest cultural event, the West objects and entry is completely free. End Festival. Over the festival’s three

Ashton Lane, located just a short walk from the main campus, is home to many bars and restaurants 14 15 Dumfries Campus Innovative teaching Our School of Interdisciplinary Studies In Dumfries we specialise in is based in Dumfries, where you can interdisciplinary learning. Because we join a friendly student community in the are a relatively small campus you’ll get beautiful south-west of Scotland. Subjects to know your lecturers personally and be OUR you can study on this campus are: able to get your ideas across, build your · Environmental Science & Sustainability confidence and advance your critical · Health & Social Policy thinking. We teach you how your subjects · Primary Education with Teaching relate to each other and to the wider world. GARSCUBE Qualification All students can use our virtual learning environment, sharing course content and Excellent facilities collaborating with staff and classmates Your classes will be taught in the traditional online. red sandstone buildings of the Crichton & DUMFRIES Estate, set in stunning parkland. We place About the town great importance on practical study. Located approximately 90 minutes south Our new facilities include a simulated of Glasgow and less than an hour from primary school classroom, an outdoor Carlisle, Dumfries is set in magnificent CAMPUSES countryside with all the charm and teaching garden for environmental As well as our main campus at Gilmorehill in the students and gym facilities. You’ll have vibrancy of a small university town. It’s a access to both the Crichton Library and friendly place where you’ll settle in quickly, city’s bustling West End, we have teaching and our extensive library in Glasgow, including becoming part of the University and the research facilities at two other locations. a wealth of online resources and dedicated local community. subject librarians. There is an active Students’ Association Garscube Campus · the Scottish Centre for Production, We have three self-catering halls of and popular activities include rowing, Across 80 hectares at the north-west Animal Health and Food Safety, residence in Dumfries and the cost of mountain biking, horse riding and sailing. boundary of the city lies our beautiful which offers diagnostic imaging, fertility living is very reasonable. Students can Alternatively, if you’re looking for culture, Garscube estate, just four miles from the assessments and surgical procedures. also access the on-site restaurant, bar, you’ll find an impressive arts and live University’s Gilmorehill campus. For more information on the School of swimming pool and spa, Neuros, at a music scene. The region is steeped in Home to the School of Veterinary Veterinary Medicine, visit glasgow.ac.uk/ great student membership rate. literary history and hosts an impressive Medicine, the Institute of Cancer Sciences schools/vet range of festivals and sporting events. Practical, hands-on learning and the MRC Centre for Virus Research, Institute of Cancer Sciences Find out more the campus also has a range of indoor All students in Dumfries have the and outdoor sports facilities, onsite The Institute of Cancer Sciences is part opportunity to undertake work experience To find out more, visit parking and excellent public transport of a national centre of excellence in the placements. Many courses include glasgow.ac.uk/dumfries fight against cancer. The institute carries links. The sports complex is popular with extensive fieldwork and site visits, making out a programme of world-class science the University’s outdoor sports teams, with the most of the abundant resources on six grass pitches, two all-weather synthetic directed at understanding the molecular changes that cause cancer. It boasts one our doorstep and our excellent network of pitches, gym, tennis courts, cricket oval, partner organisations. We have extensive exercise studio and 5km of walking and of the largest centres for cancer trials in study abroad links and you could also jogging routes around the grounds. the UK and is working to translate scientific discoveries into new drugs or diagnostic pursue international work experience. School of Veterinary Medicine and prognostic tools that benefit cancer With over 150 years of veterinary patients, taking new therapies through excellence, the School of Veterinary pre-clinical and clinical trials. The Institute Medicine is pre-eminent in teaching, of Cancer Sciences is a major component research and clinical provision, and of the Cancer Research UK West of attracts students, researchers and Scotland Cancer Centre and is a partner clinicians from around the world. with the Beatson Institute for Cancer Research (BICR), which together form · Our research places us amongst the the core of cancer research in Glasgow. world leaders in global animal health · Accredited status from the American MRC-University of Glasgow Centre Veterinary Medical Association for Virus Research · Top amongst UK veterinary schools The MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for research quality for Virus Research (CVR) was established Some of the facilities within our in 2010 and represents the UK’s largest internationally accredited school include: grouping of human and veterinary · the award-winning Small Animal virologists. The centre carries out Hospital – Scotland’s only animal multidisciplinary research on viruses and hospital with magnetic resonance viral diseases of humans and animals, imaging, alongside computed translating the knowledge gained for the tomography and radiotherapy all improvement of health. Research covers under one roof emerging viruses including arboviruses, · the Weipers Centre for Equine Welfare, innate and intrinsic immunity to virus which offers services for anaesthesia, infection, hepatitis C virus, viruses and diagnostic imaging, lameness therapy, cancer, structural virology, viral genomics equine surgery and physiotherapy and bioinformatics.

School of Interdisciplinary Studies, Crichton Estate, Dumfries 16 17 Sgeama Còmhnaidh nan Oileanach A bheil Gàidhlig agad? An còrdadh e riut fuireach còmhla ri daoine eile aig a bheil Gàidhlig? Tha sinn a’ toirt cothrom do dh’oileanaich aig a bheil Gàidhlig, fuireach ann am flat ri chèile airson na bliadhna acadaimigich. ’S e cothrom air leth a tha seo do luchd-labhairt na Gàidhlig a bhith stèidhichte ann an àrainneachd Ghàidhlig fad bliadhna air àrainn an Oilthighe. YOUR Gaelic Language Residency Scheme Do you speak Gaelic? Would you like to live on-campus with other Gaelic speakers? Sgeama Còmhnaidh nan Oileanach is a unique residency scheme offering Gaelic-speaking students the GLASGOW opportunity to live together on-campus in a Gaelic environment for the academic year. For more information, contact: [email protected] HOME glasgow.ac.uk/gaelic Living in residences is a great way to make new friends and settle in quickly to university life. Accommodation Services are here to help you find a suitable place to live and, providing you’ve applied for residence and met the conditions of your offer of study before 22 August, we can guarantee a place in our university residences.

Am I eligible? Frequently asked questions Most new full-time students studying for To find out the answers to your questions, a degree, including international students, from when you can apply and move in, to are guaranteed accommodation (subject to sharing with friends, when to pay and other our admissions policy); see glasgow.ac.uk/ special requests, visit glasgow.ac.uk/ accommodation accommodation/faqs How much does it cost? Private Accommodation Viewing Fees range from around £3,520 for a Service (PAVS) shared room in a self-catered residence If you are looking for private rented or £5,360 for a single en-suite room in a accommodation for the next academic self-catered residence, to around £6,950 year and are unable to view the for an en-suite single bedroom in catered accommodation yourself, the Students’ accommodation for a 39-week contract. Representative Council (SRC) can be of See up-to-date prices for all our residences assistance with their new viewing service. at glasgow.ac.uk/undergraduate/ The Private Accommodation Viewing accommodation/fees Service (PAVS)* involves trained volunteers viewing properties on your behalf and What types of residences are available? completing a checklist which is then We have six student residences for emailed to you, along with photos showing undergraduate students, in convenient the condition of the property, so you can locations within walking distance of our make a more informed decision about main campus. Benefits include: whether to go ahead with renting the · trained pastoral living support property. We can also check landlord · group insurance cover for your registration/HMO licensing and tenancy belongings agreements if required. Full details of the · automatic membership of the service are available at glasgowstudent. University’s sport and recreation net/advice/accommodation/pavs facilities Find further information on sourcing · 24/7 internet access incorporating private accommodation by visiting wi-fi in all bedrooms glasgowstudent.net/advice/ · managed on-site coin-operated accommodation laundries Find out more You can compare the facilities online at glasgow.ac.uk/undergraduate/ Tel: +44 (0)141 330 4743 accommodation Email: [email protected]

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* This service is primarily available for international students but we will consider requests from UK students whose circumstances prevent them from viewing properties themselves, depending on levels of demand for the service. Murano Street Student Village; our largest self-catered residence 18 19 GET AHEAD OF THE GAME Whether you’re a world-class athlete or new to exercise, we have the The women’s volleyball club integrates competitive and recreational play Judo is one of 50 sports clubs you can choose from facilities and expertise to keep you motivated. What else would you expect from the host city of the 2014 Commonwealth Games?

Sport for fun Facilities include: Sports bursary programme From the serious to the social side of · A six-lane, 25m heated swimming pool If you’re a talented athlete, we offer sport, we love it all at Glasgow. We have · Sauna and steam room academic flexibility and a range of over 15,000 members of our sports · Squash courts services to support you, as well as sports facilities, and approximately 4,000 students · Pulse – our state-of-the-art cardio and bursaries and scholarships. For further participate in our 50 different sports resistance gym details, see glasgow.ac.uk/sport/support/ clubs. With so many activities to try out · PowerPlay – one of the biggest and scholarships and plenty of post-exertion socialising best weights, conditioning and opportunities available, you can get fit functional training gyms in the country Membership and have fun at the same time. · Revolve – Glasgow’s premier indoor Membership is open to all and whether you cycling studio are here for a couple of months, or several Sport for the great outdoors · Sports hall with FanZone (the home years, we have a number of different If you like some fresh air in your fitness of indoor sport) categories to help you make the most of regime then you’re in the right place. Clubs · Activity hall your time in Glasgow. · Studios such as the Hares and Hounds offer road, Be inspired… Be involved… Be active… cross-country and hill-training runs for all · Six grass and two all-weather synthetic standards, or you could tackle some of pitches · Cricket oval Find out more Scotland’s fantastic mountain trails with the Visit glasgow.ac.uk/sport cycling club. You could even find yourself · Tennis courts skydiving, surfing, snowboarding or Sport for team players GUSA potholing in Scotland and beyond. With excellent facilities for team sports at If you’re passionate about sport, you Our swimming and water polo club is open to swimmers at all levels Exercise classes are free and take place throughout the day More classes… More fun… the University’s Garscube Sports Complex may wish to join GUSA (our sports union More fitness… (the home of outdoor sport) and a number and the oldest student body on campus) of friendly clubs open to new members, which represents the views of all University We offer an action-packed programme Sport members. of fitness classes, specialist courses, you could find yourself enjoying, among drop-in sport sessions and recreational others: American football, basketball, glasgow.ac.uk/sport/gusa sport leagues to help you get started. rowing, cricket, curling, football, golf, We are investing in our future and we’ve hockey, netball, rugby and volleyball. spent £10m extending our current sporting Our athletes and teams compete against facilities in the Stevenson Building. Our two the best in the UK with great success. purpose-built facilities are open seven days a week, early until late.

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Our basketball drop-in and club sessions take place in our new sports hall, complete with FanZone Rugby is one of many outdoor sports you can tackle PowerPlay is our weights, conditioning and functional training gym 20 21 Julie, Danish, @Julie studies Law I love the social life at UofG. Every single day you meet new people and there’s an endless choice of clubs. I personally joined the boxing club and skydiving club – both were great! @UofGlasgow #UofGWorldChangers

LIFE BEYOND THE BOOKS Becoming a member of our University unions, council, clubs or media can be a great way to discover what you’re good at, pursue your passions, meet like-minded people and boost your employability.

Choose from two unions Whether it be news reporting, cultural Make yourself heard Glasgow University Union (GUU) has reviews, in-depth features or match Our Students’ Representative Council everything a student needs within the reports, the paper offers readers and (SRC) voices your opinions to the decision stunning old Union building and writers an opportunity to find out more makers by campaigning and sitting on all purpose-built extension nightclub, with about what happens on campus. The the major University committees. It’s run by no fewer than nine bars, two libraries, a paper runs regular workshops which students for students and each year you debating chamber, snooker and pool hall, cover everything from how to write news can vote for the candidates you want to convenience store and coffee shop serving stories to good journalistic practice. represent you, or stand for office yourself. Starbucks Coffee. · Glasgow University Magazine (GUM): Find out more at glasgowstudent.net The GUU runs weekly games and a high-quality student magazine with Discover new hobbies entertainment, and is the most successful in-depth articles that cover current debating institution in the world, with five socio-cultural issues. It is released Glasgow’s student clubs and societies World University Debating Championships quarterly and showcases the creative provide a great way to learn new skills and to its name. For more information, see talent at the University. GUM offers you make friends: guu.co.uk or find us on Facebook under the opportunity to network with like- · more than 250 clubs and societies, from Glasgow University Union. minded people and gain valuable Capoeira dancing to TEDx to Physics experience in media and journalism. Queen Margaret Union hosts new music, · volunteering opportunities including local bands, big name acts, student-run · Subcity: broadcasting from Glasgow volunteering abroad club nights and a variety of events from to the world, Subcity Radio is managed Explore the possibilities at quizzes to open mic nights and a fortnightly by a team of around 50 individuals and glasgowstudent.net/clubs poetry night ‘Aloud’. It’s a welcoming and relies on the contributions of nearly 200 inclusive space well known for charity presenters. Attracting tens of thousands Make some music of listeners, the station provides a fundraising and campaigning on campus. Do you sing, compose or play an It also provides space for clubs and platform to creative individuals within the university community and beyond. instrument? Glasgow is the UK’s first societies to meet and now houses the UNESCO City of Music, and our students University’s eco hub. For more information, · Glasgow University Student Television and staff run a wide range of music groups visit qmunion.org.uk (GUST): produces award-winning that you can join. If you love to listen, you’ll creative, factual and live content enjoy our range of public performances, Find your voice with student media throughout the year that is broadcast including the popular Thursday lunchtime The University’s student media has a online at gust.tv. GUST has access concerts. For more information, visit fantastic reputation. You can join teams to an on-campus studio and its own glasgow.ac.uk/musicintheuniversity that produce: equipment and software, allowing · Glasgow University Guardian: the students to gain practical video University’s official student newspaper. production experience.

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The QMU hosts new music, local bands, big name acts, student-run club nights and a variety of events throughout the year 22 23 Qianhao, Singaporean, @Qianhao studies BVMS Student Services have been extremely helpful in helping me adapt to the foreign environment, and no words can describe my appreciation for their support. @UofGlasgow #UofGWorldChangers SUPPORT ALONG THE WAY We’re committed to connecting you with the right resources, from dedicated teaching staff to an excellent library with long opening hours. At Glasgow, we spend millions on our equipment and academic support services to create a world-class environment where you can feel inspired.

Library · Larger-group seminars allow intensive · provide information, guidance and Open daily from 7.15am to 2.00am with discussions and student presentations resolution on financial enquiries online access 24/7, the University Library · Hands-on practical or laboratory and provide information on financial has one of the largest collections of books sessions develop subject-related skills aid options in Europe. · provide assistance and production Maximise your academic abilities of academic documents (certifying · 12 wi-fi enabled floors Advisers in Student Learning Development letters, HEAR and references) and · 2.5 million books and journals (part of the Learning Enhancement and student ID cards · More than 800,000 e-books and Academic Development Service (LEADS)) · assist with enquiries on all elements e-journals will help you throughout your University of the student record (MyCampus) · Comfortable individual group and career with your academic skills. We work · Support with appointment diagnosis study spaces and hundreds of PCs to enhance your learning experience and appointment bookings with · Café providing a relaxed learning and help you achieve your full academic services and study space. potential. We provide: · guidance and information on how glasgow.ac.uk/library · Classes and one-to-one consultations to access and use all Student Services resources Wi-fi and IT access for all students · College specific guidance e.g. on essay · support and information to assist with We provide computer clusters across and dissertation writing, exam welfare and pastoral issues campus and wireless network access preparation, and research · support to assist with understanding in most public areas. · Dedicated International Writing and interpreting University systems, · IT helpdesk in the library to help with Advisers for undergraduate and taught policies and procedures. any IT problems postgraduate students For a full list of all our student services, · More than 500 wi-fi hotspots across · Specialised guidance for Mathematics see glasgow.ac.uk/students campus and Statistics programmes. Ask a Student glasgow.ac.uk/it/forstudents glasgow.ac.uk/sls Contact our Ask a Student service to be Contact with experts Help when you need it put in touch with current students who To help you develop the ability to direct Our Student Services Enquiry Team are provide impartial information on student your own learning, you may experience here to help you make the most of your life at Glasgow. Send in your questions a range of types of teaching contact: time at Glasgow, from Council Tax queries at glasgow.ac.uk/askastudent · Large sessions led by lecturers provide to advice on support services available a foundation for knowledge to you. We can help with the following: · Small-group tutorials with students and · assist with the registration and a tutor offer in-depth analysis enrolment process

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Our Student Services Enquiry Team are here to help you make the most of your time at Glasgow 24 25 Jessica, British, @Jessica studies Classics The experience I’ve been able to have, meeting new people, learning about what I love and being able to build myself as a character and student in such a wonderful atmosphere... are all reasons why I love studying at UofG. @UofGlasgow #UofGWorldChangers YOUR FUTURE The Careers Service is here to help you with professional careers advice, coaching, resources and support, both in person and online. We can help you find experience and give advice on getting your dream job.

Build your career Careers Alumni Network Our Careers Service can offer you: You can benefit from the experience of · one-to-one support from professionally an extensive network of 120,000 alumni trained managers spanning over 180 countries, even before · access to thousands of potential you graduate. Our Careers Alumni Network employers for work experience, offers you the chance to interact with internships and jobs our alumni both virtually and in person, · training and coaching in job-hunting providing networking opportunities and techniques access to first-hand information on where · help to build your CV and job a degree from Glasgow can take you. For applications more information, see glasgow.ac.uk/gcan · opportunities to meet global recruiters Internship Hub on campus · links to postgraduate study in the UK The Careers Service also operates the and overseas Internship Hub. Delivered exclusively to · an online career management system Glasgow students, the hub is responsible that alerts you to jobs relevant to your for sourcing a diverse range of internships, career interests. and supporting students before, during and after gaining an internship. Inspiring events The Internship Hub facilitates 400 · We provide a comprehensive, opportunities each academic year, for engaging and creative suite of services students at all levels of study. These to assist you, including four sector include: specific recruitment fairs, a dedicated · hundreds of summer internships Internship Fair and a national with start-up businesses, multinational recruitment fair each year. organisations, and everyone in between · Beyond the traditional careers fairs · over 100 on-campus internships and general advice we strive to offer working anywhere from The Hunterian truly innovative and imaginative support to the Marketing, Recruitment & based on feedback. This has resulted International Office in the introduction of initiatives including · part-time roles during term time with the ’First Tuesday Club’, a series of local companies that fit in with your unique career events designed to inspire studies. you in your career decisions. · We also host a broad range of Find out more employers on campus for presentations For more information on the Careers and skills sessions. Service, visit glasgow.ac.uk/careers

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We offer career events and networking opportunities throughout the year. 26 27 Laura, studied abroad in Austria @Laura Studying abroad enabled me to develop myself both professionally and personally. The learning environment allowed me to develop many new skills that I can now incorporate into my teaching practice in Scotland. It was also a great way to meet amazing friends and share new experiences together! @UofGlasgow #UofGWorldChangers GO ABROAD Looking for an inspiring, confidence-boosting and even life-changing experience? Our long-established Study Abroad programme can offer you exciting opportunities. From Europe and the USA, to Asia and Australia, the world is yours to explore.

The benefits You don’t need to speak a foreign Many Glasgow students complete part of language their degree in another country. Courses A lot of our partners teach in English. taken overseas through one of our You can also take free language courses approved exchange programmes form part here to prepare for your time abroad and of your degree without adding an extra year you can continue learning the language or semester, and there are many additional throughout your placement abroad. benefits: Work abroad as part of your degree · Gain a new perspective on your studies · Develop a more international outlook Some degree programmes support work · Travel to new and amazing places placements, which can take place in any · Make friends from all over the world company or institution abroad. Speak to · Enhance your CV and develop skills that your Adviser of Studies to find out more will make you stand out information about work placements as · Receive support and recognition part of your degree. through the programme · No additional tuition fees at the overseas Funding university You are registered at the University of Glasgow throughout your time abroad, Study abroad for a few weeks, up to so there is no additional tuition fee at the a year overseas partner. A range of scholarships You can choose from over 180 destinations is also available each year. across the globe. We currently have over 120 partners across Europe and Students with a disability more than 70 international partners in We welcome applications from students Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, Brazil, with a disability and work with colleagues Canada, Chile, China, Hong Kong, Japan, from the Disability Service to prepare Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, and support disabled students for study Singapore, South Africa and the USA. abroad. Where and when you can go depends on Find out more the subject you study but it is possible to go abroad with most degree programmes. For more information on current partners, Most students who study abroad do so in first-hand accounts of previous exchange their third year of study. students’ experiences and the University’s Study Abroad Fair see glasgow.ac.uk/ Our study exchange programme is usually students/studyabroad for a semester or a full year, but we offer new short-term mobility opportunities such as summer schools abroad and other international activities via our network of partners.

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WELCOMING THE WORLD No matter how far you travel to join us, we’ll help you to feel at home. Glaswegians are famed for their friendliness and we have a range of specialist staff dedicated to your needs. From before you begin your journey to Glasgow, we work hard to make sure that when you arrive, you’ll have the best experience possible.

Meet us in your own country · IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (with no sub-test Glasgow International College Members of our International Recruitment less than 6) If you’re an international student but not team travel throughout the world to attend · TOEFL iBT: 90; with sub-tests no less quite ready to study at Glasgow, our exhibitions, offer information sessions and than: Reading: 20; Listening: 19; partner institution, Glasgow International interview candidates. We also have staff Speaking: 19; Writing: 23 College, can help you to achieve the based in America, China, India, Indonesia, · CAE (Cambridge Certificate of required standards for admission to the Nigeria and Singapore, who are there to Advanced English): 176 overall: University. If you successfully complete assist international applicants. To find out no sub-test less than 169 a foundation programme at the required where we will be visiting and for contact · CPE (Cambridge Certificate of level, you can progress to the second details of our in-country resident staff, see Proficiency in English): 176 overall: year of a degree programme in business, glasgow.ac.uk/international no sub-test less than 169 engineering, science or social sciences: · PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English, see glasgow.ac.uk/gic Need advice now? Academic test): 60; no sub-test less Contact the International Office, than 59 Glasgow in Singapore Tel: +44 (0)141 330 6062 If you are a graduate with good grades We provide courses to help you reach a Visit: glasgow.ac.uk/international or check from one of the polytechnics in Singapore, proficiency level equivalent to the required out facebook.com/GlasgowInternational you may wish to study one of our BEng IELTS score through our English for and twitter.com/UofGglobal (Hons) or BSc (Hons) programmes, which Academic Study (EAS). Pre-sessional EAS we offer in Singapore in partnership with courses can last 5 – 40 weeks depending Before you arrive the Singapore Institute of Technology. on your entry level. These courses have a As you plan and prepare for your journey to A feature of the programmes is a four-week strong study skills component and focus Glasgow, our International Student Support visit to Glasgow in order to undertake on academic English to help you adapt team can give you advice on any concerns a design project and be introduced to to the style of learning and teaching at you may have, including: Scottish culture. See glasgow.ac.uk/ the University. You can find out more Once you are here singapore for more information. · immigration information at glasgow.ac.uk/eas Our range of services and social events have been · working regulations designed to help you immerse yourself in Scotland’s · finance If you’d like additional English language Glasgow in China tuition once you’ve started your academic We have a number of well-established culture and enjoy your time at university. See glasgow.ac.uk/international/ course, we also provide part-time language partnerships across China. In conjunction Our International Student Support team provides a support or email: internationalstudent support classes, which are free of charge with the University of Electronic Science dedicated advisory service for international students. [email protected] if you pay the full international student fee. & Technology of China we offer a four-year We can help you with non-academic and welfare matters. BEng degree programme in Electronics During the first few days of specified arrival periods in Find out more International Summer School & Electrical Engineering. We also provide September and January, we set up a Welcome Desk on Our International Student Handbook is You can also apply to join our International a range of opportunities for students from campus where you can go with any questions or concerns. full of useful facts which will help you both Summer School, which offers a variety of our partners wishing to study abroad at before and after your arrival in Glasgow. credit-bearing courses from Mathematics, the University of Glasgow as a part of their Orientation To download a copy, see glasgow.ac.uk/ Physics and Creative Writing to International undergraduate degree in 2+2, 2+3, 3+1, Our orientation programmes help you to feel at home from international/support/before/handbook. Business. This is combined with a lively 3+2 and 4+1 formats. Please contact the the moment you arrive. You can also find our Pre-departure Scottish social and cultural programme. International Office for more information: They run in September and January and provide Checklist and more at glasgow.ac.uk/ For more information, visit glasgow.ac.uk/ [email protected] information on general welfare, immigration, health, international/support/before international/internationalsummerschool employment regulations, finance and other non-academic Improving competence in English matters, as well as opportunities to socialise and visit the Other routes to Glasgow local area. Previous students have found our orientation Before you are admitted to the University, We partner with a range of institutions programmes to be invaluable in preparing for their studies we require you to show competence that can offer you alternative ways to study at Glasgow. We therefore highly recommend that you in English. We set a minimum English with us, whether in your own country, attend where possible. language proficiency level for degree- or in preparation for beginning your If you are arriving in September, our Welcome Team can level study and accept qualifications from undergraduate degree at Glasgow. around the world: meet you at Glasgow Airport and provide transport. More GlasgowInternational information and online registration for this service and for orientation is available on our website in the weeks before UofGglobal your arrival: glasgow.ac.uk/international/support/before/ orientation

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A flexible degree structure All MA, MA(SocSci), BSc and MSci students are normally required to study three subjects in year one. Students who applied for a Single Honours degree will be guaranteed enrolment in the ONE subject they entered on their UCAS CHOOSING form. Students who applied for a Joint Honours degree will be guaranteed enrolment in the TWO subjects they entered on their UCAS form. At the point of enrolment at the University (September), Single Honours students will select two YOUR DEGREE additional subjects and Joint Honours students will select one additional subject from a wide range of options. Glasgow is one of the world’s top universities, which means we can offer you a Example of BSc Single Honours degree path world-class degree. With a fantastic range of subjects, you should be able to find (A Joint Honours BSc is also possible on this path with two subjects studied in both Years 3 & 4). a degree programme that matches your interests. The subject(s) you choose will determine the type of degree programme you will take and how long you will study for. Year 1 Study three different subjects. Please note MATHEMATICS GEOGRAPHY PHYSICS that you must meet the entry requirements LEVEL 1 + LEVEL 1 + LEVEL 1 The main undergraduate degrees These degrees normally take four years Advanced entry for ALL of your subjects of interest. awarded at Glasgow are as follows: to complete. Degrees which involve Applicants who attain exceptional entry Professional degree programmes a modern language take five years grades may be considered for Advanced to complete because they include Entry to some degree programmes · Bachelor of Accountancy (BAcc) a language year abroad. Year 2 MATHEMATICS GEOGRAPHY · Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) (commence your degree at year 2) or · Bachelor of Divinity (BD) The table opposite illustrates the level Faster Route (additional classes enabling Continue two subjects to level two. LEVEL 2 + LEVEL 2 · Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) of flexibility and decisions that you must you to condense a four-year Honours · Bachelor of Laws (LLB) make prior to being admitted to, and degree into three years). The availability · Bachelor of Medicine, during your time at, the University. of Advanced Entry or Faster Route varies Years 3 & 4 Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) by subject and reduces the flexibility that Progression to Honours Level you have in selecting optional subjects. You’ll study your degree subject(s) MATHEMATICS · Bachelor of Music (BMus) (Single or Joint Honours) exclusively LEVELS 3 & 4 · Bachelor of Nursing (BN) Being admitted on a particular UCAS If you are interested in Advanced Entry from year three onwards. · Bachelor of Technological code does not mean that you will or Faster Route you should apply for Education (BTechEd) automatically progress to Honours level year 2 (Y2) on your UCAS application. · Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine in that subject or subjects. In most cases, In the event that the specific subject Honours Degree Destination is unavailable or your application is & Surgery (BVMS) a decision will be made at the end of BSc with Honours in Mathematics · Master of Education (MEduc) the second (or sometimes third) year unsuccessful, you will automatically be · Master of Engineering (MEng) about whether you will be permitted to considered for year 1 entry without having to submit a separate UCAS application. Flexible degree programmes progress to Honours level. Decisions about progression will be based on your The Entry Requirements section (see · Bachelor of Science (BSc) academic performance during your first pages 148 to 161) highlights the degree Example of MA (SocSci) Joint Honours degree path · Master of Arts (MA)* two years at the University. The entry programmes which offer Advanced Entry · Master of Arts (MA) (Social Sciences)* threshold to Honours varies by School/ or Faster Route and provides indicative (The MA Joint Honours degree programme follows a similar format). · Master in Science (MSci) College and may change on a year-to- grades for an applicant to be considered. Professional degree programmes year basis. Part-time study Year 1 These degrees follow a set curriculum Changing your degree It is possible to study the MA on a Study three different subjects. Please note POLITICS ECONOMICS CLASSICS to meet the requirements of the relevant part-time basis. For more information that you must meet the entry requirements LEVEL 1 + LEVEL 1 + LEVEL 1 The flexible degree structure gives you for ALL of your subjects of interest. professional organisation so that you’re a degree of choice in the additional about part-time study options: tel +44 fully prepared to enter your chosen subjects that you can study when you (0)141 330 3177 or see glasgow.ac.uk/ profession after you graduate. They are undergraduate/choosingyourdegree/ arrive at University, without requiring Year 2 usually completed in four or five years. you to make decisions in advance (at parttime POLITICS ECONOMICS PHILOSOPHY See the individual subject pages for more Continue two subjects to level two point of application). Studying a variety LEVEL 2 + LEVEL 2 + LEVEL 1 information. of additional subjects gives you greater and choose another. Flexible degree programmes flexibility in what you ultimately graduate in. While the general degrees are flexible, If you apply to these degree programmes, there are some restrictions in terms of Years 3 & 4 you’ll be offered a flexible degree structure POLITICS ECONOMICS class sizes and timetabling that may limit Specialisation in two chosen subjects which means you are not committed LEVELS 3 & 4 LEVELS 3 & 4 your ability to change from the subject(s) in the final two years. + to a completely prescribed selection of selected on your UCAS form, once you subjects from the outset of your degree. arrive and register at the University. Honours Degree Destination MA (SocSci) with Honours in Politics & Economics

*At Glasgow (and the other three ancient universities in Scotland), an Honours level degree in the Arts is called a Master of Arts (MA) and an Honours level degree in the Social Sciences a Master of Arts (Social Sciences). These should not be confused with the Master of Arts offered by some universities in England, which refers to a postgraduate qualification. 32 33 Domenica, Ecuadorian, @Domenica studies Public Health I’ve fallen in love with the Scottish landscapes and culture. People in Glasgow are very friendly and I felt welcome from the moment I arrived. @UofGlasgow #UofGWorldChangers HOW TO APPLY If you’re seeking full-time study you must apply through the Universities & Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). See ucas.com or tel 0371 468 0468, or +44 330 3330 230 if you live outside the UK.

When do I apply? How soon will I receive a decision? Will I be interviewed? UCAS closing dates for entry in 2018: We will usually respond before the end of An interview is part of the selection · 15 October 2017: if including Dentistry, March 2018. If your qualifications meet our process for some degree programmes. Medicine, Veterinary Medicine or requirements and we believe you could See individual programmes for details. You applying to Oxford or Cambridge benefit from study at Glasgow, you will may also be interviewed if you’re applying · 15 January 2018: all other UK/EU receive an unconditional offer. for entry into year 2 in any subject. applicants If you haven’t yet gained the necessary Is deferred entry available? · 30 June 2018: international (non-EU) passes for entry to your chosen subject(s), students we may look at the qualifications you are In Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine we taking when you apply and make you a are unable to consider applications for What are the entry requirements? conditional offer. deferred entry. In other cases deferring Entry requirements at a glance are featured may be possible but it’s not granted on each programme page and in detail automatically. at the back of this prospectus. The latest information will always be available at glasgow.ac.uk/ug/entryrequirements Admissions Contacts You can get further information about Minimum, Standard and Adjusted offers Music (BMus) admissions to the University from +44 (0)141 330 6065 Minimum academic entry requirements the following admissions contacts. [email protected] represent the lowest grades that must be For general enquiries, please visit achieved for an offer to be considered glasgow.ac.uk/enquirenow Nursing (BN) (providing non-academic entry +44 (0)141 330 3917 requirements are also met). Accountancy (BAcc) [email protected] Standard academic entry requirements +44 (0)141 330 5562 [email protected] Teaching (MEduc/MA) represent the grades which will normally +44 (0)141 330 2463/3467 result in an offer being made (providing Arts (MA, BD, BD (Min)) [email protected] non-academic entry requirements are +44 (0)141 330 5562 also met). [email protected] Science (BSc/MSci) Adjusted academic and non-academic +44 (0)141 330 5164 entry requirements are only for eligible Dentistry (BDS) [email protected] Scottish applicants who complete one +44 (0)141 211 9703 [email protected] Social Sciences (MA (SocSci)) of our pre-entry programmes. +44 (0)141 330 5562 For further details on entry requirements, Engineering (BEng/MEng) [email protected] see page 148. +44 (0)141 330 8153 [email protected] Technological Education (BTechEd) What do I need to know? +44 (0)141 330 2463/3467 Law (LLB) [email protected] You will need to know the UCAS code for +44 (0)141 330 4507 the subject or subject combination that you [email protected] Veterinary Medicine & Surgery (BVMS) wish to apply for. These are all listed in this +44 (0)141 330 5705 prospectus and on our website. Medicine (MBChB) [email protected] +44 (0)141 330 6216 UCAS tariff points [email protected] International (non-EU) applicants The University does not frame its offers +44 (0)141 330 8153 in terms of UCAS tariff points. [email protected]

The Hunterian Museum, Scotland’s oldest public museum 34 35 Marek, Slovakian, @Marek studies Mathematics & Economics The people are very friendly and caring, and this makes me feel at home. @UofGlasgow #UofGWorldChangers FEES, COSTS & SCHOLARSHIPS We believe academic excellence should be nurtured. If you want to join us as an undergraduate, you’ll be pleased to know there’s a wide range of financial help available to you.

Fees Bus, underground and taxis £40 Humanitarian support How and when you pay tuition fees Laundry/stationery/toiletries etc £30 Name of award: Humanitarian Scholarship depends on where you’re from. We provide Telephone/internet £40 Amount: Covers tuition fees for programme up-to-the-minute information about our Entertainment £120 duration and an additional £5,000 per year tuition fees and how to pay at Total £960 (plus university accommodation if relevant). glasgow.ac.uk/study/fees Additional costs per year Eligibility: Awarded to offer holders who Books £400 are staying in the UK on humanitarian EU Referendum UK travel £300 grounds and are facing challenges in As you’ll be aware, the UK voted in June Total £700 progressing onto Higher Education. For 2016 to leave the EU. At the time of going more information, visit glasgow.ac.uk/ To find out your options and to get tips scholarships/humanitarianscholarships to press, the UK government is due to enter and tools that can make your money go into a period of negotiations with the EU. further, see glasgow.ac.uk/studentfinance Talented athlete support The University of Glasgow is a proudly We have a number of awards for athletes, international institution, deeply rooted in What support is available? including the Sports Bursary Programme the best European traditions of learning Students from the UK (except Scotland) and the Colin Montgomerie Scholarship. and continues to be committed to Name of award: Access Bursary and/ See glasgow.ac.uk/sport/support/ offering our students the widest possible or Excellence Scholarship scholarships opportunities. We want to emphasise at this Amount: £2,000 – £3,000 for year 1 and Second First Degree bursaries time just how much the University values variable payments in subsequent years There are some small bursaries of £1,000 the contribution of staff and students from for the Access Bursary. £1,000 per year for eligible (home and international) EU countries to our community. for the Excellence Scholarship students intending to study for a second Universities UK is calling on the UK Eligibility: Linked to your household degree. These are available in year one government to guarantee that EU students income or academic achievement. only. For more information, email beginning programmes in the 2018 – 19 For the latest information, see glasgow. [email protected] academic year will pay the same fees ac.uk/scholarships/ruksupport Care leaver bursaries as UK students for the duration of their Students from Scotland We have bursaries for students who have courses. At the time of going to press this Name of award: Talent Scholarship spent time in care. See glasgow.ac.uk/ has not been confirmed. Please check our Amount: Usually £1,000 per year careleavers or email daniel.keenan@ website for further updates: glasgow.ac.uk/ Eligibility: Awarded to new first-year glasgow.ac.uk about/euinformation undergraduate students who have Carnegie Trust demonstrated excellent academic If you are of Scottish birth or extraction, Living costs* achievement and are facing hardship. or have had at least two years’ education Everyone has different spending habits, but Students from outside the EU at a secondary school in Scotland, and as a general guide, we recommend that a Name of award: Final Year Fee Waiver your fees are not paid from other sources, single student should allow approximately Amount: Awarded as a tuition fee discount you may be eligible for support from the £12,220 per year and a married couple for up to 35 new international students Carnegie Trust. See carnegie-trust.org should allow a minimum of £20,000. For commencing study in 2018. each child add £5,000 per year. Eligibility: Awarded on the basis of More information and options academic merit. You must be classed as There are many potential sources of A guide to your costs an international student for fee purposes financial support available. For the Average cost per month and have firmly accepted an offer of latest information, go to glasgow.ac.uk/ Accommodation and utilities £480 a full-time undergraduate study place scholarships Food £180 at Glasgow. Clothes £70

*The living costs quoted are not related to funding requirements for entry clearance. At the time of going to press, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) states that Tier 4 visa applicants planning to study outside London must demonstrate that they have funds to cover living costs at £1,015 per month depending on the length of the programme. For up-to-date Our library is open daily from 7.15am to 2am with online access 24/7 information on entry clearance requirements, please visit: www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa/overview 36 37 ACCOUNTANCY ACCOUNTING & & FINANCE 96% In the UK’s top MATHEMATICS Accountancy is the process by which financial information Accountancy with Accounting is the process of collecting, measuring, analysing and Finance students were 20 † about a business is recorded, classified, summarised, interpreted for Mathematics communicating information to aid decision-making within business and communicated. satisfied overall† and other organisations. Mathematics incorporates successful explorations of numerical, geometrical and logical relationships.

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Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 Career prospects Degrees and UCAS codes Years 1 and 2 Our international links BAcc: Four years You will be introduced to the theory In addition to careers in one of the branches BSc (Hons) (NG4C): Four years You will take courses in: You will have the opportunity to apply The BAcc is offered in six variants. and practice of financial accounting, of the accounting profession, the BAcc · Mathematics to study abroad. There are currently two management accounting and finance. provides many other career opportunities. Entry requirements at a glance options available: the Erasmus+ Programme · Accountancy (N400) · Statistics You will learn about the processes of The study of accountancy and finance A-levels: and the International Exchange Programme. · Accountancy with Finance (N4N3) · Financial accounting accounting and the structure and provides a sound understanding of the Standard entry AAA or A*AB · Accountancy with International · Economics development of accounting statements, workings of the business world and is Minimum entry ABB. Career prospects Accounting (N401) · Management accounting budgeting and management control within therefore a firm foundation on which to base The financial sector, locally and · Accountancy with Languages (N4T9) Highers: · Finance organisations, as well as the nature of the careers in business management and the throughout the UK, actively recruits · Accountancy/Economics (LN14) Standard entry AAAAB at S5.* financial markets. You will also study financial services sector. The analytical and Minimum entry ABBB. Years 3 and 4 graduates skilled in all aspects of economics and management. communication skills that are essential to mathematics, and a significant number of Entry requirements at a glance * Adjusted entry from AABBB at S5/S6, see page 148 If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) accounting and finance are also recognised our Honours graduates find employment Professional Degrees A-levels: for eligibility. you will take a range of core and optional Year 2 as important attributes for careers in many in the commercial sector, in insurance, Standard entry AAA or A*AB. courses including: You will concentrate on the regulatory other areas, so there are job opportunities International Baccalaureate: accounting, finance or banking. Minimum entry ABB. in many fields for successful graduates. Standard entry 38 points. · Algebra framework of accounting practice, standard Science Mathematical methods 1 Our recent graduates have been Highers: setting, the use of cost information and Minimum entry 34 points. · Our recent graduates have been Metric spaces and basic topology employed by: Standard entry AAAAB at S5.* the provision of information for decision · employed by: Advanced financial accounting practices Minimum entry ABBB. making and the operation of the financial Entry requirements in full · · PricewaterhouseCoopers · PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit theory and practice markets. You will also study business law See page 149 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ · · Grant Thornton * Adjusted entry from AABBB at S5/S6, see page 148 · Grant Thornton and statistics. entryrequirements for more information In fourth year you will also undertake · Alexander Sloan for eligibility. Alexander Sloan · and subject-specific requirements. a research project/dissertation, usually · Cigna International Baccalaureate: Years 3 and 4 · Cigna supervised within the School of Mathematics · Deloitte Standard entry 38 points. · Deloitte · Royal Bank of Scotland You will study advanced financial Note & Statistics, although a limited number of Minimum entry 34 points. · Royal Bank of Scotland Credit Suisse Although you will not be a qualified projects will be supervised by the Adam · accounting and audit. You will also · Credit Suisse accountant when you graduate, this Smith Business School. Entry requirements in full complete a dissertation, an extended · EY degree offers exemption from some See page 149 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ piece of personal research on a topic of · Morgan Stanley Why choose Glasgow? professional accountancy exams. Partnership and industry links entryrequirements for more information your own choice guided by a member The University has close links with This degree offers exemptions for some and subject-specific requirements. of academic staff. Accreditation professional bodies and employers, many professional accountancy exams. Our international links The programme is recognised by all the of whom offer placement opportunities main professional accounting bodies to students. Some professional firms As a BAcc Honours student, you will be through accreditation status. Success able to apply to study abroad, provided run presentations and drop-in sessions in this degree can afford significant for prospective graduates and also run you achieve good grades in first and exemptions for an accredited degree from second years. separate events to give you a chance to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of interact with their staff. If you study Accountancy with Languages Scotland (ICAS), the Institute of Chartered you will be required to study abroad in your Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW), chosen language as part of the programme. the Association of Chartered Certified If you need to acquire or revise language Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute skills, we can provide specialist language of Management Accountants (CIMA) and courses. the Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy (CIPFA).

Why choose Glasgow? A major benefit at Glasgow is our use of external tutors. These professional accountants will lead tutorials, offering you the opportunity to discuss issues

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/accountancy [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/accountingmathematics [email protected] w e w e 38 39 ACCOUNTING AERONAUTICAL & STATISTICS 90% ENGINEERING 100% BEng Aeronautical Accounting is the process of collecting, measuring, analysing and Statistics students Engineering students in Aeronautical engineering is about how aircraft are designed, communicating information to aid decision-making within business were satisfied constructed and powered, how they are used and how they are † work/study six months and other organisations. Statistics is concerned with the drawing of overall after finishing † controlled for safe operation. objective conclusions from investigations where outcomes are subject to uncertainty or variability.

A What you will need What to expect What you will need What to expect A Degrees and UCAS codes Years 1 and 2 Our international links Degrees and UCAS codes Programme structure Half of this year is devoted to project work, which can be carried out in industry, within BSc (Hons) (GN34): Four years You will take courses in: You will have the opportunity to apply BEng (H415): Four years You will study the same courses in the first the university or via a placement abroad. · Management accounting to study abroad. There are currently two MEng (H410): Five years three years whether you are on the BEng Entry requirements at a glance A range of optional courses are available in · Financial accounting options available: the Erasmus+ Programme or MEng degree programme. Entry requirements at a glance years 4 and 5 to allow you to develop and A-levels: · Finance and the International Exchange Programme. Year 1 follow your interests. Standard entry AAA or A*AB. · Economics BEng students who perform well may Minimum entry ABB. Career prospects transfer to the MEng programme on In your first year, you will take a wide- · Statistics Partnership and industry links · Mathematics The financial sector, locally and throughout completion of years 1, 2 and 3. ranging curriculum which includes courses Highers: There are contributions to aircraft design the UK, actively recruits graduates skilled in aeronautical engineering, mathematics, Standard entry AAAAB at S5.* BEng classes by engineers from the industrial Years 3 and 4 in all aspects of statistics, and a significant dynamics, electronics, materials, statics, Minimum entry ABBB. A-levels: sector and, whenever possible, visits to number of our Honours graduates find thermodynamics and engineering skills. * Adjusted entry from AABBB at S5/S6, see page 148 If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) Standard entry AAB. industrial sites. The school also sponsors employment in the commercial sector, in These courses are supported by individual for eligibility. you will take a range of core and optional Minimum entry BBB. student teams for national (IMechE) and courses, including courses in accounting insurance, accounting, finance or banking. and group project work and laboratory International Baccalaureate: Highers: work. This interdisciplinary approach, international (AIAA) competitions. and statistics. Our recent graduates have been Engineering Standard entry 38 points. Standard entry AAAA or AAABB at S5.*

Science favoured by industry, also makes it easy to employed by: Our international links Minimum entry 34 points. In fourth year you will also undertake a Minimum entry AABB. switch to another engineering discipline at dissertation supervised within the Adam · PricewaterhouseCoopers * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 the end of year 1 should you wish to do so. The MEng programme allows you to take Entry requirements in full Smith Business School. · Grant Thornton for eligibility. your project in Europe. We also have See page 149 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ · Alexander Sloan Years 2 and 3 partner universities in the USA and Partnership and industry links · Cigna International Baccalaureate: entryrequirements for more information In year 2 you will study fluid mechanics, Australia, where some students undertake · Deloitte Standard entry 36 points. and subject-specific requirements. The University has close links with dynamics, aeronautical engineering, their third year of study. · Royal Bank of Scotland Minimum entry 34 points. professional bodies and employers, many thermodynamics and mathematics. In year · Credit Suisse MEng Career prospects Note of whom offer placement opportunities 3 you will learn about the design of aircraft. Although you will not be a qualified to students. Some professional firms A-levels: You will begin to analyse and understand Our recent graduates have been employed accountant when you graduate, this run presentations and drop-in sessions Standard entry AAA. aircraft behaviour, aircraft performance by organisations such as Prospect, Williams for prospective graduates and also run Why choose Glasgow? degree offers exemption from some Highers: and propulsion systems, and you will begin F1, Insyen, Nuclear Decommissioning separate events to give you a chance to professional accountancy exams. This degree offers exemptions for some Standard entry AAAAA at S5. to perform detailed analysis of aircraft Authority, the RAF, Fluid Gravity Engineer, interact with their staff. professional accountancy exams. Minimum entry AAAA or AAABB. structural components. Rolls-Royce plc, Rolls-Royce Derby, Thales and the Met Office. International Baccalaureate: Years 4 and 5 Standard entry 38 points. Accreditation Minimum entry 37 points. In year 4 you will begin to deal with some of the advanced concepts in aeronautics. Accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Entry requirements in full These include the study of composite Society and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. See page 151 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ materials, aeroelasticity, high-speed entryrequirements for more information aerodynamics, fluid dynamics, flight and subject-specific requirements. dynamics and control theory. Why choose Glasgow? For BEng students individual project work You’ll take part in practical laboratories, Glasgow International College allows you to apply the knowledge you have including running a jet engine test, and For international students entry to this gained during your studies to a problem in a flight-testing course in a Jetstream programme is supported by courses aeronautical engineering. MEng students aircraft during year 5 of the MEng. from GIC. See page 30. undertake an interdisciplinary team project instead. If you are an MEng student, in year 5 you will learn about aircraft handling qualities, aircraft operations, and advanced structural analysis techniques.

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/accountingstatistics [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/aeronauticalengineering [email protected] w e w e 40 41 AEROSPACE ANATOMY Anatomy is the scientific study of the human body in relation SYSTEMS 1st to its function. in Scotland for 100% Aerospace systems focuses on the design and use of onboard systems Anatomy students in Aeronautical and work/study six months found on most aircraft and spacecraft, and how these systems may be Manufacturing after finishing † used to improve the operation and performance of aerospace vehicles. Engineering †

A What you will need What to expect What you will need What to expect A Degrees and UCAS codes Programme structure Partnership and industry links Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 You can take Anatomy as an MSci, which BEng (H402): Four years You will study the same courses in the first As well as in our industry-sponsored UAV BSc (Hons) (B110): Four years You will be given a general introduction to all includes an additional placement year MEng (H401): Five years three years whether you are on the BEng lab, many MEng projects are carried out MSci: Five years aspects of modern biology and encouraged between the third and final years of the degree, normally spent doing research or MEng degree programme. in industry, and the school also arranges, You may apply for transfer to the to acquire general scientific skills. Entry requirements at a glance in industry in the UK or overseas. whenever possible, visits to industrial sites. MSci mid-programme. Year 1 Year 2 BEng students who perform well may The school also sponsors student teams for MSci applications are NOT taken The list of available final-year optional transfer to the MEng programme on In your first year, you will take a wide- national (IMechE) and international (AIAA) via UCAS. In semester 1, you will develop your courses is subject to change each year. completion of years 1, 2 and 3. ranging curriculum which includes courses competitions. knowledge of fundamental aspects In addition, places in optional courses may be limited, so students are not guaranteed BEng in aerospace engineering, mathematics, Entry requirements at a glance of biology. In semester 2, you will be dynamics, electronics, materials, statics, Our international links introduced to specialist subject areas a place on a particular final-year option. A-levels: A-levels: thermodynamics and engineering skills. Standard entry AAB. according to your interests (e.g. animal Standard entry AAB. The MEng degree programme allows you Our international links These courses are supported by individual biology; biomolecular sciences; human Life Sciences (Biology) Minimum entry BBB. to take your fifth-year project in Europe. We Minimum entry BBB. and group project work and laboratory biology; infection biology). You will have the opportunity to apply also have partner universities in the USA Highers: work. This interdisciplinary approach, Highers: to study abroad. There are currently two Engineering and Australia, where some students take You will also study other subjects in years Standard entry AAAA or AAABB at S5.* favoured by industry, also makes it easy to Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* options available: the Erasmus+ Programme their third year of study. 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. Minimum entry AABB. switch to another engineering discipline at Minimum entry ABBB. and the International Exchange Programme. * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 the end of year 1 should you wish to do so. * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 Years 3, 4 and 5 Career prospects for eligibility. Career prospects for eligibility. If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4), Years 2 and 3 International Baccalaureate: The development of new aircraft and the International Baccalaureate: you will take courses that will provide you Our graduates are employed in biomedical Standard entry 36 points. You will concentrate on aerospace increase in the complexity of aircraft Standard entry 36 points. with a more detailed understanding of the laboratories (in both industry and Minimum entry 34 points. dynamics, aeronautical engineering, systems fuel the demand for aerospace Minimum entry 34 points. human anatomy, histology and embryology, hospitals) and in forensic science. Others electronics and systems, electrical circuits systems engineers, with opportunities in covering many organ systems including the have entered the paramedical services, MEng Entry requirements in full and mathematics. There will be a focus the fields of software and hardware design, upper limb, central nervous system, and publishing and teaching, while many have A-levels: on developing key software programming simulation and expert systems. Past See page 156 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ cardiovascular system. You will also study continued in postgraduate training, or have Standard entry AAA. skills. graduates have gained employment with entryrequirements for more information the related physiology, pharmacology and become graduate entrants into Medicine Highers: companies such as QinetiQ, Logica, BAE and subject-specific requirements. pathology to set the anatomy in a wider or Dentistry. Standard entry AAAAA at S5. Years 4 and 5 Systems, Thales and Unisys. context. Practical work is very important Minimum entry AAAA or AAABB. Glasgow International College in anatomy and you will gain hands-on In year 4 you will study topics including flight Accreditation Why choose Glasgow? International Baccalaureate: simulation, aerospace vehicle guidance and For international students entry to this laboratory experience of techniques used Accredited by the Royal Aeronautical You’ll benefit from access to state-of- Standard entry 38 points. control, radio and radar, dynamics, aircraft programme is supported by courses by modern anatomists, including human Society and the Institution of Mechanical the-art facilities and a dedicated Minimum entry 37 points. handling qualities and aircraft operations. from GIC. See page 30. dissection, histology and microscopy (light Engineers. and electron microscopy), and molecular Anatomy Museum, all housed in the For BEng students, individual project work Entry requirements in full techniques. You will also be encouraged to Anatomy Building. allows you to apply the knowledge you have develop transferable skills such as written See page 151 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ gained during your studies to a problem Why choose Glasgow? and oral communication, data analysis and entryrequirements for more information in aerospace systems. MEng students You’ll take part in practical laboratories, critical analysis of published research to and subject-specific requirements. undertake an interdisciplinary team project including running a jet engine test, and help prepare you for a career as a scientist. instead. Glasgow International College a flight-testing course in a Jetstream In year 4 a major component of your studies If you are an MEng student, in year 5 you For international students entry to this aircraft during year five of the MEng. is to complete an independent research will learn about aircraft handling qualities, programme is supported by courses project. You will also study some anatomical aircraft operations, and advanced control from GIC. See page 30. topics in more depth, considering the concepts. Half of this year is devoted to current research and clinical practice in project work, which can be carried out areas such as clinical applied anatomy, in industry, within the university or via a problems in mammalian reproduction, and placement abroad. A range of optional advanced neuroanatomy. courses are available in years 4 and 5 to allow you to develop and follow your interests.

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/aerospacesystems [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/anatomy [email protected] w e w e 42 43 ARCHAEOLOGY ASTRONOMY Archaeology is the study of how people in the past interacted Astronomy is the study of the physical universe, from the Earth with their world, through a detailed study of their objects, 92% 100% and the solar system to galaxies at the edge of the cosmos. sites and monuments, and the contemporary uses of heritage. Archaeology MSci Astronomy/ students were Physics students were satisfied overall † satisfied overall †

A What you will need What to expect What you will need What to expect A

Degrees and UCAS codes Programme structure You will also be able to take part in current Degrees and UCAS codes Programme structure Our international links staff research projects including survey and MA (Hons) (V400): Four years Year 1 BSc (Hons): Four years Year 1 Our staff have strong international links excavation as well as legacy and collection- BSc (Hons) (V402): Four years You will study the social and cultural MSci: Five years across a wide range of research fields. based projects and gain personal work You will survey the observable universe Joint Honours available; see page 164. development of Scotland from the end Many of our staff play leading roles in major experience in various heritage and museum Astronomy can only be taken as on all scales – from planets through of the last Ice Age until the modern era. international research projects, such as the organisations through our network of a Joint Honours degree. See page stars and galaxies to cosmology – and Entry requirements at a glance You will also explore issues involved in the Large Hadron Collider at CERN and the placement providers. 164 for options and UCAS codes. gain a basic understanding of the core BSc, MA presentation, interpretation and relevance theoretical and observational principles of worldwide collaboration searching for A-levels: of the past in contemporary society. Our international links Entry requirements at a glance modern astronomy. Typical topics include: gravitational waves. You will have the Science Standard entry AAB. dynamical and positional astronomy, opportunity to undertake part of your Our students have studied for a year at A-levels: Minimum entry BBB. Year 2 observational astronomy, the solar system, degree abroad. universities in Ireland, Sweden, North Standard entry AAB. You will study the archaeology of Europe the stars, compact objects, and galaxies Highers: America and Australia. You will also have Minimum entry BBB. and the Mediterranean, which introduces and cosmology. Career prospects Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* opportunities to work on field projects Highers: key research themes. You will also be The scientific knowledge and mathematical Minimum entry ABBB. elsewhere in Europe and the Mediterranean. Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* introduced to concepts, theories and Year 2 and analytical skills you acquire will equip * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 Minimum entry ABBB. practical skills and techniques through You will study key aspects of astronomy and you to work across a wide range of Science for eligibility. Career prospects * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 which archaeologists understand past astrophysics in greater depth and undergo industries. Many of our graduates choose Many of our graduates find employment for eligibility. International Baccalaureate: societies. further training in the use of optical and to continue their studies for a higher degree in the cultural heritage sector, and many Standard entry 36 points. International Baccalaureate: radio telescopes. Typical topics include: such as an MSc or a PhD in a specialised You will also study other subjects in years other employers value the transferable skills Minimum entry 34 points. Standard entry 36 points. theoretical astrophysics, observational area of astronomy, or a related subject, 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. that an archaeology degree offers such as Minimum entry 34 points. astrophysics, stars and their spectra, and before entering the job market. Entry requirements in full teamworking, practical problem solving and Years 3 and 4 relativity and cosmology. critical analysis. Entry requirements in full Accreditation

Arts See page 149 for MA (Hons) and If you progress to Honours (years 3 and You will also study other subjects in years page 156 for BSc (Hons) or visit Our confident graduates have gone on to See page 156 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ 4) you can choose courses that explore 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. This degree programme is accredited by glasgow.ac.uk/ug/entryrequirements a diverse range of careers from banking entryrequirements for more information key themes in landscape, material culture the Institute of Physics. for more information and subject-specific and law to business and tourism. Many are and subject-specific requirements. and religion, as well as studies of specific Years 3, 4 and 5 requirements. employed in more vocational archaeological periods and areas such as British prehistory, If you progress to Honours (years 3 and and heritage roles working for government Celtic and Viking archaeology, historical 4) Astronomy can only be taken as a Joint Why choose Glasgow? agencies, the charitable sector and other archaeology in the Eastern Mediterranean, Honours degree with either Physics or Astronomy lectures are complemented heritage organisations in Scotland and public archaeology, archaeological science, Mathematics. In Honours your studies will by our observatory, planetarium and beyond, including the National Trust, British and landscape archaeology. You must take include modern observational methods telescope facilities. We have close links Museum, National Museums of Scotland core courses on archaeological theory and and you will undertake project work using with the Glasgow Science Centre, home and Glasgow Life, as well as various principles in third year. advanced astronomical instrumentation to one of the UK’s best planetariums. companies offering commercial and data analysis techniques. Your core You will also complete a dissertation archaeological services in the UK and courses will be supplemented by options based on an original piece of research, and abroad. undertake a range of practical work based enabling you to follow your particular areas on your own excavation and fieldwork of interest. All courses include training experiences. Why choose Glasgow? in transferable skills such as teamwork, presentation and technical writing. You will have the opportunity to gain Special Glasgow feature There is an opportunity to take an MSci practical fieldwork skills in the UK and degree, which explores astronomy topics Throughout the programme we emphasise also abroad. Recent students have in greater depth and includes an individually that you should gain practical heritage work worked in Cyprus, Greece, France supervised project working at the cutting experience including field archaeological and Iceland. techniques. edge of international research. We provide day and residential fieldtrips for our students to archaeological sites, landscapes, museums and other heritage venues. † Data published by Unistats (unistats.direct.gov.uk). January 2017 † Data published by Unistats (unistats.direct.gov.uk). January 2017

glasgow.ac.uk/ug/archaeology [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/astronomy [email protected] w e w e 44 45 BIOCHEMISTRY BIOMEDICAL Biochemistry combines the study of the biology and chemistry The only Biomedical ENGINEERING of living organisms to allow us to understand the molecular basis 95% Engineering (MEng) of life. Biochemistry students degree in Scotland Biomedical engineering is about finding engineering solutions to were satisfied overall † to be fully accredited. medical problems. As a rapidly expanding industry, biomedical engineering meets the demands of healthcare through the development of technology.

B What you will need What to expect What you will need What to expect B Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 Our international links Degrees and UCAS codes Programme structure If you are an MEng student, in your fifth year BSc (Hons) (C700): Four years You will be given a general introduction to all You will have the opportunity to apply BEng (J750): Four years You will study the same courses in the first you will spend the first six months working MSci: Five years aspects of modern biology and encouraged to study abroad. There are currently two MEng (J751): Five years three years whether you are on the BEng on a detailed research-based project which will normally take place in industry, at a You may apply for transfer to the to acquire general scientific skills. options available: the Erasmus+ Programme or MEng degree programme. Entry requirements at a glance hospital or at another university. You will MSci mid-programme. and the International Exchange Programme. Year 2 BEng students who perform well may Year 1 also choose engineering and biomedical MSci applications are NOT taken engineering courses from advanced In semester 1, you will develop your Career prospects transfer to the MEng programme on In your first year, you will take a wide- via UCAS. subjects such as energy in biological knowledge of fundamental aspects Upon completion of this programme, you completion of years 1, 2 and 3. ranging curriculum which includes courses systems, advanced imaging and therapy, Entry requirements at a glance of biology. In semester 2, you will be will be well equipped for a wide variety of in biomedical engineering, mathematics, BEng scaffolds and tissues, computational introduced to specialist subject areas careers both inside and outside of science. dynamics, electronics, materials, statics, A-levels: A-levels: modelling, dynamics, and materials. Standard entry AAB. according to your interests (e.g. animal Many of our graduates work in research Standard entry AAB. thermodynamics and engineering skills.

Life Sciences (Biology) biology; biomolecular sciences; human These courses are supported by individual Minimum entry BBB. laboratories in academic institutions, the Minimum entry BBB. Our international links biology; infection biology). pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. and group project work and laboratory Highers: Highers: work. This interdisciplinary approach, You will be able to apply to spend the third

Around half of our graduates go on to Engineering Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* You will also study other subjects in years Standard entry AAAA or AAABB at S5.* further study. The quality of training offered favoured by industry, also makes it easy to year of your academic studies abroad at an Minimum entry ABBB. 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. Minimum entry AABB. by this programme is recognised by recent switch to another engineering discipline at accredited partner university. We also have * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 Years 3, 4 and 5 graduates securing positions in non- * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 the end of year 1 should you wish to do so. extensive links to international academic, for eligibility. for eligibility. industrial and clinical partners, which allow If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) science careers as diverse as accountancy, International Baccalaureate: Year 2 our MEng students to undertake their six- International Baccalaureate: you will focus on proteins and nucleic acids IT, journalism and government. Standard entry 36 points. month project overseas. Standard entry 36 points. as the key molecules in understanding You will study further engineering and Minimum entry 34 points. Minimum entry 34 points. biomedical subjects including engineering living organisms including viruses, bacteria, Accreditation plants and animals, including humans. Why choose Glasgow? MEng mathematics, mechanics, biomaterials, Entry requirements in full Our BEng and MEng degrees are accredited There is a strong emphasis on practical You will have the opportunity to run your A-levels: biomedical engineering skills, electronic by the Institute of Engineering and See page 156 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ laboratory work, allowing you hands-on own experiments, collate and analyse Standard entry AAA. engineering, engineering design, and Technology, the Institution of Mechanical entryrequirements for more information experience of major techniques including your data and report results. human anatomy, physiology and Highers: Engineers, and the Institute of Physics and and subject-specific requirements. DNA technology, characterisation of neuroscience. Standard entry AAAAA at S5. Engineering in Medicine. proteins and bioinformatics. Minimum entry AAAA or AAABB. Glasgow International College Year 3 Your fourth year will feature a research International Baccalaureate: Career prospects For international students entry to this You will study more advanced engineering project, a dissertation, and four advanced- Standard entry 38 points. programme is supported by courses and biomedical subjects including Our graduates are well represented in level Honours option courses. Minimum entry 37 points. from GIC. See page 30. biological fluid mechanics, biomechanics, manufacturing companies and the National Biochemistry can be taken as an MSci, Health Service and in a wide range of Entry requirements in full modelling, instrumentation and control, which includes an additional placement statistics, medical imaging, and industries in this country and abroad. year, between the third and final years of See page 151 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ immunology, drugs and disease. Some of our graduates see Biomedical the degree. This is normally spent doing entryrequirements for more information Engineering as an excellent preliminary research in industry or some other and subject-specific requirements. Years 4 and 5 degree for graduate entry into Medicine. The organisation such as a research institute degree also provides graduates with strong Glasgow International College In year 4 of the BEng programme you will in the UK or overseas. complete a project, which takes up one transferable skills, enabling them to pursue The list of available final-year optional For international students entry to this third of the year. Year 4 MEng students other careers in finance, law and medicine, courses is subject to change each year. programme is supported by courses undertake a multidisciplinary design project. as well as other engineering disciplines. In addition, places in optional courses may from GIC. See page 30. All year 4 students continue to take courses be limited so students are not guaranteed in engineering, biomedical and life sciences Why choose Glasgow? a place on a particular final-year option. and medicine, such as rehabilitation You’ll take part in practical activities engineering, biosensors, bioethics and including visits to local hospitals. You biomedical signal processing. You can also will benefit from our strong links with choose from a range of options including industry, with engineers contributing cell and tissue engineering, control, to lectures, projects and case studies, materials and mechanics. as well as offering work placements. † Data published by Unistats (unistats.direct.gov.uk). January 2017

glasgow.ac.uk/ug/biochemistry [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/biomedicalengineering [email protected] w e w e 46 47 BUSINESS & BUSINESS MANAGEMENT The Adam Smith 90% ECONOMICS The study of business and management offers you a structured Business School holds Business Economics Business economics is the study of economic concepts of relevance triple accreditation. students in work/study insight into both the theoretical and practical dimensions of six months after to modern business, to develop a sound understanding of the resource organisations and management. finishing † allocation issues facing the business corporation and the environment in which it operates.

B What you will need What to expect What you will need What to expect B Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 You can specialise via selective pathways Degrees and UCAS codes Programme structure You can also choose from a wide range MA (SocSci) (Hons) (N200): You will take four courses: including: marketing, entrepreneurship, MA (SocSci) (Hons) (L112): Four years You will study the principles of of other courses, studying topics such as international business and human resource environmental economics, government Four years Introduction to organisational behaviour – Joint Honours available; see page 164. microeconomics and macroeconomics, but management (HRM) and organisational debt and the macroeconomy, economics Joint Honours available; see page 164. introduces the context in which you will also have the opportunity to apply behaviour. of health, economics of inequality and organisations exist and considers variables Entry requirements at a glance economic concepts and models specifically to the decisions facing businesses. You will poverty, and economics of team sport. Entry requirements at a glance such as personality and motivation. A-levels: Our international links also have the opportunity to develop an A-levels: Standard entry AAB. Our international links Marketing – covers marketing interest in fields such as government policy, Standard entry AAB. communications, consumer behaviour, The Adam Smith Business School has Minimum entry BBB. a long tradition of exchanging talented developing countries and international trade. You can choose to spend part or all of your Minimum entry BBB. digital marketing, sales and pricing, product Highers: undergraduate students with top business second or third year at a university in the Highers: development and marketing strategy. Standard entry AAAAB at S5.* schools around the world. A list of Year 1 EU as part of the Erasmus+ Programme. Standard entry AAAAB at S5.* Minimum entry AABB. Principles of management – an exploration exchange partners is available on our You will study: Alternatively, you can study in the United Minimum entry AABB. of who today’s managers are and what website: glasgow.ac.uk/schools/business/ * Adjusted entry from AABBB at S5/S6, see page 148 States, Canada, South America, Australia Social Sciences Social Sciences · Introduction to the market mechanism * Adjusted entry from AABBB at S5/S6, see page 148 constitutes an effective manager? for eligibility. or New Zealand. international · International trade for eligibility. Foundations of finance – teaches the basic International Baccalaureate: · Economic development Career prospects International Baccalaureate: principles of finance and an understanding Accreditation Standard entry 38 points. · Macroeconomics Standard entry 38 points. of the finance world. The Adam Smith Business School has Minimum entry 34 points. · Macroeconomic policy in an open Our graduates develop skills in research, Minimum entry 34 points. gained specialised international economy analysis, communication, teamworking, Year 2 accreditation from the Association to Entry requirements in full · Introduction to mathematical economics decision making and problem solving. Entry requirements in full You will take four courses: Advance Collegiate Schools of Business See page 158 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ · Quantitative techniques Recent graduates have been employed by HMRC, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Barclays, See page 158 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ Human resource management – introduces (AACSB). Our teaching provision is also entryrequirements for more information DESMI Africa and Taleveras Group, among entryrequirements for more information the theory and practice of human resource accredited by the Association of Business and subject-specific requirements. Year 2 many other organisations. and subject-specific requirements. management. Schools and the Association of MBAs You will study: (AMBA). In addition, the School has been Note Business decision analysis – explores Intermediate macroeconomics Note awarded accreditation under the European · how organisations use both quantitative No previous knowledge of economics Intermediate microeconomics Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), · Why choose Glasgow? You do not need to have studied and qualitative data to make decisions. is required for entry to first year. You will Introduction to mathematical economics operated by the European Foundation for · business or management previously to find it advantageous to have studied (continued) Economics at Glasgow dates back to Entrepreneurship – teaches you to the Management Development (EFMD). The enter the first year of this programme. Maths at Higher, A-level or equivalent as · Economic data analysis Adam Smith, who was a Professor at fundamentals of entrepreneurship and triple-crown accreditation puts the Adam you will use mathematical techniques the University in the 18th century and Glasgow International College the role it plays in society. Smith Business School in the top league and reasoning to varying extents You will also study other subjects in years is widely renowned as the father of 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. For international students entry to this Operations management – covers the of international business schools. throughout your studies in economics. modern economics. theory and practice of operations programme is supported by courses Years 3 and 4 from GIC. See page 30. management. Career prospects Glasgow International College If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) You will also study other subjects in years Recent graduates have gone on to a vast For international students entry to this you will take two courses on the economics 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. array of jobs in public and private sector programme is supported by courses organisations, taking on roles such as: IT from GIC. See page 30. of business in year 3. These put economic Years 3 and 4 consultants with Prudential, market research tools to work analysing activities inside a business. In year 4 you will study two In the Honours programme, you will study managers and analysts with Procter & courses in finance. These explore how five core classes including: strategy, global Gamble, and managers in financial services stock markets and other financial markets business, business and ethics, research including HBOS and Morgan Stanley. work and how the strategic decisions of methods and a capstone experiential corporations interact with financial markets. learning course. Electives are offered from a range of disciplines including Why choose Glasgow? entrepreneurship, marketing, human You will benefit from our collaborative resource management and organisational ties with local industry and commerce. behaviour, international business, and Major employers make significant service operations and finance. contributions across the degree programme. † Data published by Unistats (unistats.direct.gov.uk). January 2017 † Data published by Unistats (unistats.direct.gov.uk). January 2017

glasgow.ac.uk/ug/businessmanagement [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/businesseconomics [email protected] w e w e 48 49 CELTIC CELTIC CIVILISATION 95% 95% STUDIES Celtic Civilisation immerses you in the history of the Celts, the Celtic Studies Celtic Studies Celtic Studies provides the opportunity to choose from a range of development of their societies, their literature, material culture, students were students were courses on the medieval and modern Celtic languages of the British art and religion, from earliest times on the European continent satisfied overall † satisfied overall † Isles (Scottish Gaelic, Irish and Welsh) and their associated cultures. to the present-day British Isles.

C What you will need What to expect What you will need What to expect C Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 Our international links Degrees and UCAS codes Years 1 and 2 Our international links MA (Hons): Four years You will explore the history, culture and There are opportunities open for you to MA (Hons) (Q504): Four years In the first two years you will take courses There are opportunities open to you to Celtic Civilisation can only be taken religious beliefs of the ancient Celts who, study in an institution outside the UK. Joint Honours available; see page 165. from the Celtic Civilisation and/or Gaelic study in an institution outside the UK. as a Joint Honours degree. See page at their maximum extent, occupied much The University has active study abroad programmes. The University has active study abroad 164 for options and UCAS codes. of Western and Central Europe, from Britain relationships with universities such as the Entry requirements at a glance relationships with universities such as the Years 3 and 4 and Ireland in the west, to Asia Minor in the National University of Ireland, Galway. A-levels: National University of Ireland, Galway. Entry requirements at a glance east. You will also examine the society, art Standard entry AAB. If you successfully complete the courses in and literature of the early Christian Celts first and second years, you may move on to Career prospects A-levels: Career prospects Minimum entry BBB. of Britain and Ireland. Honours Celtic Studies, where you will study Recent graduates have gone on to enjoy Standard entry AAB. Recent graduates have gone on to enjoy Highers: various aspects of Celtic societies in their success in a range of careers including Minimum entry BBB. success in a range of careers including Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* Year 2 historical and cultural contexts. primary and secondary teaching; work with Highers: primary and secondary teaching; work with Minimum entry ABBB. You will study the most important aspects museums and government heritage bodies; Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* museums and government heritage bodies; You will study at least one language: of the histories, institutions, cultures and * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 publishing and book marketing; music; Minimum entry ABBB. publishing and book marketing. · Early Gaelic literatures of Scottish Gaelic, Irish and for eligibility. entrepreneurship. * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 Others have gone on to further study and · Medieval Welsh Welsh societies. International Baccalaureate: Others have gone on to further study and for eligibility. · Modern Scottish Gaelic Arts to pursue successfully a career in research Arts · Celtic societies, 1066 – 1603 is concerned Standard entry 36 points. to pursue successfully a career in research and academic work. · Modern Irish International Baccalaureate: with the period of conquest and cultural Minimum entry 34 points. and academic work. If you studied Celtic Civilisation in the first Standard entry 36 points. change in the Middle Ages. two years you may begin to study Scottish Minimum entry 34 points. · Celtic societies and the modern world Entry requirements in full Gaelic; or you may wish to combine studying traces the relationship between Celtic Why choose Glasgow? See page 149 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ medieval Celtic history with learning one of Why choose Glasgow? Entry requirements in full languages and countries and the British You will have the opportunity to study entryrequirements for more information the medieval Celtic languages. You will have the opportunity to study See page 149 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ state from 1750 to the present day. the medieval and modern cultures of the and subject-specific requirements. Celtic-speaking peoples, with scholars You are also able to choose from a range of the medieval and modern cultures of the entryrequirements for more information You will also study other subjects in years and subject-specific requirements. at the cutting edge of research – as part Note courses on specific aspects of Celtic culture Celtic-speaking peoples, with scholars at 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. the cutting edge of research – and learn of a joint degree, with no requirement to No prior knowledge of a Celtic language and literature. Areas you might wish to focus a Celtic language of the British Isles. Note Years 3 and 4 learn a Celtic language. is required. on at this level include: No prior knowledge of a Celtic language If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) · belief and culture in early medieval is required and all reading materials will you will have the opportunity to deepen your Ireland and Gaelic Scotland be studied in English translation. understanding of specific aspects of Celtic · language policy and planning in Scotland history, literatures and cultures. · Gaelic folklore · early Gaelic literature Areas you might wish to focus on at this level · medieval Welsh literature include belief and culture in early medieval · Celtic art Ireland and Gaelic Scotland; Celtic place- names of Scotland; early Gaelic literature; Honours students on this programme Celtic art; medieval Welsh literature; or also have access to a series of cross- Gaelic folklore. listed courses on Celtic history and culture on topics such as medieval Ireland, the You will have access to a series of cross- Northern Britons and the Picts. listed courses on Celtic history and culture on topics such as medieval Ireland, the You will also write a dissertation, allowing Northern Britons and the Picts. you to research a relevant topic of your own choosing and to develop a capacity to work You will also write a dissertation, allowing independently. you to research a relevant topic of your own choosing and to develop a capacity to work independently.

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/celticcivilisation [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/celticstudies [email protected] w e w e 50 51 CENTRAL & CHEMICAL EAST EUROPEAN 100% PHYSICS Central & East European 91% Physics and Astronomy Studies students thought Chemical physics is concerned with electrons, nuclei, atoms and STUDIES students were staff were good at molecules in all states of matter, and how they interact with their satisfied overall † You will study the history, economics, politics and sociology explaining things† environment. This degree programme covers the area in which of the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. chemistry and physics overlap.

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Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 Special Glasgow feature Degrees and UCAS codes Years 1 and 2 Our international links MA (SocSci) (Hons) (R900): You will study the collapse of the Russian You will have the opportunity to take one BSc (Hons) (F335): Four years Initially you will study chemistry, physics The Schools of Chemistry and Physics and Four years and Habsburg Empires and the emergence of the following languages – Hungarian, MSci (F322): Five years and mathematics. In the following year you Astronomy have strong international links Joint Honours available; see page 165. and expansion of the Soviet system after Czech, Polish or Russian. will study chemistry and physics. across a wide range of research fields. 1917. You will examine the origin, nature and MSci with work placement Our international links (F320): Five years Entry requirements at a glance consequences of communist and nationalist Years 3, 4 and 5 Career prospects ideologies, as well as the culture, civil A-levels: We have a wide range of links with Entry requirements at a glance If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) Our graduates are employed in industry, society, and the reasons for the collapse of universities around the world, including you will study: commerce, government research and Standard entry AAB. A-levels: communism in the region during 1989 – 91. Russia, Central Asia, Ukraine, Georgia, education. Many graduates proceed to Minimum entry BBB. Standard entry AAB. · in physics: a range of courses including Central Europe, the Baltic states and the quantum mechanics, thermal physics, research leading to a higher degree. Highers: Year 2 Balkans. If you choose to complete a Single Minimum entry BBB. Standard entry AAAAB at S5.* solid state physics, waves and Some of our recent graduates have been You will chart developments in the societies Honours degree, you will undertake a Highers: Minimum entry AABB. diffraction, electromagnetism, nuclear employed by EDF Energy, Quotient Clinical, of the region from 1989 to the present day, fieldtrip abroad. Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* Social Sciences and particle physics, and atomic Reckitt Benckiser, Sterling Medical * Adjusted entry from AABBB at S5/S6, see page 148 Minimum entry ABBB. including processes of economic, political systems. for eligibility. Innovation, and Synergy Outsourcing,

Career prospects Science and territorial change, aspects of social * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 · in chemistry: various aspects of among many other companies. International Baccalaureate: and cultural diversity, migration and the The 2004 and 2007 eastward enlargement for eligibility. physical and inorganic chemistry Standard entry 38 points. role of the media. You will examine the of the EU and NATO, as well as ongoing International Baccalaureate: including catalysis, solid state chemistry, Accreditation Minimum entry 34 points. impact of the end of the Soviet Union on developments in Russia, Ukraine, the other Standard entry 36 points. coordination chemistry, quantum These programmes are accredited by the the development of "transition" ideologies, former Soviet states and the Balkans, mean Minimum entry 34 points. mechanics and symmetry, spectroscopy, Entry requirements in full Institute of Physics. the emergence of civil society, and the there is a high demand for specialists in the thermodynamics and diffraction. See page 158 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ integration of the region into international field. Graduates have developed careers Entry requirements in full You will gain an in-depth knowledge of entryrequirements for more information organisations such as the European Union with a host of UK and international See page 156 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ chemistry, physics, mathematics and Why choose Glasgow? and subject-specific requirements. and NATO. employers including the European entryrequirements for more information computing, and will be able to tackle most You will learn how to understand the Commission, the Foreign and You will also study other subjects in years and subject-specific requirements. problems in chemistry and physics. In laws of physics so that you can apply the Glasgow International College Commonwealth Office, local government, 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. the final year, you will work closely with latest technologies to control molecules non-governmental organisations (NGOs), For international students entry to this a member of staff on a research project. and make new materials. programme is supported by courses Years 3 and 4 teaching and education services, You can take Chemical Physics as an from GIC. See page 30. If you progress to Honours (years 3 and journalism, human resources and MSci degree, which may include an 4) the courses will utilise key historical and administration, and the business community additional placement year. This is normally Glasgow Q-Step Degrees contemporary readings and frequently (developing trading links with the Central spent doing research in industry or some Studying Central & East European draw on our staff’s research expertise and and Eastern European region). other organisation such as a research Studies at Glasgow can be taken publications. Honours options reflect a wide institute like CERN or an academic in partnership with the Glasgow range of subject areas and topics, including laboratory. Placements may be in the UK, Q-Step programme to give you economic and social history, modern Why choose Glasgow? but are often taken overseas. They happen more opportunities to develop your political history including the impact of war The University is a hub for a government- between third year and the final year of the quantitative research skills. For more and revolution, security and international funded Centre of Excellence for Russian, degree. information, see page 126 or visit: relations, civil society and the state, cultural Central & East European Studies, glasgow.ac.uk/schools/socialpolitical/ politics and social change, identities and which hosts cultural, social and q-stepcentre nationalism, social analysis, European academic events throughout the year. integration, and society, culture and languages of the region.

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/cees [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/chemicalphysics [email protected] w e w e 52 53 CHEMISTRY CHEMISTRY Chemistry is the science of molecules and materials. It is a science with a well-developed theory base which is central to modern life 93% WITH MEDICINAL 95% Chemistry with Medicinal and which continues to make advances in, for example, new Chemistry students in Chemistry students work/study six months CHEMISTRY materials, antibiotics, semiconductors and trace analysis. thought staff were good after finishing† at explaining things † This degree programme provides a thorough training in the main branches of chemistry and also concentrates on the study of areas of medicinal chemistry and pharmacology most relevant to carrying out research with medicinal and other biologically active compounds.

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Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 You can take Chemistry as an MSci degree, Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 Our international links which includes an additional work BSc (Hons) (F100): Four years The topics covered include: BSc (Hons) (F103): Four years The topics covered include the periodic The MSci degree offers the opportunity placement year in the UK or overseas, table and main group chemistry, transition to spend a year doing your placement in MSci with European placement · the periodic table and main between the third and final years of the MSci with European placement metal chemistry, organic chemistry, a European university before returning for (F102): Five years group chemistry degree. (F105): Five years chemical kinetics, states of matter, chemical your final year of study. MSci with work placement · transition metal chemistry MSci with work placement energy changes, aqueous equilibria and (F101): Five years · organic chemistry Our international links (F104): Five years · chemical kinetics pH, and macromolecules. Career prospects Joint Honours available; see page 165. You will have the opportunity to apply to · theoretical chemistry Our graduates are employed in research study abroad. There are currently two Entry requirements at a glance · states of matter Year 2 in the pharmaceutical industry, forensic Entry requirements at a glance options available: the Erasmus+ Programme A-levels: · chemical energy changes The topics covered include molecular science and related areas. Many graduates and the International Exchange Programme. Standard entry AAB. A-levels: aqueous equilibria and pH thermodynamics, organic stereochemistry, also go on to postgraduate study or directly · Minimum entry BBB. Standard entry AAB. · macromolecules quantum mechanics and chemical into employment in the chemical industry. Minimum entry BBB. Career prospects Highers: bonding, organometallic chemistry, main Our recent graduates have been employed We offer employability and professional Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* Highers: Year 2 group chemistry, enols and enolates, by EDF Energy, Quotient Clinical, Reckitt

Science development training to our Chemistry Minimum entry ABBB. Science Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* The topics covered include: spectroscopy, solids and surfaces, aromatic Benckiser, Sterling Medical Innovation, and Minimum entry ABBB. students in years 1 and 2 of their degrees. * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 chemistry, coordination chemistry, organic · molecular thermodynamics Synergy Outsourcing, among many other Our graduates are employed as chemists for eligibility. synthesis, electrochemistry, and applied * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 · organic stereochemistry companies. working in research, process development organic chemistry. for eligibility. · quantum mechanics and International Baccalaureate: and analysis, as well as in management, We offer employability and professional International Baccalaureate: chemical bonding Standard entry 36 points. You will also study other subjects in years marketing, environmental control, patents development training to our Chemistry Standard entry 36 points. · organometallic chemistry Minimum entry 34 points. 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. and finance. students in years 1 and 2 of their degrees. Minimum entry 34 points. · main group chemistry · enols and enolates Our recent graduates have been employed Entry requirements in full Years 3, 4 and 5 Accreditation by EDF Energy, Quotient Clinical, Reckitt Entry requirements in full · spectroscopy See page 156 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4), These programmes are accredited by the Benckiser, Sterling Medical Innovation, and See page 156 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ · solids and surfaces entryrequirements for more information you will choose courses from a list of topics Royal Society of Chemistry. entryrequirements for more information · aromatic chemistry Synergy Outsourcing, among many other and subject-specific requirements. which includes anticancer compounds, and subject-specific requirements. · coordination chemistry companies. antibiotics, analgesics and antivirals. In · organic synthesis Glasgow International College the final year you will undertake a project Why choose Glasgow? Glasgow International College · electrochemistry Accreditation For international students entry to this involving research in chemistry with medicinal or pharmacological applications: You’ll benefit from a lecture course For international students entry to this · applied organic chemistry These programmes are accredited by the programme is supported by courses for example, making selected compounds on industrial medicinal chemistry programme is supported by courses You will also study other subjects in years Royal Society of Chemistry. from GIC. See page 30. and testing them for specific biological presented by research workers from from GIC. See page 30. 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. activity. a pharmaceutical company on topics Why choose Glasgow? such as drug/receptor interactions and Years 3, 4 and 5 You can take Chemistry with Medicinal the design, synthesis, transport and If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) Two interactive teaching units that Chemistry as an MSci degree, which metabolism of important drugs. you will study advanced topics in chemistry concentrate on ethical, environmental includes an additional placement year. including aspects of synthetic methods, and financial issues in chemistry will Placements are usually in the UK, but can medicinal chemistry, colloids, catalysis, help you develop teamworking and also be taken overseas. They happen quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, and presentation skills. between third year and the final year of main group and transition metal chemistry. the degree. In your final year you will undertake a research project at the frontiers of the subject.

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/chemistry [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/chemistrymedicinal [email protected] w e w e 54 55 CHILDHOOD PRACTICE 100% This programme has been developed to enable students with experience Childhood Practice of working in childhood practice to meet the requirements of the Standard students were for Childhood Practice (SSSC, 2015). The programme has been designed satisfied overall † to enable practitioners to gain an academic and professional qualification while remaining in employment.

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Degrees The programme contains work-based Additional courses required BA: Up to six years on a part-time elements and will be rooted in practice. to gain credit basis You will review your experience and use this · Childhood practice: global perspectives All students will be required to have review as the basis for planning and setting · Self-evaluation and quality management completed an HNC, SVQ3, SVQ4 or targets for professional development within · Key issues and debates in contemporary equivalent professional qualification the programme. childhood in Children's Care, Learning and Courses to be studied are dependent on · Multi-professional collaboration in Development or Playwork. Students will your previous qualifications (HNCs, PDAs children's services be expected to undertake placement- and SVQs). In consultation with the · Social and cultural contexts of childhood based assignments and must currently programme leader, your studies will be be working in a pre-five setting or made up of the following courses. Teaching is delivered through a combination similar working environment and have of lectures, work in groups and other popular Core courses education methods. As this is a work-

Social Sciences a minimum of four years’ experience in a childhood practice setting. · Professional enquiry: the standard for based learning programme, in addition to childhood practice formal learning, you will draw from your own How to apply · Professional enquiry: planning a project practice in the field of childhood practice. Application forms and further · E-learning developments and information about this programme can communication be obtained by applying directly to the · Professional enquiry: taking action and Why choose Glasgow? Programme Leader: mary.wingrave@ making an intervention This degree has been designed to meet glasgow.ac.uk · Professional enquiry: sustaining and the registration requirements of the communicating improvements in practice Scottish Social Services Council for · Leadership, management and manager/lead practitioner in day care professional values services for children. · Practice placement

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/childhoodpractice [email protected] w e 56 57 CIVIL CIVIL ENGINEERING ENGINEERING 95% 95% WITH ARCHITECTURE Civil engineers design and build major structures and provide Civil Engineering students Civil Engineering students Civil Engineering with Architecture will give you an understanding in work/study six months in work/study six months the skills and expertise to design, build and maintain the † † of the architect’s role in construction and the interaction between country’s infrastructure. after finishing after finishing architect and civil engineer.

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Degrees and UCAS codes Programme structure Partnership and industry links Degrees and UCAS codes Programme structure Partnership and industry links BEng (H202): Four years You will study the same courses in the first We have excellent links with industry, BEng (H2KC): Four years You will study the same courses in the first We have excellent links with industry, MEng (H200): Five years three years whether you are on the BEng with practising engineers contributing to MEng (H2K1): Five years three years whether you are on the BEng with practising engineers contributing or MEng degree programme. projects, lectures and case studies. Many or MEng degree programme. to projects, lectures and case studies. Entry requirements at a glance engineering employers are involved in Entry requirements at a glance Many engineering employers are involved BEng students who perform well may Year 1 the University’s prestigious Club 21 work BEng students who perform well may Year 1 in the University’s prestigious Club 21 work transfer to the MEng programme on In your first year, you will take a wide- experience programme, which offers well- transfer to the MEng programme on In your first year, you will take a wide- experience programme, which offers well- completion of years 1, 2 and 3. ranging curriculum which includes paid summer placements and, in some completion of years 1, 2 and 3. ranging curriculum which includes paid summer placements and, in some BEng courses in civil engineering, mathematics, cases, sponsorship. BEng courses in architecture, civil engineering, cases, sponsorship. dynamics, electronics, materials, statics, mathematics, dynamics, electronics, A-levels: A-levels: thermodynamics and engineering skills. Our international links materials, statics, thermodynamics and Our international links Standard entry AAB. Standard entry AAB. These courses are supported by individual You may apply to study abroad in years engineering skills. These courses are Minimum entry BBB. Minimum entry BBB. You may apply to study abroad in years and group project work and laboratory 2 or 3. In addition, MEng students can supported by individual and group 2 or 3. In addition, MEng students can Highers: Highers: Engineering work. This interdisciplinary approach, work on their fifth-year project at overseas project work and laboratory work. This Engineering Standard entry AAAA or AAABB at S5.* work on their fifth-year project at overseas Standard entry AAAA or AAABB at S5.* favoured by industry, also makes it easy to institutions. interdisciplinary approach, favoured by Minimum entry AABB. institutions. Minimum entry AABB. switch to another engineering discipline at industry, also makes it easy to switch to * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 the end of year 1 should you wish to do so. Career prospects * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 another engineering discipline at the end Career prospects for eligibility. for eligibility. Recent graduates have been employed by: of year 1 should you wish to do so. Our recent graduates have been employed Years 2 and 3 International Baccalaureate: International Baccalaureate: by companies such as ARUP, BuroHappold · ARUP, civil engineer Years 2 and 3 Standard entry 36 points. You will take a range of courses within · Jacobs Engineering Ltd, civil engineer Standard entry 36 points. and Atkins Global. Minimum entry 34 points. structural engineering, water engineering, · Balfour Consultancy Ltd, structural Minimum entry 34 points. You will take a range of courses within civil transportation, geotechnical engineering and structural engineering, and architecture. MEng engineer MEng Accreditation and construction management. Courses We place considerable emphasis on A-levels: · BAM Nuttall, civil engineer A-levels: MEng: fully satisfies the educational base cover both fundamental principles practical work, in the form of laboratory Standard entry AAA. · Laing O’Rourke, civil engineer Standard entry AAA. for a Chartered Engineer. and practical applications. We place Scottish Southern Energy, civil engineer classes, physical and computational Highers: · Highers: BEng: fully satisfies the educational base considerable emphasis on practical work, WSP Group, civil engineer modelling exercises, project work, surveying Standard entry AAAAA at S5. · Standard entry AAAAA at S5. for an Incorporated Engineer and partially in the form of laboratory classes, physical Atkins Global, graduate civil engineer fieldwork, design projects and site visits. Minimum entry AAAA or AAABB. · Minimum entry AAAA or AAABB. satisfies the educational base for a and computational modelling exercises, SEPA, trainee flood risk scientist In year 3 you will take part in a multi- · International Baccalaureate: Chartered Engineer. International Baccalaureate: project work, surveying fieldwork, design disciplinary design project. Together with Standard entry 38 points. Standard entry 38 points. projects and site visits. Accreditation students of architecture and quantity Minimum entry 37 points. Minimum entry 37 points. surveying from other universities, you Why choose Glasgow? Years 4 and 5 MEng: fully satisfies the educational base for a Chartered Engineer. Entry requirements in full will work in small teams to solve real-life This is a unique degree programme in Entry requirements in full In fourth year, MEng students study a BEng: fully satisfies the educational base design problems, just as you would do in collaboration with the Glasgow School See page 151 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ greater range of advanced analytical topics See page 151 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ for an Incorporated Engineer and partially professional life. of Art. The architectural component is entryrequirements for more information than BEng students. Year 5 of the MEng entryrequirements for more information satisfies the educational base for a entirely design-oriented, studio-based and subject-specific requirements. programme contains a mix of advanced and subject-specific requirements. Years 4 and 5 Chartered Engineer. and directed towards the production courses and major design project work, In fourth year, MEng students study a of sketches, drawings and models and Glasgow International College some involving practising engineers, which greater range of advanced analytical topics their compilation into a portfolio. For international students entry to this are intended to develop professional-level Why choose Glasgow? than BEng students. Year 5 of the MEng skills. programme is supported by courses In year 3 you will take part in a design programme is largely devoted to a series from GIC. See page 30. project with students of architecture of case studies, based on real problems and quantity surveying to solve real-life and with strong industry input, which are design problems, just as you would do intended to develop high-level problem- in professional life. solving skills.

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/civilengineering [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/civilengineeringwitharchitecture [email protected] w e w e 58 59 CLASSICS COMMUNITY CLASSICAL CIVILISATION 100% 92% DEVELOPMENT Classics involves the study of the literature, history, art and material Classics students Community Through this degree programme you will develop both the practical were satisfied Development students culture of ancient Greece and Rome. Study of Latin and/or Greek † † and analytical skills to work effectively with a range of communities language is possible at any level. overall were satisfied overall to bring about social change.

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Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 Our international links Degrees and UCAS codes Programme structure Special Glasgow feature MA (Hons) (Q820): Four years You will study classical civilisation, covering If you progress to Honours you will have the BA (Hons) (XL35): Four years This programme is specifically designed The third-year placement provides you Joint Honours available; see page 165. the history, literature and culture of Archaic opportunity to spend at least three weeks This is a work-based learning for people who are working within the field with the opportunity to demonstrate your Greece and Republican Rome. You will read (usually during the summer vacation after programme and therefore all applicants either in paid employment or in a voluntary competence as a worker in a different Entry requirements at a glance Homer alongside the histories of Herodotus third year) visiting archaeological sites and must have at least 10 hours per week of capacity. You will normally attend classes setting, thereby demonstrating the transferability of your skills. A range of A-levels: and Sallust, the plays of Plautus, and the museums in Italy and Greece. Financial paid or voluntary work in the broad field approximately a day and a half per week placement opportunities will be available Standard entry AAB. speeches of Cicero. support for this visit is available to all Single of community development (including from September to May. Work-based both locally and globally, established with Minimum entry BBB. Honours students. youth work, community work and/or learning, reflective enquiry, and subject Year 2 area studies are interwoven throughout the the support of the programme team. Highers: You may also spend your third year studying adult education). Applicants with no You will study the literature, culture, history at universities in North America, Australia, formal qualifications are encouraged programme. Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* Our international links and politics of democratic Athens and of the New Zealand or Europe. to apply on the premise that they Minimum entry ABBB. Year 1 Roman empire at its height. The set books have extensive experience within There is the possibility of carrying out an * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 include plays by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Career prospects You will study: overseas placement in the third year of the a community development setting. Social Sciences for eligibility. Euripides and Aristophanes; a dialogue In recent years our graduates have found · Approaches to community development programme. In addition there are annual International Baccalaureate: by Plato; the histories of Thucydides and employment as: Entry requirements at a glance · Methods of community development study trips which, although not part of the Arts Standard entry 36 points. Tacitus; the Aeneid of Virgil; the satirical A-levels: · Social theories degree programme, are run by the course Minimum entry 34 points. writings of Juvenal; and Petronius’ · teachers team and enrich the learning of students · civil servants Standard entry BBB. · Local and global contexts of community extraordinary novel. Minimum entry CCC. development by exposing them to different cultures and Entry requirements in full · administrators alternative forms of practice. In recent years You can now take any of the Pre-Honours · librarians Highers: · Community development practice See page 149 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ we have visited Kathmandu, Mumbai, New Classical Civilisation courses (1A, 1B, 2A, · archivists Standard entry AAB or ABBB at S6. entryrequirements for more information Year 2 York, Amsterdam and Ireland. 2B) in an online format as an alternative · experts in museums and galleries No minimum entry. and subject-specific requirements. to the traditional face-to-face courses, for You will study: International Baccalaureate: Career prospects greater flexibility. Note Standard entry 30 points. · Advanced community development Students who complete this degree go on You will also study other subjects in years Why choose Glasgow? Minimum entry 28 points. practice You do not require a knowledge of the to work in many aspects of community 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. You will have the opportunity to visit · Power, language and society Greek and Latin languages. development. These include: archaeological sites and museums Entry requirements in full · Popular education Youth work Years 3 and 4 in Italy and Greece as part of your · Introduction to research · See page 150 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ · Community arts If you progress to Honours (years 3 and programme. entryrequirements for more information 4) you will choose options from a wide Year 3 · Housing and subject-specific requirements. Addictions range that reflects the research interests of You will study: · Economic development members of staff. Courses may include: Interviews · · Space, place and politics · Literacies · Interpreting Greek tragedy Acceptance to the programme will · Social justice, community and the · Adult education · The Roman stage be decided by interview. individual · Community regeneration work · Greek/Roman art · Community-based research · Gender and sexuality in ancient Rome · Community development placement Accreditation · Ancient medicine This degree programme is a professional · Homer and his readers Year 4 qualification to work in Community · Rhetoric at Rome You will study: Development, Youth Work, Community · Myths, fictions and histories of Alexander Elective options spanning Community Work and related fields, endorsed by the the Great · Arts, Urban Studies, Theology, Business Standards Council for CLD in Scotland. · Rome’s empire and more There is also the opportunity to start or · An applied research practices course continue study of Latin and/or Greek. to support a research-based project in Why choose Glasgow? the field You’ll have the opportunity to take part in a valuable work placement, as well as annual study trips.

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/classics [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/communitydevelopment [email protected] w e w e 60 61 COMPARATIVE COMPUTING LITERATURE 90% SCIENCE Comparative literature is the study of literature across cultural and Computing Science Computing science is wide-ranging: from programming and students in work/study national frontiers, time periods, languages and genres, even across six months after engineering large software systems, to the design and evaluation the boundaries between literature and the other arts. finishing† of human-computer interfaces, algorithms, computer and network systems, and information retrieval and storage systems.

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Degrees and UCAS codes Programme structure Years 3 and 4 Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 Faster route MA (Hons): Four years The comparative or cross-cultural study If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) BSc (Hons) (G400): Four years There is a substantial emphasis on If you have exceptional grades it is possible Comparative Literature is only taken as of literatures assumes that people from Comparative Literature may only be taken MSci (G402): Five years programming, which we view as a to follow a faster route, which allows you to different cultures, times, places and as a Joint Honours degree, meaning that fundamental skill. We mostly use the complete a standard BSc (Hons) or MSci a Joint Honours degree; see page 165 Faster route BSc (Hons) (3N7R): languages can communicate with each you will also study another subject. Python language. We also provide a degree in one year less than usual, by for options and UCAS codes. Three years other, understand (if not fully share) each In your Honours years you will take broad introduction to other key areas of being exempted from most of the first-year Faster route MSci (7G3F): Four years Entry requirements at a glance other’s traditions, and benefit from such courses that deepen your knowledge the subject, including computer systems, computing science material. A-levels: contacts. and understanding of literary and cultural Joint Honours available; see page 165. databases, and human-computer Our international links Standard entry AAB. theories and you will read texts from an interaction. Year 1 Entry requirements at a glance Minimum entry BBB. intercultural perspective. In addition to this, You will have the opportunity to apply to You will read a wide variety of texts under A-levels: Year 2 study abroad. There are currently two Highers: you will learn how to reflect critically upon the theme of heroes. You will analyse Standard entry AAB including B You will study Java programming, object- options available: the Erasmus+ Programme Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* the different approaches you take to texts. works representing different types of hero: in Mathematics. oriented software engineering, data and the International Exchange Programme. Minimum entry ABBB. You will also gain an awareness of issues classical, tragic, popular, traditional, comic, of language and translation as they relate to Minimum entry BBB, including B structures and algorithms, algorithmic * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 anti-heroes and others, and also explore the reading of texts from different cultures. in Mathematics. foundations, computer systems and web Career prospects Science

Arts for eligibility. the notion of heroism, its absence in our Highers: application development. Recent graduates have been employed by: Our international links International Baccalaureate: lives and our longing for it as this finds Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* You will also study other subjects in years · Google, software engineer Standard entry 36 points. expression in various historical contexts and Our Comparative Literature students have Minimum entry ABBB. 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. · JP Morgan, software developer Minimum entry 34 points. cultures. The notion of female heroism in studied abroad at universities in Europe and * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 · Morgan Stanley, systems analyst contrast to male heroism is also explored. the USA for a semester or longer. Years 3, 4 and 5 · Skyscanner, software engineer Entry requirements in full for eligibility. An optional pathway involves the study of If you progress to Honours (years 3 and · Yahoo, software developer heroism in Russian and Central European International Baccalaureate: See page 149 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ Career prospects 4) you will cover the essential aspects of cultures. Standard entry 36 points. entryrequirements for more information Our graduates have gone on to pursue computing science in breadth and depth Accreditation Minimum entry 34 points. and subject-specific requirements. by the end of year 3. In year 4 you will Year 2 rewarding careers in the media, teaching Honours graduates are eligible for (both at home and abroad), journalism, Entry requirements in full specialise in chosen areas. Together with membership of the British Computer In the second year the theme of frontiers tourism, translating and interpreting, the team projects and a substantial individual Society and, after relevant work experience, See page 156 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ will focus on the depiction of various forms civil service, as well as business, commerce project, the programme provides excellent they can apply to become full Chartered IT entryrequirements for more information of discovery and borders: geographic, and marketing. preparation for professional computing Professionals (CITP) and partial Chartered and subject-specific requirements. scientific, psychological, gender-oriented scientists. Scientists (CSci)/Chartered Engineers and cultural. You will study a variety of Computing Science can be taken as an (CEng). MSci graduates are eligible for full ‘crossings’ and look at the exploration of Entry requirements for faster route Why choose Glasgow? MSci, which includes an additional year. CITP and partial CSci. Honours degrees otherness, secrets, mysteries and taboos. A-levels: You can study Comparative Literature Students on the MSci programme follow the hold the Euro-Inf Bachelor Quality label; You will also focus on various literary and A*AA, including A in Computing. alongside a whole range of other BSc Honours degree programme, followed MSci degrees hold the Euro-Inf Master cinematic depictions of the search for Also Mathematics at Grade B. subjects and you may want to consider by an additional year studying advanced Quality Label. identity and the meaning of self through studying it with a foreign language. Advanced Highers: modules and a substantial research- a series of challenging texts and films AAA, including A in Computing. oriented project. from a variety of cultures. There is also the Also Mathematics at Grade B. Why choose Glasgow? opportunity to explore the theme of frontiers Glasgow is ranked 2nd in Scotland for in Slavonic cinema. Glasgow International College Computer Science according to the You will study two other subjects For international students, entry to this Complete University Guide 2017. alongside Comparative Literature in years programme is supported by GIC. See 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. page 30.

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/comparativeliterature [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/computingscience [email protected] w e w e 62 63 DENTISTRY Glasgow Dental Hospital & School is located in the centre of Glasgow with up-to-date facilities for patient care, student clinical 99% practice and training, and education and research in dental and oral Dentistry students diseases and disorders. were satisfied overall †

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Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 Year 4 Our international links Fitness to Practise If you are concerned you may be at risk of BDS (A200): Five years You will be introduced to all aspects of You will continue to work in the Dental During the elective period at the end of Where a programme of study requires the being a carrier of the Hepatitis B virus or any clinical dentistry, supported by the teaching School and in the community and will have fourth year, you will choose a topic to student to act in the course of practical other BBV you should have this checked Entry requirements at a glance of clinical medicine, patient management an opportunity to develop your clinical study in greater depth, either in Glasgow training in a quasi-professional role in relation immediately, and if positive, you must contact A-levels: and health promotion, and biomedical skills through exposure to patients in all or elsewhere. Many students take the to patients, children, clients or service-users the Dental School as soon as possible so AAA including Biology and Chemistry. sciences such as anatomy, physiology the dental disciplines. Teaching includes opportunity to travel abroad and the or where the qualification provides a direct that discussion can take place on whether licence to practise, the University has a duty and microbiology. oral medicine, sedation, orthodontics fixed University provides organisational and reasonable modifications would be required Highers: to ensure that the student is fit to practise. to be made within the undergraduate appliance course, and further aspects of limited financial support. AAAAB (including Biology/Human Fitness to Practise is assessed not only programme. Year 2 patient management/health promotion. Biology and Chemistry) by the end in terms of academic attainment but also Career prospects Hepatitis C of S6 plus Advanced Higher Biology You will be introduced to the theory and At the end of fourth year you are required in accordance with relevant professional Most dental graduates become general Guidelines from the Department of Health and/or Chemistry at Grade B or better. practice of the subjects that form the to undertake a period of elective study of concerns and expectations. Students

Professional Degrees dental practitioners. Other possible careers recommend that those embarking on Professional Degrees Applicants must have a minimum clinical basis of dentistry: operative around four weeks’ duration. This is an registered to study dentistry are subject to lie in the hospital service or the community training in certain healthcare professions in of AABB by the end of S5, with at least dentistry, prosthodontics and periodontics. opportunity for personal and professional separate Fitness to Practise procedures. dental service. which invasive procedures are undertaken one A in Chemistry or Biology/Human As part of the introduction to operative development. Possible elective study A copy of the Code of Professional Conduct (including dentistry) must be screened for Biology.* dentistry you will learn about the treatment options include: Choosing a career in NHS general dental and Fitness to Practise will be made available practice requires you to undertake a period Hepatitis C prior to registration. Applicants * Adjusted entry from AAABB at S5/S6, see page 148 of dental caries, carried out in a simulated · an audit project to BDS students. for eligibility clinical setting. of vocational training designed to ease who are carriers of this infection will not be · an educational comparison Hepatitis B allowed to enter training unless they respond International Baccalaureate: the transition between dental school and Knowledge from the first year of the · a research project (quantitative or Hepatitis B is a serious blood-borne virus to treatment. All new dental students will Standard entry 36 points including general dental practice. programme is built upon by further study qualitative) (BBV). This can be passed between a dentist be screened for Hepatitis C. The University Chemistry HL6 and Biology HL6. This vocational training period lasts one of biomedical sciences, clinical medical · other types of experience such as and patient. Healthcare workers must ensure undertakes this during pre-entry health year. However, in some parts of the country, sciences and patient management/ veterinary dentistry or learning a foreign that they do everything possible to protect screening in September. Entry requirements in full it has been voluntarily extended to a two- health promotion. You will also begin the language within a clinical environment themselves and their patients from this year period of general professional training, HIV See page 150 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ management and treatment of patients. · a healthcare project in a remote or infection. entryrequirements for more information low-income country to provide experience in the provision of Guidance from the Department of Health and subject-specific requirements. dental care in both primary and secondary Students must complete a full course of requires all dental students to be screened Year 3 You will have a supervisor to help you plan settings. immunisation against the Hepatitis B virus. for HIV prior to entry. Further information will UKCAT You will expand your skills in all aspects of your study, which will be written up as a The immunisation process can take up to be provided to applicants at the appropriate restorative dentistry and will also carry out report at the beginning of fifth year. You will be required to take the Accreditation nine months and applicants are therefore time. your first extraction. You will attend outreach The BDS is recognised by the General advised to commence this process at the UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT). Year 5 Disclosure Scotland – placements in paediatric dentistry. Other Dental Council for the purpose of earliest possible opportunity. However, it Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme Applying for Dentistry teaching includes a comprehensive head You will spend half your time in the Dental membership. is not a requirement for students to have and neck anatomy course, the dentist’s School and half working in a community completed the immunisation process prior If you are admitted to the BDS programme All applications must be received by you will be required to undertake a Criminal role in providing smoking and alcohol outreach centre. There will be no lectures; to registration. Please also note that your GP UCAS by 15 October. If applying for Convictions check prior to registration. It is advice, initial preparation for the provision instead you will attend eight sessions in Why choose Glasgow? is NOT under obligation to immunise you. Dentistry (A200) you must limit your your responsibility to pay for the check. choice to four dental schools only. of sedation, and self-directed work within each of the following core units: Dentistry at Glasgow is ranked first in the Confirmation of a student’s Hepatitis B International applicants For more information: various subject areas on computer. · Crown and bridge UK (Complete University Guide 2017). Surface Antigen status is identified by the As a result of a policy decision by the glasgow.ac.uk/ug/dentistry · Minor oral surgery University’s Occupational Health Unit’s · Endodontics screening programme, prior to registration Scottish Government and the Scottish Selection for interview · Paediatric dentistry in September. No student will be registered Funding Council, students from outside the without having this blood test. EU are likely to have to leave the country after We will invite selected applicants to a · Prosthodontics graduation though they will be able to join multiple mini-interview in late January/ · Periodontics Carriers of Hepatitis B may be precluded the General Dental Council. early February. · Consultant clinics (1) from registration to Dentistry because of the · Consultant clinics (2) nature of the clinical procedures undertaken You will be allocated to one residential and during training. one non-residential outreach centre.

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/dentistry [email protected] w e 64 65 DIGITAL MEDIA & EARTH SCIENCE INFORMATION STUDIES 90% Earth science is the study of the Earth, its structure, composition, Digital Media & 90% history and resources. It is concerned with the interactions of the Digital Media & Information Studies explores the creation, use and Information Studies Earth Science students Earth’s deep geology with surface processes, climates and natural impact of digital content and information technology in the arts, students in work/ in work/study six months and anthropogenic changes. study six months after finishing † humanities and society at large. It brings a human perspective to † the issues of the digital age. after finishing

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Degrees and UCAS codes Programme structure You will choose from courses such as: Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 Special Glasgow feature MA (Hons) (I150): Four years Year 1 · Enterprise, creativity and citizenship BSc (Hons) (F600): Four years Initially you will study the major themes of You will undertake two independent Joint Honours available; see page 166. Initially you will be introduced to the value online Earth Science. There are two courses in first Honours projects: a field-based geological and importance of information within our · Heritage cultural informatics Entry requirements at a glance year, covering plate tectonics, the structure mapping project and a laboratory-based Entry requirements at a glance society, through theoretical lectures and · Multimedia analysis and design A-levels: of the Earth, earthquakes, volcanoes, research project. The latter involves the A-levels: practical sessions, exploring and using a · 2D digitisation Standard entry AAB. how rocks deform, evolution of life, use of analytical facilities within the School Standard entry AAB. range of digital media technologies. You will · Document encoding Minimum entry BBB. environmental issues, geotechnology, and (such as our state-of-the-art electron Minimum entry BBB. discover how information becomes digital · Humanity and trans-humanity Highers: exploration for oil, gas, coal and minerals. microscopes) and can lead to a genuine media and learn key skills for information · Records and evidence Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* contribution to science. Highers: · Archives, records and information Year 2 Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* literacy. Minimum entry ABBB. management You will undertake four courses in the Our international links Minimum entry ABBB. Topics covered include: * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 · Video games studies second year, building your knowledge of: Travelling and overseas work are major * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 · website development for eligibility. You will also complete a dissertation based · the solid Earth features of a geoscience career and we for eligibility. · databases International Baccalaureate: on an original piece of research. · palaeobiology, and the use of fossils to encourage our students to take advantage · digitisation and electronic texts Standard entry 36 points. International Baccalaureate: reconstruct environments and climates of the University’s extensive exchange Science

Arts · digital media in the cultural Minimum entry 34 points. Standard entry 36 points. Our international links in the past programmes to study abroad. Our students and heritage sector Minimum entry 34 points. You can spend up to a year of your degree · the surface of the Earth in the past and have studied in Australia, Canada, Entry requirements in full New Zealand, Hong Kong, California Year 2 studying abroad, normally in the third year. the present day Entry requirements in full Recent students have chosen to study in See page 156 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ · the structure of the Earth, geological and Europe. Your second-year studies build on the See page 149 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ Canada, the United States, Australia and entryrequirements for more information maps, and Earth exploration foundations laid in the first year and and subject-specific requirements. Career prospects entryrequirements for more information Hong Kong. You will also study other subjects in years and subject-specific requirements. introduce new concepts and applications Our recent Earth Science graduates are including: Note 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. Career prospects employed by organisations including: · artificial intelligence This degree opens a range of careers and No prior knowledge is required, and Years 3 and 4 · BAM Nuttall Ltd · 3D modelling Earth Science can be studied with many further study opportunities and helps you If you progress to Honours (years 3 · BG Group · information systems other first-year subjects. stand out in the crowded graduate jobs and 4) you will study a number of core · Grontmij · cyberspace market. Our graduates have pursued courses covering stratigraphy, petrology · Iberdrola Engineering and Construction · digital sound and video careers in multimedia design, advertising, and geochemistry, sedimentary rocks, · Mason & Evans Partnership Ltd · digital curation and stewardship digital content management, human isotope geology, tectonic geomorphology, · Maersk Oil You will also study other subjects in years resources, research, journalism, computer structural geology, geological maps, · NordGold 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. forensics, music promotion, film production, geophysics, and major Earth processes. academia, archives, museums, galleries, You will participate in several residential field Years 3 and 4 and management consultancy. classes and undertake two independent Why choose Glasgow? If you progress to Honours (years 3 and projects. You will also tailor your degree to The flexibility of our Honours programme 4) you will gain a broader theoretical Accreditation include additional areas of particular interest will enable you to choose options focused understanding along with a chance to Our Single Honours degree is professionally chosen from a wide range of optional towards a range of potential careers while study the creation, application and use accredited by CILIP, the Chartered Institute courses, many of which are focused on maintaining a very firm grounding in the of particular technologies in more detail, of Library and Information Professionals. applied aspects of Earth Science. core aspects of Earth Science including engaging your human perspective on the professional-level field skills. issues of the digital age. Why choose Glasgow? We are the only university to offer this innovative programme at undergraduate level in the UK.

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/digitalmedia [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/earthscience [email protected] w e w e 66 67 ECONOMIC & In the top ECONOMICS SOCIAL HISTORY In studying economics you will learn how individuals and society 100% make choices about how scarce resources are used, what products Economic & Social 3% Economic and social history is the study of the way societies change of Economics are produced and who gets to consume them. These choices depend in their economic activities and social organisation. It is concerned History students were on evaluating costs, benefits, risks and effects on others. † institutions with how people in the past lived and worked, and how this has satisfied overall in Europe † affected the development of today’s world.

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Degrees and UCAS codes Programme structure These courses are taught by staff with rich Degrees and UCAS codes Programme structure You can also choose from a wide range MA (SocSci) (Hons) (V300): You will study economic and social trends expertise extending to modern Scotland, MA (SocSci) (Hons) (L150): You will study the principles of of other courses, studying topics such as Four years from 1750 to the present day, both in Britain Germany, Japan, China and the USA, with Four years microeconomics and macroeconomics environmental economics, government particular strengths in the areas of gender debt, international finance, economics Joint Honours available; see page 166. and internationally, and with an emphasis Joint Honours available; see page 166. and will have the opportunity to develop on the development of a wide range of history, medical history, business history, an interest in fields such as government of housing, economics of team sport, Entry requirements at a glance transferable skills. and labour history. Entry requirements at a glance policy, developing countries, the economics public economics, mathematical methods, of business, and international trade and economics of banking, experimental A-levels: In Junior Honours (year 3), core course A-levels: Year 1 finance. You will be exposed to different economics and heterodox economics. Standard entry AAB. students work in small groups on research Standard entry AAB. You will take two courses around the projects, supervised by staff, and have the schools of thought and you will also have Minimum entry BBB. Minimum entry BBB. Our international links themes of: opportunity to explore their own specialist the opportunity to develop an interest Highers: Highers: in fields such as government policy, You can apply to spend part or all of your · globalisation interests with the Senior Honours (year Standard entry AAAAB at S5.* Standard entry AAAAB at S5.* developing countries and international third year at another university within the · the workplace 4) dissertation. There is an emphasis on Minimum entry AABB. critical thinking and the development of Minimum entry AABB. trade. EU as part of the Erasmus+ Programme. Social Sciences · social order and conflict Social Sciences * Adjusted entry from AABBB at S5/S6, see page 148 * Adjusted entry from AABBB at S5/S6, see page 148 Alternatively, you can apply to study further · gender and the family a variety of personal and intellectual skills. for eligibility. for eligibility. Year 1 afield in the United States, Canada, migration and the community · Our international links South America, Australia or New Zealand. International Baccalaureate: · international economic relations International Baccalaureate: In first year you will study: Standard entry 38 points. You will have the opportunity to apply Standard entry 38 points. You will be introduced to major themes · Introduction to the market mechanism Career prospects Minimum entry 34 points. to study abroad. There are currently two Minimum entry 34 points. in history, including sources of economic · International trade options available: the Erasmus+ Programme Our graduates develop skills in research, growth and social change, and the · Economic development Entry requirements in full and the International Exchange Programme. Entry requirements in full · Macroeconomics analysis, communication, teamworking, international transmission of social and decision making and problem solving. See page 158 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ economic trends. See page 158 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ · Macroeconomic policy in an open entryrequirements for more information Career prospects entryrequirements for more information economy Recent graduates have been employed by Ernst & Young, Morgan Stanley, Shell, and subject-specific requirements. Year 2 Our graduates are trained to express and subject-specific requirements. · Quantitative techniques themselves logically and to speak Scottish Government, National Australia You will study economic and social changes Glasgow International College confidently. They have learned how to Glasgow International College Year 2 Group Europe and Hays PLC, among many in the UK since 1750, in two courses, handle and analyse information, to make other organisations. For international students entry to this exploring the themes of: For international students entry to this In second year you will study: independent judgements, and organise programme is supported by courses programme is supported by courses Intermediate macroeconomics · industrialisation and its social their time effectively. They have found · from GIC. See page 30. from GIC. See page 30. Intermediate microeconomics dimensions employment in a very wide range of · Why choose Glasgow? Introduction to mathematical economics Note · global trade and competition careers, including: Note · Economics at Glasgow dates back to · work, living standards and consumerism · Economic data analysis Previous knowledge of economics or · management in industry, retailing, No previous knowledge of economics Adam Smith, who was a Professor at gender relations and the family You will also study other subjects in years history is not necessary. · marketing and financial services is required for entry to first year. You will the University in the 18th century and · labour organisation and protest 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. · central and local government find it advantageous to have studied is widely renowned as the father of · welfare and social policy Glasgow Q-Step Degrees · the media and information technology Maths at Higher, A-level or equivalent as modern economics. · changes in economic and industrial Years 3 and 4 · teaching at all levels you will use mathematical techniques Studying Economic and Social History structures If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) · libraries, museums and archives and reasoning to varying extents at Glasgow can be taken in partnership · wars and economic and social change you will take courses in microeconomic with the Glasgow Q-Step programme to · social work and other personnel services throughout your studies in economics. analysis and macroeconomic analysis. You will also study other subjects in years give you more opportunities to develop You will also take courses in econometrics, 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. your quantitative research skills. For which involves the statistical techniques of more information, see page 126 or visit: Why choose Glasgow? Years 3 and 4 economic analysis. glasgow.ac.uk/schools/socialpolitical/ It is possible to do this degree together In year 4 the compulsory course on q-stepcentre If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) with a language, including a year abroad. you will select courses on a variety of government and the economy puts the themes, in a range of national and skills you have developed in your first three international contexts, and mainly in the years into action by studying current policy period from 1750 to the present. issues.

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/economicsocialhistory [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/economics [email protected] w e w e 68 69 ELECTRONIC ELECTRONICS & SOFTWARE 94% 95% & ELECTRICAL Computing Science Electronics & Electrical ENGINEERING students thought Engineering students in ENGINEERING staff were good at work/study six months Electronic and software engineering combines the study of hardware explaining things † after finishing † Studying Electronics & Electrical Engineering prepares you for and software. It will give you the knowledge required to lead teams a wide range of professional careers. As a graduate engineer you that will design and build the computerised systems of the future. will be able to deal with anything from power engineering to microelectronics, radar installations to the design of digital systems.

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Degrees and UCAS codes Programme structure If you are a BEng or BSc student, you will Degrees and UCAS codes Programme structure MEng students will have the opportunity BSc (Hons) (GH66): Four years You will study the same courses in the first undertake a substantial individual project BEng (H600): Four years You will study the same courses in the first to take part in a multidisciplinary integrated BEng (GHP6): Four years three years whether you are on the BEng, under one-to-one supervision. MEng (H601): Five years three years whether you are on the BEng system design project instead of the MEng (HG66): Five years BSc or MEng degree programme. If you are taking the MEng you will have the or MEng degree programme. individual project. You will learn the skills of opportunity to take part in a multidisciplinary Entry requirements at a glance project management and work alongside Entry requirements at a glance students of other engineering disciplines. Year 1 integrated system design project, working BEng students who perform well may Year 1 In fifth year you will complete a six-month BEng students who perform well may You will take courses in electronics and in teams alongside students of other transfer to the MEng programme on In your first year, you will take a wide- project abroad and then take further

Engineering transfer to the MEng programme on electrical engineering, mathematics and engineering disciplines. In fifth year you will completion of years 1, 2 and 3. ranging curriculum which includes courses completion of years 1, 2 and 3. advanced technical subjects. computing science. You will study complete a six-month project, normally BEng in analogue and digital electronics, BEng abroad, and then take further advanced foundational analogue and digital A-levels: mathematics, dynamics, materials, Our international links A-levels: electronics, and will design, simulate technical subjects. Standard entry AAB. thermodynamics and engineering skills. Standard entry AAB. As an MEng student you will complete a six- and test circuits in the laboratory. You will Minimum entry BBB. These courses are supported by individual Minimum entry BBB. develop computer problem-solving skills Our international links and group project work and laboratory month research and development project Highers: in year 5, in an international company or

Highers: applicable in any programming language. You will have the opportunity to apply work. This interdisciplinary approach, Engineering Standard entry AAAA or AAABB at S5.* Standard entry AAAA or AAABB at S5.* to study abroad. There are currently two favoured by industry, also makes it easy to research lab. If you have chosen to study Minimum entry AABB. Minimum entry AABB. Years 2 and 3 options available: the Erasmus+ Programme switch to another engineering discipline at a European language you may be assigned * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 to a host organisation in Europe. * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 You will gain a thorough grounding in the and the International Exchange Programme. the end of year 1 should you wish to do so. hardware and software aspects of for eligibility. for eligibility. Career prospects computer systems, including expertise in Career prospects International Baccalaureate: Years 2 and 3 International Baccalaureate: Our recent graduates have been employed Standard entry 36 points. programming and software engineering Previous graduates have found employment Standard entry 36 points. The following two years will contain a core using Java, detailed knowledge of operating Minimum entry 34 points. of compulsory subjects as well as optional by Atkins, QinetiQ, BAE Systems Surface Science Minimum entry 34 points. in a wide range of industries, including systems and networking, a solid foundation software houses, electronics companies subjects in business and management. Ships, BAE Systems, Ventus Green Energy, MEng MEng in databases and experience with electronic and commercial institutions such as banks The core courses will give you a firm and the RAF, among other organisations. A-levels: Standard entry AAA. A-levels: design software. This will be combined with and insurance companies. Our graduates grounding in the knowledge and skills Standard entry AAA. Accreditation Highers: a working knowledge of electrical circuit have found jobs with Agilent, ARM, BMW, required of any professional electronics Highers: Standard entry AAAAA at S5. theory, analogue and digital electronic Ion Torrents, Thales and Wolfson or electrical engineer, whether your career Our BEng and MEng degrees are Standard entry AAAAA at S5. Minimum entry AAAA or AAABB. system design and digital communications. Microelectronics, among many others. takes you to work with hydroelectric accredited by the Institution of Engineering Minimum entry AAAA or AAABB. International Baccalaureate: projects or wind farms, designing high-tech and Technology. Standard entry 38 points. Years 4 and 5 Accreditation International Baccalaureate: gadgets and communications devices or Minimum entry 37 points. You will have a wide choice of technical MEng, BEng: accredited by the Institution of Standard entry 38 points. creating new electronic components at the Minimum entry 37 points. BSc options in fourth year, choosing half your Engineering & Technology; BSc: accredited nano-scale. These courses are augmented Why choose Glasgow? specialist topics from electronics and by the British Computer Society. with practical construction and project work You will undertake a team design project A-levels: Entry requirements in full Standard entry AAB. electrical engineering (including VLSI in each year – working both alone and in which the complete design process Minimum entry BBB. design and robotics) and half from See page 151 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ in teams. of an item of electronic equipment is Why choose Glasgow? entryrequirements for more information Highers: computing science (including artificial carried out, from the initial specification and subject-specific requirements. Years 4 and 5 Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* intelligence, software engineering Between years 3 and 4 you will to the completed product. Minimum entry ABBB. processes and network communications). undertake a work placement in industry, You will have a wide choice of technical Glasgow International College options in fourth year. You will also gain * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 You will also gain expertise in professional either in the UK or overseas. For international students entry to this expertise in professional subjects including for eligibility. aspects including economics, project organisation, environmental issues and programme is supported by courses economics, project organisation, International Baccalaureate: safety. from GIC. See page 30. environmental issues and safety. BEng Standard entry 36 points. students will complete a substantial Minimum entry 34 points. individual project under the one-to-one Entry requirements in full supervision of a member of academic staff. See pages 151 and 156 or visit glasgow. ac.uk/ug/entryrequirements for more information and subject-specific requirements. † Data published by Unistats (unistats.direct.gov.uk). January 2017 † Data published by Unistats (unistats.direct.gov.uk). January 2017

glasgow.ac.uk/ug/electronicsoftwareengineering [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/electronics [email protected] w e w e 70 71 ELECTRONICS ENGLISH WITH MUSIC 90% LANGUAGE Electronics with Music 90% Electronics with Music combines musical interests with a thorough English Language English language focuses on the past and present uses of the English students in work/study students were study of modern electronics. Graduates of this degree programme six months after language from everyday conversation to the language of literature and satisfied overall † are fully qualified electronics and electrical engineers with particular finishing † the media. skills in music technology.

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Degrees and UCAS codes Programme structure You may also choose an appropriate Degrees and UCAS codes Programme structure Our international links BEng (H6W3): Four years You will study the same courses in the first European language course. In year 5 you MA (Hons) (Q300): Four years You will learn about the structure, meaning We have a well-established exchange will complete a six-month project and then MEng (H6WJ): Five years three years whether you are on the BEng Joint Honours available; see page 166. and history of the English language – how programme with opportunities to study or MEng degree programme. take further technical and management our language both now and in the past for a year at universities including Alcalá, subjects. Entry requirements at a glance Entry requirements at a glance has a fundamental influence on the way Groningen and Helsinki. Some of our Year 1 we interact with each other and the ways students spend their third year in North This programme requires Higher/ Our international links A-levels: A-level Music or Grade 6 in the You will take courses in mathematics and Standard entry AAB. in which we think about the world. America or Australasia, though special

Engineering As an MEng student you will complete Associated Board Practical and study engineering fundamentals including Minimum entry BBB. arrangements apply in these cases. Recent Theory exams. computing, analogue and digital electronics a six-month research and development Year 1 placements have been in Toronto, Auckland Highers: and electrical engineering. These courses project in an international company or You will focus on the sounds and structure and Montreal. BEng students who perform well may research lab. If you have chosen to study Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* transfer to the MEng programme on are supported by individual and group of modern English and learn about Old a European language you may choose Minimum entry ABBB. Career prospects completion of years 1, 2 and 3. project and laboratory work. The music English, the ancestor of our modern component includes listening and repertory, a host organisation in Europe. * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 language. You will then study varieties of An Honours degree in English Language BEng plus either general musicianship or for eligibility. English abroad, how meaning works, the opens up a wide range of career A-levels: Career prospects performance (subject to audition at the start International Baccalaureate: structure of conversations, the history of opportunities. Some of our graduates have Standard entry AAB. of the year). Graduates are fully qualified electronics and Standard entry 36 points. English and Scots, and some medieval gone on to pursue courses in journalism Arts Minimum entry BBB. electrical engineers with particular skills in Minimum entry 34 points. English literature. and media studies, marketing, speech Highers: Year 2 music technology. This degree is far more therapy and lexicography (dictionary- Standard entry AAAA or AAABB at S5.* You will study core engineering subjects of prestigious than a vocational qualification Entry requirements in full Year 2 making). Many of our students go abroad Minimum entry AABB. analogue and digital electronics, electrical in audio recording and production, and you See page 149 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ You will study the nature and types of to teach English as a foreign language: our * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 circuits, computer architecture, a design will be able to seek employment in both the entryrequirements for more information speech behaviour in conversational graduates have gone on to teach in Europe, recording and broadcasting industries, and Arts for eligibility. project and mathematics, together with and subject-specific requirements. contexts, the role of persuasive language Asia and South America. also the much broader field offered by the International Baccalaureate: audiovisual composition, studio and in society, Old, Middle and Early Modern Many of our students participate in electronics industry as a whole. Standard entry 36 points. recording skills, and one other music option. English language and literature (together internships with local firms (sometimes Minimum entry 34 points. In addition, our graduates have found jobs with Old Icelandic literature in translation), leading to job offers), and we run an in- Year 3 ranging from designing Intel processors to lexicology and semantics, an introduction MEng house careers-oriented programme. Recent You will continue the pattern of a mix of investigating wind and wave power. to English historical linguistics, and the A-levels: graduates have been employed by the electronics (two-thirds) and music (one- theoretical bases of linguistic study. French Ministry of Education, Aviva, First Standard entry AAA. third) topics, including systems design, Accreditation You will also study other subjects in years Data International, and YouTube.com. Highers: communication systems, control, real-time Our BEng and MEng degrees are 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. Standard entry AAAAA at S5. systems, electromagnetic compatibility, accredited by the Institution of Engineering Minimum entry AAAA or AAABB. mathematics, sonic arts and a music and Technology. Years 3 and 4 Why choose Glasgow? option. These courses are supported by International Baccalaureate: If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) project work. You will have access to two dedicated Standard entry 38 points. you can choose from a variety of courses laboratories complete with special Minimum entry 37 points. Why choose Glasgow? Years 4 and 5 to study at an advanced level, including: software for learning about and If you are an accomplished performer, discourse analysis, digital humanities, analysing spoken and written language. Entry requirements in full On the MEng programme your choice of you may be admitted to performance English historical linguistics, grammar technical options is the same as that of the See page 151 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ options. and linguistic theory, manuscript studies BEng degree but instead of an extended entryrequirements for more information and book history, medieval literature, individual project you will carry out a team and subject-specific requirements. name studies, phonetics and phonology, project combined with a course in project semantics, sociolinguistics, and the Scots management. language.

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/electronicswithmusic [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/englishlanguage [email protected] w e w e 72 73 DUMFRIES CAMPUS ENGLISH ENVIRONMENTAL LITERATURE 98% 92% You will explore all aspects of literature in English, benefiting from English Literature Environmental Science SCIENCE & our expertise in a wide range of areas, including American, Irish students were & Sustainability students and postcolonial literatures, critical theory, creative writing, and the satisfied overall † were satisfied overall †* SUSTAINABILITY relationship between literature and other arts, media and science. Based at our Dumfries Campus, Environmental Science & Sustainability utilises the surrounding countryside to demonstrate environmental work in practice. This is through fieldwork, field classes and visits to environmental sites and organisations. E What you will need What to expect What you will need What to expect E

Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 Years 3 and 4 Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 Special Glasgow feature MA (Hons) (Q301): Four years Level-1 courses in English Literature will If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) BSc (Hons) (D447): Four years Your core courses will cover environmental This programme offers you an exceptional Joint Honours available; see page 167. provide you with the knowledge and critical you will have scope for advanced study of science, Earth system science and global placement opportunity as part of your and creative skills that form the bedrock for the major literary periods, as well as the Entry requirements at a glance environmental issues. degree. Recent placement providers Entry requirements at a glance the study of English Literature. opportunity to choose from a wide variety A-levels: include the Australian Koala Foundation, Year 2 A-levels: You will develop skills in independent of courses in a number of specialist fields, Standard entry BBB. Edinburgh and Jersey Zoos, the Standard entry AAB. writing and in analysing and arguing including Irish literature, literary theory, Minimum entry CCC. You will take the core courses: RSPB, Archipelagos Institute of Marine Minimum entry BBB. about literature, and gain insights into how postcolonial literatures, contemporary Highers: · Research methods for Conservation, the World Glacier Monitoring speaking and performing texts enhances writing, fantasy and science fiction, poetry Standard entry BBBB by S6. environmental scientists Service, an environmental consultancy in Highers: and the avant-garde, children’s literature, Finland and many more. Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* literary study. No minimum entry. · Sustainability of farming systems and many others. Energy: options for sustainability Minimum entry ABBB. Poetry and poetics introduces you to the International Baccalaureate: · Our international links study of poetry, of what has been written Standard entry 30 points. At each level you can also choose from * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 Our international links You will have the opportunity to apply about it, and how it is performed and Minimum entry 28 points. a range of elective courses across other for eligibility. Glasgow is partnered with many to study abroad. There are currently two reproduced. Prescribed texts include disciplines. This gives you the opportunity International Baccalaureate: universities in Europe, the USA and options available: the Erasmus+ Programme Science anthologies of poetry and literary criticism, Entry requirements in full to add breadth to your degree. Arts Canada, as well as further afield, in Standard entry 36 points. one play, and a handbook on studying and the International Exchange Programme. Minimum entry 34 points. New Zealand, Australia and Malaysia. See page 152 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ poetry. The course includes a poetry writing entryrequirements for more information Year 3 Career prospects competition and an open mic forum. Novel and subject-specific requirements. You will study applied ecology and Entry requirements in full Career prospects You will develop a range of skills in and narratology addresses the novel form conservation, human impacts on the See page 149 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ A degree in English Literature opens up environmental management techniques, in English and theories of narrative and its Glasgow International College environment, and rural tourism and entryrequirements for more information a wide range of career opportunities, such preparing you to enter the graduate cultural effects. stewardship. You will also undertake either and subject-specific requirements. as teaching, writing, publishing, journalism, For international students entry to this job market in a wide variety of roles There are also opportunities to develop a dissertation or placement where you will research and production in the arts and programme is supported by courses concerned with implementing sustainability creative skills in writing fiction, including gain experience in the environmental sector. Applying media sectors and other forms of cultural from GIC. See page 30. objectives. The combination of a broad- a flash fiction competition. Entry to the English Literature leadership, the civil service, public relations based education with specialist input, Dumfries campus Year 4 programme is normally only available Year 2 and cultural policy. supplemented with real work experience, to students who have been specifically This degree is taught at our Dumfries The Honours year consists of an will equip you with essential skills and In second year you will build on your admitted on English Literature codes campus. For further information about environmental stewardship project on qualities. reading and analytical skills, examining the through UCAS. This is due to very high Why choose Glasgow? Dumfries, please see page 17. a research interest of your choice, and relationship between literary texts and their demand for the subject. If you wish to In choosing English Literature at courses on environmental policy and historical, cultural and political contexts be considered for English Literature Glasgow, you will be studying at one management, perspectives on the Why choose Dumfries? (Writing and ideology), and their formal you must apply using a UCAS code of the oldest, largest and most dynamic environment, and the environmental features and techniques (Writing and text). Fieldwork and practical experience are for English Literature, either as a single centres for the study of literature in the field course. You will be reading and writing on novels, at the core of this programme, providing subject or as part of a Joint Honours world. short stories, tales, poems, plays, essays you with valuable skills for a career in combination. and manifestos from the medieval period the environmental sector. to the present day. Our Dumfries campus is located close You will also study other subjects in years to a range of natural resources, unique 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. fieldwork environments and placement providers: a diverse outdoor laboratory only minutes from the classroom.

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/englishliterature [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/environmentalsciencesustainability [email protected] w e w e 74 75 FILM & FINANCE & TELEVISION 92% MATHEMATICS Film & Television 95% Finance students Finance is the study of the theory and practice of financial Studies students thought STUDIES were satisfied staff made the subject decision-making. Mathematics incorporates successful explorations overall † This degree programme studies cinema and television as major forces interesting † of numerical, geometrical and logical relationships. of enjoyment and knowledge within modern culture.

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Degrees and UCAS codes Programme structure · theory and practice of film and television Degrees and UCAS codes Years 1 and 2 Our international links MA (Hons) (P390): Four years Years 1 and 2 provide a theoretical, critical (eg digital media, television production, BSc (Hons) (NG3C): Four years You will take courses in: You will have the opportunity to apply audiovisual team project, sound and film) Joint Honours available; see page 167. and historical grounding. At Honours · Mathematics to study abroad. There are currently two · specific themes (eg screen performance, Entry requirements at a glance you will have the opportunity to combine · Statistics options available: the Erasmus+ Programme cinematic journeys, children’s television) Entry requirements at a glance core and optional courses involving more A-levels: · Financial accounting and the International Exchange Programme. A-levels: specialist study via these approaches, Standard entry AAA or A*AB. · Economics Our international links Career prospects Standard entry AAB. and to explore the role of practical work in Minimum entry ABB. · Management accounting In your third year you have the opportunity Minimum entry BBB. enhancing understanding of both media. Highers: · Finance The financial sector, locally and to study abroad for a semester or longer. Standard entry AAAAB at S5.* throughout the UK, actively recruits Highers: Year 1 We have particularly successful links with Minimum entry ABBB. Years 3 and 4 graduates skilled in all aspects of Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* Queen’s University (Canada), the University You will take two courses, which introduce If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) mathematics, and a significant number of Minimum entry ABBB. of New South Wales (Australia) and the * Adjusted entry from AABBB at S5/S6, see page 148 techniques of film and television analysis, you will take a range of core and optional our Honours graduates find employment * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 University of Hong Kong. for eligibility. offer perspectives on film and television courses including: in the commercial sector, in insurance, for eligibility. history, and examine the changing structures International Baccalaureate: accounting, finance or banking. Career prospects Standard entry 38 points. · Algebra International Baccalaureate: of cinema and television as industries: Science · Mathematical methods 1 Arts Standard entry 36 points. This programme is a valuable preparation Minimum entry 34 points. · Looking, listening, reading · Metric spaces and basic topology Minimum entry 34 points. · Key moments in the development for careers in various aspects of the media, Why choose Glasgow? arts and cultural industries. The immediate Entry requirements in full · Capital markets of film and television This programme will train you in both Entry requirements in full job destinations of some of our recent See page 149 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ · International financial markets mathematics and finance, making you graduates have included production trainee entryrequirements for more information · Financial statement analysis See page 149 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ Year 2 highly desirable to employers, and uses for the Scottish Media Group and graphics and subject-specific requirements. · Financial markets and financial entryrequirements for more information You will extend this study with more detailed guest lecturers and tutors from the operator for the sports technology institutions and subject-specific requirements. consideration of key theoretical concepts financial sector. specialists Deltatre. In fourth year you will also undertake and historical methods, studying film and Applying Older graduates are now firmly established a research project/dissertation, usually television alongside one another in two supervised within the School of All Film & Television Studies courses in their chosen creative fields, working for courses: Mathematics and Statistics, although are normally only available to students leading media companies such as Google · Spectatorship, audiences and identities a limited number of projects will be who have been specifically admitted on and the BBC or as arts administrators, · History, aesthetics and genre supervised by the Adam Smith Business Film & Television Studies codes through journalists and media academics. School. UCAS. If you wish to be considered for You will also study other subjects in years Honours Film & Television Studies you 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. Partnership and industry links must apply using a UCAS code for Film Why choose Glasgow? Years 3 and 4 The University has close links with & Television Studies. This is due to high The city of Glasgow is a major centre professional bodies and employers, many demand for the subject. If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) for film and television production, and of whom offer placement opportunities your studies will consist of a combination practitioners and policy makers from the to students. Some professional firms of compulsory core courses (Film analysis, creative industries visit the University run presentations and drop-in sessions Television analysis, Media and cultural regularly. policy) and specialist options. These will for prospective graduates and also run typically include courses devoted to: separate events to give students a chance to interact with their staff. · particular periods and places (eg contemporary television drama, postwar Japanese cinema, Scottish film and television) · genres (eg animation, amateur cinema, documentary film and television)

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/filmtelevisionstudies [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/financemathematics [email protected] w e w e 76 77 FINANCE & FRENCH STATISTICS French involves the study of a key European and international 95% 95% language as well as the cultures it has influenced across the world. Finance is the study of the theory and practice of financial decision- Finance students French students in making. Statistics is a scientific discipline that is concerned with the were satisfied work/study six months drawing of objective conclusions from investigations where outcomes overall † after finishing† are subject to uncertainty or variability.

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Degrees and UCAS codes Years 1 and 2 Our international links Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 Year 3 (year abroad) BSc (Hons) (GN33): Four years You will take courses in: You will have the opportunity to apply MA (Hons) (R120): Five years The course you study in year 1 depends If you progress to Honours it is essential · Finance to study abroad. There are currently two Joint Honours available; see page 167. on how much French you have studied that you spend your third year abroad. Entry requirements at a glance · Financial accounting options available: the Erasmus+ Programme before. If you have an SQA Higher or A-level Our students usually choose either to work A-levels: · Management accounting and the International Exchange Programme. Entry requirements at a glance in French (grade A or B), you will take the as a language assistant in a school or to Standard entry AAA or A*AB. · Economics A-levels: non-beginners' language course alongside enrol at a university. The University has a Career prospects Minimum entry ABB. · Statistics Standard entry AAB. our French culture course. This will build number of exchange programmes and will Highers: · Mathematics The financial sector, locally and throughout Minimum entry BBB. on your knowledge of French and reinforce provide support and advice to help you plan the UK, actively recruits graduates skilled your awareness of linguistic structures, your year abroad. Standard entry AAAAB at S5.* Highers: Years 3 and 4 in all aspects of statistics, and a significant both spoken and written. On the cultural Minimum entry ABBB. Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) number of our Honours graduates find side, you will study a broad range of topics Years 4 and 5 * Adjusted entry from AABBB at S5/S6, see page 148 Minimum entry ABBB. such as literature, history and film that will you will take a range of core and optional employment in the commercial sector, in When you return from your year abroad, for eligibility. * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 introduce you to key aspects of French Modern Languages courses, including courses in finance and insurance, accounting, finance or banking. along with core language study, you will be International Baccalaureate: for eligibility. culture. statistics. able to choose from a wide range of options Standard entry 38 points. Science International Baccalaureate: In fourth year you will also undertake a If you are a beginner or near-beginner, including literature, cinema, history and Minimum entry 34 points. Why choose Glasgow? Standard entry 36 points. dissertation supervised within the Adam provided that you have some previous other aspects of the language and cultures Minimum entry 34 points. successful language learning experience, Entry requirements in full Smith Business School. This programme will train you in both of the French-speaking world. mathematics and finance, making you you can take the Level-1 beginners' course, See page 149 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ Entry requirements in full Partnership and industry links highly desirable to employers, and uses which will provide an intensive foundation Career prospects entryrequirements for more information See page 149 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ in reading, writing and speaking French. The University has close links with guest lecturers and tutors from the Graduates with qualifications in modern and subject-specific requirements. entryrequirements for more information professional bodies and employers, many financial sector. languages and cultures have gone on to and subject-specific requirements. of whom offer placement opportunities to Year 2 pursue rewarding careers in the media, In your second year, you will extend your teaching (both at home and abroad), students. Some professional firms run Scholarship opportunities presentations and drop-in sessions for linguistic skills in our language and culture journalism, tourism, translating and prospective graduates and also run Stevenson Exchange Scholarships are courses using authentic French texts and interpreting, and the civil service, as well separate events to give students a chance available to undergraduate students media sources. You will study key themes as business, commerce and marketing. to interact with their staff. studying French at Glasgow. For details in the society and culture of the French- of all scholarship opportunities see speaking world. glasgow.ac.uk/scholarships Students progressing from the first-year Why choose Glasgow? beginners' course normally study French Within your French degree you can culture 1 alongside French 2 courses. choose to focus on a whole range You will also study other subjects in years of topics including French comics, 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. French song, medieval France and contemporary French history. You’ll have full access to our extensive Language Resources Centre, which offers excellent audiovisual, digital and printed materials.

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/financestatistics [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/french [email protected] w e w e 78 79 GAELIC GENETICS Explore Scottish Gaelic language and culture through the centuries Genetics knowledge and methodology affect our understanding of to the present-day, and develop your Gaelic language skills for the 95% 96% the fundamental mechanisms of life in all living organisms, which contemporary job market. Gaelic students Genetics students in turn help with the diagnosis and treatment of human diseases, were satisfied overall † were satisfied overall † crime and forensics, and ecology and conservation.

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Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 Years 3 and 4 Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 The list of available final-year optional MA (Hons) (Q530): Four years In year 1 there are three parallel courses, If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4), BSc (Hons) (C400): Four years You will be given a general introduction to all courses is subject to change each year. In addition, places in optional courses may Joint Honours available; see page 167. one for students with a good pass in you will concentrate on modern Scottish MSci: Five years aspects of modern biology and encouraged Higher Gàidhlig, a second for those with Gaelic language and literature, while to acquire general scientific skills. be limited, so students are not guaranteed You may apply for transfer to the a place on a particular final-year option. Entry requirements at a glance a good pass in Higher Gaelic and a third broadening out to the study of Irish and the MSci mid-programme. Year 2 for absolute beginners. You will develop development and varieties of the Gaelic MSci applications are NOT taken A-levels: Our international links Standard entry AAB. advanced language skills at the same languages. This allows you to study aspects via UCAS. In semester 1, you will develop your Minimum entry BBB. time as acquiring in-depth knowledge and of Gaelic language and culture in more knowledge of fundamental aspects of You will have the opportunity to apply understanding of Scottish Gaelic language, depth, mostly through the medium of Entry requirements at a glance biology. In semester 2, you will be to study abroad. There are currently two Highers: culture and literature, and those of related Gaelic. You will also write a dissertation, introduced to specialist subject areas options available: the Erasmus+ Programme Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* A-levels: languages such as modern Irish. researching a relevant topic of your own according to your interests (e.g. animal and the International Exchange Programme. Minimum entry ABBB. Standard entry AAB. choosing. Minimum entry BBB. biology; biomolecular sciences; human Life Sciences (Biology) * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 Year 2 biology; infection biology). Career prospects Our international links Highers: for eligibility. You will continue to broaden your Our graduates are employed in research Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* You will also study other subjects in years International Baccalaureate: knowledge of Scottish Gaelic literature, In your Honours years you will have the or go on to study for postgraduate degrees. Minimum entry ABBB. 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. Arts Standard entry 36 points. as well as deepening your language skills. opportunity to spend one semester or two Recent graduates have taken posts in * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 Minimum entry 34 points. If you progress through the courses for studying Irish at the National University of Years 3, 4 and 5 hospital and industrial laboratories and in for eligibility. advanced Gaelic in year 1, you will study Ireland, Galway. If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) agricultural breeding establishments, and Entry requirements in full 19th-century prose writers such as the International Baccalaureate: you will develop an indepth understanding have entered teaching, nursing, industrial Career prospects See page 149 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ pioneering Norman Macleod and the Standard entry 36 points. of the principles of genetics including: management and scientific journalism. entryrequirements for more information humorous Donald Mackechnie, 17th and Recent developments in support of Gaelic, Minimum entry 34 points. classical foundation of genetics; the and subject-specific requirements. 18th-century song (including Iain Lom including its official recognition in the application of genetics to understand Entry requirements in full Why choose Glasgow? and Sìleas na Ceapaich), and aspects Scottish Parliament’s Achd na Gàidhlig, evolution, populations, biological function, Notes of linguistics including the use of Gaelic mean that Gaelic is a language with See page 156 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ and disease; molecular genetics using You will undertake extensive laboratory No prior knowledge of Scottish Gaelic in contemporary Scotland. expanding career opportunities. Studying entryrequirements for more information model organisms; and human genetics. training and acquire important Gaelic at university opens doors to a and subject-specific requirements. transferable skills including problem (or any Celtic language) is required. If you progress through the beginners’ During fourth year you will choose four diverse range of work in which Gaelic solving, writing and presenting of reports, course, you will continue to hone your advanced Honours option courses to study is essential. Over the last few years our Glasgow International College and critical analysis of written reports language skills and also study a range in greater depth. You will also undertake graduates have gone on to a wide range and data. of Gaelic writing, some of which is taught For international students entry to this an independent research project with one of careers in the media, publishing, primary through the medium of Gaelic. programme is supported by courses of the genetics research teams, which According to the NSS (2017), Genetics and secondary teaching, academia, from GIC. See page 30. can lead to a contribution to scientific at Glasgow is ranked No.1 in Scotland. You will also study other subjects in years librarianship and law. Others find careers manuscripts. Laboratory work and small- 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. in language planning and development with group teaching are important parts of local authorities and Bòrd na Gàidhlig. the Honours programme, allowing you to develop problem-solving, group-working Why choose Glasgow? and communication skills. You can study Gaelic folklore, song, You can take Genetics as an MSci, which modern poetry, autobiography and includes an additional placement year, contemporary fiction all through Gaelic, between the third and final years of the while the University’s Gaelic initiative degree. This is normally spent doing and the city’s vibrant Gaelic community research in industry or some other also provide opportunities to use Gaelic organisation such as a research institute outside the classroom. in the UK or overseas.

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/gaelic [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/genetics [email protected] w e w e 80 81 GEOGRAPHY GERMAN Geography is the study of the surface of the Earth as the site of German involves the study of a key European language and its human living and working. It considers the variability in physical 100% 95% culture. At Glasgow we provide a wide spectrum of teaching, ranging and human landscapes, along with the interrelationships binding Geography students German students in from the 18th century to contemporary culture. them together. thought staff made the work/study six months subject interesting† after finishing†

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Degrees and UCAS codes Programme structure Special Glasgow feature Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 Year 3 (year abroad) BSc (Hons) (F800): Four years Geography can be studied as one of three If you intend to continue to Honours, you will MA (Hons) (R220): Five years The course you study in first year depends If you progress to Honours it is essential MA (Hons) (L702): Four years different degrees in Arts, Science or Social attend a week-long residential field course Joint Honours available; see page 168. on how much German you have studied that you spend your third year abroad. Our MA (SocSci) (Hons) (L700): Four years Sciences. The Geography component of in year 2 to extend the field, laboratory before. If you have an SQA Higher or students usually choose either to work as Joint Honours available; see page 168. each degree is identical; the difference is and statistical skills introduced earlier by Entry requirements at a glance A-level in German (grade A or B), you will a language assistant in a school or to enrol additional subjects that can be taken in focusing on group projects, data collection, A-levels: take the Level-1 non-beginners' language at a university. The University has a number Entry requirements at a glance years 1 and 2. problem solving, and presentations. This and culture courses. This will build on your of exchange programmes and will provide Arts Standard entry AAB. BSc, MA training is developed in year 3 in a week- Minimum entry BBB. knowledge of German and reinforce your support and advice to help you plan your Year 1 long overseas field class focusing on awareness of linguistic structures, both year abroad. A-levels: Highers: You will explore an equal balance of dissertation-related project work. spoken and written. On the cultural side, Standard entry AAB. Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* physical and human geography themes you will study Germany’s past and present, Years 4 and 5 Minimum entry BBB. Minimum entry ABBB. including a world of resources, an Our international links as mediated through a broad range of When you return from your year abroad, Highers: underdeveloped world, a world of changing You will have the opportunity to apply * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 cultural documents such as films, literary along with core language study, you will Modern Languages Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* environments, a shrinking world, and to study abroad. There are currently two for eligibility. texts, journalism and the visual arts. take courses from a wide variety of options.

Science Minimum entry ABBB. a changing biosphere in a changing options available: the Erasmus+ Programme International Baccalaureate: If you are a beginner or near-beginner in We currently offer topics such as German * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 environment. and the International Exchange Programme. Standard entry 36 points. the language, provided that you have some film, German professional communication, for eligibility. Minimum entry 34 points. previous successful language learning modern German novels, liaison interpreting Year 2 Career prospects International Baccalaureate: experience, you can take the Level-1 and modern German thought. Entry requirements in full Standard entry 36 points. You will explore human and physical Our recent Geography graduates have beginners' course, which will provide an Career prospects Minimum entry 34 points. processes, examining environmental been employed as: See page 149 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ intensive foundation in reading, writing and problems and their possible resolutions entryrequirements for more information speaking German. Graduates with qualifications in modern MA (SocSci) · Coastal and rivers engineer Social Sciences through policy, and you will be trained in · Field studies tutor and subject-specific requirements. languages and cultures have gone on to A-levels: Year 2 statistical methods and laboratory analysis · Environmental social researcher, pursue rewarding careers in the media, Standard entry AAB. Scholarship opportunities using a mixture of fieldwork and our own Scottish Government The first-year language and culture course teaching (both at home and abroad), Minimum entry BBB. IT and physical geography laboratories. · Statistician, Scottish Government Stevenson Exchange Scholarships are leads to German 2, which extends and journalism, tourism, translating and Highers: You will also study other subjects in years · Investment manager available to undergraduate students develops your linguistic skills and builds interpreting, and the civil service, as well Standard entry AAAAB at S5.* 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. · Supply chain manager, BAE Systems studying German at Glasgow. For your knowledge of German culture through as business, commerce and marketing. Minimum entry AABB. · Hydrographic surveyor details of all scholarship opportunities the study of further texts and other cultural * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 Years 3 and 4 · Teacher see glasgow.ac.uk/scholarships forms. Students progressing from the Why choose Glasgow? for eligibility. If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) · Surveyor, Lanarkshire Valuation first-year beginners' course normally study International Baccalaureate: you will study both core and optional Joint Board German culture 1 alongside the German 2 You will combine the study of language Standard entry 38 points. courses. Core courses are related to course. and culture in courses that focus Minimum entry 34 points. advanced training methods such as You will also study other subjects in years on using German in practical and computerised data analysis, modelling, Why choose Glasgow? 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. professional contexts, which makes our graduates stand out when applying Entry requirements in full geographical information systems, Our Honours programme is highly for jobs. See pages 149, 156 or 158 for degree interviewing and interpretative methods. flexible and is a combination of core specific entry requirements or visit A wide range of optional courses and optional courses. This allows you glasgow.ac.uk/ug/entryrequirements complement the core courses and allow to tailor your option choices towards for more information and subject-specific you to build a programme around your a wide range of potential careers. requirements. particular interests. Some Earth Science optional courses may also be available to Geography students.

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/geography [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/german [email protected] w e w e 82 83 GREEK DUMFRIES CAMPUS Greek involves the study of classical Greek language and literature HEALTH & and ancient Greek civilisation. 98% 94% Greek students Sociology students SOCIAL POLICY were satisfied thought staff were good Health and social issues are at the forefront of policy and public overall † at explaining things † concern today. This programme will help you to understand the diverse nature of these issues and the way in which policies aimed at addressing them are formed and implemented.

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Degrees and UCAS codes Programme structure Years 3 and 4 Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 Year 4 MA (Hons) (Q700): Four years You will read (depending on options If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) MA (Hons) (LL34): Four years You will take three core courses introducing Successful completion of years 1, 2 and Joint Honours available; see page 168. chosen) Homer and other Greek poets, you will choose options from a wide range you to the study of health and social issues, 3 offers the opportunity to progress to the Athenian tragedies and comedies, orators and study texts and genres in detail. Entry requirements at a glance associated policies and related research. Honours programme and become involved Entry requirements at a glance and historians, and the philosopher Plato. Courses currently include: A-levels: These courses establish key concepts in the Enquiry Project in Health & Social Policy. This is a full-year practice-based A-levels: You will also learn about Greek political and · Historiography Standard entry BBB. around the varied determinants of health research project that involves the planning Standard entry AAB. social history, philosophy, religion and art. · Epic Minimum entry CCC. and welfare, and cover a range of topics and execution of a significant piece of field Minimum entry BBB. If you have a good A-level pass in the · Comedy Highers: within social theory (for example, identity, gender, globalisation and moral panics). research. Highers: subject, you may be able to start Greek · Tragedy Standard entry BBBB/ABB by S6. at Level-2. · Oratory No minimum entry. These courses are complemented by two Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* generic courses that place specific health Our international links Minimum entry ABBB. · Lyric poetry International Baccalaureate: Year 1 and social material in a wider context. You will have the opportunity to apply There is also the opportunity within the * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 Standard entry 30 points. to study abroad. There are currently two You will be provided with a strong Social Sciences for eligibility. Honours programme to start or continue Minimum entry 28 points. Year 2 foundation of grammar and vocabulary options available: the Erasmus+ Programme the study of Latin. HNC: A pass in a relevant subject with International Baccalaureate: leading to the reading of simple passages You will focus on more applied and practical and the International Exchange Programme.

Arts a B in the graded unit is required to be Standard entry 36 points. of genuine ancient Greek. You will learn considerations, taking four core courses: Our international links considered for entry into year 1. Career prospects Minimum entry 34 points. to read elementary texts in Greek and to · Health policy and practice translate Greek into English. If you progress to Honours you will have the HNC second-year entry: A pass in · Social policy and practice The placement in third year and the fourth Entry requirements in full opportunity to spend at least three weeks either HNC Social Care or HNC Social · Human nature and wellbeing year Honours enquiry project provide you See page 149 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ Year 2 (usually during the summer vacation after Science, with an A in the graded unit, · Research methods for social science with experience of workplace structures third year) visiting archaeological sites and entryrequirements for more information You will read work by a variety of authors. is required to be considered for direct and demands, and will enhance your museums in Greece. Financial support for and subject-specific requirements. You will also continue to develop your entry to year 2. Success at interview and Year 3 employability. The programme integrates this visit is available to all Single Honours translation and reading skills. By the end attendance at a short summer course You will start to specialise more, studying academic theory with the reality of practice students. Note of the year, you will be able to: are also required. health and social policy in a contemporary in the health and social field, and develops You may also spend your third year studying your critical thinking, reflective and problem- You do not require previous knowledge translate continuous passages of context, global challenges at the end of life, · at universities in North America, Australia, Entry requirements in full solving abilities. Recent graduates have of Greek. straightforward Greek into English and public sector systems management. New Zealand or Europe. See page 152 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ taken up employment within the NHS, local · translate accurately any prescribed You will also choose either a work entryrequirements for more information government, the voluntary sector and in passage from Greek into English, and placement or a dissertation on a topic Career prospects and subject-specific requirements. of your own interest. management trainee schemes. Others have comment perceptively on the set books gone on to postgraduate training in teaching · write well-argued and researched essays In recent years our graduates have found At each level you can also choose from employment as: Dumfries campus and social work. You will also study other subjects in years a range of elective courses across other · teachers This degree is taught at our Dumfries disciplines. This gives you the opportunity 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. campus. For further information about · civil servants to add breadth to your degree. Why choose Dumfries? · administrators Dumfries, please see page 17. · librarians You’ll be given the opportunity to · archivists Associate Student Scheme complete a valuable work placement · experts in museums and galleries An Associate Student Scheme is and will benefit from our excellent links available to students from Scotland’s with local employers. colleges considering this degree Why choose Glasgow? programme. Membership is free during You will have the opportunity to visit your HNC year and helps college archaeological sites and museums students to make a smooth transition in Greece as part of your programme. to university-level study.

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/greek [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/healthsocialpolicy [email protected] w e w e 84 85 HISTORY HISTORY The study of history is the study of change and continuity in human OF ART society through time. In this wide-ranging programme you will learn 100% 92% different approaches to studying the past as a way of understanding the History students History of Art students History of art seeks to understand how and why paintings, present in its political, economic, ideological, social and cultural sense. were satisfied thought staff were good sculptures, buildings and works in a variety of media come overall † at explaining things † to look the way they do.

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Degrees and UCAS codes Programme structure Special Glasgow feature Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 Partnership and industry links MA (Hons) (V100): Four years You will learn different approaches to Our History special subjects in year 4 will MA (Hons) (V350): Four years The first year provides an introduction to The University has major, externally funded Joint Honours available; see page 168. studying the past as a way of understanding allow you to study a topic in depth using Joint Honours available; see page 168. history of art by analysing its main trends collaborative research projects with other the present in its political, economic, original sources. You will also write a in two courses: Art History and its Materials national institutions, including the National Entry requirements at a glance ideological, social and cultural sense. dissertation based on your own research. Entry requirements at a glance and Techniques (semester 1) and Gallery; Victoria and Albert Museum; the Classicism and Naturalism (semester 2). Henry Moore Institute, Leeds; and the A-levels: A-levels: Year 1 Our international links These have been selected so as to provide Freer Art Gallery, USA. Standard entry AAB. Standard entry AAB. an accessible and wide-ranging Minimum entry BBB. You will take two core courses covering You will have the opportunity to apply Minimum entry BBB. Scottish and Medieval history over a broad to study abroad. There are currently two programme of study, even if you are new Our international links Highers: Highers: time span. Between them, these courses options available: the Erasmus+ Programme to art history. They allow you to study We have an Erasmus agreement with Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* introduce you to the study of history first and the International Exchange Programme. works by some of the best-known artists, Bonn University Institute for Art History Minimum entry ABBB. Minimum entry ABBB. in a national Scottish and then a broader designers and architects of all time and also in Germany, enabling suitably qualified * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 European context. Forces driving continuity Career prospects * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 introduce you to some key issues in history students to spend their third year there. for eligibility. and change in Scottish and European As a History graduate you will be able to for eligibility. of art: the uses of different techniques International Baccalaureate: politics, society, economy and culture are enter many different careers, from teaching International Baccalaureate: and materials, and relationships between Career prospects Arts Standard entry 36 points. assessed over time. You will also have the to the financial services. Our recent History Standard entry 36 points. art theory, the role of art patrons and the This degree offers an excellent starting Arts Minimum entry 34 points. option of taking a modern European history graduates have been employed by Minimum entry 34 points. concept of style. The two courses taken in point for careers in publishing, journalism, course. sequence will prepare you for further levels HarperCollins teaching and librarianship, and for work in Entry requirements in full · Entry requirements in full of study, but either can be taken as an · Police Scotland museums, galleries, the heritage sector, See page 149 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ Year 2 See page 149 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ introduction to the discipline by students art dealing and auction houses. In recent · Oxfam not intending to take it beyond Level-1. entryrequirements for more information You will study modern social and cultural · Glasgow Museums entryrequirements for more information years, our graduates have been appointed and subject-specific requirements. history and American history. These and subject-specific requirements. to posts including a Getty Collections · Morgan Stanley Year 2 courses introduce you to new historical Management Internship in the USA, and skills and approaches and represent a You will study two further thematic groups, to curatorial or administrative posts at progression from first year. Why choose Glasgow? building on those studied at Level-1. Dulwich Picture Gallery, London; Handel At this stage of the programme, greater You will also study other subjects in years House, London; and the Design and Artists History hosts the Centre for Gender emphasis is placed on theoretical and 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. Collecting Society, London. History which works closely with contextual issues, useful foundations for external organisations in the field of Years 3 and 4 progression to the more detailed study women’s and gender issues. undertaken at Honours level. You will also If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) Why choose Glasgow? You’ll be able to take courses offered be introduced to contrasted art-historical you will choose from a large variety of more You will benefit from the extensive by members of the Scottish Centre for approaches and methods and to a range specialised courses which may include: collections of the University’s library War Studies which offers expertise in of backgrounds to the production and and the resources of The Hunterian, · Barbarians in the Mediterranean war and conflict from medieval times consumption of art. the University’s museum and art gallery, · The Norman Conquest 1066 – 1100 to the present day. You will also study other subjects in years which feature the world-famous Hunter, · Print, propaganda and subversion 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. Whistler and Mackintosh collections. in Europe 1630 – 1800 · Scottish popular culture Years 3 and 4 In your third-year vacation you will · Intelligence, the state and international receive a grant to assist you to visit If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4), relations in the 20th century museums, galleries and buildings you will prepare a dissertation and study a · American landscape history relevant to your chosen course options wide range of special options concentrating · Middle Eastern cities 1800 – 1960: and dissertation subject. on specific periods and artists. There are imperialism, cosmopolitanism and core courses on methodological aspects of nationalism art history, and research skills in art history. You can apply for the opportunity to include a work placement as part of your Honours programme.

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/history [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/historyofart [email protected] w e w e 86 87 HUMAN BIOLOGY HUMAN BIOLOGY Human Biology explores the scientific principles that underlie & NUTRITION investigations into the function of the human body from a molecular 96% 96% and cellular level to a whole-body level. It examines the way in which Human Biology students Human Biology students Human Biology & Nutrition will equip students with a critical the body works in health, during normal healthy ageing and disease. thought staff were good thought staff were good understanding of normal physiology and homeostatic mechanisms at explaining things † at explaining things † and this will be related to both normal and disease-related conditions.

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Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 theme of using quantitative techniques to Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 Our international links BSc (Hons) (C1W3): Four years You will be given a general introduction to all analyse scientific, managerial and financial BSc (Hons) (C1B4): Four years You will be given a general introduction to all You will have the opportunity to apply MSci: Five years aspects of modern biology and encouraged aspects of biological science problems. aspects of modern biology and encouraged to study abroad. There are currently two This involves understanding the profit and You may apply for transfer to the to acquire general scientific skills. Entry requirements at a glance to acquire general scientific skills. options available: the Erasmus+ Programme loss accounts of biotechnology companies, MSci mid-programme. A-levels: and the International Exchange Programme. Year 2 comprehending and reporting concisely Year 2 MSci applications are NOT taken Standard entry AAB. on research directions within a field of via UCAS. In semester 1, you will develop your Minimum entry BBB. In semester 1, you will develop your Career prospects enquiry and recommending courses of knowledge of fundamental aspects Highers: knowledge of fundamental aspects of This degree will provide you with a variety of action stemming from data analysis. All Entry requirements at a glance of biology. In semester 2, you will be Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* biology. In semester 2, you will be career opportunities. You may choose to go year 4 students undertake an independent introduced to specialist subject areas Minimum entry ABBB. introduced to specialist subject areas into health promotion, lifestyle consultancy, A-levels: research project. Standard entry AAB. according to your interests (e.g. animal * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 according to your interests (e.g. animal food industry related jobs or a range of Life Sciences (Biology) Minimum entry BBB. biology; biomolecular sciences; human You can take Human Biology as an MSci, for eligibility. biology; biomolecular sciences; human other nutrition focused careers. Graduates Life Sciences (Biology) biology; infection biology). which includes an additional placement biology; infection biology). may continue their education to Masters or Highers: International Baccalaureate: year between the third and final years of PhD level. Graduates may also apply for Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* You will also study other subjects in years Standard entry 36 points. You will also study other subjects in years the degree, normally spent doing research professional postgraduate programmes Minimum entry ABBB. 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. Minimum entry 34 points. 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. in industry in the UK or overseas. such as dietetics and teaching. * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 Years 3, 4 and 5 The list of available final-year optional Entry requirements in full Years 3 and 4 for eligibility. courses is subject to change each year. Human Biology provides a wide-ranging See page 156 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4), International Baccalaureate: In addition, places in optional courses may Why choose Glasgow? approach to complement the traditional entryrequirements for more information you will take courses which allow you to Standard entry 36 points. be limited, so students are not guaranteed Anatomy, Neuroscience, Pharmacology and subject-specific requirements. develop a broad understanding of human Biological Sciences at Glasgow is Minimum entry 34 points. and Physiology degree programmes. It a place on a particular final-year option. biology through the study of the anatomy ranked second in Scotland (Complete integrates the traditional material with newly Glasgow International College and physiology of body systems, the University Guide 2017). Entry requirements in full Our international links developed classes which allow students to For international students entry to this assessment of cardiovascular and See page 156 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ You will have the opportunity to apply develop their graduate attributes. programme is supported by courses respiratory function, as well as introductory entryrequirements for more information to study abroad. There are currently two If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4), from GIC. See page 30. nutrition. and subject-specific requirements. you will take courses which allow you to options available: the Erasmus+ Programme In fourth year, you will take three and the International Exchange Programme. Glasgow International College develop a broad understanding of human compulsory courses: Energy Balance and biology through the study of the anatomy Lifestyle, Dietary Assessment and Nutrition Career prospects For international students entry to this and physiology of body systems, and the Epidemiology, Functional Foods, and programme is supported by courses assessment of cardiovascular and This is a new programme and there have choose one from a range of optional from GIC. See page 30. respiratory function, as well as introductory been no graduates to date. It is anticipated courses. You will also carry out a substantial nutrition. The laboratory component is that graduates will be well qualified to seek research project and take a course in well supported and students work in small employment in a broad range of scientific Nutrition Advances Studies. You will groups in recently refurbished laboratories. careers in the NHS, in commerce, develop a range of skills in nutrition and One distinctive feature is the use of education and management. teamwork, and acquire useful experience problem-based learning to supplement the for your future career. more traditional aspects of the course and mini projects. Why choose Glasgow? Students who progress to year 4 choose Biological Sciences at Glasgow is four advanced Honours option courses ranked second in Scotland (Complete as well as an Advanced Studies course. University Guide 2017). Each option course lasts for five weeks and gives the opportunity to study those topics in greater depth. The Advanced Studies component is distinctive from other courses in that it has an underlying

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/humanbiology [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/humanbiologynutrition [email protected] w e w e 88 89 IMMUNOLOGY Immunology is the study of the body’s defence (immune) system and how it protects from, and contributes to, disease. 100% Immunology students were satisfied overall †

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Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 Immunology can be taken as an MSci, BSc (Hons) (C550): Four years You will be given a general introduction to all which includes an additional placement MSci: Five years aspects of modern biology and encouraged year, between the third and final years of the degree. This is normally spent doing You may apply for transfer to the to acquire general scientific skills. full-time research in industry, academia or MSci mid-programme. Year 2 another approved placement provider in MSci applications are NOT taken the UK or overseas. via UCAS. In semester 1, you will develop your knowledge of fundamental aspects of The list of available final-year optional Entry requirements at a glance biology. In semester 2, you will be courses is subject to change each year. A-levels: introduced to specialist subject areas In addition, places in optional courses may Standard entry AAB. according to your interests (e.g. animal be limited, so students are not guaranteed Life Sciences (Biology) Minimum entry BBB. biology; biomolecular sciences; human a place on a particular final-year option. biology; infection biology). Highers: Our international links Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* You will also study other subjects in years You will have the opportunity to apply Minimum entry ABBB. 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. to study abroad. There are currently two * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 Years 3, 4 and 5 options available: the Erasmus+ Programme for eligibility. If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4), and the International Exchange Programme. International Baccalaureate: you will attend lectures covering the whole Career prospects Standard entry 36 points. field of immunology as well as lectures Minimum entry 34 points. on molecular biology, statistics and data Many graduates will continue to analysis. A series of practical classes will postgraduate Masters or PhD studies, or Entry requirements in full increase familiarity with many current use their degree as a route into medicine, See page 156 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ immunological techniques. dentistry or veterinary medicine. Stimulating entryrequirements for more information careers await new graduates, or those In year 4 you will study key concepts and subject-specific requirements. with a postgraduate degree, in research of immunology in greater depth. You will in universities and research institutes; in undertake a supervised laboratory research Glasgow International College industry, especially pharmaceutical and project in our state-of-the-art research labs, biotechnology companies; and in clinical For international students entry to this and prepare a dissertation, and other research and diagnostic work in hospital programme is supported by courses written work, based on literature surveys. laboratories. Our degree can also lead to from GIC. See page 30. You will also attend the three-day Reading a career in other fields of science, such Party at The Burn, near Edzell in Angus, as infection biology, and cancer or where you will present data related to your cardiovascular research. There are also research project. many exciting opportunities in other areas, The Honours programme is delivered by including teaching, scientific journalism, research-active scientists and clinicians, business, and the civil service. Our Alumni and provides a full understanding of how Society, with over 300 members, allows the immune system works under both students to seek advice and guidance from physiological and pathological conditions, Immunology graduates pursuing a diverse covering topics such as infectious disease, array of careers. vaccination, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular diseases, neuroinflammation and other autoimmune and inflammatory Why choose Glasgow? pathologies. This is one of the few programmes in the UK which offer an Honours degree focusing solely on immunology for two years (years 3 and 4). † Data published by Unistats (unistats.direct.gov.uk). January 2017

glasgow.ac.uk/ug/immunology [email protected] w e 90 91 ITALIAN LATIN Studying Italian opens up the language and culture of a major Latin involves the study of the Latin language and literature, EU country that has played a key role in Europe's political and 90% 98% and Roman civilisation. artistic development. Italian students in Latin students work/study six months were satisfied after finishing † overall †

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Modern Languages * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 provided that you have some previous maintain a balance between language work of genuine Latin. You will learn to read Career prospects for eligibility. for eligibility. successful language learning experience, and other areas of study such as literature, elementary texts in Latin and to translate In recent years our graduates have found International Baccalaureate: you will take the Level-1 beginners' course, cinema and other areas of culture. You can International Baccalaureate: Latin into English. employment as: Standard entry 36 points. which will provide an intensive foundation choose what courses you study from a Standard entry 36 points. Arts · teachers Minimum entry 34 points. in reading, writing and speaking Italian. range of options. Minimum entry 34 points. Year 2 · civil servants You will have the opportunity to increase · administrators Entry requirements in full Year 2 Career prospects Entry requirements in full your knowledge of vocabulary and · librarians See page 149 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ Graduates with qualifications in modern See page 149 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ The first-year language and culture course grammar, enabling you to translate · archivists entryrequirements for more information languages and cultures have gone on entryrequirements for more information leads to Italian 2, which extends and passages of literary Latin into English. You · experts in museums and galleries and subject-specific requirements. develops your linguistic skills and builds to pursue rewarding careers in the media, and subject-specific requirements. will read works by a range of authors, and your knowledge of Italian culture, including teaching (both at home and abroad), study literary and social contexts as well as Scholarship opportunities the study of texts and films. Students journalism, tourism, translating and Note language and style, developing your critical Why choose Glasgow? Scottish-Italian Scholarships are progressing from the first-year beginners' interpreting, and the civil service, as well You do not require previous knowledge skills, so that you may write well-argued and You will have the opportunity to visit available to undergraduate students course normally study Italian culture 1 as business, commerce and marketing. of Latin. researched essays. studying Italian at Glasgow. For details alongside the second-year course. archaeological sites and museums You will also study other subjects in years in Italy as part of your programme. of all scholarship opportunities see You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. glasgow.ac.uk/scholarships 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. Why choose Glasgow? Glasgow has a long tradition of Years 3 and 4 teaching in Italian studies, supported If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) by excellent library resources in the you will choose from a wide range of topics subject. You will be taught in small and study texts and genres in detail. groups, mostly by native speakers of Italian, giving you the opportunity to Courses currently include: develop a high level of fluency in written · Historiography and spoken Italian. · Epic · Drama · Satire · Oratory There is also the opportunity to start or continue the study of Greek.

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/italian [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/latin [email protected] w e w e 92 93 LAW Law is the study of rules and principles of conduct decreed by legislative authority, derived from court decisions and established 1st by local custom. in Scotland for Law (Complete University Guide 2017).

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Degrees and UCAS codes Entry requirements at a glance The LNAT is run by a consortium of UK Programme structure Our international links Career prospects LLB (Hons) (M114): Four years A-levels: universities and comprises a two-hour on- The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) programme is We have an extremely successful and If you intend to become a solicitor or LLB (Fast Track) (M115): Standard entry AAA. screen test made up of multiple-choice an exacting intellectual discipline and offers popular study abroad programme. advocate in Scotland you must, in Graduates only (80 minutes) and essay (40 minutes) a thorough grounding in the principles of Currently 60% of our Honours students addition to the LLB, complete a one-year Highers: questions. It is designed to assess Joint Honours available; see page 169. Standard entry AAAAA at S5.* basic areas of the law. The degree can be take the opportunity to spend all or part postgraduate vocational qualification – verbal reasoning skills and command of studied to Ordinary level, requiring three of the third year studying law in another the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice. Joint Honours options with Law are Minimum entry AABBB. written English. The test can be taken by years of full-time study, or to Honours level country or participate in a summer school There is then a period of full-time training currently offered in: * Adjusted entry from ABBBB at S5, see page 148 applicants at centres throughout the UK for eligibility. in four years of full-time study. or other academic activity abroad. These for two years to become a solicitor, and · Business Economics (MN11) and overseas. options are available through our Law with up to two and a half years to become International Baccalaureate: · Business Management (MN12) Information on how to sit the test, together Year 1 Languages or Legal Studies programmes an advocate. · Economics (ML11) Standard entry 38 points. with practice papers, can be found at Initially you will study: (see below) or at English-speaking If you intend to become a solicitor or · Economic & Social History (MV13) Minimum entry 34 points. www.lnat.ac.uk Professional Degrees · Constitutional law institutions in Europe, North and South advocate in England, you can either Professional Degrees · English Literature (MQ13) 2-year LLB (Fast Track): · Introduction to legal study America, Australia, New Zealand, China complete the Common Law LLB, or in · Gaelic Language (MQ15) Minimum requirements: Accreditation · Obligations (contract, delict and and Singapore. Students may also take addition to the Law LLB, undertake the · History (MV11) 2.1 Honours degree. All LLB degrees allow entry to the unjustified enrichment) part in summer schools or the comparative Legal Practice Course (LPC) and qualify · Philosophy (MV15) We do, however, welcome applicants Diploma in Professional Legal Practice Family law law project. In all cases study abroad is in the English legal system. To qualify in · Politics (ML12) · with a wide range of experience and and thereafter to become either a solicitor integrated into the degree and does not other countries you must pass additional qualifications and are happy to discuss in Scotland (under the Law Society of Year 2 involve an additional year of study. Students taking a Joint Honours degree examinations in the appropriate legal your individual qualifications prior to Scotland) or to be called to the Scottish can complete all the courses necessary In the following year, you will study: system. an application. Please contact the Bar (by the Faculty of Advocates). Law with Languages or Law to apply for entry to the next stage of The flexibility of the law degree at Glasgow, Admissions Officer regarding entry · Jurisprudence with Legal Studies professional training for a career in The LLB degree and the Diploma in together with the emphasis on developing requirements for international students. · Law and government There are many opportunities for you to Scottish law, the Diploma in Professional Professional Legal Practice are fully the key skills required by employers and There is a range of optional courses to study law with languages. A language Legal Practice. accredited by the Law Society of the opportunities available to study abroad Entry requirements in full Scotland. choose from, covering topics such as: may be studied for three years of the and to take part in placement opportunities, Law with Languages · Roman law of property and obligations Honours degree (the Law with Legal See page 152 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ means that the LLB degree provides a Law with French Language (M1R1) 2-year LLB (Fast Track) · International private law Studies programme) or throughout the entryrequirements for more information sound general foundation for a range of Law with French Legal Studies (M121) The accelerated LLB allows graduates · Labour law four years of the degree (the Law with and subject-specific requirements. careers. These include the civil service, Law with German Language (M1R2) in other disciplines to obtain a degree · Forensic medicine Languages programme). Language study local government, journalism, industry Law with German Legal Studies (M122) Applying to Law which will qualify them for entry to the · Public international law is an integrated part of these degrees, Law with Italian Language (M1R3) during the first two years of which language and commerce, international institutions, Law National Admissions Test Diploma in Professional Legal Practice If you intend to enter the Scottish Legal Law with Italian Legal Studies (M1M9) skills will be carefully developed. This administration, banking, insurance, social Applicants to all LLB degrees who do and the solicitor branch of the legal Profession you must take the following Law with Portuguese Language (M1R5) will prepare you to make the most of the work and the police service. not already hold an undergraduate profession in two years. The two-year courses during your degree: Law with Russian Language (M1RR) opportunity to increase your fluency in degree are required to take the Law degree is available to all applicants Law with Spanish Language (M1R4) · Business organisations a foreign environment while advancing National Admissions Test (LNAT) by holding a first degree. Law with Spanish Legal Studies (M123) · Criminal law and evidence your knowledge of law. Both programmes Why choose Glasgow? 20 January 2018. · Commercial law require you to spend your third year You will have the opportunity to · European Union law studying Law in a partner university abroad, participate in one of our many · Property law where teaching and learning take place placements – for example, with the · Legal profession and legal ethics Common Law (LLB) graduates to move towards a legal career We offer a 4-year programme for in French, German, Italian, Portuguese Citizens Advice Bureau, a human rights in a common law jurisdiction in countries undergraduate entry, and an accelerated or Spanish. Four years full time Years 3 and 4 centre, a law centre or the Scottish (undergraduate entry) such as England and Wales, Canada, 2-year programme for graduate entrants. Parliament. Two years accelerated (graduate entry) the United States, India, Australia, New A 3-year programme is also available Admission to Honours takes place at the Three years accelerated including Zealand, and Singapore. for graduate entrants by combining the end of the second year. If you progress to accelerated LLB with our 1-year LLM. Honours (years 3 and 4) you can choose LLM (graduate entry) The common law curriculum offers from a wide range of individual courses This degree is suitable for those seeking intellectual depth and has a range of Details on entry requirements and how to apply will be posted on our website. available each year and you will have the a high quality undergraduate degree flexible options reflecting a wide spectrum opportunity to specialise in a chosen area in Common Law. This degree will allow of interests within the School of Law. of law.

glasgow.ac.uk/ug/law [email protected] w e 94 95 MARINE & MATHEMATICS FRESHWATER Mathematics is a vast and ever-growing subject which 90% 95% incorporates successful explorations of numerical, geometrical Marine & Freshwater Mathematics and logical relationships. BIOLOGY Biology students in students were work/study six months satisfied overall † Marine and freshwater biology is the study of the world’s after finishing † aquatic environments.

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Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 Our international links Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 Our international links BSc (Hons) (C164): Four years You will be given a general introduction to all You may have the opportunity to undertake BSc (Hons) (G100): Four years You will take a number of courses covering You will have the opportunity to apply to MSci: Five years aspects of modern biology and encouraged an overseas field course. For example, the MSci (G101): Five years matrices, linear equations, probability, study abroad. There are currently two complex numbers, vectors and calculus. You may apply for transfer to the to acquire general scientific skills. tropical marine biology course includes an MA (Hons) (G102): Four years options available: the Erasmus+ Programme optional fieldtrip to study the coral reefs and and the International Exchange Programme. MSci mid-programme. Joint Honours available; see page 169. Year 2 Year 2 mangroves of the Red Sea, Egypt. MSci applications are NOT taken Courses will cover multivariable calculus, In semester 1, you will develop your Entry requirements at a glance Career prospects via UCAS. linear algebra, topics in applied knowledge of fundamental aspects of Career prospects BSc, MSci, MA mathematics, topics in linear algebra and Many of our graduates go on to careers in Entry requirements at a glance biology. In semester 2, you will be introduced Your qualification is an entry point to a wide the financial services sector or computing, Science A-levels: calculus, introduction to real analysis, A-levels: to specialist subject areas according to your range of careers that demand the analytical or undertake postgraduate study. Others Standard entry AAB. foundations of pure mathematics, Standard entry AAB. interests (e.g. animal biology; biomolecular and science-based communications skills are employed in industry, using the Minimum entry BBB. graphs and networks, and enumeration Life Sciences (Biology) Minimum entry BBB. sciences; human biology; infection biology). developed during this degree programme. and number theory with applications to modelling and problem-solving skills gained Highers: You will also study other subjects in years Our graduates move into many careers Highers: on the programme. Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* cryptography. Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. including conservation, environmental Our recent graduates have been employed Minimum entry ABBB. You will also study other subjects in years Minimum entry ABBB. management, fisheries and aquaculture. by: Years 3, 4 and 5 Many choose to continue on to * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 PricewaterhouseCoopers postgraduate study. for eligibility. · for eligibility. If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) Years 3, 4 and 5 · Grant Thornton International Baccalaureate: you will study a wide range of topics International Baccalaureate: If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4), · Alexander Sloan Standard entry 36 points. Standard entry 36 points. including animal diversity and its Why choose Glasgow? you will study a wide range of topics. · Cigna Minimum entry 34 points. classification; ethical aspects of scientific Minimum entry 34 points. The Mathematics degree programme is for · Deloitte work; evolution and ecology; wildlife We have an Exploration Society to help students who are interested in all aspects · Royal Bank of Scotland

Entry requirements in full Arts Entry requirements in full conservation; animal behaviour and animal you organise and conduct scientific of mathematics, not just those aspects that · Credit Suisse expeditions to all parts of the world. See page 156 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ welfare; environmental management (aquatic See page 149 for MA (Hons) and page have immediate applications. The Applied entryrequirements for more information pollution); and aquatic environments. There 156 for BSc (Hons) and MSci or visit Mathematics courses allow students with and subject-specific requirements. are also visits to hatcheries, fish farms and glasgow.ac.uk/ug/entryrequirements a flair for mathematics who prefer the Why choose Glasgow? aquaculture projects. for more information and subject- practical and applicable aspects of the Our ambassador scheme gives students specific requirements. Glasgow International College Another major component of your final year subject to concentrate on these elements. the chance to spend time in schools, is an independent research project, which The Pure Mathematics courses are ideal for For international students entry to this Glasgow International College experiencing teaching at first hand and programme is supported by courses can be carried out in the laboratory, or in the students who prefer the abstract and logical developing vital workplace skills. from GIC. See page 30. field, at home or abroad. For international students entry to this aspects of the subject. You can take Marine & Freshwater Biology programme is supported by courses In fourth year you will have the opportunity as an MSci, which includes an additional from GIC. See page 30. to specialise in your area of choice and will placement year, between the third and final undertake a project carried out under the years of the degree. This is normally spent personal supervision of a member of staff. doing research in industry or some other There is also an opportunity to take an organisation such as a research institute MSci degree over five years, which explores in the UK or overseas. mathematics topics in greater depth and The list of available final-year optional includes an individually supervised research courses is subject to change each year. project. In addition, places in optional courses may be limited, so students are not guaranteed a place on a particular final-year option.

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/marinefreshwaterbiology [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/mathematics [email protected] w e w e 96 97 MECHANICAL DESIGN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 90% ENGINEERING MEng Mechanical Design 95% Mechanical Engineering This degree programme is firmly rooted in the mainstream Engineering students This degree programme provides a thorough grounding in students were mechanical engineering discipline but places greater emphasis on thought staff were good mechanical engineering principles and their applications, together satisfied overall † the interplay between design and manufacturing, which is explored at explaining things † with the skills needed to solve real mechanical engineering problems. through individual and group projects.

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Degrees and UCAS codes Programme structure Year 5 of the MEng programme includes the Degrees and UCAS codes Programme structure In year 5 individual project work forms a BEng (HH37): Four years You will study the same courses in the first final-year industrial project, and provides BEng (H300): Four years You will study the same courses in the first major component of the MEng programme, MEng (HHJ7): Five years three years whether you are on the BEng additional management skills and in-depth MEng (H302): Five years three years whether you are on the BEng or which has a strong industrial bias. Further or MEng degree programme. options of engineering subjects including MEng degree programme. courses are chosen from advanced Entry requirements at a glance mechanics of solids, dynamics and Entry requirements at a glance control systems engineering, dynamics, desalination technology. desalination, energy from waste materials BEng students who perform well may Year 1 BEng students who perform well may Year 1 engineering, and mechanics of solids transfer to the MEng programme on In your first year, you will take a wide- transfer to the MEng programme on In your first year, you will take a wide- Partnership and industry links and structures. You will also undertake completion of years 1, 2 and 3. ranging curriculum which includes courses completion of years 1, 2 and 3. ranging curriculum which includes courses The degree programme has very close links a management course. BEng in mechanical design and manufacturing, BEng in mechanical engineering, mathematics, mathematics, dynamics, electronics, with industry, with practising engineers dynamics, electronics, materials, statics, A-levels: A-levels: Our international links materials, statics, thermodynamics and contributing to courses, as well as vacation thermodynamics and engineering skills. Standard entry AAB. Standard entry AAB. engineering skills. These courses are and year-out employment opportunities These courses are supported by individual You can apply to spend one year of your Minimum entry BBB. Minimum entry BBB. supported by individual and group for students. and group project work and laboratory academic studies abroad at an accredited Highers: Highers: partner university. In year 5 MEng students Engineering project work and laboratory work. This work. This interdisciplinary approach, Engineering Our international links Standard entry AAAA or AAABB at S5.* interdisciplinary approach, favoured by Standard entry AAAA or AAABB at S5.* favoured by industry, also makes it easy to can work on their project at overseas Minimum entry AABB. industry, also makes it easy to switch to You can apply to spend one year of your Minimum entry AABB. switch to another engineering discipline at institutions. * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 another engineering discipline at the end studies abroad at an accredited partner * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 the end of year 1 should you wish to do so. Career prospects for eligibility. of year 1 should you wish to do so. university. In year 5 MEng students can work for eligibility. on their project at overseas institutions. Year 2 Our graduates are well represented in International Baccalaureate: International Baccalaureate: Year 2 You will study further basic engineering manufacturing companies and a wide Standard entry 36 points. Standard entry 36 points. Career prospects subjects including applicable mathematics, range of industries in this country and Minimum entry 34 points. You will study further basic engineering Minimum entry 34 points. subjects including applicable Our graduates are well represented in applied mechanics, fluid mechanics, abroad. Recent graduates have been MEng MEng mathematics, applied mechanics, fluid manufacturing companies and a wide range microeconomics, engineering computing, employed by Babcock (Marine Division), A-levels: mechanics, microeconomics, engineering of industries in this country and abroad. A-levels: materials, power electronics, Chevron, Wood Group, Spooner, Green Standard entry AAA. computing, materials, power electronics, Recent graduates have been employed Standard entry AAA. thermodynamics, design and manufacture. Co. Mineral Water, Extreme Well Solution, Highers: thermodynamics, and design and by Babcock (Marine Division), Chevron, Highers: Scottish Power Renewables, Aker Solutions, Year 3 Standard entry AAAAA at S5. manufacture. Wood Group, Spooner, Green Co Mineral Standard entry AAAAA at S5. ABS Consulting Ltd, Nuclear, Jee Ltd, OyI You will visit a number of industries in the Minimum entry AAAA or AAABB. Water, Extreme Well Solution, Scottish Minimum entry AAAA or AAABB. Manufacturing, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce Year 3 Power Renewables, Aker Solutions, ABS UK and study more advanced engineering and Score Europe. International Baccalaureate: International Baccalaureate: subjects including dynamics and control; You will study more advanced engineering Consulting Ltd, Nuclear, Jee Ltd, OyI Standard entry 38 points. Standard entry 38 points. fluid power; engineering design; fluid Accreditation subjects such as engineering design, Manufacturing, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce Minimum entry 37 points. Minimum entry 37 points. mechanics; thermodynamics of engines; dynamics and control, mechanics of solids, and Score Europe. Our BEng and MEng degrees are heat transfer; instrumentation and data Entry requirements in full heat transfer, design and manufacture, Entry requirements in full accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Accreditation systems; materials and manufacture; Engineers. See page 151 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ materials and manufacture, mathematical See page 151 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ Our BEng and MEng degrees are mathematical modelling and simulation; entryrequirements for more information modelling and simulation, and mechanics entryrequirements for more information accredited by the Institution of Mechanical and mechanics of materials and structures. and subject-specific requirements. of materials and structures. and subject-specific requirements. Engineers and the Institution of Engineering Years 4 and 5 Why choose Glasgow? Glasgow International College Years 4 and 5 Designers. Glasgow International College In year 4 you will study a range of You will benefit from our strong links compulsory and optional courses from with industry, with practising engineers For international students entry to this In year 4 of the BEng programme, For international students entry to this a list which includes advanced thermal contributing to lectures and providing programme is supported by courses students undertake an individual design programme is supported by courses Why choose Glasgow? engineering, control, lasers and electro- employment opportunities. from GIC. See page 30. project and a group design project. A from GIC. See page 30. range of subjects are offered, including You will complete an extensive design optic systems, materials engineering, robotics, advanced materials, vibration, project, which will allow you to integrate mechanics of solids, robotics, vibration, microelectronics, mechanics of solids and the various design skills and understand renewable energy and design projects. thermal engineering. Year 4 MEng students the business and social context within undertake further design projects including which design takes place. a multidisciplinary project.

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/mechanicaldesignengineering [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/mechanicalengineering [email protected] w e w e 98 99 MECHANICAL MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING Mechatronics is a fusion of mechanical, electrical and control 90% 1st engineering. In order to compete successfully in a global market, Mechanical Engineering in Scotland modern manufacturing companies must have the ability to integrate WITH AERONAUTICS with Aeronautics students for Mechanical electronics, control, software and mechanical engineering into a range in work/study six months Engineering* This degree programme bridges the divide between aeronautics after finishing † of innovative products and systems. Graduates of this programme and mechanical engineering and thus provides its graduates with will have this interdisciplinary knowledge, skill and approach the crossdisciplinary background needed to flourish in one of the to engineering. most challenging engineering fields.

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Degrees and UCAS codes Programme structure In year 5 of the MEng programme an Degrees and UCAS codes Programme structure In your final year you will undertake a major BEng (H3H4): Four years You will study the same courses in the first aerospace-focused individual project forms BEng (H730): Four years You will study the same courses in the first individual project which, for the MEng MEng (H3HK): Five years three years whether you are on the BEng a major component of the programme, and MEng (H731): Five years three years whether you are on the BEng degree, may be undertaken in industry or MEng degree programme. in addition there are options from advanced or MEng degree programme. or on an industry-supported topic. The Entry requirements at a glance engineering subjects. Entry requirements at a glance final year is completed by a range of in- depth technical courses including control, BEng students who perform well may Year 1 BEng students who perform well may Year 1 Partnership and industry links dynamics, auto vehicles and fault detection. transfer to the MEng programme on In your first year, you will take a wide- transfer to the MEng programme on In your first year, you will take a wide- completion of years 1, 2 and 3. ranging curriculum which includes You will benefit from the close ties with completion of years 1, 2 and 3. ranging curriculum which includes courses industry developed by staff involved in the Special Glasgow feature BEng courses in aeronautics, mathematics, BEng in mechanical engineering, mathematics, dynamics, electronics, materials, statics, programme, with industrial case studies dynamics, digital and analogue electronics, In fourth year you will take part in a A-levels: A-levels: thermodynamics and engineering skills. focused on the aerospace industries. materials, statics, thermodynamics multidisciplinary integrated system design Standard entry AAB. Standard entry AAB. These courses are supported by individual and engineering skills. These courses project, working in teams alongside Minimum entry BBB. Our international links Minimum entry BBB. and group project work and laboratory are supported by individual and group students of other engineering disciplines. Highers: You can apply to spend one year of your Highers: Engineering work. This interdisciplinary approach, project work and laboratory work. This Engineering Our international links Standard entry AAAA or AAABB at S5.* favoured by industry, also makes it easy to academic studies abroad at an accredited Standard entry AAAA or AAABB at S5.* interdisciplinary approach, favoured by Minimum entry AABB. switch to another engineering discipline at partner university. In year 5 MEng students Minimum entry AABB. industry, also makes it easy to switch to You will be able to apply to spend one * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 the end of year 1 should you wish to do so. can work on their project at overseas * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 another engineering discipline at the end year of your academic studies abroad at for eligibility. institutions. for eligibility. of year 1 should you wish to do so. an accredited partner university. MEng Year 2 students will also be able to work on their International Baccalaureate: International Baccalaureate: Career prospects Year 2 final-year project at overseas institutions. Standard entry 36 points. You will study applicable mathematics, Standard entry 36 points. You will continue to study mathematics and Minimum entry 34 points. applied mechanics, design and The degree aims to allow students who Minimum entry 34 points. manufacture, microeconomics, elements of wish to pursue a professional engineering fundamental engineering courses linking Career prospects MEng MEng thermodynamics for aerospace propulsion, career in mechanical engineering but who the mechanical and electrical domains There is increasing demand for graduates A-levels: engineering computing, introduction have a particular interest in aeronautical A-levels: which form the basis for the study of who can work in an interdisciplinary Standard entry AAA. to aerodynamics, additional mathematics, and aerospace engineering to keep Standard entry AAA. mechatronics. engineering environment. Graduates Highers: materials and power electronics. their career options open. Graduates will Highers: from this degree programme will have the Year 3 Standard entry AAAAA at S5. have all the engineering and transferable Standard entry AAAAA at S5. interdisciplinary approach necessary to You will develop knowledge and skills Minimum entry AAAA or AAABB. Year 3 skills of mechanical engineers with a Minimum entry AAAA or AAABB. integrate electronics, control, software and in electronic system design, real-time You will visit a number of industries in the strong additional specialty in aeronautics. mechanical engineering. In addition, you will International Baccalaureate: International Baccalaureate: programming and control systems. This UK and study more advanced engineering Mechanical engineering graduates are well acquire skills that are transferable to service Standard entry 38 points. Standard entry 38 points. is combined with study of mechanical subjects – aerodynamics and fluid represented in aerospace industries and industries and other areas of the business Minimum entry 37 points. Minimum entry 37 points. instrumentation and data systems mechanics, aircraft performance, dynamics this degree provides enhanced employment community. to develop the interdisciplinary skills and control, flight mechanics, materials opportunities in this sector. Entry requirements in full Entry requirements in full necessary to undertake a mechatronic and manufacture, mathematical modelling Accreditation See page 151 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ See page 151 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ group design project. The mechanical and simulation, mechanics of materials and Accreditation Our BEng and MEng degrees are entryrequirements for more information entryrequirements for more information courses include mechanics of materials structures, propulsion and turbomachinery, These degrees are accredited by the accredited by the Institution of Mechanical and subject-specific requirements. and subject-specific requirements. and structures and dynamics and control. and heat transfer. Institution of Mechanical Engineers and Engineers. Glasgow International College the Royal Aeronautical Society. Glasgow International College Years 4 and 5 Years 4 and 5 For international students entry to this For international students entry to this In years 4 and 5 you will take a range of Why choose Glasgow? programme is supported by courses In year 4 you will study a range of core Why choose Glasgow? programme is supported by courses courses in engineering including courses from GIC. See page 30. mechanical engineering subjects and core from GIC. See page 30. in control, robotics and mechatronic Many engineering employers offer well- aeronautics subjects, plus a choice of You will benefit from our strong links systems. In addition you will take courses paid summer placements and, in some advanced options. You will also undertake with the aerospace industries. MEng in professional practice including activities cases, sponsorship. a team aerospace design project. Year 4 students take part in a flight-testing such as developing business plans, MEng students also undertake a multi- course in a Jetstream aircraft. understanding professional and legal disciplinary group project. requirements, and management.

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/mechanicalengineeringwithaeronautics [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/mechatronics [email protected] w e w e 100 101 What to expect MEDICINE Programme structure Phase 4 Intercalated degrees Our innovative and forward-thinking Phase 4 occupies the second half of year The School of Medicine offers a one-year The Undergraduate Medical School generates and sustains excellence curriculum is delivered through a range of 3, all of year 4 and the first half of year 5. intercalated BSc degree, with over 20 in education and research in a friendly, supportive and stimulating 91% teaching styles which include small-group It is based in hospitals and in general options, and also a two-year BSc (Hons). academic environment. Our medical graduates are highly regarded Medicine students teaching, problem-based learning, lectures, practice, with dedicated academic days. These are taken between years 3 and 4 for the breadth of their undergraduate experience and ability. † Vocational and Clinical Studies, labs and Teaching is structured around 5-10 week of the MBChB and involve an intensive were satisfied overall e-learning. You will gain experience of clinical attachments, and you will rotate period of study and training in a scientific a clinical environment from year 1. The through general medicine and surgery, discipline. MBChB follows a "spiral curriculum" where obstetrics and gynaecology, child health, subject material is revisited at different general practice, psychiatry, and a variety Accreditation stages of the curriculum with increasing of hospital sub-specialties. At the end of the undergraduate programme depth and clinical focus. you will receive your MBChB degree, which Preparation for Practice You will undertake two periods of elective is a primary medical qualification (PMQ). Preparation for Practice follows the final M What you will need study, and can select from over 20 Holding a PMQ entitles you to provisional M examinations and involves shadowing intercalated degree options, allowing registration with the General Medical foundation-year doctors in hospital, usually Degrees and UCAS codes Applying for Medicine You may be invited to attend an interview. flexibility to study areas of personal interest Council, subject only to its acceptance that attached to the hospital units in which you MBChB (A100): Five years We welcome all applications, providing Candidates receiving offers are those who in more depth. Our award-winning Wolfson there are no Fitness to Practise concerns will work. A lecture programme is also they meet minimum entry requirements not only achieve the academic standards Medical School Building offers you 24-hour that need consideration. Provisionally included in this attachment. Successful Entry requirements at a glance and meet the 15 October deadline. required but who also show they have access to library facilities, and a first-class registered doctors can only practise in completion of Preparation for Practice is a UK entry requirements stated are Please check at glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ seriously considered the implications of clinical skills suite. approved Foundation Year 1 posts: the a medical career and who display the prerequisite to graduate. law does not allow provisionally registered the minimum entry requirements for entryrequirements if you are unsure. We have strong links with the Postgraduate characteristics desirable in a future doctor, doctors to undertake any other type of work. applications. Qualifications should Unfortunately we are unable to consider Deanery, ensuring a smooth transition Vocational & Professional Studies as well as demonstrating a commitment, See glasgow.ac.uk/ug/medicine for more be obtained within seven years of the late applications, given the number of from undergraduate study to postgraduate motivation and enthusiasm for a medical You will have early contact with patients information. entry date. applications we receive. If applying for training, and produce highly trained, through hospital visits, clinical training and Medicine (A100), please limit your choice career. Given the number of applications A-levels: competent graduates who are equipped Communication Skills, starting in year 1. to four medical schools only as UCAS will we receive which meet minimum entry Career prospects Standard entry AAA. for the Foundation Training programme, not forward your application to institutions requirements, we are unfortunately not able Clinical Skills

Professional Degrees for higher training, and the challenges of Medical career options range from Professional Degrees Highers: to interview all candidates. if more than four medical schools have medicine in the 21st century. The MBChB at Glasgow begins Clinical hospital-based specialties such as Standard entry AAAAA or AAAABB by been selected. Further information on As a guide, we normally interview Skills training in year 1. The early years surgery, to community-based specialties the end of S5 AND must achieve Grades MBChB admissions can be found in approximately 750 applicants. The interview Phase 1 focus on clinical assessment, including such as general practice. A degree in A and B at Advanced Higher plus Grade our MBChB Admissions Guide and on format and guidance is available on our Phase 1 occupies the first half of year 1. normal clinical history and examination Medicine opens the door to careers in B in a Higher or BBB in Advanced our admissions web pages, which can webpages. Once the interview process is It is an overview of basic biomedical and clinical procedural skills; with the focus clinical research, and also to many other Highers.* be found at glasgow.ac.uk/schools/ complete, interview scores are accumulated sciences, providing you with the in the later years being on pathological career opportunities. Following your final * Adjusted entry from AAABB/AAAAC at S5, see page medicine/mus/admissions. The Guide and all applications are checked, before knowledge required to engage in the rest findings and diagnosis. examinations, there is a nine-week period 148 for eligibility. details the application process in full and offers are made. This stage runs until the end of the undergraduate programme. You of study in preparation for work experience Student-selected components International Baccalaureate: also includes information on disability of March, with all offers being conditional will undertake sessions in Vocational and in which you will shadow a Foundation Standard entry 38 points and health (including information on (includes submission of qualification Professional Studies, have your first Clinical You will be able to choose a variety of Year 1 doctor. Almost all of our graduates (not including bonus points). blood-borne viruses) and the disclosure documentation and police records check). Skills sessions and undertake a clinical visit student-selected components (SSCs) start their careers as doctors with the NHS checks required prior to commencing. A number of applicants who narrowly miss to an A&E ward or General Practice. that allow you to personalise your learning in hospitals around Scotland, although UKCAT an offer may be contacted to advise that, experience. SSCs are five week-long some travel further afield to various Phase 2 All applicants must complete the Selection process should places become available, they blocks selected by students from a range parts of England and Northern Ireland. UK Clinical Aptitude Test (www.ukcat. As multiple elements are considered will be reviewed providing they wish to be Phase 2 occupies the second part of year of available options and are undertaken in We have strong links with the West of ac.uk) by the deadline date in the same within the selection process, the process reconsidered. 1 and the whole of year 2. It is a system- years 2, 3 and 4 of the curriculum. Projects Scotland Postgraduate Deanery, ensuring year as application. Information on runs from October until March, with the Applicants who are not made an offer will by-system programme that covers the cover topics from the core curriculum as a smooth transition from undergraduate to how the UKCAT scores will be used in majority of offers processed in February/ obtain feedback on the primary area of their anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, well as topics outside medicine including postgraduate training. the admissions process is available at March. Once we receive your application, application where they were unsuccessful. biochemistry (and related biomedical humanities and languages. Self-proposed glasgow.ac.uk/schools/medicine/mus/ all aspects are considered carefully, with Providing entry requirements are met, we sciences) of the major clinical systems. SSCs can be carried out in hospitals or admissions/ukclinicalaptitudetestukcat the focus on academic qualifications welcome reapplications to undergraduate It also includes sessions of Vocational research laboratories in the UK or overseas. Why choose Glasgow? and Professional Studies, Communication obtained and predicted, personal Medicine at Glasgow. Please check our You will attend teaching and gain Entry requirements in full Skills and Clinical Skills. Electives statement and reference. Later in the webpages before applying, or come and clinical experience in a variety of clinical cycle, the UKCAT scores are made The MBChB at Glasgow is unusual in See page 153 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ meet us at one of our open days. Phase 3 environments throughout the West of available to the admissions team and having two electives, each for four weeks, entryrequirements for more information Scotland, including the Queen Elizabeth are used for allocation of interview for Phase 3 occupies the first half of year 3 during the vacations at the end of years 3 and subject-specific requirements. University Hospital. This is among those that meet all requirements. Work and is a system-by-system cycle through and 4. Electives are experiential in nature, Europe’s largest acute hospitals, and Other requirements experience in a hospital or general clinical systems with the focus on obtaining personal, professional and pathophysiology, building on knowledge clinical experiences in any recognised includes a purpose-built learning and Successful applicants are required practice is not required, but we do expect acquired in Phases 1 & 2. There are major clinical specialty, including general practice teaching facility, teaching laboratories to undertake satisfactory health and candidates to have explored the realities contributions from pathology, microbiology, and public health. Well-planned research and a state-of-the-art clinical skills suite. police checks before commencing of a career in medicine. haematology, clinical biochemistry and electives are also possible. Over 50% of Medicine at Glasgow is ranked 1st in Medicine. Information on standards of clinical pharmacology, and the small-group electives are taken in the UK, especially at Scotland in The Times and Sunday undergraduate medical students can be teaching is focused on clinical cases, using the end of year 3, but many are also taken Times Good University Guide 2017. found at www.gmc-uk.org/education case-based learning (CBL), with a clinical overseas. tutor. You also have one day per week in hospital or general practice. 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Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 The list of available final-year optional Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 Our international links BSc (Hons) (C110): Four years You will be given a general introduction to all courses is subject to change each year. BSc (Hons) (C200): Four years You will be given a general introduction to all You will have the opportunity to apply MSci: Five years aspects of modern biology and encouraged In addition, places in optional courses may MSci: Five years aspects of modern biology and encouraged to study abroad. There are currently two be limited so students are not guaranteed You may apply for transfer to the to acquire general scientific skills. You may apply for transfer to the to acquire general scientific skills. options available: the Erasmus+ Programme a place on a particular final-year option. MSci mid-programme. MSci mid-programme. and the International Exchange Programme. Year 2 Year 2 MSci applications are NOT taken Our international links MSci applications are NOT taken via UCAS. In semester 1, you will develop your via UCAS. In semester 1, you will develop your Career prospects knowledge of fundamental aspects You will have the opportunity to apply knowledge of fundamental aspects Our graduates move into a wide variety Entry requirements at a glance of biology. In semester 2, you will be to study abroad. There are currently two Entry requirements at a glance of biology. In semester 2, you will be of careers or to advanced study either in options available: the Erasmus+ Programme A-levels: introduced to specialist subject areas A-levels: introduced to specialist subject areas the UK or abroad. There are increasing and the International Exchange Programme. Standard entry AAB. according to your interests (e.g. animal Standard entry AAB. according to your interests (e.g. animal opportunities in the agrochemical, Life Sciences (Biology) biology; biomolecular sciences; human biology; biomolecular sciences; human pharmaceutical and fermentation industries, Life Sciences (Biology) Minimum entry BBB. Career prospects Minimum entry BBB. biology; infection biology). biology; infection biology). particularly for those graduates with Highers: Highers: Many of our graduates undertake further interests in plant molecular biology and Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* You will also study other subjects in years Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. study to pursue careers in scientific research 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. biotechnology. Minimum entry ABBB. in academic institutions, or in laboratories of Minimum entry ABBB. Graduates with ecological interests are * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 industries with a biotechnology or biomedical * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 Years 3, 4 and 5 Years 3, 4 and 5 increasingly being employed to monitor the for eligibility. base. Others find employment in industries for eligibility. If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) If you progress to Honours (years 3 environmental aspects of such industries based in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals International Baccalaureate: you will study a broad spectrum of International Baccalaureate: and 4) you will study a broad spectrum and in conservation work. Other areas of and agrochemicals and in the health service, Standard entry 36 points. molecular topics in your third year to Standard entry 36 points. of molecular topics: molecular genetic employment include the Scientific Civil such as in hospital laboratories. Minimum entry 34 points. learn the key sciences that underpin Minimum entry 34 points. methods, genomics, proteins, membranes Service, government research laboratories biotechnology: molecular genetic methods, and filaments, DNA structure and and teaching. Entry requirements in full Entry requirements in full genomics, proteins, membranes and Why choose Glasgow? function, gene expression, mobile DNA, See page 156 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ filaments, DNA structure and function, gene See page 156 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ biotechnology, essential cell biology, and entryrequirements for more information expression, mobile DNA, biotechnology, You will gain hands-on experience of entryrequirements for more information experimental strategies. Why choose Glasgow? and subject-specific requirements. modern laboratory techniques. and subject-specific requirements. essential cell biology, and experimental You will also study molecular aspects of You will gain hands-on experience strategies. Glasgow International College Glasgow International College plants, plant metabolism, biotechnology, of modern laboratory techniques. In fourth year you will learn to study and plant physiology, and plant growth and For international students entry to this interpret primary data from current research For international students entry to this development. You will undertake a research programme is supported by courses and you will choose from a range of programme is supported by courses project, the results of which sometimes from GIC. See page 30. specialised advanced courses. You will from GIC. See page 30. contribute to scientific publications. also undertake a research project, the Molecular & Cellular Biology (with Plant results of which sometimes contribute Science) can be taken as an MSci, which to scientific publications. includes an additional placement year, Molecular & Cellular Biology (with between the third and final years of the Biotechnology) can be taken as an MSci, degree. This is normally spent doing which includes an additional placement research in industry or some other year, between the third and final years organisation such as a research institute of the degree. This is normally spent in the UK or overseas. doing research in industry or some other The list of available final-year optional organisation such as a research institute courses is subject to change each year. in the UK or overseas. In addition, places in optional courses may be limited so students are not guaranteed a place on a particular final-year option.

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/biotechnology [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/plantscience [email protected] w e w e 106 107 MUSIC (BMus) MUSIC (MA) The BMus is a single-subject degree for those who are interested in If you have ability in music and an interest in its cultural background pursuing a career in music. It provides a strong grounding in core 100% 90% and technique then this programme is for you. In each year you disciplines and allows you to pursue your specialist interests in third BMus Music students MA Music students in are given a range of options from which to choose, allowing you thought staff were good work/study six months and fourth years. † † to design your own degree to cater to your own particular interests at explaining things after finishing and strengths.

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Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 Our international links Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 Our international links BMus (W302): Four years You will take courses in: You can spend up to a year of your degree MA (Hons) (W300): Four years You will take two courses. Listening and You can spend up to a year of your degree · musicianship studying abroad, normally in the third year. Joint Honours available; see page 170. repertory introduces the study of key studying abroad, normally in the third year. Entry requirements at a glance · performance Previous students have chosen to study at musical works and widens your listening Previous students have chosen to study at A-levels: · listening and repertory the University of Miami, University of British Entry requirements at a glance through a broad historical survey. The the University of Miami, University of British Musicianship course enhances your music Standard entry ABB including Music. · orchestration Columbia, University of Illinois, Radford A-levels: Columbia, University of Illinois, Radford literacy and practical and critical skills, Minimum entry BBB including Music. · musical techniques University, University of Melbourne and the Standard entry AAB. University, University of Melbourne and through group exercises and lectures. Highers: University of California LA. Minimum entry BBB. University of California LA. You will also take one course from topics You will be helped with the technical side Standard entry AAAB including Music such as: Career prospects Highers: of music: harmony and counterpoint, Career prospects at S6.* No minimum entry. Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* · aesthetics and philosophy of music The BMus degree provides a sound composition, sight singing, music analysis, Music degrees provide a sound foundation * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 · opera Minimum entry ABBB. and writing about music. You will also for eligibility. foundation for careers in music for careers in arts and music administration, · jazz and blues administration, journalism, publishing, * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 explore the science of musical sound and journalism, publishing, teaching, International Baccalaureate: · romantic song performance, composition, librarianship, for eligibility. technological aspects of music. librarianship and cultural entrepreneurship, Standard entry 34 points. · J S Bach research and teaching. It also provides International Baccalaureate: as well as for careers in performance,

Arts Year 2 Arts Minimum entry 32 points. strong transferable skills applicable to Standard entry 36 points. composition or research. They also provide Year 2 a wide range of careers outside music. Minimum entry 34 points. All students are required to take a course strong transferable skills applicable to a Entry requirements in full You will take courses in: in musical techniques which helps you with wide range of careers outside music. See page 154 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ · musical techniques Entry requirements in full the core musical disciplines of harmony entryrequirements for more information · composition Why choose Glasgow? See page 149 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ and counterpoint and stylistic composition. and subject-specific requirements. In addition, you choose one course (or two You will also choose to study other topics You will be given a bursary towards entryrequirements for more information Why choose Glasgow? if continuing to Music Honours) reflecting such as: the cost of private instrumental or and subject-specific requirements. In each year you are given a range of Interview and audition your own preferences and strengths. · sonic arts vocal tuition. options from which to choose, allowing Admission to the BMus is subject to Interview and audition You will also study other subjects in years · aesthetics and philosophy of music you to design your own degree to cater an audition and interview in addition 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. · musical culture in the long 19th century There is no audition for entry to the to your own particular interests and to meeting qualification requirements. Music MA programme. However, strengths. In order to be called for an interview, · jazz and blues Years 3 and 4 · romantic song applicants will be expected to hold students must demonstrate a playing requisite music theory experience, If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) ability of ABRSM Grade 8 Merit. · J S Bach · performance to a level of Grade 5 ABRSM, as a you can choose from a range of subjects Applicants are encouraged to give minimum preparation for success on the including historiography and criticism, a full and specific account of their Years 3 and 4 programme. sonic arts, composition, jazz and blues, musical interests in their UCAS personal aesthetics and philosophy of music, In the later part of your degree your studies Students admitted to the MA but without statements and be prepared to discuss modernist musical aesthetics, opera become more specialised. You can take Music at A-level or Higher (or equivalent) these at the interview. (taught in conjunction with Scottish Opera) your composition further or concentrate may be admitted to Music on an For audition, applicants are requested and performance (subject to successful on performance or pursue the creative use individual basis following an interview to prepare two short pieces to a total audition). of music technology through sonic arts. with their Adviser of Studies. duration of approximately 10 minutes. If music history and culture is of more In year 4 you can choose from a further At least one of these should be from the interest to you there are courses in 20th- range of subjects including film music, Western classical repertoire. century music, film music, performance contemporary music ensemble, multimedia, See glasgow.ac.uk/ug/musicbmus practice, and the music of Scotland. You notation, aspects of modernity, and the for more details. can also take the dissertation option, which music of Scotland. You will also be able allows you to pursue a research topic of to write a dissertation. This is an extended your choice. piece of research and writing on a topic of your own choice and for which you will receive one-to-one supervision.

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/musicbmus [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/musicma [email protected] w e w e 108 109 NEUROSCIENCE Neuroscience is the study of the brain and the rest of the nervous system in humans and other animals. 95% Neuroscience students were satisfied overall †

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Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 You can take Neuroscience as an MSci, BSc (Hons) (B140): Four years You will be given a general introduction to all which includes an additional placement MSci: Five years aspects of modern biology and encouraged year, between the third and final years of the degree. This is normally spent You may apply for transfer to the to acquire general scientific skills. doing research in industry or some other MSci mid-programme. Year 2 organisation such as a research institute MSci applications are NOT taken in the UK or overseas. via UCAS. In semester 1, you will develop your knowledge of fundamental aspects of The list of available final-year optional We offer a Joint Honours degree biology. In semester 2, you will be courses is subject to change each year. programme in Psychology & introduced to specialist subject areas In addition, places in optional courses may Neuroscience (24R9). according to your interests (e.g. animal be limited so students are not guaranteed

Life Sciences (Biology) biology; biomolecular sciences; human a place on a particular final-year option. Entry requirements at a glance biology; infection biology). A-levels: Our international links You will also study other subjects in years Standard entry AAB. 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. You will have the opportunity to apply Minimum entry BBB. to study abroad. There are currently two Highers: Years 3 and 4 options available: the Erasmus+ Programme Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) and the International Exchange Programme. Minimum entry ABBB. you will take courses that will provide you Career prospects * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 with an overview of human biology, the for eligibility. central nervous system, molecular biology Our graduates are employed in a range of areas including the pharmaceutical industry International Baccalaureate: and developmental biology. in the UK and overseas. Many go on to Standard entry 36 points. You will also have lectures specific to your undertake postgraduate research degree Minimum entry 34 points. chosen area of interest, and practicals and programmes. workshops in neuroscience. Entry requirements in full In fourth year you will study four specialised See page 156 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ neuroscience-related topics chosen from Why choose Glasgow? entryrequirements for more information the Honours options. You will also complete You will gain hands-on experience of and subject-specific requirements. a research project carried out under the modern laboratory techniques. supervision of a member of academic staff, Glasgow International College and a dissertation. For international students entry to this During the programme you will gain hands- programme is supported by courses on experience of practical techniques from GIC. See page 30. including experimental design, ways of gathering data and statistical analysis of data. You will also develop personal skills in collecting and presenting information in formal and informal environments.

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/neuroscience [email protected] w e 110 111 NURSING Nurses form the largest group of staff in the NHS and are a crucial part of a healthcare team. 97% Nursing students were satisfied overall †

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Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 Year 4 Fitness to Practise Hepatitis B Confirmation of a student’s Hepatitis B BN (Hons) (B700): Four years You will study a range of subjects including In the Senior Honours year you will Where a programme of study requires the Hepatitis B is a serious blood-borne virus Surface Antigen status is identified by the nursing, health studies, social sciences, undertake a period of study over two student to act in the course of practical (BBV). This can be passed between a University’s Occupational Health Unit’s Entry requirements at a glance biological sciences, and moral philosophy semesters which incorporates the final training in a quasi-professional role in nurse and patient. Healthcare workers must screening programme, prior to registration in September. No student will be registered A-levels: and ethics. The focus of your study in first 12 weeks of clinical practice consolidation. relation to patients, children, clients or ensure that they do everything possible to without having this blood test. Identification Standard entry ABB. year is the healthy individual and care of the You will have the opportunity to investigate service-users or where the qualification protect themselves and their patients from of Hepatitis B in a potential student will not Highers: older adult. You will begin to learn essential an area of interest related to clinical practice provides a direct licence to practise, the this infection. nursing skills and will have the opportunity through a written dissertation. You will take University has a duty to ensure that the preclude registration to undergraduate Standard entry AABBB by the end of Students must complete a full course of Nursing. S6 with a minimum of ABB by the end to care for adults in the hospital and courses on nursing policy in context and student is fit to practise. Fitness to Practise immunisation against the Hepatitis B virus. If you are concerned you may be at risk of S5.* community setting. management for healthcare, which will is assessed not only in terms of academic The immunisation process can take up to ensure that you have an understanding of attainment but also in accordance with nine months and applicants are therefore of being a carrier of the Hepatitis B virus * Adjusted entry from ABBBB at S5/S6, see page 148 Year 2 health policy as it relates to nursing care, the or any other BBV you should have this

Professional Degrees relevant professional concerns and Professional Degrees for eligibility. advised to commence this process at the You will study adult nursing and continue factors affecting the delivery of healthcare expectations. Students registered to study earliest possible opportunity. However, checked immediately, and if positive, you International Baccalaureate: your study of life sciences, social sciences and the key concepts of supporting future nursing are subject to separate Fitness it is not a requirement for students to have must contact the relevant School (Medical/ Standard entry 36 points. and ethics. Life science subjects include students in nursing. to Practise procedures. A copy of the completed the immunisation process prior Nursing & Health Care/Dental) as soon anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and Code of Professional Conduct and Fitness to registration. Please also note that your as possible so that discussion can take Entry requirements in full place on whether reasonable modifications microbiology. Career prospects to Practise will be made available to GP is NOT under obligation to immunise See page 154 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ would be required to be made within the Your core nursing course will include the The Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) BN students. you. entryrequirements for more information undergraduate course. study of pharmacology, nutrition, social programme, with its strong scientific basis, and subject-specific requirements. Nursing students can complete the full policy and an introduction to nursing prepares our graduates for all areas of care. course of Hepatitis B immunisation by Disclosure Scotland – Protection of Interviews research. On qualifying, our graduates have been attending the University’s Occupational Vulnerable Groups Scheme employed throughout the UK and the rest Health Unit. This can only be done once Applicants may be invited for an You will also undertake four practice If you are admitted to the BN programme of the world. they are registered as a student. The interview. Interviews take place from learning placements, two in a hospital you will be required to undertake a Criminal immunisation process must be completed January until March with offers normally setting (adult medical and surgical nursing) Convictions check prior to registration. The Accreditation by 30 June of the first year of the course. being made by late March/early April. and two in the community setting (district Scottish Government will pay for checks for This programme is recognised by the A candidate who has not satisfactorily Applicants are strongly recommended nursing, health visiting and public health nursing students. Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) completed their Hepatitis B immunisation to enhance their application by nursing). for the purpose of registration. will not be permitted to register and attend working in a relevant health or social Year 3 classes in the following session until care context before studying on this such time as this has been satisfactorily programme. Work may be paid or In year 3 you will study: Why choose Glasgow? completed. voluntary and should last a minimum · Adult nursing, particularly related to Nursing at Glasgow is ranked top in the of three days (over a period of time). human disease and pathology UK according to the Complete University Priority will be given to applicants with · A course in human disease and Guide 2017. work or volunteering experience pathology which is taught by in healthcare contexts. internationally renowned clinicians · A research methods course that Scholarship opportunities develops your awareness of research Bachelor of Nursing Scholarships and the relevance of research for nursing are available to international students practice studying Nursing at Glasgow. For details · Advancing clinical skills that will help of all scholarship opportunities see prepare you for opportunities in clinical glasgow.ac.uk/scholarships practice You have two practice learning placements in the hospital setting, one of which is a high dependency or critical care unit.

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/nursing [email protected] w e 112 113 PARASITOLOGY PHARMACOLOGY Parasitology deals with a wide range of infective agents, ranging from Pharmacology is the study of drugs – not just medicines, but also the microscopic protozoans that cause malaria and sleeping sickness 90% 95% substances produced within the body, such as hormones. It also to large parasitic worms. Parasitology students Pharmacology students encompasses the study of food additives, agricultural compounds in work/study six months in work/study six months such as insecticides, and even animal venoms and toxins. after finishing † after finishing †

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Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 The list of available final-year optional Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 You can take Pharmacology as an MSci, BSc (Hons) (C111): Four years You will be given a general introduction courses is subject to change each year. BSc (Hons) (B210): Four years You will be given a general introduction to which includes an additional placement MSci: Five years to all aspects of modern biology and will In addition, places in optional courses may MSci: Five years all aspects of modern biology and taught year, between the third and final years be limited, so students are not guaranteed of the degree. This is normally spent You may apply for transfer to the be encouraged to acquire general scientific You may apply for transfer to the general scientific skills. a place on a particular final-year option. doing research in industry or some other MSci mid-programme. skills. MSci mid-programme. Year 2 organisation such as a research institute MSci applications are NOT taken MSci applications are NOT taken Year 2 Our international links in the UK or overseas. via UCAS. via UCAS. In semester 1, you will develop your In semester 1, you will develop your You will have the opportunity to apply knowledge of fundamental aspects of The list of available final-year optional Entry requirements at a glance knowledge of fundamental aspects to study abroad. There are currently two Entry requirements at a glance biology. In semester 2, you will be courses is subject to change each year. options available: the Erasmus+ Programme A-levels: of biology. In semester 2, you will be A-levels: introduced to specialist subject areas In addition, places in optional courses may and the International Exchange Programme. Standard entry AAB. introduced to specialist subject areas Standard entry AAB. according to your interests (e.g. animal be limited, so students are not guaranteed Life Sciences (Biology) Minimum entry BBB. according to your interests (e.g. animal Minimum entry BBB. biology; biomolecular sciences; human a place on a particular final-year option. Life Sciences (Biology) biology; biomolecular sciences; human Career prospects biology; infection biology). Highers: Highers: biology; infection biology). Our graduates follow many interesting Our international links Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* You will also study other subjects in years career paths. Many continue to study at You will have the opportunity to apply to Minimum entry ABBB. You will also study other subjects in years Minimum entry ABBB. 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. Masters or PhD level, eventually progressing study abroad. There are currently two 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 to research careers. Parasitology is a very Years 3, 4 and 5 options available: the Erasmus+ Programme for eligibility. international subject and some graduates for eligibility. Years 3, 4 and 5 If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) and the International Exchange Programme. work in developing countries on parasitic International Baccalaureate: International Baccalaureate: If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4), you will study the principles on which disease, others in biotechnology or in Standard entry 36 points. Career prospects Standard entry 36 points. you will learn about many aspects of pharmacology is based, and the effects the pharmaceutical industry, on drug Minimum entry 34 points. Minimum entry 34 points. modern parasitology with particular and mechanisms of action of the major Many of our graduates work in academia development, diagnostics and vaccines emphasis on treatment, pathogenicity drugs, and undertake specialised study and the pharmaceutical industry. The Entry requirements in full for human or veterinary infections. With the Entry requirements in full and the unique biochemistry of parasites. of molecular, cardiovascular and neuro- majority of graduates continue with subject's clear relevance to international See page 156 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ See page 156 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ In year 3 you will study infectious diseases, pharmacology. research studies and gain MSc and development, some graduates work in entryrequirements for more information entryrequirements for more information immune responses and the biochemistry PhD qualifications before moving into advocacy and policy, or in relevant charities and subject-specific requirements. Our third-year course will introduce you and subject-specific requirements. and molecular biology of parasites, bacteria employment. and organisations. Parasitology graduates to the basic principles of quantitative and viruses. Year 3 is run as a joint course also gain many transferable skills and are Glasgow International College pharmacology and provide you with basic Glasgow International College with the Microbiology and Virology degree highly employable in many professional practical skills and an introduction to For international students entry to this programmes. For international students entry to this Why choose Glasgow? areas, including teaching. programme is supported by courses laboratory techniques. programme is supported by courses You may have the opportunity to go In fourth year you will study four specialised from GIC. See page 30. The fourth-year course includes four five- from GIC. See page 30. on a work placement to companies Parasitology related topics chosen from week long Honours option courses, an such as AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline a list of Honours options, as well as an Why choose Glasgow? Note Advanced Studies course and a research Advanced Studies course. You will and Pfizer. You’ll receive practical training in aspects Pharmacology is not the same as project with the results sometimes undertake a research project under the of epidemiology at the Marine Biology pharmacy and this degree does not contributing to scientific publications. supervision of a researcher. Station at Millport in the Firth of Clyde. qualify you as a pharmacist. By the end of year 4 you should be Parasitology can be taken as an MSci, thoroughly familiar with all aspects of drug which includes an additional placement action and be able to originate hypotheses year between year 3 and the final year of for new experiments, and to design and the degree. The placement year is normally execute a series of experiments to test spent doing research in industry or a them. research institute, in the UK or overseas. This is a great opportunity to develop research skills, and useful contacts, for a whole year.

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/parasitology [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/pharmacology [email protected] w e w e 114 115 PHILOSOPHY PHYSICS/ Philosophy is the systematic attempt to arrive at clear answers to THEORETICAL profound questions about issues such as knowledge, life, morality, 97% 94% science and human nature using reason and argument. Philosophy MSci Physics students were students were PHYSICS satisfied overall † satisfied overall † Physics is the experimental and theoretical study of matter and energy and their interactions, ranging from the domain of elementary particles, through nuclear and atomic physics, to the physics of solids and, ultimately, to the origins of the universe itself.

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Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 Our international links Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 There is an opportunity to take an MSci MA (Hons) (V502): Four years You will be introduced to key problems We encourage our students to study abroad Physics BSc (Hons) You will gain a basic understanding of the degree, which explores physics topics in greater depth and includes an individually Joint Honours available; see page 170. in moral and political philosophy, and (usually during year 3). We have an Erasmus (F300): Four years core topics in theoretical physics, receive an supervised project working at the cutting in philosophy of mind and knowledge. exchange scheme with the University of Physics MSci introduction to the methods of experimental edge of international research. Entry requirements at a glance In moral philosophy you will consider Barcelona and our Philosophy students (F301): Five years physics and obtain a solid foundation for questions such as the objectivity of have also studied in the United States, further study of the subject. Topics will A-levels: Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons) Our international links Standard entry AAB. morality and the application of ethics Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong include dynamics, wave motion, properties (F344): Four years You will have the opportunity to apply to Minimum entry BBB. to the study of difficult practical problems. Kong, Denmark and Finland. of matter, thermal physics, optics, electricity In political philosophy you will consider Theoretical Physics MSci and magnetism, and quantum physics. study abroad. There are currently two Highers: the nature of our obligation (if any) to obey Career prospects (F340): Five years options available: the Erasmus+ Programme Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* the government and where this obligation You will develop many transferable skills Joint Honours available; see page 170. Year 2 and the International Exchange Programme. Minimum entry ABBB. comes from. You will also consider theories and attributes which will be valuable in your You will undergo training in more Career prospects * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 concerning the relationship between the future career. These include the ability to Entry requirements at a glance specialised experimental techniques and for eligibility. mind and the world: how do we come evaluate arguments and interpret texts, the A-levels: expand your awareness of the latest Employment prospects for physics

International Baccalaureate: to know about the existence of a reality facility to be analytical, the skill to think and Standard entry AAB. developments in modern physics research. graduates are very good. The scientific Science Arts Standard entry 36 points. outside of the mind? Is the mind distinct write clearly and precisely, and the capacity Minimum entry BBB. Topics will include physics of waves, knowledge and mathematical and analytical Minimum entry 34 points. from the body? The course will also to question assumptions. Some of our dynamics, physics of solids, thermal skills you acquire will equip you to work examine how we can distinguish between graduates go on to study for postgraduate Highers: physics, electricity and magnetism, nuclear across a wide range of industries including Entry requirements in full good and bad arguments. degrees in Philosophy and some of these Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* and particle physics, physics of optics, and aerospace, electronics, semiconductors, Minimum entry ABBB. See page 149 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ progress to teach in universities. Others go mathematical techniques. petroleum, communications, computing, Year 2 entryrequirements for more information on to a wide range of careers. Our recent * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 You will also study other subjects in years medical physics, education, commerce and subject-specific requirements. You will focus on two courses, the first of Philosophy graduates have been employed for eligibility. 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. and the civil service – both in scientific and which addresses some moral and political by: International Baccalaureate: administrative areas. matters that arise from the relationship · Hydrogen Group, recruitment consultant Standard entry 36 points. Years 3, 4 and 5 between society and the self. The second Accreditation · Beijing School, English teacher Minimum entry 34 points. If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) is based around issues in the theory of · Hopscotch Films, TV researcher you will continue to study in greater depth All programmes containing physics are knowledge and questions of language and · Audience Editor, Guardian online Entry requirements in full core topics spanning all areas of physics, accredited by the Institute of Physics. meaning; you will also begin the study · Civil Service fast track See page 156 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ explore a range of specialist topics of your of logic. (treasury and MoD) entryrequirements for more information choice, and undertake project work, often You will also study other subjects in years · Solicitor and subject-specific requirements. within a world-leading research group. Why choose Glasgow? 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. · Water Industry Commission, An important aspect of the Physics Many of our staff play leading roles in Glasgow International College regulation analyst degree programmes is the emphasis major international research projects, Years 3 and 4 · Project support officer, International For international students entry to this on technological applications such as such as the Large Hadron Collider If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) Organisation for Migration, Iraq programme is supported by courses laser physics, semiconductor physics at CERN and the gravitational wave you will choose courses covering in more from GIC. See page 30. and devices, modern signal processing observatory LIGO. depth the core areas of philosophy studied technology, and magnetic and in first and second years, as well as a Why choose Glasgow? superconducting materials. If you choose wide range of options taught by specialist We host reading parties for students, the Theoretical Physics degree you will researchers. usually in the Highlands, and have a focus on more advanced theoretical topics. In year 4 you will have the opportunity to flourishing undergraduate Philosophy Additionally, you will undertake specialised write a dissertation. Society. computational project work.

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/philosophy [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/physics [email protected] w e w e 116 117 PHYSICS WITH PHYSIOLOGY Physiology is concerned with the working of living organisms. ASTROPHYSICS 90% It aims to understand the underlying processes and mechanisms Physics with Astrophysics 100% In this degree programme the study of physics is particularly focused Physiology students in operating in structures from single cells to the whole animal. students in work/study work/study six months on astrophysical phenomena: from stars and planets to galaxies and six months after after finishing † cosmology. Astrophysics provides a natural laboratory in which to finishing † explore the laws of physics, and in certain astrophysical objects – such as pulsars, quasars and black holes – to test those laws under extreme conditions.

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Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 There is an opportunity to take an MSci Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 Our international links degree which explores physics and BSc (Hons) (F3F5): Four years You will gain a basic understanding of the BSc (Hons) (B120): Four years You will be given a general introduction to all You will have the opportunity to apply to astrophysics topics in greater depth. In MSci (F3FM): Five years main topics in theoretical physics and MSci: Five years aspects of modern biology and encouraged study abroad. There are currently two the final year of the MSci degree you will will be introduced to the methods of to acquire general scientific skills. options available: the Erasmus+ Programme carry out an individually supervised project You may apply for transfer to the Entry requirements at a glance experimental physics, thereby providing a and the International Exchange Programme. working at the cutting edge of international MSci mid-programme. A-levels: solid foundation for further study in physics. Year 2 research. The MSci aims to foster the MSci applications are NOT taken Standard entry AAB. In semester 1, you will develop your Career prospects development of critical judgement and via UCAS. Minimum entry BBB. Year 2 knowledge of fundamental aspects of independent scientific work, and to prepare Physiology provides a broad scientific You will have training in more specialised Entry requirements at a glance biology. In semester 2, you will be Highers: you for professional leadership in your education, which allows our graduates experimental techniques and expand your introduced to specialist subject areas Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* chosen field. A-levels: to pursue a career in research or work Minimum entry ABBB. knowledge of modern physics research. Standard entry AAB. according to your interests (e.g. animal in related subjects and in areas such

You will also be introduced to the biology; biomolecular sciences; human Life Sciences (Biology) * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 Our international links Minimum entry BBB. as universities and the pharmaceutical foundations of astrophysics, covering topics biology; infection biology). industry, scientific publishing or public for eligibility. You will have the opportunity to apply Highers: including the physics of our solar system, You will also study other subjects in years health. International Baccalaureate: to study abroad. There are currently two Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* Science the origin of stars and galaxies, and the Minimum entry ABBB. 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. As a graduate you will have a number Standard entry 36 points. evolution of the universe. options available: the Erasmus+ Programme Minimum entry 34 points. and the International Exchange Programme. * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 of direct paths open to you: You will also study other subjects in years Years 3, 4 and 5 for eligibility. · Physiologists work with clinical 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. Entry requirements in full Career prospects If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) colleagues in the investigation of International Baccalaureate: you will learn about the major organ See page 156 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ Our graduates are employed in many diseases Years 3, 4 and 5 Standard entry 36 points. systems of the body, including entryrequirements for more information areas including industry, national research · Neurophysiologists study the brain If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) Minimum entry 34 points. cardiovascular, respiratory, alimentary and subject-specific requirements. laboratories, the financial sector and · Cellular physiologists study how you will continue to study core topics in and renal, and the central nervous education. Many graduates choose to study Entry requirements in full individual cells work Glasgow International College greater depth but will also study specialist system. You will also study other topics · Sports physiologists work with athletes for a postgraduate degree before entering See page 156 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ subjects of your choice in depth and will the job market. such as the properties of excitable cells and dieticians For international students entry to this undertake project work, often within a entryrequirements for more information and mechanisms regulating the internal Recent graduates have gone on to train programme is supported by courses world-leading research group. and subject-specific requirements. environment of the body. from GIC. See page 30. Accreditation as teachers, nurses, doctors and dentists. The main astrophysics components of the All programmes containing physics are fully Glasgow International College In year 4 you will cover several topics Several have taken postgraduate courses Honours programme include: accredited by the Institute of Physics. in physiology in depth and undertake in dietetics, metabolism and physiotherapy. For international students entry to this a research project. · stellar structure and evolution programme is supported by courses · high-energy astrophysics from GIC. See page 30. You can take Physiology as an MSci, · galaxies and cosmology Why choose Glasgow? which includes an additional placement Why choose Glasgow? · instruments for optical and radio Astronomy lectures are complemented year, between the third and final years You will be introduced to a wide range telescopes by our observatory, planetarium and of the degree. This is normally spent of experimental techniques, as well as · exploring planetary systems telescope facilities. doing research in industry or some other methods for analysing and presenting organisation such as a research institute experimental results. in the UK or overseas. The list of available final-year optional courses is subject to change each year. In addition, places in optional courses may be limited, so students are not guaranteed a place on a particular final-year option.

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/physicswithastrophysics [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/physiology [email protected] w e w e 118 119 PHYSIOLOGY & PHYSIOLOGY, SPORTS SCIENCE 100% 91% SPORTS SCIENCE Whether at the level of basic health or high-level sport, physiology Physiology & Sports Physiology, Sports Science and sports science is designed to serve the community in terms of Science students in & Nutrition students & NUTRITION work/study six months were satisfied overall † research, teaching and counselling. after finishing † The importance of nutrition in sports and exercise science is increasingly recognised. This degree programme emphasises the scientific study of human performance in sport and exercise.

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Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 Our international links Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 Our international links BSc (Hons) (BC16): Four years You will be given a general introduction to You will have the opportunity to apply to BSc (Hons) (BC46): Four years You will be given a general introduction to You will have the opportunity to apply to MSci: Five years all aspects of modern biology and taught study abroad. There are currently two MSci: Five years all aspects of modern biology and taught study abroad. There are currently two You may apply for transfer to the general scientific skills. options available: the Erasmus+ Programme You may apply for transfer to the general scientific skills. options available: the Erasmus+ Programme MSci mid-programme. and the International Exchange Programme. MSci mid-programme. and the International Exchange Programme. Year 2 Year 2 MSci applications are NOT taken MSci applications are NOT taken via UCAS. In semester 1, you will develop your Career prospects via UCAS. In semester 1, you will develop your Career prospects knowledge of fundamental aspects Sports science graduates are employed in knowledge of fundamental aspects This degree will provide you with a variety Entry requirements at a glance of biology. In semester 2, you will be research projects, and in testing and Entry requirements at a glance of biology. In semester 2, you will be of career opportunities in sports science A-levels: introduced to specialist subject areas advising professional athletes and A-levels: introduced to specialist subject areas and/or nutrition. You may choose to Standard entry AAB. according to your interests (e.g. animal recreational exercisers. Recent graduates Standard entry AAB. according to your interests (e.g. animal go into health promotion, the food and Life Sciences (Biology) Minimum entry BBB. biology; biomolecular sciences; human have entered teaching in schools and Minimum entry BBB. biology; biomolecular sciences; human nutrition support industry, fitness testing, Life Sciences (Biology) biology; infection biology). colleges and a variety of business careers. biology; infection biology). lifestyle consultancy or research. A wide Highers: Highers: Other popular options include postgraduate range of other graduate careers available Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* You will also study other subjects in years Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* You will also study other subjects in years courses to qualify in medicine or dentistry includes accountancy and teaching. Minimum entry ABBB. 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. Minimum entry ABBB. 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. or as a physiotherapist or nutritionist. Some Several of our graduates have gone on to * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 Years 3, 4 and 5 graduates have gone on to support elite * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 Years 3, 4 and 5 undertake postgraduate study in dietetics, for eligibility. for eligibility. If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4), athletes through the Scottish and English If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4), physiotherapy or other specialist training, International Baccalaureate: you will be able to study elite performance, Institutes of Sport and professional sports International Baccalaureate: in year 3 you will study the physiological or to study for a PhD. Standard entry 36 points. causes and management of injury, and clubs. Standard entry 36 points. adaptations to exercise, nutrition and Minimum entry 34 points. the interactions of diet, physical activity Minimum entry 34 points. energetics, focusing on the cardio- and genetics on public health. You will respiratory and skeletomuscular systems, Why choose Glasgow? Entry requirements in full Entry requirements in full also study the physiological adaptations Why choose Glasgow? and complete specialist courses in statistics Nutrition in sport and exercise science See page 156 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ to exercise, nutrition and energetics, Your final year can include working as See page 156 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ and molecular biology techniques. is an emerging industry and there is entryrequirements for more information entryrequirements for more information focusing on the cardio-respiratory and an intern with sports professionals or In fourth year, you will take three an increased demand for graduates and subject-specific requirements. and subject-specific requirements. skeletomuscular systems, and complete physical activity/public health providers compulsory courses: Energy Balance in this field. specialist courses in statistics and to give you valuable work experience. Glasgow International College Glasgow International College and Life Style, Dietary Assessment and molecular biology techniques. You can achieve funding through the Nutritional Epidemiology, Exercise and For international students entry to this In fourth year you will choose four five-week Cathcart Scholarship to experience For international students entry to this Sports Nutrition and choose one from programme is supported by courses courses to study in depth. At the same applied sports science within elite sport programme is supported by courses a range of optional courses. You will also from GIC. See page 30. time you will carry out a research project for a few weeks/months in your 3rd from GIC. See page 30. carry out a substantial research project or internship supervised by a member of or 4th year. and take a course in Nutrition Advanced Note Note academic staff. Studies. In this year you will develop a Sporting proficiency is not essential for Sporting proficiency is not essential for You can take Physiology & Sports Science range of skills in nutrition, work in teams admission to the programme, nor does admission to the programme, nor does as an MSci, which includes an additional and acquire useful experience for your the programme involve you directly in the programme involve you directly in placement year, between the third and final future career. sport. sport. years of the degree. This is normally spent You can take this programme as an MSci, doing research in industry or some other which includes an additional placement organisation in the UK or overseas. year, between the third and final years The list of available final-year optional of the degree. This is normally spent courses is subject to change each year. doing research in industry or some other In addition, places in optional courses may organisation in the UK or overseas. be limited, so students are not guaranteed a place on a particular final-year option.

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/physiologysportsscience [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/physiologysportssciencenutrition [email protected] w e w e 120 121 POLITICS PORTUGUESE Politics is the study of the way power and influence are distributed Portuguese embraces the study of the languages, literatures and within society and how this affects decision making within and 91% 94% cultures of Brazil, Portugal and the wider Portuguese-speaking world. among countries and states. Politics students were Iberian studies students satisfied overall † were satisfied overall †

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Degrees and UCAS codes Programme structure Years 3 and 4 Degree Year 1 Years 4 and 5 MA (SocSci) (Hons) (L202): Four years At all levels of study, politics is a subject that If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) MA (Hons): Five years Portuguese is taught from beginner’s level Portuguese is available as a Joint Honours Joint Honours available; see page 170. is open to interpretation and debate. Our you can choose from over 30 courses in Portuguese can only be taken as a (provided that you have some previous Programme, so that means you will study methods of teaching, therefore, are based Politics and International Relations, such Joint Honours degree; see page 171 successful language learning experience). another subject alongside it in years 4 Entry requirements at a glance largely on classroom discussion. You will as Global Environmental Politics, Chinese for options and UCAS codes. You will develop your communicative and 5. When you return from your year A-levels: attend lectures that identify themes and Politics, Just War, Narratives on Conflict in skills of speaking, writing, reading and abroad, we place a strong emphasis on Standard entry AAB. then explore these themes in depth during the Middle East, and Internet and Politics, Entry requirements at a glance understanding the spoken word as well achieving a high degree of competence in seminars. Minimum entry BBB. among many others taught by academic A-levels: as your understanding of Portuguese the language. You will take Portuguese as a You will think about ethical questions staff who specialise in the themes and Standard entry AAB. grammar. This is an intensive language core language and will have the opportunity Highers: topics covered. course and has been designed to help you to study various aspects of Portuguese- Standard entry AAAAB at S5.* such as the role and limits of state power, Minimum entry BBB. the nature of a "good society" and the communicate confidently in Portuguese. speaking culture and society, as well as Minimum entry AABB. Our international links Highers: obligations that one nation has to another. developing professional skills in areas such

Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* Modern Languages * Adjusted entry from AABBB at S5/S6, see page 148 We have a longstanding and active Year 2 as translation.

Social Sciences You will also consider empirical questions Minimum entry ABBB. for eligibility. such as how we explain differences in programme of International Exchange. In year 2 you will extend and develop your International Baccalaureate: political institutions and culture, and the Each year, we welcome dozens of students * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 linguistic skills and build your knowledge Career prospects Standard entry 38 points. relations between nation-states in the from countries around the world who for eligibility. of the culture of the Portuguese-speaking Graduates with qualifications in modern Minimum entry 34 points. international system. come to take courses at Glasgow. At the International Baccalaureate: (Lusophone) world. You will study a range languages and cultures have gone on to same time, our Politics students have Standard entry 36 points. of topics from both Brazil and Portugal to pursue rewarding careers in business and Entry requirements in full Year 1 the opportunity to spend their third year Minimum entry 34 points. help you appreciate the variety of cultures commerce, marketing, media, teaching, See page 158 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ Initially you will study two courses: studying at universities around the world, influenced by the Portuguese language. translating and interpreting, and the civil including in the United States, Australia, Entry requirements in full service. entryrequirements for more information Introduction to liberal democracy – deals You will also study other subjects in years · Canada and Europe. and subject-specific requirements. primarily with the British, Scottish and See page 149 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. European political systems entryrequirements for more information Glasgow International College Career prospects Year 3 (year abroad) Why choose Glasgow? · Comparative politics – explores a and subject-specific requirements. For international students entry to this number of different countries using Through debate, written essays and If you progress to Honours it is essential Portuguese at Glasgow offers a varied Note programme is supported by courses a comparative analytical framework projects, the study of politics will develop that you spend your third year abroad, programme, in which you will work in from GIC. See page 30. your analytical skills and writing abilities, No prior knowledge of Portuguese in Portugal, Brazil or another Lusophone small groups with native speakers from Year 2 equipping you for a wide variety of careers. is required. country. This could be as an exchange Portugal and Brazil. Glasgow Q-Step Degrees Popular career destinations for our Your second year will also comprise two student via one of our established channels You will have full access to our extensive graduates include the media, teaching, Studying Politics at Glasgow can be courses: or by participating in other approved Language Resources Centre, which taken in partnership with the Glasgow the civil service, the charity sector, overseas experiences. Support is available offers excellent audiovisual, digital and · History of political thought – examines Q-Step programme to give you international organisations, business and when arranging your time abroad. printed materials. political thought from the ancients, more opportunities to develop your the armed forces. primarily Aristotle, through Machiavelli, quantitative research skills. For more Hobbes and Locke to Rousseau and information, see page 126 or visit: Karl Marx glasgow.ac.uk/schools/socialpolitical/ Why choose Glasgow? International relations – uses the ideas q-stepcentre · You will study the ideas which inform of important writers to explain key and explain political activity alongside aspects of the international order political institutions and behaviour. You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details.

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/politics [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/portuguese [email protected] w e w e 122 123 PRODUCT DESIGN PSYCHOLOGY Accredited by ENGINEERING the Institution of Psychology is the scientific study of people: how they think, act, react Mechanical Engineers 95% and interact. It is concerned with all aspects of behaviour (normal Product Design Engineering is jointly delivered by the University and and the Institution BSc Psychology students and abnormal) and the thoughts, feelings and motivations underlying the Glasgow School of Art and integrates engineering with design. of Engineering in work/study six months such behaviour. Designers. after finishing †

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Degrees and UCAS codes Programme structure study advanced subjects in design and Degrees and UCAS codes Years 1 and 2 Career prospects BEng (H3W2): Four years You will study the same courses in the first technology engineering, management BSc (Hons) (C800): Four years You will study the way the brain controls Psychologists are probably best known MEng (H3WG): Five years three years whether you are on the BEng and design. MA (Hons) (C801): Four years behaviour and thought, the role of modern for their work in the health and education or MEng degree programme. In year 5 you will work on a programme MA (SocSci) (Hons) (C802): Four years imaging techniques in studying the brain services, but psychology graduates can Entry requirements at a glance of product development and prototyping Joint Honours available; see page 171. and the psychology of how groups interact. be found in almost any area of life. BEng students who perform well may Years 1 and 2 proposed by you, leading to concept and You will learn about the main areas of Not sure which Psychology degree to A psychology degree opens up a wide transfer to the MEng programme on In your first year, you will take a wide- detailed design proposals. You will also psychology: developmental, social, choose? Check out glasgow.ac.uk/ range of career opportunities, and new Arts completion of years 1, 2 and 3. ranging curriculum which includes courses study advanced manufacture, human cognitive, brain and behaviour, experimental ug/psychology to understand the growth areas include counselling and health in product design engineering (delivered by factors, robotics and mechanics of solids. design and statistics, abnormal, perception BEng difference. psychology. The main career areas are: and visual cognition, individual differences A-levels: the Glasgow School of Art), mathematics, clinical psychologists, working in health Our international links and applied psychology. · Standard entry AAB. dynamics, electronics, materials, statics, Entry requirements at a glance and care settings thermodynamics and engineering skills. As part of the MEng programme there Minimum entry BBB. BSc, MA, or MA (SocSci): You will also study other non-Psychology · counselling psychologists, in private These courses are supported by individual is the possibility that you may spend the subjects in years 1 and 2. practice and commercial settings Highers: A-levels: Engineering and group project work and laboratory fourth year in Trondheim, Norway. Standard entry AAAA or AAABB at S5.* · educational psychologists, in local

work. This interdisciplinary approach, We are establishing links with universities Standard entry AAA. Years 3 and 4 Science Minimum entry AABB. education authorities, schools and favoured by industry, also makes it easy to Minimum entry ABB. to provide similar possibilities at other levels If you meet the requirements for progression special schools * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 switch to another engineering discipline at of study for MEng and BEng students. Highers: to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will take · forensic psychologists, working in penal for eligibility. the end of year 1 should you wish to do so. Standard entry AAAAA/AAAABB at S5.* courses in cognition, human development, establishments, special hospitals and Career prospects International Baccalaureate: Minimum entry AAABB. perception and visual cognition, individual with young offenders Year 3 Standard entry 36 points. PDE students benefit from excellent * Adjusted entry from AABBB at S5/S6, see page 148 differences, professional skills · health psychologists, working in Minimum entry 34 points. The third year develops and integrates the career prospects, ranging from leading for eligibility. (employability), social psychology, statistics hospitals, health authorities and health application of theory through structured international companies to local design Social Sciences MEng International Baccalaureate: and physiological psychology. research departments projects, with an increased amount of and engineering studios. A-levels: Standard entry 38 points. If you are a single Honours student you · neuropsychologists, helping people with studio time at the Glasgow School of Art. Standard entry AAA. Recent graduates have been employed Minimum entry 36 points. will choose from a large number of options brain injury You will study more advanced engineering Highers: by Apple, Bosch, Dell, Dyson, ranging from brain imaging techniques to · occupational psychologists, in subjects at the University – materials Standard entry AAAAA at S5. GlaxoSmithKline, Logitech, Jaguar Land Entry requirements in full the application of psychology to forensics, management, personnel, training, and manufacture, dynamics, control and Minimum entry AAAA or AAABB. Rover and TomTom. therapeutic interventions and educational selection and careers services fluid power, heat transfer, mathematical See page 155 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ settings. You will also complete a major · research and teaching in institutions International Baccalaureate: modelling and simulation, and mechanics A number of PDE graduates have also entryrequirements for more information piece of research. This research may be of higher education Standard entry 38 points. of materials and structures. established leading design engineering and subject-specific requirements. consultancies, including Speck Design, lab-based (e.g. using one of our eyetrackers Minimum entry 37 points. Accreditation Years 4 and 5 4c Design, FilamentPD and Fearsome. or specialised computer software) or Entry requirements in full carried out in applied settings e.g. schools. This degree is accredited by the British In the final year of the BEng, you will Accreditation Psychological Society as conferring See page 151 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ propose your own programme of individual Our international links eligibility for Graduate Membership of entryrequirements for more information product development and prototyping, These degrees are accredited by the You will have the opportunity to apply the Society. Graduates who complete and subject-specific requirements. leading to concept and detailed design Institution of Mechanical Engineers and to study abroad. There are currently with at least second class Honours in the proposals. You will also study advanced the Institution of Engineering Designers. two options available: the Erasmus+ Psychology Component would achieve the Glasgow International College subjects in engineering, management, Programme and the International Exchange Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership For international students entry to this manufacture and design. These include Programme. Honours students can also (GBC). This is a first step towards becoming programme is supported by courses advanced materials, mechanics of solids, Why choose Glasgow? apply for course-related summer work a Chartered Psychologist. from GIC. See page 30. microelectronics and design studies. You will work closely with industry throughout the programme, which may placements in Europe. In year 4 of the MEng degree you will lead to internship and employment follow a similar programme to the BEng, Why choose Glasgow? opportunities. You will have the and undertake a group design project, Psychology at Glasgow is ranked 4th opportunity to go on fieldtrips to with mechanical engineering and in the UK (Guardian University Guide industrial centres of excellence. mechanical design engineering students. 2017). Studio activities will continue and you will

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/productdesignengineering [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/psychology [email protected] w e w e 124 125 QUANTITATIVE RUSSIAN One of only 18 A degree in Russian will allow you to study a language of strategic METHODS universities in the UK international significance, as well as giving you access to the richness to offer dedicated 90% Russian students The University of Glasgow's Q-Step Centre offers programmes Quantitative Methods of Russian culture. † were satisfied which develop your quantitative skills, or in other words, your programmes † ability to handle data and use numerical evidence. overall

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Degrees The University of Glasgow Q-Step Centre MA (SocSci) Social & Public Policy Degree Year 1 Years 4 and 5 Quantitative Methods can only be taken offers five degree programmes that with Quantitative Methods MA (Hons): Five years Previous knowledge of Russian is not When you return from your year abroad, integrate quantitative skills training within the with the following degrees. Apply on the Social and Public Policy focuses on social Russian can only be taken as a Joint required for the year 1 course but you we place a strong emphasis on achieving School of Social and Political Sciences. All main subject UCAS code and select problems such as poverty, homelessness Honours degree; see page 171 for should be able to demonstrate some flair a high degree of competence in the of these programmes aim to engage you Quantitative Methods modules from and ill-health. The programme applies options and UCAS codes. for language learning. You will develop your language. You will study literature, history year 2. with meaningful ways of understanding the ideas from political science, sociology and communicative skills of speaking, writing, and culture in depth, and can choose from social world. MA (SocSci) (Hons) Sociology with economics to explore how governments Entry requirements at a glance reading and understanding the spoken a wide range of options to reflect your own Quantitative Methods: Four years shape their responses, and to understand A-levels: word. You will also learn how the language interests. We will teach you how to understand and the impacts of public policy on society. works as a grammatical system, and be MA (SocSci) (Hons) Politics with analyse quantitative results, as well as Standard entry AAB. Russian may only be taken as a Joint Minimum entry BBB. introduced to some examples of literary Honours Degree, meaning that you will also Quantitative Methods: Four years how to present your own, and how to MA (SocSci) Central & East European and other types of text. discuss their substantive implications. Highers: study another subject. MA (SocSci) (Hons) Social & Public Studies with Quantitative Methods The pace of study is rapid and this allows

These are essential skills for understanding Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* Modern Languages Policy with Quantitative Methods: You will study the history, economics,

Social Sciences you to achieve a high level of competence quantitative evidence presented in Minimum entry ABBB. Career prospects Four years politics and sociology of the countries of within one year. Previous knowledge of academic literature, but also for Graduates with qualifications in modern MA (SocSci) (Hons) Central & East Central and Eastern Europe. You will chart * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 Russian is not required to take Russian 1. interrogating data in public media and languages and cultures have gone on to European Studies with Quantitative developments including processes of for eligibility. If you do have some previous knowledge government reports. pursue rewarding careers in the media, Methods: Four years economic and territorial change, aspects International Baccalaureate: of Russian, a non-beginners' pathway is teaching (both at home and abroad), of social and cultural diversity, migration Standard entry 36 points. also available. MA (SocSci) (Hons) Economic & Around one quarter of your study time will journalism, tourism, translating and and the role of the media. In addition, Minimum entry 34 points. Social History with Quantitative be devoted to quantitative methods. And interpreting, and the civil service, as well you will have the opportunity to study Year 2 Methods: Four years our degrees also offer you the possibility to as business, commerce and marketing. Hungarian,Czech, Polish, or Russian. Entry requirements in full gain valuable experience by participating You will further deepen your knowledge of Russian is one of six languages in use by Entry requirements at a glance in internships with selected high-profile See page 149 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ Russian language and we will continue to MA (SocSci) Economic & Social History the United Nations, and Russia’s economic employers. entryrequirements for more information focus on ensuring you can communicate A-levels: with Quantitative Methods and diplomatic links with the UK and Standard entry AAB. and subject-specific requirements. confidently in spoken and written Russian. Europe mean excellent opportunities are Economic and Social History is the study of Minimum entry BBB. MA (SocSci) Sociology with You will also learn a little about the wealth being created both in the UK and abroad. Quantitative Methods the way societies change in their economic Note of Russian culture. Highers: Sociology studies the ways that people activities and social organisation. You will No prior knowledge of Russian You will also study other subjects in years Standard entry AAAAB at S5.* study how people in the past lived and Minimum entry AABB. organise their lives together, the is required. 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. Why choose Glasgow? constraints within which they do so, worked, and how this has affected the * Adjusted entry from AABBB at S5/S6, see page 148 Glasgow has a long history of teaching the patterns of their social behaviour, development of today’s world. Year 3 (year abroad) for eligibility. Russian and Slavonic languages and and the causes and consequences of If you progress to Honours it is essential International Baccalaureate: the resources available in our library are social inequalities. Sociology at Glasgow that you spend your third year abroad, Standard entry 38 points. Why choose Glasgow? truly world-class. combines sociological, criminological and usually enrolled at a university, which we will Minimum entry 34 points. anthropological perspectives. Developing quantitative skills and your confidence in using them, will really help to arrange. Entry requirements in full MA (SocSci) Politics with Quantitative enhance your insight and understanding See page 158 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ Methods of the key issues you encounter in your chosen field of study. entryrequirements for more information Politics is the study of the way power and and subject-specific requirements. influence are distributed within society and how this affects decision-making within and among countries and states. You will study the ideas which inform and explain political activity alongside political institutions and behaviour.

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glasgow.ac.uk/schools/socialpolitical/q-stepcentre [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/russian [email protected] w e w e 126 127 SCOTTISH SCOTTISH HISTORY 95% 95% LITERATURE The study of history is the study of change and continuity in human History students Scottish Literature Scottish literature is the study of the poetry, drama, fiction and prose were satisfied students were society through time. Scottish history is the study of Scotland’s past. † † of Scotland, in English and Scots, from its beginnings in the 14th overall satisfied overall century to the most contemporary work.

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Degrees Year 1 Our international links Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 Our international links MA (Hons): Four years You will take two core courses in history, You will have the opportunity to apply MA (Hons) (Q201): Four years You will be introduced to the critical tradition You can spend up to a year of your degree Scottish History can only be taken as one of which introduces you to the history to study abroad. There are currently two Joint Honours available; see page 172. of Scottish literature and will study a diverse studying abroad, normally in your third a Joint Honours degree. See page 171 of Scotland. Topics you will study include: options available: the Erasmus+ Programme range of Scottish texts from the earliest year. We have links with the Universities for options and UCAS codes. · The independent kingdom and the International Exchange Programme. Entry requirements at a glance times to the present day. You will read the of Mainz and Verona. · Medieval society A-levels: work of many of the nation’s best-known Career prospects Career prospects Entry requirements at a glance · Castles Standard entry AAB. writers. Texts, including those in the Scots A-levels: · Government As a history graduate you will be able Minimum entry BBB. language, are explored within the context An Honours degree in Scottish to enter many different careers, from of key historical and cultural themes. Literature opens up a wide range of Standard entry AAB. · The wars of independence Highers: teaching to the financial services. Although career opportunities. You could find Minimum entry BBB. · Catholic belief and a Scottish church Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* a history degree will not train you for one Year 2 employment in areas including journalism Highers: · Renaissance learning and culture Minimum entry ABBB. particular profession, the skills you will The following year you will explore older and broadcasting, education, research, Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* · Reformation and absentee monarchy have developed are extremely popular with * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 Scottish literature and language from the marketing, publishing, data processing, Minimum entry ABBB. · Covenanting revolution · Cromwellian conquest employers. Our recent History graduates for eligibility. medieval period until the 18th-century management and librarianship. * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 · Commerce with Europe and America have been employed by Glasgow International Baccalaureate: including the great medieval Makars Some of our graduates have gone abroad

Arts for eligibility. Arts · Industrialisation Museums, HarperCollins, Oxfam, Morgan Standard entry 36 points. (poets), Dunbar and Henryson, and the to teach English as a foreign language: International Baccalaureate: · 20th-century Scotland Stanley and Police Scotland, among many Minimum entry 34 points. foundational early play Ane Satyre of the recent placements have been in Ecuador, Standard entry 36 points. · The widening horizons and road to Union other organisations. Thrie Estaitis. Eighteenth-century writing, Japan, Russia and Taiwan. Minimum entry 34 points. with England in 1707 Entry requirements in full including Ramsay, Smollett and Burns, is See page 149 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ also an important part of the programme. Entry requirements in full Year 2 Why choose Glasgow? entryrequirements for more information You will also study other subjects in years Why choose Glasgow? See page 149 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ You will study modern social history and Scottish History at Glasgow boasts and subject-specific requirements. 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. The University hosts the only academic entryrequirements for more information American history. These two history courses world-leading researchers at the cutting unit in the UK exclusively dedicated Years 3 and 4 and subject-specific requirements. will enable you to set Scottish history in edge of the discipline across all periods, to the teaching of, and research into, a broader context. You may also take a from medieval to modern. If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) Scottish literature. We are home to the course in Modern European political history. The Centre for Scottish & Celtic you will explore in depth new theoretical Centre for Robert Burns Studies, which You will also study other subjects in years Studies at Glasgow addresses Scottish approaches to Scottish literature, and study has been awarded over £2 million in 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. history in a genuinely crossdisciplinary widely in different periods, from medieval funding from the Arts and Humanities environment and students are Scottish literature through the work of Burns Research Council, and which is Years 3 and 4 encouraged to get involved. and Scott, to the contemporary scene. You engaged in the production of a new, If you progress to Honours (years 3 and will also be able to specialise in specific multi-volume, scholarly edition of the 4) you can only take Scottish History as a genres and themes in Scottish writing. works of Scotland's national poet. Joint Honours degree in combination with The topics offered to students at Honours another subject. It is most often combined level include beginnings to early modern, with Celtic Studies. Courses you may take alternative Renaissances, history of Scots, include: history of the Scottish book, popular · The Highland Clearances literary enlightenment, textual editing, · The first Scottish War of Independence Scottish crime fiction, Scottish journeys, · Migrant Nation: Scotland and the modern Scottish poetry, memorialising modern world, 1745 – 1979 Scottish culture and literature (which has a · Scottish popular culture compulsory placement in a museum, library · Warfare in Scotland 1: from Mons or gallery), and contemporary Scottish Graupius to Sauchieburn literature. · Warfare in Scotland 2: from Flodden to Culloden

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/scottishhistory [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/scottishliterature [email protected] w e w e 128 129 SOCIAL & SOCIOLOGY PUBLIC POLICY Sociology studies the ways that people organise their lives together, 91% 94% the constraints within which they do so, the patterns of their social Social & Public Policy focuses on social problems such as poverty, Public Policy Sociology students behaviour, and the causes and consequences of social inequalities. homelessness and ill-health. The programme applies ideas from students were thought staff were good political science, sociology and economics to explore how governments satisfied overall† at explaining things † shape their responses, and to understand the impacts of public policy on society.

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Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 · Work, welfare and the politics of reform Degree and UCAS code Year 1 Our international links MA (SocSci) (Hons) (L430): Four years You will examine the development of · Disability and society MA (SocSci) (Hons) (L300): Four years You will be introduced to the discipline You will have the opportunity to apply · Health and health inequalities Joint Honours available; see page 172. policies and services such as health Joint Honours available; see page 172. of sociology and to the key concepts, to study abroad. There are currently two and social security that were created to · Housing policy, welfare and markets theories and methods sociologists use options available: the Erasmus+ Programme Entry requirements at a glance eradicate postwar social problems, through · Remaking cities: dilemmas of 21st- Entry requirements at a glance to understand the nature of contemporary and the International Exchange Programme. century urban policy societies and processes of social change. A-levels: a focus on the famous Beveridge Report A-levels: · Education for citizenship Through studying classic and contemporary Career prospects Standard entry AAB. of 1942, which identified the "Five Giants" Standard entry AAB. · Making public policy in the real world examples of sociological research from a Minimum entry BBB. of want, disease, squalor, ignorance and Minimum entry BBB. An Honours degree in Sociology from idleness. Then using experiences in · Active citizenship (includes a placement range of different societies, you will explore Glasgow will prepare you for employment Highers: Highers: Glasgow as a lens, you will have the in a voluntary or public sector what it means to think sociologically about in a number of fields that require a Standard entry AAAAB at S5.* Standard entry AAAAB at S5.* opportunity to study current responses organisation) topics such as class, gender, the body, sophisticated, critical and questioning Minimum entry AABB. Minimum entry AABB. to social problems such as crime, · Ideological concepts and values everyday life, migration and the media. understanding of the workings of society. * Adjusted entry from AABBB at S5/S6, see page 148 youth gangs, drugs misuse and urban · Utopias: welfare theory and social * Adjusted entry from AABBB at S5/S6, see page 148 Social Sciences Our graduates are now employed in the Social Sciences for eligibility. deprivation. policies for a "good society" for eligibility. Year 2 · Paying for public policy media, with city councils, development International Baccalaureate: International Baccalaureate: In the following year you will deepen your agencies, in market research, data analysis, Standard entry 38 points. Year 2 Standard entry 38 points. understanding of inequalities, social Our international links business management, housing and Minimum entry 34 points. You will study influential ideas and major Minimum entry 34 points. identities and social change in a global education. perspectives on welfare and public policy You will have the opportunity to apply context, by examining a range of examples Entry requirements in full in order to examine assumptions about to study abroad. There are currently two Entry requirements in full drawn from sociology and related See page 158 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ the aims of policy and the functions of options available: the Erasmus+ Programme See page 158 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ disciplines, and by employing a higher level Why choose Glasgow? entryrequirements for more information welfare. This includes examining ideological and the International Exchange Programme. entryrequirements for more information of theoretical consideration. One of the distinctive features of our and subject-specific requirements. and political agendas in an international and subject-specific requirements. You will also study other subjects in years Career prospects Sociology programme, commended context. You will also look into the politics 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. Glasgow Q-Step Degrees and power dynamics of policy making, This degree provides many of the analytical, Glasgow International College by external examiners and by our graduates, is the combination of considering how social problems, such as literary and teamwork skills that employers Years 3 and 4 Studying Social & Public Policy at For international students entry to this sociological, criminological and Glasgow can be taken in partnership teenage pregnancy and welfare reform, are are looking for in the labour market. Our programme is supported by courses If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) constructed and why some are high on the graduates pursue careers as managers, anthropological perspectives which with the Glasgow Q-Step programme from GIC. See page 30. you will choose from a very wide range of we provide. to give you more opportunities to political agenda while others are not. professionals and policy analysts in the course options such as: develop your quantitative research You will also study other subjects in years private, voluntary and public sectors, Glasgow Q-Step Degrees including central and local government, · Black radical social thought skills. For more information, see page 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. Studying Sociology at Glasgow can be in the UK and internationally. They work · Class and the making of modern Britain 126 or visit: glasgow.ac.uk/schools/ taken in partnership with the Glasgow in diverse fields including housing, health, · Consumption socialpolitical/q-stepcentre Years 3 and 4 Q-Step programme to give you more social services, advocacy, city planning, · Drugs and culture If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) opportunities to develop your quantitative education, media and commerce. · Gender you will choose subjects from a diverse research skills. For more information, · Global civil society and human rights range of topics to suit your interests, see page 126 or visit: glasgow.ac.uk/ · Global migrations including: Why choose Glasgow? schools/socialpolitical/q-stepcentre · Media · Punishment and society You’ll have the valuable opportunity of · Ritual, society and change a work placement with a voluntary or · Sexualities public sector organisation. · Social theory · Sociological alternatives · Sociology of racism · Understanding and explaining crime · Young people and social change

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/publicpolicy [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/sociology [email protected] w e w e 130 131 SOFTWARE SPANISH ENGINEERING Spanish is the second most widely spoken language in the world 94% 94% and is an official language in more than 20 countries. Software engineering involves the specification, design, Software Engineering Iberian studies construction and verification of large software systems. students were students were satisfied overall † satisfied overall †

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Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 Faster route Degree and UCAS code Programme structure Year 3 (year abroad) BSc (Hons) (G430): Four years You will take a course that emphasises the If you have exceptional grades it is possible MA (Hons) (R410): Five years Year 1 If you progress to Honours it is essential that MSci (G610): Five years principles of programming and a course on to follow a faster route, which allows you to Joint Honours available; see page 172. The course you study in first year depends you spend your third year abroad, usually computing fundamentals. complete a standard BSc (Hons) or MSci as a language assistant in Spain or Latin Faster route BSc (Hons) on how much Spanish you have studied degree in one year less than usual, by Entry requirements at a glance before. If you have an SQA Higher or A-level America on a placement arranged through (0P31): Three years Year 2 being exempted from most of the first-year A-levels: in Spanish (grade A or B), you will take the British Council, or as a student at a Faster route MSci You will study Java programming, object- computing science material. Standard entry AAB. Spanish language and Spanish culture 1. university in a Spanish-speaking country, (0VB3): Four years oriented software engineering, data Minimum entry BBB. This will build on your knowledge of Spanish which can include Spanish America. Our international links structures and algorithms, algorithmic and will encourage you to develop fluency Entry requirements at a glance Highers: We can provide support with arranging a foundations, computer systems and web You will have the opportunity to apply Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* in spoken and written Spanish through a placement with an exchange programme A-levels: application development. to study abroad. There are currently two course that focuses on the skills needed or other foreign placement of your choice. Standard entry AAB. Minimum entry ABBB. You will also study other subjects in years options available: the Erasmus+ Programme for everyday communication. You will also Minimum entry BBB. * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 Modern Languages 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. and the International Exchange Programme. study some of the cultures of Spain and Years 4 and 5 for eligibility. Highers: Latin America through a variety of topics, When you return from your year abroad you

Science Career prospects Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* Years 3, 4 and 5 International Baccalaureate: texts and films. will take Spanish as a core language, and Minimum entry ABBB. If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4), University of Glasgow Software Engineering Standard entry 36 points. If you are a beginner or near-beginner, select courses from a wide range of * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 you will study courses which present a students are in demand across all sectors Minimum entry 34 points. provided that you have some previous linguistic, literary, cultural and historical for eligibility. practical, design-oriented approach to of the industry. Recent graduates work successful language learning experience, topics. in sectors like media (BBC), financial Entry requirements in full International Baccalaureate: computing. These courses cover software you can take the Level-1 beginners' course, There are a wide range of options that allow services (Goldman Sachs, J P Morgan), See page 149 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ Standard entry 36 points. engineering itself and related topics such as which will provide an intensive foundation you to focus either on the culture of a gaming (Spil) and enterprise (HP). Some entryrequirements for more information Minimum entry 34 points. databases, software project management in reading, writing and speaking Spanish. particular country (e.g. Spain, Mexico or students have formed their own startup and real-time systems. You will also take and subject-specific requirements. If you perform well on this course, you can Argentina) or on wider themes such as companies, with support from the University Entry requirements in full a particular set of courses in your final year. progress to second year and beyond. gender issues or legacies of dictatorships entrepreneurship team. Scholarship opportunities See page 156 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ Practical work is an essential part of the in Spain and Latin America. Stevenson Exchange Scholarships are Year 2 entryrequirements for more information degree programme and in third year you Accreditation available to undergraduate students and subject-specific requirements. will take part in a software engineering team The first-year language and culture course Career prospects Honours graduates are eligible for studying Spanish at Glasgow. For project. leads to Spanish 2, which extends and Graduates with qualifications in modern membership of the British Computer details of all scholarship opportunities develops your linguistic skills and builds Entry requirements for faster route You will have a 10-week, paid industrial languages and cultures have gone on to Society and, after relevant work experience, see glasgow.ac.uk/scholarships your knowledge of Spanish culture through A-levels: internship at a technology company at the pursue rewarding careers in the media, they can apply to become full Chartered IT the further study of literatures, cultures and A*AA, including A in Computing. end of year 3. This placement provides teaching (both at home and abroad), Professionals (CITP) and partial Chartered societies of the Spanish-speaking world. Also Mathematics at Grade B. key insights into professional software journalism, tourism, translating and Scientists (CSci)/Chartered Engineers Students progressing from the first-year development, allowing you to apply your interpreting, and the civil service, as well Advanced Highers: (CEng). MSci graduates are eligible for full beginners' course normally study additional skills in the real world. as business, commerce and marketing. AAA, including A in Computing. CITP and partial CSci. Honours degrees Level-1 cultural materials. Also Mathematics at Grade B. Fourth-year individual projects have a hold the Euro-Inf Bachelor Quality label; You will also study other subjects in years software engineering focus. These practical MSci degrees hold the Euro-Inf Master 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. Why choose Glasgow? Glasgow International College projects carry considerable weight in the Quality Label. For international students, entry to this final assessment. Staff in Glasgow cover a wide range of topics and you will have the opportunity programme is supported by GIC. See Software Engineering can be taken as an page 30. Why choose Glasgow? to work with native speakers from MSci, which includes an additional year. different parts of the Spanish-speaking The Student Tech Society at Glasgow world. organises regular hackathons and other coding events, bringing together students, staff and industrial software developers to solve exciting problems.

glasgow.ac.uk/ug/softwareengineering [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/spanish [email protected] w e w e 132 133 STATISTICS TEACHING: Statistics is the science of collecting, analysing, presenting and EDUCATION WITH interpreting data. 100% 99% BSc Statistics students Initial Teacher Training PRIMARY TEACHING in work/study six months students in work/study after finishing † six months after QUALIFICATION † finishing The Master of Education programme is an internationally recognised teaching qualification with a strong focus on the theory of learning and on how theory and practice are effectively used in the classroom to support all learners in the 21st century. S What you will need What to expect What you will need What to expect T

Degrees and UCAS codes Programme structure There is also an opportunity to take Degrees and UCAS codes Programme structure subsequent five years you will be able to BSc (Hons) (G300): Four years Year 1 an MSci degree over five years, which MEduc (4Q21): Five years Year 1 complete the remaining credits in fulfilment explores statistics topics in greater depth of your Masters degree. This can be done MSci (G302): Five years You will take courses covering topics in After four years, you will be qualified You will study the role of education within and includes an individually supervised on a part-time basis while in full-time work Joint Honours available; see page 173. probability and introductory statistical to teach. At that stage you can choose society and the nature of learning within the research project. as a teacher. Studies will continue to blend how to complete your remaining Masters primary curriculum, and you will choose methods, with examples and case studies theoretical and research approaches with Entry requirements at a glance credits. a course of study for a period of two years illustrating how statistics is used in practice Our international links classroom practice. BSc, MSci: in the real world. from the School of Social & Political You will have the opportunity to apply to Entry requirements at a glance Sciences: Sociology, Politics, or Social Students who do not wish to proceed to A-levels: study abroad. There are currently two Year 2 A-levels: & Public Policy. Masters will have the option of qualifying Standard entry AAB. options available: the Erasmus+Programme after four years of study with an MA (Hons) You will take four courses covering topics Standard entry AAB. If you intend to follow the Catholic Teacher’s Minimum entry BBB. and the International Exchange Programme. in Education with Teaching Qualification in statistical methods and probability, Minimum entry BBB. Certificate in Religious Education, the Highers: (Primary). introducing the ideas of likelihood and University’s School of Education offers you Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* Career prospects Highers: regression modelling. the opportunity to study Theology. Minimum entry ABBB. Our graduates have statistical, Standard entry AAAB at S5.* Our international links You will also study other subjects in years Minimum entry ABBB. Teaching Science * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 computational, numerate and presentational In your third year of study you may be able 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. Year 2 for eligibility. skills which are applicable in many fields * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5, see page 148 to apply to study abroad, either for a short Your studies will build on the knowledge such as medicine, education, transport, or eligibility. visit (eg three weeks) or for a longer period International Baccalaureate: Years 3, 4 and 5 and skills gleaned in year 1 of the MEduc, agriculture, engineering and economics. International Baccalaureate: (eg one semester or a year). At present, Standard entry 36 points. following a similar pattern of courses but If you proceed to Honours (years 3 and 4) Our graduates are employed in a variety Standard entry 36 points. students in the School of Education enjoy Minimum entry 34 points. offering different learning contexts and new you will gain an imaginative mix of of posts such as quality engineer, Minimum entry 32 points. opportunities to study in the USA, Australia theoretical and practical training, which challenges. Entry requirements in full actuary, accountant, credit risk analyst, and various locations across Europe. involves project planning, report writing clinical statistician, statistician, statistical Entry requirements in full See page 156 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ and the development of presentational Year 3 programmer, teacher and operational See page 158 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ Disclosure Scotland entryrequirements for more information skills. General topics covered across You will expand upon your understanding researcher. Others go on to undertake entryrequirements for more information If you are accepted to a teaching degree and subject-specific requirements. courses include probability, modelling, of teaching and its connection with theory, postgraduate degrees. and subject-specific requirements. you must undertake a Criminal Convictions design, inference, computational inference, your knowledge and understanding of the check prior to enrolment. It is your Glasgow International College sampling and databases, and a range primary curriculum and your ability to reflect Accreditation Interview policy responsibility to pay for the check. For international students entry to this of applications including biostatistics, and improve on your own practice. You will The Royal Statistical Society accredits our Details will be sent to you. programme is supported by courses As part of our selection process, environmental statistics and financial Single Honours degree and most Joint also begin to enquire systematically into from GIC. See page 30. interviews will be held from January. statistics. ones. your own practice and choose an area of Accreditation study from a number of electives. You will also complete case studies and Note This programme leads to registration with projects on topics which may be drawn from Why choose Glasgow? As part of its remit from the Scottish Year 4 the General Teaching Council for Scotland. the fields of bioinformatics, environmental Government, the School of Education, through studies, medicine, psychology, sports 94% BSc Statistics students thought the St Andrew’s Foundation, provides for the You will develop and link the ideas of science and veterinary science. staff were good at explaining things.† preparation of students to teach in Catholic how education impacts on society, what Why choose Glasgow? the most effective practices within the One important feature of project activities Schools in Scotland. Applicants interested in becoming teachers in Catholic schools classroom are, and how you can enquire This programme offers you the is a presentation. You will give a talk or are encouraged to indicate this in their into your own teaching and improve it by opportunity to graduate with an MA produce a poster describing your project personal statement on application. Successful using evidence-based approaches. You will (Hons) in Education with Teaching problem, your analyses and results. This, applicants are then able to complete the be able to take another elective in this year. Qualification after four years of study or along with writing a report in non-technical Catholic Teachers Certificate in Religious to progress to a Masters degree, where language, provides you with two important Education concurrently with their teaching your fifth year of study will be undertaken Special Glasgow feature transferable skills. You will also gain qualification. Please note that an applicant’s once you have qualified as a teacher. experience in teamwork through working in interest in teaching in Catholic schools is not This is a Masters degree qualification with groups and you will learn to use statistical a prerequisite for admission into the School’s undergraduate entry. You will graduate after packages as well as gaining appreciation initial teacher education programmes. year 4 qualified to teach with a Masters of the use and misuse of computers and Diploma in Education (a higher qualification computer software in statistics. than a BEd degree). At any stage in the

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/statistics [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/primaryeducation [email protected] w e w e 134 135 DUMFRIES CAMPUS TEACHING: TEACHING: RELIGIOUS & PRIMARY EDUCATION Leads to registration 100% with the General Teaching Religious & Philosophical PHILOSOPHICAL WITH TEACHING Council for Scotland. Education students in work/study six months EDUCATION QUALIFICATION after finishing † This degree programme will qualify you to teach religious education, This innovative, four-year degree programme, approved by the General Teaching theology, religious, moral and philosophical studies, or religious studies Council for Scotland, is benchmarked against the highest standards of excellence. in secondary schools.

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Degree and UCAS code Programme structure Year 4 Degree and UCAS code Programme structure Our international links MA (Hons) (X123): Four years This programme includes a substantial You will explore further core courses at MA (Hons) (VX61): Four years You will study three main elements: This degree is also widely recognised for element of well-supported teaching Honours level, including your dissertation entry into secondary school teaching in Entry requirements at a glance experience. You will complete four school which gives you the opportunity to research Entry requirements at a glance Theology, religious studies and other English-speaking countries. A-levels: placements, all of which are designed to an area of education which interests you A-levels: philosophy Standard entry BBB. give you a sound background teaching in personally. There is a ten-week school Standard entry AAB. You will develop the critical and analytical Career prospects Minimum entry CCC. our local schools. In years 1 – 3 these are six placement in semester 2. Minimum entry BBB. skills required to address the major cultural, There is a strong demand for entrants to the weeks in duration and in year 4 you will have Highers: Highers: theological and spiritual issues of our time. teaching profession in secondary schools in a ten-week placement, during which you will Our international links Standard entry AAB/ABBB at S6. Standard entry AAAB at S5.* You will be able to take a number of optional Scotland and elsewhere, suitably qualified take full responsibility for a class for at least No minimum entry. There is an optional international school Minimum entry ABBB. courses in philosophy, theology and in Religious & Philosophical Education. four weeks. Placements cover all stages of placement for those in years 3 and 4, religious studies. International Baccalaureate: * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5, see page 148 Opportunities exist for progression both the primary school and each placement has currently in Berlin. You may also be able Standard entry 32 points. for eligibility. within schools and into postgraduate study a relevant focus in specific curricular areas. to apply to study abroad in year 2. Professional and education studies Minimum entry 30 points. International Baccalaureate: and professional development at Masters You will explore, in the context of Scottish and Doctoral levels.

Teaching Year 1 Teaching Career prospects Standard entry 36 points. education, how pupils learn and how Entry requirements in full Minimum entry 32 points. Core areas include child development, This qualification is internationally educators teach most effectively. Accreditation See page 159 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ literacy, school experience, and recognised as a teaching qualification. entryrequirements for more information Entry requirements in full This programme leads to registration with mathematics: theory and pedagogy. You The General Teaching Council for School experience and subject-specific requirements. the General Teaching Council for Scotland. can also choose from courses in disciplines Scotland provides an Initial Teacher See page 159 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ At least 35 weeks of the four-year such as health and social policy, modern entryrequirements for more information Interview policy Education Programme for those who are programme will be spent working in languages, environmental studies, history, eligible. There are also opportunities for and subject-specific requirements. schools. This will take the form of block As part of our selection process you Why choose Glasgow? literature and philosophy. This gives you career progression in leadership and placements of several weeks in schools, will be interviewed. The bulk of our Interview policy This programme will be of benefit if the opportunity to add breadth to your management, specialist subjects and with weekly days in university to continue interviews take place in February. you are involved in the development of degree in subjects relevant to the primary further study or research. Students may As part of our selection process you with professional studies. curriculum. There is a six-week school will be interviewed. Interviews normally new school and college programmes exit after year 3 with an MA in Educational You will be provided with the opportunity Disclosure Scotland placement during May and June. begin in mid-December and will run until in philosophical studies. Studies. This is not a teaching qualification to work in the classroom and develop If you are accepted to a teaching but provides a good background for other February. degree you must undertake a Criminal Year 2 competence in dealing with children. careers in education and related areas. You will also develop skills in curriculum Convictions check prior to enrolment. Child development, mathematics, school Disclosure Scotland planning, assessment, reporting, It is your responsibility to pay for the experience and literacy are progressed from Accreditation If you are accepted to a teaching management and organisation. check. Details will be sent to you. year 1. You can choose further courses from This programme leads to registration with degree you must undertake a Criminal our range of elective subjects. There is a Convictions check prior to enrolment. the General Teaching Council for Scotland. Special Glasgow feature Note six-week school placement during May It is your responsibility to pay for the Catholic students who complete the We welcome applications from and June. check. Details will be sent to you. all qualified candidates from all Why choose Dumfries? appropriate course in Religious Education denominations and none. Students Year 3 will be awarded the Catholic Teacher’s At our Dumfries campus you will benefit Certificate in Religious Education. aiming to teach in a Catholic school Language and literacy, school experience from small-group teaching, strong links In keeping with Scottish Education policy, may, at their own discretion, undertake and mathematics continue as core courses, with local schools, innovative teaching it is envisaged that students on this the University’s Catholic Teacher’s with teachers and teaching, curriculum methods and a friendly and inclusive programme may have an opportunity to Certificate in Religious Education by and assessment being introduced. You academic community. Distance Learning. will continue your studies in one elective study courses within their undergraduate area. There is one six-week placement in degree which are at Masters level. Dumfries campus semester 2. This degree is taught at our Dumfries campus. For further information about Dumfries, please see page 17.

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/primaryeducationtq [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/religiousphilosophicaleducation [email protected] w e w e 136 137 TEACHING: THEATRE TECHNOLOGICAL 100% STUDIES Technological Education 94% This degree programme examines the nature and function EDUCATION students in work/study Theatre Studies students of the theatrical event and theatre culture from critical, historical six months after were satisfied overall † This degree programme qualifies you to teach technology craft, finishing † and practical perspectives. graphic communication, design and manufacture, and engineering science in all secondary schools.

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Degrees and UCAS codes Programme structure Partnership and industry links Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 Special Glasgow features BTechEd (H111): Four years You will study how children learn, as well as Our students benefit from a range of local MA (Hons) (W440): Four years You will focus on two subject areas: Your studies will be based in an outstanding appropriate technological subjects such as partnerships in industry and commerce. Joint Honours available; see page 173. · Reading the stage – will introduce you to and recently refurbished building that Entry requirements at a glance electronics, design, mechanics, materials, There will be an industrial placement during different critical frames of performance includes a flexible-stage theatre, A-levels: energy and graphics. You will also study the third year of study. Entry requirements at a glance theory and analysis performance studios, editing suites and a Standard entry AAB. practical-based subjects so that you can · Theatre and society – will explore the cinema. Over one third of Theatre Studies Career prospects A-levels: Minimum entry BBB. successfully deliver the range of vocational Standard entry AAB. historical and contemporary role of staff have been nominated for or won Highers: courses encompassed by technological Our graduates have an excellent record Minimum entry BBB. theatre in society, giving you an student teaching awards in the past three education. You will experience school of finding employment as secondary years. Standard entry AAAB at S5.* Highers: understanding of some social, political Minimum entry ABBB. placement throughout the programme and school technology teachers and college and economic issues affecting theatre there will be a placement within industry or lecturers. You are guaranteed one year as a Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* Our international links * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5, see page 148 Minimum entry ABBB. practice in a range of historical and commerce during the third year of study. probationary teacher upon graduation and A number of opportunities exist for you to for eligibility. geographical locations can then begin to make your way through * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 spend one of your undergraduate years, International Baccalaureate: Years 1 and 2 the various levels of promotion within for eligibility. Year 2 or part of a year, studying abroad. Our

Teaching Standard entry 36 points. You will study technology craft, design, schools. A number of our graduates go on International Baccalaureate: You will focus on two subject areas: students have chosen to study at a range Minimum entry 32 points. graphics, electronics, mechanics and to funded postgraduate research, usually Standard entry 36 points. of universities in North America, Australia Arts · Classical to modern – a historical and mathematics. In addition, there will be working towards a PhD in a topic relevant Minimum entry 34 points. and Europe. We have particularly close critical survey of the dominant forms of Entry requirements in full a focus on learning theory and teaching. to their role as educators. connections with the University of New theatre practice in Europe before 1900 See page 160 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ Entry requirements in full South Wales in Sydney; Queen’s University, Modernism to postdramatic – an entryrequirements for more information Years 3 and 4 Accreditation · Kingston, Ontario, Canada; the University See page 149 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ introduction to European and American and subject-specific requirements. This programme leads to registration with of California; and Berlin’s Free University. In years 3 and 4 you will further develop entryrequirements for more information practitioners whose radical approaches your skills across a broad range of the General Teaching Council for Scotland. and subject-specific requirements. Interview policy to acting, directing, scenography and Career prospects technological courses by exploring themes dramaturgy have reoriented performance As part of our selection process you such as technology and society, materials and redefined our understanding of the Our graduates have gone on to a wide will be interviewed. Interviews normally Why choose Glasgow? and sustainable resources. In year 4, theatrical event range of careers, many of which are closely begin in mid-December and will run until you are able to select an elective study Your teaching qualification is recognised connected to professional theatre-making, You will also study other subjects in years February. in Advanced 3D Design or Engineering abroad and many of our graduates have arts production and management, while 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. Systems and Robotics. taken the opportunity to teach in places others take very different career paths. Disclosure Scotland Recent Glasgow Theatre Studies graduates such as Australia, New Zealand and the Years 3 and 4 If you are accepted to a teaching Special Glasgow feature USA. have, for instance, become successful degree you must undertake a Criminal In keeping with Scottish Education policy, If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) theatre directors, casting agents, arts Convictions check prior to enrolment. It it is envisaged that students on this you will take courses in performance theory managers and administrators, stand-up is your responsibility to pay for the check. programme may have an opportunity to and analysis, as well as contemporary comedians and playwrights. Details will be sent to you. study courses within their undergraduate issues in theatre. Optional courses include degree which are at Masters level. applied theatre, directing, playwriting, advanced practice and work placement, Why choose Glasgow? as well as courses on documentary We have close connections with theatre, space and place, Renaissance the theatre industry, giving you theatre, performing memory, Victorian and opportunities to work with practitioners Edwardian theatre, Samuel Beckett, queer of national and international standing. performance, activist theatre, exhibiting cultures, and German theatre, among others.

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/technologicaleducation [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/theatrestudies [email protected] w e w e 138 139 THEOLOGY & RELIGIOUS STUDIES 100% Theology & Religious Studies encompasses the study of religion, religions, Theology & Religious the Bible and theology – not as worlds apart, but as they relate to politics, Studies students were history, literature, philosophy, art and culture as well as to personal belief satisfied overall † and practice. It is open to students of all faiths and none.

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Degree and UCAS code Programme structure other world faiths. More advanced courses Year 1 Your Honours courses are chosen from a Our international links MA (Hons) (V621): Four years You can take Theology & Religious Studies will enable you to explore what religious You will take introductory courses on the wide range of options including: You may study for one semester or one year BD (Hons) (V600): Four years as an MA degree, or if you are training for believers consider to be the most significant Bible, theology and religious studies. · Bible, literature and culture (usually your third year) of your degree at BD (Min) (Hons) (V650): Four years the ministry or specialising in Christianity for aspects of their faith and how these impact These will introduce you to some of the · Buddhism an overseas university as part of a student upon their daily lives. Joint Honours available; see page 173. other reasons, we also offer the specialist/ basic concerns of those studying religion · Catholicism exchange programme. In recent years professional BD and BD (Min) degrees. The You will also study other subjects in years today and give you tools for analysis and · Chan and Zen traditions our students have studied in countries Entry requirements at a glance structure of the programmes differs in the 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. critical thinking. You will also take courses · Church and society in Scotland including Argentina, Austria, Canada, Chile, MA, BD, BD (Min) first two years of study. exploring theological reflection and worship – current issues the Czech Republic, Germany, Sweden BD and BD (Min) which will help you to understand how · Christianity and bioethics and the United States, returning with a A-levels: MA The BD and BD (Min) have been theology is "put to work" in the daily lives of · Classical Hebrew fantastic experience of different cultures Standard entry AAB. Theology and religious studies is developed in conversation with partners Christians and the practice of the Church. · Doctrine of God and traditions. In 2017 – 18 a credit-bearing Minimum entry BBB. concerned with the critical study of religion. from a number of churches and voluntary You will undertake a placement, which is · Genesis international Honours course, Reformation Highers: This programme is designed to cater for the bodies. These specialist degrees are an integral part of the degree programme. · Holocaust and the ethics of International, is being piloted, taught in Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* interests of students of all faiths and none, primarily designed for those who intend representation conjunction with the Johannes Gutenberg Minimum entry ABBB. allowing you to study a variety of religions to focus on theological concerns in their Year 2 · Introduction to Christian ethics University, Mainz, Germany.

Arts * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 or to focus upon the Christian tradition. later professional life through working in In your second year you will continue to · Jesus Christ since 1900 Arts for eligibility. It will develop your awareness of the rich pastoral ministry, the caring professions take courses in the Bible and theology. · Media Bible Career prospects Modern Judaism International Baccalaureate: scriptural, cultural, artistic and philosophical or voluntary organisations. They combine You will also study ethics and pastoral · Career openings include all jobs where Muhammad Standard entry 36 points. heritage of humankind. rigorous academic study with placement practice. You will explore some of the · employers are looking for graduate skills. New Testament Greek Minimum entry 34 points. As part of this programme you will be work and small group reflection and offer issues that confront believers today as they · Former students have gone into business able to study a wide variety of subjects the opportunity to reflect in depth upon seek to reconcile their faith with the many · New Testament texts or journalism, and have worked in the Entry requirements in full across the sub-disciplines of theology and experience in a supportive and challenging challenges presented by contemporary · New Testament themes and topics charity and voluntary sectors, as well as environment. technological, social and environmental · New Testament theology See page 149 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ religious studies and you may customise becoming teachers, civil servants, industrial change. You will continue to reflect upon · Old Testament/Tanakh texts entryrequirements for more information your degree by choosing to specialise in The BD (Min) programme is primarily aimed managers, university lecturers, social your experience through structured group · Pastoral theology and subject-specific requirements. particular areas. You are also able to study at recognised candidates for ordained workers and Christian ministers (of various other subjects offered by the University and ministry. The BD is open to all and covers a work. · Political theology denominations). · Reading Islam shape your own degree programme. very similar syllabus. We have an open and Our recent graduates have been employed MA and BD/BD (Min) · Religion in modern Iran ecumenical spirit and you will be enriched by: Year 1 by relationships with staff and students Years 3 and 4 · Roots of sectarianism · Science and religion · Ithaca College, lecturer in religious In first year you might choose to focus upon from a wide variety of denominations and If you successfully complete the courses in · Scottish church history since 1500 studies the Bible and Christianity or gain a greater traditions. Church of Scotland students first and second year, you may progress to · Studies in early church history and · Church of Scotland, minister understanding of a wide range of religious who are candidates for ordination become Honours (years 3 and 4). theology · NHS, chaplain traditions. At the same time you will be members of Trinity College, a foundation · Studies in the history and theology · Edinburgh City Council, principal teacher introduced to some key concerns shared of the Church of Scotland, and all other of the Reformation by those who work in theology and religious students are also welcome to join its weekly · Sufism studies: worship and lunch. · Theology through creative writing Why choose Glasgow? · How do we read sacred texts? · The historical Jesus You can study new languages from · How do we think and speak about God? Why choose Glasgow? · Wisdom literature scratch: Greek and Hebrew are · What defines religion and culture? · Worship, liturgy and preaching available from beginners' level upward, What impact does religion make upon Our staff have a wide range of specialties so that you can learn to read the ancient · Our Honours courses are generally offered our social and political life? which will help you to understand texts of the Hebrew Bible and the New on a two-year rotation. world religions – including Judaism, Testament in their original languages. Year 2 Christianity, Islam, Buddhism and In your final year, you will complete a In second year you will develop your Hinduism – in their cultural, political and 12,000-word dissertation on an approved understanding further by progressing in intellectual context. topic of your own choice. your studies of the Christian tradition or

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/theologyreligiousstudies [email protected] w e 140 141 VETERINARY 93% BIOSCIENCES Veterinary Biosciences Veterinary biosciences is a biological sciences programme designed students were satisfied † to provide students with a strong understanding of the key elements overall that underpin all modern biological sciences, with a major focus on the biology of health and disease in animals.

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Degrees and UCAS codes Programme structure MSci BSc (Hons) (D300): Four years In this programme you will learn about Our programme also offers you the MSci: Five years the science that underpins the biology of opportunity to undertake a placement You may apply for transfer to the animal health and disease. You will develop year as part of a five-year MSci programme MSci mid-programme. a range of core transferable skills as well as in Veterinary Biosciences. This allows MSci applications are NOT taken research skills including laboratory-based students to engage in research in industry via UCAS. investigations, statistics, data handling and or other research organisations in the UK or effective scientific communication and you abroad for a full academic year. This offers Entry requirements at a glance will also get the opportunity to conduct an excellent opportunity to gain further

research skills and exposure to a workplace Life Sciences (Biology) A-levels: independent research. environment. The placement year normally ABB at one sitting – Chemistry and Year 1 happens after year 3, and on completion Biology, plus one additional subject. In the first year of the programme you students follow courses as specified in Highers: will study a range of subjects including Year 4. ABBB at one sitting, including Chemistry animal anatomy and physiology as well and Biology, with either Physics as chemistry and biology. These courses Career prospects or Mathematics, together with two will ensure you are equipped with a solid The specialist and applied nature of Advanced Highers, one of which should foundation and skills base for subsequent the programme will prepare you for a be Chemistry or Biology (at grades CC). years of study. diverse range of careers including those It is acceptable to take Chemistry or in biomedical sciences, animal care, Biology as a crash Higher in S6 provided Year 2 nutrition, public health, scientific and grades ABBB are obtained in S5. In the second year you will study principles agricultural research, the pharmaceutical International Baccalaureate: of animal management and engage in more industry, the civil service, animal charities, Standard entry 36 points. specialised bioscience modules including epidemiology and disease risk assessment, Minimum entry 34 points with Chemistry advanced physiology and molecular and advisory and conservation bodies. The and Biology, one of which must be at sciences, and you will receive training in programme may also provide a suitable Higher Level (Grade 5) plus Mathematics basic research skills. platform for students wishing to undertake or Physics at Standard Level (Grade 5). a postgraduate degree. Year 3 While this programme does not provide Entry requirements in full In year 3 you will focus on studying the recognised training for those wishing to See page 160 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ pathological basis of disease and practise as a veterinary surgeon, some entryrequirements for more information oncogenesis, the principles of infection students choose to study Veterinary and subject-specific requirements. and immunity, pharmacology and drug Biosciences prior to entering a veterinary dispensing and the biology of pain and medicine degree programme. pain management. Year 4 Why choose Glasgow? In the final year of the Honours programme The programme is taught and delivered you will develop advanced research and by leading expert life scientists and quantitative skills and study population veterinary clinicians. The School of medicine, epidemiology and animal Veterinary Medicine was ranked in the welfare and ethics. You will also have the world’s top 20 (QS World University opportunity to engage in a research project Rankings 2016) and one of the best in in laboratories in the School of Veterinary the UK for quality of veterinary research Medicine or in approved internal and (REF 2014). external institutions. † Data published by Unistats (unistats.direct.gov.uk). January 2017 In year 4 of Veterinary Biosciences, you will have the opportunity to engage in a lab-based research project. 142 glasgow.ac.uk/ug/veterinarybiosciences [email protected] w e 142 143 VETERINARY MEDICINE & 98% Veterinary Medicine SURGERY & Surgery students were † As a vet you will be responsible for the prevention of disease and for satisfied overall the medical and surgical treatment of animals, including household pets, zoo animals, farm animals and horses.

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Degree and UCAS code Applicants from North America Programme structure Clinical phase (years 3 and 4) Special features Career prospects BVMS (D100): Five years Applications for admission should be The BVMS programme is based on The aim of the clinical phase is to build In common with all veterinary students in As a graduate of Veterinary Medicine at made through the Veterinary Medical integration of clinical and science subject on the foundation phase to provide a the UK you will be required to undertake an Glasgow, you can register as a member of Entry requirements at a glance Colleges Admissions System (VMCAS) areas and has a spiral course structure, broad training in key areas of veterinary additional 38 weeks of extra-mural studies the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons professional practice, with a focus on A-levels: by 15 September in the year before you meaning that you will revisit topics as you (EMS) during your vacation time. The first (MRCVS). Along with the University’s common and important problems and Standard entry A*AA. want to enter the programme. We require progress through the programme, each period of 12 weeks is dedicated to gaining approval by the AVMA, this means that our presentations encountered in veterinary graduates can choose to work anywhere Highers: at least one academic reference and time with increasing clinical focus. In further experience of the management work. Realistic scenarios and cases in the world, and the global opportunities Standard entry AAAAB (including one animal-related experience from conjunction, there is a vertical theme of and handling of domestic animals. After form the basis for integrating clinical and are endless. The majority of registered Chemistry and Biology) by the end of all applicants. professional and clinical skills development this initial period is completed you start scientific perspectives of veterinary practice. veterinary surgeons in the United Kingdom S5 AND Advanced Highers in Chemistry to help you acquire the personal qualities the clinical period of 26 weeks, which can Interviews The approach will emphasise the role of are in general practice, which may be small and Biology from S6 (both at Grade B and skills you will need in professional be used to gain experience in veterinary environments. clinical reasoning and planning, as well as professional environments. Satisfactory animal, farm animal, equine or mixed. Our Professional Degrees Candidates seriously considered for Professional Degrees minimum).* continuing to develop skills and attitudes admission to the BVMS will normally completion of EMS is a requirement for graduates are also employed in government * Adjusted entry from AAABB at S5, see page 148 The programme is delivered over five years required to work in the clinical environment be interviewed before a final decision graduation. service, dealing with investigation, control for eligibility. and is divided into three phases. and to take a greater responsibility for your is reached. Members of the Admissions The intercalated degree programme and eradication of important diseases. International Baccalaureate: Foundation phase (years 1 and 2) learning in the subsequent professional Committee conduct these interviews represents an opportunity for BVMS Others are actively engaged in food hygiene Standard entry 38 points. phase of the programme. between December and February In the first two years of the programme students following their second or third or in university teaching and research. each year. you will acquire fundamental knowledge At the end of the clinical phase you will year to take either one or two years out of Entry requirements in full Accreditation and develop the skills and attitudes on be prepared for entering the professional the BVMS programme and study for an See page 161 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ Garscube campus which the following years of your training phase, where your professional additional degree programme (both at We are accredited by the Royal College entryrequirements for more information Our Veterinary Medicine students are based. During this initial phase, you development will be supported in Bachelors – BSc, BSc Vet Sci (Hons) – of Veterinary Surgeons and the European and subject-specific requirements. are based at our Garscube campus. will relate the anatomy and physiology of professional and clinical environments in and Masters levels – MSc, MRes or MVPH), Association of Establishments for Veterinary the body systems to health and disease in the final part of your development to being after which you then re-enter the BVMS Education. Applying domestic animals, as well as looking at the a veterinary professional. programme. We have approved status from the All applications must be received by underlying cellular process involved. You American Veterinary Medical Association Professional phase (year 5) UCAS by 15 October. If applying to the will gain an insight into common husbandry Our international links (see Our international links). BVMS programme you must limit your practice and animal breeding and how In your final year there are no lectures and Study abroad opportunities are available choice to four veterinary schools only. these impact on the animals we care for. the primary emphasis is on small-group in all years through participation in If you apply to more than four veterinary Your professional training starts at the involvement in clinical activity, covering compulsory extra-mural studies (see special Why choose Glasgow? schools, your application will not be beginning of year 1 as you begin classes in the common species of domestic animals. features). There are also opportunities to The University is one of six Vet forwarded to institutions by UCAS. The fundamental animal-handling techniques, During this time you will be involved in all study abroad as an integral part of the Schools in Europe to have achieved University is unable to offer applicants learn skills such as suturing, and develop aspects of work in our busy hospitals and BVMS programme in year 5. accredited status for its undergraduate deferred entry. your communication skills, culminating you will also gain first-hand experience in programmes from the American in the art of history taking and clinical practices linked to the veterinary school. We have approved status from the Veterinary Medical Association. examination. Though this year of the programme is American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), which enables you to have the At the end of the foundation phase you will structured so that you will receive clinical experience in core clinical areas, there is option of practising in the USA or Canada have a sound working knowledge of healthy following graduation, without the need for domestic animals, with an introduction to also the opportunity to focus on personal interests or explore the breadth of sitting lengthy and costly clinical proficiency the mechanisms of disease, and you will examinations. have developed the fundamental personal opportunities in the veterinary profession skills you will require as you move towards by choosing two ‘selective’ experiences. learning based more in professional Selectives may be used to gain experience environments. in niche veterinary activities (such as aquaculture) or to gain in-depth clinical experience related to core subjects.

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/veterinarymedicine [email protected] w e 144 145 VIROLOGY ZOOLOGY Virology is the study of viruses and viral diseases. Viruses are both Zoology is the scientific study of all aspects of animals, their disease agents and model systems, meaning that virology continues 90% 92% structure, function, ecology and evolution. to be at the centre of modern biomedical research. Virology students Zoology students were satisfied thought staff were good overall † at explaining things †

V What you will need What to expect What you will need What to expect Z

Degree and UCAS code Year 1 Virology can be taken as an MSci, which Degrees and UCAS codes Year 1 Our international links BSc (Hons) (C540): Four years You will be given a general introduction to all includes an additional placement year BSc (Hons) (C300): Four years You will be given a general introduction to all Research projects may be undertaken MSci: Five years aspects of modern biology and encouraged between year 3 and the final year of the MSci: Five years aspects of modern biology and encouraged on a wide range of topics in a variety of degree. This is normally spent doing You may apply for transfer to the to acquire a strong foundation of scientific, You may apply for transfer to the to acquire general scientific skills. international locations: recent examples research in industry or some other MSci mid-programme. analytical and computing skills. MSci mid-programme. include marine turtle breeding in Cyprus organisation, such as a research institute, Year 2 MSci applications are NOT taken MSci applications are NOT taken and tree frog behaviour in Trinidad. You Year 2 in the UK or overseas, and often attracts via UCAS. via UCAS. In semester 1, you will develop your may also have the opportunity to take an In semester 1, you will develop your a modest salary. knowledge of fundamental aspects of optional overseas field course. Entry requirements at a glance knowledge of fundamental aspects of The list of available final-year optional Entry requirements at a glance biology. In semester 2, you will be Career prospects A-levels: biology. In semester 2, you will be courses is subject to change each year. A-levels: introduced to specialist subject areas Standard entry AAB. introduced to specialist subject areas In addition, places in optional courses may Standard entry AAB. according to your interests (e.g. animal Our graduates are employed in research Life Sciences (Biology) Minimum entry BBB. according to your interests (e.g. animal be limited, so students are not guaranteed Minimum entry BBB. biology; biomolecular sciences; human underpinning medicine, agriculture, Life Sciences (Biology) biology; biomolecular sciences; human a place on a particular final-year option. biology; infection biology). fisheries and wildlife conservation. An Highers: Highers: biology; infection biology). increasing number of graduates also go Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* Our international links Standard entry AAAA/AAABB at S5.* You will also be able to study other subjects into environmental monitoring. Others Minimum entry ABBB. You will also study other subjects in years Minimum entry ABBB. outside biology. You will have the opportunity to apply to find careers in teaching in a variety of 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. You will also study other subjects in years * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 study abroad. There are currently two * Adjusted entry from AABB at S5/S6, see page 148 educational establishments, in museums 1 and 2 – see page 32 for details. for eligibility. Years 3, 4 and 5 options available: the Erasmus+ Programme for eligibility. and in the media. International Baccalaureate: If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) and the International Exchange Programme. International Baccalaureate: Years 3, 4 and 5 Standard entry 36 points. Standard entry 36 points. you will learn about many aspects of viruses If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) Minimum entry 34 points. Career prospects Minimum entry 34 points. Why choose Glasgow? with particular emphasis on prevention, fieldwork becomes an important Our graduates are employed in education treatment and pathogenicity of virus- component of your study mix. Specific You’ll take part in field courses on Loch Entry requirements in full and in pharmaceutical and microbiology- Entry requirements in full related diseases and their practical uses in topics you may study include invertebrate Lomond and at the Marine Biology See page 156 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ related industries as well as public health, See page 156 or visit glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ oncolytic and gene therapies. In year 3 you and vertebrate biology; ecology; molecular Station at Millport in the Firth of Clyde. entryrequirements for more information hospital and research laboratories. This entryrequirements for more information will study the biochemistry and molecular ecology; animal physiology; parasite and subject-specific requirements. is all as a result of the varied skills and and subject-specific requirements. biology of a range of viruses, bacteria and biology; and marine biology. There are attributes they have mastered in completing parasites and their associated diseases, also courses on experimental design, data Glasgow International College their degree in Virology. In addition, many Glasgow International College and the host and immune responses, collection and analysis. For international students entry to this treatments and vaccines. Year 3 is run as graduates continue their education to For international students entry to this A major component of your final year is programme is supported by courses a joint course with the Microbiology and Masters or PhD level, progressing to programme is supported by courses an independent research project. This from GIC. See page 30. Parasitology degree programmes. successful research and teaching careers. from GIC. See page 30. project will give you the chance to research In year 4 you will choose from a range of something new, and the results sometimes specialised advanced courses. You will Why choose Glasgow? contribute to scientific publications. undertake an independent research project You can take Zoology as an MSci, which under the supervision of a member of You’ll receive practical training in includes an additional placement year, teaching or research staff, mainly within aspects of epidemiology at the Marine between the third and final years of the the University’s renowned Centre for Virus Biology Station at Millport in the Firth degree. This is normally spent doing Research. Within taught sessions you of Clyde. research in industry or some other will work as part of a team to learn and organisation such as a research institute understand scientific issues and analysis. in the UK or overseas. The list of available final-year optional courses is subject to change each year. In addition, places in optional courses may be limited, so students are not guaranteed a place on a particular final-year option.

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glasgow.ac.uk/ug/virology [email protected] glasgow.ac.uk/ug/zoology [email protected] w e w e 146 147 Accountancy & Finance BAcc + Accounting & Mathematics, Accounting & Statistics, Finance & Mathematics and Finance & Statistics BSc

ENTRY Standard academic Minimum academic Other mandatory Qualification entry requirements entry requirements requirements

A-levels AAA or A*AB ABB Must include A-level Mathematics AND REQUIREMENTS GCSE English at grade B or above.

The following tables give the entry requirements for SQA Higher and Highers S5 entry requirement = AAAAB S5 minimum requirement = ABBB Must include Higher Mathematics AND Higher English OR a Higher humanities Advanced Higher, A-level and International Baccalaureate (IB) candidates. We adjust these entry requirements S5 & S6 cumulative requirement subject at grade B or above. for eligible applicants, from AABBB = AAAAAB Other Academic Entry requirements: The University of Glasgow will accept Highers and/or at S5/S6, based upon completion of a pre-entry programme. See Entry requirements for HNC/D, BTEC and EU students can Advanced Highers toward academic entry requirements. glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow be found at glasgow.ac.uk/undergraduate/ Where Advanced Highers are required this is stated. for details. entryrequirements For our full SQA Higher Admissions Policy please visit glasgow.ac.uk/undergraduate/entryrequirements/#/ International 38 points 34 points Three HL subjects at 6,6,6 including SQA Highers Baccalaureate Mathematics. scottishhighers Our entry requirements for students undertaking SQA English preferred at HL6 but SL6 will also National 5/Higher/Advanced Higher qualifications can be be considered. Mathematics Studies is NOT A-levels and International Baccalaureate accepted where Mathematics is required. found in the following tables. The following tables detail our entry requirements for The standard academic entry requirements represent the students undertaking A-level or International Baccalaureate grades which, if attained in addition to successfully meeting qualifications. Arts/Modern Languages MA, BD, BD(Min) mandatory subject requirements, and any non-academic The standard academic entry requirements represent the except Psychology entry requirements (interviews, auditions, aptitude tests), will grades at which any possible offer would be made. Students normally result in an offer being made. Students must achieve must also meet mandatory subject requirements and any the standard entry requirements in first sitting (by end of S5). Standard academic Minimum academic Other mandatory non-academic entry requirements (interviews, auditions, Qualification entry requirements entry requirements requirements We adjust the standard academic and non-academic aptitude tests). entry requirements at both S5 and S6 for eligible A-levels AAB BBB One A-level arts, humanities or language The minimum academic entry requirements indicate the subject. applicants who complete one of our pre-entry programmes. minimum grades the university will accept for entry to this Applicants wishing to study Mathematics or Criteria for eligibility include attending a Scottish target programme. Students must also meet mandatory subject secondary school, living in a priority Scottish postcode, Computing Science as part of their degree requirements and any non-academic entry requirements will require A-level Mathematics at grade B are currently living or have spent time living in care. For (interviews, auditions, aptitude tests). or above. more information about your eligibility and our pre-entry programmes, visit glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow For more information on our A-level admissions requirements please visit glasgow.ac.uk/undergraduate/ Highers S5 entry requirement = S5 minimum requirement = ABBB Higher English AND a Higher humanities OR AAAA or AAABB language subject at grade A/B or B/A. The minimum academic entry requirements indicate entryrequirements/#/a-levels S5 & S6 cumulative requirement the minimum grades that must be achieved, by the end We adjust these entry requirements = AAAAAB Applicants wishing to study Mathematics or of S5, for an offer to be considered. For some degree For more information on our IB admissions requirements for eligible applicants, from AABB Computing Science as part of their degree at S5/S6, based upon completion will require Higher Mathematics at grade B programmes, offers (either conditional or unconditional) may please visit glasgow.ac.uk/undergraduate/ of a pre-entry programme. See or above. be made below the standard academic entry requirements. entryrequirements/#/internationalbaccalaureate glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow Where a conditional offer is made, the S5 & S6 cumulative for details. requirements detail the grades that would be necessary by the end of S6. Students must also meet any subject and non- International 36 points 34 points Must include three HL subjects at 6,6,5 academic requirements stated. Baccalaureate including English AND a humanities subject (or language). While HL6 is preferred for English and Humanities/Language subjects, SL6 will be considered for ONE of the subjects. Applicants wishing to study Mathematics or Computing Science as part of their degree will require Mathematics at HL6 or SL6. Mathematics Studies is NOT accepted where Mathematics is required.

148 149 Community Development BA Engineering MEng

Standard academic Minimum academic Other mandatory Standard academic Minimum academic Other mandatory Qualification entry requirements entry requirements requirements Qualification entry requirements entry requirements requirements

A-levels BBB CCC None A-levels AAA Applicants who achieve less than A-level Mathematics AND A-level Physics. AAA will be considered for the BEng. Highers AAB/ABBB by the end of S6 None None

Highers S5 entry requirement = AAAAA Applicants who achieve a minimum Higher Mathematics AND Higher Physics International 30 points 28 points Offers will specify subjects and grades to be of AAAA or AAABB including both at grade A. Baccalaureate attained at Higher Level. Higher Mathematics in S5 WILL receive a conditional offer for the This is a work-based learning programme and therefore all applicants must have at least two days per week of paid or unpaid work in the broad field of community development. MEng based on them obtaining Applicants with no formal qualifications are encouraged to apply on the premise that they have extensive experience within a community development setting. a minimum of grade A/B in two Advanced Highers.* Applicants who achieve less than Dentistry BDS AAAA or AAABB will be considered for the BEng. Standard academic Minimum academic Other mandatory Qualification entry requirements entry requirements requirements *In cases where applicants attend a school which does not offer relevant Advanced Highers alternative offers will be considered which require a minimum of three additional Highers. A-levels AAA N/A A-level Biology OR Human Biology AND A-level Chemistry. International 38 points 37 points. Three HL subjects at 6,6,6 including Baccalaureate General Studies is not accepted as a third Applicants who achieve less than Mathematics and Physics. subject. 37 points will be considered for SL6 may be considered for ONE of either Applicants must have six GCSEs at grade the BEng. Physics or Mathematics. A, including Mathematics OR Physics AND Mathematics Studies is NOT accepted where English Language or Literature at grade B Mathematics is required. or above. Resits are not accepted. Engineering BEng Highers AAAAB by the end of S6 AND Minimum of AABB by the end of Higher Biology OR Human Biology at grade A Advanced Higher Biology and/or S5, with one grade A in Biology AND Higher Chemistry at grade A AND Higher Chemistry at grade B or better. OR Human Biology OR Chemistry. English OR ESOL at grade C or above AND Standard academic Minimum academic Other mandatory Qualification We adjust these entry requirements for Higher Mathematics OR Higher Physics. entry requirements entry requirements requirements eligible applicants, to AAABB at S6, based Applicants also require Advanced Higher upon completion of a pre-entry programme. Biology OR Chemistry at grade B or above. A-levels AAB BBB A-level Mathematics AND A-level Physics. See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for details. Resits are not accepted. Applicants are not considered for entry to Highers S5 entry requirement = S5 minimum requirement = AABB Entry from S5 requires Higher Mathematics Dentistry from S5. AAAA or AAABB Applicants who achieve between AND Higher Physics at grade A/B or B/A. We adjust these entry requirements AABB and AAAA/AAABB MAY Entry from S6 will require applicants to have for eligible applicants, from AABB at receive a conditional offer. Any Higher Mathematics in S5 AND Higher Physics International 36 points N/A Applicants must have Chemistry HL6 AND S5/S6, based upon completion of a pre- conditional offer will require at grade A/B or B/A by the end of S6. Baccalaureate Biology HL6, AND Mathematics OR Physics entry programme. See glasgow.ac.uk/ students to achieve a minimum at HL. accessglasgow for details. of grade BB in two relevant If it is not possible to sit Mathematics or Advanced Highers.* Physics at HL then SL6 will be considered. *In cases where applicants attend a school which does not offer relevant Advanced Highers alternative offers will be considered which require a minimum of three additional Highers. ALL applicants must also complete work shadowing (three days minimum) and the UKCAT (see below). We invite selected applicants to an interview (see below) and all offers are subject to successful Health and Criminal Conviction Checks (see below). International 36 points 34 points Must include three HL subjects at 6,6,5 Baccalaureate including Mathematics and Physics. Graduate entry Applications to Dentistry will be considered from graduates provided they have a minimum of 2.1 Honours degree in a relevant SL6 may be considered for ONE of either science subject. Applicants whose degree was obtained in a science subject that we would not consider relevant or in a non- Physics or Mathematics. science subject will also require to have A-level/Scottish Higher Chemistry and A-level/Scottish Higher Biology/Human Biology, Mathematics Studies is NOT accepted where obtained recently, both at grade A, plus Maths or Physics at A-level/Scottish Higher at grade A or B. All degree applicants Mathematics is required. will be required to submit a transcript of their degree and may then be required to attain further qualifications.

UKCAT: All applicants must complete the UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT): see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/dentistry. Selection for interviews: Candidates are selected to progress to interview based on qualifications referred to in the BDS Person Specification and UKCAT score, with the cut-off points for the UKCAT variable from year to year. The BDS Person Specification provides information on academic qualifications and work-shadowing experience: glasgow.ac.uk/schools/dental/undergraduate. We will invite selected applicants to a multiple mini interview in late January/early February. Dates and further details will be posted at glasgow.ac.uk/dental/undergraduate/applicantinformation. Any offer made after interview would be conditional on health and criminal conviction checks.

150 151 Environmental Science & Sustainability BSc (Dumfries campus) Medicine MBChB

A-levels BBB CCC Preferably with one or two from Biology, A-levels AAA N/A A-level Chemistry AND one of A-level Botany, Chemistry, Computing Studies, Mathematics, Physics or Biology. Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, All must be AAA in three A2 examinations at Human Biology, Mathematics, Science one sitting. (Double Syllabus), Statistics, Zoology. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not acceptable as third subjects. Highers BBBB by the end of S6. None Preferably with one or two from Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computing If Biology is not studied at A2 level, it must Studies, Geography, Geology, Human Biology, have been taken at AS-level and a grade A Information Systems, Managing Environmental is required. Resources, Mathematics or Physics. Biology and Human Biology are NOT considered as separate subjects at A-level. International 30 points 28 points Preferably including one or two science Mathematics and Further Mathematics are NOT Baccalaureate subjects. considered as separate subjects at A-level. GCSE English at grade B or above is required. UKCAT (see below). Interview (see below). Health and Social Policy MA (Dumfries campus) Highers AAAAA or AAAABB by the end N/A Applicants are not considered for entry to of S5 Medicine from S5. Standard academic Minimum academic Other mandatory Qualification entry requirements entry requirements requirements AND EITHER Higher grades must include Chemistry AND Grade A and B in two Advanced Biology AND either Mathematics or Physics. A-levels BBB CCC None Highers AND one additional Higher It is acceptable to take Biology, Chemistry, at B or above in S6. Mathematics or Physics as Highers in S6, provided grades AAAAA or AAAABB are Highers BBBB/ABB by the end None None OR achieved by S5. A minimum grade B would of S6 BBB in three Advanced Highers in be required in any required Higher subject S6. All to be taken at the first sitting. studied in S6. We adjust these entry requirements for International 30 points 28 points None Advanced Highers are normally only Baccalaureate eligible applicants, from AAABB/AAAAC at S5, based upon completion of a pre- considered from S6. There are no subject entry programme. See glasgow.ac.uk/ requirements for Advanced Highers in S6. HNC Social Science A pass with an A in the graded unit is required to be considered for direct entry to year 2. Success at interview and attendance accessglasgow for details. Biology and Human Biology are NOT or Social Care at a short summer course is also required. A pass with a B in the graded unit allows entry to year 1. considered as separate subjects at Higher. English at National 5 level at grade B or above. Law LLB UKCAT (see below). Interview (see below).

38 points Chemistry HL6 AND Biology HL6 AND Standard academic Minimum academic Other mandatory International N/A Qualification entry requirements entry requirements requirements Baccalaureate Mathematics OR Physics at HL (if it is not possible to sit Mathematics or Physics at HL, then SL will be considered at 6 points). A-levels AAA N/A A-level English OR GCSE English Literature and Language. Minimum of 6 points in English at SL. LNAT (see below). UKCAT (see below). Interview (see below).

Highers S5 entry requirement = S5 minimum requirement = AABBB Higher English. Graduate entry Applications to Medicine will be considered from graduates provided they have a minimum of 2.1 Honours degree in a AAAAA S6 entry requirements = applicants LNAT (see below). relevant science degree, obtained within seven years of the entry date. Applicants whose degree was obtained more than seven years from the date of entry, or graduated in a non-science degree will be required to have A-level/Scottish Higher We adjust these entry requirements for who achieve between AAAAB and Applicants who are made conditional offers eligible applicants, from ABBBB at S5, Chemistry and A-level/AS-level/Scottish Higher Biology to be sat within seven years of entry (minimum grades AB, or AA with AABBB in S5 will be asked to attain based on S6 results are encouraged, where based upon completion of a pre-entry either two Advanced Highers or AS-level Biology). Graduates with a minimum of 2.1 Honours degree obtained more than seven years ago plus a Masters programme. See glasgow.ac.uk/ possible, to study Advanced Highers in arts/ a mix of Advanced Highers and or PhD in a relevant field (obtained within seven years of the entry date) may compensate for not having Higher/A-level accessglasgow for details. social science subjects. additional Highers – subject to a Chemistry and Biology. Graduate applicants must also complete the UKCAT and may be invited for interview. satisfactory LNAT score.

UKCAT: All applicants must complete the UK Clinical Aptitude Test (www.ukcat.ac.uk) by the deadline date in the same year as application. Information on how the UKCAT scores International 38 points 34 points English at HL6. will be used in the admissions process is available at glasgow.ac.uk/medicine/mus/admissions/ukclinicalaptitudetestukcat. Baccalaureate LNAT (see below). Interviews: You may be invited to attend an interview. Candidates receiving offers are those who not only achieve the academic standards required but who also show they have seriously considered the implications of a medical career and who display the characteristics desirable in a future doctor, as well as demonstrating a commitment, motivation and enthusiasm for a medical career. Although specific work experience in a hospital or general practice is not essential, it is important for all applicants to find out about the realities of a career in medicine. Graduate Entry Applications to Law will be considered from graduates provided they have a minimum of 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee an interview. international degree.

Law National Admissions Test (LNAT): Applicants to all LLB degrees who do not already hold an undergraduate degree are required to take the LNAT test by 20 January 2018. The LNAT is run by a consortium of UK universities and comprises a two-hour on-screen test made up of multiple choice (80 minutes) and essay questions (40 minutes). It is designed to assess verbal reasoning skills and command of written English. The test can be taken by applicants at centres throughout the UK and overseas. Information on how to sit the test can be found at www.lnat.ac.uk.

152 153 Music BMus Psychology BSc, MA, MA(SocSci)

A-levels ABB BBB A-level Music. A-levels AAA ABB ALL applicants must have A-level OR AS level Required performance level is at Merit in OR GCSE Mathematics at B or above. grade 8 of the Associated Board of the Royal BSc: Two A-level subjects from Mathematics, Schools of Music practical exams. ABRSM Psychology or other science subjects (or grade 5 Theory will be considered in place Mathematics plus one science subject). of A-level Music. MA Arts: Two A-level arts, humanities or Audition and interview. language subjects. MA SocSci: Two A-level arts, humanities or Highers AAAB by the end of S6. There are no minimum Higher Music. language subjects. We adjust these entry requirements for requirements that must have Required performance level is at Merit in been met by the end of S5. eligible applicants, from AABB at S5/ grade 8 of the Associated Board of the Royal Highers S5 Entry Requirement = S5 minimum requirement = AAABB ALL applicants must have Higher OR National S6, based upon completion of a pre- Schools of Music practical exams. ABRSM AAAAA or AAAABB entry programme. See glasgow.ac.uk/ Applicants who achieve AAAAB, 5 OR Intermediate 2 Mathematics at B or grade 5 Theory will be considered in place accessglasgow for details. We adjust these entry requirements for AAAA, or AAABB in S5 WILL above. of Higher Music. eligible applicants, from AABBB at S5/ receive a conditional offer based BSc: Must include two Higher science subjects Audition and interview. S6, based upon completion of a pre- on achieving a minimum of two (or Mathematics plus one science subject) at entry programme. See glasgow.ac.uk/ Advanced Highers both at grade B grades A/B or B/A. accessglasgow for details. or above in S6. International 34 points 32 points Merit in the BTEC HND in Classical Music MA Arts: Higher English AND either a Higher Baccalaureate will also be considered. In cases where applicants attend humanities OR language subject at grades A/B a school which does not offer or B/A. Audition and interview. relevant Advanced Highers, MA SocSci: Higher English AND either a alternative offers will be considered Higher humanities OR language subject at which require a minimum of three grades A/B or B/A. additional Highers. Nursing BN

International 38 points 36 points ALL applicants must have a minimum of SL4 Standard academic Minimum academic Other mandatory Baccalaureate in Mathematics. Mathematics Studies is NOT Qualification entry requirements entry requirements requirements accepted where Mathematics is required. BSc: Three HL subjects at 6,6,6 preferably A-levels ABB N/A Two A-level science subjects from Chemistry, including two science subjects (or Mathematics Biology (or Human Biology), Physics and plus one science subject) at HL6. SL6 may be Mathematics. considered for ONE of the science subjects. Applicants who do not possess Chemistry as MA Arts: Three HL subjects at 6,6,6 including one of their two required science subjects at English AND one other arts, humanities OR A-level must have GCSE Chemistry at grade B language subject. While HL6 is preferred for or above. all required subjects, SL6 may be considered English GCSE at B or above. for ONE of the required subjects. Experience of caring. MA SocSci: Three HL subjects at 6,6,6 Interview. including English AND a humanities subject. While HL6 is preferred for all required subjects, SL6 may be considered for ONE of the Highers AABBB by the end of S6. Applicants must have achieved a Two Higher science subjects from Chemistry, required subjects. We adjust these entry requirements for minimum of ABB by the end of S5. Biology (or Human Biology), Physics or eligible applicants, from ABBBB at S5/ Mathematics. S6, based upon completion of a pre- Applicants who do not have Chemistry as one entry programme. See glasgow.ac.uk/ of their two required science subjects at Higher accessglasgow for details. must have a minimum of National 5 Chemistry at grade B or above. National 5 English is also required at B or above. Experience of caring. Interview.

International 36 points N/A Chemistry or Biology at Higher Level 6. Baccalaureate Applicants who do not possess Chemistry at HL should possess Chemistry at SL. Experience of caring. Interview.

154 155 Science BSc, MSci Science BSc, MSci excluding Environmental Science & Sustainability, Psychology and Veterinary Biosciences excluding Environmental Science & Sustainability, Psychology and Veterinary Biosciences

A-levels AAB BBB Minimum of one relevant science subject International 36 points 34 points All degrees require three HL subjects at 6, 6, 5. required for all science degrees. We expect that Baccalaureate Applicants must have a minimum of two students will pass the practical assessment of science subjects, one of which is relevant A-level sciences. to the programme applied for. While HL6 is Applicants to Physics or Astronomy (or any preferred for both science subjects, SL6 may degree combination that includes Physics or be considered for ONE. Astronomy) require Mathematics AND Physics Applicants to Physics or Astronomy (or any A-levels at grade B or above. degree combination that includes Physics or Applicants to Life Sciences (Note 1 below) Astronomy) require grades in Mathematics and require A-levels in Biology OR Human Biology Physics, with one being at HL6 and the other OR Chemistry at grade B or above. being either HL6 or SL6. Applicants to Chemical Physics require Applicants to Life Sciences (Note 1 below) A-levels in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics require Biology OR Human Biology OR at grade B or above. Chemistry at SL6 or HL6. Applicants to Chemistry or Chemistry Applicants to the degrees listed in Note 2 with Medicinal Chemistry require A-level below require Mathematics at SL6 or HL6. Mathematics AND Chemistry at grade B or Applicants to Chemical Physics require grades above. in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics with Applicants to the degrees listed in Note 2 two at HL6 and the other at HL6 or SL6. below require A-level Mathematics at grade B Applicants to Chemistry or Chemistry with or above. Medicinal Chemistry require grades in Mathematics and Chemistry, with one being Highers S5 entry requirement = AAAA or S5 minimum requirement = ABBB Minimum of two science subjects, one of which at HL6 and the other being either HL6 or SL6. AAABB. S5 & S6 cumulative requirement = is relevant to the programme applied for. Applicants to Computing Science or Software We adjust these entry requirements for AAAAAB Applicants to Physics or Astronomy (or any Engineering require Mathematics at HL6, or eligible applicants, from AABB at S5/ degree combination that includes Physics or alternatively Mathematics at HL5/SL5 AND S6, based upon completion of a pre- Astronomy) require Mathematics AND Physics Computing at HL6. entry programme. See glasgow.ac.uk/ Highers at grade B or above. accessglasgow for details. Mathematics Studies is NOT accepted where Applicants to Life Sciences (Note 1 below) Mathematics is a required subject. require Highers in Biology OR Human Biology OR Chemistry at grade B or above. Advanced Entry Applicants who attain exceptional grades may be considered for Advanced Entry (commence their degree at year 2) Applicants to Chemical Physics require or Faster Route or Faster Route (additional classes enabling them to condense a 4 year Honours degree into three years). The availability Highers in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics of Advanced Entry or Faster Route will vary by science subject and thus reduce the flexibility that a student has in selecting at grade B or above. optional subjects. Applicants to Chemistry or Chemistry Applicants who are interested in Advanced Entry or Faster Route should apply for year 2 (Y2) on their UCAS application. with Medicinal Chemistry require Higher In the event that the specific subject is unavailable or their application is unsuccessful they will automatically be considered Mathematics AND Chemistry at grade B for year 1 entry without having to submit a separate UCAS application. or above. Indicative grades for an applicant to be considered for Advanced Entry or Faster Route are: Applicants to Computing Science or Software Engineering require Higher Mathematics at · A-levels – A*AA at one sitting grade B or above OR alternatively Higher · Advanced Highers – AAA at one sitting Mathematics at C AND Higher Computing at · IB – 38 Points grade B or above. In all cases the mandatory requirements specified on pages 156 and 157 must also be met. A-level applicants to degrees Applicants to the degrees listed in Note 2 and combinations including Astronomy, Mathematics, Physics or Statistics are recommended to take Further Mathematics below require Higher Mathematics at grade B to at least AS level. or above. Applicants to Computer Science Faster Route degrees must meet the entry requirements specified at glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ computingscience. The Computer Science degrees have specific Faster Route UCAS codes which should be used when submitting their application. All other applicants should use the standard UCAS code but apply for Y2 entry. Continued over the page Applicants may be invited for interview.

Note 1 - Life Sciences degrees: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Genetics, Human Biology, Human Biology & Nutrition, Immunology, Marine & Freshwater Biology, Microbiology, Molecular & Cellular Biology, Molecular & Cellular Biology (with Biotechnology), Molecular & Cellular Biology (with Plant Science), Neuroscience, Parasitology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Physiology & Sports Science, Physiology & Sports Science & Nutrition, Virology, Zoology. Note 2 – Mathematics is required for degrees in Astronomy, Chemistry, Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry, Chemistry/Mathematics, Computing Science, Electronic and Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Software Engineering, Statistics and all combinations that include any of these subjects. Note 3 – Degrees requiring Chemistry: Chemical Physics, Chemistry, Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry, Chemistry/Mathematics. Note 4 – Applicants to the BSc degrees – Accounting & Mathematics, Accounting & Statistics, Finance & Mathematics and Finance & Statistics must meet the entrance requirements (and subjects) specified in the table headed ‘Accountancy and Finance’ (i.e. the same entrance requirements required for the BAcc degree).

156 157 Social Sciences MA (SocSci) Teaching: Primary Education with Teaching Qualification MA (Dumfries campus) except Psychology Standard academic Minimum academic Other mandatory Qualification entry requirements entry requirements requirements Standard academic Minimum academic Other mandatory Qualification entry requirements entry requirements requirements A-levels BBB CCC GCSE English Language and Literature at A-levels AAB BBB One A-level arts, humanities or language grade C AND GCSE Mathematics at grade B. subject. Interview. Disclosure Scotland. Applicants wishing to study Economics must have a minimum of GCSE Mathematics at Highers AAB or ABBB by the end of S6 None Higher English at B AND National 5 grade B or above. We adjust these entry requirements for Mathematics both at grade B or above. eligible applicants, from BBBB at S5/ Interview. Disclosure Scotland. Highers S5 entry requirement = S5 minimum requirement = AABB Higher English OR a humanities subject at S6, based upon completion of a pre-entry programme. See glasgow.ac.uk AAAAB S5 & S6 cumulative requirement grade B or above. accessglasgow for details. We adjust these entry requirements for = AAAAAA Applicants wishing to study Economics must eligible applicants, from AABBB at S5/ have a minimum of National 5 Mathematics at S6, based upon completion of a pre- grade B or above. International 32 points 30 points Must include English at HL5 AND entry programme. See glasgow.ac.uk/ Baccalaureate Mathematics at SL4. accessglasgow for details. Interview. Disclosure Scotland.

International 38 points 34 points Must include three HL subjects at 6,6,6. Baccalaureate Applicants must have English and a humanities subject. Whilst HL6 is preferred for both these Teaching: Religious & Philosophical Education MA subjects SL6 may be considered for ONE. Applicants wishing to study Economics must Standard academic Minimum academic Other mandatory have a minimum of SL4 Mathematics or Qualification entry requirements entry requirements requirements Mathematics Studies. A-levels AAB BBB A-level English AND GCSE Mathematics at grade B or above. Advanced Entry Applicants who attain exceptional grades may be considered for Advanced Entry (commence their degree at year 2) or Faster Evidence of motivation. or Faster Route Route (additional classes enabling them to condense a 4 year Honours degree into three years). The availability of Advanced Entry or Faster Route will vary by subject and thus reduce the flexibility that a student has in selecting optional subjects. Interview. Disclosure Scotland. Applicants who are interested in Advanced Entry or Faster Route should apply for year 2 (Y2) on their UCAS application. In the event that the specific subject is unavailable or their application is unsuccessful they will automatically be considered Highers S5 entry requirement = S5 minimum requirement = ABBB Higher English AND National 5 Mathematics for year 1 entry without having to submit a separate UCAS application. AAAB at grade B or above. Indicative grades for an applicant to be considered for Advanced Entry or Faster Route are: S6 entry requirement = Evidence of motivation. · A-levels – A*A*A* at one sitting AAABB Interview. Disclosure Scotland. · Advanced Highers – AAA at one sitting We adjust these entry requirements for · IB – 40 Points eligible applicants, from AABB at S5, based upon completion of a pre-entry In all cases the mandatory requirements specified above must also be met. Applicants may be invited for interview. programme. See glasgow.ac.uk/ accessglasgow for details.

Teaching: Education with Primary Teaching Qualification MEduc (Glasgow campus) International 36 points 32 points English at HL5 and Mathematics at SL4. Baccalaureate Evidence of motivation. Standard academic Minimum academic Other mandatory Interview. Disclosure Scotland. Qualification entry requirements entry requirements requirements

A-levels AAB BBB English A-level AND GCSE Mathematics at grade B or above. Interview. Disclosure Scotland.

Highers S5 entry requirement = AAAB S5 minimum requirement = ABBB Higher English AND National 5 Mathematics S6 entry requirement = AAABB at B or above. We adjust these entry requirements for Interview. Disclosure Scotland. eligible applicants, from AABB at S5, based upon completion of a pre-entry programme. See glasgow.ac.uk/ accessglasgow for details.

International 36 points 32 points Must include English at HL5 and Mathematics Baccalaureate at SL4. Interview. Disclosure Scotland.

158 159 Teaching: Technological Education BTechEd Veterinary Medicine & Surgery BVMS

A-levels AAB BBB One of A-level Technology OR A-level A-levels A*AA N/A A-level Chemistry AND A-level Biology AND Mathematics OR an A-level science subject. a third A-level subject which is preferably a Where Mathematics is not one of the A-level science subject. subjects, applicants must have GCSE Art, Drama, General Studies, Home Mathematics at grade B or above. Economics, Music or PE are not acceptable Applicants must have a minimum of GCSE as a third subject. GCSE English at grade B English Language and Literature at grade B or above is required. or above. Interview. Interview. Disclosure Scotland. Experience essential.

Highers S5 entry requirement = S5 minimum requirement = ABBB Higher English AND either a Higher science Highers AAAAB by the end of S5 N/A Applicants are not considered for entry to AAAB subject or technology subject both at grade AND Advanced Highers in Veterinary Medicine from S5. S6 entry requirement = B or above. Chemistry and Biology from S6 S5 grades must include Higher Chemistry AAABB Where Mathematics is not at Higher Level (both at grade B minimum). (at grade A) AND Higher Biology, AND either We adjust these entry requirements for applicants must have National 5 Mathematics We adjust these entry requirements for Higher Mathematics OR Higher Physics. eligible applicants, from AABB at S5, at grade B or above. eligible applicants, from AAABB at S5, Advanced Highers in Chemistry AND Biology based upon completion of a pre-entry Interview. Disclosure Scotland. based upon completion of a pre-entry both at grade B or above. programme. See glasgow.ac.uk/ programme. See glasgow.ac.uk/ accessglasgow for details. accessglasgow for details. National 5 English at grade B or above. Interview. International 36 points 32 points English at HL5 AND either a science subject Experience essential. Baccalaureate or Mathematics at HL5. Where Mathematics is not one of the HL International 38 points N/A Chemistry HL6 AND Biology HL6 AND subjects (above) applicants must have Baccalaureate Mathematics OR Physics at SL6. Mathematics at SL4. A minimum of 6 points in English at Standard Interview. Disclosure Scotland. Level is also required. Interview. Experience essential. Veterinary Biosciences BSc, MSci

Standard academic Minimum academic Other mandatory Qualification entry requirements entry requirements requirements

A-levels ABB N/A A-level Chemistry AND A-level Biology.

Highers ABBB (in one sitting) and N/A Higher Chemistry AND Higher Biology, CC Advanced Highers AND Higher Physics OR Higher Mathematics. Two Advanced Highers; one of which should be Chemistry or Biology. It is acceptable to take Chemistry or Biology as a crash Higher in S6 provided grades ABBB are obtained in S5.

International 36 points 34 points Chemistry AND Biology, one of which must Baccalaureate be at HL5 AND Mathematics OR Physics at SL5.

160 161 DEGREE PROGRAMME INDEX

We offer a wide range of undergraduate degrees. On the next few pages we list all of our degree subjects and combinations, the degree you will gain and the UCAS code. Our individual degree programmes appear in blue with a page reference for more information.

162 163 UCAS CODE PAGE UCAS CODE PAGE UCAS CODE PAGE UCAS CODE PAGE Accountancy, BAcc N400 38 Business & Management/Computing Science, BSc NG24 Celtic Civilisation/Psychology, MA CQV5 Chemistry with Work Placement, MSci F101 54 Accountancy with Finance, BAcc N4N3 38 Business & Management/Computing Science, MA (SocSci) GN42 Celtic Civilisation/Scottish History, MA QVN2 Chemistry/Mathematics, BSc GF11 Accountancy with International Accounting, BAcc N401 38 Business & Management/Digital Media & Information Studies, MA GN52 Celtic Civilisation/Scottish Literature, MA QQF5 Chemistry/Mathematics, MSci FG11 Accountancy with Languages, BAcc N4T9 38 Business & Management/Economic & Social History, MA (SocSci) NV23 Celtic Civilisation/Social & Public Policy, MA LQK5 Childhood Practice, BA n/a 56 Accountancy/Economics, BAcc LN14 38 Business & Management/Economics, MA (SocSci) LN12 Celtic Civilisation/Theology & Religious Studies, MA QV56 Civil Engineering, BEng H202 58 Accounting & Mathematics, BSc NG4C 39 Business & Management/English Literature, MA QN32 Celtic Studies, MA Q504 51 Civil Engineering, MEng H200 58 Accounting & Statistics, BSc GN34 40 Business & Management/French, MA NR21 Celtic Studies/Archaeology, MA QV54 Civil Engineering with Architecture, BEng H2KC 59 Aeronautical Engineering, BEng H415 41 Business & Management/Gaelic, MA QN52 Celtic Studies/Business & Management, MA NQ25 Civil Engineering with Architecture, MEng H2K1 59 Aeronautical Engineering, MEng H410 41 Business & Management/Geography, MA (SocSci) LN72 Celtic Studies/Central & East European Studies, MA RQ75 Classics (Classical Civilisation), MA Q820 60 Aerospace Systems, BEng H402 42 Business & Management/German, MA NR22 Celtic Studies/Classics, MA QQ58 Classics/Archaeology, MA QV84 Aerospace Systems, MEng H401 42 Business & Management/History, MA NVF1 Celtic Studies/Economic & Social History, MA VQ35 Classics/Business & Management, MA NQ28 Anatomy, BSc B110 43 Business & Management/History, MA (SocSci) NV21 Celtic Studies/English Language, MA QQ3N Classics/Business & Management, MA (SocSci) NQF8 Archaeology, MA V400 44 Business & Management/History of Art, MA NVF3 Celtic Studies/English Literature, MA QQ3M Classics/Celtic Civilisation, MA Q821 Archaeology, BSc V402 44 Business & Management/Italian, MA NR23 Celtic Studies/French, MA QRM1 Classics/Celtic Studies, MA QQ58 Archaeology/Business & Management, MA NVF4 Business & Management/Latin, MA NQ26 Celtic Studies/Geography, MA QL57 Classics/Central & East European Studies, MA RQ78 Archaeology/Business & Management, MA (SocSci) NV24 Business & Management/Law, LLB MN12 Celtic Studies/History, MA QV51 Classics/Comparative Literature, MA QQF8 Archaeology/Business Economics, MA (SocSci) LN16 Business & Management/Mathematics, BSc NG21 Celtic Studies/Mathematics, MA GQC5 Classics/Computing Science, MA GQ48 Archaeology/Celtic Civilisation, MA QVM4 Business & Management/Mathematics, MA (SocSci) GND2 Celtic Studies/Music, MA QW53 Classics/English Literature, MA QQ3V Archaeology/Celtic Studies, MA QV54 Business & Management/Music, MA NW23 Celtic Studies/Philosophy, MA QVM5 Classics/Film & Television Studies, MA QP83 Archaeology/Classics, MA QV84 Business & Management/Philosophy, MA NVF5 Celtic Studies/Psychology, MA CQ85 Classics/French, MA QR81 Archaeology/Digital Media & Information Studies, MA GV54 Business & Management/Philosophy, MA (SocSci) NV25 Celtic Studies/Scottish History, MA QVM2 Classics/Geography, MA LQ78 Archaeology/Earth Science, BSc FF64 Business & Management/Politics, MA (SocSci) LN22 Celtic Studies/Scottish Literature, MA QQ25 Classics/History, MA QV81 Archaeology/Economic & Social History, MA VV34 Business & Management/Portuguese, MA 9K7B Celtic Studies/Theology & Religious Studies, MA Q5V6 Classics/Italian, MA QR83 Archaeology/Economic & Social History, MA (SocSci) VV43 Business & Management/Psychology, MA (SocSci) CN82 Central & East European Studies, MA (SocSci) R900 52 Classics/Mathematics, MA GQ18 Archaeology/Economics, MA (SocSci) VL41 Business & Management/Russian, MA NR27 Central & East European Studies/Business Economics, MA (SocSci)RL71 Classics/Music, MA QW83 Archaeology/English Language, MA V4Q3 Business & Management/Scottish History, MA NVG1 Central & East European Studies/Celtic Civilisation, MA RQR5 Classics/Philosophy, MA QV85 Archaeology/English Literature, MA QV3K Business & Management/Scottish History, MA (SocSci) NVF2 Central & East European Studies/Celtic Studies, MA RQ75 Classics/Politics, MA LQ28 Archaeology/Film & Television Studies, MA VW46 Business & Management/Scottish Literature, MA NQ22 Central & East European Studies/Classics, MA RQ78 Classics/Politics, MA (SocSci) LQF8 Archaeology/Gaelic, MA QV5K Business & Management/Social & Public Policy, MA (SocSci) LN42 Central & East European Studies/Comparative Literature, MA RQ28 Classics/Portuguese, MA 7M2U Archaeology/Geography, BSc FV84 Business & Management/Sociology, MA (SocSci) LN62 Central & East European Studies/ Classics/Psychology, MA CQ88 Archaeology/Geography, MA LV74 Business & Management/Spanish, MA N1R4 Digital Media & Information Studies, MA RG75 Classics/Russian, MA QR87 Archaeology/German, MA V4R2 Business & Management/Statistics, BSc NG23 Central & East European Studies/ Classics/Scottish History, MA QVV2 Economic & Social History, MA (SocSci) RV83 Archaeology/History, MA VV14 Business & Management/Theology & Religious Studies, MA VN61 Classics/Social & Public Policy, MA LQ48 Central & East European Studies/Economics, MA (SocSci) RL81 Archaeology/History of Art, MA VVH4 Business Economics, MA (SocSci) L112 49 Classics/Social & Public Policy, MA (SocSci) LQK8 Central & East European Studies/English Literature, MA RQ7J Archaeology/Latin, MA V4Q6 Business Economics/Archaeology, MA (SocSci) LN16 Classics/Sociology, MA LQ83 Central & East European Studies/Gaelic, MA QR5R Archaeology/Mathematics, MA GV14 Business Economics/Business & Management, MA (SocSci) LNC2 Classics/Sociology, MA (SocSci) QL83 Central & East European Studies/Geography, MA (SocSci) RL77 Archaeology/Music, MA V4W3 Business Economics/Central & East European Studies, MA (SocSci)RL71 Classics/Theatre Studies, MA WQ48 Central & East European Studies/German, MA RR72 Archaeology/Politics, MA LV24 Business Economics/Economic & Social History, MA (SocSci) LV13 Classics/Theology & Religious Studies, MA QV86 Central & East European Studies/History, MA RV7C Archaeology/Politics, MA (SocSci) VL42 Business Economics/Geography, MA (SocSci) LLC7 Community Development, BA XL35 61 Central & East European Studies/History, MA (SocSci) 2T2D Archaeology/Portuguese, MA 7F1A Business Economics/Law, LLB MN11 Comparative Literature, MA n/a 62 Central & East European Studies/History of Art, MA RVP3 Archaeology/Psychology, MA CV84 Business Economics/Mathematics, MA (SocSci) LG11 Comparative Literature/Business & Management, MA QN22 Central & East European Studies/Italian, MA RR73 Archaeology/Scottish History, MA VVF4 Business Economics/Philosophy, MA (SocSci) LV15 Comparative Literature/Central & East European Studies, MA RQ28 Central & East European Studies/Philosophy, MA VR85 Archaeology/Spanish, MA V4R4 Business Economics/Politics, MA (SocSci) LLC2 Comparative Literature/Classics, MA QQF8 Central & East European Studies/Philosophy, MA (SocSci) RVT5 Archaeology/Theatre Studies, MA VW44 Business Economics/Psychology, MA (SocSci) LC18 Comparative Literature/Economics, MA LQC2 Central & East European Studies/Politics, MA (SocSci) RL82 Archaeology/Theology & Religious Studies, MA VV46 Business Economics/Scottish History, MA (SocSci) LVD2 Comparative Literature/English Language, MA QQF3 Central & East European Studies/Portuguese, MA 3T9L Astronomy, BSc/ MSci n/a 45 Business Economics/Social & Public Policy, MA (SocSci) LLC4 Comparative Literature/English Literature, MA Q290 Central & East European Studies/Psychology, MA (SocSci) RG68 Astronomy/Mathematics, BSc FGM1 Business Economics/Sociology, MA (SocSci) LLP1 Comparative Literature/Film & Television Studies, MA PQ32 Central & East European Studies/Russian, MA R791 Astronomy/Mathematics, MSci FG5D Celtic Civilisation, MA n/a 50 Comparative Literature/French, MA QRF1 Central & East European Studies/Scottish History, MA RVP1 Astronomy/Physics, BSc FF53 Celtic Civilisation/Archaeology, MA QVM4 Comparative Literature/Gaelic, MA QQ5F Central & East European Studies/Scottish Literature, MA RQR2 Astronomy/Physics, MSci FF5H Celtic Civilisation/Business & Management, MA QN15 Comparative Literature/German, MA QRF2 Central & East European Studies/ Biochemistry, BSc C700 46 Celtic Civilisation/Central & East European Studies, MA RQR5 Social & Public Policy, MA (SocSci) RL84 Comparative Literature/History, MA QVF1 Biomedical Engineering, BEng J750 47 Celtic Civilisation/Classics, MA Q821 Central & East European Studies/Sociology, MA (SocSci) RL83 Comparative Literature/History of Art, MA QVF3 Biomedical Engineering, MEng J751 47 Celtic Civilisation/Digital Media & Information Studies, MA GQ5N Central & East European Studies Comparative Literature/Italian, MA QRF3 Business & Management, MA (SocSci) N200 48 Celtic Civilisation/Economics, MA (SocSci) LQ15 with Quantitative Methods, MA (SocSci) n/a 126 Comparative Literature/Music, MA QWF3 Business & Management/Archaeology, MA NVF4 Celtic Civilisation/English Language, MA QQM3 Chemical Physics, BSc F335 53 Comparative Literature/Philosophy, MA QVF5 Business & Management/Archaeology, MA (SocSci) NV24 Celtic Civilisation/English Literature, MA QQ5J Chemical Physics, MSci F322 53 Comparative Literature/Russian, MA RQT2 Business & Management/Business Economics, MA (SocSci) LNC2 Celtic Civilisation/Gaelic, MA Q590 Chemical Physics with work placement, MSci F320 53 Comparative Literature/Scottish Literature, MA Q291 Business & Management/Celtic Civilisation, MA QN15 Celtic Civilisation/Geography, MA LQ75 Chemistry, BSc F100 54 Comparative Literature/Spanish, MA RQ42 Business & Management/Celtic Studies, MA NQ25 Celtic Civilisation/History, MA QVM1 Chemistry with European Placement, MSci F102 54 Comparative Literature/Theatre Studies, MA QWF4 Business & Management/Classics, MA NQ28 Celtic Civilisation/Italian, MA QR53 Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry, BSc F103 55 Comparative Literature/Theology & Religious Studies, MA VQ62 Business & Management/Classics, MA (SocSci) NQF8 Celtic Civilisation/Mathematics, MA GQ15 Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry (European Placement), MSci F105 55 Computing Science, BSc G400 63 Business & Management/Comparative Literature, MA QN22 Celtic Civilisation/Philosophy, MA QV55 Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry (Work Placement), MSci F104 55 Computing Science, MSci G402 63

164 165 UCAS CODE PAGE UCAS CODE PAGE UCAS CODE PAGE UCAS CODE PAGE Computing Science (Faster route), BSc 3N7R 63 Economic & Social History/French, MA RV13 English Language/Celtic Civilisation, MA QQM3 Film & Television Studies, MA P390 76 Computing Science (Faster route), MSci 7G3F 63 Economic & Social History/Geography, MA (SocSci) LV73 English Language/Celtic Studies, MA QQ3N Film & Television Studies/Archaeology, MA VW46 Computing Science/Business & Management, BSc NG24 Economic & Social History/German, MA RV23 English Language/Comparative Literature, MA QQF3 Film & Television Studies/Classics, MA QP83 Computing Science/Business & Management, MA (SocSci) GN42 Economic & Social History/History, MA VVC3 English Language/Computing Science, MA GQ4J Film & Television Studies/Comparative Literature, MA PQ32 Computing Science/Classics, MA GQ48 Economic & Social History/History, MA (SocSci) VV13 English Language/Digital Media & Information Studies, MA GQ5J Film & Television Studies/Digital Media & Information Studies, MA GP53 Computing Science/Economic & Social History, MA (SocSci) VG34 Economic & Social History/Law, LLB MV13 English Language/Economics, MA LQ1H Film & Television Studies/English Literature, MA QW3P Computing Science/English Language, MA GQ4J Economic & Social History/Mathematics, MA (SocSci) VG31 English Language/English Literature, MA Q304 Film & Television Studies/French, MA RW16 Computing Science/English Literature, MA GQ4H Economic & Social History/Music, MA VW33 English Language/French, MA QR3D Film & Television Studies/German, MA RW26 Computing Science/French, MA GR41 Economic & Social History/Philosophy, MA VVJ5 English Language/Gaelic, MA QQ53 Film & Television Studies/History, MA VW16 Computing Science/Geography, BSc FG84 Economic & Social History/Philosophy, MA (SocSci) VV35 English Language/German, MA QR3G Film & Television Studies/History of Art, MA VW36 Computing Science/Greek, MA GQ47 Economic & Social History/Politics, MA (SocSci) LV23 English Language/Greek, MA Q3Q7 Film & Television Studies/Latin, MA P3Q6 Computing Science/History of Art, MA GVK3 Economic & Social History/Portuguese, MA 9W7L English Language/History, MA QV3D Film & Television Studies/Music, MA WW36 Computing Science/Latin, MA GQ46 Economic & Social History/Psychology, MA (SocSci) CV83 English Language/Italian, MA QR3J Film & Television Studies/Philosophy, MA VW56 Computing Science/Mathematics, BSc GGK1 Economic & Social History/Scottish History, MA VVG3 English Language/Latin, MA QQ3Q Film & Television Studies/Politics, MA LW26 Computing Science/Mathematics, MSci GG4C Economic & Social History/Scottish History, MA (SocSci) VV32 English Language/Mathematics, MA QG3D Film & Television Studies/Portuguese, MA 8Y7M Computing Science/Music, MA GW43 Economic & Social History/Social & Public Policy, MA (SocSci) LV43 English Language/Music, MA QW3J Film & Television Studies/Scottish History, MA VWF6 Computing Science/Philosophy, MA GV45 Economic & Social History/Sociology, MA (SocSci) LV33 English Language/Philosophy, MA QV3N Film & Television Studies/Scottish Literature, MA QW26 Computing Science/Physics, BSc FG34 Economic & Social History with Quantitative Methods, MA (SocSci) n/a 126 English Language/Politics, MA LQ2J Film & Television Studies/Social & Public Policy, MA LW46 Computing Science/Physics, MSci IF13 Economics, MA (SocSci) L150 69 English Language/Portuguese, MA 4W7V Film & Television Studies/Sociology, MA LW36 Computing Science/Politics, MA (SocSci) LG24 Economics/Accountancy, BAcc LN14 English Language/Psychology, MA CQ8J Film & Television Studies/Spanish, MA P3R5 Computing Science/Psychology, BSc CG84 Economics/Archaeology, MA (SocSci) VL41 English Language/Russian, MA QRHT Film & Television Studies/Theatre Studies, MA WW46 Computing Science/Statistics, BSc GG34 Economics/Business & Management, MA (SocSci) LN12 English Language/Scottish History, MA QV3F Finance & Mathematics, BSc NG3C 77 Computing Science/Theatre Studies, MA GW44 Economics/Celtic Civilisation, MA (SocSci) LQ15 English Language/Scottish Literature, MA QQ2J Finance & Statistics, BSc GN33 78 Computing Science/Theology & Religious Studies, MA VG64 Economics/Central & East European Studies, MA (SocSci) RL81 English Language/Social & Public Policy, MA QL3L French, MA R120 79 Dentistry(pre-clin), BDS A200 64 Economics/Comparative Literature, MA LQC2 English Language/Sociology, MA LQ63 French/Business & Management, MA NR21 Digital Media & Information Studies, MA I150 66 Economics/Economic & Social History, MA (SocSci) LVC3 English Language/Theatre Studies, MA WQ4J French/Celtic Studies, MA QRM1 Digital Media & Information Studies/Archaeology, MA GV54 Economics/English Language, MA LQ1H English Language/Theology & Religious Studies, MA QV36 French/Classics, MA QR81 Digital Media & Information Studies/Business & Management, MA GN52 Economics/English Literature, MA LQD3 English Literature, MA Q301 74 French/Comparative Literature, MA QRF1 Digital Media & Information Studies/Celtic Civilisation, MA GQ5N Economics/French, MA LR11 English Literature/Archaeology, MA QV3K French/Computing Science, MA GR41 Digital Media & Information Studies/ Economics/Geography, MA (SocSci) LL17 English Literature/Business & Management, MA QN32 French/Digital Media & Information Studies, MA GR5C Central & East European Studies, MA RG75 Economics/German, MA RL21 English Literature/Celtic Civilisation, MA QQ5J French/Economic & Social History, MA RV13 Digital Media & Information Studies/English Language, MA GQ5J Economics/Greek, MA LQ17 English Literature/Celtic Studies, MA QQ3M French/Economics, MA LR11 Digital Media & Information Studies/English Literature, MA GQ5H Economics/History, MA LVC1 English Literature/Central & East European Studies, MA RQ7J French/English Language, MA QR3D Digital Media & Information Studies/Film & Television Studies, MA GP53 Economics/History, MA (SocSci) LV11 English Literature/Classics, MA QQ3V French/English Literature, MA QR3C Digital Media & Information Studies/French, MA GR5C Economics/Latin, MA LQ16 English Literature/Comparative Literature, MA Q290 French/Film & Television Studies, MA RW16 Digital Media & Information Studies/Geography, MA GL57 Economics/Law, LLB ML11 English Literature/Computing Science, MA GQ4H French/Gaelic, MA QR5C Digital Media & Information Studies/History of Art, MA GV5H Economics/Mathematics, BSc LG1D English Literature/Digital Media & Information Studies, MA GQ5H French/Geography, MA LR71 Digital Media & Information Studies/Latin, MA P3Q5 Economics/Mathematics, MA (SocSci) GL11 English Literature/Economic & Social History, MA QV3H French/German, MA RR12 Digital Media & Information Studies/Mathematics, MA GGM1 Economics/Music, MA LW13 English Literature/Economics, MA LQD3 French/History, MA VR11 Digital Media & Information Studies/Music, MA GW5H Economics/Philosophy, MA LVD5 English Literature/English Language, MA Q304 French/History of Art, MA RVC3 Digital Media & Information Studies/Philosophy, MA GV55 Economics/Philosophy, MA (SocSci) LVC5 English Literature/Film & Television Studies, MA QW3P French/Italian, MA RR13 Digital Media & Information Studies/Politics, MA GL52 Economics/Politics, MA (SocSci) LL12 English Literature/French, MA QR3C French/Latin, MA QR61 Digital Media & Information Studies/Portuguese, MA 4K2W Economics/Psychology, MA (SocSci) CL81 English Literature/Gaelic, MA (Hons) Q3Q5 French/Mathematics, MA GR11 Digital Media & Information Studies/Psychology, MA GC5V Economics/Russian, MA LR17 English Literature/German, MA QR3F French/Music, MA RW13 Digital Media & Information Studies/Social & Public Policy, MA GL54 Economics/Scottish History, MA LVD1 English Literature/History, MA QV3C French/Politics, MA LR21 Digital Media & Information Studies/Sociology, MA GL56 Economics/Scottish History, MA (SocSci) LVC2 English Literature/History of Art, MA QVHH French/Portuguese, MA 5V8M Digital Media & Information Studies/Spanish, MA 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Information Studies, MA GL57 History of Art/Russian, MA RV73 Law with Spanish Language, LLB M1R4 94 History/Business & Management, MA NVF1 Geography/Economic & Social History, MA (SocSci) LV73 History of Art/Scottish History, MA VVF3 Law with Spanish Legal Studies, LLB M123 94 History/Business & Management, MA (SocSci) NV21 Geography/Economics, MA (SocSci) LL17 History of Art/Scottish Literature, MA QV23 Law/Business & Management, LLB MN12 History/Celtic Civilisation, MA QVM1 Geography/French, MA LR71 History of Art/Social & Public Policy, MA LVK3 Law/Business Economics, LLB MN11 History/Celtic Studies, MA QV51 Geography/German, MA LR72 History of Art/Sociology, MA LV6H Law/Economic & Social History, LLB MV13 Geography/History, MA LV71 History/Central & East European Studies, MA RV7C History of Art/Spanish, MA V3R4 Law/Economics, LLB ML11 Geography/History of Art, MA LVR3 History/Central & East European Studies, MA (SocSci) 2T2D History of Art/Theatre Studies, MA VWH4 Law/English Literature, LLB MQ13 Geography/Latin, MA QL67 History/Classics, MA QV81 History of Art/Theology & Religious Studies, MA VV36 Law/Gaelic Language, LLB MQ15 Geography/Mathematics, BSc FG81 History/Comparative Literature, MA QVF1 Human Biology, BSc C1W3 88 Law/History, LLB MV11 Geography/Music, MA LW73 History/Economic & Social History, MA VVC3 Human Biology & Nutrition, BSc C1B4 89 Law/Philosophy, LLB MV15 Geography/Philosophy, MA LV75 History/Economic & Social History, MA (SocSci) VV13 Immunology, BSc C550 90 Law/Politics, LLB ML12 Geography/Politics, MA (SocSci) LL72 History/Economics, MA LVC1 Italian, MA R310 92 Law/Social & Public Policy, LLB ML14 Geography/Portuguese, MA 3T5Y History/Economics, MA (SocSci) LV11 Italian/Business & Management, MA NR23 Marine & Freshwater Biology, BSc C164 96 Geography/Scottish History, MA LVR2 History/English Language, MA QV3D Italian/Celtic Civilisation, MA QR53 Mathematics, BSc G100 97 Geography/Scottish Literature, MA LQ72 Italian/Central & East European Studies, MA RR73 Mathematics, MA G102 97 History/English Literature, MA QV3C Geography/Social & Public Policy, MA (SocSci) LL47 Italian/Classics, MA QR83 Mathematics, MSci G101 97 History/Film & Television Studies, MA VW16 Geography/Sociology, MA (SocSci) LL37 Italian/Comparative Literature, MA QRF3 Mathematics/Archaeology, MA GV14 History/French, MA VR11 Geography/Spanish, MA RL47 Italian/English Language, MA QR3J Mathematics/Astronomy, BSc FGM1 History/Gaelic, MA QV5C Geography/Statistics, BSc FG83 Italian/French, MA RR13 Mathematics/Astronomy, MSci FG5D History/Geography, MA LV71 Geography/Theatre Studies, MA LW74 Italian/German, MA RR23 Mathematics/Business & Management, BSc NG21 German, MA R220 83 History/Greek, MA Q7V1 Italian/History, MA RV31 Mathematics/Business & Management, MA (SocSci) GND2 German/Archaeology, MA V4R2 History/History of Art, MA VVD3 Italian/History of Art, MA RVH3 Mathematics/Business Economics, MA (SocSci) LG11 German/Business & Management, MA NR22 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History/Politics, MA (SocSci) LV21 German/French, MA RR12 Latin, MA Q600 93 Mathematics/Economic & Social History, MA (SocSci) VG31 History/Portuguese, MA 5E3J German/Gaelic, MA QR5F Latin/Archaeology, MA V4Q6 Mathematics/Economics, BSc LG1D History/Psychology, MA CV81 German/Geography, MA LR72 Latin/Business & Management, MA NQ26 Mathematics/Economics, MA (SocSci) GL11 History/Russian, MA RV71 German/History of Art, MA RVF3 Latin/Computing Science, MA GQ46 Mathematics/English Language, MA QG3D History/Scottish Literature, MA QV21 German/Italian, MA RR23 Latin/Digital Media & Information Studies, MA P3Q5 Mathematics/English Literature, MA QG3C German/Mathematics, MA GR12 History/Sociology, MA LV61 Latin/Economics, MA LQ16 Mathematics/French, MA GR11 German/Music, MA RW23 History/Sociology, MA (SocSci) LV31 Latin/English Language, MA QQ3Q Mathematics/Gaelic, MA QG51 German/Philosophy, MA RV25 History/Spanish, MA RV4C Latin/English Literature, MA QQ3P Mathematics/Geography, BSc FG81 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Philosophy/Economic & Social History, MA VVJ5 Politics/History of Art, MA LVF3 Psychology/Economic & Social History, MA (SocSci) CV83 Mechanical Design Engineering, MEng HHJ7 98 Philosophy/Economic & Social History, MA (SocSci) VV35 Politics/Law, LLB ML12 Psychology/Economics, MA (SocSci) CL81 Mechanical Engineering, BEng H300 99 Philosophy/Economics, MA LVD5 Politics/Mathematics, MA (SocSci) LG21 Psychology/English Language, MA CQ8J Mechanical Engineering, MEng H302 99 Philosophy/Economics, MA (SocSci) LVC5 Politics/Music, MA LW23 Psychology/French, MA CR81 Mechanical Engineering with Aeronautics, BEng H3H4 100 Philosophy/English Language, MA QV3N Politics/Philosophy, MA LVF5 Psychology/Gaelic, MA QC58 Mechanical Engineering with Aeronautics, MEng H3HK 100 Philosophy/English Literature, MA QV3M Politics/Philosophy, MA (SocSci) LV25 Psychology/History, MA CV81 Psychology/History of Art, MA CVV3 Mechatronics, BEng H730 101 Philosophy/Film & Television Studies, MA VW56 Politics/Portuguese, MA 5Y4F Psychology/Mathematics, BSc CG81 Mechatronics, MEng H731 101 Philosophy/Gaelic, MA Q5V5 Politics/Psychology, MA (SocSci) CL82 Psychology/Music, MA CW83 Medicine, MBChB A100 102 Philosophy/Geography, MA LV75 Politics/Scottish History, MA LV22 Psychology/Neuroscience, BSc 24R9 Microbiology, BSc C500 104 Philosophy/German, MA RV25 Politics/Scottish History, MA (SocSci) LVF2 Psychology/Philosophy, MA CVV5 Molecular & Cellular Biology, BSc C720 105 Philosophy/History, MA VVC5 Politics/Scottish Literature, MA LQ22 Psychology/Politics, MA (SocSci) CL82 Molecular & Cellular Biology (with Biotechnology), BSc C110 106 Philosophy/History of Art, MA VVH5 Politics/Social & Public Policy, MA (SocSci) LL42 Psychology/Portuguese, MA 3H2N Molecular & Cellular Biology (with Plant Science), BSc C200 107 Philosophy/Italian, MA RV35 Politics/Sociology, MA (SocSci) LL62 Psychology/Scottish History, MA CVW2 Music, MA W300 109 Philosophy/Law, LLB MV15 Politics/Spanish, MA L2R4 Psychology/Scottish Literature, MA CQ82 Music, BMus W302 108 Philosophy/Mathematics, BSc GVD5 Politics/Theatre Studies, MA LW24 Psychology/Sociology, MA (SocSci) LC38 Music/Archaeology, MA V4W3 Philosophy/Mathematics, MA GV15 Politics/Theology & Religious Studies, MA VL62 Psychology/Spanish, MA 8U9K Music/Business & Management, MA NW23 Philosophy/Music, MA VW53 Politics with Quantitative Methods, MA (SocSci) n/a 126 Psychology/Statistics, BSc CG83 Music/Celtic Studies, MA QW53 Philosophy/Politics, MA LVF5 Portuguese, MA n/a 123 Psychology/Theatre Studies, MA CW84 Music/Classics, MA QW83 Philosophy/Politics, MA (SocSci) LV25 Portuguese/Archaeology, MA 7F1A Psychology/Theology & Religious Studies, MA CV86 Music/Comparative Literature, MA QWF3 Philosophy/Portuguese, MA 7A3W Portuguese/Business & Management, MA 9K7B Religious & Philosophical Education with Music/Computing Science, MA GW43 Philosophy/Psychology, MA CVV5 Portuguese/Central & East European Studies, MA 3T9L Secondary Teaching, 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Russian/English Language, MA QRHT Music/Geography, MA LW73 Physics, BSc F300 117 Portuguese/Gaelic, MA 7G4L Russian/English Literature, MA QRHR Music/German, MA RW23 Physics, MSci F301 117 Portuguese/Geography, MA 3T5Y Russian/French, MA RR17 Music/History, MA VW13 Physics with Astrophysics, BSc F3F5 118 Portuguese/German, MA 5H3Z Russian/German, MA RR27 Music/History of Art, MA VWH3 Physics with Astrophysics, MSci F3FM 118 Portuguese/Greek, MA 6V5T Russian/History, MA RV71 Music/Italian, MA RW33 Physics/Astronomy, BSc FF53 Portuguese/History, MA 5E3J Russian/History of Art, MA RV73 Music/Latin, MA Q6W3 Physics/Astronomy, MSci FF5H Portuguese/History of Art, MA 8C7D Russian/Mathematics, MA GR17 Music/Mathematics, MA GW13 Physics/Computing Science, BSc FG34 Portuguese/Italian, MA 4L2M Russian/Music, MA RW73 Music/Philosophy, MA VW53 Physics/Computing Science, MSci IF13 Portuguese/Latin, MA 2A6F Russian/Philosophy, MA RV75 Music/Politics, MA LW23 Physics/Mathematics, BSc GF14 Portuguese/Mathematics, MA 4A9P Russian/Portuguese, MA 9Q8Z Music/Psychology, MA CW83 Physics/Mathematics, MSci FGJ1 Portuguese/Philosophy, MA 7A3W Russian/Scottish Literature, MA QR27 Music/Russian, MA RW73 Physiology, BSc B120 119 Portuguese/Politics, MA 5Y4F Russian/Sociology, MA LR37 Music/Scottish History, MA VWF3 Physiology & Sports Science, BSc BC16 120 Portuguese/Psychology, MA 3H2N Russian/Theology & Religious Studies, MA VR67 Music/Scottish Literature, MA QW23 Physiology, Sports Science & Nutrition, BSc BC46 121 Portuguese/Russian, MA 9Q8Z Scottish History, MA n/a 128 Music/Social & Public Policy, MA LW43 Politics, MA (SocSci) L202 122 Portuguese/Scottish History, MA 3W2Q Scottish History/Archaeology, MA VVF4 Music/Spanish, MA RW4H Politics/Archaeology, MA LV24 Portuguese/Scottish Literature, MA R642 Scottish History/Business & Management, MA NVG1

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