WORLD CHANGERS WELCOME UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2016 RANKED IN THE Home to CONTENTS Introducing the University TOP 1% first-class Visit us Who will you become? facilities Why ? OF THE Explore for sTUDY West End living WORLD AND sport Our Dumfries and Garscube campuses Your Glasgow home Sport at Glasgow A Member of the Life beyond the books Scotland’s Support along the way Russell Group largest city Your future of research- See the world Welcoming the world intensive UK Choosing your degree universities renowned How to apply Fees, costs and scholarships music scene The small print the opportunity AND a wealth to learn from of arts and pioneering cultural academics whose research is venues internationally recognised UNESCO City THE FOURTH of Music OLDEST ENGLISH-SPEAKING UNIVERSITY Glasgow is ranked highly in both IN THE WORLD UK and international league tables: 55th QS World University Rankings 2014 94th Times Higher World University Rankings 2014/2015 25th Guardian University Guide 2015 26th Times Good University Guide 2015 Established in 4-year Glasgow is the world’s friendliest city 1451 degree (Rough Guides 2014) programmes offering One of only flexibility 4 universities & choice with a highly 120 rated all-round clubs and extracurricular experience 91% societies (Which? University Student Survey 2014) satisfaction (National Student Survey 2014) 93.6% of students Top 5 25,000 in employment for quality students or further study 6 months after graduation of student life from almost (Higher Education Statistics Agency 2013/14) (Lloyds Bank Quality of Student Life Survey 2014) 130 Top 10 countries for student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2014) Glasgow Open Days Thursday, 18 June 2015 Wednesday, 2 September 2015 Saturday, 24 October 2015

Dumfries Open Days Wednesday, 1 July 2015 Saturday, 19 September 2015 Saturday, 7 November 2015

While our open days are a great way to find out more about student life, there are plenty of other opportunities to visit our campuses. We offer applicants’ visit days and campus tours, plus you can also plan your own visit. We look forward to welcoming you soon. VISIT For details about coming to see us visit: US www.glasgow.ac.uk/visit Our open days give you the chance to chat to our friendly staff and students, attend subject-specific presentations, visit our student residences and explore our beautiful campuses. www.glasgow.ac.uk/visit By choosing to study at the , you’ll be following in the footsteps of world changers, from the pioneer of television, John Logie Baird, to the pre-eminent scientist of the 19th century, Lord Kelvin, as well as seven Nobel Prize laureates.

Who will you become? WHY From adventure sports to some of SCOTLAND? the world’s best-loved As well as having a world-renowned education system and more world-class cultural festivals, there’s universities per head of population than anywhere else in the world, Scotland so much to discover has lots to offer. With Glasgow as a base, you’ll be in the ideal location to explore in Scotland. 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 For lovers of skiing and snowboarding, Parks and gardens Scotland is home to a variety of ski Glasgow’s location in the Central Belt Scotland is home to a wide variety resorts such as the Cairngorm Mountain makes it easy to explore Scotland’s of stunning parks and gardens in the ski resort, less than a three-hour journey other cities. Whether you fancy checking cities, countryside and castle grounds. from Glasgow. out the world’s largest arts festival in Discover exotic species in one of Edinburgh, uncovering Scotland’s finest Culture and architecture Scotland’s many botanic gardens, enjoy concentration of historic buildings in the tranquillity of city parks, stroll in the Stirling or even trying to catch sight of Scotland has a thriving arts and culture gardens of ancient castles or wander the Loch Ness Monster, you’ll be well scene, from its eclectic range of theatre through beautiful woodland gardens. placed to tour our beautiful country. and dance to its many blockbuster movie locations and captivating art and literary Something for everyone T in the Park, Scotland’s annual 3-day music festival scene. Loch Lomond These are just a few examples of what Magnificent Loch Lomond is the focal Architecture fans are spoilt for choice Scotland has to offer. There are a whole point of Scotland’s first national park with Scotland’s rich legacy of striking host of activities to take part in, from and is the largest land-locked body of and unique architecture. There are plenty mountain biking and sailing to playing water on the UK mainland. Located just of architectural gems to discover such as on world-famous golf courses and living 40 minutes from Glasgow, it’s a popular castles and Victorian tenements, right up it up at Scotland’s annual music festival, day-trip destination thanks to the various to the cutting edge designs of today such T in the Park. opportunities for water sports, fishing, as The Lighthouse, originally designed golf, walking, hiking and camping. by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Find out more Beaches For more information on Scotland, Outdoor activities check out www.visitscotland.com If you fancy exploring on foot, there are As part of an island, Scotland is trails, routes, hill climbs and mountain surrounded by plenty of beautiful adventures to suit walkers of all levels. beaches, many of which have won Scotland’s iconic Munros (mountains awards from Keep Scotland Beautiful over 3,000 feet) offer many rewarding and the world organisation, Blue Flag. opportunities to explore some of the Whether you decide to take part in most beautiful and remote habitats watersport activities or just go for a in Europe. relaxing walk, keep your eyes peeled for marine life in the waters and seabirds flying overhead.

Mountain biking on the Black Route - part of the Balblair Mountain Bike Trails (Forestry Commission) near Bonar Bridge, Highlands of Scotland

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow EXPLORE GLASGOW Glasgow is the world’s With a wealth of cultural attractions, impressive architecture, fantastic shopping friendliest city and a year-round programme of world-class events, it is easy to understand why (Rough Guides 2014) Glasgow is firmly established as one of Europe’s most exciting destinations. As the UK’s third-largest city and one of the world’s top student destinations, Glasgow has loads to offer you as a student.

Getting around Parks Nightlife It’s easy to travel around Glasgow, If you are looking for somewhere to As the UK’s first UNESCO City of Music, whether you choose to walk, take the relax and escape the city buzz, Glasgow Glasgow is host to around 130 music bus or use the subway, locally named has plenty of options. In fact, the city events every week. From catching global ‘the Clockwork Orange’, which connects has more green space per head of superstars at the 12,000 capacity SSE our main campus in the West End to the population than any other European city, Hydro, to local indie bands at legendary city centre in under 10 minutes. with over 90 parks and public gardens. King Tut’s, Glasgow caters for all Plenty of options to take your study music tastes. Shopping materials or a good book outside! Glasgow’s nightlife is unrivalled, with It’s no surprise that Glasgow is Culture the city boasting more than 700 bars, consistently voted the top place to pubs and and seven cinemas, shop in the UK outside London. The For culture vultures, there are more including the tallest in the world. There’s city’s huge retail centre has a ‘style than 20 museums and art galleries also an impressive mix of theatres, mile’ containing big-name shops like to explore, with many offering free comedy clubs and even themed Forever 21 and the Apple Store, as admission. A must-visit is the Riverside cabaret clubs. well as designer outlets and quirky Museum, which was voted European vintage boutiques. Museum of the Year 2013. Find out more Sports The city is also host to several For more information on Glasgow, check international festivals each year from out www.peoplemakeglasgow.com to Following our successful hosting of the Jazz and Mela to Comedy and Film. , our sports explore the city and find out what’s on. facilities have never been better. From Eating out the Chris Hoy Velodrome and national The city’s fantastic range of restaurants football stadium , to an and cafés reflects its diverse population. indoor snowboard and ski slope (with Whether you’re after an amazing Asian real snow) and ice arena, you’ll be spoilt kitchen that’s open until 2.30am, a scoop for choice. of the creamiest Italian ice cream, or , part of Glasgow’s Style Mile a plate of haggis, neeps and tatties – Scotland’s national dish – Glasgow won’t disappoint. Many eateries offer student discounts too.

SSE Hydro, the world’s second-busiest live entertainment arena (Source: Pollstar) Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, home of Scottish cycling

Subculture at – The longest running weekly club night in the world with Harri & Domenic 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 Perfect for a welcome study break, the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum West End Festival Parade offer in the vibrant West End, from the West End is home to plenty of green Grosvenor Cinema, which provides big spaces, such as and comfy seats for its guests, to Òran Mór, the Botanic Gardens. Located just a a converted church where you can settle short walk from the main campus, the down to enjoy lunchtime theatre known Botanic Gardens provide a tranquil as A Play, a Pie and a Pint. blend of formal gardens and woodland walks, as well as the beautiful Kibble A must-visit is student-friendly Ashton Palace glasshouse. Lane, a charming cobbled lane full of character which is popular throughout The West End is also home to one the day and also as a late-night stop, with of the most visited museums in the a great choice of bars and restaurants. outside of London, the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. The museum has 22 themed galleries displaying over 8,000 objects, plus entry is completely free.

West End Festival, Gibson Street Gala

14 15 Kelvingrove Park OUR DUMFRIES All students in AND GARSCUBE Dumfries have the opportunity CAMPUSES to undertake work experience As well as our main campus at Gilmorehill in the city’s bustling West End, placements. we have teaching and research facilities at two other locations.

Discover Dumfries We have three self-catering halls of About the town residence in Dumfries and the cost Our School of Interdisciplinary Studies Located approximately two hours south of living is very reasonable. is based in Dumfries, where you can join of Glasgow and less than an hour from a small and friendly student community Practical, hands-on learning Carlisle, Dumfries is set in magnificent in the beautiful countryside of the south- countryside with all the charm and west of Scotland. All students in Dumfries have the vibrancy of a small university town. opportunity to undertake work It’s a friendly place where you’ll settle in Subjects you can study on this experience placements. Many courses quickly, becoming part of the University campus are: include extensive fieldwork and and the local community. · Environmental Stewardship site visits, making the most of the There is an active Students’ Association · Health & Social Policy abundant resources on our doorstep and popular activities include rowing, · Primary Education with and our excellent network of partner mountain biking, horse riding and sailing. Teaching Qualification organisations. We have extensive study abroad links and you could also pursue Alternatively, if you’re looking for culture, Excellent facilities international work experience. you’ll find an impressive arts and live music scene and a grassroots student Your classes will be taught in the Innovative teaching newspaper. The region is steeped in traditional red sandstone buildings literary history and hosts an impressive of the Crichton Estate, set in stunning In Dumfries we specialise in smaller range of festivals and sporting events. parkland and recently refurbished. group teaching and interdisciplinary We place great importance on learning. You’ll get to know your Find out more practical study. lecturers personally and be able to get your ideas across, build your confidence To find out more visit Our new facilities include a simulated and advance your critical thinking. We www.glasgow.ac.uk/dumfries primary school classroom, an outdoor teach you how your subjects relate to teaching garden for environmental each other and to the wider world. students and upgraded gym facilities. You’ll have access to both the Crichton All students can use our virtual learning Garscube campus Library and our extensive library in environment, sharing course content Glasgow, including a wealth of online and collaborating with staff and Home to the School of Veterinary · the Scottish Centre for Production resources and dedicated subject classmates online. Medicine, the Beatson Institute for Cancer Animal Health and Food Safety, which librarians. Research and Glasgow Polyomics at offers diagnostic imaging, fertility the Wolfson Wohl Translational Cancer assessments and surgical procedures. Research Centre, the campus also has Wolfson Hall student residence is a range of indoor and outdoor sports located nearby, with the result that facilities, onsite parking and public many undergraduate vet students transport links. opt for accommodation there. Facilities for veterinary medicine include: In addition, a number of the University’s · the award-winning Small Animal research institutes also have a significant Hospital – Scotland’s only animal presence on Garscube campus, such as hospital with magnetic resonance the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre imaging, alongside computed for Virus Research. tomography and radiotherapy The sports complex is popular with under one roof the University’s outdoor sports teams, · the Weipers Centre for Equine Welfare, with six grass pitches, two all-weather which offers services for anaesthesia, synthetic pitches, gym, tennis courts, diagnostic imaging, lameness therapy, cricket oval, exercise studio and 5km equine surgery and physiotherapy worth of walking and jogging routes around the grounds. YOUR We have six student residences GLASGOW for undergraduate students within walking distance of HOME our main campus. Living in residences is a great way to make new friends and settle in quickly to university life. The accommodation office is here to help you find a suitable place to live and, providing you’ve applied for residence before 22 August, we can guarantee a place in our university residences.

Am I eligible? · automatic membership of the Sgeama Còmhnaidh University’s sport and recreation nan Oileanach Most new full-time students studying facilities for a degree, including international A bheil Gàidhlig agad? An còrdadh e · 24/7 internet access incorporating students, are guaranteed accommodation riut fuireach còmhla ri daoine eile aig a wi-fi in all bedrooms (subject to our admissions policy): see bheil Gàidhlig? Tha sinn a’ toirt cothrom · managed on-site coin-operated www.glasgow.ac.uk/accommodation do dh’oileanaich aig a bheil Gàidhlig, laundries. fuireach ann am flat ri chèile airson na How much does it cost? You can compare the facilities online: bliadhna acadaimigich. ’S e cothrom Fees range from around £3,450 for a www.glasgow.ac.uk/undergraduate/ air leth a tha seo do luchd-labhairt na shared room in a self-catered residence, accommodation Gàidhlig a bhith stèidhichte ann an àrainneachd Ghàidhlig fad bliadhna air £5,250 for a single en-suite room in a Free minibus service self-catered residence, to around £6,800 àrainn an Oilthighe. To assist students, some residences are for an en-suite single bedroom in catered Gaelic Language accommodation for a 39-week contract. served by a limited shuttle bus service at certain times during first and second Residency Scheme See up-to-date prices for all our semesters. Do you speak Gaelic? Would you like residences at www.glasgow.ac.uk/ to live on-campus with other Gaelic undergraduate/accommodation/fees Frequently asked questions speakers? Sgeama Còmhnaidh nan What kinds of residences To find out the answers to your Oileanach is a unique residency scheme are available? questions, from when you can apply offering Gaelic-speaking students and move in, to sharing with friends, the opportunity to live together on- We have six student residences for when to pay and other special campus in a Gaelic environment for undergraduate students, in convenient requests, visit www.glasgow.ac.uk/ the academic year. locations within walking distance of our accommodation/faqs main campus. Benefits include: For more information, contact: Tel: +44 (0)141 330 4743 [email protected] · trained pastoral staff living on-site Email: [email protected] www.taighnagaidhlig.org · group insurance cover for your belongings CHENG, CHINA PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT & WORLD CHANGER Glasgow is beautiful and I feel that it’s genuinely the place where my life started. I would advise new students that the more you participate in, the happier and more fulfilled you’ll feel. Psychology satisfies my curiosity of understanding why people behave in certain ways. I want to be a well- recognised psychologist and have my own clinic. GET AHEAD We’re spending OF THE GAME more than £10m to extend our Whether you’re a world-class athlete or new to exercise, we have the facilities current sporting and expertise to keep you motivated. What else would you expect from the host facilities. city of the 2014 Commonwealth Games?

Sport for fun Sport for fitness Support for talented athletes From the serious to the social side of Our two purpose-built facilities are open If you’re a talented athlete in training, sport, we love it all at Glasgow. We seven days a week, early until late. we offer a range of services to support have more than 15,000 members of our you, as well as sports bursaries and Facilities include: sports facilities and approximately 4,000 scholarships. For further details, see students participate in our 49 different · a six-lane, 25m heated swimming pool www.glasgow.ac.uk/sport/support/ sports clubs. With so many activities · sauna and steam room scholarships to try out and plenty of post-exertion · fitness suite socialising opportunities available, you · squash courts Investing in the future strength suite, cardio suite and can get fit and have fun at the same time. · We’re spending more than £10m to exercise studio extend our current sporting facilities Sport for the great outdoors · activity halls (which will open late 2015). This will six grass and two all-weather If you like some fresh air in your fitness · include: synthetic pitches regime then you’re in the right place. Clubs such as the Hares and Hounds · cricket oval · a sports hall with viewing gallery offer road, cross-country and hill-training · tennis courts. · expansion of our cardiovascular, muscle-conditioning and stretching runs for all standards, or you could tackle Sport for team players some of Scotland’s fantastic mountain facilities trails with the cycling club. You could With excellent facilities for team sports · increased exercise space including even find yourself skydiving, surfing, at the University’s Garscube Sports a martial arts studio. snowboarding or potholing in Scotland Complex and a number of friendly clubs and beyond. open to new members, you could find Find out more yourself playing, among others: American www.glasgow.ac.uk/sport football, basketball, rowing, cricket, Follow @glasgowunisport on facebook, curling, football, golf, hockey, netball, Twitter, YouTube & Instagram rugby, volleyball – even ultimate frisbee. Many of our teams compete against the best in the UK with great success. LIFE Award-winning Glasgow University Union has five bars, BEYOND libraries, a Subway, a debating chamber, THE BOOKS a snooker hall and pool tables. 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 Make yourself heard Discover new hobbies All of our students can use two unions, Our Students’ Representative Council Glasgow’s student societies provide each with their own personality and (SRC) voices your opinions to the a great way to enjoy your spare time. facilities. decision makers by campaigning We have: and sitting on all the major University Award-winning Glasgow University · more than 120 clubs and societies committees. It’s run by students for Union (GUU) has five bars, libraries, a · volunteering opportunities including students and each year you can vote Subway, a debating chamber, a snooker volunteering abroad. for the candidates you want to represent hall and pool tables. The union runs you, or stand for office yourself. Explore the possibilities at weekly games and entertainment, and is www.glasgowstudent.net/clubs the most successful debating institution Find our more at in the world, with five World University www.glasgowstudent.net Make some music Debating Championships to its name. Find your voice with student media Do you sing, compose or play an Our brand new , which opens instrument? Glasgow is the UK’s first at the end of 2015, will be connected The University’s student media has a UNESCO City of Music, and our students to the existing GUU building. With four fantastic reputation. You can join teams and staff run a wide range of music bars, a dance floor and a café space, that produce: groups that you can join. If you love to the extension will provide a new hub on · Glasgow University Guardian: an listen, you’ll enjoy our range of public campus that will greatly contribute to the award-winning newspaper written performances, including the popular overall Glasgow student experience. For and produced by students Thursday lunchtime concerts. more information, see www.guu.co.uk · Glasgow University Magazine (GUM): www.glasgow.ac.uk/concerts Queen Margaret Union is 125 years old the oldest student publication in www.glasgow.ac.uk/musicintheuniversity in 2015. It hosts new music, local bands, Scotland, providing opinion and culture big name acts, student-run club nights · Subcity student and community radio: and a variety of events from quizzes known for events, promotions and to open mic nights. It’s well known for quality music and comment online charity fundraising and campaigning on · Glasgow University Student Television campus. It also provides space for clubs (GUST): covers news, views and and societies to meet and now houses entertainment online. GUST has been the University’s eco hub. For more broadcasting for 50 years and is one information, visit www.qmunion.org.uk of the longest-running student-led television stations in the UK. £7.5m spent on SUPPORT lecture theatres & seminar rooms since ALONG 2007 with plans to invest a further THE WAY £3.5m by 2017. 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 Contact with experts Help when you need it Open daily from 7.15am to 2.00am with To help you develop the ability to direct Our Student Service Enquiry Team online access 24/7, the University Library your own learning, you may experience is here to help you make the most of is here when you need it. a range of teaching contact. your time at Glasgow, from Council Tax queries to advice on support · 12 wi-fi-enabled floors · Large sessions led by lecturers provide services available to you. We can · Comfortable individual and group a foundation for knowledge. offer assistance with: study spaces and hundreds of PCs · Small-group tutorials with students and · 2.5 million books and journals a tutor offer in-depth analysis. · Your student record · More than 30,000 electronic journals · Larger-group seminars allow intensive · Appointments and access to student · Library café and social learning space. discussions and student presentations. support services Hands-on practical or laboratory Guidance on services available to you www.glasgow.ac.uk/library · · sessions develop subject-related skills. · A place to visit if you’re not sure who Wi-fi and IT access can help! Improve your study skills We provide computer clusters across For a full list of all our student services campus and wireless network access You can gain support from advisers in see: www.glasgow.ac.uk/students in most public areas. our friendly Student Learning Service team. · IT helpdesk in the library to help with Ask a Student · All registered students are welcome any IT problems. Contact our Ask a Student service to at our workshops. · More than 500 wi-fi hotspots across be put in touch with current students · One-to-one consultations to discuss campus. who provide impartial information strategies for successful learning. on student life at Glasgow. You can www.glasgow.ac.uk/it/forstudents · Tips on essay writing, effective send in your questions by visiting reading, note-making and exam www.glasgow.ac.uk/askastudent preparation. · Extra support for first-year undergraduate mathematics and statistics courses. LAUREN, ENGLAND (front left) THEOLOGY & RELIGIOUS www.glasgow.ac.uk/sls STUDIES STUDENT & WORLD CHANGER Glasgow is amazing. The nightlife means you’re never stuck for something to do. After I graduate, I want to be a Bioethicist advising about religion and ethical implications of modern medicine and science. I’m going to change the world by helping to pass new laws so medicine can help people in all aspects of life. You can benefit YOUR from the experience of an extensive network of 120,000 FUTURE alumni spanning 120 We want you to be a success, both now and in the future. From the moment you countries, even before arrive at Glasgow, we can help you to enhance your CV, build your experience, you graduate. and network with many potential employers.

We take your career seriously, so we work Paid work placements Sector-specific networking events to incorporate the qualities and abilities The Club 21 Business Partnership Our recruitment events offer you the that employers want into your experience Programme is a structured work chance to meet employers face-to-face at university, whether you’re studying, placement scheme specially designed and find out what they are looking for volunteering, playing sport or taking for our students. in applicants. part in work placement programmes. To learn more about how we do this, see · More than 350 employer members · Events in science, engineering & www.glasgow.ac.uk/attributes across the globe. technology, financial services and arts · Paid work placements of between attracting scores of employers offering Our Careers Service 8 and 12 weeks. jobs, internships and information. Develop skills that are useful when Our Careers Service can offer you: · · Q&A sessions such as careers in applying for graduate jobs. charities and the media. · one-to-one support from professionally · Regular talks by alumni successful trained advisers Internship Fair in their field. · access to thousands of potential Our annual fair attracts many employers for work experience, organisations offering a variety of work Learn from experience internships and jobs experience and internships. You can benefit from the experience of training and coaching in job-hunting · an extensive network of 120,000 alumni techniques · Volunteering, overseas summer spanning 120 countries, even before you help to build your CV and job projects and internships with · graduate. Our Careers Alumni Network applications. businesses. · Opportunities within the University’s offers you the chance to interact with We can also provide: student societies and clubs. our alumni both virtually and in person, · opportunities to meet global recruiters · A great way to start making plans for providing networking opportunities on campus your summer break. and access to first-hand information · links to postgraduate study in the UK on where a degree from Glasgow can and overseas The Careers Fair 2016 take you. · an online career management system Organised by the University Careers Find out more that alerts you to jobs relevant to your Service, this national fair attracts around career interests. 60 recruiters with job, training, placement Tel: +44 (0)141 330 7000 and graduate opportunities. Email: [email protected] Visit: www.glasgow.ac.uk/careers

JAMES, AUSTRIA (far right) POLITICS & ECONOMICS STUDENT & WORLD CHANGER Glasgow is a very student-friendly city and packed with young people from all over the world. Attracting talents from every corner of the world makes the city vibrant and innovative. I would like to help create an atmosphere of hope, opportunity and enthusiasm for people from all over the world. SEE THE You can choose to study in over WORLD 50 destinations across the globe. 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 do not need to speak another Most of our partner institutions teach language to take part – many of our in English, except for the University of Many Glasgow students complete partner universities teach in English, Quebec in Canada and universities in part of their degree in another country. and there is language support available South, Central and Latin America. Courses taken overseas through one of through the programme. our approved exchange programmes Students with a disability form part of your degree without adding Each subject offers specific exchange an extra year or semester, and there are links with a range of universities in We welcome applications from many additional benefits. Europe where you can study for a students with a disability and work with semester or a full year. Some degree colleagues from the Disability Service to · A new perspective on your studies programmes also support a work prepare and support disabled students · Develop a more international outlook placement, which can take place in any for study abroad. Students going to · Challenges and personal development company or institution in Europe. Europe through Erasmus+ can also · Travel to new and amazing places receive funding to help with additional Students who work or study through the · Make friends from all over the world support costs while abroad. · An enhanced CV that will make you Erasmus+ programme may be eligible stand out to receive a grant to help with travel and Find out more · Support and recognition through the living costs abroad. For more information on current programme partners, first-hand accounts of previous · No additional tuition fees at the Study beyond Europe exchange students’ experiences and the overseas university The International Exchange Programme University’s Study Abroad Fair see allows you to spend a year or a semester Where and when you can go depends www.glasgow.ac.uk/studyabroad on the subject you study but it is in one of our partner institutions beyond possible to go abroad with most degree Europe. programmes. Most students who study You can choose from over 50 abroad do so in their third year of study. destinations across the globe. Exchange links are university-wide and open Erasmus+ Programme to students in all subject areas. We The Erasmus+ Programme allows you have partners in Argentina, Australia, to study or work in another country Azerbaijan, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, in Europe as part of your degree Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, programme and is funded by the Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa and the USA. SCOTT, SCOTLAND European Union. HISTORY GRADUATE & WORLD CHANGER Scott spent a year studying abroad at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Between living and working with people from all over the world, getting ‘stuck-in’ with a new country, perfecting my French or experiencing study at a globally renowned university, my year at McGill was more than I could’ve asked for. I can safely say the exchange bug never leaves you – I’ve been planning my next trip since I got back! WELCOMING Our orientation programmes help THE WORLD you to feel at home from the No matter how far you travel to join us, we’ll help you to feel at home. Glaswegians moment you arrive are famed for their friendliness and we have a range of specialist staff dedicated to at Glasgow. 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 Improving competence in English Other routes to Glasgow Members of our International Recruitment Before you are admitted to the University, We partner with a range of institutions team travel throughout the world to attend we require you to show competence that can offer you alternative ways to exhibitions, offer information sessions and in English. We set a minimum English study with us, whether in your own interview candidates. We also have staff language proficiency level and accept country, or in preparation for beginning based in China, America, India, Nigeria qualifications from around the world: your undergraduate degree at Glasgow. and Singapore who are there to assist · IELTS 6.5 (with no sub-test less than 6) Glasgow International College international applicants. To find out where · ibTOEFL: 92; no sub-test less than 20 If you’re an international student but not we will be visiting and contact details · CAE (Cambridge Certificate of quite ready to study at Glasgow, our of our in-country resident staff, see Advanced English): 176 overall: no partner institution, Glasgow International www.glasgow.ac.uk/international sub-test less than 169 College, can help you to achieve the Need advice now? · CPE (Cambridge Certificate of required standards for admission to the Contact the International Office, Proficiency in English): 176 overall: no University. If you successfully complete Tel: +44 (0)141 330 6062 sub-test less than 169 a foundation programme at the required Visit: www.glasgow.ac.uk/international · PTE Academic (Person Test of English, level, you can progress to the second Academic test): 60; no sub-test less year of a degree programme in business, Support during application than 59 engineering, science and social sciences, During the application process and · IGCSE: English language: B minimum. see www.glasgow.ac.uk/gic your preparations for travelling here, our We provide courses to help you reach a Glasgow in Singapore international student support team can proficiency level equivalent to the required If you are a graduate with good give you advice on any concerns you IELTS score through our Language grades from one of the polytechnics in have, including: Centre, English as a Foreign Language Singapore, you may wish to study for a · immigration (EFL) Unit. range of our BEng (Hons) programmes, which we offer in Singapore in · employment Pre-sessional EFL courses can last 5 – 40 partnership with the Singapore Institute of · finance. weeks depending on your entry level. Technology. A feature of the programmes These courses have a strong study skills See www.glasgow.ac.uk/international/ is a four-week visit to Glasgow in order component and focus on academic support or email: internationalstudent to undertake a design project and be English to help you adapt to the style of [email protected]. introduced to Scottish culture. See learning and teaching at the University. Once you are here Orientation www.glasgow.ac.uk/singapore for You can find out more information at Our range of services and social events Our orientation programmes help you to Find out more more information. www.glasgow.ac.uk/efl have been designed to help you immerse feel at home from the moment you arrive. To help you prepare for your arrival Glasgow in China yourself in Scotland’s culture and enjoy at Glasgow, we have an International If you’d like additional English language They run in September and January In partnership with the University of your time at university. Student Handbook full of useful facts tuition once you’ve started your academic and provide information on general Electronic Science & Technology and information. To download a copy, course, we also provide part-time Our International Student Support Team welfare, immigration, health, employment of China we offer a four-year BEng see www.glasgow.ac.uk/international/ language support classes, which are free provide a dedicated advisory service for regulations, finance and other non- degree programme in Electronics & support/internationalstudenthandbook of charge if you pay the full international international students. We can help you academic matters, as well as opportunities Electrical Engineering, which is taught in student fee. with non-academic and welfare matters. to socialise and visit the local area. Chengdu. See www.glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ During the first few days of specified electronicsuestc for more information. arrival periods in September and January, If you are arriving in September, our we set up a Welcome Desk on campus Welcome Team can meet you at Glasgow where you can go with any questions Airport and provide transport. More or concerns. information and online registration for this service and for orientation is available on our website in the weeks before your arrival: www.glasgow.ac.uk/international/support A flexible degree structure Our 4-year CHOOSING An Honours degree at Glasgow offers you the flexibility to study a range of subjects in your first two years, giving degree programmes you a breadth of experience before deciding what subjects offer flexibility YOUR you would like to specialise in for your final degree. If you choose to specialise in one subject you’ll take a Single and choice. Honours degree and if you choose to specialise in two DEGREE subjects you’ll take a Joint Honours degree. 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. And with a fantastic range of subjects, you should be able to (The MA (SocSci) Single Honours degree follows a very similar path, with the addition of a new Level-1 subject in year two). find 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 Year 1 will study for. Choose three different subjects MATHEMATICS PHYSICS CHEMISTRY according to your interests. LEVEL 1 + LEVEL 1 + LEVEL 1 Honours degree programmes Advanced entry A note on names Honours degrees in arts, social sciences If you have exceptional A-level or At Glasgow (and the other three ancient Year 2 and science offer you the flexibility to Advanced Higher grades it’s possible to universities in Scotland), an Honours- Continue with two of your MATHEMATICS PHYSICS study several subjects before choosing enter directly into year 2 or follow a faster level degree in the Arts is called a Master first-year subjects. LEVEL 2 + LEVEL 2 a specialism of one or two. They usually route advanced entry programme. This of Arts (MA) or a Master of Arts (Social take four years to complete. Degrees that does not apply to all degree programmes Sciences). This should not be confused involve a language usually require an or subjects. See www.glasgow.ac.uk/ with the Master of Arts offered by some Years 3 & 4 additional year studying abroad. ug/degrees/advancedentry for more universities in England, which refers to You’ll study your degree subject MATHEMATICS information. a postgraduate qualification. LEVELS 3 & 4 During an Honours degree programme exclusively from third year onwards. you’ll usually study: Professional degree programmes The main undergraduate degrees awarded at Glasgow are: three subjects in first year · This type of degree is for you if you’re Honours Degree Destination · two or three subjects in second year keen to practise in a particular profession · Bachelor of Accountancy (BAcc) (two are usually continued from first – as an accountant or engineer, for · Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) BSc with Honours in Mathematics year) example. · Bachelor of Divinity (BD) · up to two subjects at Honours level · Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) (third and fourth years). The professional degree subjects we · Bachelor of Laws (LLB) offer are: Accountancy; Dentistry; Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Specialism in one subject results in a · Engineering; Law; Medicine; Nursing; Surgery (MBChB) Example of MA Joint Honours degree path Single Honours qualification and in two Teaching; and Veterinary Medicine. subjects a Joint Honours qualification. · Bachelor of Music (BMus) (The MA (SocSci) and BSc Joint Honours degree programmes follow a similar format) These degrees follow a set curriculum · Bachelor of Nursing (BN) You should show in your UCAS choices to meet the requirements of the relevant · Bachelor of Science (BSc) the subject(s) that interest you the most, · Bachelor of Technological Education professional organisation so that you’re Year 1 but you’ll be able to try at least three (BTechEd) fully prepared to enter your chosen Choose three different subjects PHILOSOPHY HISTORY OF ART POLITICS subjects during the first two years, before · Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine & profession after you graduate. They are according to your interests. LEVEL 1 + LEVEL 1 + LEVEL 1 you pick your Honours options. usually completed in four or five years. Surgery (BVMS) Being admitted on a particular UCAS · Master of Arts (MA) See the individual subject pages for · Master of Arts (MA) (Social Sciences) code does not mean that you’re more information. automatically accepted to Honours level · Master of Education (MEduc) Year 2 · Master of Engineering (MEng) Continue with two of your first-year PHILOSOPHY HISTORY OF ART CLASSICS in that subject. In most cases, a decision Part-time study will be made at the end of the second (or · Master in Science (MSci) subjects and choose another. LEVEL 2 + LEVEL 2 + LEVEL 1 sometimes third) year about whether you For more information about part-time will progress to Honours level, based on study options: tel +44 (0)141 330 3177 your academic performance during your or see www.glasgow.ac.uk/courses/ Years 3 & 4 first two years. parttime Specialisation in two chosen subjects PHILOSOPHY HISTORY OF ART in the final two years. LEVELS 3 & 4 + LEVELS 3 & 4

Honours Degree Destination MA with Honours in Philosophy & History of Art HOW TO APPLY If you’re seeking full-time study you must apply through the Universities & Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). See www.ucas.com or tel 0371 468 0468, or +44 330 3330 230 if you live outside the UK.

When do I apply? Adjusted offers How soon will I receive a decision? UCAS closing dates for entry in 2016 We want to help talented applicants from all backgrounds study at Glasgow We will usually respond before the end · 15 October 2015: so you may receive an offer with lower of March 2016. If your qualifications meet if including Dentistry, Medicine, academic entry requirements conditional our requirements and we believe you Veterinary Medicine or applying upon completion of one of our pre-entry could benefit from study at Glasgow, you to Oxford or Cambridge programmes. See ACCESS Glasgow for will receive an unconditional offer. If you · 15 January 2016: more information at www.glasgow.ac.uk/ haven’t yet gained the necessary passes all other UK/EU applicants accessglasgow for entry to your chosen subject(s), we · 30 June 2016: may look at the qualifications you are international (non-EU) students. What do I need to know? taking when you apply and make you What are the entry requirements? You will need to know the UCAS code for a conditional offer. the subject or subject-combination that Entry requirements are available on each Will I be interviewed? programme page. The latest information you wish to apply to. These are all listed will always be available at www.glasgow. in this prospectus and on our website. An interview is part of the selection ac.uk/ug/entryrequirements process for some degree programmes. UCAS tariff points See individual entries for details. You may The University does not frame its offers also be interviewed if you’re applying for in terms of UCAS tariff points. entry into year 2 in any subject. Is deferred entry available? In Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine we are unable to consider applications for deferred entry. In other cases deferring may be possible but it’s not granted automatically.

Further information You can get further information about Law (LLB) Science (BSc/MSci) admissions to the University from the +44 (0)141 330 4507 +44 (0)141 330 5164 following admissions offices. [email protected] [email protected]

Accounting (BAcc) Medicine (MBChB) Social Sciences (MA (Soc Sci)) +44 (0)141 330 5562 +44 (0)141 330 6216 +44 (0)141 330 5562 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Arts (MA, BD, BD (Min)) Music (BMus) Technological Education (BTechEd) +44 (0)141 330 5562 +44 (0)141 330 6065 +44 (0)141 330 2463/3467 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Dentistry (BDS) Nursing (BN) Veterinary Medicine & Surgery (BVMS) +44 (0)141 211 9703 +44 (0)141 330 3917 +44 (0)141 330 5705 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Engineering (BEng/MEng) Teaching (MEduc/MA) International (non-EU) applicants +44 (0)141 330 8153 +44 (0)141 330 2463/3467 +44 (0)141 330 8153 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

34 FEES, COSTS AND There are many potential SCHOLARSHIPS sources of financial support 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. available to you.

Fees What support is available? Second undergraduate degrees There are some small bursaries for How and when you pay tuition fees Students from the UK eligible students intending to study for depends on where you’re from. We (except Scotland) a second degree. For more information, provide up-to-the-minute information Our Access Bursary and Excellence tel: +44 (0)141 330 6063 or email: about our tuition fees and how to pay at Scholarship are two of the most [email protected]. www.glasgow.ac.uk/scholarships/fees generous in the Russell Group, linked to your household income and academic Care leaver bursaries Living costs achievement. For the latest information, We have bursaries for young people Everyone has different spending habits, see: www.glasgow.ac.uk/scholarships/ who have spent time in care or are but as a general guide, we recommend ruksupport Looked After and Accommodated. See www.glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow that a single student should allow Students from Scotland approximately £12,100 per full year to Name of Award: Talent Scholarship Carnegie Trust live and study at Glasgow. Amount: Usually £1,000 per year If you are of Scottish birth or extraction, Eligibility: Awarded to new first-year or have had at least two years’ education A guide to your costs undergraduate students who have at a secondary school in Scotland, Average cost per month demonstrated excellent academic and your fees are not paid from other Accommodation and utilities £470 achievement and are facing hardship. sources, you may be eligible for support from the Carnegie Trust. See Food £180 Students from outside the EU www.carnegie-trust.org Clothes £70 Name of Award: Undergraduate Bus, underground and taxis £40 Excellence Scholarship Laundry/stationery/toiletries etc £30 More information and Amount: Up to £5,000 tuition fee extra options Telephone/internet £40 discount per year Entertainment £120 Eligibility: Awarded on the basis of There are many potential sources of Total £950 academic merit. You must be a national financial support available. For the latest Additional costs per year of a country outside the EU and have information, go to www.glasgow.ac.uk/ Books £400 firmly accepted an offer of a full-time scholarships UK travel £300 undergraduate study place at Glasgow Total £700 Talented athlete support To find out your options and to get tips We have a number of awards for athletes, and tools that can make your money including the Sports Bursary Programme go further, see www.glasgow.ac.uk/ and the Colin Montgomerie Scholarship. studentfinance See www.glasgow.ac.uk/sport/support/ scholarships ANWER, SYRIA (right) ECONOMICS STUDENT & WORLD CHANGER Glasgow has a lot to offer no matter what your interest is, including an endless number of clubs and societies. I chose the University of Glasgow as it is the university that the founding father of economics, Adam Smith, attended. My personal ambition is to start my own bank or become CEO of an existing bank. The small print

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A. Garscube Campus 1. The Garage 11. The Grosvenor (4 miles from main campus) 490 Sauchiehall St, G2 3LW. Ashton Lane, G12 8SJ. The biggest nightclub in Scotland, The Get comfy on a sofa at the Grosvenor, A. Queen Margaret Residence Garage is open 7 days a week, 365 days Glasgow’s oldest cinema. Hillhead (1.25 miles from main campus) a year. B 12. Glasgow Film Theatre B. Student Houses, 2. The Arches 12 Rose St, G3 6RB. 11 Hillhead Street 253 Argyle St, G2 8DL. From art house cinema to late night cult From ground-breaking theatre to huge C C. Student Houses, screenings, there’s something for everyone name DJs, The Arches is not a traditional at the GFT. Kelvinbridge GREAT WESTERN ROAD Gibson Street arts venue. 13. Glasgow Cineworld D. Cairncross House, 3. CCA 7 Renfrew Street, G2 3AB. Kelvinhaugh Place BYRES ROAD 350 Sauchiehall St, G2 3JD. At 62m high, Glasgow Cineworld is currently 4 E. Wolfson Hall Visit the CCA for visual art, performance, film, the tallest cinema in the world. music, spoken word and other events. (3 miles from main campus) 14. Glasgow IMAX, 4. The Stand E. Murano Student Village/ DUMBARTON ROAD Firhill Court 333 Woodlands Rd, G3 6NG. 50 Pacific Quay, G51 1EA. Kelvinhall St. Georges Cross The Stand Comedy Club is a great place to (1.25 miles from main campus) Catch a film on Scotland’s largest cinema see new talent or catch big names testing screen based at the Glasgow Science Centre. new material. 15. The Emirates Arena and 5. King Tut’s Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome M8 Motorway 21 272a St. Vincent St G2 5RL. 1000 London Rd, G40 3HY. King Tut’s has been named the UK’s best live The Emirates Arena and Sir Chris Hoy music venue three times by Radio 1. Velodrome attract major sporting events. 10 Kelvingrove 6. The SSE Hydro 16. Intu Exhibition Way, G3 8YW. King’s Inch Rd, Renfrew, Braehead PA4 8XQ. The SSE Hydro hosted the 2014 MTV Europe Ski on a real snow slope, play adventure golf Cowcaddens Music Awards. or go rock climbing at Intu Braehead. 7. The Barrowlands 17. Hampden Park, 1 244 Gallowgate, G4 0TT. Scotland’s National Stadium 3 The Barrowland Ballroom is a 1930s dance Glasgow, G42 9BA. 8 D SAUCHIEHALL STREET hall turned legendary rock concert venue. 12 Hampden, Scotland’s football stadium, 8. also hosted athletics at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. 100 Pointhouse Pl, G3 8RS. 13 The award-winning Riverside Museum hosts 18. Style Mile the city’s transport collection. Glasgow’s three main shopping streets are 18 9. Gallery of Modern Art known as the ‘Style Mile’. Royal Exchange Sq, G1 3AH. 19. The Merchant City 5 Explore Glasgow’s collection of contemporary The Merchant City is Glasgow’s cultural, art at the Gallery of Modern Art. fashion and food quarter. 10. Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum Queen St. Station 20. Botanic Gardens Buchanan St. Argyle St, G3 8AG. 730 Great Western Rd, Glasgow, G12 0UE. Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum is one Glasgow has more than 90 parks and of the most visited museums in the UK gardens, including the Botanic Gardens in the George Square outside London. West End. 21. Kelvingrove Park Tennis courts, bowling greens and a skate 6 Central Station 9 park are situated in Kelvingrove Park. 14 BUCHANAN STREET

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