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University of Glasgow NOTES Glasgow G12 8QQ UNIVERSITY GLASGOW OF General Switchboard Tel: +44 (0)141 330 2000 WORLD www.glasgow.ac.uk CHANGERS WELCOME UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2017 UNDERGRADUATE UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2017 CONNECT WITH US www.glasgow.ac.uk/interact /glasgowuniversity @UofGlasgow @UofGlasgow @UofGlasgow /universityofglasgow @UofGlasgow Contents What can I study? 2 Introducing the University 4 Your steps to University 6 VISIT US Life at Glasgow: Instagram 8 While our open days are the best way to find out more Why Scotland? 10 about student life, there are plenty of other opportunities Discover Glasgow 12 to visit our campuses. We offer applicants’ visit days and West End Living 14 campus tours, plus you can also plan your own visit. Our Garscube and Dumfries campuses 16 We look forward to welcoming you soon. Your Glasgow home 18 Get ahead of the game: sport at Glasgow 20 Glasgow Open Days Life beyond the books: student life 22 Thursday, 16 June 2016 Support along the way: student services 24 Thursday, 1 September 2016 Your future: internships and careers 26 Saturday, 22 October 2016 See the world: study abroad opportunities 28 Dumfries Open Days Welcoming the world: international students 30 Thursday, 23 June 2016 Choosing your degree 32 Thursday, 8 September 2016 How to apply 34 Saturday, 29 October 2016 Fees, costs and scholarships 36 For details about coming to see us, visit: A – Z of degree programmes 38 www.glasgow.ac.uk/about/visit/ undergraduateevents Entry requirements 148 Degree programme index 162 The small print and acknowledgements 176 Joint Ranked in the 76th Russell 26,000 4th Group Top 3 62nd top 1% Times Higher students oldest English- 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 2015 in the world Rankings 2015/16 intensive UK universities 140 countries in the world (NSS 2015) 1 2 WHAT CAN I STUDY? Arts Life Sciences (Biology) Science Archaeology 44 Anatomy 43 Accounting & Mathematics 39 Celtic Civilisation 50 Biochemistry 46 Accounting & Statistics 40 Celtic Studies 51 Genetics 79 Archaeology 44 Classics (Classical Civilisation) 58 Human Biology 88 Astronomy 45 Comparative Literature 60 Human Biology & Nutrition 89 Chemical Physics 53 Digital Media & Information Studies 64 Immunology 90 Chemistry 54 Electronics with Music 70 Marine & Freshwater Biology 96 Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry 55 English Language 71 Microbiology 105 Computing Science 61 English Literature 72 Molecular & Cellular Biology 106 Earth Science 65 Film & Television Studies 74 Molecular & Cellular Biology Electronic & Software Engineering 68 Gaelic 78 (with Biotechnology) 107 Environmental Science & Greek 82 Molecular & Cellular Biology Sustainability (Dumfries) 73 History 85 (with Plant Science) 108 Finance & Mathematics 75 History of Art 86 Neuroscience 111 Finance & Statistics 76 History of Art & Art-world Practice 87 Parasitology 114 Geography 80 Latin 93 Pharmacology 115 Informatics 91 Music (BMus) 109 Physiology 119 Mathematics 97 Music (MA) 110 Physiology & Sports Science 120 Physics/Theoretical Physics 117 Philosophy 116 Physiology, Sports Science Physics with Astrophysics 118 & Nutrition 121 Scottish History 127 Psychology 125 Veterinary Biosciences 143 Scottish Literature 128 Software Engineering 131 Virology 146 Theatre Studies 139 Statistics 133 Zoology 147 Theology & Religious Studies 140 Social Sciences Modern Languages Engineering Business & Management 48 French 77 Aeronautical Engineering 41 Business Economics 49 German 81 Aerospace Systems 42 Central & East European Studies 52 Hispanic Studies 84 Biomedical Engineering 47 Community Development 59 Italian 92 Civil Engineering 56 Economic & Social History 66 Portuguese 123 Civil Engineering with Architecture 57 Economics 67 Russian 126 Electronic & Software Engineering 68 Geography 80 Spanish 132 Electronics & Electrical Engineering 69 Health & Social Policy (Dumfries) 83 Politics 122 Electronics with Music 70 Mechanical Design Engineering 98 Professional Degrees Psychology 125 Mechanical Engineering 99 Social & Public Policy 129 Mechanical Engineering with Accountancy & Finance 38 Sociology 130 Aeronautics 100 Dentistry 62 Mechatronics 101 Law 94 Product Design Engineering 124 Medicine 102 Teaching Nursing 112 Education with Primary Veterinary Medicine & Surgery 144 Teaching Qualification 134 Music (BEd) 135 Primary Education with Teaching Qualification (Dumfries) 136 Religious & Philosophical Education 137 Technological Education 138 Our 12-level library is one of the best academic libraries in Europe 2 3 Peter, British, @peter studies Psychology & Spanish Established in One of only I decided to apply to UofG after attending an open day and being thoroughly impressed 4 universities Top 5 with both the campus and range of facilities. @UofGlasgow #UofGworldchangers with a highly for quality 1451 rated all-round extracurricular of student life experience (Lloyds Bank Quality of Student Life Survey 2015) 90% (Which? University Student Survey 2014) satisfaction Glasgow (National Student Survey 2015) is the world’s 4-year friendliest city degree (Rough Guides 2014) programmes offering flexibility 250 & choice clubs and societies UNESCO City of 92.9% of students Music in employment or further study 6 months after graduation (Higher Education Statistics Agency 2013/14) 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 6 YOUR STEPS Apply for accommodation We have six residences close to campus – TO UNIVERSITY see page 18 for details. 1 7 Research your options Results day Choose from around 100 single Keep an eye on your inbox or 600 joint undergraduate for your confirmation of programmes. Check out a place with us. page 2 for a summary. Fingers crossed! 2 8 Experience our Open Day A warm welcome Visit our inspiring campus Settle into university life and find out more about with a variety of Freshers’ your subject(s) of interest. Week and Induction events. See page 1 for dates. 3 9 Submit an application Work hard, play hard Apply to study with us via Glasgow is rated highly for UCAS (www.ucas.com). student satisfaction. Plus you See page 34 for can spend a semester or deadline dates. year abroad – see page 28 to find out more. 4 5 10 Attend Applicants’ Accept your offer Graduation Visit Day Remember to accept your After a lot of work and fun, Come along to Applicants’ offer so that we can prepare it’s time for us to wish you Visit Day on 31 March to speak for your arrival! Check your farewell and good luck. to academic and services staff deadline on UCAS. and explore our facilities. Who will you become? The Fraser Building is your one-stop-shop for a range of student services including the Student Services Enquiry Team, GP surgery, pharmacy, bookstore and food court 6 7 Lighting up the sky Fashion Watch Friday Charity custard bath Carol singing in the Cloisters Autumn leaves Let’s dance Everyone’s pal, Miller UofG on the road TEDx inspires UofG Dear Green Place I heart UofG New study buddy Sunset on the Clyde West End Festival Parade Park life Spot of culture Saturday Night’s Alright Working hard in UofG library World’s friendliest people Catching some Scottish rays Hogwarts? Sporting legends on the run Heading to the Hive* Proud UofG graduate in Ashton Lane Dizzy heights at Night at the Museum Valentine’s hugs from Gus Team UofG all the way Insta Takeover Pipes are calling Bloomin’ lovely Feeling the love! The Lighthouse** Study break in First Minister thanks UofG Oh so twinkly cloisters Baby you’re a firework Piping Live in George Square On guard Campus life Flying the flag Kelvingrove Park Follow us on Instagram @UofGlasgow for an insight into student life Life at Glasgow 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 architecture. There are plenty of architectural Glasgow’s location in the Central Belt makes it gems to discover such as castles and Victorian easy to explore Scotland’s other cities. Whether tenements, right up to the cutting-edge designs of you fancy checking out the world’s largest arts today such as the iconic Clyde Auditorium, known festival in Edinburgh, uncovering Scotland’s finest locally as ‘the Armadillo’. concentration of historic buildings in Stirling, or T in the Park; Scotland’s annual three-day music festival even trying to catch sight of the Loch Ness Monster Beaches near Inverness, you’ll be well placed to tour our As part of an island, Scotland is surrounded by beautiful country. plenty of beautiful beaches, many of which have won awards from Keep Scotland Beautiful and the Loch Lomond world organisation Blue Flag. Whether you decide Magnificent Loch Lomond is the focal point of to take part in watersport activities or just go for a Scotland’s first national park and is the largest relaxing walk, keep your eyes peeled for marine life land-locked body of water on the UK mainland. in the waters and seabirds flying overhead. Located just 40 minutes from Glasgow, it’s a popular day-trip destination thanks to the various Parks and gardens opportunities for water sports, fishing, golf, walking, Scotland is home to a wide variety of stunning hiking and camping. parks and gardens in the cities, countryside and castle grounds. Discover exotic species in Outdoor activities one of Scotland’s many botanic gardens, enjoy If you fancy exploring on foot, there are trails, routes, the tranquillity of city parks, stroll in the gardens hill climbs and mountain adventures to suit walkers of ancient castles or wander through beautiful of all levels.