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UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2021 Contents Our campuses 2 Life at 4 Your learning environment 6 Life beyond the books 8 Global opportunities 10 Support along the way 12 Welcoming the world 14 People make Glasgow 16 Gateway to 18 How to apply 20 Widening participation 22 Fees, costs and scholarships 24 Choosing your degree 26 What can I study? 28 Degree programme index 134 Further information 147

ONE OF THE 29,000 IN THE TOP TOP 100 STUDENTS 5 OF THE UNIVERSITIES FROM MORE RUSSELL IN THE WORLD THAN 140 GROUP FOR COUNTRIES STUDENT SATISFACTION A MEMBER OF (NSS 2019) THE RUSSELL FOUR-YEAR GROUP OF DEGREE RESEARCH- PROGRAMMES INTENSIVE UK OFFERING UNIVERSITIES FLEXIBILITY & CHOICE

111 ESTABLISHED IN 1451

Our iconic Cloisters have appeared in many films and TV shows.

Our stunning Gilbert Scott Building dates from 1870. Our library is open 361 days a year.

Dumfries campus OUR CAMPUSES The at offers three undergraduate programmes through the School of Interdisciplinary Studies. Gilmorehill campus At the centre of the campus lies the Garscube campus stunning Gilbert Scott building, with • Environmental Science & Sustainability Our main Gilmorehill campus Spanning 200 acres at the north- • Health & Social Sector Leadership is based in the West End of the an iconic bell tower that is one of west boundary of the city lies our Glasgow’s most notable landmarks. • Primary Education with Teaching city, within easy reach of the city beautiful Garscube estate, just Qualification centre by public transport or on On this campus we have great four miles from the University’s foot. It’s a compact, campus-style indoor sports facilities including Gilmorehill campus. Dumfries campus is a rural campus in south-west Scotland with a close-knit environment with all the benefits a 25m swimming pool, two student Garscube is home to the School of being in a major city. unions, our museum and art gallery student community and proximity to of Veterinary Medicine, our Wolfson hiking and cycling trails, rivers and lochs, Gilmorehill is home to the majority and an enormous library over Hall of Residence and outdoor 12 floors. and amazing views from places such of our teaching and research sports facilities which include as the Criffel on the Solway Coast, And as we’re right in the heart of the facilities and will soon be expanded both grass and synthetic pitches. The Devil’s Beef Tub in Moffat and West End, the campus is surrounded as part of our £1 billion campus Galloway Forest Park. development programme to include by shops, cafes, bars, restaurants, a mix of research, teaching and supermarkets and a cinema. With excellent transport links, the rest public spaces. of the UK is within easy reach: Glasgow and are less than two hours Dumfries Campus is set in 85 acres of leafy parkland. away, while Carlisle is under an hour.

2 3 LIFE AT GLASGOW Follow us on Instagram @UofGlasgow for an insight into student life Travelling to uni in style Future world changer A land for all seasons

Saturday night’s alright in Working hard in UofG library World’s friendliest people Soaking up the rays Best. Day. Ever. ‘Woohoo’ dissertation submitted

Night at the Museum Honorary ‘Dogtorate’ ‘Doon the watter’ Peeking down the road Music is in the air Bloomin’ lovely

Summer days in #TeamUofG all the way Oh so twinkly cloisters Welcome to #TeamUofG Autumn feels Gus, the UofG sporting legend

4 5 WE ARE RANKED 2ND IN THE FOR TEACHING (NSS 2019)

Dr Ian Shaw is a senior lecturer in Geography. Revolutionising your teaching and learning

We’re creating a campus to inspire YOUR LEARNING the next generation of world changers. A 14-acre site beside our main campus is being developed with a planned total ENVIRONMENT investment of £1 billion. Our flagship James McCune Smith Learning Hub is the first building to be delivered through our campus development programme, From the moment you start your • Tutorials are smaller group Maximise your skills with completion due by summer 2020. studies at Glasgow, you’ll be taught meetings led by a tutor, which We have advisers who can help The £90m building will include flexible by dedicated and passionate offer in-depth analysis you develop your academic skills learning spaces and technology-enabled academics in a flexible and of lecture information. by offering classes and one-to-one teaching resources. As well as increasing innovative learning environment. • Seminars are larger group consultations on essay writing, our teaching capacity, this modern study To help you develop the ability to sessions that allow for more exam preparation, and Maths space will offer flexible spaces for clubs direct your own learning, you will intensive discussions. and Statistics support. and societies, conferences and events, • Practicals or laboratories are experience a range of teaching See glasgow.ac.uk/leads. becoming the student-focused heart methods. hands-on sessions where you of the campus. will develop subject-related skills. • Lectures are large sessions • Fieldtrips and placements Library • Round-the-clock access led by a lecturer, which give help you develop and extend Open daily from 7.15am to 2.00am • Capacity for 2,500 students a foundation for gathering practical skills with a focus with online access 24/7, our library • 500-seat lecture theatre information about your subject. • Interactive teaching spaces on group projects, data has one of the largest collections New styles of teaching focus on active learning, collection, problem solving in . where students can interact with one another. • Cafe and presentations. See glasgow.ac.uk/library. See glasgow.ac.uk/explore. 6 7 OVER 50 SPORTS CLUBS FROM AMERICAN FOOTBALL TO WAKEBOARDING glasgow.ac.uk/sport

Be active

At UofG Sport, we know how much staying Students from our main student bodies celebrate the start of a new semester. fit and active can help your studies and university experience. Our programmes are designed for you and are flexible enough to fit around your schedule. UofG Sport membership includes access to • Over 350 group exercise classes LIFE BEYOND THE BOOKS each month • Revolve, our award-winning indoor cycling studio • Pulse cardio suite with fully interactive Get involved Choose from two unions has equipment Joining student clubs and societies hosts everything a student needs within • PowerPlay strength suite, a premier is a great way to learn new skills new music, local bands, big-name the stunning old Union building and conditioning facility and make friends. The Students’ acts, student-run club nights and purpose-built extension nightclub, • 25m swimming pool with six lanes Representative Council (SRC) a variety of events from quizzes with no fewer than nine bars, two • Sauna and steam rooms offers more than 250 clubs and to open mic nights and a spoken libraries, a debating chamber, • Squash courts and sport halls societies, from a Charity Fashion word night. It is also home to two snooker and pool hall, convenience • Tennis courts, exercise studios, six grass Show to TEDx to Physics, as well as catering outlets. store, two cafes and a coffee shop. and two synthetic football pitches and a over 40 volunteering opportunities. See qmunion.org.uk. See guu.co.uk. cricket oval. Explore the possibilities at See glasgow.ac.uk/sport. glasgowstudent.net.

8 9 CHOOSE FROM MORE THAN 180 DESTINATIONS ACROSS THE GLOBE

Veronika completed a traineeship in Cadiz, Spain.

Reasons to go abroad GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES • Work or study abroad as part of your degree: no need for a gap year • Develop a new perspective on your studies Go abroad for up to a year Where and when you can go You don’t need to speak • Explore the world and develop depends on the subject you study a foreign language a more international outlook In 2018, 26% of our graduates • Expand your intercultural awareness completed part of their degree but it is possible to go abroad Many of our partners teach in with most degree programmes. and competences in another country. Courses taken English. You can also take free • Build an international network overseas through our exchange Our study exchange programme language classes to prepare for is usually for a semester or a full • Gain skills and experiences that will programme form part of your your time abroad as part of our enhance your CV degree without adding an extra year year, and some students are able to Learn a Language Initiative. complete a work placement abroad. • Travel to new and amazing places or semester, and there are many • Learn a language additional benefits. Most students who go abroad do Students with a disability so in their third year of study. We welcome applications from Remember there are no additional We currently have over 120* tuition fees and you get support and partners across Europe and more We also offer short-term students with a disability and work opportunities such as summer with colleagues from the Disability recognition for your time abroad through than 80 international partners across the programme. the world. schools abroad and other Service to prepare and support international activities via our disabled students for going abroad. Find out more at *This may change once the UK has network of partners. glasgow.ac.uk/students/goabroad. exited the EU.

10 11 CHAT TO CURRENT STUDENTS ABOUT LIFE AT GLASGOW glasgow.ac.uk/askastudent

Accommodation Wolfson Hall of Residence is located on our Garscube Campus.

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 guarantee a place in one Taigh na Gàidhlig of our university residences. Tha sinn a’ toirt cothrom do dh’oileanaich Benefits include aig a bheil Gàidhlig, fuireach ann am flat SUPPORT ALONG THE WAY • an excellent way to make new friends and the ri chèile airson na bliadhna acadaimigich. opportunity to share accommodation with other ‘S e cothrom air leth a tha seo do luchd- University of Glasgow students labhairt na Gàidhlig a bhith stèidhichte The Students’ Student Services Careers Service • round-the-clock access to trained University ann an àrainneachd Ghàidhlig fad bliadhna Representative Council Our Student Services Enquiry We can help you to find work Living Support staff air àrainn an Oilthighe. Team is here to help you make experience and advise you on • membership of the University’s sport facilities The Students’ Representative the most of your time at Glasgow. getting your dream job. Support included in your fees Gaelic Language Residency Council provides high-quality, We can help with everything from includes one-to-one guidance from • 24/7 internet access incorporating wi-fi in all rooms Scheme impartial advice on a range of the registration process to support professionally trained managers, • 39-week contracts offered instead of 44-week Taigh na Gàidhlig is a unique residency welfare and academic issues, with welfare and pastoral issues. access to thousands of potential contracts offered by private providers scheme offering Gaelic-speaking in addition to a Welcome Point, employers for work experience, • bed linen provided at all residences students the opportunity to live together second-hand bookshop, and See glasgow.ac.uk/students. internships and jobs, and training • personal contents insurance included on campus in a Gaelic environment for printing and binding services. and coaching in job-hunting • managed on-site laundry facilities. the academic year. See glasgowstudent.net. techniques including CV building. To find out more, see glasgow.ac.uk/accommodation. Find out more at glasgow.ac.uk/gaelic. See glasgow.ac.uk/careers.

12 13 WE WELCOME STUDENTS FROM OVER 140 COUNTRIES

Outside the Fraser Building is a popular place for students to hang out. Glasgow has many green spaces, including Kelvingrove Park situated right next to our main Gilmorehill Campus.

Improving competence WELCOMING THE WORLD in English Our minimum English language proficiency level for degree-level study is Meet us in your own country Once you arrive, the team will be on Courses range from 1 to 8 weeks, • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (with no sub- less Members of our International hand to offer advice and support, across a variety of subjects and than 6) Recruitment team travel throughout including access to a full orientation disciplines, and are credit bearing. • TOEFL iBT: 90; with sub-tests no less than: the world to attend exhibitions, programme in September and See glasgow.ac.uk/iss. Reading: 20; Listening: 19; Speaking: 19; offer information sessions and January to ensure you settle in Writing: 23 interview candidates. We also have as smoothly as possible. Glasgow International College • C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate staff based in America, China, See glasgow.ac.uk/international/ If you’re an international student of Advanced English): 176 overall: no sub-test India, Indonesia, Nigeria and support. but not quite ready to study at less than 169 Singapore, who are there to assist Glasgow, our partner institution, • C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate international applicants. To find out International Summer School Glasgow International College, of Proficiency in English): 176 overall: no sub- where we will be visiting and for International high school students can help you to achieve the test less than 169 contact details of our in-country have the opportunity to join our required standards for admission • PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English, resident staff, see glasgow.ac.uk/ Pre-University International Summer to the University. If you successfully Academic test): 60; no sub-test less than 59. international. School, choosing from Medicine, complete a foundation programme We provide courses to help you reach a Veterinary Medicine and Life at the required level, you can International student support proficiency level equivalent to the required IELTS Sciences. progress directly to the second score through our English for Academic Study Our International Student Support Undergraduate students studying year of a degree programme in (EAS). Pre-sessional EAS courses can last 5–36 team can give you advice on any at any university in the world may business, engineering, science weeks depending on your entry level. concerns you may have prior to choose to spend their summer or social sciences. arrival, including immigration, For more information, see glasgow.ac.uk/eas. at Glasgow attending one of our See glasgow.ac.uk/gic. There’s a range of different study spaces in our library. working regulations and finance. International Summer Schools.

14 15 TIME OUT NAMED GLASGOW 1ST FOR FRIENDLINESS AND AFFORDABILITY (2019)

Kelvingrove Park, on the banks of the next to the University.

Ashton Lane, a lively cobbled lane next to the University which is packed with bars, restaurants and a cinema. , part of Glasgow’s Style Mile.

Music and nightlife

PEOPLE MAKE GLASGOW As the UK’s first UNESCO City of Music, Glasgow is a place where music is not simply confined to the four walls of venues – it’s the West End Museums and art galleries to study, a beautiful viewpoint of beating heart of the city. Each winter, Glasgow welcomes an array of international artists for The University’s main campus Glasgow has over 20 fantastic the city, or even somewhere to spot a Highland cow, you’ll be spoilt the Celtic Connections festival showcasing is nestled within Glasgow’s cosy museums and galleries, where traditional folk, roots and world music. and cultural West End, home to visitors of all ages can enjoy one for choice. Our top picks are bohemian and the of the richest and most varied Sports Instagrammable Ashton Lane. Both collections in Europe. Special • Barrowland Ballroom of these are great spots to explore, mention to The Hunterian, which Glasgow is synonymous with sport. • King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut with plenty of student-friendly bars is located on campus and home In fact, the city recently won the • SWG3 and restaurants. to one of the largest collections award for the world’s “Best Small • SSE Hydro. outside the national museums. City for hosting sporting events” Shopping (SportBusiness International, 2018). Eating out Glasgow is a shopper’s paradise, Parks As successful co-host of the Glasgow has an ever-evolving food and with the city catering for all tastes With a name meaning “Dear Green 2018 European Championships, drink scene, with options to suit all tastes and budgets. From the biggest Place” in Gaelic, the city has over the city is now looking ahead to and pockets. The Finnieston neighbourhood high street brands to vintage wares, 90 parks and gardens to explore, hosting duties for UEFA EURO (next to the University) is considered the from one-off speciality stores to with many housing some of the 2020. city’s “foodie quarter” with a brilliant mix of exclusive designer gear – you will city’s top attractions. So whether See peoplemakeglasgow.com. The SSE Hydro is the world’s second-busiest arena venue, cool, quality and affordable venues. Glasgow find it all in Glasgow. you’re looking for a tranquil spot behind New York’s Madison Square Gardens (Pollstar). is also recognised as one of the UK’s most vegan-friendly cities.

16 17 SCOTLAND IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY IN THE WORLD (Rough Guides 2017)

Our top 5 events in Scotland

Camusdarach beach, Arisaig, Scottish Highlands. Hogmanay No other celebrates the New Year quite like Scotland. Ring in the bells at traditional and unique events like Edinburgh’s Hogmanay, Inverness’s Red Hot Highland Fling, Stonehaven’s Fireballs, Biggar Bonfire and The Kirkwall Ba’ Game in Orkney. TRNSMT Festival Hosted in Glasgow, TRNSMT is Scotland’s biggest The Three Sisters, Glencoe. music festival. Welcoming 150,000 fans across one incredible weekend, it attracts some of the biggest artists in the world. Previous years have seen the likes of Arctic Monkeys, Radiohead, The Killers, Stormzy, Queen & Adam Lambert and George Ezra perform. GATEWAY TO SCOTLAND Edinburgh Festivals Over the summer, seven spectacular festivals take place in Scotland’s capital including the world- Outdoor activities Whether you decide to take part Film and TV locations famous Fringe, the largest arts festival in the world. Scotland’s land and coast were in watersport activities or just go Scotland has played a starring role Burns Night for a relaxing walk, keep your eyes made for exploration and adventures. on the big and small , as the Scotland celebrates its National Bard, Robert Burns, From world-class watersports and peeled for marine life in the waters filming location for top films and TV and seabirds flying overhead. every year on and around 25 January. Special walking, to cycling and mountain shows including Outlaw King, 1917, events include the Burns An’ A’ That Festival across climbing, the possibilities for getting Attractions Skyfall, Outlander, Harry Potter and Ayrshire but it’s likely you’ll find “haggis, neeps and active in Scotland’s magnificent upcoming The Batman. In fact, the Scotland is filled with attractions tatties” on the menu in most Scottish eateries up and great outdoors are endless. University itself is frequently used down the country. to suit every taste and budget, as a filming location and as a result Beaches including iconic castles, world- will host the first major academic Highland Games class museums and galleries, You’ll find some of the UK’s most Outlander conference in June 2020. Experience Scottish culture and traditions at over spectacular beaches dotted fascinating heritage sites and Knockengorroch is a world music festival held annually beautiful gardens. See visitscotland.com. in south-west Scotland. 70 events across the country, taking place between along Scotland’s entire coastline. May and September.

18 19 YOU CAN GET FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY ON OUR WEBSITE See glasgow.ac.uk/admissions

Entry requirements definitions What is the difference between standard and adjusted SQA entry requirements? SQA entry requirements can be met from qualifications completed in S4, S5 and S6. The S5 minimum indicates the minimum grades that you must have obtained at the end of S5 to be considered for an offer. SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements are used to Students studying in the library. make offers if you meet our Widening Access eligibility criteria (see page 22). Requirements can be met from qualifications completed in S4, S5 and S6. An offer is guaranteed if you meet our criteria and have the potential to meet all academic and additional entry requirements. Will you consider my SQA Advanced Highers? HOW TO APPLY SQA Advanced Highers can be considered instead of a Higher for all degree programmes except Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine. An A or B grade in How do I apply? If English is not your first language, How soon will I receive Is advanced entry possible? an can be considered as equivalent you will normally need to a decision? to an A grade at Higher; a C grade in an Advanced Higher If you are seeking full-time study If you attain exceptional entry can be considered as equivalent to a B grade at Higher. you must apply through the provide evidence of your English We respond to all applications as grades you may be considered for You require Highers/Advanced Highers across four distinct Universities & Colleges Admissions language skills through suitable soon as possible. For UK students advanced entry (start at year 2) or subjects. Highers and Advanced Highers in the same Service (UCAS). qualifications. we will normally respond by no later faster route (condense a four-year subject will be considered providing your academic profile than 31 March 2021. If we can make Honours degree into three years). See .com. When do I apply? covers the requisite number of subjects. you an offer, you will receive either If you are interested you should UCAS closing dates for 2021 are: What do I need to apply? an unconditional or conditional offer. apply for year 2 (Y2) on your UCAS What subjects do you accept as a relevant • 15 October 2020 if applying to application. Availability varies by You’ll need academic qualifications, Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Is deferred entry possible? subject and if it is unavailable or Humanities or Science subject? a personal statement and a Medicine or applying to Oxford your application is unsuccessful Details on the Higher, Advanced Higher, A-level and IB reference. For some specific degree Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine or Cambridge you will automatically be considered Higher and Standard level subjects that we can accept programmes you may also need to are unable to consider deferred • 15 January 2021 for all other entry. In other cases it may be for year 1 without having to submit a as an appropriate Humanities or Science subject can • come to an interview or audition degree programmes for UK/EU possible but it is not granted separate UCAS application. be found at glasgow.ac.uk/ug/entryrequirements. • sit an admissions test students automatically. Contact our • provide evidence of relevant work • 30 June 2021 for all other degree Admissions team for information. Is part-time study possible? Does my offer change if I apply for Joint or voluntary experience. programmes from international You may be able to study MA and Honours? (non-EU) students some BSc programmes part-time. The additional requirements listed on individual See glasgow.ac.uk/admissions for programme pages are required for both Joint Honours more information. subjects. 20 21 WE ARE COMMITTED TO WIDENING PARTICIPATION AND PROVIDE SUPPORT FROM PRE- APPLICATION TO GRADUATION.

We see potential

WIDENING PARTICIPATION We have always been, and always will be, interested in your potential rather than circumstance or background. We believe everyone should have School learners College learners If you have the potential, drive and ambition to succeed, we will do all we can an equal chance of entry regardless You may be considered for an Higher National Certificates (HNCs) of background or life circumstance. to support you to realise your aspirations, adjusted offer if you do not meet and Higher National Diplomas overcome barriers and fulfil your promise. On an individual basis, we consider the above criteria, but are seeking (HNDs) may allow you to enter any circumstances which may have asylum in the UK or have refugee either year 1 or 2 of a degree at We have a diverse, vibrant and talented prevented you from meeting our status. Glasgow. We run bespoke HNC student body; come and join it. standard entry requirements. Our Pre-entry programmes for courses for some subjects, in If you have any queries, please email We guarantee to make you an learners in schools include partnership with some FE Colleges, [email protected] or adjusted offer if you meet one or which guarantee entry to year 2 if see glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow. more of the eligibility criteria below, • Top-Up successfully completed. Details have successfully completed a pre- • Summer School can be found in the Higher National entry programme and achieve our • Reach Qualifications section at glasgow. adjusted entry requirements, plus • Access to a Career ac.uk/ug/entryrequirements. any additional requirements. • Taster Week • Summer School. Adult learners Eligibility criteria We may also accept successful Programmes include UofG Access • You live in a specified Scottish completion of a comparable Courses (glasgow.ac.uk/access) postcode area Pre-entry programme at another and Scottish Wider Access • You have care experience university if you have not completed Programme (SWAP) Access • You are estranged from family one of the above. Courses (taught in FE Colleges) and living without family support (scottishwideraccess.org). • You are a carer.

22 23 EU students

FEES, COSTS & As you’ll be aware, the UK exited the European Union on 31 January 2020. The UK and Scottish Governments will confirm the immigration process and fee status SCHOLARSHIPS for EU nationals wishing to study in the UK from 2021 onwards. Please be aware that this may mean the introduction of undergraduate tuition fees. Tuition fees We appreciate that uncertainty is unsettling but please How and when you pay tuition fees depends on be assured that the University of Glasgow is a proudly where you’re from. We provide up-to-the-minute international institution, committed to being open and information about our tuition fees and how to pay welcoming to students from all . We will continue at glasgow.ac.uk/study/fees. to offer you the widest possible opportunity to study and succeed at Glasgow and very much value the contribution of our EU staff and students. Cost of living* For up-to-date information, advice and guidance as decisions are made, please see glasgow.ac.uk/study/eu. Average cost per month of living in self-catered accommodation Accommodation £550 Food £180 Clothes £70 Travel in Glasgow £40 Laundry/stationery etc £30 Telephone/internet £40 Entertainment £120 Total £1,030

Additional costs per year Books £400 UK travel £300 Total £700

Support We believe academic excellence should be supported. 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. This includes bursaries and scholarships for students who • have demonstrated excellent academic achievement • are facing financial hardship • are talented athletes • have spent time in care or who will be studying without family support • are staying in the UK on humanitarian grounds and are facing challenges in progressing to higher education. More information and options There are many potential sources of financial support available. For the latest information see glasgow.ac.uk/scholarships.

*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 for up to a maximum of nine months (depending on the length of the course) at £1,015 per month. For up-to-date information on entry clearance Our staff are here to help. requirements, see gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa.

24 25 Flexible degree path examples

Example of BSc Single Honours degree path (A Joint Honours BSc is also possible on this path with two subjects studied in both years 3 and 4.)

Year 1 Study three different subjects. CHEMISTRY GEOLOGY BIOLOGY Please note that you must meet LEVEL 1 + LEVEL 1 + LEVEL 1 the entry requirements for ALL of your subjects of interest.

Year 2 CHEMISTRY GEOLOGY Continue two subjects LEVEL 2 LEVEL 2 to level 2. +

Years 3 & 4 You’ll study your degree CHEMISTRY subject(s) (Single or Joint Honours) exclusively from LEVELS 3 & 4 year 3 onwards.

Honours Degree Destination BSc with Honours in Chemistry

Example of MA Joint Honours degree path (An MA Single Honours is also possible on this path with one subject studied in both years 3 and 4. The MA (SocSci) Joint Honours degree programme follows a similar format.)

Year 1 Study three different subjects. Please note that you must meet ARCHAEOLOGY GEOGRAPHY CLASSICS LEVEL 1 + LEVEL 1 + LEVEL 1 CHOOSING YOUR DEGREE the entry requirements for ALL of your subjects of interest.

Professional degrees Flexible degrees All MA, MA (SocSci), BSc and Year 2 ARCHAEOLOGY GEOGRAPHY PHILOSOPHY MSci students are normally Continue two subjects to level 2 • Bachelor of Accountancy (BAcc) • Bachelor of Science (BSc) LEVEL 2 + LEVEL 2 + LEVEL 1 • Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) • Master of Arts (MA)* required to study three subjects and choose another. • (BD) • Master of Arts (MA) in year 1. For most Single Honours • Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) (Social Sciences)* degrees, there will be one • Bachelor of Finance (BFin) • Master in Science (MSci) compulsory subject; for most Joint • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Honours degrees, there will be two Years 3 & 4 BSc, MA and MA (SocSci) degrees compulsory subjects. ARCHAEOLOGY GEOGRAPHY • Bachelor of Medicine, normally take four years. MSci Specialisation in two chosen LEVELS 3 & 4 + LEVELS 3 & 4 Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degrees normally take five years. Students will be guaranteed subjects in the final two years. • Bachelor of Music (BMus) Degrees which involve a modern enrolment in any subject that is • Bachelor of Nursing (BN) language take five years to compulsory for the degree that they • Bachelor of Veterinary complete because they include entered on their UCAS form. At the Honours Degree Destination Medicine & Surgery (BVMS) point of enrolment (September), a language year abroad. MA with Honours in Archaeology & Geography • Master of Design & Technology Single Honours students will select Education (MDTechEd) If you apply to these degree two additional subjects and Joint • Master of Education (MEduc) programmes, you’ll be offered Honours students will select one • Master of Engineering (MEng) a flexible degree structure which, additional subject from a wide in most cases, means that you range of options. Progression to Honours level whether you can progress to These degrees follow a are not committed to a completely Honours level. Decisions about set to meet the prescribed selection of subjects See the table opposite or view Being admitted on a particular requirements of the relevant our guidance videos for help progression will be based on your *At Glasgow (and the other three ancient from the outset of your degree. UCAS code does not mean that ), an Honours level professional organisation so with your degree subject choice: you will automatically progress academic performance during your degree in the Arts is called a Master of Arts that you can enter your chosen glasgow.ac.uk/degreestructure. first two years. The entry threshold (MA) and an Honours level degree in the to Honours level in that subject or Social Sciences a Master of Arts (Social profession after you graduate. subjects. In most cases, a decision to Honours varies by School/College Sciences). These should not be confused and may change on a year-to-year with the Master of Arts offered by some will be made at the end of year 2 universities in England, which refers to a (or sometimes year 3) about basis. postgraduate qualification.

26 27 Arts Life Sciences (Biology) Science Social Sciences Ancient History 36 Anatomy 35 Accounting & Mathematics 31 Business & Management 41 Archaeology 37 Biochemistry 39 Accounting & Statistics 32 Business Economics 42 Celtic Civilisation 43 Genetics 73 Archaeology 37 Central & East European Studies 45 44 Human Biology 81 Astronomy 38 Childhood Practice 49 Classics (Classical Civilisation) 52 Human Biology & Nutrition 82 Chemical Physics 46 Community Development 53 Comparative Literature 54 Immunology 83 Chemistry 47 Economic & Social History 58 Digital Media & Marine & Freshwater Biology 89 Chemistry with Economics 59 Information Studies 57 Microbiology 97 Medicinal Chemistry 48 Finance 68 English Language & Linguistics 63 Molecular & Cellular Biology 98 Computing Science 55 Geography 74 English Literature 64 Molecular & Cellular Biology Electronic & Software Engineering 60 Health & Social Sector Leadership 78 Film & Television Studies 67 (with Biotechnology) 99 Environmental Geoscience International Relations 84 Gaelic 72 Molecular & Cellular Biology (Earth Science) 65 Politics 112 Geography 74 (with Plant Science) 100 Environmental Science Psychology 115 Greek 77 Neuroscience 103 & Sustainability 66 Quantitative Methods 116 History 79 Pharmacology 105 Finance & Mathematics 69 Social & Public Policy 120 History of Art 80 Physiology 109 Finance & Statistics 70 Sociology 121 86 Physiology & Sports Science 110 Geography 74 Teaching Music (BMus) 101 Physiology, Sports Science Geology 75 Music (MA) 102 & Nutrition 111 Materials Chemistry 90 Design & Technology Education 126 Philosophy 106 Veterinary Biosciences 131 Mathematics 91 Education with Primary Teaching Qualification 127 Psychology 115 Zoology 133 Physics/Theoretical Physics 107 Primary Education with Teaching Scottish History 118 Modern Languages Physics with Astrophysics 108 Psychology 115 Qualification 128 Scottish Literature 119 French 71 Software Engineering 122 Theatre Studies 129 German 76 & Religious Studies 130 Software Engineering Italian 85 (Graduate Apprenticeship) 123 Engineering Portuguese 113 Statistics 125 Aeronautical Engineering 33 Russian 117 Aerospace Systems 34 Spanish 124 Biomedical Engineering 40 Professional degrees Civil Engineering 50 Accountancy & Finance 30 Civil Engineering with Architecture 51 Dentistry 56 Electronic & Software Engineering 60 Law: Common Law 87 Electronics & Electrical Engineering 61 Law: Scots Law 88 Electronics with Music 62 Medicine 96 Mechanical Design Engineering 92 Nursing 104 Mechanical Engineering 93 Veterinary Medicine & Surgery 132 Mechanical Engineering with Aeronautics 94 Mechatronics 95 Product Design Engineering 114 WHAT CAN

28 I STUDY? 29 ACCOUNTANCY & FINANCE ACCOUNTING & MATHEMATICS Accountancy is the process by which financial Accounting is the process of collecting, measuring, information about a business is recorded, classified, Summary of entry requirements for analysing and communicating information to Summary of entry requirements for summarised, interpreted and communicated. Accountancy & Finance aid decision making within business and other Accounting & Mathematics organisations. Mathematics incorporates successful ACCOUNTANCY SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) SQA Higher Entry Requirements STUDY PROFESSIONALLY 90% STUDENTS AAAAAB (ABBB S5 minimum for consideration) explorations of numerical, geometrical and logical BBBB at S5 will be considered. Typically SATISFIED* ABROAD ACCREDITED Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and relationships. S6 entrants will have AAAAA at Higher. B at

Higher Humanities subject. ACCOUNTING Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher. 91% STUDENTS STUDY Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and a BAcc: Four years SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by * ABROAD SATISFIED Higher Science subject. The BAcc is offered in five variants. end of S6) SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by · Accountancy (N400) AABBB – BBBBB BSc (Hons) (NG4C): Four years end of S6) · Accountancy with Finance (N4N3) Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and AABB – BBBB · Accountancy with International Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion Note Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and a Accounting (N401) of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. Although you will not be a qualified accountant Higher Science subject. Successful completion of · Accountancy with Languages (N4T9) * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. when you graduate, this degree offers exemption Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. · Accountancy/Economics (LN14) A-level Standard Entry Requirements from some professional accountancy exams. AAA – ABB * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and A-level Standard Entry Requirements Year 1 GCSE English Grade B/5. Years 1 and 2 AAB – BBB The Accounting profession course will provide a flavour IB Standard Entry Requirements You will take courses in: Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics. of the profession you hope to work in after graduation. 38 (6,6,6 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) IB Standard Entry Requirements You will be introduced to the theory and practice · Economics Additional requirements: HL Mathematics and SL · Finance 36 (6, 6, 5 HL) – 32 (6, 5, 5 HL) of financial accounting, management accounting English 5. Additional requirements: HL Mathematics. and finance. You will learn about the processes of · Financial accounting accounting and the structure and development of For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. · Management accounting For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. accounting statements, budgeting and management ac.uk/ug/accountancy. · Mathematics ac.uk/ug/accountingmathematics. control within organisations, as well as the nature of the · Statistics. financial markets. You will also study economics and Years 3 and 4 management. Career prospects Students who qualify for Honours (years 3 and 4) will Career prospects The BAcc provides many career opportunities The financial sector, locally and throughout the UK, Year 2 take a range of core and optional courses including: besides the accounting profession itself. The study · Algebra actively recruits graduates skilled in all aspects of You will concentrate on the regulatory framework of of accountancy and finance is a firm foundation on mathematics, and a significant number of our Honours accounting practice, standard setting, the use of cost · Mathematical methods 1 AP which to base careers in business management · Metric spaces and basic topology graduates find employment in the commercial sector, in A information and the provision of information for decision and the financial services sector. The analytical and insurance, accounting, finance or banking. making and the operation of the financial markets. You · Advanced financial accounting practices communication skills that are essential to accounting Our recent graduates have been employed by will also study business law, taxation and statistics. · Audit theory and practice. and finance are also recognised as important attributes PricewaterhouseCoopers, Grant Thornton, Alexander for careers in many other areas. Our recent graduates Years 3 and 4 In fourth year you will also undertake a research project/ Sloan, Cigna, Deloitte, Royal Bank of Scotland and have been employed by PwC, KPMG, Grant Thornton, Credit Suisse. You will study advanced financial accounting and audit. dissertation, usually supervised within the School of Alexander Sloan, Cigna, Deloitte, Royal Bank of Mathematics and Statistics, although a limited number You will also complete a dissertation, an extended Scotland, Credit Suisse, EY and Morgan Stanley. piece of personal research on a topic of your own of projects will be supervised by the Why choose Glasgow? choice guided by a member of academic staff. Business School. Why choose Glasgow? This degree offers exemptions for some professional accountancy exams. A major benefit is our use of guest speakers. These professionals will offer you the opportunity to discuss issues and learn from their experience. This is possible due to the high reputation our degree enjoys among the accountancy profession.

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30 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 31 ACCOUNTING & STATISTICS AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING Accounting is the process of collecting, measuring, Aeronautical engineering is about how aircraft are analysing and communicating information to Summary of entry requirements for designed, constructed and powered, how they are Summary of entry requirements for aid decision making within business and other Accounting & Statistics used and how they are controlled for safe operation. Aeronautical Engineering organisations. Statistics is concerned with the drawing SQA Higher Entry Requirements SQA Higher Entry Requirements BEng STUDENTS STUDY PROFESSIONALLY of objective conclusions from investigations where BBBB at S5 will be considered. Typically 92% SATISFIED * ABROAD ACCREDITED BEng: AABB at S5 will be considered. Typically outcomes are subject to uncertainty or variability. S6 entrants will have AAAAA at Higher. B at S6 entrants will have AAAAA at Higher.* Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher. MEng: AAAB at S5 will be considered. Typically 94% STATISTICS STUDENTS STUDY SATISFIED* ABROAD Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and a BEng (H415): Four years S6 entrants will have AAAAAA at Higher.* Higher Science subject. MEng (H410): Five years *B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by Higher. BSc (Hons) (GN34): Four years end of S6) Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science. Note AABB – BBBB You will study the same courses in the first three Although you will not be a qualified accountant Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and a years whether you are on the BEng or MEng degree SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by when you graduate, this degree offers exemption Higher Science subject. Successful completion of programme. end of S6) from some professional accountancy exams. Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. BEng: AABB * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. Year 1 Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics A-level Standard Entry Requirements In your first year, you will take courses in aeronautical and Physics or Engineering Science. Successful engineering, mathematics, dynamics, electronics, completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Years 1 and 2 AAB – BBB Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics. materials, statics, thermodynamics and engineering Schools. You will take courses in: skills. This interdisciplinary approach, favoured by * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. IB Standard Entry Requirements · Economics industry, also makes it easy to switch to most other 36 (6, 6, 5 HL) – 32 (6, 5, 5 HL) A-level Standard Entry Requirements · Finance engineering disciplines at the end of year 1 should you Additional requirements: HL Mathematics. BEng: AAB – BBB · Financial accounting wish to do so. MEng: AAA – ABB For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. · Management accounting Years 2 and 3 Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and · Mathematics ac.uk/ug/accountingstatistics. Physics or Technology and Design. · Statistics. In year 2 you will study fluid mechanics, dynamics, aeronautical engineering, thermodynamics and IB Standard Entry Requirements Years 3 and 4 BEng: 36 (6, 6, 5 HL) – 32 (6, 5, 5 HL) Career prospects mathematics. In year 3 you will learn about the design Students who qualify for Honours (years 3 and 4) will of aircraft. You will begin to analyse and understand MEng: 38 (6, 6, 6 HL) – 34 (6, 5, 5 HL) take a range of core and optional courses, including The financial sector, locally and throughout the UK, aircraft behaviour, aircraft performance and propulsion Additional requirements: HL Mathematics and courses in accounting and statistics. actively recruits graduates skilled in all aspects of systems, and perform detailed analysis of aircraft Physics or Design Technology (SL can be statistics, and a significant number of our Honours accepted for either Mathematics or Physics/Design In fourth year you will also undertake a dissertation structural components. A graduates find employment in the commercial sector, in Technology). A supervised within the Adam Smith Business School. insurance, accounting, finance or banking. Years 4 and 5 For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. Our recent graduates have been employed by In year 4 you will begin to deal with some of the ac.uk/ug/aeronauticalengineering. PricewaterhouseCoopers, Grant Thornton, Alexander advanced concepts in aeronautics, including the study Sloan, Cigna, Deloitte, Royal Bank of Scotland and of composite materials, aeroelasticity, high-speed Credit Suisse. aerodynamics, fluid dynamics, flight dynamics and Career prospects control theory. Our graduates have been employed by organisations BEng students undertake an individual project to solve Why choose Glasgow? such as Williams F1, Nuclear Decommissioning a problem in aeronautical engineering. MEng students Authority, the RAF, Fluid Gravity Engineer, Rolls-Royce This degree offers exemptions for some undertake an interdisciplinary team project. plc and the Met Office. professional accountancy exams. In year 5 MEng students learn about aircraft handling qualities, aircraft operations, and advanced structural analysis techniques. Why choose Glasgow? Half of this year is devoted to project work, which can You’ll take part in practical laboratories, including be carried out in industry, within the university or via running a jet engine test, and a flight-testing course a placement abroad. A range of optional courses are in a Jetstream aircraft during year 5 of the MEng. available in years 4 and 5.

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32 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 33 AEROSPACE SYSTEMS ANATOMY Aerospace systems focuses on the design and use Anatomy is the scientific study of the human body of onboard systems found on most aircraft and Summary of entry requirements for in relation to its function. Summary of entry requirements for spacecraft, and how these systems may be used Aerospace Systems Anatomy to improve the operation and performance of BSc STUDENTS STUDY SQA Higher Entry Requirements 93% SATISFIED * ABROAD SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) aerospace vehicles. BEng: AABB at S5 will be considered. Typically AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced OF AERONAUTICAL S6 entrants will have AAAAA at Higher.* Higher (ABBB S5 minimum for consideration) & AEROSPACE ENGINEERING STUDY PROFESSIONALLY MEng: AAAB at S5 will be considered. Typically BSc (Hons) (B110): Four years Additional requirements: Higher Biology or 95% STUDENTS IN ABROAD ACCREDITED WORK WERE IN S6 entrants will have AAAAAA at Higher.* MSci: Five years Chemistry. PROFESSIONAL/ *B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at * SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by MANAGERIAL JOBS Higher. Note You may apply for transfer to the MSci mid- end of S6) Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and AABB – BBBB BEng (H402): Four years Physics or Engineering Science. programme. MSci applications are NOT taken MEng (H401): Five years via UCAS. Additional requirements: Higher Biology or SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or end of S6) one of our Summer Schools. You will study the same courses in the first three years BEng: AABB Year 1 * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. whether on the BEng or MEng degree programme. Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics You will be given a general introduction to all aspects A-level Standard Entry Requirements and Physics or Engineering Science. Successful Year 1 of modern biology and encouraged to acquire general AAB – BBB completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer scientific skills. Additional requirements: A-level Biology or In your first year, you will take a wide-ranging curriculum Schools. Chemistry. which includes courses in aerospace engineering, * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. IB Standard Entry Requirements mathematics, dynamics, electronics, materials, A-level Standard Entry Requirements Year 2 statics, thermodynamics and engineering skills. This 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) BEng: AAB – BBB You will develop your knowledge of fundamental Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry. interdisciplinary approach, favoured by industry, also MEng: AAA – ABB makes it easy to switch to most other engineering aspects of biology. You will then be introduced to For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and specialist subject areas according to your interests. disciplines at the end of year 1 should you wish to do Physics or Technology and Design. ac.uk/ug/anatomy. so. IB Standard Entry Requirements Years 3, 4 and 5 Years 2 and 3 BEng: 36 (6, 6, 5 HL) – 32 (6, 5, 5 HL) If you meet the requirements for progress to Honours Career prospects You will concentrate on aerospace dynamics, MEng: 38 (6, 6, 6 HL) – 34 (6, 5, 5 HL) (years 3 and 4), you will take courses that will provide aeronautical engineering, electronics and systems, Additional requirements: HL Mathematics and you with a more detailed understanding of human Our graduates are employed in biomedical laboratories electrical circuits and mathematics. There will be a Physics or Design Technology (SL can be anatomy, histology and embryology. You will also study (in both industry and hospitals), forensic science, the focus on developing key software programming skills. accepted for either Mathematics or Physics/Design the related physiology, pharmacology and pathology. paramedical services, publishing and teaching. Many A Technology). You will gain hands-on laboratory experience of continue in postgraduate training, or become graduate A Years 4 and 5 For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. techniques including human dissection, histology entrants into Medicine or Dentistry. In year 4 you will study topics including flight simulation, ac.uk/ug/aerospacesystems. and light and electron microscopy, and molecular aerospace vehicle guidance and control, radio and techniques. radar, dynamics, aircraft handling qualities and aircraft In year 4 a major component of your studies is to Why choose Glasgow? operations. Career prospects complete an independent research project. You will You’ll benefit from access to state-of-the-art BEng students undertake an individual project to solve The development of new aircraft and the increase in also study some anatomical topics in more depth, in facilities and a dedicated Anatomy Museum, all a problem in aerospace systems. MEng students the complexity of aircraft systems fuel the demand for areas such as clinical applied anatomy, problems in housed in the Anatomy Building. undertake an interdisciplinary team project. aerospace systems engineers, with opportunities in mammalian reproduction and advances in lower limb anatomy. MEng students in year 5 learn about aircraft handling the fields of software and hardware design, simulation qualities, aircraft operations, and advanced control and expert systems. Past graduates have gained You can take Anatomy as an MSci, which includes an concepts. Half of this year is devoted to project employment with companies such as QinetiQ, Logica, additional placement year between the third and final work, which can be carried out in industry, within BAE Systems, Thales and Unisys. years of the degree, normally spent doing research in the University or via a placement abroad. A range of industry or a research institute in the UK or overseas. optional courses are available in years 4 and 5. The list of final-year optional courses is subject to Why choose Glasgow? change each year. Places on particular optional courses You’ll take part in practical laboratories, including may be limited. running a jet engine test, and a flight-testing course in a Jetstream aircraft during year 5 of the MEng.

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34 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 35 ANCIENT HISTORY ARCHAEOLOGY Ancient history involves the study of the history Archaeology is the study of how people in the past and culture of Greece, Rome and the wider Summary of entry requirements for interacted with their world, through a detailed study Summary of entry requirements for Mediterranean between the 8th century BC and the Ancient History of their objects, sites, monuments and landscapes. Archaeology 5th century AD with the opportunity to learn Latin and SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) ancient Greek if you wish. STUDENTS STUDY AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced 100% SATISFIED * ABROAD AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced Higher (BBBB S5 minimum for consideration) Higher (BBBB S5 minimum for consideration) HISTORY STUDENTS THOUGHT STAFF WERE GOOD STUDY 92% ABROAD Additional requirements: Higher English and a Additional requirements: Higher English and a AT EXPLAINING THINGS* Higher Humanities subject. MA (Hons) (V400): Four years Higher Humanities subject. SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by BSc (Hons) (V402): Four years SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by MA (Hons) (V160): Four years end of S6) end of S6) Joint Honours available; see page 136. AABB – BBBB AABB – BBBB Joint Honours available; see page 136. Additional requirements: Higher English and a Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. Year 1 of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. Year 1 * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. You will study the social and cultural development * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. In year 1 you will study the history and culture of archaic A-level Standard Entry Requirements of Scotland from the end of the last Ice Age until the A-level Standard Entry Requirements Greece and republican Rome, using a wide variety of AAB – BBB modern era. You will also explore issues involved in the AAB – BBB source material, including buildings, coins and artefacts Additional requirements: one A-level Humanities presentation, interpretation and relevance of the past in Additional requirements: one A-level Humanities and literary works such as epic poetry and plays subject. contemporary society. subject. alongside historical texts. IB Standard Entry Requirements You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. IB Standard Entry Requirements You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) Year 2 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) Year 2 Additional requirements: HL English and HL Additional requirements: HL English and HL Humanities subject. You will study the archaeology of Europe and the Humanities subject. In year 2 you will study the history and culture of Mediterranean, which introduces key research themes. classical Greece and of imperial Rome. Alongside the For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint You will also be introduced to concepts, theories and For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint historians Thucydides and Tacitus, the texts you read Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ practical skills and techniques of archaeology. Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ may include Plato’s philosophy, the Aeneid of Virgil and ancienthistory. archaeology. Years 3 and 4 the ancient novel. If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you can It is possible to take any of these pre-Honours courses Career prospects Career prospects choose courses that explore key themes in landscape, in an online format as an alternative to the traditional In recent years our graduates have found employment digital practice, material culture and heritage, as well Many of our graduates find employment in the cultural face-to-face courses, for greater flexibility. A as teachers, civil servants, administrators, librarians, as studies of specific periods and areas such as British heritage sector, and employers, from banking and law to A Years 3 and 4 and experts in museums and galleries. prehistory, Celtic and Viking archaeology, historical business and tourism, value the transferable skills that an archaeology degree offers such as teamworking, You will choose from a wide variety of options in ancient archaeology, contemporary archaeology, the Near East and Eastern Mediterranean, public archaeology and practical problem solving and critical analysis. history driven by the research strengths and interests Why choose Glasgow? of members of staff. These could include, for example, archaeological science. You will have the opportunity to visit archaeological You will also complete a dissertation based on an courses in Ancient medicine, Ancient technology in Why choose Glasgow? context, Athenian democracy, From the Gracchi to sites and museums in and Greece as part of original piece of research and undertake a range of Sulla, The Roman historical imagination, Greek religion, your programme. practical work based on your own excavation and You will have the opportunity to gain practical Cleopatra, and The fall of the Roman Empire. You will fieldwork experiences. fieldwork skills in the UK and also abroad. Recent students have worked in the Baltic states, Cyprus, write a dissertation on a topic of your choosing, and you You will also be able to take part in current staff research , , , Greece, Iceland, Italy will also design and implement a study visit to Greece projects including survey and excavation as well as and Portugal. or Italy. There is also the opportunity to start or continue archaeological archives and collection-based projects, study of Latin and/or Greek. and gain personal work experience in various heritage and museum organisations through our network of placement providers.

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36 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 37 ASTRONOMY BIOCHEMISTRY Astronomy is the study of the physical universe, from Biochemistry combines the study of the biology the Earth and the solar system to galaxies at the edge Summary of entry requirements for and chemistry of living organisms to allow us to Summary of entry requirements for of the cosmos. Astronomy understand the molecular basis of life. Biochemistry

MSci ASTRONOMY/ SQA Higher Entry Requirements MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) 92% PHYSICS STUDENTS STUDY PROFESSIONALLY BBBB at S5 will be considered. Typically 95% BIOPHYSICS & STUDY AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced SATISFIED * ABROAD ACCREDITED BIOCHEMISTRY STUDENTS ABROAD S6 entrants will have AAAAA at Higher. B at IN WORK/STUDY* Higher (ABBB S5 minimum for consideration) Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher. Additional requirements: Higher Biology or BSc (Hons): Four years Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and BSc (Hons) (C700): Four years Chemistry. MSci: Five years Physics. MSci: Five years SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by Note SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by Note end of S6) Astronomy can only be taken as a Joint Honours end of S6) You may apply for transfer to the MSci mid- AABB – BBBB degree with either Physics or Mathematics. AABB – BBBB programme. MSci applications are NOT taken Additional requirements: Higher Biology or See page 136 for UCAS codes. Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and via UCAS. Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or Physics. Successful completion of Top-Up or one one of our Summer Schools. of our Summer Schools. * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. Year 1 * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. A-level Standard Entry Requirements Year 1 You will survey the observable universe on all scales – A-level Standard Entry Requirements AAB – BBB You will be given a general introduction to all aspects from planets through stars and galaxies to cosmology AAB – BBB Additional requirements: A-level Biology or of modern biology and encouraged to acquire general – and gain a basic understanding of the core theoretical Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and Chemistry. scientific skills. and observational principles of modern astronomy. Physics. IB Standard Entry Requirements You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. You will study mathematics in years 1 and 2 and, IB Standard Entry Requirements 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) for joint degrees with Physics, you will study 36 (6, 6, 5 HL) – 32 (6, 5, 5 HL) Year 2 Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry. Additional requirements: HL Mathematics and physics in years 1 and 2. You will develop your knowledge of fundamental For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. Physics. ac.uk/ug/biochemistry. Year 2 aspects of biology. You will then be introduced to For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint specialist subject areas according to your interests. You will study key aspects of astronomy and Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ astrophysics in greater depth and undergo further astronomy. Years 3, 4 and 5 Career prospects training in the use of optical and radio telescopes. If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will focus You will be well equipped for a wide variety of careers Years 3, 4 and 5 on proteins and nucleic acids as the key molecules both inside and outside of science. Many of our Career prospects in understanding living organisms including viruses, graduates work in research laboratories in academic If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) Astronomy The scientific knowledge and mathematical and bacteria, plants and animals, including humans. There institutions, or in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology A can only be taken as a Joint Honours degree with either B analytical skills you acquire will equip you to work is a strong emphasis on practical laboratory work, industry. Around half of our graduates go on to further Physics or Mathematics. In Honours your studies will across a wide range of industries. Many of our allowing you hands-on experience of major techniques study. Recent graduates have also secured positions include modern observational methods and you will graduates choose to continue their studies for a higher including DNA technology, characterisation of proteins in non-science careers as diverse as accountancy, IT, undertake project work using advanced astronomical degree such as an MSc or a PhD in a specialised area and bioinformatics. Your fourth year will feature a journalism and government. instrumentation and data analysis techniques. Your core of astronomy, or a related subject, before entering the research project, a dissertation, and advanced-level courses will be supplemented by options enabling you job market. Honours option courses. to follow your particular areas of interest. All courses Why choose Glasgow? include training in transferable skills such as teamwork, Biochemistry can be taken as an MSci, which includes presentation and technical writing. In the final year, an additional placement year, between the third and You will have the opportunity to run your own Why choose Glasgow? all students work on an independent research project final years of the degree. This is normally spent doing experiments, collate and analyse your data and embedded in one of the school’s active research Astronomy lectures are complemented by our research in industry or an organisation such as a report results. groups. observatory, planetarium and telescope facilities. research institute in the UK or overseas. You will learn about the latest developments in There is an opportunity to take an MSci degree, The final-year optional courses may be subject to astrophysics from research leaders. which explores astronomy topics in greater depth and change each year. Places on particular optional includes an individually supervised project working at courses may be limited. the cutting edge of international research.

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38 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 39 BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT

Biomedical engineering is about finding engineering The study of business and management offers solutions to medical problems. As a rapidly expanding Summary of entry requirements for you a structured insight into both the theoretical Summary of entry requirements for industry, biomedical engineering meets the demands Biomedical Engineering and practical dimensions of organisations and Business & Management of healthcare through the development of technology. SQA Higher Entry Requirements management. SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6)

OF BIOENGINEERING, BEng: AABB at S5 will be considered. Typically OF STUDENTS IN AAAAB (AABB S5 minimum for consideration) WORK WERE IN STUDY 90% MEDICAL & STUDY PROFESSIONALLY S6 entrants will have AAAAA at Higher.* 90% Additional requirements: Higher English or Higher BIOMEDICAL ABROAD ACCREDITED PROFESSIONAL/ ABROAD ENGINEERING MEng: AAAB at S5 will be considered. Typically MANAGERIAL JOBS* Humanities subject. STUDENTS IN WORK WERE IN S6 entrants will have AAAAAA at Higher.* SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by PROFESSIONAL/ *B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at MANAGERIAL JOBS* MA (SocSci) (Hons) (N200): Four years end of S6) Higher. AABBB – BBBBB Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Joint Honours available; see page 136. Additional requirements: Higher English or Higher BEng (J750): Four years Physics or Engineering Science. Note Humanities subject. Successful completion of Top- MEng (J751): Five years SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by You do not need to have studied business or Up or one of our Summer Schools. end of S6) management previously to enter the first year * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. You will study the same courses in the first three years BEng: AABB of this programme. A-level Standard Entry Requirements whether on the BEng or MEng degree programme. Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics AAB – BBB and Physics or Engineering Science. Successful Additional requirements: A-level English or Year 1 completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Year 1 Humanities subject. Schools. In your first year, you will take courses in biomedical You will take four courses: * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. IB Standard Entry Requirements engineering, mathematics, dynamics, electronics, Organisational behaviour; Introduction to marketing; 38 (6,6,6 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) A-level Standard Entry Requirements materials, statics, thermodynamics and engineering Principles of management; Foundations of finance. Additional requirements: HL English or Humanities skills. This interdisciplinary approach, favoured by BEng: AAB – BBB subject. industry, also makes it easy to switch to most other MEng: AAA – ABB You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint engineering disciplines at the end of year 1 should you Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and Year 2 wish to do so. Physics or Technology and Design. Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ You will take four courses: businessmanagement. Year 2 IB Standard Entry Requirements BEng: 36 (6, 6, 5 HL) – 32 (6, 5, 5 HL) Fundamentals of human resource management; You will study further engineering and biomedical MEng: 38 (6, 6, 6 HL) – 34 (6, 5, 5 HL) Business decision analysis; Entrepreneurship; Service Career prospects subjects including engineering mathematics, operations management. Additional requirements: HL Mathematics and Recent graduates have gone on to a vast array of jobs mechanics, biomaterials, biomedical engineering Physics or Design Technology (SL can be Years 3 and 4 skills, electronic engineering, engineering design and in public and private sector organisations, taking on accepted for either Mathematics or Physics/Design In the Honours programme, you will study five core roles such as: IT consultants with Prudential, market B engineering in biological systems from the cell to the Technology). B whole body. classes including Strategic management, Global research managers and analysts with Procter & Gamble For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. business, Ethics and business, Research methods and and managers in financial services including HBOS and Year 3 ac.uk/ug/biomedicalengineering. an integrative experiential learning course. Optional Morgan Stanley. You will study more advanced engineering and courses are offered from a range of disciplines biomedical subjects including biological fluid including entrepreneurship, marketing, human mechanics, biomechanics, modelling, instrumentation Career prospects resource management and organisational behaviour, Why choose Glasgow? international business, service operations and finance. and control, statistics, medical imaging and human Our graduates are well represented in manufacturing You will benefit from a wide range of diverse expertise biological sciences. companies and the National Health Service and in a within Business & Management, as well as our collaborative ties with local industry and commerce Years 4 and 5 wide range of industries in this country and abroad. Biomedical Engineering can be an excellent preliminary which make significant contributions to the degree In year 4 of the BEng programme you will complete degree for graduate entry into Medicine. The degree programme. Theory and practice are taught through a project. Year 4 MEng students undertake a also provides graduates with strong transferable skills. a variety of innovative learning methods and multidisciplinary design project. All year 4 students opportunities. continue to take courses in engineering, biomedical Triple-crown accreditation puts the Adam Smith and life sciences and medicine, as well as a range of Why choose Glasgow? Business School in the top league of international options. You’ll take part in practical activities including visits business schools. As an MEng student, in your fifth year you will work to local hospitals. You will benefit from our strong on a detailed research-based project in industry, at a links with industry and the NHS, with engineers and hospital or at another university. clinicians contributing to lectures, projects and case studies, as well as offering work placements.

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40 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 41 BUSINESS ECONOMICS CELTIC CIVILISATION Business economics is the study of economic Celtic Civilisation immerses you in the history of concepts of relevance to modern business, to Summary of entry requirements for the Celts, the development of their societies, their Summary of entry requirements for develop a sound understanding of the resource Business Economics literature, material culture, art and religion, from Celtic Civilisation allocation issues facing the business corporation SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) earliest times on the European continent to the SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) and the environment in which it operates. AAAAB (AABB S5 minimum for consideration) present-day British Isles. AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced OF ECONOMICS Additional requirements: Higher English or Higher CELTIC STUDIES Higher (BBBB S5 minimum for consideration) STUDENTS STUDY STUDY PROFESSIONALLY 100% (NON SPECIFIC) 95% IN WORK WERE IN Humanities subject and National 5 Mathematics STUDENTS SATISFIED * ABROAD Additional requirements: Higher English and a PROFESSIONAL/ ABROAD ACCREDITED MANAGERIAL JOBS* Grade B. Higher Humanities subject. SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by MA (Hons)/MA (SocSci) (Hons): Four years MA (SocSci) (Hons) (L112): Four years end of S6) end of S6) AABBB – BBBBB Celtic Civilisation can only be taken as a Joint AABB – BBBB Joint Honours available; see page 136. Additional requirements: Higher English or Higher Honours degree. See page 136 for options and Additional requirements: Higher English and a Humanities subject and National 5 Mathematics UCAS codes. Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion Note Grade B. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. No previous knowledge of economics is required of our Summer Schools. Note * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. for entry to first year. * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. No prior knowledge of a Celtic language is required and all reading materials will be studied in English. A-level Standard Entry Requirements A-level Standard Entry Requirements AAB – BBB Year 1 AAB – BBB Additional requirements: one A-level Humanities Additional requirements: A-level English or Year 1 subject. You will study: Humanities subject and GCSE Mathematics Grade You will explore the history, culture and religious beliefs IB Standard Entry Requirements · Introduction to the market mechanism B/5. 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) · International trade of the ancient Celts who, at their maximum extent, IB Standard Entry Requirements occupied much of Western and Central Europe, from Additional requirements: HL English and HL · Economic development 38 (6,6,6 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) Humanities subject. · Macroeconomics Britain and Ireland in the west, to Asia Minor in the east. Additional requirements: HL English or Humanities You will also examine the society, art and literature of the For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint · Macroeconomic policy in an open economy subject and SL Mathematics Grade 5. · Introductory mathematical economics early Christian Celts of Britain and Ireland. Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ · Introductory quantitative techniques. For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. celticcivilisation. Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ businesseconomics. Year 2 You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. Career prospects You will study the most important aspects of the Year 2 histories, institutions, cultures and literatures of Scottish Recent graduates have entered a range of careers Career prospects B You will study Intermediate macroeconomics, Gaelic, Irish and Welsh societies in two courses: Celtic including primary and secondary teaching; work with CP Intermediate microeconomics, Introduction to Our graduates develop skills in research, analysis, societies, 1066–1603 and Celtic societies and the museums and government heritage bodies; publishing mathematical economics (continued) and Economic communication, teamworking, decision making modern world. and book marketing. Others have gone on to further data analysis. and problem solving. Recent graduates have been study and to successfully pursue a career in research Years 3 and 4 Subject to approval, you will also study Introductory employed by HMRC, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and academic work. mathematics and Introductory statistics. Barclays, DESMI Africa and Taleveras Group, among If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will many other organisations. have the opportunity to deepen your understanding Why choose Glasgow? Years 3 and 4 of specific aspects of Celtic history, literatures and cultures, such as belief and culture in early medieval You will have the opportunity to study the If you qualify for Honours (years 3 and 4), you will Why choose Glasgow? Ireland and Gaelic Scotland, Celtic place-names of medieval and modern cultures of the Celtic- choose a selection of business economics, industry Scotland, early Gaelic literature, Celtic art, medieval speaking peoples, with scholars at the cutting and finance related courses over the course of your Economics at Glasgow dates back to Adam Smith, who was a Professor at the University in Welsh literature and Gaelic folklore. edge of research – as part of a joint degree, with Honours years. These are designed to put economic no requirement to learn a Celtic language. tools to work analysing activities inside a business and the 18th century and is widely renowned as the You will have access to a series of courses on Celtic explore how stock markets and other financial markets father of modern economics. history and culture on topics such as medieval Ireland, work and how the strategic decisions of corporations the Northern Britons and the Picts. You will also write a interact with financial markets. dissertation on a topic of your own choosing. You will also have the opportunity to take further optional courses on econometrics and mathematical methods, as well as courses dedicated to a wide range of economics topics including core economic skills, firm behaviour, growth and development, policy, alternative perspectives and other areas of interest. You can structure your studies to select and combine subjects relevant to your individual career path. You will research and write a dissertation in your final year.

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42 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 43 CELTIC STUDIES CENTRAL & EAST EUROPEAN STUDIES Celtic Studies provides the opportunity to combine You will study the history, economics, politics and language study with a range of courses on the Summary of entry requirements for sociology of the countries of Central and Eastern Summary of entry requirements for medieval and modern Celtic cultures of the Celtic Studies Europe. Central & East European Studies British Isles. SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) LANGUAGES, SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) LINGUISTICS & STUDY AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced 90% CLASSICS STUDENTS ABROAD AAAAB (AABB S5 minimum for consideration) CELTIC STUDIES STUDY IN WORK/STUDY * 100% (NON SPECIFIC) ABROAD Higher (BBBB S5 minimum for consideration) Additional requirements: Higher English or Higher STUDENTS SATISFIED * Additional requirements: Higher English and a Humanities subject. Higher Humanities subject. MA (SocSci) (Hons) (R900): Four years SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by MA (Hons) (Q504): Four years SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by end of S6) Joint Honours available; see page 137. end of S6) AABBB – BBBBB Joint Honours available; see page 137. AABB – BBBB Additional requirements: Higher English or Higher Note Additional requirements: Higher English and a Year 1 Humanities subject. Successful completion of Top- No prior knowledge of a Celtic language is required. Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion Up or one of our Summer Schools. of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. You will study the collapse of the Russian, German and * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. Habsburg Empires and the emergence and expansion of the Soviet system after 1917. You will examine the A-level Standard Entry Requirements Years 1 and 2 A-level Standard Entry Requirements origin, nature and consequences of communist and AAB – BBB In the first two years you will take courses from the AAB – BBB nationalist ideologies, as well as the culture, civil Additional requirements: A-level English or Celtic Civilisation and/or Gaelic programmes. Additional requirements: one A-level Humanities society, and the reasons for the collapse of communism Humanities subject. subject. in the region during 1989–91. IB Standard Entry Requirements Years 3 and 4 IB Standard Entry Requirements You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. 38 (6,6,6 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) If you successfully complete the courses in first and 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) Additional requirements: HL English or Humanities second years, you may move on to Honours Celtic Additional requirements: HL English and HL Year 2 subject. Studies, where you will study various aspects of Celtic Humanities subject. You will chart developments in the societies of For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint societies in their historical and cultural contexts. For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint the region from 1989 to the present day, including Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ You will study at least one language: Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ processes of economic, political and territorial change, cees. · Early Gaelic celticstudies. aspects of social and cultural diversity, migration and · Medieval Welsh the role of the media. You will examine the impact of · Modern the end of the Soviet Union on the development of Career prospects · Modern Irish. Career prospects “transition” ideologies, the emergence of civil society, The 2004 and 2007 eastward enlargement of the EU and the integration of the region into the European and NATO, as well as ongoing developments in Russia, Recent graduates have entered a range of careers Union and NATO. C If you studied Celtic Civilisation in the first two years you including primary and secondary teaching; work with Ukraine, the other former Soviet states and the Balkans, C may begin to study Scottish Gaelic; or you may wish to museums and government heritage bodies; publishing Years 3 and 4 mean there is a high demand for specialists in the field. combine studying medieval Celtic history with learning and book marketing; music; entrepreneurship. Graduates have developed careers in the European one of the medieval Celtic languages. If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will Commission, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Others have gone on to further study and to pursue choose from a wide range of subject areas and topics, You can also choose from a range of courses on successfully a career in research and academic work. non-governmental organisations (NGOs), journalism including nationality and identity, migration, the media, and the business community. specific aspects of Celtic culture and literature, such as economic and social history, modern political history belief and culture in early medieval Ireland and Gaelic including the impact of war and revolution, security Scotland, language policy and planning in Scotland, Why choose Glasgow? and international relations, and civil society and the Why choose Glasgow? Gaelic folklore, early Gaelic literature, medieval Welsh You will have the opportunity to study the medieval state, among others. Honours students will have The University is a hub for a government-funded literature and Celtic art. and modern cultures of the Celtic-speaking peoples, the opportunity to undertake a fieldtrip to one of the Centre of Excellence for Russian, Central & East Honours students on this programme also have access with scholars at the cutting edge of research – and countries of the region. European Studies, which hosts cultural, social and to a series of courses on Celtic history and culture on learn a Celtic language of the British Isles. topics such as medieval Ireland, the Northern Britons academic events throughout the year. and the Picts. You will also write a dissertation on a topic It is not compulsory but you may wish to study one of your own choosing. of the following languages: Hungarian, Czech, Polish or Russian.

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44 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 45 CHEMICAL PHYSICS CHEMISTRY Chemical physics is concerned with electrons, nuclei, Chemistry is the science of molecules and materials. atoms and molecules in all states of matter, and how Summary of entry requirements for It is a science with a well-developed theory base Summary of entry requirements for they interact with their environment. This degree Chemical Physics which is central to modern life and which continues Chemistry programme covers the area in which chemistry and SQA Higher Entry Requirements to make advances in, for example, new materials, SQA Higher Entry Requirements physics overlap. BBBB at S5 will be considered. Typically antibiotics, semiconductors and trace analysis. BBBB at S5 will be considered. Typically S6 entrants will have AAAB at Higher. B at Advanced S6 entrants will have AAAAA at Higher. B at MSci CHEMISTRY WITH PHYSICS STUDENTS PROFESSIONALLY PROFESSIONALLY Higher is equivalent to A at Higher. 90% IN WORK/STUDY * Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher. 94% EUROPEAN PLACEMENT ACCREDITED STUDENTS SATISFIED * ACCREDITED Additional requirements: Higher Chemistry, Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Mathematics and Physics. Chemistry. BSc (Hons) (F335): Four years SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by BSc (Hons) (F100): Four years SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by MSci (F322): Five years end of S6) MSci with European placement (F102): Five years end of S6) MSci with work placement (F320): Five years AABB – BBBB MSci with work placement (F101): Five years AABB – BBBB Additional requirements: Higher Chemistry, Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Mathematics and Physics. Successful completion Joint Honours available; see page 137. Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or Years 1 and 2 of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. one of our Summer Schools. You will study chemistry, physics and mathematics in * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. Year 1 both years 1 and 2. A-level Standard Entry Requirements A-level Standard Entry Requirements The topics covered include the periodic table and main ABB – BBB Years 3, 4 and 5 AAB – BBB Additional requirements: A-level Chemistry, group chemistry, transition metal chemistry, organic Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will Mathematics and Physics. chemistry, chemical kinetics, states of matter, chemical Chemistry. study: energy changes, aqueous equilibria and pH, and IB Standard Entry Requirements IB Standard Entry Requirements macromolecules. · In physics: a range of courses including quantum 36 (6, 6, 5 HL) – 32 (6, 5, 5 HL) 36 (6, 6, 5 HL) – 32 (6, 5, 5 HL) mechanics, thermal physics, solid state physics, Additional requirements: HL Chemistry, You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. Additional requirements: HL Mathematics and waves and diffraction, electromagnetism, nuclear Chemistry. Mathematics and Physics. Year 2 and particle physics, and atomic systems. For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. The topics covered include molecular thermodynamics, · In chemistry: various aspects of physical and ac.uk/ug/chemicalphysics. Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ inorganic chemistry including catalysis, solid state organic stereochemistry, quantum mechanics and chemistry. chemistry, coordination chemistry, quantum chemical bonding, organometallic chemistry, main mechanics and symmetry, spectroscopy, group chemistry, enols and enolates, spectroscopy, thermodynamics and diffraction. Career prospects solids and surfaces, aromatic chemistry, coordination Career prospects Our graduates are employed in industry, commerce, chemistry, organic synthesis, electrochemistry and Our graduates are employed as chemists working in C You will gain an in-depth knowledge of chemistry, government research and education. Many graduates applied organic chemistry. research, process development and analysis, as well C physics, mathematics and computing, and will be able proceed to research leading to a higher degree. Some Years 3, 4 and 5 as in management, marketing, environmental control, to tackle most problems in chemistry and physics. In of our recent graduates have been employed by EDF patents and finance. Recent graduates have been the final year, you will work closely with a member of Energy, Quotient Clinical, Reckitt Benckiser, Sterling If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will employed by EDF Energy, Quotient Clinical, Reckitt staff on a research project. Medical Innovation, and Synergy Outsourcing, among study advanced topics in chemistry including aspects Benckiser, Sterling Medical Innovation and Synergy You can take Chemical Physics as an MSci degree, many other companies. of synthetic methods, medicinal chemistry, colloids, Outsourcing. which may include an additional placement year. This is catalysis, quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, and main normally spent doing research in industry or some other group and transition metal chemistry. In your final year organisation such as a research institute like CERN or Why choose Glasgow? you will undertake a research project at the frontiers of Why choose Glasgow? the subject. an academic laboratory. Placements may be in the UK, You will learn how to understand the laws Two interactive teaching units that concentrate but are often taken overseas. They happen between of physics so that you can apply the latest You can take Chemistry as an MSci degree which on ethical, environmental and financial issues in third year and the final year of the degree. technologies to control molecules and make includes an additional work placement year in the UK chemistry will help you develop teamworking and new materials. or overseas, between the third and final years of the presentation skills. degree.

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46 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 47 CHEMISTRY WITH MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY CHILDHOOD PRACTICE

This degree programme provides a thorough This programme has been developed to enable training in the main branches of chemistry and also Summary of entry requirements for students with experience of working in childhood Summary of entry requirements for concentrates on the study of areas of medicinal Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry practice to meet the requirements of the Standard Childhood Practice chemistry and pharmacology most relevant to SQA Higher Entry Requirements for Childhood Practice (SSSC, 2015). The programme Attainment of SNEB, HNC, SVQ3, SVQ4, PDA or carrying out research with medicinal and other BBBB at S5 will be considered. Typically S6 has been designed to enable practitioners to gain similar professional qualification in the childhood biologically active compounds. entrants will have AAAB at Higher. B at Advanced an academic and professional qualification while practice field. You must be currently working in a Higher is equivalent to A at Higher. remaining in employment. childhood practice setting such as a nursery or MSci CHEMISTRY WITH MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY PROFESSIONALLY Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and out of school provision and be registered with the 100% ACCREDITED WITH WORK PLACEMENT STUDENTS SATISFIED * STUDENTS SATISFIED * Chemistry. 100% SSSC. You must also possess a minimum of two SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by years’ work experience in childhood practice. end of S6) For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. BSc (Hons) (F103): Four years AABB – BBBB BA: Up to six years on a part-time basis ac.uk/ug/childhoodpractice. MSci with European placement (F105): Five years Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and MSci with work placement (F104): Five years All students will be required to have completed Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or an HNC, SVQ3, SVQ4 or equivalent professional one of our Summer Schools. qualification in Children’s Care, Learning and * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. Year 1 Development or Playwork. Students will be Why choose Glasgow? A-level Standard Entry Requirements expected to undertake placement-based This degree has been designed to meet the The topics covered include the periodic table and main ABB – BBB assignments and must currently be working in registration requirements of the Scottish Social group chemistry, transition metal chemistry, organic Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and a pre-five setting, out of school care service or Services Council for managers/lead practitioners chemistry, chemical kinetics, states of matter, chemical Chemistry. similar working environment and have a minimum in day care services for children. energy changes, aqueous equilibria and pH, and of two years’ experience in a childhood practice macromolecules. IB Standard Entry Requirements 36 (6, 6, 5 HL) – 32 (6, 5, 5 HL) setting. Year 2 Additional requirements: HL Mathematics and How to apply The topics covered include molecular thermodynamics, Chemistry. Please apply online at organic stereochemistry, quantum mechanics and For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint glasgow.ac.uk/ug/childhoodpractice. chemical bonding, organometallic chemistry, main Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ group chemistry, enols and enolates, spectroscopy, chemistrymedicinal. solids and surfaces, aromatic chemistry, coordination Courses to be studied are dependent on your previous chemistry, organic synthesis, electrochemistry and Career prospects qualifications (HNCs, PDAs and SVQs). In consultation applied organic chemistry. with the programme leader, your studies will be made Our graduates are employed in research in the up of the following courses. C Years 3, 4 and 5 pharmaceutical industry, forensic science and related CP areas. Many graduates also go on to postgraduate Core courses If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4), you will study or directly into employment in the chemical choose courses from a list of topics which includes · The standard for childhood practice industry. Recent graduates have been employed by anticancer compounds, antibiotics, analgesics and · Planning a project EDF Energy, Quotient Clinical, Reckitt Benckiser, antivirals. In the final year you will undertake a project · E-learning developments & communication Sterling Medical Innovation and Synergy Outsourcing. involving research in chemistry with medicinal or · Taking action & making an intervention pharmacological applications: for example, making · Sustaining & communicating improvements in selected compounds and testing them for specific practice Why choose Glasgow? biological activity. · Leadership, management & professional values You’ll benefit from a lecture course on industrial · Practice placement. You can take Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry as medicinal chemistry presented by research an MSci degree, which includes an additional work workers from a pharmaceutical company on topics Additional courses that may be required to gain credit: placement year in the UK or overseas, between the third such as drug/receptor interactions and the design, and final years of the degree. · Key issues & debates in childhood practice synthesis, transport and metabolism of important (courses A and B) drugs. · Multi-professional collaboration in children’s services · Social & cultural concepts of childhood.

As this is a work-based learning programme, in addition to formal learning, you will draw from your own practice in the field of childhood practice.

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48 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 * National Student Survey 2019 49 CIVIL ENGINEERING CIVIL ENGINEERING WITH ARCHITECTURE Civil engineers design and build major structures and Civil Engineering with Architecture will give you provide the skills and expertise to design, build and Summary of entry requirements for an understanding of the architect’s role in Summary of entry requirements for maintain the country’s infrastructure. Civil Engineering construction and the interaction between architect Civil Engineering with Architecture SQA Higher Entry Requirements and civil engineer. SQA Higher Entry Requirements STUDENTS STUDY PROFESSIONALLY 95% * BEng: AABB at S5 will be considered. Typically BEng: AABB at S5 will be considered. Typically SATISFIED ABROAD ACCREDITED MEng S6 entrants will have AAAAA at Higher.* 100% STUDENTS STUDY PROFESSIONALLY S6 entrants will have AAAAA at Higher.* * ABROAD ACCREDITED MEng: AAAB at S5 will be considered. Typically SATISFIED MEng: AAAB at S5 will be considered. Typically BEng (H202): Four years S6 entrants will have AAAAAA at Higher.* S6 entrants will have AAAAAA at Higher.* MEng (H200): Five years *B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at BEng (H2KC): Four years *B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher. MEng (H2K1): Five years Higher. Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and You will study the same courses in the first three Physics or Engineering Science. Physics or Engineering Science. years whether you are on the BEng or MEng degree SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by programme. You will study the same courses in the first three end of S6) years whether you are on the BEng or MEng degree end of S6) Year 1 BEng: AABB programme. BEng: AABB Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics In your first year, you will take a wide-ranging and Physics or Engineering Science. Successful Year 1 and Physics or Engineering Science. Successful curriculum which includes courses in civil engineering, completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer mathematics, dynamics, electronics, materials, statics, You will take a wide-ranging curriculum which Schools. Schools. thermodynamics and engineering skills. These courses includes courses in architecture, civil engineering, * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. are supported by individual and group project work mathematics, dynamics, electronics, materials, statics, and laboratory work. This interdisciplinary approach, A-level Standard Entry Requirements thermodynamics and engineering skills. These courses A-level Standard Entry Requirements favoured by industry, also makes it easy to switch to BEng: AAB – BBB are supported by individual and group project work BEng: AAB – BBB most other engineering disciplines at the end of year 1 MEng: AAA – ABB and laboratory work. This interdisciplinary approach, MEng: AAA – ABB should you wish to do so. Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and favoured by industry, also makes it easy to switch to Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and Physics or Technology and Design. most other engineering disciplines at the end of year 1 Physics or Technology and Design. Years 2 and 3 should you wish to do so. IB Standard Entry Requirements IB Standard Entry Requirements You will take a range of courses within structural BEng: 36 (6, 6, 5 HL) – 32 (6, 5, 5 HL) Years 2 and 3 BEng: 36 (6, 6, 5 HL) – 32 (6, 5, 5 HL) engineering, water engineering, transportation, MEng: 38 (6, 6, 6 HL) – 34 (6, 5, 5 HL) MEng: 38 (6, 6, 6 HL) – 34 (6, 5, 5 HL) You will take a range of courses within civil and geotechnical engineering and construction Additional requirements: HL Mathematics and Additional requirements: HL Mathematics and structural engineering, and architecture. We place management. Courses cover both fundamental Physics or Design Technology (SL can be Physics or Design Technology (SL can be considerable emphasis on practical work, in the form principles and practical applications. We place accepted for either Mathematics or Physics/Design accepted for either Mathematics or Physics/Design of laboratory classes, physical and computational C considerable emphasis on practical work, in the form Technology). Technology). C of laboratory classes, physical and computational modelling exercises, project work, surveying fieldwork, For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. modelling exercises, project work, surveying fieldwork, design projects and site visits. ac.uk/ug/civilengineering. ac.uk/ug/civilengineeringwitharchitecture. design projects and site visits. In year 3 you will take part in a multidisciplinary design project. Together with students of architecture and Years 4 and 5 quantity surveying from other universities, you will work In fourth year, MEng students study a greater range of Career prospects in small teams to solve real-life design problems, just as Career prospects advanced analytical topics than BEng students. Year Recent graduates have been employed by ARUP, you would do in professional life. Our recent graduates have been employed by 5 of the MEng programme contains a mix of advanced civil engineer; Jacobs Engineering Ltd, civil engineer; Years 4 and 5 companies such as WSP, Atkins Global and Mott courses and major design project work, some at Balfour Consultancy Ltd, structural engineer; BAM MacDonald. overseas institutions or involving practising engineers, Nuttall, civil engineer; Laing O’Rourke, civil engineer; In fourth year, MEng students study a greater range which are intended to develop professional-level skills. Scottish Southern Energy, civil engineer; WSP Group, of advanced analytical topics than BEng students. civil engineer; Atkins Global, graduate civil engineer; Year 5 of the MEng programme is largely devoted to Why choose Glasgow? engineering design project work, architectural studies and SEPA, trainee flood risk scientist. This is a unique degree programme in and an individual project, which are intended to develop collaboration with the . creative problem-solving skills. The architectural component is entirely design- Why choose Glasgow? oriented, studio-based and directed towards the This programme’s strengths lie in its synthesis production of sketches, drawings and models and of scientific enquiry, engineering design and their compilation into a portfolio. creative problem solving to tackle the challenging and complex real-life problems encountered by professional civil engineers.

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50 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 51 CLASSICS CLASSICAL CIVILISATION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Classics involves the study of the literature, history, You will develop both the practical and analytical art and material culture of ancient Greece and Rome. Summary of entry requirements for skills to work effectively with a range of communities Summary of entry requirements for Study of Latin and/or Greek language is possible at Classics to bring about social change. Community Development any level. SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) Applications are welcomed from those without AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced 92% STUDENTS STUDY PROFESSIONALLY formal qualifications, who can be considered STUDENTS STUDY SATISFIED* ABROAD ACCREDITED 100% IN WORK/STUDY * ABROAD Higher (BBBB S5 minimum for consideration) on the basis of relevant experience in the field of Additional requirements: Higher English and a community development. Higher Humanities subject. SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) MA (Hons) (Q820): Four years BA (Hons) (XL35): Four years SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by AAB/ABBB Joint Honours available; see page 137. end of S6) This is a work-based learning programme and Additional requirements: Work-based learning AABB – BBBB therefore all applicants must have at least 10 hours requires a minimum of two days’ work in the field of Note Additional requirements: Higher English and a per week of paid or voluntary work in the broad community development. You do not require a knowledge of the Greek Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion field of community development. Applicants with SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements and Latin languages. of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. no formal qualifications are encouraged to apply No Adjusted Higher Requirements * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. on the premise that they have extensive experience within a community development setting. A-level Standard Entry Requirements A-level Standard Entry Requirements BBB – CCC Year 1 AAB – BBB Additional requirements: Work-based learning You will study classical civilisation, covering the history, Additional requirements: one A-level Humanities requires a minimum of two days’ work in the field of literature and culture of archaic Greece and republican subject. This programme is specifically designed for people who community development. Rome. You will read Homer alongside the histories of are currently working within the field. You will normally IB Standard Entry Requirements IB Standard Entry Requirements Herodotus and Sallust, the plays of Plautus, and the attend classes approximately a day and a half per week 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) 30 (6,5,5 HL) – 28 (5,5,5 HL) speeches of Cicero. from September to May. Additional requirements: HL English and HL Additional requirements: Students must be You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. Humanities subject. Year 1 involved in work-based practice (paid or voluntary) For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint for two days per week in the field of community Year 2 You will study Introduction to academic study, Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ development. You will study the literature, culture, history and politics Introduction to community development, Engagement classics. For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. of democratic Athens and of the Roman Empire at its strategies for community development, Introduction ac.uk/ug/communitydevelopment. height. You will read plays by Aeschylus, Sophocles, to social theories, and Community development practice 1. Euripides and Aristophanes; a dialogue by Plato; the Career prospects histories of Thucydides and Tacitus; the Aeneid of In recent years our graduates have found employment Year 2 Career prospects Virgil; the satirical writings of Juvenal; and Petronius’ as teachers, civil servants, administrators, librarians, C You will study Power and empowerment; Challenge, Students who complete this degree go on to work C extraordinary novel. archivists, and experts in museums and galleries. change and action; Study trip: local and global in many aspects of community development. These You can now take any of the pre-Honours Classical contexts; Popular education; and Community Civilisation courses (1A, 1B, 2A, 2B) in an online format include youth work, community arts, housing, development practice 2. addictions, economic development, adult education as an alternative to the traditional face-to-face courses, Why choose Glasgow? Year 3 and community regeneration work. for greater flexibility. You will have the opportunity to visit You will study Social justice and contemporary issues; Years 3 and 4 archaeological sites and museums in Italy and Greece as part of your programme. Introduction to research; Space, place and community; Why choose Glasgow? If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will and Community development placement. choose options from a wide range that reflects the You’ll have the opportunity to gain invaluable research interests of members of staff. Courses may Year 4 practice experiences both locally and include: Interpreting Greek tragedy, The Roman stage, You will study elective options spanning a range of internationally. Greek/Roman art, Gender and sexuality in ancient areas such as Community arts, Urban studies and Rome, Ancient medicine, Homer and his readers, Business, and complete an applied research practices Rhetoric at Rome, Myths, fictions and histories of course to support a research-based project in the field. Alexander the Great, Greek religion, Cleopatra: life and legend and The later Roman Empire. There is also the opportunity to start or continue study of Latin and/or Greek.

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52 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 * National Student Survey 2019 53 COMPARATIVE LITERATURE COMPUTING SCIENCE Comparative literature is the study of literature Computing science is wide-ranging: from across cultural and national frontiers, time periods, Summary of entry requirements for programming and engineering large software Summary of entry requirements for languages and genres, even across the boundaries Comparative Literature systems, to the design and evaluation of human– Computing Science between literature and the other arts. SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) computer interfaces, algorithms, computer and SQA Higher Entry Requirements AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced network systems, artificial intelligence, information AABB at S5 will be considered. Typically S6 LITERATURE IN ENGLISH STUDY retrieval and big data systems. 91% STUDENTS SATISFIED* ABROAD Higher (BBBB S5 minimum for consideration) entrants will have AAAAAA at Higher. B at Additional requirements: Higher English and a OF BSc STUDENTS Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher. Higher Humanities subject. IN WORK WERE IN STUDY PROFESSIONALLY Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics 100% PROFESSIONAL/ ABROAD ACCREDITED MA (Hons): Four years SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by MANAGERIAL JOBS * (AH recommended) and Computing (if Higher end of S6) Mathematics A grade is not achieved in S5). Comparative Literature can only be taken as a AABB – BBBB Joint Honours degree. See page 138 for options and SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by Additional requirements: Higher English and a BSc (Hons) (G400): Four years UCAS codes. end of S6) Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion MSci (G402): Five years AABB – BBBB of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. Faster Route BSc (Hons) (3N7R): Three years Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics Faster Route MSci (7G3F): Four years Year 1 * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. (AH recommended) and Computing (if Higher A-level Standard Entry Requirements Joint Honours available; see page 138. Mathematics A grade is not achieved in S5). You will read a wide variety of texts from different Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our cultural contexts, which all engage with the same AAB – BBB Additional requirements: one A-level Humanities Summer Schools. general theme, such as heroism. We offer three different * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. courses in Level 1, one of which focuses on the study of subject. The School of Computing Science launched the Russian & central European cultures. IB Standard Entry Requirements pioneering Centre for Computing Science Education in A-level Standard Entry Requirements AAA – ABB You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) 2017, in recognition of our commitment to leadership Additional requirements: HL English and HL and innovation in educational practice. Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics. Year 2 Humanities subject. IB Standard Entry Requirements Year 1 In the second year you will focus on other wide- For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint 38 (6, 6, 6 HL) – 34 (6, 5, 5 HL) ranging intercultural themes such as frontiers. This Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ There is a substantial emphasis on programming, Additional requirements: HL Mathematics. includes thinking about the depiction of various forms comparativeliterature. which we view as a fundamental skill. We mostly use the For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint of discovery and borders: geographic, scientific, Python language. We also provide a broad introduction Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ psychological, gender-oriented and cultural. There to other key areas of the subject, including computer computingscience. will be opportunities to focus on various literary and Career prospects systems, databases, and human–computer interaction. cinematic depictions of the chosen theme, including in Our graduates have gone on to pursue rewarding You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. the context of Central European cultures. careers in the media, teaching, journalism, tourism, Career prospects C translating and interpreting, and the Civil Service, as Year 2 C Years 3 and 4 well as business, commerce and marketing. You will study Java programming, object-oriented Recent graduates are employed as software engineers If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) Comparative software engineering, data structures and algorithms, and systems analysts with companies such as Google, Literature may only be taken as a Joint Honours degree, algorithmic foundations, computer networks, operating JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Skyscanner and Yahoo. meaning that you will also study another subject. Why choose Glasgow? systems, and web application development. You can study Comparative Literature alongside a At Honours level you choose your own optional Years 3, 4 and 5 Why choose Glasgow? courses, which reflect the research specialisms of our whole range of other subjects and you may want staff. You will take core courses on literary and cultural to consider studying it with a foreign language to As an Honours student (years 3 and 4), you will cover Computer Science at Glasgow is ranked 2nd theories, and you will read texts from an intercultural further expand your horizons. the essential aspects of computing science in depth. in Scotland and 7th in the UK (Complete University perspective. You will also gain an awareness of issues Our curriculum is driven by our world-leading research Guide 2020). of language and translation as they relate to the reading sections and we offer opportunities for programme of texts from different cultures. specialisms from year 3 onwards. Together with team projects and a substantial individual project, the programme provides excellent preparation for professional computing scientists. Computing Science can be taken as an MSci, which includes an additional year. Students on the MSci programme follow the BSc Honours degree programme, followed by an additional year studying advanced modules and a substantial research-oriented project.

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54 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 55 DENTISTRY DIGITAL MEDIA & INFORMATION STUDIES Glasgow Dental Hospital & School is located in the Digital Media & Information Studies explores the city centre with facilities for patient care, student Summary of entry requirements for creation, use and impact of digital content and Summary of entry requirements for clinical practice and training, and education and Dentistry information in the arts, humanities and society at Digital Media & Information Studies research in dental and oral diseases and disorders. SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) large. It brings a human perspective to the issues SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) AAAAB Higher + B Advanced Higher (AABB S5 of the digital age. AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced STUDENTS STUDY PROFESSIONALLY 94% SATISFIED * ABROAD ACCREDITED minimum for consideration) Higher (BBBB S5 minimum for consideration) STUDENTS STUDY PROFESSIONALLY Additional requirements: Biology and Chemistry at 90% IN WORK/STUDY * ABROAD ACCREDITED Additional requirements: Higher English and a grade A, Maths/Physics and English/ESOL at grade Higher Humanities subject. BDS (A200): Five years C. Advanced Higher in Biology or Chemistry at SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by grade B. Work shadowing. UCAT (www.ucat.ac.uk MA (Hons) (I150): Four years end of S6) for more information). Interview. Year 1 AABB – BBBB Joint Honours available; see page 138. You will be introduced to clinical dentistry, supported by SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by Additional requirements: Higher English and a the teaching of clinical medicine, patient management end of S6) Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion and health promotion, and biomedical sciences such AAABB Higher + B Advanced Higher (AABB S5 of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. as anatomy, physiology and microbiology. minimum for consideration) Year 1 * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. Additional requirements: Biology and Chemistry You will learn about the value and role of information in A-level Standard Entry Requirements Year 2 at grade A, Maths/Physics and English/ESOL at professional and social environments, through theory, AAB – BBB You will be introduced to the theory and practice of grade C. Advanced Higher in Biology or Chemistry practice and hands-on sessions with digital media Additional requirements: one A-level Humanities the subjects that form the clinical basis of dentistry: at grade B. Work shadowing. UCAT (www.ucat. technologies. You will discover how to maximise the subject. operative dentistry, prosthodontics and periodontics. ac.uk for more information). Interview. Successful potential of information for work and everyday life, As part of the introduction to operative dentistry you will completion of Reach. through key information literacy skills. Topics include: IB Standard Entry Requirements learn about the treatment of dental caries, carried out * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. digital media in cultural heritage; publishing information 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) in a simulated clinical setting. You will also begin the Additional requirements: HL English and HL A-level Standard Entry Requirements on the web; digitisation; information governance, management and treatment of patients. Humanities subject. AAA security and legislation; database development; data For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint Year 3 Additional requirements: Chemistry and Biology analytics and visualisation; and text analysis. Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ You will expand your skills in all aspects of restorative at grade A. 6 GCSE subjects at Grade A/7. Maths/ You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. digitalmedia. dentistry and will also carry out your first extraction. You Physics and English language/literature (English will attend outreach placements in paediatric dentistry. accepted at grade B/6 provided all other GCSEs Year 2 Other teaching includes a comprehensive head and are attained at grade A/7). Work shadowing. UCAT You will be introduced to new concepts and Career prospects neck anatomy course, the dentist’s role in providing (www.ucat.ac.uk for more information). Interview. applications including: artificial intelligence, basics of smoking and alcohol advice and initial preparation for IB Standard Entry Requirements 3D modelling, information systems, cyberspace, digital This degree opens a range of careers and further study D the provision of sedation. 36 (6,6,6 HL) sound and video, digital curation and stewardship. opportunities and helps you stand out in the crowded D graduate jobs market. Our graduates have pursued Year 4 Additional requirements: Chemistry and Biology at Years 3 and 4 HL, Maths/Physics at HL (if HL not possible then SL6 careers in multimedia design, advertising, digital You will continue to work in the Dental School and in If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will content management, human resources, research, the community and will have an opportunity to develop will be considered). Work shadowing. UCAT (www. ucat.ac.uk for more information). Interview. gain a broader theoretical understanding along with a journalism, digital marketing, music promotion, film your clinical skills through exposure to patients in all chance to study the creation, application and use of production, academia, archives, museums, galleries the dental disciplines. At the end of fourth year you Interviews – We will invite selected applicants to a particular technologies in more detail. and management consultancy. are required to undertake a period of elective study of multiple mini-interview in late January/early February. You will choose from courses such as Enterprise, around four weeks’ duration. This is an opportunity for For detailed entry requirements see glasgow.ac.uk/ creative and citizenship online; Heritage cultural personal and professional development. ug/dentistry. informatics; Multimedia analysis and design; 2D Why choose Glasgow? Year 5 digitisation; Document encoding; Records, society We are the only university to offer this innovative You will spend half your time in the Dental School and Screening and immunisation and accountability; Music curation and analytics; programme at undergraduate level in the UK and half working in a community outreach centre. There will For important information on Fitness to Practise, History of ICT; Digital creativity; Books and new media; are CILIP accredited. be no lectures; instead you will attend eight sessions Hepatitis B immunisation, Hepatitis C screening and Introduction to digital humanities; Data analysis and in each of the following core units: Crown and bridge; HIV screening, please see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/dentistry. visualisation; and you will complete a dissertation. Minor oral surgery; Endodontics; Paediatric dentistry; Prosthodontics; Periodontics; Consultant clinics (1); Disclosure Scotland – Protection of Vulnerable Consultant clinics (2). You will be allocated to one Groups Scheme residential and one non-residential outreach centre. If you are admitted to the BDS programme you will be required to undertake a Criminal Convictions check Career prospects prior to registration. We require full declaration of Most dental graduates become general dental convictions, including anything deemed “spent”. It is practitioners. Other possible careers lie in the hospital your responsibility to pay for the check. service or the community dental service. Choosing a career in NHS general dental practice requires you to International applicants undertake a period of vocational training designed to Please be aware that the University is neither ease the transition between dental school and general responsible for, nor in a position to offer, entry to dental practice. This vocational training period lasts one the Scottish dental workforce following successful year. 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56 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 57 ECONOMIC & SOCIAL HISTORY ECONOMICS

Economic and social history is the study of the way In studying economics you will learn how individuals societies change in their economic activities and Summary of entry requirements for and society make choices about how scarce Summary of entry requirements for social organisation. It is concerned with how people Economic & Social History resources are used, what products are produced Economics in the past lived and worked, and how this has SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) and who gets to consume them. These choices SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) affected the development of today’s world. AAAAB (AABB S5 minimum for consideration) depend on evaluating costs, benefits, risks and AAAAB (AABB S5 minimum for consideration) Additional requirements: Higher English or Higher effects on others. Additional requirements: Higher English or Higher 100% STUDENTS STUDY Humanities subject and National 5 Mathematics OF STUDENTS IN Humanities subject and National 5 Mathematics SATISFIED * ABROAD WORK WERE STUDY PROFESSIONALLY Grade B. 95% IN PROFESSIONAL/ ABROAD ACCREDITED Grade B. MANAGERIAL JOBS * SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by MA (SocSci) (Hons) (V300): Four years end of S6) end of S6) AABBB – BBBBB MA (SocSci) (Hons) (L150): Four years AABBB – BBBBB Joint Honours available; see page 138. Additional requirements: Higher English or Higher Joint Honours available; see page 139. Additional requirements: Higher English or Higher Note Humanities subject and National 5 Mathematics Humanities subject and National 5 Mathematics Previous knowledge of economics or history is not Grade B. Successful completion of Top-Up or one Note Grade B. Successful completion of Top-Up or one necessary. of our Summer Schools. No previous knowledge of economics is required of our Summer Schools. * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. for entry to first year. * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. A-level Standard Entry Requirements A-level Standard Entry Requirements You will study economic and social trends from 1750 to AAB – BBB AAB – BBB You will study the principles of microeconomics and the present day, in Britain and internationally, and with Additional requirements: A-level English or Additional requirements: A-level English or macroeconomics and will have the opportunity to an emphasis on the development of a wide range of Humanities subject and GCSE Mathematics Grade Humanities subject and GCSE Mathematics Grade develop an interest in fields such as government policy, transferable skills. B/5. B/5. developing countries, the economics of business and Year 1 IB Standard Entry Requirements international trade and finance. IB Standard Entry Requirements You will take two courses around the themes of 38 (6,6,6 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) 38 (6,6,6 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) globalisation, the workplace, social order and conflict, Additional requirements: HL English or Humanities Year 1 Additional requirements: HL English or Humanities gender and the family, immigration and the community, subject and SL Mathematics Grade 5. You will study Introduction to the market mechanism, subject and SL Mathematics Grade 5. and international economic relations. For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint International trade, Economic development, For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint You will be introduced to major themes in history, Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ Macroeconomics, Macroeconomic policy in an open Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ including sources of economic growth and social economicsocialhistory. economy and Introductory mathematical economics. economics. change, and the international transmission of social and You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. economic trends. Year 2 You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. Career prospects Career prospects E You will study Intermediate macroeconomics, PE Our graduates have found employment in a very wide Our graduates develop skills in research, analysis, Year 2 Intermediate microeconomics, Introduction to range of careers including: management in industry, communication, teamworking, decision making You will study economic and social changes in the UK retailing, marketing and financial services; central mathematical economics (continued) and Economic data analysis. and problem solving. Recent graduates have been since 1750, in two courses, exploring such themes as and local government; the media and information employed by Ernst & Young, Morgan Stanley, Shell, industrialisation and its social dimensions and global technology; teaching at all levels; libraries, museums Subject to approval, you will also study Introductory Scottish Government, National Australia Group Europe trade and competition. and archives; social work and other personnel services. mathematics and Introductory statistics. and Hays plc, among many other organisations. Years 3 and 4 Years 3 and 4 If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will Why choose Glasgow? Students who qualify for Honours will take Why choose Glasgow? select courses on a variety of themes, in a range of advanced courses in microeconomic analysis and It is possible to do this degree together with a Economics at Glasgow dates back to Adam national and international contexts, and mainly in the macroeconomic analysis. There is also the opportunity language, including a year abroad. Smith, who was a Professor at the University in period from 1750 to the present. In Junior Honours to take courses in econometrics, which involves the the 18th century and is widely renowned as the (year 3), core course students work in small groups on statistical techniques of economic analysis, and others father of modern economics. research projects, supervised by staff, and have the from a wide range of optional courses which put the opportunity to explore their own specialist interests with skills you have developed into action. You will also the Senior Honours (year 4) dissertation. research and write a dissertation in your final year.

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58 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 59 ELECTRONIC & SOFTWARE ENGINEERING ELECTRONICS & ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Electronic and software engineering combines the This degree programme covers a wide range study of both hardware and software within modern Summary of entry requirements for of topics relating to electronics & electrical Summary of entry requirements for computing and engineering. It will give you the Electronic & Software Engineering engineering within modern life. It will enable you, Electronics & Electrical Engineering knowledge required to lead teams that will design SQA Higher Entry Requirements as a graduate engineer, to be employed in a large SQA Higher Entry Requirements and build the computerised and embedded systems BSc/BEng: AABB at S5 will be considered number of industries, from power engineering to BEng: AABB at S5 will be considered. Typically of the future. Typically S6 entrants will have AAAAA at Higher.* nanoelectronics, radar and telecommunication S6 entrants will have AAAAA at Higher.* MEng: AAAB at S5 will be considered. Typically systems to the design of digital technology. MEng: AAAB at S5 will be considered. Typically 100% MEng STUDENTS STUDY S6 entrants will have AAAAAA at Higher.* S6 entrants will have AAAAAA at Higher.* SATISFIED * ABROAD OF ELECTRICAL *B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at & ELECTRONIC *B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at ENGINEERING STUDY PROFESSIONALLY Higher. 95% STUDENTS IN ABROAD ACCREDITED Higher. BSc (Hons) (GH66): Four years Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and WORK WERE IN Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and PROFESSIONAL/ BEng (GHP6): Four years Physics or Engineering Science. MANAGERIAL JOBS * Physics or Engineering Science. MEng (HG66): Five years SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by end of S6) BEng (H600): Four years end of S6) BSc/BEng: AABB MEng (H601): Five years BEng: AABB Accreditation has been sought for this programme. Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics Please check the website for updates. You will study the and Physics or Engineering Science. Successful and Physics or Engineering Science. Successful same courses in the first three years whether you are on completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer You will study the same courses in the first three years completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer the BEng, BSc or MEng degree programme. Schools. whether on the BEng or MEng degree programme. Schools. * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. Year 1 Year 1 A-level Standard Entry Requirements A-level Standard Entry Requirements You will study core courses in electronics & electrical In your first year, you will take a wide-ranging engineering, mathematics and computing science. BSc/BEng: AAB – BBB BEng: AAB – BBB MEng: AAA – ABB curriculum, which includes courses in analogue & MEng: AAA – ABB In engineering, you will develop key skills in design, digital electronics, mathematics, dynamics, materials simulation and testing analogue and digital circuits in Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and Physics or Technology and Design. and thermodynamics. These courses are supported by Physics or Technology and Design. the laboratory. In computing science you will develop project and laboratory work, which allow you to develop computer problem-solving skills applicable in any IB Standard Entry Requirements the much-needed skills and experience required for a IB Standard Entry Requirements programming language. BSc/BEng: 36 (6, 6, 5 HL) – 32 (6, 5, 5 HL) career in engineering. This interdisciplinary approach, BEng: 36 (6, 6, 5 HL) – 32 (6, 5, 5 HL) MEng: 38 (6, 6, 6 HL) – 34 (6, 5, 5 HL) MEng: 38 (6, 6, 6 HL) – 34 (6, 5, 5 HL) Years 2 and 3 favoured by industry, also makes it easy to switch to Additional requirements: HL Mathematics and most other engineering disciplines at the end of year 1 Additional requirements: HL Mathematics and You will gain a thorough grounding in the hardware Physics or Design Technology (SL can be should you wish to do so. Physics or Design Technology (SL can be and software aspects of computer systems, including accepted for either Mathematics or Physics/Design accepted for either Mathematics or Physics/Design E expertise in programming and software engineering Technology). Years 2 and 3 Technology). PE using Java, detailed knowledge of operating systems For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. The following two years will contain a core of For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. and networking, a solid foundation in databases and ac.uk/ug/electronicsoftwareengineering. compulsory subjects that are needed for electronics ac.uk/ug/electronics. experience with electronic design software. This will be and electrical engineering. These courses will give combined with a working knowledge of electrical circuit you a firm grounding in the knowledge and skills theory, analogue and digital electronic system design Career prospects required of any professional electronics or electrical Career prospects and digital communications. engineer. These courses are augmented with practical Previous graduates have found employment in a Our recent graduates have been employed by Years 4 and 5 construction and project work in each year, working McLaren, Cadence, Leonardo, Cirrus Logic, Nordic wide range of industries, such as software houses, both alone and in teams. You will have a wide choice of technical options electronics companies and commercial institutions, Semiconductors, Analog Devices, Clyde Space, SP in fourth year, choosing half your specialist topics including Agilent, ARM, BMW, Ion Torrents, Thales and Years 4 and 5 Energy Networks, Jaguar Land Rover, Royal Bank of Scotland, among many other organisations. from electronics & electrical engineering and half Wolfson Microelectronics, among many others. You will have a wide choice of technical options in from computing science. You will study professional fourth year. You will also gain expertise in professional aspects including economics, project organisation, subjects including economics, project organisation, Why choose Glasgow? Why choose Glasgow? environmental issues and safety. MEng students environmental issues and safety. BEng students will You will undertake a team design project in can take part in an integrated system design project, Between years 3 and 4 you will undertake a work complete a substantial individual project. working in multidisciplinary teams. placement in industry, either in the UK or overseas. which the complete design process of an item of MEng students take part in an integrated system design In fifth year a six-month project, normally undertaken electronic equipment is carried out, from the initial project, learning the skills of project management and specification to the completed product. abroad, is followed by further advanced technical working in multidisciplinary teams. Half of the fifth year is subjects. devoted to individual project work, normally carried out in industry, and often via a placement abroad.

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60 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 61 ELECTRONICS WITH MUSIC ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LINGUISTICS

This exciting degree brings together the world of English Language & Linguistics combines the study music with a thorough study of modern electronics. Summary of entry requirements for of the history, structure and meaning of the English Summary of entry requirements for This fusion of arts and engineering produces Electronics with Music language, to see what all this tells us about our English Language & Linguistics graduates that are fully qualified electronics SQA Higher Entry Requirements culture, our society and ourselves. SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) engineers with particular skills in music technology. BEng: AABB at S5 will be considered. Typically AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDY S6 entrants will have AAAAA at Higher.* 94% * Higher (BBBB S5 minimum for consideration) OF ELECTRICAL STUDENTS SATISFIED ABROAD & ELECTRONIC MEng: AAAB at S5 will be considered. Typically Additional requirements: Higher English and a ENGINEERING STUDY PROFESSIONALLY 95% STUDENTS IN ABROAD ACCREDITED S6 entrants will have AAAAAA at Higher.* Higher Humanities subject. WORK WERE IN *B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at PROFESSIONAL/ MA (Hons) (Q300): Four years SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by MANAGERIAL JOBS * Higher. end of S6) Joint Honours available; see page 139. Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and AABB – BBBB Physics or Engineering Science. Higher Music or Additional requirements: Higher English and a BEng (H6W3): Four years Music Technology or Grade 6 ABRSM. MEng (H6WJ): Five years Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by You will learn how our language now and in the past of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. end of S6) influences our interactions with each other and with the * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. world. You will study the same courses in the first three BEng: AABB Higher A-level Standard Entry Requirements years whether you are on the BEng or MEng degree Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Year 1 AAB – BBB programme. Approximately two-thirds of these Physics or Engineering Science. Higher Music or Here, we give you a taster of every part of language Additional requirements: one A-level Humanities programmes are engineering-based, except year 5 of Music Technology or Grade 6 ABRSM. Successful subject. the MEng programme. completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer study: how we get meaning through manipulating Schools. sounds, words and sentences; how different varieties IB Standard Entry Requirements Year 1 * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. of English and Scots can convey identity across 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) You will take courses in mathematics and key Scotland and the world; and how English as a language Additional requirements: HL English and HL A-level Standard Entry Requirements developed from its earliest roots to its current form. Humanities subject. engineering fundamentals including computing and BEng: AAB – BBB analogue and digital electronics. The music component MEng: AAA – ABB You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint includes Listening in culture, plus either Listening Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and Year 2 through analysis or Performance (subject to audition at Physics or Technology and Design. A-level Music englishlanguage. the start of the year). or Music Technology or Grade 6 ABRSM. You will deepen your exploration of the use and history of English. You will learn how we colour our speech Year 2 IB Standard Entry Requirements with melody and rhythm; convey unspoken meaning Career prospects This involves core engineering subjects of analogue BEng: 36 (6, 6, 5 HL) – 32 (6, 5, 5 HL) in conversation; and transform thought into words in and digital electronics, electrical circuits and computer MEng: 38 (6, 6, 6 HL) – 34 (6, 5, 5 HL) our minds. You will also trace the earliest forms of the As a graduate in English Language & Linguistics you E systems. These courses are reinforced by a design Additional requirements: HL Mathematics and language through texts, artefacts and the histories of will be an expert in language, communication and the PE project and mathematics. The music topics cover Physics or Design Technology (SL can be the words and names themselves. rigorous analysis of texts and events in the real world. composing with recorded sound and studio techniques accepted for either Mathematics or Physics / You will have a broad range of career opportunities, and one other music option. Design Technology). IB HL Music or Grade 6 Years 3 and 4 drawing on your research skills and knowledge. Our ABRSM. At Honours you choose from a variety of advanced graduates find jobs in traditional and new media, Year 3 For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. courses, including discourse and conversation, digital publishing, marketing, speech therapy and dictionary- The third year delves deeper into such engineering ac.uk/ug/electronicswithmusic. humanities, the history of English, narrative and the making, and many of them teach English as a foreign topics as systems design, communication systems, mind, manuscript studies and book history, medieval language, often in Europe, Asia or South America. control, real-time systems, electromagnetic literature, name studies, phonetics, semantics, Old compatibility and mathematics, while the music element Career prospects Icelandic, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, the language of laws and the Scots language. Why choose Glasgow? encompasses such topics as sound for narrative film Graduates are fully qualified electronics and electrical and interactive audiovisual media, plus further music engineers with particular skills in music technology. This Over 50 years, we created the world-leading options. Most courses are supported by laboratory and prestigious degree will enable you to seek employment Historical Thesaurus of English. You will also have project work. in both the recording and broadcasting industries as access to dedicated laboratories for analysing spoken and written language. Years 4 and 5 well as in the wider electronics industry as a whole. On the MEng programme your choice of fourth-year technical options is the same as that of the BEng Why choose Glasgow? degree but instead of an individual project you will carry out practical team projects with other engineers. These Glasgow is a UNESCO city of music, where you can projects will prepare you for a six-month placement, study performance, composition and technology normally in industry and often abroad. On your return, alongside a range of other music options. you will complete your degree with further advanced technical options. In year 4, you will also take two courses in music, alongside your engineering options.

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62 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 63 ENGLISH LITERATURE ENVIRONMENTAL GEOSCIENCE (EARTH SCIENCE)

You will explore all aspects of literature in English, Environmental Geoscience is the study of the Earth benefiting from our expertise in a wide range of areas, Summary of entry requirements for system, in particular the interaction of geology with Summary of entry requirements for including American, Irish and postcolonial literatures, English Literature surface processes and environments, and associated Environmental Geoscience (Earth critical theory, creative writing, and the relationship SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) natural and anthropogenic changes. This programme Science) between literature and other arts, media and science. AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced was formerly named Earth Science. SQA Higher Entry Requirements Higher (BBBB S5 minimum for consideration) BBBB at S5 will be considered. Typically S6 EARTH SCIENCES 92% STUDENTS STUDY Additional requirements: Higher English and a 94% STUDY entrants will have AAAB at Higher. B at Advanced SATISFIED* ABROAD STUDENTS ABROAD Higher Humanities subject. SATISFIED * Higher is equivalent to A at Higher. SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by Additional requirements: National 5 Maths at grade MA (Hons) (Q301): Four years end of S6) BSc (Hons) (F600): Four years B and two Higher Science subjects. AABB – BBBB MSci (F601): Five years SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by Joint Honours available; see page 139. Additional requirements: Higher English and a end of S6) If you wish to be considered for English Literature you Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion Joint Honours available; see page 140. AABB – BBBB of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. must apply using a UCAS code for English Literature, Note Additional requirements: National 5 Maths at grade * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. either as a single subject or as part of a Joint No prior knowledge is required and Environmental B and two Higher Science subjects. Successful Honours combination. A-level Standard Entry Requirements Geoscience can be studied with many other first- completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer AAB – BBB year subjects. Schools. Additional requirements: one A-level Humanities * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. Year 1 subject. A-level Standard Entry Requirements The first course focuses on poetry and the second IB Standard Entry Requirements Year 1 BBB – BCC on narrative prose. You will develop skills in critical 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) You will undertake two courses in your first year. The Additional requirements: A-level Science subject. and creative writing and in analysing and arguing Additional requirements: HL English and HL first course covers fundamental geological principles, IB Standard Entry Requirements about literature while also gaining insights into how Humanities subject. including the structure of the Earth, plate tectonics, 38 (6,6,6 HL) – 34 (6,5,5 HL) speaking and performing texts enhances literary For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint earthquakes, volcanoes, how rocks deform and the Additional requirements: HL Science subject. study. Both contain diverse texts from different periods Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ evolution of the oceans and continents. The second For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint and cultures. There are also opportunities to develop englishliterature. course covers the evolution of life, surface processes Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ creative skills in writing poetry and fiction. and environments, climate change, the sustainable environmentalgeoscience. You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. exploration for resources and energy and associated environmental remediation. Year 2 Career prospects You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. Where Level 1 takes form as its starting point, Level 2 A degree in English Literature is highly respected in Career prospects E is more conceptual in focus and begins by examining the current job market, not just by employers in the Year 2 Our recent graduates are employed by a range of PE the urgent question of literature’s relationship to both arts, education and media sectors but also in public You will undertake two courses in the second year. organisations across the environmental sector including environment and energy. Its starting point is how relations, finance, business and technology. This is The first course builds your knowledge of the solid Atkins, BAM Nuttall Ltd, BAM Ritchies, Equinor Hywind, literature has represented and engaged with the human because graduates in English Literature possess Earth, focusing on key geological, geochemical and Mason Evans, Scottish Environment, Scottish Water relationship to and responsibility for the natural world valuable skills for the future, such as argumentation, geophysical processes. The second course develops and SEPA. and encourages students to think about the real-world cognitive flexibility, coordinating with others, creativity your understanding of the evolution of Earth life and impact of these questions. The second half builds on and critical analysis and we work hard, with the support environments, changing climate and biogeochemical this by investigating the concept of ideology through an of our careers support advisers, to prepare our students cycles, Earth exploration and resource management. Why choose Glasgow? examination of the relationship between a wide range for a wide range of future employment. The flexibility of our programmes will enable you to Years 3 and 4 of literary texts and their historical, cultural and political choose your specialist subject after an integrated contexts. If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will study first and second year which will prepare you for Why choose Glasgow? a number of core courses covering past and future Years 3 and 4 both degrees. You will benefit from access to the University’s climates, hydrogeology, environmental geochemistry, Progression into the Honours programme (years 3 world-class Hunterian collection and the Library’s landscape change and Quaternary geoscience, and 4) allows you to choose from a huge range of Special Collections, with strengths in the 18th and developing spatial and numerical skills in the laboratory both period and topic-based courses in a range of 19th-centuries, travel, illuminated manuscripts and and field. You will participate in two residential field specialist fields. Our courses on, for example, energy significant single-author holdings. classes and many local day field classes and undertake humanities, fantasy, children’s literature, contemporary an independent project, involving mapping and literature, literary theory, global literatures, Irish and analysis, in your final year. Scottish literature and modernism are all taught by staff who are leading researchers in their fields. You have Year 5 the opportunity to choose from a range of courses You can take Environmental Geoscience as an MSci in creative writing and to carry out an independent degree, which is particularly suited to those interested in research project which can take the form of a further study, and centres on an extensive independent dissertation, creative writing portfolio or dissertation by research project. work placement.

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64 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 65 DUMFRIES CAMPUS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & SUSTAINABILITY FILM & TELEVISION STUDIES

Accredited by the Institution of Environmental This degree programme studies cinema and Sciences and based at our Dumfries Campus, Summary of entry requirements for television as major forces of enjoyment and Summary of entry requirements for Environmental Science & Sustainability utilises Environmental Science & Sustainability knowledge within modern culture. Film & Television Studies fieldwork, organisations and lab practicals to SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) STUDY demonstrate environmental work in practice. BBBB 1st IN THE UK* ABROAD AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced Additional requirements: Higher Science subject Higher (BBBB S5 minimum for consideration) GEOGRAPHICAL & (two Higher Sciences are recommended). Additional requirements: Higher English and a 93% ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY PROFESSIONALLY STUDIES STUDENTS ABROAD ACCREDITED MA (Hons) (P390): Four years Higher Humanities subject. IN WORK/STUDY * SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements No Adjusted Higher Requirements Joint Honours available; see page 140. SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by end of S6) BSc (Hons) (D447): Four years A-level Standard Entry Requirements BBB – CCC Due to high demand, if you wish to be considered for AABB – BBBB This degree is taught at our Dumfries campus; Additional requirements: A-level Science subject. Honours Film & Television Studies you must apply Additional requirements: Higher English and a see page 3. using a UCAS code for Film & Television Studies. Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion IB Standard Entry Requirements of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. 30 (6,5,5 HL) – 28 (5,5,5 HL) * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. Additional requirements: HL Science subject. Year 1 Year 1 A-level Standard Entry Requirements For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. You will take two courses, which introduce techniques AAB – BBB Your core courses will cover Introduction to ac.uk/ug/environmentalsciencesustainability. environmental science, Earth system science and of film and television analysis, offer perspectives on Additional requirements: one A-level Humanities Introduction to global environmental issues. film and television history, and examine the changing subject. structures of cinema and television as industries: IB Standard Entry Requirements Year 2 Career prospects Looking, listening, reading; Key moments in the 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) You will take the core courses of Research methods You will develop a range of skills in environmental development of film and television. Additional requirements: HL English and HL for environmental scientists, Human impacts on the management techniques, preparing you to enter the You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. Humanities subject. environment, Sustainability of farming systems and graduate job market in a wide variety of roles concerned Year 2 For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint Energy: options for sustainability. At each level you can with implementing sustainability objectives. The Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ also choose from a range of elective courses across combination of a broad-based education with specialist You will extend this study with more detailed filmtelevisionstudies. other disciplines. input, supplemented with real work experience, will consideration of key theoretical concepts and historical equip you with essential skills. methods, studying film and television alongside one Year 3 another in two courses: Spectatorship, audiences and You will study Applied ecology & conservation, Aquatic identities; History, aesthetics and genre. You will also Career prospects environment: processes, monitoring & management, Why choose Dumfries? study other subjects in years 1 and 2, as part of your This programme is a valuable preparation for careers E and Rural tourism & stewardship. You will also Fieldwork and practical experience are at the core degree programme. in various aspects of the media, arts and cultural F undertake either a dissertation or placement where you of this programme, providing you with valuable Years 3 and 4 industries. The immediate job destinations of some of will gain experience in the environmental sector. skills for a career in the environmental sector. Our our recent graduates have included production trainee If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) your studies Year 4 Dumfries campus is located close to a range of for the Scottish Media Group and graphics operator natural resources, unique fieldwork environments will consist of a combination of compulsory core for the sports technology specialists Deltatre. Older The Honours year consists of an environmental and placement providers: a diverse outdoor courses (Film analysis, Television analysis, Media graduates are now firmly established in their chosen stewardship project on a research interest of your laboratory only minutes from the classroom. and cultural policy) and specialist options. These will creative fields, working for leading media companies choice, and courses on Environmental policy & typically include courses on particular periods and such as Google and the BBC or as arts administrators, management, Perspectives on the environment and a places (eg postwar Japanese cinema, Scottish film and journalists and media academics. residential Environmental field course. television); genres (eg animation, amateur cinema); theory and practice of film and television (eg digital media, television production); and specific themes (eg Why choose Glasgow? screen performance, children’s television). The city of Glasgow is a major centre for film and television production, and practitioners and policymakers from the creative industries visit the University regularly.

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Finance is the study of the practical and theoretical Finance is the study of the theory and practice dimensions around the financial decisions made by Summary of entry requirements for of financial decision making. Mathematics Summary of entry requirements for consumers, corporations, governments and society. Finance incorporates successful explorations of numerical, Finance & Mathematics Studying finance provides a sound understanding of SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) geometrical and logical relationships. SQA Higher Entry Requirements risk, money management, banking, capital markets AAAAAB (ABBB S5 minimum for consideration) BBBB at S5 will be considered. Typically FINANCE and investments. Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and 90% STUDENTS STUDY S6 entrants will have AAAAA at Higher. B at ABROAD Higher Humanities subject. SATISFIED * Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher. IN THE UK FOR 1st ACCOUNTING & FINANCE* New SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and a end of S6) BSc (Hons) (NG3C): Four years Higher Science subject. AABBB – BBBBB SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by BFin (NL30): Four years Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and end of S6) Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion AABB – BBBB This programme is subject to approval. Years 1 and 2 of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and a * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. You will take courses in: Higher Science subject. Successful completion of Year 1 is a broad-based curriculum with students A-level Standard Entry Requirements · Mathematics Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. beginning to specialise in finance in year 2. In Honours, AAA – ABB · Statistics * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. a combination of core and optional finance courses Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and · Financial accounting A-level Standard Entry Requirements allows you to tailor your programme. GCSE English Grade B/5. · Economics AAB – BBB · Management accounting IB Standard Entry Requirements Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics. Year 1 · Finance. 38 (6,6,6 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) IB Standard Entry Requirements First-year foundation courses cover the subjects of Additional requirements: HL Mathematics and SL Years 3 and 4 36 (6, 6, 5 HL) – 32 (6, 5, 5 HL) finance, economics, accounting and management. English 5. Additional requirements: HL Mathematics. You will develop knowledge and intellectual skills in If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will take these fields, as well as developing your numeracy, For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. a range of core and optional courses including: For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. ac.uk/ug/finance. ac.uk/ug/financemathematics. communication and teamwork skills. · Algebra Year 2 · Mathematical methods 1 · Metric spaces and basic topology Career prospects Career prospects In your second year, you will begin to specialise · Capital markets by studying finance courses that will advance your The BFin in Finance provides the foundation for careers · International financial markets The financial sector, locally and throughout the UK, theoretical understanding of the subject. You will in the thriving finance and financial services sector, · Financial statement analysis actively recruits graduates skilled in all aspects of develop your knowledge of asset pricing, corporate including insurance, accounting and banking. The · Financial markets and financial institutions. mathematics, and a significant number of our Honours F finance, statistics, risk, financial markets and financial degree provides graduates with strong transferable graduates find employment in the commercial sector, in PF technology. You will also develop your research, skills that are recognised as important attributes for In fourth year you will also undertake a research project/ insurance, accounting, finance or banking. presentation, data management and statistical analysis careers in many other areas. dissertation, usually supervised within the School of skills by undertaking projects using real-world financial Mathematics & Statistics, although a limited number of data. projects will be supervised by the Adam Smith Business Why choose Glasgow? Years 3 and 4 Why choose Glasgow? School. This programme will train you in both mathematics and finance, making you highly At Honours level (years 3 and 4), you will supplement The new BFin will complement a highly successful Accounting & Finance degree portfolio, with desirable to employers, and uses guest lecturers your core courses with optional courses, selecting and tutors from the financial sector. these from a wide range of topics such as capital international appeal, offering courses based on markets and portfolio management, derivative world-class research, enhanced by a strong focus securities, international financial management, on skills and industry connections to produce well- corporate finance, corporate restructuring, psychology equipped graduates. and financial management, econometric methods, mergers and acquisitions, and financial statement analysis. You will continue to develop your skills in critical analysis, communication, advanced statistics and time management. You will also advance your research skills in taught courses and will be able to apply these in your final year by undertaking a project in finance. This will require you to work independently and allows you to apply the skills that you have acquired during the programme.

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68 * Complete University Guide 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 69 FINANCE & STATISTICS FRENCH Finance is the study of the theory and practice of French involves the study of a key European and financial decision making. Statistics is a scientific Summary of entry requirements for international language as well as the cultures it has Summary of entry requirements for discipline that is concerned with the drawing of Finance & Statistics influenced across the world. French objective conclusions from investigations where SQA Higher Entry Requirements SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) outcomes are subject to uncertainty or variability. STUDENTS STUDY BBBB at S5 will be considered. Typically 90% SATISFIED* ABROAD AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced S6 entrants will have AAAAA at Higher. B at Higher (BBBB S5 minimum for consideration) 94% STATISTICS STUDENTS STUDY SATISFIED* ABROAD Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher. Additional requirements: Higher English and a Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and a MA (Hons) (R120): Five years Higher Humanities subject. Higher Science subject. SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by Joint Honours available; see page 140. BSc (Hons) (GN33): Four years SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by end of S6) end of S6) AABB – BBBB AABB – BBBB Additional requirements: Higher English and a Years 1 and 2 Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and a Year 1 Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion You will take courses in: Higher Science subject. Successful completion of The course you study in year 1 depends on how much of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. · Economics Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. French you have studied before. If you have an SQA * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. · Finance * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. Higher or A-level in French (grade A or B), you will take A-level Standard Entry Requirements · Financial accounting A-level Standard Entry Requirements the non-beginners’ language course alongside our AAB – BBB · Management accounting AAB – BBB French culture course. Additional requirements: one A-level Humanities · Mathematics Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics. If you are a beginner or near-beginner and have some subject. · Statistics. IB Standard Entry Requirements previous language experience, you can take the IB Standard Entry Requirements Years 3 and 4 36 (6, 6, 5 HL) – 32 (6, 5, 5 HL) Level-1 beginners’ course, which provides an intensive 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) foundation in reading, writing and speaking French. If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will take Additional requirements: HL Mathematics. Additional requirements: HL English and HL a range of core and optional courses, including courses For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. Humanities subject. in finance and statistics. ac.uk/ug/financestatistics. Year 2 For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ In fourth year you will also undertake a dissertation In your second year, you will extend your linguistic skills french. supervised within the Adam Smith Business School. in our language and culture courses using authentic Partnership and industry links Career prospects French texts and media sources. The University has close links with professional bodies The financial sector, locally and throughout the UK, Students progressing from the first-year beginners’ Career prospects actively recruits graduates skilled in all aspects of course normally study French culture 1 alongside and employers, many of whom offer placement Graduates have gone on to pursue rewarding careers opportunities to students. Some professional firms run statistics, and a significant number of our Honours French 2 courses. F graduates find employment in the commercial sector, in in the media, teaching (both at home and abroad), PF presentations and drop-in sessions for prospective Year 3 (year abroad) journalism, tourism, translating and interpreting, and graduates and also run separate events to give students insurance, accounting, finance or banking. If you progress to Honours you will spend your third the Civil Service, as well as business, commerce and a chance to interact with their staff. year abroad, normally either working as a language marketing. Why choose Glasgow? assistant in a school or studying at a university. The University has a number of exchange programmes and This programme will train you in both Why choose Glasgow? mathematics and finance, making you highly will provide support and advice. As part of your French degree you can choose to desirable to employers, and uses guest lecturers Years 4 and 5 and tutors from the financial sector. focus on a whole range of topics including French Along with core language study, you will be able to comics, French song, travel writing, medieval choose from a wide range of options including literature, France and contemporary French history. cinema, history and other aspects of the language and cultures of the French-speaking world.

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A Genetics degree opens up a SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) Ionnsaich mu chultar na Gàidhlig tro na linntean, AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced whole world of job opportunities in science, AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced agus leasaich do sgilean cànain airson chothroman Higher (BBBB S5 minimum for consideration) industry, healthcare, forensics, and beyond. Higher (ABBB S5 minimum for consideration) cosnaidh nas fheàrr. Additional requirements: Higher English and a Additional requirements: Higher Biology or 91% BSc STUDENTS STUDY Higher Humanities subject. SATISFIED * ABROAD Chemistry. CELTIC STUDIES STUDY SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by 100% STUDENTS SATISFIED * ABROAD end of S6) BSc (Hons) (C400): Four years end of S6) AABB – BBBB MSci: Five years AABB – BBBB MA (Hons) (Q530): Four years Additional requirements: Higher English and a Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion You may apply for transfer to the MSci Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or Joint Honours available; see page 140. of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. mid-programme. MSci applications are NOT taken one of our Summer Schools. * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. via UCAS. * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. Note No prior knowledge of Scottish Gaelic is required. A-level Standard Entry Requirements A-level Standard Entry Requirements AAB – BBB AAB – BBB Additional requirements: one A-level Humanities Year 1 Additional requirements: A-level Biology or Year 1 subject. You will be given a general introduction to all aspects Chemistry. There are three courses: Advanced 1 for students with a IB Standard Entry Requirements of modern biology and encouraged to acquire general IB Standard Entry Requirements good pass in Higher Gàidhlig; Intermediate 1 for those 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) scientific skills. 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) with a good pass in Higher Gaelic; and Beginners 1 for Additional requirements: HL English and HL You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry. absolute/near beginners. Humanities subject. Year 2 For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint ac.uk/ug/genetics. In semester 1, you will develop your knowledge of Year 2 Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ gaelic. fundamental aspects of biology. In semester 2, you will You will continue to develop your language skills and be introduced to specialist subject areas according to Career prospects knowledge of Gaelic culture, including aspects of your interests. Recent graduates have taken research, support or contemporary sociolinguistics, through either of two Career prospects leadership roles in academia, industry and public courses: Advanced 2 (taught in Gaelic) if progressing Years 3, 4 and 5 Recent developments in support of Gaelic mean services. Many graduates have entered teaching, from Advanced 1 or Intermediate 1; Intermediate 2 If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will that Gaelic is a language with expanding career medicine, management and journalism. G (taught in English and Gaelic) if progressing from develop an in-depth understanding of the principles of GP opportunities. Our graduates have gone on to a wide Beginners 1. genetics and biomolecular science. Laboratory work range of careers in the media, publishing, the arts, and small-group teaching are important parts of the teaching, academia, librarianship and law. Others Why choose Glasgow? Years 3 and 4 Honours programme, allowing you to develop problem- find careers in the Civil Service, language planning/ If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4), you will solving, group-working and communication skills. In You will undertake laboratory training and acquire development with local authorities and Bòrd na concentrate on modern Scottish Gaelic language and fourth year you will be able to follow your interests and important transferable skills including problem Gàidhlig. literature, as well as studying Irish and the development choose four advanced Honours option courses. You will solving, writing and presenting of reports, and and varieties of the Gaelic languages. Most of your also perform your own research with one of the genetics critical analysis of written reports and data. courses will be taught through the medium of Gaelic. Why choose Glasgow? research teams. You will also write a dissertation. For a broader Celtic You can study Gaelic folklore, song, modern You can take Genetics as an MSci, which includes curriculum incorporating Gaelic language skills, please an additional work placement year, between the third see Celtic Studies. poetry, autobiography and contemporary fiction all through Gaelic, while the University’s Gaelic and final years of the degree. This is normally spent initiative and the city’s vibrant Gaelic community doing research in industry or an organisation such as a also provide opportunities to use Gaelic outside research institute in the UK or overseas. the classroom. Final-year optional courses may change and places may be limited. Students are not guaranteed a place on a particular final-year option.

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Typically S6 MA (SocSci) STUDY crust, the surface and associated environments. 93% STUDENTS SATISFIED * ABROAD entrants will have AAAB at Higher. B at Advanced entrants will have AAAB at Higher. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher. Higher is equivalent to A at Higher. EARTH SCIENCES STUDY Additional requirements: National 5 Maths at grade Additional requirements: 94% STUDENTS ABROAD SATISFIED * B and two Higher Science subjects. BSc (Hons) (F800): Four years Applicants to Geography (BSc): Higher Geography MA (Hons) (L702): Four years and a Higher Science subject. SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by MA (SocSci) (Hons) (L700): Four years BSc (Hons) (F610): Four years end of S6) Applicants to Geography (MA): Higher Geography MSci (Hons) (F611): Five years AABB – BBBB Joint Honours available; see page 140. and a Higher Humanities subject. Additional requirements: National 5 Maths at grade SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by Note B and two Higher Science subjects. Successful end of S6) No prior knowledge is required and Geology can be completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Geography can be studied as one of three different AABB – BBBB studied with many other first-year subjects. Schools. degrees in Arts, Science or Social Sciences. The Additional requirements: * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. Geography component of each degree is identical; the A-level Standard Entry Requirements difference is additional subjects that can be taken in Applicants to Geography (BSc): Higher Geography Year 1 and a Higher Science subject. BBB – BCC years 1 and 2. Initially you will study the major themes of geology and Additional requirements: A-level Science subject Applicants to Geography (MA): Higher Geography Year 1 environmental geoscience using a problem-based IB Standard Entry Requirements and a Higher Humanities subject. approach to learning integrated with topical examples. You will explore an equal balance of physical and 38 (6,6,6 HL) – 34 (6,5,5 HL) Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Your first course covers fundamental geological Additional requirements: HL Science subject human geography themes including a world of Summer Schools. principles, including plate tectonics, the structure of the resources, a world of development, a world of changing For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. Earth, earthquakes, volcanoes, how rocks deform, and environments, a shrinking world, a world of conflict and the evolution of the oceans and continents. The second ac.uk/ug/geology. a world of interactions. A-level Standard Entry Requirements course covers the evolution of life, surface processes You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. BBB – BCC and environments, climate change, the sustainable Additional requirements: exploration for resources and energy, water security, Career prospects Year 2 Applicants to Geography (BSc): A-Level Science and environmental remediation. Recent graduates from the School of Geographical & You will explore human and physical processes, subject. You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. Earth Sciences are employed by organisations across G examining environmental problems and their possible the geological, environmental and engineering sectors, GP resolutions, and you will be trained in statistical Applicants to Geography (MA); A-level Science or Year 2 including: Atkins, BAM Nuttall Ltd, Chevron, Equinor, Humanities subject. methods, geographic information systems (GIS) and Your first course in second year builds your knowledge Laing O’Rourke, Nordgold, Scottish Water, Scottish laboratory analysis using a mixture of fieldwork and our IB Standard Entry Requirements of the solid Earth and the relationship between the Power Renewables, SEPA and Shell. own IT and physical geography laboratories. 38 – 34 points deep Earth and crustal and surface processes. The 38 (6,6,6 HL) – 34 (6,5,5 HL) Years 3 and 4 second course explores the evolution of Earth life and Additional requirements: environments, changing climate and biogeochemical Why choose Glasgow? If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will Applicants to Geography (BSc): HL Science subject. cycles, and Earth exploration, including resource, The flexibility of our programmes will enable study both core and optional courses. waste and contaminated land management. You will you to choose your specialist subject after Core courses are related to advanced training methods Applicants to Geography (MA): HL Science or participate in a residential field class where you will an integrated first and second year which will such as computerised data analysis, modelling, Humanities subject. develop your practical and problem-solving skills. prepare you for both degrees. GIS, interviewing and interpretative methods and For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint dissertation training. Core courses also support the Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ Years 3 and 4 development and articulation of graduate attributes and geography. If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will communication strategies for beyond the academy. study a number of core courses covering igneous A wide range of optional courses complement the geology (including geochemistry, chronology and volcanology), sedimentary geology (including core courses and allow you to build a programme Career prospects around your particular interests. Some Environmental environments and basin analysis), metamorphic & Our recent Geography graduates have been employed Geoscience optional courses may also be available to structural geology, stratigraphy and tectonic synthesis. as coastal and river engineers, field studies tutors, Geography students. You will participate in residential field classes integrated public engagement officer, and hydrographic into the core courses and undertake an independent surveyors, and have found opportunities with the project in your final year where you will develop and Scottish Government, British Red Cross, Glasgow answer a research question based on data you have City Council, Prince & Princess of Wales Trust, Foreign collected. You will also tailor your degree by choosing Office, Transport Scotland, Scottish Water, SNH, SEPA, from a wide range of optional courses in geological and Brewgooder and Historic Environment Scotland. environmental topics. Year 5 Why choose Glasgow? You can take Geology as an MSci degree, which is Our Honours programme is highly flexible and is particularly suited to those interested in further study a combination of core and optional courses. This and centres on an extensive independent research allows you to tailor your option choices towards a project. wide range of potential careers.

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74 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 75 GERMAN GREEK German involves the study of a key European Greek involves the study of classical Greek language language and its culture. At Glasgow we provide Summary of entry requirements for and literature and ancient Greek civilisation. Summary of entry requirements for a wide spectrum of teaching, ranging from the German Greek 18th century to contemporary culture. CLASSICS STUDENTS STUDY SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) 95% IN WORK/STUDY * ABROAD SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) GERMAN & AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced 100% SCANDINAVIAN STUDIES STUDY Higher (BBBB S5 minimum for consideration) Higher (BBBB S5 minimum for consideration) STUDENTS SATISFIED * ABROAD Additional requirements: Higher English and a MA (Hons) (Q700): Four years Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject. Higher Humanities subject. MA (Hons) (R220): Five years SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by Joint Honours available; see page 141. SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by end of S6) Note end of S6) Joint Honours available; see page 141. AABB – BBBB You do not require previous knowledge of Greek. AABB – BBBB Additional requirements: Higher English and a Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion Year 1 of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. You will read (depending on options chosen) Homer * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. The course you study in first year depends on how and other Greek poets, Athenian tragedies and much German you have studied before. If you have an A-level Standard Entry Requirements comedies, orators and historians, and the philosopher A-level Standard Entry Requirements SQA Higher or A-level in German (grade A or B), you will AAB – BBB Plato. You will also learn about Greek political and social AAB – BBB take the Level-1 non-beginners’ language and culture Additional requirements: one A-level Humanities history, philosophy, religion and art. Additional requirements: one A-level Humanities courses. subject. subject. If you have a good A-level pass in the subject, you may If you are a beginner or near-beginner in the language IB Standard Entry Requirements be able to start Greek at Level 2. IB Standard Entry Requirements and have some previous language learning experience, 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) you can take the Level-1 beginners’ course, which Additional requirements: HL English and HL Year 1 Additional requirements: HL English and HL provides an intensive foundation in reading, writing and Humanities subject. You will be provided with a strong foundation of Humanities subject. speaking German. For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint grammar and vocabulary leading to the reading of For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ simple passages of genuine ancient Greek. You will Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ german. learn to read elementary texts in Greek and to translate greek. Year 2 Greek into English. The first-year language and culture course leads to You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. German 2, which extends and develops your linguistic Career prospects Career prospects Year 2 skills and builds your knowledge of German culture. In recent years our graduates have found employment Graduates with qualifications in modern languages Students progressing from the first-year beginners’ The focus is on developing translation skills, of as teachers, civil servants, administrators, librarians and G and cultures have gone on to pursue rewarding careers GP course normally study German culture 1 alongside the both prepared and unprepared texts. There is also archivists, and in museums and galleries. German 2 course. in the media, teaching (both at home and abroad), consolidation of grammatical foundations. We introduce journalism, tourism, translating and interpreting, and continuous literary texts, typically from oratory, drama, Year 3 (year abroad) the Civil Service, as well as business, commerce and historiography and epic. You will also develop your Why choose Glasgow? If you progress to Honours you will spend your third marketing. critical skills through commentary and essay work. year abroad working as a language assistant in a You will have the opportunity to visit archaeological school or on an independent work placement, or Years 3 and 4 sites and museums in Greece as part of your studying at a university. The University has a number Why choose Glasgow? If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will programme. of exchange programmes and will provide support and You will combine the study of language and culture choose options from a wide range and study texts advice. in courses that focus on using German in practical and genres in detail. Courses currently include and professional contexts, which makes our Historiography, Epic, Comedy, Tragedy, Oratory and Years 4 and 5 graduates stand out when applying for jobs. Lyric poetry. Along with core language study, you will take courses There is also the opportunity within the Honours from a wide variety of options, including German programme to start or continue the study of Latin. professional communication, modern German novels, liaison interpreting and modern German thought.

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76 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 77 DUMFRIES CAMPUS HEALTH & SOCIAL SECTOR LEADERSHIP HISTORY

In testing times for the health and social sectors, The study of history is the study of change and this degree (formerly Health & Social Policy) equips Summary of entry requirements for continuity in human society through time. In this Summary of entry requirements for you with the skills and confidence to think critically, Health & Social Sector Leadership wide-ranging programme you will learn different History identify key challenges, influence policy and lead SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) approaches to studying the past as a way of SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) change. BBBB Higher understanding the present in its political, AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced economic, ideological, social and cultural sense. SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements Higher (BBBB S5 minimum for consideration) STUDENTS STUDY Additional requirements: Higher English and a 100% SATISFIED* ABROAD No Adjusted Higher Requirements STUDENTS THOUGHT 92% STAFF WERE GOOD AT STUDY Higher Humanities subject. A-level Standard Entry Requirements EXPLAINING THINGS* ABROAD BBB – CCC SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by end of S6) MA (Hons) (LL34): Four years IB Standard Entry Requirements MA (Hons) (V100): Four years AABB – BBBB 30 (6,5,5 HL) – 28 (5,5,5 HL) This degree is taught at our Dumfries campus; Additional requirements: Higher English and a see page 3. For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. Joint Honours available; see page 141. Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion ac.uk/ug/healthsocialsectorleadership. of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. Year 1 Year 1 A-level Standard Entry Requirements Career prospects There are three core courses in year 1. Society & social You will be introduced to the study of historical change AAB – BBB policy introduces you to the language of social science Graduates who achieve a 2:1 or above will be eligible in the medieval, early modern and modern eras through Additional requirements: one A-level Humanities and fundamental theories. The focus of Contemporary for the prestigious Future Leaders scheme offered the lens of Scottish history, followed by a closer look at subject. health challenges is inequalities in health, particularly by Dumfries & Galloway Integrated Joint Board. medieval Europe. These courses combine lectures with IB Standard Entry Requirements in Scotland. Communication, influence & leadership This scheme intends to offer eligible graduates a small seminar groups. 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) establishes a foundational understanding of the nature year’s employment in a graduate-level role with local You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. Additional requirements: HL English and HL of leadership and the communication skills associated NHS, council or third sector partners (subject to visa Humanities subject. restrictions). Year 2 with it. For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint You will examine the early modern and modern era in Year 2 Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ Europe, followed by a thematic exploration of global history. Drawing on inputs from various guest practitioners, Why choose Dumfries? history. You will engage with new historical skills and year 2 begins to explore the relationship between policy You will be given the opportunity to complete approaches, readying you for Honours study. and actual services on the ground. Core courses are a valuable work placement and will benefit from Integrating health & social policy, Human nature & our excellent links with local employers. Years 3 and 4 Career prospects wellbeing, and Research methods for social science. At Honours level you will choose from a large variety of As a History graduate you will be able to enter many H courses tackling topics in gender history, war studies, different careers, from teaching to the financial services. HP Year 3 medieval history, US history, Scottish and Highland Our recent History graduates have been employed This year combines analytical insight with experiential history and global history. by HarperCollins, Police Scotland, Oxfam, Glasgow learning. Health & social policy in a contemporary Sample courses include The Vietnam war in American Museums and Morgan Stanley. context instils theoretical and critical depth, while history & culture; Traders, settlers and rebels: Africans Professional leadership skills is a scenario-based in the Atlantic world, 1740–1938; France, 1789–1914: Why choose Glasgow? course that provides the building blocks of effective Nation, revolution & empire; The life & afterlife of Mary, leadership. Practical experience is essential for Queen of Scots; Women & gender relations in Europe, We offer a wide choice of Honours courses with successful graduates and in semester 2 you can do a 1789–1918; The Mongols and the West, c1200–c1500; small group teaching and one-to-one essay whole-semester work placement within a University- Renaissance Florence. tutorials. We host leading research centres in approved organisation. In addition, senior managers gender history, war studies and Scottish and from the NHS offer career mentoring. In fourth year you can take a year-long special subject Celtic studies. seminar course exploring a topic through primary Year 4 sources. In year 4 you progress to the year-long Honours Action Research Project. With the freedom to pursue a topic you are passionate about, you apply the knowledge you have gained to a real-world research situation, within the NHS, local council or a third sector organisation, culminating in the dissemination of your insights to practitioners.

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78 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020. * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 79 Ranking for Health & Social Policy programme. HISTORY OF ART HUMAN BIOLOGY History of art seeks to understand how and why Human biology explores the scientific principles paintings, sculptures, buildings and works in a Summary of entry requirements for that underlie investigations into the function of the Summary of entry requirements for variety of media come to look the way they do. History of Art human body from a molecular and cellular level to Human Biology SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) a whole-body level. It examines the way in which the SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) IN SCOTLAND* STUDY 2nd ABROAD AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced body works in health, during normal healthy ageing AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced Higher (BBBB S5 minimum for consideration) and disease. Higher (ABBB S5 minimum for consideration) Additional requirements: Higher English and a BIOSCIENCES Additional requirements: Higher Biology or MA (Hons) (V350): Four years 91% STUDENTS STUDY Chemistry. Higher Humanities subject. SATISFIED * ABROAD Joint Honours available; see page 141. SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by end of S6) end of S6) AABB – BBBB BSc (Hons) (C1W3): Four years AABB – BBBB Year 1 Additional requirements: Higher English and a MSci: Five years Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or The first year provides an introduction to history of Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion You may apply for transfer to the MSci one of our Summer Schools. art in two courses: Art history and its materials and of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. mid-programme. MSci applications are NOT taken * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. techniques and Art history in action. These courses * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. via UCAS. allow you to study works by some of the best-known A-level Standard Entry Requirements A-level Standard Entry Requirements artists, designers and architects of all time, including AAB – BBB AAB – BBB non-western material, and also introduce you to key Additional requirements: one A-level Humanities Year 1 Additional requirements: A-level Biology or issues in history of art. The two courses together will subject. You will be given a general introduction to all aspects Chemistry. prepare you for further levels of study, but either can be IB Standard Entry Requirements of modern biology and encouraged to acquire general IB Standard Entry Requirements taken as an introduction to the discipline by students 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) scientific skills. 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) not intending to take it beyond Level 1. Additional requirements: HL English and HL You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry. You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. Humanities subject. For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. Year 2 Year 2 For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint ac.uk/ug/humanbiology. Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ You will develop your knowledge of fundamental Greater emphasis is placed on theoretical and historyofart. aspects of biology and be introduced to specialist contextual issues. You will also be introduced to subject areas according to your interests. Career prospects contrasted art-historical approaches and methods and to a range of backgrounds to the production and Career prospects Years 3, 4 and 5 This is a new programme and it is anticipated that graduates will be well qualified to seek employment consumption of art. This degree can lead to careers in publishing, Human Biology provides a wide-ranging approach to in a broad range of scientific careers in the NHS, in journalism, teaching and librarianship, museums, complement the traditional Anatomy, Neuroscience, Year 3 and 4 commerce, education and management. H galleries, the heritage sector, and art dealing and Pharmacology and Physiology degree programmes. HP If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4), you will auction houses. Examples of graduate destinations prepare a dissertation and study a wide range of If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4), you will include a Getty Collections Management Internship take courses which allow you to develop a broad Why choose Glasgow? special options concentrating on specific periods and in the USA, and curatorial or administrative posts at artists, and normally including non-western as well as understanding of human biology through the study You’ll be taught by world-class researchers from Dulwich Picture Gallery, Handel House and the Design of the anatomy and physiology of body systems, the western art. There are core courses on methodological and Artists Collecting Society. across our internationally renowned Medical, aspects of art history, and research skills in art history. assessment of cardiovascular and respiratory function, Veterinary & Life Sciences research institutes. You can apply to include a work placement as part of and introductory nutrition. your Honours programme. Why choose Glasgow? Students in year 4 choose four advanced Honours option courses. All year 4 students undertake an You will benefit from the extensive resources independent research project. of the University Library and Archives, and The Hunterian, the University’s museum and art You can take Human Biology as an MSci, which gallery, which feature the world-famous Hunter, includes an additional placement year between the Whistler and Mackintosh collections. You will also third and final years of the degree, normally spent doing have access to , the University and research in industry in the UK or overseas. City’s innovative collections-access centre. Final-year optional courses may change and places In your third-year vacation you will receive a grant may be limited. Students are not guaranteed a place on to assist you to visit museums, galleries and a particular final-year option. buildings relevant to your studies.

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80 * Guardian University Guide 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 81 HUMAN BIOLOGY & NUTRITION IMMUNOLOGY Human Biology & Nutrition will equip students with Immunology is the study of the body’s defence a critical understanding of normal physiology and Summary of entry requirements for (immune) system and how it protects from, and Summary of entry requirements for homeostatic mechanisms, and this will be related Human Biology & Nutrition contributes to, disease. Immunology to both normal and disease-related conditions. SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced 94% BSc STUDENTS STUDY AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced BIOSCIENCES STUDY SATISFIED * ABROAD 91% STUDENTS ABROAD Higher (ABBB S5 minimum for consideration) Higher (ABBB S5 minimum for consideration) SATISFIED * Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. BSc (Hons) (C550): Four years Chemistry. BSc (Hons) (C1B4): Four years SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by MSci: Five years SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by end of S6) end of S6) You may apply for transfer to the MSci AABB – BBBB AABB – BBBB mid-programme. MSci applications are NOT taken Year 1 Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Additional requirements: Higher Biology or via UCAS. You will be given a general introduction to all aspects Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or of modern biology and encouraged to acquire general one of our Summer Schools. one of our Summer Schools. scientific skills. * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. Year 1 You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. A-level Standard Entry Requirements A-level Standard Entry Requirements AAB – BBB You will be given a general introduction to all aspects AAB – BBB Year 2 Additional requirements: A-level Biology or of modern biology and encouraged to acquire general Additional requirements: A-level Biology or In semester 1, you will develop your knowledge of Chemistry. scientific skills. Chemistry. fundamental aspects of biology. In semester 2, you will IB Standard Entry Requirements You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. IB Standard Entry Requirements be introduced to specialist subject areas according to 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) Year 2 your interests. Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry. Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry. You will develop your knowledge of fundamental For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. Year 3 and 4 aspects of biology and be introduced to specialist ac.uk/ug/humanbiologynutrition. ac.uk/ug/immunology. If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4), you will subject areas according to your interests. take courses which allow you to develop a broad understanding of human biology through the study of Years 3, 4 and 5 Career prospects Career prospects the anatomy and physiology of body systems, and the If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4), you assessment of cardiovascular and respiratory function, This degree will provide you with a variety of career will study the whole field of immunology as well as Many graduates continue to postgraduate Masters or as well as introductory nutrition. opportunities. You may choose to go into health molecular biology, statistics and data analysis, in PhD studies, or enter medicine, dentistry or veterinary promotion, lifestyle consultancy, food industry related medicine. Research-based career destinations include In year 4, you will take three compulsory courses: lectures and practical classes. jobs or a range of other nutrition focused careers. universities and research institutes and industry, H Energy balance (impact of lifestyle), Dietary assessment In year 4 you will study key concepts of immunology PI Graduates may continue their education to Masters or and clinical research and diagnostic work in hospital and nutrition epidemiology and Functional foods, and in greater depth. You will undertake a supervised PhD level. Graduates may also apply for professional laboratories. Many go on to a career in other fields choose one from a range of optional courses. You will laboratory research project. postgraduate programmes such as dietetics and of science, such as infection biology, and cancer or also carry out a substantial research project. You will teaching. The Honours programme covers the working of the cardiovascular research, or areas such as teaching, develop a range of skills in nutrition and teamwork, and immune system under physiological and pathological scientific journalism, business and the Civil Service. acquire useful experience for your future career. conditions, including infectious disease, vaccination, Why choose Glasgow? cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular diseases, You’ll be taught by world-class researchers from and autoimmune and inflammatory pathologies. Why choose Glasgow? across our internationally renowned Medical, Immunology can be taken as an MSci, which includes This is one of the few programmes in the UK Veterinary & Life Sciences research institutes. an additional placement year, between the third and which offer an Honours degree focusing solely final years of the degree. This is normally spent doing on immunology for two years (years 3 and 4). full-time research in industry, academia or another approved placement provider in the UK or overseas.

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82 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 83 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS ITALIAN

International relations is the study of how states and Studying Italian opens up the language and culture national societies interact across borders, especially Summary of entry requirements for of a major EU country that has played a key role in Summary of entry requirements for in the areas of political, military, economic and International Relations Europe’s political and artistic development. Italian cultural relations. SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) LANGUAGES, LINGUISTICS STUDY AAAAB (AABB S5 minimum for consideration) 90% & CLASSICS STUDENTS ABROAD AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced POLITICS STUDENTS IN WORK/STUDY* THOUGHT COURSE STUDY Additional requirements: Higher English or Higher Higher (BBBB S5 minimum for consideration) 90% WAS INTELLECTUALLY ABROAD STIMULATING * Humanities subject. Additional requirements: Higher English and a SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by MA (Hons) (R310): Five years Higher Humanities subject. end of S6) SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by MA (SocSci) (Hons) (L250): Four years Joint Honours available; see page 142. AABBB – BBBBB end of S6) Joint Honours available; see page 142. Additional requirements: Higher English or Higher AABB – BBBB Humanities subject. Successful completion of Top- Additional requirements: Higher English and a Year 1 Due to high demand, if you wish to be considered Up or one of our Summer Schools. Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion for International Relations you must apply using a * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. The course you study in first year depends on how of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. UCAS code for International Relations. much Italian you have studied before. If you have an A-level Standard Entry Requirements * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. SQA Higher or A-level in Italian (grade A or B), you will AAB – BBB A-level Standard Entry Requirements take non-beginners’ language and culture courses. Year 1 Additional requirements: A-level English or AAB – BBB Humanities subject. If you are a beginner or near-beginner and have some Additional requirements: one A-level Humanities Introduction to politics examines the British and previous language learning experience, you will take the IB Standard Entry Requirements subject. Scottish political systems in a comparative perspective Level-1 beginners’ course, which provides an intensive 38 (6,6,6 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) IB Standard Entry Requirements to introduce key concepts in the study of politics and foundation in reading, writing and speaking Italian. foreign policy making. Additional requirements: HL English or Humanities 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) subject. You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. Additional requirements: HL English and HL Introduction to international relations introduces Humanities subject. students to key approaches to explaining and For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint Year 2 Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint understanding key aspects of international order. The first-year language and culture course leads to internationalrelations. Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ Italian 2, which extends and develops your linguistic You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. italian. skills and builds your knowledge of Italian culture, Year 2 Career prospects including the study of texts and films. Students progressing from the first-year beginners’ course History of political thought examines political thought Popular career destinations for our school’s graduates Career prospects normally study Italian culture 1 alongside the second- from the ancients, primarily Aristotle, through include the civil and foreign service, local government, year course. Graduates with qualifications in modern languages Machiavelli, Hobbes and Locke to Rousseau and Karl the charity sector, international organisations, teaching, I Marx. and cultures have gone on to pursue rewarding careers PI business and the armed forces. Year 3 (year abroad) in the media, teaching (both at home and abroad), Comparative politics in a globalising world explores If you progress to Honours you will spend your third journalism, tourism, translating and interpreting, and and compares different countries to introduce students the Civil Service, as well as business, commerce and Why choose Glasgow? year abroad, normally either working as a language to the variety of political regimes that exist in the assistant in a school or studying at a university. The marketing. contemporary international system. Glasgow has a growing reputation for its has a number of exchange programmes and and teaching in the field of international relations, Years 3 and 4 will provide support and advice. particularly in global security and conflict. You will Why choose Glasgow? At Honours level (years 3 and 4) you can choose from be taught by leading academics who are experts in Years 4 and 5 Glasgow has a long tradition of teaching in Italian over 30 courses in politics and international relations, this field. In addition to further language work, our two-year including US foreign policy, Postcolonial international studies, supported by excellent library resources Honours programme enables you to choose from a in the subject. You will be taught in small groups, relations theory, International organisations, Gender wide range of options including literature, cinema and & development and The politics of terror. mostly by native speakers of Italian, giving you the other areas of culture. opportunity to develop a high level of fluency in written and spoken Italian.

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84 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 85 LATIN LAW: COMMON LAW Latin involves the study of the Latin language and The Common Law degree is intended for applicants literature, and Roman civilisation. Summary of entry requirements for from common law jurisdictions in countries such as Summary of entry requirements for Latin England and Wales, Canada, the United States, India, Common Law 95% CLASSICS STUDENTS STUDY Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. The Common IN WORK/STUDY * ABROAD SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced Law curriculum offers intellectual depth and has a AAAAAA Higher or AAAA + BB Advanced Higher Higher (BBBB S5 minimum for consideration) range of flexible options. (AAABB S5 minimum for consideration) MA (Hons) (Q600): Four years Additional requirements: Higher English and a Additional requirements: Higher English. LAW STUDENTS STUDY PROFESSIONALLY Higher Humanities subject. 95% SATISFIED * ABROAD ACCREDITED LNAT (www.lnat.ac.uk for more information). Joint Honours available; see page 142. SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by Note end of S6) end of S6) You do not require previous knowledge of Latin. AABB – BBBB Common Law LLB (Hons) (M100): Four years AABBB – BBBBB Additional requirements: Higher English and a Common Law LLB (Fast Track) (M900): Additional requirements: Higher English. LNAT Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion Two years, graduates only (www.lnat.ac.uk for more information). Successful The level at which you enter depends on whether you of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. completion of Reach. Joint Honours available; see page 138. have taken Latin before. If you are a complete beginner, * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. Students taking a Joint Honours degree can complete all or have studied some Latin, you will enter our Level 1 A-level Standard Entry Requirements the courses necessary to apply for entry to the next stage A-level Standard Entry Requirements class. If you have a good Higher or A-level pass, you AAB – BBB of professional training for a career in England and Wales: AAA may be able to start Latin at Level 2. Additional requirements: one A-level Humanities the Legal Practice Course (LPC) or the Bar Professional Additional requirements: A-level English or GCSE subject. English Grade A/ 7. LNAT (www.lnat.ac.uk for more Year 1 Training Course (BPTC). A Joint Honours degree does IB Standard Entry Requirements information). You will be provided with a strong foundation of not involve a period of additional study but please note 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) IB Standard Entry Requirements grammar and vocabulary, leading to the reading of that in some cases timetabling issues may arise. Additional requirements: HL English and HL 38 (6,6,6 HL) – 34 (6,5,5 HL) simple passages of genuine Latin. You will learn to Humanities subject. Applicants should apply for either the Common Additional requirements: HL English. LNAT (www. read elementary texts in Latin and to translate Latin into Law LLB or the Scots Law LLB, not both, since lnat.ac.uk for more information). English. For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint we will only make an offer of a place on one Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ For detailed entry requirements see glasgow.ac.uk/ You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. LLB degree. Scottish students would normally latin. be expected to apply for the Scots Law LLB. ug/commonlaw. Year 2 Scottish students applying for the Common Law You will have the opportunity to increase your LLB should make it clear in their application why Two-year LLB (Fast track) knowledge of vocabulary and grammar, enabling you Career prospects they wish to be considered for this degree. We offer an accelerated two-year programme for to translate passages of literary Latin into English. You In recent years our graduates have found employment graduate entrants with a first degree at minimum will read works by a range of authors, and study literary as teachers, civil servants, administrators, librarians and L of 2:1 or equivalent. For graduate entrants wishing PL and social contexts as well as language and style, archivists, and in museums and galleries. Year 1 to undertake three years of continuous study, the developing your critical skills, so that you may write well- Initially you will study Common law tradition, Common accelerated LLB can be followed by a one-year LLM. argued and researched essays. law system and method, Constitutional law, Law of tort, Why choose Glasgow? Career prospects Years 3 and 4 English criminal law and Law of contract. You will have the opportunity to visit If you intend to become a solicitor or barrister in If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will Year 2 archaeological sites and museums in Italy England and Wales you must, in addition to the choose from a wide range of topics and study texts as part of your programme. In the following year, you will study European Union Common Law LLB, complete a one-year postgraduate and genres in detail. Courses currently include law, Jurisprudence, Law and government, English land vocational qualification: the Legal Practice Course Historiography, Elegy, Epic, Fiction, Drama, Satire law, Equity and trusts, Commercial law and Business (LPC) for solicitors or the Bar Professional Training and Oratory. There is also the opportunity to start or organisations. In addition, there is a range of optional Course (BPTC) for barristers and proceed to the continue the study of Greek. courses from which to choose. remaining requirements of full-time training for Years 3 and 4 professional qualification. There is then a period of full-time training for two years to become a solicitor If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you can or one year to become a barrister. These are the choose from a wide range of individual courses current requirements. A new system of qualification available each year and you will have the opportunity to is being introduced by the Solicitors Regulation specialise in a chosen area of law. Authority which will begin in 2021. To qualify for legal Law with Languages or Law with Legal Studies practice in other countries you must pass additional examinations in the appropriate legal system before A language may be studied for three years of proceeding to professional training and qualification. the Honours degree (the Law with Legal Studies These requirements will vary according to the intended programme) or throughout the four years of the degree jurisdiction for professional practice. (the Law with Languages programme). Language study is an integrated part of the degree, during the The LLB provides a sound general foundation for a first two years of which language skills will be carefully range of careers. These include the Civil Service, local developed. Both programmes require you to spend government, journalism, industry and commerce, your third year studying Law in a partner university international institutions, administration, banking, abroad, where teaching and learning take place in insurance, social work and the police service. French, German, Italian or Spanish. Why choose Glasgow? Glasgow School of Law has a hugely successful study abroad programme with more than 60% w glasgow.ac.uk/ug/latin w glasgow.ac.uk/ug/commonlaw of students undertaking international mobility.

86 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 87 LAW: SCOTS LAW MARINE & FRESHWATER BIOLOGY

The Scots Law degree is intended for applicants Marine and freshwater biology is the study of the from Scotland or who are intending to pursue a legal Summary of entry requirements for world’s aquatic environments. Summary of entry requirements for career in Scotland. The Scots Law curriculum offers Scots Law Marine & Freshwater Biology intellectual depth and has a range of flexible options. SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) BSc STUDENTS STUDY SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) 100% SATISFIED * ABROAD AAAAAA Higher or AAAA + BB Advanced Higher AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced LAW STUDENTS STUDY PROFESSIONALLY (AAABB S5 minimum for consideration) Higher (ABBB S5 minimum for consideration) 95% SATISFIED * ABROAD ACCREDITED Additional requirements: Higher English. LNAT BSc (Hons) (C164): Four years Additional requirements: Higher Biology or (www.lnat.ac.uk for more information). MSci: Five years Chemistry. LLB (Hons) (M114): Four years SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by You may apply for transfer to the MSci mid- LLB (Fast Track) (M115) – graduates only end of S6) end of S6) AABBB – BBBBB programme. MSci applications are NOT taken AABB – BBBB Joint Honours available; see page 144. Additional requirements: Higher English. LNAT via UCAS. Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Students taking a Joint Honours degree can complete (www.lnat.ac.uk for more information). Successful Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or all the courses necessary to apply for entry to the next completion of Reach. one of our Summer Schools. stage of professional training for a career in Scottish * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. Year 1 * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. law, the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice. A Joint A-level Standard Entry Requirements You will be given a general introduction to all aspects A-level Standard Entry Requirements Honours degree does not involve a period of additional AAA of modern biology and encouraged to acquire general AAB – BBB study but please note that in some cases timetabling Additional requirements: A-level English or GCSE scientific skills. Additional requirements: A-level Biology or issues may arise. English Grade A/ 7. LNAT (www.lnat.ac.uk for more You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. Chemistry. Applicants should apply for either the Scots Law information). IB Standard Entry Requirements Year 2 LLB or the Common Law LLB, not both, since IB Standard Entry Requirements 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) we will only make an offer of a place on one 38 (6,6,6 HL) – 34 (6,5,5 HL) You will develop your knowledge of fundamental Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry. aspects of biology and you will be introduced to LLB degree. Scottish students would normally Additional requirements: HL English. LNAT (www. For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. specialist subject areas according to your interests. be expected to apply for the Scots Law LLB. lnat.ac.uk for more information). ac.uk/ug/marinefreshwaterbiology. Scottish students applying for the Common Law For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. Years 3, 4 and 5 LLB should make it clear in their application why ac.uk/ug/scotslaw. they wish to be considered for this degree. If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will study a wide range of topics including animal diversity Career prospects (the Law with Languages programme). Language and its classification; ethical aspects of scientific Your qualification is an entry point to a wide range of Year 1 study is an integrated part of this degree, during the work; evolution and ecology; wildlife conservation; careers that demand the analytical and science-based You will study Introduction to legal study, Constitutional first two years of which language skills will be carefully animal behaviour and animal welfare; environmental communications skills developed during this degree L law, Obligations (contract, delict and unjustified developed. Both programmes require you to spend management (aquatic pollution); and aquatic programme. Our graduates move into many careers MP enrichment) and Family law. You will also have the your third year studying Law in a partner university environments. including conservation, environmental management, opportunity to take options such as Roman law of abroad, where teaching and learning take place in You will undertake an independent research project, fisheries and aquaculture. Many choose to continue on properties and obligations and Criminal law and French, German, Italian, Portuguese or Spanish. carried out in the laboratory, or in the field, at home or to postgraduate study. evidence. abroad. Career prospects Year 2 You can take Marine & Freshwater Biology as an If you intend to become a solicitor or advocate in MSci, which includes an additional placement year, Why choose Glasgow? You will study Jurisprudence, and Law and government. Scotland you must, in addition to the LLB, complete a between the third and final years of the degree. This is We have an Exploration Society to help you If you intend to enter the Scottish Legal Profession you one-year postgraduate vocational qualification – the normally spent doing research in industry or some other organise and conduct scientific expeditions must take the following courses during your degree, Diploma in Professional Legal Practice. There is then organisation such as a research institute in the UK or to all parts of the world. normally taken in year 2: Business organisations, a period of full-time training for two years to become a overseas. Commercial law, Criminal law and evidence, European solicitor, and up to two and a half years to become an Union law and Property law. In addition there is a range advocate. The available final-year optional courses are subject to of optional courses such as International private law. change each year. Places on optional courses may be If you intend to become a solicitor or barrister in limited, so students are not guaranteed a place on a Years 3 and 4 England and Wales after completion of the Scots Law particular final-year option. If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you can degree, you can take a small number of additional choose from a wide range of courses and you will have subjects in the English legal system to qualify to the opportunity to specialise in a chosen area of law. undertake the Legal Practice Course (LPC) or the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) and proceed Two-year LLB (Fast track) to the remaining requirements of full-time training for The accelerated LLB allows graduates in other professional qualification. disciplines to obtain a degree in two years which will The LLB degree provides a sound general foundation qualify them for entry to the Diploma in Professional for a range of careers. These include the Civil Service, Legal Practice and the solicitor branch of the legal local government, journalism, industry and commerce, profession. It is available to all applicants holding a first international institutions, administration, banking, degree at minimum of 2:1 or equivalent. insurance, social work and the police service. Law with Languages or Law with Legal Studies A language may be studied for three years of Why choose Glasgow? the Honours degree (the Law with Legal Studies Glasgow School of Law has a hugely successful programme) or throughout the four years of the degree study abroad programme with more than 60% of students undertaking international mobility.

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88 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 89 MATERIALS CHEMISTRY MATHEMATICS Materials chemistry is focused on studying the role Mathematics is a vast and ever-growing subject chemistry can play in areas such as nanotechnology, Summary of entry requirements for which incorporates successful explorations of Summary of entry requirements for electronics, polymers and energy storage. Materials Materials Chemistry numerical, geometrical and logical relationships. Mathematics chemists study how fundamental knowledge of SQA Higher Entry Requirements SQA Higher Entry Requirements chemistry could be put into practical applications. BSc STUDENTS STUDY BBBB at S5 will be considered. Typically S6 90% IN WORK/STUDY * ABROAD BBBB at S5 will be considered. Typically entrants will have AAAB at Higher. B at Advanced S6 entrants will have AAAAA at Higher. B at IN SCOTLAND 2nd FOR CHEMISTRY* New Higher is equivalent to A at Higher. Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher. Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and BSc (Hons) (G100): Four years Additional requirements: Chemistry. MSci (G101): Five years BSc: Higher Mathematics and a Higher Science BSc (Hons) (F108): Four years SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by MA (Hons) (G102): Four years subject. MSci with European placement (F106): Five years end of S6) MA: Higher Mathematics and a Higher Humanities MSci with Work placement (F107): Five years AABB – BBBB Joint Honours available, including Statistics and subject. Physics; see page 142. Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or end of S6) Year 1 one of our Summer Schools. AABB – BBBB Topics include the periodic table and main group * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. Year 1 Additional requirements: chemistry, transition metal chemistry, organic A-level Standard Entry Requirements You will take a 40-credit course covering matrices, linear BSc: Higher Mathematics and a Higher Science chemistry, chemical kinetics, states of matter, chemical ABB – BBB equations, probability, complex numbers, vectors and subject. energy changes, aqueous equilibria and pH, and Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and calculus. MA: Higher Mathematics and a Higher Humanities macromolecules. Chemistry. subject. You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. IB Standard Entry Requirements Year 2 Summer Schools. 36 (6, 6, 5 HL) – 32 (6, 5, 5 HL) * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. Year 2 Additional requirements: HL Mathematics and Courses cover multivariable calculus, linear algebra, The topics covered include molecular thermodynamics, Chemistry. topics in applied mathematics, classical mechanics A-level Standard Entry Requirements organic stereochemistry, quantum mechanics and and mathematical modelling, introduction to real AAB – BBB For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. Additional requirements: chemical bonding, organometallic chemistry, main ac.uk/ug/materialschemistry. analysis, topics in pure mathematics including groups, group chemistry, enols and enolates, spectroscopy, transformations and symmetries. BSc: A-level Mathematics. solids and surfaces, aromatic chemistry, coordination MA: A-level Mathematics and A-level Humanities chemistry, organic synthesis, electrochemistry and Years 3, 4 and 5 subject. applied organic chemistry. Career prospects If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4), you will IB Standard Entry Requirements Our chemistry graduates are employed as chemists study a wide range of topics. 36 (6, 6, 5 HL) – 32 (6, 5, 5 HL) Years 3, 4 and 5 MP working in research, process development and The Applied Mathematics courses allow students BSc: HL Mathematics. M If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will analysis, as well as in management, marketing, who prefer the practical and applicable aspects of the MA: HL Mathematics and HL Humanities subject. study advanced topics including nanomaterials, environmental control, patents and finance. Recent subject to concentrate on these elements. The Pure For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint organic electronics and photonics, advance materials graduates from the School of Chemistry have been Mathematics courses are ideal for students who prefer Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ characterisation, catalysis, supramolecular and polymer employed by EDF Energy, Quotient Clinical, Reckitt the abstract and logical aspects of the subject. mathematics. chemistry, spectroscopy, electrochemistry, as well as Benckiser, Sterling Medical Innovation and Synergy In fourth year you will have the opportunity to specialise main group and transition metal chemistry. In your final Outsourcing. year you will undertake a research project at the frontiers in your area of choice and undertake a project carried of the subject with energy, organic LEDs and solar cells, out under one-to-one supervision. There is also an Career prospects opportunity to take an MSci degree over five years, or photonics applications, for example making a Li-ion Why choose Glasgow? Many of our graduates go on to careers in the battery and testing it for electrochemical performance. which explores mathematics topics in greater depth and You will learn, from practical hands-on experiences, includes an individually supervised research project. financial services sector or computing, or undertake You can take Materials Chemistry as an MSci degree comprehensive lecture courses presented by leading postgraduate study. Others are employed in industry, which includes an additional work placement year in the researchers and study of advanced analytical using the modelling and problem-solving skills gained UK or overseas, between the third and final years of the methods, what it takes to make materials of the future. on the programme. degree. Our recent graduates have been employed by PricewaterhouseCoopers, Grant Thornton, Alexander Sloan, Cigna, Deloitte, Royal Bank of Scotland and Credit Suisse.

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90 * Complete University Guide 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 91 MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEERING MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

This degree programme is firmly rooted in the This degree programme provides a thorough mainstream mechanical engineering discipline but Summary of entry requirements for grounding in mechanical engineering principles and Summary of entry requirements for places greater emphasis on the interplay between Mechanical Design Engineering their applications, together with the skills needed to Mechanical Engineering design and manufacturing, which is explored through SQA Higher Entry Requirements solve real mechanical engineering problems. SQA Higher Entry Requirements individual and group projects. BEng: AABB at S5 will be considered. Typically BEng: AABB at S5 will be considered. Typically 94% BEng STUDENTS STUDY PROFESSIONALLY OF MECHANICAL S6 entrants will have AAAAA at Higher.* SATISFIED* ABROAD ACCREDITED S6 entrants will have AAAAA at Higher.* ENGINEERING MEng: AAAB at S5 will be considered. Typically MEng: AAAB at S5 will be considered. Typically 95% STUDENTS IN STUDY PROFESSIONALLY WORK WERE IN ABROAD ACCREDITED S6 entrants will have AAAAAA at Higher.* S6 entrants will have AAAAAA at Higher.* PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGERIAL JOBS* *B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at BEng (H300): Four years *B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher. MEng (H302): Five years Higher. Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and BEng (HH37): Four years Physics or Engineering Science. Physics or Engineering Science. MEng (HHJ7): Five years SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by You will study the same courses in the first three years SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by end of S6) whether on the BEng or MEng degree programme. end of S6) BEng: AABB BEng: AABB You will study the same courses in the first three years Year 1 whether on the BEng or MEng degree programme. Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science. Successful You will take a wide-ranging curriculum which and Physics or Engineering Science. Successful Year 1 completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer includes courses in mechanical engineering, completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer You will take a wide-ranging curriculum which includes Schools. mathematics, dynamics, electronics, materials, Schools. courses in mechanical design and manufacturing, * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. statics, thermodynamics and engineering skills. This * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. interdisciplinary approach, favoured by industry, also mathematics, dynamics, electronics, materials, A-level Standard Entry Requirements A-level Standard Entry Requirements makes it easy to switch to most other engineering statics, thermodynamics and engineering skills. This BEng: AAB – BBB BEng: AAB – BBB disciplines at the end of year 1 should you wish to interdisciplinary approach, favoured by industry, also MEng: AAA – ABB MEng: AAA – ABB do so. makes it easy to switch to most other engineering Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and disciplines at the end of year 1 should you wish to Physics or Technology and Design. Year 2 Physics or Technology and Design. do so. IB Standard Entry Requirements You will study further basic engineering subjects IB Standard Entry Requirements Year 2 BEng: 36 (6, 6, 5 HL) – 32 (6, 5, 5 HL) including applicable mathematics, applied BEng: 36 (6, 6, 5 HL) – 32 (6, 5, 5 HL) MEng: 38 (6, 6, 6 HL) – 34 (6, 5, 5 HL) MEng: 38 (6, 6, 6 HL) – 34 (6, 5, 5 HL) You will study further basic engineering subjects mechanics, fluid mechanics, microelectronics, Additional requirements: HL Mathematics and Additional requirements: HL Mathematics and including applicable mathematics, applied engineering computing, materials, power electronics, Physics or Design Technology (SL can be Physics or Design Technology (SL can be mechanics, fluid mechanics, microelectronics, thermodynamics, design and manufacture. accepted for either Mathematics or Physics/Design accepted for either Mathematics or Physics/Design engineering computing, materials, power electronics, M Technology). Year 3 Technology). M thermodynamics, and design and manufacture. For detailed entry requirements see glasgow.ac.uk/ You will study more advanced engineering subjects For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. Year 3 ug/mechanicaldesignengineering. including dynamics and control; fluid power; ac.uk/ug/mechanicalengineering. You will study more advanced engineering subjects engineering design; fluid mechanics; thermodynamics such as engineering design, dynamics and control, of engines; heat transfer; instrumentation and data systems; materials and manufacture; mathematical mechanics of solids, heat transfer, design and Career prospects Career prospects manufacture, materials and manufacture, mathematical modelling and simulation; and mechanics of materials Recent graduates have been employed by Babcock, modelling and simulation, and mechanics of materials and structures. Recent graduates have been employed by Babcock, Chevron, Wood Group, Spooner, Green Co. Mineral and structures. Chevron, Wood Group, Spooner, Scottish Power Water, Scottish Power Renewables, Jee Ltd, OyI Years 4 and 5 Renewables, Jee Ltd, OyI Manufacturing, BAE Systems Years 4 and 5 Manufacturing, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce and Score In year 4 you will study a range of courses: advanced and Rolls-Royce. In year 4 of the BEng programme, students undertake Europe. thermal engineering, control, lasers and electro-optic an individual and a group design project. Year 4 systems, materials engineering, mechanics of solids, robotics, vibration, renewable energy and design Why choose Glasgow? MEng students undertake further design projects Why choose Glasgow? including a multidisciplinary project. Year 5 of the projects. In year 5 individual project work forms a You will benefit from our strong links with industry, MEng programme includes the final-year industrial You will complete an extensive design project, major component of the MEng programme, which has with practising engineers contributing to lectures project, and provides additional management skills which will allow you to integrate the various a strong industrial bias. Further courses are chosen, and providing employment opportunities. and in-depth options of engineering subjects including design skills and understand the business and including advanced control systems engineering and mechanics of solids, dynamics and desalination social context within which design takes place. others. You will also undertake a management course. technology.

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92 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 93 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING WITH AERONAUTICS MECHATRONICS This degree programme bridges the divide between In order to compete successfully in a global market, aeronautics and mechanical engineering and thus Summary of entry requirements for modern manufacturing companies must have the Summary of entry requirements for provides its graduates with the crossdisciplinary Mechanical Engineering with ability to integrate electronics, control, software and Mechatronics background needed to flourish in one of the most Aeronautics mechanical engineering into a range of innovative SQA Higher Entry Requirements challenging engineering fields. SQA Higher Entry Requirements products and systems. Graduates of this programme BEng: AABB at S5 will be considered. Typically BEng: AABB at S5 will be considered. Typically will have this interdisciplinary knowledge, skill and S6 entrants will have AAAAA at Higher.* MEng STUDENTS STUDY PROFESSIONALLY S6 entrants will have AAAAA at Higher.* approach to engineering. 90% SATISFIED* ABROAD ACCREDITED MEng: AAAB at S5 will be considered. Typically MEng: AAAB at S5 will be considered. Typically S6 entrants will have AAAAAA at Higher.* OF ENGINEERING S6 entrants will have AAAAAA at Higher.* 96% STUDENTS IN WORK STUDY *B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at WERE IN PROFESSIONAL/ ABROAD BEng (H3H4): Four years *B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at MANAGERIAL JOBS* Higher. MEng (H3HK): Five years Higher. Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science. BEng (H730): Four years Physics or Engineering Science. SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by MEng (H731): Five years You will study the same courses in the first three years SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by end of S6) on both the BEng and MEng degree programmes. end of S6) BEng: AABB Higher BEng: AABB Accreditation is being sought for this programme. Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics Year 1 Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics Please check the website for updates. You will study the and Physics or Engineering Science. Successful You will take a wide-ranging curriculum including and Physics or Engineering Science. Successful same courses in the first three years whether you are on completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer courses in aeronautics, mathematics, dynamics, completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer the BEng or MEng degree programme. Schools. electronics, materials, statics, thermodynamics and Schools. * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. engineering skills. This interdisciplinary approach * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. Year 1 A-level Standard Entry Requirements makes it easy to switch to most other engineering A-level Standard Entry Requirements You will take a wide-ranging curriculum which includes BEng: AAB – BBB disciplines at the end of year 1 should you wish to BEng: AAB – BBB courses in mechanical engineering, mathematics, MEng: AAA – ABB do so. MEng: AAA – ABB dynamics, digital and analogue electronics, materials, Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and statics, thermodynamics and engineering skills. This Year 2 Physics or Technology and Design. Physics or Technology and Design. interdisciplinary approach, favoured by industry, also You will study applicable mathematics, applied IB Standard Entry Requirements IB Standard Entry Requirements makes it easy to switch to most other engineering mechanics, design and manufacture, microelectronics, BEng: 36 (6, 6, 5 HL) – 32 (6, 5, 5 HL) BEng: 36 (6, 6, 5 HL) – 32 (6, 5, 5 HL) disciplines at the end of year 1 should you wish to thermodynamics, engineering computing, MEng: 38 (6, 6, 6 HL) – 34 (6, 5, 5 HL) MEng: 38 (6, 6, 6 HL) – 34 (6, 5, 5 HL) do so. aerodynamics, mathematics, materials and power Additional requirements: HL Mathematics and Additional requirements: HL Mathematics and electronics. Year 2 Physics or Design Technology (SL can be Physics or Design Technology (SL can be accepted for either Mathematics or Physics/Design You will continue to study mathematics and M Year 3 accepted for either Mathematics or Physics/Design Technology). M Technology). fundamental engineering courses linking the You will study more advanced engineering subjects: mechanical and electrical domains which form the For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. aerodynamics and fluid mechanics, aircraft For detailed entry requirements see glasgow.ac.uk/ basis for the study of mechatronics. ac.uk/ug/mechatronics. performance, dynamics and control, flight mechanics, ug/mechanicalengineeringwithaeronautics. materials and manufacture, mathematical modelling Year 3 and simulation, mechanics of materials and structures, You will develop knowledge and skills in electronic Career prospects propulsion and turbomachinery, and heat transfer. Career prospects system design, real-time programming and control Graduates will have the interdisciplinary approach systems. This is combined with study of mechanical Years 4 and 5 Graduates of this programme can expect to be much necessary to integrate electronics, control, software and in demand in the aerospace industry with companies instrumentation and data systems to develop the mechanical engineering. In year 4 you will study a range of core subjects plus a such as BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce, as well as in interdisciplinary skills necessary to undertake a choice of advanced options. You will also undertake a mainstream mechanical engineering. mechatronic group design project. team aerospace design project. Year 4 MEng students also undertake a multidisciplinary group project. In Years 4 and 5 Why choose Glasgow? year 5 of the MEng programme an aerospace-focused Why choose Glasgow? In years 4 and 5 you will take a range of courses Many engineering employers offer well-paid summer placements and, in some cases, individual project forms a major component of the You will benefit from our strong links with the in engineering. In addition you will take courses in sponsorship. programme, and in addition there are options from aerospace industries. MEng students take part in professional practice including developing business advanced engineering subjects. a flight-testing course in a Jetstream aircraft. plans, understanding professional and legal requirements, and management. In your final year you will undertake a major individual project which, for the MEng degree, may be in industry or on an industry- supported topic. The final year is completed by a range of in-depth technical courses.

w glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ w glasgow.ac.uk/ug/mechatronics mechanicalengineeringwithaeronautics 94 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 95 MEDICINE MICROBIOLOGY The Medical School generates and sustains Microbiology is the study of all aspects of excellence in education and research in a friendly, Summary of entry requirements for microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses and Summary of entry requirements for supportive and stimulating environment. Our medical Medicine parasites including their identification, transmission, Microbiology graduates are highly regarded for the breadth of their SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) interaction with the host in disease and the growing SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) undergraduate experience and ability. AAAAA Higher at end of S5 + BBB Advanced problem of antimicrobial resistance. AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced

OF MEDICINE (NON SPECIFIC) Higher or AB Advanced Higher + B Higher in S6 MICROBIOLOGY & CELL STUDY Higher (ABBB S5 minimum for consideration) STUDENTS IN WORK WERE IN PROFESSIONALLY 90% SCIENCE STUDENTS 100% Additional requirements: Highers Chemistry, Biology * ABROAD Additional requirements: Higher Biology or PROFESSIONAL/MANAGERIAL JOBS * ACCREDITED IN WORK/STUDY and Physics or Mathematics. National 5 English Chemistry. at Grade B. UCAT (www.ucat.ac.uk for more SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by MBChB (A100): Five years information). Interview. BSc (Hons) (C500): Four years MSci: Five years end of S6) SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by AABB – BBBB Phase 1 – occupies the first half of year 1. It is an end of S6) You may apply for transfer to the MSci mid- Additional requirements: Higher Biology or overview of basic biomedical sciences, providing you AAABB Higher at end of S5 + BBB Advanced programme. MSci applications are NOT taken via Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or with the knowledge required to engage in the rest of Higher or AB Advanced Higher + B Higher in S6 UCAS. one of our Summer Schools. the undergraduate programme. You will undertake Additional requirements: Highers Chemistry, Biology * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. Vocational & professional studies, have your first Clinical and Physics or Mathematics. National 5 English A-level Standard Entry Requirements skills sessions and undertake a clinical visit to an A&E at Grade B. UCAT (www.ucat.ac.uk for more Year 1 AAB – BBB ward or General Practice. information). Interview. Successful completion of You will be given a general introduction to all aspects Additional requirements: A-level Biology or Reach. of modern biology and encouraged to acquire general Chemistry. Phase 2 – occupies the second part of year 1 and * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. scientific skills. the whole of year 2. It covers the anatomy, physiology, IB Standard Entry Requirements A-level Standard Entry Requirements You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) pharmacology, biochemistry (and related biomedical AAA sciences) of the major clinical systems, as well as Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry. Additional requirements: A-Levels Chemistry and Year 2 Vocational & professional studies, Communication skills Biology or Physics or Mathematics. GCSE English For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. and Clinical skills. You will develop your knowledge of fundamental ac.uk/ug/microbiology. at Grade B or 6. UCAT (www.ucat.ac.uk for more aspects of biology and be introduced to specialist Phase 3 – occupies the first half of year 3 and covers information). Interview. subject areas according to your interests. clinical systems with a focus on pathophysiology. There IB Standard Entry Requirements Career prospects are major contributions from pathology, microbiology, 38 (6,6,6 HL) Years 3, 4 and 5 haematology, clinical biochemistry and clinical Additional requirements: HL subjects Chemistry If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will learn Our graduates are employed in many different pharmacology, and the small-group teaching focuses on and Biology SL Physics or Mathematics at 6 (HL about many aspects of microbiology with particular industries, including public health and hospital clinical cases, using case-based learning, with a clinical recommended) SL English at 6. UCAT (www.ucat. emphasis on prevention, treatment and pathogenicity of laboratories, food, brewing and petroleum industries, M tutor. You will have one day per week in hospital or ac.uk for more information). Interview. bacterial, parasitic and viral infectious diseases. water and aquaculture companies. Others choose to M progress to postgraduate study and follow research general practice. You will also receive clinical procedural Successful applicants are required to undertake In year 4 you will choose from a range of specialised careers. Our graduates are equipped with a flexible, skills teaching. satisfactory health and police checks before advanced courses and undertake a research project broad-based training that takes them in many commencing Medicine. Information on standards under supervision from within the University or an Phase 4 – occupies the second half of year 3, all of directions. The final-year options provide ample of undergraduate medical students can be found at institution such as a hospital. year 4 and the first half of year 5. It is based in hospitals opportunity for specialisation towards your chosen www.gmc-uk.org/education. and in general practice, with dedicated academic Microbiology can be taken as an MSci, which includes career. days. Teaching is structured around 5–10 week clinical For further information on MBChB admissions and an additional placement year between year 3 and the attachments, and students rotate through general disclosure checks see glasgow.ac.uk/medicine/ final year of the degree. This is normally spent doing medicine and surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, mus/admissions. research in industry or a research institute, in the UK or Why choose Glasgow? child health, general practice, psychiatry and a variety of For detailed entry requirements see glasgow.ac.uk/ overseas, and often attracts a modest salary. You’ll receive practical training in aspects of hospital sub-specialties. ug/medicine. The available final-year optional courses may change epidemiology at the Marine Biology Station Preparation for practice (PfP) each year and places may be limited. at Millport in the . You will have PfP is the final component of the course following the Career prospects During the final Honours year, you will have the the opportunity to include a specialisation in final exams. It involves shadowing foundation-year Medical career options range from hospital-based opportunity to apply for an endorsement on your Bacteriology, Parasitology or Virology. doctors in hospital and includes a lecture programme. specialties such as surgery, to community-based BSc (Hons)/MSci Microbiology degree, depending specialties such as general practice. Almost all of our on the combination of optional courses taken. The Student-selected components graduates start their careers as doctors with the NHS in endorsements are: You will be able to choose a variety of student-selected hospitals around Scotland, although some travel further components (SSCs) that allow you to personalise your · BSc (Hons)/MSci Microbiology with a specialisation afield to various parts of England and Northern Ireland. learning experience. SSCs are five week-long blocks in Bacteriology Important information on GMC registration can be selected from a range of available options and are taken · BSc (Hons)/MSci Microbiology with a specialisation found at glasgow.ac.uk/medicine/mus/admissions. in years 2, 3 and 4. Projects cover topics from the core in Parasitology curriculum as well as topics outside medicine including · BSc (Hons)/MSci Microbiology with a specialisation humanities and languages. Why choose Glasgow? in Virology. Electives You will gain experience in clinical environments The MBChB at Glasgow is unusual in having two throughout the West of Scotland, including the electives, each for four weeks, during the vacations at University’s newly refurbished medical teaching the end of years 3 and 4. Electives are experiential in centre at the and the nature, obtaining personal, professional and clinical Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, which boasts experiences in any recognised clinical specialty, a purpose-built learning and teaching facility, including general practice and public health. teaching laboratories and a state-of-the-art clinical skills suite. Medicine at Glasgow is ranked 3rd in the UK (Complete University Guide 2020). w glasgow.ac.uk/ug/medicine w glasgow.ac.uk/ug/microbiology

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Molecular and cellular biology combines genetics (WITH BIOTECHNOLOGY) and biochemistry to understand life at the molecular Summary of entry requirements for Molecular & Cellular Biology Biotechnology seeks to optimise the utilisation of level and it aims to explain how molecular function Summary of entry requirements for produces the hierarchy of living cells, tissues and SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) microorganisms, animals, plants and their cellular components in industrial, medical and agricultural Molecular & Cellular Biology (with ultimately whole organisms. AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced Biotechnology Higher (ABBB S5 minimum for consideration) processes and in environmental management. BSc STUDENTS STUDY Additional requirements: Higher Biology or MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) 90% IN WORK/ ABROAD STUDY * BIOPHYSICS & BIOCHEMISTRY STUDY Chemistry. 90% ABROAD AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced STUDENTS IN WORK/STUDY * Higher (ABBB S5 minimum for consideration) SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by Additional requirements: Higher Biology or end of S6) BSc (Hons) (C720): Four years BSc (Hons) (C110): Four years Chemistry. AABB – BBBB MSci: Five years MSci: Five years Additional requirements: Higher Biology or SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by You may apply for transfer to the MSci mid- Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or You may apply for transfer to the MSci mid- end of S6) programme. MSci applications are NOT taken one of our Summer Schools. programme. MSci applications are NOT taken AABB – BBBB via UCAS. * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. via UCAS. Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or A-level Standard Entry Requirements one of our Summer Schools. Year 1 AAB – BBB * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. Additional requirements: A-level Biology or Year 1 You will be given a general introduction to all aspects Chemistry. You will be given a general introduction to all aspects A-level Standard Entry Requirements of modern biology and encouraged to acquire general AAB – BBB IB Standard Entry Requirements of modern biology and encouraged to acquire general scientific skills. scientific skills. Additional requirements: A-level Biology or 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) Chemistry. You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry. You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. IB Standard Entry Requirements For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. Year 2 Year 2 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) ac.uk/ug/molecularcellularbiology. You will develop your knowledge of fundamental You will develop your knowledge of fundamental Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry. aspects of biology and be introduced to specialist aspects of biology and be introduced to specialist For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. subject areas according to your interests. Career prospects subject areas according to your interests. ac.uk/ug/biotechnology. Years 3, 4 and 5 Our graduates are employed in the pharmaceutical, Years 3, 4 and 5 If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will biomedical and biotechnological industries; others go Career prospects on to postgraduate research in laboratories and then If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will study a broad spectrum of molecular topics: molecular study a broad spectrum of molecular topics to learn the Many of our graduates undertake further study to genetic methods, genomics, proteins, membranes and into research careers. Graduates are able to move M readily into related specialties such as biotechnology, key sciences that underpin biotechnology: molecular pursue careers in scientific research in academic M filaments, DNA structure and function, gene expression, genetic methods, genomics, proteins, membranes and institutions, or in laboratories of biotechnology or mobile DNA, biotechnology, essential cell biology and genetics, immunology, microbiology, pharmacology and physiology. filaments, DNA structure and function, gene expression, biomedical industries. Others find employment in experimental strategies. mobile DNA, biotechnology, essential cell biology and industries based in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals In year 4 you will learn to study and interpret primary experimental strategies. In year 4 you will learn to study and agrochemicals and in the health service, such as in data from current research and you will choose from a Why choose Glasgow? and interpret primary data from current research and hospital laboratories. range of specialised advanced courses. You will also choose from a range of specialised advanced courses. You will gain hands-on experience of modern undertake a research project. You will also undertake a research project. laboratory techniques. Why choose Glasgow? Molecular & Cellular Biology can be taken as an Molecular & Cellular Biology (with Biotechnology) can MSci, which includes an additional placement year, be taken as an MSci, which includes an additional You will gain hands-on experience of modern between the third and final years of the degree. This is placement year, between the third and final years of laboratory techniques. normally spent doing research in industry or some other the degree. This is normally spent doing research in organisation such as a research institute, in the UK or industry or a research institute in the UK or overseas. overseas. The available final-year optional courses may The available final-year optional courses may change change each year and places may be limited. each year and students are not guaranteed a place on a particular final-year option.

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(WITH PLANT SCIENCE) The BMus is a single-subject degree for those who are interested in pursuing a career in music. Summary of entry requirements for Plant science combines a broad range of approaches It provides a strong grounding in core disciplines Music (BMus) to understand how plants function in the natural world. Summary of entry requirements for and allows you to pursue your specialist interests SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) Molecular & Cellular Biology (with Plant in third and fourth years. AAAB MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, STUDY Science) 90% BIOPHYSICS & BIOCHEMISTRY ABROAD Additional requirements: Higher Music. Audition. STUDENTS IN WORK/STUDY * STUDENTS STUDY SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) 90% SATISFIED* ABROAD SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced end of S6) BSc (Hons) (C200): Four years Higher (ABBB S5 minimum for consideration) AABB – BBBB MSci: Five years Additional requirements: Higher Biology or BMus (W302): Four years Additional requirements: Higher Music. Audition. Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by Summer Schools. Year 1 end of S6) Year 1 * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. You will be given a general introduction to all aspects AABB – BBBB You will take courses in Performance, Orchestration, A-level Standard Entry Requirements of modern biology and encouraged to acquire general Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Listening in culture, Listening through analysis and AAB – BBB scientific skills. Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or Musical techniques. You will also take one course from Additional requirements: A-level Music. Audition. one of our Summer Schools. topics such as: You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. IB Standard Entry Requirements * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. · Analysis 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) Year 2 A-level Standard Entry Requirements · Aesthetics and philosophy of music Additional requirements: HL Music. Audition. You will develop your knowledge of fundamental AAB – BBB · Musical culture in the long 19th century For detailed entry requirements see glasgow.ac.uk/ aspects of biology and be introduced to specialist Additional requirements: A-level Biology or · Opera ug/musicbmus. subject areas according to your interests. Chemistry. · Jazz and blues · Romantic song Years 3, 4 and 5 IB Standard Entry Requirements 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) · J S Bach. Career prospects If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry. The BMus degree provides a strong foundation for study a broad spectrum of molecular topics: molecular Year 2 careers in performance, composition, research and genetic methods, genomics, proteins, membranes and For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. You will take courses in Musical techniques and teaching, music administration, journalism, publishing filaments, DNA structure and function, gene expression, ac.uk/ug/plantscience. Composition. You will also choose to study other topics and librarianship. It provides an unusual breadth of mobile DNA, biotechnology, essential cell biology and such as: strong transferable skills which are applicable to a wide experimental strategies. Career prospects · Analysis range of careers outside music. You will also study molecular aspects of plants, plant · Aesthetics and philosophy of music M metabolism, biotechnology, plant physiology, and plant There are increasing opportunities in the agrochemical, · Musical culture in the long 19th century M pharmaceutical and fermentation industries, particularly growth and development. You will undertake a research · Sonic arts Why choose Glasgow? project. for those graduates with interests in plant molecular · Jazz and blues biology and biotechnology. · Romantic song You will be given a bursary towards the cost of Molecular & Cellular Biology (with Plant Science) can private instrumental or vocal tuition. be taken as an MSci, which includes an additional Graduates with ecological interests are increasingly · J S Bach placement year, between the third and final years of being employed to monitor the environmental aspects · Performance. of such industries and in conservation work. Other the degree. This is normally spent doing research in Years 3 and 4 industry or a research institute in the UK or overseas. areas of employment include the Scientific Civil Service, government research laboratories and teaching. In the latter part of your degree your studies become The available final-year optional courses may change more specialised. You can take your composition each year and students are not guaranteed a place on a further or concentrate on performance or pursue the particular final-year option. Why choose Glasgow? creative use of music technology through sonic arts. You will gain hands-on experience of modern If music history and culture is of more interest to you laboratory techniques. there are courses in 20th-century music, film music, performance practice, and the music of Scotland. You will write a dissertation on a topic of your choice under one-to-one supervision.

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If you have practical experience in music and a Neuroscience is the study of the brain and the rest keen interest in the technical, cultural, historical, Summary of entry requirements for of the nervous system in humans and other animals. Summary of entry requirements for and philosophical questions it opens up, this Music (MA) Neuroscience programme is for you. BSc STUDENTS STUDY SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) 92% SATISFIED * ABROAD SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced STUDENTS STUDY Higher (BBBB S5 minimum for consideration) Higher (ABBB S5 minimum for consideration) 100% IN WORK/STUDY * ABROAD Additional requirements: Higher English and a BSc (Hons) (B140): Four years Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Higher Humanities subject. MSci: Five years Chemistry. SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by MA (Hons) (W300): Four years You may apply for transfer to the MSci mid- end of S6) end of S6) programme. MSci applications are NOT taken Joint Honours available; see page 143. AABB – BBBB AABB – BBBB via UCAS. Additional requirements: Higher English and a Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or Year 1 of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. one of our Summer Schools. Year 1 You will take two courses: Listening in culture and * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. Listening through analysis. The first encourages an A-level Standard Entry Requirements You will be given a general introduction to all aspects A-level Standard Entry Requirements open-minded, multidisciplinary approach to listening AAB – BBB of modern biology and encouraged to acquire general AAB – BBB and writing about music of all genres and styles, while Additional requirements: one A-level Humanities scientific skills. Additional requirements: A-level Biology or the second explores more technical approaches to subject. You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. Chemistry. the understanding and analysis of musical works IB Standard Entry Requirements IB Standard Entry Requirements and events, as transmitted through notation, live Year 2 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) performance, recording or audiovisual media. You will develop your knowledge of fundamental Additional requirements: HL English and HL Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry. aspects of biology and be introduced to specialist You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. Humanities subject. subject areas according to your interests. For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. Year 2 For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint ac.uk/ug/neuroscience. Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ Years 3 and 4 A compulsory course in Musical techniques will develop musicma. your grounding in the core Western musical disciplines If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will take of harmony and counterpoint, leading to stylistic courses that provide you with an overview of human Career prospects composition. In addition, you will choose one other biology, the central nervous system, molecular biology Career prospects and developmental biology. You will also have lectures Our graduates are employed in a range of areas Music course (or two if continuing to Honours) to suit including the pharmaceutical industry in the UK and your own main interests in the field. Music degrees provide a sound foundation for careers specific to your chosen area of interest, and practicals and workshops in neuroscience. overseas. Many go on to undertake postgraduate M in arts and music administration, journalism, publishing, research degree programmes. N Years 3 and 4 teaching, librarianship and cultural entrepreneurship, In year 4 you will study four specialised neuroscience- If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you as well as for careers in performance, composition or related topics chosen from the Honours options. You can choose from a range of subjects including research. They also provide strong transferable skills will also complete a research project. Why choose Glasgow? Historiography of music, Music criticism, Sonic applicable to a wide range of careers outside music. You will gain experience of practical techniques arts, Composition, Jazz and blues, Aesthetics and You will gain hands-on experience of modern including experimental design, ways of gathering data laboratory techniques. philosophy of music, Bach, Debussy, Opera, Film and statistical analysis of data, and develop skills in music, Contemporary music ensemble, Multimedia, Why choose Glasgow? collecting and presenting information. Notation, Aspects of modernity, Music of Scotland, In each year you are given a range of options You can take Neuroscience as an MSci, which includes Popular music politics and Performance (subject to from which to choose, allowing you to design successful audition). You can also choose one of the an additional placement year, between the third and your own degree to cater to your own particular final years of the degree. This is normally spent doing team-taught courses (Gender or Inter-war cultures) interests and strengths. provided by the School of Culture & Creative Arts. You research in industry or a research institute in the UK or will write a dissertation on a topic of your choice under overseas. one-to-one supervision. The available final-year optional courses may change each year and students are not guaranteed a place on a particular final-year option.

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As the largest group within the healthcare workforce, Pharmacology is the study of drugs – not just nurses have a pivotal role in providing, leading Summary of entry requirements for medicines, but also substances produced within the Summary of entry requirements for and coordinating care. Nurses work within the Nursing body, such as hormones. It also encompasses the Pharmacology multidisciplinary team, across a range of health and SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) study of food additives, agricultural compounds such SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) social care environments, supporting service-users AABBB as insecticides, and even animal venoms and toxins. AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced to make informed decisions about their holistic Additional requirements: two Highers from Higher (ABBB S5 minimum for consideration) healthcare requirements. BSc STUDENTS STUDY Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics. National 90% IN WORK/STUDY * ABROAD Additional requirements: Higher Biology or 5 Mathematics, Chemistry, English at Grade B. Chemistry. 90% STUDENTS PROFESSIONALLY SATISFIED * ACCREDITED Interview. SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by BSc (Hons) (B210): Four years end of S6) end of S6) MSci: Five years AABB – BBBB BN (Hons) (B700): Four years AABB – ABBBB You may apply for transfer to the MSci Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Additional requirements: two Highers from mid-programme. MSci applications are NOT Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics. National taken via UCAS. one of our Summer Schools. Year 1 5 Mathematics, Chemistry, English at Grade B. * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. You will study a range of subjects including nursing, Interview. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of Note A-level Standard Entry Requirements health studies, social sciences, biomedical sciences, our Summer Schools. Pharmacology is not the same as pharmacy and AAB – BBB evidence-based practice and ethics. The focus of your * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. this degree does not qualify you as a pharmacist. Additional requirements: A-level Biology or study in first year is the healthy individual and caring A-level Standard Entry Requirements Chemistry. for people in communities. You will begin to learn ABB – BBB Year 1 IB Standard Entry Requirements communication and relationship skills and nursing Additional requirements: two A-Levels from procedures and undertake clinical placements in You will be given a general introduction to all aspects of 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics. GCSE Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry. hospital and community settings. English, Chemistry and Mathematics at Grade B or 5. modern biology and taught general scientific skills. Interview. You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. Year 2 ac.uk/ug/pharmacology. You will study adult nursing and deepen your IB Standard Entry Requirements Year 2 knowledge and understanding of biomedical sciences 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) Additional requirements: two HL subjects from You will develop your knowledge of fundamental and ethics. Biomedical science subjects include aspects of biology and be introduced to specialist Career prospects anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and microbiology. Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics. SL subject areas according to your interests. Many of our graduates work in academia and the Your core nursing course will include the study of English, Chemistry and Mathematics at 4. Interview. pharmaceutical industry. The majority of graduates pharmacology, health and social care policy and Years 3, 4 and 5 For detailed entry requirements see glasgow.ac.uk/ continue with research studies and gain MSc and PhD research for evidence informed practice. The course N ug/nursing. If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will qualifications before moving into employment. P assists students in making the link between health, study the principles of pharmacology and the effects ill health and disease processes. It will provide a and mechanisms of the major drugs, and undertake foundation for further study of human disease in year understanding of the factors that affect care and the specialised study of molecular, cardiovascular and Why choose Glasgow? three. You will undertake further clinical placements and ways in which you can influence care. neuro-pharmacology. In year 3, you will learn the basic You may have the opportunity to go on a work further develop your communication and relationship principles of quantitative pharmacology, practical skills placement to companies such as AstraZeneca, skills and nursing procedures. Career prospects and laboratory techniques. Fourth year includes four GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer. Year 3 The Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) programme, with Honours option courses and a research project. By the its strong scientific basis, prepares our graduates for all end of year 4 you should be familiar with all aspects Year 3 (Junior Honours) adopts a holistic approach areas of care. On qualifying, our graduates have been of drug action and be able to originate hypotheses to the in-depth study of a range of human diseases employed throughout the UK and the rest of the world. for new experiments, and to design and execute and health conditions. You will continue your study experiments to test them. of adult nursing, human disease and pathology Accreditation You can take Pharmacology as an MSci, which and pharmacology. You will also further develop The Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) recognises this your understanding of research and the relevance includes an additional placement year, between the programme for the purpose of registration as an Adult third and final years of the degree, normally doing of research for evidence informed nursing practice. Nurse. Looking forward to your career as a registered nurse, research in industry or a research institute in the UK or you will learn the skills required to supervise nursing Important information overseas. students on clinical placement and consolidate your During this programme, you will be required to attend The available final-year optional courses may change learning in relation to communication and relationship placements anywhere within the area. each year and students are not guaranteed a place on skills and nursing procedures, which will prepare you for Please refer to glasgow.ac.uk/ug/nursing for details of a particular option. an array of opportunities on your clinical placements. additional subject-specific entry criteria. Year 4 In the Senior Honours year, you will undertake a Why choose Glasgow? period of study over two semesters that incorporates the final clinical practice placement. You will have the The Bachelor of Nursing programme at Glasgow opportunity to investigate an area of interest related is consistently ranked at the top of the university to clinical practice through a written dissertation. league tables: for 2020 Nursing was ranked top in You will learn more about nursing policy, leadership, the UK in the Complete University Guide, 2nd in the management and professionalism in the nursing UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University and healthcare context to further develop your Guide and 3rd in the UK for Nursing & Midwifery in the Guardian University Guide.

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Philosophy is the systematic attempt to arrive at clear Physics is the experimental and theoretical study answers to profound questions about issues such as Summary of entry requirements for of matter and energy and their interactions, ranging Summary of entry requirements for knowledge, life, morality, science and human nature Philosophy from the domain of elementary particles, through Physics/Theoretical Physics using reason and argument. SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) nuclear and atomic physics, to the physics of solids SQA Higher Entry Requirements AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced and, ultimately, to the origins of the universe itself. BBBB at S5 will be considered. Typically 97% STUDENTS THOUGHT STAFF WERE STUDY Higher (BBBB S5 minimum for consideration) GOOD AT EXPLAINING THINGS * ABROAD MSci PHYSICS S6 entrants will have AAAAA at Higher. B at STUDENTS STUDY PROFESSIONALLY Additional requirements: Higher English and a 91% ABROAD ACCREDITED Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher. Higher Humanities subject. SATISFIED* Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and MA (Hons) (V502): Four years SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by Physics. Physics BSc (Hons) (F300): Four years end of S6) SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by Physics MSci (F301): Five years Joint Honours available; see page 143. AABB – BBBB end of S6) Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons) Additional requirements: Higher English and a AABB – BBBB (F344): Four years Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Theoretical Physics MSci (F340): Five years Year 1 of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. Physics. Successful completion of Top-Up or one You will study two courses, which will introduce you to * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. Joint Honours available; see page 143. of our Summer Schools. a range of philosophical tools and ideas by thinking A-level Standard Entry Requirements * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. through a series of tough philosophical questions. You AAB – BBB A-level Standard Entry Requirements will learn how to think critically about what to believe Additional requirements: one A-level Humanities Year 1 AAB – BBB and how to behave in everyday life, how to reason subject. You will gain a basic understanding of the core topics Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and formally, what makes actions good or bad, and explore Physics. some deeper questions about the meaning of life and IB Standard Entry Requirements in theoretical physics and the methods of experimental death. 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) physics, and obtain a solid foundation for further study IB Standard Entry Requirements Additional requirements: HL English and HL of the subject. Topics include dynamics, wave motion, 36 (6, 6, 5 HL) – 32 (6, 5, 5 HL) You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. Humanities subject. properties of matter, thermal physics, optics, electricity Additional requirements: HL Mathematics and Year 2 For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint and magnetism, and quantum physics. Physics. You will study two more courses, continuing to build Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ You will also study mathematics and other optional For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint your knowledge of the basic philosophical toolkit by philosophy. subjects in years 1 and 2. Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ physics. exploring tough questions concerning our minds, Year 2 our free will, and our identities as individuals and You will train in more specialised experimental members of societies. You will also explore foundational Career prospects questions about logic, metaphysics, science and techniques and study the latest developments in Career prospects P religion. You will develop transferable skills and attributes which modern physics research. Topics include physics of The scientific knowledge and mathematical and P will be valuable in your future career. These include waves, dynamics, physics of solids, thermal physics, analytical skills you acquire will equip you to Years 3 and 4 the ability to evaluate arguments and interpret texts, electricity and magnetism, nuclear and particle physics, work across a wide range of industries including If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will the facility to be analytical, the skill to think and write physics of optics and mathematical techniques. aerospace, electronics, semiconductors, petroleum, clearly and precisely, and the capacity to question choose courses giving you an in-depth knowledge Years 3, 4 and 5 communications, computing, medical physics, of core areas like epistemology, metaphysics, formal assumptions. education, commerce and the Civil Service. logic, moral philosophy, philosophy of mind, and Some of our graduates go on to study for postgraduate The Physics degree programmes emphasise political philosophy. You will also take high-level degrees in Philosophy and to teach in universities. technological applications such as laser physics, specialist courses linked to the active research of Examples of recent destinations for Philosophy semiconductor physics and devices, modern Why choose Glasgow? signal processing technology, and magnetic and lecturers and researchers in the subject. In year 4 you graduates include Hydrogen Group (recruitment Many of our staff play leading roles in major will have the opportunity to write a dissertation, working consultant), Hopscotch Films (TV researcher), The superconducting materials. The Theoretical Physics degree focuses on more advanced theoretical topics, international research projects, such as the Large one-to-one with a member of staff on a topic of your Guardian (audience editor) and Civil Service fast track Hadron Collider at CERN and the gravitational choice. (Treasury and MoD). and will involve specialised computational project work. In the final year, all students work on an independent wave observatory LIGO. research project embedded in one of the school’s Why choose Glasgow? active research groups. We host reading parties for students, usually There is an opportunity to take an MSci degree, which in the Highlands, and have a flourishing explores physics topics in greater depth and includes a undergraduate Philosophy Society. more extensive individually supervised project working at the cutting edge of international research.

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106 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 107 PHYSICS WITH ASTROPHYSICS PHYSIOLOGY In this degree programme the study of physics is Physiology is concerned with the working of living particularly focused on astrophysical phenomena: Summary of entry requirements for organisms. It aims to understand the underlying Summary of entry requirements for from stars and planets to galaxies and cosmology. Physics with Astrophysics processes and mechanisms operating in structures Physiology Astrophysics provides a natural laboratory in SQA Higher Entry Requirements from single cells to the whole animal. SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) which to explore the laws of physics, and in certain BBBB at S5 will be considered. Typically AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced astrophysical objects – such as pulsars, quasars BSc STUDENTS STUDY S6 entrants will have AAAAA at Higher. B at 94% SATISFIED* ABROAD Higher (ABBB S5 minimum for consideration) and black holes – to test those laws under extreme Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher. Additional requirements: Higher Biology or conditions. Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Chemistry.

PHYSICS Physics. BSc (Hons) (B120): Four years SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by 90% STUDENTS STUDY PROFESSIONALLY IN WORK/STUDY * ABROAD ACCREDITED SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by MSci: Five years end of S6) end of S6) AABB – BBBB AABB – BBBB You may apply for transfer to the MSci mid- Additional requirements: Higher Biology or BSc (Hons) (F3F5): Four years Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and programme. MSci applications are NOT taken Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or MSci (F3FM): Five years Physics. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of via UCAS. one of our Summer Schools. our Summer Schools. * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. Year 1 A-level Standard Entry Requirements A-level Standard Entry Requirements Year 1 AAB – BBB You will gain a basic understanding of the main topics AAB – BBB You will be given a general introduction to all aspects Additional requirements: A-level Biology or in theoretical physics and be introduced to the methods Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and of modern biology and encouraged to acquire general Chemistry. of experimental physics, acquiring a solid foundation for Physics. scientific skills. further study in physics. IB Standard Entry Requirements IB Standard Entry Requirements You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) Physics, mathematics and astronomy are 36 (6, 6, 5 HL) – 32 (6, 5, 5 HL) Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry. compulsory in year 1. Physics and mathematics are Year 2 Additional requirements: HL Mathematics and For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. compulsory in year 2. You will develop your knowledge of fundamental Physics. ac.uk/ug/physiology. aspects of biology and be introduced to specialist Year 2 For detailed entry requirements see glasgow.ac.uk/ subject areas according to your interests. ug/physicswithastrophysics. You will learn more specialised experimental techniques Career prospects and expand your knowledge of modern physics Years 3, 4 and 5 Physiology provides a broad scientific education, research. You will also be introduced to the foundations Career prospects If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will learn of astrophysics, covering topics including the physics about the major organ systems of the body, including which allows you to pursue a career in research or Our graduates are employed in many areas including of our solar system, the origin of stars and galaxies, and cardiovascular, respiratory, alimentary and renal, and related subjects and in areas such as universities and industry, national research laboratories, financial sector the evolution of the universe. the central nervous system, among other topics. the pharmaceutical industry, scientific publishing and P and education. Many graduates choose to study for a public health. In addition to physiology work on the P Years 3, 4 and 5 postgraduate degree before entering the job market. In year 4 you will cover several topics in physiology in investigation of diseases, graduates pursue career depth and undertake a research project. If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will study paths in neurophysiology, cellular physiology and core topics in greater depth and specialist subjects of You can take Physiology as an MSci, which includes an sports physiology. Recent graduates have gone on Why choose Glasgow? your choice, and undertake project work. additional placement year, between the third and final to train as teachers, nurses, doctors and dentists. Astronomy lectures are complemented by our years of the degree, normally doing research in industry Several have taken postgraduate courses in dietetics, The main astrophysics components of the Honours observatory, planetarium and telescope facilities. or a research institute in the UK or overseas. metabolism and physiotherapy. programme include: stellar structure and evolution; You will learn how modern physics underpins our high-energy astrophysics; galaxies and cosmology; The available final-year optional courses may change understanding of the universe. instruments for optical and radio telescopes; exploring each year and students are not guaranteed a place on a Why choose Glasgow? planetary systems. In the final year, all students work on particular option. You will be introduced to a wide range of an independent research project embedded in one of experimental techniques, as well as methods for the school’s active research groups. analysing and presenting experimental results. There is an opportunity to take an MSci degree which explores physics and astrophysics topics in greater depth. The MSci aims to foster the development of critical judgement and independent scientific work, and to prepare you for professional leadership in your chosen field.

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108 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 109 PHYSIOLOGY & SPORTS SCIENCE PHYSIOLOGY, SPORTS SCIENCE & NUTRITION

Whether at the level of basic health or high-level The importance of nutrition in sports and exercise sport, physiology and sports science is designed to Summary of entry requirements for science is increasingly recognised. This degree Summary of entry requirements for serve the community in terms of research, teaching Physiology & Sports Science programme emphasises the scientific study of human Physiology, Sports Science & Nutrition and counselling. SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) performance in sport and exercise. SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY & BSc STUDENTS STUDY STUDY 92% Higher (ABBB S5 minimum for consideration) 95% PATHOLOGY STUDENTS IN ABROAD Higher (ABBB S5 minimum for consideration) SATISFIED* ABROAD WORK/STUDY * Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. Chemistry. BSc (Hons) (BC16): Four years SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by BSc (Hons) (BC46): Four years SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by MSci: Five years end of S6) MSci: Five years end of S6) You may apply for transfer to the MSci mid- AABB – BBBB You may apply for transfer to the MSci mid- AABB – BBBB programme. MSci applications are NOT taken via Additional requirements: Higher Biology or programme. MSci applications are NOT taken via Additional requirements: Higher Biology or UCAS. Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or UCAS. Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. one of our Summer Schools. Note * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. Note * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. Sporting proficiency is not essential for admission Sporting proficiency is not essential for admission A-level Standard Entry Requirements A-level Standard Entry Requirements to the programme, nor does the programme involve to the programme, nor does the programme involve AAB – BBB AAB – BBB you directly in sport. you directly in sport. Additional requirements: A-level Biology or Additional requirements: A-level Biology or Chemistry. Chemistry. IB Standard Entry Requirements IB Standard Entry Requirements Year 1 Year 1 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) You will be given a general introduction to all aspects You will be given a general introduction to all aspects of Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry. Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry. modern biology and taught general scientific skills. of modern biology and taught general scientific skills. For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. ac.uk/ug/physiologysportscience. ac.uk/ug/physiologysportsciencenutrition. Year 2 Year 2 You will develop your knowledge of fundamental Career prospects You will develop your knowledge of fundamental aspects of biology and be introduced to specialist Career prospects aspects of biology and be introduced to specialist Our graduates are employed in research projects, and subject areas according to your interests. subject areas according to your interests. This degree will provide you with a variety of career in testing and advising professional athletes and others. opportunities in sports science and/or nutrition. You Years 3, 4 and 5 Recent graduates have entered teaching and careers Years 3, 4 and 5 may choose to go into health promotion, the food in business or further study. Others have gone on to P If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4), you will If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4), in year 3 and nutrition support industry, fitness testing, lifestyle P support elite athletes through the Scottish and English you will study the physiological adaptations to exercise, consultancy or research. Other careers followed include be able to study elite performance, causes and Institutes of Sport and professional sports clubs. management of injury, and the interactions of diet, nutrition and energetics, and complete specialist accountancy and teaching. Several of our graduates physical activity and genetics with public health. courses in statistics and molecular biology techniques. have gone on to undertake postgraduate study in In year 4, you will take three compulsory courses and dietetics, physiotherapy or other specialist training, or to You will also study the physiological adaptations Why choose Glasgow? study for a PhD. to exercise, nutrition and energetics, and specialist choose one from a range of optional courses. You will Your final year can include working as an intern also carry out a substantial research project. courses in statistics and molecular biology techniques. with sports professionals or physical activity/ You can take this programme as an MSci, which In year 4 you will choose four courses to study in public health providers to give you valuable work Why choose Glasgow? includes an additional placement year, between the depth and undertake a supervised research project or experience. You can achieve funding through the third and final years of the degree, normally doing Nutrition in sport and exercise science is an internship. You can take Physiology & Sports Science Cathcart Scholarship to experience applied sports research in industry or some other organisation in the emerging industry and there is an increased demand as an MSci, which includes an additional placement science within elite sport for a few weeks/months in UK or overseas. for graduates in this field. year, between the third and final years of the degree, your third or fourth year. normally doing research in industry or some other organisation in the UK or overseas.

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SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) IBERIAN STUDIES SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) STUDENTS IN STUDY AAAAB (AABB S5 minimum for consideration) 90% ABROAD AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced 91% STUDENTS THOUGHT STAFF WERE STUDY WORK/STUDY * GOOD AT EXPLAINING THINGS * ABROAD Additional requirements: Higher English or Higher Higher (BBBB S5 minimum for consideration) Humanities subject. Additional requirements: Higher English and a MA (Hons): Five years Higher Humanities subject. MA (SocSci) (Hons) (L202): Four years SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by end of S6) Portuguese can only be taken as a Joint Honours SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by Joint Honours available; see page 143. AABBB – BBBBB degree; see page 144 for options and UCAS codes. end of S6) Additional requirements: Higher English or Higher AABB – BBBB Humanities subject. Successful completion of Top- Note Additional requirements: Higher English and a No prior knowledge of Portuguese is required. Our teaching methods in Politics are based largely Up or one of our Summer Schools. Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion on classroom discussion. You will attend lectures that * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. identify themes and then explore these themes in depth A-level Standard Entry Requirements Year 1 during seminars. You will think about ethical questions AAB – BBB A-level Standard Entry Requirements such as the role and limits of state power, the nature of Additional requirements: A-level English or Portuguese is taught from beginner’s level. You will AAB – BBB a “good society”, and the obligations that one state has Humanities subject. develop speaking, writing and reading skills, as well as Additional requirements: one A-level Humanities an understanding of Portuguese grammar. This is an to another. You will also consider empirical questions IB Standard Entry Requirements subject. such as how we explain differences in political intensive language course and has been designed to 38 (6,6,6 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) help you communicate confidently in Portuguese. IB Standard Entry Requirements institutions and culture, and the relations between Additional requirements: HL English or Humanities 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) nation states in the international system. subject. You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. Additional requirements: HL English and HL Year 1 For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint Year 2 Humanities subject. Introduction to politics examines the British and Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ In year 2 you will extend your linguistic skills and build For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint Scottish political systems in a comparative perspective politics. your knowledge of the culture of the Portuguese- Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ to introduce key concepts in the study of politics and speaking (Lusophone) world. You will study a range portuguese. foreign policy making. of topics from Brazil, Portugal and Mozambique, Career prospects Introduction to international relations uses the ideas including cinema, literature, music and other aspects of of important writers to explain key aspects of the Popular career destinations include the media, Lusophone culture. Career prospects international order. teaching, Civil Service, charity sector, international Graduates with qualifications in modern languages and organisations, business and the armed forces. Year 3 (year abroad) P You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. cultures have gone on to pursue rewarding careers in P If you progress to Honours you will spend your third business and commerce, marketing, media, teaching, Year 2 year abroad in Portugal, Brazil or another Lusophone translating and interpreting, and the Civil Service. Why choose Glasgow? country, either as an exchange student via one of our History of political thought examines political thought You will study a wide variety of topics within established channels or by undertaking an approved from the ancients, primarily Aristotle, through the discipline of politics including courses in work placement. Why choose Glasgow? Machiavelli, Hobbes and Locke to Rousseau and Karl international relations, political theory and British Marx. politics. You will have the opportunity to take part in Years 4 and 5 Portuguese at Glasgow offers a varied programme, Comparative politics in a globalising world explores our growing study abroad programme. Portuguese is available as a Joint Honours programme, in which you will work in small groups with and compares different countries to introduce students so you will study another subject alongside it in years native speakers from Portugal and Brazil. The to the variety of political regimes that exist in the 4 and 5. We place a strong emphasis on achieving a programme has long-established links with the contemporary international system. high degree of competence in the language. You will Instituto Camões. You will have full access to our take Portuguese as a core language and will have the Language Resources Centre, which offers excellent Years 3 and 4 opportunity to study various aspects of culture and audiovisual, digital and printed materials. At Honours level (years 3 and 4) you can select from society, as well as developing professional skills in over 30 courses in Politics and International Relations, areas such as translation. including Citizenship & democracy, International political communication, Protest politics in a post- political age and Narratives of conflict.

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112 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 113 PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEERING PSYCHOLOGY

Product Design Engineering is jointly delivered by Psychology is the scientific study of the mind the University and the Glasgow School of Art and Summary of entry requirements for and behaviour. It is about understanding how Summary of entry requirements for integrates engineering with design. Product Design Engineering people think, act, react and interact; and how this Psychology understanding can help us, as psychologists, help SQA Higher Entry Requirements SQA Higher Entry Requirements MEng STUDY PROFESSIONALLY people on an individual basis but also help address 92% STUDENTS ABROAD ACCREDITED BEng: AABB at S5 will be considered. Typically AABB at S5 will be considered. Typically S6 SATISFIED* wider societal issues through academic endeavours S6 entrants will have AAAAA at Higher.* entrants will have AAAAAA at Higher. B at and professional practice. MEng: AAAB at S5 will be considered. Typically Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher. BEng (H3W2): Four years S6 entrants will have AAAAAA at Higher.* Additional requirements: National 5 Maths at 100% MA STUDENTS STUDY PROFESSIONALLY MEng (H3WG): Five years *B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at IN WORK/STUDY * ABROAD ACCREDITED grade B. Higher. Applicants to Psychology (BSc): two Higher Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Science subjects. You will study the same courses in the first three years Physics or Engineering Science. BSc (Hons) (C800): Four years MA (Hons) (C801): Four years Applicants to Psychology (MA): Higher English and whether on the BEng or MEng degree programme. SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by MA (SocSci) (Hons) (C802): Four years a Higher Humanities subject. end of S6) SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by Years 1 and 2 BEng: AABB Higher Pathways: end of S6) You will take a wide-ranging curriculum which includes Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics BSc (Hons) Psychology with specialism in AABB – BBBB courses in product design engineering (delivered by and Physics or Engineering Science. Successful Neuroscience: Four years Additional requirements: National 5 Maths at the Glasgow School of Art), mathematics, dynamics, completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer BSc (Hons) Psychology with specialism in grade B. electronics, materials, statics, thermodynamics and Schools. Clinical Health: Four years engineering skills. This interdisciplinary approach, * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. Applicants to Psychology (BSc): two Higher Science subjects. favoured by industry, also makes it easy to switch to A-level Standard Entry Requirements Joint Honours available; see page 144. most other engineering disciplines at the end of year 1 BEng: AAB – BBB Applicants to Psychology (MA): Higher English and should you wish to do so. MEng: AAA – ABB a Higher Humanities subject. Years 1 and 2 Year 3 Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Physics or Technology and Design. In the first two years this programme provides a Summer Schools. The third year develops the application of theory IB Standard Entry Requirements comprehensive introduction to the core areas of * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. through structured projects, with an increased amount psychology including cognitive, social, development of studio time at the Glasgow School of Art. You will BEng: 36 (6, 6, 5 HL) – 32 (6, 5, 5 HL) A-level Standard Entry Requirements MEng: 38 (6, 6, 6 HL) – 34 (6, 5, 5 HL) and physiological psychology, individual differences study more advanced engineering subjects: materials and research methods. We take an open science AAA – ABB and manufacture, dynamics, control and fluid power, Additional requirements: HL Mathematics and Additional requirements: GCSE Mathematics at Physics or Design Technology (SL can be approach to developing your critical evaluation skills heat transfer, mathematical modelling and simulation, and your understanding of the importance of research grade B (or grade 5–6). P and mechanics of materials and structures. accepted for either Mathematics or Physics/Design P Technology). and to supporting you in developing essential graduate Applicants to Psychology (BSc): two A-level skills in data handling using programming software for Science subjects. Years 4 and 5 For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. statistical analysis. Applicants to Psychology (MA): A-level English and In the final year of the BEng, you will propose your own ac.uk/ug/productdesignengineering. Lectures, interactive group discussions and practical A-level Humanities subject. programme of individual product development and lab sessions will inspire your passion for the subject prototyping, leading to concept and detailed design IB Standard Entry Requirements and facilitate the development of the fundamental skills proposals. You will also study advanced subjects in 38 (6,6,6 HL) – 34 (6,5,5 HL) Career prospects and knowledge required for being a psychologist of the engineering, management, manufacture and design. Additional requirements: SL4 Mathematics. PDE students have excellent career prospects, with future. In year 4 of the MEng degree you will follow a similar recent graduates employed by Apple, Bosch, Dell, Applicants to Psychology (BSc): Two HL Science programme to the BEng, and undertake a group design You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. Dyson, GlaxoSmithKline, Logitech, Jaguar Land Rover subjects. project, with mechanical engineering and mechanical and TomTom. Our PDE graduates have established Years 3 and 4 Applicants to Psychology (MA)/(MA (SocSci)): HL design engineering students. In year 5 you will work leading design engineering consultancies, including English and HL Humanities subject. on your own programme of product development and If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will Speck Design, 4c Design, FilamentPD and Fearsome. prototyping, leading to concept and detailed design build on the core foundational skills and knowledge For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint proposals. You will also study advanced manufacture, embedded in years 1 and 2 and progress your Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ human factors, robotics and mechanics of solids. understanding of statistical models, cognitive psychology. Why choose Glasgow? neuroscience and clinical approaches. You will work closely with industry throughout Single Honours students choose from a large selection Career prospects the programme, which may lead to internship of options, including our two new specialised pathways A psychology degree opens up a wide range of and employment opportunities. You will have in Neuroscience and Clinical Health. The option career paths including educational, health, clinical, the opportunity to go on fieldtrips to industrial courses range from courses in fMRI to those on Autism. occupational psychology and counselling. Increasingly centres of excellence. The options span a diverse range of qualitative and graduates are also progressing to successful careers in quantitative methodologies and applications from allied fields such as data skills, teaching, social robotics theory to practice. & artificial intelligence and child & adolescent mental You will undertake a major piece of research in your final health professions, in addition to research and teaching year which can involve lab-based projects (eg using careers in higher education. The possible pathways eyetrackers or brain imaging data) or applied settings a degree in psychology can take you on are endless, such as a school or community partner. such is the value of the graduate and psychological literacy skills you acquire during the degree.

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114 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 115 QUANTITATIVE METHODS RUSSIAN

The University of Glasgow’s Q-Step Centre offers A degree in Russian will allow you to study a programmes which develop your quantitative skills, Summary of entry requirements for language of strategic international significance, Summary of entry requirements for or in other words, your ability to handle data and use Quantitative Methods as well as giving you access to the richness of Russian numerical evidence. SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) Russian culture. SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) AAAAB (AABB S5 minimum for consideration) AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced LANGUAGES, LINGUISTICS STUDY Additional requirements: Higher English or Higher 90% & CLASSICS STUDENTS ABROAD Higher (BBBB S5 minimum for consideration) Quantitative Methods can only be taken with the IN WORK/STUDY* Humanities subject. Additional requirements: Higher English and a following degrees, with Quantitative Methods Higher Humanities subject. modules studied from year 2. SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by end of S6) MA (Hons): Five years SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by MA (SocSci) (Hons) (LG33): Sociology with AABBB – BBBBB Russian can only be taken as a Joint Honours end of S6) Quantitative Methods: Four years Additional requirements: Higher English or Higher degree. See page 144 for options and UCAS codes. AABB – BBBB Humanities subject. Successful completion of Top- Additional requirements: Higher English and a MA (SocSci) (Hons) (LG23): Politics with Up or one of our Summer Schools. Note Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion Quantitative Methods: Four years * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. No prior knowledge of Russian is required. of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. MA (SocSci) (Hons) (LG43): Social & Public A-level Standard Entry Requirements * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. Policy with Quantitative Methods: Four years AAB – BBB A-level Standard Entry Requirements MA (SocSci) (Hons) (RG73): Central & East Additional requirements: A-level English or Year 1 AAB – BBB European Studies with Quantitative Methods: Humanities subject. Previous knowledge of Russian is not required to take Additional requirements: one A-level Humanities Four years IB Standard Entry Requirements the course in year 1 but you should have some flair for subject. MA (SocSci) (Hons) (VG33): Economic & Social 38 (6,6,6 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) language learning. You will develop your communicative IB Standard Entry Requirements History with Quantitative Methods: Four years Additional requirements: HL English or Humanities skills of speaking, writing, reading and understanding 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) subject. the spoken word. You will also be introduced to Additional requirements: HL English and HL MA (SocSci) (Hons) (L2G3): International grammar and Russian texts. Relations with Quantitative Methods: Four years For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint Humanities subject. Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ The pace of study is rapid, allowing you to achieve a For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint quantitativemethods. high level of competence within a year. For those with Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ some previous knowledge of Russian, a non-beginners’ russian. What to expect pathway is also available. The University of Glasgow Q-Step Centre offers six Career prospects You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. degree programmes that integrate quantitative skills Career prospects training within the School of Social & Political Sciences. Social scientists with quantitative skills are able to Year 2 evaluate evidence, analyse data, and design and Graduates in modern languages and cultures pursue All of these programmes aim to engage you with You will deepen your knowledge of Russian language commission research. These skills are increasingly rewarding careers in the media, teaching, journalism, Q meaningful ways of understanding the social world. and continue to focus on communicating confidently in R demanded across a wide range of professions and tourism, translating and interpreting, and the Civil We will teach you how to understand and analyse spoken and written Russian. You will also learn about sectors, including government, business, charities and Service. Russian is one of six languages in use by the quantitative results, as well as how to present your own, Russian culture. academia. United Nations, and Russia’s economic and diplomatic and how to discuss their substantive implications. Year 3 (year abroad) links with the UK and Europe provide excellent These are essential skills for understanding quantitative opportunities in the UK and abroad. If you progress to Honours you will spend your third evidence presented in academic literature, and also Why choose Glasgow? for interrogating data in public media and government year abroad, usually enrolled at a university, which we Developing quantitative skills and your confidence reports. will help to arrange. in using them will really enhance your insight and Why choose Glasgow? Around one quarter of your study time will be devoted understanding of the key issues you encounter in Years 4 and 5 Glasgow has a long history of teaching Russian and to quantitative methods. Our degrees also offer you the your chosen field of study. We place a strong emphasis on achieving a high Slavonic languages and we offer excellent materials possibility to gain valuable experience by participating degree of competence in the language. You will study in our dedicated language resource library. in internships with selected high-profile employers. literature, history and culture in depth, and can choose from a wide range of options to reflect your own interests. Russian may only be taken as a Joint Honours degree, so you will also study another subject.

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116 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 117 SCOTTISH HISTORY SCOTTISH LITERATURE The study of history is the study of change and Scottish literature is the study of the poetry, drama, continuity in human society through time. Scottish Summary of entry requirements for fiction and prose of Scotland from its beginnings in Summary of entry requirements for history is the study of Scotland’s past. Scottish History the 14th century to the most contemporary work. Scottish Literature

HISTORY STUDENTS THOUGHT SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) STUDY 92% STAFF WERE GOOD AT AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced 100% STUDENTS STUDY AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced * ABROAD SATISFIED * ABROAD EXPLAINING THINGS Higher (BBBB S5 minimum for consideration) Higher (BBBB S5 minimum for consideration) Additional requirements: Higher English and a Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject. Higher Humanities subject. MA (Hons): Four years MA (Hons) (Q201): Four years SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by Scottish History can only be taken as a end of S6) Joint Honours available; see page 145. end of S6) Joint Honours degree. See page 144 for options AABB – BBBB AABB – BBBB and UCAS codes. Additional requirements: Higher English and a Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion Year 1 Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. Year 1 In your first year, you will study a wide range of texts * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. from the past 250 years of Scottish literary history. They * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. You will take two core courses in history, one of which A-level Standard Entry Requirements will range from eerie ballads, through historical epics, A-level Standard Entry Requirements introduces you to the . Topics AAB – BBB Gothic thrillers and radical contemporary works. You AAB – BBB you will study include kingdom, Additional requirements: one A-level Humanities will survey the work of many of the nation’s best-known Additional requirements: one A-level Humanities medieval society, castles, government, the Wars of subject. writers within the context of key historical and cultural subject. Independence, Catholic belief and a Scottish church, themes, while also delving into key genres in literary IB Standard Entry Requirements IB Standard Entry Requirements Renaissance learning and culture, Reformation study, including novels and plays, poems and songs. and absentee monarchy, Covenanting revolution, 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) Cromwellian conquest, Union with England in 1707, Additional requirements: HL English and HL You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. Additional requirements: HL English and HL commerce with Europe and America, industrialisation Humanities subject. Year 2 Humanities subject. and 20th-century Scotland. For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint You will explore the rich variety of Scottish literature from For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ the medieval period until the end of the 18th century, Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ scottishhistory. scottishliterature. Year 2 including Scotland’s earliest play by David Lyndsay (c1550); the great medieval “Makars” (poets) Dunbar You will study modern social and cultural history, and Henryson; Allan Ramsay and Robert Burns from Career prospects Career prospects and global history. These courses introduce you to the 18th century “Vernacular Revival”; and the early new historical skills and approaches and represent a As a history graduate you will be able to enter many novel, as well as the ballad throughout the centuries. This degree equips you with skills valuable to many S progression from first year. different careers, from teaching to the financial employers, including skills of critical and creative S services, and the skills you will have developed are Years 3 and 4 thinking that set arts and humanities graduates apart. Years 3 and 4 extremely popular with employers. Our recent History If you choose to study Honours (years 3 and 4) you will Our graduates have gone into careers in media, If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you can graduates have been employed by Glasgow Museums, explore in-depth fresh approaches to Scottish literature. journalism, teaching, research, education and the only take Scottish History as a Joint Honours degree HarperCollins, Oxfam, Morgan Stanley and Police You will have the opportunity to take innovative courses heritage sector, taking jobs with the BBC, the Herald in combination with another subject. It is most often Scotland, among many other organisations. which include online delivery in our award-winning newspaper, the National Library of Scotland, national combined with Celtic Studies. You may take courses on Robert Burns course, or special student placements in publishers and television production companies. topics such as the first Scottish War of Independence, libraries, museums and other institutions as part of our Scottish popular culture, Mary Queen of Scots, the Why choose Glasgow? Memorialising Scottish culture course. You can choose history of the Gaelic language, Scotland and the Scottish History at Glasgow boasts renowned to specialise in different genres and periods from Why choose Glasgow? American Revolution, the Highland Clearances, researchers at the cutting edge of the discipline medieval literature to the contemporary scene. international migration and warfare in Scotland. The University hosts the only academic unit in the across all periods, from medieval to modern. Topics offered to students include beginnings to UK exclusively dedicated to the teaching of, and The Centre for Scottish & Celtic Studies at early modern, alternative Renaissances, history of research into, Scottish literature. We are home to the Glasgow addresses Scottish history in a genuinely Scots, history of the Scottish book, popular literary Centre for Robert Burns Studies, which is engaged crossdisciplinary environment and students are enlightenment, textual editing, Scottish crime fiction, in the production of a new, multi-volume, scholarly encouraged to get involved. Scottish journeys, modern Scottish poetry, Scottish edition of the works of Scotland’s national poet. fiction under late capitalism and contemporary Scottish Our students also reported 100% overall satisfaction literature. in the NSS 2019.

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118 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 119 SOCIAL & PUBLIC POLICY SOCIOLOGY

Social and public policy focuses on finding ways Sociology studies the ways that people organise their to address global and local social issues such Summary of entry requirements for lives together, the constraints within which they do so, Summary of entry requirements for as poverty, housing, health and technology. Social & Public Policy the patterns of their social behaviour, and the causes Sociology The programme applies ideas from political SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) and consequences of social inequalities. SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) science, sociology and economics to explore AAAAB (AABB S5 minimum for consideration) STUDY AAAAB (AABB S5 minimum for consideration) 90% * how governments shape their responses and to Additional requirements: Higher English or Higher STUDENTS SATISFIED ABROAD Additional requirements: Higher English or Higher understand the impacts of public policy on society. Humanities subject. Humanities subject.

STUDY SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by 100% STUDENTS SATISFIED * MA (SocSci) (Hons) (L300): Four years ABROAD end of S6) end of S6) AABBB – BBBBB Joint Honours available; see page 145. AABBB – BBBBB Additional requirements: Higher English or Higher Additional requirements: Higher English or Higher MA (SocSci) (Hons) (L430): Four years Humanities subject. Successful completion of Top- Humanities subject. Successful completion of Top- Up or one of our Summer Schools. Up or one of our Summer Schools. Joint Honours available; see page 145. Year 1 * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. Through studying classic and contemporary examples A-level Standard Entry Requirements of sociological research from a range of different A-level Standard Entry Requirements Year 1 AAB – BBB societies, you will explore what it means to think AAB – BBB You will examine the development of policies and Additional requirements: A-level English or sociologically, anthropologically and criminologically Additional requirements: A-level English or services such as healthcare and social security that Humanities subject. about class, identities, inequalities, everyday life, crime, Humanities subject. were created to eradicate postwar social problems, IB Standard Entry Requirements media, globalisation and development. IB Standard Entry Requirements through a focus on the Beveridge Report of 1942. You 38 (6,6,6 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. 38 (6,6,6 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) will have the opportunity to study current responses Additional requirements: HL English or Humanities Additional requirements: HL English or Humanities to globalisation and social problems such as housing, subject. Year 2 subject. youth gangs, drugs misuse and urban deprivation For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint You will deepen your understanding of inequalities, For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint through the lens of the city of Glasgow. Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ social identities and social change in a global context, Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. publicpolicy. by examining a range of examples drawn from sociology. sociology, anthropology and criminology, and from a Year 2 range of societies across the world. You will study influential ideas and major perspectives Career prospects Career prospects Years 3 and 4 on welfare and public policy in order to examine This degree provides many of the analytical, literary This degree will prepare you for employment in a assumptions about the aims of policy and the functions and teamwork skills that employers are looking for. Our If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will number of fields that require a sophisticated, critical S of welfare, including differences in ideological and graduates pursue careers as managers, professionals choose from a wide range of course options such as and questioning understanding of the workings of S social agendas in an international context. You will and policy analysts in the private, voluntary and public Black radical social thought, Class and the making society. Our graduates are now employed in the media, study the politics and power dynamics of policymaking, sectors, including central and local government, in of modern Britain, Consumption, Drugs and culture, city councils, development agencies, market research, considering how social problems are constructed the UK and internationally. They work in diverse fields Gender, Global migrations, Media, Punishment and data analysis, charities, activist contexts and housing and why some are higher on the political agenda than including housing, health, social services, advocacy, society, Sexualities, Sociological alternatives, Sociology and education. others. city planning, education, media and commerce. of racism, Understanding and explaining crime, and Youth, gangs and globalisation. You will also receive Years 3 and 4 dedicated training in social research methods so that Why choose Glasgow? If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will Why choose Glasgow? you can design, conduct and report on an original One of the distinctive features of our Sociology choose subjects from a diverse range of topics to suit You’ll have the valuable opportunity of a work piece of social research of your own, supported by an programme, commended by external examiners your interests, including work, welfare and the politics placement with a voluntary or public sector academic supervisor. and by our graduates, is the combination of of reform; disability and society; health inequalities; organisation. sociological, criminological and anthropological housing policy; youth policy; remaking the cities; urban perspectives which we provide. economy; education for citizenship; active citizenship; welfare theory and social policies for a “good society”.

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120 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 121 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Software engineers develop and maintain large-scale (GRADUATE APPRENTICESHIP) complex software infrastructures. Our programme Summary of entry requirements for As a Graduate Apprentice in Software Engineering combines theoretical computing science with the Software Engineering you can gain a university qualification at the Summary of entry requirements for principles and practices used in the modern software SQA Higher Entry Requirements same level as those studying traditional degree Software Engineering (Graduate industry and gives you real-world experience. AABB at S5 will be considered. Typically S6 programmes, while applying your learning in the Apprenticeship) entrants will have AAAAAA at Higher. B at OF STUDENTS IN workplace. As you are employed you also benefit SQA Higher Entry Requirements WORK WERE IN PROFESSIONALLY Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher. STUDY ACCREDITED from a salary. BBBB at S5 will be considered. Typically S6 100% PROFESSIONAL/ ABROAD Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics * MANAGERIAL JOBS (AH recommended) and Computing (if Higher entrants will have AAABB or AAAA at Higher. Mathematics A grade is not achieved in S5). 2nd IN SCOTLAND FOR New Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics at COMPUTER SCIENCE* B or above. Highers should include two Science BSc (Hons) (G430): Four years SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by subjects. Employment with an organisation MSci (G610): Five years end of S6) registered with the SDS Graduate Apprenticeship MSci with work placement (I300): Five years AABB – BBBB BSc (Hons): Four years scheme. Faster Route BSc (Hons) (0P31): Three years Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics Fees & funding – Your tuition will be paid for by Skills Faster Route MSci (0VB3): Four years (AH recommended) and Computing (if Higher SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements Development Scotland and, rather than receiving Faster Route MSci with work placement (I301): Mathematics A grade is not achieved in S5). No Adjusted Higher Requirements a student loan from SAAS, you will receive a salary Four years Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our A-level Standard Entry Requirements Summer Schools. from the employer you are working with. AAB – BBB * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. For more information see glasgow.ac.uk/computing/ Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics. apprenticeships. The School of Computing Science launched the A-level Standard Entry Requirements Employment with an organisation registered with the pioneering Centre for Computing Science Education in AAA – ABB How to apply – Applications to the Graduate SDS Graduate Apprenticeship scheme. 2017, in recognition of our commitment to leadership Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics. Apprenticeship programme are made directly IB Standard Entry Requirements and innovation in educational practice. IB Standard Entry Requirements through employers. 36 (6, 6, 5 HL) – 32 (6, 5, 5 HL) Additional requirements: HL Mathematics. Year 1 38 (6, 6, 6 HL) – 34 (6, 5, 5 HL) For current opportunities, see apprenticeships.scot Additional requirements: HL Mathematics. Employment with an organisation registered with the You will take courses on key areas of the subject, and glasgow.ac.uk/computing/apprenticeships. SDS Graduate Apprenticeship scheme. including programming, computer systems, databases For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. For detailed entry requirements see glasgow.ac.uk/ and human–computer interaction. ac.uk/ug/softwareengineering. Our Graduate Apprenticeship programme combines ug/softwareengineeringgraduateapprenticeship. Year 2 the theoretical computing science that our traditional You will study Java programming, object-oriented Software Engineering degree covers with bespoke Career prospects work-based learning courses and experience. Years 3 and 4 S software engineering, data structures and algorithms, In years 3 and 4 you will be able to select from PS algorithmic foundations, computer networks, operating Our graduates are employed in such companies The Graduate Apprenticeship in Software Engineering Honours or Masters electives offered to students systems, and web application development. as Codeplay, JP Morgan, Amazon and HP. We also has been developed by the pioneering Centre for on the traditional Software Engineering BSc (Hons) actively support our graduates in creating their own Computing Science Education through extensive Years 3, 4 and 5 programme to make up 60 credits per year (three startups. consultation with employers to ensure that it meets the 10-credit courses per semester). Honours courses will Year 3 covers a broad range of topics and emphasises needs of industry. be offered online or on campus. The remaining credits the skills needed for team-based software development will be assessed in the form of long-term projects when working with real-world customers. After year 3, Why choose Glasgow? Year 1 In the first block of teaching in year 1 the course will and assignments in the workplace, agreed upon by BSc students spend their summer on a paid placement The Student Tech Society at Glasgow organises provide the skills and tools required for you to quickly employers and the lecturers on the programme. in industry. This placement lasts a full year for MSci regular hackathons and other coding events, pick up whichever language is most prominent in your Work Placement students. The final year (4 or 5) bringing together students, staff and industrial Career prospects workplace, supplemented by a course covering the includes advanced courses on software engineering software developers to solve exciting problems. Our Software Engineering students are in demand and a substantial individual project, frequently in fundamentals of professional software development. across all sectors of the industry and, with a degree collaboration with employers. BSc students can extend The second block of teaching in year 1 will consist of of equivalent standing plus several years’ work their degree by an additional year and graduate with an testing fundamentals and practical algorithms courses, experience, we expect our Graduate Apprentices to be MSci. with the intention of providing you with tools to improve highly employable. There is also a strong possibility existing software. that the company with which Graduate Apprentices Year 2 are based for the duration of their studies will be kept Year 2 will begin with a teaching block on a range on following graduation, although this will depend on of subjects, including data storage, HCI, systems individual circumstances. and underlying algorithmic content to broaden your Accreditation understanding of the wider computing field. The second As a new degree programme, it has not yet been teaching block will focus on low level architecture and accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS). networking theory, data science and a further course However, the programme has been designed to meet on professional software engineering. It will also include all of the BCS accreditation requirements and we a significant teamworking component, to ensure that expect to obtain BCS accreditation by the time our first you gain experience of working in different roles and apprentices graduate. with different team-based methodologies. You will also be expected to be working as part of a team in the workplace. Why choose Glasgow? 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20 countries. Spanish BSc MATHS/ Statistics STATISTICS STUDY PROFESSIONALLY IBERIAN STUDIES SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) 92% STUDENTS ABROAD ACCREDITED SQA Higher Entry Requirements STUDY 90% STUDENTS AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced SATISFIED* BBBB at S5 will be considered. Typically IN WORK/STUDY * ABROAD Higher (BBBB S5 minimum for consideration) S6 entrants will have AAAAA at Higher. B at Additional requirements: Higher English and a BSc (Hons) (G300): Four years Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher. MA (Hons) (R410): Five years Higher Humanities subject. MSci (G302): Five years Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and a SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by Higher Science subject. Joint Honours available; see page 146. end of S6) Joint Honours available; see page 146. SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by AABB – BBBB end of S6) Additional requirements: Higher English and a AABB – BBBB Year 1 Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion Year 1 Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and a The course you study in first year depends on how of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. You will take courses covering topics in probability Higher Science subject. Successful completion of much Spanish you have studied before. If you have an * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. and introductory statistical methods, with examples Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. SQA Higher or A-level in Spanish (grade A or B), you A-level Standard Entry Requirements and case studies illustrating how statistics is used in * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. will take Spanish language and Spanish culture. You will AAB – BBB practice in the real world. A-level Standard Entry Requirements study some of the cultures of Spain and Latin America Additional requirements: one A-level Humanities You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. AAB – BBB through a variety of topics, texts and films. subject. Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics. Year 2 If you are a beginner or near-beginner and have some IB Standard Entry Requirements IB Standard Entry Requirements previous language learning experience, you can take 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) You will take four courses covering topics in statistical 36 (6, 6, 5 HL) – 32 (6, 5, 5 HL) the Level-1 beginners’ course, which provides an Additional requirements: HL English and HL methods and probability, introducing the ideas of Additional requirements: HL Mathematics. intensive foundation in reading, writing and speaking likelihood and regression modelling. Humanities subject. For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint Spanish. For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint Years 3, 4 and 5 Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ If you proceed to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will statistics. Year 2 spanish. study theory and practical training, which involves project planning, report writing and the development of In year 2 you will extend your linguistic skills and build presentational skills. Career prospects your knowledge of Spanish and Latin American culture. Our graduates have statistical, computational, numerate Students progressing from the first-year beginners’ Career prospects You will also complete case studies and projects on topics which may be drawn from the fields of and presentational skills which are applicable in course normally study additional cultural materials. Graduates with qualifications in modern languages and many fields such as medicine, education, transport, PS cultures have gone on to pursue rewarding careers in bioinformatics, environmental studies, medicine, PS Year 3 (year abroad) psychology, sports science and veterinary science. agriculture, engineering and economics. They are the media, teaching, journalism, tourism, translating employed in a variety of posts such as quality engineer, If you progress to Honours you will spend your third and interpreting, and the Civil Service, as well as You will undertake and present a project and write a actuary, accountant, credit risk analyst, clinical year abroad, usually as a language assistant in Spain business, commerce and marketing. report. You will also gain experience in teamwork and statistician, statistician, statistical programmer, teacher or Latin America, on a placement arranged through learn to use statistical packages, as well as gaining and operational researcher. Others go on to undertake the British Council, or as a student at a university in a appreciation of the use and misuse of computers and postgraduate degrees. Spanish-speaking country, which can include Latin Why choose Glasgow? computer software in statistics. America. Staff in Glasgow cover a wide range of topics There is also an opportunity to take an MSci degree Years 4 and 5 and you will have the opportunity to work with over five years, which explores statistics topics in Why choose Glasgow? native speakers from different parts of the greater depth and includes an individually supervised You will take Spanish as a core language and select Our programmes are accredited by the Royal Spanish-speaking world. research project. courses from a wide range of linguistic, literary, cultural Statistical Society and have been consistently and historical topics. recognised for the diversity of the project work by our external examiners.

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124 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 125 TEACHING: DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION TEACHING: EDUCATION WITH PRIMARY This degree programme qualifies you to teach craft, TEACHING QUALIFICATION graphic communication, design and manufacture, Summary of entry requirements for and engineering science in all secondary schools. Design & Technology Education The Master of Education programme is an internationally recognised teaching qualification Summary of entry requirements for SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) Education with Primary Teaching IN THE STUDY PROFESSIONALLY AAABB with a strong focus on the theory of learning and on 1st UK FOR ABROAD ACCREDITED New Qualification EDUCATION* Additional requirements: Higher English and Higher how theory and practice are effectively used in the Mathematics or Higher Science Subject. National 5 classroom to support all learners in the 21st century. SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) AAABB (ABBB S5 minimum for consideration) Mathematics Grade B. Interview. OF TEACHER MDTechEd (H112): five years TRAINING STUDENTS Additional requirements: Higher English and 99% STUDY PROFESSIONALLY SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by IN WORK WERE IN ABROAD ACCREDITED National 5 Mathematics or Application of Interview policy PROFESSIONAL/ end of S6) MANAGERIAL JOBS * Mathematics Grade B. Interview. As part of our selection process you will be AABB – BBBB interviewed. Interviews normally begin in mid- Additional requirements: Higher English and Higher SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by December and will run until March. Mathematics or Higher Science Subject. National MEduc (4Q21): Five years end of S6) AABB – BBBB 5 Mathematics Grade B. Interview. Successful This is a five-year integrated Masters degree in completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Additional requirements: Higher English and The Integrated Masters is a five year programme: Primary Teaching. You will be eligible to teach after National 5 Mathematics or Application of Schools. year 4. years 1 to 4 consist of core technology and education * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. Mathematics Grade B. Interview. Successful subjects plus school experience. Year 5 consists of two completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer A-level Standard Entry Requirements Interview policy – As part of our selection process, taught courses and a dissertation. interviews will be held from January. Schools. AAB – BBB * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. Years 1 and 2 Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics or a Science Subject. GCSE Mathematics at Grade B or A-level Standard Entry Requirements You will study subjects including technology craft, Year 1 AAB – BBB design, graphics, electronics, mechanics and 5 and English Language and Literature at Grade C or 4. Interview. You will study the role of education in society and the Additional requirements: A-Level English and mathematics. In addition, there will be also be a focus nature of learning in the primary curriculum and choose GCSE Mathematics at Grade B or 5. Interview. on learning theory and teaching. IB Standard Entry Requirements from a wide variety of courses in the wider University, 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) IB Standard Entry Requirements Years 3 and 4 beyond the School of Education. You will have three 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) Additional requirements: HL English and weeks out on school placements. In years 3 and 4 you will further develop your skills Mathematics or a Science Subject. SL Mathematics Additional requirements: HL English and SL across a range of technology courses by exploring at 4. Interview. If you intend to follow the Catholic Teacher’s Certificate Mathematics at 4. Interview. themes such as technology and society, materials in Religious Education, you are offered the opportunity For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. For detailed entry requirements see glasgow.ac.uk/ to study theology. and sustainable resources. In year 4, you will select ug/designtechnologyeducation. ac.uk/ug/primaryeducation. an elective study in either Advanced 3D design or Year 2 T Engineering systems & robotics. You will also undertake T a final-year project that will develop your skills in You will continue to study the role of education in Career prospects Career prospects practitioner enquiry. society and explore in greater depth pedagogical Graduates from our previous programme had an content knowledge and their associated . This programme leads to registration with the General Year 5 excellent record of finding employment as secondary You will have a five-week placement in school. Teaching Council for Scotland. school technology teachers and college lecturers. You In year 5 you will continue your study of education, Year 3 research methods and practitioner enquiry in the form are guaranteed one year as a probationary teacher Why choose Glasgow? of a dissertation. upon graduation and can then begin to make your You will expand upon your knowledge and way through the various levels of promotion within understanding of the primary curriculum and your You can exit after four years with an MA (Hons) in schools. A number of our graduates went on to funded ability to reflect and improve on your own practice. You Education with Teaching Qualification or complete postgraduate research, usually working towards a PhD will also be given the opportunity to choose an area of your fifth year and qualify with the MEduc. in a topic relevant to their role as educators. study from a number of elective courses. You will have a total of 12 weeks out in school placement. Year 4 Why choose Glasgow? Close analysis of links between education and society, This is the only teaching technology integrated effective classroom practice and a focus on enquiry- Masters in Scotland and is accredited by the based learning. You will be able to take another elective General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS). in this year. You will have a single continuous 12-week Students who successfully complete this school placement. programme are eligible for provisional registration with the GTCS. Year 5 You will undertake a research course to develop your approach to evidence-based research. Thereafter, you will undertake a dissertation. When this is successfully completed you will qualify with the MEduc.

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126 * Complete University Guide 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 127 DUMFRIES CAMPUS TEACHING: PRIMARY EDUCATION THEATRE STUDIES WITH TEACHING QUALIFICATION This degree programme examines the theatrical event and theatre culture from critical, historical Summary of entry requirements for This innovative, four-year degree programme, and practical perspectives. Theatre Studies approved by the General Teaching Council for Summary of entry requirements for SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) Scotland, is benchmarked against the highest Teaching: Primary Education with STUDENTS STUDY 100% * AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced standards of excellence. Teaching Qualification SATISFIED ABROAD Higher (BBBB S5 minimum for consideration) SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) OF STUDENTS IN Additional requirements: Higher English and a STUDY PROFESSIONALLY AAB/ABBB 100% WORK WERE IN MA (Hons) (W440): Four years Higher Humanities subject. PROFESSIONAL/ ABROAD ACCREDITED Additional requirements: Higher English and MANAGERIAL JOBS * SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by National 5 Mathematics or Application of Joint Honours available; see page 146. Mathematics Grade B. Interview. end of S6) MA (Hons) (X123): Four years AABB – BBBB SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by Additional requirements: Higher English and a This degree is taught at our Dumfries campus; end of S6) Year 1 Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion see page 3. BBBB You will focus on two subject areas: Reading the of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. Additional requirements: Higher English and stage – an introduction to different critical frames of * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. National 5 Mathematics or Application of performance theory and analysis; Theatre and society Mathematics Grade B. Interview. Successful A-level Standard Entry Requirements This programme includes a substantial element of – the historical and contemporary role of theatre in AAB – BBB well-supported teaching experience in each year. completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer society, giving you an understanding of some social, Schools. Additional requirements: one A-level Humanities You will complete four school placements. In years political and economic issues affecting theatre practice subject. 1–3 these last six weeks and in year 4 ten weeks with * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. in a range of historical and geographical contexts. IB Standard Entry Requirements full responsibility for a class for at least five weeks. A-level Standard Entry Requirements You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. Placements cover all stages of the primary school BBB – CCC 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) and each placement has a relevant focus in a specific Additional requirements: GCSE Mathematics at Year 2 Additional requirements: HL English and HL Humanities subject. curricular area. Grade B or 5 and English Language and Literature You will focus on two subject areas: Classical to modern at Grade C or 4. Interview. For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint Year 1 – a historical and critical survey of the dominant forms IB Standard Entry Requirements of theatre practice in Europe before 1900; Modernism Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ Core areas include literacy, school experience, and 32 (6,5,5 HL) – 30 (5,5,5 HL) to postdramatic – an introduction to European and theatrestudies. mathematics: theory and pedagogy, along with a choice Additional requirements: HL English and SL American practitioners whose radical approaches to of electives. There is a six-week school placement Mathematics at 4. Interview. acting, directing, scenography and dramaturgy have during May and June. For detailed entry requirements see glasgow.ac.uk/ redefined our understanding of the theatrical event. Career prospects Year 2 ug/primaryeducationtq. Years 3 and 4 Our graduates have gone on to a wide range of careers, T Child development, mathematics, school experience, many of which are closely connected to professional PT If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will take theatre-making, arts production and management. and literacy are continued from year 1. There is a six- a course in performance theory and analysis. Optional week school placement during May and June. Recent graduates have, for instance, become Career prospects courses include applied theatre, directing, writing for successful theatre directors, casting agents, arts Year 3 This programme is accredited by the General performance, advanced practice and work placement, managers and administrators, stand-up comedians and as well as courses on documentary theatre, space Language and literacy, school experience and Teaching Council for Scotland and is an internationally playwrights. Others take career paths in, for example, recognised teaching qualification. There are also and place, Renaissance theatre, performing memory, teaching or community arts. mathematics continue as core courses, with teachers Victorian and Edwardian theatre, Samuel Beckett, queer and teaching, curriculum and assessment being opportunities for career progression in leadership and management, specialist subjects and further study or performance, activist theatre, exhibiting cultures, and introduced. You will continue your studies in one elective German theatre, among others. Why choose Glasgow? area. There is one six-week placement in semester 2. research. Students may exit after year 3 with an MA in Educational Studies. We have close connections with the theatre Year 4 industry, giving you opportunities to work You will take core courses at Honours level, as well as with practitioners of national and international Why choose Dumfries? an enquiry-based dissertation. There is a ten-week standing. school placement in semester 2. At our Dumfries campus you will benefit from small- group teaching, strong links with local schools, innovative teaching methods and a friendly and inclusive academic community.

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128 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 129 THEOLOGY & RELIGIOUS STUDIES VETERINARY BIOSCIENCES

Theology & Religious Studies encompasses the Veterinary biosciences is a biological sciences study of religion, religions, the and theology Summary of entry requirements for programme designed to provide students with Summary of entry requirements for – not as worlds apart, but as they relate to politics, Theology & Religious Studies a strong understanding of the key elements that Veterinary Biosciences history, literature, philosophy, art and culture as well SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) underpin all modern biological sciences, with a major SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) as to personal belief and practice. AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced focus on the biology of health and disease in animals. ABBB Higher + CC Advanced Higher (ABBB S5 Higher (BBBB S5 minimum for consideration) minimum for consideration) STUDENTS STUDY Additional requirements: Higher English and a BSc STUDENTS THOUGHT Additional requirements: Higher Chemistry, 100% SATISFIED * ABROAD 100% STAFF WERE GOOD AT Higher Humanities subject. EXPLAINING THINGS * Biology, Mathematics or Physics. Advanced Higher SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by Chemistry and Biology. MA (Hons) (V621): Four years end of S6) BSc (Hons) (D300): Four years SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by BD (Hons) (V600): Four years AABB – BBBB MSci: Five years end of S6) Additional requirements: Higher English and a You may apply for transfer to the MSci mid- AABB – BBBB Joint Honours available; see page 146. Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion programme. MSci applications are NOT taken Additional requirements: Higher Chemistry, of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. via UCAS. Biology, Mathematics or Physics. Advanced Higher * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. Chemistry and Biology. Successful completion of We offer two programmes, MA and BD, which differ in A-level Standard Entry Requirements At the discretion of the programme leader, students Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. how the first two years of study are organised. Students AAB – BBB with particular entry qualifications may be allowed * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. who wish to specialise in Christianity, or who are training Additional requirements: one A-level Humanities direct entry into Level 2. A-level Standard Entry Requirements for the ministry, often take the BD. subject. AAB – BBB Additional requirements: A-level Chemistry, MA IB Standard Entry Requirements Year 1 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) Biology, Mathematics or Physics. You will explore the role of religion in the rich textual, In the first year of the programme you will study a range Additional requirements: HL English and HL IB Standard Entry Requirements cultural, artistic and philosophical heritage of of subjects including animal anatomy and physiology, Humanities subject. 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) humankind, and the influence of religion in politics, chemistry and biology. conflict and social attitudes. The programme can be For detailed entry requirements, including for Joint Additional requirements: HL Chemistry, Biology, structured to introduce you to a variety of religions or to Honours combinations, see glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ Year 2 Mathematics or Physics. focus on the Christian tradition. theologyreligiousstudies. You will study principles of animal management, For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. physiology and molecular sciences and receive training ac.uk/ug/veterinarybiosciences. in basic research skills. Year 1 MA and BD You will take at least two of these four courses and you Years 3 and 4 Year 3 T may take Greek or Hebrew: Creation to apocalypse; After successful completion of years 1 and 2, you will You will study the pathogenesis, diagnosis and Why choose Glasgow? V The God question; The search for meaning: Judaism, be admitted to Honours. You can choose from courses management of disease and develop an appreciation The programme is delivered by leading expert Christianity & Islam; The search for meaning: including: Media Bible; Bible, literature & culture; of current challenges in these fields. life scientists and veterinary clinicians. Glasgow understanding Asian traditions. Theology through creative writing; Genesis; Wisdom is ranked 1st in the UK for Animal Science (The Year 4 literature; Tanakh texts; New Testament theology; New Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide Year 2 Testament texts; New Testament topics; Women in the In the final year of the programme you will develop 2020) and one of the best in the UK for quality of You will take at least two of these four courses, Bible; Doctrine of God; Jesus Christ since 1900; Issues advanced professional and quantitative skills and study veterinary research (REF 2014). and a language if you wish: Christian traditions & in contemporary Catholicism; Existentialism; Studies population medicine, epidemiology and animal welfare transformations; Texts and cultures of the Bible; in the early church & patristics; Studies in Reformation and conservation. You will undertake a research project Religion, culture & controversy; Mysticism & spirituality. history; History of the church in Scotland since 1500; in the school or another approved institution. Sectarianism in Scotland & Ireland; Current issues in the BD MSci Scottish churches; Pastoral theology; Political theology; If you are hoping to work in pastoral ministry, a caring Christianity & bioethics; Modern Judaism; Holocaust You will have the opportunity to undertake a placement profession or a voluntary organisation, the BD could and the ethics of representation; Buddhism; Sufism; year as part of a five-year MSci, in industry or other be suitable for you. It combines academic study with Reading Islam; Religion & trade in premodern Asia; research organisations in the UK or abroad. practical application and placements, and offers the Religion in modern Iran; Understanding Muhammad. Career prospects opportunity for in-depth reflection on your experience in You will also write a 12,000-word dissertation. a supportive and challenging environment. The specialist, applied and hands-on nature of this Career prospects programme prepares students for a varied and fulfilling Year 1 Recent graduates have become lawyers, teachers, range of careers in veterinary biosciences. Our students Introductory courses in the Bible and theology & social workers, bankers, civil servants, youth workers, or have progressed to graduate degrees in specialist religious studies. You will also explore worship and work in NGOs, the NHS or the churches. areas of biomedical sciences, as well as directly into liturgy. You may choose to study a biblical language: careers in animal nutrition, animal care, conservation Hebrew or Greek. and welfare, public health, veterinary diagnostic and Why choose Glasgow? scientific research, veterinary physiotherapy, secondary Year 2 school teaching, the pharmaceutical industry, and We are passionate about exploring the way that Further courses in the Bible, history and theology. You epidemiological and disease risk assessment. religion shapes political and cultural life. We will will also study ethics and reflect on pastoral practice help you understand the impact of religion in the and explore some of the issues that confront believers contemporary world, in literature and art, in political as they seek to reconcile their faith with the challenges conflict, and in responses to urgent challenges presented by contemporary technological, social and such as armed conflict and climate change. environmental change. 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130 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 131 VETERINARY MEDICINE & SURGERY ZOOLOGY

As a vet you will be responsible for the prevention of Zoology is the scientific study of all aspects of disease and for the medical and surgical treatment of Summary of entry requirements for animals, their structure, function, ecology and Summary of entry requirements for animals, including household pets, zoo animals, farm Veterinary Medicine & Surgery evolution. Zoology animals and horses. SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) AAAAB Higher at end of S5 + BB Advanced 97% BSc STUDENTS STUDY OF STUDENTS IN WORK PROFESSIONALLY SATISIFED * ABROAD AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced 99% WERE IN PROFESSIONAL/ ACCREDITED Higher (AABB S5 minimum for consideration) MANAGERIAL JOBS* Higher (ABBB S5 minimum for consideration) Additional requirements: Highers Chemistry, Biology Additional requirements: Higher Biology or and Physics or Mathematics. Advanced Higher BSc (Hons) (C300): Four years Chemistry. Chemistry and Biology. Practical experience. BVMS (D100): Five years MSci: Five years SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by Interview. end of S6) SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by You may apply for transfer to the MSci mid- Foundation phase (years 1 and 2) AABB – BBBB end of S6) programme. MSci applications are NOT taken via UCAS. Additional requirements: Higher Biology or You will acquire fundamental knowledge and develop AAAAB Higher at end of S5 + BB Advanced Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or the skills and attitudes on which the following years Higher (AABB S5 minimum for consideration) one of our Summer Schools. of your training are based. You will relate the anatomy Additional requirements: Highers Chemistry, Biology * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. and physiology of the body systems to health and and Physics or Mathematics. Advanced Higher Year 1 A-level Standard Entry Requirements disease in domestic animals, as well as looking at the Chemistry and Biology. Practical experience. You will be given a general introduction to all aspects AAB – BBB underlying cellular process involved. You will gain an Interview. Successful completion of Reach. of modern biology and encouraged to acquire general Additional requirements: A-level Biology or insight into common husbandry practice and animal * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. scientific skills. breeding and how these impact on the animals we care Chemistry. A-level Standard Entry Requirements You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2. for. Your professional training starts at the beginning of IB Standard Entry Requirements AAA year 1 as you begin classes in fundamental animal- 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL) Additional requirements: A-Levels Chemistry and Year 2 handling techniques, learn skills such as suturing, Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry. Biology (third Science A-level recommended). You will develop your knowledge of fundamental and develop your communication skills, building a GCSE English at Grade B or 5. Practical experience. aspects of biology and be introduced to specialist For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. solid foundation in the art of history taking and clinical Interview. subject areas according to your interests. ac.uk/ug/zoology. examination. At the end of the foundation phase you will have a sound working knowledge of healthy domestic IB Standard Entry Requirements Years 3, 4 and 5 38 (6,6,6 HL) animals, with an introduction to the mechanisms of If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) fieldwork Career prospects disease, and you will have developed the fundamental Additional requirements: HL subjects Chemistry and becomes an important component of your study mix. Our graduates are employed in research underpinning personal skills you will require as you move towards Biology. SL English and Physics or Mathematics at Specific topics you may study include invertebrate and medicine, agriculture, fisheries and wildlife learning based more in professional environments. 6. Practical experience. Interview. vertebrate biology; ecology; molecular ecology; animal conservation. An increasing number of graduates also Interviews – Candidates seriously considered for V Clinical phase (years 3 and 4) physiology; parasite biology; and marine biology. go into environmental monitoring. Others find careers in Z admission to the BVMS programme will normally There are also courses on experimental design, data This phase builds on the foundation phase to provide teaching in a variety of educational establishments, in be interviewed between December and February collection and analysis. A major component of your final museums and in the media. a broad training in key areas of veterinary professional before a final decision is reached. year is an independent research project. practice, with a focus on common and important For detailed entry requirements see glasgow.ac.uk/ You can take Zoology as an MSci, which includes an problems and presentations encountered in veterinary Why choose Glasgow? work. Realistic scenarios and cases form the basis ug/veterinarymedicine. additional placement year, between the third and final for integrating clinical and scientific perspectives of years of the degree, normally doing research in industry You’ll take part in field courses on Loch Lomond veterinary practice. The approach emphasises the role or a research institute in the UK or overseas. and at the Marine Biology Station at Millport in the of clinical reasoning and planning, as well as continuing (such as wildlife, zoo and exotics) or to gain in-depth Firth of Clyde. to develop skills and attitudes required to work in the clinical experience related to core subjects. clinical environment and to take a greater responsibility Career prospects for your learning in the subsequent professional phase of the programme. At the end of the clinical phase you As a graduate, you can register as a member of the will be prepared for entering the professional phase Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS). Along where you will be completely supported in professional with the University’s accreditation by the American and clinical environments to prepare you for being a Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), this means knowledgeable and skilled veterinary professional. that our graduates can choose to work anywhere in the world, and the global opportunities are endless. Professional phase (year 5) The majority of registered veterinary surgeons in the In your final year there are no lectures and the primary UK are in general practice, which may be small animal, emphasis is on small-group involvement in clinical farm animal, equine or mixed. Our graduates are also activity, covering the common species of domestic employed in government service while others are animals. You will be involved in all aspects of work in actively engaged in food hygiene or university teaching. our busy hospitals and will gain first-hand experience in practices linked to the veterinary school. Although this year is structured so that you will receive clinical Why choose Glasgow? experience in core clinical areas, there is also the The University is one of six Vet Schools in opportunity to focus on personal interests or explore Europe to have achieved accredited status for its the breadth of opportunities in the veterinary profession undergraduate programmes from the American by choosing “selective” experiences. Selectives may Veterinary Medical Association. Veterinary Medicine be used to gain experience in niche veterinary activities at Glasgow is ranked 1st in the UK (Complete University Guide 2020) and 2nd in the UK (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020). w glasgow.ac.uk/ug/veterinarymedicine w glasgow.ac.uk/ug/zoology

132 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 * Discover Uni (discoveruni.gov.uk), January 2020 133 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.

134 135 UCAS CODE PAGE UCAS CODE PAGE UCAS CODE PAGE UCAS CODE PAGE Accountancy, BAcc N400 30 Astronomy/Physics, MSci FF5H Celtic Civilisation/ Central & East European Studies/Italian, MA RR73 Accountancy with Finance, BAcc N4N3 30 Biochemistry, BSc C700 39 Digital Media & Information Studies, MA GQ5N Central & East European Studies/Philosophy, MA VR85 Accountancy with International Accounting, BAcc N401 30 Biomedical Engineering, BEng J750 40 Celtic Civilisation/Economics, MA(SocSci) LQ15 Central & East European Studies/ Accountancy with Languages, BAcc N4T9 30 Biomedical Engineering, MEng J751 40 Celtic Civilisation/ Philosophy, MA(SocSci) RVT5 English Language & Linguistics, MA QQM3 Accountancy/Economics, BAcc LN14 30 Business & Management, MA(SocSci) N200 41 Central & East European Studies/Politics, MA(SocSci) RL82 Celtic Civilisation/English Literature, MA QQ5J Accounting & Mathematics, BSc NG4C 31 Business & Management/ Central & East European Studies/ Celtic Civilisation/Gaelic, MA Q590 Psychology, MA(SocSci) RG68 Accounting & Statistics, BSc GN34 32 Business Economics, MA(SocSci) LNC2 Celtic Civilisation/Geography, MA LQ75 Central & East European Studies/Russian, MA R791 Aeronautical Engineering, BEng H415 33 Business & Management/Common Law, LLB MN19 Celtic Civilisation/History, MA QVM1 Central & East European Studies/ Aeronautical Engineering, MEng H410 33 Business & Management/Computing Science, BSc NG24 Celtic Civilisation/Italian, MA QR53 Scottish History, MA RVP1 Aerospace Systems, BEng H402 34 Business & Management/ Computing Science, MA(SocSci) GN42 Celtic Civilisation/Mathematics, MA GQ15 Central & East European Studies/ Aerospace Systems, MEng H401 34 Scottish Literature, MA RQR2 Business & Management/ Celtic Civilisation/Philosophy, MA QV55 Anatomy, BSc B110 35 Central & East European Studies/ Digital Media & Information Studies, MA GN52 Celtic Civilisation/Psychology, MA CQV5 Ancient History, MA V160 36 Social & Public Policy, MA(SocSci) RL84 Business & Management/ Celtic Civilisation/Scottish History, MA QVN2 Ancient History/Archaeology, MA V1V4 Economic & Social History, MA(SocSci) NV23 Central & East European Studies/ Celtic Civilisation/Scottish Literature, MA QQF5 Sociology, MA(SocSci) RL83 Ancient History/Celtic Civilisation, MA V1Q5 Business & Management/Economics, MA(SocSci) LN12 Celtic Civilisation/Social & Public Policy, MA LQK5 Central & East European Studies with Ancient History/Celtic Studies, MA VQ15 Business & Management/English Literature, MA QN32 Celtic Civilisation/ Quantitative Methods, MA(SocSci) RG73 116 Ancient History/English Literature, MA VQ13 Business & Management/French, MA NR21 Theology & Religious Studies, MA QV56 Chemical Physics, BSc F335 46 Ancient History/French, MA V1R1 Business & Management/Gaelic, MA QN52 Celtic Studies, MA Q504 44 Chemical Physics, MSci F322 46 Ancient History/History, MA VV12 Business & Management/Geography, MA(SocSci) LN72 Celtic Studies/Ancient History, MA VQ15 Chemical Physics with work placement, MSci F320 46 Ancient History/Italian, MA VR13 Business & Management/German, MA NR22 Celtic Studies/Archaeology, MA QV54 Chemistry, BSc F100 47 Ancient History/Philosophy, MA VV15 Business & Management/History, MA NVF1 Celtic Studies/ Chemistry with European Placement, MSci F102 47 Ancient History/Politics, MA VL12 Business & Management/History, MA(SocSci) NV21 Central & East European Studies, MA RQ75 Chemistry with work placement, MSci F101 47 Archaeology, BSc V402 37 Business & Management/History of Art, MA NVF3 Celtic Studies/Classics, MA QQ58 Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry, BSc F103 48 Archaeology, MA V400 37 Business & Management/Italian, MA NR23 Celtic Studies/Economic & Social History, MA VQ35 Chemistry with Archaeology/Ancient History, MA V1V4 Business & Management/Latin, MA NQ26 Celtic Studies/English Language & Linguistics, MA QQ3N Medicinal Chemistry (European Placement), MSci F105 48 Archaeology/Business Economics, MA(SocSci) LN16 Business & Management/Mathematics, BSc NG21 Celtic Studies/English Literature, MA QQ3M Chemistry with Archaeology/Celtic Civilisation, MA QVM4 Business & Management/Mathematics, MA(SocSci) GND2 Celtic Studies/French, MA QRM1 Medicinal Chemistry (work placement), MSci F104 48 Archaeology/Celtic Studies, MA QV54 Business & Management/Music, MA NW23 Celtic Studies/Geography, MA QL57 Chemistry/Mathematics, BSc GF11 Archaeology/Classics, MA QV84 Business & Management/Philosophy, MA NVF5 Celtic Studies/History, MA QV51 Chemistry/Mathematics, MSci FG11 Archaeology/ Business & Management/Philosophy, MA(SocSci) NV25 Celtic Studies/Mathematics, MA GQC5 Childhood Practice, BA n/a 49 Digital Media & Information Studies, MA GV54 Business & Management/Politics, MA(SocSci) LN22 Celtic Studies/Music, MA QW53 Civil Engineering, BEng H202 50 Archaeology/Economic & Social History, MA VV34 Business & Management/Portuguese, MA 9K7B Celtic Studies/Philosophy, MA QVM5 Civil Engineering, MEng H200 50 Archaeology/Economic & Social History, MA(SocSci) VV43 Business & Management/Psychology, MA(SocSci) CN82 Celtic Studies/Psychology, MA CQ85 Civil Engineering with Architecture, BEng H2KC 51 Archaeology/Economics, MA(SocSci) VL41 Business & Management/Russian, MA NR27 Celtic Studies/Scottish History, MA QVM2 Civil Engineering with Architecture, MEng H2K1 51 Archaeology/English Language & Linguistics, MA V4Q3 Business & Management/Scots Law, LLB MN12 Celtic Studies/Scottish Literature, MA QQ25 Classics, MA Q820 52 Archaeology/English Literature, MA QV3K Business & Management/ Celtic Studies/Theology & Religious Studies, MA Q5V6 Classics/Archaeology, MA QV84 Archaeology/ Social & Public Policy, MA(SocSci) LN42 Central & East European Studies, MA(SocSci) R900 45 Classics/Celtic Civilisation, MA Q821 Environmental Geoscience (Earth Science), BSc FF64 Business & Management/Sociology, MA(SocSci) LN62 Central & East European Studies/ Classics/Celtic Studies, MA QQ58 Archaeology/Film & Television Studies, MA VW46 Business & Management/Spanish, MA N1R4 Business Economics, MA(SocSci) RL71 Classics/Central & East European Studies, MA RQ78 Archaeology/Gaelic, MA V4Q5 Business Economics, MA(SocSci) L112 42 Central & East European Studies/ Classics/Comparative Literature, MA QQF8 Archaeology/Geography, MA LV74 Business Economics/Archaeology, MA(SocSci) LN16 Celtic Civilisation, MA RQR5 Classics/Computing Science, MA GQ48 Archaeology/Geography, BSc FV84 Business Economics/ Central & East European Studies/ Classics/English Literature, MA QQ3V Celtic Studies, MA RQ75 Archaeology/German, MA V4R2 Business & Management, MA(SocSci) LNC2 Classics/Film & Television Studies, MA QP83 Central & East European Studies/Classics, MA RQ78 Archaeology/History, MA VV14 Business Economics/ Classics/French, MA QR81 Archaeology/History of Art, MA VVH4 Central & East European Studies, MA(SocSci) RL71 Central & East European Studies/ Comparative Literature, MA RQ28 Classics/Geography, MA LQ78 Archaeology/Latin, MA V4Q6 Business Economics/ Economic & Social History, MA(SocSci) LV13 Central & East European Studies/ Classics/History, MA QV81 Archaeology/Mathematics, MA GV14 Business Economics/Geography, MA(SocSci) LLC7 Digital Media & Information Studies, MA RG75 Classics/Italian, MA QR83 Archaeology/Music, MA V4W3 Business Economics/Mathematics, MA(SocSci) LG11 Central & East European Studies/ Classics/Mathematics, MA GQ18 Archaeology/Politics, MA LV24 Economic & Social History, MA(SocSci) RV83 Business Economics/Philosophy, MA(SocSci) LV15 Classics/Music, MA QW83 Archaeology/Politics, MA(SocSci) VL42 Central & East European Studies/ Business Economics/Politics, MA(SocSci) LLC2 Classics/Philosophy, MA QV85 Archaeology/Portuguese, MA 7F1A Economics, MA(SocSci) RL81 Business Economics/Psychology, MA(SocSci) LC18 Classics/Politics, MA LQ28 Archaeology/Psychology, MA CV84 Central & East European Studies/ Business Economics/Scottish History, MA(SocSci) LVD2 English Literature, MA RQ7J Classics/Politics, MA(SocSci) LQF8 Archaeology/Scottish History, MA VVF4 Business Economics/ Central & East European Studies/Gaelic, MA QR5R Classics/Portuguese, MA 7M2U Archaeology/Spanish, MA V4R4 Social & Public Policy, MA(SocSci) LLC4 Central & East European Studies/ Classics/Psychology, MA CQ88 Archaeology/Theatre Studies, MA VW44 Business Economics/Sociology, MA(SocSci) LLP1 Geography, MA(SocSci) RL77 Classics/Russian, MA QR87 Archaeology/Theology & Religious Studies, MA VV46 Celtic Civilisation, MA n/a 43 Central & East European Studies/German, MA RR72 Classics/Scottish History, MA QVV2 Astronomy, BSc n/a 38 Celtic Civilisation/Ancient History, MA V1Q5 Central & East European Studies/History, MA RV7C Classics/Social & Public Policy, MA LQ48 Astronomy, MSci n/a 38 Celtic Civilisation/Archaeology, MA QVM4 Central & East European Studies/History, MA(SocSci) 2T2D Classics/Social & Public Policy, MA(SocSci) LQK8 Astronomy/Mathematics, BSc FGM1 Celtic Civilisation/ Central & East European Studies/History of Art, MA RVP3 Classics/Sociology, MA LQ83 Astronomy/Mathematics, MSci FG5D Central & East European Studies, MA RQR5 Central & East European Studies/ Classics/Sociology, MA(SocSci) QL83 Astronomy/Physics, BSc FF53 Celtic Civilisation/Classics, MA Q821 International Relations, MA(SocSci) L252

136 137 UCAS CODE PAGE UCAS CODE PAGE UCAS CODE PAGE UCAS CODE PAGE Classics/Theatre Studies, MA WQ48 Computing Science/Physics, MSci IF13 Economic & Social History/Mathematics, MA(SocSci) VG31 English Language & Linguistics/ Classics/Theology & Religious Studies, MA QV86 Computing Science/Politics, MA(SocSci) LG24 Economic & Social History/Music, MA VW33 Celtic Civilisation, MA QQM3 Common Law, LLB M100 87 Computing Science/Psychology, BSc CG84 Economic & Social History/Philosophy, MA VVJ5 English Language & Linguistics/Celtic Studies, MA QQ3N Common Law (fast track: graduates only), LLB M900 87 Computing Science/Statistics, BSc GG34 Economic & Social History/Philosophy, MA(SocSci) VV35 English Language & Linguistics/ Comparative Literature, MA QQF3 Common Law with French Language, LLB M9R1 Computing Science/Theatre Studies, MA GW44 Economic & Social History/Politics, MA(SocSci) LV23 English Language & Linguistics/ Common Law with German Language, LLB M9R2 Computing Science/ Economic & Social History/Portuguese, MA 9W7L Computing Science, MA GQ4J Theology & Religious Studies, MA VG64 Common Law with Italian Language, LLB M9R3 Economic & Social History/Psychology, MA(SocSci) CV83 English Language & Linguistics/ Common Law with Spanish Language, LLB M9R4 Dentistry, BDS A200 56 Economic & Social History/Scottish History, MA VVG3 Digital Media & Information Studies, MA GQ5J Common Law/Business & Management, LLB MN19 Design & Technology Education, MDTechEd H112 126 Economic & Social History/ English Language & Linguistics/Economics, MA LQ1H Common Law/Economics, LLB M1L1 Digital Media & Information Studies, MA I150 57 Scottish History, MA(SocSci) VV32 English Language & Linguistics/ Common Law/English Literature, LLB MQ93 Digital Media & Information Studies/ Economic & Social History/ English Literature, MA Q304 Archaeology, MA GV54 Social & Public Policy, MA(SocSci) LV43 Common Law/Gaelic, LLB MQ95 English Language & Linguistics/French, MA QR3D Digital Media & Information Studies/ Economic & Social History/Sociology, MA(SocSci) LV33 English Language & Linguistics/Gaelic, MA QQ53 Common Law/History, LLB MV91 Business & Management, MA GN52 Economic & Social History with English Language & Linguistics/German, MA QR3G Common Law/Philosophy, LLB MV95 Digital Media & Information Studies/ Quantitative Methods, MA(SocSci) VG33 116 English Language & Linguistics/Greek, MA Q3Q7 Common Law/Politics, LLB ML92 Celtic Civilisation, MA GQ5N Economics, MA(SocSci) L150 59 English Language & Linguistics/History, MA QV3D Community Development, BA XL35 53 Digital Media & Information Studies/ Economics/Accountancy, BAcc LN14 Central & East European Studies, MA RG75 English Language & Linguistics/Italian, MA QR3J Comparative Literature, MA n/a 54 Economics/Archaeology, MA(SocSci) VL41 Digital Media & Information Studies/ English Language & Linguistics/Latin, MA QQ3Q Comparative Literature/ Economics/Business & Management, MA(SocSci) LN12 Central & East European 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