University of Glasgow Glasgow G12 8QQ UNIVERSITY GLASGOW OF NOTES General Switchboard Tel: +44 (0)141 330 2000 glasgow.ac.uk/enquirenow UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2018 UNDERGRADUATE UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2018 CONNECT WITH US glasgow.ac.uk/enquirenow @UofGlasgow @UofGlasgow @UofGlasgow @UofGlasgow /universityofglasgow @UofGlasgow Discover our world changers at WORLD uofgworldchangers.com CHANGERS WELCOME CONTENTS What can I study? 2 Introducing the University 4 Your steps to University 6 Life at Glasgow: Instagram 8 Why Scotland? 10 VISIT US Discover Glasgow 12 While our open days are the best way to find out more West End Living 14 about student life, there are plenty of other opportunities Our Garscube and Dumfries campuses 16 to visit our campuses. In addition to Offer Holders’ Day Your Glasgow home 18 and campus tours, you can also plan your own visit. Get ahead of the game: sport at Glasgow 20 We look forward to welcoming you soon. Life beyond the books: student life 22 Glasgow Open Days Support along the way: student services 24 Thursday, 15 June 2017 Your future: internships and careers 26 Wednesday, 30 August 2017 Saturday, 21 October 2017 Go abroad: study abroad opportunities 28 Welcoming the world: international students 30 Dumfries Open Days Friday, 23 June 2017 Choosing your degree 32 Thursday, 7 September 2017 How to apply 34 Saturday, 28 October 2017 Fees, costs and scholarships 36 For details about coming to see us, visit: glasgow.ac.uk/visitus A – Z of degree programmes 38 Entry requirements 148 Degree programme index 162 The small print and acknowledgements 176 Joint Ranked in the Russell Joint 88th Group 26,000 4th 63rd top 1% Times Higher students oldest English- 7th A member of the Russell in the Russell Group QS World University of universities World University Group of research- from over speaking university for student satisfaction Rankings 2016 in the world Rankings 2016/17 intensive UK universities 140 countries in the world NSS 2016 1 1 Gabrielle, French/Scottish, @gabrielle studies Film & Television Studies and Theatre Studies UofG has a fantastic variety of programmes to WHAT CAN choose from and has a very flexible system in terms of subject choices. The university itself is beautiful, located in the delightful West End of Glasgow. I STUDY? @UofGlasgow #UofGWorldChangers Arts Life Sciences (Biology) Science Archaeology 44 Anatomy 43 Accounting & Mathematics 39 Celtic Civilisation 50 Biochemistry 46 Accounting & Statistics 40 Celtic Studies 51 Genetics 81 Archaeology 44 Classics (Classical Civilisation) 60 Human Biology 88 Astronomy 45 Comparative Literature 62 Human Biology & Nutrition 89 Chemical Physics 53 Digital Media & Information Studies 66 Immunology 90 Chemistry 54 Electronics with Music 72 Marine & Freshwater Biology 96 Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry 55 English Language 73 Microbiology 104 Computing Science 63 English Literature 74 Molecular & Cellular Biology 105 Earth Science 67 Film & Television Studies 76 Molecular & Cellular Biology Electronic & Software Engineering 70 Gaelic 80 (with Biotechnology) 106 Environmental Science & Geography 82 Molecular & Cellular Biology Sustainability (Dumfries) 75 Greek 84 (with Plant Science) 107 Finance & Mathematics 77 History 86 Neuroscience 110 Finance & Statistics 78 History of Art 87 Parasitology 114 Geography 82 Latin 93 Pharmacology 115 Mathematics 97 Mathematics 97 Physiology 119 Physics/Theoretical Physics 117 Music (BMus) 108 Physiology & Sports Science 120 Physics with Astrophysics 118 Music (MA) 109 Physiology, Sports Science Psychology 125 Philosophy 116 & Nutrition 121 Software Engineering 132 Psychology 125 Veterinary Biosciences 143 Statistics 134 Scottish History 128 Virology 146 Scottish Literature 129 Zoology 147 Social Sciences Theatre Studies 139 Theology & Religious Studies 140 Modern Languages Business & Management 48 Business Economics 49 French 79 Central & East European Studies 52 Engineering German 83 Childhood Practice 56 Italian 92 Aeronautical Engineering 41 Community Development 61 Portuguese 123 Aerospace Systems 42 Economic & Social History 68 Russian 127 Biomedical Engineering 47 Economics 69 Spanish 133 Civil Engineering 58 Geography 82 Health & Social Policy (Dumfries) 85 Civil Engineering with Architecture 59 Electronic & Software Engineering 70 Professional Degrees Politics 122 Electronics & Electrical Engineering 71 Psychology 125 Electronics with Music 72 Accountancy & Finance 38 Quantitative Methods 126 Mechanical Design Engineering 98 Dentistry 64 Social & Public Policy 130 Mechanical Engineering 99 Law 94 Sociology 131 Mechanical Engineering with Medicine 102 Aeronautics 100 Nursing 112 Mechatronics 101 Veterinary Medicine & Surgery 144 Teaching Product Design Engineering 124 Education with Primary Teaching Qualification 135 Primary Education with Teaching Qualification (Dumfries) 136 Religious & Philosophical Education 137 Technological Education 138 2 3 Peter, British, @peter studies Psychology & Spanish Established in I decided to apply to UofG after attending an One of only open day and being thoroughly impressed with both the campus and range of facilities. 5 universities @UofGlasgow #UofGWorldChangers with a highly rated all-round 1451 extracurricular experience Glasgow (Which? University Student Survey 2016) is the world’s friendliest city 4-year (Rough Guides 2016) degree programmes offering 250 flexibility clubs and & choice societies UNESCO 94.9% of students City of in employment or further study Music 6 months after graduation (DLHE 2014/15) Kelvingrove Park sits on the banks of the River Kelvin next to the University and includes five bowling greens, four tennis courts, a skateboard park and the open-air Kelvingrove Bandstand 4 5 YOUR STEPS TO UNIVERSITY 1 Research your options Choose from around 100 single or 600 joint undergraduate programmes. Check out page 2 for a summary. 2 Experience our Open Day Visit our inspiring campus and find out more about your subject(s) of interest. See inside front cover for dates. 3 Submit an application Apply to study with us via UCAS (ucas.com). See page 34 for deadline dates. 4 Offer Holders’ Day Come along to Offer Holders’ Day to speak to academic and services staff and explore our facilities. 5 6 7 8 9 10 Accept your offer Apply for Results day A warm welcome Work hard, play hard Graduation Remember to accept your accommodation Keep an eye on your inbox Settle into university Glasgow is rated highly for After a lot of work and fun, offer so that we can prepare We have six residences for your confirmation of life with a variety student satisfaction. Plus you it’s time for us to wish you for your arrival! Check your close to campus – a place with us. of Freshers’ Week can spend a semester or farewell and good luck. deadline on UCAS. see page 18 for details. Fingers crossed! and Induction events. year abroad – see page 28 Who will you become? to find out more. 6 7 LIFE AT GLASGOW LIFE AT @UofGlasgow for an insight into student life student into insight an for @UofGlasgow Instagram us on Follow Winners of the Helter Skelter Stunning skyline Cakefest Scotland Jump for joy Autumn leaves Let’s dance Glasgow Taxi Cup! April Fools gag! TEDx inspires UofG Dear Green Place I heart UofG Oh so twinkly cloisters Sunset on the Clyde West End Festival Parade Park life Saturday Night’s Alright Working hard in UofG library World’s friendliest people Catching some Scottish rays in Ashton Lane Hogwarts? Dissertation = done! Heading to the Hive* Dizzy heights at Night at the Museum Valentine’s hugs from Gus UofG Force Awakens Insta Takeover Pipes are calling The Lighthouse** Bloomin’ lovely Study break in Honorary Grads Kelvingrove Park New study buddy Baby you’re a firework Piping Live in George Square En guard Campus life 8 * Hive image: Clark James ** Lighthouse image: @samueljosofat 9 WHY SCOTLAND? As well as having a world-renowned education system and more world-class universities per head of population than anywhere else in the world, Scotland has lots to offer. With Glasgow as a base, you’ll be in the ideal location to explore the length and breadth of the country. From spectacular scenery and adventure sports to breathtaking castles and some of the world’s best-loved cultural festivals, there are plenty of attractions to experience. Neighbouring cities architectural gems to discover such as Glasgow’s location in the Central Belt castles and Victorian tenements, right up makes it easy to explore Scotland’s other to the cutting-edge designs of today such cities. Whether you fancy checking out the as the iconic Clyde Auditorium, known world’s largest arts festival in Edinburgh, locally as ‘the Armadillo’. uncovering Scotland’s finest concentration Beaches of historic buildings in Stirling, or even trying to catch sight of the Loch Ness As part of an island, Scotland is Monster near Inverness, you’ll be well surrounded by plenty of beautiful beaches, placed to tour our beautiful country. many of which have won awards from Keep Scotland Beautiful and the world Loch Lomond organisation Blue Flag. Whether you Magnificent Loch Lomond is the focal point decide to take part in watersport activities of Scotland’s first national park and is the or just go for a relaxing walk, keep your largest land-locked body of water on the eyes peeled for marine life in the waters UK mainland. Located just 40 minutes from and seabirds flying overhead. Glasgow, it’s a popular day-trip destination Parks and gardens thanks to the various opportunities for water sports, fishing, golf, walking, hiking Scotland is home to a wide variety of and camping. stunning parks and gardens in the cities, countryside and castle grounds. Discover Outdoor activities exotic species in one of Scotland’s many If you fancy exploring on foot, there are botanic gardens, enjoy the tranquillity of trails, routes, hill climbs and mountain city parks, stroll in the gardens of ancient adventures to suit walkers of all levels. castles or wander through beautiful Scotland’s iconic Munros (mountains woodland gardens. over 3,000 feet) offer many rewarding Something for everyone opportunities to explore some of the most beautiful and remote habitats in Europe.