Undergraduate prospectus 2017 Using this Prospectus All GCU undergraduate programmes for 2017 entry are included in this Prospectus, listed in order of subject area. There is a full index on pages 142 – 143. The information about each programme time of publication, in order to meet the includes an overview of the subject, the information needs of potential applicants programme and key facts. For full details this prospectus is published well in about: programme content, detailed entry advance of the start of the academic requirements (including year by year entry session to which it relates. Therefore requirements where offered), essential the information in this prospectus may and recommended subjects, programme have been overtaken and prospective and module content, information about applicants should access our website programme specific accreditation, www.gcu.ac.uk and in particular assessment, placements, exchanges and www.gcu.ac.uk/study for the most study abroad and much more please visit up-to-date information before applying. www.gcu.ac.uk/study For more information about Terms and Conditions, please see page 144. If you To ensure our programmes remain up-to- require further information, or you can’t date and relevant, and that our graduates find what you’re looking for online, please acquire the skills and knowledge contact our Admissions and Enquiry necessary to excel in their fields, Service for help. programmes and programme content are reviewed and updated on a regular E: [email protected] basis. Whilst the information presented T: +44 (0)141 331 8630 in the following pages is accurate at the www.gcu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate 1 Welcome, Principal and Student Accountancy, Finance, Construction, Surveying and Property President Economics and Risk 40 Building Services Engineering 2 Why choose GCU? 16 Accountancy BA (Hons) BEng (Hons) 4 Meet our students 18 Economics and Finance 41 Building Surveying BSc (Hons) 6 University for the Common Good BA (Hons) 42 Construction Management 8 Glasgow Caledonian University 19 Economics and Law BA (Hons) BSc (Hons) 10 Study in Glasgow 20 Economics and Risk BA (Hons) 44 Property Management and 12 Explore Scotland 21 Finance, Investment and Risk Valuation BSc (Hons) 14 Our areas of undergraduate BA (Hons) 45 Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons) specialism 22 Risk and Law BA (Hons) 104 Countdown to university 23 Risk Management BA (Hons) Digital Media and Design 106 Come and visit us 46 3D Animation and Visualisation 108 How to apply Biological and Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons) 110 Entry requirements 24 Applied Biomedical Science/ 47 Interior Design BA (Hons) 112 Finance and funding Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) 114 Scholarships and bursaries 25 Cell and Molecular Biology Electrical, Electronic and 115 College Connect Academy BSc (Hons) Audio Systems Engineering 116 International Students 26 Food Bioscience BSc (Hons) 49 Audio Systems Engineering 120 INTO Glasgow Caledonian 27 Human Nutrition and Dietetics BSc (Hons) University BSc (Hons) 50 Audio Technology BSc/BSc 122 Studying at GCU 28 Microbiology BSc (Hons) (Hons) 124 Study abroad and student 29 Pharmacology BSc (Hons) 51 Electrical, Electronic and Energy exchanges Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) 126 Learning resources Business and Management 52 Electrical and Electronic 128 Student support 30 Business Management Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) 130 Student’s Association BA (Hons) 132 Accommodation 32 International Business BA (Hons) Engineering 134 Sports and leisure 35 International Supply Chain 54 Computer-Aided Mechanical 136 Undergraduate to postgraduate Management BA (Hons) Engineering MEng/ 138 Your graduate career and BEng (Hons) employability Chemical and Forensic Investigation 55 Electrical Power Engineering 139 Graduation and alumni 37 Forensic Investigation MEng/BEng (Hons) 140 Maps and travel BSc (Hons) 57 Mechanical and Power Plant 142 Index of subjects Systems MEng/BEng (Hons) 144 Terms and conditions Computer Networks and Security 58 Mechanical Electronic Systems Engineering Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) 38 Networked Systems Engineering BEng (Hons); Digital Security, Environmental Management Forensics and Ethical Hacking 59 Environmental Management BEng (Hons); Cyber Security and BSc (Hons) Networks BSc (Hons) Events and Sports Management Nursing Languages 60 International Events Management 81 Nursing Studies (Adult) BSc/ 101 Add a language to your degree – BA (Hons) BSc (Hons) language options 61 International Sports Management 83 Nursing Studies (Child) BSc/ BA (Hons) BSc (Hons) Programmes for professionals 84 Nursing Studies (Dual Registration 102 Clinical Physiology BSc (Hons) Fashion, Retailing and Marketing Learning Disability/Child) 102 Applied Business Management 62 International Fashion Branding BSc (Hons) Studies BA/BA (Hons) BA (Hons) 85 Nursing Studies (Learning 103 Health and Safety Management 63 International Fashion Business Disability) BSc/BSc (Hons) BSc BA (Hons) 86 Nursing Studies (Mental Health) 103 Professional Studies in Nursing 64 International Marketing BA (Hons) BSc/BSc (Hons) BSc/BSc (Hons) 65 International Retail Management 103 Return to Practice Nursing (all BA (Hons) Psychology fields) and Return to Practice 87 Applied Psychology BSc (Hons) Midwifery Fire and Civil Engineering 66 Environmental Civil Engineering Social Sciences BSc (Hons) 88 Social Sciences BA (Hons) 67 Fire Risk Engineering BEng (Hons) 89 Social Sciences and Media BA (Hons) Healthcare 68 Diagnostic Imaging BSc (Hons) Social Work 69 Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) 90 Social Work BA (Hons) 70 Operating Department Practice BSc Software, Games and 71 Oral Health Science BSc Interactive Entertainment 72 Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) 92 Computer Games (Art 74 Podiatry BSc (Hons) and Animation) (Design) 75 Radiotherapy and Oncology (Software Development) (Indie BSc (Hons) Development) BSc (Hons) 94 Computing BSc (Hons) Journalism and Media Studies 95 IT Management for Business 76 Media and Communication BSc (Hons) BA (Hons) 96 Software Development for 77 Multimedia Journalism BA (Hons) Business BSc (Hons) Law Vision Sciences 79 Bachelor of Laws LLB (Hons) 97 Ophthalmic Dispensing BSc 80 Bachelor of Laws with Risk 99 Optometry BSc (Hons) LLB (Hons) 100 Orthoptics BSc (Hons) Welcome Student President University is an exciting journey that allows you to grow and develop for the future - and there is no better place to do this than GCU. GCU is a dynamic institution that offers an outstanding learning experience with first rate facilities, all in one city centre campus. Recognised for its diverse student population and friendly culture, GCU offers a truly unique student experience. As the University for the Common Good, GCU Welcome to Glasgow Caledonian University, the University for places a strong emphasis on providing the Common Good, situated in the heart of the exciting city of students with the skills and values that Glasgow. I hope you find this prospectus useful in guiding you will help them make a difference in their communities, work places and the through one of the most important decisions of your life – wider world. choosing a course and a university. The Students’ Association at GCU is We are committed to ensuring our GCU offers great opportunities to really committed to represent and support all students are global graduates, who benefit enhance your student experience, students, offering various ways of getting from the Ashoka U network of socially with popular sports facilities, a vibrant involved, from our student media to our entrepreneurial and innovative Universities Students’ Association and secure student variety of sports clubs and societies - all alongside Johns Hopkins, Babson and Ivy accommodation just across the road. Our organised and run by students, for students. League institutions, Brown and Cornell. Our welcoming community of over 20,000 study abroad schemes will give you valuable students from more than 100 countries, as As you consider what university you want opportunities to broaden your international well as our award-winning support services, to join, consider GCU as it not only offers horizons. Our internships, scholarships and help to ensure our students really enjoy numerous opportunities, but the chance to work placements also give you a chance their time here. be part of something bigger. to put your knowledge into practice and help you to succeed in an increasingly In addition, our strong social mission drives competitive job market. our ambition to share our knowledge and experience for the practical benefit of the Our modern city centre campus provides communities we serve at our Glasgow, a fantastic learning environment as well as London and New York campuses. Please being home to a wide and exciting range visit our website or come along to one of subjects and has world-class teaching of our open days to find out more. I look and key research strengths in the fields of forward to welcoming you to Glasgow allied health and the built environment. Caledonian University. GCU is now the top modern University in Scotland by research power and we have now entered the Times Higher top 800 World League Table for Universities for the Professor Pamela Gillies CBE FRSE Michael Stephenson first time. Principal and Vice-Chancellor Student President 01 Why choose GCU? Glasgow Caledonian University; a unique combination of academic excellence, state-of-the-art learning facilities and one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities. We are the first choice for students from over 100 countries, and rank