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UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2021
Contents
Our campuses 2
Life at Glasgow 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 Scotland 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
A MEMBER OF SATISFACTION
(NSS 2019)
THE RUSSELL FOUR-YEAR
GROUP OF DEGREE
RESEARCH- PROGRAMMES
INTENSIVE UK OFFERING
UNIVERSITIES FLEXIBILITY
& CHOICE
1
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.
OUR CAMPUSES
Dumfries campus
The University of Glasgow at Dumfries
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
environment with all the benefits a 25m swimming pool, two student south-west Scotland with a close-knit
Garscube is home to the School student community and proximity to
of being in a major city. unions, our museum and art gallery of Veterinary Medicine, our Wolfson
and an enormous library over hiking and cycling trails, rivers and lochs,
Gilmorehill is home to the majority Hall of Residence and outdoor and amazing views from places such
of our teaching and research 12 floors. sports facilities which include as the Criffel on the Solway Coast,
facilities and will soon be expanded And as we’re right in the heart of the both grass and synthetic pitches. The Devil’s Beef Tub in Moffat and
as part of our £1 billion campus West End, the campus is surrounded
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 Edinburgh 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 Ashton Lane 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 Kelvingrove Park #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 RUSSELL
GROUP FOR
TEACHING
(NSS 2019)
Dr Ian Shaw is a senior lecturer in Geography.
Revolutionising your
teaching and learning
YOUR LEARNING We’re creating a campus to inspire
the next generation of world changers.
ENVIRONMENT
A 14-acre site beside our main campus
is being developed with a planned total
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,
experience a range of teaching • Practicals or laboratories are becoming the student-focused heart
hands-on sessions where you See glasgow.ac.uk/leads.
methods. 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. on group projects, data has one of the largest collections • Interactive teaching spaces
New styles of teaching focus on active learning,
collection, problem solving in Europe. 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
Students from our main student bodies celebrate the start of a new semester.
At UofG Sport, we know how much staying
fit and active can help your studies and
university experience. Our programmes are
designed for you and are flexible enough to
LIFE BEYOND THE BOOKS
fit around your schedule.
UofG Sport membership includes access to
• Over 350 group exercise classes
each month
• Revolve, our award-winning indoor
cycling studio
• Pulse cardio suite with fully interactive Get involved Choose from two unions Glasgow University Union has
equipment Joining student clubs and societies Queen Margaret Union 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. Remember there are no additional
We currently have over 120* We welcome applications from
We also offer short-term students with a disability and work tuition fees and you get support and
partners across Europe and more recognition for your time abroad through
than 80 international partners across opportunities such as summer with colleagues from the Disability
schools abroad and other Service to prepare and support the programme.
the world.
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
SUPPORT ALONG THE WAY
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
• 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
ann an àrainneachd Ghàidhlig fad bliadhna
The Students’ Student Services Careers Service
• round-the-clock access to trained University Representative Council
air àrainn an Oilthighe. Our Student Services Enquiry We can help you to find work
Living Support staff
The Students’ Representative Team is here to help you make experience and advise you on
• membership of the University’s sport facilities
included in your fees
Gaelic Language Residency Council provides high-quality, the most of your time at Glasgow. getting your dream job. Support
Scheme impartial advice on a range of We can help with everything from includes one-to-one guidance from
• 24/7 internet access incorporating wi-fi in all rooms
welfare and academic issues, the registration process to support professionally trained managers,
• 39-week contracts offered instead of 44-week Taigh na Gàidhlig is a unique residency
in addition to a Welcome Point, with welfare and pastoral issues. access to thousands of potential
contracts offered by private providers scheme offering Gaelic-speaking
second-hand bookshop, and See glasgow.ac.uk/students. employers for work experience,
• bed linen provided at all residences students the opportunity to live together
printing and binding services. internships and jobs, and training
• personal contents insurance included on campus in a Gaelic environment for
See glasgowstudent.net. and coaching in job-hunting
• managed on-site laundry facilities. the academic year.
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.
WELCOMING THE WORLD
Improving competence
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-test 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 proficiency level equivalent to the required IELTS
International student support 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 River Kelvin next to the University.
Ashton Lane, a lively cobbled lane next to the University which is packed with bars, restaurants and a cinema. Buchanan Street, part of Glasgow’s Style Mile.
PEOPLE MAKE GLASGOW Music and nightlife
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
the city, or even somewhere to spot welcomes an array of international artists for
The University’s main campus Glasgow has over 20 fantastic the Celtic Connections festival showcasing
is nestled within Glasgow’s cosy museums and galleries, where a Highland cow, you’ll be spoilt
for choice. traditional folk, roots and world music.
and cultural West End, home to visitors of all ages can enjoy one
bohemian Byres Road and the of the richest and most varied Our top picks are
Sports • Barrowland Ballroom
Instagrammable Ashton Lane. Both collections in Europe. Special
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 17SCOTLAND 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 nation 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
GATEWAY TO SCOTLAND perform.
Edinburgh Festivals
Over the summer, seven spectacular festivals take
place in Scotland’s capital including the world-
Whether you decide to take part famous Fringe, the largest arts festival in the world.
Outdoor activities Film and TV locations
Scotland’s land and coast were in watersport activities or just go Scotland has played a starring role Burns Night
made for exploration and adventures. for a relaxing walk, keep your eyes on the big and small screen, as the
peeled for marine life in the waters Scotland celebrates its National Bard, Robert Burns,
From world-class watersports and filming location for top films and TV every year on and around 25 January. Special
walking, to cycling and mountain and seabirds flying overhead. 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 tatties” on the menu in most Scottish eateries up and
great outdoors are endless. Scotland is filled with attractions University itself is frequently used
to suit every taste and budget, down the country.
as a filming location and as a result
Beaches including iconic castles, world- will host the first major academic Highland Games
You’ll find some of the UK’s most class museums and galleries, Outlander conference in June 2020.
fascinating heritage sites and Knockengorroch is a world music festival held annually Experience Scottish culture and traditions at over
spectacular beaches dotted See visitscotland.com. 70 events across the country, taking place between
along Scotland’s entire coastline. beautiful gardens. in south-west Scotland.
May and September.
18 19YOU 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 Higher 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.
HOW TO APPLY Will you consider my SQA Advanced Highers?
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
If English is not your first language, an Advanced Higher can be considered as equivalent
How do I apply? How soon will I receive Is advanced entry possible?
you will normally need to to an A grade at Higher; a C grade in an Advanced Higher
If you are seeking full-time study a decision? If you attain exceptional entry
provide evidence of your English can be considered as equivalent to a B grade at Higher.
you must apply through the We respond to all applications as grades you may be considered for
language skills through suitable You require Highers/Advanced Highers across four distinct
Universities & Colleges Admissions soon as possible. For UK students advanced entry (start at year 2) or
qualifications. subjects. Highers and Advanced Highers in the same
Service (UCAS). we will normally respond by no later faster route (condense a four-year
subject will be considered providing your academic profile
See ucas.com. When do I apply? than 31 March 2021. If we can make Honours degree into three years).
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: apply for year 2 (Y2) on your UCAS
What do I need to apply? an unconditional or conditional offer. 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 Details on the Higher, Advanced Higher, A-level and IB
Medicine or applying to Oxford Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine your application is unsuccessful
reference. For some specific degree Higher and Standard level subjects that we can accept
or Cambridge are unable to consider deferred you will automatically be considered
programmes you may also need to as an appropriate Humanities or Science subject can
• 15 January 2021 for all other entry. In other cases it may be for year 1 without having to submit a
• 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 21WE ARE
COMMITTED
TO WIDENING
PARTICIPATION
AND PROVIDE
SUPPORT
FROM PRE-
APPLICATION
TO GRADUATION.
WIDENING PARTICIPATION We see potential
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
an equal chance of entry regardless ambition to succeed, we will do all we can
You may be considered for an Higher National Certificates (HNCs) to support you to realise your aspirations,
of background or life circumstance. adjusted offer if you do not meet and Higher National Diplomas
On an individual basis, we consider overcome barriers and fulfil your promise.
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. courses for some subjects, in If you have any queries, please email
Our Pre-entry programmes for
We guarantee to make you an learners in schools include partnership with some FE Colleges, widening-access@glasgow.ac.uk 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
• Sutton Trust 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 23EU students
FEES, COSTS & As you’ll be aware, the UK exited the European Union
SCHOLARSHIPS on 31 January 2020. The UK and Scottish Governments
will confirm the immigration process and fee status
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 nations. 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 25Flexible 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.
Please note that you must meet
CHEMISTRY
LEVEL 1 + GEOLOGY
LEVEL 1 + BIOLOGY
LEVEL 1
the entry requirements for ALL
of your subjects of interest.
+
Year 2 CHEMISTRY GEOLOGY
Continue two subjects
to level 2.
LEVEL 2 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
CHOOSING YOUR DEGREE
Study three different subjects.
Please note that you must meet
the entry requirements for ALL
ARCHAEOLOGY
LEVEL 1 + GEOGRAPHY
LEVEL 1 + CLASSICS
LEVEL 1
of your subjects of interest.
Professional degrees Flexible degrees All MA, MA (SocSci), BSc and
+ +
Year 2 ARCHAEOLOGY GEOGRAPHY PHILOSOPHY
• Bachelor of Accountancy (BAcc) • Bachelor of Science (BSc) MSci students are normally Continue two subjects to level 2
required to study three subjects and choose another.
LEVEL 2 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) • Master of Arts (MA)*
• Bachelor of Divinity (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
Honours degrees, there will be two
+
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) BSc, MA and MA (SocSci) degrees Years 3 & 4 ARCHAEOLOGY GEOGRAPHY
• Bachelor of Medicine, compulsory subjects. Specialisation in two chosen
normally take four years. MSci 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) a language year abroad. point of enrolment (September),
Single Honours students will select MA with Honours in Archaeology & Geography
• Master of Design & Technology
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
These degrees follow a whether you can progress to
are not committed to a completely
set curriculum to meet the See the table opposite or view Being admitted on a particular Honours level. Decisions about
prescribed selection of subjects
requirements of the relevant our guidance videos for help UCAS code does not mean that progression will be based on your *At Glasgow (and the other three ancient
from the outset of your degree. universities in Scotland), 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. to Honours level in that subject or first two years. The entry threshold (MA) and an Honours level degree in the
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
will be made at the end of year 2 and may change on a year-to-year with the Master of Arts offered by some
universities in England, which refers to a
(or sometimes year 3) about basis. postgraduate qualification.
26 27Arts 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
Celtic Studies 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
Latin 86 Physiology & Sports Science 110 Geography 74
Physiology, Sports Science Geology 75 Teaching
Music (BMus) 101
Music (MA) 102 & Nutrition 111 Materials Chemistry 90 Design & Technology Education 126
Philosophy 106 Veterinary Biosciences 131 Mathematics 91 Education with Primary Teaching
Zoology 133 Physics/Theoretical Physics 107 Qualification 127
Psychology 115
Physics with Astrophysics 108 Primary Education with Teaching
Scottish History 118 Modern Languages
Psychology 115 Qualification 128
Scottish Literature 119 French 71
Theatre Studies 129 Software Engineering 122
German 76
Theology & 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? 29ACCOUNTANCY & 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
SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6) organisations. Mathematics incorporates successful SQA Higher Entry Requirements
ACCOUNTANCY
90% STUDENTS*
STUDY PROFESSIONALLY
AAAAAB (ABBB S5 minimum for consideration) explorations of numerical, geometrical and logical BBBB at S5 will be considered. Typically
ABROAD ACCREDITED
SATISFIED
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.
STUDY
BAcc: Four years SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by 91% STUDENTS ABROAD Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and a
SATISFIED *
end of S6) Higher Science subject.
The BAcc is offered in five variants.
AABBB – BBBBB SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by
· Accountancy (N400) BSc (Hons) (NG4C): Four years
Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and end of S6)
· Accountancy with Finance (N4N3)
Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion Note AABB – BBBB
· Accountancy with International
of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. Although you will not be a qualified accountant Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and a
Accounting (N401)
* See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility. when you graduate, this degree offers exemption Higher Science subject. Successful completion of
· Accountancy with Languages (N4T9)
A-level Standard Entry Requirements from some professional accountancy exams. Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
· Accountancy/Economics (LN14)
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 take a range of core and optional courses including: The financial sector, locally and throughout the UK,
Year 2
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
· Mathematical methods 1
A
P accounting practice, standard setting, the use of cost 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 · Audit theory and practice. Our recent graduates have been employed by
will also study business law, taxation and statistics. and finance are also recognised as important attributes PricewaterhouseCoopers, Grant Thornton, Alexander
for careers in many other areas. Our recent graduates In fourth year you will also undertake a research project/ Sloan, Cigna, Deloitte, Royal Bank of Scotland and
Years 3 and 4
have been employed by PwC, KPMG, Grant Thornton, dissertation, usually supervised within the School of Credit Suisse.
You will study advanced financial accounting and audit. Alexander Sloan, Cigna, Deloitte, Royal Bank of
You will also complete a dissertation, an extended Mathematics and Statistics, although a limited number
Scotland, Credit Suisse, EY and Morgan Stanley. of projects will be supervised by the Adam Smith
piece of personal research on a topic of your own
Business School. Why choose Glasgow?
choice guided by a member of academic staff.
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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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
STUDY
94% STATISTICS
SATISFIED*
STUDENTS
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
AABB – BBBB You will study the same courses in the first three Physics or Engineering Science.
Note
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
AAB – BBB engineering, mathematics, dynamics, electronics, completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer
Years 1 and 2 materials, statics, thermodynamics and engineering Schools.
Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics.
You will take courses in: skills. This interdisciplinary approach, favoured by * See glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow for eligibility.
IB Standard Entry Requirements industry, also makes it easy to switch to most other
· Economics A-level Standard Entry Requirements
36 (6, 6, 5 HL) – 32 (6, 5, 5 HL) engineering disciplines at the end of year 1 should you
· Finance BEng: AAB – BBB
Additional requirements: HL Mathematics. wish to do so.
· Financial accounting MEng: AAA – ABB
· Management accounting For detailed entry requirements see glasgow. Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and
ac.uk/ug/accountingstatistics. Years 2 and 3
· Mathematics 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 mathematics. In year 3 you will learn about the design BEng: 36 (6, 6, 5 HL) – 32 (6, 5, 5 HL)
Career prospects MEng: 38 (6, 6, 6 HL) – 34 (6, 5, 5 HL)
Students who qualify for Honours (years 3 and 4) will of aircraft. You will begin to analyse and understand
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 structural components. accepted for either Mathematics or Physics/Design
A In fourth year you will also undertake a dissertation
supervised within the Adam Smith Business School.
graduates find employment in the commercial sector, in Technology). A
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 such as Williams F1, Nuclear Decommissioning
Why choose Glasgow? 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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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 SQA Higher Entry Requirements 93% BSc STUDENTS STUDY
SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6)
SATISFIED * ABROAD
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
MEng: AAAB at S5 will be considered. Typically BSc (Hons) (B110): Four years Additional requirements: Higher Biology or
95% ENGINEERING STUDY PROFESSIONALLY
STUDENTS IN
WORK WERE IN
ABROAD ACCREDITED 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 of modern biology and encouraged to acquire general AAB – BBB
Year 1 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.
mathematics, dynamics, electronics, materials, IB Standard Entry Requirements
A-level Standard Entry Requirements Year 2 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL)
statics, thermodynamics and engineering skills. This BEng: AAB – BBB
interdisciplinary approach, favoured by industry, also You will develop your knowledge of fundamental Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry.
MEng: AAA – ABB aspects of biology. You will then be introduced to
makes it easy to switch to most other engineering Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and For detailed entry requirements see glasgow.
disciplines at the end of year 1 should you wish to do specialist subject areas according to your interests. ac.uk/ug/anatomy.
Physics or Technology and Design.
so. Years 3, 4 and 5
IB Standard Entry Requirements
Years 2 and 3 BEng: 36 (6, 6, 5 HL) – 32 (6, 5, 5 HL) If you meet the requirements for progress to Honours
MEng: 38 (6, 6, 6 HL) – 34 (6, 5, 5 HL) (years 3 and 4), you will take courses that will provide Career prospects
You will concentrate on aerospace dynamics,
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
the fields of software and hardware design, simulation anatomy.
MEng students in year 5 learn about aircraft handling
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 35ANCIENT 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. AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced 100% STUDENTS
STUDY
AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced
SATISFIED * ABROAD
HISTORY STUDENTS
Higher (BBBB S5 minimum for consideration) Higher (BBBB S5 minimum for consideration)
92% THOUGHT STAFF WERE GOOD
STUDY
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. You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2.
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) 36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL)
Year 2
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 Many of our graduates find employment in the cultural
digital practice, material culture and heritage, as well
face-to-face courses, for greater flexibility.
A as teachers, civil servants, administrators, librarians,
archivists and experts in museums and galleries.
as studies of specific periods and areas such as British heritage sector, and employers, from banking and law to
business and tourism, value the transferable skills that
A
Years 3 and 4 prehistory, Celtic and Viking archaeology, historical
archaeology, contemporary archaeology, the Near East an archaeology degree offers such as teamworking,
You will choose from a wide variety of options in ancient practical problem solving and critical analysis.
history driven by the research strengths and interests and Eastern Mediterranean, public archaeology and
Why choose Glasgow? archaeological science.
of members of staff. These could include, for example,
courses in Ancient medicine, Ancient technology in You will have the opportunity to visit archaeological You will also complete a dissertation based on an
sites and museums in Italy and Greece as part of Why choose Glasgow?
context, Athenian democracy, From the Gracchi to 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
write a dissertation on a topic of your choosing, and you students have worked in the Baltic states, Cyprus,
You will also be able to take part in current staff research
will also design and implement a study visit to Greece Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy
projects including survey and excavation as well as
or Italy. There is also the opportunity to start or continue and Portugal.
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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