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Contents                                                    Engage with the world
  5   Why choose GCU?                                         Welcome to INTO Glasgow Caledonian University – your stepping stone to an
  6   Your guide to campus life                               internationally-recognised degree from GCU. Our aim is to give international
  8	Glasgow: Scotland's                                      students like you the opportunity to study at this forward-thinking university.
      buzzing cultural hub

                                                                                                                        TOP                                                   TOP
  9   Your home from home
  10  Choosing your course
                                                              University
  11	Undergraduate degree                                    for the
      with Integrated International
      Year One/Two
  12	Postgraduate degree with
                                                              Common
                                                              Good
                                                              a culture of change-making
                                                                                                                        modern
                                                                                                                        university
                                                                                                                        in Scotland for
                                                                                                                                                                              200young university
      Integrated International
      Graduate Diploma/                                       to address local and                                      ‘research power’                                         worldwide
                                                              global challenges                                         (Research Excellence Framework 2014)                     (Times Higher Education Young
      Pre-sessional Pre-Master's                                                                                                                                                 University Rankings 2018)

  13  International Foundation
  14  International Diploma                                   INTO GCU is an excellent choice. You’ll study a specialist
  15  International Graduate Diploma                          programme designed exclusively for international students
                                                              and specifically tailored to the requirements of your degree
  16  English courses                                                                                                                                      Inverness
                                                              at the University. We’ll help you to improve your English
  17  Successful INTO alumni                                  language skills, adjust to life as a student at GCU, and                                          Aberdeen

  18	Progression degrees                                     excel in the Scottish education system.
  20  Dates and prices                                        Many of the University’s degrees are industry-focused                                   Glasgow
                                                                                                                                                                Edinburgh

                                                              courses, and many offer work placement opportunities.                                              Newcastle                    1 hour from
                                                              You’ll engage in career development activities from day                                                                         London by plane
                                                                                                                                                                        Durham
                                                              one, so you can be confident that you’ll develop the                                                                               4.5 hours from
                                                                                                                                                                                                 London by train
                                                              skills that matter most for your career.                                                                       Leeds

                                                                                                                                                                   Manchester
                                                              Choosing to study abroad is a big decision, but with
                                                              INTO GCU, you can relax knowing that you’ll graduate                                                  Birmingham
                                                              with a qualification that transforms your future.
                                                                                                                                                                              London
                                                              Choose #INTOGCU and open up a lifetime
                                                              of opportunities.

                                                              Glasgow Caledonian University’s top-ranked subject areas

                                               1st                            2nd                                    5th                                               8th
                                               in the UK: Optometry           in the UK and                          in the UK and                                     in the UK and 2nd
                                               and Orthoptics*                1st in Scotland:                       3rd in Scotland:                                  in Scotland: Building**
                                                                              Social Work**                          Forensic Science**

92%
student satisfaction for
making good contacts
for the future
(INTO Annual Student Experience Survey 2018)
                                               12th                           14th                                   14th                                              16th
                                               in the UK: Anatomy             in the UK and 4th                      in the UK: Town and                               in the UK and 1st
                                               and Physiology**               in Scotland: Civil                     Country Planning and                              in Scotland: General
                                                                              Engineering**                          Landscape Design**                                Engineering*
                                                                                                                                    * Guardian University Guide 2019    ** The Complete University Guide 2019
University pathways for international students - Into Study
Why choose GCU?
                                                      GCU is one of the UK’s top modern universities, providing high-quality teaching, learning
                                                      and research. With GCU, preparing for your future career comes first. Through a combination
                                                      of industry-relevant teaching, professional accreditations and placements, the University
                                                      ensures that degree programmes are career-focused to enhance your employability.

                                                      Changing lives                                       Academic schools and research                         International outlook
                                                      As the 'University for the Common Good', GCU’s       Across the School of Engineering and Built            With around 20,000 students from over 100
                                                      mission is to contribute to society in a way that    Environment, Glasgow School for Business and          different countries studying on the Glasgow
                                                      goes beyond the traditional role of a university.    Society, the School of Health and Life Sciences       campus, GCU welcomes students from all over
                                                      This means that not only will you be provided        and GCU London, the University offers a wide          the world. The University is proud of its diverse
                                                      with the knowledge and skills to succeed, but        variety of undergraduate, postgraduate and            student community and regularly hosts social
                                                      you’ll also learn how to apply this to the benefit   PhD opportunities.                                    events, such as the International Orientation,
                                                      of communities in Glasgow, Scotland and around       A variety of internationally-focused Business         to help international students feel like part
                                                      the world.                                           programmes at the Glasgow School for Business         of the GCU community.

                                                      An affordable education                              and Society have been awarded prestigious             Industry-led degrees
                                                      With a generous portfolio of scholarships,           EPAS accreditation, which means they’ve               GCU has strong business partnerships with
                                                      the cost of an internationally-recognised            been recognised globally as high quality              leading companies including Morgan Stanley,
                                                      degree from GCU could be lower than you think.       and forward-thinking.                                 Sony, Shell, PwC, GlaxoSmithKline and Rolls
                                                      As an international student progressing from         London and New York campuses                          Royce, and the University uses these links
                                                      INTO GCU to a degree at GCU, you may receive         GCU was Scotland’s first university to establish      to develop the content and structure of its
                                                      a loyalty scholarship of up to £5,000 towards        a postgraduate campus in the UK’s capital. The        degree programmes. This means you can be
                                                      your tuition fees.                                   ultra-modern environment is close to London’s         sure you’ll develop real-world skills that are
                                                      For more information, visit:                         globally recognised financial and fashion             relevant to the needs of the industry.
                                                      www.gcu.ac.uk/study/scholarships/                    industries and delivers a mix of Master's and         Maximise your career
                                                      undergraduate/internationalloyalty                   MBA programmes. GCU is also proud to be the           All of GCU’s degree programmes firmly place
                                                                                                           first British university granted a teaching licence   the focus on your employability, which is one
                                                                                                           in New York. This campus offers postgraduate          of the reasons why the University is 1st in
                                                                                                           degrees in Finance, Fashion and Social Business.      Scotland for work experience opportunities
                                                                                                                                                                 (International Student Barometer 2017). There
                                                                                                                                                                 are many opportunities to access internships
                                                                                                                                                                 and placements, and because over 82% of
                                                                                                                                                                 the undergraduate degrees are accredited by
                                                                                                                                                                 specialist industry bodies, you’ll graduate with
                                                                                                                                                                 a degree that stands out from the crowd.
                                                                                                                                                                 Latest HESA employability data shows that
                                                                                                                                                                 95% of GCU graduates are either in full-time
                                                                                                                                                                 employment or further study within six months
                                                                                                                                                                 of graduation (Higher Education Statistics
                                                                                                                                                                 Agency 2016/17).

                                                                                                             “Our high quality and flexible
                                                                                                              learning and teaching boasts
                                                                                                              excellent links with the
                                                                                                              professions, and we have
                                                                                                              invested £32 million into our
                                                                                                              city centre campus to provide an
                                                                                                                                                                    Find out more about
                                                                                                              even more stimulating learning
                                                                                                                                                                    the University:
                                                                                                              environment for our students.”
                                                                                                                                                                     www.intostudy.com/
                                                                                                              Professor Pamela Gillies
                                                                                                              Principal and Vice-Chancellor,
                                                                                                                                                                     gcu/university
                                                                                                              Glasgow Caledonian University

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Your guide to campus life                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Study zones
      The fantastic city campus location and £32 million investment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ‘Think pods’
      in buildings and facilities combine to create a top learning                                                                                                                                                                                                                with whiteboards,
      environment. You’ll have a truly memorable experience here.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 ideal for group work

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Private
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  'igloo’ study areas

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Silent
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  study spaces

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Bookable
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  study rooms

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Distance from INTO Centre to…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  campus facilities:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   -3 minute walk to café, bank, gym,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  library and outdoor sports area

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  accommodation:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4 minute walk to Caledonian Court
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  and Gallery Apartments; 5 minute
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  walk to Liberty Park; 20 minute
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  subway to True Student

           95%                                                                                                                                                                                                                    city centre:                           “The facilities in the Centre and
           student satisfaction                                                                                                                                                                                                    minute walk to city centre
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          in the University are very modern
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  10 minute walk to train station,
           with learning and                                                                                                                                                                                                      pharmacy and laundrette                 and the atmosphere is fantastic.
           teaching resources                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Everything you need is on
           (INTO Annual Student Experience Survey 2018)                                                                                                                                                                           airport:                                campus; you can buy food and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40 minutes by bus/15 minutes by taxi
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          stationery, study in lots of different
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          environments, and go to the gym.”
      Your INTO Centre                                    Support every step of the way                      Get involved                                           Fantastic facilities                                                                                 Nazrim, Malaysia
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Completed International Foundation
      The INTO Centre is ideally situated right at the    From the moment you arrive, our Student            There’s more to campus life than just studying.        GCU’s impressive facilities and subject-specific equipment will                                      and progressed to BSc (Hons) Property
      heart of campus, just minutes away from the         Services team will help you settle into life       You will take part in an orientation programme         help to make your university experience the best it can be.                                          Management and Valuation at GCU
      library, sports centre and Students’ Association.   in Glasgow. Whether you’re opening a bank          in your first week which will give you the chance      • Lecture theatres, cafés, the Campus Life            • A purpose-built television studio and
      As soon as you walk into the Centre, you will       account, planning a trip, or have a question       to meet other students. Parties, day trips and           Lounge and three courtyard gardens.                   gallery, radio studio and newsroom
      notice the friendly and welcoming atmosphere.       about your studies, we’re here to help. For        excursions organised by the Student Services                                                                   with modern digital equipment and
                                                                                                                                                                    • The remarkable Saltire Centre, with its
      Whether it’s a game of pool, air hockey or table    students under 18, we offer extra support          team at the Centre will keep you busy the rest                                                                 access to industry-standard software.
                                                                                                                                                                      five-floor library, aerial walkways and
      tennis, there's always something going on.          and there’s even a 24-hour telephone helpline      of the year.
                                                                                                                                                                      a variety of study zones.                           • The eMotion Lab, allowing students to
      INTO GCU aims to integrate international            if you need to speak to someone outside of         The Students’ Association building is the hub of
                                                                                                                                                                    • A 24/7 computer lab in the                            examine players’ physiological measures
      students into the GCU community as much as          office hours.                                      student life. It’s home to the Re:Union Bar & Grill,
                                                                                                                                                                      Students’ Association building.                       of involvement with games.
      possible, so the INTO Centre shares building        We will always do our best to support you in any   the place to relax and socialise on campus, and
                                                                                                                                                                    • A fully-equipped simulated home                     • The Fashion Factory with contemporary,
      space with other University facilities. On the      way you need. Our students agree with this so      is also where you can get involved in student
      ground floor of the building, you will find the     much that this year, INTO GCU received 100%        activities to enhance your university experience.        and hospital environment in the                       industrial machinery and an industry-        Find out more about
      Real Learning Café – the ideal location to          student satisfaction for support (INTO Annual      You could join one of the 95 societies and sports        Inter-professional Simulation Centre.                 standard computer-aided design (CAD)         the facilities on campus:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            system for fashion and textile design,        www.myin.to/
      continue your study after class. Here, you can      Student Experience Survey 2018).                   clubs, volunteer at Radio Caley – the student-run      • Aspiring Optometrists can use clinical training
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            pattern-making and retail merchandising.      StudentFacilitiesGCU
      access computers to go online and work on                                                              online radio station – or get involved in writing        facilities and get hands-on experience of
      assignments, or just relax and meet friends.                                                           for the student magazine, The EDIT.                      examining patients at the GCU Vision Centre.

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Glasgow: Scotland's buzzing cultural hub                                                                                                                                                          Your home from home
      As Scotland’s largest, busiest and friendliest city, Glasgow offers an exciting                                                                                                                   With a choice of accommodation options not far from the INTO Centre, it’s easy
      mix of arts, culture and diversity. The GCU campus is perfectly situated                                                                                                                          for you to find the perfect place. We received 96% student satisfaction for
      at the heart of the city centre, bursting with energy and inspiration.                                                                                                                            our accommodation (INTO Annual Student Experience Survey 2018).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Alternative accommodation options*
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Liberty Park                                                  If you want to consider an alternative to Liberty Park, there are other accommodation
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Most INTO GCU students choose to stay at                          options available – some of which offer rooms with private kitchen facilities.
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Liberty Park. These modern flats are located
                                                                                                                                                                                                   at the heart of the city centre and are just
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Caledonian Court*
                                                                                                                                                                                                   a 5 minute walk from the INTO Centre. You’ll
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Set in landscaped grounds across the road
                                                                                                                                                                                                    have your own private room with en suite
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         from the University buildings, Caledonian
                                                                                                                                                                                                    bathroom that you'll be responsible for
                                                                                                                                                                     VICTORIA HALL - Single en suite                                                                     Court provides safe, friendly and well-
                                                                                                                                                                                                    keeping clean, and share a large communal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         equipped accommodation for 660 students.
                                                                                                                                                                                                    kitchen and living area with a TV and sofa –
                                                                                                                                                                                                    perfect for cooking together or hanging out.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Walk to   Laundry        Wi-Fi     En suite
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         INTO Centre facilities              bathroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Walk to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             INTO Centre

                                                                                                                   Estimated monthly budget                                                                                                                              True Student*
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Laundry                   Located in the West End neighbourhood,
                                                                                                                           Food                                     £200                                                                       facilities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         there’s a global community at True Student.

      TOP 10                                                                                                               Entertainment

                                                                                                                           Travel (local)
                                                                                                                                                                    £100

                                                                                                                                                                    £29                                                                          Wi-Fi
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Shared social spaces include a library, gym,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         games room and cinema.

      UK destination
      (TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice 2018)
                                                                                                                           Clothes and toiletries                   £60
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         En suite bathroom                Subway to Laundry         Wi-Fi     En suite
                                                                                                                           Other expenses                           £40                                                                                                  INTO Centre facilities              bathroom

                                                                                                                All costs are estimates and intended as an indicative guide only.

      Get to know Glasgow’s diverse neighbourhoods:                                                                                                                                                                                        Shared kitchen

      Cultural centre
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Gallery Apartments*
                                                           East End                                             Southside
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Located in the heart of Glasgow city centre,
      Glasgow is a national cultural hub and a popular     Sometimes known as Glasgow’s creative quarter,       Just south of the River Clyde, this is where
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         this premium option offers excellent shared
      city to live in. As there's so much to do and see,   this neighbourhood is home to several galleries      you’ll find Glasgow’s biggest green space: Pollok
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         facilities including an on-site gym, cinema
      the University's local area received an amazing      and studios. There’s also the city’s major music     Country Park. If the excitement of a live football
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         room, study room and common room.
      99% INTO student satisfaction in the INTO            venue, the Barrowland Ballroom, and a whole          match is more appealing, it’s also where you’ll
      Annual Student Experience Survey 2018.               host of sport facilities including the Emirates      find Scotland’s national stadium, Hampden Park.
                                                                                                                                                                     GELLERY APARTMENTS - Classic studio
                                                           Arena, Celtic Park and Tollcross International
      City Centre                                                                                               West End
                                                           Swimming Centre.                                                                                                                                                                                                Walk to   Laundry        Wi-Fi     En suite
      Packed full of restaurants and magnificent                                                                The West End offers some of the most                                                                                                                     INTO Centre facilities              bathroom
      historic buildings, the city centre is a shopping    Finnieston                                           interesting shopping in Glasgow, with plenty
      and fashion hub. As one of the UK’s largest          This is the trendiest part of Glasgow, named         of independent retailers selling bespoke and
      cities, Glasgow is famed for shopping and its        ‘the hippest place to live’ (The Times 2016).        original items. If you’re looking for a break from
      ‘Style Mile’ − an area around Buchanan Street        Here, you’ll find plenty of independent retailers    shopping and the bustle of the city, head to
      which links the city centre to Merchant City         as well as The SSE Hydro – Scotland’s largest        Kelvingrove Park and the Botanic Gardens.
      and is a paradise for shoppers. The city centre      entertainment venue.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Supporting you
      is also home to the GCU campus, so you’ll find
                                                           North Glasgow                                                                                                                                                                                              In the Liberty Park residence, staff are
      everything you need there!
                                                           Just a short walk north of the city centre, you’ll                                                                                                                                                         available 24/7 to offer support and we’ll also
      Merchant City                                        find plenty of open spaces to enjoy. From Speirs                                                                                                                                                           provide you with a 24-hour helpline telephone
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Take a look around
      Tucked behind the city centre, Merchant City         Wharf, you can take a leisurely walk along the                                                                                                                                                             number. If you’re under 18, we’ll check your
                                                                                                                    Explore life in Glasgow:                                                                                                                                                                                 our accommodation:
      is a cultural hub where you’ll find cool boutiques   canal trail and also access a number of canal-                                                                                                                                                             attendance at the INTO Centre daily, and if
      and bars. You’ll also discover some of the city’s    based water sport activities, including kayaking,         www.myin.to/                                                                                                                                     you’re not staying in Liberty Park, we’ll ask           www.myin.to/
      most stunning buildings, such as the Gallery         canoeing and rafting.                                     GlasgowForStudents                                                                                                                               that you have a guardian over the age of                AccommodationINTOGCU
      of Modern Art and The Corinthian Club.                                                                                                                                                                                                                          21 who will help look out for your welfare.
                                                                                                                                                                                                        * These accommodation options are provided by a third party

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Choosing your course                                                                                                                                                                  Undergraduate degree with                                                                            Combine International Year

      Prepare for your university degree with our tailored academic pathway programmes. If you select an
                                                                                                                                                                                            Integrated International Year One                                                                    One study with a GCU
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 undergraduate degree

      integrated university preparation and degree programme, you’ll have a range of subjects to choose                                                                                       Combine English language and academic preparation
                                                                                                                                                                                               with your undergraduate degree in a single study plan,                                            Year 1 of study plan
      from at GCU. Our Integrated Programmes are designed to allow a seamless transition between your
      preparatory studies and degree, with a single CAS and visa covering the full duration of your studies.                                                                                   and you can apply for one visa for your full studies.                                             Class information
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Class size
                                                                                                                                                                                              Choose from 25 undergraduate degrees at GCU.                                                      Average of 16 students per class

                               FIND YOUR ENTRY LEVEL
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 for English language teaching
                                                                                                                                                                                              Develop your understanding of academic subjects
                                                                                                                                                                                               related to your degree as you improve your English.                                               Class hours
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 21 hours per week on average*

      Completion of 12 years                                        Completion of A-levels, first year                         Completion of undergraduate                                  Benefit from knowing that you'll continue directly to Year 2 of your undergraduate degree,           Age requirement
      of schooling or equivalent                                    of university or equivalent                                degree, diploma or equivalent                                provided you meet the academic requirements after the first year of your study plan.                 16 years and above; all students commencing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 courses on a September start date must be 16
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 years old by 01 September of that calendar year
                                                                                                                                                                                            Year 1 of study plan
          International Foundation                                      International Diploma                                      International Graduate                                                                                                                                        English language
                                                                                                                                                                                            You’ll need to earn 140 credits if you’re studying   • Built Environment: Building Performance;
                                                                                                                                   Diploma                                                                                                                                                       entry requirements
               3-5 terms                 Apr, Jun, Oct                       3-5 terms            Apr, Jun, Oct                                                                             a science degree, and 120 credits for all other        Construction Technology
                                         and Jan                                                  and Jan                                2-4 terms                   Mar, Apr, Jun,         degrees, to successfully complete the first year                                                     IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 • Business and Management:
               From IELTS 4.0            From £12,995*                       From IELTS 4.5       From £12,995*                                                      Oct and Jan                                                                                                                 in all subskills) or equivalent
                                                                                                                                                                                            of your study plan and continue to Year 2.             Fundamentals of Financial Management;
                                                                                                                                         From IELTS 4.5              From £8,665*                                                                                                                With Standard Pre-sessional English: IELTS 5.0
                                                                                                                                                                                            In your first year, you'll study a range of core      Foundations of Marketing                      (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent
          • Built Environment                                          • Built Environment                                                                                                 modules, including English Language for             • Computing: Programming; Web                   With Intensive Pre-sessional English: IELTS 4.5
          • Business and Management                                    • Business and Management                                 • Built Environment                                      Academic Purposes and Study Skills. You'll also       Platform Development                          (with a minimum of 4.5 in all subskills) or equivalent
          • Computing                                                  • Computing                                               • Business and Management
                                                                                                                                                                                             take compulsory specialist modules related to                                                       If you don’t meet the minimum English language
          • Engineering                                                • Engineering                                             • Computing                                                                                                  • Engineering: Electrical Principles and
                                                                                                                                                                                             your degree programme, which may include:                                                           requirements, you should apply for a pathway (see
          • Science                                                                                                               • Engineering                                                                                                  Circuit Theory; Mechanical Principles
                                                                        Award and validating body: Diploma of                                                                                                                                                                                    page 13) or Academic English course (see page 16).
          Award and validating body: Certificate                        Higher Education (SCQF Level 8) from                       Award and validating body: Graduate                                                                           • Science: Cells and Biomolecules; Chemistry
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 * Please note: this includes an
          of Higher Education (SCQF Level 7) from                       Glasgow Caledonian University.                             Diploma of Higher Education (SCQF Level                                                                                                                          allowance for class changeover
          Glasgow Caledonian University.                                                                                           10) from Glasgow Caledonian University.

                                                                                                                                                                                            Undergraduate degree with                                                                            Combine International Year

                                                                                                                                                                                            Integrated International Year Two                                                                    Two study with a GCU
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 undergraduate degree
                                                                                                                                                                                              Combine English language and academic preparation
                                                                                                                                                                                               with your undergraduate degree in a single study plan.                                            Year 1 of study plan

                                                                                                                                                                                              Choose from 23 degrees at GCU available as an                                                     Class information
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Class size
                                                                                                                                                                                               Integrated Programme, with advanced entry at Year 2.                                              Average of 16 students per class
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 for English language teaching
               Undergraduate degree                                           Undergraduate degree                                         Postgraduate degree                                Develop the academic knowledge, study and research
                     Enter at                                                                                                                                                                  skills that will prepare you for undergraduate study.                                             Class hours
                                                                                    Enter at                                                     Enter at
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 22-25 hours per week on average*
                      Year 2                                                         Year 3                                                       Year 1
                                                                                                                                                                                            Benefit from knowing that you'll continue directly to Year 3 of your undergraduate degree,           Age requirement
                                                                                                                                                                                            provided you meet the academic requirements after the first year of your study plan.                 16 years and above; all students commencing
                              Year 3                                                     Year 4                                                                                                                                                                                                  courses on a September start date must be 16
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 years old by 01 September of that calendar year
                                                                                                                                                Minimum study time:                         Year 1 of study plan
                                                                                                                                                2 years                                     You’ll need to earn 120 credits from your module     Degree options                                  English language
                              Year 4                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             entry requirements
                                                                                                                                                                                            options to successfully complete the first year      There are 23 degrees available at GCU as part
                                                                                   Minimum study time:
                                                                                                                                                                                            of your study programme.                             of an Integrated Programme, with continuation   IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills)
                                                                                   3 years                                                                                                                                                                                                       or equivalent
                                                                                                                                                                                            In your first year, you'll study a range of core     to Year 3 of an undergraduate degree.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 With Standard Pre-sessional English: IELTS 5.0
                     Minimum study time:                                                                                                                                                    modules, including English Language for              You could study:                                (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent
                     4 years                                                                                                                                                                Academic Purposes and Study Skills. You'll also      Business Management BA (Hons)                   With Intensive Pre-sessional English: IELTS 4.5
                                                                                                                                                                                            take compulsory specialist modules related to        Cyber Security and Networks BSc (Hons)          (with a minimum of 4.5 in all subskills) or equivalent
                                                                                                                                                                                            your degree programme; the modules you take

                                          BEGIN YOUR CAREER
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Electrical Power Engineering BEng (Hons)        If you don’t meet the minimum English language
                                                                                                                                                                                            will depend on your area of study.                                                                   requirements, you should apply for a pathway (see
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 See pages 18–19 for more degree options.        page 14) or Academic English course (see page 16).

      Please note that course length and start month options may vary depending on the        *	Prices shown are for the current academic year 01 September 2018–31 August 2019                       For full course details visit:                                                            * Please note: this includes an
      pathway chosen. Please visit www.intostudy.com/gcu/courses for full information.           and are for indicative purposes only. All prices are subject to an increase of up to 4%.                                                                                                           allowance for class changeover
                                                                                                                                                                                                       www.intostudy.com/gcu/courses

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Combine International                                    Postgraduate degree with                                                                            International Foundation                                                                             Progress to Year 2 of an
      Graduate Diploma study with
      a GCU postgraduate degree                                Integrated International                                                                                                                                                                                 undergraduate degree at GCU

                                                               Graduate Diploma                                                                                              Built Environment – FBE                                                                    Class information
      Year 1 of study plan                                                                                                                                         You'll need to earn 120 credits from the following modules to complete your pathway:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Class size
      Class information                                          Combine your preparation year with your postgraduate degree                                      Building Performance (20 credits)                  English Language for Academic Purposes            Average of 16 students per class

      Class size                                                  in a single study plan, meaning that you can apply for one visa.                                 Construction Measurement and Cost (20 credits)     and Study Skills (20 credits)                     for English language teaching

                                                                                                                                                                   Construction Technology (20 credits)               Foundation Mathematics (20 credits)
      Average of 16 students per class
                                                                  Choose from 10+ postgraduate degrees at GCU.                                                                                                                                                          Class hours
      for English language teaching                                                                                                                                                                                   Valuation of Property 1 (20 credits)              21 hours per week on average*

      Class hours                                                Develop the academic knowledge, study and research                                                Progress to 5 degrees. Find out more online at www.intostudy.com/gcu/FBE                            Age requirement
      22-25 hours per week on average*
                                                                  skills required for postgraduate study.                                                                                                                                                               16 years and above; all students commencing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        courses on a September start date must be 16
      Age requirement                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   years old by 01 September of that calendar year
      21 years and above
                                                               Benefit from knowing that you'll continue directly to your postgraduate degree,                               Business and Management – FBM                                                              English language
      English language                                         provided you meet the academic requirements after the first year of your study plan.
                                                                                                                                                                   You'll need to earn 120 credits from the following modules to complete your pathway:                 entry requirements
      entry requirements
                                                                                                                                                                   English Language for Academic Purposes and         International Economic Issues                     3 term: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5
      IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5                         Year 1 of study plan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        in writing) or equivalent
      in all subskills) or equivalent                                                                                                                              Study Skills (Including ICT Skills) (20 credits)   and Challenges (20 credits)
                                                               You’ll need to earn 120 credits from your module   Degree options                                                                                                                                       Students intending to progress to Biomedical Sciences,
      With Standard Pre-sessional English: IELTS 5.0                                                                                                               Foundations of Marketing (20 credits)              Law in Business (20 credits)
                                                               options to successfully complete the first year    There are a wide range of degrees available at                                                                                                        Optometry or Orthoptics: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of
      (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent                                                                                                       Fundamentals in Financial Management               Workplace Culture and Behaviour (20 credits)
                                                               of your study programme.                           GCU as part of an Integrated Programme, with                                                                                                          5.0 in writing) or equivalent
      With Intensive Pre-sessional English: IELTS 4.5                                                                                                              (20 credits)
      (with a minimum of 4.5 in all subskills) or equivalent   In your first year, you'll study a range of core   continuation to a postgraduate degree.                                                                                                                4 term: IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.0
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        in writing) or equivalent
                                                               modules, including English for Postgraduate        Popular degree areas include:
      If you don’t meet the minimum English language                                                                                                                Progress to 4 degrees. Find out more online at www.intostudy.com/gcu/FBM                            5 term: IELTS 4.0 or equivalent
      requirements, you should apply for a pathway (see        Academic Studies. You'll also take specialist      Accounting and Finance; Human Resource
      page 15) or Academic English course (see page 16).                                                                                                                                                                                                                If you don’t meet the minimum English language
                                                               modules related to your degree programme –         Management; International Business
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        requirements, you should apply for our Academic
      * Please note: this includes an
         allowance for class changeover
                                                               these will depend on your area of study.           Management; International Fashion
                                                                                                                  Marketing; Risk Management
                                                                                                                                                                             Computing – FCO                                                                            English course. See page 16 for more information.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        * Please note: this includes an
                                                                                                                                                                   You'll need to earn 120 credits from the following module options to complete your pathway:             allowance for class changeover

                                                               Pre-sessional Pre-Master’s
                                                                                                                                                                   Core modules:                                      Specialist modules:
      Combine Pre-sessional                                                                                                                                        English Language for Academic Purposes             Fundamentals of Software Engineering
      Pre-Master's study with                                                                                                                                      and Study Skills (20 credits)                      (20 credits) or                                   Prepare to progress
      a GCU postgraduate degree                                                                                                                                    Fundamentals of Computing (20 credits)             Introduction to Computer Networks (20 credits)    to a degree at GCU:
                                                                 Combine a term of intensive preparation for postgraduate study                                   Mathematics for Computing (20 credits)
                                                                  with a specialist postgraduate degree in a single study plan,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1st
                                                                                                                                                                   Programming 1 (20 credits)
      Term 1 of study plan                                        meaning that you can apply for one visa for your full studies.                                   Web Platform Development (20 credits)

      Class information                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 in the UK for
                                                                 Develop your English language skills and settle into student                                      Progress to 2 degrees. Find out more online at www.intostudy.com/gcu/FCO
      Class size                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Optometry and Orthoptics
      Average of 16 students per class
                                                                  life in the UK before beginning your postgraduate degree.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        (The Complete University Guide 2019)

                                                                                                                                                                             Engineering – FEN
      for English language teaching

      Class hours                                              What will I study?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1st
      14-17 hours per week on average*                         Core modules                                                                                        You'll need to earn 120 credits from the following modules to complete your pathway:

      Age requirement                                          English Language for Academic Purposes                                                              Electrical Principles and Circuit Theory           Foundation Mathematics (20 credits)
      21 years and above                                       Academic Study Skills for Postgraduate Study                                                        (20 credits)                                       Mathematics for Technology (20 credits)
                                                               Independent Research Project
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        in Scotland for
                                                                                                                                                                   Engineering Materials (10 credits)                 Mechanical Principles (20 credits)
      English language                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  General Engineering
                                                                                                                                                                   English Language for Academic Purposes             Principles of Programmable Systems (10 credits)
      entry requirements                                       Special features                                                                                    and Study Skills (20 credits)                                                                        (Guardian University Guide 2019)
      IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5                         	Attend regular one-to-one tutorial meetings      	Benefit from knowing that you'll continue
      in all subskills) or equivalent
                                                                 with your personal tutor, where you'll discuss     directly to your chosen postgraduate            Progress to 6 degrees. Find out more online at www.intostudy.com/gcu/FEN

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  3rd
      If you don’t meet the minimum English language
                                                                 your achievements, progress and plans for          degree, provided you meet the minimum
      requirements, you should apply for our Academic
      English course. See page 16 for more information.          future postgraduate study at GCU.                  academic requirements.

      * Please note: this includes an
                                                                                                                                                                             Science – FSC                                                                              in Scotland for Forensic Science
         allowance for class changeover                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 (The Complete University Guide 2019)
                                                                                                                                                                   You'll need to earn 140 credits from the following modules to complete your pathway:
                                                                                                                                                                   Cells and Biomolecules (20 credits)                English Language for Academic
                                                                                                                                                                   Chemistry (20 credits)                             Purposes and Study Skills (20 credits)
                    For full course details visit:                                                                                                                 Core Skills in Biosciences 1 (40 credits)          Physiology 1 (20 credits)                                      Watch our video about the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Physiology 2 (20 credits)                                      International Foundation:
                    www.intostudy.com/gcu/courses
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     www.myin.to/
                                                                                                                                                                    Progress to 8 degrees. Find out more online at www.intostudy.com/gcu/FSC
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Progress to Year 3 of an                            International Diploma                                                                            International Graduate Diploma                                                                    Progress to a postgraduate
      undergraduate degree at GCU                                                                                                                                                                                                                            degree at GCU

      Class information
                                                                   Built Environment – DBE                                                                          Built Environment – GDBE                                                                 Class information
      Class size                                          	Learn alongside current GCU students through shared lectures.                                  	Choose modules to tailor your pathway to your progression degree.                               Class size
      Average of 16 students per class                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Average of 16 students per class
      for English language teaching                       What will I study?                                                                               What will I study?                                                                                for English language teaching
                                                          You'll need to earn 120 credits from a range of module options to complete your pathway:         You'll need to earn 120 credits from a range of module options to complete your pathway:
      Class hours                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Class hours
      22-25 hours per week on average*                    Core module:                                       Example specialist modules:                   Core module:                                       Example specialist modules:                    22-25 hours per week on average*

      Age requirement                                     English Language for Academic                      Construction Technology (20 credits)          English for Postgraduate Academic Studies          Advanced Structural Engineering (20 credits)   Age requirement
      16 years and above; all students commencing         Purposes and Study Skills (EAP) (20 credits)       Urban Planning (20 credits)                   (20 credits)                                       Building Performance and Energy Assessment     21 years and above
      courses on a September start date must be 16                                                                                                                                                            (20 credits)
      years old by 01 September of that calendar year      Progress to 5 degrees. Find out more online at www.intostudy.com/gcu/DBE                                                                                                                          English language
      English language                                                                                                                                      Progress to 2 degrees. Find out more online at www.intostudy.com/gcu/GDBE                        entry requirements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             2 term: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5
      entry requirements
                                                                   Business and Management – DBM                                                                                                                                                             in all subskills) or equivalent
      3 term: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0
      in writing) or equivalent
                                                          	Explore theories and practical applications using business scenarios.
                                                                                                                                                                    Business and Management – GDBM                                                           3 term: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             in all subskills) or equivalent
      4 term: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5
      in writing) or equivalent                                                                                                                               Learn how to write business reports and analyse business practices.                            4 term: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             in all subskills) or equivalent
      5 term: IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.0
                                                          What will I study?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             If you don't meet the minimum English language
      in writing) or equivalent                           You'll need to earn 120 credits from a range of module options to complete your pathway:         What will I study?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             requirements, you should apply for our Academic
      If you don't meet the minimum English language                                                                                                       You'll need to earn 120 credits from a range of module options to complete your pathway:          English course. See page 16 for more information.
                                                          Core module:                                       Example specialist modules:
      requirements, you should apply for our Academic
      English course. See page 16 for more information.   English Language for Academic                      Essentials of Managing                        Core module:                                       Example specialist modules:                    * Please note: this includes an
                                                          Purposes and Study Skills (EAP) (20 credits)       Human Resources (20 credits)                  English for Postgraduate Academic Studies          Corporate Finance and Leading Organisations       allowance for class changeover
      * Please note: this includes an                                                                       Management Issues and Concepts (20 credits)   (20 credits)                                       in a Changing Global Context (20 credits)
         allowance for class changeover
                                                                                                                                                                                                              International Business Strategy (20 credits)
                                                           Progress to 2 degrees. Find out more online at www.intostudy.com/gcu/DBM                                                                                                                          Prepare to progress
                                                                                                                                                            Progress to 14 degrees. Find out more online at www.intostudy.com/gcu/GDBM                       to a degree at GCU:
      Prepare to progress
      to a degree at GCU:                                          Computing – DCO
                                                          	Develop practical skills taught in the University’s laboratories.
                                                                                                                                                                    Computing – GDC                                                                                    1st
               2nd                                                                                                                                         	Develop programming and network skills during laboratory sessions.                              in Scotland for
                                                          What will I study?                                                                                                                                                                                 General Engineering
      in Scotland for Building                            You'll need to earn 120 credits from a range of module options to complete your pathway:         What will I study?                                                                                (Guardian University Guide 2019)
      (The Complete University Guide 2019)
                                                                                                                                                           You'll need to earn 120 credits from a range of module options to complete your pathway:
                                                          Core module:                                       Example specialist modules:
                                                          English Language for Academic                      Game Programming (20 credits)                 Core module:                                       Example specialist modules:

               14th
                                                          Purposes and Study Skills (EAP) (20 credits)       Human Computer Interaction (20 credits)       English for Postgraduate Academic Studies
                                                                                                                                                           (20 credits)
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cloud System Computing (20 credits)
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Network Penetration and Ethical Hacking                  4th
                                                           Progress to 8 degrees. Find out more online at www.intostudy.com/gcu/DCO                                                                           (20 credits)
      in the UK for Town and Country                                                                                                                                                                                                                         in Scotland for
      Planning and Landscape Design                                                                                                                         Progress to 3 degrees. Find out more online at www.intostudy.com/gcu/GDC                         Civil Engineering
      (The Complete University Guide 2019)                         Engineering – DEN                                                                                                                                                                         (Guardian University Guide 2019)

                                                          	Attend practical classes delivered from the University’s laboratories.                                  Engineering – GDE
                                                          What will I study?                                                                                  Develop your skills using GCU's Mechanical Engineering workshop.
                                                          You'll need to earn 120 credits from a range of module options to complete your pathway:
                                                                                                                                                           What will I study?
                                                          Core module:                                       Example specialist modules:
                                                                                                                                                           You'll need to earn 120 credits from a range of module options to complete your pathway:
                                                          English Language for Academic                      Database Development (20 credits)
                                                          Purposes and Study Skills (EAP) (20 credits)       Electrical Systems (20 credits).              Core module:                                       Example specialist modules:
                                                                                                                                                           English for Postgraduate Academic Studies          Computer Aided Design (20 credits)
                                                           Progress to 8 degrees. Find out more online at www.intostudy.com/gcu/DEN                        (20 credits)                                       Engineering Design and Analysis (20 credits)

                                                                                                                                                            Progress to 7 degrees. Find out more online at www.intostudy.com/gcu/GDE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Watch our video about the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          International Graduate Diploma:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          www.myin.to/Mastersdegree

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Overall
                                                        English courses                                                                                             Successful INTO alumni
      Improve your English language                              Academic English                                                                                   We have an excellent success rate, giving you a great chance to progress
                                                                                                                                                                    to the next stage of your journey. Our latest progression results demonstrate
      skills to prepare for further
                                                        	Intensive course offering rapid progress of up to the                                                    just how well our students achieve on their INTO programme…
      academic study
                                                           equivalent of one IELTS band per term.
                                                        	Blend of traditional face-to-face contact and online learning.
      Class information                                                                                                                                                                                                                       “Some of the things I learnt
      Class size                                        Course features
                                                        • Improve your reading, writing, speaking and       • 24/7 access to ‘MyINTO’, INTO's interactive
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              at INTO were coaching and
      Maximum of 16 students

      Class hours
                                                          listening skills, and learn to communicate          online learning platform. It gives you the                                                                                      teamwork. What I remember
                                                          effectively in English.                             flexibility to study at times that suit you and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               most is the friendliness of INTO,
                                                                                                                                                                                      90%
      30 learning hours per week, with 25 hours
      of face-to-face contact                           • Grow your vocabulary through discussions on         engage with other students outside of class.                                                                        of which
      Age requirement
      16 years and above
                                                          current affairs and study real-world subjects
                                                          to make your learning come alive.
                                                                                                            • A standardised online assessment developed
                                                                                                              in partnership with Cambridge English, used
                                                                                                                                                                                       Passed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  99%         which is priceless. You can’t get
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               it anywhere else. INTO GCU is
                                                        • Develop the fluency and confidence you              to monitor progress throughout your course.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Eligible
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  to progress not just a place to study, but it’s
      English language                                    need to progress to further study.                • Develop your confidence and fluency outside
      entry requirements
      From IELTS 3.0
                                                        • Gain the skills and knowledge needed                of the classroom through a range of less
                                                                                                              formal learning opportunities, including
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              a place to gain life experience.”
                                                          for examination success.
                                                                                                              a diverse social programme.                                                                                                                         Nur Arinah, Malaysia
                                                        • A blended learning approach offers you                                                                                                                                                                  Completed Diploma in Business and Management at INTO GCU
                                                          the best of traditional classroom teaching        • Improve your language skills pre-arrival                                                                                                            and progressed to Business and Management BA (Hons) at GCU

                                                          combined with online content, which you’ll          with free access to INTO’s Get Ready for              Student progression results 2016-17
                                                          access both in and outside of class.                English programme.

                                                                                                                                                                           83%                                                    100%                                                   100%
                                                                                                                                                                                            of which                                                of which                                             of which

                                                                                                                                                                           Passed
                                                                                                                                                                                            98%                                    Passed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    100%                                 Passed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         100%
                                                                                                                                                                                            Eligible                                                Eligible                                             Eligible
                                                                                                                                                                                            to progress                                             to progress                                          to progress

                                                                                                                                                                    International Foundation                            International Diploma                                      International Graduate Diploma

      Improve your English language                              Pre-sessional English
      skills to the level required
                                                        	A course designed to improve your English language skills                                                                                                          “What INTO gives you, no matter what major you
      by your chosen degree
                                                          to the level required by your chosen degree.                                                                                                                        take, is a foundation that you use to have an easy
                                                        	Intensive language and study skills taught by experienced                                                                                                           transition to GCU. What I learnt the most was the
      Class information                                   teachers will prepare you for living and studying at GCU.                                                                                                           basics I needed to pass my modules here.”
      Class size                                        	Learn how to give presentations on different areas of academic                                                                                                     Abdullah, Saudi Arabia
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Completed International Foundation in Engineering at INTO GCU
      Maximum of 16 students
                                                          interest and enhance your vocabulary related to your degree.                                                                                                       and progressed to Electrical Power Engineering BEng (Hons) at GCU
      Class hours
      21-30 hours per week on average                   Course features
                                                        • If you’re academically qualified, hold an offer   • Understand contextual study skills,
      Age requirement
                                                          from Glasgow Caledonian University and need         acclimatise to British culture and adjust to                                                                                                                 “INTO is a great programme. The additional
      16 years and above
                                                          to improve your English language level, this        the demands, challenges and expectations              “I attended workshops which have                                                                        courses and language learning help you
      English language                                    short 6-10 week course is ideal for you.            of UK higher education.                                given me many attributes I’ll need                                                                     to prepare for academic and professional
      entry requirements                                • Learn alongside students who will be                                                                       in future employment. GCU is a                                                                         life. Overall, it's a tailored programme that
      6 weeks: from IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5      studying the same – or similar – subjects                                                                  place to actualise your dream; the                                                                     supports international students to help
      in each subskill) or equivalent
                                                          at the University, with teaching and                                                                       support is there to help you reach                                                                     them settle in and thrive academically.”
      10 weeks: from IELTS 4.5 (with nothing less
      than 4.5 in subskills and at least one subskill
                                                          assessments that are tailored to the                                                                       your full potential.”
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Isatou, The Gambia
      at 5.5) or equivalent                               requirements of university study.
                                                                                                                                                                    Excellence, Nigeria                                                                                     Completed International Foundation in Business and
      The English language entry requirements                                                                                                                       Completed International Foundation in                                                                   Management at INTO GCU and progressed to International
      will vary depending on your intended degree                                                                                                                   Science at INTO GCU and progressed to                                                                   Business BA (Hons) at GCU. Now an entrepreneur and
                                                                                                                                                                    Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) at GCU                                                                    founder of drinks company, Hippo & Hedgehog

                                                                                                                                                                    Passed: % passers of those who completed their pathway    |   Eligible: % eligible to progress of those who passed

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Progression degree overview table                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           60+
      There are more than 60 progression degree options at Glasgow Caledonian University.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         progression degree options
      You can progress to any of these from one of our INTO GCU programmes. Below is a selection
      of some of the most popular. See pages 10-15 for more details on the pathways.
                                                                                                                                                                                               Degree                                           Pathway(s) Specific module requirements                                                            English level               Final grade

      Find comprehensive information on all academic programmes, degree options                                                                                                                Electrical Power Engineering BEng (Hons)         DEN or IIYT    EAP; Electrical Systems; Energy Resources; Generation & Utilisation;
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Instrumentation & Control Systems; Management Responsibilities of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%

      and progression requirements at: www.intostudy.com/gcu/courses                                                                                                                                                                                           a Professional Engineer; Mathematics; Thermodynamics
                                                                                                                                                                                               Electrical, Electronic and Energy Engineering    DEN or IIYT    Analogue & Digital Electronics; Control & Instrumentation Systems or Signals &      6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
      Key                                                                                                                                                                                      BEng (Hons)                                                     Electronic Systems; Digital & Programmable Systems 1; EAP; Electrical Systems;
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Integrated Engineering; Mathematics 2A & 2B; Software Development
        This degree is available at the GCU London campus only.                                                                                                                               Environmental Civil Engineering BSc (Hons)       DEN or IIYT    Contracts Management; EAP; Geotechnics; Principles of Hydraulics;                   6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Structural Design

      Undergraduate                                                                                                                                                                            Environmental Management BSc (Hons)              DBE or IIYT    EAP; Environmental Assessment; Environmental Policy & Regulation;                   6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Environmental Science & Measurement; Principles of GIS; Society,
       Degree                                       Pathway(s) Specific module requirements                                                         English level               Final grade                                                                    Politics & Sustainability; Urban Planning
       International Foundation and Integrated International Year One (IIYO)                                                                                                                   Fire Risk Engineering BEng (Hons)                DEN or IIYT    Computer-Aided Modelling Techniques; EAP; Introduction to Maths & Structure;        6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Principles of Fire Safety Analysis & the Practice of Fire Safety Design &
       Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)                FSC or IIYO   See page 13 for information on compulsory modules                                 7.0 with 6.5 in subskills   50%                                                                            Regulation; Risk Management
       Building Surveying BSc (Hons)                FBE or IIYO   See page 13 for information on compulsory modules                                 6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%            Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons)                DEN or IIYT    Cells & Biomolecules; Chemical Analysis; Chemistry 1; Civil & Criminal Procedure;   6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
       Business Management BA (Hons)                FBM or IIYO   See page 13 for information on compulsory modules                                 6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%                                                                            EAP; Inorganic Chemistry; Organic Chemistry 1; Physical Chemistry

       Cell and Molecular Biology BSc (Hons)        FSC or IIYO   See page 13 for information on compulsory modules                                 6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   50%            International Business BA (Hons)                 DBM or IIYT    Contemporary Cultural Challenges in International Business; EAP; Essentials         6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               of Managing Human Resources; Financial Management for Decision Makers;
       Computer Aided Mechanical Engineering        FEN or IIYO   See page 13 for information on compulsory modules                                 6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%                                                                            Management Issues & Concepts; Society, Employability & Business
       BEng (Hons)
                                                                                                                                                                                               IT Management for Business BSc (Hons)            DCO or IIYT    Database Development; EAP; Financial Management; Project; Management Issues         6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
       Computer Networking BEng (Hons)              FCO or IIYO   See page 13 for information on compulsory modules                                 6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%                                                                            & Concepts; Object Oriented Analysis & Design; Programming 2
       Computing BSc (Hons)                         FCO or IIYO   See page 13 for information on compulsory modules                                 6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%            Mechanical Electronic Systems Engineering        DEN or IIYT    Control & Instrumentation Systems; EAP; Electrical Systems; Engineering Design & 6.0 with 5.5 in subskills      40%
                                                                                                                                                                                               BEng (Hons)                                                     Analysis; Integrated Engineering Studies; Manufacture & Materials; Mathematics
       Construction Management BSc (Hons)           FBE or IIYO   See page 13 for information on compulsory modules                                 6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               2A; Mathematics 2B; Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics
       Electrical Power Engineering BEng (Hons)     FEN or IIYO   See page 13 for information on compulsory modules                                 6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
                                                                                                                                                                                               Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons)                    DBE or IIYT    Contractual & Commercial Knowledge; EAP; Key Quantification & Technology Skills 6.0 with 5.5 in subskills       40%
       Environmental Civil Engineering BSc (Hons)   FEN or IIYO   See page 13 for information on compulsory modules                                 6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
                                                                                                                                                                                               Real Estate BSc (Hons)                           DBE or IIYT    Construction & Property Contracts; Construction Technology 2; EAP; PMV              6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
       Environmental Management BSc (Hons)          FBE or IIYO   See page 13 for information on compulsory modules                                 6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%                                                                            Preparation for Placement; Property Development; Property Management; Urban
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Planning; Valuation of Property 2
       Fire Risk Engineering BEng (Hons)            FEN or IIYO   See page 13 for information on compulsory modules                                 6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
                                                                                                                                                                                               Software Development for Business BSc (Hons) DCO or IIYT        Data Structures & Algorithms; Database Development; EAP; Human Computer             6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
       Food Biosciences BSc (Hons)                  FSC or IIYO   See page 13 for information on compulsory modules                                 6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   50%                                                                            Interaction; Object Oriented Analysis & Design; Programming 2; Project
       Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons)            FSC or IIYO   See page 13 for information on compulsory modules                                 6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   50%
       International Business BA (Hons)             FBM or IIYO   See page 13 for information on compulsory modules                                 6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
                                                                                                                                                                                              Postgraduate
       International Business and Human Resource    FBM or IIYO   See page 13 for information on compulsory modules                                 6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%            Degree                                                         Pathway(s)           Specific requirements                                           English level               Final grade
       Management BA (Hons)                                                                                                                                                                    International Graduate Diploma, Integrated International Graduate Diploma (IIGD) and Pre-sessional Pre-Master's (PSPM)
       International Marketing BA (Hons)            FBM or IIYO   See page 13 for information on compulsory modules                                 6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%            3D Design for Virtual Environments MSc                         GDC, IIGD or PSPM    Modules will vary based on background and experience            6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
       Mechanical Electronic Systems Engineering    FEN or IIYO   See page 13 for information on compulsory modules                                 6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%            Accounting and Finance MSc                                     GDBM, IIGD or PSPM Progression is dependent on passing compulsory modules*           6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
       BEng (Hons)
                                                                                                                                                                                               Advanced Internetwork Engineering MSc                          GDC, IIGD or PSPM    Modules will vary based on background and experience            6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
       Mechanical Systems Engineering BEng (Hons)   FEN or IIYO   See page 13 for information on compulsory modules                                 6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
                                                                                                                                                                                               Applied Instrumentation and Control MSc                        GDE, IIGD or PSPM    Modules will vary based on background and experience            6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
       Microbiology BSc (Hons)                      FSC or IIYO   See page 13 for information on compulsory modules                                 6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   50%
                                                                                                                                                                                               Big Data Technologies MSc                                      GDC, IIGD or PSPM    Modules will vary based on background and experience            6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
       Optometry BSc (Hons)                         FSC or IIYO   See page 13 for information on compulsory modules                                 7.0 with 7.0 in speaking 75%
                                                                                                                                                    and 6.5 in other subskills                 Building Services Engineering MSc                              GDBE, IIGD or PSPM   Modules will vary based on background and experience            6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
       Orthoptics BSc (Hons)                        FSC or IIYO   See page 13 for information on compulsory modules                                 7.0 with 7.0 in speaking 70%               Digital Fashion Strategy MSc                                  GDBM, IIGD or PSPM Progression is dependent on passing compulsory modules*           6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
                                                                                                                                                    and 6.5 in other subskills
                                                                                                                                                                                               Electrical and Electronic Engineering MSc                      GDE, IIGD or PSPM    Modules will vary based on background and experience            6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
       Pharmacology BSc (Hons)                      FSC or IIYO   See page 13 for information on compulsory modules                                 6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   50%
                                                                                                                                                                                               Environmental Management                                       GDE, IIGD or PSPM    Modules will vary based on background and experience            6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
       Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons)                FBE or IIYO   See page 13 for information on compulsory modules                                 6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%            (Waste, Energy, Water, Oil and Gas) MSc
       Real Estate BSc (Hons)                       FBE or IIYO   See page 13 for information on compulsory modules                                 6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%            Fashion Business Creation MSc                                 GDBM, IIGD or PSPM Progression is dependent on passing compulsory modules*           6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
       International Diploma and Integrated International Year Two (IIYT)                                                                                                                      Human Resource Management MSc                                  GDBM, IIGD or PSPM Progression is dependent on passing compulsory modules*           6.5 with 6.0 in subskills   40%
       Audio Technology BSc (Hons)                  DEN or IIYT   Analogue & Digital Electronics; EAP; Integrated Audio Studies 2; Mathematics 2A   6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
                                                                                                                                                                                               International Banking, Finance and Risk Management MSc         GDBM, IIGD or PSPM Progression is dependent on passing compulsory modules*           6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
                                                                  & 2B; Signals & Electronic Systems; Sound Production; Reinforcement
                                                                                                                                                                                               International Business Management MSc                          GDBM, IIGD or PSPM Progression is dependent on passing compulsory modules*           6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
       Building Surveying BSc (Hons)                DBE or IIYT   Building Performance; Construction Technology; Construction Measurement &         6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
                                                                  Cost; EAP; Foundation Mathemathics; Mathematics for Technology                                                               International Fashion Marketing MSc                            GDBM, IIGD or PSPM Progression is dependent on passing compulsory modules*           6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
       Business Management BA (Hons)                DBM or IIYT   Contemporary Cultural Challenges in International Business; EAP; Essentials       6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%            International Operations and Supply Chain Management MSc       GDBM, IIGD or PSPM Progression is dependent on passing compulsory modules*           6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
                                                                  of Managing Human Resources; Financial Management for Decision Makers;
                                                                                                                                                                                               International Project Management                               GDE, IIGD or PSPM    Modules will vary based on background and experience            6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
                                                                  Management Issues & Concepts; Society, Employability & Business
                                                                                                                                                                                               (Energy, Construction Management, Oil and Gas) MSc
       Computer Aided Mechanical Engineering        DEN or IIYT   Control & Instrumentation Systems; EAP; Electrical Systems; Engineering Design & 6.0 with 5.5 in subskills    40%            Luxury Brand Management MBA                                   GDBM, IIGD or PSPM Progression is dependent on passing compulsory modules*           6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
       BEng (Hons)                                                Analysis; Integrated Engineering Studies; Manufacture & Materials; Mathematics;
                                                                  Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics                                                                                             Luxury Brand Marketing MBA                                     GDBM, IIGD or PSPM Progression is dependent on passing compulsory modules*           6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%

       Computer Games (Art and Animation)           DCO or IIYT   3D Modelling & Digital Sculpting; EAP; Games Design 1; Human Computer             6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%            Marketing MSc                                                  GDBM, IIGD or PSPM Progression is dependent on passing compulsory modules*           6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
       BSc (Hons)                                                 Interaction; Integrated Project; 3D Animation; Games Programming                                                             Mechanical Engineering MSc                                     GDE, IIGD or PSPM    Modules will vary based on background and experience            6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
       Computer Games (Design) BSc (Hons)           DCO or IIYT   3D Modelling & Digital Sculpting or Drawing for Design or Game Design; EAP;       6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%            Mechanical Engineering (with Design or Manufacture) MSc        GDE, IIGD or PSPM    Modules will vary based on background and experience            6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
                                                                  Game Content Design; Programming; Human Computer Interaction; Project
                                                                                                                                                                                               Multimedia Journalism MA                                       GDBM, IIGD or PSPM Progression is dependent on passing compulsory modules*           7.0 with 6.5 in subskills   40%
       Computer Games (Software Development)        DCO or IIYT   3D Maths for Simulation & Visualisation; EAP; Games Design; Programming;          6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%            Public Health MSc                                              PSPM                 Compulsory project module, portfolio, interview and test        6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
       BSc (Hons)                                                 Human Computer Interaction; Project; Working with Game Engines
                                                                                                                                                                                               Quantity Surveying MSc                                         GDBE or PSPM         Modules will vary based on background and experience            6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
       Construction Management BSc (Hons)           DBE or IIYT   Core Construction Management Skills; EAP                                          6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
                                                                                                                                                                                               Risk Management MSc                                            GDBM, IIGD or PSPM Progression is dependent on passing compulsory modules*           6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
       Cyber Security and Networks BSc (Hons)       DCO or IIYT   Data Structures & Algorithms; Database Development; EAP; Human Computer           6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
                                                                                                                                                                                               Television Fiction Writing MA                                  GDBM, IIGD or PSPM Progression is dependent on passing compulsory modules*.          7.0 with 6.5 in subskills   40%
                                                                  Interaction; Object Oriented Analysis & Design; Programming 2; Project
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Portfolio, interview and test required
       Digital Security and Forensics BEng (Hons)   DCO or IIYT   Database Development; Designing Secure Networks; Digital Forensics; EAP           6.0 with 5.5 in subskills   40%
                                                                  Essentials & Incident Response; Integrated Design Project 2; Operating Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                              Please note: English level and academic progression requirements           *	Compulsory modules: Business Research Methods & Skills; Changing
                                                                  & Security; Routing Fundamentals
                                                                                                                                                                                              are correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of going to print.       Perspectives in International Marketing; Corporate Finance and
                                                                                                                                                                                              In some circumstances, these may change throughout the year – please          Investment; English for Academic Studies; International Business
                                                                                                                                                                                              visit www.intostudy.com/gcu for the most up-to-date information.              Strategy; Leading Organisations in a Changing Global Context

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Dates and prices
The cost of your programme may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen and programme
length. The following guide to costs is based on a typical 3-term programme to show the estimated cost of
attendance. For specific cost information, please refer online: www.intostudy.com/gcu/courses

 Estimated cost of attendance − current academic year 2018–2019                                                                   Start month             Term dates
                                             Tuition           Books and fees        Insurance            Total                   Academic programmes†
 International Foundation (3 term)           £12,995           £340–£740             £357                 £13,692–£14,092         June (4 term)           Mon 17 Jun 2019–Fri 19 Jun 2020
 International Diploma (3 term)              £12,995           £340–£740             £357                 £13,692–£14,092         October (3 term)        Tue 01 Oct 2019–Fri 19 Jun 2020
 International Graduate Diploma (3 term)     £12,995           £340–£740             £357                 £13,692–£14,092         October (4 term)        Tue 01 Oct 2019–Fri 14 Aug 2020
 Pre-sessional Pre-Master's (1 term)         £4,635            £85                   £122                 £4,842                  January (3 term)        Mon 13 Jan 2020–Fri 14 Aug 2020
 Academic English (1 term)                   £3,555            £85                   £122                 £3,762                  March (2 term)          Mon 25 Mar 2019–Fri 16 Aug 2019
                                                                                                                                  Pre-sessional Pre-Master's
                                                                                                                                  October (1 term)        Tue 01 Oct 2019–Fri 20 Dec 2019
 Accommodation prices                                            Other fees
                                                                                                                                  Academic English
                              Liberty Park                       Airport pickup                  £60–£145
                                                                                                                                  October (1 term)        Tue 01 Oct 2019–Fri 13 Dec 2019
 Academic programmes                                             Enrolment fee**                 £150
                                                                                                                                  January (1 term)        Mon 13 Jan 2020–Fri 27 Mar 2020
 June start (4 term)          £8,190                             Textbooks (3 term academic/     £190
                                                                 Integrated programme)                                            April (1 term)          Mon 06 Apr 2020–Fri 12 Jun 2020
 October start (4 term)       £7,360
 September start (3 term)     £6,240                             Lab fee                         £400                             June start (1 term)     Mon 22 Jun 2020–Fri 28 Aug 2020
 January start (3 term)       £5,120                             (science-based courses)                                          Pre-sessional English
 March start (2 term)         £3,360                                                                                              June (10 weeks)         Mon 17 Jun 2019–Fri 23 Aug 2019
 English language courses*                                                                                                        July (6 weeks)          Tue 16 Jul 2019–Fri 23 Aug 2019
 Academic English (1 term)    £1,600–£1,760 per term
                                                                                                                                  October (10 weeks)      Mon 14 Oct 2019–Fri 20 Dec 2019
                                                                                                                                  November (6 weeks)      Mon 11 Nov 2019–Fri 20 Dec 2019

Prices shown are for the current academic year 01 September 2018–31 August 2019
and are for indicative purposes only. All prices are subject to an increase of up to 4%.

*	The price will depend on your start date and length of       **	Per academic programme, charged upon confirmation.           †	The Centre also offers an Extended 5 term International
   study. Prices shown are only for one term. Vacation weeks        Please see our terms and conditions, which are available        Foundation or International Diploma programme.
   in between terms are extra and will be charged at the            at www.intostudy.com/gcu/terms                                  For further information and prices, visit:
   weekly accommodation price.                                                                                                      www.intostudy.com/gcu/courses

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