Undergraduate Prospectus

2014 Entry

Say hello to Glasgow

Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the Englishspeaking world. Since opening our doors in 1451, weve dedicated our time to inspiring great minds throughout history, from the father of economics, Adam Smith, to the pioneer of television, John Logie Baird.
If youre thinking about studying at Glasgow, we understand that youll want to take your time to find out what we can offer. We know that youll be looking for a university that provides a broad choice of subjects, excellent teaching standards and superb facilities. Youll also want to study somewhere with an international reputation, high graduate employment rates and a top-quality student lifestyle, all in one of the worlds top student cities (QS Best Student Cities 2012). These things are important, which is why they all form the Glasgow experience. If you choose to study with us, youll be part of a university ranked in the top 1% of the world; learn from pioneering academics whose research is internationally recognised; join a student population made up of over 23,000 people from more than 120 countries; find first-class facilities for sport, one of the best libraries in Europe and a new student services building where you can get advice on everything from careers to council tax; benefit from living in the UKs third largest city and Scotlands largest with a renowned music scene, excellent shopping, a wealth of arts and cultural venues, and friendly nightlife, all on your doorstep.

Visit us
Whether you live locally or are thinking of coming here from afar, Glasgow offers a warm welcome. Our open days give you the chance to chat to our friendly staff and students, go along to mock lectures, visit our student residences and explore our beautiful campus. Open days Coming to one of our open days offers a unique and exciting opportunity to absorb the atmosphere at one of the UKs top universities. Main campus: Dumfries campus: Thursday 13 June 2013 Wednesday 4 September 2013 Wednesday 26 June 2013 Wednesday 25 September 2013

Applicants Visit Day Once youve applied to and received an offer from the University, youll have another chance to visit us on our Applicants Visit Day.

Rankings
Glasgow is ranked highly in both UK and international league tables. 14th Guardian University Guide 2013 15th Times Good University Guide 2013 17th Independent Complete University Guide 2013 19th Sunday Times University Guide 2013 3rd International Student Barometer 2012 54th QS World University Rankings 2012

Contents
What can I study? Choosing your degree A flexible degree structure How to apply Student life Where will I live? Fees, costs and scholarships Teaching and learning Sport for everyone Get involved Study abroad Planning your future Living in Glasgow West End living City life City lights Our campus in Dumfries Discover Scotland International Glasgow Important information West end and city map

Main campus: Tuesday 1 April 2014 Dumfries campus: Wednesday 2 April 2014 While our open days are a great way to find out more about life at the University, if you cant make these dates, dont worry. We also offer a range of afternoon visits throughout the year that offer the opportunity to visit the campus for a half day. You can, of course, also plan your own visit. For full details about visiting us see www.glasgow.ac.uk/visit.

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What can I study?

From Archaeology to Zoology, Philosophy to Physics, at Glasgow you can choose from around 100 single or 600 joint undergraduate programmes.
Arts
Archaeology Celtic Civilisation Celtic Studies Classics (Classical Civilisation) Comparative Literature Digital Media & Information Studies English Language English Literature Film & Television Studies Gaelic Geography Greek History History of Art History of Art & Art-world Practice Latin Music (BMus) Music (MA) Philosophy Psychology Scottish History Scottish Literature Theatre Studies Theology & Religious Studies

Engineering
Aeronautical Engineering Aerospace Systems Biomedical Engineering Civil Engineering Civil Engineering with Architecture Electronic & Software Engineering Electronics & Electrical Engineering Electronics with Music Mechanical Design Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering with Aeronautics Mechatronics Product Design Engineering

Parasitology Pharmacology Physiology Physiology & Sports Science Physiology, Sports Science & Nutrition Sports Medicine Veterinary Biosciences Virology Zoology

Modern Languages
French German Hispanic Studies Italian Russian Spanish

Life Sciences (Biology)

Anatomy Biochemistry Biological Sciences Computing Science & Physiology (Neuroinformatics) Genetics Immunology Marine & Freshwater Biology Microbiology Molecular & Cellular Biology Molecular & Cellular Biology (with Biotechnology) Molecular & Cellular Biology (with Plant Science) Neuroscience

Chemistry Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry Computing Science Earth Science Electronic & Software Engineering Environmental Stewardship Finance & Mathematics Finance & Statistics Geography Mathematics Mobile Software Engineering Physics/Theoretical Physics Physics with Astrophysics Psychology Software Engineering Statistics

Professional Degrees
Accountancy & Finance Dentistry Law Medicine Nursing Veterinary Medicine & Surgery

Social Sciences
Business & Management Business Economics Central & East European Studies Economic & Social History Economics Geography Health & Social Policy Politics Psychology Public Policy Sociology

Education
Community Development Primary Education with Teaching Qualification Teaching

Science
Accounting & Mathematics Accounting & Statistics Astronomy Chemical Physics

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Choosing your degree

Glasgow is one of the worlds top universities, which means we can offer you a world-class degree. And with a fantastic range of subjects, you should be able to find a degree programme that matches your interests.
The subject(s) you choose will determine the type of degree programme you will take and how long you will study for. See www.glasgow.ac.uk/undergraduate/ degrees, for more information. You should show in your UCAS choices the subject(s) that interest you the most, but youll be able to try at least three subjects during the first two years, before you pick your Honours options. Being admitted on a particular UCAS code does not mean that youre automatically accepted to Honours level in that subject. In most cases, a decision will be made at the end of the second (or sometimes third) year about whether you will progress to Honours level, based on your academic performance during your first two years. For more information about how our Honours degree programmes work see next page. programme. This does not apply to all degree programmes or subjects. See www.glasgow. ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/advancedentry for more information.

The main undergraduate degrees awarded at Glasgow are:

Bachelor of Accountancy (BAcc) Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) Bachelor of Divinity (BD) Bachelor of Education (BEd) Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) Bachelor of Music (BMus) Bachelor of Nursing (BN) Bachelor of Science (BSc) Bachelor of Technological Education (BTechEd) Bachelor of Theology (BTheol) Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery (BVMS) Master of Arts (MA) Master of Arts (MA) (Social Sciences) Master of Engineering (MEng) Master in Science (MSci)

Professional degree programmes

This type of degree is for you if youre keen to practise in a particular profession as an accountant or engineer, for example. The professional degree subjects we offer are: Accountancy; Dentistry; Engineering; Law; Medicine; Nursing; Teaching; and Veterinary Medicine. These degrees follow a set curriculum to meet the requirements of the relevant professional organisation so that youre fully prepared to enter your chosen profession after you graduate. They are usually completed in four or five years.

Honours degree programmes

Honours degrees in arts, social sciences and science offer you the flexibility to study several subjects before choosing a specialism of one or two. They usually take four years to complete. Degrees that involve a language usually require an additional year studying abroad. During an Honours degree programme youll usually study three subjects in first year two or three subjects in second year (two are usually continued from first year) up to two subjects at Honours level (third and fourth years). Specialism in one subject results in a Single Honours qualification and in two subjects a Joint Honours qualification.

Part-time study
For more information about part-time study options: tel +44 (0)141 330 3177 or email student.recruitment@glasgow.ac.uk.

A note on names
At Glasgow (and the other three ancient universities in Scotland), an Honours-level degree in the Arts is called a Master of Arts (MA) or a Master of Arts (Social Sciences). This should not be confused with the Master of Arts offered by some universities in England, which refers to a postgraduate qualification.

Advanced entry
If you have exceptional A-level or Advanced Higher grades its possible to enter directly into Year 2 or follow a faster route advanced entry

There is no sense of being locked into a degree at Glasgow; youre encouraged to develop a wide range of knowledge in your first and second years.
Adam Williamson from East Kilbride studied Spanish, Music and Politics in first year

You will have access to computers and wi-fi across our campus

 A flexible degree structure

An Honours degree at Glasgow offers you the flexibility to study a range of subjects in your first two years, giving you a breadth of experience before deciding what subjects you would like to specialise in for your final degree. If you choose to specialise in one subject youll take a Single Honours degree and if you choose to specialise in two subjects youll take a Joint Honours degree.
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
In first year you normally choose courses in three subjects at Level-1, according to your interests and any long-term plans. Although your interest is likely to be in science subjects, you may be able to choose an arts or social sciences subject. In second year you normally go on with two of your Level-1 subjects at Level-2. At the end of the second year youll normally progress to Bachelor of Science with Honours, which is a four-year degree, or Master in Science, which is a five-year, Advanced Honours degree, or Bachelor of Science designated degree, which is a three-year degree.

Example of BSc Single Honours degree path

(The MA and MA (SocSci) Single Honours degrees follow a very similar path, with the addition of a new Level-1 subject in year 2.)

Year 1
Choose three different subjects according to your interests.

Mathematics Level-1

Physics Level-1

Chemistry Level-1

Year 2
Continue with two of your first-year subjects. Mathematics Level-2 Physics Level-2

Master of Arts (MA)

In first year you normally choose courses in three subjects at Level-1. Although your interest is likely to be in arts subjects, you can choose to take a social sciences or science subject. In second year you normally go on with at least two of your Level-1 subjects at Level-2, and continue to broaden your horizons by taking another subject at Level-1. At the end of the second year youll normally progress to an MA Honours degree, although you can finish your studies at the end of third year with an MA in General Humanities degree. The MA Honours degree is a four-year degree, although if you are studying a modern foreign language youll spend your third year abroad before returning to Glasgow for your final two years of study.

Master of Arts in Social Sciences (MA (SocSci))

In first year you normally choose Level-1 courses in three different subjects. Although your interest is likely to be in social sciences subjects, you can choose to take an arts or science subject. In second year you normally go on with at least two of your Level-1 subjects at Level-2, and take another subject at Level-1. At the end of the second year youll normally progress to an MA in Social Sciences with Honours degree, which lasts four years, although you can finish your studies at the end of third year with an MA in Social Sciences degree.

Years 3 & 4
Youll study your degree subject exclusively from third year onwards. Mathematics Level-3

Mathematics Level-4

Honours degree destination BSc with Honours in Mathematics

Example of MA Joint Honours degree path

(The MA (SocSci) and BSc Joint Honours degree programmes follow a similar format.)

Year 1
Choose three different subjects according to your interests. Philosophy Level-1 History of Art Level-1 Politics Level-1

Year 2
Continue with two of your first-year subjects and choose another subject. Philosophy Level-2 History of Art Level-2 Classics (Classical Civilisation) Level-1

Years 3 & 4
Specialisation in two chosen subjects in the final two years. Philosophy Level-3 History of Art Level-3

Philosophy Level-4

History of Art Level-4

Honours degree destination MA with Honours in Philosophy & History of Art

Hands-on practical sessions help you to develop new skills

How to apply
Join one of the worlds leading centres of learning, where excellent teaching and innovative research create great opportunities for you.
If youre seeking full-time study you must apply through the Universities & Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). See www.ucas.com or tel +44 (0)871 468 0468.

I came on a visiting day and walked around and really enjoyed it. It fulfilled every expectation.
Jasmin Jasmine Singh Singh from is an Edinburgh English Literature is studying student English originally from Edinburgh. Literature

What do I need to know?

You will need to know the UCAS code for the subject or subject-combination that you wish to apply to. We list single subject codes in the AZ directory www.glasgow.ac.uk/undergraduate/ degrees.

Will I be interviewed?
An interview will be part of the selection process for: Dentistry, Medicine, Music (not MA), Nursing, Teaching, and Veterinary Medicine & Surgery. You may also be interviewed if youre applying for entry into Year 2 in any subject.

Where can I find out more?

You can get further information about admissions to the University from the following admissions offices.
Name of degree Telephone Email address

When do I apply?
UCAS closing dates for entry in 2014 15 October 2013: if including Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine or applying to Oxford or Cambridge 15 January 2014: all other UK/EU applicants 30 June 2014: international (non-EU) students.

BAcc (Accounting) BDS (Dentistry) BEd/MA (Teaching) BEng/MEng (Engineering) BN (Nursing) BSc/MSci (Science) BTechEd BVMS (Veterinary Medicine & Surgery) LLB (Law) MA (Arts) MA (SocSci) (Social Sciences) MBChB (Medicine) International (non-EU) applicants

+44 (0)141 330 2839 +44 (0)141 211 9703 +44 (0)141 330 2463/3467 +44 (0)141 330 8153 +44 (0)141 330 3917 +44 (0)141 330 5164 +44 (0)141 330 2463/3467 +44 (0)141 330 5705 +44 (0)141 330 4507 +44 (0)141 330 5562 +44 (0)141 330 5562 +44 (0)141 330 6216 +44 (0)141 330 8153

gillian.douglas@glasgow.ac.uk med-sch-dental-ug@glasgow.ac.uk education-admissions@glasgow.ac.uk kelly.robertson@glasgow.ac.uk carol.ryder@glasgow.ac.uk clare.grant@glasgow.ac.uk education-admissions@glasgow.ac.uk vet-sch-admissions@glasgow.ac.uk lorna.brown@glasgow.ac.uk elaine.shortt@glasgow.ac.uk elaine.shortt@glasgow.ac.uk med-sch-admissions@glasgow.ac.uk student.recruitment@glasgow.ac.uk

UCAS tariff points

The University does not frame its offers in terms of UCAS tariff points.

Is deferred entry available?

In Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine we are unable to consider applications for deferred entry. In other cases deferring may be possible but its not granted automatically.

How soon will I receive a decision?

We will usually respond before the end of March 2014. If your qualifications meet our requirements and we believe you could benefit from study at Glasgow, you will receive an unconditional offer. If you havent yet gained the necessary passes for entry to your chosen subject(s), we may look at the qualifications you are taking when you apply and make you a conditional offer.

What are the entry requirements?

See www.glasgow.ac.uk/undergraduate/ entryrequirements.

Widening participation
We want to help talented applicants from all backgrounds to study at Glasgow. See our range of widening access pre-entry programmes at www.glasgow.ac.uk/wideningparticipation.

Our librarys recently refurbished social spaces have areas for collaborative working

Student life

Where will I live?

We offer a wide range of comfortable and affordable accommodation options that are available mid-September to mid-June, and can also be used over the summer.
Am I eligible?
Most new full-time students studying for a degree, including international students, are guaranteed accommodation (subject to our admissions policy). Youre guaranteed a place in University accommodation or with a recommended private provider if you are pursuing a full-time degree programme at Glasgow and are in first year and dont already live within reasonable daily commuting distance and have firmly accepted an unconditional offer or met the conditions of a conditional offer to study at the University. You must apply before 22 August of your intended year of entry.

Sgeama Cmhnaidh nan Oileanach

A bheil Gidhlig agad? An crdadh e riut fuireach cmhla ri daoine eile aig a bheil Gidhlig? Tha sinn a toirt cothrom do dhoileanaich aig a bheil Gidhlig, fuireach ann am flat ri chile airson na bliadhna acadaimigich. S e cothrom air leth a tha seo do luchd-labhairt na Gidhlig a bhith stidhichte ann an rainneachd Ghidhlig fad bliadhna air rainn an Oilthighe. Feumaidh oileanaich air an Sgeama seo a bhith denach Gidhlig a bhruidhinn gu litheil, denach tachartasan Gidhlig a fhrithealadh agus cuideachd denach tachartasan Gidhlig a chur air digh iad fhin tron a bhliadhna. Airson seo, gheibh oileanaich taic-airgid airson am mail, air a thabhainn leis an iomairt, Gidhlig @ Oilthigh Ghlaschu.

Gaelic Language Residency Scheme

Do you speak Gaelic? Would you like to live on-campus with other Gaelic speakers? Sgeama Cmhnaidh nan Oileanach is a unique residency scheme offering Gaelic speaking students the opportunity to live together on-campus in a Gaelic environment for the academic year. Students who successfully gain a place on the scheme will be expected to use Gaelic as the main language of the residence, regularly attend Gaelic events taking place on the campus and organise their own Gaelic-related events. In return, students will receive a reduction in their annual rent costs which is awarded by the University-wide initiative, Gaelic @ the University of Glasgow. For more information, contact: fiona.dunn@glasgow.ac.uk http://taighnagaidhlig.org.

How much does it cost?

Fees range from around 3,300 for a shared room in a self-catered residence, 5,000 for a single en-suite room in a self-catered residence, to around 6,500 for an en-suite single bedroom in catered accommodation. These fees cover a 39-week period from September to June. Payments by direct debit are spread over 8 months (October to May). See up-to-date prices for all our residences at www.glasgow.ac.uk/undergraduate/ accommodation/fees.

Free minibus service

We make it easy to travel between your halls of residence and the campus, with a free campus-to-halls minibus service. Buses operate on weekday mornings and evenings during semester.

If you have a disability

We may have suitable accommodation for you in a number of our residences. Its a good idea to discuss any special requirements you have as soon as possible. Get in touch with our team of Student Disability Advisers, tel: +44 (0)141 330 5497, email: disability@glasgow.ac.uk.

Typical student bedrooms have space for study and relaxation

How do I apply?
Apply online from February 2014. Advice and information about using our online application system is available at: www.glasgow.ac.uk/howtoapplyfor accommodation.

Find out more

Tel: +44 (0)141 330 4743 Email: accom@glasgow.ac.uk www.glasgow.ac.uk/accommodation

What kinds of residences are available?

We have six student residences for undergraduate students, in convenient locations within walking distance of our main campus. All are non-smoking and have points for internet and phone access live-in wardens and on-site security staff laundry facilities wi-fi in all bedrooms.

Private accommodation
If youd prefer to find private accommodation in the city, we can help you in your search. Register online to search our private accommodation database at www.glasgowpad.org.

I think living in halls is a good thing to do. The people I lived with are still some of my best friends.
Ruth Boyle from near Inverness studies Politics

Playing pool at Queen Margaret Residences

friendly

Many undergraduate residences have shared kitchens

Queen Margaret Residence provides 391 single study ensuite bedrooms

Fees, costs and scholarships

We believe that academic excellence should be nurtured. If you want to join us as an undergraduate, youll be pleased to know theres a wide range of financial help available for you.
Fees
How and when you pay tuition fees depends on where youre from. We provide up-to-the-minute information about our tuition fees and how to pay at www.glasgow.ac.uk/scholarships/fees.

According to the Telegraph, Glasgow is one of the UKs top three best-value universities.
The ranking comes from the Student Value for Money Report 2012, which considers the academic league table standings of 117 universities, as well as the tuition fees they charge and the local average rental prices, in order to calculate an overall value-for-money score.
Talented athlete support
We have a number of awards for athletes, including the Sports Bursary Scheme, Colin Montgomerie Scholarship and Golf Scholarship Scheme. See www.glasgow.ac.uk/sport/talentedathlete.

What support is available?

Students from the UK (except Scotland)
Name of Award Amount Eligibility

Living costs
Everyone has different spending habits, but as a general guide, we recommend that a single student should allow approximately 11,500 per year to live and study at Glasgow.

Welcome Bursary

1,000 for first year of study, taken as tuition fee discount or cash bursary

Non-means tested bursary available to all fee-paying students not in receipt of an Access Scholarship (apart from Nursing students)

Second undergraduate degrees

There are some small bursaries for eligible students intending to study for a second degree. For more information, tel: +44 (0)141 330 6063 or email: laura.mclaughline@glasgow.ac.uk.

A guide to your costs

Average cost per month

Additional scholarships and financial support are available to students from low-income households. For the latest information on the options available, see: www.glasgow.ac.uk/scholarships.

Care leaver bursaries

We have bursaries for young people who have spent time in public care. See www.glasgow.ac.uk/ wideningparticipation/careleavers.

To receive a scholarship was absolutely wonderful. It made me much happier about having less financial worries.
Stefanie McDade from Bordon, Hampshire, studies English Literature

Accommodation and utilities Food Clothes Bus, underground and taxis Laundry/stationery/toiletries etc Telephone/internet Entertainment Total
Additional costs per year

450 180 60 40 30 40 100 900

Students from Scotland

Name of Award Amount Eligibility

Carnegie Trust
If you are of Scottish birth or extraction, or have had at least two years education at a secondary school in Scotland, and your fees are not paid from other sources, you may be eligible for support from the Carnegie Trust. See www.carnegie-trust.org.

Talent Scholarship

Usually 1,000 per year

Awarded to new first-year undergraduate students who have demonstrated excellent academic achievement and are facing hardship

Books UK travel Total

400 300 700

Students from outside the EU

Name of Award Amount Eligibility

To find out your options and to get tips and tools that can make your money go further, see www.glasgow.ac.uk/studentfinance.

Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship

Up to 5,000 tuition fee discount per year

Awarded on the basis of academic merit. You must be a national of a country outside the EU and have firmly accepted an offer of a full-time undergraduate study place at Glasgow

More information and extra options

There are many potential sources of financial support available. For the latest information, go to www.glasgow.ac.uk/scholarships.
Our scholarships enable talented students to access world-leading expertise Receiving a scholarship gave Blair Jones the chance to study in New Zealand for six months

Teaching and learning

Were committed to connecting you with the right resources, from dedicated teaching staff to an excellent library with long opening hours.
At Glasgow, we spend millions on our equipment and academic support services to create a world-class environment where you can feel inspired. 7.5m spent on lecture theatres/seminar rooms since 2007. Plans to invest a further 3.5m by 2017. To help you learn, youll have access to dedicated teaching staff. 75% of Glasgows academics contribute to subjects where the majority of research is world-leading or internationally excellent.* *Findings from the independent Research Assessment Exercise 2008

My tutors have been really inspiring. They know so much. Ive found the interaction Ive had with academics has made me work harder.
Judy Barrett from the Lake District studies Theology & Religious Studies and Philosophy

Library
Open 18 hours a day with online access 24/7, the University library is here when you need it. 12 wi-fi-enabled floors. 2.5 million books and journals. More than 30,000 electronic journals. Specialist libraries for chemistry, dentistry and veterinary medicine. www.glasgow.ac.uk/library

Improve your study skills

You can gain support from advisers in our friendly Student Learning Service team. All registered students are welcome at our workshops. Tips on essay writing, effective reading, note-making and exam preparation. One-to-one consultations to discuss strategies for successful learning. First-year undergraduate-level maths or statistics courses and a specialist Maths Adviser who can offer extra support. www.glasgow.ac.uk/sls

Help when you need it

From council tax queries to arranging a new Student ID card, our Student Service Enquiry Team is happy to help. We can offer assistance with childcare multi-faith chaplaincies student counselling student disability. For a full list of all our student services see www.glasgow.ac.uk/studentlife/support.

Ask a student
Find out what student life is like in Glasgow from someone who knows. Our student network offers you connections with current students who have successfully completed first year. You can ask them any questions you have by email: studentnetwork@ glasgow.ac.uk.

Wi-fi and IT access

We provide computer clusters across campus and wireless network access in most public areas so that you can connect your own devices. IT helpdesk in the Library to help with any IT problems. More than 500 wi-fi hotspots across campus. www.glasgow.ac.uk/it/forstudents

Contact with experts

To help you develop the ability to direct your own learning, you may experience a range of different kinds of teaching contact. Large sessions led by lecturers provide a foundation for knowledge. Small group tutorials with students and a tutor offer in-depth analysis. Larger group seminars allow intensive discussions and student presentations. Hands-on practical or laboratory sessions develop subject-related skills, particularly in science and engineering programmes, in an appropriate environment.

Sport for everyone

Our cardio and fitness suites have the latest e-spinner bikes

What can I do?

Aikido American football Athletics Badminton Basketball Boat (and rowing) Boxing Canoe Cheerleading Cricket Curling Cycling Fencing Football Gaelic football Golf Hares and Hounds Hockey Judo Karate Kendo Lacrosse Mountaineering Muay Thai boxing Netball Potholing Riding Rifle and sporting gun Rugby Sailing Shinty Shorinji Kempo Ski and snowboard Skydive Squash Sub aqua Surf Swimming and waterpolo Tennis Trampoline Triathlon Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball

Whether youre a world-class athlete or a complete beginner, Glasgow has the facilities and expertise to keep you motivated. What else would you expect from the host city of the 2014 Commonwealth Games?
Sport for fun
From the serious to the social side of sport, we love it all at Glasgow. We have more than 16,000 members of our sports facilities and approximately 3,000 students participate in our 47 different sports clubs. With so many activities to try out and plenty of post-exertion socialising opportunities available, you can get fit and have fun at the same time. You can also participate in drop-in sport sessions and our recreational football, hockey and squash leagues. We offer around 50 exercise classes a week too, from circuits to Stretch 2 Harmony.

Support for talented athletes

If youre a talented athlete in training, we offer a range of services to support you to manage the demands of competing in sport at the highest level while undertaking your degree. You can apply for a number of sports bursaries and scholarships. For further details, see www.glasgow.ac.uk/sport/talentedathlete and www.glasgowstudentsportcity.com or email euan.smith@glasgow.ac.uk.

Sport for the great outdoors

If you like some fresh air in your fitness regime then youre in the right place. Clubs such as the Hares and Hounds offer road, cross-country and hill-training runs for all standards, or you could tackle some of Scotlands fantastic mountain trails with the cycling club. You could even find yourself skydiving, surfing, snowboarding or potholing in Scotland and beyond.

Sport for fitness

The pool is equipped with a sauna and steam room

Our two purpose-built exercise centres are open seven days a week, early until late. Facilities include a six-lane, 25m heated swimming pool sauna and steam room fitness suite squash courts strength suite, cardio suite and exercise studio activity halls grass and synthetic pitches cricket oval tennis courts. Take out Sport & Recreation membership and you can get involved in our programme of specialist courses.

Exciting new facilities planned

Weve unveiled a 13.4m plan to extend the current sporting facilities on our main campus alongside a redevelopment of one of our student unions. Key features of the planned building include: a multi-purpose activity hall; expansion of our cardiovascular, muscle-conditioning and stretching facilities; and increased exercise space including a martial arts studio. The facilities are due to be ready in late 2014.

Sport for team players

With excellent facilities for team sports at the Universitys Garscube Sports Complex and a number of friendly clubs open to new members, you could find yourself playing, among others: American football, basketball, rowing, cricket, curling, football, golf, hockey, netball, rugby, volleyball even ultimate frisbee. Many of our teams compete against the best in the UK with great success.

Such a low-cost gym, with such high-class facilities. Unbelievable.

Darren Duffy from Surrey studied Politics

Find out more

www.glasgow.ac.uk/sport Follow @glasgowunisport on facebook and Twitter

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Boxfit is one of around 50 exercise classes offered every week

Get involved
Becoming a member of our University unions, council, clubs or media can be a great way to discover what youre good at, pursue your passions, meet like-minded people and boost your employability.
Choose from two unions
All of our students can use two unions, each with their own personality and facilities. Glasgow University Union has nine bars and a nightclub, libraries, a snooker hall and pool tables. The union runs a weekly club night Thursday Night Hive and claimed UK Student Union of the Year at the Club Mirror Awards in 2011 and 2012. For more information, see www.guu.co.uk. Queen Margaret Union hosts new music, local bands, big name acts, the longest-running student club night in Glasgow (Cheesy Pop) and two quizzes. Its well known for charity fundraising and campaigning on campus. For more information, see www.qmu.org.uk.

Nirvana, Primal Scream and Biffy Clyro are some of the bands that have performed at the Universitys Queen Margaret Union

Discover new hobbies

Glasgows student societies provide a great way to enjoy your spare time. We have more than 100 clubs and societies volunteering opportunities including volunteering abroad. Explore the possibilities at www.glasgowstudent.net/clubs.

Make some music

Do you sing, compose or play an instrument? Glasgow is the UKs first UNESCO City of Music, and our students and staff run a wide range of music groups that you can join. If you love to listen, youll enjoy our range of public performances, including the popular Thursday lunchtime concerts. www.glasgow.ac.uk/concerts www.glasgow.ac.uk/musicintheuniversity

Find your voice with student media

The Universitys student media has a fantastic reputation. You can join teams that produce: Glasgow University Guardian: an awardwinning newspaper written and produced by students Glasgow University Magazine (GUM): the oldest student publication in Scotland, providing opinion and culture Subcity student and community radio, known for events, promotions and quality music and comment online Glasgow University Student Television, covering news, views and entertainment online.

Make yourself heard

Our Students Representative Council (SRC) voices your opinions to the decision makers by campaigning and sitting on all the major University committees. Its run by students for students and each year you can vote for the candidates you want to represent you, or stand for office yourself.

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Study abroad
Cleo Barrable spent part of her degree at the University of California, Berkeley, USA

Looking for an inspiring, confidence-boosting and even lifechanging experience? Our long-established study abroad programme can offer you exciting opportunities. From Europe and the USA, to Asia and Australia, the world is yours to explore.
Study in Europe
The Erasmus Exchange Programme can offer you the chance to study for part of your degree in another country in Europe. You can access a wide range of destinations choose from more than 250 universities all over Europe tailor the length of study to suit you exchanges can last from 3 to 12 months and study credit is transferred to your home university gain funding you will receive an Erasmus grant. Some degree programmes offer a work placement at an institution or company anywhere in Europe. An Erasmus grant is usually awarded.

Study beyond Europe

The International Exchange Programme allows you to spend a year or a semester in one of our partner institutions. We have partners in: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore and the USA. You can choose from around 50 destinations across the globe. Previous Glasgow students have studied in world-leading universities including University of Melbourne; University of Otago; University of Hong Kong; National University of Singapore; McGill University; University of Toronto; University of California. Most of our partner institutions teach in English, except for the University of Quebec in Canada and universities in Central and South America.

The benefits
Courses taken overseas form part of your degree without adding an extra year or semester, and there are loads of benefits. You can gain an entirely new perspective on your academic subject, while enhancing your CV and increasing your employability discover new things about yourself and increase your independence and confidence work and make friends with people from different backgrounds and cultures remain registered as a student at the University of Glasgow, so you wont pay any tuition fees to the overseas university.

It had always been my dream to visit America and in particular, New York. SUNY Albany is a fantastic university that had courses similar to those offered by Glasgow and was only a short distance from New York City; everything I wanted! Three words sum up the experience dream come true.
Glyn Kennils from Aberdeen spent a year abroad at the State University of New York, Albany as part of a degree in Business and English Literature

Find out more

For more information, application forms, firsthand accounts of previous exchange students experiences and the Universitys Study Abroad Fair see www.glasgow.ac.uk/international/ abroadexchange.. For study abroad scholarship opportunities, see www.glasgow.ac.uk/scholarships/ mobilityscholarships.

Erasmus grants
We award a number of scholarships to students considering study or work placement abroad on the Erasmus programme. To find out more, see www.glasgow.ac.uk/international/ outgoingeuropeanexchangeerasmus.

Students with a disability

We welcome applications from students with a disability and work with colleagues from the Disability Service to prepare and support disabled students for study abroad.

explore

Andrew Davidson spent part of his degree at McGill University, Canada

Laura Smith spent part of her degree at the University of Virginia, USA

Sian Easton spent part of her degree at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada

Planning your future

We want you to be a success, both now and in the future. From the moment you arrive at Glasgow, we can help you to enhance your CV, to build your experience, and to network with many potential employers.
We take your career seriously, so we work to incorporate the qualities and abilities that employers want into your experience at University, whether youre studying, volunteering, playing sport or taking part in work placement programmes. To learn more about how we do this, see www.glasgow.ac.uk/attributes. We can also provide opportunities to meet global recruiters on campus links to postgraduate study in the UK and overseas an online career management system that alerts you to events, jobs and information relevant to your career interests.

Internship Fair
Our annual fair attracts many organisations offering a variety of work experience and internship opportunities. Volunteering, overseas summer projects and internships with businesses. Opportunities within the Universitys student societies and clubs. A great way to start making plans for your summer break.

The Spring Graduate Recruitment Fair

Organised by the University, this national fair attracts around 60 recruiters with job, training, placement and graduate opportunities.

Learn from experience

You can benefit from the experience of an extensive network of 120,000 alumni spanning 120 countries, even before you graduate. Our Careers Alumni Network offers you the chance to interact with our alumni both virtually and in person, providing networking opportunities and access to first-hand information on where a degree from Glasgow can take you.

Our Careers Service

Our Careers Service can offer you one-to-one support from professionally trained advisers access to thousands of potential employers for work experience, internships and jobs training and coaching in job-hunting techniques help to build your CV and job applications.

Paid work placements

The Club 21 Business Partnership Programme is a structured work placement scheme specially designed for our students. More than 170 employer members across the globe. Paid work placements of between 8 and 12 weeks. Develop skills that are useful when applying for graduate jobs.

Sector-specific networking events

Our Skills for Work events offer you the chance to meet employers face to face and find out what they are looking for in applicants. Events in both engineering & technology and financial services. Q&A sessions on careers in charities and the media. Sector-specific fair for science employers.

I would highly recommend a Club21 placement. Getting relevant work experience with a large organisation provides the opportunity to apply knowledge from your studies in a practical setting and, furthermore, gives excellent material for your CV.
Accounting graduate Jordan Brown from Glasgow now works for KPMG

Find out more

Tel: +44 (0)141 330 7000 Email: careers@glasgow.ac.uk www.glasgow.ac.uk/careers

Our online career management system alerts you to events and job vacancies

Living in Glasgow

West End living

Whether you crave cosy campus living or big city excitement, youll be inspired by the Universitys location in the friendly West End of Glasgow. Our students have plenty to say about how much they enjoy living and socialising near our main campus.

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City life
Whether you know it as a city of culture, city of style, host of the 2014 Commonwealth Games, or Scotlands dear green place, whats clear is that Glasgow has loads to offer you as a student. There are so many benefits to being based in Scotlands largest city.
Culture
Art lovers and museum wanderers are spoilt for choice in the city, especially since getting a glimpse of many of the citys collections is free. You can choose from 17 museums in total. Try the famous Burrell Collection, which holds more than 9,000 items in its collections including works of art by Degas, Epstein and Rodin. The shiny new Riverside Museum of Transport & Travel has proved to be an instant hit on the River Clyde you can even travel to it by ferry. Just a stones throw from the University is the popular Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, which displays 8,000 objects including works by Van Gogh, Monet and Botticelli, while for modern art enthusiasts theres the Gallery of Modern Art and Centre for Contemporary Arts in the city centre. Youll also find world-class collections on campus at The Hunterian, our University museum and art gallery.

Shopping
Theres a reason why Glasgow is known as Scotlands city of style. The biggest designer names are found in the Merchant City think Cruise, Armani and Agent Provocateur. If this is all a bit beyond your budget, Glasgows style mile of pedestrian zones in Sauchiehall Street, Buchanan Street and Argyle Street is where youll find high street favourites like Topshop, Primark, Urban Outfitters and H&M. Those who prefer to browse independent shops could try Mr Ben for its collection of vintage and retro clothing or Brazen for contemporary jewellery. Meanwhile, if youre looking to expand your record collection, try Monorail Music for CDs by the latest independent artists and vinyl from home and abroad.

Sport
Whether playing the game or enthusiastically supporting, Glasgow wears its passion for sport on its sleeve. The city is due to host the Commonwealth Games in 2014, which means that huge investments in sporting facilities are being made. As a resident here, you can access sports amenities all over the city, including gyms, running tracks, swimming pools and wall climbing venues. Theres even an indoor snowboard and ski slope made from real snow at Braehead Snow Factor on the outskirts of the city.

Getting around
Its easy to travel around Glasgow, whether you choose to walk, take the bus or use the subway, which connects our main campus in the West End to the city centre in under 10 minutes.

Find out more

Dont take our word for it. To find out more about what its like to live in Glasgow, take a look at what our current students are blogging about at: www.glasgowgen.net. Alternatively, turn to our map or go to www.seeglasgow.com to explore the city.

Glasgow is one of those rare places that inspires lifelong loyalty in the people who are lucky enough to spend time there. At about the same time as youve learned to decipher the local accent, youll feel like youre in on a big secret. Because Glasgow is one of Britains urban gems.
James Bainbridge, Author, Lonely Planets Study Glasgow

The Centre for Contemporary Arts is a gallery, performance space, caf and cinema

Glasgows three main shopping streets are known as the Style Mile

City lights
Glasgow has a legendary reputation for being a welcoming, fun-filled and accessible city. Whether youre into going to gigs, hitting the clubs or dining out, youll find plenty of entertainment nearby to enjoy with friends.
A city of music
As the UKs first UNESCO City of Music, Glasgows gig scene draws the most exciting talent. On average, the city hosts around 130 music events every week, from indie and rock gigs to classical concerts and folk festivals. Popular large venues include the famed Barrowlands with its unique atmosphere, and the SECC, which attracts the biggest names and has twice hosted the MOBO Awards. Great places to spot rising stars include the medium-sized O2 ABC and O2 Academy, and the more intimate King Tuts. The city is a powerful magnet for musicians. Its not all about the bands, however Scottish Opera, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra are all resident here too. art in the Arches theatre, or take in a musical at the Kings. New plays from home and abroad are on show at the Tron and the Citizens Theatre and there are seven cinemas, with the Cineworld multiplex containing 18 screens alone. Independent and art house films find a home at the Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT).

Theres everything for you here whether you want a good night out, a cultured wander around the museums and galleries or a chilled sit in the Botanic Gardens. Its all around the corner.
Matilda Lomas from Warwickshire studies Geography and Public Policy

Nights to remember
The city boasts more than 700 bars, pubs and nightclubs. You could find yourself beginning an evening with a drink in a converted church (Cottiers), moving on to mingling around Britains longest continuous bar (the Horseshoe), and ending up dancing in a basement club (the Subclub), or aboard a river boat (the Renfrew Ferry). If pubs and clubs arent for you, Glasgow has two comedy venues and an impressive mix of theatres. You could discover performance

Eating out
Glasgows fantastic range of restaurants and cafs reflects the citys diverse population, so there are plenty of reasons to forget the microwave. Whether youre after an amazing Asian kitchen thats open until 2.30am, a scoop of the creamiest Italian ice cream, or a plate of haggis, neeps and tatties Scotlands national dish Glasgow wont disappoint.

The Barrowlands is a legendary gig venue for many bands and artists

Our campus in Dumfries

Our School of Interdisciplinary Studies is based in Dumfries, in the heart of one of Scotlands most scenic regions. Join a small and friendly student community of all ages and backgrounds, while enjoying the facilities of our world-class University.
What can I study at Dumfries?

Environmental Stewardship Health & Social Policy Primary Education with Teaching Qualification

ensures youll receive individual attention. Youll be able to get your ideas across, build your confidence and advance your critical thinking. Our lecturers, who are dedicated academics, are always happy to give you support.

About the town

Located approximately two hours south of Glasgow and less than an hour from Carlisle, Dumfries is a friendly university town surrounded by unspoilt countryside. Our students enjoy the restaurants, pubs, cinemas, shops and sports facilities in the centre, and often explore further afield to go mountain biking, hillwalking, diving, sailing or canoeing. If youre looking for culture, youll find an impressive arts and live music scene in Dumfries & Galloway. The area is steeped in literary history, being the final resting place of Scotlands national bard, Robert Burns, and host to the internationally acclaimed Wigtown Book Festival.

About the campus

The Rutherford/McCowan building is set in 85 acres of garden

Choice and interdisciplinary teaching

Our degrees are interdisciplinary. This means rather than teaching you a selection of separate subjects, we teach you how they relate to each other and to the wider world. Youll be able to choose elective courses in a range of subjects, either to complement your degree or for personal interest, helping you to gain a broad education and a range of transferable skills sought after by graduate employers.

Your lectures and tutorials will be in the beautiful Rutherford/McCowan building, set in 85 acres of gardens. Youll have full access to the Crichton Library, opened in 2008 with quiet study rooms and dedicated subject librarians, and use of our extensive academic library in Glasgow as well as collections at the University of the West of Scotland.

Dumfries Campus has what I was looking for in a university. I enjoy the small group teaching and I feel reassured that the staff have everyones best interests at heart. This encourages you to achieve your potential.
Sophie Brett from Edinburgh is studying Environmental Stewardship

Keeping you connected

Our campus offers wi-fi connectivity, interactive whiteboard technology, video conferencing and videolink lecture facilities. Our virtual learning environment means that you can access course content at a time to suit you and interact with your classmates and lecturers online, wherever you are.

Practical, hands-on learning

All of our degree programmes have a professional orientation and include a high level of practical learning. To gain skills and networks that will help you to hit the ground running with your career, you can undertake a placement with a relevant employer. Many courses include extensive fieldwork and site visits, making the most of the abundant resources on our doorstep, particularly for our environmental courses. We offer the opportunity to study abroad too.

How to get here

Dumfries is in the south-west of Scotland. There is a variety of ways to get here, including by air, train, boat, bus or car. It is also on a national cycle route. Were keen to welcome prospective students to visit our campus. Please see the inside front cover for details of our open days and for travel details visit www.glasgow.ac.uk/ dumfries/howtofindus.

Smaller group teaching

The Crichton Library has quiet study rooms and dedicated subject librarians.

In Dumfries we specialise in smaller group teaching. Our excellent staffstudent ratio

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The Wickerman Festival is dubbed Scotlands alternative music festival

There are 400km of mountain bike trails for all abilities

Discover Scotland
Breathtaking scenery, adventure sports, rugged castles and some of the worlds best-loved cultural festivals theres a lot to explore in Scotland, and Glasgows the perfect place to start.
You can try windsurfing off Tiree

Were based in central Scotland, so whatever your mode of transport, you could be exploring your new country in no time. You can find climbing, mountain biking, sailing and golf courses within a few hours drive of the city; skiing and snowboarding slopes three hours drive away in the right conditions; the Clyde coast and its beaches, castles and ice cream parlours, only 25 minutes away; easy access to renowned events such as the Edinburgh Festivals and T in the Park; Loch Lomond, the heather-clad peaks of the Trossachs, and routes to the Highlands and the Cairngorms, under an hour away.

Glasgows excellent transport links mean youll be well connected to the rest of the UK and the world beyond too.

By train
Two train stations in the city centre link to all major stations in the UK.
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Support before you come

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No matter how far you travel to join us, well help you to feel at home. We have a range of specialist staff dedicated to your needs, so youll always find someone to offer you support.
From before you begin your journey to Glasgow, we work hard to make sure that when you arrive, youll have the best experience possible.

Ask a student
As well as our dedicated staff, our current students are also a very helpful source of advice. After all they live here and have experienced everything for themselves. If you have questions youd like to ask a current or recent student from Glasgow, you can use our student network. Email: studentnetwork@ glasgow.ac.uk.

Glasgow in Singapore
If you are a graduate with good grades from one of the polytechnics in Singapore, you may wish to study for our BEng (Hons) programmes, which we offer in Singapore in partnership with the Singapore Institute of Technology. A feature of the programmes is a four-week visit to Glasgow in order to undertake a design project and be introduced to Scottish culture. More information at www.glasgow.ac.uk/singapore.

Meet us in your own country

Members of our International Office team travel throughout the world to attend exhibitions, offer information sessions and interview candidates. Were very happy to answer any questions you have. To find out where we will be visiting and when, see www.glasgow.ac.uk/international. Need advice now? Contact the International Office, tel: +44 (0)141 330 6062, email: student. recruitment@glasgow.ac.uk.

Tuition fees and finance

You should arrange funding for your tuition fees and living costs before you arrive in the UK. Contact the British Council office or government agencies in your home country as a first stop for funding advice. In some instances loans given by your own countrys department of education or by banks can be used to fund studies overseas. For information about living costs, fees and scholarships.

My lecturer has such energy. Having a vibrant personality really does make a difference. Here, they give you a lot of room to do private study and experiment a little bit.
Born in Korea, Injae Park is studying Psychology and Economics

Glasgow International College

If youre an international student but not quite ready to study at Glasgow, our partner institution, Glasgow International College, can help you to achieve the required standards for admission to the University. If you successfully complete a foundation programme at the required level, you can move to the second year of a degree programme in social sciences, business, science or engineering. More information at www.glasgow.ac.uk/gic.

Support during application

During the application process and your preparations for travelling here, our international student support team can give you advice on any concerns you have, including immigration employment finance. See www.glasgow.ac.uk/international/support or email: internationalstudentsupport@admin. glasgow.ac.uk.

Find out more

To help you prepare for your arrival at Glasgow, we have an International Student Handbook full of useful facts and information. To download a copy, see www.glasgow.ac.uk/international/ support/internationalstudenthandbook.

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Glasgow International College is based on the main University campus

A warm welcome once you arrive

Our range of services and social events has been designed to help you to immerse yourself in Scotlands culture and enjoy your time at university once you arrive.
Glasgow has a reputation for being a welcoming and friendly place. This means that you can feel confident that joining our community will be a memorable and satisfying experience. information at www.glasgow.ac.uk/ international/englishlanguagerequirements. full international student fee. If you are a visiting student (whether Year Abroad, Erasmus or other exchange programme), you may be entitled to take on an English language course for credit. For more information: www.glasgow.ac.uk/efl. registration for this service is available on our website in the weeks before your arrival: www.glasgow.ac.uk/international/support.

How we can help

We provide courses to help you reach a proficiency level equivalent to the required IELTS score through our Language Centre, English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Unit. Pre-sessional EFL courses can last 540 weeks depending on your entry level. These courses have a strong study skills component and focus on academic English to help you adapt to the style of learning and teaching at the University and prepare you for your future studies. If youd like additional English language tuition once youve started your academic course, we also provide part-time language support classes, which are free of charge if you pay the

Improving competence in English

Before you are admitted to the University, we require you to show competence in English. We set a minimum English language proficiency level and accept qualifications from around the world: IELTS 6.5 (with no subtest less than 6) iBT TOEFL 92 (with no less than 20 in all subtests) Cambridge ESOL Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) B minimum or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) C minimum. Levels may vary depending on the programme you are applying for. You can find out more

Societies just for you

You may wish to join one or more of the Universitys student-run clubs and societies for international students. There are several individual country societies, which can offer you the chance to share your own culture and learn about others. For a list of our current clubs and societies, see www.glasgowstudent.net/clubs.

Enjoy every minute of it! Youre going to meet lots of people from all over the world on your course, in halls of residence and in sports clubs and societies you wont have time to feel homesick.
Veer Shah from Kenya studied Medicine

Orientation
Our International Student Support team is here to ensure you settle in to University life as smoothly as possible. We have organised a programme of events designed to help you from the very start of your time here, including an orientation programme with information on welfare, immigration, health, employment, finance and other non-academic matters. If you are arriving in September, our Welcome Team can meet you at Glasgow Airport and provide transport. More information and online

Specialist careers advice

We were the first university in Scotland to appoint a careers adviser to develop specialist advice for our international students. For more information: www.glasgow.ac.uk/careers.

We are a founding member of Universitas 21 a global network of leading research universities

You will join a community of students from more than 120 countries around the world

Three words
We asked our students to sum up their time at Glasgow in three words. This is what some of them said.

Life Changingly Brilliant.

Sarah Milburn from Sunderland Chiara Bullen from Falkirk

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Exciting, Inspiring, Fun.

Hogwarts but better.

Lucy Knox from Ardrossan Katy Deane from Leeds Katie Sprung from Liverpool Graham Tait from Ayr

Exciting. Alternative. Home.

Welcoming, happy community.

Im loving it!
XinHui Yeo from Malaysia Harry Smith from Taunton

challenging, exciting, unforgettable.

This is home.

Katie Sharp from Killearn

Worth the rain.

Always a challenge!
Charlie Batchelor from Nottingham Caitriona Cassidy from Belfast Vicky Gillan from Glasgow

best decision ever.

Busy, friendly, awesome.
James Davidson from Edinburgh

awesome, Awesome, AWESOME. I love it. worth the effort.

Yana Daneva from Plovdiv Alan Alexander from Coldingham

Challenging, rewarding, fun.

Desana Svolikova from Slovakia

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Important information
This publication is intended to help you choose your programme of study at the University of Glasgow. It does not replace the University Calendar as a statement of the University regulations. All students will be required as a condition of registration (matriculation) to abide by, and to submit to the procedures of, the Universitys rules and regulations, as amended from time to time. A copy of the current regulations is available, on request, from Student Services, or the University Calendar can be viewed online at: www.glasgow.ac.uk/senate/ calendar. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within this publication but it is subject to alteration without notice. The University will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver courses in accordance with the descriptions set out in this publication. The University, however, reserves the right to make variations to the contents or methods of delivery of courses, to discontinue courses and to merge or combine courses, if such action is reasonably considered to be necessary by the University. If the University discontinues any course, it will use its reasonable endeavours to provide a suitable alternative course. In the event of industrial action or other circumstances beyond the Universitys control interfering with its ability to provide these courses or services, the University will undertake to minimise disruption as far as is practicable. Published admissions requirements are subject to alteration and may differ from those listed in the prospectus.

Equality and diversity

The University of Glasgow is committed to promoting equality in all its activities, and aims to provide a work, learning, research and teaching environment free from discrimination and where difference is positively valued. The Universitys equality policies and other useful sources of information are available on the website at www.glasgow.ac.uk/equalitydiversity.

Some of this information is considered as sensitive personal data in the terms of the Data Protection Act 1998. The information is provided by a student, applicant or potential applicant or on his/her behalf. It is not possible to become, or remain, a registered (matriculated) student, or to process an application without agreement to provide this information. The information is processed in accordance with the Universitys Notification with the Information Commissioner under the Data Protection Act 1998, and is disclosed to third parties only with students consent, or to meet a statutory obligation, or in accordance with the Universitys Notification with the Information Commissioner, or in accordance with the terms of the Act.

Additional fees

In common with other universities, students on certain courses at the University of Glasgow may incur additional expenditure on items such as fieldwork, specialist materials and supplementary instrumental tuition; although some assistance from University funds may be available to meet such expenditure, responsibility for payment will rest with the student. In addition, small charges may be made in some subjects for such items as course materials, photocopying and laser printing; detailed information may be obtained from the Universitys schools or colleges.

Associated institutions

The University is proud of its associations with The Glasgow School of Art and Scotlands Rural College. Both are independent higher education institutions. If you apply for a programme offered by either institution, you will pursue your studies at that institution but your final degree will be conferred by the University of Glasgow. Applications should be made to the institution and not to the University. The University has made separate arrangements with each institution for access to University facilities. The institution concerned will provide guidance on these arrangements. For further information: www.gsa.ac.uk and www.sruc.ac.uk.

General Council registration fee

Smoking policy

In line with legislation throughout the UK, smoking is not permitted in any University building, department or official vehicle.

Data Protection Act

The University collects and processes information, including images, about its students, applicants and potential applicants, for academic, administrative, management, pastoral, and health and safety reasons.

Refund of private fee contributions

For the Universitys refund policy, please see www.glasgow.ac.uk/scholarships/fees/refund.

All first-time graduates from the University of Glasgow must, prior to graduation, pay a registration fee to become a member of the Universitys General Council. Payment of the fee means that your name will be entered in the Register of Graduates and you will be entitled to attend the twice-yearly statutory meetings of the Council and vote in its elections. You will also receive regular mailings from the Council which will include the Universitys Annual Review.

Credits

Photography by: University Photographic Unit, Renzo Mazzolini, Paul Hampton, Shutterstock, Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, VisitScotland/ Scottish Viewpoint, Sean Gallagher, Ash Paterson, Alastair Ross, Anne Waggot. Produced and designed by Corporate Communications, University of Glasgow. City map designed by Red Empire.

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