Undergraduate guide 2020 - Working for you and the Common Good - Glasgow Caledonian University
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1 Your inside guide to GCU What should I study? What do you have in terms What There are lots of Do you offer of business, computing, courses to choose healthcare and What’s it like to from, but we’ve finance, fashion, engineering, science related study at GCU? What kind of broken this down law etc? construction courses? University life is job will I get? for you on Courses type courses do You can find these different for You’ll get access to at a glance courses and many you offer? We do! Check out employers the professional everyone, but Page 5 more at our You can have a here’s some throughout your and accredited Glasgow School for look at the modern inspiration so you time here through courses on offer at Business and and innovative can plan your things like our School of Society programmes we university placements and Health and Life have to offer at our experience with us guest lectures. Find Page 7 Sciences School of Life at GCU out about our Computing, Page 33 support on Engineering and Page 45 Employability Built Environment and careers Page 17 Page 49 Visit GCU at our open days Monday 2 September 2019 Saturday 5 October 2019 Can’t make open day? Book a campus tour. Visit: gcu.ac.uk/opendays
2 Your future, your prospects If you want your degree to kick-start your career, you’re in the right place. At Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) we offer a modern learning We offer over 100 degree programmes designed to shape your future and help you tackle some of experience and an excellent network of student the many global challenges of our time: support. • How do we lead healthy lives? • How do we build inclusive societies? • How do we develop sustainable environments? How do I apply to university? When should Are there We’ve outlined the I start my Is there help alternative Where is GCU? steps you need to application? with my take, including routes to join What is your Fear not; you’re on GCU? funding? Our main campus advice on entry the right track! is in Glasgow campus like? We love to help requirements We’ve included a Yes! You are on which was voted Our single-site and our £2 million Applying to GCU handy wall planner your own unique one of the top ten campus in the scholarship fund with key dates journey; not ‘best cities in the heart of Glasgow Page 51 each year is just (page 49) and everyone arrives world’ by is extremely one of the funding outlined a here with the same TimeOut (2019) accessible and is routes open to you countdown to set of skills and Discover Glasgow, known for its Funding your university for you qualifications. Experience courtyard garden studies Your application Find the route that Scotland spaces, award- journey works for you Page 57 winning facilities What is your path Page 61 and EcoCampus Page 53 to GCU? Platinum status Fee schedule Explore the Page 55 Page 59 university Page 63 We are amongst the top 50 Connect with us on social universities in the world for Engage @gcutoday impact (THE, 2019) – combined Watch watchgcu with an increase of 16 places in www the Guardian University Guide www Connect GlasgowCaledonianUniversity 2020. Experience glasgow_caledonian_university www Join GlasgowCaledonianUniversity www www You can find our Student Terms and Conditions on the University website at: www.gcu.ac.uk/student/regulations They set out your rights and responsibilities, as well as ours to you. They should be read prior to application. The University will use all reasonable endeavours to provide programmes of study listed in the guide. However we are committed to ensuring that programmes remain up-to-date and relevant, and reserve the right to discontinue, merge or combine programmes and to make variations to the content or method of delivery of programmes, if such action is reasonably considered to be necessary by the us. This, combined with the need to publish the guide well in advance, means that changes to the information presented in the guide may have occurred. Before you apply visit our website www.gcu. ac.uk and in particular www.gcu.ac.uk/study or contact studentenquiries@gcu.ac.uk for up-to-date information.
3 The right place for the career you want The right university experience is about more than lectures, study halls and industry placements. We know you have the creativity and curiosity to achieve your full potential and go above and beyond to become part of a bigger movement for change. We are here to support your ideas so that you can go on to contribute, create, lead and influence the way we work and live. Jack and Coralie Business students
4 Success guaranteed We offer support in finding a career - 95% of our graduates enter work or further study within 6 months of graduation (HESA, 2018) World-leading Enjoy an international experience at GCU - we have city campuses in Glasgow, London and New York and partner institutions across Africa and Asia Open to all Students from every background are welcome at GCU - we’re widening access by offering £2 million in student scholarships every year Global We have a student population of over 20,000 from over 100 different countries (HESA, 2019) Trailblazing With a heritage dating back to 1875, we’ve been working for the Common Good across three centuries #careerfinders
5 Courses at a glance Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Our programmes are fully engaged with the Construction and Surveying sector; We are here to offer you career-focused each year we receive over 35 industry and professional body sponsored prizes degrees in subject areas including: and all of our programmes have an excellent employability rate. Applied Computer Games Technology and Institute of Biomedical Cyber Security and Networks Science. From ethical hacking and penetration We provide graduates with all of the testing to network security and experiences and skills required for a career Civil Engineering and infrastructure design, our cyber security in the future of gaming applications. Our gaming degrees cover software Environmental Management and networking programmes offer you the hands-on experience and theoretical development, animation, and design. You Our Environmental Civil Engineering and underpinning highly valued by will find cutting-edge facilities and Environmental Management degrees employers. Our programmes are teaching that is informed by breakthrough provide you with an exciting range of accredited by the British Computer research taking place here on campus. We career paths that contribute to Society (BCS) and our graduates are are passionate about virtual reality and our innovation and sustainable development working in all sectors such as defence of international community of designer and around construction, energy and the national infrastructure, policing and the developer graduates is growing each year. built environment. Our students and financial services industry, one of You will master skills and gain experience graduates are working to build a more Scotland’s largest industries. which has helped previous students into resilient and climate-sensitive future for careers with leading companies such as all. With accreditations from professional Rockstar North, Guerrilla Games, CCP bodies including the Institution of Civil Economics and Law Games, Sega and Electronic Arts. Engineers, Chartered Institution of Our Law courses offer the opportunity to Water and Environmental Management develop professional practice skills. Applied Science (CIWEM) and Chartered Institution of Specialising in housing, employment, Our course in Forensic Investigation Building Services Engineering (CIBSE), contract and sports law, the GCU Law provides graduates with the scientific we also offer professionally accredited Clinic is open to all LLB students who skills required to investigate crimes in programmes in Building Service wish to volunteer and provide advice on society and the environment. Our industry Engineering and Fire Risk Engineering. civil law matters under the supervision standard analytical labs provide you with of qualified and practising solicitors. everything you need to gain practical Computing experience using state of the art Electrical and Electronic instruments in chromatography, High-quality research-led teaching Engineering spectroscopy and microscopy. Career provides hands-on experience of options in this sector range from being an industry-standard hardware and Our study programmes prepare our analytical scientist in the pharmaceutical software combined with data science graduates to tackle global challenges industry, police forensic investigation, skills to prepare students for their such as sustainable energy and to environmental protection officer or careers. With Computing and Software participate in the creation of the next teaching. Development degrees, a whole range of generation of intelligent connected careers are available to our graduates. devices and systems. Our Audio Biological and Biomedical Our degrees are accredited by the British programme will provide you with the Computer Society (BCS). technical capability to develop innovative Sciences solutions for audio and sound. Specialist Our bioscience degrees focus on the Construction and Surveying facilities provide daily access to industry- hands-on practical skills sought by standard equipment and software in an employers. Graduates in biomedical Join us in building a dynamic career in environment created for optimum study science, cell and molecular biology, construction, property and surveying and and experimentation, with the option to microbiology, pharmacology and food work towards becoming a chartered undertake an innovative work experience bioscience have careers in the NHS, professional. Our programmes are module. Our accreditations include the research and in the life science and food accredited by prestigious professional IET (Institution of Engineering and industry. Our accreditations include the bodies that include the Royal Institution Technology) as well as JAMES (Joint Health & Care Professions Council of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Audio Media Education Support). (HCPC), Institute of Food Science and Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB),
6 Fashion, Marketing, Tourism Media and Journalism Physiotherapy and and Events Our purpose-built television studio and Paramedicine Choose from a wide range of exciting gallery, radio studio and newsroom all Students will have access to first rate programmes of study that benefit from feature modern digital equipment, facilities, developing the professional skills vibrant learning environments, creative providing students access to industry- required to practice in the areas of technologies and authentic business standard software to produce television paramedic science and physiotherapy. experiences. Our graduates are equipped and radio packages and bulletins, blogs, Our BSc in Paramedic Science is the first with distinctive knowledge and skills to newspapers and magazines. The of its kind in Scotland, whilst our meet the challenges of today’s global Complete University Guide (2019) Physiotherapy students are able to hone business environment. Our students have features us in its Top 20 UK universities their skills through our on-site physio been involved in events such as Glasgow’s for media and communications and our clinic. Commonwealth Games, the Ryder Cup accreditations include the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) and and the Rugby World Cup. We offer the National Council for the Training of Psychology courses accredited by the Tourism Management Institute (TMI) and the Journalists (NCTJ). The focus of the BSc (Hons) Applied Institute of Hospitality. Psychology degree is to apply core Nursing and Community psychological material to real life Finance, Accounting and Risk Health examples. You will qualify with a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited With close links to employers, key players Whether focusing on children, adults, degree which meets the requirements for and accrediting bodies within the sector, mental health, learning disabilities or the Graduate Basis for Chartered our teaching in accountancy, finance, professional studies, our Nursing Membership. We specialise in four areas: investment and risk management is degrees offer students the opportunity Counselling, Forensic, Health and Sport & founded on a commitment to research to develop caring careers that can Exercise Psychology. and teaching cutting-edge, contemporary transform the lives of patients, families and impartial information. Our range of and communities. We have a number of accreditations include ACCA, Chartered collaborative partnerships with several Social Science Insurance Institute (CII) and Institute of NHS Health Boards, third sector The BA Social Sciences provides you with Risk Management (IRM). organisations, (e.g. SAMH, BHF), the opportunity to develop a wide Hospices, European Institutes and knowledge base from a selection of subject Management & Human Networks. areas which include politics, history, Resources Management sociology, policing and criminology. You We are interested in investigating and Occupational Therapy will also have the opportunity to study challenging operational management and Human Nutrition and language modules and study abroad as part of your degree. techniques in commercial, public and Dietetics not-for-profit/social enterprise settings, as well as with public policy debates about GCU’s Occupational Therapy programme Social Work social innovation. Our programmes are develops the skills needed to work in also accredited by the Chartered health, social care and beyond. The The BA Social Work degree is accredited Management Institute (CMI), Institute Dietetics programme is highly student by the Scottish Social Services Council of Operations Management (IOM), centred and prepares students to be the (SSSC). We are passionate about Chartered Institute of Procurement and ‘Dietitians of the Future’. As well as supporting a new generation of social Supply (CIPS) and Chartered Institute of being HCPC accredited, graduates of workers who can work autonomously and Logistics and Transport (CILT). BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy are introduce critical reflective practices to eligible to apply for membership of the this important sector. Mechanical Engineering Royal College of Occupational Therapists Our programmes offer a highly integrated (RCOT) and graduates of BSc (Hons) Vision Science Human Nutrition and Dietetics discipline which harness the influence of programme can apply for membership of The only vision science teaching unit in a range of specialisms such as computer the British Dietetics Association. Scotland, the department is unique in aided engineering design, advanced offering undergraduate degree programmes manufacturing, composites material, Podiatry and Radiography in Optometry and Orthoptics. Courses engineering analysis, robotics, reliability enable students to gain hands-on clinical engineering, and process optimisation. From Diagnostic Imaging and Oral experiences in our state-of-the-art Vision We equip our graduates with skills to be Health Science to Podiatry and Centre and are accredited by the General capable of practising and progressing Radiotherapy and Oncology, our courses Optical Council and the Health and Care within the industrial and commercial are informed by practice colleagues in Professions Council (HCPC). environment as highly skilled Chartered the NHS and relevant professional (CEng) or Incorporated (IEng) Engineers. bodies to ensure they remain relevant Our programmes are globally recognised and up-to-date. GCU is the largest with the accreditation from Institution of provider of therapeutic radiography Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). education in Scotland. Students also benefit from state-of-the art facilities. Turn for course lists
7 Glasgow School for Business and Society Building inclusive societies You’ll gain the skills and experience required to thrive in a professional or business environment on the global stage. You’ll take part in the kind of changes that are leading to a more just and equal society. Tanya Fashion student with Diane (lecturer) Join our Glasgow School for Business and Society and you’ll be part of an exciting learning community, focusing on enhancing your skills for the real world and your future employability. Work in our With links to our industry partners, industry-standard placement opportunities and facilities and enjoy professionally accredited degrees, the highest level of this school is the place where you can professional training. build your career. Our Risk Management and International Business programmes offer the option of a full-year placement in year 3, with all others offering work-related experience.
8 Economics and Law Patricia • Bachelor of Laws LLB (Hons) M114 Law student • Bachelor of Laws Fast-track LLB M115 Finance, Accounting and Risk • Accountancy BA (Hons)* N400 • Finance, Investment and Risk BA (Hons)* N390 • Risk Management BA (Hons)* N291 Fashion, Marketing, Tourism and Events • Fashion Design with Business BA (Hons) 8U9N • International Events Management (year 3 entry only) BA (Hons) 2H3U • International Fashion Branding BA (Hons)* W2N5 • International Fashion Business (year 3 entry only) BA (Hons) 8U9M • International Marketing BA (Hons)* 3G5B Be part of GCU’s Law • International Tourism and Events Management BA (Hons) 2H3V Clinic and use your legal expertise to help those Management & Human Resources most in need. Management • Business Management BA (Hons)* 8J9J • International Business BA (Hons)* N120 • International Business with Languages BA (Hons) 3P3L • International Business and Human Resource Management BA (Hons)* 2T4T • International Business and Tourism Management (Year 3 entry only) BA (Hons) 4R5T • International Supply Chain Management (Year 3 entry only) (Hons) 3T4W Media and Journalism • Media and Communication BA (Hons)* PP93 • Multimedia Journalism BA (Hons)* P500 Social Science • Social Sciences BA (Hons)** L000 College pathways We have pathways in Accountancy, Finance, Investment and Risk, Risk Management, International Tourism and Events Management and International Business and Human Resource Management.*** *Year 1 and Year 3 entry routes are available for this course. **Year 1, 2 and 3 entry routes are available for this course. ***For more information on College Pathways see page 57. For your UCAS application, you need the University code (GCU G42) and the course code (you’ll find this in bold next to the course name). Visit our website for the latest course information, entry requirements and Iida, Tamara, Nestor, Ronan and Kristin application details: Media and Communications students with Andrew (lecturer) gcu.ac.uk/undergraduate
9 Economics and Law Fashion, Marketing, Tourism and Events LLB (Hons) Bachelor of Laws If you enjoy absorbing information and communicating effectively, and are interested in potentially pursuing a career as BA (Hons) a solicitor, you can study the legal system of Scotland, as well as private, public, criminal and commercial law at degree level. Fashion Design Entry requirements with Business LLB study option: Full time UCAS code: M114 Using your creativity and innovation skills, you can study Year 1 textiles, illustration, CAD, design and production, together with SQA Higher: AABBB including English plus Nat 5 Maths at C business and marketing at degree level. Progress to an exciting career as a designer or start your own fashion business. A level: BBB including English/Law plus GCSE Maths at C/4 ILC Higher: H1, H1, H2, H3, H3, including English at H2 or above Entry requirements plus Maths at H5 or 02 BA (Hons) study option: Full time IB Diploma: 28 points must include English and Maths UCAS code: 8U9N BTEC: Level 3 Extended Diploma in a relevant subject at DDM plus A level English/Law at B plus Maths at C/4 Year 1 SQA Higher: ABBBB including Art & Design and English at B English language: IELTS of overall 7.0 with 6.5 in each element plus Nat 5 Maths at C or equivalent. A level: BCC plus GCSE Art/Textile, Maths and English at C/4 ILC Higher: H1, H2, H3, H3, H3 including English and Art at H2 or above plus Maths at H5 or O2 IB Diploma: 25 points must include Visual Arts, English and LLB Bachelor of Laws Fast-track Maths BTEC: Level 3 Extended Diploma in relevant subject at DMM plus GCSE Art/Textile, Maths and English at C/4 If you hold an honours degree in another discipline, attain LLB status in two years. Pursue a career as a solicitor via this fast English language: IELTS score 6.0 (or equivalent) with no track LLB route. Study the legal system of Scotland, as well as element below 5.5. private, public, criminal and commercial law at degree level. Entry requirements LLB study option: Full time UCAS code: M115 BA (Hons) LLB Fast-track: 2: 1 Honours degree or higher (any discipline) 2: 2 Honours/unclassified degree with an average of 65% or International Events above may be considered. References/interview may be required. Management Note: It should also be drawn to the attention of applicants from (Year 3 entry only) outwith Scotland that Scotland is a separate jurisdiction from those which apply else where in the UK, including England and Become an events manager if you enjoy organising and Wales. Any qualification in Scots Law would enable a graduate planning. Study how to create, manage and deliver successful to proceed to further education and training to enable them to events at degree level. practise only in the Scottish jurisdiction and they may have to undertake a conversion course in order to be able to practise Entry requirements elsewhere. BA (Hons) study option: Full time UCAS code: 2H3U English language: IELTS of overall 7.0 with 6.5 in each element or equivalent. Year 3 College HND: Events Management, Hospitality Management or Music Business with AB in graded units. Other related HND programmes may be considered. English language: IELTS score 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5.
10 BA (Hons) International BA (Hons) Fashion Branding International Pursue a career as a retail buyer, visual merchandiser or stylist if Fashion Business you have a creative business mind and an interest in fashion. Study the fashion industry, fashion brand development and (Year 3 entry only) management, promotion and communication, marketing and fashion buying at degree level. If you hold an HND, push your creativity skills and develop your Entry requirements business knowledge to become a fashion designer. Learn core BA (Hons) study option: Full time skills in pattern cutting, garment construction and computer- UCAS code: W2N5 aided design and study business and management at degree level. Year 1 SQA Higher: ABBBB including English plus Nat 5 Maths at C Entry requirements A level: BCC plus GCSE Maths and English at C/4 BA (Hons) study option: Full time ILC Higher: H1, H2, H3, H3, H3 including English at H2 or above UCAS code: 8U9M plus Maths at H5 or O2 Year 3 IB Diploma: 25 points must include English and Maths College HND: Fashion: Design and Production with Retail or BTEC: Level 3 Extended Diploma in relevant subject at DMM HND Fashion Design and Manufacture with AB in graded units. plus GCSE Maths and English at C/4 English language: IELTS score 6.0 (or equivalent) with no English language: IELTS score 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5. element below 5.5. BA (Hons) International Fashion BA (Hons) International Branding (Year 3 entry only) Marketing You can become a marketing manager or brand manager if you If you hold an HND, you can progress your skills in fashion enjoy being creative and imaginative while working with data brand management, marketing, retail buying, product and achieving set targets. Study advertising, sales, market development and fashion promotion and communication at research, public relations (PR), social media and brand degree level. Become a retail buyer, visual merchandiser or promotion skills at degree level. stylist in the fashion, marketing or retail sectors. Entry requirements Entry requirements BA (Hons) study option: Full time BA (Hons) study option: Full time UCAS code: 3G5B UCAS code: W2N5 Year 1 Year 3 SQA Higher: BBBBB including English plus Nat 5 Maths at C College HND: Fashion Business, HND Marketing, HND Retail A level: BCC plus GCSE Maths and English at C/4 Management, HND Advertising and PR or HND Fashion Design ILC Higher: H2, H2, H3, H3, H3, including English at H3 or and Production with Retail with AA in graded unit/s. Other above plus Maths at H5 or O2 business related HND qualifications may be considered. IB Diploma: 25 points must include English and Maths English language: IELTS score 6.0 (or equivalent) with no BTEC: Level 3 Extended Diploma in relevant subject at DMM element below 5.5. plus GCSE Maths and English at C/4 SWAP: Humanities at BBB English language: IELTS score 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5.
11 BA (Hons) International Finance, Accounting and Risk Marketing (Year 3 entry only) BA (Hons) Accountancy If you hold an HND and would like to become a marketing Study accounting, financial management, tax and auditing at manager or brand manager, study international marketing at degree level. You can become an accountant working with facts degree level. Progress your skills in advertising, sales, market and figures and being meticulous in your work. research, public relations (PR), social media and brand Entry requirements promotion. BA (Hons) study option: Full time Entry requirements UCAS code: N400 BA (Hons) study option: Full time Year 1 UCAS code: 3G5B SQA Higher: ABBBB including English and Maths Year 3 A level: BCC plus GCSE Maths and English at B/5 College HND: Marketing, HND Advertising and PR, HND Retail ILC Higher: H1, H2, H3, H3, H3, including English and Maths at Management or HND Business with AA in graded units. Higher level IB Diploma: 25 points must include Maths and English English language: IELTS score 6.0 (or equivalent) with no BTEC: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business at DMM plus element below 5.5. GCSE Maths and English at B/6 English language: IELTS score 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5. BA (Hons) International BA (Hons) Accountancy Tourism and Events (Year 3 entry only) Management If you hold an HND you can progress to become a degree qualified accountant. Study accounting, financial management, Become an international tourism or events manager if you enjoy tax and auditing skills at degree level. planning and collaborating. Study the creation, management and delivery of successful events and tourism initiatives at Entry requirements degree level. BA (Hons) study option: Full time UCAS code: N400 Entry requirements BA (Hons) study option: Full time Year 3 UCAS code: 2H3V College HND: Accounting with AAA in graded units. Year 1 English language: IELTS score 6.0 (or equivalent) with no SQA Higher: BBBBB including English plus Nat 5 Maths at C element below 5.5. A level: BCC plus GCSE Maths and English at C/4 ILC Higher: H2, H2, H3, H3, H3 including English at H3 plus Maths at H5 or O2 IB Diploma: 25 points must include English and Maths BA (Hons) Finance, Investment BTEC: Level 3 Extended Diploma in relevant subject at DMM plus GCSE Maths and English at C/4 and Risk English language: IELTS score 6.0 (or equivalent) with no Become a financial expert and put your analytical and problem element below 5.5. solving skills to the test. Study personal finance, corporate finance, investment, banking, international finance and risk at degree level. Entry requirements BA (Hons) study option: Full time UCAS code: N390 Year 1 SQA Higher: ABBB including English plus Nat 5 Maths at C A level: BCC plus GCSE Maths and English at C/4 ILC Higher: H1, H2, H3, H3, including English at H3 plus Maths at H5 or O2
12 IB Diploma: 25 points must include English and Maths BTEC: Level 3 Extended Diploma in relevant subject at DMM BA (Hons) Risk Management plus GCSE Maths and English at C/4 (Year 3 entry only) English language: IELTS score 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5. If you hold an HND, study at degree level and become a risk manager. Progress your skills in risk and threat assessment and mitigation along with core business and management skills. Entry requirements BA (Hons) Finance, Investment BA (Hons) study option: Full time UCAS code: N291 and Risk (Year 3 entry only) Year 3 College HND: Business or HND Administration and IT with AB/ If you hold an HND, study at degree level and become a BA in graded units. Other business-related HND qualifications financial services expert and analyst. Progress your knowledge may be considered. in personal finance, corporate finance, investment, banking, international finance and risk. English language: IELTS score 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5. Entry requirements BA (Hons) study option: Full time UCAS code: N390 Year 3 College HND: Accounting or HND Financial Services with AAB in graded units, or HND Business with AB in graded units. Other Management and Human finance-related HND qualifications will also be considered. Resources Management English language: IELTS score 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5. BA (Hons) Business Management Discover opportunities in compliance or quality assurance, BA (Hons) Risk Management project management or consultancy. If you enjoy being a strong leader, working with others and problem solving, you can You can become a risk manager if you enjoy analysing and making become a business manager, analyst or adviser. Learn financial impactful decisions using specialist skills. Study the identification, management, marketing, operations management and human assessment and reduction of threats to an organisation’s success resource management skills at degree level with the added along with core business skills at degree level with the added option of a placement in year three. option of a placement in year three. Entry requirements Entry requirements BA (Hons) study option: Full time BA (Hons) study option: Full time UCAS code: 8J9J UCAS code: N291 Year 1 Year 1 SQA Higher: ABBBB including English plus Nat 5 Maths at C SQA Higher: BBBB including English plus Nat 5 Maths at C A level: BCC PLUS GCSE Maths and English at 4/C A level: CCC plus GCSE Maths and English at C/4 ILC Higher: H1 H2 H3 H3 H3 must include English at H2, and ILC Higher: H1, H2, H3, H3, including English at H3 plus Maths Maths at H5 or O2 at H5 or O2 IB Diploma: 25 points must include English and Maths IB Diploma: 25 points must include English and Maths BTEC: Level 3 Extended Diploma in relevant subject at DMM BTEC: Level 3 Extended Diploma in relevant subject at MMM plus GCSE Maths and English at C/4 plus GCSE Maths and English at C/4 SWAP: Humanities at ABB SWAP: Access to STEM programme at BBC English language: IELTS score 6.0 (or equivalent) with no English language: IELTS score 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5. element below 5.5.
13 BA (Hons) Business BA (Hons) International Management (Year 3 entry only) Business (Year 3 entry only) If you hold an HND, study at degree level and progress to a If you hold an HND, study at degree level and become a career as a business manager or analyst working in compliance, qualified business analyst or manager. Progress your skills in quality assurance or project management. Develop an international finance, human resources, business economics international outlook through business strategy, operations and and international marketing at degree level. human resource management. Work entrepreneurially on a Entry requirements community-based project as well as choosing an option to BA (Hons) study option: Full time specialise at degree level. UCAS code: N120 Entry requirements Year 3 BA (Hons) study option: Full time Direct entry is available to the following pathways: UCAS code: 8J9J - BA International Business (Apply with UCAS code: N120): Year 3 HND Business with AB/BA in graded units. College HND: Business, HND Administration and IT or HND - BA International Business and Human Resource Retail Management with AB/ABB in graded units. Other Management (Apply with UCAS code: 2T4T): HND business-related HND programmes may be considered. Business with AB/BA in graded units. Priority will be given to applicants with at least two optional units in English language: IELTS score 6.0 (or equivalent) with no HRM, particularly those in HRM: Core Activities Unit. Other element below 5.5. applicants will be considered on a case by case basis. - BA International Business and Tourism Management (Apply with UCAS code: 4R5T): HND Travel and Tourism or HND Hospitality Management with AB/BA in graded units. Other related HND qualifications may be considered BA (Hons) International English language: IELTS score 6.0 (or equivalent) with no Business element below 5.5. Study international finance, human resources, business economics and international marketing at degree level. Progress into a professional career as a globally-connected business analyst or manager. BA (Hons) International Entry requirements Business and Human Resource BA (Hons) study option: Full time UCAS code: N120 Management (Year 3 entry only) Year 1 If you hold an HND and enjoy leading people, mediating and SQA Higher: ABBBB including English plus Nat 5 Maths at C communicating, you can become a human resources manager A level: BCC plus GCSE Maths and English at C/4 or office manager. Study HR, responsible leadership, ILC Higher: H1, H2, H3, H3, H3, including English at H2 or above employment rights and talent management at degree level. plus Maths at H5 or O2 IB Diploma: 25 points must include English and Maths Entry requirements BTEC: Level 3 Extended Diploma at DMM plus GCSE Maths BA (Hons) study option: Full time and English at C/4 UCAS code: 2T4T SWAP: Humanities at ABB Year 3 English language: IELTS score 6.0 (or equivalent) with no College HND: Business or Human Resource Management with element below 5.5. AB/BA in graded units. Priority will be given to applicants with at least two optional units in HRM, particularly those in HRM: Core Activities Unit. Other applicants will be considered on a case by case basis. English language: IELTS score 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5.
14 BA (Hons) BA (Hons) International Supply International Business Chain Management and Tourism (Year 3 entry only) Management You can become a supply chain manager working to oversee (Year 3 entry only) production and manufacturing if you enjoy decision-making and being organised. Study purchasing, logistics, operations, procurement and project management at degree level. If you hold an HND, study at degree level and become a degree qualified tourism manager. Progress your knowledge of Entry requirements international business, destination development, planning, BA (Hons) study option: Full time marketing, urban regeneration and finance. UCAS code: 3T4W Entry requirements Year 1 BA (Hons) study option: Full time Direct entry to Year 3 only. UCAS code: 4R5T Year 3 Year 3 College HND: Supply Chain Management, HND Business, HND College HND: Travel and Tourism or HND Hospitality Retail Management or HND Administration and IT with AB/ Management with AB/BA in graded units. Other related HND BA in graded units. Other related HNDs qualifications may be qualifications may be considered. considered. English language: IELTS score 6.0 (or equivalent) with no English language: IELTS score 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5. element below 5.5. BA (Hons) International Media and Journalism Business with Languages Become an international business entrepreneur if you enjoy BA (Hons) Media and being globally-connected and communicating effectively. Study a choice of two languages from French, Spanish, German or Communication Italian along with international business subjects at degree level. If you enjoy being independent and critically-minded, you can Entry requirements become a content producer or multimedia specialist. Study BA (Hons) study option: Full time media for film, TV, press, radio and digital platforms at degree UCAS code: 3P3L level. Year 1 Entry requirements SQA Higher: ABBBB including English and a language (French, BA (Hons) study option: Full time German, Italian or Spanish) plus Nat 5 Maths at C UCAS code: PP93 A level: BCC including AS Level French, German, Italian or Year 1 Spanish at B, plus GCSE Maths and English at C/4 SQA Higher: ABBB including English ILC Higher: H1, H2, H3, H3, H3, including English and language A level: BCC plus GCSE English at C/4 (either French, German, Italian or Spanish) at H2 or above plus ILC Higher: H1, H2, H3, H3 including English at H2 or above Maths at H5 or O2 IB Diploma: 25 points including English IB Diploma: 25 points must include English and a language BTEC: Level 3 Extended Diploma in relevant subject at DMM (either French, German, Italian or Spanish) and Maths plus GCSE English at C/4 BTEC: Level 3 Extended Diploma at DMM including AS Level SWAP: Humanities at BBB French, German, Italian or Spanish at B plus GCSE Maths and English at C/4 English language: IELTS score 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5. English language: IELTS score 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5.
15 BA (Hons) Media and Social Science Communication (Year 3 entry only) BA (Hons) Social Sciences If you hold an HND, progress your skills in film, TV, press, radio Follow a career focused on understanding and changing society. and digital media at undergraduate degree level. Pursue a career Study this degree course and explore issues such as crime, as a content producer or multimedia specialist. justice, democracy, globalisation, immigration, gender, Entry requirements consumer culture, and human rights. BA (Hons) study option: Full time Entry requirements UCAS code: PP93 BA (Hons) study option: Full time Year 3 UCAS code: L000 College HND: Creative Industries: Media and Communication Year 1 or HND Advertising and PR with AB in graded units. SQA Higher: ABBBB including English plus Nat 5 Maths at C English language: IELTS score 6.0 (or equivalent) with no A level: BCC plus GCSE Maths and English at C/4 element below 5.5. ILC Higher: H1, H2, H3, H3, H3, including English plus Maths at O2 or H5 IB Diploma: 25 points must include English and Maths BA (Hons) Multimedia BTEC: Level 3 Extended Diploma in relevant subject at DMM plus GCSE Maths and English at C/4 Journalism SWAP: Humanities at ABB Year 2 Become a journalist, writer or editor with this course, which is College HNC: Social Sciences with A in graded units. accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) Year 3 and the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). College HND: Social Sciences with AAB in graded units. Enjoy writing, investigating and communicating while progressing your skills in shorthand, news reporting, page English language: IELTS score 6.0 (or equivalent) with no layout, broadcasting and editing techniques at degree level. element below 5.5. Entry requirements BA (Hons) study option: Full time UCAS code: P500 College pathways Year 1 SQA Higher: AABB including English or Media Studies A level: BCC plus GCSE English B/5 BA (Hons) Accountancy ILC Higher: H1, H2, H2, H3 including English or Media Studies at H2 or above Pathway IB Diploma: 25 points including English Study an HND at college before progressing to GCU to BTEC: Level 3 Extended Diploma in relevant subject at DMM complete your degree. If you are passionate about being a plus GCSE English B/5 logical thinker and working with facts and figures, you can English language: IELTS score 6.0 (or equivalent) with no become an accountant. Study accounting, financial element below 5.5. management, tax and auditing at degree level. Entry requirements BA/BA (Hons) study option: Full time BA (Hons) Multimedia UCAS code: N410 Pathway courses are for Scottish domiciled applicants only. Journalism (Year 3 entry only) Year 1 SQA Higher: BBC or equivalent including English and Maths. If you hold an HND and would like to become a journalist, writer or editor, study this course, which is accredited by the Broadcast Progression Journalism Training Council (BJTC) and the National Council for Progress to Year 3 from Glasgow Clyde College with an HND the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). Progress your shorthand, Accounting with AAA in graded units. writing, broadcasting and editing skills at degree level. English language: IELTS score 6.0 (or equivalent) with no Entry requirements element below 5.5. BA (Hons) study option: Full time UCAS code: P500 Year 3 College HND: Practical Journalism or HND Creative Industries: Media and Communication with a AB/BA in graded units. English language: IELTS score 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5.
16 BA (Hons) Finance, Investment BA (Hons) Risk Management and Risk Pathway Pathway Study an HND at college for two years and progress to year 3 of Study an HND at college before progressing to GCU to this degree. Study personal finance, corporate finance, complete your degree. Study the identification, assessment and investment, banking, international finance and risk at degree reduction of threats to an organisation’s success along with core level. If you enjoy critical thinking, being analytical, problem business skills at degree level. If you enjoy analysing and making solving and working with people you will enjoy a career as a impactful decisions using specialist skills, you can become a risk financial expert and analyst. manager. Entry requirements Entry requirements BA (Hons) study option: Full time BA (Hons) study option: Full time UCAS code: N391 UCAS code: N292 Pathway courses are for Scottish domiciled applicants only. Pathway courses are for Scottish domiciled applicants only. Year 1 Year 1 SQA Higher: BBC or equivalent including English, plus National SQA Higher: BBC or equivalent including English plus Nat 5 5 Maths at C. Maths at C. Progression Progression Progress to Year 3 from City of Glasgow College with HND Progress to Year 3 of the degree with HND Business with AB or Financial Services with AB/AAB in graded units. BA in graded units. English language: IELTS score 6.0 (or equivalent) with no English language: IELTS score 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5. element below 5.5. BA (Hons) International BA (Hons) International Tourism and Events Business and Human Resource Management Pathway Management Pathway Using your planning and collaboration skills, study an HND at Study an HND at college for two years and progress to year 3 of college for two years and Progress to year 3 of this degree. You this degree. You can become a human resources manager or can become an international tourism or events manager by office manager leading, mediating and communicating. Study studying the creation, management and delivery of successful human resources, responsible leadership, employment rights events and tourism initiatives at degree level. and talent management at degree level. Entry requirements Entry requirements BA (Hons) study option: Full time BA (Hons) study option: Full time UCAS code: N821 UCAS code: 2T5T Pathway courses are for Scottish domiciled applicants only. Year 1 Year 1 SQA Higher: BBC including English plus Nat 5 Maths at C SQA Higher: BBC or equivalent including English plus Nat 5 Progression Maths at C. Progress into Year 3 with a HND Business with AB or BA in Progression graded units Progress to Year 3 of the degree with HND Events Management English language: IELTS score 6.0 (or equivalent) with no with AB in graded units. element below 5.5. English language: IELTS score 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5.
17 School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment Creating sustainable environments In our School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment, Subhaan Computing student you’ll learn how innovations in technologies and materials will create a digitally secure and sustainable future. With excellent links to employers Access state-of-the- and the opportunity to gain in work art equipment on experience, you’ll develop the vision programmes created and the skills you need to excel in your hand in hand with chosen industry. industry. Computer games 3rd year students recently presented their game at UN climate summit. We work closely with professional bodies, ensuring our accredited courses offer an industry-standard of learning.
18 Applied Computer Games Construction and Surveying • 3D Animation and Visualisation (year 3 entry • Building Surveying BSc (Hons)* K230 only) BSc (Hons) 2E4W • Construction Management BSc (Hons)* K251 • Computer Games (Art and Animation) • Health and Safety Management BSc (Part-time only) BSc (Hons) GW4G • Health, Safety and Environmental Management • Computer Games (Design) BSc (Hons) GWK2 BSc (Hons) (Part-time only)* • Computer Games (Software Development) • Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons)* K240 BSc (Hons) W280 • Real Estate BSc (Hons)* N232 • Digital Design (Graphics) (year 3 entry only) BSc (Hons) 3K7P Cyber Security and Networks • Computer Networking BEng (Hons) I110 Applied Science • Cyber Security and Networks BSc (Hons) I121 • Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons) F410 • Digital Security and Forensics BSc (Hons) I111 Civil Engineering and Environmental Electrical and Electronic Engineering Management • Audio Technology BSc (Hons) J932 • Electrical and Electronic Engineering • Building Services Engineering BEng (Hons) H610 | MEng H611 BEng (Hons)* K242 • Electrical Power Engineering • Fire Risk Engineering BEng (Hons)* H121 BEng (Hons)* H630 | MEng H631 • Environmental Civil Engineering BSc (Hons)* H220 • Environmental Management BSc (Hons) FN82 Mechanical Engineering • Computer-Aided Mechanical Engineering Computing BEng (Hons)* H131 | MEng H132 • Mechanical Systems Engineering • Computing BSc (Hons) G401 BEng (Hons)* H360 | MEng H361 • IT Management for Business BSc (Hons) 5C92 • Software Development for Business BSc (Hons) 7U8K College pathways We have pathways in Building Surveying, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Cyber Security and Networks, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering and Computer-Aided Mechanical Engineering.** *Part-time study is available for this course - apply at gcu.ac.uk **For more information on College Pathways see page 57. For your UCAS application, you need the University code (GCU G42) and the course code (you’ll find this in bold next to the course name). Please Note: We have year 1, year 2, and year 3 articulation routes available for selected programmes See our online course list for more information. Visit our website for the latest course information, entry requirements and application details: gcu.ac.uk/undergraduate Prospective students interacting with gaming technology at Name open day 2018 Course
19 Applied Computer Games BSc (Hons) Computer Games BSc (Hons) 3D Animation and (Design) Visualisation (Year 3 entry only) Using your imaginative and creative skills you can progress to a career as a computer games designer. Study the creation of virtual worlds, innovative games, games storytelling and how Create 3D characters and environments using the latest the latest games technology can be applied to real-world computer technology and techniques. Study 3D animation and problems. visualisation at degree level and discover exciting career opportunities across expanding creative sectors. Entry requirements BSc (Hons) study option: Full time Entry requirements UCAS code: GWK2 BSc (Hons) study option: Full time UCAS code: 2E4W Year 1 SQA Higher: ABBB including Maths or Computing at B plus Nat Year 3 5 English at C College HND: 3D Computer Animation (or equivalent) with a B A level: CCC including Maths or Computing plus GCSE English in graded unit/s. Applicants will be required to submit a digital at C/4 portfolio. ILC Higher: H1 H2 H3 H3 including Maths or Computing plus Portfolio English at Ordinary Level O2 All applicants are required to submit a digital portfolio to gauge IB Diploma: 24 points including Maths or Computing creative potential, motivation and suitability for the programme. BTEC: Level 3 Extended Diploma at MMM in relevant Portfolios may be shortlisted to allow for an interview stage computing subject which includes Maths module from a smaller pool of applicants. SWAP: Access to STEM programme at ABB English language: IELTS test score 6.0 with no element less Year 2 than 5.5. College HNC: 15 credit HNC Computer Games Development with B in graded units. Must include the following units: Mathematics for Interactive Computing: Essential Techniques or Mathematics: Calculus and Matrices for Computing. BSc (Hons) Computer Games Year 3 College HND: Computer Games Development (with the Design (Art and Animation) Heavy delivery profile). The HND must include B in graded unit/s. Please note specific modules are required for entry. If you are interested in computer-based art and design, study These can be found on our website. the latest creative technology and techniques in computer English language: IELTS test score 6.0 with no element less games art and animation. You can discover exciting career than 5.5. opportunities across the expanding games industry. Entry requirements BSc (Hons) study option: Full time UCAS code: GW4G Year 1 SQA Higher: ABBB including Art & Design ILC Higher: H1 H2 H3 H3 including Art & Design A level: CCC including Art & Design IB Diploma: 24 points must include Visual Arts BTEC: Level 3 Extended Diploma in relevant Art & Design subject at MMM College HNC: Visual Communication with C in graded unit Year 3 College HND: 3D Computer Animation with B in graded units. Portfolio All candidates are required to submit a portfolio as part of the selection process. English language: IELTS test score 6.0 with no element less than 5.5.
20 BSc (Hons) Computer Games Portfolio All applicants will be expected to submit a digital portfolio to (Software Development) gauge creative potential, motivation and suitability for the programme. Portfolios may be short-listed to allow for an interview stage from a smaller pool of applications. If you think you would enjoy computer programming and games, study applied computer games at degree level. Learn English language: IELTS test score 6.0 with no element less than 5.5. how to create complex games and how these techniques can be applied to real-world problems as a games software developer. Entry requirements BSc (Hons) study option: Full time Applied Science UCAS code: W280 Year 1 SQA Higher: ABBB including Maths or Computing at B plus Nat BSc (Hons) 5 English at C A level: CCC including Maths or Computing plus GCSE English Forensic at C/4 ILC Higher: H1 H2 H3 H3 including Maths or Computing plus Investigation English at Ordinary Level O2 IB Diploma: 24 points including Maths If you enjoy chemistry and practical investigation, you can BTEC: Level 3 Extended Diploma at MMM in relevant become a forensic scientist or analytical chemist. Study criminal computing subject which includes Maths module plus GCSE investigation, environmental protection, forensic analysis and English at C/4 microscopy at degree level. SWAP: Access to STEM programme at ABB Entry requirements Year 2 BSc (Hons) study option: Full time College HNC: 15 credit HNC Computer Games Development UCAS code: F410 with B in graded units. Must include the following units: Year 1 Mathematics for Interactive Computing: Essential Techniques SQA Higher: BBBC including Chemistry, plus Nat 5 English and Maths or Mathematics: Calculus and Matrices for Computing. A level: CCC including Chemistry, plus GCSE English and Maths at Year 3 C/4 College HND: Computer Games Development (with the code ILC Higher: H2 H2 H3 H3 including Chemistry, plus English and heavy delivery model). HND must include a B in graded units. Maths at Ordinary Level O2 Please note specific modules are required for entry. These can IB Diploma: 24 points must include Chemistry at Higher Level be found on our website. SWAP: Access to STEM programme at BBB BTEC: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied/Forensic Science English language: IELTS test score 6.0 with no element less (must include Chemistry) at MMM plus GCSE Maths and than 5.5. English at C/4 Year 2 BTEC: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied/Forensic Science (must include Chemistry) at DDM plus GCSE Maths and BSc (Hons) Digital Design English at C/4 College HNC: 15 credit HNC Applied Science with B in graded (Year 3 entry only) unit, must include Chemistry, Maths and Biology. English language: IELTS score 6.0 with no element below 5.5. Study the creation of visual design, user experience for web, mobile and motion graphics at degree level. Solve complex problems with innovative, visually-creative solutions and progress as a digital designer or UI/UX designer. Entry requirements BSc (Hons) study option: Full time UCAS code: 3K7Q Year 3 College HND: B in graded units in one of the following: HND Graphic Design, HND Digital Media, HND Visual Communication, HND Graphic Design for Print and New Media, HND Interactive Media, HND Digital Design and Development, HND Web Development, HND Computer Arts and Design.
21 Civil Engineering and BSc (Hons) Environmental Civil Environmental Management Engineering BEng (Hons) Building Services If you enjoy physics and maths, you can become a civil engineer. Study structural engineering and construction at degree level. Engineering Entry requirements BSc (Hons) study option: Full time Put your analytical and problem-solving skills to the test. Study UCAS code: H220 engineering theory and electrical systems at degree level and progress to careers such as building services engineer. Year 1 SQA Higher: ABBB including either Maths, Physics, Entry requirements Technological Studies or Engineering Science plus Nat 5 English BEng (Hons) study option: Full time at C. Nat 5 Maths at C is also required if not taken at Higher UCAS code: K242 Level Year 1 A level: BCC including Maths or Physics plus GCSE English at SQA Higher: BBCC including Maths and either Physics, C/4 Technological Studies or Engineering Science, plus Nat 5 English ILC Higher: H1 H2 H3 H3 including Maths or Physics, plus at C. English and Maths at Ordinary Level O2 if not taken at Higher A level: CCC including Maths and Physics plus GCSE English at IB Diploma: 24 points must include Maths and Physics C/4 BTEC: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Civil Engineering at MMM ILC Higher: H2 H2 H4 H4 including Maths and Physics plus or Technology/Engineering subject at MMM must include English at Ordinary Level O2 Maths plus GCSE English at C IB Diploma: 24 points including Maths and Physics SWAP: Access to STEM programme (to include Maths and BTEC: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering subject at Physics) at BBB MMM College HNC: HNC Civil Engineering or Built Environment with SWAP: Access to STEM programme at BBB. B in graded unit. Year 2 Year 2 College HNC: 15 credit HNC in Mechanical Engineering, College HND: Civil Engineering with BB in graded unit/s Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering with Year 3 B in graded unit. Other related HNC qualifications may be College HND: Civil Engineering with AA in graded unit/s considered. A level: BBC including Maths and Physics plus GCSE English at English language: IELTS test score 6.0 with no element less C/4. than 5.5. BTEC: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering at DMM BSc (Hons) study option: Part time UCAS code: N/A Year 3 You have the option to study part time with this degree course. College HND: Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering or Sustainable Design with Year 1 B in graded unit. Other related HND qualifications may be SQA Higher: ABBB including either Maths, Physics, considered. Technological Studies or Engineering Science College HNC/D: HNC Civil Engineering with B in graded unit. English language: IELTS test score 6.0 with no element less HND in Built Environment or other Engineering subject plus than 5.5. evidence of Maths or Physics at Higher or equivalent level BEng (Hons) study option: Part time Year 2 UCAS code: N/A HND in Civil Engineering with B in the graded units. If Fluid You have the option to study part time with this degree course. Mechanics unit has not been completed as part of the HND, a pass in the GCU Fluid Mechanics test will be required Year 1 College HNC: Building Services Engineering or Electrical Year 3 Engineering or any Engineering HNC with B in graded unit College HND in Civil Engineering with AA in the graded units and including Hydraulics unit Year 2 College HND: Building Services Engineering or Sustainable Additional requirements Design or Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering with Applicants must be in full-time relevant employment within B in graded unit industry Additional requirements Applicants to the part-time programme must be in suitable full- time employment within industry
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