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Information for internationalstudents | 20132014Undergraduate, Masters and university preparation courses

Scotlands BestInternational

Student Experience(ISB survey, 2011).

Brighter futures begin with GCU


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Contents

03 Choose Glasgow Caledonian

06 About Glasgow Caledonian University

10 Experience Glasgow

12 Discover Scotland

14 World-class learning support and teaching acilities16 Sport, health and active liestyle

18 Supporting you

20 What can I study at GCU?

24 Popular subjects ocus

30 Student success

32 INTO Study Centre

34 Choosing your course

36 International Certifcate o Higher Education

42 International Diploma o Higher Education

46 International Graduate Diploma o Higher Education

52 Study Abroad with English

54 English or University Study

56 Pre-sessional English

58 Student support

62 Accommodation

64 How to apply

65 Application orm

67 Accommodation application orm

68 Terms and conditions

70 Dates and prices


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Choose Glasgow Caledonian

Glasgow Caledonian University

provides a stimulating, vibrant

and accessible environment

or learning and leading-edge

research, which is applied in

partnership with industry and

the public and voluntary sectors

to have an impact on society. For

many years, students rom all over

the world have joined us to study

and greatly enriched our academic

community. We are renowned or

student support and our career-

ocused approach to learning. Our

award-winning campus is in the

heart o one o the most exciting

cultural cities in Europe.

Proessor Pamela Gillies

PrinciPal and Vice-chancellor

GlasGow caledonian UniVersity

17,500 students study at the campus in Glasgow


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Make riends and learn about new cultures with students rom over 100 dierent countries


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Choose Glasgow Caledonian

Join one of Scotlands largest universities over 17,000 students, including around 2,000 international students

from over 100 countries.

Develop the knowledge and skills desired

by employers our industry-led programmes produce successful

global graduates.

Study at one of the mostmodern and vibrant student

campuses in the UKthat provides award-winning support

for overseas students.

Get inspired by our links with major global brands

such as Morgan Stanley, FMC Technologies, Ralph Lauren, Next,

Marks & Spencer, Cisco Systems, Santander, Shell, IBM and many more.

Be part of Scotlands Best

International Student Experience (ISB*, 2011).

Discover awide range of career-focused courses

the majority of which include practical work placements or industry experience.

Experience other countries

all students have an opportunity to study overseas as part of their degree.

Benet from GCUs membership ofthe prestigious international

Santander Universities scholarship and awards

programme bringing together almost 1,000 universities, throughout Spain,

Portugal, Latin America and the UK.

* i-graduate International Student Barometer survey.


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Glasgow Caledonian University provides one

o the best learning environments in the UK at

our award-winning, modern campus in the heart

o Glasgow. Our reputation or educational

excellence dates back to 1875.

Today the University has three academic

schools which are widely respected in

their elds and by leading UK and global

employers.

The School o Engineering and

Built Environment is one o the leading

schools or programmes in building

and surveying in the UK. The School

also carries out extensive research in

partnership with industry, commerce

and other academic institutions in

the UK and overseas.

The Glasgow School or Business

and Societyintegrates the areas o

business, law and social sciences to

ensure that they are well placed to meet

the needs o business and society. The

School has an international outlook and

is committed to developing partnerships

across the world.

The School o Health and Lie

Sciences is committed to the pursuit

o excellence in teaching, research

and knowledge transer across

the disciplines o health, nursing

and social care, biological and

biomedical sciences, psychology

and vision sciences.

Each School has a reputation or career-

ocused, innovative programmes, whichare supported by internationally-excellent,

impact-ocused research. The most recent

Research Assessment Exercise (RAE)

judged more than three quarters o the

research submitted by the University to

be o international quality. Furthermore,

the RAE ranked the Universitys research

in Rehabilitative Health Sciences top

in the UK and its research in the Built

Environment the best in Scotland and

in the top 20 in the UK.

Glasgow Caledonian UniversityExcellence in education

GCU London

In 2010 Glasgow Caledonian University

became Scotlands rst Higher

Education institution to establish

a postgraduate campus in London.GCU London ocuses on postgraduate

courses in banking and nance,

risk management, construction

management, tourism and ashion

and luxury branding.

Supported by industry leaders,

including Santander and AllSaints,

GCU Londons programmes are taught

by leading academics and internationally

recognised visiting proessors. Small

class sizes and regular meetings

with industry experts help ensure

our graduates build the knowledge,

practical skills and business networks

essential in building a successul

international career.

www.gculondon.ac.uk


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Glasgow Caledonian UniversityExcellence in education

Career-ready students

At Glasgow Caledonian University,

we equip our students with the skills

to excel in their chosen proessions

and successully compete in a globalmarketplace. We achieve this through

high-quality, fexible and accessible

learning which harnesses the latest

learning technologies and academic

excellence.

More than hal o our undergraduate

programmes oer work placements.

43 per cent o GCUs undergraduate

programmes are accredited by industry

bodies, which has enhanced standing

with employers.

We develop work-related learning

scenarios to strengthen students

technical ability.

One o the strategic goals o our Real

WoRLD project is to build students

competencies in the skills demanded

by employers. We look to embed

work-related learning activities in all

programmes and engage with employers

on a regular basis.

GCU programmes are career-ocused

graduates are internationally-employable

and have gained jobs with worldwide

blue-chip companies, including: Cisco

Systems, IBM, Morgan Stanley, Marks& Spencer, Shell and Santander.

Strong business partnerships and

cutting-edge applied research activities

ensure that our courses are delivered

in line with the needs o industry.

Our career ocus means that more

than 93 per cent o graduates are

in employment or urther study

within six months o graduating.

Careers advice

Our Careers Service oers a ull range

o proessional support to enhance your

employability skills and graduate attributes

to support your career development.

We oer help and advice on how to make

the most o your time at GCU, helping

you to understand what employers

expect rom graduates and how you can

plan and achieve your career goals.

We establish eective working

partnerships with employers and external

agencies rom all sectors.

You will have access to:

careers guidance and advice

work/shadowing opportunities

inormation on careers

volunteering opportunities

employer events and vacancies

placement opportunities.

We will enable you to develop:

a job search strategy

eective CVs and applications

employer and proessional body links

successul interview skills

your career plan.

Contact the Careers Service

T: +44 141 273 1000www.gcu.ac.uk/careers

Twitter: www.twitter.com/gcucareers

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GCU has an ability not only to inspire and teach its students butto do so in a way that prepares them or industry to the beneft

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GCU oers a stimulating and vibrant environment

or learning, teaching and applied research in the

heart o Glasgows city centre

The GCU London campus is located in Spitalfelds

and provides a leading-edge learning environment

with modern teaching spaces in a central location


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The city of Glasgowwas voted the 12th bestplace in the world tovisit by the New YorkTimes in 2012.

Glasgow CaledonianUniversity is at theheart of one of theworlds most vibrantand friendliest cities.


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Experience GlasgowA Lonely Planet Top 10 city o the world

Glasgow is oneof the UKsleast expensiveplaces to live.Accommodationcosts are 45%cheaper than

in London andfood costs are25% cheaper.

Glasgow CaledonianUniversity ranked rstinternationally andin the UK for studentliving experience(ISB survey, 2011).


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Experience Glasgows cae culture at one o

the citys many caes, bars and restaurants

The historic George Square is the site o countless

celebrations and is just a short walk rom the campus

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Glasgow welcomes students, tourists and visitors rom all over the world.

The citys diverse and multicultural population creates a modern and

cosmopolitan atmosphere ideal or international students. The people

o Glasgow, known as Glaswegians, are amed or their warm attitudes

and riendly disposition attributes which create a wonderully pleasant

environment to live and study in.

With world-class museums and

galleries, a wide range o global cuisineand a rich history o international

relationships, you can be sure that

your time as a student in Glasgow

will be a truly international experience.

In 2014 Glasgow will host the 20th

Commonwealth Games, 4,500 athletes

rom across the globe will compete in 17

sports on land, through water and in the air.

The Games bring even more international

favour to Glasgow and will leave a lasting

sporting legacy.

A student city

Home to three large universities, Glasgows

student population is around 100,000. The

city has plenty to see and do or people o

all ages and backgrounds. A abulous range

o shops, caes, restaurants, bars and clubs

suiting all tastes has earned Glasgow a

reputation or being one o the best student

cities in the UK. Despite being Scotlands

largest city, the centre is compact and easy

to explore with all amenities within easy

reach o the Glasgow Caledonian campus.

The University has been consistently rankedas one o the top international student

experiences in the UK by the ISB survey.

Experience GlasgowA Lonely Planet Top 10 city o the world

A city o culture

Glasgow is one o Europes most excitingcities. A ormer European City o Culture

and currently a UNESCO City o Music,

the ormer industrial powerhouse has

blossomed into a major cultural capital.

The citys reputation or un and riendliness

is refected in its annual calendar o estivals,

exhibitions and events. Hogmanay, the

Scots world-amous New Year celebrations,

closes out the year and welcomes in the

next 12 months o estivities including

celebrations o Celtic olk music, lm,

comedy, books, art, Shakespeare, ood,

piping and world music, to name but a ew.

A recent study rated

Glasgow as the UKs mostattractive destination forinternational job seekers(Totaljobs.com).

Things to do in Glasgow

Go shopping! Glasgow is the second-largest

retail centre in the UK.

Visit one o the citys 13 ree museums.

Experience a ne art collection in one o the

citys many galleries.

Watch a sporting event

at Hampden Park Stadium.

Enjoy a amous band at one o the citys

many music venues.

Admire the elegant Glasgow style

architecture across the city.

Visit one o the citys 80 parks.

Join in the estival un - Glasgow hosts at

least one estival a month, rom Celtic music

to lm, comedy and piping.

Dine in one o the citys 400 eateries which

oer cuisine rom all over the world.

For more inormation on Glasgow, visit:

www.seeglasgow.com


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Exploring Scotland

Beyond the city o Glasgow lies a countryo spectacular scenery, rousing traditions

and high-octane activities. Within 30

minutes drive o Glasgow is the beautiul

Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park

eaturing 720 square miles o terrain that is

perect or walking, cycling and boating.

Scotland is the most northerly country in the United Kingdom, and with a

population o more than ve million people, retains a culture that is distinct and

separate rom the rest o the British Isles. A major tourist destination, more than

16 million tourists holiday in Scotland each year, and an average o 47 million visits

are made to its major attractions, which include historic and cosmopolitan cities,

breathtaking beaches and some o the most beautiul countryside in the world.

Discover ScotlandThe land o opportunity

About an hour away rom Glasgow isthe capital city, Edinburgh, amous or

its picturesque, medieval and Georgian

architecture, and the annual Edinburgh

Festival, the worlds largest arts estival.

Theres so much to see in Scotland and

Glasgows location at the heart o the

country means that many international

students take the opportunity to tour when

they have time o rom their studies.

UK and Europe

Scotland is also ideally located or visitingother interesting destinations. London is

just over an hour away by plane, and there

are regular fights rom Glasgow to major

European cities, such as Paris, Dublin,

Berlin, Rome and Amsterdam.

For more inormation on everything

Scotland has to oer, visit:

www.visitscotland.com

I think the liestyle in Scotland

is really good because people do

not worry about things. I love the

way people are here. They work

during the week but they dont

work at the weekends so they

can enjoy their lives. I also love

the Scottish accent. I fnd it really

interesting and Ive learned a lot o

new vocabulary rom the Scottish

people I have met here.The cost o

living in Glasgow is not expensive.

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Discover ScotlandThe land o opportunity

Scotlands spectacularlandscapes withmountains and lochsare unrivalled, making it

one of the most beautifulplaces on earth.

With so much openspace, Scotland oersa wide range of outdooractivities, includingskiing, snowboarding,abseiling, hill walking,diving, sailingand rafting.

The birth place of golf,

Scotlands courses such

as St Andrews, RoyalTroon and Turnberry

are considered among

the best in the world.

Glasgow is the perect location rom which to explore

other cities in Scotland, including the capital city, Edinburgh

Scotland has some o the most beautiul countryside in the world;

making it an ideal environment or a wide variety o outdoor sports

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The Saltire Centre

Bright, airy and ultra modern, the award-

winning Saltire Centre is ully wired or

Wi-Fi and equipped with quiet and social

study areas and workstations including

our unique infatable igloo, semi-private

study areas.

The Base

One-stop inormation hub within the Saltire

Centre or all your student support needs.

Library

Also housed within the Saltire Centre, our

276,000-book, high-tech library includes

reerence copies o every curriculum book

and oers quiet and social study areas with

workstations, desks and soas.

Reectory and caes

The largest university acility o its type in

Scotland, the reectory serves everything

rom a healthy breakast to a hearty lunch

at student-riendly prices. Our learning

cyber cae, Real@Caledonian, is an

attractive, riendly environment in which to

work and relax. The area contains soas,

study desks and computer workstations

or 190 students. Computer labs allow

students to study 24-hours a day.

GCU: best in UK or learning support

The University has an open-door

culture, allowing you to drop in to talk toacademics or support sta without an

appointment. In addition to creating a

riendly, welcoming environment it provides

students with a higher level o support and

education. Glasgow Caledonian prides

itsel in providing excellent student support

services, including disability services and

careers help.

The hub o the GCU campus is the striking Saltire

Centre, home to the library, student support desk

and fexible study spaces or 1,800 students.

World-class learning support and teaching facilitiesTop in UK or learning support

Learning and Development Centres

Specic academic support is provided

in each o the Schools through Learning

Development Centres (LDC). The LDCs

provide academic writing support,

Inormation and Communications

Technology (ICT) support, advice on studyskills and other academic guidance. The

LDCs are inclusive and committed to

providing support or all students including

those with disabilities or specic learning

and teaching needs.

Personal tutorial scheme

The personal tutorial scheme provides

students with a designated academic

adviser on commencement o their

programme who supervises academic

progression and provides guidance

throughout their studies.

Peer-assisted study support

Peer-assisted study support aims to help

rst year students settle into university lie,

review their academic course content and

develop the essential skills needed to study

at university.

Exchange and study overseas

As part o their degree, all students have

the opportunity to study overseas with

our exchange programme. You can

spend either a semester or an academic

year studying your chosen specialism atuniversities rom around the world.

GCU ranked rstin the UK forLearning Support(ISB survey, 2011).

State-o-the-art acilities includethe human perormance laboratories


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World-class learning support and teaching facilitiesTop in UK or learning support

The award-winning Saltire Centre oers individual and social study areas


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You can attend a class or activity session

regularly or as a one o its completely

fexible. We want you to have a great time,build your tness, eel better about yoursel

and learn new skills. Best o all, lots o our

activities are completely ree o charge.

Glasgow Caledonian University has an

incredibly vibrant sports scene, much o

it centred on the Arc health and tness

acility but also extending to a number o

city venues with which it has links.

The Arc eatures gyms and sports halls

and is home to a range o sports teams

and clubs as well as classes oering

tuition in activities rom aerobics to zumba.

Theres even a hair salon and beauty

therapist on campus.

GCUs Active Liestyles programme provides the opportunity

to try something new, or improve existing skills. All activities are

suitable or everyone, regardless o ability. The Active Liestyles

programme provides students with a un, riendly and relaxed

environment to try out a variety o sporting and tness activities.

Sport, health and active lifestyleHealthy body, healthy mind

Sports clubs include:

ootball

Gaelic ootball gol

hockey

horse riding

rugby

snowboarding

surng

Taekwondo

tennis

gymnastics

mountaineering.

Societies

We also have a large number o societies

you can get involved in, including:

course based

culture, aith and liberation groups

interest, hobby and social

political

many international student societies.

Becoming a member o the Caledonian Taekwondo club helped me

to improve my English skills and build my confdence. Ater my classes

I go to the Arc gym to train. The gym is in a great location as it is

directly across rom the INTO Centre. INTO Glasgow Caledonian

University encourages all o their students to join societies and Im

really glad that I took their advice. I started practising Taekwondo

when I arrived in Glasgow 18 months ago and I have recently won

a gold medal at the Scottish Taekwondo Championships and a bronze

medal at the UK Taekwondo Championships.

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Sport, health and active lifestyleHealthy body, healthy mind

Our sports clubs cater or all levels rom beginner to elite athletes The Arc is a multipurpose gym in the heart o the campus

Make riends or try something new by

joining one o the many students societies


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Welcome service

Our International Student Support Service

(ISSS) oers ree, condential support

and guidance to all international students

at GCU. The service provides inormation

and advice in relation to visas andimmigration, nance, accommodation,

health and working.

Our welcome service includes an

orientation programme or all new GCU

international students, provides inormation

and support to help students settle into the

University and Glasgow, and oers a meet

and greet service.

GCU mentors

At university you may nd that things are

done in a dierent way rom college or

school. Our mentoring scheme can help

with any queries or issues you might

have and can oer reassurance, practical

advice, inormal support, signposting to

support services, or just a riendly ear.

Our trained mentors are all current GCU

students who can share their knowledge

and experience with you to help you settle

into university lie.

Religious provision

Students o many religious backgrounds

and belies study at Glasgow Caledonian

University. The Universitys Faith and BelieCentre is a resh and welcoming space

that recognises all aiths and philosophical

belies or students and sta.

The Students Association

The Students Association, which includes

an international student representative,

represents the needs and interests o

all our students at the University. They

provide a whole range o services rom

advice and representation to sports,

clubs and societies.

The Universitys support services or

international students have been voted best

in Scotland in the i-graduate International

Student Barometer survey, 2011.

Supporting youGCU: best in the UK or student support

Social and cultural events

A wide range o social and cultural events

are organised throughout the year to

ensure students have an opportunity

to make riends rom around the world.

Volunteering

There are many ways to get involved

in volunteering within the Students

Association, University or the local

community. All the Students Association

and GCU volunteer opportunities are

accredited by the Student Leaders

Programme.

Employability events

Employability events created specically

or international students help you source

part-time work during your studies and

to help you prepare or your career.

International community

Students can become a part o our

international community at GCU by joining

our online social groups. We also have

specic groups or new arrivals each

term and over the estive break.

Scholarships

The University oers a range

o scholarships that international

students can apply or.

For urther inormation, visit:

www.gcu.ac.uk/scholarships

Study at Scotlands

best university forinternational studentsupport services.


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Supporting youGCU: best in the UK or student support

The dedicated student services sta are happy to answer all your questions


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What can I study at GCU?Undergraduate degree programmes

Undergraduate programmes UCAS

code

English

language

requirement

(direct entry

to GCU)

English language

requirement

(via 3 term

International

Certifcate

o Higher

Education)

English language

requirement

(via 3 term

International

Diploma

o Higher

Education)

International

Certifcate

o Higher

Education

progression

programme

International

Diploma

o Higher

Education

progression

programme

English language

progression

programme

Glasgow School for Business and Society

BA (Hons) Accountancy N400 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 N/A

BA (Hons) Applied Accountancy

(subject to approval)TBC IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 N/A

LLB Bachelor o Laws M114 IELTS 7.0 IELTS 5.0 N/A

BA (Hons) Business (with options including

Economics, Enterprise, European Business,

Event Management, Financial Management,

Financial Services, Human Resource

Management, Management, Marketing,

Operations Management, Risk Management,

Sport Management, Technology (Management)

and Tourism)

NN12 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5

BA (Hons) Business Studies N100 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 N/A

BA (Hons) Fashion Business JN41 IELTS 6.0 N/A N/A

BA (Hons) Finance, Investment and Risk N390 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 N/A

BA (Hons) International Business N120 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 N/A

BA (Hons) International Fashion Branding W2N5 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 N/A

BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management(Year 3 entry only)

N890 IELTS 6.0 N/A N/A

BA (Hons) International Retail Marketing NN52 IELTS 6.0 N/A N/A

BA (Hons) International Tourism Management(Year 3 entry only)

N891 IELTS 6.0 N/A N/A

BA (Hons) Management (Year 3 entry only) N200 IELTS 6.0 N/A N/A

BA (Hons) Management, Technology

and Enterprise (Year 3 entry only)JN92 IELTS 6.0 N/A N/A

BA (Hons) Marketing N500 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 N/A

BA (Hons) Media and Communication PP93 IELTS 6.0 N/A N/A

BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism P500 IELTS 6.0 N/A N/A

BA (Hons) Risk Management N291 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 N/A

BA (Hons) Social Sciences L000 IELTS 6.0 N/A N/A

School of Engineering and Built Environment

BA (Hons) 3D Computer Animation G610 IELTS 6.0 N/A IELTS 5.5

BA (Hons) Computer Games

(Art and Animation)GW4G IELTS 6.0 N/A IELTS 5.5

BA (Hons) Graphic Design or Digital Media W290 IELTS 6.0 N/A IELTS 5.5

BA (Hons) International Product Design(Year 3 entry only)

W240 IELTS 6.0 N/A IELTS 5.5

BEng (Hons) MechanicalElectronics Systems Engineering

H361 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5

BEng (Hons) Computer-AidedMechanical Engineering


BEng (Hons) Digital Security,Forensics and Ethical Hacking

I112 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5

BEng (Hons) Digital System Engineering G600 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5

BEng (Hons) Electrical Power Engineering H630 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5

BEng (Hons) Instrumentationand Robotics Systems Engineering


BEng (Hons) Mechanicaland Power Plant Systems

HH32 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5

BEng (Hons) Networked Systems Engineering I120 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5

BEng (Hons) Network

and Communications EngineeringGH46 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5

BEng (Hons) Robotic

and Mechatronic Systems EngineeringH691 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5

BSc (Hons) Interior Design W250 IELTS 6.0 N/A IELTS 5.5

BSc (Hons) Building Surveying K230 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5

BSc (Hons) Construction Management K251 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5

BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Networks I121 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5

BSc (Hons) Environment Civil Engineering H220 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5


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What can I study at GCU?Undergraduate degree programmes

Undergraduate programmes UCAS

code

English

language

requirement

(direct entry

to GCU)

English language

requirement

(via 3 term

International

Certifcate

o Higher

Education)

English language

requirement

(via 3 term

International

Diploma

o Higher

Education)

International

Certifcate

o Higher

Education

progression

programme

International

Diploma

o Higher

Education

progression

programme

English language

progression

programme

BSc (Hons) Environmental Management FN82 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5

BSc (Hons) Fire Risk Engineering H121 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5

BSc (Hons) Property Management and Valuation N232 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying K240 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5

BSc/BEng (Hons) Building Services Engineering K242 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5

BSc (Hons) Audio Technology

with ElectronicsJ931 IELTS 6.0 N/A IELTS 5.5

BSc (Hons) Audio Technology

with MultimediaJ932 IELTS 6.0 N/A IELTS 5.5

BSc (Hons) Computer

and Communications Systems EngineeringGH4P IELTS 6.0 N/A IELTS 5.5

BSc (Hons) Computer Games (Design) GWK2 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5

BSc (Hons) Computer Games

(Sotware Development)W280 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5

BSc (Hons) Computing

(Inormation Systems Development)G500 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5

BSc (Hons) Computing

(Web Systems Development)G400 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5

BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation F410 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5

MEng Electrical Power Engineering H631 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5

MEng Mechanical and Power Plant Systems HH36 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5

MEng Mechanical

Electronics Systems EngineeringH361 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5

MEng Computer Aided Mechanical Engineering H132 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 IELTS 5.5

School of Health and Life Sciences

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science B940 IELTS 7.0 IELTS 6.0 N/A

BSc (Hons) Cell and Molecular Biology C760 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 N/A

BSc (Hons) Food Bioscience D611 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 N/A

BSc (Hons) Human Biology

with Sociology and PsychologyCL03 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 N/A

BSc (Hons) Human Biosciences B120 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 N/A

BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition with Dietetics B400 IELTS 7.0 N/A N/A

BSc (Hons) Microbiology C510 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 N/A

BSc (Hons) Pharmacology B210 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 N/A

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Imaging B821 IELTS 6.0 N/A N/A

BSc (Hons) Health Studies L510 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.0 N/A

Bachelor o Nursing (Adult) B740 IELTS 7.0 N/A N/A

Bachelor o Nursing (Child) B730 IELTS 7.0 N/A N/A

Bachelor o Nursing (Learning Disability) B761 IELTS 7.0 N/A N/A

Bachelor o Nursing (Mental Health) B760 IELTS 7.0 N/A N/A

BA (Hons) Nursing Studies B700 IELTS 7.0 N/A N/A

BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy B930 IELTS 7.0 N/A N/A

BSc Operating Department Practice B990 IELTS 7.0 N/A N/A

BSc Oral Health Science A990 IELTS 7.0 N/A N/A

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy B160 IELTS 7.0 N/A N/A

BSc (Hons) Podiatry B985 IELTS 7.0 N/A N/A

BSc (Hons) Radiotherapy and Oncology B822 IELTS 7.0 N/A N/A

BA (Hons) Social Work L500 IELTS 7.0 N/A N/A

BSc (Hons) Psychology C800 IELTS 6.0 N/A N/A

BSc (Hons) Psychology with Interactive

EntertainmentG864 IELTS 6.0 N/A N/A

BSc Ophthalmic Dispensing B502 IELTS 7.0 N/A N/A

BSc (Hons) Optometry B510 IELTS 7.0 N/A N/A

BSc (Hons) Orthoptics B520 IELTS 7.0 N/A N/A


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What can I study at GCU?Postgraduate degree programmes

Postgraduate programmes English language

requirement

(direct entry)

English Language

requirement (via

Graduate Diploma)

International Graduate

Diploma o Higher

Education progression

programme

English language progression

programme*

School of Engineering and Built EnvironmentMA 3D Design or Virtual Environments IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc Advanced Computer Networking IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc Applied Instrumentation and Control

(distance learning available)IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc Building Services Engineering IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc Construction Economics (GCU London only) IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc Construction Management (distance learning available)(also available at GCU London)

IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MA Design and Management Practice IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc Energy and Environmental Management IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc Internat iona l Project Management (a lso avai lab le at GCU London) IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc Maintenance Management (also available at GCU London) IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc Mechanical Management (Design/Manuacture) IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc NET Web Systems Development IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc Network Security IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc Particulate Solids Handling (distance learning only) IELTS 6.0 N/A

MSc Quantity Surveying IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc Sustainable Energy Technology IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc Voice-over IP and Unied Communications IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc Waste Management IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc Wireless Communication Technologies IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc Wireless Networking IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

Glasgow School for Business and Society

MSc Banking, Finance and Risk Management(also available at GCU London)

IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc Construction Economics (GCU London) IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc Construction Management (GCU London) IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MA Creative and Cultural Business IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc Economics and Statistical Analysis IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

LLM European and International Law IELTS 6.5 N/A

LLM European and International Trade Law IELTS 6.5 N/A

Master o Finance IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc Financial Services, Risk and Operations(also available at GCU London)

IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc Global Supply Chain and Logistics Management(also available at GCU London)

IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc History (Modern Scottish History) IELTS 6.0 N/A

MSc Human Resource Management(also available at GCU London)

IELTS 6.5 IELTS 5.5

MSc International Banking and Finance(also available at GCU London)

IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc International Business(also available at GCU London)

IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc International Business (Human Resource Management)(also available at GCU London)

IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc International Business (Financial Management) IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc International Business (Supply Chain Management) IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

LLM International Business Law (ormally European Law) IELTS 6.0 N/A

LLM International Contracting IELTS 6.0 N/A

MSc International Development IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc International Events Management IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc International Fashion Marketing(also available at GCU London)

IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc International Human Resource Management IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc In ternational Tour ism Management (Events/Her itage/Hospita li ty ) IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MBA Luxury Brand Marketing (GCU London) IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc Management(also available at GCU London)

IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc Management o IT Innovation(also available at GCU London)

IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc Marketing IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MBA IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5


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What can I study at GCU?Postgraduate degree programmes

Postgraduate programmes English language

requirement

(direct entry)

English Language

requirement (via

Graduate Diploma)

International Graduate

Diploma o Higher

Education progression

programme

English language progression

programme*

MA Multimedia Journalism IELTS 7.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc Operations and Business Management IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc Public Health with Social Action (GCU London) IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MSc Risk Management(also available at GCU London)

IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5

MA Television Fiction Writing(also available at GCU London)

IELTS 7.0 N/A

School of Health and Life Sciences

MSc Advanced Nursing IELTS 6.0 N/A

MSc Advanced Practice with Older People IELTS 7.0 N/A

MSc Biomolecular and Biomedical Sciences IELTS 6.0 N/A

MSc Biotechnology/Biomedical and Business IELTS 6.0 N/A

MSc Clinical Nutrition and Health IELTS 6.5 N/A

MSc Clinical Microbiology IELTS 6.0 N/A

MSc Community Health IELTS 7.0 N/A

DPsych Counselling Psychology IELTS 7.0 N/A

MSc Diabetes Care and Management IELTS 6.0 N/A

MSc Diagnostic Imaging IELTS 6.5 N/A

MSc Food Bioscience IELTS 6.0 N/A

MSc Forensic Biological and Chemical Analysis IELTS 6.0 N/A

MSc Forensic Psychology IELTS 7.0 N/A

MSc Health and Social Care (Podiatry) IELTS 6.5 N/A

MSc Health and Social Care Education (UKNMC registered) IELTS 6.5 N/A

MSc Health and Social Care Education (UKNMC non registered) IELTS 6.5 N/A

GDip Graduate Diploma Psychology (Conversion) IELTS 6.0 N/A

MRes L ie Sciences - Biologica l Sc iences, Psychology, Vision Sc iences IELTS 6.5 N/A

MSc Medical Ultrasound IELTS 6.5 N/A

MSc Midwiery (distance learning available) IELTS 7.0 N/A

MSc Occupational Therapy (pre-qualication) IELTS 7.0 N/A

MSc Optimal Heart Failure Care IELTS 7.0 N/A

MSc Pharmacology IELTS 7.0 N/A

MSc Physiotherapy (pre-qualication) IELTS 6.0 N/A

MSc Psychology in Forensic Settings IELTS 7.0 N/A

MSc Public Action with Social Action (GCU London only) IELTS 6.0 N/A

MSc Public Health (distance learning available) IELTS 7.0 N/A

MSc Radiotherapy and Oncology IELTS 6.5 N/A

MSc Social Work (Pre-qualication) available or qualied

health and social care proessionalsIELTS 7.0 N/A

MSc Clinical Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences IELTS 6.0 N/A

NOTE: Many postgraduate programmes are oered September and January, please checkwww.gcu.ac.uk or details.

* I students have achieved the academic entry requirements but require additional English language or direct entry, all GCU postgraduateprogrammes are available to students. The amount o terms o English required will depend on current English level o student.

How to apply to GCU

Undergraduate applications are made online

through UCAS: www.ucas.ac.uk

Postgraduate applications should

be made online at www.gcu.ac.uk/study/

applyonline

Alternatively download a postgraduate

application orm rom www.gcu.ac.uk/

study/postgraduate/howtoapply

Completed postgraduate application orms

can be posted, axed or emailed to the

International Oce.

Application deadlines

UCAS deadlines apply or undergraduate

applications.

There are normally no deadlines or

postgraduate applications; however, priority

is given to applications received beore

August or September entry or December

or January entry. It is recommended

that you apply early to allow time or

visa processing.

Receipt o application

Applicants receive an acknowledgement

email which includes a student reerence

number to be used in all communications.

We aim to process applications within two

weeks o receipt o a completed application.

Acceptance o oer

To accept an unconditional oer you are

required to complete and return the reply

slip and pay a deposit.

When we receive the acceptance reply

slip and the deposit payment has cleared,

you will receive an email conrming your

Certicate o Acceptance or Studies (CAS)

number and the inormation you will require

to make your visa application.


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Popular subjects focusGlasgow School or Business and Society

The School provides a diverse range odegree programmes rom banking and

risk management, to ashion branding

and journalism. All have attracted industry

recognition, with the School being named

a Centre o Excellence by the UKs

Chartered Institute or Securities and

Investment (CISI).

Risk Management

GCU can claim truly-unique status with the

Risk Management programme it is the

only one o its kind in the UK. As a result,

leading companies approach the University

directly when seeking to employ risk

graduates. Recent graduates have gone

on to work or PricewaterhouseCoopers,

Lloyds o London, GlaxoSmithKline and

various public sector organisations.

The Glasgow School or Business and Society

integrates the areas o business, law and social

sciences to ensure that they are well placed to meet

the needs o business and society. The School

has an international outlook and is committed

to developing partnerships across the world.

International Fashion BrandingThe undergraduate programme at GCU

looks at the key ingredients o successul

international-ashion branding, through

industry case studies and guest lectures

by key industry experts. In year three o

this programme, you will be ready to try

out your new ashion brand marketing

and promotion skills during a work

placement within the merchandising

department o a local ashion retailer.

Thanks to the international ocus o the

programme, graduates are well-equipped

or jobs in the ashion hubs o London,

Paris, New York and Milan.

INTO GCU was my frst step towards my studies at Glasgow Caledonian

University. I studied on the English or University Study course and in

just six months I was able to improve my English skills signifcantly,

allowing me to get the most rom my MSc in Global Supply Chain and

Logistics. Having worked in logistics management or two and a hal

years, INTO Glasgow Caledonian University provided me with all o the

key skills I now use in my Masters programme at GCU. I now eel well-equipped to work in the international supply chain and logistics area.

ekaterina dyaGileVa, rUssia

enGlish or UniVersity stUdy

now stUdyinG msc GloBal sUPPly chain manaGement

at GlasGow caledonian UniVersity


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Popular subjects focusGlasgow School or Business and Society

The Fashion Factory is a purpose-built studio providing students

with access to contemporary, industry-standard acilities

Fully-equipped classrooms ensure that you

beneft rom the latest learning technologies


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Popular subjects focusSchool o Health and Lie Sciences

One o the largest providers o healthcare and lie

science education in Scotland, the School o Health

and Lie Sciences oers a range o programmes

across the disciplines o health, nursing and

social care, biological and biomedical sciences,

psychology and vision science.

PharmacologyThis programme involves a high proportion

o practical work, ensuring graduates

develop the laboratory skills sought by

employers. The programme is designed

in line with the British Pharmacological

Society (BPS) giving you a broad range

o career options. Graduates can look

orward to a career in research within

an academic environment, hospitals

and government laboratories, or, in

the pharmaceutical industry, where

pay can be exceptional.

Biomedical ScienceThe Biomedical Science programme

at GCU provides the knowledge and

skills needed to undertake the key role

o biomedical scientist, including clinical

biochemistry and haematology.

A key strength o the programme is the

work-based placement which takes place

in Scottish hospitals. The programme is

accredited by the Institute o Biomedical

Science (IBMS).

Graduates will expect to go on to work or

the NHS or other health-related industries

ollowing career paths in areas including

medical microbiology, transusion science

and virology.

The School of Health andLife Sciences has very closelinks with professionaland regulatory bodies.All programmes receiveprofessional recognitionboth nationally andinternationally. Thisprovides students withan exciting and dynamic

environment in which tofurther their professionaland academic careers.


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Popular subjects focusSchool o Health and Lie Sciences

The School o Health and Lie Sciences oers state-o-the-art

laboratories, which are equipped or both teaching and research


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Popular subjects focusSchool o Engineering and Built Environment

The Schools programmes are designed inpartnership with the relevant industries to

ensure that you develop the transerrable

skills needed or your uture career.

Mechanical and Power Plant

Engineering

Climate change and economic drivers

mean there is strong movement towards

renewable energy resources. The

Mechanical and Power Plant Systems

programme invites you to explore energy

conservation, the design o systems based

on electric motors and electronic drive

technologies.

The Master o Engineering option satises

the academic requirements or Chartered

Engineer status. This programme also

oers the exciting possibility o a 48-week

industry placement. This lasts or one year

and takes place ater third year. Graduates

o this programme are in high demand

with global companies such as Howden,

Scottish Power and the Weir Group.

The School o Engineering and Built Environment

(EBE) is one o the leading schools or programmes

in building and surveying in the UK. The School also

carries out extensive research in partnership with

industry, commerce and other academic institutions

in the UK and overseas.

Quantity SurveyingThe Universitys Quantity Surveying

programme is one o the most accredited

at GCU. Accreditation comes rom the

Royal Institution o Chartered Surveyors

(RICS), Chartered Institute o Building

(CIOB), Chartered Institution o Civil

Engineering Surveyors (ICES) and

the Board o Quantity Surveyors

Malaysia (BQSM).

In the second year o the undergraduate

programme you have the opportunity to

spend one week in Europe experiencing

the industry rom a dierent perspective.

Graduates rom the programme have

been recruited by leading companies

such as Turner and Townsend, Tarmac

and Doig and Smith.

The International Foundation in Built Environment at INTO Scotland at

GCU. The Foundation programme prepared me or my degree as I took

part in feld trips which enabled me to use the skills I gained in class.

As the Quantity Surveying degree has a frst-class reputation with

excellent industry links throughout the world. I am looking orward

to the rest o my course and my uture career.

alBert yee kai laU, malaysia

international certiicate o hiGher edUcation

in comPUtinG, enGineerinG and BUilt enVironment

Grade: 74%, now stUdyinG Bsc (hons) QUality sUrVeyinG

at GlasGow caledonian UniVersity


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Popular subjects focusSchool o Engineering and Built Environment

You will have access to the most up-to-date

computing and engineering equipment


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Student successYour best route to university success

In 2010-2011 more than 200 students successully

completed a programme at the INTO GCU Centre

and progressed to a programme at Glasgow

Caledonian University.

Top International Certifcate o Higher Education students

Student name Country Academicgrade

Destination degree

YONG Tien Wei Au Malaysia 88% Quantity Surveying

Usman AHMAD Pakistan 88% Civil Engineering

Detia Kartika TUNGGA Indonesia 83% Inormation Systems Development

Ali Fareed AL ARRAYED Saudi Arabia 83% Environmental Civil Engineering

Zunair SHAHID Pakistan 83% Mechatronics

Abdul RAFAY Pakistan 82% Mechanical Electronic Systems Engineering

Muhammad SAJID Pakistan 81% Mechanical Engineering

Grace SEYI-OGEDENGBE Nigeria 80% International Business

Khan ISKANDAROV Azerbaijan 80% Property Management and Valuation

YEUNG Yiu Hang Hong Kong 79% Mechanical Electronic Systems Engineering

Mamdouh ALRUWAILI Saudi Arabia 78% Environmental Civil Engineering

TANG Suk Wen Malaysia 78% Quantity Surveying

Alla ALYOUSEF Saudi Arabia 77% Electrical Power Engineering

Majed Tarek ALMUDARRES Saudi Arabia 75% Electrical Engineering

Tumelo CHAKONTA Zambia 74% Environmental Civil Engineering

CHEN Yuji China 74% Environmental Management and Planning

Adamu Zigwai EPHRAIM Nigeria 74% Computer Engineering

Sergio Rodriguez RODRIGUEZ Peru 74% Finance Investment and Risk

Omar FIYAZ Pakistan 73% Business and Management

Dauren ISRAILOV Kazakhstan 73% Fire Risk Engineering

Anastasia POPOVA Russia 72% Entertainment and Events Management

Top International Diploma o Higher Education students


Destination degree

Kristina KOVALSKAYA Russia 63% Business and Management

Bagitzhan AZHIGALIYEV Kazakhstan 62% Business and Management

WANG Jiawei China 61% Business and Management

Mohamed Assa Marzook SAMOO Sri Lanka 58% Business with Marketing

Giaar Mohamed GIAMAL Italy 56% Business and Management

LI Hui China 55% Business and Management

ZHANG Ying China 51% Business and ManagementAbdulkhay KHAKIMOV Uzbekistan 51% Business and Management

Top International Graduate Diploma o Higher Education students


Destination degree

Josephine AGBEMAFLE Ghana 70% Financial Services, Risk and Operations

SHEN Yajie China 69% International Business

Anass YAKUBU Ghana 68% Operations and Business Management

Ogba Itoro UWERU Nigeria 67% Operations and Business Management

Sanicha CHATREEKUL Thailand 66% International Fashion Marketing

WANG Shengyuan China 65% Global Suply Chain and Logistics Management

Taiki ENDO Japan 65% International Marketing

PHAN Duy Vietnam 65% Operations and Business Management

TONG Zijin China 64% Accounting and Finance

Anastasia BELOUSOVA Russia 63% Risk Management

FENG Yun China 63% International Fashion Marketing

Ebtihal MUTWALLI Saudi Arabia 63% International Human Resource Management

Olga TIKHONOVA Russia 62% Financial Services, Risk and Operations

Ryo NATORI Japan 58% Financial Services, Risk and Operations

Artur KHADEEV Russia 58% Network Security

99% of students whosuccessfully completean academic preparationprogramme at INTO

Glasgow CaledonianUniversity progressedto a degree programmeat a UK university.

INTO GCU students haveprogressed to leadinguniversities in Scotlandand throughout theUK, including...Glasgow

Caledonian University,University of Exeter, TheUniversity of Manchester,University of Edinburghand Newcastle University.


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Student successYour best route to university success

The International Diploma really

helped me or my third and

ourth year. Studying modulessuch as international business

and business regulations meant

I had to keep up-to-date with

the current business climate.

The great mixture o group

work, individual coursework, and

presentations have made me more

confdent or the uture I hope to

start my own business in Malaysia

within the next two years!

nUr arinah Zainordin, malaysia

international diPloma o hiGher

edUcation in BUsiness, Grade: 68%GradUated rom Ba (hons)

BUsiness at GlasGow caledonian

UniVersity in 2012

Beore I came to INTO GCU I really

didnt know what to expect,

but I have had an amazing

experience. I studied hard and

tried to participate in as many

non-academic activities as myacademic obligations would allow,

and Im glad I did! The whole

experience has made me who I

am today. Studying at INTO GCU

was a wonderul experience and

i I could, I honestly would do it

all over again.

eronjha adderly mcintosh,

the Bahamas

international certiicate o

hiGher edUcation in BUsiness

and manaGement, Grade: 72%

now stUdyinG Ba (hons) inance,

inVestment and risk at GlasGowcaledonian UniVersity


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The INTO GCU Centre

The Centre oers fexible learning spaces

to mirror university-style teaching which

includes lectures, practical sessions,

seminars, tutorials, supported sel-study

and e-learning.

The modern acilities include:

suite o teaching rooms

lecture theatres

student support services

access to the Universitys virtual

learning environment

state-o-the-art audio visual acilities

student support acilities and

counselling rooms

fexible spaces or meeting

and socialising

wireless Internet throughout

a large student reception area.

E-learning acilities

All students have access to GCU

Learn, the Universitys virtual learning

environment, to download lecture notes

and other useul course content, as well

as taking part in online discussions with

teachers and classmates.

On campus

The Centre is located at the heart o the

Glasgow Caledonian University campus,

which is just minutes on oot rom the

attractions and amenities o Glasgow

city centre. As an INTO student, you

benet rom the Universitys impressive

acilities including:

Arc, the Universitys modern sports

and recreation centre

Students Association, an expanding

organisation delivering a wide range

o student welare services and

oering many clubs and societies

the Saltire Centre, an award-winning,

innovatively-designed building withunrivalled library and study services

numerous caes, including the Real

Learning Internet cae, which is

located just downstairs rom the

INTO GCU Centre.

Our INTO Centre is located on the Glasgow Caledonian University

campus, in the heart o Glasgow city centre. Everything in the

INTO Centre has been developed with you, the student, in mind.

We combine exceptional learning acilities with highly-committed

teachers and dedicated support sta to give you an unmatched

student experience. Learning on the University campus means you

have access to the best learning and recreation acilities to prepare

you or lie at university and beyond.

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INTO Study CentreStudy in the heart o the University campus

Greetings rom Glasgow and a very warm welcome

rom all o us at INTO Glasgow Caledonian

University. INTO GCU is at the heart o the

Universitys campus itsel right at the centre

o Scotlands most dynamic city and a centre o

excellence in the application o learning skills.

Glasgow is home to students rom around the

world, a riendly and welcoming city with its own

unique style and humour. The Scottish education

system has been the model or those in Canada,

Australia and much o the USA: you couldnt choose

a better place to study. Whether you are coming

to INTO Glasgow Caledonian University to improve

your English or to prepare or undergraduate or

postgraduate study, you can be sure o two things:

the highest quality o academic provision and

support to help you achieve your ambition,

and the warmest o Scottish welcomes.

Brenda mcmahon

centre director

into GlasGow caledonian UniVersity

The INTO Reception is your frst point

o call or any questions you have


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INTO course Start dates Length English language requirement* Progression options

International Certicate o Higher Education Sep, Jan, Mar

and Jun

3, 4 or 5 terms From IELTS 4.0 to IELTS 5.0 or equiva lent

depending on course length

Year 2 undergraduate degree

International Diploma o Higher Education Sep, Jan, Mar

and Jun

3, 4 o r 5 terms From IELTS 4.5 to IELTS 5.5 or equiva lent

depending on course length

Year 3 undergraduate degree

International Graduate Diploma o Higher Education Sep and Jan 3 terms IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum

o 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent.

Students with IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum

o 5.0 in all subskills) may be eligible

to apply or the Route to Masters course

Masters degree

Study Abroad with English Sep, Jan, Mar

and Jun

618 months From IELTS 4.5 or equivalent University undergraduate modules

English or University Study Sep, Jan, Mar

and Jun

Minimum o 1 term From IELTS 3.0 or equivalent Any INTO GCU academic

programme or University degree

Pre-sessional English Jun and Jul 5 or 10 weeks From IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum

o 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent

University degree

* The above information is only a guide. Depending on the course, in addition to meeting the overall IELTS requirementyou may need to achieve specic scores in specied subskills. Please see the relevant course page for full details.

INTO Glasgow Caledonian University oers a wide range o academic

programmes and English language courses designed specically or international

students. The courses help to prepare you or entry to Glasgow Caledonian

University and adapt to living and studying in a UK university environment.

Choosing your courseUniversity preparation courses or international students

INTO Glasgow Caledonian

University is located in the heart

o the University providing anexcellent on-campus setting or

international students. The smaller

class sizes at INTO ensure that

students are ully supported by

our highly-qualifed, experienced

sta in an intensive learning

environment. The diverse mix

o nationalities at INTO Glasgow

Caledonian University enables

students to eectively develop

their English language skills and

academic knowledge, providing a

positive learning experience.

rhona mcdonald

academic director

into GlasGow

caledonian UniVersity


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Choosing your courseUniversity preparation courses or international students

Undergraduatedegree

Year 2

Postgradua

te

Undergraduate

Pre-univ

ersity

InternationalCertifcateo HigherEducation

A-levels

InternationalDiploma

o HigherEducation

Completion o undergraduate

degree or equivalent

Completion o secondary

school or equivalent

Completion o

GCSEs or equivalent

Undergraduatedegree

Year 3

Undergraduatedegree

Year 1

InternationalGraduateDiplomao HigherEducation

Undergraduatedegree

Year 4

Postgraduatedegree

Graduatewith ordinary

degree

Graduatewith Honours

degree

Whatever your academic ambitions, our university-accredited academic preparation and

English language courses will help you make the transition to the UK education system,

and progress to your chosen degree at Glasgow Caledonian University. I you do not

meet the minimum English language requirements, we oer a range o English language

courses to prepare you or university study.


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Key course acts

Start date

March, June, September and January

Course dates

Mon 25 Mar 2013Fri 06 Jun 2014 (ve term)Mon 17 Jun 2013Fri 22 Aug 2014 (ve term)Mon 17 Jun 2013Fri 06 Jun 2014 (four term)Mon 23 Sep 2013Fri 22 Aug 2014 (four term)Mon 09 Sep 2013Fri 06 Jun 2014 (three term)Mon 06 Jan 2014Fri 22 Aug 2014 (three term)

Course length

Five terms or approximately 15 monthsFour terms or approximately 12 monthsThree terms or approximately 9 months

Class hours

Average of 21 hours per week

Academic entry requirements

Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the localequivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.

For country specic requirements please visit:www.intohigher.com/gcu

English language entry requirement

Five term: IELTS 4.0 or equivalent.

Four term: IELTS 4.5 or equivalent.

Three term: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimumof 4.5 in writing) or equivalent.

Age requirement

17 years and above*

Tuition fees

March and June start (ve term) 18,595June and September start (four term) 14,795September and January start (three term) 10,995

Tuition fees do not include:

text books and other learning materials: an additionalcost in the region of 160 per academic course(three term), 215 per academic course (four term),270 per academic course (ve term)

an additional 300 per year to cover the use oflaboratory facilities (only applicable to science

based courses).

For further guidance please check with the CentresAdmissions Oce or your education agent.

* All students commencing courses on a published September startdate must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year.For all other start dates, students must be 17 years old on thepublished start date of the course.

What is the International Certifcate

o Higher Education programme?

This programme ensures that you

meet the English language and

academic entry requirements or

second-year entry to Glasgow

Caledonian University.

In Scotland, INTO academic

preparation programmes count directly

towards your degree, meaning it is

possible to graduate with an ordinary

degree ater just two urther years

o study ollowing the International

Certicate o Higher Education a

great opportunity to get a head start

in your career. The programme also

prepares you or direct entry to year

one o some UK universities.

In some cases, you can also use

the International Certicate o Higher

Education as a conversion course

to change your specialist subject.

What is special about

the programme?The programme provides you with:

a rst-year Scottish undergraduate

degree programme equivalent

qualication

direct entry to the second year

o undergraduate study

ull university status

a quality-assured university

programme

a campus-based programme

with access to university acilities

a conditional oer o a place

on an undergraduate degree at


guaranteed university placement

or all successul students

multiple start dates

the highest levels o personal

care and support.

What i I do not meet the minimum

English language requirements?

Lasting our or ve terms, the Extended

International Certicate incorporates

one or two terms o intensive English

language tuition at the beginning o

the course, allowing you to begin your

course and improve your English to a

level appropriate or academic study.

You will be required to pass the initial

English language component beore

progressing to the next stage o

the programme.

I you need to study more than two

terms o English in order to reach the

level necessary or academic study you

should apply or English or University

Study. Please see page 54 or

course details.

How is the programme validated?

The programme is quality-assured

by Glasgow Caledonian University.

Successul completion leads to the

award o the Glasgow Caledonian

University International Certicateo Higher Education (valid within

the Scottish Credit Qualications

Framework), which is welcomed as

an entry qualication or second-year

entry to comparable degrees at other

institutions in Scotland. You will also

be eligible to apply or rst-year entry

to UK universities.

This International Certicate o Higher

Education programme prepares you or entry

to year two o an ordinary or honours degree

at Glasgow Caledonian University. The

programme has three pathways: Business

and Management; Science and Computing;

and Engineering and Built Environment.

International Certicate of Higher Education (Intl CertHE)Business and Management, Science, Computing, Engineering and Built Environment


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Key eatures

Academic content

Around two-thirds o the programme

are devoted to academic modules rom

your own subject areas, supported by

tuition in English language, academic

English, and general study skills

including ICT.

English language support

Academic English is at the core o

the programme and covers reading,

writing, listening and speaking. You will

be internally assessed but also have

the option o taking the IELTS test.

Study skills

An essential preparation or university,

the Study Skills module will help

you work in groups, present ideas,

manage your time, conduct research,

make lecture notes, organise the

content o essays and dissertations,

and understand how to evaluate your

own work.

Assessment

Grades rom the programme do not

count towards your nal degree, but

help the University determine whether

you meet the specied progression

grades or direct entry to your chosen

degree programme.

Assessment is both ormal and

inormal. Inormally you will receive

advice and eedback throughout your

programme rom your teachers. You

will also be assessed by a combination

o examinations at the end o each

semester, and coursework which

may include written assignments,reports, practical exercises, a design

portolio, group and individual

research projects, presentations

and problem-solving exercises.

Academic guidance

You will receive support rom your tutor

on personal and academic issues,

including advice on your studies and

career plans. We will also help with

your application and arrange visits to

your academic School so that you

can learn more about your chosen

degree programme.

Extensive choice o degrees

You can choose rom pathways

leading to degrees in popular subject

areas, including; biomedical sciences;building surveying; computer games

design; digital systems engineering;

electrical power engineering;

nance; international ashion

branding; international business;

pharmacology; property management;

robotic and mechatronic systems;

risk management; web systems

development and many more.

Assured progression to Glasgow

Caledonian University

Assured progression to the second

year o a degree programme at


is subject to:

successully completing the

International Certicate programme

at the levels specied by the

University

achieving a prociency in English

equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or above.

For urther details about the individual

progression grades required or

assured progression to Glasgow

Caledonian University, pleasereer to pages 38 and 39 o

this brochure.

94% of students

who completed

the InternationalCerticate

progressed to a UK

university in 2011.


All students have access to GCULearn: theUniversitys virtual learning environment

Wireless Internet access ensures you can always get online


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Recommended study plan and progression routes

I you meet the programmes academic entry requirements but do not meet the minimum English language requirement you may be eligible to apply

or an Extended International Certicate programme, which includes additional English language preparation. Examples o the combined programmes

are set out below:

2013 2014 2015

MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY

IELTS 4.0 Extended International Certiicate o Higher Education (5 term) Vacation Undergraduate year 2

IELTS 4.0 Extended International Certiicate o Higher Education (5 term) Undergraduate year 2

IELTS 4.5 Extended International Certiicate o Higher Education (4 term) Vacation Undergraduate year 2

IELTS 4 .5 Ex te nd ed In te rnat iona l C er ti ica te o Higher Ed uc at ion ( 4 term) U nd erg ra duate yea r 2

I ELT S 5 .0 I nt er na ti on al C er ti i cat e o H ig her E du ca ti on ( 3 t er m) Va ca ti on U nde rg ra du at e y ear 2

IELTS 5.0 International Certiicate o Higher Education

(3 term)

Undergraduate year 2

International Certifcate o Higher Education pathways

International Certiicate o Higher Education in Business and Management

Core modules Specialist subject areas Progression to year two of an undergraduate degree in the following areas:

English or Academic Purposes

and Study Skills, including ICT

Inormation or Business

and Management

All required:

Introduction to Financial Analysis

Introduction to Economic Analysis

International Business: Global Context

and Management

Choose two subject areas rom the options below:

Marketing and Communications

Financial and Economic Analysis

Introduction to Financial Services

Conceptualising Cultural Environment

Please note choices available will depend

on destination degree.

Applied Accountancy (subject to approval)

Business with Economics

Business with Enterprise

Business with European Business

Business with Events Management

Business with Financial Management

Business with Financial Services

Business with Human Resource Management

Business with Marketing

Business with Operations Management

Business with Risk Management

Business with Sports Management

Business with Technology Management

Business with Tourism

Finance, Investment and Risk

International Business International Fashion Branding

Marketing

Risk Management

International Certiicate o Higher Education in Computing, Engineering and Built Environment

Core modules Specialist subject areas Progression to year two of an undergraduate degree in the following areas:



Foundation Mathematics

Mathematics or Technology

Introduction to Sotware Development

Introduction to Database Development

Introduction to Web Development

Inormation and Communication Technology

Mechanical Principles

Foundation Electronics

Building Perormance

Construction Technology

Construction Measurement and Cost

Computing (Web Systems Development)

Computing (Inormation Systems Development)

Computer Games (Sotware Development)

Computer Games (Design)

Building Surveying

Construction Management

Environmental Management

Property Management and Valuation

Quantity Surveying

Building Services Engineering Computer Aided Mechanical Engineering

Computer and Communications Systems Engineering

Cyber Security and Networks

Digital Systems Engineering

Digital Security, Forensics and Ethical Hacking

Electrical Power Engineering

Environmental Civil Engineering

Fire Risk Engineering

Forensic Investigation

Instrumentation and Robotics Systems Engineering

Mechanical Electronic Systems Engineering

Mechanical Power Plant Systems

Networked Systems Engineering

Network and Communications Engineering

Robotic and Mechatronic Systems Engineering

International Certiicate o Higher Education in Science

Core modules Specialist subject areas Progression to year two of an undergraduate degree in the following areas: English or Academic Purposes


Human Biology


Chemistry

Psychology

Cells and Biomolecules

The Gene

Sociology

Biomedical Science

Cell and Molecular Biology

Food Biosciences

Health Studies

Human Biology with Sociology and Psychology

Human Biosciences

Microbiology

Pharmacology


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I adore the INTO Glasgow

Caledonian University teachers.

They really encourage students

a lot. Sometimes I orget that

English is not my native language

because they explain everything

so clearly. Also, they treat

students with respect. I am really

comortable here in a way I havent

elt beore. I know i I have any

issues I can talk to any o the sta

members here. I have met a lot oriends here, not just rom INTO

Glasgow Caledonian University but

also rom Glasgow. I really like the

atmosphere and the people here.

tatiana ZakharoVa, rUssia

international certiicate o

hiGher edUcation in BUsiness

and manaGement


International Certifcate o Higher Education progression

Progression to year two at Glasgow Caledonian University is conditional upon

students successully completing their International Certicate and achieving

the appropriate grades. The University reserves the right to withdraw or change

degree programmes as required.

Pathway English level

required

Pass grade Progression grade

required

Business and Management 6.0 40% 50%

Computing, Engineering and

Built Environment

6.0 40% 50%

Science 6.0 40% 50%

Please note: the pass mark or academic modules is 40%

Class sizes are small meaning that you get more

personalised attention rom your teachers

The combination o content-based study and

Academic English on this course ensures our

students are ready or undergraduate study.

In addition, our small class sizes and riendly

atmosphere oers a great place to study and

an excellent environment in which to begin

your undergraduate study.

chris Bateman, enGlish lanGUaGe coordinator

international certiicate o hiGher

edUcation ProGramme

into GlasGow caledonian UniVersity


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International Business:

Global Context and Management

This module develops your

understanding o business activities

that cross national boundaries. You

will explore general concepts and

issues prior to consideration o trends

in relevant phenomena such as oreign

direct investment and international

trade. Environmental variables and

multinational corporations will also

be covered, as well as the ways that

cultural and social dierences aect the

operation o transnational businesses.

Financial and Economic Analysis

This module explores the central role o

accounting and economic inormation

in the nancial process. You will learn

about how nancial and economic

analysis is used by nancial advisers,

investors, insurers and risk managers

among others.

Introduction to Economic Analysis

An introduction to the major actors

infuencing the ways businesses

unction in a mixed-market economy.

On completion, students will be able

to identiy and analyse a host o

contemporary business issues.

Introduction to Financial Analysis

In this module you will explore the

vital role o nancial inormation

in the management process. You

will learn about the use o nancial

inormation in management, ocusing

on theory rather than your practical

accounting skills.

Marketing and Communications

You will explore the undamental

principles o marketing, and the central

role the consumer plays within dierent

marketing strategies. This will cover

key marketing decision areas and the

challenges that marketers ace in the

21st century. An emphasis will also be

placed on inter-personal and cultural

communications within marketing.

Core subject areas or pathways

in Computing, Engineering and

Built Environment


You will be provided with a grounding

in a range o mathematical topics

at oundation level including

algebraic manipulation; geometry;

trigonometry; dierential calculus

and integral calculus.

Mathematics or Technology

(Computing, Engineeringand Built Environment only)

You will be introduced to a range o

mathematical topics including algebraic

manipulation; trigonometry; matrices;

vectors; complex numbers; dierential

and integral calculus; elementary

dierential equations

and basic statistical techniques.

Specialist subject areas

or pathways in Computing,

Engineering and Built Environment

In this pathway you will cover a range

o areas in computing, engineering

or built environment. This will depend

on your chosen progression degree.

Building Perormance

(Built Environment)

This subject area explores the primary

thermal and physical aspects o

buildings, including the methodology

behind the composition and physical

structure o building materials. The

perormance requirements or building

materials and components arealso covered.

Construction Measurement

and Cost (Built Environment)

You will learn about the use o

elementary measurement techniques,

including standard methods o

measurement o simple structures,

along with the use o orecasting

in construction costing.

Module descriptions

Core subject areas (all pathways)


and Study Skills (including ICT)

This module is designed to help you

develop the skills and condence in

academic English or university study.

You will look at reading techniques and

writing styles as well as developing

your note taking and presentation

skills. Additionally, you will learn how

to use dictionaries and other study

aids. You will take 40 or 50 credits

in English or Academic Purposes(EAP) depending on your chosen

degree programme.

Core subject areas or pathway

in Business and Management

Inormation or Business

and Management

This module covers the processes

associated with the transer o

data, and the importance o

inormation analysis in supporting

management decision making. You

will also learn how to gather and

sort basic data sets, and study

data-organising sotware packages

rom the Microsot Oce suite.

Specialist subject areas

or pathway in Business

and Management

Introduction to Financial Services

This module introduces you to the

UKs nancial services sector and

covers personal nance, corporate

nance and investment, banking, andinternational nance and risk. The

module will also examine current issues

aecting nancial services in the UK

and beyond.

Conceptualising Cultural Environments

This module explores the historical

and contemporary orces central

to the modern cultural economy,

which comprises the elds o sport,

events, tourism and media. You will

learn about the actors that have

driven the production, consumption

and regulation o modern cultural

economies and the issues and

challenges that ace them.


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Construction Technology

(Built Environment)

Construction Technology provides

an introduction to low-rise building

construction covering services; the

identication o external and internal

components; the application o

construction principles in design;

and the interpretation o construction

and services drawings.

Introduction to Sotware Development

(Computing and Engineering)

You will gain a grounding in theprinciples and practice o object-

orientated programming, including

simple data types and programming

structures. This subject area introduces

the development process o sotware

design, coding and testing, using an

appropriately high level language, and

will enable you to develop, implement

and test sotware algorithms.

Introduction to Database

Development (Computing)

This area gives you an introduction

to database technologies including

basic Relational Data Modelling, and

simple data querying. You will develop

and query a simple database which

provides a specic unctional element

o an inormation system.

Introduction to

Web Development (Computing)

You will be provided with an

introduction to the architecture o the

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