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Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is the University for the Common Good – its mission is to support students to become entrepreneurial, confident, socially-driven and capable of fulfilling leadership roles in a global context. Career–focused programmes are available in business, engineering, health, vision sciences, nursing, life sciences, computing and the environment. As a GCU graduate, students will excel as a professional in their field.
UCAS Code: G42
League Table Scores
- Entry Standards 164
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Student Satisfaction
3.91 / 5.00Student Satisfaction
A guide to how satisfied students are with the quality of teaching they receive.
Read more - Research Quality 2.67 / 4.00
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Research Intensity
0.24 / 1.00Research Intensity
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Graduate Prospects
69.6 / 100.0Graduate Prospects
A guide to the employability of graduates on completion of their courses at the university.
Read more - Student-Staff Ratio 19.2
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Academic Services Spend
1,337Academic Services Spend
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Facilities Spend
308Facilities Spend
A guide to how much the university spends on supporting facilities such as the careers service, health and counselling services and sport facilities.
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Good Honours
72.8 / 100.0Good Honours
The percentage of graduates achieving a first or upper second class honours degree – the class of degree achieved can impact a graduate’s employment prospects.
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Degree Completion
84.8 / 100.0Degree Completion
The proportion of students expected to successfully complete their studies and gain a degree from the university.
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Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
This institution did not take part in the TEF. Participation is voluntary. Find out more about TEF.
Student Statistics
Student population
Level of study
- Undergraduate 82%
- Postgraduate 18%
Mode of study
- Full Time 78%
- Part Time 22%
Where students come from
- UK 88%
- EU 5%
- Other 8%
Student gender
- Male 42%
- Female 58%
Undergraduate Courses
Type of Qualification:
- Bachelor's Degree (88)
- First Degree (101)
- LLB (3)
- Master's Degree (13)
Student Services and Facilities
Library
- The multi award-winning Saltire Centre is a modern learning environment that is home to the university library. IT facilities include 2,135 computer workstations available across the library, study spaces and halls of residence; a 24-hour computer laboratory; the latest in virtual learning environments; and free Wi-Fi.
Student jobs
- GCU offers a range of part-time jobs on campus for students, including working with the student enquiries and admissions teams, and student ambassador roles supporting university events such as open days. They are a great way to enhance a student's CV and be part of the university experience.
- GCU's Careers Service post a huge range of vacancies, part-time jobs, voluntary opportunities, placements and internships on its online vacancy and events service — it also support students to create CVs and build a network of potential employers through presentations and workshops with a range of businesses.
Careers advice
- Careers guidance is provided to GCU students and graduates of up to two years.
- Services include consultation to support career choices, developing a job search strategy, weighing up the pros and cons of several possibilities or selecting the right employers to target.
- Interview coaching is available, plus support relating to job application and personal statement, CVs and covering letters.
- Other areas include guidance on further study, course withdrawal/change and work and study abroad.
Disability support
- GCU's Disability Team provides advice, information and services to students and prospective students, including a needs assessment service, and pre-entry transitional workshops and programmes for disabled students.
- The team provides free access to, and training in a range of assistive technologies including text to speech, mind mapping and study apps.
- Specialist transitional support, mentoring and communication/social skills training is provided for students on the autism spectrum.
- Please refer to the university website for further details.
Students' Union
- The Students' Association provides a range of services from advice and representation to entertainment, sports clubs and societies.
- The purpose-built Students' Association building has a 24-hour computer laboratory, radio station, advice centre, social spaces and a bistro. Around 60 societies offer activities throughout the academic year ranging from course-based, cultural and faith groups to social, interest and hobby-based societies. If students don't see a society that suits them, they can start their own.
- The association also offers volunteering and fundraising opportunities to help students develop their employability skills and meet new people.
History
- GCU's heritage dates back to 1875 through its founding institutions; GCU was established as a university in 1993 and now has campuses in the heart of Glasgow, London and New York.
- GCU's London campus is home to the GCU British School of Fashion, attracting postgraduate students from across the world; and Glasgow Caledonian New York College is home to the Fair Fashion Center, which is engaging global brands to prove the business case for sustainability.
Fascinating Fact
- Glasgow Caledonian University is the first overseas institution to be given degree-granting powers in New York.
Notable Alumni and Famous Faces
- Rhona Martin MBE – Scottish curler, gold-medallist in the Olympic Winter Games, 2002.
- Khalid Abdulrahim – CEO and Chairman of a leading building construction and civil engineering company, Cebarco Bahrain.
- Laura Bartlett – bronze medallist member of Team GB hockey squad, 2012 Olympics.
- Gary Lewis – actor in Billy Elliot, My Name is Joe and Gangs of New York among other productions.
- Professor David Gartry – first to perform laser eye surgery for short-sightedness in the UK.
- David Sibbald OBE – co-founder of Atlantech Technologies, sold to Cisco systems in 2000 for $180milion; and a Vice-President of UK UNICEF.
- Professor Ian Deary – internationally renowned for work on human cognitive ageing and cognitive abilities, Professor of Differential Psychology at the University of Edinburgh.
- Gordon Smith – former Rangers football player, former BBC pundit and former Chief Executive of the Scottish Football Association.
- Phyllida Law – acclaimed actress and writer.
- Henry Simmons – Chief Executive, Alzheimer's Scotland.
Address
Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow , G4 0BA