Glasgow Caledonian University

The Research Excellence Framework 2014 placed Glasgow Caledonian in the UK top 20 for allied health research at world-leading and internationally excellent standards, and in the UK top 20 for world-leading and internationally excellent research impact in the built environment. Programme subject areas include business, engineering, health, vision sciences, nursing, life sciences, computing and the environment.

Entry Requirements

• Entry requirements vary depending on course.
• Flexible entry points included.

Teaching Methods

Undergraduate Courses

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Course Flexibility

Student Services and Facilities

• The multi award-winningSaltire Centre is a modern learning environment that is the hub of campus and home to the university library.
• CAMPUS Life provides student support services while the Arc is GCU’s on campus health and wellbeing centre.
• IT facilities include 2,135 computer workstations available across the library, study spaces and halls of residence; a 24-hour computer lab; the latest in virtual-learning environments; and free Wi-Fi.
• Specialist facilities include an eMotion lab, fashion factory for the design and production of fashion items, HD TV and radio studios, Vision Centre eye clinic, nutrition and dietetics laboratory, simulated surgical theatre and Scotland’s first ever interprofessional simulation centre, for use by nursing students.

Disability Services

• 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 lab, 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.

Availability of Part-Time Work

• GCU's careers service posts a huge range of vacancies, part-time jobs, voluntary opportunities, placements and internships on its online vacancy and events service.
• Students can register and log-in to: search for job vacancies, get daily notification of new vacancies matching saved preferences, view all forthcoming employer presentations, and reserve a place at careers service events.

Careers Guidance

• Careers guidance is provided to GCU students and graduates of up to 2 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.

Student Mix

16,579 students in 2015–16:

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.
• Known as 'the University for the Common Good' GCU has a distinct and defining mission to deliver social benefit at home and overseas through education, research and social innovation.

Notable Alumni

• Rhona Martin MBE – Scottish curler, gold-medallist in Olympic Winter Games, 2002.
• Khalid Abdulrahim – CEO and Chairman of construction company, Cebarco Bahrain which has over 4,500 staff.
• 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.

Further Details

Address	Glasgow Caledonian University Cowcaddens Road Glasgow G4 0BA
UCAS Code	G42