Support along the way

FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO APPLY IS ON OUR WEBSITE

glasgow.ac.uk/ug/howtoapply

HOW TO APPLY

How do I apply?

If you are seeking full-time study you must apply through the Universities & Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

See ucas.com.

What do I need to apply?

You’ll need academic qualifications, a personal statement and a reference. For some specific degree programmes you may also need to • come to an interview or audition • sit an admissions test • provide evidence of relevant work or voluntary experience.

If English is not your first language, you will normally need to provide evidence of your English language skills through suitable qualifications.

When do I apply?

UCAS closing dates for 2022 are: • 15 October 2021 if applying to Dentistry,

Medicine, Veterinary Medicine or applying to Oxford or Cambridge • 15 January 2022 for all other degree programmes for UK students • 30 June 2022 for all other degree programmes for international and EU students.

How soon will I receive a decision?

We respond to all applications as soon as possible. For UK students we aim to respond within published UCAS timescales. If we can make you an offer, you will receive either an unconditional or conditional offer.

Is deferred entry possible?

Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine are unable to consider deferred entry. In other cases it may be possible but it is not granted automatically. Contact our Admissions team for information.

Is advanced entry possible?

If you attain exceptional entry grades you may be considered for advanced entry (start at year 2) or faster route (condense a four-year Honours degree into three years). If you are interested you should apply for year 2 (Y2) on your UCAS application.

Is part-time study possible?

You may be able to study MA and some BSc programmes part-time. See glasgow.ac.uk/ ug/howtoapply for more information.

Entry requirements definitions

What is the difference between standard and adjusted SQA entry requirements?

SQA Higher entry requirements can be met from qualifications completed in S4, S5 and S6. The S5 minimum indicates the minimum grades that you must have obtained at the end of S5 to be considered for an offer.

SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements are used to make offers if you meet our Widening Access eligibility criteria (see page 22). Requirements can be met from qualifications completed in S4, S5 and S6. An offer is guaranteed if you meet our criteria and have the potential to meet all academic and additional entry requirements.

Will you consider my SQA Advanced Highers?

SQA Advanced Highers can be considered instead of a Higher for all degree programmes except Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine. An A or B grade in an Advanced Higher can be considered as equivalent to an A grade at Higher; a C grade in an Advanced Higher can be considered as equivalent to a B grade at Higher.

You require Highers/Advanced Highers across four distinct subjects. Highers and Advanced Highers in the same subject will be considered providing your academic profile covers the requisite number of subjects.

What subjects do you accept as a relevant Humanities or Science subject?

Details on the Higher, Advanced Higher, A-level and IB Higher and Standard level subjects that we can accept as an appropriate Humanities or Science subject can be found at glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ entryrequirements.

Does my offer change if I apply for Joint Honours?

The additional requirements listed on individual programme pages are required for both Joint Honours subjects.

WE PROVIDE SUPPORT FROM PRE-APPLICATION TO GRADUATION.

WIDENING PARTICIPATION

We believe everyone should have an equal chance of entry regardless of background or life circumstance. On an individual basis, we consider any circumstances which may have prevented you from meeting our standard entry requirements.

We guarantee to make you an adjusted offer if you meet one or more of the eligibility criteria below, have successfully completed a preentry programme and achieve our adjusted entry requirements, plus any additional requirements.

Eligibility criteria

• You live in a specified Scottish postcode area, (MD20/40; SIMD deciles 1-4) • You have care experience • You are estranged from family and living without family support • You are a carer. You may be considered for an adjusted offer if you do not meet the above criteria, but are seeking asylum in the UK or have refugee status.

School learners

Our Pre-entry programmes for learners in schools include • Top-Up • Summer School • Reach • Access to a Career • Taster Week • Sutton Trust Summer School.

We may also accept successful completion of a comparable Pre-entry programme at another university if you have not completed one of the above.

College learners

Higher National Certificates (HNCs) and Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) may allow you to enter either year 1 or 2 of a degree at Glasgow. We run bespoke HNC courses for some subjects, in partnership with some FE Colleges, which guarantee entry to year 2 if successfully completed. Details can be found on relevant degree programme pages. Please also see the Higher National Qualifications section at glasgow.ac.uk/ug/ entryrequirements.

Adult learners

Programmes include UofG Access Courses (glasgow.ac.uk/access) and Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) Access Courses (taught in FE Colleges) (scottishwideraccess.org).

We see potential

We have always been, and always will be, interested in your potential rather than circumstance or background.

If you have the potential, drive and ambition to succeed, we will do all we can to support you to realise your aspirations, overcome barriers and fulfil your promise.

We have a diverse, vibrant and talented student body; come and join it. If you have any queries, please email widening-access@glasgow.ac.uk or see glasgow.ac.uk/accessglasgow.