Glasgow Caledonian University - Scotland

Upcoming intake

September (22/09/2025)

Deadline

June (23/06/2025)

Academic Requirement

Entry Requirements: UK honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) in any subject area. Other General Requirements: Personal statement: This is your big opportunity to tell us why you want to apply for a particular degree and illustrate that you have the motivation or experience to help you complete the programme. The sort of things we are interested in hearing about include: Relevant work experience or links within the industry Personal goals and how you think the programme relates to you Interests and general information about yourself You must keep within the word limit, so be as concise as possible, and remember to check your spelling carefully! It's also a good idea to write a practice draft first. Reference: Each applicant has to provide an academic reference which comments on their ability to undertake a course of study. If you are a school leaver, this includes a prediction of what you will achieve in the results pending section and why the referee feels that you are suitable for a particular area of study. This, together with the personal statement and other details, should help create a well-rounded application. Documents you'll need to apply When you apply for your Student visa you must provide: A current passport or other valid travel documentation A Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from your course provider You may also need to provide: Proof you have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course - this will vary depending on your circumstances A valid ATAS certificate if your course and nationality require it Proof of parental or other legal guardian consent if you’re under 18 Proof of your relationship to your parent or guardian if you’re under 18 Your tuberculosis test results Written consent for your application from your financial sponsor if you’ve received sponsorship for your course fees and living costs in the last 12 months You need a blank page in your passport for your visa if you need to give your biometric information (fingerprints and a photograph) at a visa application centre. You’ll be told if you need to do this when you apply. English Language Requirements: Academic IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5. A Level English Language/English Language and Literature/English Literature at Grade D or above AS Level English Language/English Literature at Grade C or above Cambridge English: Overall score of 169 with no element below 162 GCE O Level: English Language at Grade C or above Cambridge International GCE O Level: English (subject 1123) at Grade B or above Cambridge IGCSE: English as a Second Language: Grade B or above Cambridge IGCSE: English as a First Language: Syllabus 0500: Grade C with a minimum of grade 2 in Listening and Speaking / Syllabus 0522: Grade C Indian XII standard: English at 70% or higher Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): English at Grade C or above LanguageCert Academic: Overall 65 with no element below 60 (24/25 entry onwards) International ESOL: B2 Communicator, Pass in all four elements with a score of at least 33 in each. SPM 1119 English Language at Grade C/Grade 6 National Examinations Council (NECO): English Language at score C/6 or higher Occupational English Test (OET): two elements at a minimum of 200 points and two elements at minimum of 250 points. Oxford English Language Level Test: Overall B2 with every element at B2 or above. (24/25 entry onwards) Oxford Test of English (OTE): B2 Test, 121 overall score with a minimum of 111 in each component. Password Skills Plus Language Test: 6.0 with no single element below 5.5 or equivalent (24/25 entry onwards) Pearson (PTE) Academic/Academic UKVI/Online: Overall score of 59, with each sub-score to be at least 59 (24/25 entry onwards) PSI Skills for English (SELT): Pass with Merit (B2) SQA Higher English/ESOL/History at Grade C or above Brit Language Centre (BLC) Pre Sessional English: IELTS 6.0 with no single element below 5.5 or equivalent/Grade C or above TOEFL iBT/Home Edition: Overall score of 78 with the following minimum element scores; Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20, Writing 17. (24/25 entry onwards) West African Examinations Council (WAEC): English Language at score C/6 or higher

Academic Requirement

Entry Requirments: UK honours degree 2:1 (or equivalent) in a discipline related to physiotherapy that contained a substantial element of human physiology within its programme of study. Experience of the process of research is essential. A diploma or degree in physiotherapy is not appropriate. Additional requirements: Before applying to the course, it is recommended that you are aware of the diverse nature of physiotherapy practice. Relevant visits to hospitals, voluntary work or part-time employment in an area where the impact of disability is experienced is desirable. Selection will be based on your educational qualifications, academic references, medical fitness and interview performance. Students must be able to undertake the role of physiotherapists from a fitness point of view. If applicants have queries in relation to this aspect they should contact a member of the admissions team to discuss their individual requirements. On commencing the course all students will have to undertake occupational health screening. As a physiotherapist criminal records are not deemed as spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) (Exceptions) Order 1975. If you have a criminal conviction, we ask you to contact a member of the admissions team to discuss the impact on your suitability for eligibility to apply for registration with the regulatory body and employability. All students have to undertake a PVG check on commencing the course. The cost of this process has to be met by the student. If you would like to discuss this please contact a member of the admissions team. The application deadline date is 31 March 2023 for all fee payer types for January 2024 applications. Limited RUK places Due to funding constraints, we have a very limited number of places available on this course for students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland (fee status RUK). These places fill up very quickly and we’re unable to process applications more than 12 months in advance. If you would like to enquire as to whether places are available before making your application, please use the 'enquire' option above. All entry requirements listed here should be used as a guide. Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place may be asked to achieve more than is stated. Relevant experience (RPL) GCU's flexible entry policies exist to allow relevant work experience and prior learning to be considered towards standard entry or advanced entry into a course. If you have three to five years of relevant work experience, you can apply for the degree that interests you and get in touch with our Admissions Team about your application and your eligibility for Recognition of Prior Learning. Documents that needs to be included: Some additional documents are needed to help GCU evaluate your application. It’s easy to upload all the documents needed to support your application and submit everything together. Please note that some courses have application deadlines, which will be included on individual course web pages. To support your application, you will need to provide: Personal statement References – one academic reference minimum Academic or professional certificates Academic transcripts A copy of your passport identification pages (international students only) When you apply for your Student visa you must provide: A current passport or other valid travel documentation A Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from your course provider You may also need to provide: Proof you have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course - this will vary depending on your circumstances A valid ATAS certificate if your course and nationality require it Proof of parental or other legal guardian consent if you’re under 18 Proof of your relationship to your parent or guardian if you’re under 18 your tuberculosis test results Written consent for your application from your financial sponsor if you’ve received sponsorship for your course fees and living costs in the last 12 months You need a blank page in your passport for your visa if you need to give your biometric information (fingerprints and a photograph) at a visa application centre. You’ll be told if you need to do this when you apply. English Language Requirements: IELTS score of 7.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 6.5.

Upcoming intake

September (22/09/2025)

Deadline

June (23/06/2025)

Academic Requirement

Entry Requirments: UK honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) which contains a substantial computing or information and communications technology component. Documents that needs to be included: Some additional documents are needed to help GCU evaluate your application. It’s easy to upload all the documents needed to support your application and submit everything together. Please note that some courses have application deadlines, which will be included on individual course web pages. To support your application, you will need to provide: Personal statement References – one academic reference minimum Academic or professional certificates Academic transcripts A copy of your passport identification pages (international students only) When you apply for your Student visa you must provide: A current passport or other valid travel documentation A Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from your course provider You may also need to provide: Proof you have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course - this will vary depending on your circumstances A valid ATAS certificate if your course and nationality require it Proof of parental or other legal guardian consent if you’re under 18 Proof of your relationship to your parent or guardian if you’re under 18 your tuberculosis test results Written consent for your application from your financial sponsor if you’ve received sponsorship for your course fees and living costs in the last 12 months You need a blank page in your passport for your visa if you need to give your biometric information (fingerprints and a photograph) at a visa application centre. You’ll be told if you need to do this when you apply. English Language Requirements: Academic IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5. A Level English Language/English Language and Literature/English Literature at Grade D or above AS Level English Language/English Literature at Grade C or above Cambridge English: Overall score of 169 with no element below 162 GCE O Level: English Language at Grade C or above Cambridge International GCE O Level: English (subject 1123) at Grade B or above Cambridge IGCSE: English as a Second Language: Grade B or above Cambridge IGCSE: English as a First Language: Syllabus 0500: Grade C with a minimum of grade 2 in Listening and Speaking / Syllabus 0522: Grade C Indian XII standard: English at 70% or higher Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): English at Grade C or above LanguageCert Academic: Overall 65 with no element below 60 (24/25 entry onwards) International ESOL: B2 Communicator, Pass in all four elements with a score of at least 33 in each. SPM 1119 English Language at Grade C/Grade 6 National Examinations Council (NECO): English Language at score C/6 or higher Occupational English Test (OET): two elements at a minimum of 200 points and two elements at minimum of 250 points. Oxford English Language Level Test: Overall B2 with every element at B2 or above. (24/25 entry onwards) Oxford Test of English (OTE): B2 Test, 121 overall score with a minimum of 111 in each component. Password Skills Plus Language Test: 6.0 with no single element below 5.5 or equivalent (24/25 entry onwards) Pearson (PTE) Academic/Academic UKVI/Online: Overall score of 59, with each sub-score to be at least 59 (24/25 entry onwards) PSI Skills for English (SELT): Pass with Merit (B2) SQA Higher English/ESOL/History at Grade C or above Brit Language Centre (BLC) Pre Sessional English: IELTS 6.0 with no single element below 5.5 or equivalent/Grade C or above TOEFL iBT/Home Edition: Overall score of 78 with the following minimum element scores; Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20, Writing 17. (24/25 entry onwards) West African Examinations Council (WAEC): English Language at score C/6 or higher

Upcoming intake

September (22/09/2025)

Deadline

June (23/06/2025)

Academic Requirement

Entry Requirments: Year 1 Standard entry requirement UCAS Tariff: 114 Scottish Higher: ABBB or equivalent A Level: BBC or equivalent Minimum entry requirement UCAS Tariff: 90 Scottish Higher: BCCC or equivalent A Level: CCC or equivalent Year 2 entry Standard entry requirement HNC Business/Administration and IT/Retail Management/Law, Business and Accounting (or other HNCs with relevant modules) with B in Graded Unit Year 3 entry Standard entry requirement HND Business, HND Administration and IT, HND Retail Management, or HND Law Business and Accounting (or other HNDs with relevant modules) with AB/ABB in Graded Units Additional information Relevant experience (RPL) GCU's flexible entry policies exist to allow relevant work experience and prior learning to be considered towards standard entry or advanced entry into a course. If you have three to five years of relevant work experience, you can apply for the degree that interests you and get in touch with our Admissions Team about your application and your eligibility for Recognition of Prior Learning. Other General Requirements: Personal statement: This is your big opportunity to tell us why you want to apply for a particular degree and illustrate that you have the motivation or experience to help you complete the programme. The sort of things we are interested in hearing about include: Relevant work experience or links within the industry Personal goals and how you think the programme relates to you Interests and general information about yourself You must keep within the word limit, so be as concise as possible, and remember to check your spelling carefully! It's also a good idea to write a practice draft first. Reference: Each applicant has to provide an academic reference which comments on their ability to undertake a course of study. If you are a school leaver, this includes a prediction of what you will achieve in the results pending section and why the referee feels that you are suitable for a particular area of study. This, together with the personal statement and other details, should help create a well-rounded application. Documents you'll need to apply: When you apply for your student visa you must provide: A current passport or other valid travel documentation. A confirmation of acceptance for studies (cas) from your course provider. You may also need to provide: Proof you have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course - this will vary depending on your circumstances. A valid atas certificate if your course and nationality require it. Proof of parental or other legal guardian consent if you’re under 18. Proof of your relationship to your parent or guardian if you’re under 18. Your tuberculosis test results. Written consent for your application from your financial sponsor if you’ve received sponsorship for your course fees and living costs in the last 12 months. You need a blank page in your passport for your visa if you need to give your biometric information (fingerprints and a photograph) at a visa application centre. You’ll be told if you need to do this when you apply. English Language Requirements: Academic IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5. A Level English Language/English Language and Literature/English Literature at Grade D or above AS Level English Language/English Literature at Grade C or above Cambridge English: Overall score of 169 with no element below 162 GCE O Level: English Language at Grade C or above Cambridge International GCE O Level: English (subject 1123) at Grade B or above Cambridge IGCSE: English as a Second Language: Grade B or above Cambridge IGCSE: English as a First Language: Syllabus 0500: Grade C with a minimum of grade 2 in Listening and Speaking / Syllabus 0522: Grade C Indian XII standard: English at 70% or higher Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): English at Grade C or above LanguageCert Academic: Overall 65 with no element below 60 (24/25 entry onwards) International ESOL: B2 Communicator, Pass in all four elements with a score of at least 33 in each. SPM 1119 English Language at Grade C/Grade 6 National Examinations Council (NECO): English Language at score C/6 or higher Occupational English Test (OET): two elements at a minimum of 200 points and two elements at minimum of 250 points. Oxford English Language Level Test: Overall B2 with every element at B2 or above. (24/25 entry onwards) Oxford Test of English (OTE): B2 Test, 121 overall score with a minimum of 111 in each component. Password Skills Plus Language Test: 6.0 with no single element below 5.5 or equivalent (24/25 entry onwards) Pearson (PTE) Academic/Academic UKVI/Online: Overall score of 59, with each sub-score to be at least 59 (24/25 entry onwards) PSI Skills for English (SELT): Pass with Merit (B2) SQA Higher English/ESOL/History at Grade C or above Brit Language Centre (BLC) Pre Sessional English: IELTS 6.0 with no single element below 5.5 or equivalent/Grade C or above TOEFL iBT/Home Edition: Overall score of 78 with the following minimum element scores; Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20, Writing 17. (24/25 entry onwards) West African Examinations Council (WAEC): English Language at score C/6 or higher

Upcoming intake

September (22/09/2025)

Deadline

June (23/06/2025)

Academic Requirement

Entry Requirments: Year 1 Standard entry requirement UCAS Tariff: 96 Scottish Higher: BBCC or equivalent incl Higher in Maths, Appl of Maths, or Computing A Level: CCC or equivalent incl A Level in Maths or Computing Minimum entry requirement UCAS Tariff: 90 Scottish Higher: BCCC or equivalent incl Higher in Maths, Appl of Maths, or Computing A Level: CCC or equivalent incl A Level in Maths, Appl of Maths or Computing Year 2 entry Standard entry requirement HNC Computing with A in Graded Unit 1 Year 3 entry Standard entry requirement HND Computer Science or HND Computing: Software Development with BB in Graded Units Additional information: Relevant experience (RPL) GCU's flexible entry policies exist to allow relevant work experience and prior learning to be considered towards standard entry or advanced entry into a course. If you have three to five years of relevant work experience, you can apply for the degree that interests you and get in touch with our Admissions Team about your application and your eligibility for Recognition of Prior Learning. Minimum entry requirements: Minimum entry requirements are for widening access students only. If you are from a group that is not currently well-represented in higher education you may qualify as a widening access student. This includes living in a target postcode area, attending a target school or college, attending SWAP, are care-experienced or provide care for someone else, have refugee status or are an asylum seeker. Other General Requirements: Personal statement: This is your big opportunity to tell us why you want to apply for a particular degree and illustrate that you have the motivation or experience to help you complete the programme. The sort of things we are interested in hearing about include: Relevant work experience or links within the industry Personal goals and how you think the programme relates to you Interests and general information about yourself You must keep within the word limit, so be as concise as possible, and remember to check your spelling carefully! It's also a good idea to write a practice draft first. Reference: Each applicant has to provide an academic reference which comments on their ability to undertake a course of study. If you are a school leaver, this includes a prediction of what you will achieve in the results pending section and why the referee feels that you are suitable for a particular area of study. This, together with the personal statement and other details, should help create a well-rounded application. Documents you'll need to apply: When you apply for your student visa you must provide: A current passport or other valid travel documentation. A confirmation of acceptance for studies (cas) from your course provider. You may also need to provide: Proof you have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course - this will vary depending on your circumstances. A valid atas certificate if your course and nationality require it. Proof of parental or other legal guardian consent if you’re under 18. Proof of your relationship to your parent or guardian if you’re under 18. Your tuberculosis test results. Written consent for your application from your financial sponsor if you’ve received sponsorship for your course fees and living costs in the last 12 months. You need a blank page in your passport for your visa if you need to give your biometric information (fingerprints and a photograph) at a visa application centre. You’ll be told if you need to do this when you apply. English Language Requirements: Academic IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5. A Level English Language/English Language and Literature/English Literature at Grade D or above AS Level English Language/English Literature at Grade C or above Cambridge English: Overall score of 169 with no element below 162 GCE O Level: English Language at Grade C or above Cambridge International GCE O Level: English (subject 1123) at Grade B or above Cambridge IGCSE: English as a Second Language: Grade B or above Cambridge IGCSE: English as a First Language: Syllabus 0500: Grade C with a minimum of grade 2 in Listening and Speaking / Syllabus 0522: Grade C Indian XII standard: English at 70% or higher Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): English at Grade C or above LanguageCert Academic: Overall 65 with no element below 60 (24/25 entry onwards) International ESOL: B2 Communicator, Pass in all four elements with a score of at least 33 in each. SPM 1119 English Language at Grade C/Grade 6 National Examinations Council (NECO): English Language at score C/6 or higher Occupational English Test (OET): two elements at a minimum of 200 points and two elements at minimum of 250 points. Oxford English Language Level Test: Overall B2 with every element at B2 or above. (24/25 entry onwards) Oxford Test of English (OTE): B2 Test, 121 overall score with a minimum of 111 in each component. Password Skills Plus Language Test: 6.0 with no single element below 5.5 or equivalent (24/25 entry onwards) Pearson (PTE) Academic/Academic UKVI/Online: Overall score of 59, with each sub-score to be at least 59 (24/25 entry onwards) PSI Skills for English (SELT): Pass with Merit (B2) SQA Higher English/ESOL/History at Grade C or above Brit Language Centre (BLC) Pre Sessional English: IELTS 6.0 with no single element below 5.5 or equivalent/Grade C or above TOEFL iBT/Home Edition: Overall score of 78 with the following minimum element scores; Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20, Writing 17. (24/25 entry onwards) West African Examinations Council (WAEC): English Language at score C/6 or higher

Upcoming intake

September (22/09/2025)

Deadline

June (23/06/2025)

Academic Requirement

Entry Requirments: Year 1 Standard entry requirement UCAS Tariff: 114 Scottish Higher: ABBB or equivalent A Level: BBC or equivalent Minimum entry requirement UCAS Tariff: 90 Scottish Higher: BCCC or equivalent A Level: CCC or equivalent Year 3 entry Standard entry requirement HND Business/Administration and IT with graded units AB/BA Additional information Relevant experience (RPL) GCU's flexible entry policies exist to allow relevant work experience and prior learning to be considered towards standard entry or advanced entry into a course. If you have three to five years of relevant work experience, you can apply for the degree that interests you and get in touch with our Admissions Team about your application and your eligibility for Recognition of Prior Learning. Other General Requirements: Personal statement: This is your big opportunity to tell us why you want to apply for a particular degree and illustrate that you have the motivation or experience to help you complete the programme. The sort of things we are interested in hearing about include: Relevant work experience or links within the industry Personal goals and how you think the programme relates to you Interests and general information about yourself You must keep within the word limit, so be as concise as possible, and remember to check your spelling carefully! It's also a good idea to write a practice draft first. Reference: Each applicant has to provide an academic reference which comments on their ability to undertake a course of study. If you are a school leaver, this includes a prediction of what you will achieve in the results pending section and why the referee feels that you are suitable for a particular area of study. This, together with the personal statement and other details, should help create a well-rounded application. Documents you'll need to apply When you apply for your student visa you must provide: A current passport or other valid travel documentation A confirmation of acceptance for studies (cas) from your course provider You may also need to provide: Proof you have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course - this will vary depending on your circumstances A valid atas certificate if your course and nationality require it Proof of parental or other legal guardian consent if you’re under 18 Proof of your relationship to your parent or guardian if you’re under 18 Your tuberculosis test results Written consent for your application from your financial sponsor if you’ve received sponsorship for your course fees and living costs in the last 12 months You need a blank page in your passport for your visa if you need to give your biometric information (fingerprints and a photograph) at a visa application centre. You’ll be told if you need to do this when you apply. English Language Requirements: Academic IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5. A Level English Language/English Language and Literature/English Literature at Grade D or above AS Level English Language/English Literature at Grade C or above Cambridge English: Overall score of 169 with no element below 162 GCE O Level: English Language at Grade C or above Cambridge International GCE O Level: English (subject 1123) at Grade B or above Cambridge IGCSE: English as a Second Language: Grade B or above Cambridge IGCSE: English as a First Language: Syllabus 0500: Grade C with a minimum of grade 2 in Listening and Speaking / Syllabus 0522: Grade C Indian XII standard: English at 70% or higher Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): English at Grade C or above LanguageCert Academic: Overall 65 with no element below 60 (24/25 entry onwards) International ESOL: B2 Communicator, Pass in all four elements with a score of at least 33 in each. SPM 1119 English Language at Grade C/Grade 6 National Examinations Council (NECO): English Language at score C/6 or higher Occupational English Test (OET): two elements at a minimum of 200 points and two elements at minimum of 250 points. Oxford English Language Level Test: Overall B2 with every element at B2 or above. (24/25 entry onwards) Oxford Test of English (OTE): B2 Test, 121 overall score with a minimum of 111 in each component. Password Skills Plus Language Test: 6.0 with no single element below 5.5 or equivalent (24/25 entry onwards) Pearson (PTE) Academic/Academic UKVI/Online: Overall score of 59, with each sub-score to be at least 59 (24/25 entry onwards) PSI Skills for English (SELT): Pass with Merit (B2) SQA Higher English/ESOL/History at Grade C or above Brit Language Centre (BLC) Pre Sessional English: IELTS 6.0 with no single element below 5.5 or equivalent/Grade C or above TOEFL iBT/Home Edition: Overall score of 78 with the following minimum element scores; Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20, Writing 17. (24/25 entry onwards) West African Examinations Council (WAEC): English Language at score C/6 or higher