Glasgow International College (GIC)
INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
TO PREPARE FOR A UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW DEGREE, AND TO MEET THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS, YOU CAN TAKE A PATHWAY COURSE. YOU'LL STUDY THIS COURSE ON CAMPUS AT GLASGOW INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE, WITH ACCESS TO ALL THE UNIVERSITY'S FACILITIES.
Take a pathway course
As an international student, you might need, or benefit from, a pathway course before you start to a degree. A pathway course is often necessary because of differences between the UK's education system and that of your home country. It'll boost your academic and language skills, and improve your subject knowledge, to the level needed for entry to an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University.
You'll take a pathway course at Glasgow International College, before you start your degree. The College's experienced teaching and support staff will make sure you are on the right path throughout your course, and will help you develop
the skills and knowledge you need for your degree. When you pass your course at the required level, and with good attendance, you’ll be guaranteed entry to your degree!
STUDY OPTIONS
YOU HAVE TWO MAIN COURSE TYPES TO CHOOSE FROM, DEPENDING ON WHETHER YOU WANT TO STUDY A BACHELOR'S OR MASTER'S DEGREE. THE PATHWAY COURSE YOU CHOOSE WILL ALSO DEPEND ON THE DEGREE SUBJECT YOU'RE INTERESTED IN.
Scottish education system
Undergraduate degrees in Scotland typically last four years, rather than the three years you would usually study at a university in England or Wales. As an international student, you can progress straight to the second year of a bachelor's degree at the University of Glasgow by taking the Foundation Certificate. You'll then have three years to complete
before you graduate.
LEARN YOUR WAY
THE EXPERTISE AND COMMITMENT OF THE TEACHING STAFF AT GLASGOW INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE WILL HELP ENSURE YOU'RE READY FOR YOUR DEGREE. YOU'LL BENEFIT FROM THEIR GUIDANCE, AND A COURSE THAT'S SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS LIKE YOU.
Teaching excellence
Teachers at the International College are experienced in working with international students, so they're perfectly placed to help you get ready for UK university studies. Teachers lead engaging, interactive and collaborative classes, encouraging you to participate and take an active role. It's a great way to make sure that you remember what you learn! You'll also benefit from one-to-one meetings with your tutor, and can monitor your progress throughout the course with carefully timed assessments, helping you stay on track. All this will help ensure you're fully prepared for the style of education you
can expect on your degree.
Customised course
Pathway courses are designed with international students in mind, and are tailored to the unique challenges you might
face as a student from outside the UK. The course will focus on your academic skills, subject knowledge and English language level, which are all key components of getting ready for a degree. Your pathway course will allow you to customise what you study to some extent, based on your chosen progression route and personal interests. You'll also receive relevant learning materials before your lessons, helping you prepare for each class and engage fully with the topic of the day.
Glasgow International College Foundation Certificate for Business and Social Sciences
Common modules are taken by all students:
English for Academic Purposes
Extended Project
You will also take 3 of the following modules that fit your degree and career goals
Business Communication
Business and Management
Economics
Politics
Sociology
Extra support:
for courses of over 2 terms, you will take additional modules from a selection of Enhancement and Extended English and Skills options (depending mainly on your IELTS score) before the modules to the left.
Students with at least UKVI IELTS 5.5: you can study a 2.5 or 3-term course that typically includes Enhancement modules to maximise your university preparation:
Critical Reading, Writing and Reasoning for Higher Education
Independent and Collaborative Study
Plus up to 2 of these 3 modules:
Digital Applications
Preparatory Mathematics
Preparatory Science
Students with less than UKVI IELTS 5.5: you will typically study Extended English and Skills modules to improve
your English language level and academic skills.
Students with UKVI IELTS 4.5 or 5.0 will typically take:
English for Academic Study 3
Independent and Collaborative Study
Reading and Writing 3
Speaking and Listening 3
Students with UKVI IELTS 4.0 will typically take:
English for Academic Study 2 + English for Academic Study 3
Independent and Collaborative Study
Reading and Writing 2 + Reading and Writing 3
Speaking and Listening 2 + Speaking and Listening 3
Study Skills Preparation
Choose your undergraduate degree
Business and Finance
BA (Hons) Business & Management
BA (Hons) Business & Management and Business Economics
BA (Hons) Business & Management and Economic and Social History
BA (Hons) Business & Management and Economics
BA (Hons) Business & Management and Politics
Social Science and Humanities
BA (Hons) Business Economics
BA (Hons) Business Economics and Economic and Social History
BA (Hons) Business Economics and Politics
BA (Hons) Business Economics and Sociology
BA (Hons) Central and East European Studies
BA (Hons) Central and East European Studies and Business Economics
BA (Hons) Central and East European Studies and Economic and Social History
BA (Hons) Central and East European Studies and Economics
BA (Hons) Central and East European Studies and Politics
BA (Hons) Central and East European Studies and Sociology
BA (Hons) Economic and Social History
BA (Hons) Economic and Social History and Economics
BA (Hons) Economic and Social History and Politics
BA (Hons) Economic and Social History and Sociology
BA (Hons) Economics
BA (Hons) Economics and Politics
BA (Hons) Economics and Sociology
BA (Hons) Health and Social Policy2
BA (Hons) Politics
BA (Hons) Politics and Sociology
BA (Hons) Sociology
Glasgow International College Foundation Certificate for Science and Engineering
Common modules are taken by all students:
English for Academic Purposes
Extended Project
You will also take 3 to 6 of the following modules that fit your degree and career goals:
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Engineering
Geography and Earth Science
Intermediate Mathematics
Introduction to Sociology
Laboratory Skills and Scientific Writing
Mathematics
Physics
Programming
Science and Society
Extra support: for courses of over 2 terms, you will take additional modules from a selection of Enhancement and
Extended English and Skills options (depending mainly on your IELTS score) before the modules to the left.
Students with at least UKVI IELTS 5.5: you can study a 2.5 or 3-term course that typically includes Enhancement
modules to maximise your university preparation:
Critical Reading, Writing and Reasoning for Higher Education
Independent and Collaborative Study
Plus up to 2 of these 3 modules:
Digital Applications
Preparatory Mathematics
Preparatory Science
Students with less than UKVI IELTS 5.5: you will typically study Extended English and Skills modules to improve
your English language level and academic skills. Students with UKVI IELTS 4.5 or 5.0 will typically take:
English for Academic Study 3
Independent and Collaborative Study
Reading and Writing 3
Speaking and Listening 3
Students with UKVI IELTS 4.0 will typically take:
English for Academic Study 2 + English for Academic Study 3
Independent and Collaborative Study
Reading and Writing 2 + Reading and Writing 3
Speaking and Listening 2 + Speaking and Listening 3
Study Skills Preparation
Choose your undergraduate degree
Computing
BSc (Hons) Computing Science
BSc (Hons) Software Engineering
Engineering
BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering
BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering
BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
BEng (Hons) Electronics and Electrical Engineering
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Design Engineering
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Aeronautics
BEng (Hons) Product Design Engineering1
Environment and Agriculture
BSc (Hons) Earth Science
BSc (Hons) Environmental Science & Sustainability2
BSc (Hons) Geography
Mathematics
BSc (Hons) Applied Mathematics
BSc (Hons) Mathematics
BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Physics
BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Statistics
BSc (Hons) Statistics
Science and Health
BEng (Hons) Aerospace Systems
BSc (Hons) Anatomy
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry
BSc (Hons) Chemistry
BSc (Hons) Chemistry and Mathematics
BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry
BSc (Hons) Genetics
BSc (Hons) Human Biology
BSc (Hons) Human Biology and Nutrition
BSc (Hons) Immunology
BSc (Hons) Marine and Freshwater Biology
BEng (Hons) Mechatronics
BSc (Hons) Microbiology
BSc (Hons) Molecular and Cellular Biology
BSc (Hons) Molecular and Cellular Biology (with Biotechnology)
BSc (Hons) Molecular and Cellular Biology (with Plant Science)
BSc (Hons) Neuroscience
BSc (Hons) Pharmacology
BSc (Hons) Physics
BSc (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics
BSc (Hons) Physiology
BSc (Hons) Physiology and Sports Science
BSc (Hons) Physiology, Sports Science and Nutrition
BSc (Hons) Theoretical Physics
BSc (Hons) Zoology
Glasgow International College Pre-Master’s for Arts and Humanities
Common modules are taken by all students:
English for Academic Purposes
Research Project
You will also take 2 of the following modules to prepare for postgraduate study:
Accounting and Finance
Advanced Social Science
Advanced Statistics
Critical Thinking for Academic Writing
Organisational Management
Philosophy, History and Culture
Scottish, European and International Law
Extra support: for courses of over 2 terms, you will also take Extended English and Skills modules before the
modules to the left. Students with UKVI IELTS 5.5 will typically take these additional modules as part of a 2.5 or 3-term course:
English for Academic Study 3
Independent and Collaborative Study
Reading and Writing 3
Speaking and Listening 3
Students with UKVI IELTS 5.0 will typically take these additional modules as part of a 3.5 or 4-term course:
English for Academic Study 2 + English for Academic Study 3
Independent and Collaborative Study
Reading and Writing 2 + Reading and Writing 3
Speaking and Listening 2 + Speaking and Listening 3
Study Skills Preparation
Choose your undergraduate degree
Art and Design
MLitt Art History
Marketing and Media
MSc Creative Industries & Cultural Policy
MLitt Film and Television Studies
MLitt Playwriting & Dramaturgy
Music and Performing Arts
MLitt Theatre Studies
Social Science and Humanities
MLitt Ancient Cultures
MSc Applied Linguistics
MLitt Art History: Making & Meaning: Approaches in Technical Art History
MLitt Comparative Literature
MSc Conflict Archaeology & Heritage
MSc Early Modern History
MSc Gender History
MLitt History
MSc History
MSc Philosophy
MSc Philosophy (Conversion)
MLitt Scottish History
MSc War Studies
Glasgow International College Pre-Master’s for Business, Economics and Finance
Common modules are taken by all students:
English for Academic Purposes
Research Project
You will also take 2 of the following modules to prepare for postgraduate study:
Accounting and Finance
Advanced Social Science
Advanced Statistics
Critical Thinking for Academic Writing
Organisational Management
Philosophy, History and Culture
Scottish, European and International Law
Extra support: for courses of over 2 terms, you will also take Extended English and Skills modules before the
modules to the left. Students with UKVI IELTS 5.0 will typically take these additional modules as part of a 2.5 or 3-term course:
English for Academic Study 3
Independent and Collaborative Study
Reading and Writing 3
Speaking and Listening 3
Students with UKVI IELTS 4.5 will typically take these additional modules as part of a 3.5 or 4-term course:
English for Academic Study 2 + English for Academic Study 3
Independent and Collaborative Study
Reading and Writing 2 + Reading and Writing 3
Speaking and Listening 2 + Speaking and Listening 3
Study Skills Preparation
Choose your undergraduate degree
Business and Finance
MSc Asset Pricing & Investment
MBA Business Administration
MSc Corporate Governance and Accountability
MSc Economics, Banking and Finance
MSc Finance and Economic Development
MSc Finance and Management
MSc Financial Economics