University of Glasgow Student - Q&A

Hi! Are students at the Glasgow school of art eligible for UoG halls, as their diplomas are awarded by your uni?

Hi,
I'm currently trying to decide whether to place Glasgow as my firm or insurance to study History this September. What level of support is available for history (or humanities) under graduates in terms of academic work and how easy is this to get? Also, in the honours years are there modules on the actual study of history (i.e. the theory or practice, as there are at universities such as York and Edinburgh), or are those aspects covered within the other modules? (I feel like these kind of modules would perhaps be useful in terms of understanding how history is studied and developing transferable skills? I don't know, I could be wrong). Thanks

Hello, I am on the verge of choosing my firm university offer and I'm having a lot of difficulty in deciding.
For Glasgow, I have applied for BSc Theoretical Physics at year one entry. My questions are as follows:
How soon and easily can I change to MSci if I accept the offer? If I decide to focus on mathematics and physics in later years, can I still use resources for computer science undergraduates? Is it easy to change courses later on if necessary?
What research is the university currently involved with in those areas? Is there an emphasis on research? How extensive is the Students' Union?

I hope you can get back to me soon, I don't have much time left.
Thank you.

Good Morning,I have an unconditional offer for postgraduate study(MSc) on September and I have been accepted a scholarship. In order to receive it, I need to have a certifying letter from the University that I actually have received an offer.I have searched the university's website but I couldn't find anything. Do you know who should I contact to?It kind of a serious matter because if I dont have this letter, I will lose my scholaship. Any help will be appreciated!

I am thinking of applying here in 2017 too. Does anyone know how competitive it is for psychology? And what should one do as extra curricular to boost chances of getting accepted?

Hi there!

Good choice Glasgow's psychology department is excellent! You can get in contact with Glasgow Uni psychology students by filling in an Ask a Student-form at http://www.gla.ac.uk/studentlife/askastudent/aboutaskastudent/
I guess what kind of extra curriculars you can do also depends on your age (whether you're already 18 or not), but my friends who study psychology at Glasgow, in addition to their studies, have volunteered as helpline volunteers or volunteered with children and young people for example. I think it might also depend on why exactly you want to study psychology - are you interested in helping people, doing research or something else.

But I think almost any extra curricular can boost your chances as long as you explain why you think it makes you a strong applicant. For example, even playing volleyball might show that you're an active person, commit to things you start, are good at managing time and prioritising while juggling between hobbies, school and other commitments etc. Overall I think the main thing is being able to demonstrate a genuine interest in your subject in your personal statement!

Let me know if you have any more questions

Essi
Undergraduate Rep
School of Social and Political Sciences