Glasgow School of Art vs Newcastle University

I have offers to both the Glasgow School of Art for the Painting program and Newcastle University in the fine arts program. I am torn!

I was wondering about the facilities / studios in these? Im an international student and I really do not want to make the wrong choice and get the uni and be regretful.

Newcastle is an honours program where theres an option to write a dissertation and has a lot of excellent art history courses but GSA has its own prestigious reputation.

I have read in recent years the GSA has been going down in terms of overcrowding and lack of teacher support, but its been hard to find enough information on this. (Ie: I read an article written a few years ago about student protests outside of the GSA.)

Would love to hear from anyone who is going to either programs, or have applied to, or anyone who could point me in the right direction.

Thanks in advance!!

Hiya I know it's been a while but could u tell me which one you chose and if you think it was the right choice - I have the same decision and I'm really really torn! GSA seems like a really good course with a great reputation, but Newcastle's course looks possibly even better, more art history focused, but with a bit less of a reputation. I don't know how important the reputation of your degree really, and even if Newcastle is much further below GSA anymore, in becoming a successful artist.

Good luck with the decision making! I have been told I have an offer post interview but it hasn’t come through yet on ucas and I’ve been waiting over 2 weeks … could you share what grades your offer is please? Thanks!!

if ur speaking about newcastle im the same! i've had an email through to say ive got an offer but ive not got it on ucas yet, im wondering what grades its gonna beeeee

Yes same here - congrats on the offer but would be good to know the grades as they are all the same so far!!!

Yes same here - congrats on the offer but would be good to know the grades as they are all the same so far!!!

congrats on the offers both of you! I have a fine art interview with newcastle this thursday, how did both your interviews go? and what type of questions did they ask? well done for your offers again!!

it was a very casual chat ngl, i was really nervous going in but after the first question i felt very relaxed. they mainly asked me questions about my portfolio and my influences, but also asked me a few questions about working collaboratively, things mentioned in my personal statement and what i'd like to create in the future, good luck!!

if ur speaking about newcastle im the same! i've had an email through to say ive got an offer but ive not got it on ucas yet, im wondering what grades its gonna beeeee

I’ve had my offer

hopefully mine comes through soon! i got the email saying i had an offer on the 1st of march so