University of Glasgow 2016 applicants

Hi there!
I think during your first two years you can expect to have around 12 contact hours per week altogether, also depending on your subjects. The second/third option takes up just as many hours as your other subject(s). I did beginners Spanish on my second year as my third subject and for that class I had 3 contact hours per week (I think at more advanced level you also need to do a "culture"-class in addition to the actual language classes). There are some guidelines about self-study, but it is really up to you how much you decide to spend on that. And of course, doing languages it is quite different compared to some other subjects as well! Hope this helps.

Essi
Undergraduate Rep
School of Social and Political Sciences

Thanks for your reply! I It's helpful, thanks

I do Spanish Non Beginners, German Beginners and French Beginners, with French as my third subject.

During your induction you'll be advised that three languages, two being beginners courses, is a lot of work, PLEASE LISTEN TO THAT, because it is :P

Beginners language courses are really intense because you're being taught all you need to know to be able to go straight into level 2. Be prepared to spend much of your time studying to keep on top of everything. I try to study an hour every day for each language, so that'd be 3hrs a day studying on top of being in classes.

My week is usually as follows:

Monday - French Video Class 10am, Spanish Language Reinforcement 11am, German Lecture 1pm, Spanish Culture 3pm

Tuesday - French Written Class 10am, Core Culture 1pm

Wednesday - French Written 10am (fortnightly), Spanish Language Skills 11am, German Seminar 12pm

Thursday - Spanish Culture Seminar (not every week, only when a topic has been concluded)

Friday - French Oral Class 10am, Spanish Language Skills 11am, German Tutorial 12pm.

You'll be recommended to work a maximum of 12hrs per week if you have a part time job so you can concentrate on studies, but if you can't work only 12 then don't worry because I work 15-25hrs per week haha. Although it can seem like you don't have time for anything else you just have to be sure to organise your time well. Set time aside for studying and social student-y stuff and you'll be much less stressed!

Good luck!

Thanks very much for your recommendations! I'll be doing non-beginners French and Spanish, and perhaps History too (although I may go for go another language). What texts did you enjoy in German?

Are you in your second year currently?

Isis

Hi can someone confirm something for me please?

I have AAAAB in S5 and have applied for law and French. My conditional is for BB at Advanced higher. Will my offer still be valid if I obtained AC instead?

Urgent please reply quick! 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!

Hello everyone!

We have set this thread up for anyone who has applied to the University of Glasgow 2016. We know you will have lots of questions and we are here to help and make sure you get all the information you need to make the right decision-because it's such an important one.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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Hi!

I have affirmed my studies in the University of Glasgow in the field of Environmental Sciences and Sustainability for 2016 entry.
I will be studying in the Dumfries campus. As i will be moving to Scotland with my lifepartner i'm not going to need a student accomodation. My question is that would it be to complicated for me to live in Glasgow (or nearby) and still study in Dumfries. I was trying to search for time schedules for the first semester but as i understood they haven't released course timetables yet?

Hello everyone!

We have set this thread up for anyone who has applied to the University of Glasgow 2016. We know you will have lots of questions and we are here to help and make sure you get all the information you need to make the right decision-because it's such an important one.

We look forward to hearing from you.

The Offical Rep team at Glasgow

Hi there... Somebody has to help me... I've received my unconditional offer from University of Glasgow on 23rd August and I've received an email from the university about my admission also but I haven't receive my CAS letter yet.. I really need the CAS letter as soon as possible so that I can do my visa and go to Glasgow on time before orientation starts.. Can someone tell me how long will it take to issue my CAS letter and send it to me by email? And would you mind help me tell them to make it quick? I'm sorry if I sound very rude but I really really really need the CAS letter asap... Sorry! And thank you!