Profile Glasgow Caledonian is one of the largest universities in Scotland with some 12,500 students. Over 7% are from outside the UK and over 70 nationalities are represented on the campus. There is a special orientation programme at the beginning of the year and a lively social programme.
The University offers a wide range of courses at Bachelors and Masters degree level, and to research degrees of MPhil and PhD. Particular strength in teaching and research has been recognised in the areas of Finance, Risk Management, Building and Surveying, and Hotel and Catering Management. We have one of the largest Health Faculties in the UK, offering all of the professions related to medicine. We have been rated 11th place out of 97 universities by employers nominating a 'premier league' of finest graduates in the UK. One-year Masters programmes are offered in the following areas: Information Management, Administration, Finance, Risk, Hospitality, Tourism, Leisure, Operations, E-Business, Development, Human Resource, Marketing, Construction, Entrepreneurial Studies MBA, Fashion Marketing, Journalism, Biomedical ACII, Rehabilitation Science, Social Science, Physiotherapy, Analytical Chemistry, Forensic Psychology, Fire Risk Engineering, Advanced Engineering Technology, Maintenance Systems, Bulk Solids, Energy and Environmental, Mathematics and Computing, Informatics, Industrial Mathematics, Logistics.
Facilities The University has custom-built lecture theatres, science and technology laboratories, offices and the student facilities of a modern campus. Our libraries are equipped with online Public Access Catalogue terminals which allow you to request whatever material you want from any location in the world. Your Academic Adviser will help with any aspects of your studies and look after your academic progress. The Students' Association is a self-governing body that provides a wide range of sporting activities, clubs, societies and other facilities to improve student life.
Location Glasgow Caledonian University is situated in the heart of a friendly city whose culture and traditions are renowned worldwide. The people of Glasgow are friendly and welcoming and the city is a safe and comfortable place in which to live and work. The city has its own international airport and has excellent road and rail links to Europe. |