Information for international students
College International Student Learning Officer
Dr Gayle Pringle Barnes is the International Student Learning Officer for the College of Social Sciences.
Gayle runs a series of classes for international postgraduate students in Social Sciences on topics such as:
- academic writing
- researching and using source materials effectively
- dissertation writing
- English language
You can email Gayle if you have any questions about academic skills or English language during your studies.
Academic skills classes for postgraduate students in semester two
Classes for taught postgraduate students in the College of Social Sciences will be held in January in:
- Assignment Writing
- Using Source Materials Effectively
For details of dates/times, please see our Moodle pages.
One-to-one tutorials
Do you have questions about academic writing, referencing and using sources, English language - or any other academic skills?
Individual appointments with the College's International Student Learning Officer are available for international postgraduates in Social Sciences.
- To make an appointment, please phone 0141 330 4098 or email Liz Turner
- It may also be possible to work via email - please email Gayle directly if this is more suitable for you
Preparing for study
Our aim is to give you a good idea of what learning in the Social Sciences at the University of Glasgow is like. Find out what to expect so you can start preparing for study.
Where can you get advice or information on...?
- your application: International and Postgraduate Service
- your course: Course co-ordinators and administrators (check individual Schools for contacts)
- pre-sessional English Language courses - Pre-Sessional Courses
- non-academic matters e.g. arriving in Glasgow, immigration and visas, budgeting: International Student Adviser