Information for new postgraduate research students
Welcome to the College of Social Sciences Graduate School.
We are delighted that you have accepted an unconditional offer of a place on one of our Postgraduate Research Programmes and look forward to meeting you when you begin your studies.
The College of Social Sciences offers a training programme for PhD students designed to support you as you undertake your research project with mandatory courses. To supplement this programme we have a wide array of additional training initiatives, resources, internships and courses designed to support your research skills and professional development.
Please find information below on what you can expect to happen before commencing study with the College of Social Sciences this session.
Visit the Graduate School webpages for more information about how we can support you throughout your studies.
If you have any questions about studying with us, please Contact us.
Information for new PG taught students
Joining Glasgow University on a postgraduate taught course? Check the information for new postgraduate taught students.
Welcome email from the Graduate School
This email contains information about the PGR Induction Week, mandatory courses for new PGRs and the College Research Training Programme. You should also make contact with your supervisors as soon as possible as you begin your studies.
Registration
All students, new or returning, must complete both Academic and Financial Registration.
You can also apply for your Campus Card which provides you with various benefits and proviledges at the University.
Once you are fully academically registered, you can enrol on courses and classes and you should be using your University email address for all study-related correspondence.
Access to registration will be available from August.
Mandatory Courses for PGRs
You should complete the following online Mandatory Courses at the beginning of your studies:
- Research Integrity
- Introduction to Research Data Management for PGRs
- Diversity in the Workplace
- Information Security Awareness
- Introduction to GDPR
Research Training Programme
Discuss your training needs with your supervisors and self-enrol via MyCampus.
You can complete enrolment on courses and classes at any time after you have academically registered.
Please be aware that courses may commence mid-September onwards and you should make arrangements to be on campus to attend courses in person.
Visa registration
The University is required to check the immigration status for all students who are not nationals of the UK or Ireland, including home fee payers and those who do not require a Student Visa.
After you arrive in the UK, you must attend Visa Registration (For New Students) This is where you will present your passport and visa, and if applicable, collect your BRP from September.
PGR Opportunities Hub
The PGR Opportunities Hub provides a wide array of additional training initiatives, resources, internships and courses designed to support your research skills and professional development including Researcher Development for PGRs.
PGR Induction
College of Social Sciences Graduate School Welcome will take place on Monday 05 October 2026 with details to follow.
School Welcome Events will be held on Thurday 08 October 2026 and your School will be in touch with further arragements in due course (School of Social & Environmental Studies will hold an event week begining 12 October 2026).
University PGR Induction is a week-long programme from Monday 05 - Friday 09 October 2026. You can find details of all events running on the PGR Induction webpages which will be updated as events are confirmed.
School information for new PGRs
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Information for all new students
- Postgraduate offer holders
- Registration and enrolment support
- Campus map
WELCOME PROGRAMMES
EU & INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT