T2G Postgrad FAQs
What is T2G Postgrad?
Transition to Glasgow Postgraduate (T2G Postgrad) is a unique, pre-sessional programme offered by the University of Glasgow and run by Student Learning Development (SLD) for all new postgraduate taught or Master's-level students joining UofG.
It's designed to help you settle into life and study at UofG as a new postgraduate student, get a sense of the expectations of Master's-level study, learn some new skills, and find out what advice/support is available at UofG before you start your course.
How do I know if I’m a postgraduate taught student?
If your course appears in this list of Postgraduate Study Taught Degree Programmes, then you’re a postgraduate taught student! If your course doesn’t appear in the list, unfortunately you’re not eligible for T2G Postgrad.
I’m a postgraduate research student - can I join T2G Postgrad?
No. Unfortunately, T2G Postgrad is currently only for postgraduate taught students.
However, Research and Innovation Services run a range of courses and events for new postgraduate research students via their Researcher Development programme, which is worth checking out if you’re a postgraduate research student.
I have a conditional offer but haven’t yet made up my mind – can I still register interest in T2G Postgrad?
Yes! You can register your interest in the programme once you have a conditional offer so we can get in touch with you with more details in August, nearer the start of T2G Postgrad. If at that point you no longer wish to attend T2G Postgrad, you can just choose not to enrol on the programme.
Is T2G Postgrad assessed?
No. There may be activities we ask you to complete during the sessions or as part of the programme but none of these will be assessed.
Is T2G Postgrad compulsory?
No. T2G Postgrad is optional, but it is highly recommended for all new postgraduate taught students!
Does T2G Postgrad cost anything?
No. T2G Postgrad is free to attend for all new postgraduate taught students.
I’m already signed up to a pre-Master’s course with Glasgow International College (GIC) – should I also sign up for T2G Postgrad?
Yes! If your GIC course timetable allows you to attend T2G Postgrad, you should feel very welcome and encouraged to do so. If you’re not sure about your GIC course timetable yet, you can still register your interest in T2G Postgrad now and confirm your place nearer the start of the course.
Do I need to be in Glasgow to attend T2G Postgrad?
No! The full T2G Postgrad runs online so you can join from anywhere you are. We're aware that many of you may be joining from locations with significant time differences from UK local time so we'll record as many of the sessions as possible and make these available online so you can catch up at a more convenient time.
What will I need to do if I take part in T2G Postgrad?
If you attend T2G Postgrad, you’ll participate in a range of online sessions designed to help you successfully transition to postgraduate-level study at UofG.
Some sessions will be delivered as lectures while some will be more interactive; some sessions will offer key information about the services and support available to you while others will outline opportunities you can take advantage of at UofG.
There will also be a range of resoures designed to help you prepare for your upcoming studies, which you can engage with in your own time during the programme.
How much time will T2G Postgrad take up?
T2G Postgrad runs for one week, from ~10:00-16:00 UK local time with an hour break each . You can expect to be in Core sessions and College-specific sessions for most of the first two days of the of the programme while the last three days of the course will allow you to be more flexible, as you’ll be able to choose the sessions that are most relevant to you. We’ll publish a more detailed timetable of the sessions nearer the start of the programme.
There may also be useful activities to complete as part of some of the T2G Postgrad sessions, but these won’t take up too much time outside of sessions.
What if I have to miss some of the T2G Postgrad classes?
While it’s recommended that you attend as much of the programme as you can, we’re aware you may be balancing a range of responsibilities alongside your studies. As such, you’re welcome to sign up to T2G Postgrad even if you’re unsure how many sessions or days you can attend.
We’ll also make as many session recordings available as possible so you can catch up on any that you’ve missed. So, even if you think you may miss some sessions, it’s still worth signing up!
Who runs T2G Postgrad?
T2G Postgrad is designed, taught, and run by Student Learning Development (SLD) who also run year-round provision for postgraduate taught students to help you improve your academic work.
You can find out more at www.gla.ac.uk/SLD.
I have more questions – who do I contact?
Any questions not answered above can be directed to T2Gpostgrad@glasgow.ac.uk and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
What if I'm unsure if I'll be able to take part in T2G Postgrad?
Don’t worry! We’re aware that students’ plans can change over the summer, so go ahead and register your interest in T2G Postgrad even if you’re not 100% sure you’ll be able to attend. That way, we can get in touch with you in August, nearer the start of the programme, and you can make a final decision then. It’s not a problem to register your interest now but then not take part in T2G Postgrad if your plans change.