How to apply for a taught degree

Before starting your application we strongly recommend that you consult this site and review any relevant information for prospective postgraduate students on the appropriate Graduate School web-pages via the links to the right.

To apply for a postgraduate taught programme, you need to provide:

  • Final or current undergraduate degree transcript
  • Degree certificate
  • 2 references on headed paper (academic or professional - see course entry requirements)
  • copy of your passport (photopage)

Text splash style. Please note scanned applications sent by e-mail are no longer accepted. Documents received without an application already filled-in will not be considered and will be discarded.

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The quickest and easiest way to apply for admission to a postgraduate taught degree is to Apply online. Fill out the standard application form online and attach a scanned copy of the supporting documents listed above. Instructions are provided throughout the online form and you can consult the Applicant's guide to online application  to help you complete your application. You may save and return to your application as many times as you wish before submitting it.

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You can still make a postal application using our Application for Graduate Studies and Referee's Report forms which should be completed and returned together with all supporting documents to the Postgraduate Admissions Office at the address below.

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Student numbers

Faculty undergrad postgrad
Arts
4,153 662
Education 1,026 1,380
Engineering 1,319 360
Law, Business & Social Sciences 3,065 1,296
Medicine 1,954 767
Science [three faculties] 4,325 773
Veterinary Medicine 615 88
Dumfries Campus 131 40
Total 16,588 5,366

Maria A Serna, Colombia

I developed an interest for British culture in my teenage years, especially because I love British music (first it was Britpop, now it's a lot of things, and film and literature too)! I had also been studying the language since childhood, so it was easier for me to go to an English-speaking part of the world. The department in which I'm based is very good and prestigious in my field of study, since they edit an important journal. Research interests of some professors also seemed to be relevant to what I was doing.

Maria in a doorway

How would you plan a perfect day spent in Glasgow?

1903 After a full Scottish breakfast, take a train to Pollok Country Park to visit the shaggy coos (cute hairy cattle) and be amazed at the Burrell Collection. Walk leisurely back across Govan eating fish and chips, see the new developments at the harbour, and cross the Clyde to get to the city centre. Rest your feet while seeing a movie at the Glasgow Film Theatre, then head for the wonderful karaoke bar by the central station. After a few pints, go and see the Easy Orchestra play at the Butterfly and the Pig – you are never too tired to dance if they're playing.

What advantages will your education give you?

Hopefully, it will allow me to secure a teaching position at uni back home. I also hope it will qualify me if I want to do a PhD later on.