How to apply for an Arts Degree at Glasgow (USA applicants)

Choose your programme

Find the degree you want to apply for:

Undergraduate Arts & Humanities degrees A-Z

Check the entry requirements

Specific requirements for students from the USA are explained below.

Please note: every application is reviewed independently. We will accept a mixture of qualifications to make an offer.

Music applications

You’ll need to audition to be accepted onto our Music [BMus] degree.

Complete your application

Apply either through the Common App or UCAS (using UCAS code: G28*).

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If your application’s successful, we’ll send you more information on accommodation, life in Glasgow and next steps. 

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Deadlines

The final deadline for your application is 30 June 2018.

Contact details

If you have any questions or problems with your application contact the Student Recruitment team.

student.recruitment@glasgow.ac.uk

Entry requirements for students from the USA

Applicants with International Baccalaureate qualifications

Applicants with 34-36 points on the full diploma will be considered for direct admission to the College of Arts.

Applicants with a USA High School Diploma

Method 1

You need :

  • a cumulative 3.0 GPA 
  • a SAT score of 1800 (minimum 600 in each section) or redesigned SAT score of 1280 or ACT score of 27
  • 2 AP examinations (in relevant subjects) 4 or 2 SAT subject tests (in relevant subjects): 600+

Method 2

You need:

  • 3 AP examinations (in relevant subjects): 4+
  • or 3 SAT subject tests (in relevant subjects): 600+

Applicants from a four-year institution or community college

You need:

  • at least one year of full-time college credits
  • a 3.0 cumulative GPA.