2021-22
Introduction
The University of Glasgow awards degrees to students who have undertaken degree programmes in several Higher Education Institutions associated with the University. Most classes are taken in the Institution where the student is based, but where appropriate examining and some teaching is by staff of the Institution and the University.
It shall be competent for the University Court, on the recommendation of the Senate, to recognise as teachers of the University such lecturers and other officers of The Glasgow School of Art as having responsibility for programmes qualifying for all degrees.
THE STUDY OF ARCHITECTURE
The Degree of Bachelor of Architecture (BArch), taught in the Mackintosh School of Architecture in The Glasgow School of Art, is awarded as an Ordinary (three years full-time or four years part-time), or Honours (four years full-time or four years part-time and one year full-time) Degree.
The Diploma in Architecture is awarded after successful completion of two years of full-time study, or three years of part-time study. A student who achieves a Distinction at the Diploma in Architecture examination will be offered the opportunity to convert the Diploma to a Master of Architecture (by Conversion) Degree, by undertaking a further period of one postgraduate stage of full-time study or two stages of part-time study.
The Mackintosh School of Architecture provides the teaching required to Part 2 level for registration as an architect in the U.K., recognised by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Full registration (i.e. to Part 3 level) involves study over seven years, as follows: three years full-time or four years part-time (ARB/RIBA Part 1); Practical experience, one year (full-time only); two years full-time or three years part-time (ARB/RIBA Part 2); Practical experience, one year, followed by Professional Practice Examination (RIBA Part 3), taken externally.
THE STUDY OF BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA), BACHELOR OF DESIGN (BDes) AND BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc)
The Degrees of Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Design (BDes) and Bachelor of Science (BSc) are offered as four-year Honours Degrees taught at The Glasgow School of Art.
THE STUDY OF PRODUCT DESIGN
The Degree of Bachelor of Design BDes (Product Design) is offered as a four year Honours Degree taught by The Glasgow School of Art. A five-year programme leading to the award of the Degree of Master of European Design MEDes (Product Design) is also available.
THE STUDY OF PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEERING
The University of Glasgow and The Glasgow School of Art jointly run and teach the Product Design Engineering programme. They offer Honours Degrees in Product Design Engineering as a four-year Bachelor of Engineering and a five year Master of Engineering, the latter also offered as a four-year accelerated route to suitably qualified students. The Masters programme is designed to meet the educational requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
The merging of two distinguished and distinctive educational cultures ensures that graduates receive the appropriate breadth and depth of education in engineering and design to be able to provide innovative solutions to the many challenges inherent in new product design and development.
Details may be obtained from: School of Engineering, The University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ. Tel: 0141 330 2032. Email: SchoolofEngineering@glasgow.ac.uk.
POSTGRADUATE STUDY
The Glasgow School of Art offers taught postgraduate degrees as listed above in the section entitled Summary of Awards Made in The Glasgow School of Art.
APPLICATION
Application for undergraduate degrees should be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Applications for postgraduate degrees should be made to Registry, The Glasgow School of Art, 167 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G3 6RQ.