NOTE: This document is a text only version of City of Glasgow International Prospectus

2011/2012. It was produced by Polar International Education on 27 May 2011 for

prospective Nepali students who are unable to download the regular version owing to its
large size and Nepalʼs low bandwidth. The text has been edited only as far removing
information not applicable to Nepali students eg Country specific information. A download
of the original is offered on the same page as this version.

A VERY WARM WELCOME TO CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE

“We will positively promote equality, diversity and human rights for all.

In doing so, the college will:

Foster good relations based on dignity and respect;

Advance equality of opportunity for individuals;

and Eliminate harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination.”

Introduction

Scotlandʼs largest college with over 40,000 students and 1,200 staff offering more than
2,600 courses. Three City Centre campuses are easy to reach and close to all restaurants,
shops and transport links. As an internationally recognised institution, we are committed to
our international students. Modern-class facilities and access to Libraries, Labs,
Workshops, Gyms, Swimming pool and Cafes. Two intakes each year (February and
August). Close links with industry and better articulation to Universities. All our classes are
more personal and interactive. An excellent International Student Support Team committed
to helping you. We are a publicly funded Institution and accredited by the Scottish
Government. Our entry requirements are more flexible than Universities.

Why Glasgow and Scotland

Glasgow is one of Europeʼs most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities. Our city centre location
makes the College easily accessible for students by all types of transport and the
entertainment and shopping capital of Scotland is on your doorstep. Glasgow branded as
ʻScotland with Styleʼ is a bustling, vibrant city. There is a wide variety of cinemas, clubs,
bars and restaurants to choose from and more than thirty-five Museums and Galleries to
visit. It has a wide and varied music scene and was recently voted as a UNESCO City of
Music and recently hosted to the prestigious MOBO awards. Glasgow is a shopperʼs
paradise and is the second only to London for retail. The main shopping thoroughfare,
Buchanan Street, has been voted one of the worldʼs top retail destinations. In sporting
terms Glasgow is home to three professional football teams and is developing and
recasting itself to meet the challenge of holding the 2014 Commonwealth Games. When
youʼve had enough of city life Glasgow is only an hourʼs drive from the beautiful Scottish
country side where you can relax and explore more of Scotlandʼs beautiful landscape and
learn about our history. There are five million people living in Scotland and it forms part of
the United Kingdom, along with England, Wales and Northern Ireland, but it has its own
parliament and its own way of doing things. There are six fantastic and individual cities –
Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, Inverness and Stirling as well as many other
large towns and villages, that are all linked by air, road, rail and ferry. Although small,
Scotland has had a massive impact on the world and not just for producing the finest
whisky of the world today. It was Scots who revolutionised steam power and invented the
television and the telephone. Scots the world over mark the start of the New Year by
partying into the ʻwee small hoursʼ fuelled by traditional food, drink, dancing and singing.
Edinburghʼs Hogmanay celebrations consist of the largest street party in the whole of the
UK.

Our Campuses

City Campus Charles Oakley

The City Campus Charles Oakley is located right in the heart of Glasgow City Centre. The
campus operates out of 3 buildings and accommodate courses covering Business,
Administration, Management, Accountancy, Finance, Retail, Marketing, Human
Resources, Procurement, Law, ICT, Tourism and Social Sciences.

City Campus North Hanover St.

The City Campus North Hanover Street Campus is located in the city centre of Glasgow,
which forms part of our City Campus. With 15,000 students enrolled every year. This
campus offers programmes up to Honours Degree level, designed in conjunction with
industry to ensure that graduates are successful in their chosen career. The campus
provides programmes and training for: Art & Design, Built Environment and Construction,
Communication and Media, Food and Hospitality, Printing, ICT, Sport and Tourism.

Riverside Campus

The Riverside Campus is also situated in the centre of Glasgow on the South bank of the
River Clyde. Every year this campus welcomes over 9,000 students to study on the wide
range of programmes, around 50% of our courses on this campus are in the specialist
subject areas of Marine Engineering and Maritime Studies but also many other subjects
are also available such as Drama, Business, ICT, Engineering and many more.

Overall, the City of Glasgow College has a national reputation for innovative programmes
that meet the needs of the wider business community, locally, nationally and
internationally. Our programmes have agreed progression links with many Scottish
Universities and across United Kingdom. Most of students progress to the local
Universities, such as Universities of Glasgow, Strathclyde, Glasgow Caledonian, West of
Scotland and those like Dundee and Edinburgh Napier.

Education in Scotland

ʻScotland has a world-renowned, unified and coherent education system which combines
both vocational and academic subjects. We have an 800 year-old history of unsurpassed
quality in Education, both the USA and Australia have developed their own education
systems based on the Scottish model.ʼ

International Programmes
Most of our programmes begin in late August with examinations and continued
assessment taking place throughout the year. Undergraduate students should normally
plan to begin in August, although we run a small number of programmes from February.
International students are provided with a wide range of services. The International
Student Support Team provides caring and friendly support to all international students on
campuses. Whether you need help with your student visa, academic work, health matters,
accommodation, personal issues, or just practical advice about living and studying here,
the team will be able to help and advise you.

The Studentsʼ Association coordinates a wide range of clubs and special activities and
offers numerous meeting places at cafes on premises and across campuses.

Courses

City Campus Charles Oakley

• Chartered Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing (in association with the

Chartered Institute of Marketing)
• Pre-Masters Diploma in Business (in association with University of Sunderland)
• Diploma of Higher Education in Business (in association with University of Strathclyde)
• Diploma of Higher Education in Social Sciences (in association with University of
Strathclyde)
• HND Accounting
• HND Administration and Information Technology
• HND Business
• HND Human Resources Management
• HND Advertising and Public Relations
• HND Marketing
• HND Retail Management
• HND Display Design
• HND Tourism
• HND Legal Services
• HND Social Sciences
• HND Applied Sports Sciences
• HND Fitness, Health and Exercise
• HND Complementary Therapies
• HND Beauty Therapy
• HND Computer Arts and Design
• HND Computing Networking & Internet Technology
• HND Computing: Software Development (With Game Development)
• HND Computing: Technical Support
• HND Interactive Media

City Campus North Hanover Street

• HND Radio and Television Production and Broadcasting

• HND Practical Journalism
• HND Photography
• HND 3D Computer Animation
• HND Computing Technical Support
• HND Information Technology
• HND Interactive Media
• HND Computer Networking and Internet Technology
• HND Fine Art
• HND Graphic Design
• HND 3D Interior Design
• HND 3D Modelmaking
• HND 3D Product Design
• HND Furniture Craftmanship & Design
• HND Food Science and Technology
• HND Professional Cookery
• HND Hospitality Management
• HNC Licensed House Operation (Bar Management)
• HND Sport and Hospitality Management
• HND Sports Coaching with Development of Sport
• HND Event Management
• HND Travel and Tourism

Riverside Campus

• HND Administration and Information Technology

• HND Business
• HND Communication with Media
• HND Electrical Engineering
• HND Electronics
• HND Mechanical Engineering

Entry Requirements (Nepal)

We welcome applications from international students and accept qualifications from

around the world. You must demonstrate that you meet the entry requirements for the
programme you wish to study. Your school-leaving certificate, college diploma, university
degree or other qualifications may already meet the requirements; you should
check the list of accepted qualifications for your country.

HND Courses:

IELTS 5.5 Overall, no band lower than 5.0

+2 Pass

ESOL Courses (English Language):

IELTS 4.0
SLC Pass

Financing and Estimated Living Costs

The following information, based on 2010/2011 estimates which may be subject to

changes, gives the approximate expenditure required to live in Glasgow. Your actual
expenditure may vary depending on the type of accommodation you choose and your
lifestyle.

Rent £ 320 / month

Food £ 150 / month
Personal and miscellaneous £ 70 / month
Books and materials £ 30 / month
Transport £ 30 / month

TOTAL £ 600 / month

All International Students in full time education in Scotland are eligible for NHS (National
Health Service) treatment, whatever the length of their studies. This also applies to
dependents ie: spouses and dependents under 16 years old (19 yrs if still at school).
This applies from the first day of arrival in Scotland. It is important that you register with a
doctor (also known as General Practitioner or GP) as soon as you arrive in Scotland. To
register, visit a local doctorʼs surgery during opening hours and take a letter from the
college to prove you are a student. You will fill in some forms and then you will be sent a
medical card through the post which will have your NHS number on it. There are no
charges to see a doctor or GP, but you will have to pay towards the cost of any medicine
which the doctor prescribes to you. If the doctor gives you a prescription you take this to
any pharmacy where they will give you the medicine and charge you a fee. Some
medicines are available without prescription at the chemist eg: Cold & Flu remedies, so it
is worth checking this out with the pharmacy or GP. Treatment in an Accident &
Emergency Department (A&E or Casualty), following accident is free and is available 24
hours a day in most hospitals.

Visas

ʻThe City of Glasgow College is a UK Border Agency approved Highly Trusted Sponsor
(HTS) Institution.ʼ

If you are a national or citizen of a non-European Economic Area or Switzerland and are
on a course of study of more than 6 months duration, you must obtain an entry clearance
in order to travel to and enter the UK as a 'student'. You should apply for a visa from your
nearest British diplomatic post. You can find your nearest visa application centre and
information on how to apply for a visa from the UK Border Agency website. When applying
for a visa you will be required to provide supporting documents. You are advised to keep
all the original documents with you while you are traveling to the UK.

You must make the necessary arrangements to apply for a visa well in advance of your
date of travel to the United Kingdom. Please also ensure that you obtain the correct visa
before you travel. On entering the United Kingdom, you will have to pass through
immigration control, where you will be asked for your passport and other certificates
mentioned above. The student entry clearance will specify the date after which you may
enter the UK and the date by which you are required to either leave the UK or apply for an
extension of stay in the UK.

USEFUL WEBSITES:
www.britishcouncil.org.uk
www.fco.gov.uk
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
 Contact Details

Riverside Campus
21 Thistle Street
Glasgow G5 9XB
United Kingdom
Email: International@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
Phone: +44 141 565 2652
www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
International Contact:

60 North Hanover Street

Glasgow G1 2BP
tel: +44 (0)141 566 6222

www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk

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