GCU is an institution immersed in industry and the professions. With a wealth of career-focused programmes and facilities designed to develop students’ skills and help them meet their future career goals, GCU bridges the gap between learning in a classroom and receiving valuable industry experience.
- Unique and contemporary degree offering with programme accreditations from professional bodies across a wide variety of subject areas, including EPAS accreditation by the European Foundation for Management Development and BCS accreditation by the Chartered Institute for IT
- Opportunity to interact with industry-leading companies through work placements
- Modern learning environment filled with cutting-edge facilities designed to enhance employability
- One of the UK’s most affordable student cities (Whatuni ‘Most Affordable Student Cities’ 2019)
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100% student satisfaction for campus environment (INTO Annual Student Experience Survey 2019)
Courses
Undergraduate
Undergraduate Degree with International Year One
Combining a university pathway with an undergraduate degree under a single 4-year CAS.
- Undergraduate Degree with International Year One
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Direct Entry
If your student meets the academic and English language requirements for the degree program, they can apply directly to the university program.
- International Diploma in Business and Management
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International Diploma
Leading to Year 3 of a 4-year Scottish undergraduate degree.
Undergraduate Degree with International Year Two
Combining a university pathway with an undergraduate degree under a single 3-year CAS.
- Undergraduate Degree with International Year Two
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International Foundation
Leading to Year 2 of a 4-year Scottish undergraduate degree. Students will receive a CAS for the duration of the Foundation programme only.
- International Foundation in Business and Management
- International Foundation in Computing
- International Foundation in Engineering
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International Foundation in Science
Graduate
Postgraduate Degree with Graduate Diploma
Combining a university pathway with a Master’s degree under a single CAS.
- Postgraduate Degree with Graduate Diploma
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Graduate Diploma
For students who do not meet the academic and English language requirements for a Master’s degree.
- International Graduate Diploma in Business and Management
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Direct Entry
If your student meets the academic and English language requirements for the degree program, they can apply directly to the university program.
English Language
English Language Courses
Academic English
An intensive course offering students rapid progress in preparation for academic study.
- Academic English
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English Language Courses
Pre-sessional English
Short and intensive preparation for students who are already academically qualified and are due to start an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University.
- Pre-sessional English
- Study Abroad with English
Top subjects
- Computer-Aided Mechanical Engineering
- Computing
- Construction Management
- Electrical Power Engineering
- Global Marketing
- International Business
- International Fashion Marketing
- Optometry
- Pharmacology
- Physiotherapy
- Real Estate
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Key rankings
Student success
- 1st in the UK for Optometry and Orthoptics (The Complete University Guide 2021).
- 8th in the UK for Medical Technology (The Complete University Guide 2021).
- 7th in the UK for Anatomy and Physiology (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020).
- 9th in the UK for Physiotherapy (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020).
- 12th in the UK for Town and Country Planning and Landscape Design (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020).
- Top 25 in the UK for Building (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020).
- Top 25 in the UK for General Engineering (The Complete University Guide 2020).
- Top 30 in the UK for Pharmacology and Pharmacy (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020).
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English Language Courses
Study Abroad With English
This programme gives current university students the opportunity to experience UK university life, while developing English language skills. Students will sample subject modules related to their degree.
