International School Qualifications

Brunei: O-Level English Language 1120 grade B and above
Denmark: Studentereksamen English at 7
European Baccalaureate: English as Language 1 pass, if taken as Language 2 grade 7, if taken as Language 3 grade 7.5
Finland: Ylioppilastutkinto / studentexamen English grade C or 4
France: International Option Baccalaureate (OIB) / Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) grade 12
Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone: West African Examination Council (WAEC) / Senior Secondary School Certificate English grade C6
Germany: German Abitur English Grade 11
Hong Kong: Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education, English Language grade 4
India: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) / All India School Certificate (ISC) English at 80%
Kenya: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) English grade B
Netherlands: Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) grade 7
Norway: Vitnemal English grade 4 or above
Singapore: Cambridge International O Level English Language (1128 Singapore only) at Grace C; Singapore Integrated Programme Secondary 4 English Language at grade B
South Africa: National Senior Certificate (NSC) / Independent Exam Board (IEB) Grade 4 (English as Home Language) OR Grade 4 (English as First Additional Language)
Sweden: Avgangsbetyg / Fullständigt Slutbetyg fran Gymnasieskolan English grade VG
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at English at Ordinary Level grade C

We would strongly encourage you to consider the pre-sessional courses at the University of Glasgow's English for Academic Study (EAS) Unit. Our Pre-sessional courses are the best way to bring your English up to entry level for University study. Our courses give you:

direct entry to your University programme for successful students (no need to take IELTS)
essential academic skills to help you study effectively at University
flexible entry dates so you can join the right course for your level.

For more detail on our pre-sessional courses please see:

School of Modern Languages & Cultures: English for Academic Stud: Pre-sessional courses

We can also consider the pre-sessional courses accredited by the below BALEAP approved institutions to meet the language requirements for admission to our postgraduate taught degrees:

Heriot Watt
Kingston Upon Thames
Middlesex University
Manchester University
Reading University
Edinburgh University
St Andrews University
UCL
Durham

What do I do if...

MY LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS ARE BELOW THE REQUIREMENTS?

The University's School of Modern Languages and Cultures offers a range of Pre-sessional courses to bring you up to entry level. The course is accredited by BALEAP, the UK professional association for academic English teaching.

MY LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS ARE NOT LISTED HERE?

Please contact External Relations

If you require a Tier 4 student visa, your qualification must be one of the secure English language tests accepted by UK Border Agency:

UK Border Agency Tier 4 English Language requirements
UKBA list of approved English language tests [pdf]

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/applicationforms/new-approved-english-tests.pdf

VISA REQUIREMENTS AND PROOF OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEVEL

It is a visa requirement to provide information on your level of English based on an internationally recognised and secure English language test. All test reports must be no more than 2 years old. A list of these can be found on the UK Border Agency website. If you have never taken one of these tests before, you can get an initial idea of your level by using the Common European Framework self-assessment grid which gives you a level for each skill (e.g. listening B1/writing B2 etc.) However, please note that this is not a secure English language test and it is not sufficient evidence of your level of English for visa requirements.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Recent graduates are employed as coastal and river engineers, field studies tutors, public engagement officer and hydrographic surveyors, and have found opportunities with the Scottish Government, British Red Cross, Transport Scotland, Scottish Water, Scottish Environment Protection Agency and Scottish National Heritage.

Explore our LinkedIn profile for a flavour of where our most recent graduates work.

DEGREES AND UCAS CODES

Which degree should I choose for Geography?

Geography is offered as three different types of honours degrees: BSc, MA and MA (Soc). The Geography courses within these degrees are identical but the programme structure includes a selection of other subjects in years 1 and 2, which may vary according to the degree. There may be small differences in entry requirements between the degrees as well. This means that you should choose your degree according to the context in which you plan to study Geography and the subjects that you have studied previously. Here is some guidance.

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

If you have a background in Science you may be particularly interested in the areas of the Geography degree that cover scientific topics, such as the role of data gathering and imaging techniques in studying the environment and how it is changing.
The first year comprises Geography and two other subjects, which are typically drawn from the sciences: often Earth Science, Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry or Archaeology. This is the most common choice of degree. Combined honours courses are also available such as Geography/Mathematics or Geography/Archaeology.

Master of Arts (MA)

This is a more specialised route with fewer course choice options, and is typically chosen by students with a background in English or Languages, who are particularly interested in the areas of the Geography degree that explore the geographical context of language, literature or philosophy.
The first year comprises Geography and two Arts courses, such as English or another language and Philosophy. Combined honours courses are also available such as Geography/Spanish or Geography/French.

When applying you will need to know the UCAS code for the subject or subject-combination that you wish to apply to: