University of Strathclyde

The University of Strathclyde were awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize, the highest national honour awarded to our sector.

They are transforming our campus to create a first -class working learning environment. Their new £31 million Strathclyde Sport building provides a range of sport and wellbeing facilities for students, staff and the local community. The Centre offers state-of-the art training facilities, including a 25-metre swimming pool, fitness suite with capacity for over 180 people, sports halls, squash courts, dance studio and treatment rooms.

Strathclyde students are set to enjoy a new £60 million Learning & Teaching building, due for completion in 2020, which will be located in the centre of the campus. Designed with students and staff in mind, the hub will include leading-edge teaching facilities as well as providing a new home for student support services and the Students’ Union.

Each of  their four faculties – Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences, Science, Strathclyde Business School – work closely with business, industry, government and policy-makers, supporting their enviable track record of making technologies and innovation applicable for the benefit of society.

The Strathclyde Business School is one of the few institutions in the world to have achieved triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIA (as of March 2019, 90 business schools have this status – source: MBA Today) and the first business school in Scotland to be awarded the Small Business Charter Award.

Their law programmes offer students the ability to develop their legal skills and become a member of Scotland’s largest student-run Law Clinic.

The University is home to Scotland’s largest Engineering Faculty and their impressive multimillion-pound investments in engineering facilities gives students access to state-of-the-art equipment and work space in which to study.

Location

Glasgow: Scotland’s largest city will be the backdrop to your studies, giving you instant access to world-class architecture and attractions, a diverse culinary scene, vibrant nightlife and outstanding shopping.

National Geographic named Glasgow as one of its 'Best of the World' destinations, while Rough Guide readers have voted Glasgow the world’s friendliest city! Time Out also named Glasgow in the top ten best cities in the world.

The campus sits right in the heart of the city and is a short walk from two mainline railway stations and the subway to help you get around the city and to visit the rest of the UK. 

• Only an hour’s flight from London
• A UNESCO City of Music with a legendary music scene, Glasgow is home to the SSE Hydro – one of the world’s busiest concert venues

Scotland: Home to some of the most magnificent landscapes in the UK, and with Glasgow as a base, you are only a short journey from exploring everything Scotland has to offer.

You can enjoy activities ranging from hill walking, snow sports, world-class mountain bike trails and water sports to climbing. Or for those who want to discover Scotland’s past, you can visit the country’s many historic castles and monuments and explore the thriving arts and culture scene of the surrounding towns and cities.

We offer a wide range of postgraduate courses in all disciplines, which are held in high regard by employers; we also offer research-based programmes in all departments. Strathclyde Business School is one of the only facilities in the world to be endorsed by all three international accrediting bodies, making it a great addition to your CV.

World-leading companies, including GlaxoSmithKline, the Weir Group and Fraunhofer also have their home at the University of Strathclyde, making it an excellent place to find connections.

Graduates from the university have an excellent reputation with companies such as ExxonMobil, PwC and P&G. Students praise the Careers Service in their reviews, highlighting that the skills they have gained at Strathclyde have given them confidence and made them more attractive to employers.

The Careers Service advertises graduate-level jobs as well as part-time jobs and work placements and has been awarded the Government’s Charter Mark for ‘service quality’ a total of five times.

To help you with your job search, the Careers Service provides a CV checking service, regular career-related and subject-focused events, as well as information on setting up your own business etc. There is an online careers library, offering essential information on job roles and the entry qualifications required for your chosen career.

A large number of postgraduate study options are available as research, taught or distance learning degrees. Taught courses are typically delivered through a series of lectures and classes, with assessments in the form of projects, essays, research projects and exams.

There is also the option of studying part-time over a longer period of time, a good option for those who are in full-time employment or have other commitments to balance.

Reviewers give good star ratings in this category, with high praise for the knowledgeable lectures that teach in an interesting way and are always on hand to help.

Your Students’ Union promotes, represents and supports the interests and welfare of all students. We have over 170 clubs & societies for you to choose from, all offering you the opportunity to get involved in something you feel passionately about. Strathclyde Sports Union proudly hosts 53 sports clubs; outdoor or indoor, competitive or recreational, everyone can take part.

Located on campus and only a short walk from the main university buildings, the Campus Village houses more than 1,440 students, with a further 300 living in our off-campus residences just 10 minutes’ away.

All the accommodation in the Campus Village is self-catered, with a dedicated on-site management team and a night porter outside office hours. Weekly cleaning of communal areas in each flat is included in your rent.

The Campus Village includes an open study area, a Santander bank, Todds Bar, laundrette, and is situated close to the shops, restaurants, cafes, bars and other entertainment in the city centre and Merchant City.

All new students living outside a 25-mile radius of the city centre are eligible for accommodation in university halls. There are 8 different halls to live in, all located close by or within the university’s campus and most contracts last 39 weeks. Housing options are:

• James Young Hall (3-6 students per flat, £141 a week for a standard room)
• James Goold Hall (5-6 students in each flat, £141 a week)
• Murray Hall (£110 a week)
• Garnett Hall (4-6 students in each flat, £110 a week)
• Chancellors Hall (3-6 students in each flat, £141 for a double bed)
• Birkbeck Court (6 students per flat, £104 a week)
• Forbes Hall (4-6 students in each flat, £110 a week)
• Andrew Ure Hall (4-6 students per flat, £110 a week)

Strathclyde Sport

The Centre offers state-of-the art training facilities, including a 25-metre swimming pool, fitness suite with capacity for over 180 people, sports halls, squash courts, dance studio and treatment rooms.

They offer a number of performance sport scholarships to enable talented student-athletes to achieve their degree, whilst simultaneously reaching their sporting potential.

Investment to the tune of £1 billion is being made in the campus over the course of this decade to create a first-class working environment for you, our students. This includes Strathclyde Sport, a new £31m sports centre, complete with state-of-the-art fitness and wellbeing facilities.

It also includes a new £60 million Learning & Teaching building, due for completion in 2020, which will be located in the centre of the campus. This building will house world-leading teaching facilities as well the Students’ Union and student support centre.

The Business School has seen a £23.2m regeneration, now providing state-of-the-art teaching facilities, including a new 100-seat lecture theatre.

The University has been praised by students for its world-class IT facilities, including computer labs (many of which are open 24 hours a day), and Wi-Fi zones across the campus. The University library has over 500 computers, around a million books and 540,000 e-books accessible from your own computer. Facilities in departments include high-spec laboratories with all the latest equipment, state of the art workplaces and fully networked design studios. Students often compliment the library and the modern quality of academic facilities in their reviews.

Social facilities include Strathclyde Sport and there are also a number of restaurants and cafes across campus offering good quality food and refreshments at a reasonable price.

Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city, famed for its cultural institutions, such as the National Theatre of Scotland, Scottish Ballet and Scottish Opera, its restaurants, lively bars and cafes, and a thriving music and arts scene. Shopping centres, department stores, boutiques and markets are scattered around the different areas of the city and in its back streets and secret lanes. Known as one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Europe, most students tell us there’s plenty to do and see while studying there.

The National Geographic Traveller has recently listed Glasgow as one of the top 20 “Best of the World” destinations.

The Student Union runs a wide range of societies, both course and subject-related as well as interest and hobby-based. They include the Chess Club, Knitters Anonymous, Mature Students Association and Strathclyde Marketing Network. There is also a TV station and newspaper run by students, a Comic Writers and Artists Society and Re-Act Theatre Group. A wide range of sports clubs is available, too.

Student reviewers praised the attitude and friendliness of society members, as well as the cheap cost of signing up. It’s worth noting that some students who said they didn’t have the time to join up left lower star ratings as a result.

There are a number of support facilities on offer at the university, including The Information and Advice Team, who specialise in academic, welfare, immigration and personal issues. There is also a Student Health Service offering self-help resources. Counselling sessions and workshops are available to support you, as well as a Student Finance support team and Chaplaincy Centre.

Over at the Strath Union, there is an on-line Advice Hub, offering information on everything from housing to finance. A Nightline service, offering impartial advice over the phone is also available. There have been glowing reviews from students about the range and helpfulness of the support available.

Students say:

“Absolutely fantastic.”

“The faculty itself is very supportive and extremely helpful and encouraging to all postgraduate students.”

Scotland/EU Students 2020-21: £6,800-£14,700 (depending on faculty)

Rest of UK 2020-21: £4,407-£14,700 (depending on faculty)

International 2020-21: £14,700-£26,550 (depending on faculty)

Fees (Postgraduate Research)

Scotland/EU Students 2020-21: £6,800-£14,700 (depending on faculty)

Rest of UK 2020-21: £6,800-£14,700 (depending on faculty)

International 2020-21: £15,300-£24,300 (depending on faculty)

Strathclyde offers a range of scholarships for UK, EU and overseas students. Funding opportunities are also available through individual departments or tied to specific courses. Details of scholarships are available on their website.

University of Strathclyde Progression Scholarships

10% tuition fee discount is awarded to home and international Strathclyde undergraduate students who are progressing directly to a full-time postgraduate taught course.

Strathclyde Business School Master’s Scholarships for Home/EU Students

A number of awards available for Scottish, Rest of UK and EU students on full time MSc programmes. The Scholarships will be awarded on merit, rather than financial need, to candidates who demonstrate in their Master’s programme application excellent academic performance and who will contribute to the overall academic, cultural and experiential profile of the programme cohort. Value £3,500.

Faculty of Science Master’s Scholarship for International Students

Scholarships of between £2,000-£5,000 are available to new International students joining a postgraduate taught Master’s programme, self-funded students who hold or are on track to gain a 2:1 degree or above are eligible to apply.

The Lady Eileen McDonald EU & International Student Fund

£300 - £500 is awarded to EU and International students who are struggling financially after starting their course.

• One of the UK’s top 20 universities for research intensity (based on results of REF 2014)
• Number 1 in the UK in seven subjects (Complete University Guide 2019)
• Top 10 in the UK for 16 subjects (Complete University Guide 2019)

Generally, to study a course at Masters level you will need to have achieved an upper second-class Honours degree, or the equivalent overseas qualification.

Generally, to study for a PhD you will need to have achieved a first class Honours degree, or the equivalent overseas qualification. 

International students will need to demonstrate the required level of English language ability.

Research is of central importance in everything that Strathclyde does. It informs their undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and allows them to translate findings into impact which makes a difference to business, industry and society as a whole.

There are 33 areas available to study for a research degree, either as an MRes, MPhil, PhD or EngD. The Graduate Schools offer a friendly and supportive study environment for research students, and staff and fellow research students will support you throughout your research.

There are over 150 taught courses on offer to study at Masters and Diploma level. Each course comprises a mixture of compulsory classes and elective topics for you to choose from, delivered through lectures, seminars and practical work. Site visits and placements are an integral part of many of their courses.

Research projects are an integral part of the University’s courses. Typically, you will write a dissertation specialising in a particular area of study during the final months of your degree. A personal tutor is allocated to support you through both the taught and research elements of your course.

Around 30 courses are available to study remotely by web-based learning. You will have access to tutors and support staff throughout your learning, as well as online discussions with fellow students. All the material needed to study is available on the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), which is regularly updated. Each module typically includes two pieces of assessment.

Taught and research degrees are available to study at postgraduate level, along with part-time and distance courses, enabling you to study alongside other commitments.

Some of the taught courses will also include field trips, enabling you to expand your ideas and see your subject come to life. Work placements are also incorporated into many of the programmes.