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Glasgow Caledonian University

(4.2)
16 reviews
Guardian University Guide 2025 ranking
46
75
44

Overview

Glasgow Caledonian University information

Level of study
Undergraduate 66%Postgraduate 34%
Mode of study
Full-time 87%Part-time 13%
Gender ratio
Female 58%Male 42%Other 0%
Where students come from
International 5%UK 95%
Number of students
21,965
Source: HESA

About Glasgow Caledonian University

UCAS Code: G42

Glasgow Caledonian University, the University for the Common Good, is a vibrant, values-led, multi-cultural, civic University with a global outlook and strong commitment to delivering social innovation and sustainable development in its education and research.

Tuition fees at Glasgow Caledonian University

  • First year tuition fees for UK students range from £1,820 to £9,535 with the most common fee for a course being £9,535.
  • International students pay between £15,200 and £19,300 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £15,200.

Job prospects

Undergraduate

£25.2k

Average graduate salary

91%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

89%

Graduates in work or further study

Average graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from Glasgow Caledonian University

Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University open days

Are you thinking of applying to this university?

Before you do, it's a good idea to go to an open day. You can have a good look around campus, getting a better idea of what it's like to study there. You'll meet current students and staff and get the chance to ask them questions.

Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.

Courses

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Here are Glasgow Caledonian University's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

144 UCAS points

Applied Psychology

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

144 UCAS points

Physiotherapy

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

144 UCAS points

Law

LLB (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

136 UCAS points

Optometry with Independent Prescribing

MOptom 5 Years full-time with advanced practice 2025

Main Site

136 UCAS points

Accountancy

BA (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

136 UCAS points

International Fashion Branding

BA (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

136 UCAS points

Fashion Design with Business

BA (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

128 UCAS points

Social Sciences

BA (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

128 UCAS points

International Marketing

BA (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

112 UCAS points

Finance, Investment & Risk

BA (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

112 UCAS points

Risk Management

BA (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

112 UCAS points

Business Management

BA (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2025

Main Site

112 UCAS points

Media and Communication

BA (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

112 UCAS points

International Business

BA (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

112 UCAS points

Social Work

BA (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

112 UCAS points

Multimedia Journalism

BA (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

112 UCAS points

Building Services Engineering

BEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

112 UCAS points

International Tourism and Events Management

BA (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

104 UCAS points

Nursing Studies Hons (Adult)

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

104 UCAS points

Nursing Studies Hons (Learning Disability)

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

Glasgow Caledonian University reviews & discussions

(4.2)
Based on 16 reviews from Glasgow Caledonian University's students and alumni
5 star
38%
4 star
50%
3 star
6%
2 star
6%
1 star
0%
All reviews

Showing 4 reviews

2nd year student

Four stars: Great

(4)

2 years ago

2nd year student

Five stars: Excellent

(5)

2 years ago

Graduate

Four stars: Great

(4)

2 years ago

1st year student

Four stars: Great

(4)

2 years ago

Undergraduate students were asked to rate Glasgow Caledonian University on each of the following attributes. You can see their ratings here, along with whether these ratings are high, medium or low in comparison to other universities.

82%

Nightlife

high

56%

Political

med

56%

Creative

low

63%

Sporty

med

64%

Student Union

med

Source: University Student Reviews and Survey

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

87%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

90%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

82%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

82%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

83%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

86%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

83%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

81%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

80%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

79%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

81%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

69%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

80%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

77%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

84%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

85%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

78%

med

How well organised is your course?

72%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

86%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

92%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

88%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

63%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

86%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

77%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

73%

med

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

79%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

78%

med

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

78%

med

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

83%

med

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

88%

med

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

75%

high

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

80%

med

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

80%

med

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