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"There is a really good atmosphere for learning at Glasgow International College. We can be open in class and speak our minds. The teachers are very friendly, and this prepares us well for our university course."

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98% of students who completed their course in 2010 received offers from a UK Higher Education Institution.

 

Foundation Course Subjects with Progression To Higher Education

The foundation course structure is designed specifically for international students seeking admission to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree at the University of Glasgow.

Pre-Masters

A Pre-Masters course is a graduate level foundation course tailored for international students seeking admission to postgraduate degrees at the University of Glasgow.

A two and three term Pre-Masters foundation course consists of the following components:


Modules

2 Term Courses

3 Term Courses

Subject Modules × × 
Academic Skills Modules × × 
English Language Modules   × 

Subject Modules provide you basic course knowledge.

Academic Skills Modules develop transferable skills such as those used to give presentations or working in a team.

English Language Modules bring spoken or written language skills to the level required for a progression degree education.

Add to your foundation course: English Language options

If you are keen to study a course to raise your English Language standard to the level required on our preparation courses then integrated Pre-Sessional English is the perfect course for you! An integrated Pre-Sessional English course offers flexible tuition to suit foundation course students’ individual abilities to improve their spoken or written English Language skills.

Please click here if you would like to find out more about this exciting integrated Pre-Sessional English opportunity.

An excellent university

The University of Glasgow is highly acclaimed for its ancient roots in Scotland’s biggest city, and is renowned as a centre of academic brilliance. Recent recognitions include:

  • The Guardian has ranked the university 4th in the UK for overall student satisfaction!
  • The Times rates the university as 23rd in the country.
  • Subject areas of excellence include Business, Engineering, Biosciences and Law.

The university has a reputation of having one of the finest academic libraries in the UK. As a member of the esteemed Russell Group and one of the originators of Universitas 21 the university offers an enviable academic education.

For foundation studies that progress to university

If you would like to acquire a life changing educational experience then you will be glad that on successful completion of your foundation course at GIC to the required level you are guaranteed progression to the University of Glasgow.

Find out more about the University of Glasgow.

Support for foundation education students

If the thought of small class sizes, and the intensive one-to-one support from a personal Learning Support Tutor matches your academic expectations then choose GIC for your foundation course. Studying within the University of Glasgow grounds you will enjoy all of the university’s facilities and full support from our dedicated Student Services team, who can provide assistance with any queries and your welfare needs.

Fitting in during your foundation course

The college’s Student Services Department also hosts a diversity of fun entertainments and workshops to enhance and provide support during your education with Glasgow International College. The Department hosts workshops covering formal and informal English that is well-received giving invaluable support for foundation students.

Our Learning Outside of The Classroom events are especially popular, as you can build long lasting friendships while enjoying gatherings such as book club, shopping or architecture themed clubs, debating, photography, chess, or a number of sports and social gatherings. The fun activities that await your participation during your foundation course are a great way to settle in abroad and make new friends.

For Foundation studies in a top academic environment

We are proud of our established partnership with the University of Glasgow. Your English Language skills can only improve because the university is one of oldest where English was ever spoken. You will study your foundation course where two British Prime Ministers have received an education, and other famous alumni include George Sardakis the Ford Supercar designer, biochemist Howard .T. Jacobs winner of the Descartes Prize for his work into aging and disease, and physicist Lord Kelvin whose definition of the Laws of Thermodynamics and work with electricity changed the world.