The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) offers a diverse range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and specialised programmes across various creative disciplines.
Undergraduate Programmes:
The GSA provides 17 undergraduate degree programmes and three pre-sessional courses, all of which offer highly specialised study in creative disciplines.
- Architecture (BArch) – Noted for its comprehensive architectural education, preparing students for careers in architecture and related fields.
- Fine Art Photography – Renowned for its emphasis on photographic techniques and artistic expression, specialising in fine art photography.
- Product Design – Emphasises practical skills in design and manufacturing, providing hands-on training for product design careers.
- Interior Design – Highly regarded for its focus on spatial design and user experience, offering insights into interior design practices.
- Textile Design – Known for its hands-on training in textile creation and design, focusing on the development of textile design skills.
Postgraduate Programmes:
The GSA offers over 25 graduate degree programmes across its schools of Fine Art, Design, Innovation and Technology, and Architecture.
- Curatorial Practice (Contemporary Art) – Noted for its collaboration with the GSA, preparing students for careers in contemporary art curation.
- Sound Design & Audiovisual Practice – Renowned for its advanced training in sound and audiovisual techniques, specialising in sound design and audiovisual practice.
- Material Culture & Artefact Studies – Emphasises the study of material culture and artefacts, providing practical skills for careers in cultural heritage and museum studies.
- Art History: Technical Art History, Making & Meaning – Highly regarded for its in-depth analysis of art history and technical aspects of art, offering insights into art historical research.
- Textile Conservation – Known for its comprehensive training in textile conservation, focusing on the preservation and conservation of textiles.
Tuition Fees Overview:
For undergraduate programmes, fees typically range from £9,250 to £23,760 per year for UK and international students, respectively. For postgraduate programmes, fees range from £10,650 to £27,090 per year.
- Undergraduate Programmes: Fees range from £9,250 (approx. INR 925,000) to £23,760 (approx. INR 2,376,000) per year.
- Postgraduate Programmes: Fees range from £10,650 (approx. INR 1,065,000) to £27,090 (approx. INR 2,709,000) per year.
- Bachelor’s in Architecture (BArch): £9,250 (approx. INR 925,000) per year.
- Master’s in Curatorial Practice (Contemporary Art): Fees are available on the GSA website, but generally fall within the postgraduate fee range.
Scholarships and Financial Aid:
The GSA offers various scholarships and financial aid options, including merit-based scholarships and need-based financial aid.
- Merit-based scholarships: Range from £1,000 to £5,000.
- Need-based financial aid: Available for eligible students, including international grants and tuition waivers.
Payment Options and Flexibility:
The GSA provides flexible tuition payment options to support students.
- Instalment plans: Allow students to pay fees in multiple instalments.
- Employer sponsorship opportunities: Available for students with employer support.
- Flexible financial aid for eligible students: Tailored financial aid packages based on student needs.