Applying to the Graduate School

For application relating to doctoral studies, or for the MFA, please refer to their programme pages.

Programmes begin in September. Although there are no application deadlines (except MFA, doctoral studies and DipArch), early application is encouraged in order to ensure a place on the programme.

Please see below a list of required documents:

•  Completed Application Form
•  Statement of Intent (a concise critical self-evaluation of your work and the  reasons for wishing to join the programme at GSA, approx. 500 words)
•  Evidence of Academic Qualifications (Certified photocopies/Transcripts)
•  Academic References x 2
•  Portfolio (20-30 images of work at 300dpi, including an image list. Please note requirements are different for MDes Sound for the Moving Image - contact Ronan Breslin at r.breslin@gsa.ac.uk for details)
•  Evidence of English Language Proficiency e.g. IELTS or TOEFL (if  appropriate)
•  Copy of Passport (if appropriate)

Complete applications should be returned to:

Registry, The Glasgow School of Art, 167 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G3 6RQ Alternatively you may wish to e-mail all the required documents to admissions@gsa.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have a good first degree in a relevant subject area or equivalent industrial or professional experience.

English Language Requirements

Generally the School expects all students to demonstrate proficiency in the English language, which for UK students is normally shown by a Higher or GCSE in English. International applicants will normally be expected to provide evidence of attainment equivalent to:

• Academic IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component); TOEFL (ibt) 79 (min 20 in each component) Please note these are minimum scores and some programmes may have a higher English requirement.

Further information

Please see our Frequently Asked Questions on the right hand side and if you need further information about applying to Graduate level study, e-mail admissions@gsa.ac.uk    

Further information on the programmes is available from gradschool@gsa.ac.uk   

Further information on applications to Diploma or Postgraduate Programmes in Architecture, please contact architecture@gsa.ac.uk. Please note that the deadline for submission for DipArch 2013/14 Entry is end of February 2013.

Further information on pplications to the Digital Design Studio programmes, please contact the DDS at a.mcallister@gsa.ac.uk