Entry Requirements
Undergraduate Degrees
To apply to the GSA, you will need to meet or be on track to achieve our academic requirements, submit a digital portfolio of your work, and, for most programmes, attend an interview. Your academic qualifications show that you have the potential to succeed at degree level, while your portfolio demonstrates that you can benefit from our studio-based learningenvironment. The interview gives us a chance to get to know you better, understand your creative approach, and see how you might develop as part of our community.
Below you can find the academic entry requirements for applicants applying for entry to Year1 in September 2026. All requirements are subject to alteration.
Minimum Entry Requirements
The GSA is committed to working to widen access, including fair admissions for applicants from a wide range of backgrounds. The minimum entry requirements listed below apply to applicants from Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) 20/40 postcodes, as well as applicants who are care experienced, estranged from their parents or legal guardians, have caring responsibilities, are a refugee or currently receive free school meals. Visit the Widening Participation pages to find out more.
Design and Fine Art Undergraduate Degrees
Standard Entry Requirements:
- 4 Highers at ABBB including a literate subject*
- 3 A-Levels at ABB and GCSE English at Grade A/7
Minimum Entry Requirements:
- 4 Highers at BBCC including a literate subject*
- 3 A Levels at BBC and GCSE English at Grade A/7
BA(Hons) Architecture
Standard Entry Requirements:
- 4 Highers at ABBB including a literate subject* and Maths or Physics
- 3 A Levels at ABB including Maths or Physics, and GCSE English at Grade A/7
Minimum Entry Requirements:
- 4 Highers at BBCC including a literate subject* and Maths or Physics
- 3 A Levels at BBC including Maths or Physics, and GCSE English at Grade A/7
The School of Innovation and Technology Degrees
Standard Entry Requirements:
- 4 Highers at ABBB including a literate subject
- 3 A Levels at ABB and GCSE English at Grade A/7
Minimum Entry Requirements:
- 4 Highers at BBCC including a literate subject*
- 3 A Levels at BBC and GCSE English at Grade A/7
*literate subjects include English, Business Management, Classical Studies,Economics, ESOL, Geography, History, Media Studies, Modern Studies, Philosophy,Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology.
BEng/MEng Product Design Engineering and BEng/MEng Engineering with Architecture
Applications for these programmes are made via the University of Glasgow. Please visit their programme pages on The University of Glasgow website for entry requirements and how to apply.
Advanced Entry Programmes
BA (Hons) Fashion Narrative is a three-year programme that begins in the equivalent of Year 2 of a four-year degree. Entry requirements include qualifications at or above Year 1 (SCQF 7)and include Foundation diplomas, HNC/Ds in a relevant subject, ExtendedDiplomas and similar.
BDes (Hons) Sound for the MovingImage is a two-year programme that begins in the equivalent of Year 3 of afour-year degree. Entry requirements include qualifications at or above Year 2(SCQF 8) such as an HND in a relevant subject like Sound Production.
Alternative qualifications and direct entry to Years 2 and 3
Our entry requirements also include Foundation diplomas, Level 3 Diplomas, HNCs and HNDs, and previous Higher Education study. Some of these qualifications may mean you are eligible to apply for direct entry. For more information on non-school routes into theGSA, see our Advanced Entry page here.
English Language Requirements
You can find the latest English Language Requirements for Undergraduate Programmes and Preparatory Courses on our Undergraduate —How to Apply Page. English Language Requirements for Postgraduate Study can be found on our Postgraduate —How to Apply Page.
