Megan Clark, MDes Communication Design 2023.
How to apply
Applying to Postgraduate Programmes at the GSA
Applications for postgraduate programmes are made online.
The application documents required for most programmes are as follows. for most programmes are as follows.
- Completed Online Application Form (see links below)
- Digital Portfolio
- Personal Statement
- Evidence of Academic Qualifications (Certified photocopies/Transcripts)
- Academic References x 2
Applicants who will require a Student Visa to study in theUK should also submit:
- Evidence of English Language Proficiency e.g. IELTS (if appropriate)
- Copy of Passport photo page
Application Timetable for postgraduate taught programmes – September 2025/26 entry:
Round 1 Deadline to Apply 8 November 2024 (Decision by 13 December 2024)
Round 2 Deadline to Apply 24 January 2025 (Decision by 7 March 2025)
Round 3 Deadline to Apply 7 March 2025 (Decision by 25 April 2025)
Round 4 Deadline to Apply 6 June 2025 (Decision by 18 July 2025)
Round 5 Applications made after 6 June 2025 will be reviewed on a rolling basis
Guaranteed Review
All complete applications received by the Round 2 deadlines above will be reviewed. Where programmes are over-subscribed, we cannot guarantee to review applications received after this date. The final date for receipt of applications where a student needs a visa to study at GSA will be 28 June 2025. For students who do not require a visa, applications will stay open until there are no places left on the programme.
Scholarships
Students wishing to apply for a GSA Scholarship should ensure their application is submitted by the Round 2 deadlines above. This ensures they have time to receive an offer of their place, which is required in advance of submitting a scholarship application.
Application Forms
Application forms must be submitted before 13:00 (UK time)on the relevant applicant deadline date above in order to be considered within that review period.
Application forms submitted after 13:00 (UK time) on any applicant deadline date above will automatically move to the next review period.
You can find links to online Application Forms for allPostgraduate programmes below:
Applying to the Mackintosh School of Architecture for Masters
Diploma of Architecture (DipArch) - Full Time
Diploma of Architecture (DipArch) - Part-time
Master of Architectural Studies (MArch)
Application Timetable for postgraduate taught programmes in Mackintosh School of Architecture – September 2025/26 entry:
Round 1 Deadline 13 December 2024 (Decision by 13 December 2024))
Round 2 Deadline 14 February 2025 (Decision by 28 March 2025)
Round 3 Deadline 28 March 2025 (Decision by 25 April 2025)
Round 4 Deadline 25 April 2025 (Decision by 30 May 2025)
Round 5 Deadline 23 May 2025 (Decision by 27 June 2025)
Round 6 Applications made after 23 May 2025 will be reviewed on a rolling basis
Further information on applications to Diploma or Masters Programmes in Architecture, please contact architectureadmissions@gsa.ac.uk
Applying to the School of Design for Masters
Master of Design in Communication Design (MDes)
Master of Design in Graphic Design (MDes)
Master of Design in Illustration (MDes)
Master of Design in Photography (MDes)
Master of Design in Fashion and Textiles (MDes)
Master of Design in Interior Design (MDes)
Master of Science in Product Design Engineering (MSc)
Applying to the School of Fine Art for Masters
Master of Letters in Curatorial Practice [Contemporary Art] (MLitt)
Master of Letters in Fine Art Practice – (Applications will open in November 2024)
Applying to the School of Innovation and Technology for Masters
Master of Design in Sound for the Moving Image (MDes) – Full-time
Master of Design in Sound for the Moving Image (MDes) – Part-time
Master of Science in Serious Games and Virtual Reality (MSc) – Full-time
Master of Science in Serious Games and Virtual Reality (MSc) – Part-time
Master of Science in Heritage Visualisation (MSc) – Full-time
Master of Science in Heritage Visualisation (MSc) – Part-time
Master of Science in Medical Visualisation and Human Anatomy (MSc) – Full-time
Master of Science in Medical Visualisation and Human Anatomy (MSc) – Part-time
Master of Design in Design Innovation and Circular Economy (MDes)
Master of Design in Design Innovation and Citizenship (MDes)
Master of Design in Design Innovation and Environmental Design (MDes)
Master of Design in Design Innovation and Future Heritage (MDes)
Master of Design in Design Innovation and Interaction Design (MDes)
Master of Design in Design Innovation and Service Design (MDes)
Master of Design in Design Innovation and Transformation Design (MDes)
Applying to PGCert in Learning and Teaching
Applying to the PGCert Learning and Teaching in the CreativeDisciplines is being offered through two routes:
1. Learning Design and Teaching Practice in an Art School (PGCert Course 1 only)
2. PGCert Learning and Teaching in the Creative Disciplines
For further information please refer to the Applicant Guidelines here
Digital Portfolio
Digital Portfolios and supporting visual material must be submitted before 23:59 (UK time) on the relevant applicant deadline date above in order to be considered within that review period.
Applicants to programmes that require a Digital Portfolio submission will be provided with login details for the GSA Digital Portfolio website within 1 working day of submitting their completed application form.
Applicants who submit their completed application form on anApplicant Deadline date above, before 13:00 (UK time), will be sent log-indetails on the same day before 16:00 (UK time). Applicants who submit theirapplication form after 13:00 (UK time) on any applicant deadline date abovewill not be invited to upload their Digital Portfolio on the same day and willautomatically move to the next review period.
English Language Requirement
The Glasgow School of Art expects all students to demonstrate proficiency in the English language, which for UK students is normally shown by a pass in Higher or GCSE English.
Applicants who require a Student Visa, and who are not a national of, nor have obtained a degree in one of the countries on the approved UKVI exemption list, will need to provide evidence of their English language ability through the use of a standardised test.
The GSA’s preferred test is the IELTS for UKVI (Academic)test taken at a UKVI approved test centre.
A full list of English Language entry requirements by programme can be found here.
A full list of alternative tests that may be presented will be published prior to the first Round closing and this page will be updated in due course.
Pre-Sessional English For Creative Disciplines
To apply for the Pre-Sessional English for Creative Disciplines course, applicants must have a conditional offer for any GSA programme which requires them to improve on their existing English languages kills.
Download the application form here and email it to pre-sessional@gsa.ac.uk along with a copy of your GSA offer letter and current English language qualification.
Master of Research
The Master of Research (MRes) programme enrols new students in January each year. See details of how to apply and what to submit in our Applicant Guidelines on the programme page here.
Applications are now open for entry in January 2025 and applications can be made online using the links below;
Master of Research (MRes) – Full-time
Master of Research (MRes) – Part-time
Doctoral Study
We enrol PhD students in September each year. See details of, how to apply and what to submit in our Doctoral Study PhD application Guide here. When you have read the application guide please download our Research proposal Form here.
Mackintosh School of Architecture
PhD - Full-time
PhD - Part-time
School of Design
PhD - Full-time
PhD - Part-time
School of Fine Art
PhD - Full-time
PhD - Part-time
School of Innovation and Technology
PhD - Full-time
PhD - Part-time
