Entry Requirements
Undergraduate Degrees
To apply to the GSA, you willneed 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 havethe potential to succeed at degree level, while your portfoliodemonstrates 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 ourcommunity.
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.
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.
