How to Apply
Institution Name: GSA
Institution Code: G43
UCAS Code: W120
Award
BA(Hons) Fine Art. All GSA degree programmes are validated by the University of Glasgow. Established in 1451, the University of Glasgow is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of leading UK research universities and a founder member of Universitas 21, an international grouping of universities dedicated to setting worldwide standards for higher education.
Assessment
Coursework, essays, practical design projects. Formative (i.e. advisory) assessments take place at key points throughout the year with summative (final, graded) assessments at the end of each academic year.
Glasgow Clyde College Associate Student Scheme
This programme participates in the scheme supporting year 2 entry to selected programmes at the GSA - find out more here.
Facilities
All students have access to their own studio space, and electronic media resources in the Media Studio. Printmaking facilities include a range of presses (offset proofing; stone lithography; etching; Columbian relief), Zinc-plate stone and photographic litho are also catered for and there is a purpose-designed acid room, photo-etch and photo-polymer facilities and a number of Kippax and Natgraph vacuum beds. There is also a Natgraph self-contained exposure unit.
Indicative Additional Costs
Individual departments levy material fees as indicated on this page. You should budget for each year of your programme of study and should allow for costs over and above your fees and maintenance, particularly if expensive materials or projects are chosen.
Graduates
Graduates pursue careers in numerous fields, including: community education, electronic media and web design, teaching and arts administration and include some of Scotland’s leading artists including Lesley Banks, Steven Campbell, Robert Colquhoun, Robbie Coltrane, Stephen Conroy, Ken Currie, Emilio Coia, Joan Eardley, Peter Howson, Margaret Hunter, Jack Knox, Toby Paterson, Jenny Saville and Alison Watt