Architectural Built Environment Quantity Building Construction

Built Environment Conservation with Specialisms Town Planning Surveying Surveying Management

Creative Crafts
Carpentry & Joinery Construction Crafts Journalism Television Media Radio & Photography

Photography Photography & Creative Print Digital Media for Digital Media
Photography Professional Dev. Digital Imaging Making Screen Printing Design & Print Computing

Computing Information 3D Computer Multimedia

Technical Support Technology Animation Interactive Media Technology 2D Design Art & Design

Fine Art Graphic Design Illustration 3D Design Product Design Modelmaking Interior Design

MAKE
YOUR
Furniture CHOICE Cookery, Bakery &
Furniture Craft Restoration AT THE MET Applied Arts Art Glass Design Jewellery Cake Decoration

Professional Professional Creative Cake Food Science &

Cookery Patisserie Bakery Production Technology Business Events

MAKE YOUR CHOICE AT THE MET

FULL TIME PROSPECTUS 2010-11

Licensed House International

Operations Hospitality Sports Coaching Sport & Hospitality Travel & Tourism Travel Travel
College Equalities Statement

“We shall positively promote diversity and equality of opportunity.

We shall respond to the needs of our students and employees
irrespective of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief and
sexual orientation”

Equality Policy Race Equality Scheme

Staff and students have the right to be The College is committed to fulfilling the
treated with dignity and respect and duties under Race Legislation. Within the
our Equality Policy aims to eliminate overall Equality Policy, there is a specific
discrimination, promote equality of policy on Race Equality.
opportunity and good relations between
staff and students from all backgrounds.

Disability Equality Scheme
The College is committed to fulfilling its
public duties in relation to disabilities. The
College has a Disability at Work Policy and
Disability Equality Scheme.

Gender Equality Scheme
The purpose of the Gender Equality Scheme
is to affirm the College’s commitment to
equality and specifically to the needs and
rights of people in relation to gender.
Full details of all these policies can be found
on our website www.glasgowmet.ac.uk or by
contacting Graeme Brewster, Equalities and
Development Manager on graeme.brewster@
glasgowmet.ac.uk or 0141 566 1587.

If you have an additional support need or if you require support with your learning, we
want to help. Please see page 13 of the prospectus for further information or contact us on
0141 566 4297.
The College welcomes calls through Typetalk. Please contact us on 18001 0141 566 4109.
The College Prospectus is available in large print format and on disk.
 Welcome

Our choice
is Glasgow
Met College

10 reasons why…
G
 lasgow’s largest college with over 15,000 students and
530 members of staff
City centre location is easy to reach and close to great bars,
restaurants and shops
Great teaching staff, with relevant industry experience,
bring courses to life
Excellent facilities include TV, radio and photography studios;
kitchens, workshops and an airline cabin
A free to use gym plus Student Union with free internet,
X-Boxes, pool tables and foosball
Courses available at all levels from access and Foundation
to HNC/D
Links with universities provide great progression routes
to a range of degree courses
Excellent industry links mean our courses are relevant to
employment in industry
Supportive environment with helpful services for all students
including finance and personal support
An excellent reputation with students winning numerous national
and international awards
Make Glasgow Met your choice…
read on for information on all our great courses!
2

Principal’s Welcome

I am pleased to welcome you to

Glasgow Metropolitan College’s
Prospectus for 2010-11. I am certain
you’ll find something that will interest
you as you plan your own personal
or professional development.
We do hope you will choose to
‘Make it at the Met’.

Principal Professor Thomas B Wilson

OBE, BSc, CEng, MBCS, FRCA
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Content

Principal’s Welcome ............................ 2 School of Food, Hospitality,

Studying in Glasgow . .......................... 4 Sport & Tourism . .......................90-115
Bakery
Student Support Services............... 6-10 Professional Cookery
Finance & Funding Creative Cake Production
Student Advisory Service Food Science & Technology
Careers Advisory Service Events
Support For Learning ........................ 13 Business
Hospitality
How to Apply .................................... 14 Sport
Academic Calendar ........................... 15 Travel & Tourism
School of Built Environment ........16-25 January Start
Architectural Conservation Full Time Courses . ................... 116-121
Built Environment Scottish Credit &
Town Planning
Qualifications Framework.................. 122
Built Environment Degree Programmes
Construction Crafts Other Courses .......................... 124-129
Carpentry & Joinery Met Enterprises
Community Based Adult Learning
 chool of Communication
S Part Time Courses
& Media .......................................26-53 Evening / Saturday Morning Courses
Communication & Media European Social Fund Courses
Radio
Journalism Schools Liason ................................ 130
Television
Creative Crafts Graduation ...................................... 131
Photography Student Union ................................. 132
Printing
Digital Media Library Services ............................... 133
Information Technology
Multimedia Sport & Recreation .......................... 134
Computing (Technical Support) Where to Eat ................................... 135
3D Computer Animation
Course Materials International Students .............. 136-143
General Information
 chool of Design .........................54-89
S How to Apply
Art and Design Transition to College Life
Fine Art Progression Routes to Higher Education
Graphic Design
Illustration Terms & Conditions ......................... 144
3D Design
Product Design Location Map .................................. 147
Modelmaking Course Index ................................... 148
Interior Design
Furniture Application Form ............................. 149
Art Glass
Jewellery Design
Applied Arts
Portfolio Preparation
Course Materials
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Studying in Glasgow
Glasgow is one of Europe’s most vibrant
and cosmopolitan cities. Our city centre
location makes the College easily accessible
for students by all types of transport and
the entertainment and shopping capital of
Scotland is on our doorstep.
Glasgow rebranded as ‘Scotland with
Style’ is a bustling, vibrant city. There is a
wide variety of cinemas, clubs, bars and
restaurants to choose from and more than
General enquiries contact: Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk • Apply now www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
thirty-five Museums and Galleries to visit. It
has a wide and varied music scene and was
recently voted as a UNESCO City of Music
and was host to the prestigious MOBO
awards.
Glasgow is a shopper’s paradise and is
second only to London for retail therapy.
The main shopping thoroughfare, Buchanan
Street, has been voted one of the world’s
top retail destinations.
In sporting terms Glasgow is home to
three professional football teams and
is developing and recasting itself to
meet the challenge of holding the 2014
Commonwealth Games.
When you’ve had enough of city life
Glasgow is only an hour’s drive from
the beautiful Scottish country side
where you can relax and explore
more of Scotland’s history.
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New Campus Glasgow

& Merger

New Campus Glasgow Merger

Studying in Glasgow City Centre has campus, designed to deliver a 21st century Working closely together on New Campus
never been more exciting for Glasgow Met curriculum. This campus, which is due to be Glasgow, has led to increasing collaboration
students. For four years the Met has been completed in 2014, will be home for 50,000 on shared services amongst the three
working with its partners - Central College students and 2,000 staff. partner colleges – Glasgow Met, Central
and Glasgow College of Nautical Studies - These new facilities will be developed over College and Glasgow College of Nautical
to plan a huge new campus and develop two sites at Cathedral Street and Thistle Studies - and to the decision to develop a
a world class learning facility that will see Street, and will significantly enhance the proposal to merge. This merger is currently
Glasgow boast the most cutting edge student experience. scheduled to take place in late 2010.

General enquiries contact: Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk • Apply now www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
6
Finance & Funding
The purpose of the following sections is to
explain how you can finance your college
studies. As you will find out:
Many students do not need to pay course
fees,
Many students may also receive support
towards their living, travel, study and
childcare expenses.
In terms of funding your education, you will
have 3 main issues to consider:
Will I have to pay my own course fees?
Will I get financial assistance towards my guide to how much support you might options available.
living costs?
Funding for Higher Education (HE)
Higher National Certificate / Higher National Diploma courses
Students on full time HNC, HND or
PDA courses are supported, if eligible,
by the Students Award Agency for
Scotland (SAAS). Scottish students
studying in Scotland do not have to
pay tuition fees, but you must still
apply to SAAS to have them paid for
you. If you don’t apply then you will
need to pay the fees yourself. The fee
level for 2009/10 was £1,285. This
may rise in 2010/11. You should apply
online at www.saas.gov.uk
You must apply for support well before
the start date of your course. If you
are a resident of England, Wales or
Northern Ireland then you must apply
to your local education authority for
support.
General enquiries contact: Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk • Apply now www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
If I take out a student loan then what will get while at College. The rates quoted are
the loan repayments be? based on 2009/10 figures which may rise
The amount you need to live on as a for 2010/11.
student will depend on your particular Help and Advice
circumstances. However, most of your
It is important to make sure that you have
money is likely to be spent on the following: your finances organised before you enrol
Accommodation; Food; Travel; Clothes; on a course. There are various sources
Study materials - books, equipment etc or of funding available, and although this
Social and leisure activities. information will help you, it is a good idea
to talk to staff in Student Services who
Important note
will take your personal circumstances
The following information provides a brief into consideration and advise on the best
Student Loans
The main source of help with living expenses will be through a student loan. In general, the
maximum and minimum loan amounts for students studying outside of London are:
Rates of Loan Minimum Loan Maximum Loan
Living in parents home 1st Year £605 £4,205
Final Year £480 £3,740
Living elsewhere 1st Year £915 £5,455
Final Year £785 £4,845
A good way to calculate the amount of amounts shown above will be assessed on
funds available to you is to visit the SAAS your parent/guardian’s income. You must
website www.saas.gov.uk and consult the pay back your student loan but not until
‘Financial Support Calculator’ on the home you have left college or university and are
page. If you are under 25 years of age the earning above £15,000 per year.
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Young Student Bursary
Some young students (under 25 years) may
qualify for a Young Student Bursary which is
a non-repayable grant, given instead of part
of the loan, so it reduces the amount of loan
you need to take out. You may receive up to
£2,640 if your family income is £19,310 or
less a year. The bursary will go down to zero
for a family income of over £34,195 a year.
Grants
There are also grants available for some
students including lone parents grant and
lone parents childcare grant as well as a
dependant’s grant for your husband or wife.
Childcare Fund Support
Full time students can apply to the college
for assistance from the Higher Education
Childcare Fund. The priority groups for
this childcare support are lone parents
and mature students. Support from the
fund is discretionary, and only open to
eligible students to meet the costs of
formal/registered childcare. This fund is
administered by the College.
Travel Costs
You may claim travelling expenses if travel
costs are necessary in connection with
your course. There is a maximum amount
payable to eligible students and you
are required to pay the first £159 of the
yearly total. You must claim your travelling
expenses back after you have started your
course. You can apply online at the SAAS
website from mid-December.
Help for Students with a Disability
Students who incur additional expenditure
whilst undertaking their course because of
their disability can apply for extra support
in the form of the Disabled Students’
Allowance (DSA). Help with the cost of travel
may also be provided if you incur additional
transport costs as a result of your disability.
Our Support for Learning section is able
to provide assistance in terms of making
a claim for a DSA. Please go to page 13
for further information on what support is
available.
Higher Education Hardship Fund
Students who are experiencing particular
financial difficulty can apply for assistance
from the Hardship Fund. Students must
have taken out their maximum student
loan before being eligible to apply. Part
time students can apply for childcare from
this fund, where part time is defined as at
least 50% of a full time equivalent course.
Payments are assessed and are made at
the discretion of the college. Guidance notes
are available to explain eligibility criteria.
You can contact the Student Advisory
Service and speak to one of the student
advisors within the college to obtain further
information. See below for Higher Education
funding chart.

Funding for Higher Education (HE) Higher

National Certificate / Higher National
Diploma Courses

Apply to the Student Awards

Apply to College for the
Agency for Scotland for the
following student elements
following funding elements

Student Loan CHILDCARE

The College can provide assistance with the cost of chilcare.
Priority is given to lone parents and mature students

Young Student
Bursary
HARDSHIP FUNDS
Students who are experiencing financial difficulty can apply to
the College for additional support
Lone Parent Grant,
Lone Parent Childcare
Grant or Dependant
Grant
SUPPORT FOR LEARNING
In addition to the Disabled Students Allowance offered by
Disabled Students SAAS the College can offer practical support with
Allowance equipment etc.

Visit the SAAS website direct for more information on

Travel Expenses www.saas.gov.uk or contact the College Student Services
direct on 0141 566 6224
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Funding for Further Education (FE)

Introductory Courses / National Certificate Courses / Scottish Group Awards

Most applicants studying full time courses A self supporting student may receive up to receive will be based on your parent/
below HNC level will be eligible to receive £89.07 per week. You may be considered guardians’ earnings or your own financial
a Bursary or Educational Maintenance to be a self supporting student where you circumstances.
Allowance (EMA). These funds are meet one of the following criteria:
Students who did not receive EMA prior to
administered by the College. You do not
need to repay this support if you are eligible Over 25 years. 2009/10
to receive it and meet the terms and No parents living.
Household Income Weekly amount
conditions of funding. You will receive an Married.
(2009/2010) during term time
EMA/Bursary application form directly from Caring for a dependent child.
the College sometime after May once you Supported yourself in full time £0 to £22,403 (for £30
have been made an offer and accepted a employment or Benefits for more than 3 families with more
place on a course. Normally to be eligible years. than one dependant
you must have lived in Scotland, the United child in the household)
Kingdom or a European Union country for If you are married or in a relationship, your
husband/wife/partner will be expected to £0 - £20,351 (for £30
the last 3 years. families with a single
make a contribution to your support while at
Further Education Bursary College. For example the maximum you dependant child in the
household)
A Bursary is available for those studying full can be awarded is £87.85 per week.
time courses below HNC level. Students This will reduce as partner spouse Students who received EMA prior to
between 18 and 24 years are considered to income reduces. 2009/10
be supported by their parents unless they
See table below.
meet one of the criteria for self supporting Household Income Weekly amount
status which is detailed below. This is Spouse/Partner Contribution (2009/2010) during
part of the National Bursary Policy. This term time
means that your parents are expected to House Hold Parental Weekly
make a contribution to your support while Income Contribution Payment £0 to £22,403 £30
at College. For example the maximum £22,404 to £27,465 £20
you can expect to receive is £70.48 per Less than £0 £89.07
week. £20,643 £27,466 to £33,156 £10
This will reduce as parental income £20,643 £45 £87.85 Over £33,156 Nil
increases. See table below.
£27,933 £855 £65.96
Parental Contribution – At home rate Your EMA is for general living expenses and
£35,538 £1,700 £43.12 you may also receive two bonuses of £150
House Hold Parental Weekly £50,568 > £3,370 £0 each. One will be paid mid way through
Income Contribution Payment your course for attendance and the second
is paid on course completion. In addition to
Less than £0 £70.48 Your Bursary is for general living expenses. support with living expenses you can apply
£24,275 You may also be eligible for additional for bursary support with travel expenses
support with travel expenses and some and some course materials. For those under
£24,275 £45 £69.26 course materials. 18 years old these are paid regardless of
£31,745 £875 £46.82 Educational Maintenance Allowances household income levels. Further information
(EMA) on EMA is available from
£41,735 £1,985 £16.43 www.emascotland.com.
An EMA is available for eligible 16 and
£49,664 £2,936 £0 17 year olds. The EMA award you

Childcare Fund Support
You can also apply to the college for
assistance from the Further Education
Childcare Fund. The priority group for
this childcare support are lone parents
(studying part time or full time). Support
from the fund is discretionary, and only
open to eligible students to meet the costs
of formal/registered childcare. This fund is
administered by the College.
Help for Students with a Disability
Students who may require additional
assistance because of a disability may be
eligible for additional support from Bursaries.
For example help with the cost of travel
if you incur additional transport costs as
a result of your disability. Our Support for
Learning section will help assess your
needs. Please go to page 13 for further
information on what is available.
Further Education Hardship Fund
The college administers hardship funds
which are primarily for emergency use to
enable students to remain in education
when situations arise that would otherwise
force them to leave. Payments are assessed
and are made at the discretion of the
college. Guidance notes are available to
explain eligibility criteria. You can contact the
Student Advisory Service and speak to one
of the student advisors within the college to
obtain further information.
Other Help
Welfare Benefits and Council Tax
Certain students such as lone parents and
disabled students may be able to continue
to claim welfare benefits and study full time.
Please contact your local Benefits Agency
office to see if this applies to you. Local
authorities can award Housing Benefit and
Council Tax Benefit to certain students,
including lone parents, student couples
with dependent children, students under
19 undertaking non-advanced courses,
disabled students and part time students.
9
Funding for Further Education (FE)
Inroductory Courses / National Certificate
Courses / Scottish Group Awards
Apply to the College for the
following funding elements
HARDSHIP FUND SUPPORT FOR LEARNING
Students who are experiencing Support for learning can provide
financial difficulty can apply to assistance with any specialist or
the College for additional additional equipment or support
financial support. required in class.
CHILDCARE
The College can provide assistance with the cost of childcare.
Priority is given to lone parents and mature students.
EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE FURTHER EDUCATION
ALLOWANCE (EMA) BURSARY
An EMA is for 16 - 17 year olds A Bursary is for those
in respect of living costs. Travel over 18 and includes
and course materials will be met an element for living
from Bursary Funds and will be costs, travel and course
considered automatically when materials. Applicants must
you apply for an EMA. meet residency criteria.
Contact the College Student Services direct
on 0141 566 6224
All full time students can claim exemption For information on EMA’s and Bursaries
from the council tax. Forms are available contact 0141 566 6217.
from your local Housing Office.
For information and advice on Discretionary
Educational Trusts Funds and welfare benefits contact
Some educational trusts and charities give 0141 566 4134
small grants for specific purposes. They may
Visiting
help with fees, books or equipment. A list of
We are located in Glasgow City Centre
educational trusts is available from Student
at 60 North Hanover St opposite
Services and the Student Advisory Service.
Queen Street Station.
Contact Information We are open Mon – Fri 8:45am - 4:45pm.
For general information contact
0141 566 6224.
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Student Advisory Service
Student advisors can provide advice,
counselling, information and personal
support for all students.
We can help you with:
 Funding (SAAS), student loans, hardship
funds and Educational Trusts
 Welfare benefits
Managing your money
Information on accommodation
 Personal support (stress and health
related issues)
Careers Advisory Service
The College’s Careers Advisory Service
(CAS) offers a drop in service based in the
College main building in North Hanover
Street, Glasgow. CAS can help get you
started and support you throughout your
time at College and beyond.
We offer:
Professionally qualified careers staff
  Specialist careers software including a
user friendly CV package
PCs with internet access for careers
information and jobs search
Employer databases
Vacancy Service
Telephone, email and fax facilities
Advice and guidance related to careers
We can help you at different stages of your
career from identifying the right course to
assistance in finding that dream job. Before
you start your course help is at hand.
For example we can:
 Provide information about a wide
range of careers, the job opportunities
different careers offer and the entry level
qualifications needed to enter the industry
General enquiries contact: Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk • Apply now www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
Assistance with appeals and complaints
Where to find local doctors and dentists
Guidance for International students
Support for refugees and asylum seekers
In addition to the Student Advisors, we also
have a Counsellor who attends the college
twice a week. You don’t have to be in a
major crisis before you see a counsellor.
They are there to talk over whatever may be
troubling you, no matter how big or small an
impact the issue may be having on your life,
whether at home or at college.
or access a University programme after
your college course.
 Meet with you on a one to one basis
to give careers guidance interviews for
individuals who are not sure what they
want to do or want to check out if the
course they are thinking of is the right
choice for them.
Help with filling in the course application
form.
Give practical advice and information on
part time work to help finance your time
through college.
While you are a student we will continue  Give advice & support on compiling a CV
to support you in a number of ways:
Provide careers information on the
industry you are entering and the jobs
available through classroom based talks,
seminars and focused events.
Help you find suitable work experience.
Help with applying for further study. We
have access to comprehensive course
databases and can assist in applying
through UCAS.
Keep you informed about the latest job
vacancies through the vacancy service
Vacancies are advertised in the careers
Appointments
Appointments can be made in person, by
telephone, email, by a staff member or a
referral from an outside agency.
Contact Information
Telephone: 0141 566 4134 / 1563 / 1646
Email: studentadvisors@glasgowmet.ac.uk
Website: www.glasgowmet.ac.uk/
studentadvisoryservice.aspx
section of the college website, via email,
weekly vacancy bulletin and on course
notice boards throughout the College.
 Help with marketing your CV, and
yourself, to employers.
 Run various workshops to help with
successful job searches: UCAS, Career
Management Skills and CV writing.
Once you have completed your studies we
would still like to hear from you. We can:
Help you plan your job search strategy.
 Forward suitable vacancies to you
through the vacancy service.
and on how to prepare for job interviews.
 Provide help in accessing the hidden job
market.
 Continue to provide individual careers
guidance.
Contact Information
Telephone 0141 566 4217 / 4214.
Fax: 0141 566 4138.
Email: careers@glasgowmet.ac.uk.
Website: www.glasgowmet.ac.uk/
careersadvisoryservice.aspx.
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Support For Learning

Do you have a disability or additional Equipment Loan Referral

support need that may affect the way you
participate in your course? If you feel that Laptops In-house Assessment
you require extra support, please contact Loop Systems Support Agencies
Mini Disc Recorders etc Other College Services
us. Early contact with our service is strongly
Texthelp
recommended to ensure that we can meet
your needs in advance of you coming to Access The College welcomes calls through
College. Our staff can create a Personal
Emergency Evacuation Typetalk. Please contact us on 18001
Support Plan tailored for your individual
Disability Awareness Training 0141 566 4109. The College Prospectus is
needs.
Orientation available in large print format and disk.
How can we help you? Tuition
Contact Information
Liaison with Tutors Study Skills Telephone 0141 566 4297
One to one tuition Email: elsupport_staff@glasgowmet.ac.uk
Assessments
ICT Skills Website: www.glasgowmet.ac.uk/
Reasonable Adjustments
Numeracy/Literacy
supportforlearning.aspx
Further Support Coursework etc
ESOL
Sign Language Interpreters Visiting the College
Note Takers Funding Sources We are located at:
Scribes
North Hanover Street Campus – Room 602.
Readers Disabled Students Allowance
Personal Help Disabled Students Bursary Cathedral Street Campus - Room 234.
Rogart Street Campus - Room 301.

General enquiries contact: Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk • Apply now www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
14

How to Apply

Full Time Courses course we will process your application If you are unsuccessful we will let you
Applications are accepted throughout the starting with your 1st choice course. know by letter. If you do not receive an
year. However, the earlier you apply the Where you are successful in obtaining offer for any of your choices the College’s
better your chance of a place on the course a place on your 1st choice we will not Careers Officer will contact you to give
of your choice. If you need some guid- progress your other choices. If your 1st you some advice about what to do next.
ance before applying for a course you can choice course is full we will let you know
Once you receive an offer you will be asked
contact the College’s Careers Advisors on by letter and place you on the waiting list.
to accept or decline the place. It is important
0141 566 4214 / 4217 or Student Services We will then progress your 2nd or 3rd
that you do so as soon as possible and by
on 0141 566 6224. choice and let you know by letter of the
the deadline date on your offer letter. If we
decision on each choice.
do not receive a response from you we will
Entry Qualifications Where you meet the entry requirements cancel your offer. If at anytime you wish to
Entry qualifications for each course are given for the course or there are no entry cancel or withdraw your application please
to guide you to the level of course best requirements places will be offered on a contact Student Services.
suited to your qualifications and experience. first come basis. In some instances you
Some courses may require particular may be asked to attend an interview Enrolment
experience or a portfolio in addition to formal before an offer can be made. Enrolment dates vary according to course
qualifications. Some courses require no For HN design courses you will be asked requirements. If you have accepted a
academic qualifications at all. to submit a portfolio or examples of your definite offer of a place, the Student
work. For these courses entry is based on Services Section will provide you with joining
There are 4 ways to apply:
qualifications and portfolio assessment. instructions giving details on when to enrol
Apply on-line at www.glasgowmet.ac.uk and first day attendance. These are usually
If you are given an offer without interview
Download the application form from the sent at the beginning of August.
you will be invited to a Pre Entry Guidance
website Event to find out more about the course. Induction
Fill out the application form at the back of You must attend the Pre Entry Guidance During your first few days at the College you
this prospectus Event to confirm that you have made the will obtain more information on your course
Phone the college on 0141 566 6222 and correct course choice. At this stage you of study and the facilities on offer at College.
we will send an application form to you can still change your mind and transfer to Usually there is a Welcome Event at the
an alternative course. beginning of each academic session. Details
Please read the following about how to
If you do not meet the entry requirements will be provided with joining instructions.
apply:
for the course you will receive a letter
Complete your application clearly. Missing telling you this and an alternative course If you have any questions about how to
information could delay your application. apply or wish to check the progress of your
may be offered or you may be invited
application please contact Student Services
Your application will be acknowledged to attend an interview to discuss your
on 0141 566 6224.
within 10 working days. application further.
List your course choices by order of If all your choices are full we may offer you
preference. If you apply to more than one an alternative course.

General enquiries contact: Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk • Apply now www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
 Academic Calendar

Term Dates Full Time Higher Education (HE) Courses

Start Date: 30th August 2010
Finish Date: 3rd June 2011

Full Time Further Education (FE) Courses

Start Date: 6th September 2010
Finish Date: 20th May 2011 / 3rd June 2011 for SGA Courses

Student Holiday September Weekend

24th - 27th September 2010
Dates
Autumn Break
11th - 17th October 2010

Winter Break
13th December 2010 - 4th January 2011
20th December 2010 - 4th January 2011 (Food, Hospitality, Sport & Tourism only)

Spring Break (B) day classes

4th April 2011 - 15th April 2011

Spring Break (C) day classes

4th April 2011 - 8th April 2011

Spring Weekend
22nd April 2011 - 25th April 2011

May Day
2nd May 2011

May Weekend
27th May - 30th May 2011
Our choice is
School of Built Environment
Built Environment
Architectural Conservation
Town Planning
Construction and Joinery Crafts
Course leaflets are available from
www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
Marketing and PR Section
0141 566 4150
enquiries@glasgowmet.ac.uk
If you have an additional support need
or require support with your learning,
we want to help. Please see page 13 of
the prospectus for further information or
contact 0141 566 4297.

Entry Requirements
NC Built Environment (SCQF 5/6)
1. Relevant group of Units or Courses at
Intermediate Level 1/2. OR
2. Three Standard Grade passes at credit
level preferably with Maths / Numeracy,
English and a Science. OR
3. Personal Experience.
Course Profile
This course provides an introduction to the
knowledge and skills required to follow a
professional career path at technician level
within the building industry. The course is
taught within a classroom environment with
practical experience gained from laboratory
Entry Requirements
HNC/D Architectural Conservation
(SCQF 7/8)
1. One Higher Grade pass or an appropriate
grouping of National Qualification units.
OR
2. One Higher plus 3 Standard Grade
passes. OR
3. Personal experience.
Course Profile
The course provides knowledge and
understanding of architectural conservation
- along with practical conservation craftskills
to save buildings from decay, damage and
demolition. The course is taught through
lectures, seminars and tutorials along with
field trips and site visits.
Subjects studied in the first year include: Government Bodies (National Trust for
Introductory Practical Skills in
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NC Built Environment
workshops, field trips and site visits.
Subjects studied include:
Building Design Technology; Building
Services; CAD; Health and Safety;
Building Materials; Mechanics; Modern
Methods of Construction; Sustainability
and Building Performance; Construction
Technology; Construction Specialisms;
Measurement and Costing; Information and
Communication Technology; Site Surveying;
Drawing for Construction.
Moving On
Career - Quantity Surveying Technician;
Building Control Technician; Architectural
Technician; Building Technician; Building Site
Supervisor.
HNC/D Architectural Conservation
Stonemasonry, Plasterwork, Roofing; Study - Successful students may wish to
Influences on the Development of Scottish
Architecture; Principles of Architectural
Conservation; Factors Affecting Building
Decay; Surveying Historic Buildings;
Mathematics for Construction; Building
Maintenance Management; CAD 2D1.
The second year expands on the practical
craft skills covered in first year and also
includes: Conservation Technology; Contract
Procurement and Documentation; Building
Services in Large Buildings; Architectural
CAD; Technical Communication Skills.
Course materials are provided.
Moving On
Career - Local Authorities, Architectural
/ Surveying Practices, Conservation
Organisations, Contractors, Central
Scotland, Civic Trusts, Historic Scotland).
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Study - Successful students are expected
to move onto one of the following full-time
HND programmes offered at the college –
HND Built Environment with Specialisms;
HND Town Planning; HND Architectural
Conservation.
Duration
One year, starting in September
Location
North Hanover St Campus.
Contact
Martin Reid on 0141 566 6222 ext.4433 or
martin.reid@glasgowmet.ac.uk
progress to a relevant degree courses at
university which may include BSc (Hons)
Building Surveying at Glasgow Caledonian
University, BSc (Hons) Building Conservation
at Swansea Metropolitan University or BSc
Building Surveying at Napier University.
Duration
Two years, starting in August (with the
option to exit after one year with a Higher
National Certificate).
Location
North Hanover St Campus.
Contact
Paul Lowne on 0141 566 6222 ext.4233 or
paul.lowne@glasgowmet.ac.uk
Graeme Allan - Built Environment with
Specialisms - HND Quantity Surveying
I spent a number of years working
as a chef when I left school. However
gradually the long hours became
draining and I realised it wasn’t
for me.
I had always been good with money
and numbers, so after speaking
with my local careers office and
researching different courses I chose
Quantity Surveying. The salaries are
very good in this field and the course
at The Met provided the option to
progress to University - this was
a huge benefit as I didn’t have the
required qualifications to go straight
to University. With the support of the
college I have now applied to three
Universities to undertake the degree
programme and hope to enter in my
3rd year.
I’ve really enjoyed my course. The
first year provided a good general
introduction to the industry before
specialising in Quantity Surveying.
Part of the course also included site
visits which is a good way of putting
the drawings and notes into practice.
I’ve really enjoyed my course at the
Met and look forward to starting
University in the autumn. I definitely
made the right decision with this
course.

HND Built Environment with Specialisms
Built Environment specialism options
include :
Architectural Technology
Construction Management
Building Surveying
Quantity Surveying
Availability of options are dependant upon
student demand and some of the choices
may not run.
Entry Requirements
HND Built Environment with Specialisms
(SCQF 7/8)
1. One Higher Grade pass or an appropriate
grouping of National Certificate units. OR
2. Personal Experience.
Course Profile
This course covers how buildings are
planned, designed and constructed,
and how these buildings exist within the
environment in which they are located. First
year provides a general grounding and is
taken by all students with the opportunity to
specialise in 2nd year (subject to demand)
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leading to a named HND Award in one of
the above areas.
Subjects studied will depend on the
specialism chosen but may include: student enrolling directly on to the first year
Drawing & Design; Construction
Technology; Building Services; Construction
Site Surveying; Mathematics; Quantitative
Building Studies; Building Materials;
Computer Aided Design; Introduction to the
Industry; Construction Planning.
The 2nd year subjects are dependant upon
the specialism chosen and will be related
to the specific subject area. All course
materials are provided.
Moving On
Career - Higher Technician/Junior
Management posts throughout the Built
Environment/Construction sector in areas
such as Architectural Technology, Quantity
Surveying, Estimating, Building Surveying
and Construction Management in both the
public and private sector.
Study - Entry to selected Glasgow
Caledonian University honours degrees at
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second/third year level. A student following
the HND to BSc route can complete an
honours degree in the same four years as a
of the degree programme, but also have the
flexibility to exit after one year with an HNC
or after 2 years with an HND.
Entry to the third year of the degree
programme is at the discretion of the
Universities. The degree programmes
available for third year entry are: BSc (Hons)
Construction Management; BSc (Hons)
Building Control; BSc (Hons) Quantity
Surveying; BSc (Hons) Building Surveying.
Duration
Two years, starting in August (with the
option to exit after one year with a Higher
National Certificate in Construction).
Location
North Hanover St Campus.
Contact
Bernie Mitchell on 0141 566 6222 ext.4237
or bernie.mitchell@glasgowmet.ac.uk
 Our choice
is Built
Environment

Kamal Malhotra & Caitlin Stewart

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HND Town Planning

Entry Requirements
HND Town Planning (SCQF 7/8)
1. One Higher preferably in Geography or
Economics at level C or above and 3
Standard Grades at Credit level. OR
2. A National Qualification in Building,
Architectural Studies and Quantity
Surveying or equivalent qualification at
SCQF level 6. OR
3. Work experience in property valuation,
town planning or related sectors.
Course Profile
This course provides knowledge and
understanding of how land in towns and
cities should be used and the construction
and valuation of buildings, as well as the
technical skills in drawing and computing
related to those areas. The course is a
mixture of theory and practical subjects,
taught through classroom studio based
activities and case study visits.
Subjects studied include:
Communications; Information Technology;
Town Planning; Digital Mapping; Property
Law; Valuation Principles; Geographic
Information Systems; Construction
Technology; Urban Design; Site Surveying;
Mathematics.
Course materials are provided.
Moving On
Career - Town and Country Planning Offices.
Study - Progression may be possible to the
following degree courses:
BSc (Hons) Property Management and
Valuation; BSc (Hons) Environmental
Management and Planning at Glasgow Duration Contact
Caledonian University; BSc (Hons) Real Two years, starting in August (with option Finlay Maclennan on 0141 566 6222
Estate Management; BSc (Hons) Urban and to exit after one year with an HNC in Urban ext.4454 or
Regional Planning; BSc (Hons) Planning Development). finlay.maclennan@glasgowmet.ac.uk
and Property Development at Heriot Watt
University; MA Town and Regional Planning Location
at Dundee University. North Hanover Street Campus.

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Degree programmes offered by Glasgow Caledonian University

in association with Glasgow Metropolitan College

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying

Entry Requirements Course Profile Duration
295 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of Subjects studied include: Four years, sandwich course.
4 Highers at Grade C or above to include Construction Technology; Measurement;
Contact
Standard/Ordinary Grade passes in Maths, Cost Studies; Property Legislation; Property
English, Science or Technology subject. Economics; Contracts & Project Finance. Halbert Mills on 0141 331 3296 at
Application for first year must be made Glasgow Caledonian University.
through UCAS.

BSc (Hons) Building Surveying

Entry Requirements Course Profile Duration
285 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of Subjects studied include: Four years, sandwich course.
4 Highers at Grade C or above to include Construction Technology; Property
Legislation; Construction Engineering; Contact
Standard/Ordinary Grade passes in Maths,
English, Science or Technology subject. Conservation; Fire Studies; Structural Harry Madden on 0141 331 3633 at
Application for first year must be made Analysis; Project Management. Glasgow Caledonian University.
through UCAS.

BSc (Hons) Construction Management

Entry Requirements
285 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of
4 Highers at Grade C or above to include
Standard/Ordinary Grade passes in Maths,
English, Science or Technology subject.
Application for first year must be made
through UCAS.
Course Profile Duration
Subjects studied include: Four years, sandwich course.
Construction Technology; Property
Legislation; Structural Analysis; Construction Contact
Management; Construction Engineering; Michael McCarney on 0141 331 8997 at
Facilities Management; Building Control; Glasgow Caledonian University.
Project Management.

UCAS Codes Glasgow Caledonian University’s UCAS Course Codes are

If you wish to apply for any degree programmes offered in
association with Glasgow Caledonian University then you should
apply through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).
You can apply on-line at www.ucas.com/apply. Application forms are
available from the College, your local School and Careers Office.
as follows:
Course UCAS Code
Quantity Surveying K240 BSc/QS
Building Surveying K230 BSc/BS
Construction Management K251 BSc/CMgt

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Entry Requirements
NQ Carpentry and Joinery (SCQF 4/5)
1. 2 Standard Grades at General Level
including English, Mathematics and/or
Science or equivalent. OR
2. Personal Experience.
Course Profile
This full time construction crafts course
requires students to study a combination of
practical and theoretical units based on the
Carpentry and Joinery industry.
Subjects studied include: Drawing
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NQ Carpentry & Joinery
for Building; Information Technology;
Construction Safety Practices; Bench
Joinery Skills; Site Joinery Skills; Carpentry
and Joinery Repair and Maintenance;
Kitchen Design; Manufacturing Joinery
Components; Basic Veneering; Design
Studies: Computer Aided Design;
Employability Skills; Communications;
Introduction to Building Craft Science;
Construction Industry Studies.
Moving On
Transferable skills, a vital part of gaining
access to the building industry, will be
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covered through the course. This course will
enable students to access further studies at
Higher National level or search for a career
in the building industry.
Duration
One year, starting in September.
Location
Rogart St Campus.
Contact
Marleen Miller on 0141 566 6222 ext.4209
or marleen.miller@glasgowmet.ac.uk
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NQ Construction Crafts

Entry Requirements
NQ Construction Crafts (SCQF 4/5)
1. Two Standard Grades at General Level
including English, Mathematics and/or
Science or equivalent. OR
2. Personal Experience.
Course Profile
Students will study a combination of
practical and theoretical units based on the
construction industry. It will prepare students
for undertaking the Health and Safety test
which is a requirement to gain access to
most building sites. Transferable skills, a vital
part of gaining access to the industry, will be
covered throughout the course.
Subjects studied will include:
Carpentry and Joinery; Roof Slating
and Tiling; Stonemasonry; Bricklaying;
Plastering; Fibrous Plastering; Wall and Floor
Tiling; Communication; Numeracy;
Information Technology; Health and Safety;
CAD; Construction Industry Studies;
Construction Measurement & Costing;
Drawings for Building; Properties and Use
of Construction Materials; Construction
Industry Practice.
Should you have one or more of the units in
the programme every effort will be made to
offer alternative options. This will be subject
to the constraints of time tabling and the
availability of alternative lecturers.
Moving On
Successful completion of this course
could lead to undertaking a Modern
Apprenticeship in the construction industry
or further studies on various NC & HNC/D
courses at the college.
Duration
One year, starting in September.
Location
Main Location - Rogart St Campus.
Contact
John Halpin on 0141 566 6222 ext.4443
or john.halpin@glasgowmet.ac.uk

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 Our choice is
Construction
Crafts

Darren Healy & Mark Brown

Our choice is
School of Communication & Media
Journalism Digital Media Marketing and PR Section
Television Information Technology 0141 566 4150
enquiries@glasgowmet.ac.uk
Communication & Media Multimedia
If you have an additional suport need
Radio Computing (Technical Support) or require support with your learning,
Creative Crafts 3D Computer Animation we want to help. Please see page 13 of
Photography Course leaflets are available from the prospectus for further information or
www.glasgowmet.ac.uk contact 0141 566 4297.
Printing

Entry Requirements
HNC/D Practical Journalism (SCQF 7/8)
1. An appropriate NC/NQ in Communication
and Media or equivalent SVQ. OR
2. One Higher (English) plus 3 Standard
Grades at Credit Level.
Applicants are expected to have some
practical skills in IT, including word
processing, email and internet skills.
Students will then develop these IT skills by
using specialist packages such as InDesign.
Course Profile
The course offers a qualification which
meets the needs of industry in the 21st
century. In recent years, there has been a
steady convergence of print and broadcast
journalism with journalists required to have
skills in both areas. The demands of 24
hour news reporting on journalists and a
multi-skilled approach to working in the
industry are reflected in this course.
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HNC/D Practical Journalism
In addition, the effect of new media on radio,
television, print and the internet has led to
dramatic changes in the world of journalism,
with new working practices and employers
requiring more flexibility of journalists. These
new practices include a growing necessity
for journalists to write for web pages and
digital versions of various media.
Journalists are now expected to shoot
on video, edit on digital edit systems to
produce a television news item, record a
piece of news suitable for radio broadcast
and write up the same story for the internet.
Year 1 includes news and feature writing;
research and interview skills; sub-editing;
shorthand and Scots law.
Year 2 will progress to a more advanced
level with the opportunity to study broadcast
units including: electronic news gathering
(shooting and editing on video);online
reporting and radio production.
Journalism students will have access to the
college radio studio and television facilities.
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Moving On
Career - Print journalism (especially local and
community press), broadcast journalism and
online journalism.
Study - Successful completion of the two
year HND Practical Journalism course
could enable entry into Year 3 of the
BA Journalism or BA (Hons) Broadcast
Production at the University of the West of
Scotland.
Duration
Two years, starting in August (with the
option to exit after one year with a Higher
National Certificate).
Location
North Hanover St Campus.
Contact
Helen Wolfenden on 0141 566 6222
ext.4216 or
helen.wolfenden@glasgowmet.ac.uk
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NC Television Production
HNC/D Creative Industries: Television
Entry Requirements
NC Television Production (SCQF 5/6)
1. Relevant group of NQ Units or completed
Access to Communication & Media
Course. OR
2. Two Standard Grades at Credit level
including English. OR
3. Personal experience.
HNC/D Creative Industries: Television
(SCQF 7/8)
1. An NQ or NC in TV or equivalent SVQ OR
2. Higher English and 3 Standard Grades at
Credit level. OR
3. Relevant Television experience.
Portfolio
A portfolio is also required for HNC/D
applications – see guidance notes on Second year allows students to specialise
page 52.
Course Profile
The NC course introduces basic skills
in all areas of television production.
Television production related subjects
include: Directing a Single Camera
Production; Single Camera on Location;
Sound Recording; Lighting for Single
Camera; Multi-Camera Studio Techniques.
Photography, Communication & Information
Technology units are also included.
General enquiries contact: Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk • Apply now www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
This course incorporates the National
Certificate in Media at SCQF Level 6
which offers a wide range of opportunities
to develop creative and production skills
across the media.
The one year HNC Creative Industries:
Television is a highly practical course
covering all aspects of television production.
Subjects studied include: TV Directing;
Basic Camera; Basic Sound; Basic Editing;
Live Multi Camera Studio; Production
Management; Production Assistant; Digital
Editing.
The two year HNC/D course develops skills
in all areas of television production, including
camera, sound, editing, sound dubbing and
lighting. The first year includes the same
subjects as the HNC subjects above.
in Camera, Sound and Lighting - Directing
on Location; Advanced Single Camera;
Location Lighting; Location Sound;
Production Management.
Alternatively, students can choose to
specialise in Post-Production - Directing on
Location; Advanced Digital Editing; Sound
Dubbing; Production Management.
Moving On
Career - The NC course is viewed as
a foundation for HN studies although
corporate and community television offer
potential employment opportunities. There
may be employment opportunities for
skilled personnel in broadcasting and with
independent production companies.
Study - Successful NC students will be
encouraged to apply for HNC/D Creative
Industries: Television. Students who
successfully complete the HNC and who
satisfy the other normal entry requirements
of the University of the West of Scotland, will
be eligible to apply for a place on 2nd year
of the BA (Hons) Broadcast and Production
course.
Students who successfully complete the
HND and who satisfy the other normal entry
requirements of the University of the West of
Scotland, will be eligible to apply for a place
on 3rd year of the BA (Hons) Broadcast and
Production course.
Duration
NC - One year, starting in September.
HNC – One year, starting in August.
HND – Two years, starting in August.
Location
North Hanover St Campus.
Contact
George Neilson on 0141 566 6222 ext.4392
or george.neilson@glasgowmet.ac.uk

Entry Requirements
NC Media with Highers (SCQF 6)
1. Relevant group of NC Units or completed
Access to Communication and Media
Course. OR
2. Two Standard Grades at Credit Level –
one of which must be English. OR
3. One Standard Grade pass at Credit Level
and an Intermediate 2 pass in English at
A or B. OR
4. Personal Experience.
Course Profile
This programme will appeal to students who
want a career in journalism or another area
of the communication and media industries.
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NC Media with Highers
It covers a range of media subjects for those
who are unsure of which area to specialise.
Students who successfully complete the NC
course will gain a Higher in both English and
Media Studies.
The following subjects are included:
Higher English course and exam;
Higher Media Studies course and exam;
a variety of units which offer an
introduction to the production of media
content in radio, TV and print.
This course incorporates the National
Certificate in Media at SCQF Level 6
which offers a wide range of opportunities
to develop creative and production skills
across the media.
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Moving On
Career - Possible opportunities at junior level
posts.
Study - This programme is designed to
equip students with skills which will enable
them to progress to Higher National
Certificate/ Diploma courses in Journalism,
Creative Industries: Radio or Television and
Information Technology.
Duration
One year, starting in September.
Location
North Hanover St Campus.
Contact
Matthew Kerr on 0141 566 6222 ext.4398
or matthew.kerr@glasgowmet.ac.uk
Cameron King
HNC Creative Industries: Radio
I’ve been involved in radio for a while
and wanted to improve my skills so
I started looking around for a course
that would help me do that.
A friend at the community radio
station where I volunteer suggested
the Met and I managed to get a
course place not long after leaving
school.
The course has been great and
is continually leading to new
opportunities. At the moment I’m
involved in presenting two shows at
the college – one a chart rundown and
the other featuring unsigned acts from
around Glasgow.
Music is my biggest passion so you
could say it would be a dream to
go on and have a career in radio;
however my aim at the moment
is achieving my HNC. I’ve been
accepted to study for a degree
in Broadcast Production at the
University of the West of Scotland so
that will be the next step for me.
In the meantime, I’m keen to make
the most of my college studies by
building on the practical experience
I’ve gained.
In addition to my shows at Glasgow
Met Radio I also volunteer at Camglen
community radio station in the south
of Glasgow and previously covered
the overnight shift on L107 Radio
in Hamilton. It’s all great experience
and I hope it will provide a strong
foundation to develop my radio career.
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NC Radio
HNC Creative Industries: Radio
Entry Requirements
NC Radio (SCQF 5/6)
1. Relevant group of NQ Units or completed
Access to Communication & Media
Course. OR
2. Two Standard Grades at Credit Level
including English. OR
3. Personal Experience.
HNC Creative Industries: Radio (SCQF 7)
1. An appropriate NC/NQ in Radio or
equivalent SVQ. OR
2. One Higher plus 3 Standard Grades at
Credit Level. OR
3. Relevant Radio Experience.
Course Profile
The NC provides an introduction
to broadcast media and develops
communication skills in radio presentation
and production as well as other media
formats.
Subjects studied include:
Radio: Making a Programme; Radio
Practical work takes place in supervised Multimedia. Students who successfully
Presentation; Sound Recording; Video
studio sessions, on location recordings complete the HNC and who satisfy the
Production; Research and Interview Skills;
and using digital editing software. other normal entry requirements of the
Music Programme Production.
Practical exercises are introduced with institution, will be eligible to apply for a place
This course incorporates the National demonstrations and related theory is taught on 2nd year of the BA (Hons) Broadcast and
Certificate in Media at SCQF Level 6 in lectures and tutorials.
which offers a wide range of opportunities Production course at the University of the
Teamwork is important as much of the West of Scotland.
to develop creative and production skills
practical work takes place in groups.
across the media. Duration
Students will have access to the college’s
The HNC course is designed to develop own internet radio station Glasgow Met NC - One year, starting in September.
skills in the areas of radio production and Radio, which broadcasts from a state of the HNC – One year, starting in August.
broadcasting, including: Interviewing; art digital radio studio.
Scripting; Presentation; News Operations; Location
Sound Recording; Commercial; Production Moving On
North Hanover St Campus.
and Digital Editing. Career - Employment in a range of media
Subjects studied include: Radio industries at a junior level. There are Contact
Presentation; Music Programme Production; employment opportunities in radio for
NC – Roddy Campbell on 0141 566 6222
Radio Interviewing; Technical Operations; those with a variety of up to date skills and
broadcasting knowledge and experience. ext.4272 or
Recording and Editing; Scripting and roddy.campbell@glasgowmet.ac.uk
Presenting for Radio News; Radio Study - Students who successfully complete
Commercials Production; Law and the all elements of the NC may progress to a HNC – Helen Wolfenden on 0141 566 6222
Communication Industries; Introduction to range of HNC/Ds such as HNC/D Practical ext.4216 or
the Creative Industries. Journalism, Digital Media, ICT, Radio and helen.wolfenden@glasgowmet.ac.uk

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Foundation Creative Crafts & Photography

Entry Requirements
Foundation Creative Crafts & Photography
(SCQF 4/5)
No formal qualifications are required.
Course Profile
This course is an introduction to the
creative skills of design, photography,
screen printing, bookbinding and portfolio
presentation. If you are looking for a
practical course, one that will provide you
with an opportunity to gain a wide range of
skills, then this course is for you. During the
course you will have plenty of opportunity
to try out a number of different and exciting
creative crafts including photography.
The course topics include: Design Process;
Print Finishing; Photography: Camera
Techniques; Computer Applications;
Communications; Fine Book Binding;
Web Design and Screen Printing.
Moving On
This course offers a potential progression
opportunity to HNC/HND and degree
level study. Many of our students who
have undertaken this programme of
study have progressed to other courses
at Glasgow Met.
Duration
One year, starting in September.
Location
North Hanover St Campus.
Contact
David McKenna on 0141 566 6222
ext.4361 or
david.mckenna@glasgowmet.ac.uk

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Entry Requirements
NQ Photography (SCQF 6)
1. Relevant group of Units/Courses at
Access. OR
2. Standard Grades at Credit Level e.g.
English/Art/IT. OR
3. Personal Experience.
Course Profile
NQ Photography is an introduction to
the creative and technical aspects of
photography. The course introduces
basic skills in practical photography and
theoretical principles of camera technique,
materials and lighting, culminating in a
practical, project based National Higher
(Higher Photography for the Media).
The course is varied and students undertake
a range of study units in both photographic
subjects and supporting units such as
basic computing, design, reprographics,
numeracy and communication studies.
General enquiries contact: Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk • Apply now www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
Photography related subjects include:
Basic Camera Techniques; Monochrome
Film Processing and Printing; Portraiture
Photography; Product Photography;
Introduction to Close-Up Photography;
Basic Studio Photography; Reportage
Photography; Photography Digital
Imaging; Photography: Manipulative
Processes; Photography: Research; Higher
Photography for the Media.
The majority of practical, photographic
projects utilise digital photography, however
two units of study provide students with
the opportunity to experience traditional
darkroom techniques. Course work required
within this course is largely practical project
work, however a proportion of written work,
assessment papers and a final examination
for the Higher Photography for the Media is
also part of this course.
Moving On
Career - There are a limited number of
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NQ Photography
options for careers following successful
completion of the NQ course, mainly as
technical assistants, trainees and in the retail
trade.
Study - Many students who successfully
complete the NQ consider it a useful
preparation for further more advanced study.
A high proportion of those achieving all NQ
units and the Higher Photography for the
Media go on to enjoy success within the
HND Photography course at this college
and beyond.
Duration
One year, starting in September.
Location
North Hanover St Campus.
Contact
Mark Dunlop on 0141 566 6222 ext.4266 or
mark.dunlop@glasgowmet.ac.uk
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HNC/D Photography
Entry Requirements
HNC/D Photography (SCQF 7/8)
1. An appropriate NC/NQ in Photography or
equivalent SVQ. OR
2. Relevant Photographic Experience.
3. And a photographic portfolio.
Portfolio
See guidance notes on page 52.
Course Profile
The HNC/D Photography course will
provide you with the skills to start a career
in Photography or a related area of visual
communication. It is a practical course
where you will study a wide range of
projects both in the studio and on location,
with a mix of tutor set and self initiated
projects. The course will equip you with both
the aesthetic and technical photographic
skills required in an increasingly competitive
world. Increasingly photography and the
creative industry sector is becoming an
important aspect of the Scottish economy.
The HNC/D Photography course enables
you to become part of this vibrant and
dynamic sector.
General enquiries contact: Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk • Apply now www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
Methods of delivery include lectures,
individual and small group tutorials,
workshops, seminars, critiques and
educational visits. Students also work
independently on practical projects,
research and critical reflection. Experienced
staff combined with modern well equipped
facilities provide you with an excellent
opportunity to excel in Photography.
Photography related units include:
Year 1: Studio Still Life; Digital Imaging;
Image Editing; Photography Theory;
Photography Applied Techniques;
Portraiture; Corporate Photography;
Darkroom Techniques;
Year 2: Photojournalism; Advertising; Image
Editing; Fashion; Documentary; Creative
Industries: An Introduction; Exhibition;
Location Stock; Social Photography.
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Career - Our Photography graduates have
progressed to a wide range of careers
throughout the UK and worldwide, including
Advertising, Commercial, Press and
Photojournalism, Fashion, Sports, Social,
Medical, Scientific & Education.
Study - Students who successfully complete
the HND Photography course can apply for
a place on the Professional Development
Award in Professional Photography offered
at Glasgow Met or the new BA Photography
offered by the University of the West of
Scotland in association with Glasgow
Metropolitan College. Progress is subject
to successful validation of this course and
meeting the requirements of entry.
Students on the one year HNC Photography
course may progress to the second year of
the HND Photography course on meeting
the progression criteria and subject to
availability of places.
Recent HND graduates have progressed to
degree courses at Glasgow School of Art,
Blackpool College and the London College
of Fashion.
Duration
Two years, starting in August.
Location
North Hanover St Campus.
Contact
John Carberry on 0141 566 6222 ext.4371
or john.carberry@glasgowmet.ac.uk

Thanks to the Met I’ve landed
my dream job as a professional
photographer. For me it’s up there
with being a footballer or rock star.
I loved the course and would, if
possible, have spent every minute
taking photos in the studio or
developing them in the darkroom.
The HND course covered all types
of photography and introduced me
to some amazing snappers. Being a
mature student at 31, I found it easier
to socialise and make new friends.
Through the college I was given
a chance to assist award-winning
photographer Simon Norfolk in
London. It was an amazing experience
and I got to shoot for the Daily
Kevin Byrne
HND Photography
Telegraph newspaper and help Simon
set up and open his latest exhibition.
The chance to work in London was
undoubtedly the highlight of my two
years’ training.
From there I went on to receive a
merit award at the Association of
Photographers Student Awards and
was lucky enough to have some of
my images published in the British
Journal of Photography.
I live and work in Holland now
but enjoyed a brief stint in press
photography shortly after graduating.
I decided to go freelance after the
press work finished and was fortunate
to pick up some good, long-term
clients in the advertising industry.
After three years’ self employment I
was offered a job with Peek Reclame
Fotografen in Breda where I’ve
been since. My work is advertising
based, focussing on images of fine
food, fashion, packaging, beer and
computer generated. A typical day
could see me snapping the hottest
gadget on the market, photographing
a box of cereal or getting shots of the
latest star to sign for Ajax.
I’ve put a lot of effort into getting
where I am – and the work can be
difficult with long hours and fussy
clients. But the rewards lie in the
people you meet and the experience
you gain. Like I said, it’s a dream job.
 My choice is
Photography

India Fullerton
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Professional Development Award Photography

Entry Requirements Moving On

Photography Professional Development Career - Advertising, Medical, Forensic,
Award (SCQF 9) Laboratory, Digital image and Retail work.
 pplicants for the PDA course should
A Study - Degree Level provision subject
have a completed HND qualification in to meeting the entry requirements of the
Photography or demonstrate equivalent specific institution.
industrial experience. Applicants are invited
Duration
to submit a portfolio of images (max. 20) in
any suitable format (print or electronic) and One year, starting in August.
a 300 word report (approx.) that supports Location
their portfolio submission. Applicants who
meet these criteria will be invited for a short North Hanover St Campus.
interview. Contact
Interviews will be approx. 10-15 minutes John Carberry on 0141 566 6222 ext.4429
long and will involve the applicant discussing or john.carberry@glasgowmet.ac.uk
the areas of self directed study they would
like to pursue. Applicants will also be
encouraged to consider how the PDA
course may aid their own professional
development and future career in
photography.
Course Profile
The PDA course is designed to offer an
extended academic year for students with
an HND in Photography or equivalent
industrial experience. Critical analysis of
contemporary photographic literature
plays an important role in the direction
of the course and many projects will
be influenced by research and reading.
Projects will be studio and location based
and will concentrate on your own individual
direction. Candidates should be prepared
to work independently on self initiated
projects throughout the course. Exhibiting
work, preparing a professional portfolio and
working to professional set project briefs will
also play an important role in the PDA.
Subjects studied include:-
Professional Set Project; Advanced
Location Photography; Advanced Studio
Photography; Critical Study; Portfolio and
Presentation; Professional Studies
Major Project.

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Entry Requirements
BA Photography (SCQF 9)
1. HND in Photography or relevant
professional experience.
All applicants are required to satisfy the
general admission requirements of the
University of the West of Scotland.
All applications are made via UCAS on
UCAS Code BA/PhDI W690.
Course Profile
The proposed new programme in
Photography and Digital Imaging will be a
collaborative venture between the University
of the West of Scotland, (UWS) and
Glasgow Metropolitan College, (GMC).
Glasgow Metropolitan College has
been a market leader in the provision of
Photographic education since the 1960s.
This degree award in Photography is key in
giving students of photography a national
and internationally recognised qualification.
The University of the West of Scotland
has delivered a BA (Hons) degree in
Digital Art since 2002, and has, within that
programme, considerable experience in
photo and digital imaging practice in both
2 and 3 dimensional virtual environments.
Critical reflection on creative practice has
also been central to the above degree, admissions criteria. The provision of a
and this will be reflected in the proposed BA (Hons) Photography course in
new degree.
Synergies between the photographic and
digital media areas are now apparent in an
industrial context, bringing opportunities for
new and exciting creative practice.
The profile of a graduate from this degree
will be distinct in that they will have acquired
wide ranging practice based professional
Photographic and Digital Imaging skills and
experiences which will enhance both critical
and research activities and will increase
employability opportunities. The breadth of
activities experienced by graduates from
this programme will stand them in good
stead for the anticipated growth in the
ever-changing Creative Industries sector.
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BA Photography
(subject to validation)
The academic structure relies on the
necessity to keep the programme focussed
on the practice led photographic area
while providing work related experiences
and opportunities as core. There will be
opportunities for students to engage
in Professional Studies and Business,
Entrepreneurship and Enterprise activities as
options within the proposed Framework.
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Career – A wide and exciting range of
career opportunities are possible following
successful completion of this course. The
Creative Industries encompass a dynamic
range of economic activity including at its
core the visual media. Photography is a
key aspect of the creative industries and a
graduate of this course will be well placed to
play their part in this industry. Photography
graduates from Glasgow Metropolitan
College have a proven track record of
success in many aspects of professional
photography. The degree in association with
UWS is likely to enhance the skill base of
graduates and widen the possible career
opportunities.
Study – Successful candidates may
progress to honours level on a number of
courses at different institutions subject to
conjunction with University of the West of
Scotland is under consideration at present.
Duration
One academic year to obtain a BA Award,
starting in September.
Location
North Hanover St Campus & Ayr Campus
A proportion of this course may be
undertaken at UWS campus in Ayr.
Contact
Robert Sutter at UWS on 01292 886 6000
or robert.sutter@uws.ac.uk
John Carberry on 0141 566 6222, ext.4371
or john.carberry@glasgowmet.ac.uk
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NQ Creative Print Making with Photography
Entry Requirements
NQ Creative Print Making with
Photography (SCQF 4/5)
No formal qualifications are required.
Course Profile
This course provides a unique opportunity
to develop design and technical skills in a
variety of creative and commercial printing
processes for the Printing, Publishing,
Photography and Design industries at
Scotland’s only college centre for Printing.
Students will work in a range of media
where the integral nature of print in
contemporary culture will be explored. The
course will develop students’ understanding
and experience of working in a variety of
printing and digital design media.
General enquiries contact: Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk • Apply now www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
Three key areas will be covered:
Lithography, Screenprinting, and Digital
Printmaking.
These will be supplemented with, design
and artwork preparation for printing, relief
printing etching (intaglio printing), digital
photography and fine bookbinding. The
course is designed to develop the student’s
level of awareness and appreciation of the
technical skills and creative techniques used
in the various production areas, together
with experience of exhibitions.
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Career - Most students will continue to
further study however, this course may
lead to employment at Junior Technician/
Artworker level.
Study - Successful completion of the course
gives access to a range of Higher National
Certificate and Higher National Diploma
Print Media courses offered by the College
including – HND Digital Media for Design
and Print, HNC/D Photography and a
proposed HNC Creative Printmaking.
Duration
One year, starting in September.
Location
North Hanover St Campus.
Contact
Mark Burns on 0141 566 6222 ext.4360 or
mark.burns@glasgowmet.ac.uk

Entry Requirements
HNC Creative Printmaking (SCQF 7)
1. Art & Design Higher and English at
minimum Intermediate 2. OR
2. NQ in the Creative Design or Creative
Media areas at SCQF Level 5 or 6. OR
3. Other equivalent qualifications and/or
experience.
Course Profile
This new Creative Printmaking Award was
devised to offer an HN level course with an
emphasis on Creative Printmaking.
This will allow candidates who have already
achieved a Higher in Art and Design or
an NQ in the Creative Design or Creative
Media areas the opportunity to access an
HNC level course in the area of Creative
Printmaking at Glasgow Met.
This Award has been designed to provide
candidates with the opportunity to develop
their existing skills and abilities and assist
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HNC Creative Printmaking
with the development of their creative vision
via the medium of creative printmaking.
Students will work in a diverse range of
media where the integral nature of print in
contemporary culture will be explored. The
course will develop students’ understanding
and experience of working in a variety of
printing and digital design media.
The key areas will be covered:
Relief printing, Intaglio, Offset Lithography,
Screenprinting, and Digital Printmaking.
These will be complemented with units in
fine bookbinding, digital imaging, drawing
and photography.
The intention is to provide candidates with
a sufficiently broad base of printmaking and
associated underpinning skills, to progress
to either employment or alternatively, for
successful articulation onto a diverse range
of HND programmes at Glasgow Met or
Higher Education Institute (HEI) degree
programmes.
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(subject to approval)
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Career - Most students will continue
to further study or to employment at
Technician/Artworker level.
Study - Successful completion of the course
may give access opportunities to a range
of Higher National Diploma courses offered
at Glasgow Metropolitan College, other FE
Colleges or Higher Education Institute (HEI)
degree programmes, subject to meeting the
relevant entry requirements.
Duration
One year, starting in August.
Location
North Hanover St Campus.
Contact
Mark Burns on 0141 566 6222 ext.4360 or
mark.burns@glasgowmet.ac.uk
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NQ Screen Printing

Entry Requirements the production of printed products. Students General advertising, Textile Printing,
NQ Screen Printing (SCQF 5/6) will develop an understanding of the Specialist printing on plastics and ceramics.
techniques involved in screen printing onto a Study - Successful completion of the course
No formal qualifi cations are required. range of different surfaces and objects. gives access to a range of Higher National
Course Profile The NQ Screen Printing award is mainly Certifi cate and Higher National Diploma
This practical course provides a varied project based, allowing students to explore Print Media courses offered by the college
introduction to Screen Printing practices. the various screen printing techniques and including a new HNC Creative Printmaking
The course will provide the students with facilities available at the college. course and an HND Digital Media for Design
fundamental practical Screen Printing Subjects studied include: Introduction to and Print.
skills and techniques, and a wide range of Screen Printing, Stencil Production, Fine
Line and Halftone Screen Printing, Multi- Duration
creative applications. Students will have
the opportunity to experiment with a range Colour Screen Printing, Digital Artwork One year, starting in September.
of Screen Printing processes and learn Preparation for Screen Printing and Digital
Location
how to produce colour screen prints using Photography.
North Hanover St Campus.
hand-produced, photographic and digital Moving On
methods. Career - Successful completion of the Contact
This course also introduces students to the NQ course can lead to employment in the James Vallance on 0141 566 6222 ext.4259
origination and design aspects involved in screen printing industry in areas including: or james.vallance@glasgowmet.ac.uk

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HNC/D Digital Media for Design and Print

Entry Requirements Subjects studied include: Digital Imaging, Study - Students who successfully
HNC/D Digital Media for Design and Print Computer Aided Design, Graphic Design, complete the course will be able to enter
(SCQF 7/8) Typography and Desktop Publishing, an appropriate degree programme at year
Multimedia and 3D Animation, Web Design, 2 or 3 at a Higher Education Institution. The
1. An appropriate NC/NQ qualifi cation or
Pre-Press Technologies, Print Production college has established articulation links with
equivalent SVQ. OR
Technologies and Communication Industry the University of the West of Scotland and
2. One Higher plus 3 Standard Grades at Management. Glasgow Caledonian University.
Credit Level. OR
All course materials are provided.
3. Relevant experience in Printing or Digital Duration
Media. Moving On Two years, starting in August (with the
Career - Students who successfully option to exit after one year with a Higher
Course Profile complete the course will be well equipped National Certifi cate).
This course provides the knowledge and to pursue a wide range of employment
skills that will be required for a career in the opportunities where digital media design Location
creative media industries. This practical and production skills are required. Potential North Hanover St Campus.
course will prepare students for fi elds such employment opportunities exist within: in-
Contact
as artwork preparation, digital imaging as house publishing and media departments;
well as pre-press disciplines for application commercial printing and publishing Mark Burns on 0141 566 6222 ext.4360
in the printing, design and publishing companies; newspaper, magazine and book or mark.burns@glasgowmet.ac.uk
industries. The course is delivered by publishers; design studios; marketing and
specialist staff in state of the art computer advertising agencies; local government;
and design studios. commercial and education organisations.

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NC Digital Media Computing -

Beginners / Intermediate

Entry Requirements In addition, a variety of subjects covering ICT These courses have been designed by the
NC Digital Media Computing and Multimedia such as units in - graphics, SQA in line with the National Occupational
Beginners (SCQF 4) video, internet safety, communications, Standards provided by the sector skills
numeracy, animation, web page creation council in the Computing and IT area.
1. 3 National Courses including Access 3
English and Maths/Numeracy. OR and media acquisition are taught. There may be the opportunity that vendor
The Intermediate course is at a non- awards (i.e. Microsoft) will be delivered
2. 3 Standard Grades at Foundation through this programme, however, this is
Level, ideally including English and advanced level for those who are preparing
decided on a year-by-year basis immediately
Mathematics/Numeracy. OR to move into employment or progress
prior to delivery of the course.
3. Other equivalent qualifi cations and/or their studies in a higher level Computing
and Information Technology course. It is Moving On
experience.
very much a hands-on course and offers Career - The courses focus on key IT skills
NC Digital Media Computing further progression opportunities into required in the modern workplace and
Intermediate (SCQF 5) General Computing, Interactive Media, prepare learners for work in a wide variety
1. 3 National Courses including Intermediate Multimedia, Technical Support or Information of jobs at a junior level in industry and
1 English and Maths/Numeracy. OR Technology. commerce which involves IT user skills.
2. 3 Standard Grades at General Level, The core units within this course cover Study - Students who successfully complete
ideally including English and Mathematics/ either course will be guaranteed access to a
modern computer systems, computer
Numeracy. OR higher level full time course at the college.
hardware and software applications. In
3. Other equivalent qualifi cations and/or addition the course covers a wide variety Duration
experience. of subjects through general application One year, starting in September.
Course Profile packages including: IT Systems,
Location
applications design, communications,
The Beginners course is ideal for anyone North Hanover St Campus.
numeracy, digital media editing, web design
requiring a hands-on course in computing
and development, interactive multimedia, Contact
and information technology. Subjects
covered include modern computer computer networking and enterprise skills.
Margaret McKellar on 0141 566 6222
systems, computer hardware and software Both courses are delivered within state of ext.4220 or
applications. the art Multimedia and Computing labs. margaret.mckellar@glasgowmet.ac.uk

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NC Computing Technical Support Intermediate

Entry Requirements
NC Computing Technical Support
Intermediate (SCQF 5)
1. 3 National Courses including Intermediate
1 English and Maths/ Numeracy. OR
2. 3 Standard Grades at General level,
including English and Mathematics/
Numeracy. OR
3. Other equivalent qualifications and/or
experience.
Course Profile
The Technical Support course is at a non-
advanced level ideal for those preparing to
move into work or progress their studies
in a higher level of a technical support
course. The requirements of supporting
an IT infrastructure will be covered using a
balance of theoretical and practical delivery.
Subjects covered include, computer
hardware and software applications,
communications and numeracy. In addition,
a variety of subjects will cover networking
and computer support: Fault Diagnosis;
Security of ICT systems; Supporting users
and troubleshooting the XP operating
system; Installing hardware components;
Software maintenance and installation.
Moving On
Career - The course focus on key technical
skills required to support an IT infrastructure
in the modern workplace and prepare
learners for work at a junior level in industry
and commerce.
Study - Students who successfully complete
this course will be guaranteed access to the
higher level Computing Technical Support
course at the College.
Duration
One year, starting in September.
Location
North Hanover St Campus.
Contact
Margaret McKellar on 0141 566 6222
ext.4220 or
margaret.mckellar@glasgowmet.ac.uk

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HNC/D Computing: Technical Support
Entry Requirements
HNC/D Computing: Technical Support
(SCQF 7/8)
1. One appropriate Higher and 3
Intermediate 2 courses (including
Computing or Information Systems). OR
2. One Higher and 3 Standard Grades
at Credit level (including Computing or
Information Systems). OR
3. A national qualification at SCQF Level 5
or 6 in a related subject such as Digital
Media Computing. OR
4. Other equivalent qualifications and/or
experience.
Course Profile
This course provides the knowledge,
understanding and relevant skills which are
in high demand in industry. The course has
an emphasis on a ‘hands-on’ approach to
learning and covers a range of units being
delivered on Mac and PC platforms which
will include items from the Adobe CS3 Suite,
MS Office Visio, MS Project and the MS
Office Suite.
Subjects studied include: Computer
Architecture; Computer Operating Systems;
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Computing: Planning; IT Applications; Client
Operating Systems; Network Operating
Systems; Project Management; Computer
Networks; Computer Hardware; Multi
User Operating Systems; Structured
Query Language and Relational Database
Systems.
The following vendor qualifications are
embedded within the course.
MCDST (Microsoft Desktop Support
Technician)
MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems
Administrator)
Comptia A+
Oracle (Database Design and
Programming with SQL)
There is an additional cost associated
with the embedding of these vendor
qualifications of £400 (1st year) and £320
(2nd year). Eligible candidates may fund this
through ILA Scotland award. These vendor
qualifications are certificated in addition
to your HND award and gives significant
additional employability.
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Career - Students entering the career
market would expect to find employment
within a wide range of sectors within the IT
field: IT Technician; Network Administrator;
IT Analyst; IT Technician Support (Helpdesk);
Systems Administrator. Those that hold
vendor awards will find benefit when seeking
employment.
Study - Successful candidates may continue
their studies by progressing into year three
of a local university. Formal agreements
are in place with the following universities
when a candidate is successful - Glasgow
Caledonian University and the University of
the West of Scotland. Possibilities exist to
progress to other universities.
Duration
Two years, starting in August (with the
option to exit after one year with a
Higher National Certificate).
Location
North Hanover St Campus.
Contact
Dug Liddle on 0141 566 6222 ext.4240 or
douglas.liddle@glasgowmet.ac.uk

Entry Requirements
HNC/D Information Technology
(SCQF 7/8)
1. One appropriate Higher and 3
Intermediate 2 courses (including
Computing or Information Systems). OR
2. One Higher and 3 Standard Grades
at Credit level or above (including
Computing or Information Systems). OR
3. A national qualification at SCQF Level 5
or 6 in a related subject such as Digital
Media Computing. OR
4. Other equivalent qualifications and/or
experience.
Course Profile
This course provides the required
knowledge and understanding of information
technology. Additionally, it provides
experience in a broad range of industry
standard software packages running on
both PC and Macintosh platforms which will
include items from the Adobe CS3 Suite,
MS Project and the MS Office Suite.
Subjects studied may include:
First Year
IT in Business – Databases; IT in Business
– Spreadsheets; IT in Business - Word
Processing and Presentation Applications;
Working within a Project Team; Software
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HNC/D Information Technology
Development: Applications Development;
Computing: Planning; Database Design
Fundamentals; PC: First Line Support; Web
Design: an Introduction; Communication:
Using Information Technology and DTP;
Digital Imaging: Vector Techniques;
Computer Operating Systems ; Information
Technology: Graded Unit 1.
Second Year
Information Technology: Legislation and
Codes of Practice; Project Management 1;
Functional Areas of Business; Internet: Web
Technology and Security; SQL: Introduction;
Software Development: Relational Database
Systems ; Information Technology: Graded
Unit 2; E-Commerce: Publishing Websites;
Digital Imaging: Bitmap Techniques;
Multimedia: Developing Multimedia
Applications.
Also embedded within the course are the
following vendor/SQA qualifications:
PDA Information Technology in Business
Oracle (Database Design and
Programming with SQL).
These are certificated in addition to your
HND award.
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Career - For HNC students, the prospects
are likely to include Information Assistant,
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DTP Production Assistant, Database
Management, Systems Analyst / Design
Assistant. For HND students, the prospects
are good with the broad skills based nature
of the course equipping students with
the abilities sought by many employers,
i.e. Electronic Publishing; Information
Management, Technical Authorship,
Publicity and Media, Hardware and Software
Support, e-marketing Assistant and
Support.
Those that hold vendor awards will find
benefit when seeking employment.
Study - Successful students can continue
their studies and enter degree programmes
(third year) at Glasgow Caledonian University
and University of the West of Scotland.
Further newly developed courses at Scottish
universities may also be available relating to
the IT sector.
Duration
Two years, starting in August (with the
option to exit after one year with a
Higher National Certificate).
Location
North Hanover St Campus.
Contact
Alex Paterson on 0141 566 6222 ext.4452
or alex.paterson@glasgowmet.ac.uk
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HNC 3D Computer Animation
Entry Requirements
HNC 3D Computer Animation (SCQF 7)
1. One appropriate Higher and 3
Intermediate 2 courses (including at least
1 from Computing, Information Systems,
Graphic Communications and/or the Art
and Design area). OR
2. One Higher and 3 Standard Grades at
Credit Level. OR
3. A national qualification at SCQF Level 5
or 6 in a related subject (such as Art and
Design, Interactive Media or Digital Media
Computing). OR
4. Other equivalent qualifications and/or
experience.
Course Profile
This course develops the creative and
technical skills required of a 3D computer
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artist. Software covered includes Autodesk
3-D Studio Max, Photoshop, Final Cut and
the MS Office Suite. The course takes a
serious hand-on approach with both the
Mac and PC platforms being used.
Subjects studied on this course will include
the following: 3D Modelling an Introduction;
Character Modelling; Cameras, Lighting and
Special Effects; Environmental Modelling
Drawing Skills; Movement Studies; Surfaces
and Textures; Showreel/Portfolio Creation;
Sound Editing; Video Editing; Compositing.
Moving On
Career - Students would expect to find
employment within a wide range of sectors
such as new media, interactive media
and converging media technology fields
as 3D Developer; 3D Character Designer;
Environments Designer; Storyboard
Supervisor; Effects Designer; Shader Writer;
Texture Artist/ Texture Painter; Rigger;
Animator; Compositor; Roto Artist.
Study - Successful candidates may continue
their studies by progressing into Year 2 of
a local university. Formal agreements with
the following universities are being initiated -
Glasgow Caledonian University; University of
the West of Scotland. Possibilities may exist
to progress to other universities.
Duration
One year, starting in August.
Location
North Hanover St Campus.
Contact
Alex Paterson on 0141 566 6222 ext.4452
or alex.paterson@glasgowmet.ac.uk
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HNC/D Interactive Media

Entry Requirements 3D Studio Max, and the MS Offi ce Suite. e-learning Project Design; Creative
HNC/D Interactive Media (SCQF 7/8) The course takes a hands-on approach Producer; Localisation Engineer.
using both the Mac and PC platforms. Study - Successful candidates may
1. One appropriate Higher and 3
Intermediate 2 courses (including Subjects studied include: continue their studies by progressing
Computing, Graphic Design or Developing Multimedia Applications; into year three at a local university. For
Information Systems). OR Audio Visual Techniques; Graphics for successful candidates, formal agreements
Multimedia Design; Advanced Bitmap are in place with Glasgow Caledonian
2. One Higher and 3 Standard Grades at
Graphics; Advanced Vector Graphics; University and University of the West of
Credit level (including Computing, Graphic
User Interface Development; 2D Digital Scotland.
Design or Information Systems). OR
Imaging; 3D Modelling and Animation.
3. A national qualifi cation at SCQF Level 5 Duration
or 6 in a related subject such as Digital Moving On
Two years, starting in August (with the
Media Computing. OR Career - Students would expect to fi nd option to exit after one year with a Higher
4. Other equivalent qualifi cations and/or employment within a wide range of National Certifi cate).
experience. sectors such as new media, interactive
media and converging media technology Location
Course Profile fi elds. Positions may include Multimedia North Hanover St Campus.
This course develops the creative and Developer; Interface Designer; Technical
technical skills required of a multimedia Author; Usability Engineer; Internet Contact
or interactive media developer. Software Developer; Technology Support; e-learning Dug Liddle on 0141 566 6222 ext.4240 or
covered includes, the Adobe CS3 Suite, Production; Authorware Specialist; douglas.liddle@glasgowmet.ac.uk

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 My choice is
Multimedia
Scott Frame
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BSc (Hons) Multimedia Technology

Entry Requirements and practical aspects of these technologies, communication skills may be utilised in
BSc (Hons) Multimedia Technology and is designed to enhance your skills-base areas such as e-commerce, corporate
(SCQF 9) for the multimedia job market. training and publishing, multimedia
1. HND in a multimedia or related discipline, A wide variety of topics is explored on the marketing or web development with a wide
for example in computing or web course within multimedia computing and range of employers including independent
development. web development, using a wide range of consultancies, educational bodies,
industry-standard content creation tools, government agencies and multinational
All applicants are required to satisfy the
and skills are developed in interface design, manufacturing companies.
general admission requirements of University
content production and distribution across a
of the West of Scotland. Study - Successful candidates may
number of different platforms.
All applications are made via UCAS on progress to the BSc (Hons) Multimedia
Emphasis throughout this course is placed
UCAS Code GP43. Technology at University of the West of
on the development of practical expertise
Scotland’s Paisley campus, and complete
Course Profile which helps to develop your professional
the Honours year over one year of full-time
skills required for success in a dynamic
This degree course represents an exciting study.
and competitive industry. You will study
collaboration with University of the West of
the following modules: - Multimedia Duration
Scotland. Students join the degree directly
Development; Web Site Development;
following their HND course. They attend One academic year to obtain a BSc award.
Database Systems; Advanced Flash
the College for all their classes and on One further year is required,
Production; Internal Scripting and Interactive
successful completion can choose to either studying at University of the West of
Design.
graduate with a BSc Multimedia Technology Scotland’s Paisley campus, to obtain
from University of the West of Scotland or Moving On an Honours degree.
progress to the Honours year of the course Career - The rapid development of
which is delivered at the University’s Paisley computing, multimedia and communication Location
Campus. technologies has led to a demand for North Hanover St Campus.
Multimedia Technology content is delivered graduates who are multimedia literate and
across a wide range of platforms including commercially aware, and possess the Contact
web, DVD, digital/interactive TV and mobile ability to learn new skills and techniques Mike Jannetta on 0141 566 4211 or
phone. This course covers the theoretical as required. Your creative, technical and mike.jannetta@glasgowmet.ac.uk

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Portfolio Guidance Notes
& Course Materials
Portfolio Guidance
A portfolio is essentially made up of
examples of recent work relevant to your
choice of course. The College offers
Portfolio Preparation Evening and Saturday
Morning classes for those applicants
wishing to prepare or improve their portfolio.
In addition, the College has an extended
one year full time Introduction to Design: 2D
which is ideal for anyone wishing to develop
a portfolio. Full details can be found on course tutor.
page 55. Successful completion can lead HNC & HND Television courses
to a range of HNC/D level courses.
Photography HNC/D
A formal photographic portfolio is required
for application to these courses. The
following guidelines should be noted:
1. Maximum folio size A3. All contents to
be secured to avoid loss. Please submit
prints as this allows us to avoid difficulties
encountered with digital presentations.
(Larger folios will not be accepted due to
storage and handling problems).
2. Neat and clean presentation is important,
but do not attempt elaborate titling etc
unless you consider it essential.
3. A variety of work is essential (a thematic
approach within a specific subject area
might be appropriate as part of your folio
e.g. themes; (people, places & objects),
but this should not preclude variety in
the result. A maximum of 20 images is
recommended. Please take the time to
include a personal statement indicating
your motivations and goals for studying
photography at our College.
4. Artwork (drawings and paintings) should
not be included.
5. Please be prepared to discuss why and
how you produced the photographic
work in your folio.
6. Where work has been produced as part
of a photographic course this should
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be clearly indicated giving details of the
College or School attended and the
module or unit for which the exercise was
undertaken.
7. Please indicate where photographs
have been digitally manipulated and
give reasons for this decision. You are
encouraged to produce your own work
but if you do not have access to facilities
it is permissible to use laboratory services.
Format
The showreel must be submitted on DVD.
Alternative arrangements for Portfolio
submissions can be made if necessary. If
you do not have a showreel but would like
to discuss your application, a member of
staff will be able to meet with you at the
Portfolio day.
Content
The showreel can consist of one or more
productions with each production being
individually identified. Please indicate if a
production was part of a group activity and
which role you performed in the production.
Paperwork
All associated production paperwork should
be available.
Course Work
Where work has been produced as part of
a course, this should be clearly indicated
giving details of the college or school
attended and the module or unit for which
the exercise was undertaken.
DVD Identification
DVDs must be clearly labelled with name
and address and ready to play at the start of
the first production.
Portfolio Submission
For details of how and when to submit your
portfolio, please contact:
Student Services 0141 566 6224.
Course Materials
In most cases, course materials are
provided. However, there are a number of
courses where additional materials and/
or equipment requires to be purchased.
These are listed below. The College may
be able to support some students through
a bursary, the European Social Fund (ESF)
Projects and/or the College Hardship Funds.
For more information, please contact your
NQ/HNC/D Photography and Professional
Development Award in Professional
Photography
Essential photographic equipment is
provided. This includes: Canon Digital SLR
cameras & Lenses, dark room equipment,
studio lighting and ‘digital darkroom’
equipment such as scanners and iMac
computers. Students are will be expected to
pay for print output of digital files either from
a professional photographic lab or from our
in house Digital Printer. In addition, you will
be expected to pay for a small amount of
B&W Photographic paper and photographic
film if required. We recommend that you
arrive at College equipped with at least one,
1gb Memory Stick. HND & PDA students
should consider having their own Digital SLR
camera.
NC Television Production and HNC/D
Creative Industries: Television
Some course materials are provided.
However, student are expected
to purchase professional standard video
tapes (NC – approx £20, HNC/D £100 per
year).
ICT Courses
Most course materials are provided.
However, students are expected to
purchase disks.
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Our choice is
School of Design
Art and Design The following awards are grouped The area of study however remains
under the title of HNC/D Visual specialist, and candidates should still
Fine Art
Communication: HNC/D Graphic apply for their chosen course of study.
Graphic Design Design; HNC/D Illustration.
Course leaflets are available from
Illustration The following award is now grouped www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
Product Design under the title of HNC/D Contemporary
Marketing and PR Section
Art Practice: HNC/D Fine Art;
Modelmaking 0141 566 4150
The following awards are now grouped
enquiries@glasgowmet.ac.uk
Interior Design under the title of HNC/D 3D Design:
Furniture HND Interior Design; HND Product If you have an additional support need
Design; HND Model Making for the or require support with your learning,
Art Glass Creative Industries we want to help. Please see page 13 of
Jewellery Design The following awards are grouped the prospectus for further information.
Applied Arts under the title HNC Art and Design: Contact 0141 566 4297.
HNC Applied Arts; HNC Art and
Design: Portfolio Preparation

Entry Requirements
Introduction to Design: 2D (SCQF 4/5)
No formal entry requirements.
Course Profile
This course is designed to provide a
portfolio preparation opportunity developing
visual awareness, drawing skills and
creativity. The course will help students gain
an understanding of areas including graphic
design, illustration and art and design. The
first block of the course is broad based with
an emphasis on developing drawing and
media handling skills.
Subjects studied include:
Mixed Media; Analytical Drawing; Line and
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Introduction to Design: 2D
Tone Techniques; Colour; Introduction to Study - Successful completion can lead
Graphic Design; Introduction to Painting; to an HNC/D level course in one of the
Figure/Life Drawing; Photography; Design following - Graphic Design; Illustration;
for Print; The Design Process. Fine Art; Art and Design; Interior Design;
Core Skills are developed through: Product Design; Furniture Craft with Design;
Communication, Problem Solving and IT. Photography; Applied Art; Art Glass.
Students are encouraged to develop their
Duration
problem-solving abilities within a structured
One year, starting in September.
learning environment and will review
personal performance through student Location
support sessions.
North Hanover St Campus.
Moving On
Contact
Career - This course is generally considered
Martin McGuire on 0141 566 6222 ext.4387
to be an introduction to HNC/D courses
or martin.mcguire@glasgowmet.ac.uk
and on its own is unlikely to provide career
opportunities.
 My choice is
Art & Design
Zelin Wang

Entry Requirements
NC Art & Design (SCQF 5/6)
1. Two Standard Grades at Intermediate 2 /
Credit Level in Art & Design and English.
2. Alternatively applicants without Standard
Grades may be asked to submit
examples of their art and design work.
Course Profile
All NC courses include 12 credits which
form the SQA National Certificate Art and
Design Award and a further 3 specialist
units. Each course has a very distinct
character and will develop skills and
creativity directly related to the named
specialism of the course title.
This programme offers an introduction to the
practice of Art & Design. The first block of
the course is broad based with an emphasis
on developing drawing and media handling
skills. Within the second and third blocks,
opportunities are provided to develop and
consolidate skills with the introduction
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of elective subjects. Students will be
encouraged to be responsible for their own
creative development within a structured
learning environment.
Subjects studied include: Exploratory
Media Handling; Contextual Studies;
Painting and Media Techniques; Art and
Design: Printmaking; Colour; Research
and Investigation Skills; Analytical Drawing;
Digital Media; Figure/Life Drawing 1; Painting
to a Theme; Art & Design: Project.
Block 3 Electives: Graphic Design.
Sketchbook Development; Corporate
Identity; Poster Design; Art & Design:
Personal Project.
Block 3 Electives: Illustration.
Children’s Book Illustration; Sketchbook
Development; Drawing Skills: Life Drawing
3; Art & Design: Personal Project.
Block 3 Electives: Fine Art.
Sketchbook Development; Drawing Skills:
Life Drawing 3; Intro to Contemporary Art
Practice; Art & Design: Personal Project.
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NC Art & Design
Core Skills are developed through the
following subjects: Contextual Studies and
Digital Media.
Moving On
Career - Generally these courses are
perceived as introductions to the HNC/D
courses and on their own are unlikely to
provide career opportunities.
Study – Successful NC students may
transfer, on successful acceptance of a
suitable portfolio, onto Higher National
Certificate / Higher National Diploma
courses in range of related areas including
Graphic Design, Illustration and Fine Art.
Duration
One year, starting in September.
Location
North Hanover St Campus.
Contact
Ian Brady on 0141 566 6222 ext.4232 or
ian.brady@glasgowmet.ac.uk
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HNC Art & Design (Portfolio Preparation)
Entry Requirements
HNC Art & Design (Portfolio Preparation)
(SCQF 7)
1. NC in Art & Design subject. OR
2. Art and Design Higher and English at
minimum Intermediate 2.
Course Profile
This course offers students the opportunity
to participate in a wide range of art and
design studies. Students will develop
drawing skills and be introduced to
the creative process. The course is
project based and students will have the
opportunity to explore their own creativity
through a range of art and design subjects.
Skills will be developed by undertaking
projects that include drawing, colour,
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visual communication, expressive art and
cultural studies.
Subjects studied include:
Observational Drawing; Developmental
Drawing; Creative Process; Art and
Design Project; Art and Design Context;
Portfolio Production; Life Drawing; Cultural
Identity; Printmaking and Producing Prints;
Introduction to Photography; Mixed Media
Techniques; Graded Unit.
Students who successfully complete this
course will achieve the HNC Art & Design
(SCQF 7)
Moving On
Career - It is anticipated that most students
will progress to further study. This course
will allow students to build a portfolio of
art and design work that may be used for
application to a range of HND or Degree
Courses.
Study - Successful completion can lead to
an HND level course in one of the following:
Graphic Design; Illustration; Fine Art; Interior
Design; Product Design; Furniture Craft with
Design; Photography; Art Glass.
Duration
One year, starting in August.
Location
North Hanover St Campus.
Contact
Ian Hastie on 0141 566 6222 ext.4366 or
ian.hastie@glasgowmet.ac.uk
 My choice
is Fine Art
Elizabeth Dowling
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HNC/D Fine Art
Entry Requirements
HNC/D Fine Art (SCQF 7/8)
1. NC in Art and Design or Illustration or
Introductory level course in 2D Design.
OR
2. Art and Design Higher and English at
minimum Intermediate 2.
Portfolio Requirements
A portfolio is required for HNC/D
applications – see guidance notes on
page 88.
Course Profile
The course is a broad based, contemporary
course that encompasses both traditional
and innovative practices. The course
will provide a broad visual education
in contemporary art practice, which
will develop skills, knowledge and an
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awareness of specialist disciplines. As the
course progresses students will have the
opportunity to develop individual practice in
relation to their own interests.
Subjects studied include:
Year 1:
Developmental Drawing; Art & Design
Context; Introduction to Digital Art Form;
Conceptual Process; 2D Practice; 3D
Practice; Painting; Sculpture; Life Drawing;
Print making; Photography; Graded Unit.
Year 2:
Professional Practice; Contemporary
Project; Exhibition of Art Form; Advanced
Practice; Graded Unit 2.
Students who successfully complete
this course will achieve the HNC/D
Contemporary Art Practice (SCQF 7/8)
Moving On
Career - Work as an independent, exhibiting
artist depending on the calibre of work,
motivation and self promotion skills.
Study - Articulation to Art School or
University Degree Courses.
Duration
Two years, starting in August (with the
option to exit after one year with a
Higher National Certificate).
Location
North Hanover St Campus.
Contact
Ian Brady on 0141 566 6222 ext.4232 or
ian.brady@glasgowmet.ac.uk
Margaret Ker on 0141 566 6222 ext.4403
or margaret.ker@glasgowmet.ac.uk
 Hayley Robertson
HND Graphic Design

I enjoyed my time at Glasgow Met

and it opened a lot of doors for me
including the chance to work at one
of Scotland’s biggest advertising
agencies.
It was also the perfect stepping stone
to higher education, helping me land
a place on a Digital Art Degree at the
University of the West of Scotland in
Ayr after I graduated.
I owe a big part of my success to the
lecturers at the Met and I’d certainly
recommend the course to others.
In my final year I won a competition
to create an eye-catching advert
for Tunnock’s Caramel Wafers. The
prize was £250 and two weeks’
work experience at ad agency Levy
McCallum’s studio. My design which
featured the the slogan, ‘Almost
Actual Size!’ above two giant Caramel
Wafers was then displayed to
motorists and pedestrians on Crow
Road in Glasgow. My inspiration for
the ad came from the fact that the
biscuit has stayed the same size
for over 50 years while others have
shrunk.
It was an amazing feeling to win but
to have my work up for all to see was
overwhelming.
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NC Graphic Design
HNC/D Graphic Design

Entry Requirements Core Skills are developed through the Industry, Advertising Agencies, Design
NC Graphic Design (SCQF 5/6) following subjects: Contextual Studies and Consultants, Printer’s Studios, Design
Digital Media. Studios, Visual Communications, Corporate
1. Two Standard Grades at Intermediate 2/
The HNC/D Graphic Design course is Communications, Publishers, Exhibition
Credit Level in Art & Design and English.
designed to offer a broad based education Design, Private Practice, Television
2. Alternatively applicants without Standard Companies and Multimedia Companies.
through a programme of practical Graphic
Grades may be asked to submit
Design projects and relative support studies. Study - Successful NC students may
examples of their art and design work.
Subjects studied include: transfer, on successful acceptance of a
HNC/D Graphic Design (SCQF 7/8) Year 1: suitable portfolio, onto Higher National
1. NC in Art and Design, Illustration or Certifi cate / Higher National Diploma
Visual Communication: An Introduction;
Graphic Design. OR courses in a range of related areas including
Digital Imaging; Graphic Design; Art and
Graphic Design, Illustration and Fine Art.
2. Art and Design Higher and English at Design Project; Typography; DTP and
minimum Intermediate 2. Layout; Art and Design Context; Creative Successful completion of the HNC/D may
Industries: An Introduction; Introduction allow students to articulate to Degree
Portfolio Requirements to Web Design; Graded Unit; Introduction level courses subject to meeting the entry
A Portfolio is also required for HNC/D to Photography; Graphic Production for requirements.
applications - see guidance notes on Commercial Printing. Formal articulation links exist with the BA/BA
page 88. (Hons) Graphic Design with Digital Media at
Year 2:
Course Profile Glasgow Caledonian University, and the BA/
Digital Imaging Project; Creative Project; BA (Hons) Digital Art at the University of the
All NC courses include 12 credits which Design Production; 2D Computer Animation; West of Scotland. Successful completion of
form the SQA National Certifi cate Art and Web Design; Typography Project; Working HND will allow seamless articulation to those
Design Award and a further 3 specialist in the Creative Industries; Graphic Design centres.
units. Each course has a very distinct Project; Graded Unit 2; Client Initiated
character and will develop skills and Design Project; Portfolio Production; Duration
creativity directly related to the named Specialist Illustration. NC - One year, starting in September.
specialism of the course title.
Students who successfully complete the HNC/D - Two years, starting in August
The NC Graphic Design course aims to HNC/D course will achieve the HNC/D (with the option to exit after one year with a
develop each student’s creative potential Visual Communication (SCQF 7/8) Higher National Certifi cate).
and understanding of the design process.
The course is primarily practical and project Moving On Location
based and includes the following course Career – NC courses are intended as an North Hanover St Campus.
elements: Exploratory Media Handling; introduction to HNC/D courses and on
Contact
Contextual Studies; Art & Design: Project; their own are unlikely to provide career
Sketchbook Development; Typography 1; opportunities. Successful students can NC - Crawford Stevenson on
Design Activity; Magazine Design; Colour; apply for the HNC/D Graphic Design 0141 566 6222 ext.4408 or
Digital Media; Analytical Drawing; Corporate offered at the college. Students who crawford.stevenson@glasgowmet.ac.uk
Identity; Advertising; Label & Packaging successfully complete the HNC/D can seek HNC/D - John Baird on 0141 566 6222,
Design. employment within the Communication ext.4280 or john.baird@glasgowmet.ac.uk

General enquiries contact: Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk • Apply now www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
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Entry Requirements
NC Illustration (SCQF 5/6)
1. Two Standard Grades at Intermediate 2/
Credit Level in Art & Design and English.
2. Alternatively applicants without Standard
Grades may be asked to submit
examples of their Art and Design work.
HNC/D Illustration (SCQF 7/8)
1. NC in Art and Design, Illustration or
Graphic Design. OR
2. Art and Design Higher and English at
minimum Intermediate 2.
Course Profile
All NC courses include 12 credits which
form the SQA National Certificate Art and
Design Award and a further 3 specialist
units. Each course has a very distinct
character and will develop skills and
creativity directly related to the named
specialism of the course title.
The NC Illustration course offers an
introduction to the practice of Illustration.
The course aims to provide a foundation
experience in creative illustration and a
progression opportunity to HNC/D and
degree level study.
The course is project based and includes
the following course elements: Introduction
to Illustration; Figure & Life Drawing;
Digital Media; Location Drawing; Colour;
Contextual Studies; Line & Tone Techniques;
General Illustration; Exploratory Media
Handling; Graphic Design: Book Design;
Children’s Book Illustration;
Core Skills are developed through the
following subjects: Contextual Studies and
Digital Media.
The HNC/D Illustration course emphasises
the development of creative ability and
technical skill within a programme which is
predominately studio based. Projects are
developed from initial ideas and sketchbook
drawings through to the completion of
illustration artwork ready for presentation to
a client.
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NC Illustration
HNC/D Illustration
Subjects studied include: Duration
Year 1: NC - One year, starting in September.
Visual Communication; Observational HNC/D - Two years, starting in August
Drawing; Art & Design: Creative Process; (with the option to exit after one year with a
Mixed Media; Art and Design Project; Higher National Certificate).
Creative Industries; Art and Design Context; Location
Digital Imaging; Illustration; Printmaking & North Hanover St Campus.
Producing Print; Life Drawing; Specialist
Illustration; Graded Unit. Contact
Year 2: NC - Martin McGuire on 0141 566 6222
ext.4387 or
Digital Imaging Project; Design Production;
martin.mcguire@glasgowmet.ac.uk
Creative Project; Illustration Project;
Developmental Drawing Portfolio; HNC/D - Ian Hastie on 0141 556 6222
Observational Drawing Portfolio; Advanced ext.4366 or ian.hastie@glasgowmet.ac.uk.
Bitmap Graphics for Creative Multimedia
Design; Advanced Illustration; Working in the
Creative Industries; Client Initiated Design
Project; Portfolio Production; Graded Unit 2.
Students who successfully complete the
HNC/D course will achieve the HNC/D
Visual Communication (SCQF 7/8)
Moving On
Career - The NC course is intended as
an introduction to related HNC/D courses
and on its own is unlikely to provide career
opportunities. Successful completion of
the HNC/D can lead to employment in
the: Communication Industry, Advertising
Agencies, Design Consultants, Book
Design, Magazine & Newspaper Publishing,
Private Practice, Visual Communications.
Study - Successful NC students may
transfer, on successful acceptance of a
suitable portfolio, onto Higher National
Certificate/Higher National Diploma courses
in a range of related areas including Graphic
Design, Illustration and Fine Art.
Students successfully completing the
HNC/D, may be able to articulate to Art
School, and to the BA/BA (Hons) Graphic
Design with Digital Media at Glasgow
Caledonian University, and the BA (Hons)
Digital Art at University of the West of
Scotland - subject to meeting the entry
requirements.
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Introduction to Design: 3D
Entry Requirements
Introduction to Design: 3D (SCQF 4/5)
No formal entry qualifications are required.
Course Profile
This full time Introduction to 3D Design
course provides a varied and lively
introduction to working in three dimensions.
The course focuses the areas of Product
Design, Model Making and Interior Design.
The course will provide the student with a
range of drawing skills and an introduction
to understanding 3D forms, space and
function whilst developing their visual
awareness and creativity. Students are given
the opportunity to apply these new skills
and knowledge to practical 3D projects
within their chosen group in a friendly and
enjoyable learning environment.
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Students are taught key Core Skills –
Communication, ICT, Problem Solving
and the use of numeracy. Throughout the
year students will gradually develop their
knowledge and understanding of the Design
and Creative Industries.
Students are encouraged to develop their
own unique sense of design and style from
the skills and theory taught. Design Support
is given throughout the year providing
students with extra support for project work.
Subjects studied include: Developing
Personal Ideas; Working With Materials;
Exploring Visual Images; Lifestart: 3D Art
and Design; ICT; Problem Solving; Art and
Design Studies; Art and Design: Expressive
Activity; Design Realisation; Technical
Drawing: Introduction; Art and Design:
Design Activity; Design in Action; Design In
Context.
Moving On
Successful completion of the course allows
students to progress onto either NC Model
Making For Film and TV, NC Art and Design:
Interior Design, or NC Product Design, or
NC Art and Design course.
Duration
One year, starting in September.
Location
Florence St / North Hanover St Campus.
Contact
Gillian Cowie on 0141 566 6222 ext.4309 or
gillian.cowie@glasgowmet.ac.uk
My choice is
Product
Design
Chris Beattie

Entry Requirements
NC Product Design (SCQF 5/6)
1. Two Standard Grades at Credit Level in
Art & Design and English.
HND 3D Design: Product Design (SCQF 8)
1. NC Product Design or related discipline.
2. One Higher from Product Design, Graphic
Communication or Art and Design and
English at minimum Intermediate 2. OR
3. Other equivalent qualifications and/or
experience.
Portfolio Requirements
A portfolio is required for HNC/D
applications – see guidance notes on
page 88.
Course Profile
All NC courses include 12 credits which
form the SQA National Certificate Art and
Design Award and a further 3 specialist
units. Each course has a very distinct
character and will develop skills and
creativity directly related to the named
specialism of the course title.
The design of successful consumer
products is an activity that is dependant
on the individual being able to respond to
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NC Product Design
HND 3D Design: Product Design
and accommodate the needs brought on
by changes in the way that people live.
This response requires an awareness of the
social, cultural and technological factors
which affect the design of products.
The NC course consists of a series of
practical and creative 3D design projects
which provide an introduction to the issues
affecting Product Design. It is designed
to give a foundation in the necessary
creative, research, technical and analytic
skills required of the professional Product
Designer. Students will gain experience in
Drawing, Modelmaking, Product Rendering,
Problem Solving and the use of Professional
Computer Aided Design packages.
The two year HND course will allow students
to study Product Design to a nationally
recognised qualification. Product Design
projects are developed from research to
idea stage to sketch design then product
modelmaking and finally to the completion
of presentation boards for client viewing.
As part of the course students have been
taken on industrial visits and international
design excursions to cities such as New
York, Milan, London and Berlin. In addition
to design projects students will learn about
new materials, CAD and use manufacturing
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processes such as Laser Cutting to produce
product prototypes in house.
Emphasis is placed on developing the core
skills of Communication, Problem Solving,
Information Technology and Working with
Others. The aim of the course is to deliver a
variety of skills, knowledge and experience
which can prepare you for employment
or further study in an area of your choice.
Students who have previously studied on
the course have gone onto study Product
Design, Sports Design, Transport Design,
3D Animation or a more specialised nature.
Moving On
Career - Although most students completing
the NC go on to further study some
students may be taken on in a training
capacity by a design office. Successful
HND students may be taken on as a trainee
by a design firm. Although this is a new
course, fully qualified degree graduates with
experience in modern visualisation computer
software are required by current product
design practices.
Study - On completing the NC course
successful students can apply for an
HNC/D in 3D Design: Product Design at the
college. On completion of the HND, further
articulation may be possible to the third year
of the Degree course offered by Glasgow
Caledonian University in Product Design.
Duration
NC - One year, starting in September.
HND - Two years, starting in August
Location
North Hanover St Campus.
Contact
NC
Jon Stevenson on 0141 566 6222 ext.4273
or jon.stevenson@glasgowmet.ac.uk
HND
Keith Moir on 0141 566 6222
ext.4188/4180 or
keith.moir@glasgowmet.ac.uk
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NC Modelmaking for TV and Film
Entry Requirements
NC Modelmaking for TV and Film
(SCQF 5/6)
1. Two Standard Grades at Credit Level in
Art & Design, Craft & Design, Product
Design or English.
Course Profile
All NC courses include 12 credits which
form the SQA National Certificate Art and
Design Award and a further 3 specialist
units. Each course has a very distinct
character and will develop skills and
creativity directly related to the named
specialism of the course title.
This course will allow students to study
Modelmaking to a nationally recognised
qualification. Modelmaking projects are
developed from research to initial concept
to sketch design then sketch model and
finally to the completion of a prototype
model with supporting presentation art
work. As part of the course work students
will learn traditional hand skills, materials
familiarisation, graphic presentation,
CAD and techniques to produce
models. Students explore a wide range
of Modelmaking disciplines including
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architectural, product, exhibition and
advertising. There is now an increased
emphasis on TV and Film with units specific
to prop making, prosthetic production and
animation effects.
Modelmaking is an ever growing and
multidisciplinary industry with career
paths leading into all areas of the creative
industry. Modelmakers require the ability to
communicate designs and concepts from
any creative industry via physical 3D models.
Emphasis is placed on developing the core
skills of Communication, Problem Solving,
Information Technology and Working
with Others. The course aims to deliver a
variety of traditional hand skills as well as
incorporating the use of industry standard
technology preparing the candidate for
employment or further study in an area of
their choice.
Students are given a well-rounded
introduction to all areas of Modelmaking.
Subjects studied include: Modelmaking:
General; Introduction to Computers;
Modelmaking: Architectural: Film sets;
Computer Aided Design; Design Realisation
for TV and Film; Product Design;
Prop Construction Skills; Display Prop
Construction; Presentation Modelmaking
for Animation; Drawing Skills: Figure/Life
Drawing.
Moving On
Career - Although most successful NC
students go on to further study some
students leaving at the end of this course
may be taken on in a training capacity by a
modelmaking firm.
Study - Successful completion of the NC
level course allows students to apply for the
HNC/D in Modelmaking. Students have also
progressed onto other courses including
Photography, Interior Design, Product
Design, Animation, Fine Art and other design
related courses.
Duration
One year, starting in August.
Location
North Hanover St Campus.
Contact
Chris Alexander on 0141 566 6222 ext.4339
or chris.alexander@glasgowmet.ac.uk
 Michelle Kavanagh
HND Modelmaking
The course brings a sense of enjoy my time at the Met. The course mask based on a character from the
achievement I haven’t found anywhere is much better than I expected. We’re movie Pan’s Labyrinth.
else. shown lots of different things and
I’ve always wanted a career that’s encouraged to apply our own stamp. I was also shortlisted in the Metro
challenging but allows me to be We’re encouraged to solve problems newspaper Re-Create competition
creative – and I believe the HND is the ourselves but the tutors are there to and created a Celtic knot-shaped
perfect stepping stone to achieving offer support and advice when we stool using copies of the paper.
that. need it. With their help things that The design studios at the college
seemed scary or out of reach before are good and we’re given a range of
I don’t think I’ll ever get bored of
are much more manageable. equipment and materials, while the
making models and it’s extremely
rewarding to complete one, even if I’m So far I’ve had some great tutors are open to suggestions if you
not 100 per cent happy with how it experiences but the highlight was want to try something different.
turned out. That’s part of the fun. designing a prop for theatre. I made a
I enjoy the experimental elements of
the course, where I’m required to use
tools and materials I’ve never worked
with before.
Hopefully the course will lead me to a
career in animation or related area if
I graduate next year but any job that
allows me to use the skills I’ve learned
would be great.
At the moment, though, I just want to
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HND 3D Design: Modelmaking for the

Creative Industries

Entry Requirements the Creative Industries aims to deliver a of course work. Roles have included
HND 3D Design: Modelmaking for the variety of traditional hand skills as well as working in Modelmaking companies,
Creative Industries (SCQF 7/8) incorporating the use of industry standard Modelmaking for Designers, Architects,
technology preparing the candidate for Product Designers, TV and Film Industries.
1. NC Modelmaking or a related discipline.
employment or further study in an area of Some students have successful setup their
OR
their choice. own Modelmaking Company and others are
2. One Higher from Art, Craft &
Subjects studied include: working freelance. Students have worked
Design, Product Design or Graphic
Year 1: all over the UK and abroad including; Dubai,
Communication and English at minimum
Australia and New Zealand.
Intermediate 2. OR Modelmaking: Construction Techniques;
Modelmaking: Tools and equipment; Study – Students who have previously
3. Related experience.
Modelmaking: Materials; Developmental studied on this course have gone directly
Portfolio Requirements into second year at University to study
Drawing; Art and Design: Creative process;
A portfolio is required for HNC/D Modelmaking: Creative; Modelmaking: Modelmaking Design and a range of other
applications – see guidance notes on Finishing skills; Digital imaging; courses to BA(Hons) level, including:
page 88. Modelmaking: Architectural; Art and Design: Product Design Engineering, Product
Cultural Identity; Art and Design: Context; Design, Technical Theatre Production and
Course Profile
Art and Design: Project Fine Art.
This course will allow students to study
Modelmaking to a nationally recognised Year 2: Duration
qualification. Projects are developed Modelmaking: Exhibition project; Two years, starting in August (with the
from research to initial concept to sketch Modelmaking: Prototyping; Art and Design: option to exit after one year with a Higher
design then sketch model and finally to the Context; Art and Design: Creative project; National Certificate).
completion of a high quality presentation Modelmaking: Integrated lighting; Digital
or prototype model with art work for client modelling; Portfolio presentation; Client Location
viewing. As part of the course students commission; 3D Design: Modelmaking. North Hanover Street
have worked with live clients in London
and taken part in industrial visits in the UK Moving On Contact
and Europe including, London, Liverpool, Career - Many students have entered Gordon Kydd on 0141 566 6222 ext.4339
Manchester and Barcelona. Students will employment following successful completion or gordon.kydd@glasgowmet.ac.uk
learn about new materials, CAD and the
latest Rapid Prototyping (RPP) technology
such as 3D Printing (3DP), Stereolithography
(SLA), Selective laser sintering (SLS), Fused
deposition modelling (FDM). Student will
also use a Laser Cutter to produce models
ranging from architectural to product
prototypes.
Modelmaking is an ever growing and
multidisciplinary industry with career
paths leading into all areas of the creative
industry. Modelmakers require the ability to
communicate designs and concepts from
any creative industry via physical 3D models.
Emphasis is placed on developing the
core skills of Communication, Problem
Solving, Information Technology and
Working with Others. Modelmaking: For

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NC Art and Design: Interior Design
Entry Requirements
NC Art and Design: Interior Design
(SCQF 5/6)
1. 2 Standard Grades at Credit Level in Art &
Design and English.
Course Profile
All NC courses include 12 credits which
form the SQA National Certificate Art and
Design Award and a further 3 specialist
units. Each course has a very distinct
character and will develop skills and
creativity directly related to the named
specialism of the course title.
This course is designed to give a foundation
in the necessary creative, research,
analytical, technical and communication
skills required of the professional Interior
Designer. It develops student’s creativity
and understanding of the design process
through a series of integrated subjects.
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Interior design projects are developed from
the research to ‘idea’ stage, to sketch
design, and finally to completion of technical
drawings & interior perspectives ready for
presentation to a client.
In addition to the interior design projects,
general drawing, problem solving, ICT,
presentation and colour rendering skills are
developed throughout the academic year.
The course has a commercial emphasis
and does not include aspects of home
improvement.
Subjects studied include:
Spatial Design: Commercial Interiors;
Spatial Design: Assembly Interiors; Design
Realisation; Art and Design Studies; Two
Dimensional Design: The Design Process;
Design Studies: Problem Solving; Technical
Drawing - Parallel Projections & Measured
Perspective Drawings; Expressive Drawing;
Digital Media; Art & Design in Context.
Moving On
Career - Interior Design and Architectural
Practices, Space Planning Consultants,
Property Development - Shop and Office
Fitting, Museum and Exhibition Design.
Study - The NC course is designed as
a foundation course in Interior Design
education, with successful students then
proceeding to an HNC/D 3D Design: Interior
Design.
Duration
One year, starting in September.
Location
Florence St Campus.
Contact
Gillian Cowie on 0141 566 6222 ext.4309 or
gillian.cowie@glasgowmet.ac.uk

Entry Requirements
HND 3D Design: Interior Design
(SCQF 7/8)
1. NC in Interior Design or Graphics. OR
2. Higher Art and Design and English at
minimum Intermediate 2.
Portfolio Requirements
A Portfolio is required for HND applications –
see guidance notes on page 88.
Course Profile
This course is made up of three inter-related
subjects that are concerned with the
physical world that surrounds us. Interior
Design, Product Design and Modelmaking
are linked through the Design Process and
the skills the Designer employs to realise
their solution. It is about designing for other
people, creating schemes, products and
objects that enhance or improve the world
around us.
The HND 3D Design: Interior Design
course will enable students to develop the
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HND 3D Design: Interior Design
necessary creative, analytical and technical
skills for employment in the profession of
Interior Design. It seeks to provide a suitable
context for personal development and a
comprehensive training that will enable you
to:
Define, analyse and develop problem-
solving techniques;
Promote visual awareness and three-
dimensional thinking;
Develop an appreciation and
understanding of space, form, lighting,
colour and imagery.
Year 1 subjects include:
Developmental Drawing; Art & Design:
Creative Process; Digital Imaging; Art &
Design: Context; Art & Design Project;
Interior Design Projects. Contact
Year 2 subjects inlcude:
Creative Project for Artists & Designers;
Digital Modelling; Art & Design Context:
Personal Investigation; 3D Design Portfolio &
Presentation; Interior Design Projects.
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Moving On
Career - Interior Design and Architectural
Practices, Space Planning Consultants,
Property Development - Shop and Office
Fitting, Museum and Exhibition Design.
Study - On completion of an HND, the
student may progress to a BSc (Hons)
in Interior Design. This is offered through
the college in partnership with Glasgow
Caledonian University.
Duration
HND - Two years, starting in August (with
the option to exit after one year with a
Higher National Certificate).
Location
Florence St Campus.
Barbara Aitkenhead on 0141 566 6222
ext.4300 or
barbara.aitkenhead@glasgowmet.ac.uk
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BSc Interior Design

Offered by Glasgow Caledonian University in association with
Glasgow Metropolitan College

Entry Requirements
BSc Interior Design
1. HND Interior Design with merits or HND
3D Design: Interior Design – A in Graded
Units.
2. Additionally entry is by portfolio
assessment which takes place in March.
UCAS Code: W250 BSc/ID
Course Profile
The design of buildings has become
increasingly complex, requiring a great
level of expertise and specialist knowledge
by those involved in the design process.
The course provides appropriate learning
to meet the professional demands of the
interior design industry and to build on the
knowledge and skills acquired during prior
study at HND level.
The programme emphasises the
development of creative thinking and
problem solving skills and seeks to combine
Design with Technology, Management and
Science. The course is taught in design
studios, IT labs, lecture and seminar rooms.
Subjects studied include:
BSc3: 6 modules including 3 Interior Design
Projects, 2 Integrative Study modules and
Computer Aided drawing for Interior Design.
BSc4: 6 Modules including 3 Interior Design
Projects with a Competition entry, Integrative paul.rillie@glasgowmet.ac.uk
Studies, Design Analysis and Advanced
CAD.
Moving On
Career - Interior Design Practices;
Architectural Practices; Shopfitters;
Health Boards; Office Design Consultants;
Television Companies; Exhibition Designers.
Duration
Two years over four semesters.
Location
Florence St Campus.
Contact
Paul Rillie on 0141 566 6222 ext.4286 or

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NQ Furniture - Craft
Entry Requirements
NQ Furniture - Craft (SCQF 5/6)
1. 2 Standard Grades at Credit Level.
Course Profile
The course develops skills in the crafting
of furniture with emphasis given to the
development and improvement of ability
and knowledge of processes and materials
associated with the main skills of timber,
upholstery and wood finishing employed in
furniture manufacturing industry.
It also provides an awareness of changing
cultural and lifestyle aspects and its effect
on furniture. Students will gain experience
in modern and traditional methods of
producing furniture through a project
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based experience taught in fully equipped
workshops.
Subjects studied include: Traditional timber
construction and techniques; Veneering;
Contemporary processes and techniques;
Upholstery techniques; Polishing
techniques; Furniture drawing.
Moving On
Career - There will always be a place for
bespoke furniture makers and furniture
repairers, although one year of study may
not be sufficient preparation. For the mature
individual, self employment in this line of
work can prove to be rewarding. Successful
students may be taken on in a training
capacity by Furniture Firms.
Study - HNC/D in Furniture Craftsmanship
with Design and HNC/D Furniture
Restoration.
Duration
One year, starting in September.
Location
Dornoch St / Rogart St Campus.
Contact
Paul Southworth on 0141 566 6222
ext.4338 or
paul.southworth@glasgowmet.ac.uk
Daniel McGregor on 0141 566 6222
ext.4186 or
daniel.mcgregor@glasgowmet.ac.uk

HNC/D Furniture Craftsmanship with Design
Entry Requirements
HNC/D Furniture Craftsmanship with
Design (SCQF 7/8)
1. NC Furniture Making. OR
2. One Higher - Craft and Design and
English at minimum Intermediate 2. OR
3. Evidence of experience.
Portfolio Requirements
A Portfolio showing examples of design and
making of furniture / 3D work is required for
HND applications – see guidance notes on
page 88.
Course Profile
The course encourages students to express
themselves through design and to develop
hand skills to a high level of craft practice.
Students will be encouraged to study in
depth the design of furniture, develop and
construct their design through honing their
skills in cabinet making, upholstery and
wood finishing.
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Subjects studied include:
Furniture Construction; Furniture Materials;
Machine Woodworking; Workshop Practice;
Furniture History; Design Study; Power
Tools; Techniques of Timber Fabrication;
Methods of Upholstering and Finishing.
Students are encouraged to provide
evidence of skills through live projects
throughout this course.
Students who successfully complete this
course will achieve the HNC/D Furniture
(SCQF 7/8)
Moving On
Career - There will always be a place for
bespoke furniture making and furniture
repair, although two years of study may not
provide sufficient preparation. Opportunities
include:
Self Employed as a Designer/Maker or
Furniture Maker. daniel.mcgregor@glasgowmet.ac.uk
Employed - Furniture trades, Drawing
Office, Designer/Maker, Shopfitting.
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Study - Successful students who have
completed this course have moved on
to study in other institutions including
Glasgow School of Art, Napier University
and Buck New University studying degrees
as varied as Product Design and Furniture
Restoration.
Duration
Two years, starting in August (with the
option to exit after one year with a Higher
National Certificate).
Location
Dornoch St / Rogart St Campus.
Contact
Mark Russell on 0141 566 6222 ext.4333 or
mark.russell@glasgowmet.ac.uk
Daniel McGregor on 0141 566 6222
ext.4186 or
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HNC/D Furniture Restoration
Entry Requirements
HNC/D Furniture Restoration (SCQF 7/8)
1. NQ in Furniture Making. OR
2. One Higher - Craft and Design and
English at minimum Intermediate 2. OR
3. Evidence of experience.
Course Profile
Students will be encouraged to study
in depth the history of furniture design,
materials and the construction, upholstery
and finishing of period furniture.
Subjects studied include:
Furniture Materials; Furniture Construction;
Workshop Practice; Woodworking
Machines; Restoration Techniques of
Timber; Upholstery and Finishes; Veneering;
Gold Leaf and Decoration; Power
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Tools Furniture Restoration Practices;
Conservation and Restoration of Materials.
Students are encouraged to work on live
projects as well as exercises to demonstrate
the skills acquired throughout this course.
Students who successfully complete this
course will achieve the HNC/D Furniture
(SCQF 7/8)
Moving On
Career - There will always be a place for
skilled craft persons to repair and restore
furniture. This type of work is very much
orientated towards self employment or
partnership arrangements. Self employment
in restoration or furniture maker in this line
of work can prove to be very satisfactory.
Employment in furniture trades or
shopfitting.
Study - Successful students who have
completed this course may enter Year 2 or
Year 3 BA (Hons) Furniture Restoration at
Bucks New University.
Duration
Two years, starting in August (with the
option to exit after one year with a
Higher National Certificate).
Location
Dornoch St / Rogart St Campus.
Contact
William Clunes on 0141 566 6222 ext.4341
or william.clunes@glasgowmet.ac.uk
Daniel McGregor on 0141 566 6222
ext.4186 or
daniel.mcgregor@glasgowmet.ac.uk
 My choice is
Furniture
Restoration

Paula McGuiness
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NC Applied Arts
Entry Requirements
NC Applied Arts (SCQF 5/6)
1. Two Standard Grades at Credit Level in
Art & Design and English.
Course Profile
`This course allows students to develop
skills in the various techniques of handling
ceramic, jewellery and art glass materials, to
develop drawing skills, and to work through
the design process in both 2-Dimensional
and 3-Dimensional formats. Although this
course has a practical base, it includes
developing research skills, understanding
the practical applications of the various
media, firing techniques and the use of
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workshop and studio equipment.
Subjects studied may include:
Introduction to Sculpture Techniques;
Introduction to Hand-Building; Introduction
to Surface Decoration; Introduction to
Press Mould Making; Creative Hand-build
Shapes; Glass Fusing; Analytical Drawing;
Introduction to Jewellery; Art Glass Projects;
Produce a 3D Art form; 2Dimensional
Design – The Design Process; Problem
Solving; Communication; Information
Technology.
Moving On
Career - Designer/Maker; Crafts Person;
Theatre Designer; Carnival; Leisure; Retail
Industries; Teaching; Community Art worker;
Self Employment.
Study - The range of activities within the
course can lead to the development of a
personal portfolio which can be used as part
of an application for a range Degree level
courses.
Duration
One year, starting in September.
Location
North Hanover St Campus.
Contact
Pauline Muir on 0141 566 6222 ext.4559 or
pauline.muir@glasgowmet.ac.uk

Entry Requirements
HNC Applied Arts (SCQF 7)
1. NC Applied Art, NC Jewellery or other
similar NC. OR
2. One Higher – Art, and English at minimum
Intermediate 2.
Portfolio Requirements
A Portfolio is also required for HNC/D
applications - see guidance notes on
page 88.
Course Profile
This challenging course offers
the opportunity to participate in a
comprehensive and exciting range of design
and specialist craft studies. Students will
develop their skills in drawing and the
creative design process.
The course is project based and students
will have the opportunity to explore their
own creativity and develop self-awareness
to prepare for the demands of a degree
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course or working as an independent maker.
The course focuses on the development
of ‘designing and making’, underpinned
by intensive developmental drawing and
sketchbook research.
Students will gain skills in working
imaginatively with a diverse range of
traditional and contemporary materials,
specialist techniques and equipment.
Projects concentrate on designing,
exploring and making, drawing and personal
expression. Students will study applied art
techniques in Art Glass, Applied Ceramics,
Jewellery and Performance Costume.
Subjects studied include:
Observational Drawing; Developmental
Drawing; Creative Process; Art and Design
Project; Art and Design Context; Ceramics
design and production; Jewellery design
and production; Art Glass design and
production; Art and Design: Performance
Costume; Cultural Identity; Portfolio
Production.
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HNC Applied Arts
Students who successfully complete this
course will achieve the HNC Art & Design
(SCQF 7)
Moving On
Career - Designer/Maker; Crafts Person;
Theatre Designer; Carnival; Leisure; Retail
Industries; Teaching; Community Art worker;
Self Employment.
Study - The range of activities within the
course can lead to the development of a
personal portfolio which can be used as part
of an application for a range Degree level
courses.
Duration
One year, starting in August.
Location
North Hanover St Campus.
Contact
Fiona Ferguson on 0141 566 6222 ext.4559
or fiona.ferguson@glasgowmet.ac.uk
Cathy Govan on 0141 566 6222 ext.4303
or cathy.govan@glasgowmet.ac.uk

Entry Requirements
HNC/D Art Glass Design
(SCQF 7/8)
1. HNC Applied Arts, NC Applied Arts or
relevant National Qualification or National
Certificate in glass or design related
subject.
2. One Higher in Art and Design, and English
at a minimum Intermediate 2.
3. Relevant industrial experience
4. Glass cutting experience is essential
Portfolio Requirements
A Portfolio is also required for HNC/D
applications - see guidance notes on
page 88.
Course Profile
This course offers a broad based education
forming a balance between creative,
practical and core skills, preparing students
for the art glass craft industry, in particular
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HNC/D Art Glass Design
Art Glass Production. Working in both
2 and 3 dimensions you will have the
opportunity to learn traditional skills eg.
copper foil and lead work to more advanced
glass surface applications and working with
warm glass.
Subjects studied could include:
Painting and Firing Glass, Leaded Glass
Work, Copper Foil Glasswork, Sand Blasted
Glass Work, Glass Fusing Techniques, Glass
Slumping Techniques, Acid Etching, Glue
Chipping of Glass, Bead Making. Ceramic
Mould Making; Developmental Drawing;
Sketchbooks; Communication Skills in
report, essay and technical note writing;
verbal and ICT communication skills; Using
Software Application Packages.
Students who successfully complete this
course will achieve the HNC/D Art Glass
Production (SCQF 7/8)
Moving On
Career - Successful completion of the
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HNC/D course may lead to employment in
the Art Glass Industry or self employment.
Study - Successful students who have
completed this course have moved onto
study in other institutions including Glasgow
School of Art, Edinburgh College of Art,
Sunderland University and Buckinghamshire
New University.
Duration
HNC/D - Two years, starting in August
(with the option to exit after one year with a
Higher National Certificate).
Location
North Hanover St Campus.
Contact
George McNeillie on 0141 566 6222
ext.4292 or
george.mcneillie@glasgowmet.ac.uk
Cathy Govan on 0141 566 6222 ext.4303
or cathy.govan@glasgowmet.ac.uk
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NQ Jewellery
HNC/D Jewellery Design
Entry Requirements
NQ Jewellery (SCQF 5/6)
1. Two Standard Grades at Credit Level 1 or
2 in Art & Design and English.
HNC/D Jewellery (SCQF 7/8)
1. NC Jewellery. OR
2. One Higher - Art and English at minimum
Intermediate 2.
Portfolio Requirements
A Portfolio is also required for HND
applications – see guidance notes on
page 88.
Course Profile
The NC course provides students with
a strong foundation in the design and
manufacture of contemporary jewellery.
It will introduce students to the practical
workshop skills using a wide range of
precious and non-precious materials,
incorporating the basic techniques of
working in metal including: texturing and
surface decoration, doming and forming,
stone setting and etching.
The course will develop student’s research,
design and manufacturing skills. There will
be a strong emphasis on drawing and the
design process, from initial ideas through
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to completion of finished pieces. Other
subjects studied include: Analytical Drawing,
I.T. Communications, Introduction to CAD
and Working with Materials.
The HND course offers a comprehensive
range of skills in the design and manufacture
of jewellery. Projects are design led in
a relaxed studio atmosphere giving the
students the opportunity to enhance
their skills in both designing and making.
Practical subjects studied include Casting,
Silversmithing, Enamelling and advanced
Stone Setting. The course brings together
the skills necessary for developing 3
dimensional forms, focusing on using a
sketchbook to develop an appreciation
of the relevance of visual investigation.
Other subjects include: CAD 3D Modelling,
Communications, Digital Imaging and
Drawing for 3D.
Students who successfully complete the
HNC/D course will achieve the HNC/D
Jewellery (SCQF 7/8)
Moving On
Career - Most successful NQ students will
continue onto further study, however some
students may gain employment in retail
jewellery, manufacturing jewellery or self-
employment.
Study - NQ students can progress onto
the HND Jewellery Design at the college
or the HNC Applied Arts. After successful
completion of the HND students may want
to further their studies on the following
undergraduate courses:
BA Hons Jewellery & Silversmithing,
Glasgow School of Art
BA Hons Jewellery & Silversmithing,
Edinburgh College of Art, 2nd Year entry,
BA Hons Three Dimensional Design at
Grays School of Art, Aberdeen
BDes (Hons) Jewellery & Metal Design,
Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art &
Design, Dundee
Duration
NQ - One year, starting in August.
HND – Two years, starting in August (with
the option to leave after one year with a
Higher National Certificate).
Location
North Hanover St Campus.
Contact
Colin Thomson on 0141 566 6222 ext.4311
or colin.thomson@glasgowmet.ac.uk
 Our choice is
Jewellery
Design

Cara Walker & Ariana Shaw

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School of Design Portfolio Guidance
For HNC / HND Courses
The School offers a range of courses which
require the submission of a portfolio as part
of the entry requirements.
What is a portfolio?
A portfolio is a collection of examples of your
art, design and/or craft work. You don’t have
to buy an expensive folio it’s your work we
want to see presented in a good way and a
good robust homemade folder is fine.
What is the purpose of a portfolio review?
The portfolio will be reviewed by
experienced teaching staff. It tells them a
lot about you. It shows your creativity and
practical skills in the field of art, design or
craft. It demonstrates your enthusiasm, work
rate and organisational skills, but most of all
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it shows your POTENTIAL. Reviewing your
portfolio will help our specialist staff to give
you the best advice on which level of study
and course is right for you at this time.
What should I have in my Portfolio?
It should contain examples which show your
drawing skills and your use of colour and
different media. It is important to include
work which shows your initial research,
the development of ideas and completed
artwork/designs. It’s important to include
sketch books which show how you record
images and ideas through drawing and how
you collect and collate visual information.
They should let us know about what
interests you. The following is a good guide
for your portfolio:
Examples of work undertaken at school
or as part of a programme of study and/
or examples of personal work in Art and/
or Design or Crafts.
 Preliminary studies presented
with finished work help show your
development of ideas.
Sketchbooks are important as they show
your ideas and interests
Include copies of work sent to exam
board.
Include photographs of 3 dimensional
work.
The portfolio or folder must open and close
easily. It must also include your name and
address with clear indication of the course
applied for on the label the College provides.
Remember it is quality not quantity.

In most cases, course materials are
provided. However, there are a number of
courses where additional materials and/
or equipment requires to be purchased.
These are listed below. The College may
be able to support some students through
a bursary, the European Social Fund (ESF)
Projects and/or the College Hardship Funds.
For more information, please contact your
course tutor.
NC Art and Design: Interior Design and
HNC/D 3D Design: Interior Design
Some course materials are provided.
However, students are required to purchase
a range of equipment & materials (approx.
£230) which is standard for all interior
designers & should last them for several
years i.e. scale rule, masking tape, A3
sketch book.
NC and HNC/D 3D Design: Product
Design
Some course materials are provided.
General enquiries contact: Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk • Apply now www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
However, students are required to purchase
a range of equipment (approx £90 - £100).
NC Modelmaking for TV and Film and
HNC/D 3D Design: Modelmaking for
Creative Industries
Essential course materials are provided i.e.
adhesives, plastics, timber etc. However,
students are expected to purchase a range
of equipment & materials i.e. craft knife, steel
rule, technical pens/pencils
(approx £50).
NQ Furniture Craft and HND Furniture
Craftsmanship with Design
Basic materials are provided. However,
students will benefit from providing
equipment for their personal use i.e. drawing
instruments & measuring tools (approx £50).
HNC/D Furniture Restoration
Basic materials are provided. Where
specialist materials are required students
may self source their own materials
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Course Materials
(approx £150 each year).
Students will benefit from providing
specialised equipment for their personal use.
Introduction to Design: 2D; NC/HNC/D
Graphic Design; NC/HNC/D Illustration NC
Art and Design; HNC/D Fine Art: HNC Art
and Design (Portfolio Prep)
Some course materials are provided, i.e.
paper. However, students are required to
purchase a pack of essential materials,
which may cost up to £150. A materials
list will be provided at the beginning of the
course. All materials need not be purchased
at the same time.
NC Applied Arts and HNC/D Art Glass
Design
Most course materials are provided.
However, students are expected to
purchase a range of materials based on their
final design & manufacture unit.
Our choice is
School of Food, Hospitality, Sport & Tourism
Professional Cookery Course leaflets are available from If you have an additional support need
Bakery www.glasgowmet.ac.uk or require support with your learning,
Marketing and PR Section we want to help. Please see page 13 of
Food Science and Technology
0141 566 4150 the prospectus for further information
Events enquiries@glasgowmet.ac.uk Contact 0141 566 4297.
Business
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Int. 1 Practical Cookery, Bakery & Cake Decoration
Entry Requirements
Int. 1 Practical Cookery, Bakery & Cake
Decoration (SCQF 4)
1. No formal qualifications required.
2. Applicants must attend a pre-entry
guidance (PEG) session.
Course Profile
The course is specifically designed for
beginners to Professional Cookery or
Bakery related subjects. It aims to provide
the foundation skills, knowledge and
expertise required to work successfully in
a professional kitchen or bakery. Students
General enquiries contact: Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk • Apply now www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
will learn and gain experience within the
college’s fully equipped commercial kitchens
and bakeries.
Subjects studied include:
Introduction to Food Preparation
Techniques; Food Preparation for Healthy
Eating; Introduction to Craft Baking;
Introduction to Sugarpaste and Royal Icing;
Introduction to Breadmaking; Food Hygiene.
Moving On
Career - Entry to employment in the
Hospitality Industry at an operative level on
successful completion of the course.
Study - Students interested in a career in
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Professional Cookery or Bakery are advised
to take advantage of the opportunity to
continue their studies at the College by
progressing to the Professional Cookery
– Year 1 or Creative Cake Production -
Intermediate 2.
Duration
One year, starting in August.
Location
Cathedral St Campus.
Contact
Louis Frew on 0141 566 6222 ext.1598 or
louis.frew@glasgowmet.ac.uk
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Professional Cookery Year 1
Professional Cookery Year 2
Entry Requirements
Professional Cookery (SCQF 5) Year 1
1. Scottish Group Award Practical Cookery
Intermediate 2, or 3 National Courses
including Intermediate 1 English and
Maths/Numeracy. OR
2. Three Standard Grades at General Level
including English and Maths/Numeracy.
OR
3. Other equivalent qualifications and/or
experience.
Professional Cookery (SCQF 6) Year 2
1. Professional Cookery Year 1. OR
2. Other equivalent qualifications and/or
experience.
Course Profile
Year 1 provides an introduction to the
hospitality industry with a key emphasis
on food preparation and production. Year
2 further develops skills in Professional
Cookery and related activities with an
emphasis on the preparation, production
and presentation of a variety of dishes.
General enquiries contact: Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk • Apply now www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
During both courses, students will work in
the fully equipped commercial kitchens and
training restaurants within the college to
develop their cookery skills and knowledge.
Each course offers a fantastic opportunity to
gain hands-on experience in the preparation
and production of Meats; Poultry & Fish;
Pastry & Sweets.
Subjects studied include;
Cookery Processes; Food Production
& Presentation Skill; Food Preparation
Techniques; Food Hygiene; Food Service;
Menu Planning; Information Technology;
Communications; Food Product Knowledge;
Integrated Production Cookery as well as
preparation and production of a variety of
foods.
These subjects are designed to enhance
the student’s culinary skills, knowledge and
self-confidence, essential ingredients for
employment within the world of Professional
Cookery.
Moving On
Career - Students who leave college and
enter the hospitality/catering industry may
be able to gain employment as a commis
chef or a trainee chef/cook.
Study – Year 1 students interested in a
career in Professional Cookery are strongly
advised to take advantage of the opportunity
to continue their studies at the College
by progressing to Year 2. On completion
of Year 2 students are advised to take
advantage of the opportunity to continue
their studies at the College by progressing
to the HNC Professional Cookery or HNC
Professional Cookery (Patisserie) courses.
Duration
One year, starting in August.
Location
Cathedral St Campus.
Contact
Year 1 - Ian Elliott on 0141 566 6222
ext.1606 or ian.elliott@glasgowmet.ac.uk
Year 2 - Tommy Brunton on 0141 566 6222
ext.1602 or
tommy.brunton@glasgowmet.ac.uk
 My choice is
Professional
Cookery
Hateem El Taher
Fraser Meechan -
Professional Cookery
The most memorable experience
from my time at the Met was helping
cook dinner for Jack McConnell when
he was Scotland’s First Minister.
Afterwards my class and I got our
pictures taken with him and he later
wrote to the college saying how
much he enjoyed the food. Customer
feedback like that makes the job so
rewarding.
The college taught me leadership
skills and how to deal with different
types of people, which has been
invaluable in my career.
I’m head chef at the Millennium
Hotel on Glasgow’s George Square,
where I’m responsible for a number
of things like the menu, staff
management, stock control and food
costing. The hotel is extremely busy
and the kitchen serves a lounge,
bar, restaurant and a number of
conference rooms – not to mention
the guest bedrooms.
I combined my college studies with a
job at city centre restaurant Rogano.
The hands-on experience was
crucial and one of the reasons I won
Young Student Chef of the Year and
reached the Scottish final of the UK
Young Chef of the Year competition. I
would definitely recommend anyone
interested in enrolling on a Met course
to get some kind of relevant work
experience. Not only will it boost your
skills but it will look good on your CV.
After graduation I worked in
Strathblane as head chef at the
Kirkhouse Inn then got a job as sous
chef at the Millennium Hotel. From
there I became head chef at New
Lanark Mill Hotel before going back
to the Millennium Hotel in my current
position. It’s amazing the number of
former Met students who work here. It
seems like every member of my staff
trained at the college. In fact I’ve been
on the phone to Willie McCurrach,
Head of Food Division at the college,
a few times to ask if students are
reliable. If someone makes the effort
to turn up at college every day without
getting paid I know I can count on
them.
I’d love to have my own hotel one day
and have seen what standards are
expected of a four-star establishment
like the Millennium.

HNC/D Professional Cookery
HNC Professional Cookery (Patisserie)
Entry Requirements
HNC/D Professional Cookery (SCQF 7/8)
1. Higher Professional Cookery or an
appropriate group of National Units. OR
2. Other equivalent qualifications and/or
experience.
Course Profile
The HNC course gives students an
opportunity to develop culinary skills to
an advanced level whilst providing the
underpinning knowledge necessary to
operate at a supervisory level. The HND
provides students with the opportunity to
combine culinary expertise and managerial
skills. The course contains both practical
and theory units which are assessed on a
continuous basis using a variety of methods.
Subjects studied include:
Food Classification & Purchase; Hospitality
Supervision; Food Hygiene; Hospitality
Financial Control Systems; Hospitality
Financial Accounting; Management of Food
General enquiries contact: Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk • Apply now www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
College Certificate in Patisserie (SCQF 7)
and Beverage Operations; Human Resource
Management.
Culinary skills will be developed through
the study of Gastronomy; Production
Cookery: Hot and Cold Kitchen; Sweets
and Desserts. Industrial experience within
the Hospitality Industry is an integral part of
the course during which students will work
towards the Industrial Experience unit.
Students following the HNC Professional
Cookery (Patisserie) route will focus on
specialist Patisserie subjects, in order to
develop their skills to an advanced level.
Moving On
Career - The demand for well-qualified chefs
is constantly increasing. Successful students
would be expected to gain employment
in a Professional Cookery capacity rapidly
leading to supervisory/junior management
responsibility.
Possible areas for employment include:
Hotels and Restaurants; Special Event
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Catering; Commercial Catering; Airline
Catering; Hospital Catering, a Pastry Chef in
a large hotel or a Sous Chef/Head Chef in a
smaller establishment.
Study – On completion of the HNC course,
students will be encouraged to join the
second year of the HND Professional
Cookery programme. HND graduates
may continue their studies to degree level.
This would provide students with an even
stronger management qualification leading
to accelerated career development.
Duration
HNC - One year, starting in August.
HND - Two years, starting in August.
Location
Cathedral St Campus.
Contact
John Clink on 0141 566 6222 ext.1601 or
john.clink@glasgowmet.ac.uk
Mary-Jo McKinnon
HNC Patisserie
I had an idea to open my own
chocolate business so looked into the
skills needed. Glasgow Met seemed
like the best option so I enrolled on
the sugar-flower course before doing
creative cake making then HNC
Patisserie.
I am a mature student with three sons
so it was quite daunting going back
to college. However, the support
I’ve received from lecturers has
been tremendous. They’ve really
encouraged me to be creative.
The HNC Patisserie involves
chocolate work, sugar blowing, and
making pastries and gateaux. It has
helped me hone my vision to open my
own business selling pastries as well
as chocolates.
I even did a calligraphy course in the
evening, which is invaluable when it
comes to piping the icing on cakes.
Every day something special happens
and there are so many highlights
from my time at college. But the most
memorable experience was creating a
Homecoming Scotland cake featuring
nine of the country’s most famous
landmarks.
It was part of an end-of-year
assessment based on the TV advert
featuring famous Scots like Sean
Connery, Chirs Hoy and Lulu.
The cake took around 300 hours
to complete and creating it was a
nerve-wracking experience. However
it was well worth the nerves. I won the
Silver Cup Award and many people,
including Education secretary Mike
Russell, have told me they loved it.
I have loads to learn but I’m amazed
at what I’ve discovered about myself.
I feel I’ve learned enough to open my
business and staff at the college said
they’d be available to help me even
when I’ve left.
I work as a part-time pastry chef at
the Rogano restaurant in Glasgow.
I was terrified when I first started
because it has such a good reputation
but it has been amazing.
I’ve been commissioned to do a few
wedding cakes and some lecturers
think I should advertise to do more
but at the moment I’m focussing on
completing the course.
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Bakery Supported Learning Course

Entry Requirements
Bakery Supported Learning Course
(SCQF 3/4)
No formal entry requirements.
Course Profile
This is a new programme for people with
mild learning difficulties who wish to gain
practical skills in cookery, cake decoration
and bakery to allow them to access the
world of work. The programme aims to
provide practical skills and knowledge
relating to the basic requirements needed to the Intermediate 1 Practical Cookery &
for employment in kitchens/bakeries. Bakery.
Subjects studied include:
Duration
Preparing Food Ingredients; Baking and
Finishing; Baked Goods; Food Hygiene; One year, starting in August.
Cookery Processes; Cake Decorating;
Location
Communication; Food Preparation.
Cathedral St Campus.
Moving On
Career - Positions in bakery or catering Contact
within the industry. Louis Frew on 0141 566 6222 ext.1598 or
Study - Successful students may progress louis.frew@glasgowmet.ac.uk

Int. 2 Creative Cake Production

Entry Requirements employment in the Bakery industry and Location

Int. 2 Creative Cake Production (SCQF 5) allied trades in a production capacity. Cathedral St Campus.
1. Three National Courses including Study – On successful completion of the
Contact
Intermediate 1 English and Maths/ course, students are qualified to apply for
entrance to the HNC Patisserie. Louis Frew on 0141 566 6222 ext.1598 or
Numeracy or an appropriate group of
louis.frew@glasgowmet.ac.uk
National Units. OR Duration
2. Three Standard Grades at General Level One year, starting in August.
including English and Maths/ Numeracy.
OR
3. Other equivalent qualifications and/or
experience.
Course Profile
This is a programme of units intended
for school leavers or individuals wishing
to retrain or add to their bakery skills and
knowledge.
Subjects studied include:
Cake Decoration - Royal Icing; Sugarcraft;
Bakery Processes; Aeration and Flour;
Organisation of Practical Skills; Food
Hygiene; Prefabricated Design; Cake Design
and Development.
Moving On
Career - Successful students can seek

General enquiries contact: Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk • Apply now www.glasgowmet.ac.uk

Entry Requirements
NQ Food Science & Technology
(SCQF 5/6)
1. Applicants should have achieved a
minimum of English, Maths & Science
subjects at General Level.
Course Profile
The aim of the NQ course is to allow entry to
a wide range of biological science courses
at HNC/D and Degree level.
Entry Requirements
HNC Food Science and Technology
(SCQF 7)
1. One Higher preferably Chemistry or
Biology with 3 National Courses or an
appropriate group of National Units. OR
2. Other equivalent qualifications and/or
experience.
Course Profile
Students who graduate from the HNC
course will have the skills and knowledge
necessary to pursue a Supervisory/
Management career in the food industry.
Subjects studied may include:
Chemical Composition of Food; Food
Hygiene; Nutritional Analysis; Food Product
General enquiries contact: Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk • Apply now www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
NQ Food Science & Technology
The following areas are studied
Core subjects - Communication;
Mathematics; Computing.
Programme Subjects: Chemistry; Metals
and Electrochemistry; Organic Compounds;
Biological Chemistry; Statistics.
Moving On
Study -The course enables students to
apply for higher qualifications at HN level or
to universities for degree courses in Science,
HNC Food Science & Technology
Development; Food Processing Operations;
Food Chemistry; Food Microbiology;
Food Legislation and Enforcement;
Food Quality Assurance; Microbiology;
Chemistry; Biology; Computing; Statistics;
Communications.
Moving On
Career - Positions such as Quality One year, starting in August
Control or Food Laboratory technician
at a junior level in a food manufacturing
company or Production Management
and Control; Food Hygiene Management;
Control and Enforcement; Food Product
Research and Development; Quality
Assurance Management; Laboratory
Management; Food Product Development.
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Dietetics, Nutrition, Food Science, Bio-
Science and Environmental Health.
Duration
One year, starting in August.
Location
Cathedral St Campus.
Contact
Alistair Macleod on 0141 566 6222 ext.1608
or alistair.macleod@glasgowmet.ac.uk
Study – Successful students may gain entry
to related degree programmes at various
universities, for example Bioscience degrees
at Glasgow Caledonian University or BSc
Hons Environmental Health at Strathclyde
University.
Duration
Location
Cathedral St Campus.
Contact
Alistair Macleod on 0141 566 6222 ext.1608
or alistair.macleod@glasgowmet.ac.uk
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NQ Business
HNC/D Business
Entry Requirements
NQ Business (SCQF 5/6)
1. Three National Courses including
Intermediate1 English and Maths/
Numeracy or an appropriate group of
National Units. OR
2. Three Standard Grades at General level
including English and Maths/Numeracy.
OR, Other equivalent qualifications and/or
experience.
HNC/D Business (SCQF 7/8)
1. One appropriate Higher with 3 National
Courses or an appropriate group of
National Units. OR
2. One Higher (e.g. English, Modern Studies,
Languages etc.) with 3 Standard Grades
at Band 3 or above. OR
3. Other equivalent qualifications and/or
experience. OR
4. Relevant HNC for entry to 2nd year HND
General enquiries contact: Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk • Apply now www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
Course Profile
The course covers a wide variety of
business related subjects ensuring the
student acquires skills and knowledge in the
main business areas. The NQ introduces
various subjects related to general business
and commerce with the HNC/D building on
the knowledge gained on the NQ.
The course includes a wide variety of
business related subjects including:
Event Organisation; Costing; Administration;
Marketing; Finance; Law; IT; Languages,
Accounting, Economics, Managing People
and Human Resource Management.
Moving On
Career - Wide ranging across many
sectors - local government, commerce,
administration at supervisory or trainee
management level.
Study - On completion of the NQ students
would be encouraged to continue their
studies with us on one of our HNC/
HND courses in business or events. After
completing the HNC/D, students may wish
to progress to a business related degree
course at a variety of universities, i.e.
Glasgow Caledonian, University of the West
of Scotland, Stirling University and Napier
University.
Duration
NQ - One year, starting in September.
HNC/D - Two years, starting in August
(with the option to exit after one year with a
Higher National Certificate).
Location
Cathedral St Campus.
Contact
Chirsty MacDonald on 0141 566 6222
ext.1628 or
chirsty.macdonald@galsgowmet.ac.uk

Entry Requirements
NQ Events (SCQF 5/6)
1. Three National Courses including
Intermediate 1 English and Mathematics/
Numeracy or an appropriate group of
National Units. OR
2. Three Standard Grades at General level.
OR
3. Other equivalent qualifications and/or
experience.
HNC/D Event Management (SCQF 7/8)
1. One Higher (e.g. English, Modern Studies,
Languages etc.) with 3 National Courses
or an appropriate group of National Units.
OR
2. One Higher (e.g. English, Modern Studies,
Languages etc.) with 3 Standard Grades
at band 3 or above. OR
3. Other equivalent qualifications and/or
experience.
4. Relevant HNC for year 2 HND entrance.
Course Profile
The aim of the NQ course is to provide
students with a broad education for a career
in the event industry. The course includes a
wide variety of events and business related
subjects ensuring the students acquire skills
and knowledge in the main areas of event
organisation.
NQ subjects studied include:
Hospitality Costing; Maintaining Costing
Systems; Communication and Information
Technology; Event Organisation;
Contributing to an Event; Customer Care;
Marketing Mix; Selling Skills; Food and
Beverage Service; Introduction to Alcoholic
Beverages; Numeracy; Working Safely;
Spanish; Administrative Skills.
General enquiries contact: Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk • Apply now www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
NQ Events
HNC/D Event Management
The HNC/D courses are for students who
wish to pursue a career in the management
of Events including Conferences, Exhibitions
and Special Events. The courses cover a
wide range of subjects ensuring students
acquire a good knowledge of the relevant
skills for these sectors.
In addition to the college-based learning,
students will have the opportunity to
practice these skills hands-on during a
period of work experience. The HNC Events
is the same as year one of the two year
HND Event Management programme and
students studying the HNC in Events may
be eligible to progress onto second year of
the HND course.
HND subjects studied include:
Year 1:
Event Industry: An Introduction; Event
Applications; Event Legislation: Safety
and Licensing; Event Budgeting and
Funding; Principles and Practice of Selling;
Communication; Marketing: An Introduction;
Information Technology Applications
Software 1; Workplace Experience; Desktop
Publishing; Conferences: An Introduction;
Events Graded Unit 1.
Year 2:
Managing An Event; Event Legislation:
Contracts And Protection; Preparing
Financial Forecasts; Behavioural Skills for
Business; Preparing And Presenting A
Business Plan; Food and Beverage Events;
Planning and Implementing Public Relations
Campaigns; Live Performance Events;
Exhibitions; Planning and Organising;
Entrepreneurship in the Creative Industries;
Events Graded Unit 2.
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Moving On
Career - The skills, knowledge and
understanding gained on the NQ course
are intended to prepare the student to
pursue employment as a trainee in event
organisation, corporate hospitality, music
and sporting events and promotions
in retailing. The skills, knowledge and
understanding gained on the HNC/D
course are intended to prepare the student
to pursue a career in the organisation and
management of conferences, exhibitions,
festivals and special events.
Study - Students who successfully
complete the NQ course are encouraged to
progress to the HNC Events, HND Events
Management, HNC/D Business or HNC/D
Hospitality.
Successful HNC/D students may be eligible
to transfer (subject to availability of places)
to second or third year of the BA/BA (Hons)
Events Management at Leeds Metropolitan
University, Glasgow Caledonian University,
Napier University, Queen Margaret University
and the University of The West of Scotland.
Duration
NQ - One year, starting in September.
HNC/D - Two years, starting in August (with
the option to exit after one year with an HNC
Events).
Location
Cathedral St Campus.
Contact
NQ - Allison Kennedy on 0141 566 6222
ext.1624 or
allison.kennedy@glasgowmet.ac.uk
HNC/D - Jane McQueen on 0141 566 6222
ext.1631 or
jane.mcqueen@glasgowmet.ac.uk
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HNC Licensed House Operations
Entry Requirements
HNC Licensed House Operations
(SCQF 7)
1. One appropriate Higher with 3 National
Courses or an appropriate group of
National Units. OR
2. One appropriate Higher with 3 Standard
Grades at band 3 or above. OR
3. Other equivalent qualifications and/or
experience.
Course Profile
The course helps students to acquire the
knowledge and skills required in the four
main operational areas of the Licensed
Trade (licensed premises operations, food
& beverage service, hospitality financial and
control systems and alcoholic beverages)
as well as the skills and techniques for the
successful running of a licensed premises.
Subjects studied include:
Food and Beverage Service; Licensed
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Premises Operations; Alcoholic Beverages;
Food Production Processes; Hospitality
Financial and Control Systems; Food
Hygiene; Using Software Applications
Packages; Hospitality Industry; Hospitality
Supervision; Managing Financial Resources
in Hospitality; Hospitality: Graded Unit 1.
Students are encouraged to gain experience
in the licensed trade during the course and,
where appropriate, work placements can be
arranged.
This course will provide you with the
opportunity to gain a personal License
Holders Certificate, a legal requirement for
the Licensing Scotland Act 2005.
Students who successfully complete this
course will achieve the HNC Hospitality
Management (SCQF 7)
Moving On
Career - Successful students can secure
employment at supervisory level in the
hospitality industry where promotion
opportunities can result in rapid progression
into junior and middle management for
those with the appropriate skills and
confidence.
Study - On successful completion of the
HNC Licensed House Operations students
can gain entry to the final year of the HND
Hospitality Management programme.
Duration
One year, starting in August.
Location
Cathedral St Campus.
Contact
David Smith on 0141 566 6222 ext.1625 or
david.smith@glasgowmet.ac.uk
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Marc McDougall & Amy Black

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NQ Hospitality
HNC/D Hospitality Management
Entry Requirements
NQ Hospitality (SCQF 5/6)
1. 3 National Courses including Intermediate
1 English and Mathematics/Numeracy or
an appropriate group of National Units.
OR
2. 3 Standard Grades at General level. OR
3. Other equivalent qualifications and/or
experience.
HNC/D Hospitality Management
(SCQF 7/8)
1. One appropriate Higher with 3 National
Courses or an appropriate group of
National Units. OR
2. One appropriate Higher with 3 Standard
Grades at band 3 or above. OR
3. Other equivalent qualifications and/or
experience.
4. Relevant HNC for year 2 HND entrance.
Course Profile
The NQ course provides students with
a thorough introduction to all aspects of
the hospitality and catering industry and
develops practical skills.
Subjects studied include:
Food & Beverage Service; Front Office and
Accommodation Servicing; Professional
Cookery; Hospitality Costing; Numeracy,
Communications and Information
Technology.
The HNC/D course allows students to
develop the knowledge and skills required
to operate as an effective member of
junior management in many areas of the
hospitality industry. The first year of the
course ensures operational and supervisory
skills and knowledge are acquired while in
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second year the focus is on management
competencies and understanding.
Subjects studied include:
Year 1:
Food and Beverage Service; Alcoholic
Beverages; Food Production; Food Hygiene;
Accommodation Servicing; Front Office
Procedures; Hospitality Financial and
Control Systems; Software Applications;
Hospitality Supervision; The Hospitality
Industry; Hospitality: Graded Unit 1.
Year 2:
Managing Hospitality Organisations;
Management of Food and Beverage
Operations; Accommodation Management;
Human Resource Management; Managing
Financial Resources; Financial and
Management Accounting; Licensed
Premises Operations; Hospitality Graded
Unit 2.
HNC/D students are expected to undertake
a period of work experience in the
hospitality industry. This will normally be
over the summer vacation between years
1 and 2. Although work experience gained
prior to beginning the course or part-time
employment gained during the course can
substitute for the full-time work experience
in certain circumstances.
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Career - The skills, knowledge and
understanding gained on the NQ course are
intended to prepare the student to pursue
employment as a trainee in the Hospitality
Industry. Many students who successfully
complete the HND enter the industry at
junior management level in an operational
department. Opportunities may also be
available in the specialist areas of human
resource management, marketing and
accounting.
Study - Students who successfully complete
the NQ course are encouraged to progress
to the HNC/D Hospitality Management,
HNC Events, HND Events Management,
HNC/D Business or HNC Licensed House
Operations.
While the HND Hospitality Management
is a valuable qualification in its own right,
successful students may progress to the
3rd year of the BA/BA (Hons) in Hospitality
Management at Napier University (which
may be offered at Glasgow Met in the near
future) or the 3rd year BA/BA (Hons) in Hotel
and Hospitality Management at Robert
Gordon’s University. Progression is also
possible to the BA in Hotel and Hospitality
Management at Strathclyde University or
to other post-graduate study at various
universities and colleges.
Duration
NQ - One year, starting in August.
HNC/D – Two years, starting in August (with
the option to exit after one year with an HNC
Hospitality).
Location
Cathedral Street Campus.
Contact
NQ - Allison Kennedy on 0141 566 6222
ext.1624 or
allison.kennedy@glasgowmet.ac.uk
HNC/D - Darlene Young on 0141 566 6222
ext.1629 or
darlene.young@glasgowmet.ac.uk

I’m loving life in the hospitality
industry but I owe my success to the
tutors at Glasgow Met.
With their help and patience I
achieved my HND with flying colours
and went on to land a great job as a
waitress at the Park Inn Hotel in the
city centre.
People come into the hotel to relax
and have a good time so it’s a brilliant
feeling to know that I’ve helped them
do that.
The job can be exhausting at
Alana Duffy
HND Hospitality Management
times but it can also be extremely
rewarding, especially when people
show their appreciation and tell you
they’ve enjoyed themselves.
I graduated in the summer of 2009
and won a citizenship award for taking
part in a mentoring scheme aimed
at helping new students settle into
college life.
My three years at the Met – the first
year being an NQ in Hospitality –
were an unforgettable experience
and I really miss my old lecturers and
classmates.
I have so many great memories but
the highlight was organising a theme
night in Scholars’ restaurant. Two of
my classmates and I had to put on
an event for family and friends so we
chose to do an Irish night.
The build-up was really nerve-
wracking but we managed to pull it
off just fine despite a few last-minute
hiccups that included forgetting to put
out a table.
I’m 21 so if I keep working hard
hopefully I’ll progress within the
hospitality industry.

Entry Requirements
BA in Hospitality Management (SCQF 9)
1. HND in Hospitality Management.
All applicants are required to satisfy
the general admission requirements of
Edinburgh Napier University.
2. All applications are made via UCAS
Course Profile
The proposed new programme in Hospitality
will be a collaborative venture between
Edinburgh Napier University and Glasgow
Metropolitan College).
Glasgow Metropolitan College has been a
market leader in the provision of Hospitality
and Professional Cookery education since
the 1960s. The move to provide this degree
award in Hospitality Management is key in
giving hospitality students a national and
internationally recognised qualification.
Edinburgh Napier University has delivered
a BA (Hons) degree in Hospitality
Management for many years and has,
considerable experience in supporting
degrees delivered by partner institutions.
The main focus of this course is to provide
our students with the necessary skills
and knowledge to be able to apply for
suitable positions in the global business
environment. In the UK, according to the
British Hospitality Association, the industry is
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BA in Hospitality Management
made up of about 127,000 businesses and
employs a workforce of 1.6 million people.
The course design and structure will provide
you with the necessary skills to join an ever
expanding workforce. We are committed to
be at the cutting edge of hospitality courses.
Our teaching excellence, strong commercial
relationships and pragmatic expertise allow
us to deliver inspiring, challenging and
effective Hospitality programmes.
The course content covers a wide range of
subjects preparing you for management in
the hospitality and tourism industries. You
will specialise in hospitality business with the
opportunity to study modules in Food and
Wine, Conference Management, Hospitality
Supervision and Training Skills.
The situation of the Cathedral Street
campus, in the city centre of Glasgow,
provides students with a wide variety of
establishments to facilitate work based
activities which is a fundamental aspect of
the Hospitality Industry Project.
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Career – A wide and exciting range of
career opportunities are possible following
successful completion of this course. The
Hospitality Industry encompasses a dynamic
range of economic activity including
world wide opportunities for employment.
Hospitality is a key aspect of the Tourism &
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(subject to validation)
Event industry and a graduate of this course
will be well placed to play their part in this
industry. Hospitality graduates from Glasgow
Metropolitan College have a proven track
record of success in many aspects of the
industry. The Degree in association with
Edinburgh Napier is likely to enhance the
skill base of graduates and widen the
possible career opportunities.
Study – Successful candidates may
progress to honours level of a BA (Hons)
Hospitality Management course in
conjunction with Edinburgh Napier University
at the Craiglockhart Campus, Edinburgh.
Duration
One academic year to obtain a BA Award,
starting in September.
Location
Cathedral St Campus & Edinburgh Napier
University Craiglockhart Campus
Students may occasionally be required
to attend events at the Edinburgh
Napier University Craiglockhart Campus,
Edinburgh.
Contact
Darlene Young on 0141 566 6222 ext.1629
or darlene.young@glasgowmet.ac.uk
Michael Herriott on 0131 455 4398 at
Edinburgh Napier University.
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NQ Sports Coaching
HNC/D Sports Coaching with Development of Sport
Entry Requirements
NQ Sports Coaching (SCQF 5/6)
1. Three national courses including
Intermediate 2 PE, Intermediate 1 English
and Mathematics/ Numeracy. OR
2. Three Standard Grades at Band 3
including PE, English and Mathematics /
Numeracy. OR
3. Other equivalent qualifications and/or
experience.
HNC/D Sports Coaching with
Development of Sport (SCQF 7/8)
1. One Higher (PE preferred) with three
Intermediate 2 courses including PE and
English.
2. One Higher (PE preferred) and 3 Standard
Grades at Band 3 or above including PE
and English. OR
3. Other equivalent qualifications and/or
experience.
Alternatively applicants without SQA entry
qualifications may be considered where they
provide a personal statement detailing their
sporting history/ability. The statement should
cover a minimum of two sports and must be
supported by a reference confirming their
sporting ability from a suitable person, eg.
PE teacher or sports coach.
Course Profile
These are demanding and physically
challenging courses which are designed
to develop skills and personal qualities,
preparing students for employment within
the Sports and Leisure industries. Students
will examine the principles of good coaching
practice and gain a wide practical and
theoretical knowledge of games and sports.
The course will include an element of work
experience. Students will be given the
opportunity to gain National Governing
Bodies Sports Coaching Awards.
Subjects studied include:
Sports Coaching Theory and Practice;
Principal of Fitness Training; Anatomy,
Physiology and Energy Systems; Sports
Mechanics; Event Management in Sport;
Nutrition, Diet and Sports Performance;
Information Technology; Exercise to Music;
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Psychology of Sports Performance;
Leading Sport & Physical Activities; Sports
Development; Prevention of Injury in Sport;
Human Physiology in the Development of
Performance; Sports Officiating; Resistance
Training; First Aid.
Students will be required to undertake an
Enhanced Disclosure Scotland and lead
practical coaching sessions on a regular
basis.
Please note:
Students will be required to purchase and
wear full college sports kit for their practical
activities and during work experience. This
Nike branded kit is available at a discounted
price of approximately £85.
Moving On
Career - Successful students with the
right qualities should be well placed to
gain employment as Sports Development
Officers, Sports Co-ordinators, etc. within
the industry.
Study - NQ students will be encouraged to
progress to a range of HNC/D sport courses
at the college. Progression is also possible
to university degree courses. For example,
successful HND students will be considered
for 2nd/3rd year entry to a variety of BA/
BA (Hons) courses at Stirling University,
University of Abertay, Glasgow Caledonian
University and University of the West of
Scotland.
Duration
NQ - One year, starting in August.
HNC/D - Two years, starting in August
(with the option to exit after one year with a
Higher National Certificate).
Location
Cathedral Street Campus.
Contact
Graham Maclean on 0141 566 6222
ext.1622 or
graham.maclean@glasgowmet.ac.uk
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Sport

Mark Frame
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NQ Sport & Hospitality
HNC/D Sport & Hospitality Management
Entry Requirements
NQ Sport & Hospitality (SCQF 5/6)
1. Three National Courses including
Intermediate 2 PE, Intermediate 1 English
and Mathematics/ Numeracy. OR
2. Three Standard Grades at Band 3 level
including PE, English and Mathematics/
Numeracy. OR
3. Other equivalent qualification and/or
experience.
HNC/D Sport & Hospitality Management
(SCQF 7/8)
1. One Higher (PE preferred) with three
Intermediate 2 courses Including PE and
English. OR
2. One Higher (PE preferred) and 3 Standard
Grades at Band 3 including PE and
English. OR
3. Other equivalent qualifications and/or
experience.
Alternatively applicants without the SQA
entry qualifications should complete a
personal statement giving detailing their
sporting history/ability. The statement should
cover a minimum of two sports and must be
supported by a reference confirming their
sporting ability from a suitable person, eg.
PE teacher or sports coach.
Course Profile
These courses are designed to develop
the skills and personal qualities required for
employment within the Sports, Leisure and
Hospitality Industry, both public and private.
General enquiries contact: Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk • Apply now www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
It is expected that successful HNC/D
students will be capable of leadership in the
field of Leisure Club operations and in the
other broad areas of service offered by the
Sports, Leisure and Hospitality Industry.
Subjects studied include:
Coaching of Sports; Exercise Principles and
Programming; Nutrition; Principles of Fitness
Training; Fitness Conditioning; Organising
a Sporting Event; Current Exercise Trends;
Hospitality Supervision; Food and Beverage
Service: Food Production; Financial and
Control Systems; Human Resource &
Marketing Skills; IT.
The course includes an element of Work
Experience. Students will be required to
undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Scotland
and lead practical coaching sessions on a
regular basis.
Please note
Students will be required to purchase and
wear full college sports kit for their practical
activities and during work experience. This
Nike branded kit is available at a discounted
price of approximately £85.
Moving On
Career - Many hotels now have private
sports and leisure facilities and employers
are looking for versatile staff who can be
utilised in different areas of the organisation.
Given the wide range of employment
sectors available, successful students with
the right qualities should be well placed
in the job market. The HNC/D course
is designed to meet the need for junior
managers capable of leadership in the areas
of sport, fitness and leisure operations and
in other broad areas of service offered by the
hospitality sector.
Study - NQ students may progress to
a range of HNC/D courses in sports,
hospitality or events at the college.
It may be possible for successful students
to progress to university degree courses.
For example, HNC/D students will be
considered for 3rd year entry of BA/ BA
(Hons) courses at Glasgow Caledonian
University, University of the West of
Scotland, Aberdeen University and Napier
University. Entrance to sport/fitness related
degree courses may also be possible at
University of the West of Scotland, University
of Abertay, Stirling University and Glasgow
Caledonian University.
Duration
NQ - One year, starting in September.
HNC/D - Two years, starting in August (with
the option to exit after one year with an
HNC).
Location
Cathedral Street Campus.
Contact
Graham Maclean on 0141 566 1622
ext.1622 or
graham.maclean@glasgowmet.ac.uk

NC Travel & Tourism Intermediate 2
Entry Requirements
NC Travel & Tourism Intermediate 2
(SCQF 5)
1. Three National courses including
Intermediate1 English and Maths/
Numeracy. OR
2. Three Standard Grades at General level
including English and Maths/Numeracy.
OR
3. Other equivalent qualifications and/or
experience.
Course Profile
This course is designed to give students
an understanding of the Travel and Tourism
Industry and develop basic skills and
knowledge in this area. The course units will
give students a good basis from which to
develop specialist skills.
General enquiries contact: Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk • Apply now www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
Subjects studied include:
Travel & Tourism - An Introduction; Working
as Air Cabin Crew; Enhancing Skills for
Employment; Customer Care; Tourist
Destinations; Holiday Planning; Business
Practices in Travel and Tourism; Airport
Ground Operations; Tour Guiding.
Visits to tourism facilities in and around Duration
the local area gives students a taste of
what Scotland can offer tourists. Students
who successfully complete this course Location
will be awarded the National Certificate
Group Award in Travel and Tourism -
Intermediate 2.
Moving On
Career - This programme is designed to
provide students general preparation for
work in the Travel and Tourism Industry.
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The course may be particularly suitable for
those seeking employment in the following
areas: Travel Agents, Airports and Visitor
Attractions.
Study - Students may progress to higher
level courses at the college including NC
International Travel
One year, starting in September.
Cathedral Street Campus.
Contact
Lynn Downham on 0141 566 6222,
ext.1682 or
lynn.downham@glasgowmet.ac.uk
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Alisya Annuar, Rebecca Fisher & Daniel Hamilton


Entry Requirements
NC International Travel (SCQF 6)
1. Three National Courses including
Intermediate 2 English and Intermediate 1
Maths/Numeracy. OR
2. Two Standard Grades at Credit level
including English and 2 other Standard
Grades at General level, including Maths/
Numeracy. OR
3. Other equivalent qualifications and/or
experience.
Course Profile
This programme is designed to prepare
students for employment in the Travel
Industry. It aims to develop practical,
personal and social skills sought by
employers. Using our unique specialist
resources - Mock Airline Cabin;
Reservations/Call Centre and Model Travel
Agency students will study a variety of units:
Travel and Tourism: Enhancing Skills for
Employment; Travel Agency Skills; Working
as Air Cabin Crew; Customer Care; Resort
Representation; Tourist Destinations;
Selling Skills.
During the programme, students are
expected to participate in a travel and
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NC International Travel
tourism study visit of one week’s duration.
Student contribution to this includes a
deposit of £100 which should be available
for payment by the end of October.
Students who successfully complete
this programme will achieve the National
Certificate Group Award in Travel and
Tourism at Higher Level and have the
opportunity to achieve 2 SQA Higher
courses.
Moving On
Career - Travel Agency Counter Staff,
Reservation Staff, Airport Ground Staff,
Airline Cabin Crew, Tour Operators’
Representative. Minimum age requirement
usually applies in these job areas.
Study - Possible progression to a range of
HNC/D Travel & Tourism courses.
Duration
One year, starting in September.
Location
Cathedral Street Campus.
Contact
Gail Morrison on 0141 566 6222 ext.1384
or gail.morrison@glasgowmet.ac.uk
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HNC Travel
HND Travel & Tourism
Entry Requirements
HNC Travel (SCQF 7)
1. One appropriate Higher with three
Intermediate 2 courses including English
& Maths. OR
2. One Higher with three standard Grades
at band 3 or above including English &
Maths. OR
3. Other equivalent qualifications and/or
experience.
HND Travel & Tourism (SCQF 8)
1. One Higher (eg. English, Modern Studies,
Languages etc) with three Intermediate 2
courses.
2. One Higher and 3 Standard Grades at
band 3.
3. Other equivalent qualifications and/or
experience.
4. HNC Travel for entry to Year 2 HND.
Course Profile
This course is designed to provide general
preparation for careers in the Travel and
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Tourism Industry, with particular reference
to the Travel sector. It is suitable for those
wishing to take up both operational and
administration positions.
Subjects studied include:
Retail Travel Practice; Air Travel; International
Tourist Destinations; Tourism; Marketing;
Communication; IT; Foreign Language;
Retail Travel Operations; Tour Operations;
Tour Guiding and Resort Representation;
Business
Moving On
Career - Travel Agents, Airlines, Airport
Services, Tour Operator Representatives,
Car Ferry Companies, Cruise Operators, Rail
Companies, Coach Companies, Car Rental
Companies, Foreign Exchange Providers,
Business and Commerce.
Study - It may be possible for successful
students to progress to university degree
courses. For example, HND graduates
will be considered for 3rd year entry to BA/
BA (Hons) courses at Glasgow Caledonian
University, University of Strathclyde,
University of Abertay and University of the
West of Scotland.
Duration
Two years (with the option to exit after one
year with an HNC Travel), starting in August.
Location
Cathedral Street Campus.
Contact
HNC Travel and HND Travel and Tourism
1st year entry
Joyce Sanders on 0141 566 6222 ext.1681
or joyce.sanders@glasgowmet.ac.uk
HND Travel and Tourism - 2nd Year
Applications are invited from external
candidates who have successfully
completed the HNC Travel.
2nd Year enquiries
Moya McQuade on 0141 566 6222
ext.1686 or
moya.mcquade@glasgowmet.ac.uk
January Start Courses
Communication and Media
Creative Crafts and Photography
Portfolio Preparation Course
General Catering
Hospitality Management
Business & Events
Travel & Tourism
Sport
These courses were previously offered in
January 2010 and may be offered again
for January 2011.
If you have an additional support need
or require support with your learning,
we want to help. Please see page 13 of
the prospectus for further information.
Contact 0141 566 4297.
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January Start
Access to Communication and Media

Entry Requirements The course includes Digital Cre8or where Duration

Access to Communication and Media
(SCQF 4/5)
No formal entry requirements are required.
Course Profile
The programme offers an introduction to the
media industries. It allows you to develop
skills in creative digital media production and
gain an insight into working in the media
industries. You will get hands on experience
of video, radio and print production. You will
also study communication and take part in
research activities.
you will learn how to create and share Six months from January to June.
your own digital media like shooting and
editing video and making podcasts. You Location
will also develop Skills For Work in Creative North Hanover St Campus.
Digital Media, completing a range of units
including: Introduction to the Industry; Contact
Laurie MacKintosh on 0141 566 6222
Hardware and Software; The Creative
ext.4455 or
Process; Production Project.
laurie.mackintosh@glasgowmet.ac.uk
Moving On
This course provides a solid foundation
upon which to build, with potential
progression to specialist NC courses within
the college.

January Start
Foundation Creative Crafts and Photography

Entry Requirements
Foundation Creative Crafts and
Photography (SCQF 4/5)
No formal entry requirements are required.
Course Profile
The programme offers an introduction to
the creative skills of design, photography,
screen printing, bookbinding and portfolio
presentation. The aim of the course is to
provide experience within the field of creative
arts and photography with a potential
progression opportunity to HNC/HND and
degree level study.
The course topics include:
Design Process; Photography: Camera
Techniques; Photography: Photo Reportage;
Photography: Portraiture; Computer
Applications; Communications; Fine Book
Binding and Screen Printing.
Moving On
Generally these courses are perceived
as introductions to the specialist Higher
National Certificate/Higher National Diploma
courses at the college and on their own are
unlikely to provide career.
Duration
Six months from January to June.
Location
North Hanover St Campus.
Contact
David McKenna on 0141 566 6222
ext.4361 or
david.mckenna@glasgowmet.ac.uk

January Start
Portfolio Preparation

Entry Requirements individual to explore his or her own ideas Moving On

Portfolio Preparation (SCQF 4/5)
No formal entry requirements are required.
Course Profile
This course is an ideal opportunity for
students to develop creative skills and
techniques. The course introduces students
to a range of media, and art and design
experiences. Students will explore ideas
through developing their studies on themed
projects building an understanding of how
art and design develops and will allow each
as well as produce a portfolio of work. This
course would be most suitable for students
who require an introduction to art and
design and wish to develop their knowledge
and skills further.
Subjects studied may include:
Design Realisation; Design Studies:
Introduction Mixed Media; Drawing
Skills: Analytical Drawing; Introduction to
Modelmaking; Introduction to Ceramics;
Location Drawing; Using Information
Retrieval Skills 1; Guidance; Exploring ext.4292 or
Visual Images.
Successful students will be eligible to
progress to a range of design courses at the
College.
Duration
Six months from January to June.
Location
North Hanover St Campus.
Contact
George McNeillie on 0141 566 6222
george.mcneillie@glasgowmet.ac.uk

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January Start
NQ General Catering
Entry Requirements
NQ General Catering (SCQF 4/5)
1. Three Standard Grades at General
Level – preferably including English and
Maths. OR
2. Three Intermediate Level 1 courses –
preferably including English and Maths.
OR
3. Applications are welcome from mature
students who may not have the entry
requirements but have appropriate work
related experience. You may be invited for
interview.
Course Profile
Students will work in fully equipped
commercial kitchens and restaurants within
the College to develop their cookery skills
and knowledge. The programme aims to
establish the required basic skills though
January Start
NQ Hospitality Management
Entry Requirements
NQ Hospitality Management (SCQF 5/6)
1. NQ Hospitality Management.
2. Three National Courses. OR, Three
Standard Grades at General level. OR
3. Intermediate 2 Hospitality. OR, Other
equivalent qualifications and/or
experience. OR
4. Applications are welcome from mature
students who may not have the entry
requirements but have appropriate work
related experience. You may be invited for
interview.
Course Profile
This broad based course is designed to help
students gain entry to the HNC/D courses
offered within the Hospitality Section. The
units undertaken on the course include units
at both Higher and Intermediate 2 Level.
General enquiries contact: Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk • Apply now www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
the teaching of the units listed below. Moving On
The programme allows students to Career - Students who decide to leave
develop and enhance a wide range of college and enter the catering industry may
basic skills culminating with a professional
cookery exam.
Subjects studied include:
Food Preparation Techniques; Stocks
and Sauces; Cookery Processes; Control
of Cookery Processes; Pastry; Meat and
Poultry; Meal Production and Design;
Organisation of Practical Skills 1 & 2; Local
Hospitality Provision; Integrated Production
Cookery; Working Safely; Hygiene;
Numeracy and Information Technology;
Communications; Counter Service of Food
and Drink.
External Examination - This consists of
practical and theory examinations which
incorporate and apply the knowledge and
skills gained through the course units.
Course topics include:
Hospitality: Reception and Accommodation
Services - Hospitality Reception / Hospitality
Administration /Accommodation and
Facilities Servicing; Hospitality: Food and
Drink Services - Service of Food and Drink /
Introduction to Alcoholic Beverages. There
are a number of optional units which can be
studied including: Food Hygiene, Health and
Safety, Marketing, Costing and core skills
- Communication, Information Technology
and Numeracy.
Moving On
Career - Students who decide to leave
the college on completion of their course
may be able to gain employment within
the hospitality industry at operational level.
Various employment opportunities exist
within hotels, restaurants, public houses,
clubs, commercial catering and facilities
be able to gain employment as a trainee
chef/cook.
Study - Whilst the course does provide
a useful qualification in its own right,
students are encouraged to use it as entry
qualification to the Professional Cookery –
Year 2 course.
Duration
Six months from January to June.
Location
Cathedral St Campus.
Contact
Ian Elliott on 0141 566 6222 ext.1606 or
ian.elliott@glasgowmet.ac.uk
management companies. Examples of job
opportunities include food service staff, bar
staff, room attendants and reception staff.
Study - Students who successfully achieve
the units on this fast track course will be
guaranteed a place on the Higher National
Diploma in Hospitality Management
(2 years full time) or the HNC Licensed
House Operation starting in August.
Duration
Six months from January to June.
Location
Cathedral St Campus.
Contact
Allison Kennedy on 0141 566 6222
ext.1624 or
allison.kennedy@glasgowmet.ac.uk

Entry Requirements
NQ Business and Events (SCQF 5/6)
1. NQ Business and Events.
2. Three national courses. OR, Three
Standard Grades at General level. OR
3. Other equivalent qualifications and/or
experience.
Course Profile
The aim of this course is to provide students
with a broad education for a career in
business or the events industry. The course
includes a wide variety of events and
business related subjects ensuring students
acquire skills and knowledge for a business
Entry Requirements
NQ Travel and Tourism (SCQF 4/5)
1. Three Standard Grades at General level
including English and mathematics. OR
2. Three National Courses including
Intermediate 1 English and Mathematics.
OR
3. Applications are welcome from
candidates who may not have the entry
requirements but have appropriate work
related experience. You may be invited for
a guidance interview.
Course Profile
This NQ programme allows students to
study a mix of Travel and Tourism units and
core skills which are vitally important for
further study in Travel and Tourism and in
the search for a job in this field.
During the course, students will have the
opportunity to participate in innovative new
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environment or in the organisation and the
planning of events.
Units will cover the following areas:
Communication; Information Technology;
Events Organisation; Health and Safety;
Marketing; Customer Care; Administration;
Costing; Supervision; Food and Beverage
Service.
Moving On
Career - The skills knowledge and
understanding gained on the course are
intended to prepare the student to pursue
employment as a trainee within a Business
environment or within the Events industry.
units including Preparing for Employment
in the Travel and Tourism Industry and
working as Air Cabin Crew in our purpose
built aircraft cabin within the college. Visits to
tourist attractions and tourism employers will
form part of the course. Class sessions will
include practising selling skills face to face
and by telephone.
A wide range of topics are covered
including:
European and Mediterranean Tourist
Destinations; Popular Longhaul Destinations
Travel Geography; Selling Skills; Selling
Overseas Tourist Destinations; Travel
Agency Computerised Reservation
Applications; Holiday Issues; Holiday
Planning; Holiday Destinations; Travel and
Tourism; Communication.
Moving On
Career - This programme is designed
to provide the students with a general
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January Start
NQ Business and Events
Study - Students who successfully complete
the course are encouraged to progress to
the HNC Event, HND Events Management
or HNC/D Business.
Duration
Six months from January to June.
Location
Cathedral St Campus.
Contact
Allison Kennedy on 0141 566 6222
ext.1624 or
allison.kennedy@glasgowmet.ac.uk
January Start
NQ Travel and Tourism
preparation for work in the Travel and
Tourism industry. The programme may
be particularly suitable for those seeking
employment in Travel Agents, Airports and
Visitor Attractions.
Study - Successful completion of this
programme with positive references would
allow progression to a range of higher level
courses in Travel & Tourism or other relevant
courses at Glasgow Metropolitan College.
Duration
Six months from January to June.
Location
Cathedral St Campus.
Contact
Moya Mcquade on 0141 566 6222 ext.1686
or moya.mcquade@glasgowmet.ac.uk
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January Start
NQ Sport
Entry Requirements
NQ Sport (SCQF 5/6)
1. Three National Courses including
Intermediate 2 PE, Intermediate 1 English
and Mathematics/ Numeracy. OR
2. Three Standard Grades at Band 3 level
including PE, English and Mathematics/
Numeracy. OR
3. Other equivalent qualification and/or
experience.
Alternatively applicants without the SQA
entry qualifications should complete a
personal statement giving details of their
sporting history/ability. The statement should
cover a minimum of two sports and must be
supported by a reference confirming their
sporting ability from a suitable person, eg - a
PE teacher or sports coach.
Course Profile
This is a practical introduction to the skills
required for a career in the Sports and
Leisure Industry. On successful completion
of the course you will achieve SQA units
which will allow you to:
Plan and conduct a programme of sports
and physical activities for selected client
groups;
Outline the roles and functions of a sports
and physical activities leader; Plan,
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 organise and conduct coaching and
fitness sessions for one sport;
Outline the various roles played by the
coach and identify technical aspects of
sports performance;
Understand the wide range of choices
available to everyone in the form of sports
and recreation in their local and regional
areas;
Understand the anatomical, physiological
and nutritional factors which affect sports
performance;
Apply basic knowledge and skills of
resistance training to develop a resistance
training programme;
Outline the function and movement
pattern of the major muscle groups; Plan,
organise and conduct a fitness training
session;
Develop practical skills in various sports
to an intermediate standard and the skills
required to officiate in these sports;
Use technology to input, process and
present a range of information;
Develop skills in different forms of written
and oral presentations, the interpretation
of written materials and the spoken
word; Students will take part in meetings,
discussions and interviews and undertake
various National Governing Bodies
coaching awards.
Moving On
Study - Students who successfully complete
the course and gain the required references
will be guaranteed a place on one of the HN
Sports courses within the College. Students
may also be considered for other HN
courses within the College.
Career - Given the wide and diverse range
of employment opportunities, successful
students with the right qualities should
be well placed in the job market. Possible
areas of employment would include Sports
Development Officers, Sports Coaches,
Leisure Centre personnel and Private Health
and Fitness Clubs.
Duration
Six months from January to June.
Location
Cathedral St Campus.
Contact
Graham MacLean on 0141 566 1622
ext.1622 or
graham.maclean@glasgowmet.ac.uk
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Scottish Credit & Qualifications Framework

THE SCOTTISH CREDIT AND QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK (SCQF)
QUALIFICATIONS OF SCOTTISH SCOTLAND’S
SCQF
LEVEL SQA QUALIFICATIONS HIGHER EDUCATIONAL VOCATIONAL LIFELONG
INSTITUTIONS QUALIFICATIONS LEARNING
FRAMEWORK
Doctorate Degree
12 www.scqf.org.uk

Integrated Masters Degree/

11 Masters Diploma/ Postgraduate SVQ5
Diploma / Post Graduate Certificate
Honours Degree / Graduate
10 Diploma Graduate Certificate

Professional Batchelors / Ordinary Degree /

9 Development Graduate Diploma /
Award Graduate Certificate
SVQ4
Diploma of Higher Education
Higher National
8 Diploma

Advanced Certificate of Higher Education

Higher National
7 Higher Scottish
Certificate
Baccalaureate
SVQ3
This Framework diagram
Higher has been produced to
6
show the mainstream
Scottish qualifications
Intermediate 2 already credit rated by
5 Credit Standard SVQ2 SQA and Higher Education
Grade Institutions, however, there
Intermediate 1 are a diverse number of
National National
learning programmes on
4 General Standard Certificate Progression SVQ1
Grade the Framework, which,
Award
due to the limitations of
Access 3 this format, cannot be
3 Foundation represented here.
Standard Grade For more information
on other credit rated
provision, please visit the
2 Access 2
SCQF website at
www.scqf.org.uk to view
the interactive version of
1 Access 1 the Framework or search
the database.

What is the SCQF?
The SCQF is a way of comparing the wide
range of Scottish qualifications. It covers
achievements such as those from school,
college, university, and many work-based
qualifications. It does this by giving each
qualification a level and a number of credit
points. The level of a qualification shows
how difficult the learning is. The credit points
show how much learning is involved in
achieving that qualification.
All Scottish universities and colleges are
now using SCQF levels and credit points to
describe their courses, if these are included
in the Framework. A wide range of other
learning is also being recognised using
SCQF levels and credits. Some employers
are also using SCQF levels instead of, or
as well as, types of qualification when they
advertise jobs.
The SCQF also helps to illustrate the
relationships between Scottish qualifications
and those in the rest of the UK, Europe and
beyond, which can clarify opportunities for
international progression routes and credit
transfer.
For more information on The Scottish Credit
and Qualifications Framework, visit
www.scqf.org.uk. For information on
level and credits for learning programmes
which have been credit rated, search the
SCQF database at www.scqf.org.uk/
SCQF_CourseSearch.aspx.
This prospectus contains references to
SCQF levels for our courses in order to
indicate the predominant level of units to
be studied on the course. These are mainly
level 4/5 for foundation courses and level
5/6 for courses which articulate directly to
HNC/D provision. It should be noted that
HNC and first year HND courses are level 7
and second year HND, level 8.
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Met Enterprises
MET Enterprises provides services to a
wide range of clients from large public and
private sector organisations to individuals
looking for the right skills and knowledge for
the workplace. You can choose to come to
our easily accessible facilities in the centre
of Glasgow or, if you prefer, we can come
to you.
We have over 30 industry experts delivering
our training and consultancy services in
specialist areas of Glasgow Metropolitan
College.
Training courses available:
Health and Safety
NEBOSH National General Certificate
IOSH Managing Safely/ Working Safely
and Directing Safely
Emergency First Aid at Work
(HSE) – 1 day
First Aid at Work (HSE) – 3 day
Tailored courses available in all
areas of health and safety including
Asbestos/ Legionella/Water Safety/
General enquiries contact: Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk • Apply now www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
Risk Assessment/ COSHH and Manual
Handling.
Construction
Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
Certificate/Diploma in Site Management
CIOB Experienced Practitioner Assessed
Route (formerly DMX)
Modern Apprenticeship in Domestic Gas
Installation and Maintenance;
ACS Domestic Gas Safety Certification –
Training/Assessment and Re-assessment
Certificate in Energy Efficiency for
Domestic Heating Information Technology
Information Technology
Desktop Publishing - QuarkXpress/Adobe
Pagemaker/Adobe In Design/Adobe
Photoshop/Adobe Illustrator
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Project
Licensing
BIIAB National Certificate for Door
Supervisors (Scotland)
 Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence
Holders
Licensed Premises Staff Training
Hospitality & Tourism
Glasgow Local Knowledge training
Customer Care training
Food Service and Waiting staff training
Taxi and Private Hire Driver training
(approved by Glasgow City Council).
Food Safety (REHIS)
Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate
Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
Advanced Diploma in Food Hygiene
Introduction to HACCP and
Hazard Analysis
HACCP for Caterers
For further information on any of our services
please contact us.
Met Enterprises 0141 566 6220/1
metenterprises@glasgowmet.ac.uk
www.glasgowmet.ac.uk/metents.aspx

The College works in partnership with a
variety of community-based organisations
to provide learning opportunities on an
outreach basis. Community partners
include voluntary organisations, community
groups, local partnership organisations
and Glasgow City Council. Our Community
learning programme offers a range of
courses at a wide variety of locations
from neighbourhood community centres
to church halls, mosques and schools.
Learning groups are small usually around
10 – 14 students, and meeting times are
agreed with each group individually.
The community courses are offered free of
charge, however some Community Centres
may make a small charge for the use of their
facilities. Students are required to complete
enrolment and fee waiver forms.
Many students who have begun their
learning with the community learning
programme have progressed to more
advanced college-based study. Community
students can visit the College and find out
more about learning opportunities at the
College.
Range of Courses
The College is able to respond to demand
for new community courses in a wide
range of subject areas, and our portfolio of
courses is continually developing. Not all
the courses run throughout the year, but
are programmed in community locations
according to the needs of learners. Courses
offered include:
Information & Communication Technology
ECDL Equalskills Workbook
(Access Course)
ECDL (European Computer
Driving Licence)
Introduction to Computing
Introduction to Internet & Email
General enquiries contact: Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk • Apply now www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
Community Based Adult Learning
Presenting with PowerPoint
Web Design with Dreamweaver
Word Processing.
Media & Communications
Digital Imaging
Introduction to Photography
Creative Photography
Web Design
Creative and Construction Crafts
Art & Crafts Workshops
Acrylic Painting Techniques
Creative Textiles & Fabric Skills
Fibre Art
Expressive Arts & Crafts
Garment Technology
Paper Sculpture
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other
Languages)
ESOL into Social Care
(5 days a week for 6 weeks)
ESOL into Construction
(5 days a week for 6 weeks)
ESOL into Employment
(5 days a week for 1 week)
ESOL into Customer Care
(5 days a week for 6 weeks)
ESOL into Hospitality
(1 day a week for 36 weeks)
These courses may help you to get a job.
Most of these courses offer work placement
after the course. You must have pre-
intermediate ESOL level or more to study on
these courses.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for most
community-based courses, as these are
designed for learners returning to education.
Learners may feel confident enough to begin
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with a certificated course, or may prefer
to complete an introductory course before
progressing to more advanced courses.
Duration of Courses
SQA certificated courses are usually 40
hours in length, so for example, if a class
meets for two hours per week, the course
will last for 20 weeks. Times and frequency
of meetings are negotiated with the learners
and venues. The ECDL course requires 176
hours to complete, so meetings may be
longer or more frequent. Non-certificated
courses are usually shorter in length i.e.
10 weeks or 20 hours and workshops,
demonstrations, and short taster courses
can also be offered by arrangement.
Progression Routes
Students may progress to more advanced
units, or study a cluster of related units in
a community setting before considering
a college based course. Many students
make use of these learning opportunities
to enhance their employment prospects, or
simply to pursue an interest. These courses
can also be used as a first step towards
entry to other part-time or full-time courses
offered by the College.
College Facilities
All of the support and advice services
offered to students at Glasgow Metropolitan
College are available to community based
learners – as are all the college facilities as
described in the College Information section.
Contact Information
Community Learning
Elaine Nichols, Community Development
Manager on 0141 566 6222 Ext. 4334 or
elaine.nichols@glasgowmet.ac.uk
ESOL Courses
Fiona Balloch on 0141 566 1659 or
fiona.balloch@glasgowmet.ac.uk
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Part Time
Standard Grades & Higher Grades
Would you like help to pass your exams?
The College offers support in a range of
subjects including: Maths; Chemistry;
Physics; Biology; English; French;
Geography. We offer concentrated revision
classes during the Easter holidays which
greatly increase your chance of success.
School of Built Environment
NC in the Built Environment
Programmes in the Built Environment
(HNC)
Architectural Technology
Construction Management
Quantity Surveying
Chartered Institute of Housing
(Level 4 Diploma)
Plastering (SVQ Level ll & lll)
Plastering (Adv. Cert.)
Stonemasonry (SVQ Level ll & lll)
Evening Courses
Art & Design
Art & Design Portfolio Preparation
Botanical Drawing
Calligraphy
Ceramic Art
Contemporary Painting Practices
Decorative Glasswork
Drawing for Beginners
Expressive Mark Making
Expressive Mark Making Workshop
Graphic Design (HNC)
Hat Making
Handbags
Interior Design & Drawing
General enquiries contact: Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk • Apply now www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
Stonemasonry (Adv. Cert.)
Wall and Floor Tiling Level II & Ill (SVQ)
Decorative Floorlaying Level II (SVQ)
Shopfitting Level II & III (SVQ);
Shopfitting: Advanced Craft (PDA).
School of Communication and Media
National Union of Journalists Course
(NUJ)
ESOL Access 2 and Citizenship Stage 1
ESOL Access 2 and Citizenship Stage 2
ESOL Access 2 and Citizenship Stage 3
ESOL Access 3 and Citizenship
ESOL Intermediate 1 and Citizenship
ESOL Intermediate 2
ESOL Higher
ESOL for College Courses
ESOL Literacy
ESOL Media
School of Design
Art and Design Portfolio Preparation
Introduction to Graphic Design
Introduction to Photoshop for Artists
and Designers
Jewellery Making
Knitting
Life Drawing
Oil Painting – Beginners and Intermediate
Vintage Accessories
Building & Construction
Construction Management (HNC)
Self Build Housing
Introduction CAD for Construction
Intermediate CAD for Construction
Machine Woodworking (Adv. Cert.)
Machine Woodworking ( Level ll & lll)
School of Food,
Hospitality, Sport and Tourism
Professional Cookery (HND)
Professional Cookery (HNC)
Professional Cookery (Patisserie)
Professional Cookery - Year 1
Professional Cookery - Year 2
Ships Cooks Certificate of Competency
Part 1 & 2
Taster Courses
Food Technology Units
Food Science and Technology (NQ)
Introduction to Baking, Cake Decoration
and Cooking
Licensed House Operations (HNC)
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
(Advanced Certificate)
Sports Coaching (HNC)
Events (HNC)
ICT
Digital Society - An Introduction to Social
Networking
Digital Society - The Next Step in Social
Networking
Digital Society - Trading On-Line
Microsoft Certified Desktop Support
Technician (MCDST)
Comptia A+
IC3 (Internet and Computing
Core Certification)
Microsoft Certified Application Specialist
(MCAS)
Game Design for the Wii
Certified Internet Webmaster (Associate)

Certified Internet Webmaster
(Site Designer)
Certified Internet Webmaster
(e-commerce Designer)
An Introduction to Programming
Using Java
An Introduction to Programming Using C#
Introduction to the MacIntosh
(Mac and iLife)
Introduction to iWorks 08
Learn to Touch Type
Web Design and Web Authoring
Introduction to 3D Studio Max
Animation Beyond the Basics Using
Flash (CS3)
Introduction to Computers - Beginners
Introduction to Computers - Intermediate
Build your own PC/PC Maintenance
SOHO (Small Office Home Office)
Intermediate Photoshop - Desktop
Scanning and Image Manipulation
Advanced Photoshop
Flash CS3: An Introduction
Adobe Illustrator CS3: An Introduction
Adobe Certified Expert: Illustrator CS3
Adobe Certified Expert: Flash CS3
Adobe Certified Expert: InDesign CS3
Adobe Certified Expert: Photoshop CS3
Adobe Certified Expert:
Dreamweaver CS3
Spreadsheets - Excel Programming using
Visual Basic for Applications
Oracle - Database Design and
Programming with SQL
Google Sketchup
Final Cut Pro: An Introduction
Final Cut Pro: Advanced
MAYA: An Introduction
MAYA: Intermediate
Microsoft Project 2007
Microsoft Visio Professional 2007
Digital Cre8or
Food & Bakery
Bakery (NQ)
Craft Baking
General enquiries contact: Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk • Apply now www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
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Certificate in Creative Cake Decoration English Higher NQ Course
Introduction / Intermediate Sugar Flowers English Higher Exam Preparation
Cake Decoration Spanish 1 & 2
(Introduction & Advanced) Italian 2
Can’t Cook – Will Learn to Cook ESOL Access 2 and Citizenship Stage 1
Chinese Cookery ESOL Access 2 and Citizenship Stage 2
Christmas Cookery ESOL Access 2 and Citizenship Stage 3
Fine Dining ESOL Access 3 and Citizenship
Gourmet Cookery ESOL Intermediate 2
Indian/Asian Cookery
ESOL Higher
Greek Cookery
Italian Cookery Music
Menus for Newly Weds Bass Guitar for Beginners
Patisserie for Beginners Guitar Skills – Beginners 1
Scottish Cookery Guitar Skills – Intermediate
Sugarpaste Modelling Learn to Read Music for Adults
The Credit Munch: Introduction to Music Technology 1
Healthy Eating on a Budget
Photography & Video
World Tour of Cookery
Advanced Photoshop for Photographers
General Interest
Basic Studio Photography
Break Into Writing for a Living (Unit No. DOMP 12)
National Union of Journalists (NUJ) Introduction to Digital Photography
Dru Yoga Intermediate Digital Photography
Intro to Stand Up Comedy Advanced Digital Photography
Airline Cabin Crew Preparation Course Introduction to Digital Video
Salsacise Photography: An Introduction
Sports Coaching (HNC) Photography: Camera Techniques
Introduction to Animal Psychology (Unit No. D7YE 12)
Why Does My Pet…? Intermediate Photography: Portfolio Preparation
Design Crafts Photography: Studio Portraiture
(Unit No. DOMR 12)
Cabinetmaking
Photography: Workshops
Furniture Restoring: Upholstery/Polishing.
Introduction to Photojournalism.
Hospitality
Appreciating Wine Printing
The Whisky Trail Adobe InDesign – Electronic Publishing
Wine and Spirit Education Trust for Commercial Print
(Intermediate Certificate) Bookbinding
Wine and Spirit Education Trust Screen Printing
(Advanced Certificate) Fine Art Silkscreen Printing
Languages Contact Information:
British Sign Language Level 1 (CACDP) Student Services: 0141 566 6216,
British Sign Language Level 2 (CACDP) www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
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Saturday Morning Courses
Art & Design
Interior Design & Drawing
Jewellery Making
Water Colour Painting
Decorative Glasswork
ICT
Build Your Own PC / PC Maintenance
Digital Cre8or
Introduction to Computers (Beginner)
Introduction to the MacIntosh
(Mac and iLife)
How to Apply
To book a place on an Evening or Saturday
morning class telephone:
Student Services on 0141 566 6216 or
studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk.
You should book as early as possible as
places are allocated on a first come basis.
If you are unsuccessful your name will
be placed on a waiting list for the next
General enquiries contact: Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk • Apply now www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
Photography Tap for Fitness & Enjoyment Beginners
Introduction to NQ Photography and Intermediate
Gothic Photography
Languages
Star in Your Own Film Shoot
Studio Fashion, Hair and Make Up Shoot Italian 1
Photography - Camera Techniques Modern Greek 1
(Unit No. D7YE 12) ESOL (English for Speakers of
Basic Studio Photography Other Languages)
(Unit No. DOMP 12) ESOL Beginner and Elementary
General Interest ESOL Pre-Intermediate and above
Speaking Confidently in Public ESOL Writing
intake. There are usually 3 intakes per year Further information on course content, fees,
September, January and April. start and end dates can be found on our
Payment is required to book a place and website at www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
can be made by debit/credit card over the OR
phone or in person at the College.
Request a Part Time prospectus by calling
If you are sponsored by your employer, a 0141 566 4150
letter of authorisation from your employer will
be required.

The College offers a range of short full time
courses part funded by the European Social
Fund for those who are out of work. Most
courses run for 19 to 22 weeks full time
and are offered twice during the academic
session, January to June and August to
December. We welcome everyone and offer
courses to suit all ages and abilities. We
particularly welcome applicants from under-
represented groups such as minority ethnic
groups and women. As well as gaining a
recognised qualification students receive:
£80 per week Training Allowance;
Travel Expenses;
Lunch vouchers;
Childcare Expenses for eligible students;
Expert help finding the right job for you;
Opportunity to progress to further studies.
The courses offered cover the following
skills:
Bricklaying
Catering and Hospitality
General enquiries contact: Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk • Apply now www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
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European Social Fund Courses
Construction Crafts for Women You will receive:
Decorative Floorlaying Bus Pass
NQ Carpentry and Joinery Lunch Vouchers
Painting and Decorating Childcare expenses for eligible students
Painting and Decorating for Women ESOL Courses Contact
Wall & Floor Tiling Fiona Balloch on 0141 566 1659
Shopfitting fiona.balloch@glasgowmet.ac.uk OR
NQ Construction Crafts
Division of ESOL and Languages,
Contact Information School of Communication and Media,
Cathedral Street Campus, Room 102A,
Student Services on 0141 566 6216 or
Floor 1.
studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other
Languages)
You can study part time courses, part
funded by the European Social Fund.
From September to June you can join any
Monday if there are places available. These
courses are for students at Access 2 and
Citizenship and Access 3 and Citizenship.
You can also join the summer course from
June to July.
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Schools Liaison

Glasgow Metropolitan College is committed

to working with Schools throughout
Scotland, offering a variety of opportunities
which provide pupils with up to date
information about the college and its
courses.
School Presentations
The college is happy to deliver presentations
to pupils covering information on the college,
student life, courses, entry requirements,
funding and progression routes. Glasgow
Metropolitan College also attends a number
of regional careers events throughout the
year.
School Demonstrations
The college runs a successful
Demonstration programme providing pupils
with an exciting alternative to traditional
class based activity. Popular demonstrations
include Professional Cookery, Creative Cake
Decoration and Food Technology. Such
demonstrations are suitable for S1 through
to Intermediate S5 and can be tailored to
include student participation.
School Tours
The college is happy to organise tours of the Certificated Courses For more information on School Liaison
college facilities providing pupils with a good Certificated courses which are taught in please contact:
introduction to life at college. Such tours can partnership with schools on a day release Steven Aitken
be tailored to focus on particular areas of basis can be organised through the college Schools Liaison Co-ordinator
interest. and have previously included Photography 0141 566 4395
and Digital Media Editing. steven.aitken@glasgowmet.ac.uk
Taster Days
Glasgow Curriculum Centre OR
Free Taster Days run throughout the
year and offer pupils the opportunity to The Curriculum Centre is a partnership Fiona Cochrane
experience college life in a subject area they between the college, Careers Scotland and Events & PR Manager
are interested. Previous taster days have the Construction Industry Training Board 0141 566 4107
included Interior Design, Sports Coaching, enabling schools to deliver aspects of the fiona.cochrane@glasgowmet.ac.uk
Furniture and Introduction to the Building curriculum using construction as a context
Industry. for learning, with funding available where
appropriate. For more information please
Skills for Work contact Anne Boyle - 0141 566 4172.
The college works in collaboration with
local authorities to offer Skills for Work
programmes in a range of areas including
Construction, Food, Hospitality and Digital
Media.

General enquiries contact: Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk • Apply now www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
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Graduation

Glasgow Metropolitan College welcomes students

to celebrate their achievements each year at our
Annual Graduation Ceremony. Held every November
in Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, the ceremony
recognises the success of students in achieving a
range of Scottish Qualification Awards.
The ceremony is always popular and a great way to
celebrate the success of students amongst friends,
family, staff and special guests.
We look forward to seeing you there!

General enquiries contact: Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk • Apply now www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
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Student Union - The GMSU
As a student of Glasgow Metropolitan
College you automatically become a
member of the Student Union.
The Student Union has a number of roles
throughout the college. One of the main
roles is support and representation. We are
always looking out for your best interests
throughout the college. In addition to
welfare and accommodation support, we
also provide state of the art entertainment
facilities including Pool Tables, Foosball,
Games Consoles and a free to use Internet
Cafe.
All the while, you can enjoy our constant
stream of music on the big screen
General enquiries contact: Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk • Apply now www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
televisions and sit around with friends in a Throughout the year we also run a number
relaxing atmosphere. We also offer a wide of clubs and events. You can get involved
variety of food available throughout the day with the Student Magazine, Student Radio
at the Union. Station and Student Football team and
As a Student you have the opportunity to everything is free. We also hold large events
get involved. You can become Student throughout the year and this is your chance
President or Depute President by being to get your hands on freebies and some
elected in the position. The elections are useful information.
held at the end of each academic year. The Student Union is located on the 2nd
Alternatively you can become a Class Floor of the North Hanover Street Campus.
Representative or a member of the Student
Executive Committee. If you choose to Contact Information
be part of either group you will receive GMSU Telephone 0141 566 4140,
full training from SPARQS and the Email: sa@glasgowmet.ac.uk
Student Union. Website: www.metstudent.com
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Library Services

Libraries are located in the Millennium Our libraries provide access to mono and Thurs 10.00am - 7.30pm.
Building at the North Hanover Street colour reprographics and students may Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm.
campus and on the 2nd floor at Cathedral purchase items of stationery at competitive
Street. Students have access to state of prices. Cathedral St Campus Library
the art study facilities accommodating Full details on policies, opening hours, 230 Cathedral Street,
group, individual and quiet study areas. subject guides and links to electronic Glasgow G1 2TG.
Strong book, multi-media and periodicals resources are available on the library website Tel: 0141 566 1664.
collections are augmented by significant at www.glasgowmet.ac.uk/library. Fax: 0141 566 1666.
computer resources including PC’s and
Macs running advanced software. Contact Information Opening Hours
Students will receive library induction and a North Hanover St Campus Library Mon 8.00am - 7.30pm.
rolling programme of workshops provides 60 North Hanover St, Tues 8.00am - 7.30pm.
instruction in accessing our electronic Glasgow G1 2BP Wed 8.00am - 7.30pm.
resources 24/7. These comprise databases, Tel: 0141 566 4132. Thurs 10.00am - 5.00pm.
online journals, newspapers and a collection Fax: 0141 566 4156. Fri 8.00am - 5.00pm.
of e-books including many course texts. Opening Hours Email: library@glasgowmet.ac.uk.
Library Services is fully committed to
inclusion and diversity agendas. Staff are Mon 9.00am - 7.30pm.
happy to deliver customised inductions Tues 9.00am - 7.30pm.
upon request. Wed 9.00am - 7.30pm.

General enquiries contact: Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk • Apply now www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
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Sport and Recreation

The College offers free membership to its

students in a fully equipped Fitness Suite
- MetFit at the Cathedral Street campus
containing a wide range of cardiovascular
and resistance machines:
Cardiovascular Equipment
Treadmills x 5; Ellipticals x 5; Cycles upright
x 3; Cycles recumbent x 3; Rowers x 2.
Resistance Equipment
Plated Leg Press; Leg Extension; Seated
Leg Curl; Shoulder Press; Chest Press;
Rear Beltold Fly; Seated Bip; Arm Curl; Hip
Adduction; Smith’s Machine and Bench; Lat
Pull; Bip Assist/Chin Assist; Abs Cradles x 2;
Dumbell Rack and Bench; Mats x 16.
Advice is available on all aspects of personal
fitness, e.g. programme development,
specific sports training and healthy lifestyle
options.
Activities can also be organised on request,
and currently include 11 a-side football
leagues, yoga, self defence and martial arts
training. Further information is available at
the Gym.

General enquiries contact: Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk • Apply now www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
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Where to Eat

The College offers a fine choice of catering services with a good choice of cuisines and caters for some special diets. In different locations
you can choose from the Food Court, Signatures Restaurant or Café Met which open all day and offer everything from a quick snack to a
healthy lunch. The Bistro and Scholars are restaurants run by the students on hospitality and professional cookery courses and offer a variety
of food at very reasonable prices. Vending facilities are also available to be used during or outwith opening hours, at each location.

Scholars

Scholars is our licensed training restaurant,

located at the Cathedral Street Campus, and
is open to the public. It operates as part of
the course programme for students who are
working, or who anticipate working within the
hospitality industry. Trainees are timetabled to
cook and serve your meal under the supervision
of lecturers. The restaurant is open five days a
week from noon with a daily set priced menu
offering an interesting choice. Booking is
recommended and can be made on
0141 566 6212.

Bakery Shop
A range of delicious sweet and savoury
products from speciality breads, rolls, pies
and pastries to mouth-watering biscuits, fruit
tarts, cakes, buns and special Christmas
selection boxes are produced by our students
and sold daily from our Bakery Shop at the
Cathedral Street Campus. We specialise in
cake decoration and nothing is too difficult or
too unusual. Looking for a tailor-made cake
with a difference? For birthdays, anniversaries
or any special occasion we can print a picture
of anyone or anything with a personalised
message from you.

General enquiries contact: Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk • Apply now www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
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International Students
International students are very welcome
at Glasgow Metropolitan College and they
contribute positively to the development of
the college and its reputation as a centre of
excellence.
We have over 600 students from more than
40 countries worldwide. The information
contained on these pages is a brief overview
of courses and services available for
International Students.
The college provides excellent teaching
and learning support from introductory to
Honours Degree level courses designed
in conjunction with industry to ensure that
graduates are successful in their chosen
career. The college operates as a high
quality, specialist centre being the leading
provider of education and specialist
vocational training for:
Art & Design  
Built Environment and Construction
Communication and Media
English for Speakers of other Languages
(ESOL)  courses or gain qualifications for higher
Food and Hospitality
Printing
Applicants for NC and below
SQA: ESOL Intermediate 2 (pass in exam and 2 units).
IELTS: score 5.5.
UCLES: FCE Grade A.
TOEFL : Paper-based 513.
TOEFL: Computer-based 183.
TOEFL: Internet-based 65.
General enquiries contact: Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk • Apply now www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
ICT Contact Information
Sport and Tourism   Shengchun Yao, International Business
Manager on 0141 566 6222 ext.1522,
The college prides itself on offering high
quality vocational courses which also offer email: international@glasgowmet.ac.uk.
direct transfer to the second or third year Website www.glasgowmet.ac.uk/
of University degree programmes and are international-students.aspx
exceptional value for money.
Admissions
International students are supported by
an experienced International Team in the All applications from outside the UK should
be submitted to the following
college. The Team provides expert support
and advice as students move to Glasgow address:
Student Services Section,
and adapt to college life and the British
Glasgow Metropolitan College,
culture.
60 North Hanover Street,
Deciding on a place to further your
Glasgow,
education is probably one of the most
G1 2BP, Scotland, UK.
important decisions you will have to make.
If you need any help or advice to make a To be accepted on our full-time academic
decision or if you have any other enquiries, courses, you require:
please email: A good standard of English
international@glasgowmet.ac.uk (see table below).
If you decide to come to Scotland to learn Senior secondary/relevant vocational school
or improve your English, study vocational leaving qualifications.
Aged 18+ (overseas only).
education, then Glasgow Metropolitan
College welcomes you!
HNC/ HND Applicants
SQA: ESOL Higher (pass in exam and 2 units).
IELTS: score 6.
UCLES: FCE Grade B.
TOEFL: Paper-based 547.
TOEFL: Computer-based 210.
TOEFL: Internet-based 78.
 Toshiyuki Aoba - Japan
HND Furniture Craftmanship & Design

I currently study Furniture Design at

Glasgow Met. Both the lecturers and
facilities at the college are fantastic
and I am really pleased I chose this
course.
People in Japan believe it is good
to study English language in the UK
but not many of them know about
furniture design courses in Scotland.
During my studies my English has
improved greatly and I have learned
a range of professional skills in a new
environment.
The people of Scotland are very
friendly and I am happy to be living
and studying a specific area of
expertise.
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English Entry Levels for Vocational Courses
Applicants with no ESOL qualifications will
be offered the opportunity to study English
at the College.
Welcome Programme
The college can arrange a pick up service
from Glasgow airport if required. Once
settled in to your accommodation a
programme of events and activities will
be arranged. This will include a tour of
Glasgow, a welcome reception to meet staff
and fellow students and a familiarisation
programme to introduce local culture.
Lecturers and Tutors
Each course has lecturers and a tutor who
will support you while you are taking your
course. If you are having problems with your
studies, your tutor will be able to advise you.
Student Advisor
The college has Student Advisors who are
available to help you with problems you may
experience whilst at college or even if you
just need someone to talk to.
Accommodation
It is important for you to arrange and book
your accommodation before you arrive
in the UK. An Accommodation booklet
outlining the various options is available and
will be sent to you once you have accepted
your place on one of our courses.
English Language Support
You can study an English Language course
free at lunch times to help you with your full
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time vocational programme. You study this
course with your vocational NC and HN
course at the college. This course helps you
to improve your English and succeed in your
assessments.
Course Content
Speaking and writing academic study;
Listening and reading for success on
your HN and NC course; Grammar and
vocabulary and Pronunciation.
IT Facilities
All students have access to computers and
software such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint
and Access as well as free access to the
internet and email.
Places to Eat
The College offers a fine choice of catering
services with a good choice of cuisines and
caters for some special diets. In different
campuses you may choose from the Food
Court, Signatures Restaurant, Café Met
which open all day and offers everything
from a quick snack to a healthy lunch. The
Bistro and Scholars are restaurants run by
the students on hospitality and professional
cookery courses and offer a variety of food
at very reasonable prices.
The student union facilities comprise of
Satellite TV, pool tables, games machines,
cyber centre and lounge area to relax in.
Health
If you are on a course of study of 6 months
or more, or are from a country with a
reciprocal agreement with the UK, you and
your dependents can receive free health
care from the National Health Service as
soon as you arrive in the UK.
Sports and Entertainment
The College offers free membership to its
students for the well equipped MetFit gym at
the Cathedral Street Campus. It contains a
wide range of cardiovascular and resistance
machines. Included are the popular Concept
II Rowers, Precor crosstrainer, together with
the latest in Variable Resistance equipment.
Advice is available on all aspects of personal
fitness, e.g. programme development,
specific sports training and healthy lifestyle
options. Activities can be organised on
request, and currently include 11 a-side
football leagues, yoga, self-defence and
martial arts training, etc.
Part Time Work
International Students are allowed to work
up to 20 hours per week during term time
and to work full time during the holiday
period, provided you have an appropriate
student visa. However, you should not
depend on part-time work to support your
study and living in the UK.
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Visa for Students Under the Points Based System
If you are from a visa national country, you
will require a visa to enter the UK. A Points
Based System (PBS) will apply to student
visa application. Under Tier 4 of the system,
there are two types of student visas and you
need the ‘Adult Student’ Visa in order to
study a full time course at the college as an
adult student.
To obtain an ‘Adult Student’ visa, you have
to score at least 40 points – the pass mark
against the following two sets of objective
criteria:
Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies
(CAS) – 30 points.
You will receive 30 points if your application
to the College is successful and you are
issued with a CAS (Visa Letter).
Maintenance and Funds Test – 10 points.
You must be able to show and prove that
you can fund your first year tuition fees
and living costs. Please visit the following
website for more details.
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/
studyingintheuk/
If you applied to study an English language
course at the college, under a ‘General
Student’ visa, you will be expected to Living Costs
have already started to learn English.
Therefore the minimum level of English
course available for you to apply to will be
the Access 3 and Citizenship course However, based on the British Council
(please refer to the ESOL course table on
pages 142-143). To apply for this course,
you are expected to have already achieved a
certain level of English such as IELTS 3.0 or
equivalent.
You must also be able to follow your
intended course of study and plan to leave
the UK at the end of your course. If you are
married, you can bring your spouse and
children under 18 years of age with you, as
long as you can show you have sufficient
funds to look after them. Your children will
receive free education in a UK state school.
General enquiries contact: Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk • Apply now www.glasgowmet.ac.uk
For further information, you can visit the
UK Border Agency website: www.ukba.
homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/.
You can also contact the college and
ask for advice on preparation for the visa
application. Please also check with the
British Council and/or British Embassy/High
Commission in your country on what your
requirements are.
Enrolment (International)
8 Steps to enrolment
Choose a course;
 Fill in the application form and return to us
with your other background information
as stated on the application form and a
copy of your valid passport;
 If you meet the entry requirements for
your chosen course you will receive a
conditional offer of a place;
You must pay a deposit of £1,000 within
6 weeks of receiving the conditional offer
to secure your place of study;
 You will receive an Unconditional Offer
(visa letter) and should confirm your
acceptance of our offer;
Apply for a student visa through British
Embassy or High Commission Office;
 Book your accommodation;
We can arrange for a volunteer student to
meet you at the airport if you request this
and inform us of arrival details;
Pay the balance of your fee if applicable
and enrol at college. You must also
provide us a copy of your passport and
student visa.
Before You Arrive
Before leaving your country you will need to
make sure you have the following:
Valid Passport and Visa (if required);
 Air ticket (check dates and flights);
 Travel Insurance (yourself and luggage);
 Medical Insurance (if required);
 Offer Letter and Accommodation booking
receipt (if applicable);
UK Currency (bank draft or travellers’
cheques);
 Phone number for college
+44 141-566-6222;
 Your original school/academic certificates
and transcripts.
You should arrive in Glasgow a few days
before your course is due to start to allow
you to find your way about and acclimatise
to your new surroundings.
Tuition Fees
For Year 2010/2011, the tuition fees are as
follows:
English Language Fee - £3,500 per year.
Entry dates are flexible and the length of the
course can be reduced depending on entry
level English.
Foundation courses, HNC and HND
courses, other Advanced Diploma courses -
£5,000 per year.
Glasgow is less expensive to live in than
many other UK cities and your cost of living
will depend upon your chosen lifestyle.
recommendation, it is suggested that
students will require at least £7,200 plus
2/3 per dependant to cover their basic living
costs for the first year in the UK.
Working in Scotland After Graduation –
Fresh Talent
International students now have a chance
to apply for post-study work visa for two
years after their HND graduation. This will
provide international graduates with the
opportunity to work in Scotland after they
have completed their studies.
See www.scotlandistheplace.com.
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Progression Routes and Opportunities for

International Students
Glasgow Metropolitan College offers you a wide range of Higher National Diploma Courses which can lead to either direct employment after
2 years or direct progression to university at year 3. For an overall picture of progression routes and opportunities please see the following
diagram:

Glasgow Met Route University Route

Higher National Diploma (HND) year 1 or UK University Bachelors year 1 =£7000-9000 (average)
Higher National Certificate (HNC) = £5000 for 2010/11.
Higher National Diploma (HND) year 2 = £5000 (subject to change). UK University Bachelors year 2 =£7000-9000 (average)
Work in Scotland – Fresh Talent Year 1. Honours Degree year 3/4 or
Work Permit to remain or
Work in Scotland – Fresh Talent year 2. Employment in Home Country.

Post Graduate Study or

After HNC/D Remain in Scotland/UK if work permit granted or 2 years Fresh Talent or

Return home for career. Remain in Scotland/UK – if work permit granted or

Return home for career.

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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
The College offers courses from Access 2
to Higher. We accept all levels of English.
However, if you are a student visa holder,
the minimum level of ESOL course you can
apply for is Access 3 and you should have a
minimum level of English equivalent to IETLS
3.0 for example. When you arrive you will
be given an English test to allow us to find
out your level of English and place you in an
appropriate class.
Course
Access 2 and Citizenship stage 1
Access 2 and Citizenship stage 2
Access 2 and Citizenship stage 3
Access 3 and Citizenship
ESOL for Work intermediate 1
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Course Content
ABC Beginners. You will be able to:
Use and understand simple common words, phrases and numbers in English.
High Beginners. You will be able to:
Understand basic instructions.
Take part in basic conversations.
Write notes and complete basic forms.
Elementary. You will be able to:
Complete forms in English.
Take part in conversations about work and study.
Listen to and read English in general situations.
Pre intermediate. You will be able to:
Take part in conversations about work and study.
Listen to and read English in general situations.
Write simple emails with personal information.
Intermediate level. You will be able to:
Listen to familiar work related discussions and talks.
Discuss work-related topics.
Read familiar work related documents.
Write simple work related documents (the writing is a lower level than
the other skills)
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Course Course Content

ESOL for Work intermediate 2
Upper Intermediate level. You will be able to:
Listen to complex work related discussions.
Discuss work-related topics accurately.
Read complex work related documents
Write accurate work related documents (the writing is a lower level than the other
skills)

Intermediate 2 Upper Intermediate level. You will be able to:

Speak and write about work.
Understand and give a talk on a familiar subject.
Read for relevant information.
Write texts unfamiliar subjects.

ESOL Higher Advanced level. You will be able to:

Speak and write about work.
Speak fluently in meetings and discussions.
Read academic and work texts quickly.
Write work related documents.
Write study related essays.

Work based Communication in English Advanced level. English for HND courses. You will be able to:
Speak fluently in discussions about work.
Read work texts quickly.
Write work related documents.

ESOL Course Dates
September – June. You can join the course
any Monday until March.
ESOL Course Duration
15 hours every week: Monday-Friday (5
days) 09.00-12.15 or 13.15-16.30.
ESOL Course Entry Requirements
We will give you a test to check your English
level. We accept all levels of English.
How are the courses taught and
assessed?
The courses are taught using a variety of
student-centred methods and learning
materials. Your teachers encourage you
to talk to students who speak a different
language. This helps you use your English.
You have an assessment at the end of each
course unit. There is also an assessment
at the end of any SQA unit. You have
homework every week. You may also have
an examination at the end of the course.

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Terms and Conditions
Conduct
As a student of the College you are required
to adopt a code of conduct which includes
compliance with the College’s rules and
regulations including:
Equal Opportunities, Sexual & Racial
Harassment, Bullying and Discipline; Health
& Safety Regulations and procedures;
Smoking Regulations; Intellectual Property
Rights.
In addition to the above, you shall desist
from behaviour which interferes with the
work of the College. This includes; the sale
of prohibited drugs or alcohol, disorderly
conduct, wilful damage to the premises
or equipment, copying another student’s
academic work, cheating in exams or other
assessments, theft including computer
software.
Any College property loaned to you shall be
returned timeously and in good condition.
Failure to do so may result in charges being
levied. The College’s Copyright Regulations
dictate that the training content and
materials are provided for your exclusive
use and the recording, copying, loan, hire
or public broadcasting of such training
materials is prohibited.
Where you breach the Code of Conduct,
then the College’s Disciplinary Procedures
may be invoked. More information on
all aspects of the College’s Rules and
Regulations is available for inspection in the
College Library.
Course Content and Cancellation
The College reserves the right to make
variations to the design and delivery of
your course. The College also reserves
the rights to discontinue courses or merge
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courses if the College considers such action
reasonable.
Course Location
The College reserves the right to relocate
courses among its various campuses. If
your course is affected by such a change,
then you shall be given reasonable notice of
the relocation.
Course Work and Progress
You shall have a responsibility to ensure that
you are familiar with the College’s academic
regulations and procedures. Where these
relate to the submission of your course work
and course assessments, you shall note
that failure to meet specified deadlines in
terms of your course work may affect your
academic progress.
If you are required to resubmit course work
or course assessments then you may be
liable to pay additional course fees and
charges. Information relating to your course
work and assessments shall be provided
as part of the College’s induction process
when you start your course. If you are
unsure about academic regulations and/
or procedures, then please contact your
course tutor for assistance.
It is anticipated that you will make
satisfactory progress in your course of
study. If, however, you encounter difficulty in
achieving progress, then it is recommended
that you discuss the matter with your course
tutor, as additional help may be available.
Personal Property
You shall be responsible for your own
personal property whilst attending the
College. The College shall not be liable for
any loss of or damage to your personal
property including computer hardware or
software or data stored on computer files
owned or used by you whilst undertaking
you course of study.
Course Fees and Changes
As a condition of enrolment all students
accept responsibility for paying the full
course fees and charges (e.g. exam fees). If
you accept a course place but cancel prior
to the course start date and do not enrol,
then you shall be liable for an administration
fee of 20% of the value of the course fee.
If a third party intends to pay your College
fees on your behalf, then you shall be
responsible for providing the College with
satisfactory evidence of the arrangement
prior to enrolment. If by the date of
enrolment the third party fails to provide
evidence or fails to make payment, then you
shall be held liable for the course fees and
charges.
The College recommend all full time HE
students applying to Student Awards
Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to pay their
course fee. SAAS apply an attendance cut
off date of the 1st December 2009, if you
leave your course prior to 1st December
2009 SAAS will not pay any fee to the
College on your behalf.
If you apply for a fee waiver (free place),
then you must provide the relevant
documentation to prove eligibility per the
College Fee Waiver Policy. Should your
application prove to be false, then you
shall be liable to pay the full course fee and
charges.
The College fees and charges are due
on enrolment. If an invoice is issued then
payment shall be made within 30 days. If
payment becomes overdue, the College

reserves the right to charge interest on the
amount overdue at such rates as permitted
by law. Failure to make payment, then the
College reserves the right to withdraw you
from your course of study. All cases of non
payment will result in legal action to recover
the outstanding amount.
The College reserves the right to make
additional charges for some types of
activities such as:
field trips; materials.
For some courses, you shall be responsible
for providing your own course materials and
equipment. You shall normally be notified
of these charges/resources in the College
prospectus, course leaflets, application
process or course induction.
Guarantees and Refund Policy
The policy of Glasgow Metropolitan College
is, normally, not to refund tuition fees and
charges. Any refunds made will be at the
sole discretion of the College.
If you believe a refund of tuition fees is
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justified, then please write to the College’s
Finance Manager detailing your justification.
The refund policy is available on request
from the College’s finance section.
The College does not warrant or guarantee
that you shall be allowed to complete
your particular course if you suffer from
or contract any material medical or health
condition. The College does not warrant
or guarantee that you shall obtain any
employment as a result of completing your
course.
Insurance
Glasgow Metropolitan College shall
indemnify you against bodily injury or death
arising from negligence on the part of the
College.
Data Protection and Disclosure
Personal data provided by you shall be
kept in a manual filing system. In addition,
some of the information shall also be
transferred into the College’s computerised
management information system. The
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personal information shall be used by the
College to record your enrolment details,
academic progress & performance and
attendance. Data collected shall also be
used to compile College grant claims and
the preparation of statistical information.
The information shall be available to a
range of external funding organisations
and auditors who are required to carry out
audits on the college’s financial and student
records systems. If your education/training
is sponsored by an external organisation
including an employer, then the College
shall disclose relevant information on your
progress, performance and attendance to
the sponsoring organisation.
Data collected may be disclosed to
Government departments and/or agencies.
This could include, for example, the Benefits
Agency and Skills Development Scotland.
Data on your academic progress shall be
disclosed to educational awarding bodies
such as the Scottish Qualifications Authority
(SQA).
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 Course Index
3D Computer Animation (HNC)................ 48 Digital Media Computing Met Enterprises..................................... 124
3D Design: Interior Design (HND)............. 75 Beginners (NC)........................................ 44
Modelmaking for TV and Film (NC)........... 70
3D Design: Modelmaking for the Digital Media Computing
Multimedia Technology (BSc Hons).......... 51
Creative Industries (HND)......................... 72 Intermediate (NC)..................................... 44

3D Design: Product Design (HND)........... 69 Digital Media for

Access to Communication & Media
January Start......................................... 117
Applied Art (NC)....................................... 82
Applied Arts (HNC).................................. 83
Architectural Conservation (HNC/D)......... 17
Art & Design (NC).................................... 57
Art & Design: Interior Design (NC)............ 74
Art & Design Fine Art (HNC/D)...................................... 60
(Portfolio Preparation) (HNC).................... 58
Art Glass Design (HNC/D)........................ 85
Bakery Supported Learning Course......... 97
Building Surveying (BSc Hons)................. 22
Built Environment (NC)............................. 17
Built Environment with Professional Cookery Year 2.................... 92
Specialisms (HND) . ................................ 19
Business (NQ) & (HNC/D)...................... 100
Part Time Courses................................. 126
Design and Print (HNC/D)........................ 43
Photography (BA).................................... 39
European Social Fund Classes.............. 129 Photography (HNC/D).............................. 34
ESOL (English for Speakers Photography (NQ).................................... 33
of Other Languages).............................. 129
Photography (PDA).................................. 37
Evening Courses................................... 126
Portfolio Preparation Course
Event Management (HNC/D)................. 101
January Start......................................... 117
Events (NQ)........................................... 101
Practical Cookery, Bakery &
Cake Decoration (Intermediate 1)............. 91
Food Science & Technology Practical Journalism (HNC/D).................. 27
(NQ) & (HNC)........................................... 99 Product Design (NC) . ............................. 69
Furniture Craft (NQ)................................. 78
Professional Cookery (HNC/D)................. 95
Furniture Craftmanship
Professional Cookery (Patisserie HNC)..... 95
with Design (HNC/D) .............................. 79
Furniture Restoration (HNC/D)................. 80 Professional Cookery Year 1.................... 92
General Catering (NQ) January Start...... 118
Graphic Design (NC) & (HNC/D)............... 62 Quantity Surveying (BSc Hons)................ 22

Business & Events (NQ) January Start... 119

Carpentry and Joinery (NQ)..................... 23
Community Based Adult Learning ........ 125
Computing: Technical
Support (HNC/D)..................................... 46
Computing: Technical Support Sport & Hospitality (NQ)......................... 110
Intermediate (NC)..................................... 45
Construction Crafts (NQ)......................... 24
Construction Management (BSc Hons).... 22
Creative Cake Production
(Intermediate 2)........................................ 97
Creative Crafts & Photography
(Foundation)............................................ 32
Creative Crafts & Photography
(Foundation) January Start..................... 117
Creative Industries: Radio (HNC).............. 31
Creative Industries: Television (HNC/D).... 28
Creative Print Making (HNC).................... 41
Creative Print Making Travel & Tourism (NQ)
with Photography (NQ)............................ 40
Hospitality (NQ)...................................... 104
Hospitality Management (BA)................. 107
Hospitality Management (HNC/D) ......... 104
Hospitality Management Screen Printing (NQ)................................ 42
(NQ) January Start................................. 118
Illustration (NC) & (HNC/D)....................... 65
Information Technology (HNC/D).............. 47
Interactive Media (HNC/D)....................... 49
Interior Design (Bsc)................................. 77
International Travel (NC)......................... 113
Introduction to Design: 2D....................... 55
Introduction to Design: 3D....................... 66
January Start Courses........................... 116
Jewellery (NQ)......................................... 86
Jewellery Design (HNC/D)........................ 86
Licensed House Operations (HNC)........ 102
Media with Highers (NC).......................... 29
Radio (NC)............................................... 31
Saturday Morning Courses.................... 128
Sport (NQ) January Start....................... 120
Sport & Hospitality
Management (HNC/D)........................... 110
Sports Coaching (NQ)............................ 108
Sports Coaching with
Development of Sport (HNC/D).............. 108
Television Production (NC)....................... 28
Town Planning (HND)............................... 21
Travel & Tourism (HND).......................... 114
Travel & Tourism (NC Intermediate 2)..........111
Travel (HNC) ......................................... 114
January Start......................................... 119
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If you’re not sure which course or career is for you...
Contact the Glasgow Met Careers Advisory Service. This service provides extensive
pre-entry guidance to help you make the right choice - see page 10 for more details or
contact them on 0141 566 4217/4214 or visit www.glasgowmet.ac.uk

Come to an Open Day or Info Day
Glasgow Metropolitan College holds
information events throughout the year
allowing prospective students to find out
more about courses, entry requirements,
finance, facilities and much more.
Events take place in January, March,
August and December. Check our website
for full details of upcoming events or
email events@glasgowmet.ac.uk
Come to our End of Year Show
Our popular End of Year Show features
great work from students across the
college including exhibitions in Art and
Design, Jewellery, Photography, Printing,
Multimedia, Food and Hospitality. The
event, which takes place each June, please insert
provides a great way to view student FSC LOGO
work and learn more about individual
courses.

Come to an Taster Day / Week Check our website

www.glasgowmet.ac.uk for full
Taster Days / Weeks can be arranged to
information on all events of the College.
provide an opportunity to sample what it’s
like to be a student in an area of particular
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