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The University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, GlasgowContact The University of Strathclyde
| Phone | 0141 552 4400 |
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| Web | www.strath.ac.uk |
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89%
Overall Satisfaction
12%
Time in Lectures
29%
Course Work
£8,565
Max Fee
£5,323
Average Uni Accomodation
£6,878
Private Accomodation
87%
Go on to work or study
71%
Employed after 6 months
£24,026
Average Salary
433
Average UCAS Points
278
Lowest UCAS Points
5%
1st Class Degree
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About The University of Strathclyde
Strathclyde is for the most part a city-centre university, with many of its academic departments and the student union located on the criss-cross of streets just past George Square, and just on the fringes of the upmarket Merchant City area of the city centre. The university precinct is fairly compact, and merges into the rest of the centre pretty seamlessly. The university also has a suburban campus located approximately four miles from the city centre, where its excellent Education faculty is located.
Background and History
Strathclyde became the university institution that it is today in 1967. However, it can trace its roots all the way back to the foundation of Anderson's University in 1796. Strathclyde is a newer institution than the University of Glasgow but, bucking the trend found in many British cities of the newer uni standing in the shadow of an older rival, Strathclyde can match its older neighbour in virtually every way, ranging from the size of its student population to its research output and teaching quality assessments.Location and Accessibility
Rail: Glasgow Queen Street is just five minutes' walk from the main campus; Glasgow Central is a fifteen minute walk, going via the main shopping thoroughfare of Buchanan Street.
Road: The much-maligned M8 brushes the edge of the city centre; exiting it at Junctions 15 or 16 will get you to within walking distance of the university. On-street parking in the centre of Glasgow is fairly limited, but thankfully there are a couple of multi-storey car parks close to Strathclyde.
The university's Disability Service can provide advice on disabled access based on an individual assessment of students' needs.
What's on Offer
BA, BSc, BEd, LLB, MA, MSc, MPhil, MLitt, MRes, MBA, PhD, EDd, PGDEEntry Requirements
For Arts and Social Sciences: ABB-BBC at A Level, BBBB at Highers For Sciences and Engineering: BBB-BBC at A Level, BBBB at HighersAccommodation at The University of Strathclyde
University Accommodation
The university has its own accommodation at the city centre John Anderson Campus. Accommodation is self-catering only. University accommodation ranges in quality and price from basic and economical, to more opulent, en-suite accommodation.Private Accommodation
Strathclyde students generally tend to prefer the city centre of Glasgow rather than joining their Glasgow Uni counterparts in the fashionable West End.Courses & Fees
Faculties and Departments
The University of Strathclyde is split into four main faculties: the Strathclyde Business School, the Faculty of Engineering, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Science.Academic Strengths and Research Profile
Engineering has been Strathclyde's forte for some years now, and is regarded by many as Scotland's foremost institution for teaching and research in these subjects.Tuition Fees
Tuition fees vary depending on the course of study and whether you are from Scotland or elsewhere in the UK. Undergraduate and postgraduate fees differ, while fees for international students are also likely to be considerably higher than those for UK/EU students. For a full list of fees it is advisable to contact the university directly or visit their website.Financial Support
Strathclyde offers Access bursaries to students from low-income families.
Facilities at The University of Strathclyde
Academic Facilities
With roughly 500,000 volumes, Strathclyde's library is perhaps a little on the small side for a university of its size. That said, with Strathclyde students also having access to Glasgow and Glasgow Caledonian universities' libraries, as well as the Mitchell Library, the largest public library in Western Europe, Strathclyde students are spoilt for choice when it comes to study space and resources. The main library is open from 8am to 10pm during the week. Computer rooms are also located across campus.Other on-site Amenities
Strathclyde's union is well-known for putting on some of the rowdiest student nights in Glasgow, where cheap booze flows and a good time is had by all. The union and the university's facilities are perhaps not so well equipped for students' daytime needs, with some students complaining of a dearth of places to get a sandwich or a cup of coffee. That said, with the centre of Glasgow on your doorstep, there are plenty of non-university facilities immediately available.Medical and Social Care
Students are required to register with a local GP. The university has its own medical clinic. Students in need of any other form of help or advice will find a sympathetic and helpful ear from Student Support and Services, and the university also runs a 24-hour phone counselling service called Nightline.
What's on in the Area
Glasgow has seen a real boom in festivals in recent years, with the city now hosting film, comedy and writing festivals. It also hosts the annual World Piping Championships, with teams of bagpipers from as far afield as New Zealand and Pakistan. Glasgow also has a thriving theatre scene, with the Tron, the Citizens Theatre and the Tramway all on your doorstep. Nightlife is also excellent in Glasgow, and along with the many clubs on Sauchiehall Street, the Arches arts venue also throws some of the best parties in town.
Moving On
Strathclyde has its own Careers Service, which provides services such as career consultations, CV-writing assistance and advice on finding internships. It also runs an enterprise scheme called the Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship.
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