I completed two semesters at GCU during 2016-17 as part of an international exchange programme. I was rather disappointed when only a small selection of courses were made available for us to choose from, as these did not match my interests, and barely resembled my programme back home. Overall, seminars were rarely successful because students were not being motivated to participate, and there was very little interaction between professors and students. As an international student, this learning environment felt extremely alienating at times. The course content was too superficial, and there was never a chance to go in depth on a specific topic. I did like the evaluation system, with very little to no exams and mostly based on research papers. This allowed me to expand on what was being touched on in class by delving into the specific literature.

The facilities were modern and spacious, the campus was extremely close to the city centre. I specifically liked the library. Although their collection on film studies (my field) was not extensive, I found it to be a great place to go study as it is was not often busy.

I absolutely loved the international atmosphere in the students’ accommodation, and the student life overall, with endless possibilities to meet new people and make friends with other international students.

I moved from Spain to Glasgow in 2016 to study Media Communication at GCU. I was quite afraid because even if I had a good level of English, I knew the Scottish accent could have been an obstacle. However, everyone was involved in the foreign students, and could not have found more support from the teachers.

The modules were very interesting and very dynamic. They were divided into different parts, theory, seminars and practical. We had no final exam, but we had to hand in a final essay, which was very interesting because you had to look for information on your own, and I learned lots of interesting things. Also, the building of the university was very new and beautiful. ¡I would recommend everyone to study at this University!

On the other hand, I was staying at the GCU accommodation, which was right in front of the university, this was absolutely perfect because you could go home during the breaks and have lunch there. It also was an opportunity to meet new people, and live university life. ¡I found a real family there!

I would definitely recommend this course because it helps you develop your skills through the practical work and experiences you get to do through the university modules. This is something that not many courses can offer you. I also like the fact that you get to work individually and in teams as well, which gives you the opportunity to gain skills such as leadership, communication, teamwork, time management, organisation and the ability to work under pressure, which are all important in the workplace.

I liked the variety of subjects you can choose to study; however, I would have liked more opportunities to discover digital marketing such as PPC, Google Ads training, paid social ads – online advertising strategies, and how to actually use the marketing tools necessary to successfully execute digital marketing campaigns.

Was an exchange student and first time out of my home country. Glasgow Caledonian took the time and effort to really understand my needs as a student and work to ensure I would be satisfied in my classes and outside in the city centre. Absolutely enjoyed studying there because of the culture and the different backgrounds each of my profs had. Would study here again if given the opportunity.

Studying Media at Glasgow Caledonian was brilliant as they have an abundance of links to industry professionals making the next step after graduating a lot less daunting. They have high-quality equipment and software allowing students to have a hands-on approach to what life is like in the media industry. The building itself is situated right in the centre of the city allowing for easy access. I’d recommend the uni to anyone due to their expansive module lists and attentive lecturers! 🙂

I enjoyed my programme a lot! It allowed me to tailor my studies to my career interests and offered a valuable blend of practical and theoretical learning which helped equip me for my future and knowing what the best route was for me post-graduation.

I truly believe this university knows the path that had to undertake to become a University and took it to teaching. This organization is a very reliable University that truly understands what is like to be a student, either from the same country or from elsewhere. The courses are good and can be very challenging if you want them to be, and the staff can be very friendly and can really push you as a student. Moreover, has been ranked 18th in the UK behind very prestigious institutions, making this “new” University a great place to study.