Part-time and flexible
Part-time study provides a flexible approach to higher education. Part-time students at GCU benefit from all the great facilities, support and opportunities that the University has to offer, but can fit their studies around other commitments.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
We offer a variety of CPD training for individuals and groups delivered by our team of consultants who have a wealth of both academic and industry experience. The School provides training that respond directly to the needs of our partners in both commercial and public sectors.
GCU's Digital Skills Academy specialises in IT and communications courses which run part-time evening and weekend classes to work around busy schedules.
3D Animation and Visualisation with pathways for Games and VFX
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
4 Years | Sep 26 | Glasgow | 3DAV |
Study 3D Animation and Visualisation with options in Games and VFX. Build skills in modelling, animation and VFX using industry tools, live projects and studio facilities, preparing you for careers in games, film and digital content.
3D Design for Virtual Environments
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Full time |
1 year | Sep 26 | Glasgow |
Progress to a career in 3D design, virtual environments, architectural visualisation, computer games or visual effects. Develop advanced, postgraduate-level expertise in 3D modelling, lighting, rendering, animation and video production.
AI and Data Science
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
2 - 4 Years | Sep 26 | Glasgow | G510 |
Learn how to manage, explore, analyse, understand and visualise data and develop the skills required for a career finding solutions to key societal and environmental challenges.
Applied Data Science in Engineering
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Full time |
1 year | Sep 26 | Glasgow |
Embark on a career in a rapidly growing field and become a data scientist with an engineering background equipped with a skill set that's valued in a range of industry sectors.
View 3 other study options
| Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Distance learning | 2 - 5 Years | Sep 26 | Distance learning |
| Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Full time | 16 Months | Jan 27 | Glasgow |
| Award | Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Distance learning | 2 - 5 Years | Jan 27 | Distance learning |
Audio Technology
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
2 Years | Sep 26 | Glasgow | J932 |
Study a unique audio degree and work with established and emerging technologies to explore and develop audio systems. Build technical skills, work experience, professionalism, and people skills in just two years.
Big Data Technologies
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Full time |
1 year | Sep 26 | Glasgow |
Take existing skills in computing or computer engineering and apply them to postgraduate-level study in data engineering, data-science/analytics and Artificial Intelligence. Progress as a data analyst, systems architect or IT/data engineer.
Building Services Engineering
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Part Time |
4 Years | Sep 26 | Glasgow |
Progress to a career in engineering with employers such as Arup, IES, Cundall, Wallace Whittle, and RYBKA. Take existing skills in engineering and maths and apply them to data-analysis and insight.
Building Surveying
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
2 - 4 Years | Sep 26 | Glasgow | K230 |
Learn building management, design and construction at degree level and you can become a chartered building surveyor with professional technical knowledge.
Computer Science
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Full time |
1 year | Sep 26 | Glasgow |
Progress your skills and knowledge in computer sciences. Study at a master’s level to specialise in cloud computing, analytics, information security, programming, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).
Computing
| Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Time |
4 Years | Sep 26 | Glasgow | G401 |
Want a modern computing degree that lets you explore your options and shape your career path? This course is for you.