GCU Pathways

A Pathway to Glasgow Caledonian

Which courses have a Pathway option?

GCU Pathways courses

Accountancy Pathway
BA (Hons)

Accountancy Pathway

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Aug 26 Multiple Locations N410

Begin your degree at college and achieve an HND in two years. If you are passionate about being a logical thinker and working with facts and figures, you can become an accountant. Study accounting, financial management, tax and auditing.

Computing Pathways
BSc (Hons)

Computing Pathways

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Sep 26 Multiple Locations G501

Begin this degree at college and achieve an HND in two years. Go on to study Computing for two years at GCU and qualify with an honours degree that equips you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required of a modern IT professional.

Cyber Security and Networks Pathway
BSc (Hons)

Cyber Security and Networks Pathway

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Aug 26 Multiple Locations I122

Begin this degree at college and achieve an HND in two years. Study cyber security with a focus on network infrastructure to ensure protection from cyber-crime. Progress to become a Security Engineer or Analyst.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Pathway
BEng (Hons)

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Pathway

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Aug 26 Multiple Locations H701

Study an HND at college for two years and progress to Year 3. Using your creativity and innovation, create the next generation of intelligent connected devices and robotic systems and create solutions driven by data and electronics.

Finance, Investment and Risk Pathway
BA (Hons)

Finance, Investment and Risk Pathway

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Aug 26 Multiple Locations N391

Study an HND at college for two years and progress to Year 3 of this degree. Study personal finance, corporate finance, investment, banking, international finance and risk at degree level. Enjoy a career as a Financial Expert and Analyst.

International Tourism and Events Management Pathway
BA (Hons)

International Tourism and Events Management Pathway

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Aug 26 Multiple Locations N821

Study an HND at college for two years and progress to Year 3 of this degree. You can become an international Tourism or Events Manager by studying the creation, management and delivery of successful events and tourism initiatives at degree level.

Mechanical Engineering Pathway
BEng (Hons)

Mechanical Engineering Pathway

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Aug 26 Multiple Locations H370

Gain an HND at college and progress directly to Year 3. Study mechanics, virtual engineering and product testing. Progress to a career in mechanical engineering working with equipment, creating solutions and solving problems.

Pharmacology Pathway
BSc (Hons)

Pharmacology Pathway

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Aug 26 Multiple Locations B211

Pharmacology is an exciting and dynamic discipline which studies how drugs work. Pharmacologists play a vital role in the discovery of new medicines.

Quantity Surveying Pathway
BSc Hons

Quantity Surveying Pathway

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Aug 26 Multiple Locations K241

Begin this degree at college and achieve an HND in two years. Study the financial, legal, managerial, and economic aspects of a project degree level and you can become a Quantity Surveyor.

Risk Management Pathway
BA (Hons)

Risk Management Pathway

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Aug 26 Multiple Locations N292

Begin your degree at college and achieve an HND in two years. Study the identification, assessment and reduction of threats to an organisation's success along with core business skills at degree level.

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