Applying to Postgraduate Programmes at the GSA
How to Apply
Applications for postgraduate programmes should be made directly to the School.
Required documents for most programmes are as follows:
- Completed Online Application Form
- Digital Portfolio
- Statement of Intent (a concise critical self-evaluation of your work and the reasons for wishing to join the programme at GSA, approx. 500 words)
- Evidence of Academic Qualifications (Certified photocopies/Transcripts)
- Academic References x 2
- Evidence of English Language Proficiency e.g. IELTS (if appropriate)
- Copy of Passport (if appropriate)
Doctoral Study
We enrol MPhil and PhD students in September each year. See details of, how to apply and what to submit here.
Application Timetable for postgraduate taught programmes – September 2024 entry. *Application timetable for Master in Achchitectural Studies (MArch) is below.
Postgraduate taught applications will open on 16 October 2023.
Round Deadline To Apply Decision
Early * 10 November 2023 8 December 2023
Standard 1 26 January 2024 8 March 2024
Standard 2 8 March 2024 26 April 2024
Late 7 June 2024 19 July 2024
*Excluding MDes Communication Design Photography/Illustration/Graphics
The final date for receipt of applications where a student needs a visa to study at GSA will be 26 July 2024. For students who do not require a visa, applications will stay open until there are no places left on the programme.
*Application Timetable for Master in Achchitectural Studies (MArch) for September 2024 entry
Round Deadline To Apply Decision
Gate 1 27 October 2023 24 November 2023
Gate 2 15 December 2023 Interviews Weeks Commencing 1 + 8 Jan 2024
Gate 3 23 February 2024 Interviews Weeks Commencing 11 March 2024
Gate 4 23 May 2024 Interviews Weeks Commencing 3 June 2024
Guaranteed Review
All complete applications received by the Standard 1 deadline to apply of 26 January 2024 will be reviewed. Where programmes are over-subscribed, we cannot guarantee to review applications received after this date.
GSA scholarships
Students wishing to apply for a GSA scholarship should ensure their application is submitted by the Standard 2 deadline of 8 March 2024. This ensures they have time to receive an offer of their place, this is required in advance of submitting scholarship application.
Interviews
Interviews will take place on a rolling basis and candidates invited for interview will be asked to select a convenient date.
Application Forms
Application forms must be submitted before 13:00 (UK time) on the relevant applicant deadline date above in order to be considered within that review period.
Application Forms submitted after 13:00 (UK time) on any applicant deadline date above will automatically move to the next review period.
You can find links to online Application Forms for all Postgraduate programmes below:
Architecture
Design
Fine Art
Innovation and Technology
PG Cert (Learning & Teaching)
Digital Portfolio
Digital portfolios must be submitted before 23:59 (UK time) on the relevant applicant deadline date above in order to be considered within that review period.
Applicants to programmes that require a Digital Portfolio will be provided with login details for the Digital Portfolio website within 1 working day of submitting their completed application form.
Applicants who submit their completed application form on an Applicant Deadline date above, before 13:00 (UK time), will be sent log-in details on the same day before 16:00 (UK time). Applicants who submit their application form after 13:00 (UK time) on any applicant deadline date above will not be invited to upload their Digital Portfolio on the same day and will automatically move to the next review period.
Application Guides 2024
School of Design
MDes Fashion and Textiles, MDes Interior Design, MDes Communication Design, MDes Graphics, MDes Illustration, MDes Photography, MSc Product Design Engineering
School of Fine Art
Mackintosh School of Architecture
School of Innovation & Technology
English Language Requirement
The Glasgow School of Art expects all students to demonstrate proficiency in the English language, which for UK students is normally shown by a pass in Higher or GCSE English.
For international students required to evidence their English language proficiency, the GSA’s preferred test is the IELTS for UKVI (Academic) test taken at a UKVI approved test centre. A full list of other tests that may be presented can be found here.
A full list of UKVI approved test centres can be found here.
School of Design
The School of Design programmes require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in each component.
School of Fine Art
In the School of Fine Art IELTS score requirements vary according to programme.
The following School of Fine Art programmes require an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each component:
• Master of Fine Art
• MLitt Fine Art Practice
The following School of Fine Art programme requires an IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each component:
• MLitt Curatorial Practice (Contemporary Art)
The following School of Fine Art programme requires an IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in each component:
• MLitt Art Writing
Mackintosh School of Architecture
The Mackintosh School of Architecture programmes require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no less than 5.5 in each component.
School of Innovation and Technology
The School of Innovation and Technology programmes require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in each component.
UKVI Requirements
Full information about Student Visa requirements is available here.
Further information
If you need further information about applying to Graduate level study, email admissions@gsa.ac.uk
Further information on the programmes is available from info@gsa.ac.uk
Further information on applications to Diploma or Masters Programmes in Architecture, please contact architectureadmissions@gsa.ac.uk .
Further information on applications to the School of Innovation and Technology programmes, please contact simvis@gsa.ac.uk
