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Profile: University of Strathclyde

Established in 1796 when Professor John Anderson left instructions in his will for 'a place of useful learning'.
Received the Royal Charter in 1964.
Today the university is the third largest in Scotland and welcomes students from over 100 countries.

Located in the centre of Glasgow, one of Europe’s most exciting cities, and close to Scotland’s stunning scenery, e.g. Loch Lomond.
The John Anderson campus is in the Merchant City and Jordanhill is in the West End ( to be replaced by a new building in the city centre by 2010).
Easily accessible by train and bus and 20 minutes from Glasgow Airport. There is a shuttle bus between campuses.

2,000 rooms all with telephone and network connectivity, ranging from self-catering to halls of residence. Prices range from £62–-£81.
Campus village is a few minutes’ walk from the John Anderson campus, Students’ Union and Glasgow’s city centre.
Priority given to first year students who live over 25 miles away and postgraduates, but places often available to local students.
Average rents in the private sector are £55 per week.
See www.strath.ac.uk/campuslife/accommodationdining/

Entry requirements vary depending on the course you choose and can be found in our prospectus http://www.strath.ac.uk/comms/publications/prospectus/

Scottish domiciled students: no fees will be payable by eligible students although a “graduate endowment” will be payable after graduation. The 2006/07 level was £2,289.
Non-Scottish domiciled students fees: £1,735 a year.
Fees for placement year and year abroad are normally 50% of full-time fee.
Bursaries up to £1,000 are available to top sportsmen and women.

Although 70% of students come from the West of Scotland, Strathclyde welcomes students from over 100 countries.
49% male to 51% female.
Around 95% of students are from state schools. Strathclyde is committed to diversity and encourages applications from people from all walks of life.
Strathclyde accepts approximately one fifth of those who apply.

Strathclyde has a reputation for innovative, flexible learning which is relevant to students and employers.
BA in Arts and Social Sciences offers a range of subjects before one or two are studied in-depth at Honours level.
Students can take elective subjects outwith their discipline, including classes at the Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship designed to develop employable skills.

Most recent external review highlighted Strathclyde’s willingness to reflect on and enhance the student experience as a positive feature.
93% of subject areas rated excellent or highly satisfactory in the first round of assessments.

In the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise over 90% of staff achieved the top two ratings of 4 or 5.
Awarded grade 5 in Pharmacy, Bioengineering, Applied Mathematics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Law, Politics, Accounting and Finance, English.

High quality teaching is informed by research into teaching and learning as well as academic scholarship.
Strathclyde promotes excellence through continuous innovation in the curriculum and in approaches to teaching and learning.
Provides learning experiences that make students highly employable, capable of advanced study and confident in their own abilities.

30 computer laboratories with 1,200 computers; 140 radio hotspots allowing wireless access (including residences); and UK’s largest laptop initiative.
There are 2,000 reader places in the Andersonian Library and the Jordanhill Library – Scotland’s largest education library.
All students have online access to personal, individual curriculum and academic information, allowing easy communication and planning.

One of the largest students union in the country offering a diverse range of entertainment and a great student night out. See www.strathstudents.com
Around 40 clubs and societies including departmental, political, personal interest and cultural. There are also many volunteering and fundraising opportunities.
A range of welfare and development services, e.g. ASK4, a student-run, staff-supported drop-in inquiry service for students.
Click here for more details.

45 acres of playing fields and a sports centre with badminton courts, squash courts, fitness suite, weights room and swimming pool.
Dozens of sports clubs ranging from Akido to Volleyball. See www.sportsunion.strath.ac.uk
Membership of the Centre for Sport and Recreation is £65 for the full year with semester membership and pay-as-you-go available.

A £50-million building to house the Faculty of Education is planned for 2010.
Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences is a £35-million drug discovery and development centre.
A new sports centre is planned.

Strathclyde is situated in Glasgow’s city centre so part-time work is plentiful.
The Student Employment Service posts a huge range of part-time jobs, internships and voluntary work opportunities at www.strath.ac/careers
Job opportunities in Medway in nearby shopping centres and new ‘Dickens’ World theme park.
The jop shop at Univeristy of Kent is dedicated to helping students find paid employment during their studies at www.kentunionjobshop.co.uk.