University of Glasgow - Adjusted Entry Requirements for 2026 Entry - Information

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Adjusted entry requirements for the University of Glasgow’s 2026 intake explain how contextualised admissions are used for applicants living in Scotland. It outlines the principle of equal chances, and the types of circumstances considered to make adjusted offers. The document describes academic and learning support, student services, financial assistance, and ways to get involved through clubs, societies, and sports. It also details pre-entry programmes, eligibility for widening participation adjusted offers, Summer School results in lieu of SQA Higher Grades, and the UCAS application route.

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Adjusted Entry Requirements for 2026 Entry

Overview and Equal Opportunity Approach

Supportive Community and Teaching Methods

Student Services and Financial Support

Getting Involved: Clubs, Societies, and Sports

Widening Participation: Pre-Entry Programmes

Widening Participation: Adjusted Offer Applicants and Eligibility

How to Apply (UCAS)

ADJUSTED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR 2026 ENTRY ONE OF THE TOP 100 UNIVERSITIES IN THE WORLD — MORE THAN 35,000 STUDENTS FROM 140 COUNTRIES— FOUR-YEAR DEGREE PROGRAMMES OFFERING FLEXIBILITY AND CHOICE— OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDY ABROAD DURING YOUR DEGREE — A MEMBER OF THE RUSSELL GROUP OF RESEARCH-INTENSIVE UK UNIVERSITIES — WORLD TOP 20 FOR SUSTAINABILITY WE SEE POTENTIAL The University strongly believes all applicants should have an equal chance of entry regardless of background or life circumstance and weare committed to identifying your full talent and potential. To enable this, we operate a system of contextualised admissions for applicants living in Scotland. This means we consider all circumstances faced by individual applicants, which may have prevented you from meeting our standard entry requirements and make adjusted offers of entry accordingly. A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY From the moment you start your studies you’ll be taught by dedicated and passionate academics in a flexible and innovative learning environment. To help you develop the ability to direct your own learning, you will experience a range of teaching methods. • Lectures are large sessions led by a lecturer, which give a foundation for gathering information about your subject. • Tutorials are smaller group meetings led by a tutor, which offer in-depth analysis of lecture information. • Seminars are larger group sessions that allow for more intensive discussions. • Practicals or laboratories are hands-on sessions where you will develop subjectrelated skills. • Fieldtrips and placements help you develop and extend practical skills with a focus on group projects, data collection, problem solving and presentations. HERETO SUPPORT YOU We have many student services available with staff and students on hand to help, including study support, peer-to-peer support, financial assistance, a dedicated adviser of studies, and physical and mental health support. [glasgow.ac.uk/students/supportservices](glasgow.ac.uk/students/supportservices) FINANCIAL SUPPORT We believe in supporting our students and offera wide range of financial help such as our Talent Scholarship and Travel Bursary. [glasgow.ac.uk/scholarships](glasgow.ac.uk/scholarships) 02 | GET INVOLVED Joining student clubs and societies is a great way to learn new skills and make friends. At Glasgow there are more than 300 clubs and societies, as well as many volunteering opportunities. We have two student unions which host a variety of events, gigs and club nights as well as a range of eateries. The unions also run a range of activities for Freshers’ Week to help you settle into life at Glasgow. Our sports facilities include a 25m swimming pool, cycling studio, cardio and strength suites, squash and tennis courts, as well as hundreds of group exercise classes each month. [glasgow.ac.uk/](glasgow.ac.uk/)[ ](glasgow.ac.uk/)studentlife | 03 WIDENING PARTICIPATION PRE-ENTRY PROGRAMMES Applicants made an adjusted offer will successfully complete the credit rated University of Glasgow pre-entry programme relevant to the degree area to which they are applying. Full details are included in each subject table (from pages 8–15) . Programmes include: • Top-Up Programme (completed during school year) • Summer School (completed in June/July over 4 weeks) • Reach (Access to Dentistry, Law, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine)(completed during school year) • Access to a Career (Accountancy & Finance, Teaching, Engineering)(completed during school year) • University Experience Week and Sutton Trust Summer School (completed in June/July) Successful completion of a programme may lead to an adjusted offer of entry. Our research shows that students who successfully complete one of these programmes perform at a higher standard than comparable students at the University. We may also accept successful completion of a comparable pre-entry programme at a

FAQs

What is contextualised admissions for 2026 entry?

It is a system where the University considers individual circumstances faced by applicants in Scotland, which may have prevented them from meeting standard entry requirements, and makes adjusted offers accordingly.

Who may be guaranteed an adjusted offer?

Applicants who can meet adjusted entry requirements in S5 or S6 and meet criteria such as living in SIMD deciles 1–2, being care-experienced, being estranged from family, seeking asylum, having refugee status, or being a carer.

How do Summer School results relate to SQA Higher Grades for adjusted offers?

The University will accept subjects passed in Summer School in lieu of Higher SQA subjects, allowing an adjusted offer (e.g., BBBB) to be accepted as combinations of Higher Grades and Summer School subjects.

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