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Glasgow College of Nautical Studies


Glasgow College of Nautical Studies
www.gcns.ac.uk

About The College:
Glasgow College of Nautical Studies has an international reputation for nautical and marine engineering education. It also provides a wide range of other courses.

The College has 2 campuses on the south bank of the River Clyde, within walking distance of each other.

Courses lead to qualifications ranging from National Qualifications to Higher National Diplomas, as well as a degree in Nautical Science.

Courses are run through the following Schools:

School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering;
School of Marine Engineering;
School of Marine Operations;
School of Nautical Studies;
School of Business, Communication and ICT;
School of Sport, Leisure and Beauty Therapy;
School of Health, Early Education, Drama and Social Science;
School of Social and Community Studies.


There are some 7,000 students, 2,000 of whom are full time.

Support for learning
Learner Services provides support in study skills – essay and report writing, number work, computing – on a drop-in basis.

There is extra help for students with additional support needs such as dyslexia, visual impairment or mobility issues. Each student negotiates a personal learning support plan.

There are workshops in written or spoken communication to help students whose first language is not English.

'First Steps' is a pre-College course designed for those who wish to gain College entry qualifications in core skills and personal development.

The College also has special programmes for people with Asperger’s Syndrome, and emotional and behavioural problems.

Adult entrants
Adult entrants are welcome and may be accepted without the normal entry requirements if they have relevant experience.

Part time study
Part time courses run both day and evening.
Flexible learning, in computing and other subjects, is available for any individual.

Community courses
Courses are run for local community groups, including those experiencing addiction, homelessness and mental health problems among others.

Find out more
There are open days each April and August.
The Merchant Navy Awareness Day held each autumn, is for prospective students and shipping companies.

Did you know?
  • Glasgow College of Nautical Studies uses Moodle Virtual Learning Environment to make courses available to students

  • it runs Thistle Education, a commercial unit, to provide customised courses for industry

  • along with Glasgow Metropolitan and Central College, the College has signed a historic agreement to merge and establish a new world class city college
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    Address
    Glasgow College of Nautical Studies
    21 Thistle Street
    GLASGOW
    G5 9XB  [Map]
    Telephone
    0141 565 2500
    Fax No
    0141 565 2599
    Email
    enquiries@gcns.ac.uk

    Contact Details
    Contact Name (1): Arlene Traill Email: enquiries@gcns.ac.uk
    Tel No: 0141 565 2500 Fax No: 0141 565 2599

    Contact Name (2): Ann Brannan Email: enquiries@gcns.ac.uk
    Tel No: 0141 565 2500 Fax No: 0141 565 2599

    Contact Name (3): Heather Hughes Email: enquiries@gcns.ac.uk
    Tel No: 0141 565 2500 Fax No: 0141 565 2599


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