Glasgow Caledonian University opened its London campus in Spitalfields in 2010, a few streets from Brick Lane. GCU London is small and postgraduate-focused, teaching fashion business, luxury brand marketing, finance and management. You get a Glasgow Caledonian degree while living in London, close to the fashion houses and City firms that its courses feed into.
London, England, United Kingdom
Official website: gculondon.ac.uk
Glasgow Caledonian University
2010
Spitalfields, East London
Postgraduate business and fashion
£15,000 – £19,000
International students, postgraduate programmes
£16,000 – £21,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on gculondon.ac.uk before you apply.
MSc Luxury Brand Marketing
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5
MSc International Fashion Marketing
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5
MSc Finance, Investment and Risk
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5
Fashion and luxury master's in London.
A Glasgow Caledonian degree.
A small campus in Spitalfields.
Graduates work in fashion brands, luxury retail and marketing in London.
Finance graduates join City firms and fintech companies.
The Graduate Route allows two years of work in the UK after the degree.
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
The campus is on Fashion Street, near Spitalfields Market and Brick Lane, with its curry houses and vintage shops. Liverpool Street station is a few minutes' walk.
London is expensive, especially rent. Many students live further out in East London and ride the Elizabeth line or Overground.
CAS from Glasgow Caledonian University
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
GCU London admits students on a rolling basis. International applicants should apply at least three months ahead for the CAS and visa.
The main intakes are September and January.
The Student route visa. Your CAS comes from Glasgow Caledonian University after you meet your offer conditions and pay the deposit; the online application needs proof of funds, your English result and the health surcharge.
Luxury brand marketing, fashion marketing, finance and the MBA are popular. Entry needs a bachelor's degree, usually 2:2 or equivalent, and IELTS 6.5. The MBA may ask for work experience.
GCU London offers some international scholarships as tuition reductions. Check the current offers on its website.
