About the University
Get more than you expect
When you study here, you don't just end up with a degree - we provide you with so much more.
We're committed to providing career-focused education and our cooperation with industry and commerce means that our courses reflect the latest trends in the marketplace and meet the demands of employers.
Before you graduate, we'll give you the skills employers look for. We incorporate practical teaching, paid work placements, study abroad opportunties and career-focused teaching into our degrees.
Contact our advisers to find out more about your options for 2009 entry at the University.
Location
The University has 4 campuses in Hamilton, Paisley, Ayr and Dumfries. The Hamilton Campus provides Lanarkshire with its first University and is set in the centre of town. Paisley campus
is situated in the vibrant heart of Scotland's largest town and is only 7
miles west of Glasgow. Friendly and welcoming, Paisley is a student-centred
town and caters for all student needs. In the beautiful seaside town of Ayr,
our campus is set in 20 acres of parkland. The town is becoming increasingly
student-focused, offering a wide variety of social and entertainment venues.
The Dumfries Campus offers students a unique study
experience at the newest university campus in Scotland.
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Facilities
The University offers excellent student facilities. From our new internet
cafe and student union to our well-equipped library and highly advanced computing
labs, the University offers first-class student amenities and resources. Subject-specific
facilities and equipment enable our students to develop their skills and gain
practical experience to supplement their theoretical knowledge.
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Accommodation
The University provides a range of student accommodation, ideal if you’re living away from home for the first time. The University strives to accommodate all eligible applicants, so get your application in as soon as you receive an offer! More on Accommodation >>
Social life
Having fun is part of student life and our Students' Association offers a range of clubs and societies. The new £5 milion Union on Paisley campus, a refurbished Students' Union in Hamilton and the lively union at Ayr Campus offer a varied entertainments schedule. Students in Dumfries benefit from the work of the campus students' association, who organise events and activities for all students on the shared campus site. Find out more from the Students' Association website >>