Step-by-Step Guide
There are a number of steps that should be followed by students when planning to study abroad here at the University of the West of Scotland.
Step 1 - Applying
When you are applying for a programme at the University of the West of Scotland please ensure that you complete all required pages of the online application form and that you sign and date it. As part of the application process you will be asked to provide copies of all previous qualifications and transcripts that are required by our Admissions Office so they can verify whether you are eligible to gain entry into your chosen course(s).
It is essential that you include copies of the following documents to support your application:
- Previous Qualification Transcripts
- English Language Results (IELTS,TOEFL)
- Academic or Employer References
Any further requirements will be communicated to you during the application process.
If you require further guidance about which documents you must provide please e-mail the Admissions Team:
Undergraduate enquiries: admissions@uws.ac.uk
Postgraduate enquiries: pgadmissions@uws.ac.uk
Step 2 - University Response
Once our Admissions Office have received your application form they will check the pre-requisites of the selected course(s) along with the documents that you have supplied and a decision will be made.
The decision that the Admissions Officer will make you will either be:
- Unconditional Offer - You have all the pre-requisites of your chosen course(s) and you can progress into your chosen course.
- Conditional Offer - You have met some but not all of the pre-requisites of your chosen course(s). Listed within your letter will be the requirements which you still need to meet. Once you have fulfilled the requirement(s) you will receive an amended letter offering you an unconditional place.
- Unsuccessful - Unfortunately you do not meet the requirements to gain access to our course(s) at this time.
Step 3 - Replying
You will receive a decision letter from the Admissions Office. The letter will include a response slip which you must complete and send back to the Admissions Office as quickly as possible so that your place on your course can be secured.
Step 4 - Visa Application
Once you have received your unconditional offer letter you should make arrangements to obtain a student visa (if applicable). Information about applying for a student visa is available from the UKBA website.
When applying please allow plenty of time prior to your course start date as the process can be timely.
If in the event that you do not receive a student visa on time please contact our Admissions Office to enquire about deferring your place until the next academic session.