Enrolment and Induction 23/24

Academic Year 23/24 is almost upon us and you can find out all the information relating to enrolment, induction and much more on our Student Information Portal.

Student Information Portal

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Undergraduate study

Kick-start your career with an undergraduate degree from UWS.

Our undergraduate prospectus is digital! Just provide a few details and in a matter of moments you’ll get access to your personalised downloadable prospectus packed with the information that matters most to you. No filler. No jargon. Just your UWS. Your way.

Apply for September 2023

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Postgraduate study

UWS postgraduate and post-experience degree courses are career-focused and will help you develop advanced knowledge and understanding in your chosen field.

Whether you’re looking to build on your undergraduate studies, boost your professional experience, or are interested in taking your career in a new direction, our 2023/24 digital postgraduate and post-experience prospectus is here to help you take your skills to the next level. Simply tell us a little about yourself and we’ll send your personalised digital prospectus, packed with the information that matters most to you, straight to your inbox.

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Making a Difference

University of the West of Scotland aims to have a transformational influence on the economic, social and cultural development of the west of Scotland and beyond.

  • In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, 90 percent of research at University of the West of Scotland was classed as world-leading, internationally excellent, or recognised internationally
  • UWS was crowned Higher Educational Institution of the Year in The Herald Higher Education Awards 2022
  • UWS Students’ Union won the University Students’ Association of the Year in the NUS (National Union of Students) Scotland Awards 2023, for the second year running
  • UWS is officially recognised by Times Higher Education in the top 150 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2022 Young University Rankings)
  • UWS is officially recognised by Times Higher Education in the top 200 universities worldwide as assessed against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UWS was the most impactful university in Scotland for 'decent work and economic growth' (UN SDG 8), and 23rd most impactful university in the world for 'reducing inequalities' (UN SDG 10) (source: The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022)
Top 200

universities worldwide for meeting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (Times Higher Education, Impact Rankings, 2021)

90%

of research classed as world-leading, internationally excellent or recognised internationally (REF 2021)

2023

Students' Association of the Year 2023 (NUS Scotland Awards)

Study with us

As a UWS graduate you will be work-ready and feel prepared to contribute locally and globally.

At UWS your learning and teaching experience will be student-centred, personalised and distinctive, preparing you for a rewarding future. Our cutting edge courses, practical knowledge and intelligent teaching are focused on helping you get ahead. 91% of UWS graduates are in work or further study after graduating (2020/21 Baseline). 

Find out more about our full-time or part-time undergraduate, post-graduate and post-experience study options at our forthcoming Open Days.

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International

Across the UWS campuses in the West of Scotland and in London, we welcome students from all over the world. A global outlook is embedded in all of our courses, teaching and research activities. UWS has an increasing number of partners in every corner of the globe, and we also have links with institutions in a number of locations such as Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. 

With teaching by staff who have experience with national and international organisations, input from industry experts and growing recognition of UWS research activities, your learning will be shaped by those working at the forefront of their professions.

Find out more about our career-focused undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees as well as funding options including scholarships.

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University Life

Across our four campuses in the West of Scotland - in Paisley, Lanarkshire, Dumfries and Ayr - and our campus in London enjoy access to a wide range of social, leisure and academic facilities to make the most of your time at UWS.

University Life

Explore UWS

University of the West of Scotland is a large, modern, multi-campus University with its origins dating back to 1897. We have 4 campuses across the west and southwest of Scotland and one campus in central London.

We are here for our students

At UWS, we invest in our students’ future. Our graduates go out into the world ready to succeed thanks to our industry-relevant courses, cutting-edge facilities and innovative approach to teaching.

Research

UWS research work has a tangible, early and positive effect. The innovative technologies we are developing are helping to shape society in Scotland and throughout the world.

In the 2021 REF (Research Excellence Framework) 90% of our research was classed as world-leading, internationally excellent, or recognised internationally.