UWS offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses starting in January 2019 that are open to UK, EU and International students (non-EU). Click below for a list of programmes available.
Click here for January coursesFind your course of interest from our career-focused undergraduate, postgraduate (taught) and post-experience options.
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.
UWS is ranked by Times Higher Education in their 2018 World University Rankings as being in the top 3% of universities worldwide, and features in the top 150 of their Young University World Rankings.
The Times/The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018 ranks us as a top 100 UK university and as the highest in Scotland for both teaching quality and student experience in the following areas:
Physics & Astronomy is also ranked as highest in Scotland for teaching quality.
of UWS graduates are in work or further study research 6 months after graduating
our ranking in Times Higher Education's World Young University Rankings 2018
our ranking by Times Higher Education in their 2018 World University Rankings
A global outlook
Across the UWS campuses in the West of Scotland and in London there are around 17,000 students from more than 70 countries worldwide. A global outlook is embedded in all of our courses, teaching and research activities. UWS has 130 EU partners and a growing number across the world, including links with over 40 institutions in China.
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.
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.
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