Kick-start your career with an undergraduate degree from University of the West of Scotland.
Postgrad taught and research degrees will enable you to study at an advanced level, supported by expert academics.
UWS offers a range of career-focused Bachelor, Masters, and Doctoral research opportunities across six academic schools.
Application for our undergraduate and postgraduate courses opens in Aug each year and runs until course start date.
Discover our campuses in Ayr, Dumfries, Lanarkshire, Paisley & London
Find out more about your choice of accommodation on offer.
Our research centres, institutes, groups, advance research and knowledge to tackle the United Nations Global Goals.
UWS is Committed to The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals
Find a cause to support
There are lots of ways for UWS alumni to support current and future UWS students through their academic journeys. Please contribute to the UWS Development Fund with a recurring gift.
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Every year, talented and dedicated students at the University of the West of Scotland face unexpected financial hardship that puts their education — and future — at risk. You can change that.
UWS Foundation Academy is an initiative for senior school pupils across the west of Scotland where pupils can study at university, develop academic skills and improve their UCAS applications.
Supporting family carers affected by dementia
