Personal statement

As an international applicant applying to secure a place at University of the West of Scotland (UWS), we require a personal statement which outlines why you want to study at UWS. 

We have provided a UWS International Applicant Personal Statement  Form which lists the mandatory questions for you to answer in your personal statement.

Download UWS International Applicant Personal Statement Form

Please answer each question in your own words. Your answers will be used to help UWS assess your application and, where relevant, your eligibility for sponsorship for a student visa.

Before you start: 

  • Be specific. Avoid generic statements that could apply to any university or course.   
  • Make sure your answers are factually accurate and consistent with your application documents.   
  • You should be able to discuss your answers in a credibility interview, where relevant.  
  • Complete all five mandatory questions. In Question 3, complete the additional sections only if they apply to you.  
  • You must use your own written work/words and not text copied from the UWS website or text generated from AI. 

 

If you cannot download the UWS International Applicant Personal Statement Form, the questions are below. Please use your own document to complete and submit with your application:

Please include the following in your personal statement:

If you cannot download the UWS International Applicant Personal Statement Form, please create your own document and include the answers to the following questions:

Applicant details

  • Applicant name
  • Applicant ID (if known)
  • Programme applied for
  • Campus
  • Academic year
  • Country of residence

Questions

Question 1. Why do you want to study in the UK and at UWS? [Mandatory]   Maximum word length: 150 words 

Question 2. Why have you chosen this programme? [Mandatory]  Maximum word length: 150 words 

Question 3. How does this programme fit with your previous study and experience? [Mandatory]  Maximum word length: 150 words

If you are applying for further study at the same academic level, including a further Master’s  Degree, go to Question 3A below.

If you have had a study or employment gap of 5 years or more, go to Question 3B below.

Question 3A. Further study at the same level [Conditional]   

If you are applying to study a further Master’s Degree or further study at the same academic level, explain why this is necessary and how it supports your future career plans. Maximum word length: 150 words, only if applicable.  

Question 3B. Study or employment gap of 5 years or more [Conditional] 

If you have had a study or employment gap of 5 years or more, explain the reason for the gap and why now is the right time to return to study.  Maximum word length: 150 words, only if applicable.

Question 4. How will this programme support your career plans? [Mandatory] . Maximum word length: 150 words 

Question 5. How will you fund your studies and living costs? [Mandatory]   Maximum word length: 150 words 

Last updated: 20/05/2026